HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 09-14-1995Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Sept. 14, 1995, 7 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. Approved purchase of Ess property
b. Approved purchase of Mission property
C. Approved purchase of Hartenburg property
5. Unfinished Business
a. Private swimming pool update/Wayzata School Dist. pool study
b. West Medicine Lake Park update
c. Open spaces update
d. Playfield/highschool update
e. Study of youth sports facilities update
f. 1996-2000 CIP update
g. Recommend MightyDucks ice arena grant application
6. New Business
a. Name for new playfield #9
b. Review citizen survey results
C.
d.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjourn
Next regular meeting - October 12
Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
July 13, 1995
Page 25
Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Bildsoe, Fiemann, Johnson, Priebe, Wahl and
Willegalle; staff Bisek, Blank and Pederson; Planning Commissioner Ribbe.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the July meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Conference
Room.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Wahl and seconded by Commissioner Fiemann to
approve the minutes of the June meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present.
b. Staff. Mary informed the Commission that the Park and Recreation Department would
be moving to its new office space on Monday, July 17. She stated that Rick Busch
received an award from the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. He was one
of only seven in the U.S. to receive the award. Mary announced that Shakespeare in
the Streets has been added to our summer concert series as a special event on Thursday,
July 20. The performance will be given at Parkers Lake Park. Future special events
include the third annual Art Fair on September 16 and the second annual History Fest
on September 23. Mary is in need of sponsors for the History Fest. Sponsors receive
ad space in the History Fest program. Mary stated that the fall recreation booklet is at
the printers and should be mailed to residents August 1.
c. Others. There were no visitors.
4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Approved the ballfield safety fencing.
b. Approved feasibility report on Ess property.
c. Approved sale of open space bonds.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Private swimming pool update/School District 284 pool study. Director Blank stated
that the Wayzata School Board has 1.7$ million to spend on a swimming pool. The
School District indicated that they may consider some type of jointly run facility on
neutral ground, with perhaps the City and Classic Lake Aquatics being involved, too.
b. West Medicine Lake Park update. Director Blank stated that the City hopes to receive
confirmation of permit applications from four different agencies sometime the week of
July 17. He also said that the City would like to enlarge the wetland behind Kimberly
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Lane Elementary in connection with the West Medicine Park project, but there is no
word yet on whether or not that will be permitted. He indicated that the road project
may go out for bid in September and that the work on the park itself could begin by
next July.
c. Open spaces update. Director Blank announced that the City approved three purchase
agreements for the first open space site on July 11 for $843,000. This is the site owned
by the Hardenburg family. Mrs. Hardenburg will be allowed to five on the property
for five more years. Director Blank also stated that the Olson family has agreed to
terms on the sale of their property, which is 28 acres. The Olson home is located on
three of those acres, and is located within the proposed alignment of Peony Lane.
Because of that, this site may be paid for with Peony Lane road funds. The Mission
property site, which is near Hennepin Parks, is also being finalized at this time. The
City is working on a joint purchase agreement with Hennepin Parks for this site.
Hennepin Parks has agreed to pay $100,000. The fourth open space site, located in
southeast Plymouth, is 20 acres in size and mostly swamp. The site has been appraised
at $500,000, but one of the three owners wants $1.5 million for it. Director Blank said
the City can afford to hold off on purchasing this site for now, because there are no
other buyers for the property. Apparently there is a real estate agent representing one
of the owners, and he's been calling members of the Planning Commission and PRAC.
d. Playfield/highschool update. Director Blank indicated that the contract for the earth
work has been awarded, and the foundation and footings contract for Building A has
also been awarded. He also stated that the joint powers agreement between the School
District and the City has been settled. The City will receive use of a gymnasium in
exchange for constructing the Peony Lane bridge. The final plat and plan for the
highschool/playfield project is on the City Council agenda July 18. The next decisions
to be made then are which facilities to build in connection with the playfield. There is
funding available at this time to do earthwork, the irrigation of four softball fields and
five soccer fields, softball backstop, softball fencing, softball lighting, and a softball
building. These items, plus general contractor charges, total about $1,373,000. The
reason for doing these facilities first is so the adult softball program can be moved from
Zachary Playfield to the new playfield, a condition that was made by the City Council
prior to the beginning of this project. Other facilities not funded at this time include
concrete sidewalk, soccerfieldfencing and lighting, outdoor hockey rink, lighting and
warming house, basketball court, asphalt walking path, stone on nature trails, sand at
the play lots, tot lot fencing and playground equipment, tree landscaping, varsity
baseball and tennis lighting. These items, plus general contractor charges, equal about
1,150,600. Director Blank stated that the special assessments on the property equal
265,000 which is the amount of the sewer and water charges. He commented that the
City is debating whether or not to assess itself for these special assessment charges. By
doing that, the charges are spread out over a five year period.
e. Study of youth snorts facilities update. Two meetings have been held to date with the
Mayor and the two community education departments. There are several facility issues
that need to be prioritized, and then development solutions need to be considered.
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When the youth sports committee irons all this out, they will prepare a report and
forward it to PRAC.
f. Update on new neighborhood park playgrounds, sand volleyball and roller hockey.
Director Blank reported that the playgrounds at Mission Park and Timber Shores are
finished, Schmidt Lake should be done by July 14. The roller hockey rink is finished
at Plymouth Creek Park and the sand volleyball courts are in at Parkers. Both of these
facilities are very popular and are seeing heavy use. Seven Ponds Park is also finished
except for landscaping.
g. Review grading study on Ess property. Director Blank distributed some handouts
Prepared by Brauer and Associates on the estimated development costs for the Ess
property. The consultant believes that there is room there for 4 softball fields and a
150 -car parking lot, an outdoor environmental education site on the southeast end of
the property, and nature trails. The total estimated cost to do the earthwork, utilities,
parking lot and entrance drives, four softball fields with fencing and irrigation, security
lighting of the parking lot, landscaping, seed/sod, and a few other miscellaneous items
totals approximately $800,000. Director Blank stated that the purchase price of the 20
plus acres is $549,000. Tax increment financing funds could be used to buy the land.
The softball fields are geared for 8-12 year olds, and would be designed for girls' fast -
pitch softball and boys' baseball. Currently, there are 150 Plymouth girls playing fast
pitch in a Golden Valley league. They have requested that Plymouth set aside some
fields where girls can play. At the present time, all of our available fields are being
used by boys. The site would not have sewer available, so satellites would be used for
bathroom facilities. It is estimated that in about 20 years, the northern most softball
field may be vacated for purposes of constructing the Schmidt Lake Road/494 diamond
interchange. Director Blank then explained that the Council has two concerns
regarding this property: should the City buy the land, and would the softball fields get
built? He stated that the City's comprehensive plan shows the property as park and
diamond interchange. He also explained that the Ess family is suing the City, because
the comprehensive plan has labeled the land as diamond interchange, but up to this
point, the City has made no attempt to buy the property. This is why the Council has
directed PRAC to determine if there is a legitimate need for the land at this time.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER PRIEBE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER WAHL STATING THAT PRAC HAS DETERMINED THERE IS
POTENTIAL PARK USAGE FOR ALL OF THIS PROPERTY. THE MOTION
CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
h. 1996-2000 CIP. Director Blank reviewed the five year parks capital improvements
program. Items for 1996 include trails, a boardwalk in Timber Shores park,
development of Cardinal Ridge neighborhood park, development of West Medicine
Lake park, and playground replacement at Greenwood Elementary. Items in 1997
include trails, neighborhood park development, park replacement work, and land
acquisition for the tenth playfield. Items in 1998 include trails, neighborhood park
development, development of the tenth playfield and park replacement work.
PRAC Minutes/July 1995
Page 28
Projections for 1999 and 2000 include only trails and park replacement work at this
point.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Mighty Ducks ice arena grant application. Director Blank announced that the Mighty
Ducks legislation passed, so now we need to decide if we want to submit a grant
application. Applications will be due in September or October, and awards could be as
much as $250,000; although the cost to build an ice arena would run about $3,000,000.
Director Blank said if we receive one of the awards, we could always turn it down.
Director Blank explained that grants will be awarded only to communities willing to
build two arenas. He also stated that we could not pursue such a venture without the
joint cooperation of School Districts 281 and 284. A total of 10 grants will be
awarded, but 50-75 applications may be received. The City of Plymouth is the largest
city in the state without an ice arena. Commissioner Priebe recommended that staff
should bring the grant application to PRAC at their August meeting.
Director Blank then explained that it will soon be time to begin planning which
facilities to build in the City, because we are reaching the end of the land acquisition
process. By the end of 1995, there will be $12.5 million in the community
improvement fund, however, the City will want to maintain a balance of $5 million at
all times in that fund for future City Councils to use. That leaves a balance of about $7
million that could be used for the purposes of building an ice arena, a pool, two
gymnasiums and a field house. Director Blank also commented that the issue of a golf
course needs to be given consideration, because the sport continues to grow in
popularity, and golf courses generally pay for themselves.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
None.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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September 12, 1995
Mayor and City Council
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor and Councjimembers:
Paul R. Beilfuss
Superintendent of Schools
612)476-3101
In Fall 1994, District 284, Wayzata Public Schools, initiated a swimming facility research and
study committee to explore the most efficient and effective use of categorical funds to be
allocated from the successful June 1994 bond election. The study committee is composed
of District 284 citizens, administrators, and Mr. Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation,
representing the City of Plymouth. After several meetings, the Committee recommended to
the School Board its interest in pursuing a collaborative effort to fund a swimming facility that
would satisfy school district needs and community interests.
During its regular meeting on September 11, 1995, the School Board directed its Chair and
Superintendent to send you a letter indicating the Board's interest in exploring a collaborative
effort to potentially fund, construct, and operate a public swimming facility which would
respond to our constituents' needs. It is our understanding that the Plymouth City staff will
analyze and respond to this request as soon as feasible. We have enjoyed the spirit of
cooperation you have offered us as we pursue the joint venture of the construction of a new
high school and City of Plymouth Playfield Number 9. We look forward to continuing the
positive collaboration on behalf of all community members.
Yours truly,
Debra L. ]amro ' cz
Chair, Board of Education
2.
Paul R. Beilfuss
Superintendent of Schools
DLJ:PRB:imb/3
c: Dwight Johnson, Plymouth City Manager
t-rric Blank, Plymouth Parks and Recreation Director
District Administrative Offices 210 County Road 101 North P.O. Box 660 Wayzata, MN 55391-9990 FAX 476-3214
DATE: September 11, 1995
TO: PRAC
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director, Parks and Recreation 6jS
SUBJECT: MIGHTY DUCKS ICE ARENA GRANT APPLICATION
Last month, I sent out to you a copy of the Mighty Ducks ice arena grant application. Based
on the staff review of this grant application, it is my recommendation that the City of
Plymouth proceed with an application for a Mighty Ducks ice arena grant. I am also
recommending that we submit the grant for two sheets of ice. The reasons for this are: 1)
there is enough demand in our area from boys hockey, figure skating, girls hockey, and public
skating to fill the time available for two sheets of ice, 2) the legislative requirements section of
the grant application indicates that metro area communities with two sheets of ice shall be
given priority by the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission in considering grant applications,
and 3) two sheets of ice will cover their operating expenses, while one sheet will lose money.
I anticipate having letters of support from the Robbinsdale School District, Wayzata School
District, City of Wayzata, the Wayzata Youth Hockey Association, and the New Hope -
Plymouth Athletic Association.
DATE: September 11, 1995
TO: PRAC
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director, Parks and Recreation M
SUBJECT: NEW NAME FOR PLAYFIELD #9
Throughout all the planning of the new high school site, we referred to the playfield as no. 9.
It is my recommendation that the Commission consider the name Elm Creek Playfield as the
official designation for this site. If the Commission concurs with this recommendation, a
simple motion to proceed to the City Council would be in order. If the Commission wishes to
consider other names, no action is necessary and staff will come back at a later date with other
possible names.
EB/np
Contents:
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
SUPPLEMENT
Questions and Answers expressed in Percentages
Appendices
Tables, charts and additional comments from respondents
PLYMOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE
1. About how long have you lived in Plymouth?
Less than one year 3%
1 - 2 years 100/0
3 - 5 years 21%
6 - 10 years 24%
More than 10 years 42%
Don't know/Declined 03%
2. In what city and/or state did you live just before moving to Plymouth?
Minneapolis 180/0
Suburbs 48%
Minnesota 100/0
Other State 22%
Other Country 2%
3. What attracted you to Plymouth?
4%
Area 30%
Schools 9%
Houses 23%
Friends, Family 11%
Work Related Reason 12%
4. As things stand now, how long do you expect to continue living in Plymouth?
Less than one year 02%
1 - 2 years 14%
3 - 5 years 11%
6-10 years 42%
more than 10 years 26%
don't know/no answer 4%
Tell me, how many people in your household are in these age groups ... we'll start with the oldest:
5. First, persons over 55? 12%
0 76%
1 7%
2 or more 17%
6. How about 36 - 55? 36% 0 34%
1 9°/C
2 56%
3 or more 00/0
7. ...and 19 - 35 14% 0 72%
1 11%
2 16%
3 or more 1%
B. ...In the 13 - 18 group
0 71%
1 22%
2 7%
3 or more 1%
9. Anyone 6 - 12? 0 59%
1 25%
2 15"/G
3 or more <11%
10....or 0-5? 0 72%
1 23%
2 4%
3 or more 1%
11. How do you rate the quality of life in Plymouth --excellent... good... fair... or poor?
Excellent 560/6
Good 42%
Fair 1%
Poor 0%
Don't know/no opinion 11%
12. What do you like most about living in Plymouth?
13. What do you like least about living in Plymouth?
Location 28%
Housing 8°/G
Safety 21%
Family/Community 5B/G
Parks/Recreation 18°/a
Other 16%
No Response 3%
Growth/Change 13%
Cost of Living 200/6
Traffic 3°/u
Schools 1%
Politics/Planning 6%
Other 12"/0
No Response 45%
14. Over the next five years, do you believe the quality of Ills in Plymouth will:
38%
Remain about the same 550/6
Improve 250/6
Decline 14%
Don't know/no opinion 7%
15. How much pride do you take in the city of Plymouth as a place to live?
A great deal 38%
Quite a lot 37%
Some 20%
Very little 30/0
Don't know/no opinion 1%
16. Would you like to move away from your neighborhood in Plymouth?
As you know, property taxes are divided between the City of Plymouth, Hennepin county, and
your local public school district.
20. For each dollar you pay in property taxes, about what percentage do you
think applies to Plymouth City government?
Under ten%
Yes 15%
49%
No 82'/0
31 % to 40%
Maybe 2%
1%
Decline 11%
If "yes", ask:
01Y0
Over 70% 0°/C
17. Where would you like to move? say, to another neighborhood...
Don't know/no opinion 11%
In Plymouth 20%
In another suburb 20'/0
In City - Mpls/St. Paul 0°/G
Away from Twin Cities' 80/0
Out of Minnesota 15%
Don't know/not sure 170/6
18. What makes you want to move to another neighborhood?
Community 40%
Personal 2T/o
Climate 19°/,
Other 14%
19. Do you consider property taxes in Plymouth to be
About average 41%
Comparatively low 3%
Relatively high 480/6
Excessively high? 4%
As you know, property taxes are divided between the City of Plymouth, Hennepin county, and
your local public school district.
20. For each dollar you pay in property taxes, about what percentage do you
think applies to Plymouth City government?
Under ten% 150/0
10% to 200/6 49%
21 % to 30% 190/0
31 % to 40% 4%
41%to 50% 1%
51%to 60% 1%
61%to 70% 01Y0
Over 70% 0°/C
Don't know/no opinion 11%
21. Do you feel your municipal water and sewer charges are comparatively high, about right,
or comparatively low for the Metropolitan area?
Comparitively high 170/6
About right 59%
Comparatively low 3%
Don't know/declined 21%•
Includes 6% who live in condomimiums,
apartments, and other multiple situations
22. Overall, do you consider park and recreation facilities In Plymouth
Excellent 51%
Good 41%
Fair 30/0
Poor 3%
Don't know/no opinion 3%
Here is a short list of government services, please tell me whether you are generally satisfied or
dissatisfied with that particular service:
33. For any "dissatisfied' response in 23-32 ask: Why are you dissatisfied with----?
See Appendix 1)
34. Do you feel safe in your neighborhood?
YES 98°/9
NO <20/9
35. Are there safety issues which particularly affect you?
YES 34%
NO 66%9
What are they?
See Appendix 2)
36. How concerned are you about speeding in your neighborhood?
Very concerned
Satisfied Dissatisfied Both/Neither Don't Know
23. Park Maintenance 94% 20/9 2% 60/0
24. Snow Plowing 84% 70/9 50/0 5%
25. Trail Plowing 570/6 1% 2% 320/9
26. Police Services 94% 120/6 11% 3%
27. Fire protection 76% 1% 20/6 150/0
28. City Street Maintenance 770/0 150/0 50/0 1%
29. Quality of Drinking Water 69% 25% 50/0 1%
30. Animal Control 89% 50/0 5% 6%
31. Recreation 89% 4% 7% 6%
32. Recycling 940/0 2% 30/0 11%
33. For any "dissatisfied' response in 23-32 ask: Why are you dissatisfied with----?
See Appendix 1)
34. Do you feel safe in your neighborhood?
YES 98°/9
NO <20/9
35. Are there safety issues which particularly affect you?
YES 34%
NO 66%9
What are they?
See Appendix 2)
36. How concerned are you about speeding in your neighborhood?
Very concerned 220/9
Somewhat concerned 300/9
Not concerned 470/9
Don't know/No opinion 1%
37. How about speeding in the City in general?
Very concerned 140/9
Somewhat concerned 250/6
Not concerned 550/0
Don't know/No opinion 50/0
38. Would you like sidewalks in your neighborhood?
Yes 140/9
No 800/9
No opinion 6%
39. How much first-hand contact have you had with the Mayor and the City Council?
A great deal 4%
A fair amount 17%
Very little 61%
Don't know/Declined 180/0
40. Based on your own knowledge or what you have heard, how would you rate the performance of the
mayor and City Council?
Excellent 2%
Very good 22%
Adequate 53%
Poor 7%
Don't know/Decline 16%
41. How much first-hand contact have you had with the Plymouth City staff?
A great deal 4%
A fair amount 22%
Very little 66%
Don't know/Decline 7%
42. Using your own knowledge or what you have heard, how would you rate the performance of City staff?
Excellent 79/6
Very good 49%
Adequate 335/6
Poor 1%
Don't know/Decline 9%
43. Do you believe Plymouth residents have an adequate opportunity for input when decisions are made
by the City.
Adequate 53%
Somewhat adequate 26%
Inadequate 11%
Don't know/Declined 9%
44. Have you contacted anyone at the City of Plymouth for information, services, or to register a complaint
In the past 12 months?
Yes 59%
No 40%
Don't know/Decline <1%
45. What was the nature of your most recent contact ... that is, what did you need or want?
Information 43%
Permits/Inspections 14%
License 8°/C
Complaint 640/6
Other 15%
46. In general, were you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way your need was handled?
Satisfied 76%
Dissatisfied 22%
Don'tknow/Decline <30/6
47. What was it that left you feeling dissatisfied?
Inadequate Response 300/6
N=119 Dissatisfied) No Help 250/6
No Answer 27016
Other 17%
48. The City is considering adding business hours at City Center. What time of day is most convenient for
you to do business with the city?
Early morning, before 8 a.m. 4%
51. What age group(s) do you think need(s) additional facilities?
Of those who indicated a need, in their opinions, for additional opportunities for specified age
groups, the following responses were elicited:
Pre-school (0-5 yrs) 14%
School age (6-12 yrs) 100/0
Age 13-19 17%
Other 24%
Don't know/Declined 34%
In the past, the possibility of building a community center has been discussed. This center might
contain an ice arena, pool, senior citizen center or general recreational facilities.
Late afternoon, after 4:30 43%
Other 180/6
Current hours are convenient 37%
Don't know/Declined 20/6
49. Do you find the present mix of Plymouth recreational facilities, including parks and trails, sufficient to
the needs of your household and its members?
Yes 87%
No 11%
Don't know/Declined 1%
If "no" in question 49, ask'
50. What additional opportunities would you like the City of Plymouth to consider?
9
Parks 2% 14%
Column A is based on comments made Paths 2% 120/6
by all respondents, whether they said 'yes" Center 6% 45%
or "no'. Column B is based on those who Other 4% 290/6
commented. No Comment 860/6
51. What age group(s) do you think need(s) additional facilities?
Of those who indicated a need, in their opinions, for additional opportunities for specified age
groups, the following responses were elicited:
Pre-school (0-5 yrs) 14%
School age (6-12 yrs) 100/0
Age 13-19 17%
Other 24%
Don't know/Declined 34%
In the past, the possibility of building a community center has been discussed. This center might
contain an ice arena, pool, senior citizen center or general recreational facilities.
52. Would you like the City of Plymouth to study a possible community center?
Yes 66%
No 28%
No opinion/Declined 6%
53. What do you consider your principal retail shopping area?
1%
Ridgedale 42%
Greatland/Target 13%
County 6/101 80/0
Brookdale 4%
Wayzata 6%
Downtown Mpis. 4%
Other 24%
54. Do you find the current mix of commercial/shopping facilities adequate for the members of your
household?
Yes 64%
No 28%
Don't know/Declined 6%
If "no", ask:
55. What additional facilities would you like to have available?
Department, Other Stores 13%
Restaurants/Entertainment 160/0
Kids' Interests, Needs 150/0
Other 9%
No Comment 50°/0
56. In your opinion, is the general appearance of your neighborhood?
Excellent 590/0
Good 41%
Fair 1%
Poor 1%
Don't know/Declined 1%
Let's consider the City's enforcement of codes:
57. Concerning enforcement of City Codes on nuisances such as animal control, garbage disposal, junk
cars, and noise, do you feel the City of Plymouth is...
Too tough 20/6
About right 72%
Not tough enough 140/6
Don't know/Declined 120/6
If answer is "Too Tough" or °Not Tough Enough", ask:
58. What is the reason you feel that way?
Junk 50/0
Noise 4%
Animals 9%
Other 8%
No Comment 74%
59. Have you had City of Plymouth employees come to your residence?
Yes 53%
No 44%
Don't know/Declined 39k
If "Yes" to 59, ask:
60. What was the purpose of their visit(s)?
3396
Building Inspection 25%
Engineering Dept. 22%
Police/Fire/Safety 27%
Assessor 20%
Other 79k
61. How do you rate the overall performance of these employees?
Excellent 3396
Good 47%
Fair 6%
Poor 4%
Don't know/Declined 996
62. Does development of the City of Plymouth throughout seem well planned for the future of the
community?
Well-planned 36%
Somewhat planned 409/0
Somewhat poorly planned 169/0
Poorly planned 1%
No opinion/Declined 796
63. Do you think community development has been environmentally sensitive and responsive?
Yes 71%
No 21%
Don't know/Declined 69/0
64. Do you or other members of your household work within the boundaries of the City of Plymouth?
Yes 69/0
No 949/0
Number. 1 - 59/.0
2-1%
65. Should the City try to encourage the development of an "identifiable" downtown area?
Yes 399/0
No 399/0
No opinion/Declined 229/0
66. Plymouth should actively support affordable housing as part of City development.
Strongly agree 9%
Agree 56%
Disagree 26%
Strongly disagree 4%
Don't know/declined 4%
67. Plymouth should continue to support a mixture of housing in terms of sizes, types, prices.
Strongly agree 201/6
Agree 61%
Disagree 11%
Strongly disagree 3%
Don't know/Declined 5%
Now...thinking for a moment about the currently undeveloped areas of the City...
66. In terms of growth in these areas, do you think Plymouth should continue to
Grow as it has 285/6
Continue to grow, but at slower pace 44%
Grow but not into the undeveloped area 25%
Don't know/ No opinion 40/6
69. Growth in the City of Plymouth over the past few years has been
Too fast 49%
Too slow 29/6
About right 45%
Don't know/no opinion 3°h
70. Other than voting, do you feel you can have a say in the way decisions are made for development in
the City of Plymouth?
Yes 52%
No 38%
No opinion/Declined 9°/C
Managing solids wastes(garbage, recyclables, yard waste, and hazardous wastes) is a
challenge. Please answer the following:
71. Which of these recycling services and/or facilities has your household used in the past 12 months?
Yes No
City Curbside Recycling Pickup 97% 3°/Y
City Recycling Drop-off Center 66% 33%
Special Recycling Collection Days 49% 51%
City Yard Waste Drop-off Site 56% 44%
Hennepin County Household
Hazardous Waste Drop-off 47% 53%
If none of the services of facilities has been used, ask...
72. Which of the following reflects most closely your reason for not recycling:
Number not recycling: less than 2%
11%
Batteries/Chemicals 33%
YM N2
Unaware of available programs 0 100%
Inconvenient 005% 1000/0
Do not produce enough waste to use the services 0080/0 100/0
Service is unreliable 0 100'/e
Seems unnecessary 002% 100°/a
Other 001% 700%
73. Are there other materials you would like to see included in either curbside or drop-off recycling?
Boxboard (cereal, cookie, cake cracker, or other boxes) 11%
Batteries/Chemicals 33%
Bulbs 7%
Mattresses/Fumfture 100/0
Other items 23%
Decline 16%
74. The monthly fee to maintain the current level of recycling services is $2 per household. Would you be
willing to pay more per month for additional materials you mentioned to be included in recycling?
Yes 3396
No 31%
Don't know/Declined 350/6
75. State law requires that communities recycle 45% of waste by 1996. State and regional planners are
discussing mandatory recycling for residents and businesses. If state law required it, would you
change your recycle habits?
Yes 8°/a
No 77%
Don't know/Declined 150/0
76. Would you like to see more information about
Yes M9
Recycling 37% 63%
Waste reduction 44°k 560/6
Disposal methods for household hazardous waste 45% 550/0
Recipes for alternatives to hazardous products 50'/0 50'/0
Safer lawn care and composting 45% 550/0
Energy conservation 42% 580/*
Water quality 45% 550/0
77. Does the fertilizer applied to your lawn contain phosphorous?
Yes 25%
Nn 23%
Don't know/Declined 51%
78. Do you apply fertilizer or do you have a contract service?
Self 48%
Service 300/6
Don't use 1%
Don't know/Declined 200/6
Now ... about water quality in Plymouth..
79. How would you rete the quality of Plymouth's lakes and wetlands?
Good
Fair
Should be improved
Don't know/Declined
506/6
21%
22%6
66/6
80. Would you be favorable to the idea of a small fee ... say, a few dollars per month ... for improving water
quality in Plymouth's lakes and ponds?
Yes 460/6
No 42%6
Don't know/Declined 12%
81. Does your home have a sump pump?
Yes
No
Don't know/Declined
If "year,
82. Does your sump pump drain to the outside of your home?
Yes
No
Don't know/declined
83. Do you or any other household members own automobiles?
Yes
No
9 ryes", ask:
84. How many automobiles are owned by those in your household?
85. Do you or others in your household use public transport?
One
Two
Three
Four+
Dairy
Weekly
Occasionally
Never
72%
21%
66/6
54%
236/6
226/6
56/6
926/6
16%
56/6
1%
1%
146/6
856/6
86. How would you rate traffic on the major highways in Plymouth --Highway 55, Highway 169, Highway
494?
Very congested 8070
Congested at rush hour 11%
Not very congested 470
Don't know/Declined 50/0
87. Do you currently use Park -and -Ride services?
14'/0
Yes 370
No 63%
Occasionally 1070
Decline 25%
8B. is the public transportation available (Plymouth MetroLink and Dial -A -Ride) adequate for the needs of
you and others in your household?
Yes 4670
No 46"/0
Declined 3%
89. What additional transportation services would you like offered?
More busses 2%
More service hours 14%
Downtown service 3%
Light rail 120/6
Other * 14'/0
No Comment 74%
Examples: Airport service, service to all suburbs, all shopping areas
10%
Regular service to hospitals, medical clinics
90. Dial -A -Ride presently serves the city of Plymouth, Ridgedals, Downtown Wayzata, and Golden Valley
Center. Should other areas be added?
Yes 29%
No 49%
No opinion/Declined 21%
91. In your opinion, what areas should be added? (See Appendix 3)
92. What is your primary source of information about city government and key issues in the City of
Plymouth ---newspapers, radio, television, city publications, neighbors, or some other means?
Papers 29%
Radio 4%
Television 17%
City Publications 500/0
Neighbors 4%
Other 10%
If specific media are named in question 92, ask:
93. Would you tell me which(newspaper, radio, N station/city publication) comes to mind first?
94. Do you read:
Newsletter
Star
Sun/Sailor
Weekly News
None
All
Dec
53%
100/0
13%
2%
3%
2%
16%
No Occasionally
28% 3'/0
2% 13%
3% 60/0
95. Do you watch City Council or Planning Commission meetings on Channel 37?
Frequently
Y.0
The Weekly News? 59%
Plymouth Sun/Sailor? 85%
Star/Tribune? 93%
53%
100/0
13%
2%
3%
2%
16%
No Occasionally
28% 3'/0
2% 13%
3% 60/0
95. Do you watch City Council or Planning Commission meetings on Channel 37?
Frequently 30/0
Occasionally 29%
Not Usually 370/6
Don't know/Declined 31%
96. How would you rate the City's overall performance in informing residents about important local issues?
Excellent 70/0
Good 64%
Only fair 24%
Poor 3%
Don't know/Declined 2%
97. Do you recall receiving the "Plymouth Newsletter'?
57%
Yes 980/0
No 2%
Declined 7%
If "yes" to 97, ask:
98. Do you or any members of your household read the "Plymouth News"?
Yes 900/0
No 4%
Don't know/Declined 5%
99. What types of articles of information are you most likely to read in the "Plymouth News"?
Scan entire issue 29%
Read closely 34%
Read most articles 27%
Not applicable 9%
100. Are there topics or kinds of information you feel should be in the "News"?
Enjoy present topics 57%
Meeting notices, information 7%
Issues 14%
Planning 50/0
Other 17%
Every two months, the "News" features a Park and Recreation Program Booklet.
101. Do you use it?
Yes 78%
No 16%
Don't know/Decline >50/0
102. Would you like this Park and Recreation Booklet to be separate from the Newsletter?
Yes 8%
No 91%
Don't know/Decline 1%
103. Is preserving open space in Plymouth important to you?
Very important 70%
Somewhat important 170/6
Not important at all 9°/Y
Don't know/Decline 3%
104. Currently there are three goH courses in Plymouth which are open to the public. Each of them is in the
path of future development. Should the City take positive steps to assure that at least one of these
courses remains available to the public?
Yes 94%
No 3%
Don't know/Decline 3%
Supplemental Report
CHARACTERISTICS:
RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED DESIRE TO MOVE
CHARACTERISTICS:
RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED DESIRE TO MOVE
77.7,
Years Attraction Remain? Age:55+ 36-55 19-35 Pride Move to.
20 10more 1 6-10yrs 1 1 0 little out MN
40 6-10yrs 4 3-5yrs 1 0 0 grt deal dec
90 10more 5 6-10yrs 0 2 0 grt deal dec
131 1-2yrs 1 6-10yrs 0 0 2 some out of MN
239 10more 4 6-10yrs 0 2 0 grt deal out of MN
272 10more 5 3-5yrs 2 0 0 grt deal out of MN
276 3-5yrs 6 6-10yrs 0 2 0 grt deal out of MN
391 6-10yrs 51-2yrs 2 0 3 some out of MN
405 6-10yrs 3 6-10yrs 2 0 0 lot out of MN
442 10more 41-2yrs 2 0 0 grt deal out of MN
459 6-10yrs 3 yr or less 0 2 1 grt deal out of MN
534 dec 1 6-10yrs 1 1 0 lot dec
11 10 6 7
Out of the 12 respondents who said they would like to move,
seven indicated a desire to move out of Minnesota; none of
the twelve had any household member under the age of 19.
The group represents 27 persons: 11 over age 55, 10 in the
36-55 groups and 6 persons 19 to 35.
Supplemental Information, Comments
Question 2
Detroit Lakes, MN*
Morton Grove, Illinois
Wyoming
Milwaukee
Nebraska
Scotland
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Massachusetts
Texas
South Dakota
Maryland
Argentina
Omaha, Nebraska
New Hampshire
Oklahoma
Vermont
Missouri
Scottsdale, Arizona
North Carolina
Mt.View, California
Rozell, Illinois
Largo, Florida
San Francisco
Libertyville, Ill
Westchester County, New York
Flosmore, Ill
Wilmington, Del
Watervliet, Mich
Pittsburgh, Penn
Elk River
Anoka
St. Anthony
Champlain
Wright City, MN
Bumsville
St. Cloud
Rochester
Delano
Lake Minnebelle, MN
Maple Plain
Lakeville
Zumbrota
Delano
Mankato
Annandale
St.Louis Park, MN****************
Illinois**
Iowa
Clearwater, Florida
Washington, D.C.
California
Fridley
Omaha, Neb
Mound
Richfield, MN*
grew up in the Plymouth area - moved back
Sioux Falls, SD
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Hamel
San Carlos, Calif
Maple Grove, MN**
Dayton
Lakeville
Chicago, Illinois****
St.Paul, MN*******
St.Anthouny Village
Wayzata
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Duluth
Minneapolis***********************************
Brooklyn Park, MN******
Brooklyn Center, MN***
Baltimore, Maryland
Robbinsdale**
Springfield, Illinois
Eden Prairie*
Austin, MN
Cincinatti, Ohio
San Diego*
Memphis, TN
Santa Clara, CA
Trumble, Calif
Shakopee
Minnetonka**********
Minnetrista
Kentucky
Dayton, Ohio
Annandale
Grove Seal, Michigan
Hillsboro, NJ
New Jersey*
Anoka**
Blaine*
Princeton
New Hope, MN*************
Prior Lake
Delano
Madison, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Indiana
Fairmont, MN
Des Moines
Bloomington****
Wausau, Wisconsin
Fairbault
Eau Claire, Wis*
Crystal, MN******
Lenexa, KS
Wankegan, Ill
Mankato, MN
Golden Valley, MN*********
Wisconsin*
McGregor, MN
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Elk River
Maple Grove*
North Dakota
Plano, Texas
New York State*
Edina**
Utah
Coon Rapids
Houston, Texas
Aberdeen, SD
Apple Valley, MN
Federal Way, Wash
Plymouth*
Dallas, Tx
Wayzata*
CoonRapids
Boston
New Brighton
Aberdeen, SD
Annandale
Annandale
Anoka
Anoka**
Apple Valley, MN
Argentina
Austin, MN
Baltimore, Maryland
Blaine
Blaine*
Bloomington****
Boston
Brooklyn Center, MN***
Brooklyn Park, MN******
Burnsville
California
Champlain
Chicago, Illinois****
Cincinatti, Ohio
Clearwater, Florida
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids
Crystal, MN**4:***
Dallas, Tx
Dayton
Dayton,Ohio
Delano
Delano
Delano
Des Moines
Detroit Lakes, MN*
Duluth
Eau Claire, Wisc*
Eden Prairie*
Edina**
Elk River
Elk River
Fairbault
Fairmont, MN
Federal Way, Wash
Flosmore, M
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Golden Valley,MN*********
grew up in Mpls
Michigan
Hamel
Hillsboro, NJ
Houston, Texas
Illinois**
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Lake Minnetonka, MN
Lakeville
Lakeville
Largo, Florida
Lenexa, KS
Libertyville, Ill
Madison, Wisconsin
Mankato
Mankato, MN
Maple Grove*
Maple Grove, MN**
Maple Plain
Maryland
Massachusetts
McGregor, MN
Memphis, TN
Milwaukee
Minneapolis***********************************
Minnetrista
Minnetonka**********
Missouri
Morton Grove, Illinois
Mound
Mt.View, California
Nebraska
New York State*
New Brighton
New Hope, MN*************
New Hampshire
New Jersey*
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
0mara—,iveb
Omaha
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Penn
Plano, Texas
Plymouth*
Princeton
Prior Lake
Richfield, MN*
Robbinsdale**
Rochester
Rozell, Illinois
San Francisco
San Diego*
San Carlos, Calif
Santa Clara, CA
Scotland
Scottsdale, Arizona
Shakopee
Sioux Fall; SD
South Dakota
Springfield, Illinois
St. Cloud
St.Anthony Park
St.Anthony Village
St.Louis Park, MN****************
St.Paul, MN*******
Texas
Toronto,Ontario, Canada
Trumble, Calif
Utah
Vermont
Waukegan, Ill
Washington,D.C.
Watervliet, Mich
Wausau, Wisconsin
Wayzata
Wayzata*
Westchester County, NY
Wilmington, Del
Wisconsin
Wisconsin*
Wright City, MN
Wyoming
Zumbrota
Question 3
location in relation to metro area********************
parks****
move out of metropolitan area
looked for a growing community**
near Interstate*
property (lot size a big consideration)***************
housing**************
spouse from area*****
good quality developments**
closer to work**************************
job transfer***********************
family in area******************
family member boards horse in community so decided to move closer to stable
western suburbs********************
area potential*
slower growth than other suburbs
schools**************************
Realtor
friends************
closer to church**
closer to northern Minnesota*
open space********************** ***
safety****
Chelsea Woods
potential for a solid family upbringing -safety ,parks, the whole quality thing"
zoning and planning
Larger home****
townhouse
nice place to raise a family
quality of life***********
Question 12
convenience and location********************************
layout, walking and biking trails*******
good fire and police services
no rental housing within one mile of them, no theft, peaceful
family and friends*******
suburbs*
housing*
closer to work**********
accessibility to major roads**************
itacavrnestosnarewithcttsrnen
small town atmosphere
good values
quality of
closer access to northern Minnesota
safety issues*************
hockey
programs and activities
open spaces*********************
enjoys the growth and new people
parks, trails and natural environment******** *******************
nice community feeling in neighborhood****************************
central location******************************
variety of wildlife
like West Bloomington before growth
property size****
nice place to raise a family*
tax base*
street repairs are prompt
low traffic
feels safe to live here, low crime**********
good city services
clean area*******
quality of housing
well run community*
house on cul-de-sac on the edge of a trail
close to cities******
civic interest -interest in community
good shopping and services******
library
serenity***************
rural lifestyle********
good business climate
blend of retaining wildlife areas, zoning is strong, industry not being set up near residents
personality of the area" -aesthetics
Question 13
curvy streets*
Wayzata school*
very rural
lack of police
no downtown*
road development
distance to work***
train
rising cost of living
image of Jim Willis problems and council behavior
no downtown
miss fames
miss urban life
water bill
previous city government
traffic during rush hour*
congestion
urban sprawl that is happening
winter
not enough police enforcement
need to drive everywhere*****
problems associated with growth******
not upscale enough
lack of culture
new element moving in -vandalism, noisy youth, graffiti
growth and traffic
not very ethnic
police service
quality of drinking water
propertytaxes*********************************
weather*
expense of bureaucracy
traffic*
unsynchronized traffic lights on Hwy. 55
school board creating excess debt
speeding
politics
traffic
neighbor
dealing with city government**
no community center -no sense of community
too many people/ growth************
clay soil horrible -concrete keeps shifting -excess expenditures
four different school districts
focus of Wayzata Jr. high school curriculum
restrictions on condo rules
open schooling policy
losing country atmosphere*
too political -mind set towards large scale moneymaking projects verses church and smaller
expansion ideas
street dirty west of 101
traffic/speeding cars**
not enough restaurants
population growth****
lack of athletic facilities for elementary age children
dogs feces left on lawn by irresponsible owners
road noise*
grew up in subsidized housing but the way such housing is dumped in Plymouth is crazy. Also
growing drugs in school.
sterile, relative newness, miss big trees
too much construction
geese
city industrial planning needs to be looked at
lack of "fine" dining
Question 18
not happy with easement; neighbors
upgrade*
smaller town
change of scenery
move to smaller house
too urbanized -seek country setting********
employment*
divorce
Out of MN
warmer climate*
more privacy
change in housing*
unhappy with builder
school districts
move back to family
Question 24 -snowplowing
last one to get plowed*******
less dumped at the end of the season
mailbox knocked over
closes the driveway with snow*
sloppy plowing by mailbox on cul-de-sac*
lawn torn up
plowing slow and could be more efficient
overturns garbage cans
street not plowed*
improvement in service*
snow piled up in inconvenient areas
Question 25
not enough stop signs -dangerous
ice build up -not plowed enough*
want plowing of Soo i,inr_. in winter
plowing inconsistent between Deerwood and Zachary Park
snow not plowed on Garland between 19th and 24th streets
street snow the is plowed is left on the path
Question 26
called 911 about car in the yard. Police never showed up and insist that they did not receive call
from dispatch. The dispatcher said call was received and delivered.
never see patrol cars on residential streets*
police harass residents for traffic violations(manners and attitude are poor)
slow response time and poor attitude
lack of police
when calling the station, no one was there to help with the call at that moment
no response after called about a prowler
Question 27
charge for visit after fust false alarm
personal observation of a brush fire -it took 30 minutes to find it
Christmas day fire -response was delayed and the firefighters were grumpy about having to be
there
Question 28 -city street maintenance
quicker repair on curbs damaged by snow removal*
potholes filled faster******************
park access and parking lot in snowy weather could be plowed
road bad between 42nd and 36th Streets on Zachary
blacktop falling apart and slow to repair******
no street lights*
frost heaves very bad north of 101 on route 24
never see street cleaners
streets dirty
garbage service could be better
tar on road doesn't do well in the heat
late plowing and build up at the end of cul-de-sac
iie rviad- ovv ezvpt'.d 'r`.imz`-vcn'ia-cop 'd-.^.'v`ler AYI,.A_,. +roller biud'v on uf'ic niwo, v
Question 29 -water quality
quality is poor(smell, taste, color)**************************************
too much chlorine**
water pressure low**
water leaves scum on top of coffee
high copper content
water had excess lead and copper content -had to personally take extra steps to remove them
only drinks from bottled waters*
concern if city is meeting Federal standards on lead content*
public health issues
water too hard*
need to put in a water softener*****
mineral content high
purchased a water purifier*****
too much fluoride
Question 30 -animal control
more enforcement of unleased dogs and fecal matter left on ground************
too many dogs -causes friction with neighbors*
feces left in park
dogs run loose on his property
geese problems
need cat leash law
cat population out of control
Question 31
more bike trails
more softball leagues
more park facilities in smaller parks -tennis courts, ballfields, hiking, basketball courts, picnic
areas
slow to construct
Question 32
too picky on what is taken
doesn't like the threat that if she doesn't pay monthly fee it will be deducted off property taxes
Question 35
neighbor's teenagers
not enough squad cars
speeding-lack of police presence
industrial area down the street from home -concerned with the ramifications of this on traffic and
intrusion
granddaughter would be safer walking on a sidewalk
undisciplined and unruly youths
traffic control on nearby major streets
street lighting
guns in schools
concern for growth
safety issues about security of apartment building
safety due to traffic from industrial development in a residential area
children's safety
youths roaming neighborhood committing vandalism
number of cars that drive across lawns
burglary concerns
growing youth problems
feel need for security system(fear of burglaries)****
speeding*****
vandalism
interested in crime watch*
worried about the new football games at school
vandalism
speeding by Schmidt Lake Road
speeding by Rockford Road and Larch Lane
teenagers recklessly driving in residential neighborhood**
neighborhood watch working in residential neighborhood
deal more forcefully with juveniles
too difficult to get onto 101- too much traffic
speeding on 25th Avenue
street lighting****
no sidewalks -unsafe for walking*
snowmobiling affects siding and walking
worried about commercial building next to residential with truck docks, too close to school, kids
and bike trails .
more evening patrols for safer evening walks*
schools open door policy is concern
trail behind the house is very public
youth behavior at Oak Square, Oakwood and elementary school (cigarettes, drugs)
Question 45
information on local development changes
zoning laws
iv son ouuaiding-
billing and payment with city
information on licenses
information on hours open
confirm course time in Parks booklet
construction equipment behind house and garbage dumping there too
information on homestead (complaint -no one answered because day was a government holiday
but this person had to go to work)
regarding Peony Lane and land use of northeast quadrant(complaint-matter still not resolved)
construction of neighbor's house (complaint -told it was left up to the builder, not the city;
affected value of their home)
information on the city charter
building pemnit***
maps
activities to do
snowplow knocked over mailbox(complaint treated rudely and not reimbursed for mailbox)
very sensitive alarm went off by dog and sent a note with the payment charge by the city to not
charge them till they figure out the problem(complaint-no response to the note)
street assessment process(complaint-did not receive an answer)
car driving and children on walking path
city maintenance (complaint -no return call)
information on payment schedule for out of town resident
street road construction
plowing issue
call in report of stolen property(complaint-response was unprofessional and disrespectful)
needed 911
information on water sprinkling system inspections(complaint-not resolved yet)
easement conflicted with their garden(complaint- still not resolved -issue floated seven months
without communication
vandalism by youths (complaint -youths caught but not prosecuted even though over one
thousand dollars damage done to home.) Why isn't city more proactive before county takes
over?
permit(complaint-still awaiting permit to build deck -way too slow)
dumping rules and junk cars(complaint-more enforcement)
dog license and rules***(one complaint was that the process in confusing)
recycling****
dogs-concern in neighborhood
license
railroad train whistle violation
garbage schedule for the holidays
concerning Schmidt Lake Road -what are they going to do for Fembrook to Vicksburg?
complaint-did not get an answer
snowplow tore up lawn (complaint -still not taken care of )
community education*
speeding issues/assessment(complaint: feel city has ignored petitions and residents' needs)
summer watering
speeding in area (complaint-it hasn't slowed down)*
fire alarm/security system problem**
pond must be treated (complaint-no follow through)
preadolescent facilities (baseball diamonds, soccer, indoor basketball)
fender bender
question on pored and lake access
an underground pipe broke-only after talking to the mayor did action occur to remedy problem
use Parkers Lake facilities for an event
information on city services and permits
information on parks and recreation
questioned need for a permit for homeowner pond improvement
information on leaf collecting
information on parks and events
concerns of loitering kids-vandalism (complaint-we need more enforcement)
property taxes**, road maintenance, police
barking dog*
question on chlorine in water
called police to Imperial Hills because youths were drinking and were loud
bicycle license
no response to a complaint about a barking dog(complaint not satisfied)
question about the perimeter of property
live at end of a dead end street-needed plowing services
wetland issues-contacted engineering department**
was victim of an armed robbery(complaint-action of the courts)
55 Alive classes
general information(complaint-no return call)
concern for barriers on Rockford Rd.-some people not notified of public meetings (complaint-
seemed non-responsive,
Road Fund-Hennepin County (complaint-sounded non-responsive)
Safety Office (complaint-requested sidewalks-told it is individual/neighbor responsibility)
information on swimming classes
voter registration
question on pile of dirt left in the street(was not able to find out who was responsible for the
removal-city or neighbor)
pond flooding on property
special assessment of church(complaint-taking too ling)
basketball hoop
neighbor is littering own yard during construction-unsightly mess to look at(complaint-no action
taken)
recycling and yard waste
maps and directions
park programs
snowmobile ordinance
library
sed , - — _, - t U--- --------- axes=la,a`eU eVGlYT years wlti,louttu1,c ice, acvicw _
complained about storm sewers, trees and recycling
snowplow leaves snow at end of cul-de-sac by driveway
dredging of Plymouth creek and loss of trees
why does city require both spouses present to file for homestead
information on deer hunting
speeding issue in neighborhood(complaint-police only spent two days observing area)
forestry issue concerning a trail nearby and possibly doing landscaping
traffic problems associated with creation of Industrial Park to be built
deer hunting trespass
parking unlicensed vehicles in neighboorhood
snowmobiler's trespassing on property
need for a four way stop at 35th and Nathan(request granted)
Question 50
snowmobiling opportunities
more boat facilities
solar lighting on trails, walkways to connect trails, better maps needed
girls baseball and softball fields
downtown area with more retail
community and recreation center (i.e.with indoor pool and ice rink)************
outdoor children's pool
children's play center
more connecting trails**
more recreation facilities
pool
more accessible facilities for handicapped persons
swimming pool, workout gym
tennis courts
more trails better road maintenance and less monies spent on park system
need community center*
more busses**
community center
more parks
better senior housing
repair Zachary lane and widen it
extend walking paths between road and 76th Avenue adjacent to Zachary Lane to 40th Avenue up
to Old Rockford Road
purchase more land for parks
cuttaxes
community center
better recycling program
school board to offer vouchers to allow children to go to private schools
more walking places and wider shoulder walkways
attract new and retain old business in area
bike trails on west end Plymouth
new developments with soccer fields close by
more parks in the 101 and Medina Road area(northwest quadrant)
too many portable toilets in neighborhood(eyesores and dangerous -full of germs and a place a child
could get locked in)
more water pressure
Question 53
Target*********
Holiday
Brookdale ********
Rockford Road and 494************
Wayzata**************
Edina
Cub for groceries**************
Cty Rd 9 and 494****
New Market*
Colonial Square
101 and 6**
Question 55
bigger Ridgedale including larger department stores such as Nordstrom's
retail on Vicksburg and 55, Walmart, entertainment, movies, restaurants
more gas stations*
hardware stores****
Laundromat
Kohl's Department Store
Farm Fleet
Target
Restaurants*******
dry cleaner
petshops
children's store
discount store
specialty store
reasonably priced women's clothing stores
reasonably-priced furniture stores
bakeries
moderately-priced shops
movie theatee'• - - - —
selective discount store -wholesale "club"
sports club built in "downtown" area
health clubs
late night medical clinic
Kids-R-US store
Ben Franklin -type store
paint store
tall girl shop
Sam's Club
shoe store
Walmart
quick shop stores
breakfast restaurant (not a chain)
Hardee's
Discovery Zone" or Circus Circus for kids
Question 58
more enforcement
a car was sitting for 9 months without a ticket but an overnight visitor was ticketed
cut bureaucracy -people are responsible enough without so much regulation
speeding enforcement
neighbor's yard is full of vehicles and items and it is unbecoming to resident*
dog feces enforcement
clean up junk, *enforce loitering laws*
Noise complaints*
not able to freely work on vehicles, et. in own yard
animal control*
lack of enforcement of free roaming dogs and cats*
parking not enforced
junk cars
noise issues
cars for sale
cats run free
Question 60
building inspection*********************
animal control
car accident
water main inspection
police*
complaint to police and city inspector
police-someone knocked on door in the middle of the night
water inspector/meter
water testing
drainage problem - had to tile to the street and had to do some surveying
police - had wrong number house
assessor**
street repair
police- shining car lights shining into resident's bedroom
drainage issue/trees
alarm went off
locked out of car -community service officer unlocked the door
crew working on street repair*
called police -nativity scene stolen
inspection
inspection of furnace
person driving car in the backyard
animal control
underground leaking pipe
barbeque illegal
police intervened on an insistent salesman
ambulance
had a house fire
fire
easement
street repair**
barking dog
police about speeding
accident
wetland situation*
tax assessor
emergency call to police**
sprinkler system
police-car accident in his yard
Dutch Elm disease
water main shut off temporarily and was informed about it
community liaison came over -locked out of car
Question 68
don't grow
Question 73
egg cartons*
paint cans
furniture*
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hazardous waste*
Christmas trees
aluminum foil
telephone books
aerosol cans
antifreeze
carpeting
paint cans***
Styrofoam
old gas cans
metals (iron, scrap metal)
oil filters paint cans
chemicals
batteries
too specific on plastics*
more cardboard (cereal boxes)
bottles
wood timbers and other construction materials
more paper
cardboard
plastic bags**
mattresses
fluorescent bulbs*
request wheel out cart with individual containers
pizza boxes
pop cases
grass clippings
computer paper
empty paint cans
large appliances
weed killer, insecticides, paint
polystyrene
Question 89
3 16 hour rail from Minneapolis to Chicago
light rail to Mpls.*
single lane on highway a waste
system like Boston's light rail
not enough busses into downtown
more busstops
light rail
light rail to cities*
more consistency in bus drivers(stop at specific stops)
Express bus to North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Center
Express bus to U. of Mn.
airport
Question 91
to closest ice rink
Maple Grove
nidgehaven
Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park
Hopkins*
more northern towns
to all school districts
Brooklyn Park
airport
downtown Minneapolis**
hospitals
adjacent suburbs
Mall of America**
Crystal
Eden Prairie
Minnetonka center
service to Interface outreach and Community Partners (TOCP)
Cottonwood Plaza
airport
Eden Prairie
Golden Valley
Question 99
sports and recreation
park and recreation***, recreation programs, family activities
articles on children's activities and recreation***
community education edition*
school issues**
recycling, classes, development, recreation
events
park and recreation, development*
recycling hours, maps of trails
park and community events************
environmental issues*
government issues*************
council agenda/summary***
development issues************
changes in services and major issues
speciarprojects"-- — - — - - -
recreation, taxes, school, education, senior citizens' activities
strategic plan/future planning
special recycling programs
planning and expenditures
road construction**
when waste yard opens and other seasonal information
regulations and policies
recycling****** *
city events, developments, water billing changes, etc.
information on water flushing mains and related issues, city planning, crime reports, park information
gardening
sports
business
information pertaining to taxes, wetlands, zoning
exercise, golfing lessons, plans on development, housing issues
dog information
city planning and improvements
construction articles
general information concerning programs, environment, trails
music and watering schedules
street cleaning schedule
message from the mayor
question and answer column
zoning changes made clearer
children's sport section
Question 100
planning issues**
more information on future planning
council-process when decisions are made
about people who make decisions in government
more police reports
teen opportunities
master plan for the future(five years from now)
robberies or crime report
summer events
community meetings, issues before they reach the council***
family issues
development issues, number of homes, commercial zoning
more on who is issued permits for building
reports on council* police, public safety
ordinances
more personal stories
more sports
business issues
new businesses in the area
government issues
environmental issues
academic achievements of children
issues impacting expenditures
information on roads and new school
goose feces issue
environmental activities, schools, property taxes, where Federal monies are spent
council agenda - highlight information so it is easily seen
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Barry and Jill Wightman
14520 43rd Place N
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wightman:
I.received a copy of your letter today regarding your inquest for a tennis court in Turtle Lake
Park, which I will forward to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. They are in the
process of reviewing the parks component of the 1996-2000 capital improvements program and
will be discussing it at future meetings. Any recommendation they make will be forwarded to
the City Council for their approval.
Thank you for writing, and if you wish to discuss this with me further, please feel free to
contact me at 509-5201.
Sincerely,
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Eric Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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cc: City Manager
City Council
idrk & Recreation Advisory Commission
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Mayor Joy Tierney
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth,Mn. 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney, July 20, 1995
Through the efforts of the children at Plymouth Creek School, their parents, and
the City of Plymouth our children witnessed a successful resolution to a community
problem this past spring. Your support and that of other community members who made a
point of coming out and speaking at the "Big Dig, made a lasting impression on three
boys who have taken it upon themselves to start a campaign that will hopefully result in
new tennis courts at Turtle Lake Park.
Are you aware of the fact that north of Hwy. 55 and west of 394 there are no tennis
courts? While the new ones at Parkers Lake are beautiful, as parents we are not comfortable
dropping ten, eleven and twelve years olds off there to play tennis. This is just too far
away from our home in Kingsview Heights. It has come to our attention that in newer
subdivisions in Plymouth, tennis courts are being put in with new houses, such as the
residence park in Heather Run.
Turtle Lake Park is a wonderful facility that is easily accessible to hundreds of
families who use it daily. There is plenty of space for tennis courts, including an area up
near the playground that would not interfere with the view of the meadow for those who
own the condos that line the park. As parents, we would feel comfortable knowing that the
boys could ride their bikes to the courts nearby and be home quickly if they needed to be.
Enclosed is a list of over one hundred people who would like to see tennis courts at
Turtle Lake Park. If you need more signatures, I know three tennis playing boys who
would be more than happy to get them.
Following your example of community activism, we all hope you will seriously
consider having tennis courts put in at Turtle Lake Park.
Sincerely,
and Jillany Wi htman Steve and Ruth Robertsg
657- 00101
cc: Eric Blank
Dan Faulkner
Mark Peterson
Anne Hurlburt
Joy Ryan
David Anderson
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To whom it may concern:
I am writing because I would like you to
put in some tennis courts at Turtle Lake Park,
in Plymouth. It would be nice to have'them at
Turtle Lake Park because it is close to many of
me, and many of my friends, who would also
like tennis courts there, too. If you would
please consider this, many people would
appreciate it. Thank you!
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Ian Wightman (12 )
Graham Wightman (10)
Paul Roberts (11`x,
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Dear Mayor Joy Tierney:
It was a pleasure meeting you at Greenwood Elementary Schooll.rtQ ay.'T a jImilor a new
playground sound wonderful. My concern is that now it is September and nothing as append.
This has been the case for several years when it comes to a playground for the residents West of Hwy. 101
South of Medina Road, North of Country Road 24 and bordering the City of Medina. We have not had a
city play ground even though Mr. Eric Blank says Greenwood School is our playground.
The playground at Greenwood does not have play equipment for children under the age of 6. The
basketball hoops lack nets and metal hoops for the nets. Children can access the playground by Hwy. 101
or Medina Road. I still don't think these roads are safe for any child to, ride a bike or walk on.
Attached is a memo that Eric sent to the PRAC on November 29, 1993. It involved discussions on
getting a Park for our area. At the PRAC meeting the two points Mr. Blank had were disproved but the
problem is Mr. Blank believes he knows what is good for the public. The problem is that he has now
alienated himself to the residents in this area. We don't believe anything he says until it happens.
Is the City now going to blame the lack of a playground on Greenwood School? Does the City
think that only $10,000 or $20,000 should be enough to build a playground. I believe you have good
intentions but now I feel we are going to have two bureaucracies to deal with and a playground will not be
coming in the near future.
Please understand my skepticism. It has developed over several years of trying to work within the
city. The Greenwood School does not meet the City's Park guidelines for access, availability or equipment. _
With this area having put approximately 3 million dollars of new taxes into the city coffers these past few
years it is time for the City to put some back into our area. Please accelerate this and provide a solution. A
city neighborhood park should be built (greenwood or elsewhere) now! Put our tax money where it
belongs.
Sincerely
Patrick McDonald
18625 33rd Place North
Plymouth, MN 55447
612) 449 - 4855
September 14, 1995
CITY OF
PLYM®UTR
Patrick McDonald
18625 33rd Place N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. McDonald:
Mayor Tierney has forwarded your letter of September 4 to me for review and comment. As
you are aware, based on the meeting we held at Greenwood Elementary School, the City of
Plymouth is in the process of developing a joint program for the upgrade of the outdoor
facilities and playground there. I recently informed Virginia Clark, the principal at
Greenwood, that the draft capital improvements program (CEP) for the City of Plymouth has
allocated $55,000 for 1996 for this project. The CIP is undergoing its normal review, along
with the development of the City's operating budget for 1996. The Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission has reviewed this subject, and I am quite confident that they will be
recommending this allocation for the Greenwood project in their final draft of the parks CEP.
It is my understanding that the Greenwood PTO will now begin fund raising matching dollars
for this project. Over the winter months, the plans and details of the project will be worked
out, and the work itself will take place at the conclusion of the school year next spring.
Thank you for your time and interest in this matter. If you wish to discuss it further with me,
please do not hesitate to call. I look forward to working with you, other residents of the area,
members of the PTO and the school district on this joint venture.
Sincerely,
Eric Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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We Listen • We Solve • We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000