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AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 27,2001,7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLYMOUTH FORUMIndividuals may address the Council about any item not contained
on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15
minutes are not needed for the Forum, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The
City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception of
referral to staff or Commission for future report.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 Primavera (Karol Greupner, Recreation Supervisor)
4.2 After Action Report on Train Derailment (CP Railroad Representatives)
4.3 Legislative Update
4.4 Announcement of Nominations for Youth Service Awards (Councilmember Johnson)
5. APPROVE AGENDA—Councilmembers may add items to the agenda including items
contained in the Council Information Memorandum for discussion purposes or staff direction
only. The Council will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda.
6. CONSENT AGENDA—These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen
so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed
elsewhere on the agenda.
6.01 Approve abatement of Hazardous Excavation at 14520 13th Avenue North (Res2001-
142)
6.02 Approve 2001 Garbage Hauler Licenses (Res2001-134)
Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
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March 27, 2001
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6.03 Approve Change Order No. 2 for Mission Lift Station upgrade (8030 — Res2001-136)
6.04 (This item was moved to 8.1)
6.05 Approve Reduction of Financial Guarantee for the Village at Bassett Creek
Development Contract (97080 — Res2001-137)
6.06 Approve Final Plans and Specifications and order Advertisement for Bids for 2001
Street Reconstruction Projects (1001 & 1005 — Res2001-138)
6.07 Approve Public Safety Advisory Board's 2000 Annual Report and Approve their 2001
Work Plan (Res2001-135)
6.08 Approve amendment to State Aid Route from Lawndale Lane to Troy Lane to comply
with Comprehensive Plan (Res2001-140)
6.09 Change of Positions in Sewer and Water Division of Public Works (Res2001-141)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
8.1 Approve 2001 Updated Engineering Guidelines (Res2001-139)
9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
9_1 Consider Truth in Housing, Point of Sale Inspection Program (requested by
Councilmember Harstad)
9.2 Request from the City of Shorewood to support Senate File 1789 (requested by
Councilmember Black)
9.3 Legislative Update (requested by Mayor Tierney)
10. ADJOURNMENT
Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
DATE: March 23, 2001
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Summary of Agenda Items for March 27, 2001
Study Session -Speed Humps. The staff report suggests that the City incorporate its
current stop sign and speed hump polices into a broader, more comprehensive traffic
calming policy. After a neighborhood problem or concern is identified, a series of
neighborhood strategies including education, enforcement, signage and other public
awareness activities could be tried for one year.
If after one year, these approaches are not satisfactory, then stronger measures such as
speed humps could be tried. Several changes are suggested such as the petition
requirements. Also, the report suggests that streets that are transit routes or emergency
access routes should be avoided. The Fire Department is concerned about speed humps
on access routes. A policy should be considered to not allow speed humps at all on minor
collectors in the future.
Another issue is assessing the costs. The cost of implementing a traditional statutory
429" assessment process might approach or exceed the amount collected. The process
was designed for major road or utility improvements. As an alternative, the City
Attorney states that we can simply require the neighborhood to pay a certain amount of
the cost without going through the formal assessment process. Perhaps we could require
petitioners to state in their original petition their proposal for how the neighborhood share
of costs will be raised. If they propose a formal City special assessment, the petition
could state who should be assessed how much.
Regular Council meeting.
4.2 CP Rail presentation. Officials of the CP Railroad will provide a 10-15 minute
presentation of their clean-up plans for the derailment site between Fernbrook and
Vicksburg.
6.09. Change in personnel allocation -Water and Sewer Utility. This proposal would
substitute a senior engineering technician position for one of two currently unfilled
maintenance worker position. The position would take some of the workload from the
supervisor, who has increasing numbers of office phone calls and inquiries while trying
to manage 15 people in the field. Staff considered adding this new proposal for the 2001
budget, but we could not arrive at a specific recommendation in time for the December
budget approval. We have a current long-term employee who could fill this position
very capably. We may very well ask to add the maintenance worker position back into
the budget for 2002, although the position has been very hard to fill to date. Because of
the vacancies, no actual budget amendment is needed.
9.1 Truth in Housing Inspection program. Councilmember Harstad requested
discussion of this item. He has suggested that, for now, perhaps only homes over 30
years old could be inspected upon sale. Our Housing Plan adopted last summer indicates
this is a good initiative in the medium or long-term future of the City. The report shows
that currently, only 17% of our homes are over 30 years old, but 20 years from now, 40%
of our homes will be over 40 years old. Not much evidence is available to indicate that
we have many homes in disrepair at this time, but the release of the new census in the
next few months may help quantify that. Right now, the benefits of a new Truth in
Housing inspection program do not appear to be substantial in comparison with other
projects and programs being undertaken by the City Inspection Division. However, it
might be a good idea to report back to Council on any census indicators relating to
the condition of our housing later this year.
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TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: J-yan, Building Official, through AnneVrlburt, Community
Development Director
SUBJECT: Abatement of Hazardous Excavation Located at 14520 13" Avenue North
DATE: March 8, 2001, for the City Council Meeting of March 27, 2001
1. PROPOSED MOTION:
Adopt the attached resolution and approve the order for the abatement of a hazardous
excavation located at 14520 13`' Avenue North.
2. BACKGROUND:
The property in question has had a long history of problems associated with it dating back as
early as 1997. Most recently, the property owner obtained a building permit on August 18,
1999, for a 22 foot by 30 foot building addition, including a full basement, on to the east side
of the existing home. On November 19, 1999, a footing inspection for the addition was
approved by our office.
Approximately one year later (August 31, 2000), our office performed a site inspection of the
property which revealed that only partial construction of a foundation wall had begun and that
an open excavated area still remained where the proposed addition was to be built.
On November 1, 2000, a letter was sent to the property owner providing 30 days by which to
complete the foundation wall construction by capping the floor system in such a manner so as
to provide a weather resistive barrier and to backfill to grade along the entire perimeter of the
foundation wall, or to abandon the construction project by removing the construction materials
from the excavated area and backfilling the entire opening to the original grade elevation of the
property.
An additional letter was mailed to the property owner that same day, advising him that unless
a written extension request was received by our office on November 15, 2000, his building
permit would expire by limitation and become null and void, and that before any further work
could be recommenced, a new building permit would need to be obtained. On December 4,
2000, our office voided the building permit, as the property owner had failed to complete the
requested work on the foundation wall and also failed to submit a written request for an
extension to his building permit.
Since the open excavation meets the statutory definition as a hazardous excavation, and since
the property owner has neglected to abate the hazardous excavation within the time frame
requested, the next step for the City Council is to adopt a resolution authorizing our city
attorney to serve the order and to proceed with enforcement in accordance with Minnesota
statutes. This would allow the City to have the excavation filled to grade and assess all related
costs against the property.
3. RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend the adoption of the attached resolution and approval of order prepared by the city
attorney's office.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Abatement Order
3. Location Map
4. Correspondence
5. Enclosures
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2001 -
WHEREAS, the Building Official of the City of Plymouth has attempted without
success to have the owner of certain property remedy the hazardous excavation situated on the
property at 14520 - 13`h Avenue North, Plymouth, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the excavation on the property
constitutes a hazardous excavation within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes §463.25.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Plymouth:
1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §463.25, the City hereby adopts and approves the
Order to Repair or Remove Hazardous Buildings attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
2. The City Attorney, Campbell Knutson, Professional Association, 317 Eagandale
Office Center, 1380 Corporate Center Curve, Eagan, Minnesota 55121, is directed to serve the
Order and to proceed with enforcement in accordance with Minnesota Statutes §463.15 et seq.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March, 2001, by the City Council of the
City of Plymouth.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Joycelyn Tierney, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sandy Paulson, City Clerk
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STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CASE TYPE: Other Civil
Court File No.:
In Re the Matter of Hazardous Excavation ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF
At 14520 - 13' Avenue North, City of HAZARDOUS EXCAVATION
Plymouth, Hennepin County, Minnesota
TO: ROGER JEROME NEWMAN
14520 - 13' Avenue North, Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
P.I.D. - 33-118-22-11-0052
PLEASE BE ADVISED that pursuant to order of the Plymouth City Council and by
authority of Minnesota Statutes §463.15 et seq., you have twenty (20) days from the date of
service of this Order upon you to remedy the hazardous excavation situated on property at
14520 - 13' Avenue North, City of Plymouth, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, and
legally described as follows:
The excavation for building purposes has been left open for more than six months
without proceeding with the erection of a building thereon. The basis for this Order is set
forth in the background of the Staff Report dated March 8, 2001 and informational memos
dated February 26, 2001, attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
If you fail to remedy the situation, the City will seek permission from the District Court
for the City to do so. The City will move the District Court for summary enforcement of this
Order pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §463.19 unless you remedy the situation within said
twenty (20) day period, or unless an answer is filed within twenty (20) days of service of this
Order upon you. Upon enforcement of the Order by the City, the cost will be charged against
the property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §463.21.
Dated: , 2001 CAMPBELL KNUTSON
Professional Association
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Elliott B. Knetsch, #168130
Plymouth City Attorney
317 Eagandale Office Center
1380 Corporate Center Curve
Eagan, MN 55121
Telephone: (651) 452-5000
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The City of Plymouth, by and through its undersigned attorneys, acknowledges that
costs, disbursements and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded to the opposing
party or parties pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §549.21, Subd. 2.
Dated: , 2001
Elliott B. Knetsch, #168130
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Location Map
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Abatement of Hazardous Excavation
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Land Use Guide Plan
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CC, City Center
CO, Commercial Office
M IP, Planned Industrial
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LA -4, Living Area 4
LAR, Living Area- Rural
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD,
DATE: February 26, 2001
TO: Joe Ryan, Building Official
FROM: Warren Kulesa, Housing Inspector
YMOUTH, MN 55447
SUBJECT: Building Permit Activity at 14520 13th Ave. N. (Roger Newman)
The following is a chronology of activity related to building permit 205523. This
permit was issued to Mr. Roger Newman for construction of an addition to this
property at 14520 1P Avenue North.
1. On 3/19/99 the permit was initially applied. On 8/18/99 the permit was
issued for a 22 x 30 foot building addition. The issuance of this permit took a
considerable amount of time due to lack of proper detail provided on the
plans as submitted.
2. On 11/19/99, a footing inspection for the addition was conducted an
approved.
3. On 9/28/00 Elliott Knetsch of the attorney's office sent to Mr. Newman's
attorney, Mr. Peter Watson, a letter concerning existing code violations on
the property. This letter also addressed the addition which was under
construction at the time of the compliance inspections. In this letter, the
addition was to be enclosed by 3/30/01, with the completion of the addition
to occur by 9/28/01. The stockpiled dirt from the excavation was to have
been removed or used on the property within 9 months or approximately
6/1/01.
4. On 11/1/00 a letter was sent to Mr. Newman at which time he was informed
that a hazardous excavation existed on his property. This excavation
concerned the excavated area for the 22 x 30 foot addition. As of the date of
this letter, the area was not protected in any manner. In this letter, Mr.
Newman was requested to complete the foundation wall construction and cap
the floor system so as to provide a weather resistant barrier and to backfill
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the grade along the entire perimeter of the foundation wall. If he failed to do
this work, he was asked to abandon the construction by removing all
materials including footings and block and fill the excavation by 12/1/00.
On 11/1/00 another letter was sent to Mr. Newman from our office regarding
building permit #205523. This letter advised that no inspections had been
performed on the site since 11/19/99 and requested that Mr. Newman
schedule an inspection on his building permit or face the prospect of having
the permit expire by limitation. This written request was to have been filed
with the building official by 11/15/00.
5. As of 12/4/00 Mr. Newman had failed to conduct further work on the
foundation for the addition and he also had failed to submit a request for the
extension to his building permit. Therefore, the building permit was voided
as of 12/4/00.
Ihm\Newman-Permit
DATE: February 26, 2001
TO: Joe Ryan, Building Official
FROM: Warren Kulesa, Housing Inspector
SUBJECT: Chronology of Contacts at 14520 13th Ave. N.
Property Owner — Roger Newman
Due to the large number of contacts I have made related to this property, I have
limited the scope of the chronology to those items which are of most importance.
It should be noted that I have had several conversations by phone with Mr.
Newman as well as his attorney. It should also be noted that Mr. Newman has
on several occasions missed inspection dates and has not returned phone
messages left for him. In reviewing my records Mr. Newman has missed several
court appearances, one of which caused the issuance of a bench warrant for his
arrest in order that he would be compelled to appear in court.
CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS
1. On 8/25/97 a public safety report concerning an incident which occurred
at 14520 13"' Avenue North is forwarded to the inspection department.
Part of this report details exterior and interior conditions which would
constitute violations of Plymouth City Code.
2. On 10/1/97 a complaint from a citizen is received concerning the exterior
appearance of the house and yard. As of the date of this complaint, the
property owner has not responded to phone messages left on his
answering machine, nor has he responded to business cards left at the
property.
3. On 10/20/97 I met with the owner, Mr. Newman, at the property. Mr.
Newman denied me access to inspect his property.
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CHRONOLOGY -Newman Page 2 February 26, 2001
4. On 12/1/97 a warrant is served on the property owner, Mr. Newman.
5. On 12/23/97 corrective orders are hand delivered to Mr. Newman. These
orders cite 18 violations which were noted on the property.
6. On 4/6/98 a letter is sent to Mr. Newman. Mr. Newman has failed to
schedule the required reinspection which was to have occurred on
March 1, 1998. Again, phone messages and cards left at the property
have gone unanswered. A letter sent to Mr. Newman's attention
establishes 4/13/98, as a deadline by which all violations as cited within
the house must be corrected.
7. On 4/16/98 Public Safety receives a complaint related to conduct on the
property. A copy of the report is forwarded to my desk detailing exterior
conditions noting an extensive amount of rubbish and garbage at the
property.
8. Mr. Newman fails to schedule the required reinspection and a request for
prosecution is forwarded to the City Attorney's office on 4/20/98.
9. On 8/5/98 Public Safety department responds to a call related to conduct
on the property. The officers' report notes a large accumulation of
garbage and rubbish in the yard.
10. On 9/28/98 the Public Safety department receives a call concerning
conduct on the properly. This report notes both the interior of the house
as well as the exterior yard are a complete mess.
11. On 9/28/98 a formal complaint is issued citing all violations within the
original correction notice.
12. On 9/29/98 an Administrative Search Warrant application is sent to the
City Attorney's office so that the property can be inspected prior to any
court action related to this matter. The Administrative Search Warrant
application is received and signed by a judge on 2/10/99.
13. On 2/19/99 the warrant is served on the property owner, Mr. Newman.
At that time it is noted that only a few minor violations as cited have been
corrected. The City Attorney is advised as to the status of the violations
on the property.
14. After appearing in court on this matter, Mr. Newman enters an agreement
with the City Attorney by which all violations are to be corrected prior to
9/3/99.
CHRONOLOGY -Newman Page 3 February 26, 2001
15. On 7/9/99 I receive a complaint concerning the construction of a fence
within the front yard of the property at 14520 13th Avenue North. Upon
inspection of this fence I find it to be in violation of several sections of
Plymouth City Code. An order for the removal or repair is sent to the
owner on 7/9/99.
16. On 8/6/99 a reinspection of the property is conducted related to the
violation concerning construction of the fence within the front yard. At
that time, the fence has been removed.
17. On 1/10/00, a subsequent inspection has been performed on this property
and a letter is sent to the City Attorney detailing that 8 of the original 18
violations as cited are still in existence on the property.
18. On 1/23/00 a formal complaint is issued by the City Attorney's office
related to the 8 remaining violations.
19. On 8/1/00 an inspection of the property reveals that 5 violations are still in
existence. This information is forwarded to the City Attorney's office on
8/14/00.
20. On 9/28/00 a letter is sent from the City Attorney's office to Mr. Newman's
attorney detailing the remaining existing code violations.
21. On 10/27/00 a reinspection of the property is conducted. At that time,
only one violation as listed in the letter of 9/28/00 to Mr. Newman's
attorney has been corrected. City Attorney and Mr. Newman's attorney
are advised of the results of this inspection.
22. On 11/10/00 a reinspection is performed at which time all violations as
originally cited in the corrective orders which were drafted on 12/12/97
have been corrected.
Ihm\NEWMAN
November 1, 2000
CERTIFIED LETTER
Mr. Roger Newman
14520 13`h Avenue North
Plymouth MN 55447
SUBJECT: Hazardous Excavation
Dear Mr. Newman:
On October 31, 2000, our office performed a site inspection at your above referenced
property.
Our inspection findings revealed an open excavated area associated with the proposed
construction of a 22' x 30' addition on to the east side of your home. According to our
records, you obtained a building permit for the addition on August 18, 1999, and received
footing inspection approval by our office on November 19, 1999.
Since then, you have only partially begun construction of the foundation wall for the
addition.
Since the excavation has been left open for more than six months, it constitutes a
hazardous excavation according to Minnesota State Statute section 463.25 (enclosed).
Due to the present condition of the excavation, you are formally requested to either (1)
complete the foundation wall construction by capping the floor system in such a manner
so as to provide a weather resistive barrier and to backfill to grade along the entire
perimeter of the foundation wall, or (2) abandon the construction project by removing the
building materials from the excavated area and backfilling the entire opening to the
previous grade elevation of the property. Either method of the corrective work
referenced above must be completed no later than December 1, 2000. In the absence of
either action, it will be necessary to for me to request preparation of a district court order
by our City Attorney's office that once executed will allow the City to cause the
excavation to be filled to grade or protected and assess the related costs against your
property. I am hopeful you can resolve this matter without the need for any formal legal
action. If you have any questions or you may contact me at 509-5431.
Sincerely,
Joe Ryan
Building Official
cc: Elliott Knetsch, Campbell Knutson Law Office
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November 1, 2000
CERTIFIED LETTER
Mr. Roger Newman
14520 13' Avenue North
Plymouth MN 55447
SUBJECT: Building Permit #205523
Dear Mr. Newman:
Our records indicate that no inspections of the work associated with this permit have
occurred since November 19, 1999, the date footing inspection approval was given by
our office.
If the work has been completed, please contact our office to schedule the required final
inspection and provide access to such work.
If the work has not been completed, you may request an extension of your permit in
writing for a period not to exceed an additional 180 days. Your letter must include an
explanation of the circumstances which prevented you from completing the work within
the time frame authorized by the permit.
It is for your protection that inspections are made, and it is in your interest to have the
work inspected.
Please be advised that unless a written extension request has been received by
November 15, 2000, your permit shall expire by limitation and become null and void.
Before any further work can be recommenced, a new permit is required.
Please contact the Building Inspection Division at 509-5430 for any questions you may
have. When calling, please mention you received a letter concerning this permit.
Thanks for your cooperation and assistance.
Sincerely,
Joe Ryan
Building Official
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Minnesota Statutes 2000.463.2
Minnesota Statutes 2000 Table of Chapters
Table of contents for Chapter 463
463.25 Hazardous excavations.
If in any city, an excavation for building purposes is left
open for more than six months without proceeding with the
erection of a building thereon, whether or not completed, or if
any excavation or basement is not filled to grade or otherwise
protected after a building is destroyed, demolished or removed,
the governing body may order such excavation to be filled or
protected or in the alternative that erection of a building
begin forthwith if the excavation is for building purposes. The
order shall be served upon the owner or the owner's agent in the
manner provided by section 463.17. If the owner of the land
fails to comply with the order within 15 days after the order is
served, the governing body shall cause the excavation to be
filled to grade or protected and the cost shall be charged
against the real estate as provided in section 463.21.
HIST: 1965 c 393 s 11; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1986 c 444
Copyright 2000 by the Office of Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota.
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Agenda Number:
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Sandy Paulson, City Clerk, through Laurie Ahrens, Asst. Manager
SUBJECT: RENEW GARBAGE HAULER LICENSES
DATE: March 19, 2001, for City Council Meeting of March 27, 2001
1. ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt the attached resolution renewing garbage hauler
licenses for the period April 1, 2001, through March 31, 2002.
2. BACKGROUND: The City has received applications for renewal of garbage hauler
licenses.
3. DISCUSSION: The required fees, certificates of insurance, and surety bonds have been
provided by the applicants. The applications also include the previous year's yard waste and
multi -housing recyclables collection report, if applicable, and these reports have been
reviewed by the Solid Waste Coordinators. The attached list indicates whether each business
will perform residential and/or commercial hauling in the City. This list is provided to City
residents for selection of a garbage hauling service. The haulers are provided with a copy of
the City's Garbage and Rubbish Disposal ordinance, including garbage, recycling, and yard
waste hauling and disposal requirements. During the past licensing cycle, two commercial
haulers, Northstar Sanitation and Metro Disposal, have begun serving Plymouth. At the same
time, two operations—Quality Waste Control, and Best Disposal Services—have been bought
out by Waste Management. Two others—Aagard Environmental Sanitation and Cleanway
Sanitation, Inc.—have discontinued service to Plymouth.
4. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council adopt the attached resolution
renewing garbage hauler licenses for the period April 1, 2001, through March 31, 2002.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -
RENEWING GARBAGE HAULER LICENSES
WHEREAS, applications for renewal of garbage hauler licenses have been received; and
WHEREAS, all required fees, annual reports, certificates of insurance, and surety bonds have
been provided.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that garbage hauler licenses are hereby
approved for the businesses on the attached list for the period April 1, 2001, through March 31,
2002.
Aspen Waste Systems Inc.
2523 Wabash Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55114
Ray Anderson & Sons Inc.
930 Duluth St.
St. Paul, MN 55106
Armor Roll -Off Services LLC
4100 Excelsior Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Waste Management of Minnesota
10050 Naples St. SE
Blaine, MN 55449
Haugen's Hauler's Inc.
7386 31st St. SE
Buffalo, MN 55313
BFI Waste Systems of North America, Inc.
8661 Rendova St. P. O. Box 39
Circle Pines, MN 55014
Metro Disposal
5720 W. 351-2 Street
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Schill's Dumpster Service, Inc.
2876 Innsdale Avenue N.
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Commercial/Residential
Randy's Sanitation Inc.
P.O. Box 169
Delano, MN 55328
Superior Services
2355 12th St. SE
St. Cloud, MN 56304
Dick's Sanitation Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 769
Lakeville, MN 55044
Waste Technology Inc.
5232 Hanson Ct.
Crystal, MN 55427
Michael R. Hall, Inc.
3119 150th La.
Andover, MN 55304
Keith Krupenny & Sons, Disposal Service, Inc.
1214 Hall Ave.
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Commercial
Northstar Sanitation, Inc.
6325 Cambridge Street
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Twin City Refuse, Transfer & Recycling
318 West Water Street
St. Paul, MN 55107
Baldy Sanitation Lightning Disposal Inc.
5906 Henry St. 1725 Meadow View Rd.
Maple Plain, MN 55359 Eagan, MN 55I21
Adopted by the Plymouth City Council on March 27, 2001.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: March 16, 2001 for the City Council Meeting of March 27, 2001
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager through
Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works
FROM: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer
SUBJECT: LIFT STATION NO. 2 RENOVATION
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
CITY PROJECT NO. 8030
ACTION REQUESTED: Make a motion to adopt the attached resolution approving
Change Order No. 2 to Rice Lake Contracting Inc. for the Lift Station No. 2 (Mission
Farms) Renovation Project.
BACKGROUND: Attached is Change Order No. 2 to Rice Lake Contracting Inc. for the
Lift Station No. 2 (Mission Farms) Renovation Project, City Project No. 8030. Change
Order No. 2 provides for compensation to the contractor for additional work, which was
not originally included in the contract. This work includes removal of poor soils beneath
the building footings and compensation to the contractor for extra work when obstructions
were encountered during the directional boring process. The total cost of all the above
work is $127,190.00 and the city's consulting engineer Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and
Assoc., Inc. is recommending approval of these additional costs.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS: I hereby recommend that the City
Council adopt the attached resolution approving Change Order No. 2 to Rice Lake
Contracting Inc., City Project No. 8030 in the amount of $127,190.00.
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
attachments: Resolution
Change Order No. 2
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO.2
LIFT STATION NO.2 RENOVATION
CITY PROJECT NO. 8030
WHEREAS, Change Order No. 2 has been prepared providing for the following:
Extra compensation to the contractor for soil correction beneath the building
and directional drilling through rock; and
WHEREAS, Change Order No. 2 for Lift Station No. 2 Renovation, City Project No. 8030, is
recommended for approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA: That Change Order No. 2 to Rice Lake Contracting
Inc. for Lift Station No. 2 Renovation, City Project No. 8030, by adding $127,190.00 is
approved:
Original Contract Amount
PREVIOUS CHANGE ORDERS - Add
THIS CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 - Add
REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT
Adopted by the City Council on March 27, 2001
1,164,400.00
26,960.00
127,190.00
1,318,550.00
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CHANGE ORDER NO, 2
LIFT STATION NO.2 RENOVATION
CLIENT PROJECT NO.8030
BRA FILE N0, 70-98-800
RUgdgdon of Work
1. Perform soil corrections at the lift station site, on the east side of East Medicine Lake Road. Work took place between
12/26/00 and 2/22/01. Remove and haul organic soils off-site. Replace with sand beneath and around building. Lower the
foundation walls to reduce excavation. This is compensation for labor, equipment, and materials.
2. Directional drilling through cobbles and boulders on September 12, 2000, The Contractor had to purchase a special rock
cutting tool for use from station 15105 to station 20+09, at a cost of $20.00 per foot.
Contract Unit Total
Na Hem Ualt Quandt Price Amount
CHANCE ORDER NO.2
I Soil correction beneath buildln8 LS 1 $119,110.00 $119,110,00
2 Directional drilling through rock LS I 58,080.00 $8,080.00
Total CHANGE ORDER NO. 2t S127,190.00
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Original Contract Amount
Previous Change Orders
This Change Order
Revised Contract Amount (including this change order)
Recommended for Approval by:
BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Date
Agenda Number: %
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: March 22, 2001 for the City Council Meeting of March 27, 2001
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager through
Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works
FROM: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer
SUBJECT: APPROVE UPDATE TO CITY OF PLYMOUTH ENGINEERING
GUIDELINES
ACTION REQUESTED: Make a motion to adopt the attached resolution approving the
City of Plymouth Engineering Guidelines as updated in 2001.
BACKGROUND: The City of Plymouth Engineering Guidelines is a document that the
Engineering Division has used for several years to standardize engineering requirements for
developers and engineers performing work within the City of Plymouth. The document
includes requirements, materials, and standards that are to be used in the preparation of plans
and specifications for City utilities, trails, and street construction. Standard detail drawings
are also included as required for the construction of any items which will become part of the
City's publicly maintained system.
This manual is periodically updated to incorporate improved means of construction and
improved materials to provide an increased service life to the City's public system. It was
last updated in March 2000. Modifications to the manual are identified and considered
based on experience, common practice in similar communities, and cost effectiveness. The
March 2001 Guidelines have been revised with several minor corrections to clarify issues
and update information to better reflect City practices. For example a detail for a private
entrance using materials to differentiate it from a public street (STRT-5A) was added as well
as a detail for installing a street sign in concrete or bituminous surfaces (STRT-14) and
additional rip rap installation detail (STRT-3A). The most significant changes in materials
or practices are requiring aggregate base be 100% crushed virgin quarry or mine rock (page
12 of legislative format) and requiring granular material extend below the frost line for
shallow storm sewer pipe and structures (page 22 of legislative format). While we have
been following the above practices for the past few years they are being added to the
Engineering Guidelines to provide developers and engineers with the information earlier in
the review process.
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SUBJECT: APPROVE UPDATE TO CITY OF PLYMOUTH ENGINEERING
GUIDELINES
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS: I recommend that the City Council
adopt the attached resolution approving the City of Plymouth Engineering Guidelines dated
March 2001.
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
attachment: Resolution
City of Plymouth Engineering Guidelines dated March 2001
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -
APPROVING 2001 CITY OF PLYMOUTH
ENGINEERING GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division of City of Plymouth has prepared an Engineering
Guidelines document to standardize City engineering requirements and has used this
document for several years; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Guidelines documents requirements, materials and
standards that are to be incorporated into the preparation of plans and specifications for
sanitary sewer, storm sewer, watermain, trails and street construction within the City of
Plymouth to provide for quality construction; and
WHEREAS, the document is updated periodically to include new and improved
materials, construction practices and standards to improve the quality of public
construction within the City of Plymouth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA: That it should and hereby does approve
the City of Plymouth Engineering Guidelines dated March 2001.
Adopted by the City Council on March 27, 2001.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
ENGINEERING GUIDELINES
March 20992001
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD.
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
TELEPHONE (763) 509-5500
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FORWARD
In order to standardize engineering requirements for Developers and Engineers
performing work within the City of Plymouth, it is important that certain guidelines be
adopted.
This manual outlines certain requirements, materials and standards that should be
incorporated into the preparation of plans and specifications for sanitary sewer, storm
sewer, watermain, trails, and street construction within the City of Plymouth.
Compliance with these guidelines will help provide quality projects and assure uniform
performance standards for the citizens of Plymouth.
The City of Plymouth Engineering Guidelines were approved by the City Council on
March 2420, 2r 2001 in Resolution No. 2492001-444,_
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
City Engineer
11 INDEX
I. GENERAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS 1
1. Developer Installed Public Improvements 1
2. Private Improvements 43
II. CITY STANDARD PLANS 4
1. General Requirements 4
2. Sanitary Sewer 5
3. Watermain 6
4. Storm Sewer 7
5. Streets 7
III. CITY STANDARD MATERIALS 7
1. Sanitary Sewer 7
2. Watermain 8
3. Storm Sewer 9
4. Streets 10
IV. DESIGN STANDARDS 11
1. Sanitary Sewer 11
2. Watermain 4-211
3. Storm Sewer 12
4. Streets 14
5. Drawings 15
6. Trails and Parks 4-615
V. TESTING REQUIREMENTS 16
1. Sanitary Sewer 16
2. Watermain 4--716
3. Storm Sewer 17
4. Streets 17
5. Trails and Parks 17
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VI. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 18
1. Sanitary Sewer 18
2. Watermain 18
3. Storm Sewer 19
4. Streets 4920
5. Trails and Parks 21
VII. MISCELLANEOUS
VIII. STANDARD PLATES
Appendix A EROSION CONTROL ORDINANCE
Appendix B WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN
EXCERPTS
Appendix C RESIDENTIAL STREET WIDTH POLICY
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ENGINEERING GUIDELINES
I. GENERAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS
As set forth in various sections of the City ordinances, Developers of property within the City
of Plymouth are required to submit certain plans and specifications for review and approval by
the City. These include such items as grading plans, drainage plans, topographic surveys, plats,
street and utility plans and specifications. These plans and specifications shall be prepared by
competent professionals.
The professional services required of the Developer might include an architect, land surveyor,
planner, wetland specialist and engineer. "Project Engineer" in this document refers to a
Professional Engineer registered in the State of Minnesota hired by the Developer. The Project
Engineer responsibilities include not only preparation of plans and specifications, but field
staking and full time resident inspection in order to assure the City that the completed project is
in conformance with the approved plans and specifications.
Whenever public improvements are required with an approved development, a contract
Development Contract) is required between the Developer/property owner and the City. This
contract guarantees the City all requirements will be satisfactorily completed by the Developer.
Within the development contract, the Developer has a choice in determining how the required
improvements will be handled. The Developer can either construct and finance the
improvements or request that they be installed under a public improvement project, if approved
by the City Council.
1. Developer Installed Public Improvements
If the Developer chooses to install required public improvements within the development, the
following procedures shall be followed:
a. The Developer shall submit plans, specifications and copies of all design calculations to
the City for review and approval. These plans are to be prepared by a Registered
Professional Engineer and shall be in accordance with City standards as outlined herein.
The City's comprehensive plans for sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage and
thoroughfare plans shall be adhered to in design considerations. All sanitary sewer and
watermain testing shall be completed and copies of service ties submitted to the City
prior to issuance of any service connection permits.
b. The Developer shall submit a Grading Drainage Erosion/Sediment Control Plan to the
City for review and approval. No work is to begin until all erosion and sediment
control methods are in place and approved by the City's Engineering Division. All
project operations must comply with the City's Erosion Control Ordinance (see
Appendix A).
C. The Developer shall provide proper notification of improvements to the responsible
governmental agencies, watershed districts, etc. affected by said construction. All
necessary permits shall be obtained by the Developer and copies provided to the City's
Engineering Division prior to commencing any work. All special requirements of the
responsible agencies shall be complied with. The City is the responsible Local Unit of
Government (LGU) for implementation of the Wetland Conservation Act.
d. The Project Engineer will be responsible for not only plan and specification preparation,
but also for providing staking and resident inspection of said improvements to assure
compliance with the approved plans. In addition, the Project Engineer shall provide
weekly construction activity reports to the City Engineer. (City Engineer or his
designee is implied in all instances where the words "City Engineer" appear.) These
reports will be due each Friday by 3:30 P.M. commencing with the site grading.
Included in the report shall be a construction schedule indicating percentage completed,
a summary of all test results and an explanation of any problems and/or test failures and
how they are being resolved. Failure to provide those reports may result in project
shutdown.
e. The Developer shall furnish to the City a list of contractors being considered for
retention by the Developer for any of the public improvement work required in the
project. The City has the right to reject any contractor deemed unacceptable for City
work.
f. The Developer shall furnish two project signs for each project as shown in Standard
Plate Nos. DWG -3 and DWG -4.
g. Any changes to the approved plans and specifications shall be approved by the City
Engineer in writing before they are made.
h. The Engineering Division of the City will provide periodic inspections of public
improvement work and shall be notified 24 hours in advance of all scheduled tests so
its representatives can be present at the time tests are made. The required tests include
sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, street subgrade, base course, wear course,
and curb and gutter. These inspections do not in any way lessen the responsibility of
the Developer to provide full time construction inspection.
Upon completion of all the work required the City Engineer, a representative of the
contractor and a representative of the Project Engineer will snake the required filial
inspections of all work. This includes a final inspection of all site trading and approval
by the Citv Engineer before any building permits will be issued. Before the final
payment is made to the contractor by the Developer, the City Engineer shall be satisfied
that all work is satisfactorily completed in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications. and the Project Engineer submit a written statement attesting to same.
Acceptance of said work shall be made by resolution of the City Council upon the
recommendation of the Citv Engineer.
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j. Guarantee Period - If within the time prescribed by the Development Contract, any of
the work is found to be unacceptable, the contractor shall correct it promptly. The
City shall give prompt notice after discovery of any unacceptable condition to the
engineering firm responsible for the project.
Unless otherwise noted in the development contract, the following requirements shall
apply:
1) The contractor shall guarantee all work relating to utilities, appurtenances, material
and equipment furnished by him for a period of two years from the date of City
Council acceptance of the work or project.
2) The contractor shall guarantee all work relating to street construction including
concrete curb and gutter, materials and equipment furnished by him for a period of
one year from the date of City Council acceptance of the work or project, unless the
wearing course is placed during the same construction season as the base course. In
those instances the contractor shall guarantee all work including street construction,
concrete curb and gutter, material and equipment furnished by him for a period of
two years from the date of City Council acceptance of the work or project.
3) The contractor's performance bond delivered to the Developer under their agreement
shall assure the contractor's performance of these guarantee provisions including the
maintenance requirements. The required one or two year maintenance bond shall be
provided to the City by either the Developer or his contractor prior to City
acceptance.
k. After all public improvements have been completed, properly inspected as specified
above, and an acceptable maintenance guarantee provided, the public improvements
will be scheduled for acceptance by the City Council subject to the following:
1) The Project Engineer must submit written certification to the City Engineer stating
that all public improvements have been completed in accordance with the approved
plans and specifications.
2) The Project Engineer shall provide the City with a complete set of My4ar-mylar As-
lrecord plan reproducibles for the City records as outlined in this manual.
These as record plans shall be submitted within 90 days after the City has
accepted the public improvement.
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2. Private Improvements
If private s drives or utilities are included in a development the following procedures are
required.
a. The design cross section of private sti-eets-drives shall be in accordance with the public
street design requirements
b. Public sewer and water lines shall not be placed under private stree tsdrives.
C. Private utility installation requires a building permit from the City and will be required
to meet the plumbing code.
d. The entrance to each private stfeet-drive must include design features that clearly
differentiate it from a public street such as concrete apron or different paving material.
II. CITY STANDARD PLANS
In order for the City to have standardized construction and as-builtrecord plans, the guidelines
listed below shall be followed:
1. General Requirements
a. A sheet indicating the entire project with corresponding sheet numbers on each separate
sheet and index shall be incorporated into the set of plans.
b. All as-builtrecord plans shall be mylar sepias from inked and clearly legible drawings
with unnecessary construction information removed (contours, trees, shrubs, fences,
etc.). Place proper notes and statements as required by City on all as- buil trecord plan
sheets.
C. All sheets shall be 22" x 34" or 24" x 36".
d. Scale Horizontal Scale V= 50'
Vertical Scale 1" = 10'
e. All utilities shall be shown in the following approximate locations:
1) Sanitary Sewer on centerline of street right of way
2) Watermain ten feet north and east of centerline
3) Storm Sewer ten feet south and west of centerline
f. The standard title block (See Standard Plate No. DWG -IA or DWG -1B) or an approved
equal shall be placed in the lower right corner of each sheet. In addition, each plan on a
sheet shall be clearly labeled.
g. All detail drawings shall be on a separate sheet and referenced to the proper sheet.
h. Standard Plate No. DWG -2 shall be used as a guide for all lettering and symbols.
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i. The profile shall be directly below the plan with the stationing aligned as closely as
practical. Stationing shall be shown on the plan view as well as the profile.
j. All parcels shall be properly labeled with lot and block numbers and plat name, or
P.I.D. in unplatted areas. Developed parcels shall have their address shown on the plan.
k. All streets shall be clearly labeled.
All matchline breaks shall be clean with reference points clearly marked. All plans
which are broken by a matchline shall be on the same or consecutive sheets.
M. Existing utilities shall be shown in both plan and profile, stationed and labeled as
existing.
n. Approximate locations of gas, electric, telephone, and other utility lines shall be shown.
o. Right-of-way and pavement or curb and gutter alignment data shall be shown.
P. All plans shall have properly placed north arrows for each plan on the sheet.
q. Benchmarks shall be placed on all sheets. All hydrants shall have benchmarks on their
top nuts.
r. All manholes shall be numbered on both plan and profile.
S. Crossing out of incorrect elevations, distances, etc. will not be allowed on record plans.
They must be removed and replaced with the correct as builtrecord plan information.
2. Sanitary Sewer
a. Stationing of sanitary sewer wyes shall be indicated "S" in front of the stationing.
b. All sanitary sewer services shall be drawn on the plan to the proposed length and the
length noted. Indicate if jacked.
C. If the sanitary sewer wye only is to be constructed, it shall be noted as "Wye Only" after
stationing.
d. All sanitary sewer shall be shown in the profile with the appropriate information such as
size, material, grades, invert elevations, etc.
e. The size, type, and invert elevation of all sanitary sewer services shall be shown on the
plans. If risers are installed, the height of each shall be indicated on the plans and also
drawn on the profile, along with the height of each riser.
f. On combination sewer and water projects, services may be placed in the same trench
with sanitary sewer services three feet downstream from water services. Locations will
be noted on the plans with an "S & W" in front of the stationing.
g. All services shall be tied with at least two ties, using the following priority:
1) The served structure with address noted
2) Neighboring structures with address noted
3) Fire hydrants
4) Manholes, catch basins, if curb and gutter is in
5) Other permanent structures (bridges, telephone boxes, electrical boxes, etc.)
6) Power poles, trees, other semipermanent items
7) Stationing from hydrant, manhole, or catch basins may be used with back of curb
distance only as last possible means
h. See Standard Plate No. DWG -6 for all required notes to be shown on all a.,- buil trecord
plan sheets.
3. Watermain
a. All hydrants, gate valves and tees shall be stationed on the bottom of the profile.
b. All water corporation stops shall be indicated by a "W" in front of its stationing.
C. All water services shall be drawn to the proposed length and the length noted if other
than 10 feet in back of the property line. Indicate if service is jacked.
d. All watermain shall be shown in the profile with the appropriate information such as
size, material, depth below proposed grade, etc.
C. The size and tune of all water services shall be noted on the plans.
e f. All gate valves shall be located with at least two ties, using the following priority:
1) Fire hydrants
2) Manholes
3) Catch basins, if curb and gutter is in
4) Buildings or other permanent structures
5) Power poles, trees, other semipermanent items
6) Stationiniz from hydrant, manhole, or catch basins may be used with back of curb
distance only as last possible means
g. All services shall be tied with at least two ties, using the following priority:
1) The served structure with address noted
2) Neighboring structures with address noted
3) Fire hydrants
4) Manholes, catch basins, if curb and gutter is in
5) Other permanent structures (bridges, telephone boxes, electrical boxes, etc.)
6) Power poles, trees, other semipermanent items
7) Stationing from hydrant, manhole, or catch basins may be used with back of curb
distance only as last possible means
h. See Standard Plate No. DWG -6 for all required notes to be shown on all as-buil trecord
plan sheets.
4. Storm Sewer
a. As-builtRecord plans off -of all ponding areas are required. Plans shall indicate finished
contours at two (2) foot intervals from the bottom of the pond to a minimum of 42 feet
above the high water level, normal water elevation, high water elevation, and the acre
feet of storage for each ponding area along with the final storm sewer plans. The 10:1
bench shall be clearly identified on the record plan.
b. All storm sewer shall be shown in the profile with the appropriate information such as
size, material, grades, invert elevations, etc.
C. See Standard Plate No. DWG -6A for all required notes to be shown on all
as builtrecord plan sheets.
5. Streets
a. Show where geotextile fabric has been placed and subgrade corrections made on the
plan portion of the as-bui-ltrecord planss.
b. Show a typical street section and contractor's name on all sheets of the as builtrecord
Vis.
C. See Standard Plate No. DWG -6A for all required notes to be shown on all
as builtrecord plan sheets.
III. CITY STANDARD MATERIALS
The City has adopted the following requirements in order to standardize certain construction
materials and assure quality construction. Written permission from the City Engineer is
required prior to use of any substitute materials.
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1. Sanitary Sewer
a. Reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) shall meet the requirements of MnDOT Specification
3236 with class as required and shown on the plans; pipe joints shall meet the
requirements of A.S.T.M. Specification C361, Bureau of Reclamation, and shall be R-4
type joints.
b. Manhole castings shall be Neenah No. 1642 or Ess Brothers 309 with machine bearing
surfaces, with two concealed pick holes and "Sanitary Sewer" stamped on the cover.
C. Manhole adiustin, rin_s shall be solid reinforced concrete rings providing a minimum
adiustment of 4" and maximum adjustment of 12" with a 6" thick ring used for
adiustments of 8" or ;seater. High Density Polyethylene(H.D.P.E.)djustment rings
produced by Ladtech or an approved equal may be used only with prior written
approval by the City Engineer.
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d. All mortar used to adjust, patch or repair structures shall be 1 part Type IA Portland
cement with 1/4 to 1/2 part Type S hydrated lime. Mortar sand shall have a volume equal
to 2.25 to 3 times the total of the volume of cement and lime. Sufficient water shall be
added for proper consistency. The air -entrained content of the mortar shall be within
the range of 7 - 10 percent.
e. P.V.C. (Poly Vinyl Chloride) shall be used for gravity sanitary sewer 8" through 12"
diameter with a maximum cover of 21' and shall conform to the requirements of
A.S.T.M. D3034 Schedule SDR 35 or A.S.T.M.-F-789-82 with third party certification.
SDR 35 shall be used for depths to 15 feet, and SDR 26 shall be used for depths from
15 feet to 21 feet.
Nominal Nominal Outside Minimum
Size Inside Diameter Diameter Wall Thickness
8" 7.98" 8.400" 0.200"
9" 8.97" 9.440" 0.220"
10" 9.99" 10.500" 0.240"
12" 11.92" 12.500" 0.275"
f. Ductile iron pipe shall be used when maximum cover is over 21 feet and for forcemain
and shall conform to the requirements of RIII-C-8 watermain.
g. Service connections shall be 4" ductile iron pipe (D.I.P.) or 4" P.V.C., SDR 35.
2. Watermain
a. Gate Valves shall be used for watermain smaller than 12" in diameter. All gate valves
shall be shall be Resilient Seat Wedge Valves. (See Standard Plate No. W-2 and W-4.)
b. Butterfly or Resilient Seat Wedge Valves shall be used for 12" watermain and Bu
Valves `hall be „sna + larger-1?"watermain. (See Standard Plate Nos. W-5 and
W -5A.)
C. Corporation Stops 1" through 2" - See Standard Plate No. W=1.
d. Curb Stops - See Standard Plate No. W=1.
e. Curb Box and Stationary Rod (rod required on all sizes) extended length 7 1/2'
Minneapolis Pattern 1 1/4" upper section, tapped 1 1/2" or 2" as appropriate.
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f. Gate and Butterfly Valve Boxes - See Standard Plate Nos. W-4, W-5, and W -5A.
1) Gate Valve Box – TV extended three piece
2) Butterfly Valve Box – TV extended two piece
g. Copper Couplings: All copper shall be joined by a three part flare coupling.
h. Watermain shall be ductile iron pipe, tar coated, cement lined in conformance with
ASA A21.4; designed to operate at 150 psi plus water hammer.
1) 6" Diameter Class No. 52
2) 8" Diameter Class No. 52
3) 12" Diameter Class No. 52
4) 16" Diameter Class No. 51
5) 18" Diameter Class No. 51
6) 24" Diameter Class No. 51
Pipe joints shall be "Fastite" (American Cast Iron Pipe Company), 'Bell-Tite" (James
B. Clow and Sons, Inc.) or "Tyton" (U.S. Pipe and Foundry Company), except that
mechanical joint, ductile iron, short body fittings, cement lined, Class 250, shall be used
for stub ends and all fittings. Copper straps or approved copper tipped gaskets are
required.
j. Hydrants - Waterous No. WB -67 or Mueller No. A423 with stainless steel bolts.
1) All hydrants, hydrant valves and service valves are to be secured to the watermain
with MEGALUGS. Use MEGALUGS at all mechanical joints to tie the hydrant to
the gate valve, gate valve to the tee and the tee to the main. DO NOT USE DUC
LUGS FOR ANY TYPE OF RESTRAINT. (See Standard Plate Nos. W-2 and
W-3).
2) All hydrants will be installed with a hydrant locator attached. This hydrant locator
will be the "Hydrafinder" (see Standard Plate No. W-2).
3) Hydrants in a phased development must all be the same type.
k. All bolts and T -bolts shall be stainless steel for all watermain fittings including
mechanical joints, hydrants, valves, tees, bends, taps, etc. No other type of bolts will be
allowed unless approved by the City Engineer. Mastic spray is to be used where any
uncoated pipe or fitting is exposed such as welds, Megalugs, scraped coating, etc.
3. Storm Sewer
a. Pipe materials shall be:
1) Reinforced concrete pipe shall be as specified in Paragraph 1-a Sanitary Sewer.
2) Corrugated metal pipe shall be in accordance with MnDOT 3236, Type I and of 16
gauge material and used only with prior written approval by the City Engineer.
3) H.D.P.E. pipe shall meet MnDOT standards and be used only with prior written
approval by the City Engineer.
4) Pipe used for subdrains shall be perforated 4" or 6" P.E. or P.V.C.
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b. Manhole castings shall be Neenah No. 1642, Ess Brothers 309, or approved equal with
Storm Sewer" stamped on the cover.
Use Neenah No. R-3067 with diagonal grate, vane grate or approved equal for catch
basin castings.
d. Manhole/catchbasin adjusting rings shall be solid reinforced concrete rings providing a
minimum adjustment of 4" and maximum adjustment of 12" with a 6" thick ring used
for adjustments of 8" or greater. One -2 inch rinse shall be placed on top with any
additional 2 inch rings placed below the larger rings. H.D.P.E. adjustment rings
produced by Ladtech or an approved equal may be used only with prior written
approval by the City Engineer.
All mortar used to adjust, patch or repair structures shall be 1 part Type IA Portland
cement with '/4 to '/z part Type S hydrated lime. Mortar sand shall have a volume equal
to 2.25 to 3 times the total of the volume of cement and lime. Sufficient water shall be
added for proper consistency. The air -entrained content of the mortar shall be within
the range of 7 — 10 percent.
Manholes and catch basins shall meet the requirements of A.S.T.M. Specification C-
478. Sumps may be required at certain points.
1) Standard Catch Basin - Cretex 477-1. "
24"Low . Point" ... teh basin G -etek 477 7
3)2Subgrade drains at all low point catch basins and on the uphill side of all in -
grade catch basins.
4)3Precast boxes and sections shall be used wherever possible. Block construction
is discouraged.
g. All flared end sections 18" in diameter and larger shall be equipped with trash guards
with an opening at the bottom of the trash guard (See Standard Plate ST -3). Riprap
and/or energy dissipaters shall be required for all sizes to prevent erosion. Rip -rap will
also be required at pipe inlets. Nonwoven geotextile tFabric blanket conforming with
MnDOT 3733 . shall be required under the rip -rap.
4. Streets
a. Street materials shall be in conformance with Minnesota Department of Transportation
Standard Specifications for Construction, 1988 edition and all subsequent revisions
MnDOT).
b. All Class 5 aggregate base shall be 100% crushed virvin auarry or mine rock
conforming with MnDOT Spec. 3138. Use of recycled composite aggregate blends
must be approved by the City Engineer prior to use and must conform with MnDOT
Spec. 3138. Written approval by the City Engineer is required prior to placement.
Recvcled concrete (100%) shall not be used. Material quality from the source to be
used must be demonstrated before approval.
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C. All temporary, dead-end streets shall be closed with temporary barricades (STRT-7,
MnDOT 8002F) and are to be fully reflectorized and properly maintained until the
street is extended. Temporary cul-de-sacs (STRT-8) are required. Proper erosion
control measures shall be taken to prevent soil erosion at the deadend.
d. Bituminous material shall conform with MnDOT 2340 Q/A.
e. All sign posts located in concrete or bite vinous areas shall use the "Minneapolis Style"
sign post assembly as sho«-n in Standard Plate STRT-14.
IV. DESIGN STANDARDS
The Project Engineer is solely responsible for providing a quality design that meets all
applicable laws and design standards. The City has adopted the following design standards for
public facilities within the City of Plymouth. These standards are meant to enhance not replace
sound engineering judgment and industry standards.
1. Sanitary Sewer
The following wastewater flows shall be used:
a.
WASTEWATER UNIT FLOW RATES
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Land Use Type Gal/Cap/
Day (GCD)
GaVUnit/
Day
GUD)
Units/
Acre
Gal/Acre/
Day
GAD)
LA- 1 3.0 90 270 3 810
LA - 2 2.5 213 6 1,275
2.2 80 176 9 1,584
LA - 4 2.0 75 150 12 1,800
Commercial/Industrial
C. All temporary, dead-end streets shall be closed with temporary barricades (STRT-7,
MnDOT 8002F) and are to be fully reflectorized and properly maintained until the
street is extended. Temporary cul-de-sacs (STRT-8) are required. Proper erosion
control measures shall be taken to prevent soil erosion at the deadend.
d. Bituminous material shall conform with MnDOT 2340 Q/A.
e. All sign posts located in concrete or bite vinous areas shall use the "Minneapolis Style"
sign post assembly as sho«-n in Standard Plate STRT-14.
IV. DESIGN STANDARDS
The Project Engineer is solely responsible for providing a quality design that meets all
applicable laws and design standards. The City has adopted the following design standards for
public facilities within the City of Plymouth. These standards are meant to enhance not replace
sound engineering judgment and industry standards.
1. Sanitary Sewer
The following wastewater flows shall be used:
a.
b. The following Standard Plates shall be used in the preparation of plans and
specifications.
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WASTEWATER UNIT FLOW RATES
Land Use Type Persons/
Unit
Gal/Cap/
Day (GCD)
GaVUnit/
Day
GUD)
Units/
Acre
Gal/Acre/
Day
GAD)
LA- 1 3.0 90 270 3 810
LA - 2 2.5 85 213 6 1,275
LA - 3 2.2 80 176 9 1,584
LA - 4 2.0 75 150 12 1,800
Commercial/Industrial 1,000
Public Use 1,000
Parks and Open Space 250
b. The following Standard Plates shall be used in the preparation of plans and
specifications.
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1) Typical sanitary sewer service connection, Plate No. SS -1
2) Typical sanitary sewer riser service connection, Plate No. SS -2
3) Standard manhole, Plate No. SS -3
4) Drop manhole, Plate No. SS -4
5) Drop manhole, Plate No. SS -4A
6) Bedding methods, Plate No. SS -5
7) Watertight casting manhole, Plate No. SS -6
8) Watertight casting flat slab, Plate No. SS -7
2. Watermain
a. Watermain and water services shall be placed with minimum 7.5 feet of ground cover
from the top of pipe to finished grade.
b. Gate valves shall be required for all hydrants.
C. In high pressure areas the City will require pressure reducing valves on services.
d. The following Standard Plates shall be used in the preparation of plans and
specifications.
1) Typical water service, Plate No. W-1
2) Hydrant with gate valve, Plate No. W-2
3) Typical MEGALUG location, Plate No. W-3
4) Gate valve and box installation, Plate No. W-4
5) Butterfly valve and box installation, Plate No. W-5
6) Risers for the extension of gate valves and manholes, Plate No. W-6
7) Watermain wet tap, Plate No. W-7
3. Storm Sewer
a. The following values shall be used for hydraulic and hydrologic design unless
variation is clearly supported by engineering data.
1) Rational Formula "C" coefficient
a) Parks and Public 0.2
b) LAI, LA2 0.4
C) LA3, LA4 0.5-0.8
d) Commercial/Industrial 0.6-0.9
2) Manning's "n" coefficient
a) PVC 0.011
b) RCP 0.013
C) CMP 0.024
d) Grass Channel 0.030 — 0.040
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3) Time of Concentration "Tc"
a) Trunk Main
b) Laterals
C) Parking Lots
20 min.
10 — 20 min. (15 min. typical)
5 — 10 min.
Design of the storm drainage system shall be based on a 5 year storm for local storm
sewer 10 year storm for trunk storm sewer and a 100 year storm for ponds and open
channels. The design storms shall be as defined in the U.S. Weather Bureau's
Technical Paper 40. Common values are:
Tc" Intensity
10 min. 4.8 in. / hr.
15 min. 4.0 in. / hr.
20 min. 3.6 in. / hr.
Overflow drainage routes shall be provided at all locations at least 1.5 feet below the
lowest building opening. An overflow drainage route shall be constructed in a manner
that will accommodate a 100 year storm.
d Any swale flatter then 1.5°o must have draintile installed to ensure adequate drainage
Other swales may require draintile if determined by the City Engineer. Any backyard
Swale longer then 400 feet may be required to have a storm sewer inlet.
d -.e. Pond Design Parameters
1) Ponds intended to provide water quality shall be designed to NURP standards.
2) To promote settling and provide space for sediment accumulation, the average
depth of the permanent pool shall be at least 4 feet with a maximum depth of 10
feet.
3) Basin side slopes shall be a maximum of 3:1 above and below the normal water
level. A 10 foot wide bench with a maximum slope of 10:1 shall be constructed
extending into the pond from the normal water level.
4) The pond should be wedge shaped with the inlet at the narrowest end and the
outlet at the widest end. A length to width ratio of 3:1 or greater shall be used
whenever possible. Distance between storm sewer outfalls and the pond outlet
should be maximized. (See Standard Plate No. ST -11)
5) An emergency overflow structure or stabilized spillway shall be provided to
accommodate discharges from storms greater then the design storm.
6) The high water levels of the storm water ponding areas shall be based on a 100
year storm. The minimum freeboard above the established high water levels for
the lowest building floor shall be two (2) feet.
7) Adequate access for future maintenance including easements, grading and
elimination of obstructions shall be provided.
e-. f. Wetland Design Parameters
1) Designed outlet and emergency spillway are required.
2) All existing wetland sediment will be completely removed from the wetland
buffer and mitigated area. No wetland sediment/soil shall be used as backfill in
the wetland mitigation areas.
3) Prior to planting and seeding all newly constructed wetland and buffer areas shall
be treated to control weed growth with herbicide that breaks down sufficiently
within 14 days to allow planting.
4) In addition to appropriate seeding, all new wetland mitigation sites must be
planted by a variety of wetland species at minimum rate of 1,000 plugs per acre.
5) For new wetland buffer areas adjacent to existing wetlands a line of silt fence shall
be installed along the edge of the wetland prior to any grading. After the buffer
area has been graded, prepared, seeded, planted, and buffer monuments installed a
second line of silt fence shall be installed along the edge of the buffer area. Both
lines of silt fence shall be maintained in accordance with the City Erosion Control
Ordinance.
The following Standard Plates shall be used in the preparation of plans and
specifications.
1) Standard manhole, Plate No. ST -1
2) "Low point" catch basin, Plate No. ST -2
3) Flared end section and trashguard, Plate No. ST -3
4) Rip Rap Detail for Flared End Sections, Plate No. ST -3A
4j5) Catch basin, Plate No. ST -4
Manhole with top slab, Plate No. ST -5
047) Block manhole, Plate No. ST -5A
74 LBedding methods, Plate No. ST -6
849)Special details subdrain, Plate No. ST -7
9410) Standard details perforated pipe, Plate No. ST -8
4-4)l 1) Sump catch basin manhole, Plate No. ST -9
4-4-)12) Treatment pond, Plate No. ST -10
4-2)13) Wetland mitigation, Plate No. ST- l0A
4-3414)Treatment pond, Plate No. ST -11
44415 Skimmer structure, Plate No. ST -12
43)16) Skimmer structure, Plate No. ST -13
14)17) Skimmer structure, Plate No. ST -14
4-7418) Cap skimmer, Plate No. ST -15
19)19) Skimmer structure - Weir manhole, Plate No. ST -16
V)40)Skimmer structure, Plate No. ST -17
4. Streets
a. Soil testing is required to provide a 20 year pavement design section. The Project
Engineer shall provide recommendations for pavement design sections based on the
existing subgrade soils. The design criteria, as outlined on the City's Standard Plate No.
STRT-2, shall be used. Where soil tests indicate unsuitable soils, frost susceptible soils,
or presence of excessive ground moisture, a recommendation by the Soils Engineer for
corrective work is required.
b. The City standard street width is 33 feet fi-om back of curb to back of curb. The City 1
has adopted a policy governing alternative residential street widths (See Appendix Q.
C. A cul de sac must be provided for anv dead end street 150 feet or longer.
gid. Draintile is required at all catch basins pursuant to Standard Plate No. ST -7.
Retainina walls:
1) shall be designed by a qualified Professional Engineer registered in the State of
Minnesota;
2) all materials (including scalinU) shall be in accordance with MnDOT specifications;
3) a fence shall be installed along the top of all walls 4 feet or taller.
e:f. The following Standard Plates shall be used in the preparation of plans and
specifications.
1) Standard curb and gutter, Plate No. STRT-1
2) Standard street section 7 ton, Plate No. STRT-2
3) Concrete walk section, Plate No. STRT-2A
4) Standard fire lane section, Plate No. STRT-3
5) Location of public utilities, Plate No. STRT-4
6) Location of public utilities, single trench, Plate No. STRT-4A
7) Concrete cross gutter, Plate No. STRT-5
8) Private Drive. Plate No. STRT-5A
8)9)Residential driveway, Plate No. STRT-6
9)l 0) Commercial/industrial driveway, Plate No. STRT-6A
4-4)l 1Barricade, Plate No. STRT-7
44412)Temporary bituminous cul-de-sac, Plate No. STRT-8
4-22413) Bituminous curb, Plate No. STRT-9
14)Precast concrete curb -parking lot, Plate No. STRT-10
4-4-)l 5) Precast concrete curb, straight sections -parking lot, Plate No. STRT-11
4 -5 -)Precast concrete curb, short radius and 90 degree corners, Plate No. STRT-12
14)17) Precast concrete curb, long radius, drive over and transition section, Plate No.
STRT-13
18) Sian Post Embedment Assembly, STRT-14
5. Drawings
a. The following Standard Plates shall be used in the preparation of plans and
specifications.
1) Typical title block, Plate No. DWG -IA
2) Typical title block, Plate No. DWG -1B
3) Standard template and pen sizes, Plate No. DWG -2
4) Project sign (City), Plate No. DWG -3
5) Project sign (private), Plate No. DWG -4
6) Silt fence, Plate No. DWG -5
7) Wetland Buffer monument, Plate No. DWG -5A
8) Required notes on street and storm sewer record plans, Plate No. DWG -6
9) Required notes on watermain and sanitary sewer record plans, Plate No. DWG -6A
10) Rock entrance to construction site, Plate No. DWG -7
6. Trails and Parks
a. Install culverts as necessary to accommodate cross drainage Shallow culverts shall use
sand bedding pursuant to Standard Plate No. SS -5
b. Use twenty foot (20') radius at all trail intersections.
C. The following Standard Plates shall be used in the preparation of plans and
specifications.
1) Typical trail cross sections, Plate No. SPP -1
2) Pedestrian curb ramp in public right-of-way, Plate No. SPP -IA
3) Seeding and overseeding rates, Plate No. SPP -2
4) Tree planting - balled and burlapped, Plate No. SPP -3
5) Tree planting - bare root, Plate No. SPP -4
6) Staking and wrapping trees, Plate No. SPP -5
7) Pruning trees, Plate No. SPP -6
8) Pruning trees, Plate No. SPP -6A
9) Pruning large branches, Plate No. SPP -7
10) Pruning shrubs and established plants, Plate No. SPP -8
11) Treating bark wounds on trees, Plate No. SPP -9
12) Tree protection and supporting branches, Plate No. SPP -10
V. TESTING REQUIREMENTS
In order to assure quality materials and workmanship, the following tests shall be required
unless waived by the City Engineer. The City Engineering Division shall be notified 24 hours
in advance of the specific test by calling 509-5500.
All tests shall be in accordance with CEAM standards. All testing shall be done by individuals
qualified to perform and evaluate such tests. All tests required in these guidelines shall be paid
for by the Developer. Copies of the results shall be submitted to the City Engineer.
1. Sanitary Sewer
Leakage testing:
1) Exfiltration
a) Air test: rate of air loss from 3.5 to 3.0 p.s.i. above the groundwater pressure
shall not be greater than .0015 cfin per square foot of internal pipe end area
for P.V.C. or .0003 cfm per square foot for RCP
b) Hydrostatic test: rate of loss from pipe with 3 feet of head above the invert
or groundwater in second hour of the 2 hour test cannot exceed CEAM
standard
2) Infiltration – Same loss as hydrostatic test
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c—. b TeleVlslny- - all lines 36" diameter and smaller. Test results become property of the
City. All lines must be flushed and cleaned prior to televising. Lampi^g physical
of all lines -
C. Lamping - physical inspection of all lines
d. Mechanically compacted trenches in accordance with MnDOT 2105
e. Mandrel test for measuring deflection of all plastic pipe
2. Watermain
a. Pressure - 150 p.s.i. for 2 hours with 2 pounds allowable pressure loss during the second
hour. Gauge to be used will be an Ashcroft, Model 1082, 4 1/2 diameter in one psi
increments or approved equal
b. Conductivity - copper straps or copper tipped gaskets shall be required: 350 amps for 5
minutes
C. Mechanically compacted trenches in accordance with MnDOT 2105
d. Disinfection prior to placing watermain in service; in accordance with AWWA C601
e. City will flush mains
3. Storm Sewer
a. Pipe strength class shall be stamped on the pipe and test results submitted indicating
that this pipe meets strength requirements
b. Mechanically compacted trenches in accordance with MnDOT 2105
4. Streets
a. Soil tests required to determine 20 year pavement design. Unsuitable soils shall be
excavated and recommendations made for the necessary corrective work. (See Plate
No. STRT-2)
b. Compaction tests on sub -grade and base courses in accordance with MnDOT 2105.3F1.
C. Prior to placement of aggregate base, the City requires the completion of a test roll on
the street subgrade. See section VIA.b for test roll requirements.
d. Gravel Class 5 aggregate analysis and bituminous mixture analysis
e. Concrete Air - in accordance with MnDOT 2461
f. Concrete Slump - in accordance with MnDOT 2461
g. Concrete Strength - MnDOT 3A32 Design
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h. Concrete mix design shall be prepared by testing laboratory and submitted to the City
Engineer
i. Bituminous Ccores will be taker -required when as determined by the City. -requests
them.. The cores sball be taken at any, locations within the roadway or trail as directed
by, the City. If anv cores reveal streets or trails are not to specifications, the cost of t#e
all cores and any coiTections required by the City isshall to -be paid by the developer or
contractor.
5. Trails and Parks
a. Soil tests required to determine design criteria. Unsuitable soils shall be excavated and
recommendations made for the necessary work (See Standard Plate No. SPP -1).
b. Same testing procedures are required on trails as are done on streets, except for the test
roll.
VI. CONSTRUCTION REOUIREMENTS
1. Sanitary Sewer
a. Trench widths must, in all cases, be held to a maximum width of two feet (2') greater
than the outside diameter of the pipe measured at the top of the pipe. The bedding of
the pipe shall be Class "C" or better. (See Standard Plate No. SS -5)
b. Foundation for sewer pipe shall be in conformance with MnDOT 2451.3C2, except that
unsuitable foundation material shall be replaced with porous backfill conforming to
MnDOT 3149 with 2" maximum size and 3/4" minimum size. The Project Engineer
shall specify the bedding.
C. Backfill at the "pipe zone" shall be accomplished with select material placed by hand
methods and tamped carefully around and over the pipe to a depth of one foot (P) above
the top of the pipe.
d. Each successive layer of backfill material shall be thoroughly compacted using suitable
mechanical compaction equipment. The type of compactor is dependent on the type of
backfill material used.
e. The backfill material shall be compacted to 95% of the standard moisture density
relationship of soils (ASTM D-698-70) except for the upper three feet (3') if sewer lies
within a street right-of-way. The upper three feet (3') shall be compacted to 100%
density. A "zero air void" standard shall not be allowed without prior written approval
by the Citv En4ineer.
f. Sewer services shall be extended from the main to the back of the 10 foot easement.
g. Sewer services may be placed directly into deadend manholes in cul-de-sacs only. No
more then of three (3) services will be allowed into a manhole. No inside drops into the
manhole shall be allowed.
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2. Watermain
a. Backfilling at the "pipe zone" shall be select backfill material and shall be deposited in
the trench by hand and tamped in 6" layers to an elevation of one foot (P) above the top
of the watermain.
b. Stabilization of pipe shall be as stated under sanitary sewer.
C. Backfilling and compaction above the pipe zone shall be as stated for sanitary sewer.
d. Water services shall be extended from the main to the back of the 10 foot easement
where the curb stop will be placed. One inch (I") services shall be required for water.
See Standard Plate No. W-1.)
e. Contractors shall not operate existing gate valves or hydrants.
f. Hydrants shall be painted yellow from the factory. Yellow paint is Waterous Enamel
V 1814, Bright Yellow. Hydrants shall be repainted at the City's discretion.
g. All hydrants are to be at required height (see Standard Plate No. W-2) after lawns,
boulevards, etc. are finished (sod, seed, etc.). This will be the Developer's
responsibility.
h. All gate valves are to be retained no matter where they are in the system.
3. Storm Sewer
a. Sewer pipe shall be constructed in accordance with MnDOT 2501, except as modified
herein.
b. Pipe foundation, backfilling and compaction shall be as stated under sanitary sewer.
C. Granular material shall be placed under all storm sewer pipe or structures that are less
then 48" below finished grade. The granular material shall extend to at least 48" below
finished _rade and taper up to the subgrade elevation at not steeper then a 10%, slope.
c-. d. Catch basin leads or storm sewers which cross the street in areas where soils are
highly frost susceptible shall be backfilled in accordance with the guidelines as are
outlined in the MnDOT Road Design Manual- Sections 8-6.02.08 and 8-6.02.09. A
drain -tile pipe shall be placed on the bottom of the aggregate bedding trench, which
shall drain into a catch basin structure. A Plate for this construction shall be included in
the plans. In lieu of the MnDOT method, the City may consider an alternate design.
The alternate design shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
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Vie. H.D.P.E. pipe may only be used with prior written permission form the City
Engineer. If H.D.P.E. pipe is allowed granular bedding will be required in accordance
with Standard Plate No. SS -5.
e f. See City Standard Plate Nos. ST -7 and ST -8 for location and construction of draintile.
Holes in strictures for draintile shall be either preformed or core drilled.
Manholes and catch basins shall be constructed in accordance with MnDOT 2506,
except as modified herein. In some areas, sumps may be required. All secondary or
double catch basin leads shall be 15" R.C.P.
h. The last three joints of all flared end sections shall be tied for both the inlet and outlet
aprons.
4. Streets
a. Street construction shall be in accordance with the following MnDOT
specifications:
1) Common excavation and embankment - MnDOT 2105
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2) Common excavation and embankment density or compaction requirements.
Road«av embankment shall be compacted by the method described as
Specified Dcnsity" as outlined in MnDOT Section 2105.3 Paragraph F1.
3) Aggregate Base - MnDOT 2211 with compaction by the specified density
method. Water truck and steel roller are required when aggregate is placed.
Loose excess rock, when streets are toleranced, will be removed and replaced
with new aggregate.
4) Plant mixed bituminous base and binder - MnDOT 2340 (Q/A).
5) Tack coat shall conform to MnDOT 2357
6) Plant mixed bituminous surface - MnDOT 2340 (Q/A).
7) Concrete curbing MnDOT 2531 using B618, B624 or City standard
Surmountable type. Two (2) No. 4 reinforcing rods shall be placed in the lower
portion of the curb twenty feet (20') in length at all sewer and water service
trenches, fire hydrant leads and other sewer and watermain trenches. Two (2)
ten (10) foot or longer No. 4 reinforcing rods shall also be placed on each side of
all catch basins.
8) Concrete curing and protection - MnDOT 2531.3G
b. Prior to placement of granular material, the City requires the completion of a test roll on
the street subgrade. The Contractor shall provide a loaded tandem axle truck with a
minimum gross weight of 25 tons. The Contractor shall provide a weight ticket for the
test roll vehicle to the Project Engineer during the test roll.
C. The test rolling shall be at the direction of the Project Engineer. A Soils
Engineer will be present during test rolling and provide a written certification to the
City that the test passed or what corrections or recommendations are necessary if there
is a failure. The City may also require test rolling of the aggregate base, once the base
section has been constructed.
gid. A subgrade stabilization geotextile fabric or subgrade excavation may be required by
the City Engineer where poor subsoils exist. These conditions shall be evaluated by the
Developer's Soils Engineer.
d.e. The street shall be constructed in accordance with typical sections shown on Standard
Plate Nos. STRT-2 and STRT-3. The final surface shall not be constructed until at least
one construction season after the base construction is completed unless approved by the
City Engineer.
e f. If the City Engineer approves the placement of bituminous base and wear in the same
year, the Developer will be required to repair any settlements, holes, etc. caused by
construction in the area the following year and then seal coat the street in conformance
with City standards.
g. Before excess common excavation or muck excavation from street projects is
deposited on private property within the City, a grading permit is required by the City
plus permission in writing from the property owner.
5. Trails and Parks
a. Soil sterilants shall be used where necessary as determined by the Parks and Recreation
Department.
b. All trees, stumps, brush, etc., shall be cleared out within four (4) feet of the edge of the
trail. The exception will be only hardwood trees or others that the plan shows to
remain.
C. Rock and bituminous bases are to be installed when the adjacent street is constructed.
Two rolls of sod will then be placed along both sides of the trail.
d. All repairs or corrections are to be done before the final wear course is placed. The
wear course is to be placed at the same time as the final course on the adjacent street.
With prior approval of the City Engineer, both courses of bituminous may be placed in
one lift.
VII. MISCELLANEOUS
a. It is the Developer's responsibility to make arrangements for receiving water from
public or private sources, secure necessary permits and pay regular charges. All City
water shall be metered. City water is available e*gnly maybe purchased at the Public
Works facility, 14900 23`
a Ave. and Zachary Lane Treatment Plant, 4295 Zachary Lane.
Under no circumstances shall hydrants be used to supply water.
b. Contractors shall not operate existing gate valves or hydrants.
C. Disposal of any waste water or any test water into the City sanitary sewer system is
subject to City charge. Prior written approval must be obtained from the City
Engineer.
d. The City Engineer shall be notified 48 hours prior to commencing any work.
Contractors are subject to being shut down if proper notification is not given to the City.
e. A plan for the routing of construction traffic shall be submitted to the City Engineer for
his approval. If alternative streets are available, the use of local City streets is
prohibited. City streets that are utilized for access or egress to the construction site shall
be kept free of dirt and other debris resulting from said construction. Adequate control
of dust shall be maintained by the Developer.
f. The Developer shall furnish, erect and maintain signs and barricades as provided in
MnDOT 1710 "Barricades and Signs" under the General Conditions to protect the
public. The City Engineer shall be notified 24 hours prior to the proposed partial
blockage or closure of any street or public right-of-way. No street or public
right-of-way shall be closed without the proper written approval of the City Engineer.
g. It is the responsibility of the Developer to protect and leave undisturbed those markers
or monuments set for the subdivision of land.
h. Any material or labor supplied by the contractor or Developer that is rejected by the
City Engineer as defective or unsuitable shall be promptly removed, disposed of off the
job site, and replaced with approved material. The rejected work shall be done anew to
the specifications and approval of the City.
The Developer and/or his contractor shall immediately repair or replace at his own
expense any defective workmanship or material of which he is notified during the
construction period, or within one year after the date of final acceptance of the work,
regardless of the approval and acceptance of the work.
J. The contractor shall submit a list of materials and respective suppliers as well as all
tests of materials to the City Engineer.
k. The contractor shall supply the City with a list of all subcontractors.
The standard ten (10) foot utility and drainage easement adjacent to the street
right-of-way shall be cleared and grubbed for the placement of utilities. The only
exception will be any hardwood trees or others that the City Forester authorizes to
remain standing.
in. Construction work shall not commence before 7:00 a.m. nor extend bcyond 10:00 p.m.
Land excavation and land gradin; operation shall not commence before 7:00 a.m. nor
extend beyond 7:00 p.m. itlornday through Friday. On Saturdays the hours for land
excavation and land grading operation will be from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with no work
allowed on Sundays.; oak shall not eommaneebeP)i-e 7:000 a.m. tend ibeyHa
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: March 15, 2001 for Council Meeting of March 27, 2001
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager, through
Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works
FROM: Ronald S. Quanbeck, P.E., Assistant City Engineer
SUBJECT: REDUCTION IN REQUIRED FINANCIAL GUARANTEE
ACTION REQUESTED: We have received a request from the developer for a
reduction in the required financial guarantee to reflect completed work in the
development. The City has made inspections of the work and I recommend that the
attached resolution be adopted. The development is:
1. The Village at Bassett Creek (97080)
Ronald S. Quanbeck, P.E.,
Assistant City Engineer
attachment: Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -
REDUCING REQUIRED FINANCIAL GUARANTEE
THE VILLAGE AT BASSETT CREEK (97080)
WHEREAS, in accordance with the development contract dated September 3, 1998, The Rottlund Company,
Inc., developer of The Village At Bassett Creek (97080), has agreed to install certain improvements for said
development; and
WHEREAS, the developer has completed a portion of the street, utility and site grading as noted below; and
WHEREAS, the developer has requested a reduction of the required financial guarantee to reflect the
completed work;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA; that the financial guarantee requirements are reduced as follows:
That the required financial guarantee for the above items, in this case a bond, be reduced as detailed above
from $302,729 ($201,819 x 150%) to $242,602 ($161,735 x 150%) to reflect the completed work.
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ORIGINAL NEW
ITEM AMOUNT AMOUNT
Street Construction 92,278 0-
Sanitary Sewer 25,229 0-
Watermain 27,597 0-
Storm Sewer 33,845 0-
Boulevard and Drainage Swale Sod 5,400 0-
Mitigation Pond Construction 117,906 117,906
NURP Pond Construction 48,776 0-
Street Signs (3 x 200) 600 0-
Site Grading and Drainage Improvements 1,754,318 25,000
Park and Trail Improvements 8,262 0-
Setting Iron Monuments 1,500 1,500
Design, Administration, Inspection, As-Builts 253,885 17,329
TOTAL 2,369,596 161,735
That the required financial guarantee for the above items, in this case a bond, be reduced as detailed above
from $302,729 ($201,819 x 150%) to $242,602 ($161,735 x 150%) to reflect the completed work.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -
THE VILLAGE AT BASSETT CREEK (97080)
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FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the financial guarantee requirements for the following items per Section
8.1 of the approved development contract remain as follows:
ITEM
Maintenance of Erosion and Sediment
Control Plan, Street Sweeping, and Storm
Sewer Cleaning
Cash:
Letter of Credit No. 475:
ORIGINAL NEW
AMOUNT AMOUNT
1,000 $ 1,000
17,500 $ 10,000
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer and street construction is
accepted for continual maintenance as of March 27, 2001 subject to the two year guarantee by the Developer
per the Maintenance Bond No. SE0792.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the street construction is accepted for continual maintenance as of
March 27, 2001 subject to the one year guarantee by the Developer per the Maintenance Bond No. SE0793.
Adopted by the City Council on March 27, 2001.
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Agenda Number: & , 1)
DATE: March 19, 2001 for the City Council Meeting of March 27, 2001
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager through
Fred G. Moore, P.E. , Director of Public Works
FROM: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer
SUBJECT: 2001 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
CITY PROJECT NO'S. 1001 & 1005
ACTION REQUESTED: Make a motion to adopt the attached resolution approving final plans and
specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for the above referenced projects.
BACKGROUND: This project involves the reconstruction of residential streets in the
Mapledell/Maple Creek Area (see attached map) located east of Dunkirk Lane to Zanzibar Lane
extending from 26' Avenue to 31S` Avenue. Also included in this reconstruction project is Magnolia
Lane (see attached map) north of Sunset Trail. The plans and specifications have been prepared by the
Design Division of the City Engineering Department. The property owners on the project were given
the opportunity to review the plans at public meetings held on March 22, 2001 or at the Engineering
Department. Comments from the residents were very positive overall and no major revisions were
made to the final plans as a result of these meetings. Both total reconstruction, which includes new
concrete curb and gutter and partial reconstruction, for areas with existing concrete curb and gutter is
proposed on this project.
BUDGET IMPACT: The total estimated project cost is $2,474,608 which is financed with a
combination of special assessments and City Infrastructure Replacement and Utility Trunk Funds.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS: We have prepared final plans and specifications for
the above project. It is the staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached resolution
approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids with bids to be received April
19, 2001.
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
attachments: Resolution
Map
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2001 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
CITY PROJECT NO'S. 1001 & 1005
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution passed by the Council on January 23, 2001 the City
Engineer has prepared plans and specifications for the improvement of certain streets in
Maintenance District 37 & 66 as follows:
Maintenance District 37
Comstock Lane - 26`' Avenue to 30`' Avenue
Black Oaks Lane - 26`' Avenue to 31s' Avenue
Zanzibar Lane - 26`' Avenue to 29`' Avenue
26`' Avenue - Dunkirk Lane to Zanzibar Lane
27' Avenue - Comstock Lane to Black Oaks Lane
27' Place - Cul-de-sac west to Dead End east
28' Avenue - Comstock Lane to Zanzibar Lane
29' Avenue - Dunkirk Lane to Zanzibar Lane
30" Avenue - Comstock Lane to Black Oaks Lane
Maintenance District 66
Magnolia Lane - North of Sunset Trail
by reconstruction of streets with the installation of bituminous pavement, concrete curb and
gutter, and all necessary appurtenances and has presented such plans and specifications to the
Council for approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA:
1. Such plans and specifications, copies of which are on file in the City Engineer's
office and made a part hereof, are hereby approved.
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in
The Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids upon the making of such
improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement
shall be published twice, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids
will be received by the City Clerk until 10:00 a.m. on April 19, 2001 at which
time they will be publicly opened in the City Council Chambers of the Plymouth
City Center building at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, Minnesota, by the
City Manager and that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the
City Clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check, bid bond or
certified check payable to the City Clerk for five percent of the amount of such
bid.
Adopted by the City Council on March 27, 2001.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR :
STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
2001 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
MAPLEDELL / MAPLE CREEK AREA
CITY PROJECT NO. 1001
MAGNOLIA LANE
CITY PROJECT NO. 1005
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2001 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
CITY PROJECT NO'S. 1001 & 1005
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution passed by the Council on January 23, 2001 the City Engineer
has prepared plans and specifications for the improvement of certain streets in Maintenance
District 37 & 66 as follows:
Maintenance District 37
Comstock Lane — 26th Avenue to 30th Avenue
Black Oaks Lane — 26th Avenue to 3I't Avenue
Zanzibar Lane — 26th Avenue to 29th Avenue
26th Avenue — Dunkirk Lane to Zanzibar Lane
27th Avenue — Comstock Lane to Black Oaks Lane
27th Place — Cul-de-sac west to Dead End east
28th Avenue — Comstock Lane to Zanzibar Lane
291h Avenue — Dunkirk Lane to Zanzibar Lane
30th Avenue - Comstock Lane to Black Oaks Lane
Maintenance District 66
Magnolia Lane — North of Sunset Trail
by reconstruction of streets with the installation of bituminous pavement, concrete curb and gutter,
and all necessary appurtenances and has presented such plans and specifications to the Council for
approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA:
1. Such plans and specifications, copies of which are on file in the City Engineer's
office and made a part hereof, are hereby approved.
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in
The Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids .upon the making of such
improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement
shall be published twice, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will
be received by the City Clerk until 10:00 a.m. on May 1, 2001 at which time they
will be publicly opened in the City Council Chambers of the Plymouth City Center
building at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, Minnesota, by the City Manager
and that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and
accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check, bid bond or certified check payable
to the City Clerk for five percent of the amount of such bid.
Adopted by the City Council on March 27, 2001.
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Agenda Number: 6 +0
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM. Craig C. Gerdes, Chief of Police
SUBJE Public Safety Advisory Board 2001 Work Plan
DATE: March 15, 2001 for the City Council Meeting of March 27, 2001
1. ACTION REQUESTED: The City Council adopt a resolution to approve the Public Safety
Advisory Board's 2000 Annual Report and approve their 2001 Work Plan.
2. BACKGROUND: All Boards and Commissions are requested by the City Council to
provide an annual report of accomplishments in 2000, as well as, implement a work plan for
the year 2001. The Public Safety Advisory Board held two meetings to generate goals and
objectives to assist them in developing their work plan for 2001.
One of the bigger accomplishment for the Public Safety Advisory Board was participating in
the Crosswalk Grant. Traffic safety is a priority for the entire City. The Public Safety
Advisory Board feels very strongly about educating the public on traffic and pedestrian
safety. Several members of the Public Safety Advisory Board spent extra hours working with
Officer Johnson on this detail. After working this detail, they have learned that much
education is still needed in this area. The City received and accepted a second crosswalk
grant that will start this spring. Many of the board members are eager to participate in this
grant detail.
At their March 15, 2001, meeting, the Public Safety Advisory Board approved the attached
Annual Report for 2000 and the attached Work Plan for 2001.
3. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached
resolution approving both the 2000 Public Safety Advisory Board Annual Report and the
2001 Work Plan.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2000 ANNUAL REPORT AND THE 2001 WORK PLAN
FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
WHEREAS, the City Council has identified a need and requested all Boards and
Commissions submit an annual report of their accomplishments for the year, as well as to
identify a work plan for 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Advisory Board reviewed their Mission Statement and
developed their own goals and objectives, taking Council goals and objectives into consideration;
and
WHEREAS, at their March 15, 2001 meeting the Public Safety Advisory Board approved
the attached 2000 Annual Report and the 2001 Work Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, the City Council adopt suggested 2000 Annual Report and 2001
Work Plan for the Public Safety Advisory Board.
Adopted by the City Council on
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
2001 WORK PLAN
1. TRAFFIC SAFETY (Includes Second Crosswalk Grant)
2. BICYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS
3. REVIEW TOBACCO ORDINANCEBEST PRACTICES
4. RACIAL PROFILING/DATA COLLECTION
5. FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT EFFORTS
6. SNOWMOBILE ORDINANCE (Review to ensure that revisions in 2000
are adequate after a winter conducive to snowmobiling).
7. OFFER SUPPORT AND/OR ASSISTANCE TO OTHER BOARDS
Youth Advisory, Crime and Fire Prevention Fund)
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
Mission Statement
To offer proactive support to the Police and Fire Departments by working on select issues of
community interest, holding public hearings and/or discussions, giving advice and making
recommendations to the City Council on these issues.
2000 ANNUAL REPORT/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Crosswalk Grant. Members were assigned one of the four -selected crosswalk
locations. The crosswalk grant was done in 3 phases. In phase 1, board members worked
alone tracking compliance rate at crosswalk. In phases 2 and 3, board members worked with
Officer Johnson on the detail. Phase 3 was the enforcement portion of the grant.
Attended presentation by Public Education Specialist Sara Cwayna on programs and services
currently being offered by the police and fire departments. Reviewed and commented on:
Citizen Survey, Liquor Ordinance and Alcohol Compliance Program and implementation of
Fire Explorer Post.
Reviewed snowmobile ordinance. Made recommendation to send the snowmobile ordinance
to the City Attorney's office to codify ordinance. Also recommended updating the map that
is included in the information packet. These changes made the snowmobile ordinance much
easier to read.
Toured the police department and Fire Station # 1. Observed the bicycle helmet program
being held at Fire Station #1.
Agenda Number: 06
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: March 16, 2001 for the City Council Meeting of March 27, 2001
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager through-
Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works
FROM: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer
SUBJECT: ALTERING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS
ACTION REQUESTED: Make a motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing altering the
designation of our Municipal State Aid Highways. Change existing alignment - Lawndale Lane from
County Road 47 to the Maple Grove city limits to Troy Lane from County Road 47 to Lawndale Lane
at the Maple Grove city limits and change existing alignment - Peony Lane from 54`
h Avenue to
County Road 47 to Peony Lane from 54`h Avenue to the intersection of 56`h Avenue and Troy Lane
and Troy Lane from 56`
h
Avenue to County Road 47.
BACKGROUND: The request to MnDOT for altering the state aid street designation is being made
to conform to the Transportation Plan of the City's Comprehensive Plan which was adopted by the
City Council in August 2000. The existing designation for this "minor arterial" street follows the
extension of Peony Lane north to County Road 47. From County Road 47 north to Maple Grove, the
designation is on existing Lawndale Lane. In 1994 the City's traffic consultant completed an
alignment study for this "minor arterial" street from Highway 55 on the south to County Road 10 on
the north. Several alternatives were considered and as part of the comprehensive planning process,
the alternative which most closely follows existing Peony/Troy Lane was chosen. The discussion on
the final alignment was part of the joint City Council/Planning Commission study meeting in
February 2000. Attached is a map which shows the existing designation and the proposed revision.
As required by the state, a letter was submitted to the state aid engineer requesting altering the
alignment of Peony Lane, Troy Lane and Lawndale Lane. Michelle Mosey of MnDOT, verbally
approved the request for revisions subject to City Council approval. Maple Grove's State aid
designation also shows the alignment as proposed.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS: I recommend that the City Council adopt the
attached resolution altering municipal state aid highways.
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
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Map
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -
ALTERING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS
WHEREAS, it appears to the City of Plymouth, Minnesota that the streets hereinafter described
should be altered as to their designation as Municipal State Aid streets under the provisions of
Minnesota Laws of 1967, Chapter 162;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF HENNEPIN, that the roads described as follows,
to -wit:
CONTROL SECTION 153, SEGMENT 020
Change From Termini: Peony Lane from 54`h Avenue to County Road 47 - Segment
length 0.75 miles
To Termini: Peony Lane from 54`h Avenue to the intersection of 56`h Avenue
and Troy Lane - Segment length 0.35
To Termini: Troy Lane from 56`h Avenue to County Road 47 - Segment length
0.58
CONTROL SECTION 183, Segment 010
Change From Termini: Lawndale Lane from County Road 47 to the Maple Grove city
limits - Segment length 0.25 miles
To Termini: Troy Lane from County Road 47 to Lawndale Lane at the Maple
Grove city limits - Segment length 0.51 miles
be, and hereby are altered as to their designation as Municipal State Aid Streets of said City
subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Highways of the State of Minnesota;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed forthwith to
forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Highways for his
consideration, and that upon his approval of the designation of said road or portion thereof, that
the same be constructed, improved and maintained as Municipal State Aid Street of the City of
Plymouth, to be numbered and known as Municipal State Aid Street.
Adopted by the City Council on March 27, 2001.
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The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth,
Minnesota, certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth
City Council on , with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same
is a correct transcription thereof.
WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this
day of
City Clerk
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Agenda Number:,
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Jeanette Sobania, Human Resources Manager through Dwight Johnson,
City Manager
SUBJECT: CHANGE TO POSITIONS IN SEWER AND WATER DIVISION
OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: March 22, 2001
1. ACTION REQUESTED: Adoption of the attached resolution approving a change to the
allocation of positions in the Sewer and Water Division substituting the position of Senior
Engineering Technician for one vacant Maintenance Worker position.
2. BACKGROUND: The Sewer and Water Division is authorized to have 13 Maintenance
Workers, two Utility Workers, a Lead Worker and a Supervisor. Due to an ever
increasing office workload, the division has recommended that a person with technical
expertise in sewer and water issues be hired instead of replacing a Maintenance Worker
vacancy.
3.. DISCUSSION: We have reviewed the workload of the Sewer and Water Supervisor and
the Leadperson. There has been an ever increasing demand from regulatory agencies to
test and monitor water systems and from developers, contractors and the public for
information or direction about the water and sewer systems. This burden has fallen
primarily on the Sewer and Water Supervisor. Besides handling this large customer
service demand, he must also direct the work of 15 people in the field. His facilities must
be monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is little opportunity to maintain
quality communications with either the work group or with the public.
4. BUDGET IMPACT: The contemplated position has been classified as a Senior
Engineering Technician. The position would be in our Clerical, Technical, Professional
unit and there is a grade and salary range established by contract. The Maintenance
Worker position has a pay range from $15.11 to $18.73 per hour. The Senior
Engineering Technician has a range from $19.64 to $26.67 per hour. Due to vacancies in
the Sewer and Water Division the 2001 budget is more than adequated to cover the salary
difference for the remainder of the year.
5. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the attached resolution recommending that the City
Manager proceed with the change.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO: -
APPROVING A CHANGE TO THE ALLOCATION OF
POSITIONS IN THE SEWER AND WATER DVISION
WHEREAS, the City Manager has authorized a study and concurs with the recommended
change to allocation of positions in the Sewer and Water Division;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should, and hereby does:
Approve the recommended changes to the allocation of position in the Sewer and Water
Division permitting the replacement of a Maintenance Worker with a Senior Engineering
Technician.
Adopted by the City Council on
Agenda Number: U
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
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FROM: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Truth in Housing Inspection Program
requested by Councilmember Harstad))
DATE: March 21, 2001 for the City Council Meeting of March 27, 2001
1. ACTION REQUESTED
Councilmember Scott Harstad has requested that the City Council consider whether or not
Plymouth should develop a "truth in housing" inspection program for implementation in 2002.
Generally, "truth in housing" inspections are required at the point of sale of owner occupied
housing to improve and maintain the existing housing stock in a community.
Councilmember Harstad suggested that inspections could include such items as lead based paint,
radon, asbestos, CO levels, etc.; that the City could start by inspecting only houses that are more
than 30 years old; and that the program be self -funding in that the seller would pay the cost of
inspections.
2. DISCUSSION/ BACKGROUND
The current condition of Plymouth's housing stock is relatively good. However, as the housing
stock ages it will be more important that the City actively encourage the maintenance and
improvement of the existing housing stock. Good housing maintenance promotes stability and
appreciation in housing values. According to the Housing chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
Chapter 5) approximately 83 percent of Plymouth's housing stock is less than 30 years old, and
60 percent is less than 20 years old. Only 3 percent of the City's housing stock was built prior to
1950. Twenty years from now, however, about 40 percent of the City's housing stock will be
more than 40 years old. Consequently, the Housing plan identified the need to put in place the
codes and ordinances needed to ensure on-going maintenance of the housing stock.
Truth in Housing"
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The Implementation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 12) identifies several strategies
directed toward housing maintenance. Excerpted from Table 12-2 of the plan, these are:
No. Description Timing
5-4 Housing Conditions— Identify concentrations of substandard, blighted or Medium
deficient housing in order to target Housing Maintenance Code enforcement,
housing rehabilitation assistance programs and possible redevelopment.
5-5 Truth in Housing— Study the feasibility of establishing a program to require a Medium
property inspection and disclosure report before residential property changes
hands.
5-13 Livability of Housing and Neighborhoods— Continue to support existing Ongoing
programs that improve the livability of housing and neighborhoods such as Crime
Watch, Crime -Free Multi -Housing, Plymouth Apartment Managers Association,
Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners, PRISM, CASH, HomeLine and NW
Hennepin Human Services Council.
5-14 Housing Maintenance Education— Develop a voluntary education and Medium
inspection program for existing housing, with rehabilitation assistance for income -
qualified residents.
5-15 Housing Maintenance— Continue to provide technical assistance and, as lender Ongoing
of last resort, financial assistance to townhome and condominium associations to
maintain and renovate modest -cost older buildings.
5-16 Rental Housing Licensing Program— Continue to enforce life safety and other Ongoing
minimum housing standards for all rental units in the City.
Timing for studying a "truth in housing" program (Strategy 5-5) was identified as "medium", or
within 5 to 10 years.
The impact of implementing a "truth in housing" inspection program would depend on a number
of factors, including the scope of the inspection required, whether the inspection is performed by
City personnel or others, and the number of inspections or properties affected.
To our knowledge, the only area suburban cities operating "truth in housing" inspection
programs are St. Louis Park, New Hope and Crystal. We have gathered some information about
their programs. All of these programs require inspection for basic housing code requirements.
Inspections are visual inspections only, with no testing of mechanical systems or environmental
conditions such as radon. These inspections would be comparable to the type of inspection
Plymouth currently performs as part of our rental dwelling license program. In the three cities,
the inspection fees are currently in the range of $90 to $100, with a small additional fee if the
structure contains more than one dwelling unit. All three cities report that the inspection takes
approximately one hour of time, with an average of one-half hour of time needed for re -
inspections to verify any required corrections have been made. The "truth in housing"
inspections do not substitute for an inspection that might be obtained by a home buyer to
Truth in Housing"
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thoroughly assess condition of a property (which generally cost in the range of $350 to $500 and
take 2 or 3 hours time.)
New Hope has had their program in place since 1978, and performs about 200 to 300 inspections
each year. (New Hope has about 24,000 people and 5,000 homes.) Crystal has had their
program in place since 1994, and inspects about 450 units each year. (Crystal has about 27,000
people and 7,000 homes.) Both New Hope and Crystal use city inspectors for their programs. In
New Hope and Crystal, the seller is responsible for obtaining the inspection, and then making
any needed corrections prior to the closing of the sale.
St. Louis Park has had their program in place for over 20 years and estimate that they have about
2,000 inspections each year. (St. Louis Park has about 45,000 people and 15,000 single family
homes.) Initial inspections, which cost $100 to $150, are arranged by the seller with a private
inspector licensed by the city. The city then performs follow up inspections to ensure any
corrections have been made. St. Louis Park's program requires one full-time housing inspector,
plus support services and management time. When the program began, all inspections were
made by City personnel but the change was made to using outside inspectors in the early 1990's.
In St. Louis Park, the seller is responsible for obtaining the inspection prior to signing of a
purchase agreement, and corrections must be made prior to closing of the sale.
According to the Housing plan, there were 18,791 owner -occupied housing units in Plymouth at
the end of 1998 (24,930 total units). A total of 4,439 (17.8%) of these units were built prior to
1970. The following table shows the number of existing homes in Plymouth that were sold in
the last three calendar years, and the number of those homes that were built before 1970.
Home Sales, City of Plymouth 1998-2000
Year
Existing
Home Sales
Pre -1970 Homes
Number Percent
1998 1,046 225 21.51%
1999 920 202 21.96%
2000 7961 170 21.36%
3. RECOMMENDATION
While it may be wise for Plymouth to begin a "truth in housing" inspection program in the
future, I continue to believe that the timing should remain a medium -range priority as indicated
by the Comprehensive Plan. Developing and implementing such a program would consume a
great deal of staff resources. There are other priorities for the Community Development
Department Inspections Division at this time; for example, making improvements to our rental
licensing program, improving building permit turn -around times and customer service, and
enhancing our fire inspections efforts. These should take precedence in the near term.
However, if the Council wishes to change the timing of the "truth in housing" program, staff
could rearrange their priorities in order to develop a program and to prepare a budget proposal
for 2002.