HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 02-13-1998FEBRUARY 13, 1998
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.
FEBRUARY 18, 7: 00 PM
MARCH 4, 7:00 PM
MARCH 11, 7.00 PM
MARCH 18, 7:00 PM
2. MONDAY, FEBRUARY16
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
TOPIC: Supermajority Issue
Council Chambers
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
PRESIDENTS DAY, City Offices Closed
3. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 7. 00 PM 1998 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
INFORMATION MEETING, Sycamore,
Windemere, Quinwood, Pineview, 11 `h Avenue, &
13`h Avenue
Council Chambers
4. WEDNESDAY, FEBR UARY 18, 5:3 0 PM
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSIT,
Medicine Lake Room
S. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 7: 00 PM HRA, Medicine Lake Room
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
February 13, 1998
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY19, 7. 00 PM
PUBLIC SAFETYAD VISORY BOARD, Public
Information Meeting on Animal Ordinance,
Council Chambers
MONDAY, FEBRUARY23, 6:45-9:00 PM WARD 1 MEETING WITH COUNCILMEMBER
BILDSOE, Council Chambers
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY24, 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY24, 7: 00 PM
10. MEETING CALENDARS
PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers
PACT, Hadley Lake Room Note date change for
this month
February, March and April calendars are attached.
(M-10)
1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Suburban Transit Association Legislative Report. (1-1a)
b) LMC Friday Fax. (I -I b)
c) 4`h quarter 1997 Home Free Domestic Assault Intervention report. (I -1c)
d) 4' quarter 1997 West Suburban Mediation Center closed cases report. (1-1d)
e) Notice of change of address for Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce.
(I--1 e)
Invitation to attend a Metropolitan Council presentation on the "State of the Twin
Cities Region" on Wednesday, March 4, 11:30 AM, at the Minnesota History
Center, 345 Kellogg Blvd. (I-1fi
g) Notice of Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District open house regarding the
Luce Line Trail extension, scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, at 7:00 PM at the
Hennepin Parks Headquarters in French Regional Park, 12615 County Road 9.
(I -1g)
h) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Fax News. (1-1h)
i) Plymouth Community Development newsletter, Northwest Notes for February,
1998. (I -1i)
j) Invitational letter and proposed agenda for the City of Plymouth Business Focus
Group meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 7:00-9:00 PM at the
Plymouth Radisson. (I --1j)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
February 13, 1998
• k) Notice and registration form for the February 26 League of Minnesota Cities
Legislative Conference in St. Paul. (I -1k)
2. STAFFREPORTS
a) 1997 Recycling Program Year-end Report and 1997 Erosion Control Enforcement
Activity Report from Public Works Director Fred Moore. (I -2a)
b) Update from Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt on new
businesses opening in the Carlson's Plymouth Town Center. (1--2b)
c) Report on recycling issues at Wayzata High School. (I -2c)
d) Report on Plymouth Firefighter's Relief Association Investment Performance.
(1-2d)
3. MEETING MINUTES
a) Proposed minutes of the February 5, 1998 Plymouth Human Rights Commission
meeting. (I -3a)
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter to the Mayor from Robert Hall regarding traffic at Gleason Lake Drive
intersections. The letter has been forwarded to Public Works Director Fred Moore
for a response. (1--4a)
b) Letter from Park Director Eric Blank to Michael Hartnett regarding an indoor
skate park. Hartnett's original correspondence is attached. (I --4b)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-4)
S. ADVISORY COMMISSION OPENING
a) Letter of resignation from Environmental Quality Committee member Jeffrey
Johnson. (I -5a)
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT
REPORT 1998-1
FEBRUARY 6, 1998
THE 1998 LEGISLATIVE SESSION BEGINS
The 1998 Legislative Session, which began on January 20, promises to move quickly, with the
first committee deadline set for February 13. The quick pace means that the session will likely
end by mid-April. Although this year's session is a "short session," there are a number of
issues the legislature must confront. A budget surplus that is currently projected to be $1.3
billion is expected to grow. While 60 percent of this surplus must be used for property tax
reform, the remaining money will be available for spending programs or tax relief. A record
$1 billion plus bonding bill will also be a priority in 1998.
Prior to session, the Met Council requested over $32 million in bonding to purchase buses,
build a new bus garage, and fund a number of other capital projects. The governor
recommended that none of these projects receive funding, leaving their fate in question.
A variety of transportation and transit funding proposals have been introduced and discussed in
legislative committees. A gas tax increase is popular among many members, but the budget
surplus and a desire to exhibit fiscal restraint going into an election season will make it
difficult to pass a major transportation funding package.
The STA will be pursuing two legislative initiatives this year, both of which will be discussed
later in this Legislative Report.
As always, your lobbyists will be working on behalf of the STA at the Capitol to ensure the
needs of suburban transit communities are not compromised. If you have any questions or
concerns regarding legislative issues, please contact Bob Renner or Tom Pout at 228-9757.
The ST,4 Legislative Report is prepared by Bob Renner and Jennifer Peterson
Afesserli & Kramer P.A., 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450, St. Paul, ,NN 55103
Telephone (612) 228-9757 Fax (612) 278-9787
STA LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES INTRODUCED
On February 5, two bills were introduced that would benefit suburban transit communities.
Both bills are part of the 1998 Legislative Agenda approved by the STA Board of Directors in
January.
House File 3435 and Senate File 3023 would allow communities that elect to levy their own
property taxes for transit to display this levy separately on property tax statements. The new
property tax statements would include a separate line delineating the amount of tax paid for
transit, as well as a statement explaining that the Met Council levy was reduced by a similar
amount.
The separate line would reduce taxpayer confusion and eliminate artificially large city levies
that affect how cities are compared in tax surveys. Representative Bill Macklin (R -Lakeville)
and Senator Bill Belanger (R- Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Savage and Shakopee) are serving as
chief authors of this legislation. Co-authors include: Representative Tim Commers (R -Eagan),
Representative Dennis Ozment (R -Rosemount), Representative Becky Kelso (DFL -Shakopee),
Representative H. Todd Van Dellen (R -Plymouth), Senator Ed Oliver (R -Eden Prairie),
Senator Pat Pariseau (R -Rosemount), Senator Claire Robling (R -Shakopee) and Senator
Deanna Wiener (DFL -Eagan).
The Chair of the Senate Tax Committee, Senator Doug Johnson (DFL -Tower), told your
lobbyist that he does not have a philosophical problem with this legislation.
Another STA initiative, House File 3426 and Senate File 3024 would include suburban transit
hubs in a statute that grants new commercial -industrial (C -I) property a reduced property tax
rate. This rate, 85 percent of the standard C -I rate, would be applied to C -I property within
1/8 of a mile of a suburban transit hub. HF 3426/SF 3024 would also specifically include
retail property located at suburban transit hubs (current law excludes retail) and would sunset
the rate after ten years. Representative Dan McElroy (R -Burnsville) and Senator Dave
Knutson (R -Burnsville) are the chief authors of this legislation; co-authors will be added during
the next few days.
STA legislators are working hard to ensure that these bills will receive committee hearings
prior to the self-imposed legislative deadlines.
BILLS TO INCREASE THE GAS TAX AND TRANSIT FUNDING
Numerous bills have been introduced that would create a compromise between metro and non -
metro legislators relating to transportation and transit funding. Senators Janet Johnson (DFL -
North Branch) and Carol Flynn (DFL -Minneapolis), as well as Representatives Bernie Lieder
(DFL -Crookston) and Loren Solberg (DFL -Bovey) have taken the lead on this issue. A few of
these funding proposals are summarized on the next page.
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Senate File 2614 and House File 3216, authored by Senator Flynn and Representative
Solberg, would increase the state gas tax by five cents per gallon and proposes a constitutional
amendment that would allocate motor vehicle sales taxes to a transportation improvement fund
that could be used for transit purposes. This legislation was discussed in the Senate
Transportation Budget Subcommittee on February 3, but no action was taken at that time.
Senator Johnson and Representative Lieder have introduced a number of gas tax/transit funding
bills, including Senate File 2061/House File 2263. This legislation would increase the gas tax
by two cents, to 22 cents per gallon, with 25 percent of the tax receipts dedicated to the transit
assistance fund and the remainder to the general fund. This bill would require a constitutional
amendment. Also included in SF 2061/HF 2263 is a section that would bar the Met Council
from collecting transit service fares that are higher than those charged on June 30, 1996.
Senator Flynn and Representative Lieder have introduced a proposal that would raise the gas
tax to 25 cents, dedicate 25 percent of gas tax receipts to transit, and dedicate 25 percent of
motor vehicle sales and excise taxes to the transit assistance fund. As with the previously
discussed funding packages, passage of Senate File 2347 and House File 2268 would require
an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution. SF 2347 was discussed in Senate Transportation
Budget on February 3, but no action was taken.
The STA Legislative Committee and lobbyists will be watching all transportation/transit
funding proposals carefully to ensure that, if enacted, they will positively impact suburban
transit providers.
LIGHT RAIL AND COMMUTER RAIL TRANSIT
RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE ATTENTION
Proposals to develop a network of light rail and commuter rail transit alternatives have been
receiving a significant amount of legislative discussion. Metropolitan counties have developed
plans to create a light rail transit line along the Hiawatha Avenue corridor. This route would
run south on Hiawatha Avenue from downtown Minneapolis, to the University of Minnesota,
proceed to the Veterans Administration complex, run through the airport (by traveling under
the runways), and continue on to the Mall of America. This so-called "backbone" of the LRT
system would integrate well with many suburban transit bus routes.
According to current plans, a combination of light rail and commuter (heavy) rail lines would
be added to create a network throughout much of the metro area. This plan includes studies of
a line that would travel down Cedar Avenue to Apple Valley. Additional studies are planned
to review the possibility of lines that would run to St. Cloud, Monticello, Cambridge, Young
America and Hastings.
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Supporters of this legislation are asking for $106 million in state bond proceeds which would
be matched by $100 million from county sources and $200 million in federal funding. On
Friday, February 6, a transportation bonding package that includes the LRT funding was
approved by the House Transportation Finance Subcommittee. The bill was sent to the full
Transportation Committee where it will be heard on Monday, February 9.
Another bill related to LRT, House File 2566 and Senate File 2217, would require the
commissioner of transportation to solicit comments and recommendations from the Light Rail
Joint Powers Authority (the Authority) on all transit and transportation planning issues for the
metropolitan region.
The goal of this legislation is to encourage the Authority to. consider ways in which "nonrail
transit and transportation facilities may benefit, enhance, or complement rail transportation."
HF 2566 was heard in the House Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee on
Tuesday, February 3, but no action was taken.
REPRESENTATIVE MYRON ORFIELD
AGAIN ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE THE MET COUNCIL
As you may recall, last session Representative Myron Orfield (DFL -Minneapolis) and Senator
Carol Flynn (DFL -Minneapolis) passed legislation that would have required the Met Council to
be an elected body rather than an appointed one. This bill was ultimately vetoed by Governor
Carlson.
This year, Representative Orfield and Senator Flynn have teamed up again to create an elected
Met Council, this time with a new twist. House File 2588 and Senate File 2670 would create
a new Met Council consisting of at least 25 county commissioners. The number of
commissioners could increase to as many as 34, depending on what the legislature determines
is necessary to adequately serve the metro area population.
If HF 2588/SF 2670 becomes law, the combined offices would commence in the year 2002, by
which time the legislature will be required to create new Met Council districts. None of the
new Council districts may encompass communities in more than one county. Also by the year
2002, counties would need to determine if they want county commissioners in addition to those
serving on the Met Council. (If they so chose, counties could reduce their county boards to
include only the number of commissioners serving on the Met Council. Conversely, some
counties might actually be required to increase the size of their board.) The bill, in its current
form, bill includes no guarantee that all metro counties would receive a Council member.
However, Representative Orfield indicated during a recent hearing that he would accept an
amendment to accomplish the goal of mandating that there be at least at least one
councilmember from each county.
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During a hearing in the House Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee on
Thursday, February 5, Representative Orfield explained that he knew his legislation could use
some fine-tuning, but expressed his belief that his proposal would add accountability without
adding an extra layer of government. A few county officials and members of the St. Paul
Ecumenical Alliance of Congregations and Interfaith Action, stalwart supporters of
Representative Orfield, spoke in favor of this legislation.
City organizations have expressed concern to Representative Orfield that this legislation leaves
cities out of the equation. To allay their concerns, he is considering amending his bill to
include a newly created municipal advisory council that would work with the Met Council on
all regional issues.
One particularly interesting comment made during the hearing came from by Curt Johnson,
Chair of the Met Council. During his testimony, which neither supported nor opposed the
Orfield bill, Mr. Johnson stated that if the Met Council were elected it would be an even
stronger organization. He continued by stating that an elected body would not "be forced to
crawl over broken glass" to obtain transit funding.
MET COUNCIL BONDING REQUESTS
DENIED BY GOVERNOR BUT CONSIDERED BY LEGISLATURE
Prior to the session, the Met Council requested $32.5 million in state funding to fund a variety
of projects, including: $16 million in regional bonding for bus purchases, and $16.5 million in
state bonding - $12 million for a new transit garage and $4.5 million to upgrade the Metro
Transit communications and control facility. When Governor Arne Carlson released his 1998
supplemental budget and bonding proposals, no additional funding for transit was included as
part of his recommendations.
Although appointed by the governor, Curt Johnson and other members of the Met Council
have openly expressed their anger at the governor's refusal to fund transit services at a level
they considered adequate.
A portion of the $16 million earmarked for bus purchases would be used to provide buses to
suburban transit communities. Therefore, the STA Board of Directors has gone ,on record
asking the legislature to provide the Met Council with the requested transit funding.
Senator Sandy Pappas (DFL -St. Paul) has introduced legislation that would provide the Met
Council with the requested $32.5 million in bonding. On February 2, this proposal was
discussed in the Transportation Budget Subcommittee. No action was taken at that time, but
additional hearings will likely be scheduled in the near future.
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Also in the Senate, a bill that would appropriate $32.5 million to the Met Council, $4 million
to non -metro transit purposes, and $106 million for LRT was discussed on February 3. The
author of this bill, Senate File 2658, is Senator Janet Johnson (DFL -North Branch). As with
the Pappas proposal, no action was taken on this legislation.
LEVY LIMITS AND SALES TAX EXEMPTION PROPOSALS
DISCUSSED IN LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
This year promises to be another important year for property tax reform. A portion of the
projected budget surplus, $872 million, is dedicated by law to a property tax reform account.
The governor and some legislators are again arguing that levy limits on political subdivisions
will be necessary to ensure that taxpayers recognize the benefits of property tax reform.
Although current levy limits, which apply through pay -1999 taxes, would reflect any reform
enacted this session, the governor has proposed extending the levy limit through pay -2000.
However, proposals have emerged that are in direct opposition to the governor's position. On
February 5, Senator Doug Johnson and Representative Ann Rest (DFL -New Hope) introduced
legislation to repeal the levy limits enacted in 1997. Senate File 2988 and House File 3392
will become an important part of the property tax reform debate this session.
A number of prominent legislators have introduced legislative proposals that would seem
unrelated to levy limits, but will likely be included in the levy limit discussion. These
proposals would exempt political subdivisions from payment of the state sales tax. Legislators
seem to be giving this idea serious consideration, although the cost to the state in lost tax
revenues will be about $78 million annually.
Most cities would happily discontinue paying what Senator Doug Johnson recently called a
"stupid tax." However, during a recent hearing in the Senate Sales and Income Tax
Subcommittee Senator Johnson asked county commissioners testifying in support of the sales
tax repeal if they would prefer to have levy limits lifted or the sales tax exemption. The
commissioners diplomatically explained that they would prefer both. This seems unlikely,
however, and the "either/or" option may be discussed at future hearings.
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FRIDAYFAx _- vol. 3, No. 4
A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities February 6, 19538
Corporate formation authority Sales tax repeal
questioned bills heard
Buffalo Councilmember Del Haag,
In an expansion of the 1997 law prohibiting the formation of corporations by first vice president of the League, tes-
local governments, the state auditor's office, relying on past Attorney Gen-
tified before the Senate Property Tax
eral opinions, is taking the position that such authority has never existed. As
and Local Government Budget Divi -
a result of the state auditor's Interpretation, a bill is pending in the House and
sion on Thursday in support of S.F.
Spnatp that would authorize the continued existence of a Drown County eco-
2037, authored by Senator Len Price.
rwniit; tftivesluNn�G�d tidily 6►wrNarated before the 1997 low was enacted.
and S.F. 2128, eutlwivO Uy 3enator
Discussions on the bill and the interpretation of the effect of the 1997 law
Jim vckerman. These bills would re -
instate the sales tax exemption for lo -
have raised serious questions about the legality of existing corporations.
Cal government purchases. Since the
League staff is actively working to confirm and clarify the right of these cor-
tax exemption was repealed in 1992,
porations to exist. In the Senate version of the grown County bill, we suc-
local governments have contributed
cessfully added an amendment that clarifies that the 1997 law applies only to
millions of dollars to the state. The
new corporations. The House version does not include this important amend-
Department of Revenue now esti-
ment.
mates that local governments will pay
Your legislators need to hear from you if you have corporations that would be
$78 million in sales tax in FY 1999.
adversely affected by the state auditor's interpretation. Also, please contact
Several senators expressed support
Gary Carlson at (612) 281-1255 if your city has a private profit or nonprofit
for repeal of the tax, but were con -
corporation that may be affected. (Note: The issue does not affect firefighter
cemed about the hefty price tag. The
relief associations and some activities of housing and redevelopment au-
bills will be considered for inclusion in
thorities because there is explicit authority for these entities.)
the omnibus tax bill.
Statewide mutual
Omnibus gambling bill
aid language
amended
sought
State law currently authorizes cities to collect up to 10 percent of the net
A coalition of city, town, county, public
profits from charitable gambling operations conducted within their jurisdic-
safety, and emergency management
tions. Under a League -supported amendment, the list of permissible expen-
officials are seeking legislation that
ditures would be expanded to include police, fire, and other emergency or
would authorize statewide mutual aid
public -safety related services, equipment, and training.
between political subdivisions, and
In a separate amendment not supported by the League, the bill was
clarify worker's compensation and tort
liability under such an agreement.
amended to include a requirement that cities collecting such monies file an
This legislation is meant to address
annual report listing their revenues and expenditures with the Gambling
Control Board by March 15 each year. The Board has indicated that the
some of the shortcomings of current
forms would be similar to the forms cities currently must submit if they im-
mutual aid language that was experi-
enced during the spring flood disaster.
pose the 3 percent tax on gross proceeds. The Gambling Control Board has
This bill will need to move through the
indicated willingness to work with the League as they develop these forms.
process test to meet the Friday, Feb.
Certain cities indicated that they do not foresee problems with this proposed
13 committee deadline. If you have
reporting requirement. If you have any concems, please contact Andrea
any questions or concerns, please call
Stearns at the League at (612) 281-1258 ASAP.
Ellen Longfellow at the League office
at (612) 281-1269.
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HEARINGS SCHEDULED
Annual audit report disclosure
Hearing on Monday
H.F. 2821 (McElroy) is being heard by the House Property Tax & Tax Increment
Finance Division of the Tax Committee at 8 a.m. on Monday. Feb. 9 in Room
200 of the State Office Building.
The bill changes the deadlines for publishing and reporting annual statements
and financial reports. It further requires the suspension of a TIF districts's tax
distribution if required disclosures and reports are not filed on time.
Contact Andrea Stearns at (612) 281-1258 for more information.
Property Rights Act
Hearing on Tuesday
S.F. 2048 (Stevens) will be heard in the Senate Agriculture Committee on
Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. in Room 107 of the State Capitol.
This bill requires private property owners to be reimbursed for state or local
government actions or programs that reduce the fair market value of their
property if the decrease in value is at least 10 percent of the property's value
or $7,500.
Among the League's various concerns is the chilling effect this bill would have
on local zoning decisions, the pre-emption by the state of the fundamental
police powers given to local governments, and the creation of a new arena for
litigation against cities and other governments.
The League is on the agenda to testify in opposition to the bill. Contact Remi
Stone at (612) 281-1256 for more information or if your city would like to testify
on the legislation.
Legislative Conference agenda set
To hear the latest news on the legislative front, plan to attend the LMC
Legislative Conference on Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Sheraton Midway Hotel
in St. Paul. The program will include presentations from Senator Loren
Jennings on electric utility deregulation, Senator John Hottinger on TIF and
property tax reform, and Representative Dee Long (invited) and Senator
Doug Johnson on the state surplus and the property tax reform account.
Take advantage of the reduced registration fee when you register by
Monday, Feb. 23. To receive a registration form, call the LMC Fax Library
at (612) 215-4039 and request document #61020. To reserve a hotel room.
please contact the St. Paul Sheraton Midway Hotel at (612) 642-1234.
INPUT NEEDED
Bills to repeal levy
limits introduced
Working with the League of Minne-
sota Cities, Representative Ann Rest
(DFL -New Hope) and Senator Doug
Johnson (DFL -Tower) introduced bills
to repeal city and county levy limits
immediately. The House bill, H.F.
3392, was coauthored by Represen-
tative Gail Skare (DFL -Bemidji) and
Tom Rukavina (DFL -Virginia), while
the Senate bill, S.F. 2985, was coau-
thored by Senator Carol Flynn (DFL -
Minneapolis).
As we feared, the extension of levy
limits beyond 1999 is a real possibil-
ity. The governor's supplemental
budget includes a provision extend-
ing levy limits for an additional year.
Call your legislator and urge their
support for H.F. 3392 and S.F. 2985.
Municipal telecom
legislation threatened
City officials should contact members
of the Senate Jobs, Energy & Com-
munity Development Committee be-
fore Tuesday to urge support for S.F.
2098 (S. Kelley). The bill would allow
cities to provide telecommunications
services by entering into joint ven-
tures and arrangements with public
and private entities. or by forming a
utility or limited liability corporation.
Without committee support, it is un-
likely the legislation will move forward
this session. Call the Senate Informa-
tion Office at (612) 296-0504 or (888)
234-1112 for committee member
phone numbers or e-mail addresses.
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Vol. 3, No. 5
A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities February 13, 1998
Levy limits repeal bill heard
On Wednesday, Sen. Doug Johnson's (DFL -Tower) bill that would repeal
levy limits for cities and counties was heard in the Senate Property Tex/TIF
Subcommittee. Although testimony was not taken, Sen. Larry Pogemiller
(DFL -Minneapolis) moved that the bill be considered for inclusion in the
Senate omnibus tax bill. Immediately afterward, Johnson suggested that
staff call 9-1-1 because several local government lobbyists were about to
have heart attacks. As you may recall, Johnson supported the levy'limits
provisions in the 1997 omnibus tax bill.
Support for a repeal seems to be growing in the Senate. However, the
House has yet to hear the bill and our sense is that support in the House is
lukewarm, at best. Call, write, or e-mail your House and Senate mem-
bers and urge support for H.F. 3392/S.F. 2985.
Critical vote on muni telecom
bill expected
City officials should call their House members now --particularly those who
serve on the House Regulated Industries Committee --to urge their support
of H.F. 3179 (S.F. 2098 as amended) to give cities a role in providing
telecommunications services. Tell your local legislators that this is a practi-
cal solution to the problem for those cities lacking advanced telecommuni-
cations services. The House Regulated Industries Committee (see page 7
of the Feb. 11 issue of the Cities Bulletin for member roster) will vote on the
bill next week. Without favorable action, the proposal will not go forward this
session.
Design -build bill next week
The League -sponsored bill, H.F. 2595 (Jennings -DFL, Harris), to authorize
municipalities to use the design -build procedure as a less expensive alterna-
tive to the standard bid procedure is scheduled to be heard in the House
Local Government & Metropolitan Affairs Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at
12:30 p.m. The companion bill passed off the Senate Floor last Monday.
Please contact the committee members listed below to urge their
support of H.F. 2595.
House Local Government & Metropolltan Affairs Committee:
Rest -DFL, Chair; Opatz-DFL, Vice Chair; Dehler-R, Lead Republican;
Chaudhary-DFL; Garcia -DFL; Knight -R; Koskinen-DFL; Kraus -R; Krinkie-R;
Kuisle-R; Mahon -DFL; Marko -DFL; Molnau-R; Mulder -R; Olson, E: DFL;
Orfield-DFL; Paulsen -R; Schumacher -DFL; Skare-DFL; Stanek -R; Tompkins-
R- Wan701-17IF1
County
EDAs—House
floor vote
upcoming
On Wednesday, the House ECo-
nomic Development and Interna-
tional Trade Committee amended
H.F. 3283 (Tunheim-DFL, Kennedy)
to generally authorize counties to
establish economic development
authorities (EDAs). Any project
located within the corporate limits of
a city would require the approval of
that city. The original version of the
bill would have applied only to
Kittson County.
Historically, the League has
supported the state's current policy
of limiting the specific authority and
powers of EDAs to city govern-
ments because of the potential for
overlap. The Department of Trade
and Economic Development has
advocated this authority because it
will allow a pooling of resources
where they may be insufficient to
allow individual cities to establish
their own EDAs. The bill has been
referred to the House Floor.
if you have concerns about
the statewide extension of this
bill, please contact the League
IGR staff and your representative
immediatelyl The Senate Jobs,
Energy, and Community Develop-
ment committee referred the
companion bill, S.F. 2943 (Stumpf -
DFL, Thief River Falls), in its
original form to the Senate Floor on
Thursday evening.
Home
Free Community Programs 3409 Kilmer Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
February 5, 1998
Elliot Knetsch
City Prosecutor
1380 Corporate Center Curve #317
Eagandale Office Center
Eagan, MN 55121
Dear Elliot,
r
Business (612) 545-7080
Crisis Line (612) 559-4945
Fax (612) 545-7071
Enclosed is a copy of Plymouth's Domestic Assault Intervention Project statistical report
for the fourth quarter of 1997. Let me know if you have any questions.
Best Regards,
Terri Taylor
�N
Community Programs Coordinator
Enc.
cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Joel Franz, Police Department
Mary Monteon, Home Free
Nita Quinn, Home Free
Pat Murphy, Missions, Inc.
PLYMOUTH
CITY QUARTERLY REPORT
DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT
FOURTH QUARTER 1997
I.LAW ENFORCEMENT
ARRESTS
Assault (Felony)/Assault (GM)
Assault (GM)
Assault (GM)/Int w/911 call
Assault (5th)
Assault(5th)/Crim.Prop.Dam./Disorderly Conduct
Assault(5th)/DWI
Assault(5th)/Disorderly Conduct
Assault(5th)/Terroristic Threats
DWI
Disorderly Conduct
Int w/911 call/Assault(5th)/Disorderly Conduct
Int w/911 call/Assault(5th)/Obstructing Leg Proc
Juv.case
Juv.case/Assault(5th)
OFP Violation
Pros declined chrg
Sexual Assault (Fel)
TOTALS
DUAL ARRESTS
JUVENILE ARRESTS
COMPLAINTS
Assault (GM)
Assault(5th)
Crim.Prop.Dam./Assault(5th)
OFP Violation
OFP Violation/False information
P D Nonreferral
Pros declined chrg
Trespassing/Crim.Prop.Dam.
TOTALS
ALLEGED ASSAULT/CHARGES PENDING
QTR
0
2
1
18
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
28
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1
2
0
0
0
1
0
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1
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66
1
1
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1
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1
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2
8
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1
10
1
6
1
19
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1
41
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PLYMOUTH
CITY QUARTERLY REPORT
DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT
FOURTH QUARTER 1997
II.INTERVENTION PROJECT SERVICES
VICTIM SERVICES
Arrest Response
QTR
YTD
Face/Face
No contact
4
10
No -C COI
0
1
No -C F/F
1
7
No -C Lette
1
6
No -C Phone
5
19
No -C -CK
3
11
NoCont-Juv
0
1
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5
5
Not N- F/F
0
1
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1
2
Not Notifi
0
2
Not-N/COI
2
2
Phone
0
1
TOTALS
7
30
29
98
Civil Court Advocacy-OFP Filing/Hearing
OFP Only
2
37
Harassment Orders
<
0 >
<
19 >
<
0>
<
4>
Other Advocacy
50
178
Rides
2
6
PERPETRATOR CONTACTS
Jail Visit
QTR
YTD
No Contact
1
1
Bailed
28
97
Detox
<
0>
<
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Hennepin Co.
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Plymouth
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<
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4>
TOTALS
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29
98
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CITY QUARTERLY REPORT t
DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT
FOURTH QUARTER 1997
III.CRIMINAL COURT ADVOCACY AND MONITORING
DISPOSITION
Assault
occurred
urrn
rior
QTR
YTD
Guilty Plea
3
6
9
36
Guilty Plea -Amended Charge
1
3
4
21
Cont. for Dismissal
7
5
12
38
DOMP
0
1
1
1
Juv.case
0
0
0
3
P D Nonreferral
0
0
0
14
Dismissed
0
3
3
14
No Disposition -Case Open
21
44
65
65
TOTALS
32
62
94
192
SENTENCING
Assault
Occurred
urrn
Prior
QTR
YTD
Fine Pd/CD/DAC/NOBS
0
1
1
1
Fine Pd/CD/NOSS
0
0
0
2
Fine Pd/DAC/NOSS
0
1
1
8
Fine Pd/DAC/Rest
0
0
0
1
Fine Pd/DAC
0
0
0
1
Fine Pd/Fine Styd/Time Srvd/Time Styd/CD/DAC/NOSS
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0
0
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0
0
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1
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7
4
11
28
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1
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0
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WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER
1011 First Street South, Suite 200, Hopkins, MN..,55343...,^ (612) 933-0005 Fax: (612) 933-6046
I'Chruary 9, 1()(8
Mayor and City Council
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulcvard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor and City Council:
Fourth quartCr, 1997, report on closed cases involving Plyn owls residents,
businesses or city stall'.
1. Landlord/tenant, self -referral, mediated with signed agreement
2. Neighborhood, sell' -referral, mediated with signed agreement
3. Neighborhood, self -referral, other party never responded
4. Neighborhood, third party referral, initiating party never responded
5. Mediation/arbitration, third party referral, mediated with signed agreement
Enclosed is a recent article liom the I IopkiMs/Minnetonka Sun Sailor newspaper.
Thank you tar your continuCd support and nlicrest m mediation.
Sincerely,
)C-V—�
Susan A. Nelson
Executive Director
.t/Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998
Mediation Censer expands focus. to community
By Susan Larson -Waugh
hinnesota Sun Publications
Reconnecting with the community is
the West Suburban Mediation Center's
goal for 1998.
Located in Hopkins, WSMC is a pro-
gram designed to preserve individual in-
terests while strengthening relation-
ships and building connections between
people and groups, creating processes
that make communities work.
"I don't think a lot of people know that
we exist," said Director Sue Nelson. The 15 -
year -old non-profit program aims to resolve
conflicts between individuals, groups and
organizations as an alternative to avoid-
ance, destructive confrontation, prolonged
litigation or violence. Mediation is, accord-
ing to Nelson, the forum of the first resort.
The program's 1996 and 1997 annual re-
ports indicate that the majority of cases
handled by WSMC have been court ordered.
"We hope to become more actively the
first resort by increasing our community-
based cases," said Nelson. "We are trying
to educate people and get them to come to
us before they get in the justice system."
Who can use their mostly free services?
Anyone with a difference to resolve, at -
cording to Nelson. She said the group had
helped individuals address, for example:
co -parenting issues, family and outside -
of -family problems with juveniles, neigh-
bor disputes, conflicts with borrowers and
lenders, conflicts with business partners
or friends. Nelson emphasized that no
problem is too big or too small.
The only cases that are not appropriate
for mediation at WSMC are crimes com-
mitted by an adult with criminal charges
pending, possible abuse and divorce media-
tion. However, issues that arise once the di-
vorce is final are appropriate for mediation.
Nelson said there are many benefits of
mediation. Problems are resolved quick-
ly (most with one two-hour session),
there are usually no fees (visitation is the
exception with a sliding fee scale), every-
one participates equally, financial and
time -costly court proceedings can be
avoided, juveniles can avoid a record, and
decisions are not made for you but by you.
There is also an opportunity for per-
sonal growth and healing, particularly in
the victim -offender cases involving juve-
niles, she said.
A particularly touching example was a
case involving a juvenile who was mak-
ing harassing calls to an older couple.
During the mediation it was revealed
that the husband who had been harassed
was dying of cancer.
"There were many tears on the part of
the juvenile," said Case Manager Debra
Nichols. "It was a real growth experience for
him, and healing for all parties involved."
"Restorative justice is the operative
word," said Nelson. "Mediation personal-
izes the crime for the juvenile. Hopefully
it will have an impact on the juvenile's
life and the victim will feel somewhat bet-
ter about what happened to them. 'There
are lots of creative possibilities for jus-
tice. For example, a juvenile caught set-
ting fires could agree to visit a burn unit."
WSMC serves 33 Hennepin County
suburbs and an additional ten in Carver
and Dakota Counties. Their trained me-
diator volunteers come from a cross-sec-
tion of the communities they serve.
"We have attorneys, a retired banker,
realtors, a car salesman, business people,
a nurse and a psychologist," said Nelson.
"What all our mediators do share is a sin-
cere desire to give back to the communi-
ties. In fact, one individual who was in-
volved in a personal mediation was so im-
pressed by the process that she became
one of our mediators."
Mediators all have an initial 30 hours
of training and a minimum of six hours of
in -services each year. Some of them have
taken another 40 hours of post-divurce
mediation training.
Mediators do not act as a judge, but
serve as facilitators to help find equitable
solutions. They listen to all parties in-
volved and ask questions to deterinine
facts. Solutions, agreements or contracts
reached are written down by the media-
tors and signed by all present.
"We have more than an 80 percent suc-
cess rate," said Nelson. "The process
works very well because people come in
good faith to work out their diffbrences.
After the mediation we monitor the me-
diation agreements and our compliance
rate is 98 percent."
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PHONE: 612-420-3242
FAX: 612-420-6056
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Metropolitan Council
Working for the Region, Planning for the Future
February 11, 1998
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Mayor Joy Tierney i
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
You are invited to the State of the Twin Cities Region presentation on Wed., March 4, from
11:30 am to 1 pm, at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul (see enclosed invitation).
We also hope you can join Metropolitan Council members and an informal working group of
metro area mayors in a lunch roundtable discussion immediately following the State of the
Region address. The working lunch session will convene at 1:15pm -3:00 pm at the University
Club, 420 Summit Ave. in St. Paul. This working group is the first in a series of regional
roundtable discussions the Council will convene in 1998 with policymakers, business groups,
community interest groups and public forums to discuss regional challenges.
In particular, we must explore specific action strategies to address key challenges facing the
Twin Cities region, as we prepare to compete in the 21 st century. Joining us is Janis Purdy from
the Cleveland Citizens League Research Institute, who will share with the group some strategies
that have led to positive change in the Cleveland region.
Please RSVP for the lunch roundtable session to the Chair's Office at 602-1554 by Friday,
February 20. Valet parking will be provided for your use at the University Club by the Council.
I urge you to attend this working lunch and look forward to a productive session.
Sincerely,
Curt Johnson
Chair, Metropolitan Council
230 East Fifth Street St. Paul. Minnesota 55101-1634 (612) 291-6359 Fax 291-6550 TDD/TTY 291-0904 Metro Info Line 229-3750
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MEMO
SUBURBAN HENNEPIN REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
12615 COUNTY ROAD 9, PLYMOUTH, MN 55441
DATE: February 9, 1998
TO: interested Residents
FROM: Delbert E. Miller, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager
SUBJECT: LUCE LINE TRAIL EXTENSION (1-494 TO WEST MEDICINE LAKE
DRIVE)
You are invited to attend an Open House on Tuesday, February 17, at 7 p.m. at
Hennepin Parks Headquarters, 12615 County Road 9, in French Regional Park, to
review, discuss, and comment on the construction documents for the Luce Line
Trail Extension (1-494 to West Medicine Lake Drive) that will be constructed within
the Right -of -Way of the Union Pacific Railroad.
We anticipate that these plans will go to the Park District Board of Commissioners
for their approval this spring, with construction commencing in the summer of
1998.
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Association of
Metropolitan
Municipalities
Met Council reorganization bill
approved by House committee
The legislation reorganiz
ing the Metropolitan
Council was approved by
the House Local and Met-
ropolitan Affairs Commit-
tee yesterday.
As previously reported.
the bill (HF 2588) would:
♦ Establish a 25 -member
Met Council.
♦ Have county board
members elected to dual
positions -- county board
and Met Council.
♦ The new council would
be effective in the year
2002.
The legislation raises
several issues that city
officials should consider.
Among them are:
♦ The Met Council will
not have a direct represen-
tation from all types of
local governments. Cities,
towns and school districts
will not have an elected
representative.
♦ The mission of the Met
Council needs to be clari-
fied. The Met Council is
responsible for several
planning and regional
policy functions, which
have a significant impact
on cities.
♦ Requires the Met
Council by the year 2000 to
complete a study if any
county service should be
transferred to the Met
Council. The bill also re-
quires correction facilities
and county highways to
be studied.
The bill will be heard in
the House General Legisla-
tion Committee on Thurs-
day, Feb. 12 and will also
be discussed at the AMM
Board meeting this week.
Please contact Gene
Ranieri at 215-4001 with
your comments.
A Nletter for
Residents and
Northwest Issue Landowners
February 12, 1998
April 16, 1998 has been set as the
date for a public meeting to review
planning options for the northwest
area. All residents and landowners
are invited to attend. Tentatively,
the meeting will be held at City
Hall. Mark your calendars now!
The next issue of Northwest Notes
to be mailed by March 15 will
announce complete details about
the meeting.
While the start time and the
agenda for the meeting had not
been finalized at the time of this
publication, we expect that the
meeting will have an "open house"
type of format that will allow
participants to drop in when it fits
their schedule. It will begin in late
afternoon and last through the
evening. Consultants and staff will
be there to explain and answer
questions about the options.
Planning Commissioners and City
Council members should also be
on hand to hear comments and
suggestions.
Northwest Associated
Consultants (NAC) are still
developing the options to be
reviewed. They will be meeting
with the Planning Commission in
a work session as part of the
Commission's March 10 meeting.
After that meeting, NAC will
complete the options for discussion
at the April 16 session.
As directed by the City Council,
the planning options to be
considered and evaluated will
include a "no growth" option.
Other options will generally
include extension of public utilities
and urban development into the
entire area, or only into a part of it.
�I ` ventory Completed
At their February 24 meeting,
the Planning Commission will
receive the completed Inventory
Element of the Comprehensive
Plan completed by NAC. The
document should be available for
review at the Community
Development Department in City
Hall not later than Monday,
February 23.
The Inventory is a compilation
of background and base line
information about the City that
will be used to prepare the Plan. It
includes a social profile, natural
environment information, existing
land use data, an economic profile,
and the status of existing and
planned parks, sewers,
transportation and other public
facilities.
The Inventory includes a
separate chapter highlighting the
northwest area. Because of the
extensive graphics included in the
document, we are uncertain about
whether we can make the
document accessible on the City's
Web Site, but will do so if
practical.
VALENTINE D Y
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2 Northwest Notes February 1998
February 23 meeting �nnll
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shine spotlight on War+d1
issues t
Ward 1 residents will want to
attend a special Ward Meeting on
Monday, February 23, 7 - 9 p.m., at
City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Councilmember Tim Bildsoe
will host the Ward 1 meeting to
update residents on local issues and
projects affecting the ward.
Residents will have a chance to
learn about current projects as well
as what might be on the horizon.
In addition to getting a local
perspective, you will get an update
on federal issues from
Congressman Jim Ramstad. The
meeting will include time for
questions and answers.
Ward 1, the northwest ward, is
bounded by I-494, County Road 6,
Dunkirk Lane, County Road 24,
Brockton Lane and the north City
limits. It includes all of the
northwest study area. If you are
City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16
for observance of President's Day.
City of Plymouth
Community Development Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
not sure which ward you live in,
call 509-5050.
For
more e information
n, ..
For more information, please
contact the Community
Development Department at 509-
5450. Office hours are 8:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m., Monday and
Wednesday through Friday; 8:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Northwest Notes/ News on Planning for Northwest Plymouth
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF
February 11, 1998
«Title» «FirstName» «LastName»
JobTitle»
Company»
«Address 1»
«City», «State» «PostalCode»
Dear «Title» «LastName»:
One of the goals of the Plymouth City Council is to improve the relationship of
the city council with Plymouth businesses. To help reach this goal, you are invited to a
special evening event on Thursday, March 12, from 7 PM to 9 PM at the Plymouth
Radisson. You will join a small group of other Plymouth businesses, the Plymouth City
Council, and'city staff to talk about doing business in Plymouth. Our discussion will be
facilitated by David Licht, of Northwest Associated Consultants. The evening will
include light hors d'oeuvres.
The March 12 evening should provide good dialog on issues of interest to all of
us. I truly hope that you will be able to come. If you can attend, please call Assistant City
Manager Kathy Lueckert at 509-5052 by March 6. Kathy can also answer any questions
you may have.
I look forward to seeing you on March 12.
Sincerely,
Tim Bildsoe
Chair
Business Relations Subcommittee
PLYMOUTH A Beautii (Place To Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
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City of Plymouth
Business Focus Groun
Plymouth Radisson
March 12,1998
7.00 - 9:00 p.m.
Agenda
I. Welcome --Tim Bildsoe, Chairman, Business Relations Subcommittee
II. Statement of Purpose—David Licht, meeting facilitator
III. Introductions
Business Representatives: name, company, firm products or service, size, number
of employees, reasons for locating in Plymouth
City Officials/Staff. name, position, length of service in Plymouth, employment
background
IV. Discussion Items
A. City Services
Current Services—pros and cons
Areas of Need or Improvement
B. Communications and Cooperation
Current Sources and Channels
Areas of Need
New ideas for communication and cooperation
C. Areas of City Assistance (Economic Development/Maintenance)
Current Activities
Suggestions for New Activities
D. Other Issues or Topics
Possibility for future or continuing dialog with business community
V. Closing—Tim Bildsoe
VI. Adjourn
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I'd like to remind you and your council members to plan to attend an important legislative event on
Thursday, Feb. 26, in St. Paul. Every year, the League sponsors a Legislative Conference to provide
city officials with an up-to-the-minute analysis of city issues brewing at the Legislature. It's an
opportunity to hear how these state policy issues affect cities and communicate those impacts to your
local legislators. Cities are an essential stakeholder in state policy-making. The Legislative
Conference is an ideal time to participate.
The topics this year range from cities' partnership with the state to the state's budget surplus:
Are Cities a Special Interest Group?
A report on the League's Partnership 2000 Project, a League effort to strengthen the relationship
between cities and the Legislature. Kent Ecklund, president, Cincinnatus.
Is Electric Deregulation in Minnesota's Future?
With 10 other states implementing deregulation, it won't be long. Rep. Loren Jennings, chair, House
Regulated Industries and Energy Committee.
Tax Increment Financing and Tax Reform: Are Problems on the Horizon?
A discussion of the impact of last year's omnibus tax bill and possible changes in 1998. Sen. John
Hottinger, Senate Local and Metropolitan Government and Taxes committees.
The State Budget Surplus and the Property Tax Reform Account
Important perspectives from key legislators. Sen. Doug Johnson., chair, Senate Taxes Ce.m.: itt-C; "p.
Dee Long, chair, House Taxes Committee (invited).
Please plan to attend on Feb. 26. Your views are important and your participation is part of the
League's overall goal of ensuring cities' place at the policy-making table. Enclosed is a summary of
the agenda and both the registration and hotel accommodation forms; fill them out and send them in as
soon as possible. If you have any questions about the Legislative Conference, please call Cathy
Dovidio at 612.281.1250.
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1998 Legislative Conference
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, February 26
Sheraton Midway Hotel, St. Paul
Attend the event that gives you up-to-the-minute analysis
of legislative issues that affect your city
from the legislators making the decisions.
Conference Topics
Are Cities a Special Interest Group?
A report on the league's Partnership 2000 Project, a League effort to strengthen the relationship between cities and
the Legislature. Kent Ecklund, president, Cincinnatus.
Is Electric Deregulation in Minnesota's Future?
With 10 other states implementing electric deregulation, the pressure is growing. Rep. Loren Jennings, chair, House
Regulated Industries and Energy Committee.
Tax Increment Financing and Tax Reform: Are Problems on the Horizon?
A discussion of the impact of last year's omnibus tax bill and possible changes in 1998. Sen. John Hottinger, Senate
Local and Metropolitan Government and Taxes committees.
The State Budget Surplus and the Property Tax Reform Account
Important perspectives from key legislators. Sen. Doug Johnson, chair, Senate Taxes Committee; Rep. Dee Long, chair,
House Taxes Committee (invited).
Legislative Potpourri
Highlights from the League's intergovernmental relations staff.
City Day on the Hill
Meet with your legislators and share the local impact of these issues.
DATE: February 10, 1998
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: 1997 RECYCLING PROGRAM YEAR END REPORT
1997 EROSION CONTROL ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY
I am attaching for City Council and your information the following two reports prepared by
staff of the Public Works Department:
1997 Recycling Program Year End Report
1997 Erosion control Enforcement Activity
As indicated in the 1997 Recycling Report, our program continues to be a success and we
exceeded the tonnage of material collected from the previous year. The program consists of
four major components:
• Curbside recycling
• Drop-off recycling
• Yard waste disposal
• Education Programs
Kris Hageman and Margie Vigoren continue to share the position of Solid Waste Coordinator
(one full-time equivalent position). They continue to do an excellent job in monitoring the
program and providing education to our citizens and businesses.
The City began the program in 1985, after being mandated by State Legislation, Metropolitan
rules and Hennepin County to have local waste reduction programs. During the first years of
the programs, 100% funding was provided by Hennepin County. During 1997, only 25% of
the funding was provided by Hennepin County and the remaining 75% was provided by our
citizens through a utility charge of $2 per month per household.
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SUBJECT: 1997 RECYCLING PROGRAM YEAR END REPORT
1997 EROSION CONTROL ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY J -
Page 2
Erosion control enforcement activities are administered within the Engineering Division of the
Public Works Department with cooperation from the Building Inspection Division of the
Community Development Department. Darrell Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician, is the
employee who coordinates all of the activities. Throughout the spring, summer, and fall
months we use interns to provide additional inspection and enforcement activities. The
attached report from Darrell Johnson summarizes the activities for 1997. As directed by the
City Council, the Environmental Quality Committee will be making a recommendation to the
City Council on any recommended changes to our activities.
If you or Councilmembers have any questions on the report, please do not hesitate to contact
Dan Faulkner, Shane Missaghi, Darrell Johnson, Kris Hageman, Margie Vigoren or myself.
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DATE: January 29, 1998
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager, Mayor Tierney and City Council Members, through
Fred Moore, Public Works Director
FROM: Kris Hageman, Solid Waste CoordinatorW
SUBJECT: 1997 Recycling Program Year End Report
The City of Plymouth continues to offer recycling and other environmental programs and education
to serve the needs of the City's residents. Our tonnage total for all programs is 7,395 which helped
us reach a 32% abatement rate. All collection programs increased in tons collected from 1996.
1997 program activities included:
• Continued curbside and drop-off recycling programs.
• Co -hosted The Village Green environmental quality fair with Plymouth Creek Elementary
School.
• Hosted two "Special Collections" .
• Published six Environmental Extras - an environmental supplement to the Plymouth News
- in cooperation with Water Quality and Forestry.
• Joined the cooperative effort of Environmental Quality Committee and private business to
establish the Plymouth Business Environmental Partnership.
• Published three Advantage newsletters - a newsletter of the Plymouth Business
Environmental Partnership - in cooperation with EQC and private members of the PBEP.
• Introduced a waste reduction art project to participants of "Old Fashioned Christmas."
• Participated in the 1997 Northwest Suburban Remodelers Fair to promote reuse,
recycling and the use of building products made with recycled content materials when
doing remodeling or building projects.
Curbside Collection is available to all residents living in single to 8 unit dwellings on Wednesdays,
Thursdays, and Fridays. Materials accepted in our program include: Containers: tin and aluminum
cans, glass bottles and jars (clear, green and brown), plastic bottles with a neck; newspapers,
corrugated cardboard and miscellaneous papers (junk mail, office & school papers, catalogs,
magazines, hard & soft cover books and phone books). Boxboard, only the 4 C's (cake, cracker,
cereal and chip boxes). Residents are able to commingle all containers and are required to separate
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newspapers from miscellaneous papers and bundle corrugated cardboard. Participation averaged
72%, weekly.
Yard Waste Program
The Plymouth Yard Waste site is open to residents April through November. Materials accepted
include garden waste, spring and fall lawn rakings, leaves and brush (up to 4" in diameter). Mulch
and wood chips were available free of charge. Over 20,000 deliveries came into the site in 1997.
The city worked with the Hennepin Parks system to utilize over 3,200 cubic yard of leaves over the
coarse of our operating season. Finished compost is anticipated to be available for the 1998 season.
The Public Works -Street Division is a key partner in the operation of the yard waste program. Site
maintenance, upgrading and assistance with material management are all operations this division
assists with.
1998 Program Outlook
Our residential collection contract with Waste Management, Inc. expires December 31, 1998. We
will begin work developing an RFP for collection services beyond 1998. Our contract is developed
as a joint service agreement with the Cities of Minnetonka and Golden Valley.
Staff is developing an updated Yard Care Brochure to be distributed in a spring edition of the
Plymouth City Newsletter. Information in the brochure will include: backyard composting,
environmentally responsible yard care practices, watering restrictions, yard waste reduction,
composting regulations and Yard Waste site information.
Staff will continue to participate in a variety of community events to promote reduction, pollution
prevention, recycling and more. We have begun planning for the 1998 Environmental Quality Fair
which will take place at Sunset Hills Elementary School, April 13. We anticipate participation in
the same community wide events as in 1997 and hope to develop new projects for community
outreach.
Strengthening of the Plymouth Business Environmental Partnership is also a priority for staff. The
Partnership, in the early months of 1998, is concentrating on increasing our number of core
members and producing the winter edition of The Advantage. Increased educational opportunities
will be developed throughout the year.
If you would like any additional information, please give either Margie or myself a call at 509-5506.
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PARTICIPATION
TONNAGE
Curbside recycling
average per week 13,400
6,309
Drop-off recycling
NA
427
Multi -Family
NA
659
TOTAL
7,395
Special collection
2,000
85
Yard waste
20,140
2,100
Yard Waste Program
The Plymouth Yard Waste site is open to residents April through November. Materials accepted
include garden waste, spring and fall lawn rakings, leaves and brush (up to 4" in diameter). Mulch
and wood chips were available free of charge. Over 20,000 deliveries came into the site in 1997.
The city worked with the Hennepin Parks system to utilize over 3,200 cubic yard of leaves over the
coarse of our operating season. Finished compost is anticipated to be available for the 1998 season.
The Public Works -Street Division is a key partner in the operation of the yard waste program. Site
maintenance, upgrading and assistance with material management are all operations this division
assists with.
1998 Program Outlook
Our residential collection contract with Waste Management, Inc. expires December 31, 1998. We
will begin work developing an RFP for collection services beyond 1998. Our contract is developed
as a joint service agreement with the Cities of Minnetonka and Golden Valley.
Staff is developing an updated Yard Care Brochure to be distributed in a spring edition of the
Plymouth City Newsletter. Information in the brochure will include: backyard composting,
environmentally responsible yard care practices, watering restrictions, yard waste reduction,
composting regulations and Yard Waste site information.
Staff will continue to participate in a variety of community events to promote reduction, pollution
prevention, recycling and more. We have begun planning for the 1998 Environmental Quality Fair
which will take place at Sunset Hills Elementary School, April 13. We anticipate participation in
the same community wide events as in 1997 and hope to develop new projects for community
outreach.
Strengthening of the Plymouth Business Environmental Partnership is also a priority for staff. The
Partnership, in the early months of 1998, is concentrating on increasing our number of core
members and producing the winter edition of The Advantage. Increased educational opportunities
will be developed throughout the year.
If you would like any additional information, please give either Margie or myself a call at 509-5506.
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DATE: January 27, 1997
TO: Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
FROM: Darrell Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician
SUBJECT: 1997 EROSION CONTROL ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY
This memo is intended to give you an update of erosion control enforcement activity
during 1997 as administered by the Engineering Division. Attached to this memo are
various reports documenting erosion control violations. These reports (and a brief
explanation) are as follows:
• 1997 Erosion Control Penalties
Eleven penalties of $200 each were given totaling $2,200. These violations were for
dirty streets or silt fence problems. In all cases the city ordered the work done and
coordinated the erosion control corrections with sub -contractors. While street
sweeping invoices normally amount to several hundred dollars, invoices for silt
fences can amount to several thousand dollars. The total amount of both penalty and
invoice is paid for by the developer.
• 1997 Erosion Control Violations: 48 Hour Notice Sent
There were a total of 108 letters sent requiring erosion control corrective action
within 48 hours. Of these 48 hour notices that were sent during 1997, eleven did not
comply and were subsequently fined $200 each. (see above).
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PAGE TWO
• 1997 Homeowner Erosion Control Reminder Letters
There were a total of 64 letters sent to homeowners reminding them of erosion control
ordinances, and problems that have resulted from their property. While the first letter
sent to the homeowners is a reminder, those with an asterisk (*) next to them were
sent a second letter (via certified mail) with a deadline imposed when the correction
must be completed.
• 1997 Stop Work Orders - Builders
A total of 18 stop work orders were placed on individual home builders during the
calendar year.
Not documented in this report are many site inspections and phone calls that are
routinely performed for construction sites that may be in compliance with erosion control
ordinances and Best Management Practices. Also not documented in this report are
erosion control enforcement activities performed by the Building Division.
In conclusion, it is evident that Plymouth remains pro -active in erosion control
enforcement activity. Our erosion control interns play a vital role in providing inspections
and maintaining a field presence at construction sites. Throughout the summer months we
generally perform site inspections twice each week. We have maintained a balance
between keeping communication channels open with the building community, while at
the same time dealing with violators accordingly.
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DATE: February 10, 1998
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Carlson's Plymouth Town Center
It has come to our attention that several business about to open in City Center, in Carlson's
Plymouth Town Center project, require conditional use permits. One of these is Applebee's
restaurant, which will open this coming weekend.
Unfortunately, the conditional use permit requirement was overlooked in the permitting process.
Delaying the opening for the new businesses would create tremendous hardship for them. And,
because this was City staff's oversight and because we do not see any significant issues that will
arise out of a conditional use permit application for any of the uses, we will not stand in their
way.
Carlson Companies will be applying for a conditional use permit that will cover all of the uses
contemplated in the project. The Planning Commission will hold its hearing on March 10, with
Council action scheduled for March 18.
I have investigated with Planning and Building staff to determine how this oversight occurred.
Apparently the procedures requiring Planning Division review of all commercial alteration and
tenant finish building permits was not followed consistently while the position of Assistant
Building Official was vacant. We have instructed all of our employees on the proper procedures
for issuing permits in the future, and are confident that we can avoid further oversights of this
nature.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this matter.
I- 2v -
DATE: February 10, 1998
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager through
Fred G. Moore, P.E. , Director of Public Works
FROM: Marjorie Vigoren, Solid Waste Coordinator
SUBJECT: RECYCLING ISSUES AT WAYZATA HIGH SCHOOL
Following is information relating to the current and planned recycling at the new Wayzata
High School, state law requiring recycling at public schools, and the assistance offered to the
high school by the City of Plymouth.
Presently Wayzata High School is providing recycling containers for paper and corrugated
cardboard only. Other recyclable materials from the kitchen and from students that could be
recycled are being disposed of with the trash. MN Statute 115A.151 has the following
requirements for state and local facilities:
A state agency, local unit of government, or school district shall:
(1) ensure that facilities under its control, from which mixed municipal solid waste is
collected, have containers for at least three recyclable materials, such as, but not
limited to, paper, glass, plastic, and metal; and
(2) transfer all recyclable materials collected to a recycler.
According to a quote from the student newspaper at the high school and a phone conversation
with Tom Burr from the school district, setting up the program, and providing space for
recycling was a lower priority than other projects, and has yet to be accomplished.
Space available for both trash and recycling at the school has not been adequate to
accommodate recycling without the advantage of a trash compactor for the trash. According
to Mr. Burr, this compactor is ordered, and expected to be operational by March 1, 1998. At
that time space will be allocated for containers for cans and bottles, and a recycling program
for those materials will begin.
Mr. Burr, who has been the City's recycling contact for many years with the Wayzata School
District, has related to the high school the City's willingness to assist the school in setting up
the recycling program, and to provide educational support for student and staff training.
N:\pw\Engineering\SOLIDWSnRECYCLE\MEMOS\ccSchoolRecyc.doc
DATE: February 11, 1998
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Dale Hahntinance Director
SUBJECT: Plymouth Firefighter's Relief Association Investment Performance
In November 1997, the Firefighter's Relief Association received a letter from the
Minnesota Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement. It expressed their
concern about the investment performance of the Relief's investment portfolio, and
requested a response as to their procedures and investment practices. A copy of the
letter is attached (A).
In December, I met with the Relief Association's President, Rick Luth, and Investment
Advisor, Bill Aaker from Dain Bosworth, and discussed the comments in the letter. A
letter was returned to the Commission addressing their concerns (B). I believe the
Relief Association has made several positive changes since the period of 1994 through
1996. They have increased their equity investments and are now purchasing less
volatile stocks compared to previous purchases, which were more speculative. They
are also purchasing investments with plans to hold them to maturity and avoid the
peaks and valleys of the marketplace.
I believe the current investment procedures are much improved over past practices, and
will yield solid returns.
State of Minnesota \LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT A
SENATE
Don Betzold
Dean Johnson
Steven Morse, Chair
Lawrence Pogemiller
LeRoy Stumpf
Roy Terwilliger
HOUSE
Mike Delmont
Richard Jefferson
Phyllis Kahn, Vice Chair
Harry Mares
Mary Murphy
Steve Smith, Secretary
James Fournier
Plymouth Fire Relief Association
130 Orchid Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Fournier:
November 21, 1997
55 State Office Building
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155.1201
Telephone (612) 296.2750
FAX (612) 296.1321
TDD (612) 296.9896
Lawrence A. Martin, Exec. Dir.
Edward Burek, Deputy Du.
Jean A. Liebgott, Adm. Sec.
Lecia Churchill, Clerk
At the November 12, 1997 Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement (LCPR) meeting, our
members reviewed the investment perforniance of the large non-public safety pension plans (major plans),
the police and paid fire plans, and the larger volunteer fire plans. A copy of the staff memo we prepared for
that meeting or a very similar memo directed to pension fund administrators was sent to you.
At its meeting, the LCPR expressed concern about pension funds with investment returns that were
considerably less than those earned by the major plans. The LCPR directed staff to request additional
information from all pension fund associations with a 1994-96 average return less than half the return
reported by the State Board of Investment (SBI). SBI's three year average return was 13 percent. Your
association's three year average return, as indicated in the memo you received, was 4.6 percent. The
Plymouth Fire Relief Association average is pulled down by an exceptionally low 1994 and 1996 total
portfolio return.
Please provide the following information:
1. A brief explanation of your plan's asset mix, indicating the asset classes used by your fund, the role each
plays in your fund, and the approximate proportion of each in the fund's 1996 total portfolio.
2. For each asset class used, indicate how your fund invests in that asset class and how the board
determines whether the return earned reflects acceptable performance. (For example, does a board member
or members select individual securities or assets for the fund? Does the board use mutual funds or other
outside investment managers? Does the board use index funds, active managers, or a combination of the
two? Does the board operate in only a portion of an asset class rather than being broadly diversified within
the class? If the board is not broadly diversifying within the asset class, please explain why. How often
does the board review performance and what performance standards or benchmarks are used to decide if
performance is acceptable?)
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3. j -,What caused your fund to have low total portfolio returns for the 1994-96 period?
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4. What steps, if any, has your board taken to increase the general level of returns?
We hope to be able to provide your response to our members at the next LCPR meeting, currently
scheduled for December 10, 1997. Your prompt attention to this information request is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Edward Burek
Deputy Executive Director
cc: Dale Hahn, Plymouth Finance Director
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Edward Burek
Deputy Executive Director
55 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
18 December 1997
Dear Mr. Burek,
In response to your correspondence of November 21, 1997, we offer the following
assessment of the rates of return in our retirement fund. In response to your questions:
1) Our plan's asset mix is currently comprised of 70% bonds (85% government and
agency, 15% corporate, all investment grade or better) and 30% equities, all domestic.
This represents an increase from the 15% equity position held by the fund in the
previous three years.
2) Investment in the bond class involves laddering of the maturities so the reinvestment
allows us to continue to represent current interest rate trends. Our equity portfolio is
invested entirely in U.S. securities with an emphasis on large, blue chip companies. This
has proven to be fruitful this year, having avoided the pitfalls in international markets.
Our primary equity account is at Dain Bosworth where we hold individual securities
with no more than 5% in any single security and no more than 10% in any single
industry. We feel this strategy offers proper diversification of these assets. In addition,
we have 10% of our funds with Prudential Securities, invested in various Mutual Funds.
Our current allocations with Prudential is attached. We review the performance of our
funds at our monthly Board meeting, with more frequent discussions between our
treasurer and investment professionals. We use the Dov Jones Industrial Average and
S & P 500 as our equity benchmarks and the Lehman Brothers Bond Index as our fixed
income benchmark.
3) Our performance in the 1994-1996 was impacted primarily as a result of a poor 1994
bond market and our portfolio's 80% exposure to the market at that time. Although
our bond returns lagged the Lehman Index in 1994, we outperformed it the following
two years.
4) By increasing our exposure to the U.S. equity markets by an additional 15% we feel we
have enhanced our opportunities over the long term, and in fact, are having a very
successful 1997, based on comparison to the above mentioned indices.
Regards,
Plymouth Fire Relief Association June 10, 1997
Proposed Allocation
Successful investing begins with a sound asset allocation policy. Based on your investor
profile, as determined from your answers to the Investment Planning Questionnaire, we
propose the following strategic :!location.
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Please keep in mind that the PruChoice Program is a non -discretionary investment program and therefore, the
ultimate investment decision will always be made by you. For more information on the mutual funds available
in the PruChoice Program, please ask your Financial Advisor for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before
you send money.
008 -RETIRE J
Proposed Minutes
Plymouth Human Rights Commission
February 5, 1998
Present: Jeff Richards, Becky Wheeler, Ruth Ruffin, Ramon Gonzalez,
Art Johnson, Akash Srisvastava, Nathan Michael, Anna Richey,
Frenchie Henderson, Jackie Fraedrich, Mitzi Heath, Laurie Levi,
Mayor Joy Tierney, Assistant City Manager Kathy Lueckert
Excused: Jessica Timman
I. Call to Order
Jeff Richards called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
II. Introduction of New Members
Becky Wheeler, Ramon Gonzalez, and Ruth Ruffin introduced themselves to the
Human Rights Commission. HRC members also introduced themselves.
III. Approval of Agenda
Jackie Fraedrich asked to move up discussion of the spring student workshop.
Kathy Lueckert asked to add some information items. The agenda was approved as
amended.
IV. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the January meeting were approved as presented.
V. Old Business
A. Student Workshop. Jackie Fraedrich gave the new commission members
information on the two previous student workshops sponsored by the HRC. She stated
that students had indicated a preference for a longer workshop, longer than two hours.
The HRC discussed the pros and cons of having another workshop. Anna Richey and
Nathan Michael stated that past workshops tended to target students already attuned to
human rights and diversity issues, and missed those students who needed it most. Akash
Srisvastava suggested that the next workshop target students involved in student
government. The HRC voted to hold another student workshop during the spring of
1998. A smaller planning group will meet and bring recommendations to the March
retreat.
B. Human Rights Award. Jeff Richards reported that both he and Jessica
Timman had tried to reach the potential award recipients, to no avail. The HRC
discussed what to do, since the award recipients do not seem anxious to get the award.
The Commission decided to send a letter to the recipients, and state that the award will be
announced at the March 4 City Council meeting unless Jeff hears something to the
contrary from them.
C. Publicizing the Human Rights Commission. Jeff Richards suggested that this
topic be discussed at the March retreat. Mitzi Heath stated that she wants the HRC to
resume writing letters to the editors of newspapers in communities where hate crimes are
committed.
VI. New Business
A. Human Rights Commission Retreat. Kathy Lueckert stated that she had
arranged for the retreat to be held on March 5 at the Plymouth Ice Center. Patty Wilder,
Executive Director of Northwest Hennepin Human Services, will serve as facilitator. The
HRC discussed its goals for the retreat. The retreat will begin at 4 p.m., and will include
a meal.
VII. For Information
Kathy Lueckert distributed some information to be returned to the City Clerk.
She stated that the Human Rights Commission now has a presence on the city's web
page, thanks to the good work of Nathan Michael. Kathy Lueckert also announced that
the March 5 Westminster Town Hall Forum will feature Ruby Bridges.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
February 9, 1997
15815 Gleason Lake Drive
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
The Honorable Joy Tierney
Mayor of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd. RE: Traffic on Gleason Lake
Plymouth, Mn. 55447-1482 Drive with GLDA
Dear Mayor Tierney:
I want to thank you for your leadership in bringing
us all together at Middle School on January 29th. I
thought it was a most worth while exchange of ideas,
feelings and facts. And thanks to all from the City who
came and gave their valuable time for our consideration.
I thought the frustration we feel in this issue was
more than adequately expressed when our police officer,
John Stirratt, began to address us by stating that the
police don't want to be involved in giving out speeding
tickets on Gleason Lake Drive because it is too dangerous
for them, the .police. I don't know if you remember the
spontaneous groan that escaped our corporate lips when h-.-
made
emade his forthright statement, but it hit our hot spot.
I feel that our situation has been more than
adequately aired, and the subsequent notice sent by the
police department has laid the situation on the line quite
clearly.
I have one closing thought for you on this matter.
Would the Council reconsider -the situation at Ranchview?
As it now stands, a safe pedestrian cross walk is to be
established at that intersection as per the amendment made
to Council Person, Black, to the stop sign enactment for
Gleason Lake Drive at Niagra Lane. I am wondering if you
would consider upgrading the Ranchview intersection to a
stop sign? This was one of our five original requests
which was put aside by Fred Moore's report on December
17th.
Even though this stop sign would not meet his
criteria, it would meet ours. This is the first
intersection east of Vicksburg, so it would effect the
least number of residents on Gleason Lake Drive, while it
would slow the morning commuting public coming down
Vicksburg to use us as a "cut-off" instead of remaining on
County 6 to reach 494. Also, I am convinced that it would
also discourage a good many trucks as well, and as you
know, our hands are tied from establishing a "No Through
Trucks" regulation. I think this simple upgrade would go a
long way in accomplishing what we are after as well as make
it easier for the police to regulate the traffic.
Thank you again fo c nsideration,
Rober F. a 1
February 9, 1998
Michael Hartnett
11400 40th Avenue N
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Hartnett:
Your letter to Mayor Tierney has been forwarded to me for review and comment.
You will be pleased to know that a building permit was recently issued for the construction
of an indoor skate park to be located at 2735 Cheshire Lane. I imagine the owners of this
facility will plan some sort of grand opening event once construction is complete. I suggest
you watch the local paper for news of when this will occur.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact me again.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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Assistant City Manager
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February 1, 1998
Mayor Joy Tierney
City Center Building
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
I am writing this letter to express my support for the proposed indoor skate park to be
built in Plymouth.
As a Boy Scout, I am concerned about the safety of youth and I have seen many
youngsters skating on the streets and even erecting jumps in the street. This is a very
dangerous situation putting both the skaters and any passing motorists or pedestrians at
risk for injury. Providing an indoor skate park would improve the safety of the citizens of
Plymouth. Since the skate park will be built and maintained by the private sector no tax
dollars would be needed to maintain this facility. It would appear to me to be a win-win
situation for the citizens of Plymouth.
Thank you for your consideration on this matter.
Sincerely,
Michael Hartnett, Life Scout
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February 9, 1998
Kathy Lueckert
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: Environmental Quality Commission
Dear Kathy:
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Jeffrey R. Johnson
(612) 342-0371
jjohnson@pbkl.com
As I have already informed Shane Missaghi, I am resigning my position on the
Environmental Quality Commission. I am beginning a new job with Cargill next
week which will require frequent travel. My wife and I are also expecting our first
child next month. Consequently, I intend to cut back on several of my community
activities for a few years.
I have greatly enjoyed my time on the EQC. I believe that, from the expertise of
some of the Plymouth residents who have visited our meetings in the past, you will
certainly be able to find an excellent replacement to fill my position.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.
Jeffrey R. Johnson
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MEMBER OF COMMERCIAL CAW AFFILIATES A WC?:DW'ICE AFFIL-A'IGN OF INCEPENCEN r LAW PiMS