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I DECEMBER 19, 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
Regular Council meeting.
JANUARY 7, 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
JANUARY 21, 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
2. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 11: 00 AM -1: 30 PM PLYMOUTH CITY EMPLOYEE
HOLIDAYLUNCHEON, Plymouth
Radisson
City offices will close for the luncheon.
3. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25
4. THURSDAY, JANUARY], 1998
S. THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 7: 30 PM
6. MEETING CALENDARS
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
City offices will be closed
NEW YEAR HOLIDAY
City offices will be closed
PLYMOUTH HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room
December '97, January and February
'98 calendars are attached. (M-6)
.
I DECEMBER 19, 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
Regular Council meeting.
JANUARY 7, 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
JANUARY 21, 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
2. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 11: 00 AM -1: 30 PM PLYMOUTH CITY EMPLOYEE
HOLIDAYLUNCHEON, Plymouth
Radisson
City offices will close for the luncheon.
3. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25
4. THURSDAY, JANUARY], 1998
S. THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 7: 30 PM
6. MEETING CALENDARS
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
City offices will be closed
NEW YEAR HOLIDAY
City offices will be closed
PLYMOUTH HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room
December '97, January and February
'98 calendars are attached. (M-6)
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2
December 19, 1997
1. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
a. January 7, 1998 regular meeting. (I -]a)
2. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a. Notice of Councilmember Bildsoe's plans for a Ward 1 residents' meeting on
Monday, February 23, with Congressman Jim Ramstad participating. (I -2a)
b. December, 1997 issue of the Plymouth Inspection Division's Plymouth Builder,
newsletter. (I -2b)
C. Senator Rod Grams update on 1997 Congressional activities. (I -2c)
d. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency guidance and summary documents on
individual sewage treatment systems. (I -2d)
e. Notice of Eagle Communications, Inc. intent to provide resold local exchange
telecommunications services throughout the State of Minnesota. (I -2e)
f. U -S West Communications notice of public hearings regarding its request for
approval of a new method for raising and lowering its service prices. (1-2f)
g. Star Tribune December 18 article about HUD questioning of federal housing
money going to Maple Grove and Brooklyn Park. (I -2g
h. Listing of residents showing seniors and children living on Gleason Lake Drive.
Given to the City by Robert Hall and referred to by him at the December 17
Council meeting. (I -2h)
3. MEETING MINUTES
a. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission October 16, 1997 meeting. (I -3a)
b. Business Relations Subcommittee notes of the December 17, 1997 meeting. (I -3b)
4. ADVISORYBOARD AND COMMISSIONATTENDANCE
a. 1997 attendance charts for advisory board and commission members. (I --4a)
S. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from David Mellen, Mooney Lake Homeowners Association regarding
water quality on Mooney Lake. The letter has been forwarded to Public Works
Director Fred Moore for a response. (I -5a)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (I --S)
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2
December 19, 1997
1. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
a. January 7, 1998 regular meeting. (I -]a)
2. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a. Notice of Councilmember Bildsoe's plans for a Ward 1 residents' meeting on
Monday, February 23, with Congressman Jim Ramstad participating. (I -2a)
b. December, 1997 issue of the Plymouth Inspection Division's Plymouth Builder,
newsletter. (I -2b)
C. Senator Rod Grams update on 1997 Congressional activities. (I -2c)
d. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency guidance and summary documents on
individual sewage treatment systems. (I -2d)
e. Notice of Eagle Communications, Inc. intent to provide resold local exchange
telecommunications services throughout the State of Minnesota. (I -2e)
f. U -S West Communications notice of public hearings regarding its request for
approval of a new method for raising and lowering its service prices. (1-2f)
g. Star Tribune December 18 article about HUD questioning of federal housing
money going to Maple Grove and Brooklyn Park. (I -2g
h. Listing of residents showing seniors and children living on Gleason Lake Drive.
Given to the City by Robert Hall and referred to by him at the December 17
Council meeting. (I -2h)
3. MEETING MINUTES
a. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission October 16, 1997 meeting. (I -3a)
b. Business Relations Subcommittee notes of the December 17, 1997 meeting. (I -3b)
4. ADVISORYBOARD AND COMMISSIONATTENDANCE
a. 1997 attendance charts for advisory board and commission members. (I --4a)
S. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from David Mellen, Mooney Lake Homeowners Association regarding
water quality on Mooney Lake. The letter has been forwarded to Public Works
Director Fred Moore for a response. (I -5a)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (I --S)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
December 19, 1997
6. CORRESPONDENCE
Page 3
a. Internet communication from Brian Johnston regarding a story aired on
KARE-TV concerning school policy toward holiday greetings and practices.
(I -6a)
b. Correspondence between Jerry Chmielewski and City staff regarding his property
taxes. (I -6b)
C. Letter from Ryan Companies, Inc. Vice President Kent Carlson to City Planner
Kendra Lindahl regarding her assistance in the variance application and staff
report for the Employees Association project on 45`h Avenue. (I -6c)
d. Letter to Knights of Columbus representative Gene Wills from Park Director Eric
Blank showing no objection to a February 1, 1998 fishing contest on Medicine
Lake. (I -6d)
e. Letter from Hennepin County HRA Director Jeff Spartz outlining plans for 1998
suburban housing programs. (I --6e)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
December 19, 1997
6. CORRESPONDENCE
Page 3
a. Internet communication from Brian Johnston regarding a story aired on
KARE-TV concerning school policy toward holiday greetings and practices.
(I -6a)
b. Correspondence between Jerry Chmielewski and City staff regarding his property
taxes. (I -6b)
C. Letter from Ryan Companies, Inc. Vice President Kent Carlson to City Planner
Kendra Lindahl regarding her assistance in the variance application and staff
report for the Employees Association project on 45`h Avenue. (I -6c)
d. Letter to Knights of Columbus representative Gene Wills from Park Director Eric
Blank showing no objection to a February 1, 1998 fishing contest on Medicine
Lake. (I -6d)
e. Letter from Hennepin County HRA Director Jeff Spartz outlining plans for 1998
suburban housing programs. (I --6e)
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DRAFT
12/19/97
8:20 AM
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7,1998
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.
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
B. Approve Disbursements
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
DRAFT
12/19/97
8:20 AM
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7,1998
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.
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
B. Approve Disbursements
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 7, 1998
Page 2
C. Annual Appointments and Designations:
1) Appoint Council Secretary
2) Designate Official Depositories
3) Ratify Surety and Blanket Bonds for City Employees
4) Appoint Health Officer
D. Approve renewal of Wine, On -Sale Intoxicating, and Off -Sale
Intoxicating Liquor Licenses
E. Approve Firefighter Pay Increase
F. Adopt Ordinance revising the Liquor License provisions
G. Approve revision to special assessment policy relating to multi-
family housing
H. Establish Special City Council Meeting for Annual
Legislative Dinner
*I. Approve Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to
RMF -1 (Multiple Family 1), Preliminary Plat and Site Plan to allow
construction of a 48 -unit townhome development on the 9.7 acre site
located southeast of Fernbrook Lane and 43`d Avenue. Eagle Crest
Northwest, Inc. (97089)
J. Approve Preliminary Plat, Site Plan, and Conditional Use Permit for
two office buildings totaling 180,000 square feet for property located
at the southeast corner of Fernbrook Lane and 34`h Avenue.
United Properties. (97160)
K. Approve Uniform Allowance for Non -Represented Sworn City
Employees
L. Approve Settlement of Labor Contract with Law Enforcement
Labor Services (LELS) which represents Plymouth Sergeants
M. Adjust Firefighter Compensation
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 7, 1998
Page 2
C. Annual Appointments and Designations:
1) Appoint Council Secretary
2) Designate Official Depositories
3) Ratify Surety and Blanket Bonds for City Employees
4) Appoint Health Officer
D. Approve renewal of Wine, On -Sale Intoxicating, and Off -Sale
Intoxicating Liquor Licenses
E. Approve Firefighter Pay Increase
F. Adopt Ordinance revising the Liquor License provisions
G. Approve revision to special assessment policy relating to multi-
family housing
H. Establish Special City Council Meeting for Annual
Legislative Dinner
*I. Approve Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to
RMF -1 (Multiple Family 1), Preliminary Plat and Site Plan to allow
construction of a 48 -unit townhome development on the 9.7 acre site
located southeast of Fernbrook Lane and 43`d Avenue. Eagle Crest
Northwest, Inc. (97089)
J. Approve Preliminary Plat, Site Plan, and Conditional Use Permit for
two office buildings totaling 180,000 square feet for property located
at the southeast corner of Fernbrook Lane and 34`h Avenue.
United Properties. (97160)
K. Approve Uniform Allowance for Non -Represented Sworn City
Employees
L. Approve Settlement of Labor Contract with Law Enforcement
Labor Services (LELS) which represents Plymouth Sergeants
M. Adjust Firefighter Compensation
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 7, 1998
Page 3
N. Approve 1998 Compensation and Classification Plan
O. Establish 1998 Board of Review Dates
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing for Approval of Housing Improvement Fee for the
Shenandoah Townhomes Housing Improvement Area
B. Vacation of Street and Utility Easements within Outlot A,
Plymouth Freeway Center 4`h Addition
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow up to 40 percent of the
total building area for assembly, manufacturing and warehousing as
accessory uses in the B -C (Business Campus) Zoning District for
their office/showroom building to be located north of Highway 55,
south of 36`h Avenue, east of Rockford Road. Moen Leuer
Construction. (97170)
9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Designate Official Newspaper
B. Appoint Council Coordinating Representatives (CCR) and
representatives to other agencies
C. Designate Deputy Mayor
D. Appointments to City Boards and Commissions
E. Consider Employee Fitness Incentive Program (postponed
from December 3)
F. Consider Special Notice to Charter Commission when any
Charter Issue is Discussed by City Council (requested by
Mayor Tierney)
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 7, 1998
Page 3
N. Approve 1998 Compensation and Classification Plan
O. Establish 1998 Board of Review Dates
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing for Approval of Housing Improvement Fee for the
Shenandoah Townhomes Housing Improvement Area
B. Vacation of Street and Utility Easements within Outlot A,
Plymouth Freeway Center 4`h Addition
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow up to 40 percent of the
total building area for assembly, manufacturing and warehousing as
accessory uses in the B -C (Business Campus) Zoning District for
their office/showroom building to be located north of Highway 55,
south of 36`h Avenue, east of Rockford Road. Moen Leuer
Construction. (97170)
9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Designate Official Newspaper
B. Appoint Council Coordinating Representatives (CCR) and
representatives to other agencies
C. Designate Deputy Mayor
D. Appointments to City Boards and Commissions
E. Consider Employee Fitness Incentive Program (postponed
from December 3)
F. Consider Special Notice to Charter Commission when any
Charter Issue is Discussed by City Council (requested by
Mayor Tierney)
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 7, 1998
Page 4
G. Discussion of Chuck Lymangood's Forum Comments
(postponed from December 3)
H. Approve Minutes of the November 12 Special Council meeting
(postponed from December 3)
10. ADJOURNMENT
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 7, 1998
Page 4
G. Discussion of Chuck Lymangood's Forum Comments
(postponed from December 3)
H. Approve Minutes of the November 12 Special Council meeting
(postponed from December 3)
10. ADJOURNMENT
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
DATE: December 15, 1997
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Ward 1 Town Meeting
Council member Tim Bildsoe has selected Monday, February 23, 1998 to hold a
meeting for Ward 1 residents at City Hall.
He informs me that Congressman Jim Ramstad will also participate in the meeting, and
that all Council members are invited to attend. He asked that this information be
forwarded to all Council members.
DATE: December 15, 1997
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Ward 1 Town Meeting
Council member Tim Bildsoe has selected Monday, February 23, 1998 to hold a
meeting for Ward 1 residents at City Hall.
He informs me that Congressman Jim Ramstad will also participate in the meeting, and
that all Council members are invited to attend. He asked that this information be
forwarded to all Council members.
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A newsletter from the Plymouth Inspection Division, December 1997
Take precautions for cold weather building
rost presents a constant
problem for construc-
tion. Because frozen
soils expand due to
moisture, the Inspection
Division strongly recommends that
frozen soils never be used as fill
material. For the same reason, we
recommend that fill soils not be
placed over frozen materials. Limit
excavation to the amount of work
that can be accomplished and pro-
tected from freezing temperatures in
one day's time.
After excavation, check trenches to
make sure that all frozen materials
have been removed. Do not delay
pouring concrete. Cover the newly
placed footing immediately to main-
tain the heat of the concrete.
Keep the concrete covered until set.
This generally takes two days.
Thereafter, the footings can be
stripped and the construction con-
tinued, assuming a heated environ-
ment is being supplied. Both inte-
rior and exterior backfilling opera-
tions should be completed before
temporary heating facilities are re-
moved, or during the time in which
ambient temperatures will permit
effective soil placement. In addition,
State considering code changes
The current edition of the Uniform Building Code (UBC) adopted
by the State of Minnesota as part of the State Building Code is the
1994 edition. Although the 1997 edition is available, it has not been
adopted yet. The last word we had from the State is that the 1997
UBC should be adopted sometime this spring.
The State is also in the process of adopting a new Energy Code for
1998. One of the proposed changes would require all new homes
built to be installed with some type of mechanical ventilating sys-
tem. For details, call the Minnesota Department of Public Service
(Energy Information Center) at 296-5175, or contact your builders
association. We will keep you informed.
interior footings or footings de-
signed without frost protection
should be extended below frost
depth unless adequate precautions
are taken to prevent frost.
After the structure has been en-
closed, the Inspection Division staff
recommends that all floor slab ar-
eas receive enough heat to allow the
soil system to thaw. Periodically
check the floor slab areas for frost
and in -placed density prior to slab
placement.
Met Council
to increase
SAC charge
The Metropolitan Council Environ-
mental Services (MCES) division
has approved the Sewer Availabil-
ity Charge (SAC) rates for 1998.
The base SAC unit will increase
from $950 to $1,000 beginning
January 1, 1998. Permits issued af-
ter the close of business on Decem-
ber 31, 1997 will be subject to the
increased rate. While the City of Ply-
mouth collects the charge for
MCES, it is not a City charge.
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P1irM outh u1mider J
A newsletter from the Plymouth Inspection Division, December 1997
Take precautions for cold weather building
rost presents a constant
problem for construc-
tion. Because frozen
soils expand due to
moisture, the Inspection
Division strongly recommends that
frozen soils never be used as fill
material. For the same reason, we
recommend that fill soils not be
placed over frozen materials. Limit
excavation to the amount of work
that can be accomplished and pro-
tected from freezing temperatures in
one day's time.
After excavation, check trenches to
make sure that all frozen materials
have been removed. Do not delay
pouring concrete. Cover the newly
placed footing immediately to main-
tain the heat of the concrete.
Keep the concrete covered until set.
This generally takes two days.
Thereafter, the footings can be
stripped and the construction con-
tinued, assuming a heated environ-
ment is being supplied. Both inte-
rior and exterior backfilling opera-
tions should be completed before
temporary heating facilities are re-
moved, or during the time in which
ambient temperatures will permit
effective soil placement. In addition,
State considering code changes
The current edition of the Uniform Building Code (UBC) adopted
by the State of Minnesota as part of the State Building Code is the
1994 edition. Although the 1997 edition is available, it has not been
adopted yet. The last word we had from the State is that the 1997
UBC should be adopted sometime this spring.
The State is also in the process of adopting a new Energy Code for
1998. One of the proposed changes would require all new homes
built to be installed with some type of mechanical ventilating sys-
tem. For details, call the Minnesota Department of Public Service
(Energy Information Center) at 296-5175, or contact your builders
association. We will keep you informed.
interior footings or footings de-
signed without frost protection
should be extended below frost
depth unless adequate precautions
are taken to prevent frost.
After the structure has been en-
closed, the Inspection Division staff
recommends that all floor slab ar-
eas receive enough heat to allow the
soil system to thaw. Periodically
check the floor slab areas for frost
and in -placed density prior to slab
placement.
Met Council
to increase
SAC charge
The Metropolitan Council Environ-
mental Services (MCES) division
has approved the Sewer Availabil-
ity Charge (SAC) rates for 1998.
The base SAC unit will increase
from $950 to $1,000 beginning
January 1, 1998. Permits issued af-
ter the close of business on Decem-
ber 31, 1997 will be subject to the
increased rate. While the City of Ply-
mouth collects the charge for
MCES, it is not a City charge.
General Information
Inspection Requests
Building Official Joe Ryan
Plans Examiner Bob Rood
Building Inspectors
Fire Inspectors
Housing Inspector
Plumbing Inspector
Seasons
Greetings
From
All of Us
Glenn McLearen
Karleen Lutter
Arnie Rasmussen
Bill Tonn
Chris Land
Stan Scofield
Bob Fiske
Warren Kulesa
Don Kilian
509-5430
509-5449
509-5431
509-5442
509-5434
509-5435
509-5437
509-5441
509-5439
509-5443
509-5444
509-5445
509-5438
We would appreciateyour assistancein distributing our telephone
numbers to those individuals who are involved in the permit ap-
plication process, inspection scheduling process or general com-
munication with our office.
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New faces
to join staff
in 1998
By now, many of you are aware
of the absence of Assistant
Building Official Don Munson.
He recently accepted a position
with the City of Roseville as
their new Building Official. We
have made a tentative offer to a
candidate with an expected start-
ing date of January 5, 1998.
In addition, Plumbing Inspector
Don Kilian will be retiring from
the City on December 31, 1997.
The City will continue to main-
tain its current standards in the
areas of Plan Review and Pro-
tective Inspection Services.
The
Plymouth Builder
The Plymouth Builder is pub-
lished by the City of Plymouth
to share information with con-
tractors and developers working
in Plymouth.
Let us here from you! If you
have any questions or com-
ments, call Building Official,
Joe Ryan at 509-5431 or drop us
a note at Inspections Division,
City of Plymouth, 3400 Ply-
mouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN
55447.
General Information
Inspection Requests
Building Official Joe Ryan
Plans Examiner Bob Rood
Building Inspectors
Fire Inspectors
Housing Inspector
Plumbing Inspector
Seasons
Greetings
From
All of Us
Glenn McLearen
Karleen Lutter
Arnie Rasmussen
Bill Tonn
Chris Land
Stan Scofield
Bob Fiske
Warren Kulesa
Don Kilian
509-5430
509-5449
509-5431
509-5442
509-5434
509-5435
509-5437
509-5441
509-5439
509-5443
509-5444
509-5445
509-5438
We would appreciateyour assistancein distributing our telephone
numbers to those individuals who are involved in the permit ap-
plication process, inspection scheduling process or general com-
munication with our office.
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New faces
to join staff
in 1998
By now, many of you are aware
of the absence of Assistant
Building Official Don Munson.
He recently accepted a position
with the City of Roseville as
their new Building Official. We
have made a tentative offer to a
candidate with an expected start-
ing date of January 5, 1998.
In addition, Plumbing Inspector
Don Kilian will be retiring from
the City on December 31, 1997.
The City will continue to main-
tain its current standards in the
areas of Plan Review and Pro-
tective Inspection Services.
The
Plymouth Builder
The Plymouth Builder is pub-
lished by the City of Plymouth
to share information with con-
tractors and developers working
in Plymouth.
Let us here from you! If you
have any questions or com-
ments, call Building Official,
Joe Ryan at 509-5431 or drop us
a note at Inspections Division,
City of Plymouth, 3400 Ply-
mouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN
55447.
ROD GRAMS
MINNESOTA
COMMITTEES:
BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS
ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FOREIGN RELATIONS
JOINT ECONOMIC
December 2, 1997
United states *mate
WASHINGTON, DC 20510
The Honorable Joycelyn H. Tierney
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Dear Mayor Tierney:
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
PH. 202-224-3244
FAX 202-228-0956
INTERNET: MAIL_GRAMS@GRAMS.SENATE.GC
MINNESOTA OFFICE:
2013 SECOND AVENUE NORTH
i
ANOKA. MN 55303
.,�
PH. 612-427-5921
FAX 612-427-8872
Now that the Congress has adjourned for the first session of the
105th Congress, I would like to update you on some of my
activities over the past year.
Tax Relief: As most of you are aware, the $500 per -child tax
credit has been signed into law as part of the overall tax
portion of the budget agreement. This represented nearly five
years of hard work since I was first elected to Congress, and I
am very pleased this goal has been accomplished.
Progress on capital gains and estate tax reductions were also
achieved. Education IRAs for college expenses were created --
now we need to create them for elementary and secondary education
as well.
However, there is plenty of work left in the tax area as we
tackle tax/IRS reform, a priority for 1998 and beyond. Finding
the best way to accomplish tax reform may take a while, but I
remain convinced this is the best way to lower taxes for working
Minnesotans and achieve more fairness and simplicity in the tax
code. This will also greatly reduce the power of the IRS and
make the agency more accountable to the taxpayers.
While we are working toward this goal, I will also support new
tax reduction and efforts to reform the IRS.
Balanced Budget: The first session of the 105th Congress also
saw the passage of a balanced budget for the first time in
decades. While I voted against this section of the budget
agreement, in part because I believe there were far too few
spending cuts, I am hopeful that we can reach balance by 2002, or
even before. The danger, of course, is the recent talk in
Washington that since we don't have to balance the budget until
2002, we can spend any additional revenue spurred by the
continuing economic boom.
One of my priorities for the next three years is TO MAKE SURE
PREPARED, PUBLISHED, AND MAILED AT TAXPAYER EXPENSE.
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
ROD GRAMS
MINNESOTA
COMMITTEES:
BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS
ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FOREIGN RELATIONS
JOINT ECONOMIC
December 2, 1997
United states *mate
WASHINGTON, DC 20510
The Honorable Joycelyn H. Tierney
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Dear Mayor Tierney:
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
PH. 202-224-3244
FAX 202-228-0956
INTERNET: MAIL_GRAMS@GRAMS.SENATE.GC
MINNESOTA OFFICE:
2013 SECOND AVENUE NORTH
i
ANOKA. MN 55303
.,�
PH. 612-427-5921
FAX 612-427-8872
Now that the Congress has adjourned for the first session of the
105th Congress, I would like to update you on some of my
activities over the past year.
Tax Relief: As most of you are aware, the $500 per -child tax
credit has been signed into law as part of the overall tax
portion of the budget agreement. This represented nearly five
years of hard work since I was first elected to Congress, and I
am very pleased this goal has been accomplished.
Progress on capital gains and estate tax reductions were also
achieved. Education IRAs for college expenses were created --
now we need to create them for elementary and secondary education
as well.
However, there is plenty of work left in the tax area as we
tackle tax/IRS reform, a priority for 1998 and beyond. Finding
the best way to accomplish tax reform may take a while, but I
remain convinced this is the best way to lower taxes for working
Minnesotans and achieve more fairness and simplicity in the tax
code. This will also greatly reduce the power of the IRS and
make the agency more accountable to the taxpayers.
While we are working toward this goal, I will also support new
tax reduction and efforts to reform the IRS.
Balanced Budget: The first session of the 105th Congress also
saw the passage of a balanced budget for the first time in
decades. While I voted against this section of the budget
agreement, in part because I believe there were far too few
spending cuts, I am hopeful that we can reach balance by 2002, or
even before. The danger, of course, is the recent talk in
Washington that since we don't have to balance the budget until
2002, we can spend any additional revenue spurred by the
continuing economic boom.
One of my priorities for the next three years is TO MAKE SURE
PREPARED, PUBLISHED, AND MAILED AT TAXPAYER EXPENSE.
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
THAT DOES NOT HAPPEN. Any budget surplus that may occur must be
used for tax relief or debt retirement -- NOT for new spending.
Social Security: Another problem I had with the balanced budget
agreement was that it did not include enough entitlement reform.
One bright light is that more Members of Congress are looking at
ways to preserve the Social Security system, including reforms
that would give individuals more control over their savings. To
give individuals more information on what Social Security will
mean to them in their retirement years, I introduced 5.1145 to
provide specific details to individuals on their projected total
earnings at retirement, inflation adjusted and compared to what
they could get if they invested privately. The status of the
Social Security trust funds will also be listed. Pursuing this
legislation to help future recipients understand their retirement
options is an important priority for me in 1998.
Other legislation on which I was active:
FDA Reform: New legislation was passed to streamline approval of
medical devices -- long sought by Minnesota's "Medical Alley"
companies.
Nuclear waste: Both the House and Senate passed bills to accept
storage of spent nuclear fuel on an interim basis, a
responsibility the federal government committed itself to in
1982. Despite strong, bi-partisan support in Congress,
presidential veto threats have slowed down progress on a final
agreement. I believe the recent court ruling reaffirming the
federal government's obligation represents a major victory for
states like Minnesota and will provide great impetus for action
next session.
Trade issues: I actively supported Most Favored Nation status
for China and opposed efforts to impose trade sanctions on
countries for unrelated issues. As an export economy, Minnesota
would be the loser if these sanctions were imposed. Loss of Fast
Track trade negotiating authority is another blow to Minnesota's
economy. Efforts by the President to promote Fast Track were too
late and he failed to make his case to the American people that
trade agreements help, not hinder, our overall economy. In my
position as Chairman of the International Finance Subcommittee of
the Banking Committee, I also was able to shepherd passage of the
reauthorization of the Export -Import Bank, which supports many
Minnesota exports.
Foreign policy: As Chairman of the International Operations
Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I was
able to finalize an agreement to pay arrears owed to the United
Nations. The money, as well as payment of current dues, would be
tied to specific reforms by the UN that would make it a more
streamlined, viable organization -- one that would hopefully win
back the trust of the American people it has lost. An important
reorganization of our foreign policy agencies was also finalized.
THAT DOES NOT HAPPEN. Any budget surplus that may occur must be
used for tax relief or debt retirement -- NOT for new spending.
Social Security: Another problem I had with the balanced budget
agreement was that it did not include enough entitlement reform.
One bright light is that more Members of Congress are looking at
ways to preserve the Social Security system, including reforms
that would give individuals more control over their savings. To
give individuals more information on what Social Security will
mean to them in their retirement years, I introduced 5.1145 to
provide specific details to individuals on their projected total
earnings at retirement, inflation adjusted and compared to what
they could get if they invested privately. The status of the
Social Security trust funds will also be listed. Pursuing this
legislation to help future recipients understand their retirement
options is an important priority for me in 1998.
Other legislation on which I was active:
FDA Reform: New legislation was passed to streamline approval of
medical devices -- long sought by Minnesota's "Medical Alley"
companies.
Nuclear waste: Both the House and Senate passed bills to accept
storage of spent nuclear fuel on an interim basis, a
responsibility the federal government committed itself to in
1982. Despite strong, bi-partisan support in Congress,
presidential veto threats have slowed down progress on a final
agreement. I believe the recent court ruling reaffirming the
federal government's obligation represents a major victory for
states like Minnesota and will provide great impetus for action
next session.
Trade issues: I actively supported Most Favored Nation status
for China and opposed efforts to impose trade sanctions on
countries for unrelated issues. As an export economy, Minnesota
would be the loser if these sanctions were imposed. Loss of Fast
Track trade negotiating authority is another blow to Minnesota's
economy. Efforts by the President to promote Fast Track were too
late and he failed to make his case to the American people that
trade agreements help, not hinder, our overall economy. In my
position as Chairman of the International Finance Subcommittee of
the Banking Committee, I also was able to shepherd passage of the
reauthorization of the Export -Import Bank, which supports many
Minnesota exports.
Foreign policy: As Chairman of the International Operations
Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I was
able to finalize an agreement to pay arrears owed to the United
Nations. The money, as well as payment of current dues, would be
tied to specific reforms by the UN that would make it a more
streamlined, viable organization -- one that would hopefully win
back the trust of the American people it has lost. An important
reorganization of our foreign policy agencies was also finalized.
Unfortunately, both of these agreements were delayed at the last
minute, but they will be priorities for me early in 1998.
Agriculture: I have continued my work to promote long-term dairy
reform and to oppose the Northeast Dairy Compact, which has
further tipped the balance against Minnesota dairy producers. A
study I proposed of the Compact was included in the Agriculture
Appropriations bill. The results will give us evidence to help
us oppose the Compact in the future. I was also able to obtain
more research funding to help Minnesota farmers combat wheat and
barley scab.
Health care: A priority for next year is a quick correction of
the Minnesota "Disproportionate Share" payment error in the
Budget package. Chairman Roth of the Finance Committee has
indicated his willingness to help. I also introduced S.238,
which highlights some of the problems emergency medical systems
face, including Medicare reimbursement for ambulance services.
Medicare: Legislation I co-authored was included in the Balanced
Budget Act and changes the way Medicare reimburses health plans.
This will finally give Minnesota's seniors some of the same
health care benefits Florida seniors enjoy. Several new
preventive benefits were added to Medicare --annual mammography,
prostate cancer and colorectal screenings and diabetes self-
management benefits.
Oversight & Streamlining Government: I had several opportunities
to make my case to eliminate the Department of Energy. While I
received new support in 1997, this will be a longer-term goal.
In the meantime, I expect to continue my efforts to streamline
government agencies and programs to lower costs and make them
more efficient. My support for a two-year budget cycle is
designed to ensure Congress has more time to spend on needed
oversight. Right now, most of our time is spent on budget -
related matters.
Natural Resources: My efforts to reopen the three portages in
the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are intended to restore
the promises to the people of Northern Minnesota reflected in the
fragile 1978 compromise -- not to pave the way for future efforts
to destroy the pristine nature of this national treasure. As a
member of the Energy Committee, I look forward to continuing my
work to improve the administration of our national parks for the
enjoyment of all. The global warming treaty is another issue I
am closely examining. While the U.S. needs to do its part to
reduce emissions, without substantive commitments from nations
such as China, India, and Mexico, little progress will be made in
reducing global greenhouse gases. As a member of the Private
Property Rights Caucus, landowner's rights remain a major focus
of my efforts, and we have made progress in educating Members of
Congress on the importance of ensuring those rights.
Banking: As a member of the Banking Committee, I was able to
Unfortunately, both of these agreements were delayed at the last
minute, but they will be priorities for me early in 1998.
Agriculture: I have continued my work to promote long-term dairy
reform and to oppose the Northeast Dairy Compact, which has
further tipped the balance against Minnesota dairy producers. A
study I proposed of the Compact was included in the Agriculture
Appropriations bill. The results will give us evidence to help
us oppose the Compact in the future. I was also able to obtain
more research funding to help Minnesota farmers combat wheat and
barley scab.
Health care: A priority for next year is a quick correction of
the Minnesota "Disproportionate Share" payment error in the
Budget package. Chairman Roth of the Finance Committee has
indicated his willingness to help. I also introduced S.238,
which highlights some of the problems emergency medical systems
face, including Medicare reimbursement for ambulance services.
Medicare: Legislation I co-authored was included in the Balanced
Budget Act and changes the way Medicare reimburses health plans.
This will finally give Minnesota's seniors some of the same
health care benefits Florida seniors enjoy. Several new
preventive benefits were added to Medicare --annual mammography,
prostate cancer and colorectal screenings and diabetes self-
management benefits.
Oversight & Streamlining Government: I had several opportunities
to make my case to eliminate the Department of Energy. While I
received new support in 1997, this will be a longer-term goal.
In the meantime, I expect to continue my efforts to streamline
government agencies and programs to lower costs and make them
more efficient. My support for a two-year budget cycle is
designed to ensure Congress has more time to spend on needed
oversight. Right now, most of our time is spent on budget -
related matters.
Natural Resources: My efforts to reopen the three portages in
the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are intended to restore
the promises to the people of Northern Minnesota reflected in the
fragile 1978 compromise -- not to pave the way for future efforts
to destroy the pristine nature of this national treasure. As a
member of the Energy Committee, I look forward to continuing my
work to improve the administration of our national parks for the
enjoyment of all. The global warming treaty is another issue I
am closely examining. While the U.S. needs to do its part to
reduce emissions, without substantive commitments from nations
such as China, India, and Mexico, little progress will be made in
reducing global greenhouse gases. As a member of the Private
Property Rights Caucus, landowner's rights remain a major focus
of my efforts, and we have made progress in educating Members of
Congress on the importance of ensuring those rights.
Banking: As a member of the Banking Committee, I was able to
achieve substantial progress in many areas. Legislation of mine
will ensure that residents of public housing have more assurance
they can live safely, away from drug dealers and users. Progress
was made on financial institutions modernization. I authored
legislation calling for a new one -dollar coin that is more usable
than the current coin. A compromise between banks and homeowners
was achieved on private mortgage insurance.
Transportation: I was disappointed that the best highway funding
we could accomplish was a six-month extension instead of a six-
year reauthorization. We can't allow politics to dictate whether
or not we have a highway transportation bill for the next six
years. Correcting this wrong must be one of Congress' top
priorities when we return to work in January. Minnesota projects
are my personal priority.
Social issues: An override vote is still pending on the
President's veto of the partial birth abortion ban. Hopefully we
will have enough votes to override in 1998.
Border access: I am actively promoting legislation to reverse an
unintended requirement that would require all Canadians to fill
out entry documents at border crossings. The resulting long
lines and paperwork burden would discourage Canadian visitors who
have helped our economy along the northern border.
Crime: A juvenile justice reform crime bill should receive
Senate floor consideration early next year. This bill is
intended to reduce violent crime, including gang crime. In
addition, we passed legislation to strengthen criminal law
against telemarketing fraud and to protect volunteers from unjust
lawsuits. We must continue to be tough on criminals, but also
ensure that states will be free of federal government
interference and mandates. This will enable them to work with
local officials to address their crime prevention needs.
Sincerely,
Rod Grams
United States Senator
RG: pe
achieve substantial progress in many areas. Legislation of mine
will ensure that residents of public housing have more assurance
they can live safely, away from drug dealers and users. Progress
was made on financial institutions modernization. I authored
legislation calling for a new one -dollar coin that is more usable
than the current coin. A compromise between banks and homeowners
was achieved on private mortgage insurance.
Transportation: I was disappointed that the best highway funding
we could accomplish was a six-month extension instead of a six-
year reauthorization. We can't allow politics to dictate whether
or not we have a highway transportation bill for the next six
years. Correcting this wrong must be one of Congress' top
priorities when we return to work in January. Minnesota projects
are my personal priority.
Social issues: An override vote is still pending on the
President's veto of the partial birth abortion ban. Hopefully we
will have enough votes to override in 1998.
Border access: I am actively promoting legislation to reverse an
unintended requirement that would require all Canadians to fill
out entry documents at border crossings. The resulting long
lines and paperwork burden would discourage Canadian visitors who
have helped our economy along the northern border.
Crime: A juvenile justice reform crime bill should receive
Senate floor consideration early next year. This bill is
intended to reduce violent crime, including gang crime. In
addition, we passed legislation to strengthen criminal law
against telemarketing fraud and to protect volunteers from unjust
lawsuits. We must continue to be tough on criminals, but also
ensure that states will be free of federal government
interference and mandates. This will enable them to work with
local officials to address their crime prevention needs.
Sincerely,
Rod Grams
United States Senator
RG: pe
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December 15, 1997
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
RE: ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE
TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Dear City and Town Officials:
The attached guidance and summary documents are being provided in an effort to help
you with decisions that you may or may not have to make in the near future regarding an
ordinance governing Individual Sewage Treatment Systems.
If you have any questions or need additional assistance with ordinance development or
submittal requirements, please do not hesitate to contact me at 218-846-7387.
Sincerely, /
,Toyce ieluch
ocal Government Liaison/ISTS Specialist
JC:nls
Enclosure
cc: County Zoning/Environmental Services
520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (612) 296-6300 (Voice); (612) 282-5332 (TTY)
Regional Offices: Duluth • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Marshall • Rochester
Equal Opportunity Employer • Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20% fibers from paper recycled by consumers.
r'",
December 15, 1997
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
RE: ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE
TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Dear City and Town Officials:
The attached guidance and summary documents are being provided in an effort to help
you with decisions that you may or may not have to make in the near future regarding an
ordinance governing Individual Sewage Treatment Systems.
If you have any questions or need additional assistance with ordinance development or
submittal requirements, please do not hesitate to contact me at 218-846-7387.
Sincerely, /
,Toyce ieluch
ocal Government Liaison/ISTS Specialist
JC:nls
Enclosure
cc: County Zoning/Environmental Services
520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (612) 296-6300 (Voice); (612) 282-5332 (TTY)
Regional Offices: Duluth • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Marshall • Rochester
Equal Opportunity Employer • Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20% fibers from paper recycled by consumers.
ISTS ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CITIES
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency wishes to remind you of the upcoming deadline dates
and requirements for those of you that have adopted or intend to adopt ordinances to implement,
administer and enforce an individual sewage treatment system (ISTS) program. To quickly get
you up to speed, this fact sheet will provide a brief overview of the most recent legislative
changes to the ISTS Act (Minnesota Statutes 115.55-.56) which specifically affects an
ordinance regulating the administration, implementation and enforcement of an ISTS program
within incorporated areas of all counties.
Requirements of 1997 Legislation:
All counties are now required to pass ordinances regulating septic systems county wide, even if they
do not have county wide zoning. The new law further specifies that the county ordinance must
apply to incorporated areas except an incorporated area that has itself adopted standards that
comply with Minn. Stat. 115.55 and are at least as strict as the county ordinance. The
legislative intent was to provide for consistency in the regulations throughout an area. The new law
also established ordinance compliance dates and submittal requirements. All counties that did not
adopt ordinances by May 7, 1994, or that do not have ordinances must comply with individual
sewage treatment rules by January 1, 1999. Any ordinance adopted by a local unit of
government before May 7,1994, to regulate individual sewage treatment systems must be in
compliance with rules by January 1, 1998.
See attached summary!
A New Relationship for Cities and Counties:
The new changes in the law will mean different things to different local units of governments. It
may simply mean that an incorporated area with no ordinance, will be covered by their County's
ordinance by 1/1/98 or 1/1/99. The changes may be a bit more complicated, for example, if both a
county and a city within the county have ordinances to regulate ISTS and the county is in the process
of establishing more restrictive standards, it would be in the best interest of the city to have input in
this area since the standards will have to be adopted by the city as well, and may not be practical
standard for the city to impose due to lot size etc. A possible solution would be for the city/town to
request the county to place an exception in the county ordinance for the specific area.
At the very least, the new changes in the law will mean that there will have to be communication
between the two entities to work out the mechanics of permitting, administration and enforcement,
as well as how to address different compliance dates. This approach could save the city/town from
having to amend their ordinance again in the near future. Perhaps most important to a smooth
transition will be the manner in which counties and cities together facilitate a constructive approach
to issues such as technical standards, enforcement and jurisdiction, permitting or joint powers
agreements with a common goal of creating a user friendly, effective program for its citizens.
For More Information:
For more information, contact Joyce Cieluch at 218-846-7387, or by calling the MPCA's toll-
free line at 1-800-657-3864; or via e-mail at"joyce.cieluch@pca.state.mn.us".
j.cieluch:12/1/97
ISTS ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CITIES
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency wishes to remind you of the upcoming deadline dates
and requirements for those of you that have adopted or intend to adopt ordinances to implement,
administer and enforce an individual sewage treatment system (ISTS) program. To quickly get
you up to speed, this fact sheet will provide a brief overview of the most recent legislative
changes to the ISTS Act (Minnesota Statutes 115.55-.56) which specifically affects an
ordinance regulating the administration, implementation and enforcement of an ISTS program
within incorporated areas of all counties.
Requirements of 1997 Legislation:
All counties are now required to pass ordinances regulating septic systems county wide, even if they
do not have county wide zoning. The new law further specifies that the county ordinance must
apply to incorporated areas except an incorporated area that has itself adopted standards that
comply with Minn. Stat. 115.55 and are at least as strict as the county ordinance. The
legislative intent was to provide for consistency in the regulations throughout an area. The new law
also established ordinance compliance dates and submittal requirements. All counties that did not
adopt ordinances by May 7, 1994, or that do not have ordinances must comply with individual
sewage treatment rules by January 1, 1999. Any ordinance adopted by a local unit of
government before May 7,1994, to regulate individual sewage treatment systems must be in
compliance with rules by January 1, 1998.
See attached summary!
A New Relationship for Cities and Counties:
The new changes in the law will mean different things to different local units of governments. It
may simply mean that an incorporated area with no ordinance, will be covered by their County's
ordinance by 1/1/98 or 1/1/99. The changes may be a bit more complicated, for example, if both a
county and a city within the county have ordinances to regulate ISTS and the county is in the process
of establishing more restrictive standards, it would be in the best interest of the city to have input in
this area since the standards will have to be adopted by the city as well, and may not be practical
standard for the city to impose due to lot size etc. A possible solution would be for the city/town to
request the county to place an exception in the county ordinance for the specific area.
At the very least, the new changes in the law will mean that there will have to be communication
between the two entities to work out the mechanics of permitting, administration and enforcement,
as well as how to address different compliance dates. This approach could save the city/town from
having to amend their ordinance again in the near future. Perhaps most important to a smooth
transition will be the manner in which counties and cities together facilitate a constructive approach
to issues such as technical standards, enforcement and jurisdiction, permitting or joint powers
agreements with a common goal of creating a user friendly, effective program for its citizens.
For More Information:
For more information, contact Joyce Cieluch at 218-846-7387, or by calling the MPCA's toll-
free line at 1-800-657-3864; or via e-mail at"joyce.cieluch@pca.state.mn.us".
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485 MADISON AVENUE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022-5803
TEL (212) 935-6020
FAX (212) 753-8101
FRED C. KLEIN e-mail: kad®I@gal.Ofg STEPHEN B. HANSBURG
ANDREW E. ZELMAN OF COUNSEL
JOAN EBERT ROTHERMEL
JOEL R. DICHTER
JANE B. JACOBS
NANCY B. SCHESS
BRIAN G. CESARATTO
DAVID O. KLEIN
November 26, 1997
Eaglc Communications, Inc.
Date of Filing: 10/24/97
Docket No. P5579/NA-97-1578
Dear Sir or Madam:
In compliance with Minnesota law, Eagle Communications, Inc. hereby serves notice of
its intention to provide resold local exchange telecommunications services throughout the State
of Minnesota.
Eagle Communications, Inc.'s application for authority to provide the aforementioned
service is on file at the Minnesota Department of Public Service.
Sincerely,
David O. Klein
Attorney for Eagle Communications, Inc.
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KLEIN, ZELMAN, ROTHERMEL & DIGHTER, L.L.P.
485 MADISON AVENUE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022-5803
TEL (212) 935-6020
FAX (212) 753-8101
FRED C. KLEIN e-mail: kad®I@gal.Ofg STEPHEN B. HANSBURG
ANDREW E. ZELMAN OF COUNSEL
JOAN EBERT ROTHERMEL
JOEL R. DICHTER
JANE B. JACOBS
NANCY B. SCHESS
BRIAN G. CESARATTO
DAVID O. KLEIN
November 26, 1997
Eaglc Communications, Inc.
Date of Filing: 10/24/97
Docket No. P5579/NA-97-1578
Dear Sir or Madam:
In compliance with Minnesota law, Eagle Communications, Inc. hereby serves notice of
its intention to provide resold local exchange telecommunications services throughout the State
of Minnesota.
Eagle Communications, Inc.'s application for authority to provide the aforementioned
service is on file at the Minnesota Department of Public Service.
Sincerely,
David O. Klein
Attorney for Eagle Communications, Inc.
Dear U S WESTtti
stomer:
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U S WEST Communi brrs` h. ;Pbtitioned the Minnesota Public Utilities
Commission for approval of a new method for raising and lowering the
prices of its services. Under this new method, authorized by the
Minnesota Legislature, prices and rates would no longer require approval
by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in all cases. Instead,
U S WEST would have the ability to raise and lower prices with less
Commission oversight.
For a period of three years or until the year 2001, U S WEST would not
be allowed to raise the price of local telephone service and other price
regulated services, such as 9-1-1 emergency services. U S WEST would,
however, be allowed to raise or lower the price of optional local services,
such as caller identification (Caller ID), call waiting and call -forwarding
consistent with the plan.
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission would continue to have the
authority to monitor service quality issues and investigate service
complaints from consumers.
The Public Utilities Commission will hold a series of public hearings to
provide more details of the plan and to seek your input regarding this
new pricing method. The public hearings are scheduled as follows:
Minneapolis
Monday, January 5, 1998
1:OOPM
Minneapolis City Hall
Room 317
350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis MN 55415
Duluth
Tuesday, January 6, 1998
7:OOPM
Duluth City Hall
Council Chambers -3rd Floor
441 West First Street
Duluth MN 55802
St. Paul
Monday, January 5, 1998
7:OOPM
Minnesota Public Utilities
Commission
121 Seventh Place East, Suite 350
St. Paul MN 55101
Sauk Rapids
Wednesday, January 7, 1998
1:OOPM
Sauk Rapids City Hall
115 Second Avenue North
Sauk Rapids MN 56379
Dear U S WESTtti
stomer:
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U S WEST Communi brrs` h. ;Pbtitioned the Minnesota Public Utilities
Commission for approval of a new method for raising and lowering the
prices of its services. Under this new method, authorized by the
Minnesota Legislature, prices and rates would no longer require approval
by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in all cases. Instead,
U S WEST would have the ability to raise and lower prices with less
Commission oversight.
For a period of three years or until the year 2001, U S WEST would not
be allowed to raise the price of local telephone service and other price
regulated services, such as 9-1-1 emergency services. U S WEST would,
however, be allowed to raise or lower the price of optional local services,
such as caller identification (Caller ID), call waiting and call -forwarding
consistent with the plan.
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission would continue to have the
authority to monitor service quality issues and investigate service
complaints from consumers.
The Public Utilities Commission will hold a series of public hearings to
provide more details of the plan and to seek your input regarding this
new pricing method. The public hearings are scheduled as follows:
Minneapolis
Monday, January 5, 1998
1:OOPM
Minneapolis City Hall
Room 317
350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis MN 55415
Duluth
Tuesday, January 6, 1998
7:OOPM
Duluth City Hall
Council Chambers -3rd Floor
441 West First Street
Duluth MN 55802
St. Paul
Monday, January 5, 1998
7:OOPM
Minnesota Public Utilities
Commission
121 Seventh Place East, Suite 350
St. Paul MN 55101
Sauk Rapids
Wednesday, January 7, 1998
1:OOPM
Sauk Rapids City Hall
115 Second Avenue North
Sauk Rapids MN 56379
Marshall
Thursday, January 8, 1997
7:OOPM
Southwest State University
Room CH217
1501 State Street
Marshall MN 56258
Moorhead
Tuesday, January 13, 1997
7:OOPM
Moorhead City Hall
Council Chambers
500 Center Avenue
Moorhead MN 56560
Rochester
Friday, January 9, 1998
3:OOPM
Rochester Government Center
Conference Room 104
201 4th Street SE
Rochester MN 55901
You may provide comments in writing to the Commission at the following
address:
Consumer Affairs Office
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
121 Seventh Place East, Suite 350
St. Paul MN 55101
If you would like further information from U S WEST about its proposal,
please call 1-800-247-0152. Customers using a TTY may call 1-800-
223-3131.
Jim Smiley
Vice President - Minnesota
Marshall
Thursday, January 8, 1997
7:OOPM
Southwest State University
Room CH217
1501 State Street
Marshall MN 56258
Moorhead
Tuesday, January 13, 1997
7:OOPM
Moorhead City Hall
Council Chambers
500 Center Avenue
Moorhead MN 56560
Rochester
Friday, January 9, 1998
3:OOPM
Rochester Government Center
Conference Room 104
201 4th Street SE
Rochester MN 55901
You may provide comments in writing to the Commission at the following
address:
Consumer Affairs Office
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
121 Seventh Place East, Suite 350
St. Paul MN 55101
If you would like further information from U S WEST about its proposal,
please call 1-800-247-0152. Customers using a TTY may call 1-800-
223-3131.
Jim Smiley
Vice President - Minnesota
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startr-ibune.com The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is questioning
AQ Metro why federal money is going to two Twin Cities suburbs -- Brooklyn Park and
Maple Grove -- that have taken steps to deny or diminish affordable housing.
Related item The agency appears most concerned with Brooklyn Park, which is negotiating to
buy and then demolish Huntington Pointe, a 306 -unit apartment building with
HUD Web site low -and moderate -income tenants, many of them minorities.
Federal officials have sent a letter to Maple Grove questioning what they call the
City Council's denial of at least two affordable housing developments and "the
appearance that the city is not taking steps to affirmatively further fair housing."
Federal officials have asked both cities -- which critics contend have purposefully
acted to keep low-income residents away -- to submit a plan that addresses the
concerns by year's end. The questions come as Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove
together are receiving $600,000 a year in federal money that often is used for
housing.
Though the amount is relatively small, federal officials said the actions by the
suburbs conflicted with the intent of the federal program.
National housing policy, as established by Congress, calls for a commitment "to
increase the supply" of low -and moderate -income units.
Both Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove have disputed the findings.
"I think the city is very committed to all its residents," said Stacie Kvilvang,
Brooklyn Park's economic and housing special projects planner. "It's not an
adversarial issue between ... the agencies. It's just an issue that's been raised, and
everybody's trying to work on it."
Alan Madsen, Maple Grove's city administrator, said in a letter to federal officials
that the city had voted down only one affordable housing development. That
denial, he said, occurred because the project, the proposed 125 -unit Shadow
Grove development, was "premature, since master planning involving land uses
and infrastructure has not been completed for the area.
"The City of Maple Grove has initiated numerous efforts to diversify our housing
stock," he added. "We also have a full-time housing coordinator, an active
Housing Redevelopment Authority, and have completed several successful
scattered -site housing projects."
Perhaps more than any other Twin Cities suburb, Maple Grove emerged in the
early 1990s as a symbol to critics of the newer, more affluent suburbs that only
seemed interested in having developers build higher -priced housing.
The most emotionally charged debate took place in 1993 when developers of the
lower-income Elm Creek apartment proposal said Maple Grove, while approving
the project, had effectively scuttled it by ordering too many restrictions. Elm
Creek's developers later filed a lawsuit against the city, and a settlement included
the building of a 48 -unit lower-income project, which opened a year ago.
Hennepin County officials said the money it funneled to Maple Grove and
Brooklyn Park this year was part of more than $5 million in Community
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METRO 1 �o � E61010
�'ut;lished Thursday. December 1& 1997
t^», Federal government quizzes Maple Grove and Brooklyn
Park
Mike Kaszuba / Star Tribune
startr-ibune.com The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is questioning
AQ Metro why federal money is going to two Twin Cities suburbs -- Brooklyn Park and
Maple Grove -- that have taken steps to deny or diminish affordable housing.
Related item The agency appears most concerned with Brooklyn Park, which is negotiating to
buy and then demolish Huntington Pointe, a 306 -unit apartment building with
HUD Web site low -and moderate -income tenants, many of them minorities.
Federal officials have sent a letter to Maple Grove questioning what they call the
City Council's denial of at least two affordable housing developments and "the
appearance that the city is not taking steps to affirmatively further fair housing."
Federal officials have asked both cities -- which critics contend have purposefully
acted to keep low-income residents away -- to submit a plan that addresses the
concerns by year's end. The questions come as Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove
together are receiving $600,000 a year in federal money that often is used for
housing.
Though the amount is relatively small, federal officials said the actions by the
suburbs conflicted with the intent of the federal program.
National housing policy, as established by Congress, calls for a commitment "to
increase the supply" of low -and moderate -income units.
Both Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove have disputed the findings.
"I think the city is very committed to all its residents," said Stacie Kvilvang,
Brooklyn Park's economic and housing special projects planner. "It's not an
adversarial issue between ... the agencies. It's just an issue that's been raised, and
everybody's trying to work on it."
Alan Madsen, Maple Grove's city administrator, said in a letter to federal officials
that the city had voted down only one affordable housing development. That
denial, he said, occurred because the project, the proposed 125 -unit Shadow
Grove development, was "premature, since master planning involving land uses
and infrastructure has not been completed for the area.
"The City of Maple Grove has initiated numerous efforts to diversify our housing
stock," he added. "We also have a full-time housing coordinator, an active
Housing Redevelopment Authority, and have completed several successful
scattered -site housing projects."
Perhaps more than any other Twin Cities suburb, Maple Grove emerged in the
early 1990s as a symbol to critics of the newer, more affluent suburbs that only
seemed interested in having developers build higher -priced housing.
The most emotionally charged debate took place in 1993 when developers of the
lower-income Elm Creek apartment proposal said Maple Grove, while approving
the project, had effectively scuttled it by ordering too many restrictions. Elm
Creek's developers later filed a lawsuit against the city, and a settlement included
the building of a 48 -unit lower-income project, which opened a year ago.
Hennepin County officials said the money it funneled to Maple Grove and
Brooklyn Park this year was part of more than $5 million in Community
12/18/97 8:26:35 AM
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Development Block Grant money and other federal housing funds.
Of the dozens of cities in Hennepin County receiving money, only Maple Grove
and Brooklyn Park are being questioned about their housing decisions, federal and
county officials confirmed.
"That's the first letter I've written," said Cindy Behnke, who has worked as a
community planning and development official with HUD for 10 years.
Phil Eckhert, a Hennepin County planning and development official, said the
county is attempting to work with the two suburbs.
"Given the amount of attention it's received, I don't think we're going to be
approaching it as a purely administrative matter," he said.
Brooklyn Park officials, in two letters to HUD, said the city had on many
occasions acted to add more affordable housing. The proposed purchase and
Idemolition of Huntington Pointe, they said, was because of numerous police calls
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Development Block Grant money and other federal housing funds.
Of the dozens of cities in Hennepin County receiving money, only Maple Grove
and Brooklyn Park are being questioned about their housing decisions, federal and
county officials confirmed.
"That's the first letter I've written," said Cindy Behnke, who has worked as a
community planning and development official with HUD for 10 years.
Phil Eckhert, a Hennepin County planning and development official, said the
county is attempting to work with the two suburbs.
"Given the amount of attention it's received, I don't think we're going to be
approaching it as a purely administrative matter," he said.
Brooklyn Park officials, in two letters to HUD, said the city had on many
occasions acted to add more affordable housing. The proposed purchase and
Idemolition of Huntington Pointe, they said, was because of numerous police calls
Related
to the building and because the city already had more than its share of affordable
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startribune.com can never deal with the existence of overbuilt, over -concentrated, blighted and
AQ1kcrime-impacted housing development by means of acquisition and demolition, is
Metro both legally insupportable and disingenuous," James Holmes, an attorney for the
city, wrote to HUD officials.
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Bassett Creek Water Management Commission
Minutes of the Meeting of October 16, 1997
Call to Order.-
The
rder:
The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission was called to order at 12:05 p.m., Thursday,
October 16, 1997, at the City of Golden Valley City Hall by Vice Chairman Gustafson.
Roll Call:
Crystal:
Golden Valley:
Medicine Lake:
Minneapolis:
Minnetonka:
New Hope:
Plymouth:
Robbinsdale:
St. Louis Park:
Also present:
Commissioner Tom Mathisen Counsel: Curt Pearson
Commissioner Ed Silberman Engineer: Len Kremer
Commissioner John O'Toole Recorder: Pat Schutrop
Alternate Jodi Polzin
Commissioner Lee Gustafson
Alternate Dan Donahue
Commissioner Ron Quanbeck
Commissioner Maria D'Andrea
Commissioner Michael Rardin
David Hanson, Alternate Commissioner, City of Golden Valley
Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, City of Golden Valley
Approval and/or Correction of Minutes:
The minutes of September 18, 1997 were presented. Mr. Quanbeck moved and Mr. Rardin
seconded approval of minutes. Carried unanimously.
Financial Statements:
1. Mr. Silberman presented the Treasurer's Report as of October 16, 1997. The checking
account balance is $3,038.56. The investment balance is $103,115.59, plus two commercial
papers in the amount of $202,232.50 (due November 10, 1997) and $105,550.15 (due
January 12, 1998) for a total investment balance of $410,898.24. The construction account is
as follows:
Construction Account Balance ..................................... $117,848.88
Commercial Paper .............................................. $209,127.40
Long -Term Investment .......................................... $1,000,000.00
Money Held for Medicine Lake ....................................... $5,000.00
Total Construction Account Balance ................................ $1,331,976.28
The construction escrow amount held by the City of Minneapolis is $212,396.42 (up-to-date
as of August 31, 1997). This amount will accrue interest until the credit for the flood control
project is received from the Corps of Engineers sometime in the future. The Treasurer's
report was accepted as presented and ordered to be filed subject to audit.
Presentation of Invoices to be Paid:
The following invoices were presented for approval:
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Bassett Creek Water Management Commission
Minutes of the Meeting of October 16, 1997
Call to Order.-
The
rder:
The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission was called to order at 12:05 p.m., Thursday,
October 16, 1997, at the City of Golden Valley City Hall by Vice Chairman Gustafson.
Roll Call:
Crystal:
Golden Valley:
Medicine Lake:
Minneapolis:
Minnetonka:
New Hope:
Plymouth:
Robbinsdale:
St. Louis Park:
Also present:
Commissioner Tom Mathisen Counsel: Curt Pearson
Commissioner Ed Silberman Engineer: Len Kremer
Commissioner John O'Toole Recorder: Pat Schutrop
Alternate Jodi Polzin
Commissioner Lee Gustafson
Alternate Dan Donahue
Commissioner Ron Quanbeck
Commissioner Maria D'Andrea
Commissioner Michael Rardin
David Hanson, Alternate Commissioner, City of Golden Valley
Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, City of Golden Valley
Approval and/or Correction of Minutes:
The minutes of September 18, 1997 were presented. Mr. Quanbeck moved and Mr. Rardin
seconded approval of minutes. Carried unanimously.
Financial Statements:
1. Mr. Silberman presented the Treasurer's Report as of October 16, 1997. The checking
account balance is $3,038.56. The investment balance is $103,115.59, plus two commercial
papers in the amount of $202,232.50 (due November 10, 1997) and $105,550.15 (due
January 12, 1998) for a total investment balance of $410,898.24. The construction account is
as follows:
Construction Account Balance ..................................... $117,848.88
Commercial Paper .............................................. $209,127.40
Long -Term Investment .......................................... $1,000,000.00
Money Held for Medicine Lake ....................................... $5,000.00
Total Construction Account Balance ................................ $1,331,976.28
The construction escrow amount held by the City of Minneapolis is $212,396.42 (up-to-date
as of August 31, 1997). This amount will accrue interest until the credit for the flood control
project is received from the Corps of Engineers sometime in the future. The Treasurer's
report was accepted as presented and ordered to be filed subject to audit.
Presentation of Invoices to be Paid:
The following invoices were presented for approval:
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1. An invoice was received from Barr Engineering Company for professional services during
the period of August 30, 1997 through September 26, 1997, in the amount of $20,845.50.
Mr. Kremer explained this invoice contained hours charged against the Permits, Right -of -
Way Credits item for gathering engineering data for submittal to the Corps of Engineers
concerning engineering services provided during the Commission's Flood Control Project.
The total is $285,180.23 for Project Coordination/Permits, Right -of -Way Credit and
$75,712.43 for Highway 100 portion of the project, for a grand total of $360,892.66. A letter
to the Corps of Engineers was prepared for Mr. Silberman's signature for submittal of the
supporting information for these billing amounts.
Mr. Silberman moved and Ms. Polzin seconded approval for payment of claims as set forth on
the invoices. Upon call of the roll, the vote was unanimously carried.
Communications:
Chairman:
1. A notice of a Wetland Functional Assessment Workshop sponsored by the Minnesota Board
of Water and Soil Resources was received. The workshop will take place on October 21,
1997.
Counsel:
1. A letter was received from Wenck Associates, Inc. in response to Barr Engineering
Company's comments concerning the City of Minnetonka's Water Resources Management
Plan.
Wenck noted a comparison of flood discharges and runoff volumes going into Bassett Creek
Nvith the figures stated in the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission's 1972
Watershed Management Plan needed to be included in Minnetonka's plan. The Commission
engineer recommended Minnetonka include the comparisons in the portion of the report
pertaining to Bassett Creek with a discussion explaining the differences. Mr. Kremer also
recommended the City prepare a letter responding to Wenck's concern explaining the City's
intent to include the comparison in the current plan.
Mr. Pearson recommended the Commission consider approving a resolution adopting the
City of Minnetonka Water Resources Management Plan.
Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. Rardin seconded the motion to adopt a resolution approving
the City of Minnetonka Water Resources Management Plan subject to receipt of a letter
from the City indicating the comparison of the flood discharges and runoff volumes into
Bassett Creek will be incorporated into the final Minnetonka Water Resources Management
Plan. Carried unanimously.
2. Mr. Pearson was contacted by Jim Herbert, Barr Engineering Company, regarding a Golden
Valley project for review and changes at the Minnesota Center for the Arts (Center). The
Center is owned by the State of Minnesota and the Department of Administration and
objects to some of the Commission's recommendations and policies concerning the project.
In an effort to understand the Center's position, discussions were held with the Commission
engineer, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and the State Department of
Administration representing the Center. Although the Commission engineer and the Center
are discussing this in greater detail, the representative of the Department of Administration
indicated the Center and the State will comply with the Commission's water quality policies
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1. An invoice was received from Barr Engineering Company for professional services during
the period of August 30, 1997 through September 26, 1997, in the amount of $20,845.50.
Mr. Kremer explained this invoice contained hours charged against the Permits, Right -of -
Way Credits item for gathering engineering data for submittal to the Corps of Engineers
concerning engineering services provided during the Commission's Flood Control Project.
The total is $285,180.23 for Project Coordination/Permits, Right -of -Way Credit and
$75,712.43 for Highway 100 portion of the project, for a grand total of $360,892.66. A letter
to the Corps of Engineers was prepared for Mr. Silberman's signature for submittal of the
supporting information for these billing amounts.
Mr. Silberman moved and Ms. Polzin seconded approval for payment of claims as set forth on
the invoices. Upon call of the roll, the vote was unanimously carried.
Communications:
Chairman:
1. A notice of a Wetland Functional Assessment Workshop sponsored by the Minnesota Board
of Water and Soil Resources was received. The workshop will take place on October 21,
1997.
Counsel:
1. A letter was received from Wenck Associates, Inc. in response to Barr Engineering
Company's comments concerning the City of Minnetonka's Water Resources Management
Plan.
Wenck noted a comparison of flood discharges and runoff volumes going into Bassett Creek
Nvith the figures stated in the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission's 1972
Watershed Management Plan needed to be included in Minnetonka's plan. The Commission
engineer recommended Minnetonka include the comparisons in the portion of the report
pertaining to Bassett Creek with a discussion explaining the differences. Mr. Kremer also
recommended the City prepare a letter responding to Wenck's concern explaining the City's
intent to include the comparison in the current plan.
Mr. Pearson recommended the Commission consider approving a resolution adopting the
City of Minnetonka Water Resources Management Plan.
Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. Rardin seconded the motion to adopt a resolution approving
the City of Minnetonka Water Resources Management Plan subject to receipt of a letter
from the City indicating the comparison of the flood discharges and runoff volumes into
Bassett Creek will be incorporated into the final Minnetonka Water Resources Management
Plan. Carried unanimously.
2. Mr. Pearson was contacted by Jim Herbert, Barr Engineering Company, regarding a Golden
Valley project for review and changes at the Minnesota Center for the Arts (Center). The
Center is owned by the State of Minnesota and the Department of Administration and
objects to some of the Commission's recommendations and policies concerning the project.
In an effort to understand the Center's position, discussions were held with the Commission
engineer, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and the State Department of
Administration representing the Center. Although the Commission engineer and the Center
are discussing this in greater detail, the representative of the Department of Administration
indicated the Center and the State will comply with the Commission's water quality policies
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if the Commission does not require treatment of the acreage outside of the Center's property
at this time. The off-site water flowing onto the Center's property will be discussed at a _
future date when the future site development is ready for completion. The City, the
Commission, and the State will have to work and cooperate in the future in an effort to
satisfy the Commission's water quality polices.
3. Mr. Enck and Mr. Pearson met with representatives of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation and toured the Wirth Lake project. Mn/DOT indicated that before it could
respond, it needs an overall plan showing cost-sharing between the City of Golden Valley, the
Minneapolis Park Board, and other involved parties. Mr. Kremer is gathering the
information pertaining to the cost-sharing request. The Commission is asking Mn/DOT to
take responsibility for the ponding area located on the corner of Wirth Lake Parkway and
Highway 55 at a cost of about $150,000. The other agencies will work to complete other
-' improvements to clean up the lake.
Mr. Kremer was told by the Park Board staff that funding for this project is included in the
Environmental Legacy Bill and will be considered before the next Legislative session.
4. A notice was received from the Interior Department stating the Metropolitan Council
nominated the Mississippi River for recognition under the American Heritage River
program.
Corps of Engineers:
1. Revised floodplain maps for the cities of Plymouth, Minneapolis, Crystal, and Golden Valley
were received reflecting the implementation of the flood control project. Those cities will
now review the maps and compare them with their base maps to determine if the areas
revised should be classified as a floodway or a flood fringe area. Fred Salsbury, Director of
Public Works for the City of Golden Valley, recommended the communities designate
floodways in an effort to help in the administrative aspects of the floodplain.
Commissioners:
No communications.
Engineer:
1. The Minneapolis Park Board contacted Mr. Kremer concerning a pump -down of some of the
City of Minneapolis lakes. The Park Board is now discharging from Calhoun to Harriet,
and from Harriet to Minnehaha because of construction work; however, with the heavy
precipitation in July, the lakes are extremely high and additional pumping is necessary to
minimize winter damage. Damage to vegetation around the lakes is already visible. The
City asked permission from Mn/DOT to pump about 25 cfs to the pond at Penn Avenue
discharging to Bassett Creek into the tunnel. Mr. Kremer informed them that 25 cfs was a
small amount to discharge and would not likely cause problems. Mr. Kremer requested the
Park Board to monitor flows from the creek and shut off pumping if the flows get too high.
2. A cost estimate for installation of the stream gauge was received from the Metropolitan
Council. The estimate is consistent with the amount approved at the Commission's
August 21, 1997 meeting. Mr. Kremer said a draft agreement with the Metropolitan Council
will be ready for the Commission to review at the November meeting.
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if the Commission does not require treatment of the acreage outside of the Center's property
at this time. The off-site water flowing onto the Center's property will be discussed at a _
future date when the future site development is ready for completion. The City, the
Commission, and the State will have to work and cooperate in the future in an effort to
satisfy the Commission's water quality polices.
3. Mr. Enck and Mr. Pearson met with representatives of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation and toured the Wirth Lake project. Mn/DOT indicated that before it could
respond, it needs an overall plan showing cost-sharing between the City of Golden Valley, the
Minneapolis Park Board, and other involved parties. Mr. Kremer is gathering the
information pertaining to the cost-sharing request. The Commission is asking Mn/DOT to
take responsibility for the ponding area located on the corner of Wirth Lake Parkway and
Highway 55 at a cost of about $150,000. The other agencies will work to complete other
-' improvements to clean up the lake.
Mr. Kremer was told by the Park Board staff that funding for this project is included in the
Environmental Legacy Bill and will be considered before the next Legislative session.
4. A notice was received from the Interior Department stating the Metropolitan Council
nominated the Mississippi River for recognition under the American Heritage River
program.
Corps of Engineers:
1. Revised floodplain maps for the cities of Plymouth, Minneapolis, Crystal, and Golden Valley
were received reflecting the implementation of the flood control project. Those cities will
now review the maps and compare them with their base maps to determine if the areas
revised should be classified as a floodway or a flood fringe area. Fred Salsbury, Director of
Public Works for the City of Golden Valley, recommended the communities designate
floodways in an effort to help in the administrative aspects of the floodplain.
Commissioners:
No communications.
Engineer:
1. The Minneapolis Park Board contacted Mr. Kremer concerning a pump -down of some of the
City of Minneapolis lakes. The Park Board is now discharging from Calhoun to Harriet,
and from Harriet to Minnehaha because of construction work; however, with the heavy
precipitation in July, the lakes are extremely high and additional pumping is necessary to
minimize winter damage. Damage to vegetation around the lakes is already visible. The
City asked permission from Mn/DOT to pump about 25 cfs to the pond at Penn Avenue
discharging to Bassett Creek into the tunnel. Mr. Kremer informed them that 25 cfs was a
small amount to discharge and would not likely cause problems. Mr. Kremer requested the
Park Board to monitor flows from the creek and shut off pumping if the flows get too high.
2. A cost estimate for installation of the stream gauge was received from the Metropolitan
Council. The estimate is consistent with the amount approved at the Commission's
August 21, 1997 meeting. Mr. Kremer said a draft agreement with the Metropolitan Council
will be ready for the Commission to review at the November meeting.
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3. A meeting was held with Mn/DOT concerning modifications as a result of changes in the
reconstruction of Highway 100 between Glenwood Avenue and 36th Avenue in the cities of
Crystal and Robbinsdale.`
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Mn/DOT is lowering the intersection at 36th Avenue which will change some of the
hydraulics for the storm sewer system that serves that depression. Mn/DOT now determined
the flood level of the Bassett Creek Park Pond will be too high causing problems when the
depression is drained and the drained water backing up in the storm sewer system. One of
the objectives of constructing the Bassett Creek Park Pond was to intercept the flows coming
from the new highway lanes. Mn/DOT said a large enough drainage area in the watershed
will be collected so that the effect will equal to what they originally proposed to remove.
Mn/DOT is considering one of the following alternatives:
Build a third pond at Bassett Creek Park
Build a pond on the east side of Highway 100
Mn/DOT has committed funds to construct the alternative pond. Mr. Mathisen talked with
the Corps recently and suggested that expansion of the Bassett Creek Park Pond also be
considered.
Mr. Kremer communicated to Mn/DOT a concern of the proposed rise in grade at Highway
100. Mr. Kremer asked them to perform a risk analysis of what the potential for damage
would be for floods in excess of the 100 -year flood. This may require another overflow
structure at Highway 100 and suggested Mn/DOT talk to the cities of Crystal and Golden
Valley concerning this.
Previously, the Corps proposed a walkway under Highway 100 and are now looking at
building a footbridge over Highway 100.
Other modifications include possible construction of a new crossing of Highway 100 at the
south fork of Sweeney Lake and reconstruction of Breck Pond because of modifications to
the pond.
4. Mr. Kremer said the FEMA application developed with the City of Golden Valley requesting
funds for modification of the Wisconsin Avenue structure affecting the Brookview Golf
Course was submitted. A manual or automatic control structure (gate) will most likely be
installed to help regulate peak flows.
New Business:
1. Mr. Pearson distributed a draft resolution relating to future relationships with the
Commission and its member cities and encouraging citizen participation. On February 20,
1997, a temporary standing committee was established to discuss citizen participation.
Shingle Creek Watershed District has had a committee studying the future relationships
between its member cities and the WMO and has been discussing citizen involvement.
Mr. Pearson drafted a resolution which sets forth a continued relationship between the cities
and the WMO and this resolution has been approved by five members of the Shingle Creek
Watershed District which are also members of this Commission.
The resolution defines interaction between the Commission and its member cities concerning
permitting, etc.; the Commission's desire to continue good working relationships between the
communities and the. Commission in the future; and includes suggestions from BWSR
concerning utilization of citizen participation.
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V
3. A meeting was held with Mn/DOT concerning modifications as a result of changes in the
reconstruction of Highway 100 between Glenwood Avenue and 36th Avenue in the cities of
Crystal and Robbinsdale.`
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Mn/DOT is lowering the intersection at 36th Avenue which will change some of the
hydraulics for the storm sewer system that serves that depression. Mn/DOT now determined
the flood level of the Bassett Creek Park Pond will be too high causing problems when the
depression is drained and the drained water backing up in the storm sewer system. One of
the objectives of constructing the Bassett Creek Park Pond was to intercept the flows coming
from the new highway lanes. Mn/DOT said a large enough drainage area in the watershed
will be collected so that the effect will equal to what they originally proposed to remove.
Mn/DOT is considering one of the following alternatives:
Build a third pond at Bassett Creek Park
Build a pond on the east side of Highway 100
Mn/DOT has committed funds to construct the alternative pond. Mr. Mathisen talked with
the Corps recently and suggested that expansion of the Bassett Creek Park Pond also be
considered.
Mr. Kremer communicated to Mn/DOT a concern of the proposed rise in grade at Highway
100. Mr. Kremer asked them to perform a risk analysis of what the potential for damage
would be for floods in excess of the 100 -year flood. This may require another overflow
structure at Highway 100 and suggested Mn/DOT talk to the cities of Crystal and Golden
Valley concerning this.
Previously, the Corps proposed a walkway under Highway 100 and are now looking at
building a footbridge over Highway 100.
Other modifications include possible construction of a new crossing of Highway 100 at the
south fork of Sweeney Lake and reconstruction of Breck Pond because of modifications to
the pond.
4. Mr. Kremer said the FEMA application developed with the City of Golden Valley requesting
funds for modification of the Wisconsin Avenue structure affecting the Brookview Golf
Course was submitted. A manual or automatic control structure (gate) will most likely be
installed to help regulate peak flows.
New Business:
1. Mr. Pearson distributed a draft resolution relating to future relationships with the
Commission and its member cities and encouraging citizen participation. On February 20,
1997, a temporary standing committee was established to discuss citizen participation.
Shingle Creek Watershed District has had a committee studying the future relationships
between its member cities and the WMO and has been discussing citizen involvement.
Mr. Pearson drafted a resolution which sets forth a continued relationship between the cities
and the WMO and this resolution has been approved by five members of the Shingle Creek
Watershed District which are also members of this Commission.
The resolution defines interaction between the Commission and its member cities concerning
permitting, etc.; the Commission's desire to continue good working relationships between the
communities and the. Commission in the future; and includes suggestions from BWSR
concerning utilization of citizen participation.
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The resolution states: the Commission will continue to administer its management policies as
in the past; review the plans and matters, oversight over approved member local plan ��„
implementation to maintain compliance with law; attempt to work and formulate policies -
and implementation procedures which coordinate Commission and city activities which relate
to the "opt out areas" differing to the Commission's overall water management plan to
protect public interest; and desire to work with the state legislature and state agencies to
include citizen participation in Commission activities.
Discussion followed. Mr. Pearson said in order for communities to "opt out" of any areas of
Commission participation in the management of water resources or the management of
wetlands within that member city, a memorandum of understanding between the city and the
Commission will be required explaining areas of responsibility and how we will proceed in
the future.
Mr. Donahue voiced concern regarding the four ways described under paragraph #5 to
increase and encourage citizen participation. Mr. Donahue recommended the following
minor language change: "...The Commission recommends and urges that its member cities
consider ways to increase and encourage citizen participation. The following are examples of
ways to accomplish these goals:".
Mr. Mathisen moved and Mr. Rardin seconded the motion to adopt the proposed resolution
incorporating Mr. Donahue's language suggestion. Carried unanimously.
2. Historic Water Quality and Water Quality Trends of the Flood Control Project. Bruce
Monson, Barr Engineering Company, attended today's meeting to present an overview of the
water quality studies performed by the Commission over the last 25 years.
There are 17 ponds and lakes in the Bassett Creek Water Management Plan, plus Plymouth
Creek, the Main Stem, and Bassett Creek Park Pond. The Commission publications include
lake and watershed management plans, lake water quality monitoring reports, and stream
biotic index monitoring reports. Lake monitoring began in 1972 with Medicine Lake,
Parker's Lake, and Sweeney Lake. Samples are routinely taken six times a years
establishing an average for a particular lake.
There are nine different physical and chemical measurements examined at each lake. Those
variables viewed most closely are total phosphorus, chlorophyll a (the green pigment), and
Secchi disc transparency. In the future, it is predicted that permit requirements will require
monitoring of biota as it relates to water quality instead of water chemistry. The trophic
state classifications are oligotrophic, mesotrophic, eutrophic, hypereutrophic. Most of the
ponds and lakes in the Bassett Creek watershed are classified as eutrophic or hypereutrophic
with a goal of improving the water quality to the mesotrophic category. Twin Lake is the
closest to the mesotrophic range compared to the other lakes in the Bassett Creek watershed.
In setting water quality goals, the Bassett Creek watershed lakes and ponds are then
classified in terms of their designated use and classified by the following water quality
categories:
• Level I: supports all water-based recreational activities (moderately eutrophic)
• Level II: supports all recreational uses except full-body contact activities
(moderately eutrophic)
• Level III: supports fishing, aesthetic viewing, and wildlife (hypereutrophic)
• Level IV: generally for runoff management (hypereutrophic)
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The resolution states: the Commission will continue to administer its management policies as
in the past; review the plans and matters, oversight over approved member local plan ��„
implementation to maintain compliance with law; attempt to work and formulate policies -
and implementation procedures which coordinate Commission and city activities which relate
to the "opt out areas" differing to the Commission's overall water management plan to
protect public interest; and desire to work with the state legislature and state agencies to
include citizen participation in Commission activities.
Discussion followed. Mr. Pearson said in order for communities to "opt out" of any areas of
Commission participation in the management of water resources or the management of
wetlands within that member city, a memorandum of understanding between the city and the
Commission will be required explaining areas of responsibility and how we will proceed in
the future.
Mr. Donahue voiced concern regarding the four ways described under paragraph #5 to
increase and encourage citizen participation. Mr. Donahue recommended the following
minor language change: "...The Commission recommends and urges that its member cities
consider ways to increase and encourage citizen participation. The following are examples of
ways to accomplish these goals:".
Mr. Mathisen moved and Mr. Rardin seconded the motion to adopt the proposed resolution
incorporating Mr. Donahue's language suggestion. Carried unanimously.
2. Historic Water Quality and Water Quality Trends of the Flood Control Project. Bruce
Monson, Barr Engineering Company, attended today's meeting to present an overview of the
water quality studies performed by the Commission over the last 25 years.
There are 17 ponds and lakes in the Bassett Creek Water Management Plan, plus Plymouth
Creek, the Main Stem, and Bassett Creek Park Pond. The Commission publications include
lake and watershed management plans, lake water quality monitoring reports, and stream
biotic index monitoring reports. Lake monitoring began in 1972 with Medicine Lake,
Parker's Lake, and Sweeney Lake. Samples are routinely taken six times a years
establishing an average for a particular lake.
There are nine different physical and chemical measurements examined at each lake. Those
variables viewed most closely are total phosphorus, chlorophyll a (the green pigment), and
Secchi disc transparency. In the future, it is predicted that permit requirements will require
monitoring of biota as it relates to water quality instead of water chemistry. The trophic
state classifications are oligotrophic, mesotrophic, eutrophic, hypereutrophic. Most of the
ponds and lakes in the Bassett Creek watershed are classified as eutrophic or hypereutrophic
with a goal of improving the water quality to the mesotrophic category. Twin Lake is the
closest to the mesotrophic range compared to the other lakes in the Bassett Creek watershed.
In setting water quality goals, the Bassett Creek watershed lakes and ponds are then
classified in terms of their designated use and classified by the following water quality
categories:
• Level I: supports all water-based recreational activities (moderately eutrophic)
• Level II: supports all recreational uses except full-body contact activities
(moderately eutrophic)
• Level III: supports fishing, aesthetic viewing, and wildlife (hypereutrophic)
• Level IV: generally for runoff management (hypereutrophic)
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Northwood, Parker's, Sweeney, and Twin lakes show improvement in water quality from the
available data for Secchi disc, chlorophyll a, and total phosphorus.
Macrophyte sampling is done in June and August, primarily because of curly leaf pond weed 3
which is an exotic nuisance and Eurasian watermilfoil which take over the water quality of a
lake. Lakes in the Bassett Creek watershed shown on the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources' list of lakes having Eurasian watermilfoil infestations are: Medicine, Parker's,
and Wirth. MDNR distributes some funding (approximately $5,000/year) to local agencies
working to control the Eurasian watermilfoil problems in each lake on the list.
The following lake and watershed management plans have been prepared by the
Commission: Parker's (1993); Sweeney (1994); Crane (1995); Turtle (1995); Westwood
(1995); Lost (1996); Northwood (1996); Wirth (1996); and North Rice, South Rice, and
Grimes Pond (1997). According to the watershed management plans prepared, only Twin
Lake and Crane Lake commonly meet water quality goals. Future watershed managements
plans to be prepared are: Medicine Lake (1998), Bassett Creek Main Stem (1998), and
Bassett Creek Park Pond (1998).
In examining the in -lake water quality, the P8 urban catchment model is used. The model
determines the efficiency of phosphorus removed by the wet detention ponds or other best
management practices used. The modeling results of a specific lake helps determine which
best management practices will be most beneficial.
The Commission recommends the use of the following general best management practices to
enhance water quality in the lakes:
• Wet detention ponds for all new and redeveloped properties
• Adopt watershed -wide (or city-wide) ban on phosphorus fertilizers used
• Implement education program on practices that would reduce pollutants to lakes and
streams
• Enforce existing ordinances regarding litter and animal waste
A recommended capital improvements strategy for each lake and watershed management
plan is prepared. Mr. Rardin asked if initiation of the capital improvements and best
management practices recommended would improve the water quality of the lakes to
eventually meet the water quality goals set by the Commission. Mr. Monson said it would
improve the water quality, but would not improve the water quality enough to meet or
exceed the projected goals.
Future needs concerning water quality and water quality trends include: capital
improvements, ongoing monitoring, additional lake management plans, education programs,
and special publications. Mr. Monson recommended, in celebration of 25 years of service to
the community, the Commission consider preparing a publication summarizing its
contribution to the water quality of Bassett Creek.
Mr. Silberman advised the Commission that there needs to be discussion regarding major
policy decisions on funding which will need to be addressed before any program can go
forward.
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Northwood, Parker's, Sweeney, and Twin lakes show improvement in water quality from the
available data for Secchi disc, chlorophyll a, and total phosphorus.
Macrophyte sampling is done in June and August, primarily because of curly leaf pond weed 3
which is an exotic nuisance and Eurasian watermilfoil which take over the water quality of a
lake. Lakes in the Bassett Creek watershed shown on the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources' list of lakes having Eurasian watermilfoil infestations are: Medicine, Parker's,
and Wirth. MDNR distributes some funding (approximately $5,000/year) to local agencies
working to control the Eurasian watermilfoil problems in each lake on the list.
The following lake and watershed management plans have been prepared by the
Commission: Parker's (1993); Sweeney (1994); Crane (1995); Turtle (1995); Westwood
(1995); Lost (1996); Northwood (1996); Wirth (1996); and North Rice, South Rice, and
Grimes Pond (1997). According to the watershed management plans prepared, only Twin
Lake and Crane Lake commonly meet water quality goals. Future watershed managements
plans to be prepared are: Medicine Lake (1998), Bassett Creek Main Stem (1998), and
Bassett Creek Park Pond (1998).
In examining the in -lake water quality, the P8 urban catchment model is used. The model
determines the efficiency of phosphorus removed by the wet detention ponds or other best
management practices used. The modeling results of a specific lake helps determine which
best management practices will be most beneficial.
The Commission recommends the use of the following general best management practices to
enhance water quality in the lakes:
• Wet detention ponds for all new and redeveloped properties
• Adopt watershed -wide (or city-wide) ban on phosphorus fertilizers used
• Implement education program on practices that would reduce pollutants to lakes and
streams
• Enforce existing ordinances regarding litter and animal waste
A recommended capital improvements strategy for each lake and watershed management
plan is prepared. Mr. Rardin asked if initiation of the capital improvements and best
management practices recommended would improve the water quality of the lakes to
eventually meet the water quality goals set by the Commission. Mr. Monson said it would
improve the water quality, but would not improve the water quality enough to meet or
exceed the projected goals.
Future needs concerning water quality and water quality trends include: capital
improvements, ongoing monitoring, additional lake management plans, education programs,
and special publications. Mr. Monson recommended, in celebration of 25 years of service to
the community, the Commission consider preparing a publication summarizing its
contribution to the water quality of Bassett Creek.
Mr. Silberman advised the Commission that there needs to be discussion regarding major
policy decisions on funding which will need to be addressed before any program can go
forward.
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Old Business:
T-_�3
1. Hidden Lakes. An interim grading and erosion control plan was reviewed and conditionally
approved during the Commission's September 18, 1997 meeting. Mr. Kremer presented the
next phase of the grading and erosion control plan (not yet final) for the Commission to
review. The overall concept for water quality includes the construction of three on-site
ponds for treating stormwater runoff and using an existing pond to treat about one-fourth of
the site.
The Commission engineer recommends approval contingent on modifications listed below
and acceptable review of additional requested plans:
• Existing off-site ponding proposed to be used must be evaluated to show it provides
adequate water quality treatment in this area.
• The manholetskimming structure at FES -500 must be adequately designed for removal of
grit and to prevent oils and floatable debris from passing downstream.
• Final storm sewer profiles for Pond 1 outlet must be provided for review.
• The depth of Pond 2A must be increased to prevent resuspension of solids.
• Final storm sewer profiles for Pond 2A and Pond 2B must be provided for review.
• If rerouting is not feasible, FES -380 must be extended north to discharge to the middle of
Pond 3.
• If feasible, the Commission engineer recommends controlling overflow in CBMH-209 so
skimming can be maintained.
• A plan showing volume of fill and compensating storage in the floodplain must be
provided by the developer.
• Design computations must be provided for temporary sedimentation basins proposed for
final plan (not included on the interim plan).
• Daily sweeping may be more effective to remove sand and silt from streets.
Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. Mathisen seconded the motion to conditionally approve
contingent on the modifications listed above and acceptable review of additional requested
plans. Carried unanimously.
Adjournment.
It was moved by Mr. Silberman and seconded by Mr. Donahue that the meeting adjourn. Vice
Chairman Gustafson adjourned the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
W. Peter Enck, Chairman
Tom Mathisen, Secretary
W74.1
Pat Schutrop, Recorder
Date:
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Old Business:
T-_�3
1. Hidden Lakes. An interim grading and erosion control plan was reviewed and conditionally
approved during the Commission's September 18, 1997 meeting. Mr. Kremer presented the
next phase of the grading and erosion control plan (not yet final) for the Commission to
review. The overall concept for water quality includes the construction of three on-site
ponds for treating stormwater runoff and using an existing pond to treat about one-fourth of
the site.
The Commission engineer recommends approval contingent on modifications listed below
and acceptable review of additional requested plans:
• Existing off-site ponding proposed to be used must be evaluated to show it provides
adequate water quality treatment in this area.
• The manholetskimming structure at FES -500 must be adequately designed for removal of
grit and to prevent oils and floatable debris from passing downstream.
• Final storm sewer profiles for Pond 1 outlet must be provided for review.
• The depth of Pond 2A must be increased to prevent resuspension of solids.
• Final storm sewer profiles for Pond 2A and Pond 2B must be provided for review.
• If rerouting is not feasible, FES -380 must be extended north to discharge to the middle of
Pond 3.
• If feasible, the Commission engineer recommends controlling overflow in CBMH-209 so
skimming can be maintained.
• A plan showing volume of fill and compensating storage in the floodplain must be
provided by the developer.
• Design computations must be provided for temporary sedimentation basins proposed for
final plan (not included on the interim plan).
• Daily sweeping may be more effective to remove sand and silt from streets.
Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. Mathisen seconded the motion to conditionally approve
contingent on the modifications listed above and acceptable review of additional requested
plans. Carried unanimously.
Adjournment.
It was moved by Mr. Silberman and seconded by Mr. Donahue that the meeting adjourn. Vice
Chairman Gustafson adjourned the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
W. Peter Enck, Chairman
Tom Mathisen, Secretary
W74.1
Pat Schutrop, Recorder
Date:
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Plymouth City Council
Business Relations Subcommittee
December 17, 1997
Notes of the Meeting
Present: Tim Bildsoe, Joy Tierney, Judy Johnson, Anne Hurlburt, Kathy Lueckert
Julie McKenzie (consultant/facilitator)
Business Focus Group
The group discussed its plans for the business focus group with Julie McKenzie, who
likely will be the facilitator for the evening. The date for the focus group is Thursday,
March 12 from 7 - 9 p.m. The tentative location is the Plymouth Ice Center. Julie
McKenzie and Kathy Lueckert will visit the ice center to see if the large center room will
be appropriate for the focus group.
Julie McKenzie will take the input she received and provide a suggested format and
process, and discuss this with Tim and Kathy. Tim, Anne and Kathy also will work on
narrowing down the business invitation list over the next several weeks.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, January 21, S p.m., Medicine Lake room.
Plymouth City Council
Business Relations Subcommittee
December 17, 1997
Notes of the Meeting
Present: Tim Bildsoe, Joy Tierney, Judy Johnson, Anne Hurlburt, Kathy Lueckert
Julie McKenzie (consultant/facilitator)
Business Focus Group
The group discussed its plans for the business focus group with Julie McKenzie, who
likely will be the facilitator for the evening. The date for the focus group is Thursday,
March 12 from 7 - 9 p.m. The tentative location is the Plymouth Ice Center. Julie
McKenzie and Kathy Lueckert will visit the ice center to see if the large center room will
be appropriate for the focus group.
Julie McKenzie will take the input she received and provide a suggested format and
process, and discuss this with Tim and Kathy. Tim, Anne and Kathy also will work on
narrowing down the business invitation list over the next several weeks.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, January 21, S p.m., Medicine Lake room.
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Mayor Joy Tierney
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Dear Joy,
In the past we have talked about Mooney Lake - it's clarity, it's
fishing potential, etc., but now we have a more serious problem! Mooney
Lake has had a high water problem for several years due to the fact that
there is no outlet for the Lake and because of the increased development
around the Lake has accelerated the runoff into it. The Lake has risen
five feet in recent years. The result is that many (perhaps 200) mature
trees have been drowned out. More will suffer a similar fate unless
corrective action is taken. But perhaps more important the water level
as of last Fall exceeded the high water mark established by the DNR as
much as three feet. Some of the new large homes recently built on the
North end of the Lake are less than two feet above recent water levels.
We are all hoping for a dry Spring.
The Mooney Lake Homeowners Association has been discussing this
problem with the Minnehaha Watershed District for several years. About a
year ago the commission agreed a solution should be found and thus they
decided that a pump would be installed to feed the excess water into
the new storm drain which will be put in place next year as part of the
rebuilding of North Ferndale Avenue. The City of Plymouth has been
involved in the engineering discussions along with the consulting
engineers for the watershed district.
Recently Doug Dayton met with Tom Maples, who is on the board of
the Minnehaha Watershed District. Tom indicated that the Watershed
Disrict has been deluged with a number of proposed "worthwhile"
projects. Thus, according to Tom we should get Plymouth, Orono and Edina
to petition the Watershed District to correct the high water problem.
(The DNR has already agreed on the solution.) This is what I would like
Plymouth to do on behalf of some sixty family units around Mooney Lake of
which nearly fifty are in Plymouth.
Sincerely,
cc: Douglas J. DaytonG
David L. Mellen Chr. MLA
1635 Troy Lane
Plymouth MN 55447
15 December 1997
Mayor Joy Tierney
3400 Plymouth Blvd. > f.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Joy,
In the past we have talked about Mooney Lake - it's clarity, it's
fishing potential, etc., but now we have a more serious problem! Mooney
Lake has had a high water problem for several years due to the fact that
there is no outlet for the Lake and because of the increased development
around the Lake has accelerated the runoff into it. The Lake has risen
five feet in recent years. The result is that many (perhaps 200) mature
trees have been drowned out. More will suffer a similar fate unless
corrective action is taken. But perhaps more important the water level
as of last Fall exceeded the high water mark established by the DNR as
much as three feet. Some of the new large homes recently built on the
North end of the Lake are less than two feet above recent water levels.
We are all hoping for a dry Spring.
The Mooney Lake Homeowners Association has been discussing this
problem with the Minnehaha Watershed District for several years. About a
year ago the commission agreed a solution should be found and thus they
decided that a pump would be installed to feed the excess water into
the new storm drain which will be put in place next year as part of the
rebuilding of North Ferndale Avenue. The City of Plymouth has been
involved in the engineering discussions along with the consulting
engineers for the watershed district.
Recently Doug Dayton met with Tom Maples, who is on the board of
the Minnehaha Watershed District. Tom indicated that the Watershed
Disrict has been deluged with a number of proposed "worthwhile"
projects. Thus, according to Tom we should get Plymouth, Orono and Edina
to petition the Watershed District to correct the high water problem.
(The DNR has already agreed on the solution.) This is what I would like
Plymouth to do on behalf of some sixty family units around Mooney Lake of
which nearly fifty are in Plymouth.
Sincerely,
cc: Douglas J. DaytonG
David L. Mellen Chr. MLA
1635 Troy Lane
Plymouth MN 55447
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Internet Contact
From: BJohnston2[SMTP:BJohnston2@banta.com]
Sent: Friday, December 12, 1997 10:35 AM
To: Internet Contact
Subject: Happy Holidays
I feel compelled to write about the news I heard last night on KARE11.
The actions of the school board? to dictate policy based on the input of
3 people is incredulous. I can understand the use of Happy Holidays as a
greeting, I cannot understand why people who belong to other religions,
ethnic groups, gender.can be so obsessed with their own personal dogmas
that they feel compelled to impose those on the majority of the
population. If I remember the US Constitution, freedom of speech, etc.
is the basic right of ALL people and the free expression of ideas and
thoughts, does not mean that policy's are created dictating a particular
persons interpretation of their personal expression. There are many
people who believe in Santa, children in particular, and I am not really
clear what Santa has to do with religion in the first place. How about
an educational program that teaches children about the expressions and
customs of different ethnic groups around the world (wouldn't that be a
radical idea
for a school district).
By becoming totally "non political" we choke out the freedom to learn and
express ideas under the guise of "politically correct'. Does the
oppression of free choice and learning constitute a democracy that was
founded by people
who escaped oppression and the doctrines of the "Old World". We are busy
creating a new set of doctrines that dictate behavior and tradition. I
think there is a fine line between what some people consider "racial or
ethnic discrimination" and the open communication of personal ideas &
feelings. Should we also discourage the holiday spirit of giving cards,
gifts, compliments, greetings of good cheer because it is not an
important holiday for some members of society.
What kind of message is conveyed to the children? That self righteous,
controlling behavior, is the way to effect change. What about a
democratic process of implementation and/or a forum to discuss options.
I'm glad my children do not attend this school district because I intend
to have them "learn & be enlightened to the wonderful differences of our
society. Not "blanketed and protected" from knowing about our cultural
history and ethnic diversity.
Brian Johnston
"Independent' School District 196
P.S. Christian; Parents/Grandparents: Mexican, American Indian,
Scottish, Swedish. Now there's a melting pot of culture for you, and
LJr--h
WINMAIL.DAT
abo ut 3 different ways that holidays can be celebrated. Emphasis here on
celebration.
Page 1
Internet Contact
From: BJohnston2[SMTP:BJohnston2@banta.com]
Sent: Friday, December 12, 1997 10:35 AM
To: Internet Contact
Subject: Happy Holidays
I feel compelled to write about the news I heard last night on KARE11.
The actions of the school board? to dictate policy based on the input of
3 people is incredulous. I can understand the use of Happy Holidays as a
greeting, I cannot understand why people who belong to other religions,
ethnic groups, gender.can be so obsessed with their own personal dogmas
that they feel compelled to impose those on the majority of the
population. If I remember the US Constitution, freedom of speech, etc.
is the basic right of ALL people and the free expression of ideas and
thoughts, does not mean that policy's are created dictating a particular
persons interpretation of their personal expression. There are many
people who believe in Santa, children in particular, and I am not really
clear what Santa has to do with religion in the first place. How about
an educational program that teaches children about the expressions and
customs of different ethnic groups around the world (wouldn't that be a
radical idea
for a school district).
By becoming totally "non political" we choke out the freedom to learn and
express ideas under the guise of "politically correct'. Does the
oppression of free choice and learning constitute a democracy that was
founded by people
who escaped oppression and the doctrines of the "Old World". We are busy
creating a new set of doctrines that dictate behavior and tradition. I
think there is a fine line between what some people consider "racial or
ethnic discrimination" and the open communication of personal ideas &
feelings. Should we also discourage the holiday spirit of giving cards,
gifts, compliments, greetings of good cheer because it is not an
important holiday for some members of society.
What kind of message is conveyed to the children? That self righteous,
controlling behavior, is the way to effect change. What about a
democratic process of implementation and/or a forum to discuss options.
I'm glad my children do not attend this school district because I intend
to have them "learn & be enlightened to the wonderful differences of our
society. Not "blanketed and protected" from knowing about our cultural
history and ethnic diversity.
Brian Johnston
"Independent' School District 196
P.S. Christian; Parents/Grandparents: Mexican, American Indian,
Scottish, Swedish. Now there's a melting pot of culture for you, and
LJr--h
WINMAIL.DAT
abo ut 3 different ways that holidays can be celebrated. Emphasis here on
celebration.
Page 1
Jerry Chmielewski
12410 26"' Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
December 13, 1997
Mayor Joy Tierney
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447-148 1
Dear Mayor Tierney:
I just received my explanation for the rise in my property value and its sounds like the
classical canned pitch. I asked why my property value went up when there is this boom
in development and I get an explanation that goes -
"This is 31.4 % ($20,100) in ten years or approximately 3% per year. The
residential market in Plymouth has been strong and property values are appreciating in
value. The average home sales price has increased in value over 31 % just since 1991
(six years)."
What this tells me is that your assessors (in this case Nancy Bye) takes an average of
what homes sell for and figures her increases from that.
(1)1 would wager she doesn't even live in Plymouth. She would find more a
logical reason like " Your home has been improved ----, not that the homes in
a large area have. When did you ever see somebody buy a home for money
because the home down five miles away sold for an increase of 31 % over the
last six years. Did you buy your home in Plymouth because you could expect
to pay more every year in property taxes or because my home would increase
in value. If you did your reasoning needs to be looked at.
(2) Homes are sold for more because taxes stay low and services are good.
Plymouth taxes are increasing and the services are substandard. When I
moved into Plymouth, it took me five minutes to get to Highway 55 and twenty
minutes to get to work. Now I take a longer route to Highway 55 (West
Medicine Road has been made into a parkway so going that way takes
twenty minutes because of traffic jams at the stop sign by the beach and the
light at 55 has always got at least thirty or more cars waiting) where I go west
and tum east on 55 for the same twenty minute drive. I prefer not to share my
secret route which only takes ten minutes because if city planners got a hold
of it they could make improvements that would cost me money and make me
look for a route to the north to keep my drive time down. Other improvements
like the great community health spa don't make buyers want to buy my home.
It might help rent the apartments over by it, but it should be the apartment
owner who pays for the increases because he can charge more rent or the
person who rents but doesn't pay taxes.
Jerry Chmielewski
12410 26"' Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
December 13, 1997
Mayor Joy Tierney
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447-148 1
Dear Mayor Tierney:
I just received my explanation for the rise in my property value and its sounds like the
classical canned pitch. I asked why my property value went up when there is this boom
in development and I get an explanation that goes -
"This is 31.4 % ($20,100) in ten years or approximately 3% per year. The
residential market in Plymouth has been strong and property values are appreciating in
value. The average home sales price has increased in value over 31 % just since 1991
(six years)."
What this tells me is that your assessors (in this case Nancy Bye) takes an average of
what homes sell for and figures her increases from that.
(1)1 would wager she doesn't even live in Plymouth. She would find more a
logical reason like " Your home has been improved ----, not that the homes in
a large area have. When did you ever see somebody buy a home for money
because the home down five miles away sold for an increase of 31 % over the
last six years. Did you buy your home in Plymouth because you could expect
to pay more every year in property taxes or because my home would increase
in value. If you did your reasoning needs to be looked at.
(2) Homes are sold for more because taxes stay low and services are good.
Plymouth taxes are increasing and the services are substandard. When I
moved into Plymouth, it took me five minutes to get to Highway 55 and twenty
minutes to get to work. Now I take a longer route to Highway 55 (West
Medicine Road has been made into a parkway so going that way takes
twenty minutes because of traffic jams at the stop sign by the beach and the
light at 55 has always got at least thirty or more cars waiting) where I go west
and tum east on 55 for the same twenty minute drive. I prefer not to share my
secret route which only takes ten minutes because if city planners got a hold
of it they could make improvements that would cost me money and make me
look for a route to the north to keep my drive time down. Other improvements
like the great community health spa don't make buyers want to buy my home.
It might help rent the apartments over by it, but it should be the apartment
owner who pays for the increases because he can charge more rent or the
person who rents but doesn't pay taxes.
(3) As you can tell, I not a big Plymouth City Council fan. I find the Council an
embarrassment to read about, responsive only to those who voted them in
and not considerate of all the people. I have lived in Plymouth for seventeen
years and never seen a council member come to my home for an opinion on
what they're doing or what should be done. I have been to Council meetings,
but find the ones in recent years not worth going to because they don't want
to hear what the public has to say. Instead, Council members use it as a
platform to express their preconceived ideas and agendas to the public that
chooses to attend. I do not chose to talk to walls, but people who are
considerate of my opinion. I have met Hennepin County office seekers, office
seekers for state senate and house, and even met one seeking election to
the governors mansion and U. S. Senate. Of course, they represent the
people (all the people) in their district and try to at least make it seem that
they care. I'm sure they are other communities where the city government
does have concern for how their vote effects all the people or finds a way to
pay for projects by taxing those who use the project. I can ramble on for
hours about the short sightedness of projects like the world class health spa
where no expense is spared, but city planners forget to put in things as
simple as street lights because of their need to get more money for their poor
planning. Our streets by the city center were a hazard to drive on in the
recent fog because city planners didn't have the foresight to install street
lights in this area (or are they waiting until everything is finished before
tearing it all up). It's a lot easier and cheaper to do things like lights when
you're building the road, but doing it a second time will cost more and that
seems to be a benefit to securing a position at Plymouth City Hall. Don't do it
once when it can be done twice or more. Job securityl
Back to my property value increase, my home doesn't even have air conditioning. I know
I couldn't sell it for what the city values it at. The reasoning the assessor uses is that the
properties on my block all would sell for more, so my home would sell for more. I don't
have the right to sell all the homes on my block or maybe somebody would buy the
cheap one because it was a package deal.
Let me list the repairs necessary to my home, and then tell me my value has increased
and I could sell it for more than I could last year.
1. Roof in bad need of repair
2. Air conditioning hasn't worked in six or seven years.
3. driveway needs work.
4. Furnace needs improvement because city inspectors didn't do their job when
the new furnace was installed. They took the Building permit money, but never
inspected the work and now the chimney needs repair because it was done
right by the furnace installers. I thought part of the building permit money was
for the city inspectors to do their job?
5. Windows need replacing.
6. carpeting needs to be replaced throughout the house (over twenty years old
and worn).
(3) As you can tell, I not a big Plymouth City Council fan. I find the Council an
embarrassment to read about, responsive only to those who voted them in
and not considerate of all the people. I have lived in Plymouth for seventeen
years and never seen a council member come to my home for an opinion on
what they're doing or what should be done. I have been to Council meetings,
but find the ones in recent years not worth going to because they don't want
to hear what the public has to say. Instead, Council members use it as a
platform to express their preconceived ideas and agendas to the public that
chooses to attend. I do not chose to talk to walls, but people who are
considerate of my opinion. I have met Hennepin County office seekers, office
seekers for state senate and house, and even met one seeking election to
the governors mansion and U. S. Senate. Of course, they represent the
people (all the people) in their district and try to at least make it seem that
they care. I'm sure they are other communities where the city government
does have concern for how their vote effects all the people or finds a way to
pay for projects by taxing those who use the project. I can ramble on for
hours about the short sightedness of projects like the world class health spa
where no expense is spared, but city planners forget to put in things as
simple as street lights because of their need to get more money for their poor
planning. Our streets by the city center were a hazard to drive on in the
recent fog because city planners didn't have the foresight to install street
lights in this area (or are they waiting until everything is finished before
tearing it all up). It's a lot easier and cheaper to do things like lights when
you're building the road, but doing it a second time will cost more and that
seems to be a benefit to securing a position at Plymouth City Hall. Don't do it
once when it can be done twice or more. Job securityl
Back to my property value increase, my home doesn't even have air conditioning. I know
I couldn't sell it for what the city values it at. The reasoning the assessor uses is that the
properties on my block all would sell for more, so my home would sell for more. I don't
have the right to sell all the homes on my block or maybe somebody would buy the
cheap one because it was a package deal.
Let me list the repairs necessary to my home, and then tell me my value has increased
and I could sell it for more than I could last year.
1. Roof in bad need of repair
2. Air conditioning hasn't worked in six or seven years.
3. driveway needs work.
4. Furnace needs improvement because city inspectors didn't do their job when
the new furnace was installed. They took the Building permit money, but never
inspected the work and now the chimney needs repair because it was done
right by the furnace installers. I thought part of the building permit money was
for the city inspectors to do their job?
5. Windows need replacing.
6. carpeting needs to be replaced throughout the house (over twenty years old
and worn).
7. Basement leaks
8. garage door is out of alignment so automatic garage door doesn't work.
9. front yard so small it hardly useable for anything but a flower bed
10. trees on lot need trimming because of old limbs.
11. etc.,etc. ,etc.
Of course, now I can expect the city assessors to come out and condemn the property
out of revenge for their exposure of being incompetent assessors. Go ahead, The news
channels will have a field day when I call them.
I guess what I'm trying to say in a nutshell is, if a person is going to determine my
property value, let him or her live in the community so their decisions can affect
themselves. They wouldn't be so driven to find more money driving up the taxes of the
poor in the community. (Unless that is what the plan is to do, drive the poor out of
the area so only the rich can afford to live here).
Closing to see what your response will be.
Jerry Chmielewski
12410 26' Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
559-5609
7. Basement leaks
8. garage door is out of alignment so automatic garage door doesn't work.
9. front yard so small it hardly useable for anything but a flower bed
10. trees on lot need trimming because of old limbs.
11. etc.,etc. ,etc.
Of course, now I can expect the city assessors to come out and condemn the property
out of revenge for their exposure of being incompetent assessors. Go ahead, The news
channels will have a field day when I call them.
I guess what I'm trying to say in a nutshell is, if a person is going to determine my
property value, let him or her live in the community so their decisions can affect
themselves. They wouldn't be so driven to find more money driving up the taxes of the
poor in the community. (Unless that is what the plan is to do, drive the poor out of
the area so only the rich can afford to live here).
Closing to see what your response will be.
Jerry Chmielewski
12410 26' Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
559-5609
December 2, 1997
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. , I � � -to, n g -7 J
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
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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 consideratign when establishing the valuation.vo
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In March of 1998 you should receive a 1998 valuation notice in the mail. If you have 0, n' )
any questions about the valuation of your property please give our office a call. The,-»� cQ2 -
Local Board of Review will again be held in May with valuation and classification,,,
a issues addressed at that time2 -Vt� ,�1 y� . � ,�
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Nancy Bye, CAE
City Assessor
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December 2, 1997
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. , I � � -to, n g -7 J
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). .. & jNa e, " -to �,� ?%-" q 01 "'ka/� cdlm�p
i
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 consideratign when establishing the valuation.vo
'
In March of 1998 you should receive a 1998 valuation notice in the mail. If you have 0, n' )
any questions about the valuation of your property please give our office a call. The,-»� cQ2 -
Local Board of Review will again be held in May with valuation and classification,,,
a issues addressed at that time2 -Vt� ,�1 y� . � ,�
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Yours truly, A
Nancy Bye, CAE
City Assessor
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700 lolernalional Centre
900 Second Avenue Soul6
Minneapolis, MN 55402-3367
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612/337-5552 fax
December 16, 1997
Kendra Lindahl
City of Plymouth
City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: VARIANCE APPLICATION
Dear Kendra:
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I wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for all your efforts in the preparation of the
Application and Staff Report for the Employers Association project on 45th Avenue. The extra
time, effort and energy put into meeting and discussing the variance with the DNR and others is
reflected in your staff report which is very well organized and professionally completed.
Thanks again for your efforts. We look forward to continuing to develop quality projects in
Plymouth with assistance from professionals like yourself.
Sincer ly,
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Kent M. Carlson
Vice President
c: Mayor Joy Tierney - City of Plymouth
Barb Senness - City of Plymouth
Ann Hurlburt - City of Plymouth
Tom Ebert - Builders Association
Mike Bauer - Ryan Companies
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700 lolernalional Centre
900 Second Avenue Soul6
Minneapolis, MN 55402-3367
612.1.3.36-12(X) corporate
612/337-5552 fax
December 16, 1997
Kendra Lindahl
City of Plymouth
City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: VARIANCE APPLICATION
Dear Kendra:
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Building Lasting Relationships
I wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for all your efforts in the preparation of the
Application and Staff Report for the Employers Association project on 45th Avenue. The extra
time, effort and energy put into meeting and discussing the variance with the DNR and others is
reflected in your staff report which is very well organized and professionally completed.
Thanks again for your efforts. We look forward to continuing to develop quality projects in
Plymouth with assistance from professionals like yourself.
Sincer ly,
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Kent M. Carlson
Vice President
c: Mayor Joy Tierney - City of Plymouth
Barb Senness - City of Plymouth
Ann Hurlburt - City of Plymouth
Tom Ebert - Builders Association
Mike Bauer - Ryan Companies
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December 16, 1997
Gene Wills
Knights of Columbus
3419 Zenith Ave. N
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Dear Gene:
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PLYMOUTI+
The City of Plymouth has no objection to the ice fishing contest you are sponsoring on
Medicine Lake, Sunday, February 1, 1998. If the entry fee for the contest exceeds $10 per
person, or if the prizes exceed $2,000, you must also obtain a permit from the DNR, in
accordance with state law.
We request that your group remove all debris from the ice in the area of your contest once the
event has concluded. A member of our park maintenance crew will check' the lake on
Monday, February 2, which is standard practice following an event of this type.
Good luck with the contest, and if I can be of further assistance to you, please call me at 509-
5201.
Sincerely,
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Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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cc: City Manager'
Superintendent of Parks
Risk Management Coordinator
Director of Public Safety
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
December 16, 1997
Gene Wills
Knights of Columbus
3419 Zenith Ave. N
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Dear Gene:
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PLYMOUTI+
The City of Plymouth has no objection to the ice fishing contest you are sponsoring on
Medicine Lake, Sunday, February 1, 1998. If the entry fee for the contest exceeds $10 per
person, or if the prizes exceed $2,000, you must also obtain a permit from the DNR, in
accordance with state law.
We request that your group remove all debris from the ice in the area of your contest once the
event has concluded. A member of our park maintenance crew will check' the lake on
Monday, February 2, which is standard practice following an event of this type.
Good luck with the contest, and if I can be of further assistance to you, please call me at 509-
5201.
Sincerely,
� 15joe
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
EB/np
cc: City Manager'
Superintendent of Parks
Risk Management Coordinator
Director of Public Safety
PLYMOUTH .1 Beau tifu['PCace'To Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
HRA
HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
A-2308 Government Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487-0238 612-348-6497 '
December 12, 1997
Joy Tierney
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
In 1997, an amendment was enacted to the state statute authorizing the creation of the Hennepin
County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA). This amendment provides suburban
HRAs or EDAs the option to request that the HCHRA not operate any or all of the programs
within their communities.
The HCHRA has completed its program plans for 1998 and will offer the following suburban
Hennepin County programs next year. Communities may exercise their option to not have the
HCHRA administer one or more of these programs within their community by submitting a
resolution to that effect.
• Minnesota Cities Participation Program First -Time Home buyer Mortgages - excluding
the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie and Richfield.
• MHFA Housing Rehabilitation Program - includes the deferred loan program, revolving
loan program and accessibility loan program.
• MHFA Home Improvement Loan Programs - includes the Fix -Up Fund and the
Community Fix -Up Fund. Excluding the city of Bloomington.
• Single-family rehabilitation loans available for septic systems, well replacement and
hook up fees under the MHFA Community Rehabilitation Program and Community Fix -
Up Fund.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mike Opat Mark Stenglein Mark Andrew Peter McLaughlin Randy Johnson Mary Tambomino Penny Steele
HRA
HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
A-2308 Government Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487-0238 612-348-6497 '
December 12, 1997
Joy Tierney
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
In 1997, an amendment was enacted to the state statute authorizing the creation of the Hennepin
County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA). This amendment provides suburban
HRAs or EDAs the option to request that the HCHRA not operate any or all of the programs
within their communities.
The HCHRA has completed its program plans for 1998 and will offer the following suburban
Hennepin County programs next year. Communities may exercise their option to not have the
HCHRA administer one or more of these programs within their community by submitting a
resolution to that effect.
• Minnesota Cities Participation Program First -Time Home buyer Mortgages - excluding
the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie and Richfield.
• MHFA Housing Rehabilitation Program - includes the deferred loan program, revolving
loan program and accessibility loan program.
• MHFA Home Improvement Loan Programs - includes the Fix -Up Fund and the
Community Fix -Up Fund. Excluding the city of Bloomington.
• Single-family rehabilitation loans available for septic systems, well replacement and
hook up fees under the MHFA Community Rehabilitation Program and Community Fix -
Up Fund.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mike Opat Mark Stenglein Mark Andrew Peter McLaughlin Randy Johnson Mary Tambomino Penny Steele
Joy Tierney, Mayor
December 12, 1997
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4d property inspections and monitoring, excluding cities of Bloomington, Brooklyn Park,
Hopkins, Plymouth, Richfield, and St. Louis Park. This is a new rental property
classification for properties meeting specific requirements for affordable housing
including rent limitations.
Please contact Barbara Hayden at 541-7083 if you have specific questions about HCHRA
programs.
We look forward to continuing to work with you in implementing these programs and to develop
additional innovative approaches to address housing and community development needs.
Sincerely,
Spartz
Director
cc: HCHRA Commissioners
HRA or EDA Chair
City Manager/Administrator
L:*IRA\TIERNEY.LTR
Joy Tierney, Mayor
December 12, 1997
Page 2
4d property inspections and monitoring, excluding cities of Bloomington, Brooklyn Park,
Hopkins, Plymouth, Richfield, and St. Louis Park. This is a new rental property
classification for properties meeting specific requirements for affordable housing
including rent limitations.
Please contact Barbara Hayden at 541-7083 if you have specific questions about HCHRA
programs.
We look forward to continuing to work with you in implementing these programs and to develop
additional innovative approaches to address housing and community development needs.
Sincerely,
Spartz
Director
cc: HCHRA Commissioners
HRA or EDA Chair
City Manager/Administrator
L:*IRA\TIERNEY.LTR