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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 11-25-1998NOVEMBER 259 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. NOVEMBER 30, 7:00 PM DECEMBER 2, 7:00 PM MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 7: 00 PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 7: 00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, Topic: Water Quality Plan Public Safety Training Room REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers TRUTHINTAXATION HEA RING, Council Chambers NEW COUNCILMEMBER ORIENTATION, Medicine Lake Room DECEMBER 16, 7:00 PM Immediately TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING CONTINUED, prior to Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers DECEMBER 16, 7: 00 PM 2. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 3. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 7: 00 PM 4. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 7.' 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY, City offices closed HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2 NOVEMBER 25, 1998 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 7: 00 PM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 7: 00 PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 7: 00 PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 7: 00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, Hadley Lake Room CHARTER COMMISSIONANNUAL MEETING, Public Safety Training Room PACT, Hadley Lake Room PRAC, Council Chambers November, December, and January calendars are attached. (M-9) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities FAXNews. (I -la) b) November 18 Sun Sailor news story about the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission's 1998 award recipient, Jackie Fraedrich. Jackie serves on the Plymouth Human Rights Commission. (I -lb) c) Notice of a December 8 9:30 AM informational meeting on the proposed Hennepin County Eagle Lake Regional Park. Letter to New Hope Mayor Erick from Hennepin County Parks Board Chair David Dombrowski responding to concerns about the proposed Eagle Lake Regional Park is attached. (I -1c) d) Summary cover of Hennepin County Sheriff Department's Lockup Inspection Report. (1 -Id) e) Notice of the December 6 Plymouth Historical Society's "Old Fashioned Christmas," Sunday December 6 in Plymouth Creek Park.. (I -le) Z CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (I--2) 3. CORRESPONDENCE a) E–mail correspondence from Karl Burkum praising the City's Internet e–mail routing system. Administration Senior Clerk–Typist Jean Lyons coordinates citizen e–mail responses. (I --3a) b) E-mail correspondence from Carl Cooper regarding concerns about the proposed school redistricting plan for Osseo School District 279. (I -3b) c) Letter to Mayor Tierney from State Environment Assistance Office Director Art Dunn summarizing the Pollution Prevention Week activities state–wide. (I -3c) H U M-9 00 H by 3n «= .5 JL"• °< r Ii'; 000e�; I � .0, Z. a � Axa ly [� nci o •- h ti N a . c 00 M. E - > Op �s� h o o O zzg' UYU g1 2 c z < 80 -11juUt" 8 rt' z M 'r �+ N� N C C 00 o=d DU¢� � a ooa Ovoa ��2 02 w ) �U a V oQzl oQz t> SMV- Nca CN N M c� N ^+ 00 '� N M-5 i i h"IN �O rO U 00 h U z�'moo G? b Q� o 1�F A `- u x �U aa.0E � iz • F-0 F 0' .u� a�� o00 o(Fx7 oa�.� o o oar ocon cdcna 3. is - St u U� (� < Mr. Elf '� Y O r- U.5 -� z ; 000 x w a �- Ox„e t U oaU'� Qz.a 00 I�oag iz zgna�aR y_s��ein V1 tNI � 0 C J�A- I kJ M Q-1) k k! 2.e_�/\. =, O. \f -; §2 ! /{ g �a f § ) � k} ! tON 00 kA /2 ! O M � � N � Q-1) k k! 2.e_�/\. O. §2 �§ f § ) ! tON O M � � N � AMM FAX NEWS November 23-27, 1998 a: 1 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities TIF task force reviews first draft The legislative TIF Recodifi- cation Commission met on Monday, Nov 23, 1998 to review the initial raft of the recodification. AMM and the League c" Minnesota Cities (LMC) have coordinated a review of the draft by city officials, bond counsels, fiscal consult- ants and legislative staff. AMM and LMC staff testified that the initial dra generally a technical docs ment, but there are sever< policy issues that need to resolved. Among them are the calculation of duration limits, the definition of TIF original value and tourism facilities and the rewritten TIF bond provi- sions. A major overriding issue related to the recodification is its effective date and impact on existing dis- tricts. Since many of the provisions of the current law were adopted with prospective effective dates, a recodification will need to cognize the various time frames for existing districts. The commission was aware of the effective date issue and the potential policy issues. The ommission members acted the legislative staff op a list of the policy ientified by the AMM and the LMC, as well as those of the Office of State Auditor (OSA). The OSA list includes technical concerns; as well as several suggested policy changes. The commission discussed not only the effective date issue, but also the direction of the codification. 0 APIMfaxlewiikad/e►iii*&armay if litrAArA to dt tharrd with xgirf, rarmadne�dar aAOrtalf/A #mff tiny ®Judah adreartalimpnrtaOR&Pd1y/ffn (Plopyri14t7go-AW 74f h1he yllfAyfflar Hast It. fie 1111pl3--IdN ?AA7tJ47)2tr4&v Ar -147)2&7299 fmill. affl1#LTamf74Sord SLUC to discuss metro governance he Sensible Land Use Coali- tion (SLUC) is hosting a lun- cheon featuring Curt Johnson, chair of the Met Council. The meeting will be held at the Radisson South Hotel in Bloomington on Dec. 2, 1998 at 11:30 a.m. Johnson will discuss several metro issues, including metro governance, and will assess the future of the region. To register call (612) 474-3993. Being aware of the complexity of the statute, the commission debated without resolution if another tool — TIF light — could be developed. The new tool would be less burdensome than the current law but could have less authority. The commission requested that the OSA, which suggested the concept, and other interested parties study the idea. Other commission members asked if the staff could draft a memorandum that succinctly states the legislative TIF policy. The commission will meet on Dec. 18, 1998 to review policy issues related to the codification and information requested at the Novem- ber meeting. If you have any ideas regarding an additional TIF tool or the state's TIF policy please contact Gene Ranieri at (651) 215- 4001. Metro city requests fee methodology The city of Robbinsdale is studying city -imposed fees, licenses and permits. The city is interested if any other city has reviewed its procedures and developed a methodology to determine what fees, licenses or permits should be imposed or eliminated. If you have conducted such a review, please contact Marcia Glick at (612) 537-4534. L'.. PlymouthlWaysaulOronoA.ong Lake SumSallorANednesday, Nov. 18, 1998 SA wins 1998 state Human RightsFraedrich award_ District 281 has a comm'Itment to multiculturalism By Sue Webber l amsote Sm ftkilum Jackie Fraedrich's job description would boggle the minds of most ordinary 9 -to -5 workers. An 18 -year veteran of District 281, Fraedrich is responsible for administra- tion and planning that affects an esti- mated 20.6 percent of the districts mi- nority enrollment of African-American, Asian -American, Chicano -Latino -Ameri- can or American Indian ethnicity; the 10 percent of the elementary and middle school enrollment that is deemed gifted; the counseling, chemical and violence prevention program, plus a host of other services that cover scores of students. Fraedrich recently was presented with the 1998 League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions award "in appreciation of her distinguished service to students and community in the ad- vancement of human rights and in recog- nition of her conscientious and vigorous efforts to improve intergroup under- standing and unity." She was nominated for the award by the Plymouth Human Rights Commis- sion, which has seats for representatives from the four school districts Plymouth students attend (Robbinsdale, Osseo, Wayzata and Hopkins). Fraedrich has been District 281's representative to that group since its inception. "Fraedrich is a key player in human rights work in Minnesota and through her consistent efforts, sl}e is making a dif- ference in the lives of many people, the award said. "Fraedrich's loyalty to her constituents is steadfast and pure. It is evident that her advocacy is directed from her heart. Fraedrich leads by exam- ple: her wisdom, her sense of justice and fairness, her balance of patience and tenacity, her eloquence and her commit- ment inspire us all to be better. "Fraedrich was involved in developing American Indian culture -based curricu- lum for statewide use and is active in pro- fessional development for teachers in the use of this curriculum." In the modest manner that character- izes Fraedrich, she expressed apprecia- tion for the award but downplayed per- sonal recognition. "I think the Plymouth Human Rights Commission was recognizing that Dis- trict 281 has had a commitment to diver- sity all these many years," she said. The multicultural plan first approved in District 281 in 1986 still is in effect, Fraedrich said. "Multicultural plans came early to Robbinsdale," she said. "The state didn't require plans until 1990. We were ahead AWARD: To Next Page 8A Plymouth/Wayzata/Orono/Long Lake Sun-SalloNWednesday, Nov 18, 1998 Award: `I am as active as I can be in statewide American Indian issues' From Previous Page of other suburban districts at that time, and I think we're still ahead in the things we do." For example, she said, District 281 has student advocates in each of its seven secondary buildings. "I don't know of any other district that has that," she said. "Student advocates are there to advocate for all, but by and large they [assist] students of color." District 281 also employs bilingual/bi- cultural advocates for students whose first language is other than English, she said. Fraedrich is proud of District 281's proactive stance on sensitive multicul- tural issues. "This district has a positive record of dealing with painful issues," she said. "Other districts may not address issues the way we have. Because we looked at them, confronted them and dealt with them, our issues became more visible." Despite four different top leadership changes in Robbinsdale Area Schools since 1983, Fraedrich said the district's commitment has not changed. "That commitment was here before I got here," she said. "Teachers were taking human rights courses in this district be- fore I got here." Although she is hopeful when she sees District 281'8 commitment to diversity, she said she is not sure the picture is as, bright nationwide. "I went to college in the 1960s and was part of all that commotion, and some- times I'm not sure I see all that much change," Fraedrich said. "Nobody is doing as well as we should with the achieve- ment of all students, and that concerns me. We can always do better." Fraedrich's involvement reaches be- yond District 281's borders. She is co- chair for Minnesota's statewide Multicul- tural Education Advisory Committee. "I am as active as I can be in statewide American Indian issues," she said. Last week, she took vacation time to make a presentation at a conference in Canada on Minnesota's development of cultural -based curriculum and American Indian history and culture. An enrolled member of the Bad River Band of Ojibwa, Fraedrich was raised on a reservation in northern Wisconsin. At that time, almost no Indians were graduating from high school, let alone going on to college," she said. Aided by a scholarship, Fraedrich be- came one of the few who did. She became a student at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, where she began to prepare for a career in social work. She does not recall experiencing racism personally during her college years, but she added, "I certainly knew it was there." Following graduation, Fraedrich got a job as a vocational guidance specialist with the California Bureau of Indian Af- fairs. After five years in California's Bay areg, she returned to the Midwest to be- come assistant manager for Indian edu- cation in Minnesota's state Department of Education. "This is home," said Fraedrich, whose husband is a native of North Dakota. When she arrived in District 281 in 1980, her title was Indian education di- rector. In 1984, the title of multicultur- al coordinator was added. In 1995, she was named lead associate for student services, in addition to her other titles. As busy as she is, she made time to home -hospice her mother prior to her death in July. Until her mothefs last four Bill JonefllYWnBSpB 3W PUblieft Jackie Fraedrich, District 281's lead associate for student services/multicultural edt cation and Indian education, has won the 1998 League of Minnesota Human Right Commission award. months of life at Fraedrich's Coon Rapids home, she continued to live on the Wis- consin reservation where Fraedrich was raised. Now, graduate studies that Fraedrich hopes will lead to a degree program in public administration absorb most of her free time. Family, work and graduat school leaves no time for hobbies, she sak Fraedrich and her husband are th parents of a newly -married daughter an, a son who teaches at the Minneapoli Districts School for Extended Learnin, in Golden Valley. TO: City Administrators, Park & Recreation Directors Cities of Plymouth, Maple Grove, New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center and St. Louis Park FROM: Douglas F. Bryant, Superintendent Margie Ostlund, Director of Special Services (AWO DATE: Friday, November 20, 1998 SUBJ: Invitation to Tuesday, December 8, meeting — 9:30-11:30, Hennepin Parks Headquarters — French Regional Park You ane invited to attend an information and discussion session regarding a proposed Eagle Lake Regional Park Special Recreation Use Area development, including golf enterprise facilities. The purpose of this meeting is to share with you Hennepin Parks proposed plans for this area and to discuss how we can coordinate efforts with communities near this facility, to better meet current demands and our mutual objectives for public golf, especially for youth, as well as to meet other recreational interests. Hennepin Parks is considering the development of a golf enterprise facility as part of a Phase I development for Eagle Lake Regional Park Special Recreation Use Area. Eagle Lake Regional Park is located north of Bass Lake Road with the future main entrance off Zachary Lane in Plymouth. This special recreation use area consists of 100 acres south of Pike Lake. The total park acreage is 230 acres; however, at this time, the Phase I Development does not include the park property bordering Eagle Lake. Proposed special recreation use area features: • Approximately 50 station driving range with teaching stations • Practice area (chipping, pitching, sand play and putting) • Nine -hole pitch and putt course (holes less than 100 yards) • Par 32-34 nine -hole executive course • 2.3 miles of paved bike/hike trail linking to Cities of Maple Grove and Plymouth existing trails • Sheltered reservation picnic area • Lawn games area • Clubhouse and maintenance buildings Memo to City Administrators -Eagle Lake Mtg. As a Hennepin Parks enterprise facility, the project is proposed to be funded through revenue bonds and be expected to pay all capital and as well as to provide revenue to the Hennepin Parks General Fund to support other outdoor recreation and natural resource management activities. Another important focus of this proposed facility is to create more accessible and affordable golf opportunities for youth and enable a wide range of opportunities for golfer development. Hennepin Parks is under consideration by the World Golf Foundation as a possible site for a "First Tee" program, which would provide extraordinary assistance from World Golf Foundation Members (including PGA, LPGA, USGA, etc.) to Hennepin Parks in meeting an objective of increasing affordable, accessible golf opportunities for youth and, in particular, youth from socio-economic backgrounds currently underrepresented as golfers. At this meeting, we will share with you more details about the project, the First Tee Program and answer as many of your questions as we can. We are also seeking your input on how we can work together to create a facility that addresses current demands and promotes the future of the game of golf, while meeting the financial objectives of Hennepin Parks and recognizing the value of existing golf facilities. Please RSVP to Linda Ziegler, Executive Secretary, at 559-6775. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call: Douglas F. Bryant: 559-6748 or Margie Ostlund: 559- 6746. C: Department Heads Enterprise Managers Memo to City Administrators -Eagle Lake Mtg. HENNEPM PARK. C SUBURBAN HENNEPI REGIONAL PARK RK DISTRICT 12615 County Road 9 Plymouth. Minresota 55441-1299 Telephon (6121,559-9000 , T, F}.,�y�5 9.6719 FAX 559.3287 W. Peter Enck, Mayor City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Ave. No. New Hope, MN 55428-4898 Dear W. Peter Erick, Mayor: November 19,1998 The Hennepin Parks Board of Commissioners acknowledges and appreciates the City of New Hope's representatives taking time to attend their November 5, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting and commenting on the proposed Eagle Lake Regional Park Special Recreation Use Area. The Board carefully reviewed the letter you submitted and considered comments made by you as well as Council Member Pat LaVine Norby. The Board directed the Superintendent to meet further with City of New Hope and other interested municipalities. The purpose of these meetings will be to discuss how we can work together to enhance golf opportunities as they relate to the proposed golf enterprise facilities at Eagle Lake Regional Park, while minimizing or, if possible, eliminating potential negative affects on existing public golf facilities in the area. In addition to comments on the proposed Special Recreation Use Area development, your correspondence and presentations were directed to a broader issue; the physical location of regional park facilities within the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District. - As the Board responded, this is an issue that has been discussed before by the Board of Commissioners for many years. Previous attempts to locate and purchase regional park property within the inner ring suburbs have not been successful. While current parkland resources of sufficient character and size have not been identified, other than North Mississippi Regional Park, an inner ring suburban regional park remains a priority in our acquisition plan. It should be noted that while Hennepin Parks user data verifies that Park District facilities do serve the citizens of the inner ring suburbs, our desire to establish a physical presence in the inner ring suburbs has not been forgotten. Until this objective can be successfully accomplished, the Park District is developing property close to first tier suburban areas as we recognize that locating development closer to the more eastern suburban Hennepin communities at least will provide increased regional park opportunities to residents of these suburbs. It also needs to be clearly stated that the Regional Park System and the Park District have never intended or been expected to provide facilities in every municipality. The unique location of Eagle Lake Regional Park in relation to other regional parks enables Hennepin Parks to approach development at this location differently. Hennepin Parks operates enterprise facilities that provide system outdoor recreation activities not only as a means of meeting demand for certain types of services and programs, but also to generate non -tax BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS David J. Dombrowski Marilynn Corcoran Jim Carey Jim Deane Rosemary Franzese Mark Haggerty Joan E. Peters Chair Vice -Chair Edina Maple Grove St. Anthony New Hope Golden Valley St. Louis Park Dayton Douglas F. Bryant SuPeritnendent and Swretary to the Board An Equal Opportunity Employer RECYCLED PAPER -Conserving our Resources Comnna SO% taal recyrfed -tw. 'C'4 Postconwmer fiDar Mayor Peter Enck -2- November 19,1998 revenues. Enterprise facilities are considered in light of their ability to pay operatiig costs, provide future revenue to the Park District and fund their own capital development cuts. The proposed improvements for the southern portion of Eagle Lake Regional Park meet all of these objectives and will still provide the more typical Regional Park amenities. As verif; !d by an independent marketing study, the proposed project can provide a source of future non -tax revenue, has the ability to pay its capital costs, as well as finance the operation and maintenance of traditional outdoor recreation features proposed at Eagle Lake. Hennepin Parks is not misleading the public by emphasizing the facility's program objective of increasing opportunities to youth including underrepresented and economically disadvantaged groups. The Park District has identified, based on our experience and understanding of golfer trends and interests, the golf programmatic objective of providing additional and affordable opportunities for all youth and creating better practice facilities for public golfers of all ages. We believe we can accomplish this endeavor. With the assistance of the First Tee Program, we plan to enhance Hennepin Parks opportunities to work with local recreation departments and community organizations to open the doors to golf as an outdoor recreation activity for minority and other youth who for economic or access reasons may not have a chance to experience this life-long sport. It is not Hennepin Parks' intent to negatively impact any existing youth golf programs and we believe that the current demand outweighs available facilities. Finally, we desire to coordinate efforts with interested municipalities to ensure that programs support use of our collective facilities. Superintendent Douglas Bryant will be contacting City Manager, Dan Donahue and Parks and Recreation Director, Sharon French to set up a meeting with Hennepin. Parks golf enterprise staff and myself to begin discussions on possible cooperative strategies and agreements. We will also be initiating discussions with other interested neighboring municipalities. The Hennepin Parks Board of Commissioners values our many positive relationships with suburban Hennepin cities in developing regional park facilities and programs. We look forward to meeting with you and other city officials to create an Eagle Lake Regional Park Special Recreation Use Area, including golf enterprise facilities and programs, that will be beneficial to the citizens and communities of the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District. Sincerely, and, / l � i/ David J. Dombrowski, Chair Mark Haggerty, Commissioner Hennepin Parks Board of Commissioners District 3: Crystal Golden Valley c: Board of Commissioners Hopkins Dun Donahue, City Administrator New Hope Sharon French, Director of Parks and Recreation St. Louis Park Margie Ostlund, Director of Special Services Cities of Crystal, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park Sue Webber, Sun Publications N . -- PATRICK D. McGOWAN HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF ROOM 6 COURTHOUSE 350 SOUTH FIFTH STREET MINNEAPOLIS,MN 55415 (612) 348-3740 FAX 348-4208 November 23, 1998 The Honorable Joy Tierney Mayor, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney: ►'� In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, I am enclosing a copy of the Lockup Inspection Report of your facility. Lieutenant Tollin and Sergeant Doriott of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office conducted this inspection on October 27, 1998. Copies of the report have also been forwarded to the Department of Corrections and to your Chief of Police. Please note your facility was 100% compliant with all standards during this inspection, congratulations. If you have any questions regarding our findings and written comments, please feel free to call me at 348-9650 or Lieutenant Tollin at 348-9649. Sincerely, Patrick D. McGowan, Hennepin County Sheriff By: William Wilen, Inspector W W/clm enclosure cc: Department of Corrections Chief Craig Gerdes 41V It.0 Recycled Paper 20% Po" - Consumer Fiber Lock-up Inspection Report: Plymouth Police Department — C� October 27, 1998 Attachment Sheet #1 Summary: The Rules Governing Municipal Jail Facilities Chapter 2945 under which this lock-up facility was inspected this year were adopted November 2, 1992. All standards contained in this rule whether they be mandatory or directory, are relatively new to the municipal facilities. The Plymouth P.D. Lock-up facility was found to be in compliance with all of the D.O.C. standards. The Plymouth P.D. Lock-up is to be commended for it's high standards of professionalism and is considered to be an example for other local lock -ups to emulate. This lock-up is encouraged to maintain its high standards and to assist other lock-up facilities seeking help in obtaining compliance with D.O.C. Chapter 2945. This facility will be inspected again in approximately one year. Based on the findings of this report, the Sheriff's Office recommends that the D.O.C. authorize this lock-up to function for another year as a Class III Municipal Holding Facility. This facility may provide detention services to adult prisoners for up to 16 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. Delinquent juvenile offenders may be detained for up to a 6 hour period of time in quarters separated from adult offenders by sight and sound as outlined in Minnesota statutes and federal mandates. Juveniles detained on administrative hold status may be held outside of the security perimeter for up to 6 hours in accordance with the laws of Minnesota. If you have any further questions or concerns regarding this report, feel free to contact Lt. Tollin at 348-9649. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this matter. Patrick D. McGowan Hennepin County Sheriff by: Brian Tollin, Administrative Lieutenant cc: Paul Foreman, D.O.C. Joy Tierney, Mayor Craig Gerdes, Chief of Police Plymouth P.D. Lock-up File (ADC) s;,s�+.Ay�,sx�<tyY's'ijatLN��'�S��yj�i;,�R^�.+�•'•�'�# iAt;�„4�y' r r`�"s �,JNt.+f'SF� f 5 tSri r' sf�'pL } +y�+Pl1`!!�� X72 Y ,1`•. t +' r�. , ri" ti•J+e vy i y'(y "S ac i1lV sE r +V'JR' ri. �f •'e{ yfi , 1 �iC t i!' SR 7 r ... `S�!'fi:';;k•s.'. v • t, wp +".'.`r,4�: ,n Y- �s who's coming to town_I/d�s.�'`�� ice.. +, ♦ r �. J � �� F q .. .;, ,x Z' rr � ..F c r ., S� f /1 � + „ • x L t T 4` a -h j i•f +a. 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Ak{', [:� 00 Soo Cx v ca C" 00 00 00 00 00 00 v�C� 11 c�rnrno� a\ C� T as ON 110r- C', C� C 00 N N O O •-- .-� a� O O �+ N 00 00 00 DO 00 w C\ 11 1, a\ C� T •-- .--:T C', C� C N N N O O .-� O a� O O �+ N 00 00 00 00 00 00 C� C� C1 C� O� C� l— r- Md M N O O .-r N O O a� 00 00 00 00 00 00 C� d; T T C1 T ll- ll- M M l— l:? O .-r N O a� REIMMM y 't3 � y � d a� o c O ° a 4° w A; ° O E�cn0. �x REIMMM r ----Original Message ----- From: Karl Burkum[mailto:Karl. Burkum@novusmkt.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 1998 9:28 AM To: 'Internet Contact' Subject: RE: Stop Light Out Thanks! Just a note to say you guys do a really good job with your e-mail communications. When an e-mail is sent to the city, you can always expect a response. Greatly appreciated. Karl Burkum Internet Contact From: Coopcad@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 22, 1998 8:35 PM To: contact @ ci.plymouth.mn.us Subject: School rezoning Mayor and all city council members My name is Carl Cooper and my son Andrew and daughter Jennifer attend Oakview Elementary. We live at 5380 Union Ter. Ln. N., Plymouth in the Ponds at Bass Creek. This is a new area directly behind Harrison Hills off of Zachary lane in-between Cly. Rd. 9 and 10. My wife Pat and I are deeply concerned over the possibility that our neighborhood may be rezoned and our children moved into a new school zone. According to the discussion at the last Board meeting it appears to us that there is a potential that our area would be switched from the Oakview and Maple Grove Jr. High to Edgewood and Northview Jr. High. I believe that this potential change is being considered due to projected overcrowding in schools further west of us such as Rush Creek and Bass Wood and under utilization of schools such as Oakview, Cedar Island and other schools further east. Additionally that fact that our area is noncontiguous with the schools our children currently attend place us in a position that the board and you as it's consultants may feel that our area would be the least problem to rezone. Please fully understand that our entire neighborhood is strongly aligned in not wanting to be rezoned from the current schools that our children are attending. Most of us in the Ponds at Bass Creek have been in this neighborhood for less then two years. Our children have just settled into their schools and are doing well in the positive environment they are in. Personally, one of the deciding factors to purchase our home in this neighbor hood was due to the positive reputation of the school district and the reputation of both Oakview and Maple Grove Jr. High. We would not have bought in this neighborhood, knowing that our children would have been bused into schools that have lower than average test results and higher than average number of disciplinary actions per year. Lastly we are extremely concerned over the negative impact this may have on our property values. The Ponds of Bass Creek is a lovely neighborhood with many young children. Housing values are between $375,000 to $700,000 with most in the middle $400,000. 1 have already spoken to our real-estate agent concerning this situation and she feels that this would negatively impact the market value of our homes by 15% to 20%. This of course would be a serious financial hardship to the residence of the Ponds and to the tax base of the school district. I would be pleased to discuss this with you in detail if you would like to reach me at 557-9363 Regards; Carl L. Cooper .%Noesota O'fir., I 5n all r Environmental Assistance November 23, 1998 0 Joy Tierney Mayor.. RSC City of Plymouth to 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth MN 55447-1482 Dear Ms. Tierney: 9 v Now that National Pollution Prevention Week 1998 is over, I want to say thank .you for your tremendous efforts. In our third year and largest undertaking yet, many individuals and oiganizations:found creative and effective ways td celebrate Pollution Prevention* Week. • ' 39 -counties hosted Pollution Prevention Week activities. • NSP highlighted Pollution Prevention Week:in its daily a.m. reports and on its website. • Andersen Windows hosted a codimunity clean-up in Bayport. • Over 300 people attended the Governor's Awards for Excellence in Waste and Pollution Prevention. . • OEA*ran ads to celebrate the Governor's Award winners in St. Pau], Minneapolis; Duluth, Rochester, Owatonna and Becker. • .. Several schools planned and -participated in Pollution Prevention Wcek events and activities. • .'Over 70 newspaper clips from across the state. • One television interview (KMSP). • OEA ran two 30 second ads oti KM$P the week before and week of Pollution Prevention Week. We are excited to learn more about your specific activities during Pollution Prevention Week. Please -send us samples you have of flyers, ads, agendas'from events, pictures or other -materials you may have developed. Mail them -to Laurie Gustafson of my staff. at. 520 Lafayette Road North, 2nd.Floor, St. Paul, MN 55155. Please accept the.enclosed certificate as our appreciation of your Pollution Prevention Week activities. Pollution prevention and source reduction are important strategies to- keeping Minngsota's environment and economy healthy. It's only through efforts like your organization's that tI ution Prevention Week can be. successful. I look forward to' next year! Best 'Regards Art unn ; Drector ' . enclosure Regionul offices in Rroinerd, Detroit (,ekes, Duluth, Mw,hab o,,tf knchesler www.rrioea.state.rnn.us • 520 Lafayette Rd. N. 9 Second F!ocr • St. Peul, AKN • 551;y•4100 . 65.1-t96 3417 • toll-free 800-651.3843 • fax 651:215-0246