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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 12-05-1997DECEMBER 5, 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. DECEMBER 10 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TOPICS: Discussion of Street Assessment Policies; Discussion of Stop Sign Policy; Discussion of Status of Labor Negotiations (Council may close this portion of the meeting); Discussion of Status of City Reserve Funds; Discussion of Council Training & Conference Budget; Council Goals & Priorities Update Public Safety Training Room DECEMBER 17 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 7: 00 PM, Council Chambers. Agenda is attached. (M-2) 3. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 7: 00 PM, Hadley Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M-3) 4. COUNCIL TRANSITIONS SUBCOMMITTEE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 5:30 PM, Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M-4) S. PRA C, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 7: 00 PM, Council Chambers. DECEMBER 5, 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. DECEMBER 10 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TOPICS: Discussion of Street Assessment Policies; Discussion of Stop Sign Policy; Discussion of Status of Labor Negotiations (Council may close this portion of the meeting); Discussion of Status of City Reserve Funds; Discussion of Council Training & Conference Budget; Council Goals & Priorities Update Public Safety Training Room DECEMBER 17 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 7: 00 PM, Council Chambers. Agenda is attached. (M-2) 3. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 7: 00 PM, Hadley Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M-3) 4. COUNCIL TRANSITIONS SUBCOMMITTEE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 5:30 PM, Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M-4) S. PRA C, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 7: 00 PM, Council Chambers. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2 December S, 1997 6. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 6:00 PM, Medicine Lake Room. 7. WAYZATA/PLYMOUTHAREA CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 7: 00 AM, Wayzata School Administration Bldg., 210 Co. Rd. 101 N. Agenda is attached. (M-7) 8. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 7:00 PM, Council Chambers. 9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON BUSINESS RELATIONS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17,5:30 PM, Medicine Lake Room. 10. HRA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 7: 00 PM, Medicine Lake Room. 11. PUBLIC SAFETYAD VISOR Y BOARD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 7:00 PM, Public Safety Training Room. 12. PLYMOUTH CITYEMPLOYEE HOLIDAYLUNCHEON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 11: 00 AM -1:30 PM, Plymouth Radisson. City offices will close for the luncheon. 13. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, City offices closed. 14. MEETING CALENDARS — December `97 and January `98 meeting calendars are attached. (M-14) 1. COUNCIL MEETING DRAFT AGENDA a. December 17, 1997 Regular Council Meeting (I -1a) 2. STAFF REPORTS a. Report from Park Director Eric Blank regarding the Luce Line State Trail master plan. (I --2a) b. Report from Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes on the smoke detector awareness campaign. (I -2b) C. Report from Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt with an update on NSP's Cellnet antenna installation. (1-2c) 3. MEETING MINUTES a. Environmental Quality Committee September 9, 1997 meeting. (I -3a) b. Environmental Quality Committee October 14, 1997 meeting draft minutes. (1-3b) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2 December S, 1997 6. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 6:00 PM, Medicine Lake Room. 7. WAYZATA/PLYMOUTHAREA CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 7: 00 AM, Wayzata School Administration Bldg., 210 Co. Rd. 101 N. Agenda is attached. (M-7) 8. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 7:00 PM, Council Chambers. 9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON BUSINESS RELATIONS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17,5:30 PM, Medicine Lake Room. 10. HRA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 7: 00 PM, Medicine Lake Room. 11. PUBLIC SAFETYAD VISOR Y BOARD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 7:00 PM, Public Safety Training Room. 12. PLYMOUTH CITYEMPLOYEE HOLIDAYLUNCHEON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 11: 00 AM -1:30 PM, Plymouth Radisson. City offices will close for the luncheon. 13. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, City offices closed. 14. MEETING CALENDARS — December `97 and January `98 meeting calendars are attached. (M-14) 1. COUNCIL MEETING DRAFT AGENDA a. December 17, 1997 Regular Council Meeting (I -1a) 2. STAFF REPORTS a. Report from Park Director Eric Blank regarding the Luce Line State Trail master plan. (I --2a) b. Report from Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes on the smoke detector awareness campaign. (I -2b) C. Report from Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt with an update on NSP's Cellnet antenna installation. (1-2c) 3. MEETING MINUTES a. Environmental Quality Committee September 9, 1997 meeting. (I -3a) b. Environmental Quality Committee October 14, 1997 meeting draft minutes. (1-3b) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 3 December S, 1997 C. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission November 13, 1997 meeting. (1--3c) d. Wayzata/Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission November 14, 1997 meeting. (1--3d) 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from City Assessor Nancy Bye to Jerry Chmielewski responding to his comments on his property taxes. Attached is Chmielewski's original letter. (1--4a) A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-4) S. CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter to City Manager Dwight Johnson from Plymouth Business Council Chair Ken Mosher regarding plans for the 1998 Commute Job Fair. (1--5a) b. Letter to City Manager Johnson and Mayor Tierney from Michael Horovitz regarding their experience with city staff during a site plan amendment. (1--5b) C. Letter from City Manager Dwight Johnson to Plymouth Fine Arts Council President Georgann Bestler Wenisch regarding proposals for art displays in City Hall. Attached is a packet from the Arts Council with a proposal for art display in City Hall. (I -5c) 6. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a. Summary of the 105`" Congress from 3`d District Representative Jim Ramstad. (1--6a) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 3 December S, 1997 C. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission November 13, 1997 meeting. (1--3c) d. Wayzata/Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission November 14, 1997 meeting. (1--3d) 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from City Assessor Nancy Bye to Jerry Chmielewski responding to his comments on his property taxes. Attached is Chmielewski's original letter. (1--4a) A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-4) S. CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter to City Manager Dwight Johnson from Plymouth Business Council Chair Ken Mosher regarding plans for the 1998 Commute Job Fair. (1--5a) b. Letter to City Manager Johnson and Mayor Tierney from Michael Horovitz regarding their experience with city staff during a site plan amendment. (1--5b) C. Letter from City Manager Dwight Johnson to Plymouth Fine Arts Council President Georgann Bestler Wenisch regarding proposals for art displays in City Hall. Attached is a packet from the Arts Council with a proposal for art display in City Hall. (I -5c) 6. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a. Summary of the 105`" Congress from 3`d District Representative Jim Ramstad. (1--6a) ® PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA' t �/ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1997 WHERE: Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. *CONSENT AGENDA 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ryan Companies. Site Plan and Variance to construct a new 30,000 square foot office building for Employers Association, Inc. located on 45' Avenue, east of Nathan Lane. (97172) B. Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment to increase the size of the berm on the south side of the commercial PUD known as Plymouth Station. The portion of the berm proposed to change lies between the west side of the site entrance at Dunkirk Lane and the alignment of Garland Lane. (97173) 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT ® PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA' t �/ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1997 WHERE: Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. *CONSENT AGENDA 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ryan Companies. Site Plan and Variance to construct a new 30,000 square foot office building for Employers Association, Inc. located on 45' Avenue, east of Nathan Lane. (97172) B. Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment to increase the size of the berm on the south side of the commercial PUD known as Plymouth Station. The portion of the berm proposed to change lies between the west side of the site entrance at Dunkirk Lane and the alignment of Garland Lane. (97173) 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA MEETING NO. 67 Tuesday December 9, 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 Please see attached comments. 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: \\Ply_nt\ntdisk l \PW \Engineering\WI'RQLTY W gendssUgenda.67.doc ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA MEETING NO. 67 Tuesday December 9, 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 Please see attached comments. 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: \\Ply_nt\ntdisk l \PW \Engineering\WI'RQLTY W gendssUgenda.67.doc CITY COUNCIL TRANSITIONS SUBCOMMITTEE Wednesday, December 10, 1997 Medicine Lake Room 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order - (Chair Saundra Spigner) 2. Review Comprehensive Plan Policies Regarding Land Use Transitions (materials distributed with Nov. 12 agenda) 3. Comparison of Plymouth's Industrial Zoning Districts 4. Next Meeting 5. Adj ourn 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 cd\plan\agendas\cc\transitions 1297 CITY COUNCIL TRANSITIONS SUBCOMMITTEE Wednesday, December 10, 1997 Medicine Lake Room 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order - (Chair Saundra Spigner) 2. Review Comprehensive Plan Policies Regarding Land Use Transitions (materials distributed with Nov. 12 agenda) 3. Comparison of Plymouth's Industrial Zoning Districts 4. Next Meeting 5. Adj ourn 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 cd\plan\agendas\cc\transitions 1297 WPAClqc WAYZATA/PLYMOUTH AREA CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION 600 RICE STREET • WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391 • 612/473-0234 Meeting Notice Friday, December 12,1997 7:00 A.M. Wayzata School Administration Bldg. Conference Room 210 County Road 101 North Plymouth, MN A. Review and Accept/Amend Minutes, Secretary B. Treasurer's Report C. Introductions D. K-12 Curriculum Reviews Update E. Public Safety Update F. College Update G. Update from Gina Byers H. You're the One Who Can Make the Peace I. Other Business J. Adjournment NEXT MEETING - January 9, 1998 �� PLEASE DON'T 00 NOTHING WPAClqc WAYZATA/PLYMOUTH AREA CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION 600 RICE STREET • WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391 • 612/473-0234 Meeting Notice Friday, December 12,1997 7:00 A.M. Wayzata School Administration Bldg. Conference Room 210 County Road 101 North Plymouth, MN A. Review and Accept/Amend Minutes, Secretary B. Treasurer's Report C. Introductions D. K-12 Curriculum Reviews Update E. Public Safety Update F. College Update G. Update from Gina Byers H. You're the One Who Can Make the Peace I. Other Business J. 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CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLYMOUTH FORUM - Individuals may address the Council about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15 minutes are not needed for " the Forum, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception of referral to staff or Commission for future report. 4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Recognition of City Employee Retirements - Don Kilian and Bill Hanvik 5. APPROVE AGENDA - Councilmembers may add items to the agenda including items contained in the Council Information Memorandum for discussion purposes or staff direction only. The Council will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda. A. Approve City Council Minutes * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. DRAFT 12/05/97 2:08 PM CITY OF PLYMOUTH AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17,1997 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLYMOUTH FORUM - Individuals may address the Council about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15 minutes are not needed for " the Forum, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception of referral to staff or Commission for future report. 4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Recognition of City Employee Retirements - Don Kilian and Bill Hanvik 5. APPROVE AGENDA - Councilmembers may add items to the agenda including items contained in the Council Information Memorandum for discussion purposes or staff direction only. The Council will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda. A. Approve City Council Minutes * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 17, 1997 Page 2 B. Approve Disbursements C. Approve Renewal of Licenses for 1998: 1. Amusement 2. Gasoline Service Stations 3. Kennel 4. Target and Trap Shoot 5. Taxicab and Drivers 6. Tobacco D. Approve Interim Home Occupation License for a carpet cleaning business at 12600 Sunset Trail. Terry McKinzie/Quality Carpet Care. (97158) E. Approve Franchise Agreement for CATV F. Approve Revision of 1997 CDBG Budget and partial allocation of 1998 CDBG funding for Shenandoah Apartments G. Approve Site Plan and Variance to construct a new 30,000 square foot office building for Employers Association, Inc. located on 45`h Avenue, east of Nathan Lane. Ryan Companies. (97172) H. Approve Ordinance Changing Street Name in the Conor Meadows Subdivision 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Adopt 1998 Tax Levies and Budgets B. Vacation of Easements, Plymouth Business Center 6`h Addition and Plymouth Office Commercial Park Addition C. Vacation of Easements, Former Peripheral Road and adjacent thereto within Lot 1, Block 2, and Lot 1, Block 3, Carlson Companies Addition D. Application of Hunan Buffet Inc., 10820 Highway 55, for an on -sale 3.2 malt liquor license * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. la REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 17, 1997 Page 2 B. Approve Disbursements C. Approve Renewal of Licenses for 1998: 1. Amusement 2. Gasoline Service Stations 3. Kennel 4. Target and Trap Shoot 5. Taxicab and Drivers 6. Tobacco D. Approve Interim Home Occupation License for a carpet cleaning business at 12600 Sunset Trail. Terry McKinzie/Quality Carpet Care. (97158) E. Approve Franchise Agreement for CATV F. Approve Revision of 1997 CDBG Budget and partial allocation of 1998 CDBG funding for Shenandoah Apartments G. Approve Site Plan and Variance to construct a new 30,000 square foot office building for Employers Association, Inc. located on 45`h Avenue, east of Nathan Lane. Ryan Companies. (97172) H. Approve Ordinance Changing Street Name in the Conor Meadows Subdivision 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Adopt 1998 Tax Levies and Budgets B. Vacation of Easements, Plymouth Business Center 6`h Addition and Plymouth Office Commercial Park Addition C. Vacation of Easements, Former Peripheral Road and adjacent thereto within Lot 1, Block 2, and Lot 1, Block 3, Carlson Companies Addition D. Application of Hunan Buffet Inc., 10820 Highway 55, for an on -sale 3.2 malt liquor license * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. la REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 17, 1997 Page 3 E. Application of Vintage Market LLC, d/b/a Vintage Market Fine Wine and Spirits, located in the northwest quadrant of I-494 and Rockford Road, for an off -sale intoxicating liquor license F. Application of D & D of Minnesota, Inc., d/b/a Famous Dave's BBQ Shack, 11308 Highway 55, for an on -sale 3.2 malt liquor license and wine license 8. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Gleason Lake Road traffic issues B. Approve Site Plan Amendment for parking lot expansion, Variance from parking setbacks and Variance from the maximum impervious surface area coverage in the Shoreland District for Topaz Trucking at 9909 South Shore Drive. Thomas William Prokasky Architects (97114) C. Approve Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment for a nitrogen plant at Honeywell located at 12001 State Highway 55. Corporate Real Estate, Inc. (9715 1) D. Approve Preliminary Plat and Final Plat of two existing lots into four single family lots located east of Xenium Lane between 36`h Avenue and 37`h Avenue. Richo Investments (97159) E. Deny Conditional Use Permit to operate an indoor skate park at 2735 Cheshire Lane North. Legacy, Inc. (97164) 9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS A. Advance notification of Charter Commission when charter issues are discussed by City Council (requested by Mayor Tierney) 10. ADJOURNMENT * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. J1. i a REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 17, 1997 Page 3 E. Application of Vintage Market LLC, d/b/a Vintage Market Fine Wine and Spirits, located in the northwest quadrant of I-494 and Rockford Road, for an off -sale intoxicating liquor license F. Application of D & D of Minnesota, Inc., d/b/a Famous Dave's BBQ Shack, 11308 Highway 55, for an on -sale 3.2 malt liquor license and wine license 8. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Gleason Lake Road traffic issues B. Approve Site Plan Amendment for parking lot expansion, Variance from parking setbacks and Variance from the maximum impervious surface area coverage in the Shoreland District for Topaz Trucking at 9909 South Shore Drive. Thomas William Prokasky Architects (97114) C. Approve Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment for a nitrogen plant at Honeywell located at 12001 State Highway 55. Corporate Real Estate, Inc. (9715 1) D. Approve Preliminary Plat and Final Plat of two existing lots into four single family lots located east of Xenium Lane between 36`h Avenue and 37`h Avenue. Richo Investments (97159) E. Deny Conditional Use Permit to operate an indoor skate park at 2735 Cheshire Lane North. Legacy, Inc. (97164) 9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS A. Advance notification of Charter Commission when charter issues are discussed by City Council (requested by Mayor Tierney) 10. ADJOURNMENT * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. J1. i a DATE: December 5, 1997 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Luce Line State Trail Master Plan Attached for your review is a copy of the Luce Line state trail master plan summary. The DNR is holding a public meeting at Central Middle School next Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. to solicit input on this issue. In my opinion, this boils down to basically one issue, which is whether or not the trail should remain an aggregate base, or paved surface. I have been contacted by one resident, Ray Jorgenson, who strongly believes the trail should be paved. He has requested that I attend the meeting and tell the DNR that the City's position is that the trail should be paved. I indicated to Mr. Jorgenson that although I may be at the meeting, I would not be in a position to represent any official position on this issue at a public forum at this time. However, I did inform him that it is the City's practice that our trails are asphalt. I have a copy of a 50 page master plan document, if any of you would like to review it. You may receive calls on this issue from Mr. Jorgenson, or other members of the public. That's the reason I have included this information in this Friday's information packet. Because this is a state owned and operated trail, I believe it probably would be in our best interest to stay out of the discussion at this time. However, if any member of the Council thinks the City should take an official position on this issue, please call either Dwight or me to discuss how we might go about that. /np DATE: December 5, 1997 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Luce Line State Trail Master Plan Attached for your review is a copy of the Luce Line state trail master plan summary. The DNR is holding a public meeting at Central Middle School next Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. to solicit input on this issue. In my opinion, this boils down to basically one issue, which is whether or not the trail should remain an aggregate base, or paved surface. I have been contacted by one resident, Ray Jorgenson, who strongly believes the trail should be paved. He has requested that I attend the meeting and tell the DNR that the City's position is that the trail should be paved. I indicated to Mr. Jorgenson that although I may be at the meeting, I would not be in a position to represent any official position on this issue at a public forum at this time. However, I did inform him that it is the City's practice that our trails are asphalt. I have a copy of a 50 page master plan document, if any of you would like to review it. You may receive calls on this issue from Mr. Jorgenson, or other members of the public. That's the reason I have included this information in this Friday's information packet. Because this is a state owned and operated trail, I believe it probably would be in our best interest to stay out of the discussion at this time. However, if any member of the Council thinks the City should take an official position on this issue, please call either Dwight or me to discuss how we might go about that. /np November 18, 1997 Dear City Official, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul. Minnesota 55155-40_ E-2 a We are enclosing a copy of the draft of the Luce Line State Trail master plan for your community. If any of your elected officials, staff, or members of the public are interested in these proposals, you may share this plan with them. An executive summary of the main proposals will be mailed to elected officials for your community, or are enclosed for you to distribute to the mayor, city council, park board, or other interested staff. The public review period for these proposals runs until January 2, 1998. The final version of the master plan will be developed based on feedback received during the comment period. After January 2, you may recycle or discard this draft plan. The proposals in this draft plan will be the subject of three Department of Natural Resources open house meetings in early December. The purpose of the meetings is to get feedback on the development and management proposals, before the plans are finalized. Tuesday, Dec. 9`h 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Central Middle School's small cafeteria (Old Wayzata High School) 305 Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth Wednesday, Dec. 101' 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., McLeod County Heritage Center, Hutchinson Thursday, Dec. I Vh 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Watertown Community Center, Room B Comments on the proposals in this plan are welcome by phone, mail or fax. Tear -off comment sheets are included in the beginning of the plan. Thank you for your assistance! Sincerely, Barbara Burgum Luce Line State Trail Planning Team DNR Trails and Waterways Unit 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4052 Phone: (612) 296-6693 Fax: (612) 297-5475 DNR Information: 612-296-6157. 1-900-766-6000 • TTY: 612-296-5484. 1-800-657-3929 An Equal Opportunity Employer ++^ Printed on Recycled Paper Containing a Who Value% Divers ` ity 4S Minimum of 1014 Post -Consumer Waste November 18, 1997 Dear City Official, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul. Minnesota 55155-40_ E-2 a We are enclosing a copy of the draft of the Luce Line State Trail master plan for your community. If any of your elected officials, staff, or members of the public are interested in these proposals, you may share this plan with them. An executive summary of the main proposals will be mailed to elected officials for your community, or are enclosed for you to distribute to the mayor, city council, park board, or other interested staff. The public review period for these proposals runs until January 2, 1998. The final version of the master plan will be developed based on feedback received during the comment period. After January 2, you may recycle or discard this draft plan. The proposals in this draft plan will be the subject of three Department of Natural Resources open house meetings in early December. The purpose of the meetings is to get feedback on the development and management proposals, before the plans are finalized. Tuesday, Dec. 9`h 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Central Middle School's small cafeteria (Old Wayzata High School) 305 Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth Wednesday, Dec. 101' 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., McLeod County Heritage Center, Hutchinson Thursday, Dec. I Vh 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Watertown Community Center, Room B Comments on the proposals in this plan are welcome by phone, mail or fax. Tear -off comment sheets are included in the beginning of the plan. Thank you for your assistance! Sincerely, Barbara Burgum Luce Line State Trail Planning Team DNR Trails and Waterways Unit 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4052 Phone: (612) 296-6693 Fax: (612) 297-5475 DNR Information: 612-296-6157. 1-900-766-6000 • TTY: 612-296-5484. 1-800-657-3929 An Equal Opportunity Employer ++^ Printed on Recycled Paper Containing a Who Value% Divers ` ity 4S Minimum of 1014 Post -Consumer Waste November 13, 1997 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-40 Dear People interested in the Luce Line State Trail: Enclosed is a summary of draft proposals for future development and management of the Luce Line State Trail. These proposals were developed during the planning process to update the master plan for the Luce Line State Trail, and are excerpted from the draft master plan. These proposals will be the subject of three Department of Natural Resources meetings in early December. Tuesday, Dec. 9d' 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Central Middle School - small cafeteria (Old Wayzata High School) 305 Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth Wednesday, Dec. 10h 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., McLeod County Heritage Center, Hutchinson Thursday, Dec. 11' 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Watertown Community Center, Room B The purpose of the meetings is to get feedback on the proposals to find out what you like and don't like about the proposals, and why. If you are unable to attend any of the meetings, you may call with your comments, or mail or fax them to us. The attached summary of proposals was developed based on consultation with trail users at public meetings and workshops, meetings with community officials and trail user groups, and responses from a survey of adjoining landowners and Luce Line Trail Association members. Complete copies of the draft plan, which contain a detailed resource inventory section and a more detailed discussion of the development and management proposals are available at public libraries in Plymouth, Wayzata, Long Lake, Maple Plain, Watertown, Winsted, Hutchinson, and Cosmos. You may also obtain a copy of the entire plan from Barbara Burgum, (612) 296-6693, DNR Trails and Waterways Unit, Box 52, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4052. Before the proposals are finalized, we need feedback and discussion from all interested people. Please contact us with any comments you have by January 2'. A final version of the master plan will be developed based on feedback we receive during the comment period. Thank you for your assistance! Sincerely, The Luce Line State Trail Planning Team DNR Information: 612-296-6157, 1-800-766-15WO • TTY: 612-296-5484, 1-800-657-3929 An Equal Opportunity Employer +A Printed on Recycled Paper Containing a Who haloes Diversity `41 Minimum of 10c. Post -Consumer Waste November 13, 1997 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-40 Dear People interested in the Luce Line State Trail: Enclosed is a summary of draft proposals for future development and management of the Luce Line State Trail. These proposals were developed during the planning process to update the master plan for the Luce Line State Trail, and are excerpted from the draft master plan. These proposals will be the subject of three Department of Natural Resources meetings in early December. Tuesday, Dec. 9d' 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Central Middle School - small cafeteria (Old Wayzata High School) 305 Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth Wednesday, Dec. 10h 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., McLeod County Heritage Center, Hutchinson Thursday, Dec. 11' 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Watertown Community Center, Room B The purpose of the meetings is to get feedback on the proposals to find out what you like and don't like about the proposals, and why. If you are unable to attend any of the meetings, you may call with your comments, or mail or fax them to us. The attached summary of proposals was developed based on consultation with trail users at public meetings and workshops, meetings with community officials and trail user groups, and responses from a survey of adjoining landowners and Luce Line Trail Association members. Complete copies of the draft plan, which contain a detailed resource inventory section and a more detailed discussion of the development and management proposals are available at public libraries in Plymouth, Wayzata, Long Lake, Maple Plain, Watertown, Winsted, Hutchinson, and Cosmos. You may also obtain a copy of the entire plan from Barbara Burgum, (612) 296-6693, DNR Trails and Waterways Unit, Box 52, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4052. Before the proposals are finalized, we need feedback and discussion from all interested people. Please contact us with any comments you have by January 2'. A final version of the master plan will be developed based on feedback we receive during the comment period. Thank you for your assistance! Sincerely, The Luce Line State Trail Planning Team DNR Information: 612-296-6157, 1-800-766-15WO • TTY: 612-296-5484, 1-800-657-3929 An Equal Opportunity Employer +A Printed on Recycled Paper Containing a Who haloes Diversity `41 Minimum of 10c. Post -Consumer Waste T -2a Luce Line State Trail Development and Management Proposals The vision for the Luce Line State Trail includes both natural and cultural resource preservation and enhancement, and recreation and transportation for trail users. In some segments, the trail will provide for new uses to meet new demands. These proposals were developed in consultation with trail users at public meetings and workshops, meetings with community officials and trail user groups, and responses from the survey of adjoining landowners and Luce Line Trail Association (LLTA) members. �a 0 4 oS os t 10, .0..........p ... .......... p ....................... p ......... ,........... p ......................... p ............ ........... .......... 0 .......... p .......................... 0 ................... 0 Trail Uses Bicycling, walking, running, dog walking, and nature observation will continue to be the primary summer uses on the Luce Line State Trail main treadway. Rehabilitation of the horse trail from Vicksburg Lane in Plymouth to Winsted Lake will continue. In winter, the trail will continue to be open to snowmobiling from Cosmos to Stubbs Bay Road in Orono. The trail will continue to be open for non -motorized recreational uses (walking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing) east of Stubbs Bay Road in winter. DNR will no longer set tracks for cross-country skiing. Due to very low use by horseback riders and growing demand from mountain bikers, DNR will monitor and evaluate a pilot program for joint use of the secondary treadway between Stubbs Bay Road and Vicksburg Lane by both mountain bikers and horseback riders. The plan proposes that discharge of firearms for the purpose of lawful hunting be allowed west of Watertown, using fine shot (Number 4 or finer) only. Discharge of firearms is subject to all state and local restrictions, including restrictions on discharging firearms within 500 feet of a residence, building, or fenced pasture, or where prohibited by local ordinance. This plan proposes prohibiting discharge of firearms, within the trail right-of-way from Orono to Watertown for purposes of public safety. West of Hutchinson, a parallel treadway may be added in the future for summer use by all -terrain vehicles (ATVs). Additional right-of-way may be needed to provide maximum separation of uses and route the ATV trail around sensitive natural resources, such as wetlands or prairie remnants. If any additional land for closing severances or adding a parallel treadway is needed, land will be acquired only from willing sellers. Trail Surface on Main Treadway There are a number of uncertainties and unresolved issues that affect the long-term recommendations for the trail surface. Uncertainties and unresolved issues include: 1. The result of the experimental test with the cellulose resin binder added to limestone. T -2a Luce Line State Trail Development and Management Proposals The vision for the Luce Line State Trail includes both natural and cultural resource preservation and enhancement, and recreation and transportation for trail users. In some segments, the trail will provide for new uses to meet new demands. These proposals were developed in consultation with trail users at public meetings and workshops, meetings with community officials and trail user groups, and responses from the survey of adjoining landowners and Luce Line Trail Association (LLTA) members. �a 0 4 oS os t 10, .0..........p ... .......... p ....................... p ......... ,........... p ......................... p ............ ........... .......... 0 .......... p .......................... 0 ................... 0 Trail Uses Bicycling, walking, running, dog walking, and nature observation will continue to be the primary summer uses on the Luce Line State Trail main treadway. Rehabilitation of the horse trail from Vicksburg Lane in Plymouth to Winsted Lake will continue. In winter, the trail will continue to be open to snowmobiling from Cosmos to Stubbs Bay Road in Orono. The trail will continue to be open for non -motorized recreational uses (walking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing) east of Stubbs Bay Road in winter. DNR will no longer set tracks for cross-country skiing. Due to very low use by horseback riders and growing demand from mountain bikers, DNR will monitor and evaluate a pilot program for joint use of the secondary treadway between Stubbs Bay Road and Vicksburg Lane by both mountain bikers and horseback riders. The plan proposes that discharge of firearms for the purpose of lawful hunting be allowed west of Watertown, using fine shot (Number 4 or finer) only. Discharge of firearms is subject to all state and local restrictions, including restrictions on discharging firearms within 500 feet of a residence, building, or fenced pasture, or where prohibited by local ordinance. This plan proposes prohibiting discharge of firearms, within the trail right-of-way from Orono to Watertown for purposes of public safety. West of Hutchinson, a parallel treadway may be added in the future for summer use by all -terrain vehicles (ATVs). Additional right-of-way may be needed to provide maximum separation of uses and route the ATV trail around sensitive natural resources, such as wetlands or prairie remnants. If any additional land for closing severances or adding a parallel treadway is needed, land will be acquired only from willing sellers. Trail Surface on Main Treadway There are a number of uncertainties and unresolved issues that affect the long-term recommendations for the trail surface. Uncertainties and unresolved issues include: 1. The result of the experimental test with the cellulose resin binder added to limestone. z -Q Site Development Closing the severance in the trail in Winsted is a priority. Nine new small parkingtrest areas will be added in communities along the trail. These areas will have orientation maps, trail user education and information, picnic tables or benches, and plantings of native species. Existing parking areas in several locations will be upgraded, with plantings, surfacing, and maps/information. Seven small wayside rest areas will be added at scenic and historic sites, with small shelters, picnic tables, or benches, and interpretive information on natural and historic resources. New facilities and main treadway will be accessible to trail users with disabilities. Community Involvement/Partnerships Continuation of the Adopt -a -Trail program sponsored by the LLTA will be encouraged. DNR will continue to work with the local trail user groups, communities, schools, and counties on enhancing the trail and trail support facilities, and encouraging local trail connections to significant destinations. Resource Management The ecological value of the trail corridor will be enhanced through more intensive resource management, acquisition of adjoining significant natural resource areas, or by offering technical assistance to adjoining landowners who wish to restore or preserve native vegetation. The resources within the trail right-of-way will be managed to provide a healthy diversity of native woodland, wetland and prairie communities for wildlife habitat, and for the appreciation of trail users and adjoining landowners. Planting and management of native grasses, wildflowers, trees and shrubs will be accelerated. A more detailed vegetation management plan will be developed, with plans for planting, prescribed burning, or control of undesirable exotic species, such as buckthorn. Trail Connections Trail links to community and county trail systems, other long distance trails, parks and natural areas, schools, and residential and commercial areas, are encouraged. Improving access to the trail and linking to significant destinations for trail users will enhance use of the trail. Pedestrian access to Wood -Rill (the new DNR Scientific and Natural Area adjacent to the Luce Line in Orono) will be emphasized with interpretive signs. Maintenance Routine maintenance of state trails to provide a quality recreation experience has historically been chronically underfunded. As new miles of trail are developed, new uses added, and numbers of users increase, maintenance needs will also increase. Funding for adequate maintenance should be secured. Enforcement The DNR is exploring strategies to increase the levels of compliance with trail rules, including increased education and information efforts, and higher levels of enforcement presence on the Luce Line State Trail. z -Q Site Development Closing the severance in the trail in Winsted is a priority. Nine new small parkingtrest areas will be added in communities along the trail. These areas will have orientation maps, trail user education and information, picnic tables or benches, and plantings of native species. Existing parking areas in several locations will be upgraded, with plantings, surfacing, and maps/information. Seven small wayside rest areas will be added at scenic and historic sites, with small shelters, picnic tables, or benches, and interpretive information on natural and historic resources. New facilities and main treadway will be accessible to trail users with disabilities. Community Involvement/Partnerships Continuation of the Adopt -a -Trail program sponsored by the LLTA will be encouraged. DNR will continue to work with the local trail user groups, communities, schools, and counties on enhancing the trail and trail support facilities, and encouraging local trail connections to significant destinations. Resource Management The ecological value of the trail corridor will be enhanced through more intensive resource management, acquisition of adjoining significant natural resource areas, or by offering technical assistance to adjoining landowners who wish to restore or preserve native vegetation. The resources within the trail right-of-way will be managed to provide a healthy diversity of native woodland, wetland and prairie communities for wildlife habitat, and for the appreciation of trail users and adjoining landowners. Planting and management of native grasses, wildflowers, trees and shrubs will be accelerated. A more detailed vegetation management plan will be developed, with plans for planting, prescribed burning, or control of undesirable exotic species, such as buckthorn. Trail Connections Trail links to community and county trail systems, other long distance trails, parks and natural areas, schools, and residential and commercial areas, are encouraged. Improving access to the trail and linking to significant destinations for trail users will enhance use of the trail. Pedestrian access to Wood -Rill (the new DNR Scientific and Natural Area adjacent to the Luce Line in Orono) will be emphasized with interpretive signs. Maintenance Routine maintenance of state trails to provide a quality recreation experience has historically been chronically underfunded. As new miles of trail are developed, new uses added, and numbers of users increase, maintenance needs will also increase. Funding for adequate maintenance should be secured. Enforcement The DNR is exploring strategies to increase the levels of compliance with trail rules, including increased education and information efforts, and higher levels of enforcement presence on the Luce Line State Trail. T- 2 a This product will be tested on a short segment of trail near the Hennepin county line. It may be able to eliminate or reduce dust, washboarding, or erosion of the limestone fine particle, while retaining a "natural' look. The surface will be evaluated for user satisfaction, cost, maintenance needs, durability, and effect of metal studs. 2. Possible future legal restrictions of metal studded snowmobile tracks. Snowmobiles equipped with metal studs adversely impact paved surface quality, especially in low snow or high use conditions. In 1997, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law prohibiting use of snowmobiles equipped with metal studs on paved state trails. Possible future restrictions of these devices statewide would make snowmobile use on asphalt trails compatible. 3. Technological changes in studded tracks. Future technological changes by manufacturers of metal studs may occur, so that damage to asphalt surfaces is not an issue. 4. Outcomes of the alternative surfacing study now underway. Four short 100' segments of different bituminous mixtures and an epoxy coating for asphalt are being tested during the winter of 1997-8 on the Luce Line. S. Feasibility of constructing a parallel treadway to accommodate snowmobiles equipped with metal studded tracks. Environmental concerns, land acquisition constraints, or costs are unknowns at this time. Given these uncertainties and unresolved issues, both short-term and long-term proposals are suggested. Short Term Proposals • Rehabilitate the existing limestone surface from Plymouth to Winsted Lake. • Asphalt for short segments west of Winsted to accommodate local needs. Where asphalt is used, a parallel treadway for snowmobiles will be provided. Segments for potential asphalt on the main treadway identified in the planning process are Hutchinson to Cedar Mills (6 miles) and Hutchinson to Winsted (16 miles). • Continue to test short segments of trail with experimental surface treatments, evaluate user satisfaction, maintenance requirements, durability, and resistance to wear from metal studded snowmobile tracks. Long-term Proposal If in the future, damage to asphalt by snowmobiles with studded tracks is no longer an issue, an asphalt surface can be reconsidered on some segments. From Cosmos to Cedar Mills, and Winsted to CSAH 127 (about 2 miles east of Watertown) are potential segments for asphalt. A limestone surface on the main treadway would be retained from Plymouth to CSAH 127. Formation of an Advisory Committee A Luce Line Trail Advisory Committee should be formed to assist the DNR in making future development and management decisions. The advisory committee will play a role in evaluating the success of the initial steps of trail surfacing, and make recommendations for next steps. T- 2 a This product will be tested on a short segment of trail near the Hennepin county line. It may be able to eliminate or reduce dust, washboarding, or erosion of the limestone fine particle, while retaining a "natural' look. The surface will be evaluated for user satisfaction, cost, maintenance needs, durability, and effect of metal studs. 2. Possible future legal restrictions of metal studded snowmobile tracks. Snowmobiles equipped with metal studs adversely impact paved surface quality, especially in low snow or high use conditions. In 1997, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law prohibiting use of snowmobiles equipped with metal studs on paved state trails. Possible future restrictions of these devices statewide would make snowmobile use on asphalt trails compatible. 3. Technological changes in studded tracks. Future technological changes by manufacturers of metal studs may occur, so that damage to asphalt surfaces is not an issue. 4. Outcomes of the alternative surfacing study now underway. Four short 100' segments of different bituminous mixtures and an epoxy coating for asphalt are being tested during the winter of 1997-8 on the Luce Line. S. Feasibility of constructing a parallel treadway to accommodate snowmobiles equipped with metal studded tracks. Environmental concerns, land acquisition constraints, or costs are unknowns at this time. Given these uncertainties and unresolved issues, both short-term and long-term proposals are suggested. Short Term Proposals • Rehabilitate the existing limestone surface from Plymouth to Winsted Lake. • Asphalt for short segments west of Winsted to accommodate local needs. Where asphalt is used, a parallel treadway for snowmobiles will be provided. Segments for potential asphalt on the main treadway identified in the planning process are Hutchinson to Cedar Mills (6 miles) and Hutchinson to Winsted (16 miles). • Continue to test short segments of trail with experimental surface treatments, evaluate user satisfaction, maintenance requirements, durability, and resistance to wear from metal studded snowmobile tracks. Long-term Proposal If in the future, damage to asphalt by snowmobiles with studded tracks is no longer an issue, an asphalt surface can be reconsidered on some segments. From Cosmos to Cedar Mills, and Winsted to CSAH 127 (about 2 miles east of Watertown) are potential segments for asphalt. A limestone surface on the main treadway would be retained from Plymouth to CSAH 127. Formation of an Advisory Committee A Luce Line Trail Advisory Committee should be formed to assist the DNR in making future development and management decisions. The advisory committee will play a role in evaluating the success of the initial steps of trail surfacing, and make recommendations for next steps. 1- lb DATE: December 3, 1997 TO: Mayor Tierney and City Council Members FROM: kCraig C. Gerdes, Public Safety Director SUBJECT: Lester the Smoke Detector In the coming weeks you will be hearing more and more about Lester, the neglected smoke detector. Lester left his post to bring awareness on the importance of smoke detectors and fire prevention to all Plymouth residents. The Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund, the Firefighter's Relief Association and an anonymous contributor have initiated a $1,500 reward to bring Lester home. I've attached print materials on the Where' Lester Campaign. After reading them, I invite you to join us in promoting smoke detector awareness and the campaign to bring Lester home. If you have any questions on this program, please give Sara Lynn Cwayna a call at 509-5198. 1- lb DATE: December 3, 1997 TO: Mayor Tierney and City Council Members FROM: kCraig C. Gerdes, Public Safety Director SUBJECT: Lester the Smoke Detector In the coming weeks you will be hearing more and more about Lester, the neglected smoke detector. Lester left his post to bring awareness on the importance of smoke detectors and fire prevention to all Plymouth residents. The Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund, the Firefighter's Relief Association and an anonymous contributor have initiated a $1,500 reward to bring Lester home. I've attached print materials on the Where' Lester Campaign. After reading them, I invite you to join us in promoting smoke detector awareness and the campaign to bring Lester home. If you have any questions on this program, please give Sara Lynn Cwayna a call at 509-5198. P L Y M O U T H 8c PREVENTION FUND IYJ. & Plymouth Firefighter's Relief Association >>$1,500 REWARD For the Safe Return of LESTER Plymouth is preparing for the Find Lester the Smoke Detector Search. This is in light of recent reports that Lester, a neglected smoke detector, has left his post. He has fled to call attention to his situation as well as the plight of other neglected smoke detectors. The search for Lester will begin in January. Before that, in December, the Public Safety Department will assemble a search team. Here's the lowdown on Lester and how you can register to be part of the search team. Background on Lester. Highly placed sources have revealed that "Lester the Smoke Detector" left because he had had it. He left home, leaving the Hazard family unprotected. In a police report, Mr. and Mrs. Hazard stated that they aren't quite sure how long Lester has been gone. They told the investigating Officer that they hadn't tested him in months. Mr. Hazard stated that he felt bad because he had forgotten Lester's birthday again this year — a time when the Hazards should have replaced Lester's battery. Without a new battery, Lester was left with no power backup. Mrs. Hazard said that she regrets not taking the time to vacuum Lester, one of his favorite things. The Hazards are distraught and need your help. Fire Chief Richard Kline, upon hearing of the tragedy expressed his dismay. "This is not a good message for other neglected smoke detectors to hear," he said. The Chief was gravely concerned about how many other of Lester's friends decided to leave their homes when Lester did. Even worse, he wondered how many Plymouth families, like the Hazards, didn't even know that their detectors were gone. "The heating season is the deadliest for fire loss. Furnaces and chimneys that haven't been inspected, holiday decorations placed too close to heat sources and candles cause devastating losses each winter. To tell the truth, I wasn't surprised when I heard the news about Lester," Chief Kline said. "A smoke detector has a lot of responsibility. If I was unappreciated like Lester, I might have left long ago." Chief Kline urges all Plymouth Residents to immediately check their smoke detectors and to practice fire prevention in the home. Police Investigators report that a confidential informant revealed to them that Lester will not be in his hiding place until January. Once he's there, Police Officers and Firefighters will provide weekly updates on Lester sightings in the Plymouth Sun Sailor, on City Cable Channel 37 and at the Plymouth Web site (ww,,v.ci.plymouth.mn.us). These updates will also be available by calling 509-5146. You can help! The Public Safety Department will assemble a search team daring the month of December to bring Lester home. EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO JOIN IN THE SEARCH. As a registered member of the search team, you will be eligible for a $1,500 reward donated by the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund and the Plymouth Firefighters Relief Association. To become a search team member you mast pick up and fill out a search team application. Completed applications must be postmarked or returned to the Public Safety Department by December 31. The search team member who finds and returns Lester to Fire Chief Richard Kline will earn the $1,500 reward. REMEMBER, YOU MUST BE PRE -REGISTERED WITH THE SEARCH TEAM TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE $1,500 REWARD. Lester will not be in his hiding place until January. The first clue will be issued on Wed. , Jan. 7. NOTE: The Plymouth Fire Department thanks the two non-profit organizations, the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund and the Plymouth Firefighter's Relief Association for providing the reward for this smoke detector awareness campaign. P L Y M O U T H 8c PREVENTION FUND IYJ. & Plymouth Firefighter's Relief Association >>$1,500 REWARD For the Safe Return of LESTER Plymouth is preparing for the Find Lester the Smoke Detector Search. This is in light of recent reports that Lester, a neglected smoke detector, has left his post. He has fled to call attention to his situation as well as the plight of other neglected smoke detectors. The search for Lester will begin in January. Before that, in December, the Public Safety Department will assemble a search team. Here's the lowdown on Lester and how you can register to be part of the search team. Background on Lester. Highly placed sources have revealed that "Lester the Smoke Detector" left because he had had it. He left home, leaving the Hazard family unprotected. In a police report, Mr. and Mrs. Hazard stated that they aren't quite sure how long Lester has been gone. They told the investigating Officer that they hadn't tested him in months. Mr. Hazard stated that he felt bad because he had forgotten Lester's birthday again this year — a time when the Hazards should have replaced Lester's battery. Without a new battery, Lester was left with no power backup. Mrs. Hazard said that she regrets not taking the time to vacuum Lester, one of his favorite things. The Hazards are distraught and need your help. Fire Chief Richard Kline, upon hearing of the tragedy expressed his dismay. "This is not a good message for other neglected smoke detectors to hear," he said. The Chief was gravely concerned about how many other of Lester's friends decided to leave their homes when Lester did. Even worse, he wondered how many Plymouth families, like the Hazards, didn't even know that their detectors were gone. "The heating season is the deadliest for fire loss. Furnaces and chimneys that haven't been inspected, holiday decorations placed too close to heat sources and candles cause devastating losses each winter. To tell the truth, I wasn't surprised when I heard the news about Lester," Chief Kline said. "A smoke detector has a lot of responsibility. If I was unappreciated like Lester, I might have left long ago." Chief Kline urges all Plymouth Residents to immediately check their smoke detectors and to practice fire prevention in the home. Police Investigators report that a confidential informant revealed to them that Lester will not be in his hiding place until January. Once he's there, Police Officers and Firefighters will provide weekly updates on Lester sightings in the Plymouth Sun Sailor, on City Cable Channel 37 and at the Plymouth Web site (ww,,v.ci.plymouth.mn.us). These updates will also be available by calling 509-5146. You can help! The Public Safety Department will assemble a search team daring the month of December to bring Lester home. EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO JOIN IN THE SEARCH. As a registered member of the search team, you will be eligible for a $1,500 reward donated by the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund and the Plymouth Firefighters Relief Association. To become a search team member you mast pick up and fill out a search team application. Completed applications must be postmarked or returned to the Public Safety Department by December 31. The search team member who finds and returns Lester to Fire Chief Richard Kline will earn the $1,500 reward. REMEMBER, YOU MUST BE PRE -REGISTERED WITH THE SEARCH TEAM TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE $1,500 REWARD. Lester will not be in his hiding place until January. The first clue will be issued on Wed. , Jan. 7. NOTE: The Plymouth Fire Department thanks the two non-profit organizations, the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund and the Plymouth Firefighter's Relief Association for providing the reward for this smoke detector awareness campaign. i NAME(S): Where's LESTER Search Team Application -:� 10 ,00 Reward Campaign to Bring "Lester" Home! PHONE NUMBER: ADDRESS: ZIP CODE: SEARCH TEAM MEMBER PLEDGE: Please Print 1, , certify that we have at least one smoke detector on every level of our home. I have tested all of our detectors and each is working. Also, new batteries have been installed in these smoke detectors. We have developed and practiced a fire escape plan. Our meeting place, outside of our home, where we will gather in the case of smoke or fire is . Date: SEARCH TEAM MEMBER CHECK LIST: ❑ YES Matches and lighters are stored in a secured place where children will not discover them. ❑ YES All candles are secured on flame retardant bases and are kept away from curtains, decorations and other combustibles. Burning candles are never left unattended. ❑ YES Large, deep ash trays are provided for smokers. ❑ YES Only wood or UL -approved log products are burned in our fireplace. We never burn paper in our fireplace because smoldering debris could waft onto our roof and start it on fire. ❑ YES We never disable our smoke detectors. ❑ YES Our water heater is set no higher than 125 degrees F. to prevent scalds and burns. ❑ YES When we use our barbecue grill, the grill is positioned at least 15 feet away from our home and garage. We are careful not to overfill our propane tank and make sure that the tank is tightly sealed. ❑ YES We understand the importance of having our furnace and chimney inspected annually. ❑ YES We lock our doors, keep our garage doors closed and use interior and exterior lighting to make our home look occupied. We know that 60% of Plymouth's residential burglaries involve a non -forced entry, when the home is unoccupied. Search Team Applications must be returned to the Plymouth Public Safety Department, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard by December 31. For more information, call 509-5146. PLY MDOUTH R AMW PREVENTION FUND & Plymouth Firefighter's Relief Association City of Plymouth employees, members of the PC&FPF and the Firefighter's Relief Association and members of their family are not eligible to become Search Team Members. i NAME(S): Where's LESTER Search Team Application -:� 10 ,00 Reward Campaign to Bring "Lester" Home! PHONE NUMBER: ADDRESS: ZIP CODE: SEARCH TEAM MEMBER PLEDGE: Please Print 1, , certify that we have at least one smoke detector on every level of our home. I have tested all of our detectors and each is working. Also, new batteries have been installed in these smoke detectors. We have developed and practiced a fire escape plan. Our meeting place, outside of our home, where we will gather in the case of smoke or fire is . Date: SEARCH TEAM MEMBER CHECK LIST: ❑ YES Matches and lighters are stored in a secured place where children will not discover them. ❑ YES All candles are secured on flame retardant bases and are kept away from curtains, decorations and other combustibles. Burning candles are never left unattended. ❑ YES Large, deep ash trays are provided for smokers. ❑ YES Only wood or UL -approved log products are burned in our fireplace. We never burn paper in our fireplace because smoldering debris could waft onto our roof and start it on fire. ❑ YES We never disable our smoke detectors. ❑ YES Our water heater is set no higher than 125 degrees F. to prevent scalds and burns. ❑ YES When we use our barbecue grill, the grill is positioned at least 15 feet away from our home and garage. We are careful not to overfill our propane tank and make sure that the tank is tightly sealed. ❑ YES We understand the importance of having our furnace and chimney inspected annually. ❑ YES We lock our doors, keep our garage doors closed and use interior and exterior lighting to make our home look occupied. We know that 60% of Plymouth's residential burglaries involve a non -forced entry, when the home is unoccupied. Search Team Applications must be returned to the Plymouth Public Safety Department, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard by December 31. For more information, call 509-5146. PLY MDOUTH R AMW PREVENTION FUND & Plymouth Firefighter's Relief Association City of Plymouth employees, members of the PC&FPF and the Firefighter's Relief Association and members of their family are not eligible to become Search Team Members. $1,500 REWARD HAVE YOU SEEN ME? For Details, call 509-5146 Sponsored by: P L Y M O U T H A=�®, PREVENTION FUND & Plymouth Firefighter's Relief Association $1,500 REWARD HAVE YOU SEEN ME? For Details, call 509-5146 Sponsored by: P L Y M O U T H A=�®, PREVENTION FUND & Plymouth Firefighter's Relief Association I V_%_- _2Z DATE: December 5, 1997 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager cc: John Rask, Planner FROM: Anne Hurl ul5 rt, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Update on NSP Cellnet Antenna Installation NSP has informed the City of their plans to install electronic meter reading equipment in Plymouth. The system uses radio signals and a network of antennas to transmit meter readings on a daily basis. The system will require installation of a large number of antennas, most of which they expect to install on existing light or electric poles. This proposal raises some issues for the city, primarily relating to the use of City rights-of- way for the system, and zoning regulations that would require conditional use permits for all such antennas. An encroachment agreement between NSP and the City will be needed for use of the rights-of-way. We will be recommending some zoning ordinance amendments, as the current ordinance was aimed primarily at cell phone antennas and did not anticipate these smaller types of antennas. When we met with NSP and Cellnet representatives last week, we questioned them about an apparent early installation of one of their antennas on an NSP light pole at 23`d and Niagara. After our meeting, they checked it out and found that their Minnetonka office, which covers part of Plymouth, had proceeded with the installation of antennas without their knowledge or the City's permission. Today we received the attached map and list of antenna locations that have already been installed in Plymouth. There are 29 installations that have already been made, all on existing wood NSP poles. We will be viewing these sites to see if we have any concerns. NSP says they have registered no resident complaints about the antennas thus far. NSP also provided us with a partial survey of about 60 additional antenna locations. Not all of Plymouth is covered by the second map, but they promised to have the remainder to us next week. All of these are to be located on existing NSP wood poles. I V_%_- _2Z DATE: December 5, 1997 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager cc: John Rask, Planner FROM: Anne Hurl ul5 rt, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Update on NSP Cellnet Antenna Installation NSP has informed the City of their plans to install electronic meter reading equipment in Plymouth. The system uses radio signals and a network of antennas to transmit meter readings on a daily basis. The system will require installation of a large number of antennas, most of which they expect to install on existing light or electric poles. This proposal raises some issues for the city, primarily relating to the use of City rights-of- way for the system, and zoning regulations that would require conditional use permits for all such antennas. An encroachment agreement between NSP and the City will be needed for use of the rights-of-way. We will be recommending some zoning ordinance amendments, as the current ordinance was aimed primarily at cell phone antennas and did not anticipate these smaller types of antennas. When we met with NSP and Cellnet representatives last week, we questioned them about an apparent early installation of one of their antennas on an NSP light pole at 23`d and Niagara. After our meeting, they checked it out and found that their Minnetonka office, which covers part of Plymouth, had proceeded with the installation of antennas without their knowledge or the City's permission. Today we received the attached map and list of antenna locations that have already been installed in Plymouth. There are 29 installations that have already been made, all on existing wood NSP poles. We will be viewing these sites to see if we have any concerns. NSP says they have registered no resident complaints about the antennas thus far. NSP also provided us with a partial survey of about 60 additional antenna locations. Not all of Plymouth is covered by the second map, but they promised to have the remainder to us next week. All of these are to be located on existing NSP wood poles. NSP will be installing no more antennas in Plymouth until we have completed the encroachment agreement and the needed ordinance amendments. They may, however, go ahead and start replacing residential electric meters in the areas already covered by the antennas. We told them we saw no problem with that, since it did not involve any encroachment on rights-of-way or zoning issues. After we have had a chance to review the existing and proposed antenna locations, and the remaining survey information, we will be working with the attorney's office to finish up the draft of the encroachment agreement, and finalizing the draft ordinance amendments for public hearing by the Planning Commission on January 6. NSP will be at the meeting to make a presentation and answer questions. 2 NSP will be installing no more antennas in Plymouth until we have completed the encroachment agreement and the needed ordinance amendments. They may, however, go ahead and start replacing residential electric meters in the areas already covered by the antennas. We told them we saw no problem with that, since it did not involve any encroachment on rights-of-way or zoning issues. After we have had a chance to review the existing and proposed antenna locations, and the remaining survey information, we will be working with the attorney's office to finish up the draft of the encroachment agreement, and finalizing the draft ordinance amendments for public hearing by the Planning Commission on January 6. NSP will be at the meeting to make a presentation and answer questions. 2 r - C. r - C. cell# lat ion I street -address pole 59,418 44.9787 -93.4702 45 Kingsview LN Wood 59,420 44.9918 -93.4632 1206 12th Av Wood 59,421 44.9954 -93.4644 14512 15th Av N Wood 59,422 44.9998 -93.4715 Niagara LN & 21st Av N Wood 59,423 45.0038 -93.4714 15000 23rd Av N I Wood 59,424 45.0095 -93.4615 2730 Fernbrook LA I Wood 59,452 44.9911 -93.5075 17925 12th Ave. N. Wood 59,453 44.9913 -93.502 17510 12th Ave. N. Wood 59,454 44.9925 -93.5128 1220 Urbandale Lane N. Wood 59,459 44.9941 -93.5023 14th Ave. N. / Central Ave. NE Wood 59,460 44.996 -93.5029 Merrimac Lane / County Rd 6 Wood 59,467 44.9998 -93.5024 17603 19th Ave. N. Wood 59,468 45.0012 -93.5115 18220 20th Ave N Wood 59,476 44.982 -93.4806 300 3rd Av.N Wood 59,478 44.9798 -93.4758 15510 Ranchview Ln I Wood 59,479 44.9846 -93.4743 510 Quantico Ln N I Wood 59,480 44.9839 -93.4676 411 Kingsview LN N Wood 59,481 44.9885 -93.4689 14910 9th Av N ; Wood 59,482 44.98 -93.4704 15044 Gleason Lake Rd ; Wood 59,483 44.9873 -93.4636 830 Harbor LN N i Wood 59,484 44.982 -93.463 Harbor Ln & Gleason Lake Dr. Wood 59,494 44.9809 -93.5088 130 Queensland Ln I Wood 59,498 44.9849 -93.5092 530 Queensland Ln. Wood 60,070 45.026 -93.5124 Medina Road / Troy Lane I Wood 60,072 45.0239 -93.508 Medina Road / County Rd 101 Wood 60,073 45.0145 -93.5187 18745 County Rd. 24 'Wood 60,151 44.987 -93.4812 15820 7th Ave N Wood 60,152 44.9868 -93.4866 16315 8th Ave N i Wood 60,154 44.9932 -93.4879 1310 Archer Ln N Wood E --x, cell# lat ion I street -address pole 59,418 44.9787 -93.4702 45 Kingsview LN Wood 59,420 44.9918 -93.4632 1206 12th Av Wood 59,421 44.9954 -93.4644 14512 15th Av N Wood 59,422 44.9998 -93.4715 Niagara LN & 21st Av N Wood 59,423 45.0038 -93.4714 15000 23rd Av N I Wood 59,424 45.0095 -93.4615 2730 Fernbrook LA I Wood 59,452 44.9911 -93.5075 17925 12th Ave. N. Wood 59,453 44.9913 -93.502 17510 12th Ave. N. Wood 59,454 44.9925 -93.5128 1220 Urbandale Lane N. Wood 59,459 44.9941 -93.5023 14th Ave. N. / Central Ave. NE Wood 59,460 44.996 -93.5029 Merrimac Lane / County Rd 6 Wood 59,467 44.9998 -93.5024 17603 19th Ave. N. Wood 59,468 45.0012 -93.5115 18220 20th Ave N Wood 59,476 44.982 -93.4806 300 3rd Av.N Wood 59,478 44.9798 -93.4758 15510 Ranchview Ln I Wood 59,479 44.9846 -93.4743 510 Quantico Ln N I Wood 59,480 44.9839 -93.4676 411 Kingsview LN N Wood 59,481 44.9885 -93.4689 14910 9th Av N ; Wood 59,482 44.98 -93.4704 15044 Gleason Lake Rd ; Wood 59,483 44.9873 -93.4636 830 Harbor LN N i Wood 59,484 44.982 -93.463 Harbor Ln & Gleason Lake Dr. Wood 59,494 44.9809 -93.5088 130 Queensland Ln I Wood 59,498 44.9849 -93.5092 530 Queensland Ln. Wood 60,070 45.026 -93.5124 Medina Road / Troy Lane I Wood 60,072 45.0239 -93.508 Medina Road / County Rd 101 Wood 60,073 45.0145 -93.5187 18745 County Rd. 24 'Wood 60,151 44.987 -93.4812 15820 7th Ave N Wood 60,152 44.9868 -93.4866 16315 8th Ave N i Wood 60,154 44.9932 -93.4879 1310 Archer Ln N Wood E --x, cell#I lat Ion street_address pole 50,105 44.9912 -93.4959 17010 12th Av N Wood 59,418 .44.9787 -93.4702 45 Kingsview LN Wood 59,419 44.9846 -93.4548 435 Berkshire LN Wood 59,420 44.9918 -93.4632 120612th Av Wood 59,421 44.9954 -93.4644 14512 15th Av N Wood 59,422 44.9998 -93.4715 Niagara LN & 21st Av N Wood 59,423 45.0038 -93.4714 15000 23rd Av N Wood 59,424 45.0095 -93.4615 2730 Fembrook LA Wood 59,425 45.0118 -93.4609 Hwy55 & Fembrook Ln Wood 59,426 44.9985 -93.4611 1770 Fembrook Ln Wood 59,450 44.9873 -93,513 18315 8th Ave. N. Wood 59,451 44.9879 -93.5037 17620 8th Ave. N. Wood 59,452 44.9911 -93.5075 17925 12th Ave. N. Wood 59,453 44.9913 -93,502 17510 12th Ave. N. Wood 59,454 44.9925 -93.5128 1220 Urbandale Lane N. Wood 59,455 44.9946 -93.5178 1490 Xanthus Lane N. Wood 59,456 44.9995 -93.5061 1780519th Ave. N. Wood 59,457 44.9948 -93.5065 County Rd. 6 / Olive Lane N. Wood 59,458 44.9969 -93.5123 1635 Troy Lane N. Wood 59,459 44.9941 -93.5023 14th Ave. N. / Central Ave. NE Wood 59,460 44.996 -93.5029 Merrimac Lane / County Rd 6 Wood 59,466 44.9977 -93.5018 1803 Central Ave. NE Wood 59,467 44.9998 -93.5024 17603 19th Ave. N. Wood 59,468 45.0012 -93.5115 18220 20th Ave N Wood 59,469 45.002 -93.5162 2030 Walnut Grove Ln N Wood 59,476 44.982 -93.4806 300 3rd Av.N Wood 59,478 44.9798 -93.4758 15510 Ranchview Ln Wood 59,479 44.9846 -93.4743 510 Quantico Ln N Wood 59,480 44.9839 -93.4676 411 Kingsview LN N Wood 59,481 44.9885 -93.4689 14910 9th Av N Wood 59,482 44.98 -93.4704 15044 Gleason Lake Rd Wood 59,483 44.9873 -93.4636 830 Harbor LN N Wood 59,484 44.982 -93,463 Harbor Ln & Gleason Lake Dr. Wood 59,494 44.9809 -93.5088 130 Queensland Ln Wood 59,498 44.9849 -93.5092 530 Queensland Ln. Wood 59,499 44.9833 -93.5035 325 4th Ave. N. Wood 60,061 45.0121 -93,522 2930 Brookton Lane N. Wood 60,062 45.0074 -93.5171 18625 26th Ave.N. Wood 60,063 45.0104 -93,515 18515 Vagabond Lane Wood 60,064 45.0061 -93,512 2520 Urbandale Lane Wood 60,065 45.0048 -93.5061 17735 24th Ave. N. Wood 60,066 45.0048 -93.4999 17315 24th Ave.N. Wood 60,067 45.0099 -93.5071 2755 Olive Lane N. Wood 60,068 45.0138 -93.5102 18120 30th Place N. Wood 60,070 45.026 -93.5124 Medina Road / Troy Lane Wood 60,071 45.0277 -93.5179 Medina Road / Yellowstone Lane N. Wood 60,072 45.0239 -93,508 Medina Road / County Rd 101 Wood 60,073 45.0145 -93.5187 18745 County Rd. 24 Wood 60,074 45.0143 -93.5146 County Rd 24 / Walnut Grove Ln.N. Wood 60,075 45.0162 -93,509 3210 Rainer Lane N. Wood 60,076 45.028 -93.5072 3950 County Rd 101 Wood 60,0771 45.0318 -93.5076 County Rd 101 / State 55 Wood -.C-- z (�- cell#I lat Ion street_address pole 50,105 44.9912 -93.4959 17010 12th Av N Wood 59,418 .44.9787 -93.4702 45 Kingsview LN Wood 59,419 44.9846 -93.4548 435 Berkshire LN Wood 59,420 44.9918 -93.4632 120612th Av Wood 59,421 44.9954 -93.4644 14512 15th Av N Wood 59,422 44.9998 -93.4715 Niagara LN & 21st Av N Wood 59,423 45.0038 -93.4714 15000 23rd Av N Wood 59,424 45.0095 -93.4615 2730 Fembrook LA Wood 59,425 45.0118 -93.4609 Hwy55 & Fembrook Ln Wood 59,426 44.9985 -93.4611 1770 Fembrook Ln Wood 59,450 44.9873 -93,513 18315 8th Ave. N. Wood 59,451 44.9879 -93.5037 17620 8th Ave. N. Wood 59,452 44.9911 -93.5075 17925 12th Ave. N. Wood 59,453 44.9913 -93,502 17510 12th Ave. N. Wood 59,454 44.9925 -93.5128 1220 Urbandale Lane N. Wood 59,455 44.9946 -93.5178 1490 Xanthus Lane N. Wood 59,456 44.9995 -93.5061 1780519th Ave. N. Wood 59,457 44.9948 -93.5065 County Rd. 6 / Olive Lane N. Wood 59,458 44.9969 -93.5123 1635 Troy Lane N. Wood 59,459 44.9941 -93.5023 14th Ave. N. / Central Ave. NE Wood 59,460 44.996 -93.5029 Merrimac Lane / County Rd 6 Wood 59,466 44.9977 -93.5018 1803 Central Ave. NE Wood 59,467 44.9998 -93.5024 17603 19th Ave. N. Wood 59,468 45.0012 -93.5115 18220 20th Ave N Wood 59,469 45.002 -93.5162 2030 Walnut Grove Ln N Wood 59,476 44.982 -93.4806 300 3rd Av.N Wood 59,478 44.9798 -93.4758 15510 Ranchview Ln Wood 59,479 44.9846 -93.4743 510 Quantico Ln N Wood 59,480 44.9839 -93.4676 411 Kingsview LN N Wood 59,481 44.9885 -93.4689 14910 9th Av N Wood 59,482 44.98 -93.4704 15044 Gleason Lake Rd Wood 59,483 44.9873 -93.4636 830 Harbor LN N Wood 59,484 44.982 -93,463 Harbor Ln & Gleason Lake Dr. Wood 59,494 44.9809 -93.5088 130 Queensland Ln Wood 59,498 44.9849 -93.5092 530 Queensland Ln. Wood 59,499 44.9833 -93.5035 325 4th Ave. N. Wood 60,061 45.0121 -93,522 2930 Brookton Lane N. Wood 60,062 45.0074 -93.5171 18625 26th Ave.N. Wood 60,063 45.0104 -93,515 18515 Vagabond Lane Wood 60,064 45.0061 -93,512 2520 Urbandale Lane Wood 60,065 45.0048 -93.5061 17735 24th Ave. N. Wood 60,066 45.0048 -93.4999 17315 24th Ave.N. Wood 60,067 45.0099 -93.5071 2755 Olive Lane N. Wood 60,068 45.0138 -93.5102 18120 30th Place N. Wood 60,070 45.026 -93.5124 Medina Road / Troy Lane Wood 60,071 45.0277 -93.5179 Medina Road / Yellowstone Lane N. Wood 60,072 45.0239 -93,508 Medina Road / County Rd 101 Wood 60,073 45.0145 -93.5187 18745 County Rd. 24 Wood 60,074 45.0143 -93.5146 County Rd 24 / Walnut Grove Ln.N. Wood 60,075 45.0162 -93,509 3210 Rainer Lane N. Wood 60,076 45.028 -93.5072 3950 County Rd 101 Wood 60,0771 45.0318 -93.5076 County Rd 101 / State 55 Wood -.C-- z (�- cell# I lat I Ion I street address I pole 60,078 45.033 -93.5134 4427 Urbandale Ct. N. Wood 60,079 45.0147 -93.5027 3110 Lawndale Ln. Wood j 60,080 45.0168 -93.4987 32nd Ave. N. / County Rd. 24 Wood j 60,081 45.0195 -93.4933 Medina Road / County Rd 24 Wood 60,082 45.0215 -93.5019 17435 Medina Road Wood 60,083 45.0101 -93,502 17530 28th Ave.N. Wood 60,084 45.0115 -93,492 16705 28th Ave. N. Wood 60,085 45.0076 -93.4919 16715 28th Ave. N. Wed 60,086 44.9886 -93.4739 15305 9th Ave. N. Wood 60,088 45.0391 -93.5184 18855 Hamel Rd. Wood 60,089 45.0371 -93.5125 Plum Tree Estates Wood 60,090 45.0353 -93.5056 17730 Old Rockford Rd Wood 60,091 45.0345 -93,501 17405 Old Rockford Rd. Wood 60,092 45.0352 -93,497 4400 Holly Lane Wood 60,093 45.0397 -93.4971 4710 Holly Lane Wood 60,101 45.0143 -93.4673 14735 31st Av N Wood 60,102 45.0161 -93.4784 Hanus Bus Co on 32nd Av N Wood 60,103 45.0116 -93.4821 15900 28th Av N Wood 60,104 44.9968 -93.4826 1605 Weston Ln N Wood 60,105 44.9912 -93.4959 1701012th Av N Wood 60,106 44.9874 -93.4948 16925 9th Av N Wood 60,107 44.9879 -93.5002 17320 9th AV N Wood 60,109 44.9956 -93,498 17210 County Rd 6 Wood 60,110 44.9952 -93.4925 16730 County Rd 6 Wood 60,111 44.9988 -93.4941 1805 Fountain Ln Wood 60,112 45.0054 -93.4983 2445 Holly Ln N Wood 60,113 45.0149 -93.4644 3025 harbor lane Wood 60,114 45.0178 -93.4615 3315 fembrook lane Wood 60,115 45.018 -93.4661 3325 harbor lane Wood 60,116 45.0206 -93.4613 3430 fembrook lane Wood 60,117 45.0268 -93.4614 14305 40th ave n Wood 60,118 45.0226 -93,461 3655 dallas lane Wood 60,151 44.987 -93.4812 15820 7th Ave N Wood 60,152 44.9868 -93.4866 16315 8th Ave N Wood 60,153 44.9918 -93.4815 11115 Vicksburg Ln N Wood 60,154 44.9932 -93.4879 11310 Archer Ln N Wood cell# I lat I Ion I street address I pole 60,078 45.033 -93.5134 4427 Urbandale Ct. N. Wood 60,079 45.0147 -93.5027 3110 Lawndale Ln. Wood j 60,080 45.0168 -93.4987 32nd Ave. N. / County Rd. 24 Wood j 60,081 45.0195 -93.4933 Medina Road / County Rd 24 Wood 60,082 45.0215 -93.5019 17435 Medina Road Wood 60,083 45.0101 -93,502 17530 28th Ave.N. Wood 60,084 45.0115 -93,492 16705 28th Ave. N. Wood 60,085 45.0076 -93.4919 16715 28th Ave. N. Wed 60,086 44.9886 -93.4739 15305 9th Ave. N. Wood 60,088 45.0391 -93.5184 18855 Hamel Rd. Wood 60,089 45.0371 -93.5125 Plum Tree Estates Wood 60,090 45.0353 -93.5056 17730 Old Rockford Rd Wood 60,091 45.0345 -93,501 17405 Old Rockford Rd. Wood 60,092 45.0352 -93,497 4400 Holly Lane Wood 60,093 45.0397 -93.4971 4710 Holly Lane Wood 60,101 45.0143 -93.4673 14735 31st Av N Wood 60,102 45.0161 -93.4784 Hanus Bus Co on 32nd Av N Wood 60,103 45.0116 -93.4821 15900 28th Av N Wood 60,104 44.9968 -93.4826 1605 Weston Ln N Wood 60,105 44.9912 -93.4959 1701012th Av N Wood 60,106 44.9874 -93.4948 16925 9th Av N Wood 60,107 44.9879 -93.5002 17320 9th AV N Wood 60,109 44.9956 -93,498 17210 County Rd 6 Wood 60,110 44.9952 -93.4925 16730 County Rd 6 Wood 60,111 44.9988 -93.4941 1805 Fountain Ln Wood 60,112 45.0054 -93.4983 2445 Holly Ln N Wood 60,113 45.0149 -93.4644 3025 harbor lane Wood 60,114 45.0178 -93.4615 3315 fembrook lane Wood 60,115 45.018 -93.4661 3325 harbor lane Wood 60,116 45.0206 -93.4613 3430 fembrook lane Wood 60,117 45.0268 -93.4614 14305 40th ave n Wood 60,118 45.0226 -93,461 3655 dallas lane Wood 60,151 44.987 -93.4812 15820 7th Ave N Wood 60,152 44.9868 -93.4866 16315 8th Ave N Wood 60,153 44.9918 -93.4815 11115 Vicksburg Ln N Wood 60,154 44.9932 -93.4879 11310 Archer Ln N Wood MINUTE 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. `Vater 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. \\ply_nt\ntdisk 1\PW\Engineering\WTRQLTY\MINUTES\Meetinc_64.doc MINUTE 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. `Vater 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. \\ply_nt\ntdisk 1\PW\Engineering\WTRQLTY\MINUTES\Meetinc_64.doc MINUTES - ,tMEETING NO. 64 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE PAGE 2 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 infonnation 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. Nest 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 \\plv_nt\ntdisk 1 \PW\Engineering\WTRQLTY\MINUTES\Meeting_64.doc MINUTES - ,tMEETING NO. 64 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE PAGE 2 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 infonnation 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. Nest 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 \\plv_nt\ntdisk 1 \PW\Engineering\WTRQLTY\MINUTES\Meeting_64.doc MINUTES - MEETING NO. 64 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE PACE 3 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 automa\\Ply_nt\ntdisk 1 \P W\Engineering\ WTRQLTY\MINUTES\Meeting_64.doctic 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 \plyWEnineerin\WTRQLT\MINUTES\Meetin64.doc _gg_ MINUTES - MEETING NO. 64 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE PACE 3 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 automa\\Ply_nt\ntdisk 1 \P W\Engineering\ WTRQLTY\MINUTES\Meeting_64.doctic 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 \plyWEnineerin\WTRQLT\MINUTES\Meetin64.doc _gg_ DRAFT DRAFT 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. DRAFT DRAFT 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. DRAFT DRAFT 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 ivir. 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. MINUTES - MEETING NO. 65 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE DRAFT DRAFT 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 ivir. 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. MINUTES - MEETING NO. 65 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE DRAFT DRAFT MINUTES - MEETING NO. 65 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE PAGE 2 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 DRAFT DRAFT MINUTES - MEETING NO. 65 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE PAGE 2 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 Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting November 13, 1997 Page 36 Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Johnson, Thompson, Wahl, Willegalle; staff Blank and Pederson; Planning Commissioner Berkowitz Absent: Commissioners Priebe and Fiemann 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Anderson called the November meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Willegalle and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve the minutes of the October meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present. b. Staff. None were present. c. Others. See item 6a. 4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION Several more change orders and final payments were approved on the ice arena project. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. West Medicine Lake Park update. The parking lot has been paved, the picnic shelters will be built in the next two weeks, sodding around the beach area has been done, the boat launch and ice fishing access is ready to go, and the playground is in. b. Elm Creek Pla, fY ield update. Fields have been sodded at Elm Creek, workers finished the maintenance room that controls lighting and irrigation, and paving of trails is complete. We expect to use the softball fields next April. We've started using the gym at the high school for adult basketball and volleyball. c. East Medicine Lake regional trail update. Asphalt is down on the road portion, utilities will be underground, some retaining walls are in, but the trail will not be paved until next spring. d. Armstrong High School gym update. The gymnasium wood floor is being.sanded and stained and is scheduled to open by Thanksgiving. The school is very excited about it, and said it appears larger than they anticipated. Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting November 13, 1997 Page 36 Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Johnson, Thompson, Wahl, Willegalle; staff Blank and Pederson; Planning Commissioner Berkowitz Absent: Commissioners Priebe and Fiemann 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Anderson called the November meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Willegalle and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve the minutes of the October meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present. b. Staff. None were present. c. Others. See item 6a. 4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION Several more change orders and final payments were approved on the ice arena project. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. West Medicine Lake Park update. The parking lot has been paved, the picnic shelters will be built in the next two weeks, sodding around the beach area has been done, the boat launch and ice fishing access is ready to go, and the playground is in. b. Elm Creek Pla, fY ield update. Fields have been sodded at Elm Creek, workers finished the maintenance room that controls lighting and irrigation, and paving of trails is complete. We expect to use the softball fields next April. We've started using the gym at the high school for adult basketball and volleyball. c. East Medicine Lake regional trail update. Asphalt is down on the road portion, utilities will be underground, some retaining walls are in, but the trail will not be paved until next spring. d. Armstrong High School gym update. The gymnasium wood floor is being.sanded and stained and is scheduled to open by Thanksgiving. The school is very excited about it, and said it appears larger than they anticipated. PRAC Minutes/November 1997 Page 37 e. Activity Center update. Council met with the activity center subcommittee. They looked at four scenarios for the building. The subcommittee thinks it should be located on 34th Avenue rather than trying to attach it to Life Time Fitness. There may be a joint project with the School Districts on an early childhood center to be located within the activity center. f. Name for northeast neighborhood park. Staff won't do any naming until next spring. g. Aggressive skate park update. Two separate groups have made proposals to put an indoor skating facility behind the Dance Shoppe on Fernbrook Lane. One party has since withdrawn their proposal. At the same time Director Blank is working with a group on an outdoor site plan. One of the alternatives will be to wait and see what happens with this indoor plan. Several cities are considering a joint regional facility affiliated with the Northwest Y. The ice arena is busy night and day. The first official high school game is this Saturday. Both high schoolboys teams are now practicing there. Youth hockey games start soon. The City gets 30% of the revenue from the pop and candy machines in the lobby. Commissioner Thompson asked if both rinks will be ice year round, or if one of the rinks could be used for something else next summer. Director Blank said right now it looks like ice will remain on both rinks year round. The boards will come down temporarily on the Olympic rink for some special maintenance to get rid of mysterious brown rings showing up on the ice. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Northwest Plymouth planning consultant. Alan Brixius of Northwest Associated Consultants was present to interview commissioners . He stated that the interviews are intended to get perceptions and feelings about what should be in the comprehensive plan through the year 2020, such as land uses, identity perspective, image perspective, etc.. So far he has talked with Corcoran and Maple Grove. He has met with the Planning Commission and later tonight he will meet with the Environmental Quality Committee. Chair Anderson said PRAC has not spent a lot of time talking about northwest Plymouth. Mr. Brixius asked what type of growth, if any, should be taking place in northwest Plymouth. He stated that no meetings have been scheduled yet with developers. Mr. Brixius has not formed any strategy to date and is still getting feedback. He will do an inventory of ownership patterns, lot size constraints, etc. Based on a survey that was recently done of property owners in northwest Plymouth, it appears that those who own larger tracts of land were more interested in development. Planning Commissioner Berkowitz asked how the city goes about acquiring land for parks. Director Blank explained park dedication and said in 1980 when the first comprehensive plan was done, the entire city was divided into 50 walking neighborhoods, with the idea that each of these neighborhoods would have a park. Mr. Brixius asked about the desire for future trails in this area. Commissioner Willegalle wants to see a continuous trail system and would like them to be off-road. Commissioner Wahl said that Elm Creek is a unique feature of this area and should be taken into consideration when planning this part of Plymouth. Director Blank said we have had excellent response from developers in terms PRAC Minutes/November 1997 Page 37 e. Activity Center update. Council met with the activity center subcommittee. They looked at four scenarios for the building. The subcommittee thinks it should be located on 34th Avenue rather than trying to attach it to Life Time Fitness. There may be a joint project with the School Districts on an early childhood center to be located within the activity center. f. Name for northeast neighborhood park. Staff won't do any naming until next spring. g. Aggressive skate park update. Two separate groups have made proposals to put an indoor skating facility behind the Dance Shoppe on Fernbrook Lane. One party has since withdrawn their proposal. At the same time Director Blank is working with a group on an outdoor site plan. One of the alternatives will be to wait and see what happens with this indoor plan. Several cities are considering a joint regional facility affiliated with the Northwest Y. The ice arena is busy night and day. The first official high school game is this Saturday. Both high schoolboys teams are now practicing there. Youth hockey games start soon. The City gets 30% of the revenue from the pop and candy machines in the lobby. Commissioner Thompson asked if both rinks will be ice year round, or if one of the rinks could be used for something else next summer. Director Blank said right now it looks like ice will remain on both rinks year round. The boards will come down temporarily on the Olympic rink for some special maintenance to get rid of mysterious brown rings showing up on the ice. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Northwest Plymouth planning consultant. Alan Brixius of Northwest Associated Consultants was present to interview commissioners . He stated that the interviews are intended to get perceptions and feelings about what should be in the comprehensive plan through the year 2020, such as land uses, identity perspective, image perspective, etc.. So far he has talked with Corcoran and Maple Grove. He has met with the Planning Commission and later tonight he will meet with the Environmental Quality Committee. Chair Anderson said PRAC has not spent a lot of time talking about northwest Plymouth. Mr. Brixius asked what type of growth, if any, should be taking place in northwest Plymouth. He stated that no meetings have been scheduled yet with developers. Mr. Brixius has not formed any strategy to date and is still getting feedback. He will do an inventory of ownership patterns, lot size constraints, etc. Based on a survey that was recently done of property owners in northwest Plymouth, it appears that those who own larger tracts of land were more interested in development. Planning Commissioner Berkowitz asked how the city goes about acquiring land for parks. Director Blank explained park dedication and said in 1980 when the first comprehensive plan was done, the entire city was divided into 50 walking neighborhoods, with the idea that each of these neighborhoods would have a park. Mr. Brixius asked about the desire for future trails in this area. Commissioner Willegalle wants to see a continuous trail system and would like them to be off-road. Commissioner Wahl said that Elm Creek is a unique feature of this area and should be taken into consideration when planning this part of Plymouth. Director Blank said we have had excellent response from developers in terms PRAC Minutes/November 1997 Page 38 L-3 C. of park dedication and building trails. Mr. Brixius reviewed what PRAC's thoughts and concerns were: land uses should give some consideration to new urbanism, Elm Creek preservation, trails, designated park areas, the golf course issue, and an additional playfield. Planning Commissioner Berkowitz said a major issue here is where the Elm Creek interceptor is going to go. One of the options that is going to be explored is a no - growth option. Does Plymouth need to grow any further? Mr. Brixius thanked the Commission for their time and input and indicated that he had to be on his way to another meeting beginning at 8 p.m. 7. 'COMMISSION PRESENTATION None. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Director Blank stated that the December meeting may be canceled. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. PRAC Minutes/November 1997 Page 38 L-3 C. of park dedication and building trails. Mr. Brixius reviewed what PRAC's thoughts and concerns were: land uses should give some consideration to new urbanism, Elm Creek preservation, trails, designated park areas, the golf course issue, and an additional playfield. Planning Commissioner Berkowitz said a major issue here is where the Elm Creek interceptor is going to go. One of the options that is going to be explored is a no - growth option. Does Plymouth need to grow any further? Mr. Brixius thanked the Commission for their time and input and indicated that he had to be on his way to another meeting beginning at 8 p.m. 7. 'COMMISSION PRESENTATION None. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Director Blank stated that the December meeting may be canceled. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. J 1 1 `:may WAYZATA-PLYMOUTH AREA CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION Minutes November 14, 1997 Members present: Donna Marget, Craig Gerdes, Jeyn Hofacker, Judy Hanson, Martha Anderson, Pat Boris, Dave Hadden, Barbara Hickok, Gina Byers, Lydia Kihn, Mandy Little, Gary Swedberg, Bill Nelson Minutes Approved November 22 - Samaritan Center will award Samaritan of the Year to Bill Albertson as the Southwest Marriot in MNTKA. Acknowledged Bill Nelson who recently received community award. Discussed Saturday, December 6th at Wayzata Bay Center. We will have a booth for the WPACHC. Judy will also check with students at the high school. The hours will be 9:00-3:00. It is wonderful when older students have conversation with younger children. Community Standards: This task is being worked on by CICC also and Judy has made contact with Barbara Carlson. Both groups will work together. Program Sharing Conference in St Cloud - conference covered prevention programs for elementary through high school students. Sessions -attended that were very helpful included character building strategies, Project Northland outreach, and violence prevention. We will consider having Project Northland come to present at our coalition meeting. Public SafW: Univerisity of Minnesota Department of Epidemiology are helping police departments by working on a manual for compliance check. Craig Gerdes has been consulting with them. The manual will help departments complete a through compliance check based on research and past practices. J 1 1 `:may WAYZATA-PLYMOUTH AREA CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION Minutes November 14, 1997 Members present: Donna Marget, Craig Gerdes, Jeyn Hofacker, Judy Hanson, Martha Anderson, Pat Boris, Dave Hadden, Barbara Hickok, Gina Byers, Lydia Kihn, Mandy Little, Gary Swedberg, Bill Nelson Minutes Approved November 22 - Samaritan Center will award Samaritan of the Year to Bill Albertson as the Southwest Marriot in MNTKA. Acknowledged Bill Nelson who recently received community award. Discussed Saturday, December 6th at Wayzata Bay Center. We will have a booth for the WPACHC. Judy will also check with students at the high school. The hours will be 9:00-3:00. It is wonderful when older students have conversation with younger children. Community Standards: This task is being worked on by CICC also and Judy has made contact with Barbara Carlson. Both groups will work together. Program Sharing Conference in St Cloud - conference covered prevention programs for elementary through high school students. Sessions -attended that were very helpful included character building strategies, Project Northland outreach, and violence prevention. We will consider having Project Northland come to present at our coalition meeting. Public SafW: Univerisity of Minnesota Department of Epidemiology are helping police departments by working on a manual for compliance check. Craig Gerdes has been consulting with them. The manual will help departments complete a through compliance check based on research and past practices. J& ' J, Every off sale establishment has been checked at least twice in Plymouth and on sale sites have been checked at least once. In addition, all of the 3.2 sites have completed compliance checks. A helpful business manager, Colleen Duser, of the Kelly Inn on Hwy 55 and 494 has provided employees a cash incentive if they report underage drinking. The Plymouth Police are now helping her with the program. The hope is to help other hotels with similar programs. The commission will send her a thank you/recognition letter. College Update: There has been a lot of press in the media about binge drinking recently. Barb Hickok has contacted Governor Carlson about our state's programming. People still seem unaware of the serious consequences. St. Thomas and Opus are developing recovery - student housing. Augsburg also may have three or four floors for recovering students in addition to sober floors for healthy choices. Gary Swedberg and Martha Anderson presented the new co -curricular policy to Wayzata High School PTA and East PTA. Judy and Gary are also meeting with the middle school principals. School Updates: Chemical Health week is approaching. The middle schools are putting "Please Don't Do Nothing" into effect for the week. There are different themes for each day of the week. They will be showing the movie to students during the day. Also included are other activities. At WHS there will be several speakers coming in for the week. In addition there will be an essay opportunity about what a alcohol/chemical free world would be like. J& ' J, Every off sale establishment has been checked at least twice in Plymouth and on sale sites have been checked at least once. In addition, all of the 3.2 sites have completed compliance checks. A helpful business manager, Colleen Duser, of the Kelly Inn on Hwy 55 and 494 has provided employees a cash incentive if they report underage drinking. The Plymouth Police are now helping her with the program. The hope is to help other hotels with similar programs. The commission will send her a thank you/recognition letter. College Update: There has been a lot of press in the media about binge drinking recently. Barb Hickok has contacted Governor Carlson about our state's programming. People still seem unaware of the serious consequences. St. Thomas and Opus are developing recovery - student housing. Augsburg also may have three or four floors for recovering students in addition to sober floors for healthy choices. Gary Swedberg and Martha Anderson presented the new co -curricular policy to Wayzata High School PTA and East PTA. Judy and Gary are also meeting with the middle school principals. School Updates: Chemical Health week is approaching. The middle schools are putting "Please Don't Do Nothing" into effect for the week. There are different themes for each day of the week. They will be showing the movie to students during the day. Also included are other activities. At WHS there will be several speakers coming in for the week. In addition there will be an essay opportunity about what a alcohol/chemical free world would be like. CITY OF December 2, 1997 PLYMOUTH+ Jerry Chmielewski 12410 26' Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Chmielewski: Your letter addressed to the Mayor Tierney was forwarded to me for review and to comment on the valuation of your property. Based on our records your property has increased in value from $64,000 in 1987 to $84,100 in 1997. This is 31.4% ($20,100) in ten years or approximately 3% a year. The residential market in Plymouth has been strong and properties are appreciating in value. The average home sales price has increased in value over 31 % just since 1991 (six years). Our records indicate that an appraiser was out to your home on December 19, 1995 and again on May 6, 1997 to do an appraisal. The condition of your home was noted and physical depreciation was taken into consideration when establishing the valuation. In March of 1998 you should receive a 1998 valuation notice in the mail. If you have any questions about the valuation of your property please give our office a call. The Local Board of Review will again be held in May with valuation and classification issues addressed at that time. Yours truly, Nancy Bye, CAE City Assessor PLYMOUTH :1 BeautijiU['l'laee'!v Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 CITY OF December 2, 1997 PLYMOUTH+ Jerry Chmielewski 12410 26' Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Chmielewski: Your letter addressed to the Mayor Tierney was forwarded to me for review and to comment on the valuation of your property. Based on our records your property has increased in value from $64,000 in 1987 to $84,100 in 1997. This is 31.4% ($20,100) in ten years or approximately 3% a year. The residential market in Plymouth has been strong and properties are appreciating in value. The average home sales price has increased in value over 31 % just since 1991 (six years). Our records indicate that an appraiser was out to your home on December 19, 1995 and again on May 6, 1997 to do an appraisal. The condition of your home was noted and physical depreciation was taken into consideration when establishing the valuation. In March of 1998 you should receive a 1998 valuation notice in the mail. If you have any questions about the valuation of your property please give our office a call. The Local Board of Review will again be held in May with valuation and classification issues addressed at that time. Yours truly, Nancy Bye, CAE City Assessor PLYMOUTH :1 BeautijiU['l'laee'!v Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 Mayor joy Tierney City of Plymouth Luxury Suites Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney. I just received my property tax statement and so it is time for my annual letter to the major and city council. This year I have more to complain about, and I'm getting tired of complaining to deaf ears. We need a city council and mayor that hears the concerns of all its citizens, not just the ones who paid to put you in office. What I mean by this is the retired citizens, the citizens without kids, the citizens without the time and energy to go to the health spa, the parents who would like to see $16,000,000 spent on kids who are looking for an education and if their kid wants to play hockey tells him to go to one of the expensive city parks where a city employee who gets a 7% raise every year is supposed to be taking care of the ice for nobody (or just a few hearty Minnesotans). Well, back to my tax bill. The increase on the value of my house was $2,700.00. You and your council members just bragged a few months ago about decreasing taxes. I can see that it was just a lawyer ( simile for liar or criminal) ploy to make citizens think you are actually doing some good. A lower tax amount one year doesn't erase an increasing tax base. At the recent rate Q speak of the last three years) , the value of my house will increase $30,000 over ten years That means if I stay in my home for 30 years, its value will increase 150%. There are homes in Edina that haven't increased that much since 1965 when I graduated high school. I heard that Watt Peterson, the premier printer in Minnesota would like to relocate to a larger building, but Plymouth is out of the question because of the high taxes. It is getting the same for its citizens. I would like to leave my home to our children, but I don't think I'll be able to live here after I retire because the taxes will be toahigh. Maybe you could change the name from Plymouth to Lawyertou-n, because only thieves and lawyers will be able to afford living here. There is a lot to be said about a middle class and poor class of people. Generally they have a lot to offer, but I feel Plymouth is looking to become a showplace at the expense of these classes and it will be a detriment to all who live here. I hope to run for city council next time around, and it won't be on a big budget put out by people who want breaks on their taxes or want a health dub shoved through the citizens' throats, but on a promise to try to judge my decisions for all the people, whether they have time to come to city meetings or finance an election campaign or not. I haven't met one person on Mayor joy Tierney City of Plymouth Luxury Suites Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney. I just received my property tax statement and so it is time for my annual letter to the major and city council. This year I have more to complain about, and I'm getting tired of complaining to deaf ears. We need a city council and mayor that hears the concerns of all its citizens, not just the ones who paid to put you in office. What I mean by this is the retired citizens, the citizens without kids, the citizens without the time and energy to go to the health spa, the parents who would like to see $16,000,000 spent on kids who are looking for an education and if their kid wants to play hockey tells him to go to one of the expensive city parks where a city employee who gets a 7% raise every year is supposed to be taking care of the ice for nobody (or just a few hearty Minnesotans). Well, back to my tax bill. The increase on the value of my house was $2,700.00. You and your council members just bragged a few months ago about decreasing taxes. I can see that it was just a lawyer ( simile for liar or criminal) ploy to make citizens think you are actually doing some good. A lower tax amount one year doesn't erase an increasing tax base. At the recent rate Q speak of the last three years) , the value of my house will increase $30,000 over ten years That means if I stay in my home for 30 years, its value will increase 150%. There are homes in Edina that haven't increased that much since 1965 when I graduated high school. I heard that Watt Peterson, the premier printer in Minnesota would like to relocate to a larger building, but Plymouth is out of the question because of the high taxes. It is getting the same for its citizens. I would like to leave my home to our children, but I don't think I'll be able to live here after I retire because the taxes will be toahigh. Maybe you could change the name from Plymouth to Lawyertou-n, because only thieves and lawyers will be able to afford living here. There is a lot to be said about a middle class and poor class of people. Generally they have a lot to offer, but I feel Plymouth is looking to become a showplace at the expense of these classes and it will be a detriment to all who live here. I hope to run for city council next time around, and it won't be on a big budget put out by people who want breaks on their taxes or want a health dub shoved through the citizens' throats, but on a promise to try to judge my decisions for all the people, whether they have time to come to city meetings or finance an election campaign or not. I haven't met one person on ltti If — } , the city council and I've lived in Plymouth ten years. I've met several people running for state and county offices, but none running for the city offices. Why is that? Probably because they are elected by the four or five thousand out of the tens of thousands who live here. The elected ones won't waste time meeting the real citizens when they'll probably not be voting, but spend their time courting the groups who have special interests or agendas. These are the ones who can finance your election and will expect their return when you're elected. Enough, but it felt good to get that off my chest. How about some relief with my ever increasing home value? Heavens know, I fall farther and farther behind on home repairs every year and that should decrease its value. My air-conditioning hasn't worked in four years, My roof has needed repairs for five years, my driveway needs work, the house is in need if a paint job, the insulation needs to be updated. I have trees that need trimming by professionals, these are all factors which should actually decrease the value of my home, yet it increases $2,700! Let the people who can afford the improvements and upkeep pay the taxes and give a break to a poor working stiff. Well, you have probably shelved this letter by now, so I'll end. A citizen in need off a break and not the ones he's been getting from an uncaring city council. Jerry Chmielewski ltti If — } , the city council and I've lived in Plymouth ten years. I've met several people running for state and county offices, but none running for the city offices. Why is that? Probably because they are elected by the four or five thousand out of the tens of thousands who live here. The elected ones won't waste time meeting the real citizens when they'll probably not be voting, but spend their time courting the groups who have special interests or agendas. These are the ones who can finance your election and will expect their return when you're elected. Enough, but it felt good to get that off my chest. How about some relief with my ever increasing home value? Heavens know, I fall farther and farther behind on home repairs every year and that should decrease its value. My air-conditioning hasn't worked in four years, My roof has needed repairs for five years, my driveway needs work, the house is in need if a paint job, the insulation needs to be updated. I have trees that need trimming by professionals, these are all factors which should actually decrease the value of my home, yet it increases $2,700! Let the people who can afford the improvements and upkeep pay the taxes and give a break to a poor working stiff. Well, you have probably shelved this letter by now, so I'll end. A citizen in need off a break and not the ones he's been getting from an uncaring city council. 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TwinWest is dependent upon the support and contributions of Plymouth and all of its member cities to maintain its reputation as the premier chamber of commerce in the state of Minnesota. As you know, the TwinWest Chamber is committed to continually enhancing its local focus and initiatives. In an effort to enhance the communication between the local business councils, TwinWest created a Community Focus Committee which consists of all the business council chairs, chamber ambassadors and participants from the business education partnership. As part of its mission, the Community Focus Committee is charged with hosting a regional job fair in the Spring of 1998... and we want Plymouth to be a part of this effort. The idea of a job fair stemmed from discussions with each of the business councils about multiple dates and timing issues related to eight neighboring communities each holding individual fairs. Through these discussions, we decided that a regional job fair, which will provide more resources, volunteers and exposure for the event, will have a tremendous positive impact on the communities which TwinWest serves. In addition, if the fair occurs in late February or early March, Rouse Management at Ridgedale Mall, will allow us to use Ridgedale free of charge. We hope that the City of Plymouth will share our excitement for the potential of this joint event: We know that Plymouth held a very successful reverse commute job fair last year and we believe that your participation in the regional fair will be vital to its success. We plan to maintain your reverse commute initiative at the day long event and also address some other challenges that the business world faces, including labor, welfare to work issues, child care, English as a second language and more. We believe that this collaboration will create a win - win event for all. Currently, we plan to recruit job fair task force members in December (at least two from each business council) and begin meetings as soon as possible. However, we are aware that you already have your planning process underway. Therefore, if Plymouth is interested in collaborating with TwinWest on this effort, it may be prudent for one of your representatives to attend the next community focus meeting on Dec. 15 at 4:00 p.m. at Winnetka Cinema Cafd. We encourage you to discuss the possibilities of joining the regional effort as soon as possible, so that there is adequate time to get all the participants to the table. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Ken Mosher Juli off Chair - Plymouth Business Council Director of Community Affairs 10550 WAYZATA BOULEVARD ♦ MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 55305 ♦ (612) 540-0234 Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park -T- CHAMBERA M B E R OF COM M E R C E c December 1, 1997 Dwight Johnson City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Johnson: Thank you for the City of Plymouth's commitment to and support for the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce and especially for your participation on the Plymouth Business Council. TwinWest is dependent upon the support and contributions of Plymouth and all of its member cities to maintain its reputation as the premier chamber of commerce in the state of Minnesota. As you know, the TwinWest Chamber is committed to continually enhancing its local focus and initiatives. In an effort to enhance the communication between the local business councils, TwinWest created a Community Focus Committee which consists of all the business council chairs, chamber ambassadors and participants from the business education partnership. As part of its mission, the Community Focus Committee is charged with hosting a regional job fair in the Spring of 1998... and we want Plymouth to be a part of this effort. The idea of a job fair stemmed from discussions with each of the business councils about multiple dates and timing issues related to eight neighboring communities each holding individual fairs. Through these discussions, we decided that a regional job fair, which will provide more resources, volunteers and exposure for the event, will have a tremendous positive impact on the communities which TwinWest serves. In addition, if the fair occurs in late February or early March, Rouse Management at Ridgedale Mall, will allow us to use Ridgedale free of charge. We hope that the City of Plymouth will share our excitement for the potential of this joint event: We know that Plymouth held a very successful reverse commute job fair last year and we believe that your participation in the regional fair will be vital to its success. We plan to maintain your reverse commute initiative at the day long event and also address some other challenges that the business world faces, including labor, welfare to work issues, child care, English as a second language and more. We believe that this collaboration will create a win - win event for all. Currently, we plan to recruit job fair task force members in December (at least two from each business council) and begin meetings as soon as possible. However, we are aware that you already have your planning process underway. Therefore, if Plymouth is interested in collaborating with TwinWest on this effort, it may be prudent for one of your representatives to attend the next community focus meeting on Dec. 15 at 4:00 p.m. at Winnetka Cinema Cafd. We encourage you to discuss the possibilities of joining the regional effort as soon as possible, so that there is adequate time to get all the participants to the table. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Ken Mosher Juli off Chair - Plymouth Business Council Director of Community Affairs 10550 WAYZATA BOULEVARD ♦ MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 55305 ♦ (612) 540-0234 Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park H •1/ t 0 F December 3, 1997 ',. i City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard � Plymouth, MN 55447 ATTN: City Manager Dwight Johnson and Mayor Joy Tierney Dear Mr. Johnson and Ms. Tierney: I wish to take this opportunity to share with you our recent experience while submitting our application for a site plan amendment to our property in Plymouth. We were treated with extreme professionalism and courtesy during our application process. We have been residents of the Plymouth business community since 1978 and have a unique parcel, which in working with the city, allows us to remain located in this community and to continue growing our business. The planning department and especially Kendra Lindahl, was extremely cooperative in this process; taking the time to answer our questions and work with us, directly, in putting an addition together that met the city's needs as well as ours. We certainly plan to go forward speaking highly of this process and how we were treated throughout our experience with the City of Plymouth. I wish to thank you on behalf of our entire company for the efforts that were put forth. Sincerely, "? Michael Horovitz President Mh/j 1 cc: Kendra Lindahl MINNEAPOLIS GLASS COMPANY 14600 26th AVE. NORTH • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • 559-0635 H •1/ t 0 F December 3, 1997 ',. i City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard � Plymouth, MN 55447 ATTN: City Manager Dwight Johnson and Mayor Joy Tierney Dear Mr. Johnson and Ms. Tierney: I wish to take this opportunity to share with you our recent experience while submitting our application for a site plan amendment to our property in Plymouth. We were treated with extreme professionalism and courtesy during our application process. We have been residents of the Plymouth business community since 1978 and have a unique parcel, which in working with the city, allows us to remain located in this community and to continue growing our business. The planning department and especially Kendra Lindahl, was extremely cooperative in this process; taking the time to answer our questions and work with us, directly, in putting an addition together that met the city's needs as well as ours. We certainly plan to go forward speaking highly of this process and how we were treated throughout our experience with the City of Plymouth. I wish to thank you on behalf of our entire company for the efforts that were put forth. Sincerely, "? Michael Horovitz President Mh/j 1 cc: Kendra Lindahl MINNEAPOLIS GLASS COMPANY 14600 26th AVE. NORTH • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • 559-0635 ( '> L CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ December 5, 1997 Ms. Georgann Bestler Wenisch Plymouth Fine Arts Council 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Ms. Wenisch, Thank you for your recent letter regarding the display of artwork in the Plymouth City Hall. I appreciate the time and energy you and others dedicated to the proposal. City staff have had several discussions about art displays in City Hall. Last year's Primavera was well received by the entire community, and the artwork certainly added much to City Hall. In general, staff supports your proposal for more artwork displays. The major guidelines you outlined juried submissions, liability waiver, and only off-site sales permitted—are certainly acceptable and protect both the Fine Arts Council and the City. Some limited installation of art display trackwork is acceptable, most likely in the hallway between the main lobby and the Park and Recreation wing of City Hall. The limited installation of trackwork is due to staff s belief that City Hall may not be the best long term "home" for large displays and events such as Primavera. You may be aware that discussions are underway about the possibilities of an Activity Center. This center would include space for senior programs and for various recreation programs. It likely will have large community meeting rooms and generally provide a much better location for an event like Primavera and other art displays. Mary Bisek is a part of the committee reviewing the plans for the Activity Center, and your input is welcome through Mary or Karol Greupner. PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Pface 7o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 19F.W. "°p" www.d.plymouth.mn.us ( '> L CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ December 5, 1997 Ms. Georgann Bestler Wenisch Plymouth Fine Arts Council 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Ms. Wenisch, Thank you for your recent letter regarding the display of artwork in the Plymouth City Hall. I appreciate the time and energy you and others dedicated to the proposal. City staff have had several discussions about art displays in City Hall. Last year's Primavera was well received by the entire community, and the artwork certainly added much to City Hall. In general, staff supports your proposal for more artwork displays. The major guidelines you outlined juried submissions, liability waiver, and only off-site sales permitted—are certainly acceptable and protect both the Fine Arts Council and the City. Some limited installation of art display trackwork is acceptable, most likely in the hallway between the main lobby and the Park and Recreation wing of City Hall. The limited installation of trackwork is due to staff s belief that City Hall may not be the best long term "home" for large displays and events such as Primavera. You may be aware that discussions are underway about the possibilities of an Activity Center. This center would include space for senior programs and for various recreation programs. It likely will have large community meeting rooms and generally provide a much better location for an event like Primavera and other art displays. Mary Bisek is a part of the committee reviewing the plans for the Activity Center, and your input is welcome through Mary or Karol Greupner. PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Pface 7o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 19F.W. "°p" www.d.plymouth.mn.us The City Council must approve any policy regarding art displays in City Hall. Please work with the Recreation staff to prepare a recommendation for council action. Thank you again for your proposal, and for the great work done by the Plymouth Fine Arts Council. We look forward to working with you in the future. Should you have questions, please call me at 509-5051. Sincerely, 6C.4?, W A4.6". Dwight D. Johnson City Manager cc: Eric Blank Kathy Lueckert Karol Greupner The City Council must approve any policy regarding art displays in City Hall. Please work with the Recreation staff to prepare a recommendation for council action. Thank you again for your proposal, and for the great work done by the Plymouth Fine Arts Council. We look forward to working with you in the future. Should you have questions, please call me at 509-5051. Sincerely, 6C.4?, W A4.6". Dwight D. Johnson City Manager cc: Eric Blank Kathy Lueckert Karol Greupner 'November 11, 1997 PL`/MOUTH Fine Arts Cound LIEU Mr. Dwight. Johnson City Manager, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Mr. Eric Blank, Director Plymouth Park & Recreation Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 ✓Ms. Kathy Lueckert Assistant City Manager, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Ms. Luckert and Messrs. Johnson and Blank: On behalf of the Plymouth Fine Arts Council Board of Directors, we would like to thank you for your support of our endeavors over the last two years. It is gratifying to know that our efforts have been well received. At this time, we wish to propose a project that has the potential to become a tradition for the City of Plymouth. As you may recall, in April 1997, we presented Primavera, A Springtime Celebration of Art in the Plymouth City Hall. This event displayed the work of approximately 100 local and regional artists as well as 30 local high school students and was very well received by the community. During and after Primavera, many people (citizens, councilmembers, city staff, and artists) suggested that we coordinate smaller exhibits in City Hall throughout the year. We had initially discussed this as one of our goals for our organization and we were pleased to find out that others also thought positively about this idea. Following Primavera we began investigating all of the aspects necessary to begin and coordinate a project such as this. To prepare the best possible program for the City of Plymouth, we have researched metro suburbs who currently display artwork in this fashion. Our survey includes information obtained from the cities of Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Crystal, Eden Prairie, Maplewood and Robbinsdale. We also inquired, though our City Liaison Karol Greupner, the possibility of adding art display trackwork in City Hall. With the installation of this trackwork, it would be possible to display artwork without the use of nails or hooks in the walls for this ongoing display project and also for our annual event, Primavera. Through our research we noted that most of the communities do not have any written guidelines or procedures for their displays and that most cities have a city staff person who is responsible to coordinate the displays. The Plymouth Fine Arts Council Board of Directors felt 3400 PL`/MOUTH BOULEVARD PL`/MOUTH MINNESOTA SS447-14B2 'November 11, 1997 PL`/MOUTH Fine Arts Cound LIEU Mr. Dwight. Johnson City Manager, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Mr. Eric Blank, Director Plymouth Park & Recreation Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 ✓Ms. Kathy Lueckert Assistant City Manager, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Ms. Luckert and Messrs. Johnson and Blank: On behalf of the Plymouth Fine Arts Council Board of Directors, we would like to thank you for your support of our endeavors over the last two years. It is gratifying to know that our efforts have been well received. At this time, we wish to propose a project that has the potential to become a tradition for the City of Plymouth. As you may recall, in April 1997, we presented Primavera, A Springtime Celebration of Art in the Plymouth City Hall. This event displayed the work of approximately 100 local and regional artists as well as 30 local high school students and was very well received by the community. During and after Primavera, many people (citizens, councilmembers, city staff, and artists) suggested that we coordinate smaller exhibits in City Hall throughout the year. We had initially discussed this as one of our goals for our organization and we were pleased to find out that others also thought positively about this idea. Following Primavera we began investigating all of the aspects necessary to begin and coordinate a project such as this. To prepare the best possible program for the City of Plymouth, we have researched metro suburbs who currently display artwork in this fashion. Our survey includes information obtained from the cities of Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Crystal, Eden Prairie, Maplewood and Robbinsdale. We also inquired, though our City Liaison Karol Greupner, the possibility of adding art display trackwork in City Hall. With the installation of this trackwork, it would be possible to display artwork without the use of nails or hooks in the walls for this ongoing display project and also for our annual event, Primavera. Through our research we noted that most of the communities do not have any written guidelines or procedures for their displays and that most cities have a city staff person who is responsible to coordinate the displays. The Plymouth Fine Arts Council Board of Directors felt 3400 PL`/MOUTH BOULEVARD PL`/MOUTH MINNESOTA SS447-14B2 November 11, 1997 Page 2 that a program such as this should have guidelines and be coordinated through the efforts of our organization, utilizing city staff at a minimum. There are many excellent award winning artists living in Plymouth and the surrounding area. A program such as this would display their wonderful artwork in a central city facility for all to enjoy. As you can see from our proposal, we have set out a number of criteria which would need to be met by the artist. These are the same criteria which we implemented during Primavera 1997 and will continue to implement during future Primavera events. Major criteria points include: 1) the submission of proposed exhibit artwork by photograph and/or slide for jurying to exclude any possibly offensive or inappropriate artwork; 2) a waiver signed by the exhibiting artist releasing the City of Plymouth and the Plymouth Fine Arts Council of any liability for possible damage or theft of the artwork; and 3) any offers for purchase of the displayed artwork would be handled directly by the artist off of city property. A critical factor affecting a project such as this is the how the artwork will be hung. During Primavera, we obtained the use of display panels for a majority of the pieces. In addition we used easels and display cases for other art work, as well as using existing nails in the walls where Music in Plymouth posters are currently hung. Exhibits as proposed here would not entail as many pieces of artwork and only be displayed on the available wall space in the hallways of City Hall without the use of easels, display cases or panels. We would ask that the City of Plymouth consider and implement the addition of art display trackwork to be installed in the hallways of the Plymouth City Hall. The trackwork could be as basic as pieces of molding mounted on the walls at the ceiling junction. The track routered into the molding would hold a small flat metal hook type apparatus used only during a display. Attached to this apparatus would be a fine gauge chain along with a s -hook for attaching to the framed artwork, thus allowing for positioning the artwork at the favored eye -level. For most pieces of artwork this would involve two chains. As you can see from the survey most of the cities use this type of trackwork for their displays. Due to the recent remodeling of City Hall, we would anticipate that the contractor involved would be able to recommend a trackwork system similar to what we have described which would work for the building at a minimal cost. We thank you for your time, consideration and support of our project proposal to continue to bring fine artwork to the citizens of Plymouth through ongoing exhibits and with our annual Primavera event each Spring. We will be happy to meet with you to answer any additional questions you may have and assist in any way possible to implement this program. Artistically yours, Georgann Bestler Wenisch, President Plymouth Fine Arts Council Enclosures November 11, 1997 Page 2 that a program such as this should have guidelines and be coordinated through the efforts of our organization, utilizing city staff at a minimum. There are many excellent award winning artists living in Plymouth and the surrounding area. A program such as this would display their wonderful artwork in a central city facility for all to enjoy. As you can see from our proposal, we have set out a number of criteria which would need to be met by the artist. These are the same criteria which we implemented during Primavera 1997 and will continue to implement during future Primavera events. Major criteria points include: 1) the submission of proposed exhibit artwork by photograph and/or slide for jurying to exclude any possibly offensive or inappropriate artwork; 2) a waiver signed by the exhibiting artist releasing the City of Plymouth and the Plymouth Fine Arts Council of any liability for possible damage or theft of the artwork; and 3) any offers for purchase of the displayed artwork would be handled directly by the artist off of city property. A critical factor affecting a project such as this is the how the artwork will be hung. During Primavera, we obtained the use of display panels for a majority of the pieces. In addition we used easels and display cases for other art work, as well as using existing nails in the walls where Music in Plymouth posters are currently hung. Exhibits as proposed here would not entail as many pieces of artwork and only be displayed on the available wall space in the hallways of City Hall without the use of easels, display cases or panels. We would ask that the City of Plymouth consider and implement the addition of art display trackwork to be installed in the hallways of the Plymouth City Hall. The trackwork could be as basic as pieces of molding mounted on the walls at the ceiling junction. The track routered into the molding would hold a small flat metal hook type apparatus used only during a display. Attached to this apparatus would be a fine gauge chain along with a s -hook for attaching to the framed artwork, thus allowing for positioning the artwork at the favored eye -level. For most pieces of artwork this would involve two chains. As you can see from the survey most of the cities use this type of trackwork for their displays. Due to the recent remodeling of City Hall, we would anticipate that the contractor involved would be able to recommend a trackwork system similar to what we have described which would work for the building at a minimal cost. We thank you for your time, consideration and support of our project proposal to continue to bring fine artwork to the citizens of Plymouth through ongoing exhibits and with our annual Primavera event each Spring. We will be happy to meet with you to answer any additional questions you may have and assist in any way possible to implement this program. Artistically yours, Georgann Bestler Wenisch, President Plymouth Fine Arts Council Enclosures PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL PROPOSAL FOR ART DISPLAYS IN CITY HALL The Plymouth Fine Arts Council (PFAC) wishes to sponsor ongoing art exhibitions in Plymouth City Hall. In reviewing survey information from numerous city hall facilities the metro area, we propose the following criteria and guidelines for such exhibits. • Artists would be invited by PFAC to exhibit their work within the public areas of City Hall. All exhibiting artists must be members of PFAC. • Once an artist has accepted an invitation, his/her art work submission would be juried by a panel of 2-3 members of the PFAC Board of Directors and designated staff personnel. This process would be identical to the current jurying process for the Primavera art event. * Artists would need to provide photographs and/or slides of their work by a specified date. * The submitted work would be judged by the PFAC panel and final notification of the pieces accepted for the display would be given to the artist. • Once the final pieces of artwork have been selected, the displaying artist will need to sign a waiver indicating that the PFAC and the City of Plymouth are not responsible for any liability if'any loss or damage occurs to their artwork during the display hanging, the exhibition, or the display removal. • Concerning the installation and removal of the display: * The displaying artist would be responsible for hanging and dismantling their own display. The date and time of the display being hung would be coordinated through the PFAC City Liaison. * A member of the PFAC Board will be present while the display is being hung only to show and describe the proper use of the hanging materials and trackwork. Once the display is hung, the Board member will oversee that appropriate information tags are affixed to the display (showing the media, size, etc.). To provide consistency in the ongoing exhibits, PFAC will provide the information tag cards to be attached or placed next to the displayed artwork. For ongoing art exhibits no prices will be shown on the art work. * A member of PFAC will be present while the display is being dismantled only to oversee that the hanging materials and trackwork are returned to their proper order and placement. • The length of time the display would be in place would vary depending on the artist. We anticipate the display time would range from a minimum of one month to a maximum of three months. • Any and all purchase inquiries will be forwarded directly to the displaying artist. Sales of any of the displayed artwork will be handled directly with the displaying artist and off city premises. PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL PROPOSAL FOR ART DISPLAYS IN CITY HALL The Plymouth Fine Arts Council (PFAC) wishes to sponsor ongoing art exhibitions in Plymouth City Hall. In reviewing survey information from numerous city hall facilities the metro area, we propose the following criteria and guidelines for such exhibits. • Artists would be invited by PFAC to exhibit their work within the public areas of City Hall. All exhibiting artists must be members of PFAC. • Once an artist has accepted an invitation, his/her art work submission would be juried by a panel of 2-3 members of the PFAC Board of Directors and designated staff personnel. This process would be identical to the current jurying process for the Primavera art event. * Artists would need to provide photographs and/or slides of their work by a specified date. * The submitted work would be judged by the PFAC panel and final notification of the pieces accepted for the display would be given to the artist. • Once the final pieces of artwork have been selected, the displaying artist will need to sign a waiver indicating that the PFAC and the City of Plymouth are not responsible for any liability if'any loss or damage occurs to their artwork during the display hanging, the exhibition, or the display removal. • Concerning the installation and removal of the display: * The displaying artist would be responsible for hanging and dismantling their own display. The date and time of the display being hung would be coordinated through the PFAC City Liaison. * A member of the PFAC Board will be present while the display is being hung only to show and describe the proper use of the hanging materials and trackwork. Once the display is hung, the Board member will oversee that appropriate information tags are affixed to the display (showing the media, size, etc.). To provide consistency in the ongoing exhibits, PFAC will provide the information tag cards to be attached or placed next to the displayed artwork. For ongoing art exhibits no prices will be shown on the art work. * A member of PFAC will be present while the display is being dismantled only to oversee that the hanging materials and trackwork are returned to their proper order and placement. • The length of time the display would be in place would vary depending on the artist. We anticipate the display time would range from a minimum of one month to a maximum of three months. • Any and all purchase inquiries will be forwarded directly to the displaying artist. Sales of any of the displayed artwork will be handled directly with the displaying artist and off city premises. PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL ART DISPLAYS IN PLYMOUTH CITY HALL ARTIST AGREEMENT AND WAIVER FORM Artist Name: Address: City: Day Phone: (� Dates Exhibit will be in place: Set Up Date: Take Down Date: _ State: Zip: Evening Phone: to Time: Time: DISPLAY AGREEMENT The above named artist agrees that his/her artwork, to be displayed at Plymouth City Hall on the dates indicated, is at the risk of the artist. The artist waives any and all claim against the City of Plymouth or the Plymouth Fine Arts Council, their agents or assigns, for any loss or damage to the artwork in connection with the above referenced display. The artist further agrees that any and all inquiries and/or transactions for the purchase of displayed artwork will take place away from city property. The artist shall indemnify the City of Plymouth and the Plymouth Fine Arts Council, their agents or assigns, any and all liability resulting from the negligence of the artist, his/her agents or employees, and shall reimburse the City for any loss or expense incurred by association by reason of such negligence. Dated: Signature of Artist THIS AGREEMENT MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO THE PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL ONE WEEK PRIOR TO START OF THE DISPLAY PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL ART DISPLAYS IN PLYMOUTH CITY HALL ARTIST AGREEMENT AND WAIVER FORM Artist Name: Address: City: Day Phone: (� Dates Exhibit will be in place: Set Up Date: Take Down Date: _ State: Zip: Evening Phone: to Time: Time: DISPLAY AGREEMENT The above named artist agrees that his/her artwork, to be displayed at Plymouth City Hall on the dates indicated, is at the risk of the artist. The artist waives any and all claim against the City of Plymouth or the Plymouth Fine Arts Council, their agents or assigns, for any loss or damage to the artwork in connection with the above referenced display. The artist further agrees that any and all inquiries and/or transactions for the purchase of displayed artwork will take place away from city property. The artist shall indemnify the City of Plymouth and the Plymouth Fine Arts Council, their agents or assigns, any and all liability resulting from the negligence of the artist, his/her agents or employees, and shall reimburse the City for any loss or expense incurred by association by reason of such negligence. Dated: Signature of Artist THIS AGREEMENT MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO THE PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL ONE WEEK PRIOR TO START OF THE DISPLAY PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL 1997 SURVEY RESULTS OF ART DISPLAYS IN LOCAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL 1997 SURVEY RESULTS OF ART DISPLAYS IN LOCAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS DO YOUHAVE DISPLAYS OFART WORK IN YOUR CITYHALL OR OTHER CITY BUILDING(S)? Bloomington: Brooklyn Park: Burnsville: Yes. Have for 4-5 years. One-person shows. Yes. In City Hall. Yes. In City Hall, the Police Wing and Maintenance Building. Crystal: Yes. In the Community Center office and conference areas which feature one person shows representing their membership (North Hennepin Suburban Artist Association). Eden Prairie: Yes. Displays of art are in City Hall. Also have had on-again/off- again (over the course of several years) a program called "Art on City Walls" where art is displayed throughout the City in business locations such as banks and coffee shops. Maplewood: Yes. In City Hall since it opened in 1986. Robbinsdale:' Yes. In City Hall, Park & Rec Office, libraries and some portions of North Memorial Hospital 2 DO YOUHAVE DISPLAYS OFART WORK IN YOUR CITYHALL OR OTHER CITY BUILDING(S)? Bloomington: Brooklyn Park: Burnsville: Yes. Have for 4-5 years. One-person shows. Yes. In City Hall. Yes. In City Hall, the Police Wing and Maintenance Building. Crystal: Yes. In the Community Center office and conference areas which feature one person shows representing their membership (North Hennepin Suburban Artist Association). Eden Prairie: Yes. Displays of art are in City Hall. Also have had on-again/off- again (over the course of several years) a program called "Art on City Walls" where art is displayed throughout the City in business locations such as banks and coffee shops. Maplewood: Yes. In City Hall since it opened in 1986. Robbinsdale:' Yes. In City Hall, Park & Rec Office, libraries and some portions of North Memorial Hospital 2 WHO DIRECTS THE PROCESS AND/OR SETS UP THE DISPLA YS (ART COUNCIL, CITY STAFF, ETC)? Bloomington: Curator of the Bloomington Arts Center. Brooklyn Park: One city contact currently directs the process. Burnsville: All displays are coordinated through the Burnsville Area Society for the Arts and one city contact. Crystal: The North Hennepin Suburban Artist Association which is housed in the old Robbinsdale library as the Robin Gallery. Eden Prairie: One city contact currently directs the process. Artists are responsible for their own displays. At one time a committee existed whose purpose was to help find new artists and assist inexperienced artists with setting up their displays. The city contact is currently reviewing this and may revive this committee. Maplewood: Invitation is extended by city office for artist to display work. Arrangements handled by City Clerk. Artist brings in work and is assisted by maintenance department to help hang large, heavy pieces. Robbinsdale: Coordinated through a rotating project coordinator in the Park & Recreation Department. 3 WHO DIRECTS THE PROCESS AND/OR SETS UP THE DISPLA YS (ART COUNCIL, CITY STAFF, ETC)? Bloomington: Curator of the Bloomington Arts Center. Brooklyn Park: One city contact currently directs the process. Burnsville: All displays are coordinated through the Burnsville Area Society for the Arts and one city contact. Crystal: The North Hennepin Suburban Artist Association which is housed in the old Robbinsdale library as the Robin Gallery. Eden Prairie: One city contact currently directs the process. Artists are responsible for their own displays. At one time a committee existed whose purpose was to help find new artists and assist inexperienced artists with setting up their displays. The city contact is currently reviewing this and may revive this committee. Maplewood: Invitation is extended by city office for artist to display work. Arrangements handled by City Clerk. Artist brings in work and is assisted by maintenance department to help hang large, heavy pieces. Robbinsdale: Coordinated through a rotating project coordinator in the Park & Recreation Department. 3 r " y IS THIS INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP RESPONSIBLE FOR JURYING AND MONITORING THE DISPLAY TO AVOID SHOWING OFFENSIVE OR INAPPROPRIATE ART? DO YOU HAVE WRITTEN GUIDELINES? Bloomington: Yes and No. We have a caveat in the agreement stating that if the judge thinks the work inappropriate, the work cannot be displayed. The judge knows the artists well enough not to let any nudes be displayed within City Hall or Library. Brooklyn Park: The artist is responsible for jurying their work. They have never had a problem in inappropriate or offensive artwork. There are no written guidelines. Crystal: The North Hennepin Suburban Artist Association is responsible for jurying and monitoring the display. There are no written guidelines. Burnsville: The Burnsville Area Society for the Arts decides what will be displayed. It has not been necessary to have written guidelines. Eden Prairie: Jurying and monitoring are not done. "It's all in the eye of the beholder --we use to have guidelines, we don't use them --they're not current." Several years ago a student artist included some nudes in her display. She was asked to remove them and did so without complaining. Maplewood: City Clerk had handled all kinds of artwork. No written guidelines. No problems with offensive work to date. Robbinsdale: There are no guidelines. Appropriateness of artwork has never been questioned nor has there ever been a problem with offensive artwork. 4 r " y IS THIS INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP RESPONSIBLE FOR JURYING AND MONITORING THE DISPLAY TO AVOID SHOWING OFFENSIVE OR INAPPROPRIATE ART? DO YOU HAVE WRITTEN GUIDELINES? Bloomington: Yes and No. We have a caveat in the agreement stating that if the judge thinks the work inappropriate, the work cannot be displayed. The judge knows the artists well enough not to let any nudes be displayed within City Hall or Library. Brooklyn Park: The artist is responsible for jurying their work. They have never had a problem in inappropriate or offensive artwork. There are no written guidelines. Crystal: The North Hennepin Suburban Artist Association is responsible for jurying and monitoring the display. There are no written guidelines. Burnsville: The Burnsville Area Society for the Arts decides what will be displayed. It has not been necessary to have written guidelines. Eden Prairie: Jurying and monitoring are not done. "It's all in the eye of the beholder --we use to have guidelines, we don't use them --they're not current." Several years ago a student artist included some nudes in her display. She was asked to remove them and did so without complaining. Maplewood: City Clerk had handled all kinds of artwork. No written guidelines. No problems with offensive work to date. Robbinsdale: There are no guidelines. Appropriateness of artwork has never been questioned nor has there ever been a problem with offensive artwork. 4 DO YOU USE DISPLAY CASES? IFART IS HUNG, WHO PROVIDES THE HARDWARE/TRACKWORK? Bloomington: We do not use display cases for artwork. Hardware and trackwork is always a negotiation, but usually done by the viewing establishment (i.e., library provides panels). City Hall helped pay for some, but not all, of the trackwork for displays. Brooklyn Park: They do not use display cases. They have had two- and three - dimension artwork is displayed in the lobby and in the downstairs hallways. They have a hook and trackwork system for the displays. Crystal: They do not use display cases. The artwork is hung on the walls. When first set up, the city hung with anchors and screws in the designated areas. Burnsville: Artwork is hung on the walls by the exhibiting artist with picture hooks in the entrance and public areas of the building. Eden Prairie: Display cases are not used, and this is considered a detriment, since it is not permissible for sculpture to be displayed in any other manner. Maplewood: Display cases are not used. Artwork is hung on "nails" in wall. Maintenance staff assists in hanging so there are not too many nails or hooks. Robbinsdale: Display cases are not used. Existing nails and nail holes are used. No 3-D work has been displayed as of yet. They recommend using a track system. DO YOU USE DISPLAY CASES? IFART IS HUNG, WHO PROVIDES THE HARDWARE/TRACKWORK? Bloomington: We do not use display cases for artwork. Hardware and trackwork is always a negotiation, but usually done by the viewing establishment (i.e., library provides panels). City Hall helped pay for some, but not all, of the trackwork for displays. Brooklyn Park: They do not use display cases. They have had two- and three - dimension artwork is displayed in the lobby and in the downstairs hallways. They have a hook and trackwork system for the displays. Crystal: They do not use display cases. The artwork is hung on the walls. When first set up, the city hung with anchors and screws in the designated areas. Burnsville: Artwork is hung on the walls by the exhibiting artist with picture hooks in the entrance and public areas of the building. Eden Prairie: Display cases are not used, and this is considered a detriment, since it is not permissible for sculpture to be displayed in any other manner. Maplewood: Display cases are not used. Artwork is hung on "nails" in wall. Maintenance staff assists in hanging so there are not too many nails or hooks. Robbinsdale: Display cases are not used. Existing nails and nail holes are used. No 3-D work has been displayed as of yet. They recommend using a track system. WHO IS THE CITY CONTACT FOR SETTING UP THE DISPLAYS? Bloomington: Curator of the Arts Center. Brooklyn Park: City contact coordinator in the Park & Rec Department. r Burnsville: The approved exhibiting artist is responsible to hang their own display. Crystal: Staff person in the Park & Rec Department. The Artist Association perpetuates the display, changing the artist every 2-3 months. Eden Prairie: The city coordinator is the contact person. Brackets are stored in the Park & Rec office and if someone needs them after hours, the brackets are simply left out. The Maintenance Department assists only with burned -out lights and such. No other departments are involved. Maplewood: City Clerk. Robbinsdale: The rotating project coordinator from the Park & Recreation Department. R WHO IS THE CITY CONTACT FOR SETTING UP THE DISPLAYS? Bloomington: Curator of the Arts Center. Brooklyn Park: City contact coordinator in the Park & Rec Department. r Burnsville: The approved exhibiting artist is responsible to hang their own display. Crystal: Staff person in the Park & Rec Department. The Artist Association perpetuates the display, changing the artist every 2-3 months. Eden Prairie: The city coordinator is the contact person. Brackets are stored in the Park & Rec office and if someone needs them after hours, the brackets are simply left out. The Maintenance Department assists only with burned -out lights and such. No other departments are involved. Maplewood: City Clerk. Robbinsdale: The rotating project coordinator from the Park & Recreation Department. R DO YOU DISPLAY THE ARTWORK WITH PRICE TAGS? CAN THE ARTISTS) IL4 VE AVAILABLE BUSINESS CARDS? IF SOMEONE WANTS TO PURCHASE ART FROM THE ARTIST, WHAT PROCESS DO YOU FOLLOW? Bloomington: Yes, we do display price tags. Artists did not want to appear to be in the business of selling art, but viewers requested too many times. All purchases are made through the Arts Center which is located across the street from City Hall. The Arts Center card is also attached to the work. Brooklyn Park: No price tags are displayed. Artists business card is displayed with the artwork. All sales are handled directly through the artists. Burnsville: Yes, the artists puts tags or their business card in the corner of the piece with their name and phone number, the piece title, the price, and the media. The potential purchaser contacts the artist directly. Crystal: Yes price tags are displayed. If the artist is so enclined they can list a price on their business card which is displayed on the pieces. A potential purchaser contacts the artist directly. Eden Prairie: Pieces may bear price tags and business cards may be available. Artists are encouraged to provide information about themselves and their work. Interested persons must contact the artist directly for purchase. Maplewood: A brochure is printed up about the artist(s) which provides home of work, media, where artist(s) has exhibited before and the prices of the pieces exhibited. Also a tag is placed on the art work. Robbinsdale: No price tags are displayed. Artist can attach a business card to the artwork if they so desire. All sales are handled directly through the artist. 7 DO YOU DISPLAY THE ARTWORK WITH PRICE TAGS? CAN THE ARTISTS) IL4 VE AVAILABLE BUSINESS CARDS? IF SOMEONE WANTS TO PURCHASE ART FROM THE ARTIST, WHAT PROCESS DO YOU FOLLOW? Bloomington: Yes, we do display price tags. Artists did not want to appear to be in the business of selling art, but viewers requested too many times. All purchases are made through the Arts Center which is located across the street from City Hall. The Arts Center card is also attached to the work. Brooklyn Park: No price tags are displayed. Artists business card is displayed with the artwork. All sales are handled directly through the artists. Burnsville: Yes, the artists puts tags or their business card in the corner of the piece with their name and phone number, the piece title, the price, and the media. The potential purchaser contacts the artist directly. Crystal: Yes price tags are displayed. If the artist is so enclined they can list a price on their business card which is displayed on the pieces. A potential purchaser contacts the artist directly. Eden Prairie: Pieces may bear price tags and business cards may be available. Artists are encouraged to provide information about themselves and their work. Interested persons must contact the artist directly for purchase. Maplewood: A brochure is printed up about the artist(s) which provides home of work, media, where artist(s) has exhibited before and the prices of the pieces exhibited. Also a tag is placed on the art work. Robbinsdale: No price tags are displayed. Artist can attach a business card to the artwork if they so desire. All sales are handled directly through the artist. 7 HOW DO YOU HANDLE LIABILITY ISSUES OF DISPLAYING PRIVATELY OWNED ART WORK? DOES THE ARTIST SIGNA WAIVER OR CONTRACT? Bloomington: City carries insurance. Brooklyn Park: Liability insurance is the responsibility of the artist. Burnsville: There has never been a problem. We do not have contracts with the artists. Crystal: The art work is displayed in areas of the Community Center that can be monitored and locked up after hours. Eden Prairie: Issues of liability are covered by having artists sign a release form which states they are displaying their work at their own risk. Maplewood: Simple form agreeing to display for certain dates. Artwork is covered by city insurance policy. No waiver is signed regarding damage because of city's insurance coverage. Robbinsdale: Liability insurance is the artists responsibility. 8 HOW DO YOU HANDLE LIABILITY ISSUES OF DISPLAYING PRIVATELY OWNED ART WORK? DOES THE ARTIST SIGNA WAIVER OR CONTRACT? Bloomington: City carries insurance. Brooklyn Park: Liability insurance is the responsibility of the artist. Burnsville: There has never been a problem. We do not have contracts with the artists. Crystal: The art work is displayed in areas of the Community Center that can be monitored and locked up after hours. Eden Prairie: Issues of liability are covered by having artists sign a release form which states they are displaying their work at their own risk. Maplewood: Simple form agreeing to display for certain dates. Artwork is covered by city insurance policy. No waiver is signed regarding damage because of city's insurance coverage. Robbinsdale: Liability insurance is the artists responsibility. 8 HAVE THERE BEENANYLEGAL CONCERNS OVER ANARTIST PROMOTING HI&HER BUSINESS BYPAR TICIPATING INA CITY ART DISPLAY? ANY OTHER CONCERNS? Bloomington: No because all of the transactions for purchase are handled through the Arts Center. Brooklyn Park: There have never been any legal concerns with the art displays. They do put an easel by the front door with the artists personal information, but it is up to the artist to prepare the easel card. Burnsville: There have been no legal problems. Because the displays are organized by a volunteer group, it is sometimes inconsistent as to the number of pieces of artwork in a particular display. Usually 10- 20 pieces (sometimes more than one artist at a time) are displayed every three months or so. Crystal: No there have not been any legal concerns. Eden Prairie: There have been no legal concerns recalled. In the 15 -or so years that this program has been in existence, only a plant (belonging to the City) has been stolen. It was determined early on that dealing with insurance was too expensive and impractical. Maplewood: There have been no legal concerns to this point. Robbinsdale: There have been no legal concerns. 2 HAVE THERE BEENANYLEGAL CONCERNS OVER ANARTIST PROMOTING HI&HER BUSINESS BYPAR TICIPATING INA CITY ART DISPLAY? ANY OTHER CONCERNS? Bloomington: No because all of the transactions for purchase are handled through the Arts Center. Brooklyn Park: There have never been any legal concerns with the art displays. They do put an easel by the front door with the artists personal information, but it is up to the artist to prepare the easel card. Burnsville: There have been no legal problems. Because the displays are organized by a volunteer group, it is sometimes inconsistent as to the number of pieces of artwork in a particular display. Usually 10- 20 pieces (sometimes more than one artist at a time) are displayed every three months or so. Crystal: No there have not been any legal concerns. Eden Prairie: There have been no legal concerns recalled. In the 15 -or so years that this program has been in existence, only a plant (belonging to the City) has been stolen. It was determined early on that dealing with insurance was too expensive and impractical. Maplewood: There have been no legal concerns to this point. Robbinsdale: There have been no legal concerns. 2 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS SHARED BY SURVEY CITIES: Crystal: The North Hennepin Suburban Artists Association rotates exhibits among Hennepin County libraries in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center, Crystal Community Center, Robbinsdale Community Center, some medical centers (including North Memorial Hospital) and at Byerly's Restaurant in Golden Valley. Eden Prairie: Displaying art in the public buildings in Eden Prairie has been a long- running and popular program. Over a span of 15 years it has been done at three City Halls --the old one, a temporary one, and the current one --and throughout the community. The program budgets $30 per show ("small, but an incentive") for artists to use for mailing and opening exhibit refreshments. Works of one or several artists can be on display at any given time, depending on the number of pieces. A wood molding/rail is a permanent fixture within City Hall. Many methods of hanging have been tried. The current and very satisfactory one is a wide flat hook type apparatus which is attached to a length of chain, enabling an s -hook to be • placed at whatever height is needed. Maulewood: If they do not have art work for a certain period of time, they extend an invitation to a previous exhibiting artist to display again. The city has had no complaints about the artwork. The City Clerk acts as the "judge" about appropriateness of work. She said she did not have any nudes to date, but would not take them for a display. She felt some people would think this type of art is inappropriate. 10 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS SHARED BY SURVEY CITIES: Crystal: The North Hennepin Suburban Artists Association rotates exhibits among Hennepin County libraries in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center, Crystal Community Center, Robbinsdale Community Center, some medical centers (including North Memorial Hospital) and at Byerly's Restaurant in Golden Valley. Eden Prairie: Displaying art in the public buildings in Eden Prairie has been a long- running and popular program. Over a span of 15 years it has been done at three City Halls --the old one, a temporary one, and the current one --and throughout the community. The program budgets $30 per show ("small, but an incentive") for artists to use for mailing and opening exhibit refreshments. Works of one or several artists can be on display at any given time, depending on the number of pieces. A wood molding/rail is a permanent fixture within City Hall. Many methods of hanging have been tried. The current and very satisfactory one is a wide flat hook type apparatus which is attached to a length of chain, enabling an s -hook to be • placed at whatever height is needed. Maulewood: If they do not have art work for a certain period of time, they extend an invitation to a previous exhibiting artist to display again. The city has had no complaints about the artwork. The City Clerk acts as the "judge" about appropriateness of work. She said she did not have any nudes to date, but would not take them for a display. She felt some people would think this type of art is inappropriate. 10 103 Cannon H.O.B. f' Washington, D.C. 20515 News from b (202) 225-2871 .Congressman JIM RAMSTAD Dece SUMMARY OF THE 105TH CONGRESS (1997 SesCL w The 105th Congress has enacted major legislation, including the historic Balanced Budget ent which balances the budget, cuts taxes and saves Medicare. The House has also passed a sweeping overhaul of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Here is a summary of the first session: BALANCED BUDGET. For the first time since 1969, Congress has passed a bipartisan agreement which balances the budget by 2002, cuts taxes by $152 billion, saves Medicare and protects priority environmental, educational and children's health programs. The budget agreement reduces federal slamding by $1 1 trillion over 10 years, including $600 billion in entitlement savings. TAX CUTS. The balanced budget provides the first major tax cuts in 16 years. The Ways and Means Committee, on which I serve, worked hard to pass this badly needed tax relief for American taxpayers at all stages of their lives. The highlights are as follows: Child Tax Credit: This landmark, pro -family legislation provides a $400 tax credit for each ghU age 16 or under in 1998, rising to $500 in 1999. The full tax credit is available to families earning between $18,000 and $110,000, and partially for incomes up to $150,000. Higher Education Tax Credits: A $1500 HOPE tax credit will help parents and students pay college tuition in each of the first two years, and a $1,000 Lifetime Learning credit will be available the following years. Capital Gains: We lowered the rate to 20% -- and to 10° for those with incomes under $41,200 -- for investments sold after May 7, 1997. After July 29, 1997, investments must be held for 18 months to qualify for the 20% and 10% rate. In 2001, the rate drops to 18% and 8% for investments held more than 5 years. For home sales, individuals canxe clude gains of $250,000 and couples $500.000 and the provision can be used once every two years. Estate Taxes: We raised the exemption for small businesses and farms to $1.3 million as of Jan. 1, 1998. The present exemption gradually rises to $1 million for all other taxpayers by 2006. IRAs: The income limitation for deductible IRAs increases to $60.000 for individuals and $100.000 for couples. And new, non-deductible "IRA PLUS" accounts will allow individuals earning up to $95,000 and couples earning up to $150,000 to earn tax-free interest on long-term savings and make tax-free withdrawals. (over, please) This mailing was prepared published and mailed at taxpayer expense 103 Cannon H.O.B. f' Washington, D.C. 20515 News from b (202) 225-2871 .Congressman JIM RAMSTAD Dece SUMMARY OF THE 105TH CONGRESS (1997 SesCL w The 105th Congress has enacted major legislation, including the historic Balanced Budget ent which balances the budget, cuts taxes and saves Medicare. The House has also passed a sweeping overhaul of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Here is a summary of the first session: BALANCED BUDGET. For the first time since 1969, Congress has passed a bipartisan agreement which balances the budget by 2002, cuts taxes by $152 billion, saves Medicare and protects priority environmental, educational and children's health programs. The budget agreement reduces federal slamding by $1 1 trillion over 10 years, including $600 billion in entitlement savings. TAX CUTS. The balanced budget provides the first major tax cuts in 16 years. The Ways and Means Committee, on which I serve, worked hard to pass this badly needed tax relief for American taxpayers at all stages of their lives. The highlights are as follows: Child Tax Credit: This landmark, pro -family legislation provides a $400 tax credit for each ghU age 16 or under in 1998, rising to $500 in 1999. The full tax credit is available to families earning between $18,000 and $110,000, and partially for incomes up to $150,000. Higher Education Tax Credits: A $1500 HOPE tax credit will help parents and students pay college tuition in each of the first two years, and a $1,000 Lifetime Learning credit will be available the following years. Capital Gains: We lowered the rate to 20% -- and to 10° for those with incomes under $41,200 -- for investments sold after May 7, 1997. After July 29, 1997, investments must be held for 18 months to qualify for the 20% and 10% rate. In 2001, the rate drops to 18% and 8% for investments held more than 5 years. For home sales, individuals canxe clude gains of $250,000 and couples $500.000 and the provision can be used once every two years. Estate Taxes: We raised the exemption for small businesses and farms to $1.3 million as of Jan. 1, 1998. The present exemption gradually rises to $1 million for all other taxpayers by 2006. IRAs: The income limitation for deductible IRAs increases to $60.000 for individuals and $100.000 for couples. And new, non-deductible "IRA PLUS" accounts will allow individuals earning up to $95,000 and couples earning up to $150,000 to earn tax-free interest on long-term savings and make tax-free withdrawals. (over, please) This mailing was prepared published and mailed at taxpayer expense 1-6-6 IRS REFORMS. The House has passed a sweeping overhaul of the IRS based on a bill I cosponsored to provide taxpayers with 28 important new rights. It shifts the burden of proof; in court cases, from the taxpayer to the IRS and creates an oversight board of private -sector experts to oversee the operations of the ERS. It also makes it easier for taxpayers to recover costs, damages and attorney fees when the IRS wrongly pursues them. In addition, it provides innocent spouses with relief for tax liabilities created secretly by a spouse or ex-spouse and extends the attorney-client privilege to accountants and others authorized to practice before the IRS. MEDICARE. Legislation was enacted to keep Medicare solvent and give seniors more choices in health care. Also, waste, fraud and abuse will be drastically reduced. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, I was involved in designing this bipartisan, common sense legislation to save and strengthen Medica r . In addition, I was .chief sponsor of the legislation to help Minnesota's seniors by equalizing Medicare reimbursement rates for managed health care plans. Also, another of my bills was enacted to extend Medicare's "Community Nursing Organizations," which allow Minnesota seniors to live in their homes as long as possible and save Medicare dollars. EDUCATION. The Education Appropriations bill increased education funding by 12%. Special education increased to offset the federal mandates on local school districts. Congress reauthorized the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), increasing authority for teachers to discipline behavior not related to a student's disability. Also, the maximum Pell Grant for higher education rose to $3,000 per student. I supported these major education initiatives. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. I 'supported important environmental protection measures again this session, including the -Endangered Species Act, grazing fees reform and continued protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. I also strongly support reforming the Superfund law to clean up hazardous waste sites. Despite spending almost $30 billion, fewer than 15% of the sites on the EPA's priority list have actually been cleaned up and only 44% of Superfund spending actually goes to cleaning up contaminated sites, with legal expenses draining the rest of these funds. We need reforms to promote speedier cleanups, establish goals for specific sites and ensure that money goes to cleaning up the sites, not to legal and consulting fees. CREVW,FIGHTING AND DRUG MEASURES. The House passed the Juvenile Crime Control Act to deal with the rapidly escalating juvenile crime problem and encourage swift and certain consequences for violent offenders. We also passed a reauthorization of juvcnile justice programs, including gr k intervention and crime prevention initiatives. In addition, Congress passed the Drug Free Communities Act to provide grants for community-based solutions to drug abuse. I supported all three bills. CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM. I am a cosponsor of the revised Shays -Meehan bill, which bans soft money, requires immediate disclosure of campaign contributions and strengthens enforcement. Leadership has promised a vote next spring. As always, please call if you have any questions or comments on these or any other issues. Minnesot Otiice 8120 Penn Avenue South #152 Bloomington, MN 55431 (612) 881-4600 Washington Office 103 Cannon Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2871 1-6-6 IRS REFORMS. The House has passed a sweeping overhaul of the IRS based on a bill I cosponsored to provide taxpayers with 28 important new rights. It shifts the burden of proof; in court cases, from the taxpayer to the IRS and creates an oversight board of private -sector experts to oversee the operations of the ERS. It also makes it easier for taxpayers to recover costs, damages and attorney fees when the IRS wrongly pursues them. In addition, it provides innocent spouses with relief for tax liabilities created secretly by a spouse or ex-spouse and extends the attorney-client privilege to accountants and others authorized to practice before the IRS. MEDICARE. Legislation was enacted to keep Medicare solvent and give seniors more choices in health care. Also, waste, fraud and abuse will be drastically reduced. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, I was involved in designing this bipartisan, common sense legislation to save and strengthen Medica r . In addition, I was .chief sponsor of the legislation to help Minnesota's seniors by equalizing Medicare reimbursement rates for managed health care plans. Also, another of my bills was enacted to extend Medicare's "Community Nursing Organizations," which allow Minnesota seniors to live in their homes as long as possible and save Medicare dollars. EDUCATION. The Education Appropriations bill increased education funding by 12%. Special education increased to offset the federal mandates on local school districts. Congress reauthorized the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), increasing authority for teachers to discipline behavior not related to a student's disability. Also, the maximum Pell Grant for higher education rose to $3,000 per student. I supported these major education initiatives. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. I 'supported important environmental protection measures again this session, including the -Endangered Species Act, grazing fees reform and continued protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. I also strongly support reforming the Superfund law to clean up hazardous waste sites. Despite spending almost $30 billion, fewer than 15% of the sites on the EPA's priority list have actually been cleaned up and only 44% of Superfund spending actually goes to cleaning up contaminated sites, with legal expenses draining the rest of these funds. We need reforms to promote speedier cleanups, establish goals for specific sites and ensure that money goes to cleaning up the sites, not to legal and consulting fees. CREVW,FIGHTING AND DRUG MEASURES. The House passed the Juvenile Crime Control Act to deal with the rapidly escalating juvenile crime problem and encourage swift and certain consequences for violent offenders. We also passed a reauthorization of juvcnile justice programs, including gr k intervention and crime prevention initiatives. In addition, Congress passed the Drug Free Communities Act to provide grants for community-based solutions to drug abuse. I supported all three bills. CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM. I am a cosponsor of the revised Shays -Meehan bill, which bans soft money, requires immediate disclosure of campaign contributions and strengthens enforcement. Leadership has promised a vote next spring. As always, please call if you have any questions or comments on these or any other issues. Minnesot Otiice 8120 Penn Avenue South #152 Bloomington, MN 55431 (612) 881-4600 Washington Office 103 Cannon Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2871 DATE: December 5, 1997 TO: Subcommittee on Boards and Commissions: Mayor Tierney, Councilmembers Spigner, Johnson, Bildsoe, and Preus FROM: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Board and Commission Interviews: December 11, 1997 Just a reminder that interviews for board and commission applicants are December 11, at 6 PM in the Medicine Lake room. The interviews will begin at 6:15. Please expect a packet with the applications on Monday evening. We are still making contact with the applicants to arrange interview times. DATE: December 5, 1997 TO: Subcommittee on Boards and Commissions: Mayor Tierney, Councilmembers Spigner, Johnson, Bildsoe, and Preus FROM: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Board and Commission Interviews: December 11, 1997 Just a reminder that interviews for board and commission applicants are December 11, at 6 PM in the Medicine Lake room. The interviews will begin at 6:15. Please expect a packet with the applications on Monday evening. We are still making contact with the applicants to arrange interview times. Draft letter to the editor Requested by Councilmember Bildsoe in response to attached article The Wednesday, December 3, 1997 Business section article ("Relocation Subsidies Target of Minge Bill" by Star Tribune National Economics Correspondent Mike Meyers) raised legitimate questions about the use of billions in public money for grants, cheap loans and other forms of subsidies used by states and cities to lure businesses. The article cited as an example a grant and loan offered to Value Rx in return for creating jobs by consolidating their operations in Plymouth, Minnesota. This article may have created some incorrect perceptions about the City of Plymouth's role and the City's use of subsidies including Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for attracting businesses. As chair of the Plymouth City Council's Business Relations Committee, I'd like to correct those perceptions. The City of Plymouth has not used any local taxpayer dollars to subsidize Value Rx. The loan and grant were offered by the State of Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) to Value Rx. Plymouth was asked to act as a conduit for the state funds. In return, the City may eventually receive a portion of the proceeds to be used locally to assist other companies. However, Value Rx has not yet requested any of the funds that were allocated by DTED and has not yet received any public money. The City of Plymouth has not used any TIF funds to assist Value Rx, nor was any such assistance requested by the company. In fact, the City of Plymouth has been very conservative in its use of TIF funds to provide direct subsidies to businesses. Most of the TIF funds collected by Plymouth have been used to finance major infrastructure investments. In the rare occasions Plymouth used TIF to benefit an individual business, it has been used only in the amount needed to provide a "level playing field" and not to give an unfair advantage to one business or location over another. Draft letter to the editor Requested by Councilmember Bildsoe in response to attached article The Wednesday, December 3, 1997 Business section article ("Relocation Subsidies Target of Minge Bill" by Star Tribune National Economics Correspondent Mike Meyers) raised legitimate questions about the use of billions in public money for grants, cheap loans and other forms of subsidies used by states and cities to lure businesses. The article cited as an example a grant and loan offered to Value Rx in return for creating jobs by consolidating their operations in Plymouth, Minnesota. This article may have created some incorrect perceptions about the City of Plymouth's role and the City's use of subsidies including Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for attracting businesses. As chair of the Plymouth City Council's Business Relations Committee, I'd like to correct those perceptions. The City of Plymouth has not used any local taxpayer dollars to subsidize Value Rx. The loan and grant were offered by the State of Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) to Value Rx. Plymouth was asked to act as a conduit for the state funds. In return, the City may eventually receive a portion of the proceeds to be used locally to assist other companies. However, Value Rx has not yet requested any of the funds that were allocated by DTED and has not yet received any public money. The City of Plymouth has not used any TIF funds to assist Value Rx, nor was any such assistance requested by the company. In fact, the City of Plymouth has been very conservative in its use of TIF funds to provide direct subsidies to businesses. Most of the TIF funds collected by Plymouth have been used to finance major infrastructure investments. In the rare occasions Plymouth used TIF to benefit an individual business, it has been used only in the amount needed to provide a "level playing field" and not to give an unfair advantage to one business or location over another. Because we have been conservative with public assistance, Plymouth has watched businesses leave our community for other cities and states that offered TIF money, free land or other subsidies. We are sorry to see them go, but Plymouth has not participated in bidding wars. We have been successful in building a healthy tax base and attracting jobs by offering good locations, solid infrastructure, excellent services and the lowest municipal tax rate of any Minnesota City with a population over 10,000. Sincerely, Tim Bildsoe, Ward One City Councilmember Plymouth, Minnesota Because we have been conservative with public assistance, Plymouth has watched businesses leave our community for other cities and states that offered TIF money, free land or other subsidies. We are sorry to see them go, but Plymouth has not participated in bidding wars. We have been successful in building a healthy tax base and attracting jobs by offering good locations, solid infrastructure, excellent services and the lowest municipal tax rate of any Minnesota City with a population over 10,000. Sincerely, Tim Bildsoe, Ward One City Councilmember Plymouth, Minnesota Minge bill puts subsidy debate on national ag... - Microsoft Internet Explorer Oil ,� 1�itt� � kle e it �J;v/ Edex Prairie i Tax increment financing on the rise .............................................. ........................... .................. I ....... ...... Tax increment financing'— one of the largest subsidies to businesses in Minnesota — often is used to retain existing businesses or to lure new businesses from one locality to another. The use of it and other subsidies has gro4vri.dramatically in the past three decades; in 1996 tax increment subsidies came to $286 million. 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How T1F works ` Tax increment financing, 1974-96 (dollars in millions) > Goyeinments sell bonds to pay for private projects, from.the 300 > ` fi construction of office buildings to $ ' �74ss +s,45oy6� factories to warehouses. 250' A' ' The :debt is repaid by diverting�� ,t tom} what would have been property 200 ��f, tax payments to pay down theO loans or to pay for site improvements. 150 p"' The ProPosai 100 a, > The'Minge bill would require businesses to pay an excise tax of. R 4 about 35 percent to the federal 50 government on the dollar value of any government subsidies, , 0 includingtax-increment financing. � to 00 o tv O N v to r, r` r` 00 00 oo °oS rn rn rn rn The. tax would aim to reduce the Ch o) m 0) o� C) rn rn rn . rn rn rn benefit to business from .. 1. � ri � ri �11 %-I government bidding wars' for businesses at taxpayer expense. Source: Minnesota Department of Revenue Page 1 of 5 12/5/97 2:42:02 PM Minge bill puts subsidy debate on national ag... - Microsoft Internet Explorer Page 2 of 5 Published Aledresday. Decer,:ber "s. 1991, Minge bill puts subsidy debate on national agenda F r„ Mike Meyers / Star Tribune Early last year, the Connecticut parent company of Value RX -- a firm that startribune.com manages prescription drug benefits for HMOs and self-insured employers -- was Business planning to consolidate its operations in one of four states -- Minnesota, Michigan, New Mexico or Arizona. Minnesota was chosen after the state and the city of Plymouth offered Value RX a $250,000 grant and $250,000 low-interest loan. In return, the company promised to grow within two years from a payroll of 10 to more than 200 employees. Value RX quickly overshot the goal and now employs 700 people, from call center workers making $23,000 a year to clinical pharmacists and other medical specialists making $40,000 to about 20 executives making six -figure incomes. Many might call Value RX a success story. Instead of losing a handful of jobs to another state, Minnesota gained hundreds of well -paying jobs -- and stands to gain a tidy sum in personal and corporate income taxes. But grants, cheap loans and other forms of subsidies each year take billions of dollars out of state and local treasuries nationwide and have become controversial as the economic warfare between states has escalated with larger and more visible subsidies. A bill introduced in Congress by Rep. David Minge, D -Minn., seeks to end the economic wars by imposing an average 35 percent excise tax on such aid. The idea is to create a tax hefty enough to discourage companies from seeking subsidies. Or, as Minge said, "It's a tax we hope not to collect." Nationwide, an estimated 8,000 state and local agencies underwrite business relocations and expansions with a basket of subsidies that can grow into the hundreds of millions of dollars for a sports franchise seeking a new stadium or an auto company picking the location for a new plant. The biggest subsidy category in Minnesota is tax -increment financing, which came to $286 million last year. Sometimes the bids and counter bids are almost comical. New York spends about $500 million a year to keep existing businesses and attract new ones, often from neighboring states such as New Jersey and Connecticut. Meanwhile, New Jersey and Connecticut each spend about $300 million annually to lure industry away from each other and New York. A few years ago, the three states called a truce. But it didn't last. And taxpayers are paying the bill for a renewed competition. At last count, money available from state economic development agencies alone approached $1 billion, with untold billions more coming in the form of local grants, loans and property tax breaks. On Tuesday, a group ranging from a small-town banker to a U.S. Treasury economist, met at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis to discuss Minge's bill and its potential consequences face-to-face with him. Minge was told that weaning companies off of subsidies won't be easy, even among people who advocate stopping the practice. "I've come to agree that this kind of activity needs to end," said Dennis Johnson, an executive at TMI System Design Corp. in Dickinson, N.D., and a director of the Minneapolis Fed. Hard to change game 12/5/97 2:42:02 PM Minge bill puts subsidy debate on national ag... - Microsoft Internet Explorer Page 2 of 5 Published Aledresday. Decer,:ber "s. 1991, Minge bill puts subsidy debate on national agenda F r„ Mike Meyers / Star Tribune Early last year, the Connecticut parent company of Value RX -- a firm that startribune.com manages prescription drug benefits for HMOs and self-insured employers -- was Business planning to consolidate its operations in one of four states -- Minnesota, Michigan, New Mexico or Arizona. Minnesota was chosen after the state and the city of Plymouth offered Value RX a $250,000 grant and $250,000 low-interest loan. In return, the company promised to grow within two years from a payroll of 10 to more than 200 employees. Value RX quickly overshot the goal and now employs 700 people, from call center workers making $23,000 a year to clinical pharmacists and other medical specialists making $40,000 to about 20 executives making six -figure incomes. Many might call Value RX a success story. Instead of losing a handful of jobs to another state, Minnesota gained hundreds of well -paying jobs -- and stands to gain a tidy sum in personal and corporate income taxes. But grants, cheap loans and other forms of subsidies each year take billions of dollars out of state and local treasuries nationwide and have become controversial as the economic warfare between states has escalated with larger and more visible subsidies. A bill introduced in Congress by Rep. David Minge, D -Minn., seeks to end the economic wars by imposing an average 35 percent excise tax on such aid. The idea is to create a tax hefty enough to discourage companies from seeking subsidies. Or, as Minge said, "It's a tax we hope not to collect." Nationwide, an estimated 8,000 state and local agencies underwrite business relocations and expansions with a basket of subsidies that can grow into the hundreds of millions of dollars for a sports franchise seeking a new stadium or an auto company picking the location for a new plant. The biggest subsidy category in Minnesota is tax -increment financing, which came to $286 million last year. Sometimes the bids and counter bids are almost comical. New York spends about $500 million a year to keep existing businesses and attract new ones, often from neighboring states such as New Jersey and Connecticut. Meanwhile, New Jersey and Connecticut each spend about $300 million annually to lure industry away from each other and New York. A few years ago, the three states called a truce. But it didn't last. And taxpayers are paying the bill for a renewed competition. At last count, money available from state economic development agencies alone approached $1 billion, with untold billions more coming in the form of local grants, loans and property tax breaks. On Tuesday, a group ranging from a small-town banker to a U.S. Treasury economist, met at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis to discuss Minge's bill and its potential consequences face-to-face with him. Minge was told that weaning companies off of subsidies won't be easy, even among people who advocate stopping the practice. "I've come to agree that this kind of activity needs to end," said Dennis Johnson, an executive at TMI System Design Corp. in Dickinson, N.D., and a director of the Minneapolis Fed. Hard to change game 12/5/97 2:42:02 PM Minge bill puts subsidy debate on national ag... - Microsoft Internet Explorer Hard to change game Page 3 of 5 Nevertheless, until the rules change, Johnson said he's ready to play the game. Johnson plans to sign papers this week for a low-interest government loan being granted to his company. Jim Morris, vice president of the State Bank of New Prague, said his town lost 70 industrial jobs to a neighboring community after New Prague decided against providing low-interest loans to build a factory. Morris said his town's decision was right, despite the fact that it led to the loss of more than $1 million in local economic activity. "Taxpayers are neither competent nor motivated to be venture capitalists," Morris said. Venture capitalists take risks that fail as often as not but lead to returns of 50 percent or more on deals that succeed. Taxpayers, Morris said, are taking risks in subsidizing business without reaping the rewards private investors expect. However, Rebecca Yanisch, executive director of the Minneapolis Community Development Agency, said Congress should be wary of subjecting all public subsidies to a new tax. She said some subsidies, such as those aimed at fostering minority employment or use of public transportation, deserve exemptions. "What is the definition of a subsidy," she asked. "A lot of MCDA dollars are offsetting the cost of doing business in an urban environment." "Taxpayers are being held hostage by businesses offering to relocate if they receive special treatment from state and local governments, or worse, threatening to relocate unless they receive such sweet deals," Minge said in a statement when the bill was introduced. In an interview, he said he will seek public hearings on the proposal and attract House and Senate co-sponsors when Congress returns from recess early next year. The bill is not specifically designed to end the migration of professional sports teams, which are relatively minor-league players at capturing public subsidies compared with manufacturers, airlines and other service companies and the builders of malls and office towers. Excise tax proposed But sports team moves involve the subsidies most in the public eye right now, and they would be affected by the bill. If it were law, the Minnesota Twins' prospective new owner could face a big excise tax penalty if he persuades North Carolina to build a baseball stadium. The same tax would apply if Minnesota legislators changed their minds and decided to underwrite the cost of a new stadium here. On a $400 million publicly built stadium, the team would owe the federal government about $140 million in excise tax if the Minge bill were law. "It sounds like the owner of the team would be paying a fairly hefty tax," said Dave St. Peter, spokesman for the Minnesota Twins. "I certainly think it would have a very negative impact on the ability of professional sports franchises to survive under current financial circumstances." The excise tax also would undermine efforts by the Minnesota Vikings and other sports teams to shop for subsidy deals in Minnesota and elsewhere. The same would be true for builders of office towers, factories, shopping centers, parking lots and other private projects receiving public subsidies offered to some, but not all, businesses. A new excise tax would "take the wheels off these teams," said Art Rolnick, director of research at the Minneapolis Fed and long-time critic of using public subsidies to influence location decisions of any type of business. Sports teams and other businesses would "have to make their location decisions on economic 12/5/97 2:42:02 PM Minge bill puts subsidy debate on national ag... - Microsoft Internet Explorer Hard to change game Page 3 of 5 Nevertheless, until the rules change, Johnson said he's ready to play the game. Johnson plans to sign papers this week for a low-interest government loan being granted to his company. Jim Morris, vice president of the State Bank of New Prague, said his town lost 70 industrial jobs to a neighboring community after New Prague decided against providing low-interest loans to build a factory. Morris said his town's decision was right, despite the fact that it led to the loss of more than $1 million in local economic activity. "Taxpayers are neither competent nor motivated to be venture capitalists," Morris said. Venture capitalists take risks that fail as often as not but lead to returns of 50 percent or more on deals that succeed. Taxpayers, Morris said, are taking risks in subsidizing business without reaping the rewards private investors expect. However, Rebecca Yanisch, executive director of the Minneapolis Community Development Agency, said Congress should be wary of subjecting all public subsidies to a new tax. She said some subsidies, such as those aimed at fostering minority employment or use of public transportation, deserve exemptions. "What is the definition of a subsidy," she asked. "A lot of MCDA dollars are offsetting the cost of doing business in an urban environment." "Taxpayers are being held hostage by businesses offering to relocate if they receive special treatment from state and local governments, or worse, threatening to relocate unless they receive such sweet deals," Minge said in a statement when the bill was introduced. In an interview, he said he will seek public hearings on the proposal and attract House and Senate co-sponsors when Congress returns from recess early next year. The bill is not specifically designed to end the migration of professional sports teams, which are relatively minor-league players at capturing public subsidies compared with manufacturers, airlines and other service companies and the builders of malls and office towers. Excise tax proposed But sports team moves involve the subsidies most in the public eye right now, and they would be affected by the bill. If it were law, the Minnesota Twins' prospective new owner could face a big excise tax penalty if he persuades North Carolina to build a baseball stadium. The same tax would apply if Minnesota legislators changed their minds and decided to underwrite the cost of a new stadium here. On a $400 million publicly built stadium, the team would owe the federal government about $140 million in excise tax if the Minge bill were law. "It sounds like the owner of the team would be paying a fairly hefty tax," said Dave St. Peter, spokesman for the Minnesota Twins. "I certainly think it would have a very negative impact on the ability of professional sports franchises to survive under current financial circumstances." The excise tax also would undermine efforts by the Minnesota Vikings and other sports teams to shop for subsidy deals in Minnesota and elsewhere. The same would be true for builders of office towers, factories, shopping centers, parking lots and other private projects receiving public subsidies offered to some, but not all, businesses. A new excise tax would "take the wheels off these teams," said Art Rolnick, director of research at the Minneapolis Fed and long-time critic of using public subsidies to influence location decisions of any type of business. Sports teams and other businesses would "have to make their location decisions on economic 12/5/97 2:42:02 PM Minge bill puts subsidy debate on national ag... - Microsoft Internet Explorer Page 4 of 5 other businesses would "have to make their location decisions on economic fundamentals, not on incentives," Rolnick said. Reaction to the bill from Minge's congressional colleagues is mixed, with some applauding the goal but not necessarily the strategy of using a new excise tax to achieve a curb in subsidies. "I have thought for a long time that we should stop senseless smokestack chasing," said Rep. Gil Gutknecht, R -Minn. But Gutknecht, along with Rep. Bill Luther, D -Minn., and Rep. Bruce Vento, D -Minn., stopped short of supporting the Minge bill. Their reasons ranged from opposition to a new federal tax to concern about whether the federal government should interfere with states and cities as they try to recruit businesses. Rep. James Oberstar, D -Minn., said he opposed the whole idea of limiting subsidies, saying that would undermine the ability of rural areas -- like his and Minge's districts -- to compete with urban centers for jobs. Support is slim Asked if he thought Minge's bill had a chance to become law, Oberstar said, "I think not. I hope not. I'll do all I can against it." Dean Peterson, a spokesman for Rep. Jim Ramstad, R -Minn., called the Minge bill "a non-starter," because of both the new tax and the federal role in state decision-making. The Minge bill exempts some forms of government subsidies to business from the proposed excise tax, including subsidies used for worker training and those that aid an entire industry rather than one company. The legislation would have no effect on continuing subsidies made on past deals, only on subsidy arrangements reached after the bill became law. Legislatures in 10 states, including Minnesota, have passed resolutions urging Congress to end targeted subsidies that cost state and local governments millions of dollars every year. Many economists argue that the money spent on subsidies is wasted and that state and local governments would keep and attract business more effectively by paying more attention to education, police protection, environmental cleanups and other activities that benefit all employers. Two years ago, 100 economists in eight Midwestern states signed a resolution urging an assault on government subsidies aimed at influencing site location decisions by business. But any attempt to curb subsidies is likely to be controversial, as economic development officials argue that public subsidies are important tools for making their communities competitive in business creation and expansion, and subsidy recipients fight to keep their claim on public money. Jay Novak, Minnesota commissioner of trade and economic development, said the state would benefit if some forms of special subsidies were eliminated, if only because other states spend far more to lure industry. "The state, and this department, has never outbid another state in a competition to provide incentives," Novak said. Medtronic Inc. arrived at a similar conclusion when the company chose to expand its neurological products division in Columbia Heights with the help of $500,000 12/5/97 2:42:02 PM Minge bill puts subsidy debate on national ag... - Microsoft Internet Explorer Page 4 of 5 other businesses would "have to make their location decisions on economic fundamentals, not on incentives," Rolnick said. Reaction to the bill from Minge's congressional colleagues is mixed, with some applauding the goal but not necessarily the strategy of using a new excise tax to achieve a curb in subsidies. "I have thought for a long time that we should stop senseless smokestack chasing," said Rep. Gil Gutknecht, R -Minn. But Gutknecht, along with Rep. Bill Luther, D -Minn., and Rep. Bruce Vento, D -Minn., stopped short of supporting the Minge bill. Their reasons ranged from opposition to a new federal tax to concern about whether the federal government should interfere with states and cities as they try to recruit businesses. Rep. James Oberstar, D -Minn., said he opposed the whole idea of limiting subsidies, saying that would undermine the ability of rural areas -- like his and Minge's districts -- to compete with urban centers for jobs. Support is slim Asked if he thought Minge's bill had a chance to become law, Oberstar said, "I think not. I hope not. I'll do all I can against it." Dean Peterson, a spokesman for Rep. Jim Ramstad, R -Minn., called the Minge bill "a non-starter," because of both the new tax and the federal role in state decision-making. The Minge bill exempts some forms of government subsidies to business from the proposed excise tax, including subsidies used for worker training and those that aid an entire industry rather than one company. The legislation would have no effect on continuing subsidies made on past deals, only on subsidy arrangements reached after the bill became law. Legislatures in 10 states, including Minnesota, have passed resolutions urging Congress to end targeted subsidies that cost state and local governments millions of dollars every year. Many economists argue that the money spent on subsidies is wasted and that state and local governments would keep and attract business more effectively by paying more attention to education, police protection, environmental cleanups and other activities that benefit all employers. Two years ago, 100 economists in eight Midwestern states signed a resolution urging an assault on government subsidies aimed at influencing site location decisions by business. But any attempt to curb subsidies is likely to be controversial, as economic development officials argue that public subsidies are important tools for making their communities competitive in business creation and expansion, and subsidy recipients fight to keep their claim on public money. Jay Novak, Minnesota commissioner of trade and economic development, said the state would benefit if some forms of special subsidies were eliminated, if only because other states spend far more to lure industry. "The state, and this department, has never outbid another state in a competition to provide incentives," Novak said. Medtronic Inc. arrived at a similar conclusion when the company chose to expand its neurological products division in Columbia Heights with the help of $500,000 12/5/97 2:42:02 PM Minge bill puts subsidy debate on national ag... - Microsoft Internet Explorer Page 5 of 5 in low-interest loans and indirect subsidies to prepare the building site. It brushed aside larger offers from other states. The company spent $7 million on the expansion and is ahead of schedule in expanding its payroll by 150 employees, said Medtronic spokesman Dick Reid. "We can't say it was absolutely necessary to keep us from leaving," Reid said of the state subsidy. "We intended to stay there." Nevertheless, the subsidy could have made the difference between expanding now or waiting, Reid said. The proposal has sparked skepticism among some local government and business officials. "Many communities across the country need some tools so they can stimulate growth," said Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton. Tax increment financing and other subsidies can make costly urban sites more competitive with cheaper rural or suburban locations chasing the same companies making location decisions, she said. startribune.alan Pam Wheelock, St. Paul director of planning and economic development, agreed mr Business that diminishing the value of targeted subsidies would put cities at a strategic disadvantage. "It would severely limit our ability to attract employers, which is absolutely critical for jobs for people who live in these cities," she said. However, Mel Burstein, general counsel at the Minneapolis Fed, said urban areas have advantages such as well-established road, sewer and utility systems that rural and suburban rivals must spend millions to duplicate in order to build a factory, warehouse or office building. Without targeted subsidies, companies could find development more expensive outside than inside city limits, he said. "The irony is, any city like Minneapolis should applaud this deal," Burstein said. "The fact is, they're the winners now and it would be very hard to make them a loser." Inspiration for Minge's effort to end the bidding war between states and localities came, in part, from an analysis of the phenomenon by Rolnick and Burstein. They argued in a paper published two years ago that taxpayer money is being squandered in trying to influence site location decisions that should be made on the basis of economic return. ® Copyright 1997 Star Tribune All rights reserved. 12/5/97 2:42:02 PM Minge bill puts subsidy debate on national ag... - Microsoft Internet Explorer Page 5 of 5 in low-interest loans and indirect subsidies to prepare the building site. It brushed aside larger offers from other states. The company spent $7 million on the expansion and is ahead of schedule in expanding its payroll by 150 employees, said Medtronic spokesman Dick Reid. "We can't say it was absolutely necessary to keep us from leaving," Reid said of the state subsidy. "We intended to stay there." Nevertheless, the subsidy could have made the difference between expanding now or waiting, Reid said. The proposal has sparked skepticism among some local government and business officials. "Many communities across the country need some tools so they can stimulate growth," said Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton. Tax increment financing and other subsidies can make costly urban sites more competitive with cheaper rural or suburban locations chasing the same companies making location decisions, she said. startribune.alan Pam Wheelock, St. Paul director of planning and economic development, agreed mr Business that diminishing the value of targeted subsidies would put cities at a strategic disadvantage. "It would severely limit our ability to attract employers, which is absolutely critical for jobs for people who live in these cities," she said. However, Mel Burstein, general counsel at the Minneapolis Fed, said urban areas have advantages such as well-established road, sewer and utility systems that rural and suburban rivals must spend millions to duplicate in order to build a factory, warehouse or office building. Without targeted subsidies, companies could find development more expensive outside than inside city limits, he said. "The irony is, any city like Minneapolis should applaud this deal," Burstein said. "The fact is, they're the winners now and it would be very hard to make them a loser." Inspiration for Minge's effort to end the bidding war between states and localities came, in part, from an analysis of the phenomenon by Rolnick and Burstein. They argued in a paper published two years ago that taxpayer money is being squandered in trying to influence site location decisions that should be made on the basis of economic return. ® Copyright 1997 Star Tribune All rights reserved. 12/5/97 2:42:02 PM DATE: December 5, 1997 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager SUBJECT: Summary of Events Rottlund project. Initial attempts to create a smaller project that avoids the asbestos in the western portion of the project are being made. The economic feasibility seems fairly doubtful, since initial indications are that the soil correction costs do not drop proportionately with the loss of townhomes and therefore with the revenue generating capacity of the project to support a tax increment bond. We are still working with the developer, however. Because of the doubtful future of this project, we are considering whether or not the HUD Senior Housing project could be located on the City owned site on 34' Avenue currently being considered for an Activity Center. It would be near our City Center amenities, near other apartments, and would, of course, be near or senior programs in the Activity Center in this scenario. Hans Hagen project. The height of the berms issue will be heard by the Planning Commission next week. Most neighbors appear to want it, and the developer is willing. However, planning staff feels the berms will be an unmaintainable because of steep 2:1 slopes, out of proportion to the project, and generally a likely future eyesore. Court Fines. The City prosecutors have heard some indication that the County is considering a plan to keep up to half of the fine money currently coming to the City to partly offset increased incarceration costs. The Legislature would have to approve any such change. Since the City receives over $700,000 per year in fines, this change could represent a major change in our budgeted revenues for next year. We will continue to monitor this issue. Osseo School District officials met with City staff this week to discuss implications of possible growth into Northwest Plymouth for them. There are nearly 500 dry acres of developable land in the Osseo School District in Plymouth that are outside the current MUSA line. The Osseo district is interested in planning for its long range needs, and could possibly consider placing an elementary school in Plymouth if growth occurs in this area. DATE: December 5, 1997 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager SUBJECT: Summary of Events Rottlund project. Initial attempts to create a smaller project that avoids the asbestos in the western portion of the project are being made. The economic feasibility seems fairly doubtful, since initial indications are that the soil correction costs do not drop proportionately with the loss of townhomes and therefore with the revenue generating capacity of the project to support a tax increment bond. We are still working with the developer, however. Because of the doubtful future of this project, we are considering whether or not the HUD Senior Housing project could be located on the City owned site on 34' Avenue currently being considered for an Activity Center. It would be near our City Center amenities, near other apartments, and would, of course, be near or senior programs in the Activity Center in this scenario. Hans Hagen project. The height of the berms issue will be heard by the Planning Commission next week. Most neighbors appear to want it, and the developer is willing. However, planning staff feels the berms will be an unmaintainable because of steep 2:1 slopes, out of proportion to the project, and generally a likely future eyesore. Court Fines. The City prosecutors have heard some indication that the County is considering a plan to keep up to half of the fine money currently coming to the City to partly offset increased incarceration costs. The Legislature would have to approve any such change. Since the City receives over $700,000 per year in fines, this change could represent a major change in our budgeted revenues for next year. We will continue to monitor this issue. Osseo School District officials met with City staff this week to discuss implications of possible growth into Northwest Plymouth for them. There are nearly 500 dry acres of developable land in the Osseo School District in Plymouth that are outside the current MUSA line. The Osseo district is interested in planning for its long range needs, and could possibly consider placing an elementary school in Plymouth if growth occurs in this area.