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SEPTEMBER 20, 1996
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
OCTOBER 1 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Public Safety Training Room
Topic: Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes
OCTOBER 2 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
OCTOBER 9 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Medicine Lake Room
Topic: City Manager Evaluation
OCTOBER 16 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
OCTOBER 17 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Public Safety Training Room
Topic: 1997 Proposed Budget & Proposed 1997-2001
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2. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 7:00 P.M., Council Chambers. Agenda is
attached (M-2).
3. PACT, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 7:00 P.M., Hadley Lake Room, lower level. Agenda is
attached (M-3)
4. PLYMOUTH CHARTER COMMISSION, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 7:00 P.M., Public Safety
Training Room.
5. HUMANRIGHTS COMMISSION, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 7.30 P.M., Medicine Lake Room.
6. MEETING CALENDARS — The September, October, and November meeting calendars are
attached. (M-6)
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1. CITY COUNCIL FILINGS — Address and telephone information for the City Council candidates is
attached. (I-1)
2. MEETING MINUTES
a. Planning Commission September 10, 1996 meeting. a -2a)
3. STAFFREPORTS
a. Report from City Forester Paul Buck on boulevard planting along County Road 9 between
Vicksburg and Hwy. 55. a -3a)
b. Channel 37 Special Playback Schedule of September 9 Charter Commission Meeting. a -3b)
c. Report from Public Works Director Fred Moore on the Highway 12 alternatives to the Highway
12/Femdale Road Interchange. a -3c)
4. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC
a. Notice of Plymouth Creek Elementary School Open House on Friday, September 27 from 7:00
a.m. - 10:00 a.m. a 4a)
b. News release from Northwest Community Television Channel 12 of a new daily morning news
program set to debut October 1, from 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. a 4b)
c. Notice from Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Anderson of the Annual Plymouth Volunteer
Recognition Event scheduled for Tuesday, October 15 commencing 7:00 p.m. in the rotunda of
the Carlson Companies Twin Towers. a 4c)
5. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY- CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to Cindi Ehm from Park Director Eric Blank responding to her recreation and trail requests
for the Bridlewood section of Bridlewood Farms. Ehm's original letter is attached. a -5a)
b. Letter to the Mayor from Louis Oberhauser of Oberhauser and Neveaux, representing James and
Carol McCleary, expressing opposition to the proposed noise ordinance. The letter has been
forwarded to Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt and Planning Supervisor Barb
Senness for a response. a -5b)
c. Internet E-mail from Patrick Smith with comments on traffic around the Plymouth Creek
Elementary School. The e-mail has been forwarded to Public Works Director Fred Moore for a
response. a -5c)
d. Letter to the Mayor from Robert Binish expressing opposition to the installation of speed bumps
at the entrance to Imperial Hills on Peony Lane. The letter has been forwarded to Public Works
Director Fred Moore for a response. a -5d)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (I-5)
6. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to Jean Bierbaum of the Hennepin County Taxpayer Services Division from Finance
Director Dale Hahn commenting on the tax valuation process. a -6a)
® PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1996
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will
be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. *CONSENT AGENDA
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Opus Northwest, L.L.C. PUD Preliminary Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit to
allow construction of an 82,129 square foot industrial building east of Northwest Boulevard at
Xenium Lane North. (96108) (Continued from September 10, 1996 Meeting)
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Plymouth Ponds Development L.L.C. Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan and
Final Plan/Plat for a 110,632 square foot industrial building at Plymouth Ponds Business Park
located south of Highway 55 and north of Holly Lane. (96096)
B. Robbinsdale School District. Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow Cooper High
School to use the Armstrong High School athletic stadium in the event of an emergency.
(96120) (Recommendation to Continue)
C. City of Plymouth. Zoning Ordinance Revisions. (95100)
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA FOR PACT MEETING
CITE' OF PIXMOUTH
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DATE: September 19, 1996
TO: Members of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
FROM: John Sweeney, Transit Administrator
SUBJECT: SEPTEMBER 25 MEETING F'r
The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting on
Wednesday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Engineering Conference Room (Hadley Lake
Room) on the lower level of Plymouth City Hall.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Please note some materials will be distributed at the
meeting.
I. Approval of minutes of the meeting on August 28, 1996.
II. Ridership Information 1992 - 1996 and Review of Ridership Statistics for July, 1996
(information from George Bentley for July, 1996, will be distributed at the meeting).
• Dial -A -Ride
• Plymouth Metrolink - Route 91
• Plymouth Metrolink - Route 92
• Plymouth Metrolink - Route 93
• System Cost Summary Reports -July, 1996
III. Presentation regarding the Fixed Route Circulator - by Jim Lasher or Stuart Krahn, LSA
Design, Inc.
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IV. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations.
V. Discuss Dial -A -Ride_ summer marketing program.
VI. Status Report Re: Transit Summit meeting on September 11, 1996, with transportation
providers in Plymouth.
VII. Other Comments
cc: Paul Colton, Metropolitan Council
John Mathews, National School Bus Company
Steve Mahowald/Steve Jaeger, MCTO
George Bentley, Consultant
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Ward 3
At -Large
City of Plymouth
City Council Filings
for November 5, 1996, General Election
Christian A. Preus 475-0561
16205 5" Avenue North 509-5005 V.M.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Joy Tierney 473-1681
17915 20' Avenue North 509-5006 V.M.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Tun Bildsoe 376-1515
18840 32' Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Saundra Spigner 348-2272
9615 29'h Avenue North 348-8757 (Fax)
Plymouth, MN 55441
Jeff Johnson 342-0371
4620 Minnesota Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
Judy Johnson 557-6755
12950 30' Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 109 1996
MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Allen Ribbe, Commissioners John
Stoebner, Tim Bildsoe, and Roger Berkowitz
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg and Commissioners Saundra
Spigner and Jeff Thompson
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Anne Hurlburt, Planning
Supervisor Barbara Senness, Planner Shawn Drill, City
Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Clerical Supervisor Denise
Hutt
1. CALL TO ORDER: 8:05 p.m.
2. PUBLIC FORUM:
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Berkowitz requested a correction to the August 13, 1996 minutes on
Page #187, paragraph 5 to adding the words "Accidental Release Prevention Plan" to
the Motion. Commissioner Stoebner noted that on the August 13, 1996 minutes he was
absent, not both absent and present. Commissioner Berkowitz requested a correction to
the August 27, 1996 minutes on Page #204, paragraph 2 to add the word "Hazardous"
to read "....a Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan." MOTION by Commissioner
Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe to recommend approval of the August
13 and 27, 1996 Planning Commission Minutes as corrected. Vote. 4 Ayes.
MOTION carried on a unanimous vote.
5. CONSENT AGENDA No items.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CHARLES CARLSON (96089)
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced the request by Charles Carlson for a Site Plan
Amendment and Variance for a building addition at 3425 Highway 169.
Planning Commission Minutes
September 10, 1996
Page #207
Planner Drill gave an overview of the September 3, 1996 staff report.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Charles Carlson, the applicant.
Mr. Carlson stated that he owns the building and rents to Enhance Systems, which is an
audio/visual business.
Commissioner Bildsoe asked if he had read the conditions listed in the approving
resolution. Mr. Carlson replied affirmatively and that he concurs with the staff report.
Acting Chairman Ribbe opened the public hearing.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Scott Henderson of 3418 E. 25th Street,
Minneapolis.
Mr. Henderson stated that he owns the building north of Mr. Carlson's property. He
stated that he supports the request, and that it is important to make improvements to
property to keep the area vital.
Acting Chairman Ribbe closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe
recommending approval of a Site Plan Amendment and Variance for Charles Carlson
for property located at 3425 Highway 169. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION
carried unanimously.
B. DEAN AND ALICE FJELSTUL. (96107)
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced the request by Dean and Alice Fjelstul for a
Preliminary Plat and Variance to create three single family lots at 410 Sycamore Circle.
Planner Drill gave an overview of the September 4, 1996 staff report:
Commissioner Ribbe asked if the width of the driveway will remain the same as the
present configuration. Planner Drill replied that it was his understanding that the
driveways would remain the same, but added that the applicant could respond further.
Commissioner Bildsoe asked what constitutes a significant tree. Planner Drill
responded that a significant tree is any tree eight inches or greater in diameter. He
added that this proposal meets the tree preservation standards. Planner Drill also stated
that there is small area of wetland on Lot 2. The petitioner is in the process of having
that wetland exempted from the Wetland Conservation Act. There is another wetland
on Lot 3 that also abuts the lake shore. That wetland is exempt from the wetland buffer
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September 10, 1996
Page #tog
regulations because Lot 3 is the site of the existing home, where the buffer area has
already been greatly impacted.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Ted Kemna, of Schoell & Madson, representing the
petitioner.
Mr. Kemna stated that the Fjelstul's property is about two and one-half acres excluding
the lake. They are requesting to plat the property into three lots. One lot would have
the existing home, which is located along Lake Cavanaugh. The existing central
driveway would serve the two new lots, while the existing west driveway would serve
the existing home. Mr. Kemna stated that it is not the intent to widen the driveways.
The existing driveway is 12-14 in width. Mr. Kemna presented other alternative plans
that were considered for platting the property, but were decided against because they
would destroy too many trees and in some cases, the existing home.
Acting Chairman Ribbe opened the public hearing.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Elizabeth Payne of 400 Sycamore Lane North.
Ms. Payne stated that her lot is located just west of the existing home at 410 Sycamore
Circle. Ms. Payne commented that years ago she made a request similar to the square
footage on proposed Lot 2 and was denied. Ms. Payne questioned whether there would
still be a wetland issue after the culvert is fixed and the driveway removed. Ms. Payne
presented pictures depicting the trees on the lot, noting how they are sunk in.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Holly Bruning of 515 Sycamore Circle.
Ms. Bruning stated that when she bought her home, she understood that the property
would not be subdivided. Ms. Bruning stated that she finds it hard to believe that only
10 large trees will be removed. She asked if there really is going to be enough trees
left to screen the two new homes. She asked why the applicant doesn't consider just
platting into two lots. She also stated that she bought her lot, which has no trees,
because of the view of the trees on the Fjelstul site.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Greg Floyd of 420 Sycamore Lane North.
Mr. Floyd stated that he can't imagine that after placing the fill that the setbacks would
still be met and that the trees will survive. He questioned how much of a house will
actually be built to fit into the setback requirements. Mr. Floyd commented that he
doesn't want to see the character of the neighborhood destroyed and have a negative
affect of their property values. Mr. Floyd asked what if the remaining trees get root
damage and die. Mr. Floyd wanted to know where the water goes if the culvert is
taken out.
Planning Commission Minutes Z a
September 10, 1996
Page #209
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Tim Davisson of 505 Sycamore Circle.
Mr. Davisson stated that he is strongly opposed to the development of the property. He
stated that if the proposal is approved, he wanted assurance that all standard conditions
are met. Mr. Davisson stated that when he bought his property, they were informed
that there would not be any further development.
Acting Chairman Ribbe closed the public hearing.
Pertaining to questions/issues relating to the wetlands, City Engineer Faulkner stated
that the applicant's request for wetland exemption is scheduled to go to the next City
Council meeting. He explained that in order to be classified as wetland, property must
show appropriate evidence of hydrology, wetland plant types, and hydric soils. The
applicant's property has the hydric soil and wetland plant types. The hydrology exists
only because the culvert pipe is clogged, therefore, it would be exempt. City Engineer
Faulkner stated that the applicant would have to address where Lot 1 will drain to, as
that is also a concern that the Engineering Department shares. He stated that there will
have to be some continuous review of the drainage issues. Planning Supervisor Senness
stated the applicant will have to demonstrate how the property will drain before this
application moves forward.
Planner Drill commented that the grading plan indicates 10 significant trees would be
removed. He stated that because they are over 50% tree preservation, they would not
be required to replant. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that the plan is reviewed by
the City Forester and if it looks like trees won't survive, he will raise concerns, which
he has not done on this application.
Mr. Kemna stated that there will be a lot more trees that will be removed, but only 10
of significant size. Mr. Kemna pointed out on the plan which significant trees will be
removed from the various lots. In regards to drainage, Mr. Kemna stated that there is a
culvert coming from the west across the property and dissipates along the low area of
the lot line. There is no standing water on the property. Mr. Kemna stated that the
owner of the property east of the proposed site wants to purchase Lot 1 so that no home
would be built on the lot. Regarding the fill issue, Mr. Kemna stated that if there is a
basement on Lot 2, it should only take a few truckloads of, fill. They have not done any
soil studies to date, but the soil seems to be sandy. Pertaining to the drainage, Mr.
Kemna stated that Lot 2 should continue to drain toward Lot 1.
In response to Variance questions raised, Planner Drill stated that the only Variance
requested is for the lot width of Lot 1. Planning Supervisor Senness commented that
this allows for greater preservation of the trees, more so than any of the other
alternative plans.
Planning Commission Minutes
September 10, 1996
Page #210
Commissioner Bildsoe asked what the builder would do to protect the trees along the
front of Lots 1 and 2. Planner Drill replied that the tree preservation ordinance
requires tree protection fencing to be installed 15 feet away from the tree trunk during
construction. Commissioner Bildsoe asked if the property will essentially look the
same as it does now from the road. Planner Drill replied that the owners could clear
out the underbrush, which could change the look. Commissioner Bildsoe wanted to
know if the smaller trees could be taken out along the front of the property since they
are in a protected area. Planning Supervisor Senness replied that within the fenced
area, the underbrush could not be removed without impacting the trees. Mr. Kemna
commented that the preservation easement could be written to protect the underbrush
trees within the designated significant trees. Mr. Kemna stated that once property is
sold, they have no control over what an owner does. Planning Supervisor Senness
added that the current owner could take all underbrush and trees out now if they choose
to do so.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked why Ms. Payne's request was denied in the past.
Planner Drill replied that he did not know the specifics of her request, but that the R-
PA Zoning Classification requirement for 18,500 square feet has been in place for
several years. Planning Supervisor Senness offered that there could have been setback
issues pertaining to Ms. Payne's lot.
Acting Chairman Ribbe reopened the public hearing to allow one more speaker. He
introduced Doug Karon of 405 Sycamore Lane.
Mr. Karon stated that when his property was surveyed, he was told that he needed a
110 foot lot width. He asked why this application is different than what he was told.
He asked if by approving this application, would a precedent be set. Planning
Supervisor Senness replied that the applicant has 330 feet of frontage and they could
divide into three lots, but instead they have decided to apply for a variance to preserve
the trees. Mr. Karon commented that if the proposal is approved, he may come in with
a variance application also. Mr. Karon stated that since this summer has had five
inches less rainfall, staff should take another look at the wetland and drainage issues.
Mr. Kemna responded that the wetland report was done in April of this year.
Commissioner Bildsoe asked about the soil testing. City Engineer Faulkner explained
that the Engineering Department does not typically review soil testing; the Building
Department would review those issues when they apply for a permit.
Commissioner Stoebner asked if the applicant could subdivide the parcel into four lots
without a variance. Planner Drill replied affirmatively. Commissioner Bildsoe
commented that with the four lots, they may not meet the requirements of the tree
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September 10, 1996
Page #211
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ordinance. Planner Drill replied that the applicant could be required to replant or pay
restitution under a four -lot scenario.
MOTION by Acting Chairman Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner
recommending approval of a Preliminary Plat and Variance for Dean and Alice Fjelstul
for Sycamore Woods located at 410 Sycamore Circle North. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes.
MOTION carried unanimously.
C. OPUS NORTHWEST, L.L.C. (96108)
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced the request by Opus Northwest, L.L.C. for a PUD
Preliminary Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of an
82,129 square foot industrial building east of Northwest Boulevard at Xenium Lane
North.
Planning Supervisor Senness gave an overview of the September 5, 1996 staff report.
Planning Supervisor Senness recommended that the Planning Commission open the
Public Hearing and continue it to the September 24, 1996 meeting in order for staff to
receive comments and review the revised grading and utility plans for the project and
finalize an overall project recommendation.
Commissioner Berkowitz stated that by lowering the building elevation it would lessen
the impact. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that the overall elevation would come
down three and one-half feet. Commissioner Ribbe asked for clarification that the
nearest resident is 700 feet away from the proposed loading docks. Planning
Supervisor Senness replied affirmatively. Planning Senness presented pictures of the
site.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Jim Neyer, representing the petitioner.
Mr. Neyer stated that this proposal is similar to several others projects built in
Plymouth by Opus Northwest. Mr. Neyer presented an aerial photo depicting
screening and where the truck traffic would enter and exit the site. Mr. Neyer stated
that he supports staff's recommendation to continue the item to the September 24'
meeting. Mr. Neyer stated that by dropping the elevation it will provide additional
screening to the neighbors. Mr. Neyer stated that staffs' issue pertaining to lighting can
be addressed very easily.
Commissioner Bildsoe asked if the tenant to the south has a lot of truck traffic. Mr.
Neyer replied that since they did not develop that property, he couldn't answer that.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked what the traffic impact would be with the main entrance
and exit being on Xenium Lane. Mr. Neyer replied that there has not been any
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September 10, 1996
Page #212
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discussion regarding signalization at this point. City Engineer Faulkner stated that the
proposal fits with the overall traffic plan, but a signal may be warranted at some point
later on.
Acting Chairman Ribbe opened the public hearing.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Cy Moore of 12915-30' Avenue North.
Mr. Moore stated that there is a lot of traffic generated by the business to the south,
which is Tricord. Mr. Moore suggested that staff take a good look at the size of the
ponds and the wetlands, as in the past five years they have increased and are nearing his
property line. Mr. Moore is worried about additional noise and the safety of children
that walk on a path near the facility. Mr. Moore would like the loading docks moved
further back and is concerned with the change in elevation.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Bruce Schultz of 2935 Oakview Lane.
Mr. Schultz stated his concern with maintaining the wetland. He asked what kind of
hours and businesses are proposed for the site. Mr. Schultz wanted assurance that 30th
Avenue won't be opened up to Northwest Boulevard.
Mr. Neyer responded to questions raised stating that this proposal is speculative
development and they don't know who the tenants will be yet. Normally, it is light
manufacturing type users. Mr. Neyer expects that there will be 25% office and 75%
warehouse manufacturing, so the numbers of trucks should be minimal, with normal
business hours. Mr. Neyer stated at this point, he can't guarantee that since they don't
know who the tenants will be. Mr. Neyer stated that the pond is engineered to take
development runoff, hold it, and discharge it at a controlled rate.
MOTION by Commissioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe
recommending continuation of the item to the September 24, 1996 Planning
Commission Meeting. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
Acting Chairman Ribbe called a recess at 9:39 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:56
p.m.
D. ROBBINSDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT. (96120)
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced the request by Robbinsdale School District for a
Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow Cooper High School to use the Armstrong
High School athletic stadium in the event of an emergency.
Planning Commission Minutes
September 10, 1996
Page #213
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Planner Supervisor Senness gave an overview of the September 6, 1996 staff report.
Planning Supervisor Senness stated that this request probably should have been included
in the original approval.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Tom Bollin, representing the petitioner.
Mr. Bollin stated that the intention of the request is only to allow Cooper to use the
Armstrong athletic stadium in an emergency situation. Mr. Bollin stated that under the
current situation, if the power were to go out, the school district would have to rent a
facility in St. Louis Park. or elsewhere, which is costly. Mr. Bollin stated that the City
of New Hope recently approved the request for Armstrong to be able to use the Cooper
facility should an emergency occur. Their approval is contingent upon the City of
Plymouth approving this request.
Acting Chairman Ribbe asked if they were limited to a specific number of events under
the original Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Bollin replied that nothing has changed, and
they have not had an emergency where they needed to rent a facility. Mr. Bollin stated
that the requested amendment is just a safeguard in case an emergency occurs, and to
save the school district the expense of renting a facility.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Linda Oja of 10415-346' Avenue North.
Ms. Oja read a letter from Barb Temp of 10505 -34th Avenue North. In the letter, Ms.
Temp stated her objection to the Conditional Use Permit Amendment. Ms. Temp's
letter indicated that noise from the new football field directly across the street from her
home has at best been tolerable (except for the loud "hard rock" music that is played
about one-half hour before each event). Ms. Temp stated in her letter that residents
were told that no event other than Armstrong and their opponents would be played on
the Armstrong field. The letter referred to problems with litter, noise and parking
along '34' Avenue North during Armstrong events, and that it would be even worse if
the Conditional Use Permit Amendment was granted. Ms. Temp suggested in her letter
that a neutral site would be more appropriate. This way there would not be that
"rivalry" factor for the use of a "sister school's" facility. Ms. Temp wanted to know
what the school would consider an "emergency situation".
Ms. Oja stated that her issues pertain to the original Conditional Use Permit. Ms. Oja
stated that at the last home football game, the "no parking" signs along 34' Avenue
were not in place. Ms. Oja stated that the speaker on the visitor side of the stadium is
facing south toward the residential neighborhood, and residents can hear the noise with
their windows closed. Ms. Oja stated that recently the lights are being turned off closer
to 10:00 p.m. Ms. Oja commented that the landscaping and trees on the site are very
dry and should be looked at. Ms. Oja stated she thought the definition of "emergency
situation" in the resolution was good, and agreed that the City Manager or Mayor is the
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September 10, 1996
Page #214
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appropriate party to approve such a request. Ms. Oja stated that the applicant should be
made to comply with the original Conditional Use Permit before granting an
Amendment.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Curt Billmeyer of 10805-35' Place North.
Mr. Billmeyer urged the Commission to deny the Conditional Use Permit Amendment,
as they are not complying with the original Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Billmeyer
stated that he experiences vandalism, littering and graffiti on his property. Mr.
Billmeyer stated that he talked with the school officials about the possibility of a fence
to screen from his property, but was told there was not enough money.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced David George of 10630-34' Avenue North.
Mr. George stated his objection to the Conditional Use Permit Amendment. He stated
that the applicant should be, made to comply with the original Conditional Use Permit.
He stated that the trees that were taken out by mistake have not been replaced, in either
number or size. Mr. George referred to a letter sent to him by the City Forester
indicating that not all trees matched up to the original placement. Mr. George stated
that the silt fence has not been removed yet, and is causing water runoff onto his
property. Mr. George presented pictures depicting the drainage problem on his
property. Mr. George stated that the stadium lights are not off by 10:00 p.m., and it
has been as late as 11:30 p.m.
Acting Chairman Ribbe read a letter dated September 10, 1996 from Ms. R. Berglund
of 10620-34' Avenue North. In her letter, Ms. Berglund stated she was opposed to the
Conditional Use Permit Amendment due to students currently trespassing on her
property to take a short cut to the stadium, and causing damage to her fence. Ms.
Berglund stated that the lights and noise from the stadium infringe on her property and
the enjoyment of her property. Ms. Berglund complained that residents were promised
to be given a cellular phone number to call when problem occur during events, but
attempts to call the number was unsuccessful and "promises" to call back never
materialized.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Jeff Sarles of 3630 Union Terrace Lane.
Mr. Sarles stated he concurs with all issues brought up by other residents. Mr. Sarles
stated that the applicant is not complying with the Conditional Use Permit; therefore, an
Amendment should not be granted. Mr. Sarles stated that there was only one patrol
officer on site during the last event at the stadium and the "no parking" signs were not
put up.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Judy Regan of 3559 Pilgrim Lane North.
Planning Commission Minutes
September 10, 1996
Page #215
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Ms. Regan stated that the Saturday after the last football game, both sides of the road
were covered with trash and glass, and nothing had been cleaned up as of Monday.
Ms. Regan stated she concurs with all issues raised by the previous speakers. Ms.
Regan stated that the applicant should be made to comply with the original Conditional
Use Permit before anything further is granted.
Chairman Ribbe introduced John Byrnes of 10705-34' Avenue North.
Mr. Byrnes commented that he was surprised that the Landscaping Plan issues were
met, as indicated in the staff report, as he walked the site with City Forester Paul Buck,
and there were some outstanding issues.
Acting Chairman Ribbe closed the public hearing.
In response to the landscaping issues, Planning Supervisor Senness explained that City
Forester Buck and Planning Assistant Strom visited the site on July 2, 1996, and the
trees that were to be replaced, were completed. The placement of the trees were altered
somewhat, but the number and species were okay. Planning Supervisor Senness stated
that the vegetation around the NURP pond had not been completed as of yet, which is
the only outstanding issue. Director Hurlburt noted that the letter from City Forester
Buck was dated May 31, 1996, and the site visit that he and Planning Assistant Strom
conducted was on July 2, 1996, at which time previous issues had been resolved.
Director Hurlburt stated that with regard to the traffic plan that was adopted by the
school district, they were to have three police officers at the site. She stated that the
Police Chief went out personally to check the placement of the signs and the officers on
site.
Commissioner Bildsoe asked if there was enough law enforcement during the event for
crowd control.
Mr. Bollin stated that he did not know if there was enough traffic control during the
game. Mr. Bollin stated that he was not aware of the garbage debris after an event, but
explained that the booster club was hired to clean up the stadium after an event. Mr.
Bollin stated that the lights at the stadium remain on until the clean up is completed.
Mr. Bollin stated that he does not know how the speakers are placed at the stadium, but
he will look into that issue. Mr. Bollin added that they have contracted to find out what
the decibel level is during an event.
Acting Chairman Ribbe asked what area the booster club is responsible for cleaning.
Mr. Bollin replied they are just responsible for the stadium and the school property.
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Mr. Bollin stated that the school district can not control what students do once they
leave school property. Mr. Bollin stated that the parking lot up to 34th Avenue should
be cleaned, and he will make sure it is. Mr. Bollin commented that the area is
supposed to be posted for "no parking", but enforcement of traffic is out of their hands.
Director Hurlburt asked if the operational maintenance plan addresses any of the issues
raised. Mr. Bollin replied that he was not aware of a silt fence, but will make sure it
gets taken down. Director Hurlburt commented that it was probably the contractor's
responsibility.
Commissioner Bildsoe stated that the Amendment is a reasonable request, but after
hearing from the neighbors concerns, he can't support the request until other items are
addressed first.
Commissioner Stoebner stated that there seems to be a difference of opinion regarding
the landscaping issues. Director Hurlburt replied that staff will verify the landscaping
issues.
MOTION by Commissioner Bildsoe, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to table the
request by Independent School District 281 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to
the September 24, 1996 Planning Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked what items Commissioner Bildsoe wanted addressed
before the next meeting. Commissioner Bildsoe replied that he would like a meeting
between staff, school district personnel, and the school liaison officer. Director
Hurlburt stated that of all issues that were raised will be discussed with the school
district. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. HUTCHINSON TECHONOLGY, INC. (96099)
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced the request by Hutchinson Technology, Inc. for a
Planned Unit Development Final Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit to allow
two outside storage tanks for property located at 5905 Trenton Lane North.
Planner Drill gave an overview of the September 6, 1996 staff report.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Bob Wright, representing the petitioner.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked who the National Research Council is in reference to
producing eye and throat irritation and coughing (1700 ppm). Mr. Reynolds replied
that Hutchinson Technology supplied the information for the 1700 parts per million,
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which is a reasonable concentration. Commissioner Berkowitz stated that 500 parts per
million is closer to life and safety issues, and LaRoche states 300 parts per million.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked if the census data and maps are recent. Mr. Reynolds
replied that the 1990 Census data used was the most current available.
Commissioner Berkowitz commented that the Calculation Method referred to on Page 4
of the modeling seems out of line. Mr. Reynolds replied that the RPM guidelines
indicate a release averaged over a ten minute period.
Commissioner Berkowitz commented that the TSCREEN modeling is a very
conservative model.
Mr. Reynolds pointed out that on Alternative Scenario #2 on Page 5 there is an error on
the distance of 3,779 meters (0.064 miles). It should state .029 miles.
Commissioner Stoebner stated that Mr. John Anderson of LaRoche Industries was
quoted in an earlier report stating no major industrial accidents have occurred, and he
wanted to know how that was verified. Mr. Anderson replied that as far as he knows,
there has never been an industrial ammonia tank that has ruptured or exploded. Mr.
Anderson showed a valve that screws into the tank, if a line were to break, there is a
spring loaded valve that shuts. There woud be only a small release of ammonia. Mr.
Anderson stated that the valve is inspected every six months.
Commissioner Ribbe asked that in the worst case scenarios, if it assumes damage to the
tank, including exterior sources. Mr. Anderson replied affirmatively.
Commissioner Berkowitz commented that this application has been a good exercise for
looking at safety. He stated that the modeling has been presented thoroughly and that
with the emergency response procedures, they now have a good base and trust the
procedures will be posted and put into action at the plant. Commissioner Berkowitz
stated that he would like the program to be documented and available on the site.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe to
recommend approval of an MPUD Final Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit
for Hutchinson Technology, Inc. for property located at 5905 Trenton Lane North.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe,
to add a condition to the approving resolution that the applicant will develop and
maintain on site for inspection by City officials, operation and maintenance procedures
for the ammonia system.
Roll Call Vote on Amendment. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
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September 10, 1996
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Roll Call Vote on Main MOTION. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
B. ZONING ORDINANCE
Planning Supervisor Senness stated that the Zoning Ordinance will be presented at the
September 24 meeting. Director Hurlburt stated that the public meetings have been
tentatively scheduled. The City Council will have a special meeting October 1 to
review the Zoning Ordinance.
Planning Supervisor Senness introduced Renee DiVicinio, Planning Intern.
MOTION to adjourn by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:53 p.m.
DATE: September 10, 1996
TO: Eric Blank, Director of Parks & Recreation
FROM: Paul Buck, Forester
SUBJECT: Boulevard planting along Co. Rd. 9 between Vicksburg & Hwy. 55
I was in contact with the contractor, Wilson's Nursery, earlier this spring concerning the
lack of survivability on the above mentioned planting. Jim Wilson surmised that this bare
root, Fall '95, planting was a total loss and he'd be back this fall replacing almost every
plant. I have not been in contact recently with Jim concerning this matter, but they have
had the City's annual reforestation contract for the last two years and replaced requested
material in a timely manner. I would expect no less concerning this matter.
cc: David Anderson, Council member
Mark Peterson, Superintendent of Parks
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DATE: September 20, 1996
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City ger
FROM: Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: MnDOT DECISION ON HIGHWAY 12 ALTERNATIVES
HIGHWAY 12/FERNDALE ROAD INTERCHANGE
On September 17 I attended a meeting with MnDOT and the City Councils of Orono
and Long Lake. The purpose of this meeting was a mediation session to see if MnDOT
could reach consensus with both cities on a new alternate plan for improvements to
Highway 12 going westerly from the end of the existing four lane roadway in Wayzata.
Earlier this year, MnDOT had adopted what was known as Alternative 6 or Traffic
System Management (TSM) as their preferred alternate for the improvement. This
alternate included a partial interchange at Ferndale Road and Highway 12. The
Plymouth City Council went on record as opposing the interchange.
MnDOT has now dropped any consideration of the Ferndale Road/Highway 12
Interchange from the plan. They have completed their analysis and the amount of
traffic which the interchange would serve will not justify the cost.
The latest plan, as proposed by MnDOT, which is referred to as Alternative No. 6
revised, provides for the following:
1. The proposed new two lane expressway will be moved to the north side
of the railroad tracks. The railroad tracks will be shifted about 25 feet
southerly and 25 feet of the existing railroad right-of-way would be used
for a portion of the new road right-of-way.
2. The railroad will be lowered about 15 feet, which will also allow the
new two lane expressway to be depressed to reduce visual impact.
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3. Both the Ferndale Road Interchange and the Watertown Road
Interchange will be eliminated.
MnDOT's intent is to proceed with the revised Alternative No. 6 as their preferred
alternative and prepare an environmental assessment. The environmental assessment
would only include this alternative and the No Build Alternative. It will take
approximately one year to prepare the environmental assessment and based upon the
environmental assessment, the need for an environmental impact statement.
MnDOT is looking for support of this revised plan from both Orono and Long Lake. I
have been informed by District Engineer Chuck Siggerud that with or without the
support of these two cities, the Ferndale Road Interchange has been eliminated from
consideration.
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Plymouth Creek Sehool Presents:
"REACHING OUT TO OUR NEIGHBORS"
Plymouth Creek Elementary School invites you to visit our
school on Friday, September 27 from 7:00 -10:00 AM for
donuts, juice and coffee. Students and their parents will be
present to greet you and entertainment will be provided You
are invited to tour the school at that time. This event is one of
the week's events launching our year long theme:
"Reaching Out To Our Neighbors". Students willparticipate
throughout the year in community service projects and other
learning experience based on this theme. We hope to have you
with us on the 27th.
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DATE: September 16, 1996
TO: Kathy Lueckert
FROM: Nancy Anderson
SUBJECT: Annual Volunteer Recognition Event
Please let the City Council members know that October 15 is the date of the Annual
Volunteer Recognition Event so they can keep their calendars clear since it will be a week
or two before they receive their invitations. The event will be held at the Rotunda in the
Carlson Companies Twin Towers (space donated by Curt Carlson). It will begin at 7:00
p.m. and last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The keynote speaker will be Diana
Pierce from KARE 11. Thanks!
September 17, 1996
Cindy Ehm
3685 Urbandale Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Cindy:
CIN OF
PLYMOUTH+
Mayor Tierney has asked me to review and comment on your letter dated September 5
with regard to the trail from Bndlewood Farms to Greenwood Elementary School. I will
be working with the Wayzata School District in the months ahead in an effort to make
sure that this trail is installed in 1997. Because this is school property, this will be a
joint venture between the City and the School District to cooperate and get the project
completed.
Your second suggestion was in regard to tennis courts. The property that you mention
is partially owned by the School District at this time. In addition, there is a house in the
general vicinity, which we have suggested that the School District acquire, so that there
would be additional property available for upgrading the Greenwood Elementary
School
We have many needs for baseball, softball and soccer fields as our community
continues to grow. We will be working with the School District to analyze our needs for
the future and determine the best use of that property.
A copy of your letter has been forwarded to the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission for their information, also-
Sincerely,
lso
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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Mark Peterson
City Council
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September 5, 1996
Plymouth City Council
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear City Council Members,
I have been a homeowner in the Bridlewood section of
Bridlewood Farms subdivision for several years. I would
like to encourage the city of Plymouth to prioritize
construction (this. spring `97) to connect our
neighborhoods existing bike path to a new one that goes to
the school playground (Greenwood Elementary) . I think
there is a safety issue involved with pedestrians walking
and riding bikes along Medina road to get to the new
playground area.
In addition, I would like to suggest that the property just
east of Bridlewood Farms, between the two rows of pine
trees, be used for future tennis courts. Is this a possibility?
Thank you for your consideration on these issues.
Sincerely,
Cindi Ehm d -e -z'- e:��
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September 11, 1996
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Attention: Joycelyn Tierney, Mayor
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: JAMES K. McCLEARY and
CAROL A.E. MCCLEARY
5480 Carrie Lane
Shorewood, MN 55331
Our File No: 4113-26
Dear Mayor Tierney and members of the
Plymouth City Council:
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On behalf of James K. and Carol A.E. McCleary, (the
"McClearys") who are the owners of the property at 10200 - 51st
Avenue North, Plymouth, Minnesota, I would like to go on record
opposing the proposed ordinance as it relates to the operation of
loading docks.
As you probably know, Mr. McCleary was originally the majority
owner of AmeriData,. Inc. ("AmeriData") and in 1993, sold his
majority interest to AmeriData Technologies, Inc. ("Technologies").
In July of 1996, all of Technologies stock was acquired by
General Electric Capital Corporation ("General Electric").
AmeriData occupies the building as a tenant under the terms of
a lease that is set to expire in October of 2009.
.As the McClearys attorney, I have been advised by the new
owners of AmeriData, that the proposed noise ordinance, places the
Joycelyn Tierney, Mayor and
Plymouth City Council
September 11, 1996
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tenant at a competitive disadvantage with their competitors
operating in similarly zoned property, but without the restrictions
as it relates to the operation of loading docks.
I have been further advised that the tenant believes that the
adoption of the enforcement of this ordinance would seriously
impact the tenant's ability to conduct. its business and could
result in a constructive eviction. The tenant is suggesting that
they will go to court in an effort to terminate the lease as it
relates to this property if this ordinance is adopted.
The existing lease runs through September 30th, 2009. The net
lease is $44,366.00 per month. This rent is subject to periodic
escalations based upon the change in the Consumer Price Index.
It is plain to see that if the adoption of this ordinance
results in the tenant terminating the lease, that the McClearys
will incur a substantial loss. If this occurs, the McClearys will
have no choice but to make the City of Plymouth ("City") a party to
any action brought by the tenant to terminate the lease as the
McClearys will look for enumeration from the City.
As I have mentioned in the past, I believe your attempt to
adopt this ordinance to placate a few citizens of the City that are
affected by loading docks, is bad government, at best.
Noise pollution is covered by the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency ("MPCA")regulations. Noise is noise, and to distinguish
between noise created by loading docks versus noise being created
by some other entity, or from a residential property, versus an
industrial property, leaves one to question the fairness of the
proposed ordinance.
I do not know what other industrial buildings with loading
docks would be affected by this ordinance, but I am very familiar
with the facts and circumstances surrounding this particular
property.
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Joycelyn Tierney, Mayor and
Plymouth City Council
September 11, 1996
Page 3
At the time this property was developed for the McClearys by
Ryan Construction Company, Inc., the property in question and the
adjacent property, which is now occupied by residents that are the
beneficiaries of this proposed ordinance, was zoned or guided as
industrial property.
After AmeriData's initial building and loading docks were
constructed and in place, residential development took place on
this adjacent property.
The people who purchased that property were aware of the
existence of the industrial property and the location of the
loading docks.
It is not a question of them initially constructing their
houses next to vacant residential land and subsequent thereto,
having the land developed for industrial purposes.
I sympathize with the property owners and their being annoyed
by the noise associated with the operation of a loading dock, but
on the other hand, the price they paid for the property was less
because of its location and I do not feel that the proper cure for
the problem is the noise restriction on the industrial property.
There comes a time in the operation of any governmental unit,
when the elected officials need to disassociate themselves from the
voters, and to make decisions based upon what is reasonable and
equitable to all of the parties, including the non-voting
industrial property owners.
The failure of the City Council to face up to their
responsibility will only result in an ordinance being adopted which
could create a substantial economic hardship on the people who
bought a developed industrial property within the City in reliance
on the zoning laws. This also may subsequently result in the City
being required to pay substantial amounts in damages to the various
owners should tenants be successful in terminating leases based
upon the restrictions contained in the proposed ordinance or the
owners being unable to release the property at competitive rates.
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Joycelyn Tierney, Mayor and
Plymouth City Council
September 11, 1996
Page 4
It appears that the City would be further ahead by
constructing whatever noise barrier is necessary within the area
and assessing the cost of the same against the benefit properties,
or picking up these costs as the costs of operating the City rather
than trying to shift this burden to the owners of the industrial
zoned property which was developed under the control and
supervision of the City.
Would you please keep me advised as to any hearing Oates that
are to be held with reference to this proposed ordinance.
Sincere.1y,:;W�g;
B. 013ERHAUSER
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Carol A.E. McCleary
From: Internet Contact
To: Helen LaFave
Subject: FW: School traffic safety
Date: Monday, September 16, 1996 4:23PM
From: Pjsmjs[SMTP:Pjsmjs@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, September 16, 1996 1:45 PM
To: contact
Subject:School traffic safety
More very young students ride bikes on 41 st st between Rockford rd and
Vicksburg since school opened. Many parents use this short cut to deliver non -
bus riders to Plymouth Creek School. Some exceed the 30 mile limit. There
used to be a speed bump obout half way through, which slowed them somewhat.
The city
removed the speed bump when repairing storm drains and never replaced it.
Maybe replacing the speed bump will prevent a child being hurt. With Hwy 9
closed for repair 41 st traffic is heavier this year.
Thank you,
Patrick J Smith
15600 40th Ave N
Plymouth,mn. 55446
Dear Madame,
I am writing to protest the installation of speed bumps at the entrance to Imperial Hills on Peony
Lane. The installation on a main thorofare which is the major entrance to the development seems
to be ridiculous, especially considering the manner in which it was done and the placement of the
offending bumps.
In the first place, they were installed somewhat secretly, that is, with almost no input from the
community except for a fortunate few who live in close proximity. Is it noteworthy that the
installation is close to the mayor's home?
Secondly, there seems to be dubious data used to determine the need. My wife called and asked
the basis for the installation. She was told that "15% of the drivers were over 38mph and all were
over the speed limit" by Mr Fred Moore. When pressed, he checked the computer data, and
changed his story, that " half the drivers were over 30 mph" It seems that the data says what one
wants it to say, depending on how gullible the public is. If the average speed is 30, which is the
speed limit, then I question whether the need has been established, except in the minds of a few
people who want to unreasonably control. We have enough inane rules in this country now-- we
don't need more!!
With the speed bumps, we now have sign pollution. There are signs for a bike path, a 30 mph limit
sign, a warning about the speed bump, a sign at the speed bump, two signs for pedestrian
crossings, inaddition to street signs, etc. This can be highly distracting to someone coming into a
new neighborhood.
Finally, I contend that these bumps are dangerous. The first one is within a block of the entrance
to the development, and noone will be up to the 30mph speed limit before he or she has to slow
down precipitously for the first bump, The second one is installed on a curve, and will have the
tendency to cause a skid in wet or slippery weather. This was poor judgement by the city council
in approving the installation without knowing more about the situation. I believe the council was
poorly advised by the staff who recommended the installation.
Please advise me what action I can take to correct this dangerous situation. Do you need petitions
Son residents? How many signatures? Please have someone get to me as soon as possible.
mcerely r
Robert Banish
2110 Xanthus La
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Jean M. Bierbaum, Administrative Assistant PLYMOUTH+
Hennepin County General Services
Tax Payer Services Division
A-600 Hennepin County Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0060
Dear Ms. Bierbaum:
I have some concerns with regard to the valuation process that I would like to discuss with you. The
City starts the subsequent year's budget process around the first of May each year. At this time,
Hennepin County supplies the City with preliminary tax capacity values for all properties within the
City of Plymouth. This does not include captured tax capacity values for the tax increment districts.
The City prepares tax revenue estimates based upon these values, and attempts to estimate the
captured tax capacity values for the tax increment districts. We begin holding budget study sessions
around the first part of August, and try to wrap up by the end of August for setting our preliminary
tax levies to meet the September 15" deadline.
In the determination of the proposed tax levies, the City Council carefully reviews the impact on the
tax payers and the proposed tax rate. The projected tax rate is based upon the City's estimate of
total tax capacity, which includes deductions for the captured tax capacity of the tax increment
districts. As you know, Plymouth has a sizable number of tax increment districts, and this
deduction can have a substantial impact on the net tax capacity total.
This year, we received the estimated tax increment captured tax capacity calculations from you on
August 27". These are still not final numbers. As a result of these calculations, we determined that
our earlier projections overestimated the City's tax levy by almost $95,000, based upon the
Council's desired tax rate. This is a major adjustment to our budget projections this late in the
process. Needless to say, the Council was not pleased with this late adjustment. As a result, the
City Council has directed that I request Hennepin County to consider implementing measures that
would improve the timeliness and reporting formatcalculations of the captured tax capacity values
for the tax increment districts.
I would appreciate talking to you about this situation, and would be happy to assist with anything
that could advance the preparation of these values for the City. Please call me at 509-5301 so that
we can discuss this further.
Sincerely,
) L o. �Wwd
Dale Hahn
Finance Director
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DATE: September 20, 1996
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager through
Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works
FROM: John R. Sweeney, Assistant to Public Works Director
SUBJECT: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIXED ROUTE CIRCULATOR IN
ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 96-361 APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 26, 1996
The resolution referenced above directed staff to plan and implement a Community Transit
Fixed Route Circulator to begin operations between the dates of August 1, 1996 and
October 1, 1996. This memo serves as a status report on that directive and should be shared
with the City Council.
I have had many meetings with representatives of MCTO, National School Bus Service, Inc.
(who will be providing the vehicles and drivers for the initial service), LSA Design, Inc., and
George Bentley, Transit Consultant, to arrive at a service plan and schedule that will meet the
needs of the community, as well as satisfying all of the regulations that will be enforced by the
Metropolitan Council.
Attached is the final version of the plan in the form of a graphic plan and route schedule. This
attachment should be considered the first phase of the implementation plan. Following are
highlights of the plan:
• Operation begins Tuesday, October 1, 1996.
• Hours of operation will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday
• The fare for this service is $1 for each ride.
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• Three hour transfers are valid and transfers can also be made to our Dial -A -
Ride system as well as other MCTO services.
• Routes will be identified as 90A (yellow) and 90B (blue).
• The average time for a trip from Target Greatland/Rainbow Foods to Ridgedale
will take 35 minutes on Route 90A or 90B.
• All vehicles in this service will be lift -equipped.
The initial hours of operation were determined based on vehicle and driver availability from
NSBS and the fact that this plan will allow us to utilize two vehicles that are already in
Plymouth each day providing service in the neighborhoods for our Fixed Route Metrolink
system.
The original concept was to run two vehicles on a fixed route, one in each direction, and we
proceeded for quite some time with that concept until the staff members at Metropolitan
Council changed their interpretation of the state statute and regulative policies and informed us
that their final interpretation would mean that we would be "unfeathered" as a community
thereby being taxed at the highest transit tax rate which could mean an increase of $450,000
annually to the taxpayers. As you will recall, our goal has always been to be only partially
"unfeathered" as a result of this service thereby resulting in an annual increase of transit
taxes of approximately $150,000. Therefore, we had to go back to the drawing board and
abandon the idea of one vehicle going in each direction. The latest concept still utilizes two
vehicles, but they will be running separate routes both going in a clockwise direction and will
permit transfers at Target Greatland and the Ridgedale Shopping Center. Additionally,
passengers will be able to connect with MCTO Regular Route service daily at fixed times at
the Plymouth Road Transit Center and the County Road 73/1-394 park-and-ride.
We have agreed that an appropriate name for the new circulator is "The Plymouth Rider" and
will be publicizing the service as such. The Plymouth Rider is a circulating route providing
service to major civic, retail, and population centers within the City. I did speak at a meeting
of approximately 120 seniors on September 16, 1996, and shared the concept with them as well
as my personal phone number so they could contact me after reviewing the concept. The news
was very well received and I have not had any calls from seniors since that meeting.
I indicated previously that the service that we are proposing to begin on October 1 will be the
first phase of an 18 month pilot project. We anticipate that after a few months we will conduct
a user survey to determine if we are meeting the needs of the users as they relate to hours of
service and location of service. We anticipate going into Phase II at approximately the same
time the new Wayzata High School opens in northwest Plymouth and we would expand the
routes and possibly the hours of operation at that time based on the results of the survey.
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Phase III, assuming that this is a successful venture, would be a further expansion of the
service hours and location as well as potentially serving two more park-and-ride sites
conceptually planned for western Plymouth. It may require the addition 'of vehicles to meet
demand and increased hours of service.
We are anxious to begin this new service and are confident that we have achieved the initial
goals established by the Council in doing this with a minimal tax increase with the result that
the Metropolitan Council will be totally responsible for the funding of the Metromobility
service within and to the City of Plymouth. This will result in a potential savings of at least
$250,000 annually based on the current agreement between the City of Plymouth and the
Metropolitan Council. Additionally, we are providing expanded transit service to meet the
needs of our residents.
We will commence the operation of the Plymouth Rider at 8:00 Tuesday, October 1, 1996
unless you or the City Council wish to make changes in the plan.
John R. Sweeney
Assistant to Public Works Dire
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TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore,VE., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: THE PONDS OF BASS CREEK
EROSION CONTROL RECORD
The City Council requested a copy of the letters and erosion control record for The
Ponds of Bass Creek Subdivision. This development started in 1995. Attached is a
memorandum from Darrell Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician, with copies of all the
letters and material. Darrell Johnson's memo summarizes the notices and penalties that
had been given to the developer through August 26, 1996.
With the approval of the 3'd Addition, a condition was included that grading could not
begin in the 3`d Addition until all proper erosion control measures were in place in the
1s' and 2nd Additions. This approval was given by the Council on August 21. On
September 9 an inspection was made which verified that all proper erosion control
measures were in place. Therefore, grading has begun in the 3`d Addition. We are still
withholding approval to begin the utilities in the 3`d Addition until the developer
completes the required wetland seeding and restoration in the I' and 2nd Additions.
They have stated that this will be completed by September 30. We will not give
approval to begin the utilities until we verify that all wetland restoration work has been
completed.
Please let me know if there are any questions.
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DATE: August 26, 1996
TO: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
FROM: Darrell Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage
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SUBJECT: EROSION CONTROL STATUS UPDATE FOR
THE PONDS OF BASS CREEK 1ST AND 2`D ADDITION, AND
HARRISON PLACE AT BASS CREEK
As requested attached is supporting documentation for erosion control and grading
problems within the above referenced subdivisions for calendar year 1995 and 1996 to
date.
In 1995 the developer was fined a total of $800 for four separate erosion control
violations. Two of these violations consisted of street cleaning penalties while the other
two were for silt fence maintenance or repair. Additionally, the City sent five 48 hour
deadline notices to the developer and one pond cleaning letter as well.
The lack of rainfall events this year has decreased the need for erosion control
penalties. However, we have sent out various letters concerning grading, erosion
control, and pond cleaning for the three referenced sites. The developer has responded
by cleaning the streets and meeting City staff on site for the purpose of developing a
punchlist of problems in need of repair. Getting the developer to be proactive rather
than reactive has been impossible. City staff have spent an abnormal amount of time
baby-sitting this project by providing inspection services for developer.
Not documented are the numerous telephone calls made to the developer, or stop work
orders placed on active construction sites with home builders. While the developer has
made recent progress in correcting grading and erosion* control violations, a final
inspection by the City is still needed. As you know, effective July 3, 1996 we have
forbidden additional building permits in the three subdivision until all problems are
corrected.
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Daniel Development Company
Monday, August 12,1996
Mr. Daryl Johnson
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Erosion Control
Dear Daryl:
Update on the items required to obtain the grading permit on the 31 Addition.
1. Erosion behind BIock 5, Harrison Place- you will notify Bruggeman
2. Erosion behind Block 1, Harrison Place- Bruggeman will complete by September 1st
3. Repair fence behind Lot 4, Block 3 2' Addition -Done
4. Sweep all streets including 56' Ave. cul -de -sac -This week
5. Remove dirt pile across the street from Bruggeman's model -Tomorrow
6. Seed, sod and silt fence (step grades only) recent grading in V Addition -Sod today and
tomorrow, silt fence next week
7. High boulevards on Lots 3, 4, 5, Block 2 2"d Addition -Done
S. 914' overflow in sediment pond -Correction is done
9. Bank of sediment pond will be covered with cloth to prevent erosion. -Done
10. The retaining wall along the cul-de-sac in Block 2, 2nd Addition will be installed after the
contractor finishes the retaining wall for Lot 2. He has begun this work.
Additionally, the fence behind Block 1, Harrison Place will be installed after Bruggeman finishes
their sod work and cleans out the pond again. They plan on doing this prior to September 1'. The
fencing along the high retaining wall will be installed once the basement is backfilled on Block 4
or when occupancy, is requested on Block 5, whichever comes first. The fencing along Blocks 7
and 8 will be installed after the retaining walls are installed in October.
Respectfully yours,
McHuoter Co., LLC
Daniel E. Hunt
cc: Brian Johnson
4150 Colfax Avenue South • Minneapolis, MN 55409 - (612) 822-4042 • FAX (612) 822-4174
08/06/1996 11:25 6128224174 DANIEL DEVELOPMENT PAGE 01
Daniel Development Company
August 6, 1996
Mr. Daryl Johnson
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Erosion Control
Dear Daryl:
Below are my notes and the actions that will be taken. Please call with your comments and
questions.
I . Erosion behind Block 5, Harrison Place -you will notify Bruggeman
2. Erosion behind Block 1, Harrison Place -you will notify Bruggeman
3. Repair fence behind Lot 4, Block 3 2"d Addition -next week
4. Sweep all streets including 560' Ave. cul-de-sac
5. Remove dirt pile across the street from Bruggeman's model -next week
6. Seed, sod and silt fence (step grades only) recent grading in V Addition
7. High boulevards on Lots 3, 4, 5, Block 2 e Addition -Brian will contact you
8. 914' overflow in sediment pond -Brian says the outlet is correct as is
9. Bank of sediment pond will be covered with cloth to prevent erosion i�-
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Daryl, please let me know if I missed an item or two. 1q ►' ��
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McHunter Co., LLC
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Chief Manager
4150 Colfax Avenue South • Minneapolis, MN 55409 • (612) 8224042 • FAX (612) 822.4174
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: July 3, 1996
TO: Joe Ryan and Don Munson
cc: Anne Hurlburt andparrell Johnson
FROM: Barbara Senness
SUBJECT: Ponds at Bass Creek and Harrison Place
I spoke with Darrell Johnson this morning and he indicated that Dan Hunt has
completed about 60 percent of the punch list for the first and second additions of the
Ponds and Harrison Place. As a consequence, until he completes the punch list in
total, we will not issue any additional building permits for these developments. Dan is
aware of this, but we do need to communicate to him in writing for the file. I have left
a voice mail message for Dan Faulkner to that effect, noting that he should copy the
Building Division on any correspondence.
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FAX TO CAROL MORTON -PREFORM ITEMS WITH * IN FRONT OF
DESCRIPTION
May 16, 1996
.Mr. Daryl Johnson
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Erosion Control
Dear Daryl:
poe4t' Fax Note
Below are my notes and the actions that will be taken. Please call with your comments and
questions.
1. Clean pond at 10 and Trenton -by July 15
2. *silt fence along east Trenton at 10 -dams will be repaired next week-PORTECT STREET
AND PROVIDE DAMS PERPENDICULAR TO CURB
3. *fiber blanket on SWC of 10 and Trenton -next week -ON UNPROTECTED BANK OF
SEDIMENT POND BETWEEN MODEL AND BASS CREEK
4. artificial pond behind block 3-1 will contact Bruggeman and report to you
5. *silt fence repair along retaining wall -we will repair and install fence next week -PLEAS"
PLACE ADDITIONAL FENCING WHERE NEEDED AND PLACE ADDITIONAL POST
SO THAT EXISTING FENCE HAS FOUR FOOT ON CENTER POST
6. *fence on north side of DNR pipe -next week -FENCE ON NORTH SIDE OF PIPE IN NW('
OF SITE IS IN NEED OF REPAIR
7. erosion behind second building from Bruggeman-I will inform them on the need to place silt
fence behind construction area
S. *sloughing off behind Block 7 -will place silt fence above next week -BANK ON WEST
SIDE OF SITE IS SLOUGHING OFF, PLACE SILT FENCE TO DIRECT RUNOFF
AROUND THE DAMAGED SLOPE
9. *dams need repair at SWC of site -next week -EXISTING DAMS ARE FAILING, REPAIR
AND/OR REPLACE
10. street cleaning -Tuesday or Wednesday
11. `silt fence along east side of 5r Ave. and 57* PL -next week -PLACE SILT FENCE IIERF.
AND AT OTHER LOCATIONS WHERE HAY BALES ARE FAILING OR WHERE
THEY ARE NONEXISTANT BUT THERE IS EROSION ONTO THE STREET
12. 'sod boulevard across from model (south) -next week -PLEASE USE SOD HERE AND
ANYWHERE ELSE THAT THE GRADE WILL ALLOW SOD INSTEAD OF SILT
FENCE
13. *silt fence at north entrance to 2nd addition -next week -CHECK BOTH SIDES OF ROAD
LEADING INTO 2"0 ADDITION, PLACE SOD OR SILT FENCE BEHIND CURB
WHERE NEEDED
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City of Plymouth
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Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Erosion Control
Dear Daryl:
Below are my nates and the actions that will be taken. Please call with your comments and �
questions.
1. Clean pond at 10 and Trenton -by July 15
`1-- si It fence along east Trenton at 10 -dams will be repaired next wcekPdTA
fiber blanket on SWC of 10 and Trenton -next week o
�I.. !artificial pond behind block 3- I will contact Bruggeman and report to you _D�_ Z- N �R SPC
silt fence repair along retaining wall -we will repair and install fence next week p�
fence on north side of DNR pipe -next week D ay S
�7: erosion behind second building from Bruggeman-I will inform them on the need to place silt
fence behind construction area
sloughing off behind Block 7 -will place silt fence. above next week
9. dams need repair at SWC of site -next week �
"9 -.street cleaning -Tuesday or Wednesda
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-*'N . silt fence along easf side of S7'" Ave. and 5'T" PL -next wcekD
�t_'. std boulevard across frormodeL south -n --�
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1 silt fence at north entrance to 2"a addition -next week /j,* -r prAe
14. protect all inlets -next week t1�' PLm- -e
1 S. silt fence by new mitigation pond at north end on Block 1 -next week
16. Nedegaard work on lot 2, Block 2-I will inform Nedegnard of need to repair silt fence around
construction site.
new silt fence beyond existing along north side of Nedegaard cul -de -sac -next week_ �..
18. fix fence by stniling rock -next week _
clean 55* Ave. north cul -de -sat,
1U. existing dirt on lots 1-3 behind curb- I can't use this until the curbs are put in next week.
Then I will place it behind curbs.
Daryl, l may have missed an item or two. Please let me know if so.
4150 Colfax Avenue South - Minneapolis, MN 55409 - (612) 822-4042 . FAX (612) 822-4174
Mr. Daryl Johnson
May 169,1996-
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Respectfully yours,
McHunter Co., LLC
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D niel E. Hunt
Chief Manager
June 7, 1996
Mr. Dan Hunt
McHunter Co., LLC
4150 Colfax Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
SUBJECT: EROSION CONTROL FOR
HARRISON PLACE AT BASS CREEK (94051)
Dear Mr. Hunt:
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The City of Plymouth has inspected your development for conformance to the Erosion And
Sediment Control Ordinance. Your site was inspected June 7, 1996.
I am alerting you to the violations that we found in your development so that you may take the
appropriate action necessary to correct the problem. The violations we found are as follows:
• Silt fence must be repaired or replaced in several places along wetlands, creek and
1 sediment pond.
• Streets need to scraped and swept along the gutter and near catch basins.
• Slopes along wetland perimeter must be stabilized.
Call to set up an on-site meeting regarding these issues.
We are requiring this matter to be corrected within 48 hours and will be re inspecting at that time.
If there is a problem meeting this deadline, please contact me immediately to arrange a suitable
schedule to correct those violations. Failure to correct the problem will result in the City
subcontracting the work out and drawing on your financial guarantee to pay for said
improvements, plus an administrative fee of $200.
If you have any questions, please call me at 509-5524. Thank you for your prompt attention to this
matter.
Sincerely,
ati� �Q
Darrell Johnson
Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
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Mr. Dan Hunt
McHunter Co., LLC
4150 Colfax Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF
SUBJECT: POND AND PIPE CLEANING IN
HARRISON AT BASS CREEK (9405 1)
Dear Mr. Hunt:
The City of Plymouth has inspected the above referenced development for conformance to
the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance regarding pond, wetland, and storm sewer
maintenance. Your site was inspected on June 7, 1996.
You are hereby notified that the following conditions exist in the above referenced
development:
• Pipe inlet at north sediment pond needs to be cleaned out.
• Sediment needs to be removed from north sediment pond, creek and
wetland.
Please complete this work as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or would like to meet on site, please call me at 509-5524. Thank
you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
I ;ft , 4r's,
Darrell Jo son
Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
S/F: June 20, 1996
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Daniel Development Company
May 16,1996
Mr. Dan Faulkner
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: 2' Addition
Dear Dan.:
Husting and Engstrom will begun the final grading work on May 17 and should complete it in
three working days (Wednesday of next week). There first item is to finish the sediment pond
between Blocks 3 and 1. From there they will move on to the stock piles.
Respectfully yours,
McHunter Co., LLC
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Chief Manager
4150 Colfax Avenue South • Minneapolis. MN 55409 • (612) 822-4042 - FAX (612) 822-4174
April 17, 1996 PLYMOUTR
Daniel E. Hunt, Chief Manager
McHUNTER COMPANY, LLC
4150 Colfax Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
SUBJECT: THE PONDS OF BASS CREEK 2ND ADDITION
Dear Mr. Hunt:
I am responding to your March 29, 1996 letter and our subsequent meeting on
April 1, 1996 attended by you, your engineer, Brian Johnson, members of the City staff,
Bob Johnson, Shane Missaghi, and myself. You and Brian provided us with the current
status of your grading operations, including some temporary stock piles and dates for
completing various grading requirements.' Subsequently, Darrell Johnson, also received
an April 2, 1996 letter from Brian Johnson certifying lot grading on various lots within
Blocks 1, 2, and 3. Brian's letter also included some further details on completion of
grading related items.
In a subsequent site visit, Darrell Johnson and Shane Missaghi have verified that the silt
fence and hay bales scheduled for completion by Apri14 have been installed. They did
observe though that seeding and mulching of disturbed areas has either not been
completed or is inadequate and needs to be reestablished as soon as possible. Brian
Johnson should coordinate this effort with Shane and/or Darrell immediately. The other
items scheduled for a May 15, 1996 completion, i.e., sediment pond excavation,
mitigation pond excavation, and stock pile removal, must be completed by your
proposed schedule or work will be stopped.
Also as a reminder, silt fence, hay bales, and any other required erosion control
measures must be maintained to function as designed on a continuous basis. This is
particularly important after any type of rain event that they be checked and repaired as
necessary in accordance with City and MPCA guidelines. Failure to meet these
requirements may also result in a -stop work order on the active construction sites.
In consideration of the above requirements, the Engineering Division is prepared to sign
off on building permits as requested in your March 29, 1996 letter, i.e., Block 1, Lots 1
through 4, Block 2, Lots 1 through 4 and 6 through 10, and Block 3, Lots 5 through 11.
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I will also request that you inform the builders that must access the Ponds at Bass Creek
Development through the existing subdivisions that they drive with caution and concern
for the existing residents. I am anxious to continue a cooperative effort with your
development and will attempt to be responsive to your needs and expect similar
treatment regarding City requirements.
Sincerely,
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
City Engineer.
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Darrell Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician
Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
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THE PONDS OF BASS CREEK (93106)
Dear Mr. Hunt:
The City of Plymouth has inspected the above referenced development for conformance
to the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance regarding pond and wetland
maintenance. Your site was inspected on September 5, 1995.
You are hereby notified that some of the ponds as well as storm sewer pipes in this
development require cleaning. This may include a partial re -excavation of ponds to
meet the final grades outlined in the plan. It is generally more convenient to do this
work before sod is laid on adjacent lots. This work must be done as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or would like to meet on site, please call me at 509-5524.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Darrell Johnson • v
Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
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Mr. Daniel Hunt
DANIEL DEVELOPMENT
4150 Colfax Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
CIN OF
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SUBJECT: EROSION CONTROL INVOICE FOR
THE PONDS AT BASS CREEK (93106)
Dear Mr. Hunt:
Enclosed please find an invoice from Enviro-Con for silt fence installation in the above
referenced subdivision. This invoice is dated August 21, 1995 as their Invoice No.
082295 in the amount of $648.00. The City ordered this work to be do_ ne for non
compliance with the Erosion Control Ordinance.
Since the City will be ' satisfying this bill with Enviro-Con, you must immediately
reimburse the City for the amount of $543.00 plus an additional $200 administrative
fee. 77ienefor+e, the total amount of $'743.00 must be received by the City from you
no later than September 13, 1995. If the My has not received the funds by that
date, we will immediately and without further notUlcation to you draw on your
financial guarantee for the appropriate amount.
Please contact me if you have any questions at 509-5524.
Sincerely,
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Darrell Johnson
Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
Larry Jacobson, Assistant Finance Director
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DANIEL DEVELOPMENT
4150 Colfax Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
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SUBJECT: EROSION CONTROL INVOICE FOR
HARRISON PLACE ON BASS CREEK (94051)
Dear Mr. Hunt:
Enclosed please find an invoice from Enviro-Con for silt fence installation in the above
referenced subdivision. This invoice is dated August 21, 1995 as their Invoice No.
081695 in the amount of $648.00. The City ordered this work to be done for non
compliance with the Erosion Control Ordinance.
Since the City will be satisfying this bill with Enviro-Con, you must immediately
reimburse the City for the amount of $648.00 plus an additional $200 administrative
fee. Therefore, the total amount of $848.00 must be received by the My from you
no later than September 13, 1995. If the City has not received the funds by that
date, we will immediately and without further notification to you draw on your
financial guarantee for the appropriate amount.
Please contact me if you have any questions at 509-5524.
Sincerely,
Darrell Johnson
Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel L. Faullmer, City Engineer
Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
Larry Jacobson, Assistant Finance Director
S/F September 13, 1995
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August 31, 1995
CIN OF
PLYMOUTFF
Mr. Daniel Hunt
DANIEL DEVELOPMENT
4150 Colfax Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
SUBJECT: EROSION CONTROL FOR
HARRISON PLACE ON BASS CREEK (94051)
Dear Mr. Hunt:
The City of Plymouth has inspected your development for conformance to the Erosion And
Sediment Control Ordinance. Your site was inspected August 31, 1995.
I am alerting you to the violations that we found in your development so that you may take the
appropriate action necessary to correct the problem. The violations we found are as follows:
• On the southwestern part of the development (marked in red on the map) there are
some breeches in the silt fence and a couple spots where the silt fence is full.
We arerequiring this matter to be corrected within 48 hours and will be re inspecting at that time.
If there is a problem meeting this deadline, please contact me immediately to arrange a suitable
schedule to correct those violations. Failure to correct the problem will result in the Citv
aubsontracting the work out and drawing on your financial guarantee to pay for said
improvements. plus an administrative fee of $200.
If you have any questions, please call me at 509-5524. Thank you for your prompt attention to this
matter.
Sincerely,
Darrell Johnson
Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
S.F. September 5, 1995
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August 25, 1995
Mr. Daniel Hunt
DANIEL DEVELOPNlENT
4150 Colfax Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
CIN OF
PLYMOUTH
SUBJECT: ADNMMIIZATIVE FEB OF $200 FOR DIRTY STREETS
TEM PONDS OF BASS CREEK (93106)
Dear Mr. Hunt:
This letter shall serve as notification that $200 has been deducted from your cash deposit for
the above referenced subdivision. We discovered a street cleaning violation on August 25,
1995, and subsequently contacted your street sweeping contractor to provide the required
work. You will be receiving an invoice firm them. If there are additional problem's this
construction season, the City will immediately contact your street cleaning contractor and
order the work done.
You will avoid future penalties by taking a proactive approach in keeping the streets clean.
All streets within and adjacent to active construction sites must be scraped clean on a daily
basis, and swept clean on a weekly basis. I hope you will work with us in these matters
relating to erosion control.
H you have any questions, please contact me at 509-5521.
Sincerely,
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Darrell Johnson
Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
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August 4, 1995
Mr. Daniel Hunt
DANIEL DEVELOPMENT
4150 Colfax Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
CIN OF
PLYMOUTR
SUBJECT: EROSION CONTROL FOR
THE PONDS OF BASS CREEK (93106)
Dear Mr. Hunt:
The City of Plymouth has inspected your development for conformance to the Erosion And
Sediment Control Ordinance. Your site was inspected August 4, 1995.
I am alerting you to the violations that we found exist in your development so that you may
take the appropriate action necessary to correct the problem. The violations we found are as
follows:
The problem area are located in the stockpile area off of Union Terrace Lane
• In the northeast section of the area there is a blow out of the silt fence.
We request installing 25 feet of new silt fence on both sides of the blow
out.
• In the east section of the area there is a section of the silt fence was
over -topped and part was knocked down. These spots need replacement.
• Next to the storm outlet on the west edge you need to install silt fence to
protect the pond area.
In addition to these problems, this letter notifies you that the sediment built up in the pond just
west of Union Terrace Lane needs to be cleaned out.
We are requiring this matter to be corrected within 48 hours and will be re inspecting at that
time. If there is a problem meeting this deadline, please contact me immediately to arrange a
suitable schedule to correct those violations. Failure to correct the problem will result in
the City subcontracting the work out and drawing on your financial guarantee to pay for
said improvements, plus an administrative fee of $200.
We Listen • We Solve • We Care HUN!•DW
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Mr. Daniel Hunt
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If you have any questions, please call me at 509-5524. Thank you for your prompt attention
to this matter.
Sincerely,
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Darrell Johnson
Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works.
Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
Shane Missagbi, Water Resources Engineer
S.F. August 9, 1995
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July 31, 1995
Mr. Daniel Hunt
DANIEL DEVELOPMENT
4150 Colfax Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
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CIN OF
PLYMOUTFF
SUBJECT: ADMEMSTRATIVE FEB OF $200 FOR DIRTY STREETS
THE PONDS AT BASS CREEK (93106)
Dear Mr. Hunt:
This letter shall serve as notification that $200 has been deducted from your cash deposit for
the above referenced subdivision. We discovered a street cleaning violation on July 28, 1995,
and subsequently contacted your street sweeping contractor to provide the required work. ][gn
will be receiving_ an invoice from them. If there are additional problems this construction
season, the City will immediately contact your street cleaning contractor and order the work
done.
You will avoid future penalties by taking a proactive approach in keeping the streets clean.
All streets within and adjacent to active construction sites must be scraped clean on a daily
basis, and swept clean on a weekly basis. I hope you will work with us in these matters
relating to erosion control
If you have any questions, please contact me at 509-5524.
Sincerely,
Darnell Johnson p •� •
Sr. Engineering Technician = Drainage
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
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July 12, 1995 CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Mr. Daniel Hunt
DANIEL DEVELOPMENT
4150 Colfax Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409.
SUBJECT: EROSION CONTROL FOR
THE PONDS AT BASS CREEK (93106)
Dear Mr. Hunt:
The City of Plymouth has inspected your development for conformance to the Erosion And
Sediment Control Ordinance. Your site was inspected July 12, 1995.
I am alerting you to the violations that we found exists in your developments so that you may take
the appropriate action necessary to correct the problem. The violations we found areas follows:
The silt fence needs to be replaced/repaired at the stockpile area off of Union Terrace
anywhere the silt fence is ]mocked down, full, overtopped, or undermined. The silt
fence must cover the entire perimeter of this area.
We are requiring this matter to be corrected within 48 hours and will be re inspecting at that time.
If there is a problem meeting this deadline, please contact me immediately to arrange a suitable
schedule to correct those violations. Failure to correct the problem will result in the City
subcontracting the work out and drawing on your financial guarantee to ply for said
improvements, plus an administrative fee of $200.
If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5079. Thank you for your prompt attention to this
matter.
Sincerely,
V �
Darrell Johnson � t
Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
S.F. July 17, 1995
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July 12, 1995
Mr. Daniel Hunt
DANIEL DEVELOPMENT
4150 Colfax Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
CIN OF
PLYMOUTI-F
SUBJECT: EROSION CONTROL FOR
HARRISON PLACE ON BASS CREEK (94051)
Dear Mr. Hunt:
The City of Plymouth has inspected your development for conformance to the Erosion And
Sediment Control Ordinance. Your site was inspected July 12, 1995.
I am alerting you to the violations that we found exists in your developments so that you may take
the appropriate action necessary to correct the problem. The violations we found are as follows:
• There are spots on the west side of the development where the silt fence is frill.
There needs to be a second line put up in these areas.
• You need to anchor the existing silt fence on the east side of the development.
• You need to secure the silt fence along Bass Creek aligned with Trenton Lane.
• Extend the silt fence line northerly on the east side of the development.
We are requiring this matter to be corrected within 48 hours and will be re inspecting at that time.
If there is a problem meeting this deadline, please contact me immediately to arrange a suitable
schedule to correct those violations. Failure to correct the problem will result in the City
subcontracting the work out and drawing on your financial guarantee to may for said
improvements. plus an administrative fee of 5200.
If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5079. Thank you for your prompt attention to this
matter.
Sincerely,
J D
Darrell Johnson •
Sr. Engineering Technician Drainage
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel L. Faullmer, City Engineer
Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
S.F. July 17, 1995 we Listen We Solve We Care
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June 30, 1995 CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
W. Daniel Hunt
DANIEL DEVELOPMENT
4150 Colfax Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
SUBJECT: EROSION CONTROL FOR
HARRISON PLACE ON BASS CREEK (94051)
Dear Mr. Hunt:
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The City of Plymouth has inspected your development for conformance to the Erosion And
Sediment Control Ordinance. Your site was inspected June 28, 1995.
I am alerting you to the violations that we found exist in your development so that you may take the
appropriate action necessary to correct the problem. The violations we found are as follows:
Silt fence repair/replacement needed on west face of - development adjacent to
wetlands.
We are requiring this matter to be connoted within 48 hours and will be re inspecting at that time.
If there is a problem meeting this deadline, please contact me immediately to arrange a suitable
schedule to correct those violations. Failure to correct the problem will result in the Citg
subcontracting the work out and drawing on your financial guarantee to pay for said
improvements. plus an administrative fee of $200.
If you have any questions, please call me at 550-5079. Thank you for your prompt attention to this
matter.
Sincerely,
Paw
Darrell Jo n
Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
S.F. July 3, 1995
We Listen • We Solve • We Care