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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 05-15-1998MAY 159 1998 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: NOTE: Ward I Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. MAY 20, 7: 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers M4Y27, 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WITH ORONO CITY COUNCIL TOPIC: FERNDALE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Public Safety Training Room JUNE 3, 7: 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 2. SATURDAY, MAY 16,9:00 AM -3:30 PM PLYMOUTH RECYCLING DA Yl PHOSPHORUS -FREE FERTILIZER SALE, 14900 23'd Avenue N. 3. TUESDAY, MAY 19, 7: 00 AM -8: 00 PM 4. THURSDAY, MAY 21, 7:00 PM S. THURSDAY, MAY 21, 7:00 PM SPECIAL REFERENDUM ELECTION ON ACTIVITY CENTERIFIELD HOUSE HRA, Medicine Lake Room P UBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON PET ORDINANCE, Council Chambers. Information is attached. CITY CO UNCIL INFORMATION MEMO May 15, 1998 6. MONDAY, MAY 24 Page 2 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY, City Offices Closed. 7. TUESDAY, MAY 25, 7: 00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 8. WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 7: 00 PM PACT, Hadley Lake Room 9. THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 7: 00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room 10. MEETING CALENDARS May & June calendars are attached. (M-10) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) City offices will be open extra hours to facilitate absentee voting. On Saturday, May 16, the front desk will be open 1:00-3:00 PM; on Monday, May 18, the front desk will be open until 7:00 PM for balloting purposes. (I -1a) b) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities FAX News. (I -1b) c) Metropolitan Council 1997 preliminary population and household estimate. (I -1c) d) Notice from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency of file closure for a petroleum tank release at the Conoco Station #23045, 12650 Co. Rd. 10. (I -Id) e) Metropolitan Mosquito Control District notification procedures. (I -1e) J) City news release regarding utility bill discounts for senior residents. (I -1j) S) Community Development Department's Northwest Notes. (I -Ig) h) Publicity flyer for the June 13 Summer Safety Fair at Oakwood Elementary School sponsored by a number of businesses and community groups. (1-1h) i) League of Minnesota Cities' Friday Fax. (I--1 i) 2. MINUTES a) I-494 Corridor Commission April 15 meeting minutes. (I -2a) b) Communities in Collaboration Council April 9 meeting minutes. (I -2b) 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE a) Internet correspondence between a resident and Public Safety Support Services Supervisor Barb Cox regarding the pet ordinance. (I -3a) A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (I--3) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO May 1 S, 1998 Page 3 4. CORRESPONDENCE a) Petition from Vicksburg Lane residents regarding the proposed Streetscape project for the City Center district. The petition has been forwarded to the Planning Department for inclusion in the project file. (I -4a) b) Letter from Minneapolis Police Sergeant Sean McKenna commending recent assistance to the Minneapolis Police Department by Plymouth Public Works employee Mark Nelson. (I -4b) c) Correspondence between Public Works Director Fred Moore and Gordon Ortler regarding the Ferndale Road Improvement Project, City Project No. 6007. (I -4c) r!1 -s The City of Plymouth hme 12 &# F 9dvisar1 104rd is hosting a public meeting to obtain input on the proposed changes to the City's animal ordinance The meeting will be held on Thursday, may z i, 19 9 8 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers if you are unable to attend you may also leave comments on the City's animal ordinance comment line 509-5128 The Advisory Board would also like to thank all citizens who participated in the questionnaire, previous public meeting, or have provided their opinions through voicemail, e-mail, letters, and telephone calls. M-6 City of Plymouth, Minnesota Animal Ordinance Definitions (from Chapter 1) "Animal" shall mean all living creatures, not human, endowed with sensation and power of voluntary movement, and includes mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. "Private Kennel" means premises where three or more dogs over six months of age are kept or where the business of raising, selling, boarding, breeding, showing, treating, or grooming dogs is conducted, except that this item does not include pet shops, animal hospitals, and similar operations. "At Large" means an animal off the property of its owner and not under restraint of the owner or a member of the owner's immediate family. "Under Restraint" means an animal controlled (i) by a fence, leash, or its owner's command within the confines of the owner's property, or (ii) by a leash not exceeding six feet in length while outside of the owner's property and under the control and direction of the owner or a member of the immediate family, so as to be as effectively restrained, or (iii) within a vehicle that is enclosed sufficiently so as to prevent the animal from exiting the vehicle. "Dangerous Animal" means any animal which has attacked, molested, bitten, confined, or assaulted a person or domestic animal, or which otherwise has demonstrated that it poses a significant risk of causing harm or injury to persons or domestic animals. "Wild Animal" means any ape, including chimpanzee, gibbon, gorilla, orangutan, or siamang, baboon, bear, bison, bobcat, cheetah, crocodile, coyote, deer, including all members of the deer family such as elk, antelope and moose, elephant, fest, fox, hippopotamus, hyena, jaguar, leopard, lion, lynx, monkey, ostrich, puma, also known as cougar, mountain lion or panther, rhinoceros, a snake which is poisonous or non - indigenous, or any constrictor snake, snow leopard, tiger, wolf, or other animal that is wild, ferocious, or vicious by nature, habit, disposition or character. - Page 1 p�_ S City of Plymouth, Minnesota Animal Ordinance 915.01. Definitions. Subdivision 1. For purposes of this Section, the terms defined herein have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. "Owner" means any person owning, keeping, harboring or having custody of a dog or other animal within the City. Subd. 3. "Unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet" shall mean generally, but is not limited to, the creation of any noise by any Animal which can be heard by any person, . including a law enforcement officer or animal control officer, from a location outside of the building or premises where the Animal is being kept and which animal noise occurs repeatedly over at least a five-minute period of time with one minute or less lapse of time between each animal noise during the five-minute period. 915.03. Abandonment. It is unlawful for any person to abandon a dog or other Animal within the City. 915.05. Licenses. Subdivision 1. License Required. No person shall own, harbor, keep or have cusTo_Uy of agy dog or cat over six months of age within the City, unless a current license for the dog or cat 155-sTeen obtained and the tag affixed as herein provided. Subd. 2. Duration of License. Licenses shall be issued for the period of time concurrent with the rabies vaccina ion and shall expire with said vaccination. (Ord. 94-24, 12/05194) Subd. 3. License Fees; Amount. The license fee for each dog or cat shall be as provided in Chapter X. (Ord. 94-24, 12/05/94) Subd. 4. Late -License Penalty Fee. If the license is obtained while the dog or cat is impounded by the City,ere shall e added to the regular license fee a late -license penalty as specified in Chapter X. Subd. 5. Issuance of Licenses; Veterinarian's Certificate to Accompany Application. All licenses shall be issued by the desinae i personnel, and applications therefor shall be accompanied y a certificate issued by a veterinarian licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota, showing that the dog has been currentIv vaccinated against rabiesand the cat has been currently vaccinated against rabies, feline distemper, and feline leukemia 915.07. Tags. Subdivision 1. Issuance of Tag; Content; Re ist . The City -G4@* -shall provide and furnishfor each license dog or ca a metallic tag upon w ich there shall be stamped or engraved the register -number oTfFe dog or cat, the words "Plymouth" and "Minnesota" and the year when licensed. The City Gee —shall keep a registry of the—cTogs and cats so licensed and said registry shall contain the name and address and phone number oT Fe—Owner, a description of the dog or cat, and the number of the license. Subd. 2. Replacement of Lost Tags; Procedure; Fee. If any license tag is lost or stolen, the Owner may obtain a new tag by surrendering Fie receipt for the first tag or by other proof of the fact that the dog or cat has been previously licensed and by paying the fee provided in Chapter X. Page 2 Subd. 3. Use of Tag and Collar. Every Owner shall place and keep around the neck of the dog or catas collar on which the current license shall be securely fixed or the animal. may have an identification microchip implant approved by the City. Subd. 4. Counterfeiting or Transferring the Tags Prohibited. No person shall counterfeit any suc icense tag or use a counterfeit tag. A license tag is not transferable to any other Animal nor to a new Owner of a dog or cat with respect to which such tag was issued. 915.09. KaPRels. Special Licenses. Subdivision 1. No person shall own, harbor,eec epor have custody or es -e; more than four pets, no more than two of which may be dogs over #ems six months old on their property without having first secured a private Kennel license or Multiple Animal License as required herein. Subd. 2. Duration of License. Licenses shall be issued on an annual basis and shall be made for thewhole or unexpired portion of the year ending on December 31 next following the effective date of the license. Subd. 3. KamAed License Fees. The kQRmal license fee shall be as provided in Chapter X. Subd. 4. Late -License Penalty Fee. If the license is obtained after a dog or dogs from such kennel have—Fe—enimpounded tent ere shall be a penalty fee added to the regular license fee equal to the regular license amount. This fee shall be paid in addition to any dog licensing, impounding or boarding fees which shall be required prior to release of the dog. Subd. 5. Kennels; Zoning. Kennel licenses may only be issued in conjunction with a conditional use permit in the FRD zoned areas within the City. Associated zoning administration fees shall be paid by the applicant prior to Planning Commission consideration of the conditional use permit and license. Subd. 6. Issuance of License. No kennel license or renewal shall be issued except upon action of the Council fo-Fo—wing review of the kennel license application by the Director of Public Safety and Planning Commission. Subd. 7. Display of License. Persons granted a kennel license shall be issued a . certificate which must 6a conspicuously displayed at the kennel location. Failure to display such certificate shall constitute prima facie evidence that the license has not been secured. Subd. 8. Multiple Animal License. Individuals must make aeplication for a multiple animal icense on forms provided by the City an su mi ed to the Public safel�-Uepartmen license issued oro be issued bV the Citv may be denied for anv of the T011owina reasons: a. Fraud, misrepresentation, or incorrect statement contained in the application. b. Conviction of any crime, or misdemeanor, pertaining to the keeping or care of animas. c. Annual inspection of the premises to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the animals under the applicant's care as well as the public in general. d. Licenses will be administratively approved. In the event of denial, a grievance process is established within the City. Firsta ea s a be reviewed the Cfiief of Police and finalappeal shall e reviewed v the Gitv Council. Applications that are denied will e aavisea of the entire appeal process available to them. Page 3 - 915.11. Dogs and Cats Prohibited from Running at Large. Subdivision 1. General Rule. No Owner of a(jog or cat shall permit it to bet Large within the City. Every Owner of a cTog or cat shall keep it II—nd—er Restraint at all times. Subd. 2. Certain Animals. No Owner shall allow a female dog in heat or a dangerous animal to be At Large anyw ere within the City. Subd. 3. Impoundment of Dangerous Animals. The Director of Public Safety is hereby authorized to impound any angerousnimal found within the City. 915.13. Public Nuisances; Abatement of Nuisance; Notice of Violation. Subdivision 1. General Rule. No person shall own, keep, harbor or allow to be kept or harbored any animal which you or frequent barking, howling or yelping shall Unreasonably Disturb the Peace and Quiet in the vicinity thereof. Subd. 2. Clean -u . No Owner shall permit his or her Animal to damage or foul any lawn, garden. oroder property. An Owner shall have the responsibility of cleaning up any feces of the Animal and to dispose of such feces in a sanitary manner. The City has the authority to im ound any animal creating such nuisance. Any owner or an m ivi ua wa[king an nimal off their own property must carry equipment to is ose ot teces---Eack of Such equipment is prima acie evidence nt intent o violate this section of the ordinance. Subd. 3. Notice. Upon the receipt of a written complaint of a violation of Subdivision 1 of this Subsection by two or more persons residing in the vicinity of such an animal, or upon request of a law enforcement officer or animal control officer, the Director of Public Safety shall notify the Owner to abate the nuisance within 48 hours. Failure to obey such notice shall be a violation of this Section. For the purposes of this Section, members of the same family unit residing in the same dwelling shall be regarded as one person. 915.15. Animal Pound. Subdivision 1. Animal Pound Authorized. The Council may provide fora City anima pound, either within or outside the limits o e City. Subd. 2. Enforcement. It shall be the duty of the Director of Public Safety together with the person or persons designated by the City Council as the Animal Control Officer to enforce the provisions of this Section and to transport or cause to be transported to the City Pound any or all dogs or other animals kept within the City contrary to the provisions of this Section. The Animal Control Officer is authorized to issue tags and sign complaints against any person for violation of the provisions of this Section. Subd. 3. Keeping and Reclaiming Impounded Qegs-Animals. Any 4egs animal so impounded shall be kept for at leastive days unless sooner reclaimed by the Own—e-r-Thereof. The Owner of any impounded animal ck;q may reclaim the same by paying the impounding fee prescribed in Chapter X plus the cost of the keep of such animal dog in said pound and any penalties due and payable and upon exhibiting to the keeper o the pound a license if required duly issued pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall take possession of the nima . Subd. 4. Disposing of Unclaimed Animals Qe . Any animal dog not reclaimed within five days after being impounded may be dispos'ed of by the po--un-Tlieeper, provided that such animal has not bitten or been suspected of biting any person. Subd. 5. Accounting by Pound Keeper. The pound keeper shall keep an accurate account of all Animals received at the pound and of all Animals killed, released or disposed of therefrom, and shall make a monthly accounting thereof to the City Glopk. 91,5.17. Animal Bites. Subdivision 1. Notice. Whenever any person owning, possessing or harboring any dog or other Anima within the City shall learn that such Animal Page 4 ih- 5 - has bitten any human being, such person shall immediately notify the Director of Public Safety. Subd. 2. Animal Bites. (a) Impoundment. Whenever the Director of Public Safety or Animal Control Utticer learns that any human being has been bitten by a dog oro er nimal in t-F—e-City, he shall ascertain the identity of such animal and the person owning, possessing or harboring it, and shall immediately direct such person to forthwith impound such Animal as herein required. Said officer may seek whatever legal process is necessary to enter private property to carry out this directive. (b) Do s. If a dog has bitten a human being while on the premises of its Owner an said dog is currently licensed and vaccinated against rabies infection, the Director of Public Safety or Animal Control Officer may permit the dog to be impounded upon the premises of its Owner provided that it is kept apart from members of the general public during such impoundment period. If under the circumstances the dog is not currently licensed the Director of Public Safety or Animal Control Officer may permit the Owner of such dog to immediately obtain a license therefor paying all fees required including late licensing fees. (c) Fees. The impoundment fee for any Animal that is impounded in the City pound a second time for biting a human being shall be double the regular impoundment fee provided elsewhere in this Code. The Director of Public Safety shall order and direct the transport of such Animal to the city pound. Any Animal so impounded shall be kept continuously so confined for a period of ten days after the day the animal bit a human being. Subd. 3. Rabies; Inspection. It shall be the duty of the Director of Public Safety or his designee to insure that every animal that has bitten a human being is inspected from time to time during its period of confinement to determine whether such Animal is infected with rabies. For this purpose, the Director of Public Safety or his or her designee shall have access at all reasonable hours to the premises where such animal is kept. The period of confinement for such Animal shall be terminated only upon the express authorization of the Director of Public Safety or his designated authority of the Plymouth Police Department following inspection and the completion of ten-day confinement period. 915.18. Destruction of Dangerous Animals. Subdivision 1. City Authorized. After the Owner of an Animal is given notice and an opportunity for a hearing as provided in this subsection, the Director of Public Safety or his designee is authorized to order the destruction or disposition of any Animal which e determines to be a Dangerous Animal. Subd. 2. Notice. The Owner of the offending Animal shall be notified in writing personally delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, as to the dates, times, places, and persons bitten, if any, of the right within ten days to request a hearing before the Director of Public Safety or his designee for a determination as to the dangerous nature o e nimal and dispositionof t—ie—same. If the Owner does not request a hearing within ten days of said notice, the Gity MaRaW Director of Public Safety or his designee shall make such order as the GiAAaaaga" Director of Public Safety or his est i nee deems proper. The City Max;a9a; Director of Public Safety or his designee may order the animal warden to take the Animal into custody—For destruction in which case the Owner shall immediately make the Animal available to the animal warden. Subd. 3. Hearin2. If the Owner requests a hearing for determination as to the dangerous nature o t e Animal, the hearing shall be held before theDirector of Public Safety or his desi nee at a date not more than three weeks after demand or 'iff hearing. The records of the animal control officer shall be admissible for consideration Page 5 M__45 without further foundation. After considering all evidence, the City Ma gage" Director of Public Safety or his designee shall make a determination as to whether or not the Anima is oun o be angerous and the Director of Public Safety or his designee shall make such order as the Diror idesignee oro u �--de—ems proper including, but not limited to, destruc ion of te nima , it consistent with --state and federal law, transfer of the Animal to a zoo or other facility, and reimbursement by the Owner of the reasonable costs of temporary impoundment and transportation of the Animal. Subd. 4. Dangerous Animals at Large. A Dangerous Animal running at large shall be apprehended bythe ani awarden and it the Animal bears no identification which reasonably reveals its ownership, the animal control officer shall impound the Animal until the quarantine period is completed. If the Animal has not been claimed, it shall be destroyed at the end of the quarantine period. If the Animal is claimed, upon payment of kennel fees, it shall be released to the person paying such fees, and the Gity MaRage4c Director of Public Safety or his designee shall proceed as in Subdivision 2. Subd. 5. Additional Requirements. The requirements of this Subsection shall be in addition to those-o-fM15section 915.05, Subdivision 5 pertaining to rabies vaccinations and Subsection 915.17, Subdivisions 1, 2 and 3. 915.19. State Statutes; Adopted by Reference. The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 35.67, , as amended, are hereby adopted by reference and are incorporated in and made part of this Section as completely as if the same were set out in full. 915.21. Trapping. Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of this Subsection, the term "Trap" means any mechanical device, snare, artificial light, net, bird line, ferret, hawk, vehicle or contrivance used to trap, catch, snare, kill or otherwise restrain the free movement of any nondomestic animals, wildlife or birds; and the term "trapping" means the setting, laying or otherwise using a trap to catch, trap, snare, kill or otherwise restrain the free movement of non-domestic animals, wildlife or birds. Subd. 2. Trapping Prohibited; Platted Areas. All Trapping on private property within or upon platted lands in the City is pro i i e except: (a) When the owner of such private property has expressly consented to allow Trapping thereon; and (b) Upon the issuance by the Director of Public Safety of a permit therefore after a showing that such Trapping is necessary to eliminate a nuisance. Subd. 3. TTrap in Prohibited; Unplatted Areas. All Trapping on private property within or upon unplatted lands in the Gity is hereby prohibited unless the person engaged in such Trapping has received written permission from the owner of such. private property to allow Trapping thereon. Subd. 4. Exceptions. The provisions of this Subsection do not apply: (a) To persons who employ a Trap on their private property to prevent an unsafe condition, or the waste or destruction of their property, when such persons have complied with applicable state laws; (b) To governmental officers who may in the course of their duties be required to use a Trap to catch; trap, snare, kill or otherwise restrain the free movement of any animal, wildlife or birds for humane or other authorized purposes; and Page 6 M -6- (c) —6J(c) To teachers for school programs or to scientists intending to identify animals, wildlife or birds and then return them to their natural environment. Subd. 5. Violation of this Subsection is a misdemeanor. 915.23. Wild Animals Prohibited. No person shall keep or allow to be kept anyplace in the City a Wild Anim—a-F-The Director -of Public Safety or his designee shall be empowered to immediately impound any Wild Animal found within the City, and to seek whatever legal process is necessary to enter private property to carry out this directive. It is not a defense to allege that the Animal has been tamed. Animals which are considered exotic or non - indigenous, although not in the definition of a wild animal as found int is ordinance and Which ave been found to create a nuisance as noted in section 915.13f this O- inance or sucn animal to run at -large ott the owner's property cannot be kept as pets witTiiin Subd. 2. Notice and Hearing. The same notice and hearing provisions set forth in Subsection 915.18, Subds. 2 and 5 shall apply with respect to the issue of whether an Animal is "wild". The Gity MaRaW Director of Public Safety shall make whatever order as he deems proper including, but not limited o,es ruction�he Animal, if consistent with state and federal law, transfer of the Animal to a zoo or other facility, and reimbursement by the owner of the reasonable costs of temporary impoundment and transportation of the Animal. 915.24. In the event that the provisions of Section 915 of the City Code provide inadequate protection for human life or property, the Director of Public Safety or his designee shall be authorized to seek court order(s) requiring immediate seizure, impoundment, destruction, or testing of an Animal, or other relief as required in the interests of public health and safety. Chapter X Section 1010.01 License Fees. Subd.7 Miscellaneous. 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The election will be conducted during the Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 21 at the Sheraton Midway Hotel. If you haven't already done so, please R. S. V. P. for the Annual Meeting by calling Laurie Jennings at 215-4000. The reservation dead- line is Friday, May 15. The Nominating Committee has met and recommended Susan Hoyt (Falcon Heights administrator) for President and John Weaver (Anoka councilmember) for Vice President. The committee also recommended the following officials to serve as members of the Board: ♦ Frank Boyles (Prior Lake manager) ♦ Natalie Haas Steffen (Ramsey councilmember) ♦ Sandra Krebsbach (Mendota Hts. councilmember) ♦ Jan LeSuer (Golden Valley councilmember) ♦ Lynn Moratzka (Hastings councilmember) ♦ Veidols Muiznieks (St. Paul Park councilmember) ♦ Terry Schneider (Minnetonka councilmember) ♦ Mark Sather (White Bear Lake manager) The Board is expected to approve the committee's recommendations at the Board meeting on Thursday evening. Additional candidates may be nominated by any delegate at the Annual Meeting. Other members of the Board who have one year remaining in their terms and will continue to serve are: ♦ Mark Bernhardson (Bloomington manager) ♦ Jackie Cherryhomes (Minneapolis councilmember) ♦ Bill Huepenbecker (St. Paul IGR director) ♦ Nancy Jorgenson (Fridley mayor) ♦ Kathy Thurber (Minneapolis councilmember) ♦ Craig Waldron (Oakdale administrator) ♦ Donn Wiski (Roseville councilmember) The Annual Meeting will also feature keynote speaker Sen. John Hottinger (D -Mankato), who will discuss the state and local relation- ship and other issues such as redevelopment, corporate subsidy and property tax reform. All mayors, managers/administra- tors, councilmembers and staff are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting. The cost per person is $30. If you only plan to attend the business meeting, there is no charge. The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with a buffet dinner at 6:30 and the business meeting to follow at 7:30 p.m. Metropolitan Council T� Working for the Region, Planning for the Future May 8, 1998 Mr. Dwight Johnson City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Mr. Johnson: The Metropolitan Council staff has prepared a preliminary population and household estimate (April 1, 1997) for your community. Enclosed for your review is a 1997 worksheet which includes 1990 Census background data. The estimates are used by the Council to monitor population and household change in the region. We strive to provide accurate estimates, and to treat each municipality consistently. Questions concerning how the estimates are determined should be directed to Kathy Johnson at (612) 602-1332 or by e-mail at kathy.johnson@metc.state.mn.us. No reply is necessary. If you have comments regarding the estimates, please submit them to Ms. Johnson in writing. This will ensure that issues are addressed in a timely manner. The Department of Revenue requests finalized estimates by late June for use in their local aid and other formulas. To comply, we need to hear from you by Tuesday, June 2, 1998. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, James Solem Regional Administrator JS/kj Enclosure 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1634 (612) 291-6359 Fax 291-6550 TDD/= 291-0904 Metro Info Line 229-3780 An Equal Opportunity Employer Metropolitan Council Provisional Population Estimate April 1, 1997 PLYMOUTH Housing Units 1990 Census Households 1997 Household Estimate .................... 18,361 22.685 1990 Census Persons per Household 2.72 1997 Persons per Household 2.68 All numbers are as of April 1 of each year *This total includes 77 unit(s) listed in "other" housing in the 1990 Census data. The Census defines these units as those not fitting the defined housing categories, such as houseboats, railroad cars, campers and vans. Since no information on "other' units is available between censuses, for purposes of 1997 population and household estimation, these units have been allocated to the single and multiple family categories. This was done based on persons per "other" household and the ratio of single-family to multifamily housing in the jurisdiction. 1990 ;census 1997 Estimated 1997 Estimated Occupied Housing E3y Type "; Ho�rsitt Untfs 9 Com pfetec#Housing;tJnits :._ . H0 Se --- Single-family 11,831 14,590 14,211 Multifamily (incl. town homes) 7,711 9.407 .8,402 Mobile Home 74 74 72 Total 19,616* 24,071 22,685 1990 Census Households 1997 Household Estimate .................... 18,361 22.685 1990 Census Persons per Household 2.72 1997 Persons per Household 2.68 All numbers are as of April 1 of each year *This total includes 77 unit(s) listed in "other" housing in the 1990 Census data. The Census defines these units as those not fitting the defined housing categories, such as houseboats, railroad cars, campers and vans. Since no information on "other' units is available between censuses, for purposes of 1997 population and household estimation, these units have been allocated to the single and multiple family categories. This was done based on persons per "other" household and the ratio of single-family to multifamily housing in the jurisdiction. CkKA May 8, 1998 Ms. Pam Casey Conoco Incorporated P. O. Box 2197 Houston, Texas 77252 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency RE: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure Site: Conoco Station Store #23045, 12650 County Road 10, Plymouth, Minnesota Site ID#: LEAK00011230 Dear Ms. Casey: We are pleased to let you know that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Tanks and Emergency Response Section (TERS) staff has determined that your investigation and/or cleanup has adequately addressed the petroleum tank release at the site listed above. Based on the information provided, the TERS staff has closed the release site file. Closure of the file means that the TERS staff does not require any additional investigation and/or cleanup work at this time or in the foreseeable future. Please be aware that file closure does not necessarily mean that all petroleum contamination has been removed from this site. However, the TERS staff has concluded that any remaining contamination, if present, does not appear to pose a threat to public health or the environment. The MPCA reserves the right to reopen this file and to require additional investigation and/or cleanup work if new information or changing regulatory requirements make additional work necessary. If you or other parties discover additional contamination (either petroleum or nonpetroleum) that was not previously reported to the MPCA, Minnesota law requires that the MPCA be immediately notified. You should understand that this letter does not release any party from liability for the petroleum contamination under Minn. Stat. ch. 115C (Supp. 1997) or any other applicable state or federal law. In addition, this letter does not release any party from liability for nonpetroleum contamination, if present, under Minn. Stat. ch. 115B (1996), the Minnesota Superfund Law. Because you performed the requested work, the state may reimburse you for a major portion of your costs. The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act establishes a fund which may provide partial reimbursement for petroleum tank release cleanup costs. This fund is administered by the Department of Commerce Petro Board. Specific eligibility rules are available from the Petro Board at 612/297-1119 or 612/297-4203. 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. Ms. Pam Casey Page 2 May 8, 1998 If future development of this property or the surrounding area is planned, it should be assumed that petroleum contamination may still be present. If petroleum contamination is encountered during future development work, the MPCA staff should be notified immediately. For specific information regarding petroleum contamination that may remain at this leak site, please call the TERS File Request Program at 612/297-8499. The "Leak/Spill and Underground Storage Tank File Request Form" (TERS Fact Sheet #3.35) must be completed prior to arranging a time for file review. Thank you for your response to this petroleum tank release and for your cooperation with the MPCA to protect public health and the environment. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call me at 612/297-8591. Sincerely, o�'Iyu,sc-f,l i Laura L. Hysjulien 7� Project Manager Cleanup Unit I Tanks and Emergency Response Section LLHJh cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer Mark Smith, Dahl and Associates, St. Paul Minnesota Department of Commerce, Petrofimd Staff ANCKA METROPOLITAN MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT METRO COUNTIES GOVERNMENT CENTER i 2099 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST 612-645-9.149. ■ , FAX: 612-645-3246 JOSEPH F. SANZONE I) -: '� . r t.. Date: 5/12/98 Directo To: City Manager From: Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Re: Adult mosquito control notification procedures ■ ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55104-3431 TDD use Minnesota Relay Service W.J. CAESAR Business Admin. We are sending this letter to inform you that Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) provides a variety of services, including adult mosquito control, in and around your community. In 1998 the District enters its 40th year of protecting public health, preventing insect -borne illness and enhancing the quality of life for metro citizens. Mosquito control techniques have evolved throughout the years to include a number of tools. Most of the District's efforts are directed at mosquito larvae (when they are still in the water). To supplement larval control we provide adult mosquito control using two control materials, resmethrin or permethrin. Permethrin is applied as a barrier treatment to heavy vegetation using a backpack sprayer. Resmethrin is applied as a space spray using a truck mounted machine with applications made usually between 8:00 - 10:30 p.m. Adult mosquito control will take place from time to time within your jurisdiction when samples show an increase in adult mosquitoes that can transmit human disease. MMCD will also provide adult control when samples and public input identify levels of mosquitoes that interfere with public events or private enjoyment of the outdoors. You can call MMCD's pre-recorded hotline at 643-8383 for daily lists of adult mosquito control being conducted in your community. This information is also available through MMCD's website: www.mmcd.org. If you would like more information on our procedures, the products we use, or would like to review other notification options, call Jim Stark or Mike McLean at (612) 645-9149. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER ® Printed on recycled paper containing at least 15% post -consumer paper fibers Cit ary of PLYMOUTI+ For Immediate Release Contact: May 13, 1998 Larry Jacobson, 509-5320 Plymouth Offers Discounted Sewer and Water Rates to Seniors If you are at least 62 years old, your home is classified as homestead in Plymouth, and your water and sewer bill is sent to you individually, you qualify for a senior discount on your water and sewer rates. City of Plymouth water and sewer customers can tell if they are already receiving the discount by looking for the code "SR" on their bills. To receive the discount, bring proof of your age to the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., and complete an application form. City Hall hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Tuesday. If you have questions, call 509-5333. -30- PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 www.d.plymouth.mn.us • Schedule set for recommending preferred option • Results of April 16 open house on options • Preliminary growth forecasts issued For More Information: • Call Community Development at 509.5450 • Check the City Web Site at www.ci.plymouth.mn.us • E -Mail us at AHuriburfti.plymouth.mmus �, 1 C A Newsletter for Residents and o wes �ndumm b Issue 6 May 15,1998 CITY OF Planning Commission sets schedule PLYMOUTI-F fior recommending preferred planning option Results of April 16 open house and preliminary growth forecasts are under review The Plymouth Planning Commission has set a schedule for making their recommendation to the City Council on a preferred planning option for Northwest Plymouth. One of the three basic options under review—No Urban Expansion to 2020, Partial Urban Expansion to 2020, and Complete Urban Area Expansion—will be selected as the basis of the update of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Two sessions have been set. The first meeting will be a Planning Commission Workshop meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the training room in the Public Safety building, adjacent to City Hall. At this meeting, the Commission will discuss the feedback from the open house and hear a staff presentation on population projections and other demographic information, and review a study on the fiscal impacts of the planning options. They will discuss the considerations and criteria for choosing an option. The second meeting will be part of the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. At that meeting, the Commission expects to make its recommendation of the preferred planning option to the City Council. The City Council will consider the Planning Commission's recommendation at a meeting or meetings yet to be scheduled. On April 16, between 80 and 100 residents, property owners and interested citizens attended an open house at City Hall to learn about the three planning options and discuss them with staff, consultants and local officials. Participants were asked to complete a feedback form to indicate their preferred option, suggest changes, and ask questions. As of May 5, 48 feedback forms had been returned to the City. A detailed report of all of the responses and written comments is available from the Community Development Department at City Hall, and on the city's web site. Some of the key findings were: • Respondents indicated their preference among the three options as follows: Preferred Option: Percent: Complete Expansion 29.17% No Expansion 37.50% Partial Expansion 29.17% None of the Options 4.17% 100.00% • Preservation of natural environmental features appears critical to a majority of people, regardless of the option they prefer • Street improvements and traffic are major concerns • Some opposition was expressed on commercial development at the intersection of Vicksburg and County Road 47 (as indicated on 2 Northwest Notes May 1998 the Partial and Complete Urban Expansion options) • "Orderly" planned development was emphasized by many favoring some form of growth • Some objection was voiced on housing development other than single family detached units Open house participants included a good geographic representation of people who live or own land throughout the northwest area. Most attendees both live and own land in the area. If you were not able to attend, you may view the videotaped presentation, review the materials and/or obtain the written materials from the open house anytime during regular office hours in the Community Development Department. The three planning options Plymouth is considering for the City of Plymouth Community Development Department 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 northwest area of the City imply different amounts of growth for the City between now and 2020. Preliminary household and population forecasts based on the three options discussed at the April open house have been prepared. The detailed report is available from the Community Development Department, and on the City's web site. The forecasts will be used to evaluate the impact of each of the options on the City's finances, as they are translated into assumptions about demands for city services and the property values that will support the taxes needed to pay for the services. After a preferred option is chosen, the forecasts will be very important in all of the planning that will follow. The forecasts will be used to plan sewer and water services and transportation facilities, as well as to plan for recreational facilities and housing needs. For More Information For more information please contact the Community Development ,I- I<--() Department at 509-5400. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. You may also send e-mail to Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt at ahurlb@ci.plymouth.mn.us. Documents are also available on the City's web site. The current and previous issues of Northwest Notes are there, along with other reports including the results of the April 16 Open House and the Household and Population Forecasts mentioned in this newsletter.. The web address is httpJ/www.cl.plymouth.mn.us. Check it out! City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25 for observance of Memorial Day. Northwest Notes) News on Planning for Northwest Plymouth ' For All Parents & Kids Pre-school tluu 41h Grade! I Teddy Bear Band •Rich &the Resistors •Oakwood School 6th Grade Band Story Teller •Juggler •Clowns •Face Pairing Ambulance • ire Muck •Police Car • Red Cross • Boal/Water Patrol •NSP (Electrical) Car •Bike. Rollerblade & Skateboard Safety with Spots Hut • K9 Demo Family Disaster Kits • Tornado Safety Sponsored by Wayzata Kiwanis and the American Red Cross in cooperation with Wayzata District 284 Community Education Services Sponsors Dain Rauscher • Perkins Capital Mgt • Wayzata Auto Center Dean Witter Reynolds • Anchor Bank Born Information Services Wayzata American Legion • TCF National Bank • NSP PRIZES �^ MAY 15 '98 02:02PM LEAGUE OF MN CITIES P.1 FRIDAYFAx � Vol. 3, No. 17 A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities May 15, 1998 Nominations still open for LMC Board Note: Please distribute this reminder to the mayor, city council members and the city manager, administrator or clerk as soon as possible. May 29 is the deadline for city officials interested in serving on the League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors to submit their nomina- tions. Forms and information about the process can be obtained by calling Jim Miller at (612) 281-1205 or Sharon Klumpp at (612) 281-1203 or by using our toll-free number, (800) 925-1122. 'With major issues such as property tax reform and electric deregulation dominating the legisla- tive agenda, the League of Minnesota Cities must continue to be an effective, unified voice for cities and their residents," said LMC President Bob Long. "The Board will play a pivotal role in these and other policy discussions." League members will elect a president, a first vice president, and a second vice president and four directors. Officers are elected to one-year terms while board members serve for three years. Open officer positions could be filled by current Board members, resulting in additional openings. The board terms of Rochester Mayor Chuck Canfield; Worthington Mayor Robert Demuth; and Plymouth Mayor Joy Tierney expire in June. The seat held by former St. Paul Councilmember Bobbi Megard has been vacant since January. Nomination process Candidates must complete a nomination form and submit a brief resume. The nomination form asks candidates to list previous experience on LMC committees, conferences, and affiliate organiza- tions. Local service in city government is also an important aspect that will be considered. The League will only accept nominations until May 29. Walk-in candidates will not be interviewed. The nominating -committee appointed by the LMC Board will interview candidates in a meeting open to all city officials on Wednesday, June 17 at the LMC Annual Conference in Duluth. The recom- mended candidates will be presented to member cities at the LMC business meeting on June 18. T -9a I-494 Corridor Commission/JPO Meeting Minutes of Wednesday, April 15,1998 (Unapproved) I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 8:41 a.m. by Chair Ross Thorfinnson and introductions were made around the table. Those in attendance were: Ross Thorfinnson, Eden Prairie City Council Barb Senness, City of Plymouth Jim Hovland,City of Edina Jill Schultz, JMS Communications Mike Opatz, City of Maple Grove Clarence Shalbetter, Metropolitan Council John Melin, City of Richfield Dave Lindahl, City of Eden Prairie Lisa Raduenz, LJR, Inc. Larry Lee, City of Bloomington Joy Tierney, City of Plymouth Craig Larson, City of Edina Curt Gutoske, City of Minnetonka Kate Garwood, Southwest Metro II. Review of Minutes. Minutes from the March 18, 1998 meeting of the I-494 Corridor Commission were reviewed. Motion to approve the meeting minutes was made by Lindahl with a second by Opatz. Motion carried. III. Other Business. Raduenz reported on the progress the Commission is making in negotiations with MnDOT and Supervalu regarding an HOV ramp meter bypass at NB I-494 and Valleyview Rd. MnDOT has agreed to build a bypass in the Summer of 1999 if a financial partnership will exist between the City of Eden Prairie, Supervalu and MnDOT. Expected cost of the bypass is somewhere between $400,000 and $450,000 according to Joe Gladke of MnDOT, but Raduenz has asked for confirmation of price prior to meeting again with Supervalu and the City. In the meantime, Supervalu officials met with Raduenz and Simich and agreed to prepare a TDM Plan for MnDOT review on usage of the facility. Raduenz drafted an outline of a TDM Plan for Supervalu to follow and asked them to submit the Plan by April 301h to her. MnDOT is pleased with these efforts and Raduenz has shared the outline and information given to Supervalu with MnDOT. Raduenz presented a short program about the Corridor Commission at the March 251h meeting of the Richfield Chamber of Commerce. She was joined by Tom Foley, Richfield City Engineer, who introduced the idea of "official mapping" to the Richfield business community at the meeting. No questions were asked of her and the meeting went well. Shalbetter reported that the Met Council is undertaking a study of regional parking issues during 1998. There have been two meetings to date, primarily used by the Met Council to get better information from the major cities, TMOs and major regional traffic generators about parking at the present time. Raduenz asked Shalbetter if the study was directed by the Legislature. He indicated that it was not; rather an internal process the Council has decided to undertake on its own. Raduenz has been asked to present information about the 494 Corridor Commission at the group's next meeting. Raduenz provided a brief legislative update provided to her by the Minnesota Transportation Alliance. Transportation and Transit Funding was far more successful during the 1998 Legislative session than at any time in the previous six years, with $34 million allocated for local bridges, and enough transit capital dollars for both outstate and metropolitan area projects. The Alliance report was sent around the table for members to study during the meeting. Another meeting of the Whitewater TMA was held on March 27, 1998, with Raduenz in attendance. About 3,500 employee surveys were collected at the meeting and passed on to Metro Commuter Services for tabulation. Once surveys have been tabulated, the employers within the Minnetonka Corporate Center area will be staging a Commuter Fair, with the assistance of the TMA and the Corridor Commission. This will occur sometime in June 1998. Raduenz passed out a packet of letters of interest to JPO members. Of particular interest were letters sent by the Bloomington Chamber. of Commerce from members who met with Raduenz and Lee in March. The members are business owners along the 494 corridor with specific issues. Their comments were welcomed by the Commission and will be used as documentation that severe congestion exists along the corridor and is of concern to business owners as well as commuters. The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce Subcommittee on Community Affairs met with Raduenz, Simich and Garwood on Tuesday, April 14 to discuss the Corridor Commission's endeavors. Raduenz has also scheduled meetings with the Twin West Chamber subcommittees for the cities of Minnetonka and Plymouth. These meetings will be held on April 28th (Plymouth group) and May 6d, (tentative Minnetonka meeting date). Further meetings need to be scheduled with Maple Grove and Edina Chambers of Commerce, and Raduenz has already made contact with one representative of Edina's Chamber, Jeff Harden. There will be a City Engineers' meeting held on Tuesday, April 21st at Eden Prairie City Hall from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. A Transit Providers' Subcommittee meeting has been rescheduled for April 30d,, 1998 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Eden Prairie City Hall due to members' schedules. Raduenz indicated that she and Garwood had spoken about inviting in business representatives to discuss the benefits of TDM and introduce them to the Corridor Commission. The group agreed that this was a good idea and Raduenz and Garwood will work on this idea for sometime in June 1998. Thorfinnson asked the group for direction in representing the City of Eden Prairie on the Southwest Corridor Coalition Board. After a brief discussion, Thorfinnson decided that he will make it clear that I-494 is the city's "first priority", but he will attend meetings to chart the group's progress. IV. Treasurer's Report. Larson reported that all of the cities with the exception of Richfield have paid the dues for 1998, and all cities have paid dues for 1997. He passed out a revenues, expenditures and balance sheet as of April 14, 1998 that indicates that the current Commission balance is $130,075.36. Larson is currently preparing a bill to submit to the Met Council for previous expenditure reimbursement, and will provide a more detailed statement at the May meeting. Larson confirmed that the JPO is earning interest in a pooling of its investments with the City of Edina (There is currently $4,098.13 in interest on the balance sheet). Raduenz stated that she has been unable to find any language in the current bylaws about maintaining "no more than a $30,000 balance" in the JPO account, as Lindahl had remembered. Lindahl asked Hovland to do research on JPO regulations and for the group to look at making any revisions to the JPO bylaws at the May 1998 meeting. Hovland agreed to research this issue. V. City Official Mapping Resolutions. Raduenz asked members about the status of official mapping resolutions, as she has only received Richfield's to date. (Edina gave her theirs at the meeting). Lindahl stated that Eden Prairie was to vote on its consent agenda next -Tuesday evening; Lee reported that the resolution is on the Bloomington council consent list for April 20th; and Senness and Opatz reported that they are not bringing forth the resolutions to their Councils at this time because of political considerations. Raduenz agreed to send Dick Stehr, the MnDOT Metro Engineer, a letter with the other five city resolutions indicating that all 7 cities support the effort, but that it only affects the five cities whose resolutions are enclosed. Minnetonka passed the resolution on Monday, April 131h and will forward it to Raduenz. VI. Communications Plan Update. Schultz reported that the Fact Sheet letterhead is printed and distributed a copy to each member. This letterhead will be used for the printing of special bulletins, etc. as needed. The Communications Plan is complete, and since Schultz has not heard any comments from members, she will forward 9 copies to Raduenz for distribution to each city 2 and the Met Council (Raduenz will keep a copy on file). Schultz also reported that she and Raduenz are making changes to the overhead presentation of the Commission, and will be working on the 494 Tour and an upcoming newsletter edition (which Schultz will present a draft of at the May meeting). Discussion about communications products continued, and the question about what mailing list to use to mail to businesses along the corridor was asked. Raduenz suggested that she could use the mailing labels of local Chambers, and supplement with the Department of Economic Security list which she already has. Schultz asked members to provide her with an updated listing of all internal city officials by the next meeting for targeted mailing purposes. Lee suggested that the main focus of the upcoming first edition of the newsletter would be that "cities are working very hard on 494 issues, and now is the time for business people to join in". VII. Discussion of upcoming 494 Corridor Tour. Senness presented information for review by members for the upcoming corridor tour. She asked for assistance in the form of a subcommittee to assist her, Raduenz and Opatz with decisions about where to stop along the corridor and other logistical decisions. Gutoske, Lindahl and Schultz agreed to work with the rest of the group on these concerns. Schultz suggested that some scripting is done ahead of time for tour leaders, and Senness and the group readily agreed. A meeting of the subcommittee was set for Thursday, April 23 at 9:00 a.m. in Senness' building. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m. T - -Z) a COMMUNITIES IN COLLABORATION COUNCIL MINUTES - APRIL 9.1998 PRESENT: Joy Tierney, Mary Anne Young, Jim Brandl, LaDonna Hoy, Brian Hubbard, Paul Beilfuss, Linda Koblick, Mandy Little, Dwight Johnson, Carol Vannelli, Karen Parks, Bob Ambrose, Joe Manion, Brian Beniek, Mick Johnson, Barbara Carlson EXCUSED: Judy Johnson, Wayne Dreyman, Terese LaCanne, Ellen Rusin, Ramona Steadman, Robyn Cook, Robin Maynard, Charlene Barghini, Kris Korsmo, Ken Guenthner ABSENT: Jim Johnson, Barb Struffert, John Dettloff, Nathan Seely, Signe Hillestad The meeting was called to order by chair Joy Tierney. The minutes were approved. Joy explained that the executive committee met and made a decision to form sub- committees for more action to take place. Committee lists were distributed and jobs explained. All committee members signed up for their particular interests. Absent members will be asked to call Barbara with their wishes for committee positions. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Jim presented the idea of forming presentation teams to present our funding case to our eight communities. He also discussed "soft money" and the need to look for grant funds to sponsor specific events. A motion was made and passed to pursue renaming the Wavzata School Foundation to the CICC Foundation. We would then have a 501-C3 status, needed for grant funding. We would not exist to give money away but just to handle our money. UPDATES • MONTHLY CALENDAR - Barbara reported that our Plymouth Office of Lutheran Brotherhood has agreed to underwrite our monthly CICC ne"'Sletter at $300/month. Brian Hubbard explored the feasibility of printing our newsletter under the YMCA exclusive printing agreement. It would cost nearly $600/month. We must either find an additional $300/month or find another printer. Brian and Barbara will continue the search. • SKATE PARKS - Our for profit skate park opened in March! YES!! Barbara has visited the facility and observed very dedicated, busy, hardworking young people practicing their sport. The city of Plymouth approved seeking bids for the city park that will operate next to LifeTime Fitness in the summer only. ! NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT - Joy reporied that the committee did meet. Joe Manion will step up to chair next year and the committee will be contacting members to fill the remaining spots. NEW BUSINESS • Karen shared an article explaining a new method of responding to young people's infringement of the law. It showcased a program that got first offenders involved in community service. • Brian Beniek explained the Diversion Program in Plymouth - PAYS (Plvmouth :-alternative Youth Services). First time offenders are put into a Saturday work squad instead of into the criminal justice system. 40-501/;, of P'lymouth's problems are associated with youth. There was much discussion on how this program might expand. (At this time there is no full time 2a coordinator - a tremendous drain on time of current officers. Jim Brandl and Brian will meet with the county about possible funding for this program. They will invite the police chiefs of our eight communities to attend also. COMMUNITY SPEAKER Through Barbara, Wayne Dreyman expressed concern about violence among our children in light of the tragedy in Arkansas. He recommended bringing in David Walsh from the National Institute on Media and the Family. Wayne, Barbara and the Liaison Council will collaborate on this happening. PLEASE PUT THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDARS NOW1 Last CICC meeting before summer break - May 14th, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Interfaith Outreach Annual Meeting - Wed., April 29th, 7:00 a.m. Wayzata Community Church, Mithun Hall DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEE WHERE WE HAVE COME AS A COMMUNITY AND MICAH and Illusion Theatre Present "Like Waters Rolling Down" An original musical play about Home Tuesday, May 19th 7-9 p.m. Adath Jeshurun Congregation 10500 Hillside Lane, Minnetonka More info/directions M.ICAH : 871-8980 The meeting was adjourned at 6:15. Barb Cox From: Barb Cox Sent: Thursday, May 07, 199812:44 PM To: 'DRCKK51@aol.com' Subject: FW: pets Your comments regarding the City's animal ordinance were forwarded to me as recording secretary for the Public Safety Advisory Board who are reviewing this issue. They have compiled a proposed ordinance which we are putting together for distribution. If you would like to send back your name and address, we will mail you a copy; or, a copy will be available on the City's web site next week that you can download. There will also be a public meeting to allow citizens to come and comment on the proposed ordinance. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21" in the Council Chambers. If you have further questions on this issue, please feel free to contact me at bcox@ci.plymouth.mn.us and thank you for your interest. From: DRCKK511SMTP:DRCKK51@aol.com) Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 1998 11:52 PM To: contact@ci.plymouth.mn.us Subject: pets the reason i am writing is the pet ordinance you are about to discuss, the reason i am interested is i believe in responsible pet ownership i am a stay at mom and have two dogs registered with you, i would love to get another dog while my old one life is fading for his sake and for the 2 year old dogs sake but because i am a responsible owner a honest one i won't until you pass a proposal for this to be legal. i believe that i because i am at home and have a fenced in yard that i should qualify for this but i also do not think i need a kennel license. When we are gone the dogs are inside, when i am home they go where they want, if barking is a problem i am there to take care of it . i think responsible pet ownership involves this so i think indivivals should be looked at this on this basis instead of total restrictions. my lab is 10 years old and has only a few good years in him, my little corgi loves him and needs him so a third dog here soon would suit our needs for the little ones own compaionship but i also do not want this to entitle me to crime in addordanace with plymouth code. so i believe in this three dog limit if.... you fit a criteria. thank you for your time. 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J11- �is 4' Vicksburg Lane between TH SS and Old Rockford Rd is the main street of Plymouth downtown with access to number of buisnesses, Hennepin County Library, and apartments on the east side of the Vicksburg Lane, On the West side of the Vicksburg Lane we have residential housing including Suger Hills, Westbrach development and Plymouth Creek Elementary School. The main street concept should cover lou of beautiful evergreens and tall trees on the west and east side of the Vicksburg Lane. Some portions of the Vicksburg Lane is left out without trees which shows ugly wetland area and big apartment building with no trecs. We undersigned request you and the Plymouth City Council to include in the plan, the plantation of trees in this area to enhance community pride of the City of Plymouth and beautification of this well deserved area on Vicksburg Lane. Name Address Phone No r L0iT0'd 3AJ r-5 22- w Cd4c lip ;-! 4:)- -11-0. t �6 13 6r �L 3.7 SOAS 61330 00 uuaH 60:0i 866T-TT-AdW MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT 350 South 5th Street - Room 130 Minneapolis MN 55415-1389 Office (612) 673-2853 iobert K. Olson Chief of Police Mr,. Dwight Johnson City Manager, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear. Si r - 11 May 1998 fnneapolis city of lakes Please thank one of your. employees, Mark Nelson, of your. Public Works/Water, Division for his recent assistance to the Minneapolis Police Department. Durinq the week of May 4 to 8 1998, Mark volunteered to be a role-player at the MPD Recruit Academy during the "Officer, Survival Week", which is the final check -off portion of the training before the recruits report to police precincts for duty. Marks participation added realism to this training and it was nice to get his perspective on what public works employees can and cannot do for police officers. This type of volunteerism helps prepare our officers and enhances inter -agency cooperation. Sincerely,4"5r,w M Sgt. Sean McKenna Minneapolis Polic Training Unit 350 S. 5th Stree Room 210 1/2 Minneapolis, Mi nesota 55415 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Recycled paper 30% post consumer waste May 6,1998 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Attn: Mr. Fred G. Moore,P.E. 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55340 Re: Ferndale Road Improvement Project Plymouth Project #6007 SAP Nos. 155-178-01 and 152-110-01 As a concerned Ferndale North Resident, I did attend the Public Information Meeting held May 5,1998 as well as the past meetings as it applies to the road improvement project. I have some criticism as well as constructive comments to deliver. First of all, having been in the corporate world for a long while, the length of time this project has been studied is clearly unacceptable. We had an informational meeting involving citizens last August(1997) and it appears little has been done other than preliminary design, conceptual items, etc.since that time. Our information had this road improvement project being completed in 1998 and not 1999. Basically, I am wondering why the Engineering Dept. in cooperation with the consulting engineers could not get the project moving faster, hold a concerned citizens meeting during the winter, prepare information for the Plymouth City Council and make a decision. Why could the City of Orono move quickly, consult its citizens and make a decision? Next, the City of Plymouth and City of Orono should be ashamed for the condition of this roadway which clearly constitutes a hazard to those using the road. I would like to think we are paying our fair share of taxes to warrant faster consideration than what has been exhibited to date. Last night at the meeting despite several concerned citizens expressing their feelings, their comments seemed to be dismissed without concern." The roadway has an insufficient base thus nothing can be done" is what we heard. We need some temporary repairs otherwise there most likely will be accidents as one must swerve into the oncoming lane to avoid losing the undercarriage of their vehicle. Finally, the concerned citizens have spoken last August,1997 regarding their wishes but yet you continue to present options which clearly are not wanted. I did not hear one citizen last August nor last night who ever wanted a 32 foot roadway so why even consider this option. Here is my opinion: Take action and have Plymouth City Council members meet with the City of Orono and negotiate a compromise, if necessary. Frankly, I feel the City of Orono's recomendation is the best choice as it exists and I would hope the city council members in our city take action as soon as possible. Page 2 (Letter to the City of Plymouth) Additional suggestions: Due to the expectation of residents having to take care of any grass, shrubs, tree's, etc. in the separation between the roadway and the walkway/trail, I favor having a raised 3 foot wide median between the roadway and the walkway/trail and have this either paved, use bituminous or crushed rock. This would reduce the maintenance to a minimum. I also favor having NSP bury the power lines, if feasible. If this is too expensive, consider placing "nightwatch units" on existing poles or poles to be relocated so some light can exist on Ferndale Road from a safety point of view. As discussed last night, the people have spoken & the majority wish to have a 28 foot wide roadway, least amount of speed on the roadway as determined by MnDOT, minimum amount of right of way taken, no parking, storm sewer installed, curb and gutter, urban roadway which is straight and some type of walkway/trail. Bottomline, I feel every effort should be made to get this project moving fast yet this year if it cannot be completed in 1998 but at the very least have the two cities give us some temporary repairs in early 1998 that will make the road safer. All of us would be very discouraged if Orono withdrew their recomendations & financial support due to lack of action on the part of the City of Plymouth. V cerel , Gordon C. Ortler 515 Zircon Lane Plymouth, MN 55447-3364 Tele: 475-0606 cc: Mr. Dwight Johnson,City Manager ✓Ms. Kathy Luekert, Asst. City Manager Mr. Tim Wold, Pct. 3 City Council Member May 8, 1998 Gordon C. Order 515 Zircon Lane Plymouth, MN 55447-3364 ary OF PLYMOUTH+ SUBJECT: FERNDALE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 6007 Dear Mr. Ortler: Thank you for your letter dated May 6, 1998, concerning the Ferndale Road Improvement Project. Your letter will be made a part of the project record and will be submitted to the City Council when they consider the improvement project. For your information, the City Council has placed this as an item for their consideration at the June 3, 1998 meeting. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works cc: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager ViCiayor and City Council \\PI npntdiskl\pw\Engineering\PROJECTS\60 \LTRS\Order.doc PLYMOUTH A Beauti}u�Pface'To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®--�^« www.d.plymouth.mm us