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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 07-02-1998Ap JULY 29 1998 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.- NOTE: CHEDULE.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. JULY 8, 7: 00 PM JULY 22, 7: 00 PM 2. FRIDAY, JULY 3 3. THURSDAY, JULY 9, 7: 00 PM 4. THURSDAY, JULY 9, 7: 00 PM 5. TUESDAY, JULY 14, 7: 00 PM 6. TUESDAY, JULY 14, 7: 00 PM 7. THURSDAY, JULY 16, 7: 00 PM 8. THURSDAY, JULY 16, 7: 00 PM 10. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY, City offices closed. PRAC, Council Chambers HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, Hadley Lake Room PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers HRA, Medicine Lake Room PUBLIC SAFETYAD VISOR Y COMMITTEE, Public Safety Training Room July and August Calendars are attached. (M-10) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO July 2, 1998 Page 2 t 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Hennepin County notice of beginning of construction of County Road 10 (Bass Lake Road) on Monday, July 6. (I -1a) b) State of Minnesota notice of award of an HRA grant to investigate the source of contamination at the Village of Bassett Creek site. (I -1b) c) Minnesota Pollution Control Agency notice of closure of the file on a petroleum storage tank release at Metroquip, 2340 Fernbrook Lane. (I -1c) d) Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners newsletter. (I -1d) e) League of Minnesota Cities news release about the City Achievement award for the City of Plymouth. (I -1e) News release announcing the Medicine Lake Bluegrass Festival on Sunday, July 19, at the West Medicine Lake Community Club. (1--1f) 2. CHARTER COMMISSION RESIGNATION a) Resignation letter from Virgil Schneider. The letter will be forwarded to the Chief Judge of the District Court for his action. (I -2a) 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter from the Plymouth Rockers requesting consideration of a City–supported salary increase for the organization Director. (1--3a) A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (I--3) 4. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter from Armstrong High School Principal Arlene Breckenridge to a Plymouth resident regarding the proposal for a sidewalk along 36 h Avenue. (I -4a) b) Letter to Manager Dwight Johnson from Steven Hoyt regarding the Plymouth Corporate Center Tax Increment Revenue note. (I -4b) c) Letter from Mayor Tierney to Kris St. Martin of the Franklin National Bank offering thanks for the donation to the City of the painting "Paramor." (I -4c) d) Thank–you letter to Plymouth–Wayzata League of Women Voters for assistance in voter registration at the Music in Plymouth Event. (1--4d) S. COUNCIL ITEMS a) Council attendance chart through June. (I -5a) i I a o�cn.a o c o¢da cry IoU i O F- 'U n, I I lox r3�M.aaQ I �' i ON rA 0" y, cepa a0 00 oZOU V N aVr�� F�1 i ?H I V1 ! ON ENO 00C40) �y= j I 00 H oar mm VV �'�� I� F• awRM 00 i0.Od n z I im cl� 73 a U o 'lo 9 v N z� cc ag I}o F 8 22 ay op i ) Irl . [r. p -� I O ~ V I I Hennepkin �:u un1 OpportunitT 9mp1oyw ' Y :June 30, 1998 TO: Those Listed Below V f�. FROM: Paul Backer, Permit Engineer SUBJECT: CSAH 10 (Bass Lake Rd.) Construction in the City of Mapie Grove Starting Monday, July 6, 1998, work will begin on the construction of CSAH 10 (Bass Lake Rd.) at Nottingham Pkwy. (formerly Zanzibar Lane). This project is proposed to be open within two weeks of commencement. Local traffic will be maintained while all through traffic will follow a marked detour. Hennepin County Board of Commissioners County Administrator Public Service - V.T. Genzlinger Transportation Department Staff Sheriff s Department Sheriff's Radio Tower Library Director - Charles Brown G.S.I.S. - Stephanie McNamara Minnesota Dent. of Transportation Metro Division Engineer. — D. Stehr Division Traffic Engineer - C. Hudrlik Traffic Management Center - Operations Road Information & Permit Office Minnesota State Patrol East Minnesota State Patrol West Municipalities City of Maple Grove, Plymouth and Corcoran Manager, Dir. of Public Works Fire Chief, Police Chief School Districts #279, 281, 284, 877 & 883 Superintendent Transportation Director Transportation Department Emergency Service Methodist Hospital - Emergency Hennepin County Medical Center No. Memorial Med Ctr - Emergency Waconia Ridgeview Hospital - Ambulance Service Health Span Transportation Medic Control Minnesota Truck Center Media Star Tribune, Editor Sun Publications, Editor The Pioneer Waconia Patriot Radio Station WCCO Metropolitan Traffic Control American Automobile Association Ken Mohr, Domestic Travel Transit MCTO Operating Division Dick Loefler, Mgr., St. Ops. 1600 Prairie Drive Recycled Paper Medina, MN 55340-5421 (612) 745-7500 FAX: (612) 478-4000 TDD: (612) 852-6760 ARxE H. CARLSON Govsaxoa June 29, 1998 STATE OF 1'ZINNESOTA. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR SAINT PAUL, JJ1LZ55 612-299-3391 The Honorable Joy Tierney, Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Mayor Tierney: Congratulations! The Plymouth HRA has been chosen to receive a grant in the amount of $26,808 from the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development to investigate the source of contamination at the Village of Bassett Creek site. I am delighted for you and the Plymouth HRA. Clearly, this grant award is a credit to you and your staff for putting together a successful application to help address your community and economic development needs. Thank you for your commitment to making Minnesota a better place to live,. work and raise a family. I wish you every future success. Warmest regards, I ARNE H. CARLSON ! Governor i fto r `C� dbMinnesota Pollution Control Agency v� June 30, 1998 Mr. Garth Landefeld Metroquip 2340 Fernbrook Lane Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 RE: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure Site: Metroquip, 2340 Fernbrook Lane, Plymouth Site ID#: LEAK00011341 Dear Landefeld: 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 f6ftseeable 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 parry from liability for nonpetroleum contamination, if present, under Minn. Stat. ch. I I 5 (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. Mr. Garth Landefeld Page 2 June 30, 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 MPCA fact sheet #3.35 Leak/Spill and Underground Storage Tank File Request Form (April 1997) 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 me at 612/297-8582. Sincerely, Kathryn Serier Project Manager Cleanup Unit II Tanks and Emergency Response Section KAS:lh cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer Eric Liestman, Dahl and Associates, Inc., St. Paul Minnesota Department of Commerce, Petrofund Staff INTERFAITH OUTREACH & COMMUNITY PARTNERS ...people uniting to help people since:1979'> -' , '- ? . 110 Grand Ave. S. Wayzata, MN 5539.1474, Tel. 4734436 May -June 1998 Inter -Dependence s D By LaDonna Hoy, TOCP Executive Director "Having a safe car is a dream come true. My kids call it "Fancy." I'm a single Ac 4n'e training now and hope to finish by winter. This car makes all the hard work to make worthwhile... Thank You!" Thanks from an IOCP car recipient I needed to drive for a fob I had ac- cepted. It took five tries for me to pass a drivers test. I'm sure I added "now - I've seen everything" stories to the examiners' repertoires, stars to my husband's crown, and sorely tested the faith of my kids and friends who LaDonna Hoy insisted I could do this. I don't know who was happier or more surprised when I finally passed ... the examiner who tested me for the third time or me. This was a personal flagwaving, jump - and -shout Inter -dependence Day for me that I couldn't have experienced were it not for the help of friends and family. I can no longer imagine not being able to drive and often catch myself taking for granted the life - changing opportunities a car and a driver's license make possible. Bob Pajor understands this kind of story. A retired corporate executive, he knows well what it takes to be successful... effort, determination, opportunity and not a little help from your friends. my kids Indiana (See inside story.)Perhaps Bob's just a good guy. In any case, we are so grateful for his leadership. We have a lengthening waiting list for cars. Funds donated to the Pajor Car fund will be used to purchase used cars from partici- pating dealers, and donations of used cars in good working condition will make all the difference. Volunteers willing to do driver's training or contribute to a driver's training fund would help. If we share the burden we can make the difference. Perhaps that's why he agreed to pick up the baton from Alan Johnson, Independence Day Project founder, when For more information, Call Bob -473-6157 or Jean Alan left Wayzata for a new position with Norwest in Malecek at IOCP, 473-2436. A Chat About Money --and Services Carol Bergenstal, TOCP Development Director Once again, this community has responded with stunning generosity to the needs at IOCP. As a result of a $25,000 challenge matching gift from an anonymous donor, IOCP raised over $57,000 through our spring appeal. This outpour- ing of support is particularly appreciated because it comes at a time of year when income at IOCP traditionally slows considerably. THANK YOU! IOCP is experiencing a heightened demand for services this year due to the number of client families who are making the transition from welfare to work. Itis true, thanks to the current robust economy, that many former welfare recipients have been able to secure employment and now live independently. However, a significant number of the folks who come to IOCP lack the education and job skills that would enable them to earn enough money to make it on their own. In addition, they often face multiple barriers such as lack of affordable housing, transportation and child care which make "getting ahead" an extremely slow and frustrating process. Thanks to your support, IOCP's staff of professionals can work with these families, one-on-one, to help address the entire range of issues that are presented and develop a realistic strategy to overcome the barriers. Your gifts allow IOCP the opportunity to stick with these families long enough to truly make a difference... and help them help themselves. Thank You, Alan Johnson IOCP and our local community bid a fond (and sad) farewell in May to one of our foremost community champions. Alan Johnson, former Presidentof the West Suburban District Norwest, left to assume a new post as President/Fort Wayne and Regional Manager Norwest, Indiana. Recognized as a leader in his profes- sion, Alan also provided vision and extraordinary leadership in the life of our community, and set an unequaled standard and inspiration for community service. Among his many contributions as officer and director on IOCP's Board of Directors was the conceptualization and leadership for the Independence Day Project. While Alan will be sorely missed, his inspired leadership left a lasting footprint on the heart and conscience of our commu- nity. Thank you, Alan. Congratulations and blessings on your new assignment. 2 e Easy Ways to Support IOCP United Way Fund Drives will be underway soon at your place of employment, and it is possible to designate IOCP as the beneficiary of your United Way contribution. Simply indicate on your pledge card that you would like all or a portion of your United Way contribution to go to IOCP as a designated gift. Another way to support IOCP is through the Matching Gift Program at your place of business. Check with your em- ployer to see of he/she is willing to match your donation. Many employers are happy to support the charities their employees value and simply need to be notified of your interest. Finally, if you are lucky enough to be benefiting from the booming stock market, consider making a gift of common stock or mutual fund shares to IOCP. By transferring stock directly to IOCP (we have accounts at most local brokerage firms) you will pay no broker fees, avoid capital gains tax and will receive federal and state tax deducations. For tax purposes, the amount of the charitable contribution is the average price of the stock on the day it is transferred to IOCP. Questions about any of the above? Call Carol Bergenstal at IOCP, 473-2436. topeoPlymouth Civic League will sponsor a food drive for Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners and Prism Foodshelves during MUSIC.IN PLYMOUTH Please bring a non-perishable food item Food to be collected at the north &south entrances Wednesday, July 1 at 5:30 at the Amphitheater 36th Ave. N and Plymouth Boulevard Free Admission Featuring the Minnesota Orchestra Also: J.D. Steele and Friends, Kidsong and Company, and the Wayzata Trojets and cheerleaders MC: WCCO meteorologist Mike Fairbourne FIREWORKS DISPLAY Face painters, a juggler, magician and other performers Volunteers Make the Wheels Go 'Round T-- \ A By Susan Fenerer, Director of Volunteer Services "So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half -asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yurself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning. " Morrie Schwartz, a man famous among those who knew him Tuesdays with Morrie "CTY" co -coordinator Nadine Storms' beautiful smile says it all. Our new look is worthy of celebrat- ing. Everyone --grab a lampshade! Many whom we have come to know at Interfaith have found priceless ways to bring meaning into their lives by devotion to community. They're our foodshelf musclemen, they're teens looking for a place to find themselves, they're women enjoying friendship and exercising their giving natures, they're drivers and dispatchers and chairmen and committeemen and intake volunteers and writers and callers and thinkers and doers becoming famous among us for having discovered that which is truly important ....... call us at 473-2436 and you might find your niche... You You cannot imagine how many (tens) of thousands of pounds of food these four (1-r: Art Freund,John Cashmore, Wes Wolverton, Clayton Lichtenbarger) saints plus a few others have moved in and out within the past eight weeks. It's a wonder they are still smiling ---and iaot in traction! A very special thank you to Wes Wolverton (see above picture) for "venting" our sheds. What a difference fresh air makes! Ani; also to the anonymous "fixer" of the furnace room pipe dilemma. We really appreciate all your efforts. Several "Clothes To You" Volunteers (back: Lucille Polosky, Lenora Dane, Georgia Campbell, new kid Janet Owen; front; Edna Berquist, co -coordinator Kathy Anderson, Carol Paulson, co -coordinator Nadi ne Storms and Marcie Finn) gathered to celebrate the newly reconfigured display space donated through the gener- osity of Roger Wothe of Environments, Inc., and Gordy Engel of the Foursome. Volunteer Notes... Susan Fetterer, Director of Volunteer Services, 473-2436 Our Profound Thanks to all the schools participating in the All -School Food Drive this year. You cannot imagine how proud we are of your commitment to the betterment of the community through your support of this annual event. More than 20,000 pounds of food -- about one month's distribution -- was collected. PTA coordinators, students, administrators, staff are to be commended for their work. You're terrific! Have a great summer........ WHS National Honor Society student coordinator Angie Feneis (1) smiles broadly as she and friends Karen Abrams and Leyla Tabesh deliver the last of th All -School Food Drive bounty. Thanks also to Sarah Gradick, Jen- nifer Roberts, Kelly McCoy, and everyone at WHS for their participation! O M Mair A=rn"HOOM n3 UUDO m U320 We could surely use your help if you'd be willing to consider a bit of volunteering mixed in with your gardening, sailing, golfing, and sunning. An idea for you to ponder ----- driving or dispatching in the Transportation Program (frankly, we're in some trouble here! Help!!) This is the only transportation program serving the community in a comprehensive way and the need is growing. Drivers for our medical and miscellaneous rides and for June and July Adult Basic Education students (Dist. 284) are in short supply and high demand Please call 473-2436. Thanks so much. BDndl You K mow00000 -that 63% of all Minnesotans volunteer? -that most adults who volunteer belong to civic/profes sional/alumni/service organizations? -that 82% of Minnesota schools offer learning/serving opportunities for students? -that George Bernard Shaw (who would have thought?...) was a volunteer? He is quoted as saying, "I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I In Loving Memory Interfaith receives many memorial gifts, honoring mem- bers of our community. We are grateful for the love and concern that prompts friends and family to remember loved ones in this most meaningful way. In April and May we received memorials to: Frank Blonigan Ed Gallagher Horace Falkenstein John T. Lilligren John McDougall Ray Mithun, Sr. Bonnie Fruen Howard Mooers March & April 1998 Usage Report March April Assists Assists Food 550 636 Housing 47 46 Utilities 25 22 Transportation 92 78 Medical 17 12 Other/Mise 44 33 Clothing Shelf 435 411 Rides Given 215 202 Lbs. Food 19,982 24,752 New Clients 21 35 Volunteer Hours 1897 1953 Lm'Ic League of Minnesota Cines Cities promoting excel enee June 29, 1998 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone: (612) 281-1200 - (800) 925-1122 Fax: (612) 281-1299 - TDD (612) 281-1290 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Laur dw`e en 6 `245.463' 1 City of Plymouth awarded for city achievement The city of Plymouth was awarded the League of Minnesota Cities City Achievement Award for its Plymouth Life Time Recreation Center, and new gyms and athletic fields at area schools, and for its fire prevention campaign. The awards for Cooperation and Consolidation and for Public Safety for cities over 10,000 was presented during the League's Annual Conference in Duluth recently. The city of Plymouth coordinated multiple public and private partnerships to complete four major recreational projects in 1997 valued at more than $20 million. Because of the partnerships and shared leveraging, the city saved taxpayers millions of dollars. Dubbed "Where's Lester the Smoke Detector," Plymouth's fire prevention campaign centered on a sad smoke detector who left his family unprotected because he had not been properly maintained. The campaign involved a community -wide search for "Lester" while requiring families to conduct a home safety check; winners received $1,500. For more information about both projects, contact Assistant City Manager Kathy Lueckert at 612.509.5052. more -more -more AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Plymouth 2-2-2-2 The City Achievement Awards recognize city innovation and excellence in government in six broad categories. A panel of past award winners judged the entries before choosing the winners for cities over and under 10,000 population. All entries were displayed at the League conference to inspire the 750 visiting city officials to learn about the various projects and successful approaches to challenges facing city government. While city accomplishments vary, the themes are similar. The winners: involve citizens and youth in the local government process, improve city communications to better explain city services, and work together to promote effective and efficient government. City achievement winners also create opportunities for unique projects in the areas of housing, economic develoment, community spaces, and public safety; they approach challenges with creativity and ingenuity; and they strive to do more with less. The categories this year were: Citizen, Youth and Community Involvement; Communications; Cooperation and Consolidation; Housing, Economic Development and Community Spaces; Innovative City Services; and Public Safety. For 85 years, the League of Minnesota Cities has provided education, advocacy, products and services to 814 cities across the state, including legal, research, insurance and communications services. ### For more information about the League of Minnesota Cities please contact Public Relations Coordinator Laura Petersen: phone -- 612.215.4031; e-mail -- 1peterse@lmnc.org. West Medicine Lake Communitylub� LEontacts: 1705 Forestview Lane N. uston, 612-550-7940 Plymouth MN 55441 �� Teresa Gunter, President Fay Buss, Rental Agent Phone: 612-553-1107 Medicine Lake Festival Features Pretty Good Bluegrass Band PLYMOUTH, MN July 1, 1998 — The Medicine Lake Bluegrass Festival on Sunday, July 19, from 1 to 7 p.m., opens this year with a popular Twin Cities quintet, the Pretty Good Bluegrass Band. Also appearing is Gibson Martin & I from Thunder Bay, Ontario, and the Platte Valley Boys. Now in its third year, the festival features over 5 hours of music, plenty of food, free admission, and always draws a good crowd. The event is being held at the West Medicine Lake Community Club, 1705 Forestview Lane N. in Plymouth, Minnesota. Pretty Good Bluegrass Band plays a blend of traditional and contemporary bluegrass songs gospels and instrumentals, as well as a growing volume of original material. Band members include Mark Anderson on bass, Art Blackburn on guitar and vocals, Debbie Boeh on fiddle and vocals, Barry St. Mane on banjo and Ross Vaughan on mandolin. The festival draws its inspiration from Turn of the Century ice cream socials, where freshly made ice cream and outdoor music were big social events for a community. The new draw is a "community" of bluegrass enthusiasts. "We'd like to invite everyone on July 19th to come listen to some good music, and bring an appetite for ice cream," said Jerry Houston, event organizer. Proceeds from the sale of food and drink will go to offset the cost of the event, with any remaining money going to dub causes, including local youth recreation. The activity is made possible, in part, by the Community Outreach Program of the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association (MBOTMA). The West Medicine Lake Community Club was established by the community in 1948, as a non-profit organization with a goal of service to the community. The club hosts wedding receptions, private parties, company picnics and other social functions. The club sponsors a local Boy Scout troop, senior citizens events, and hosts youth baseball on its A.A.U. league regulation ball diamond. 40 PLYMOUTH ROCKERS July 1, 1998 Mayor Joy Tierney City Council Members City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Ladies and Gentlemen: The Plymouth Rockers have been unsuccessful over the last few years in attempting to raise the Director's salary to a level competitive with surrounding communities. In the Spring of 1997, a small committee met with Eric Blanc and Mary Bisek to request a $1,000 raise in each of the upcoming years, to reach a minimally acceptable salary of $8,000 per annum. Mr. Blanc and Ms. Bisek thought $1,000 was not feasible, but a $500 annual raise would be possible. The Rocker Committee was satisfied with that arrangement, however, apparently a City wide tax freeze prevented this from occurring. Our latest queries to Richfield, Bloomington and Minnetonka revealed the following: 1. The Richfield Director for the Senior Chorus earns $15.25 per hour and works approximately ten hours per week, September through June. ($152.50 x 38 weeks = $5,795 annually, and, in addition receives 31¢ mileage allowance.) 2. The Bloomington Director for the Senior Chorus receives $10.30-$11.65 per hour and works approximately ten hours per week. ($110 x 43 weeks = $4,730 annually, and, in addition receives 32.5¢ mileage allowance.) 3. The Minnetonka situation is difficult to assess since the Senior Chorus Director is involved with 12 musical ensembles. However, they are currently searching for a director for a children's group that rehearses 2 hours per week and gives roughly 10 performances per year. They are hoping to obtain a director for $7,600 annually, but expect to exceed $8,000. City of Plymouth July 1, 1998 Page 2 4. The current salary for the Plymouth Director is $3,050. She works 38-43 weeks per year, directs regular weekly rehearsals along with special rehearsals, and directs approximately 40 performances per year. She is an excellent director! If the need for a new director should arise in the future, we would certainly want to offer a competitive salary in order to obtain a new director with comparable experience and ability. The Rockers have been successful in obtaining grants on several occasions which have gone directly to the Director and accompanist. However, we cannot depend on this source of revenue as regular income. We need a competitive and stable salary for the Plymouth Director. We ask that the Council review our previous request for a $500 to $1,000 salary increase each year, to continue until such time as the annual salary reaches the level other senior directors are paid in comparable situations. We do appreciate what the City has done for our group which now numbers 70 members. It should be noted that any senior wanting to sing with the Rockers has been welcomed and encouraged to become a full time member. We do not restrict our growth, even though we are outgrowing our current facilities. The Rockers are proud to represent Plymouth as its "Ambassadors" as we perform throughout the Twin City area. We would like to think that the City of Plymouth is proud of our group as well, and would demonstrate that pride by granting us this reasonable request. We thank you for your consideration and look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Please contact me or Lee Johnson who met with Mr. Blanc and Ms. Bisek. His phone number is 551-1449. 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M N 4 N vi N � N l� N 00 N a; N O M �- M N M M M � M vi M �D M l� M 06 M M Mr 00 T rn T O� 01 N N N O 00 00 00 00 00 T T T T 01 N N kn to00 �O T 00 T 00 D\ 00 T 00 1\ 00 N 00 N r-+ O •-- O N O 00 00 00 00 00 T a, O\ 00 00 O N N N M M O O to o1.0 U ; N C U O to a a O cis (n aQ' 0 0 �' Cd 0 0 T, tw co a ROBBINSDALE ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL Aden Breckenridge, PhD principal David Dahl Roberta Johnson 1udyMikolich June 15, 1998 assistant principals Nancy Jonsson 10110 38" Ct. N. Plymouth, MN 55441-1668 Dear Ms. Jonsson: DISTRICT 281 O 17 x _ 'w 0 ROD DIk[04 LE area schools i wanted you to know that your letter of January i6 regarding the safely need for a sidewalk for pedestrians to enter the high school from 36th Avenue was not ignored. I took the need last winter to the district committee revising the plan for the school's new front entrance this summer. The need was agreed to by the committee, including Superintendent Bollin and District Finance Director Walerius. Communication was initiated with the city of Plymouth to require the properties along 36th Avenue between the upper Armstrong student parking lot and the school entrance to provide a continuation of the sidewalk where it stops. Plans for the school entrance include a sidewalk as well as three lanes of traffic. I trust the need will be met in final construction. Please feel free to communicate directly with the City of Plymouth as well as our district to assure a safer entrance to the school. Thank you for your raising the issue, and your patience! Respectfully yours, Arlene Breckenridge Cc: Superintendent Tom Bollin�� e. Finance Director Tom Walerius Principal Bill Scheffler Assistant Principal Dave Dahl L --'Plymouth Mayor Joy Tierney a. Plymouth City Manager Dwight Johnson r �` 10635 36th Avenue North • Plymouth MN 55441 • (612) 5048800 9 Fax (612) 5048831 HOYT Properties, Inc. 708 South Third Street Suite 108 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Tel: (612) 338-7787 Fax: (612) 338-7797 June 26, 1998 Mr. Dwight Johnson City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Re: Plymouth Corporate Center Tax Increment Revenue Note Dear Dwight: I would like to confirm with you our intentions to complete the office and industrial buildings at Plymouth Corporate Center in the manner represented to you by John G. Kinnard & Company, and also express our appreciation to you and the City for accommodating our needs at this time. Development does not always go as quickly as one would hope, and it took us a little longer than anticipated to get the infrastructure and grading done for this site so we could launch our project. We are very pleased with how the business park is turning out. We have an excellent long-term company in Turck Inc., which is a real asset to the City of Plymouth and the neighborhood. Our first three buildings are very attractive and are being filled with excellent companies who should also be an asset to the community. We have completed our plans for the final two buildings (4 & 5) that will be built as represented by Kinnard and Gary Lally. I know the extension of this time period does not have any economic impact on the City, but just the same it is appreciated on our part that you are willing to provide this accommodation to us. As I indicated to you in my telephone message, I would be more than happy to visit with you and discuss any other questions you might have. Very truly you , even B. Hoyt SBH/jmf cc: Cleo Rasmussen ,. CE We've Got Space To Fill June 30, 1998 Kris St. Martin Franklin National Bank 13650-27`h Avenue North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. St. Martin, The Plymouth City Council joins me in thanking you for the donation to the City of the painting "Paramor." The Council formally accepted your donation at the June 24, 1998 city council meeting. We are indeed fortunate to have art of such significance. We look forward to providing an appropriate setting for the painting, on which will do justice to its many facets and aspects. Thank you again for this generous contribution. Sincerely, Joy Tierney Mayor of Plymouth PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®.�� www.d.plymouth.mmus CITY OF PLYMOUTH July 2, 1998 Debbie Price, Grace Norris, Paula Pursley Plymouth - Wayzata League of Women Voters 3465 Zircon Lane No. Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: Voter Registration, Music in Plymouth — July 1, 1998 Dear Debbie, Grace and Paula: Thanks to all of you for your help with our voter registration efforts last night at our Music in Plymouth Celebration. This campaign yielded six new registrations with several more expected in the next few days by mail. Although our results were minimal, we believe being visible will make a difference and raise awareness levels in our residents. We are also,anxious to see what kind of results we will get as a rqu of printing two voter registration card§ with this month's Plymouth News and we will keep you posted on our progress. We look forward to working with you at future events in Plymouth Sincerely, Sheila Langer Voter Registration i✓.c U go Nva Voter Registration Laurie Ahrens City Clerk PLYMOUTH A Beautiful 4'lacc rTa Give 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 TELEr'i10m-- (612) 509-5000 ®' www.d.plymouth.mn.us CITY COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE - 1998, X - Absent 'f DATE I MEETING TYPE I Bildsoe I Wold I Johnson I Preus I Spigner I Black I Tierney 01/07/98 Special 01/07/98 Regular 01/21/98 Regular 01/26/98 Special X X X 02/04/98 Regular X 02/11/98 Special X 02/18/98 Regular 03/04/98 Regular X 03/11/98 Special X 03/18/98 Regular 04/01/98 Regular 04/08/98 Board of Review 04/15/98 Regular 04/29/98 Board of Review 05/06/98 Regular X 05/13/98 Special X 05/20/98 Regular 05/27/98 Special X 06/03/98 Regular X 06/10/98 Special X X 06/24/98 Regular