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I SEPTEMBER 13, 1996 1
UPCOMING MEETINGS
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDI
SEPTEMBER 18 7:00 P.M.
OCTOBER 1 7:00 P.M.
2. SUB -COMMITTEE ON COI J
5:30 P.M., Medicine Lake Room.
EVENTS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Public Safety Training Room
Topic: Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes
r POLICING, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18,
is attached. (M-2)
3. COMPUTER SUB -COMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER
19, NOON, Medicine Lake Room
4. CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE�INFORMATION SESSION, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER
19, 5:30 P.M., Medicine Lake Ro m.
5. PLYMOUTH HRA,
attached. (M-5)
6. PLANNING COMMISSION,
7. PACT, WEDNESDAY,
8. PLYMOUTH CHARTER
Safety Training Room.
9. MEETING CALENDARS —
(M-9)
;I SEPTEMBER 19, 7: 00 P.M., Council Chambers. Agenda is
SEPTEMBER 24, 7: 00 P.M., Council Chambers.
25, 7:00 P.M., Hadley Lake Room, lower level.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 7 P.M., Public
September and October meeting calendars are attached.
CTY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
September 13, 1996
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1. CANDIDATE FILINGS —Filings for office closed at 5:00 p.m. on September 10. The
following names will appear on the November 5 ballot:
Mayor
Joy Tierney, 17915 20th Ave. N.
Christian A. Preus, 16205 50'Ave. N.
Ward 1 Councilmember
Tim Bildsoe 18840 32nd Ave. N.
Ward 3 Councilmember
Saundra S i ner, 9615 29th Ave. N.
At -Large Councilmember
Judy Johnson, 12950 30' Ave. N.
Jeff Johnson, 4620 Minnesota Lane
A candidates orientation session will be held Thursday, September 19, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in
the Medicine Lake Room.
2. MEETING MINUTES
a. Plymouth Subcommittee on Community Policing June 19, 1996 meeting. (I --2a)
b. Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment August 1, 1996 meeting. (I -2b)
3. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC
a. Notice from Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission of a
telecommunications towers and public rights-of-way informational meeting, September
19, at 7:00 p.m. at the Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Drive N. (I -3a)
b. Metropolitan Council August, 1996 Digest. (I -3b)
c. Invitation from Hennepin County Board Chair Peter McLaughlin to attend the 1996
State of the County Address, Monday September 30, Noon, at Minneapolis South High
School, 3131 19'' Avenue S. (I -3c)
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY- CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to the City Council from Cindi Ehm with recreation and trail requests for the
Bridlewood section of Bridlewood Farms. The letter has been forwarded to Park
Director Eric Blank for a response. (I -4a)
b. Letter to Dan Butler from Public Works Director Moore responding to queries about
drainage ponds in Sugar Hills P Addition. Butler's original correspondence is attached.
(I --4b)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (I-4)
5. PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
The results of the September 10 Primary Election are attached on legal -size paper. Voter
turnout for the City of Plymouth was slightly over 10%. (I-5)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
September 13, 1996
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6. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to Ben Stroh of Superior Ford from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Tanks and Emergency Response Section staff, reporting on the closure of the release site
file for a leak reported at 9700 560'Avenue N. (I -6a)
b. Letter to Ron Alstad of Sagamore Condominiums from the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency Tanks and Emergency Response Section staff, reporting on the closure of the
release site file for a leak reported at 10840 Rockford Road. (1-6b)
c. Letter to Carlson Real Estate President and CEO Dean Riesen from Manager Dwight
Johnson regarding the City's interest in development of the City Center district. (I -6c)
d. Letter from Mons Teig to the Plymouth Charter Commission commenting on the
proposal to require a super majority to raise tax levies. (I -6d)
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AGENDA
City Council Subcommittee on
Community Policing
Wednesday, September 18, 1996
5:30 p.m.
Call to Order
II. City Council Referral Items
a. At its August 21 City Council Meeting the issue of 25 mph speed
limits in residential areas was referred to this committee for review.
Two articles are attached for the committee's review prior to the
meeting. The first is from the Plymouth News, October 1994 written
by Plymouth Police Officer Mike Buske. The second is from The
Police Chief magazine, July 1996, written by a retired Chief from
New Hampshire. AMM (Association of Minnesota Municipalities)
position statement (attached) to be reviewed at meeting.
b. At its July 24 City Council Meeting the issue of Fire Department
staffing was sent to this committee for its review. The Fire
Department will be making a presentation at the meeting for the
committee.
III. Future Committee issues.
Do we need more citizen involvement on the Committee?
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1. Call to Order
2. Approval of August 1, 1996 Minutes
3. Resolution Adopting Revised Administrative Plan For The Section 8 Housing Assistance
Program
4. Assistance to Hammer Residences, Inc. for the Garland Home
5. Plymouth Towne Square:
A. Staffing Changes at Plymouth Towne Square
B. Plymouth Towne Square Monthly Housing Report
C. Verbal Report on Status of Construction Issues at Plymouth Towne Square
6. Resolution Recommending Continued City Participation in the Metropolitan Livable
Communities Act Programs
7. Review of HRA Strategic Plan
8. Other Business
9. Adjournment
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Plymouth Subcommittee on
Community Policing
Minutes of Meeting
June 19, 9996
5:30 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Councilmember Tim Wold, City Manager Dwight Johnson,
Chief Craig Gerdes, Citizens Kim Koehnen and Mary Ann Biermeier, and Public Safety
Tech Svcs Supervisor Barb Cox.
Unable to attend was Councilmember Christian Preus and Sgt. Mike Goldstein.
Chief Gerdes called the meeting to order approximately 5:40 p.m. As first order of business,
the Chief stated he would like to add an update on current Public Safety/media issues for the
group. The Chief stated that Plymouth recently had several events in the media and he would
like to give brief updates on the cases involved and how the department works with the media
whenever possible. The Chief then gave brief updates on the cases involving the skeletal
remains in the area of Nathan Lane and the severe assault in the area of 34'b Avenue. The
Chief then invited comment from the group on their impressions of the events.
Ms. Koehnen stated that when she heard about the body found she never felt afraid even
though her carpool meets right across from there. She also commented that she felt the Sun
Sailor did a nice job with their article on the incident. Ms. Biermeier stated that based on the
Chiefs update of the incident she believed the news media was fairly accurate in their
portrayal of the situation. She added that she first heard the news on WCCO and they were
stating from the first that it appeared to be at least 3 years old, so she also experienced no fear
for personal safety because of the incident. Councilmember Wold stated he was proud of how
the case was handled by the department. He added the assault incident brings out the
continued need to keep up on handling domestic abuse incidents. He stated he believes the
department currently does a good job and would like to encourage this being a goal for the
future. He added that he believes the Council should see work with domestic abuse as a
primary objective.
Chief Gerdes added that in the assault case, the department believes the woman who became
involved and intervened may have stopped the perpetrator from continuing the assault and
possibly killing the victim. As such, we will contact the woman to see if she would like to be
recognized for her efforts. She will get an official letter from the department, but it will be
her decision if she would like to be publicly recognized at our annual event. Ms. Koehnen
asked about the young teenage boy who found the remains, if we had any way in place to
assist in addressing the trauma he is dealing with. Chief Gerdes stated the department did have
someone always with him through the initial incident and did their best to guard his identity
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from the media to protect him. He further indicated that it just happened that a member of the
department is a family friend and we were able to offer assistance from someone he knew.
The Chief then continued with the next item on the agenda which was that of a "Citizen
Academy. " The Chief gave an overview to each committee member outlining the concept
The main concept is to offer a session which would consist of meetings approximately three
hours in length, once a week for twelve weeks. During the sessions, the participants would
learn about various aspects of City Government and have an opportunity to become involved. .
He stated the majority of costs for the project would be internalized in each department's
budget. Councilmember Wold stated that one session notes that a City Attorney would be
involved and that would cost the City monies. The Chief noted that our contract with them
calls for them to provide some training as part of their prosecution budget and we could use
part of this training time for the session.
Councilmember Wold stated that he felt this was a fantastic itinerary, but he noted that
Planning is missing and he felt this was an important element with the current development of
the City. City Manager Johnson noted the same thing. The Chief stated this could easily be
added and perhaps to the Week 5 as it would go hand-in-hand with the assessing and taxation
of property session.
Ms. Koehnen stated that she knew the individuals who participate in our Reserve program have
extensive training and she inquired how their training compares to this. The Chief responded
that their training is much more extensive in that they participate in a 16 week training through
Hennepin County Sheriff's Department and then have continuing ongoing training, including
some with our regular officers. Councilmember Wold noted that the Reserves continue to be a
valuable program for the City as they contributed over 3,000 hours in volunteer service last
year alone.
City Manager Johnson asked if we could begin a Citizen Academy as early as September of
1996. He suggested that if this would be possible, it could serve a dual purpose if we could
include all Council candidates in the program. The consensus of the committee was that this
sounded like a good idea. Ms. Koehnen asked as this was a City-wide concept, why the idea
was coming out of the police department. Councilmember Wold remarked that the Public
Safety Department spends much more time in the public education component than other
departments. The Chief added that we are also accustomed to dealing with issues on a wide
scope. He added that we would get the information into our staff and target a September 1996
start if at all possible. Councilmember Wold stated along with Council candidates, he would
like to see preference given to individuals serving on various City committees for places in the
sessions.
Next on the agenda was an update on the City's tobacco program. An overview of the
program and the City's involvement, along with the grant and other cities involved was given
by Barb Cox. The Chief then gave an overview of the issue on tobacco with the State
Legislature and their attempt to add a preemption clause. A copy of the new ordinance
adopted in Plymouth was distributed for the group's information. Cox emphasized at the end
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of the current grant in September, the City will continue the program continued during the past
several months to include two compliance checks of vendors each year and an educational
component to assist the merchants and their employees. Councilmember Wold stated he
believes there are further measures the City could take to assist in this effort. He inquired
whether we could require local businesses to display a sign which states that nicotine is highly
addictive. The Chief stated we could check into this as an option.
The Chief stated the last item on the agenda is the schedule for the summer. He is proposing
that due to problems with vacations and other scheduling concerns in the summer, he suggests
this group not have a meeting in July. He added this would be a good time for a break as we
have finished our informational phase and when we reconvene we will move into an action and
discussion phase where the group will need thoughts and ideas to work on and with. In
August, he proposes this group participate in National Night Out, August 6'. He added this
would be a valuable experience for the group and may help foster ideas of things to change
and/or emphasize.
Councilmember Wold asked when the City reviews the contract for prosecuting attorney. The
City Manager and Chief indicated the contract is not scheduled for review other than with the
usual budget process. Wold added the reason for the question was a concern brought to his
attention. He stated the source for the concern was dubious as it comes from a competitor, but
they expressed concern about the opinion of the rank and file on the prosecutor. He stated
there is a rumor being spread as to whether the day-to-day issues are getting done. He stated
he would like to have something back from the department as to what the rank and file's
opinion of the prosecutor is. The Chief indicated that we heard a lot of comments during the
first six months, but he contributed most of the problems to the transition period of changing
attorneys and the attorneys and all getting used to the procedures. He indicated he thought the
learning curve for the attorneys was met and we have not heard anything from the rank and
file recently.
Ms. Koehnen indicated she has a concern with her role on this committee. She added she feels
rather selfish in that she has gotten so much out of the committee and wonders not only what
she can give back, but what can she as 1 of 2 citizens do to change the community. Chief
Gerdes indicated that their contribution is valuable in that he always has a tendency to look at
all issues from the perspective of a police officer. The input and viewpoint of citizens on
various issues is very valuable; just hearing what they see on any issue. Koehnen added that it
is an awesome responsibility to bring the perspective of 50 some thousand people by just two
citizen representatives. The Chief stated we need input from citizen representatives, but also
need to keep a manageable group in size to ensure that it is an idea factory and does not get
bogged down. He added that at our next meetings part of what we can discuss is whether we
should add additional citizen positions to the group. Councilmember Wold added that we also
need to consider that there is some cost and red tape involved with filling these types of
positions so if any additions are made, we should try and accomplish them during our regular
advertising process in December and any change in the group configuration should be
approved by the Council before then.
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Ms. Koehnen asked how and why this group was established originally anyway.
Councilmember Wold stated that basically it was a campaign issue. He stated the issue came
up at the debates and with various organizations. He stated that he believed the basic issue is
that people are afraid of what they see in the inner city and want Plymouth to do something
proactively to ensure it remains a good place to live. Ms. Biermeier stated there is a lot of
really terrific programs already in place. She added that maybe it is that people don't know
what is going on. Chief Gerdes stated the issue may very well be not that we need to do more
programs, but that we need to come up with a plan on telling people who and what we are
about.
Councilmember Wold stated he is in absolute agreement with the comments so far. He
suggested that we should consider basically turning this committee into an arm of the Police
Department where we could develop a marketing program. He also suggested identifying
positions with various programs that we could work with the volunteer coordinator to get
citizens involved directly in the programs. Ms. Koehnen asked how can we, as this
committee, help the people of Plymouth. City Manager Johnson stated that the committee can
best act as a sounding board and assist in increasing public awareness of the programs. He
stated we can look for good ideas on how to evaluate the programs that are being provided.
Ms. Biermeier stated that she sees a problem in evaluating the programs in how do you
measure a preventive program. She stated there is, for example, no way to count how many
kids did not get involved with drugs because of their participation in the DARE program. She
stated that she believes it is important to get information out. She stated people want to hear
the good news and find out how to get involved.
The next meeting of the Council Subcommittee on Community Policing will be scheduled for
Wednesday, September 18, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. The committee will participate in National
Night Out activities August 6.
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MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
August 1, 1996
A meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to order by
Chairman David Crain at 7:00 p.m. on August 1, 1996.
PRESENT: Chairman David Crain, Commissioner John Edson, Commissioner Brian
Helmken, Commissioner Marjie McFarland, Commissioner Pat Pelstring
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Executive Director Anne Hurlburt, HRA Supervisor Ed Goldsmith,
Housing Specialist Milt Dale, Housing Technician Melissa Carnicelli
MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner McFarland, seconded by Chairman Crain to approve the June 20,
1996, minutes.
MOTION carried unanimously.
PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) PROGRAMS
Chairman Crain opened the Public Meeting.
Grace Norris of Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association expressed appreciation for this year's
CDBG funding of $23,500 for child care assistance. There is still a need for child care assistance.
There are 50 families on their waiting list, with the average wait of 12 months. Four families in
Plymouth are currently being assisted, while three more have applied. The average assistance
totals $4,000 per child per year.
Charlie Warner of Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH) stated their agency's 1996
contract is to serve 200 Plymouth tenant and homeowner households in Plymouth through their
HomeLine program. Presently, the number of calls is running well ahead of that figure, with 173
calls from Plymouth families to date. CASH also provides other services to Plymouth residents.
The agency is currently working with HRA staff on the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's
(MHFA) CASA program for mortgage financing for first time homebuyers. CASH provides a
home buyer education program. CASH is establishing a homeownership program which will
include working with existing home owners on home maintenance CASH's foreclosure
prevention program has an 85% success rate. CASH is a HUD approved counseling agency and
their home buyer education sessions are recommended by a number of lending institutions. Mr.
Warner estimated 5% of their total Home Line calls are from Plymouth. Calls from Plymouth
mainly deal with affordable housing issues, eviction prevention, repair problems, and security
deposit refunds.
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August 1, 1996
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Tim Nelson of Hammer Residences thanked the Board for the $30,000 allocated this year to r
renovate one of their group homes in Plymouth to make the entire house accessible to their t
clients. Hammer Residences anticipates future needs of aging and disabled persons for their other
group homes in Plymouth. Hammer Residences currently has 13 homes in the City. Mr. Nelson
feels there is a need to rehabilitate one house each year.
Mary Bisek of the City of Plymouth's Park & Recreation Department discussed their assistance to
low income and handicapped persons in park and recreation programs. Last year, the department
was granted $5,000 ($2,300 expended to date) to provide accessibility services and provide
reduced program fees to low income families. 37 families (142 people) were assisted by
providing a reduction in program fees based on family income. She stated there is research from
the Search Institute which finds physical participation of children and adults build interpersonal
skills. Participants who have benefited from the reduced fees have found positive role models
through the Park and Rec. programs. In 1997, the department would like to expand funding to
provide access to the Life Time Fitness facility for low income families.
Chairman Crain closed the Public Meeting.
PLYMOUTH TOWNE SQUARE
Sarah Miller of Walker Management/Plymouth Towne Square presented the monthly management.
report. An update to the report is that the two vacant apartments noted in the report will be
occupied on 8/1 and 8/20, bringing the complex back to 100% occupancy. Corrections to the
report include that real estate taxes and staff benefits were budgeted, but not included on the
spreadsheet. The Board received the report.
Sarah Miller presented a report permitting exceptions from the occupancy standards for Plymouth
Towne Square. One change clarifies that couples have priority in renting 2 bedroom units, and
singles have priority for 1 bedroom units. The proposed change to create a resident very low
subsidy waiting list gives priority to existing residents over external applicants. There are 25
existing residents on the current list waiting for very low subsidy. Ms. Miller estimated it would
take 10 to 15 years to reach them all. She estimated 2 or 3 units of very low subsidy turnover per
year. External applicants who require very low subsidy may never get served. Commissioners
discussed the possibly of reserving a certain number of very low income subsidies for external
applicants; but decided that, only if more funding was available, could the HRA provide more
very low income subsidies.
MOTION by Commissioner McFarland to adopt HRA Resolution 96-07 amending the Plymouth
Towne Square Admission and Occupancy Policies, seconded by Chairman Crain.
On a roll call vote with 5 Ayes, the resolution was unanimously adopted.
Board received the report on the status of the Plymouth Towne Square construction issues. HRA
Supervisor Goldsmith will be attending a meeting August 5" to discuss construction issues further
and will report back to the Board at the next meeting. {
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August 1, 1996
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REVISIONS TO HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT/LOAN PROGRAM
Housing Specialist Dale presented revisions to the Housing Rehabilitation Grant/Loan Program.
The revisions include: working more closely with home owners to find and access other funding
sources for rehabilitation of their homes; looking at a no interest, 30 year repayment agreement
with full repayment required during the first 20 years and a reduction in the principal balance of
10% per year from the 20`h to the 3061 year; streamlining of the approval process; working with
clients who have credit and home maintenance problems by referral to credit counseling and home
maintenance programs; increasing marketing outreach; utilizing Section 8 program guidelines for
assets; giving consideration to applicants with extraordinary medical expenses; revising the loan to
value ratio with the value of loan not to exceed 90% of assessor's value; setting aside $10,000 in
a reserve fund for urgent repairs; and accessing CASH'S housing maintenance training.
Discussion by the commissioners on whether 30 years is too long a time period for a loan to
senior citizens. Discussion on whether the loan to value ratio would be a problem.
MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Commissioner Pelstring to give conceptual
approval to the proposed revisions to the Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program with the change
that the loan to value ratio not exceed 100% of assessor's value.
MOTION carried unanimously.
SECTION 8 PROGRAM
Housing Technician Carnicelli presented the Section 8 Administrative Plan with the additional
request from a program participant for the Board to reevaluate the Subsidy Standards policy. The
issue is that the current policy does not permit exceptions to the subsidy standards for unusual
personal circumstances. Commissioners discussed alternate solutions to individual circumstances
in order to stay within the current subsidy standards. Presently, there is no appeal process for
exceptions to the unit/certificate size determination. Chairman Crain stated that the Board has
tended to prefer helping more clients over providing additional assistance to fewer clients. But,
that extremely unusual cases could be considered for additional assistance. There was discussion
on allowing exceptions to the subsidy standards where the client has exhausted all other
reasonable means of accommodation within the existing unit. Exceptions might be granted for
medical reasons, but no exceptions due to sex of children. Any requests would only to be acted
on at annual recertification.
MOTION by Commissioner Pelstring, seconded by Commissioner Edson to table this item until
the September meeting with staff to prepare a policy to include medical exceptions to the subsidy
standards as discussed.
MOTION adopted unanimously.
Housing Technician Carnicelli presented a report regarding the use of the State of Minnesota's
Revenue Recapture Program to collect funds owed to the HRA's Section 8 program and to apply
that money to the TRAILS Section 8 family self-sufficiency program
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August 1, 1996
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MOTION by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner Edson to adopt HRA Resolution 96-08
approving the use of the State of Minnesota's Revenue Recapture program and applying such
funds to the HRH's TRAILS program.
On a roll call vote the resolution was unanimously adopted.
REVISED 1996 AND 1997 HRA ANNUAL BUDGETS
HRA Supervisor Goldsmith presented the revisions to the 1996 HRA Budgets and the new 1997
HRA Budgets with the explanation that the increase in expenditures for temporary salaries was to
increase the hours for the intern position to provide more staff assistance for HRA activities. All
other increases were to respond to inflationary increases and minor program adjustments. It was
noted the level of subsidy budgeted for Plymouth Towne Square would not increase from 1996 to
1997. There was a question on the purpose of the reserve expenditures in the Section 8 1997
budget. [The expenditure indicates the transfer of surplus funds into the Section 8 Reserve
Account at the end of the budget year.]
MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Chairman Crain to adopt HRA Resolution 96-09
approving the revised 1996 budgets and the 1997 budgets and adopting a 1997 HRA Tax Levy
with possible future revisions on the matter of the reserve account. [As indicated above, no
revision is necessary in regard to the reserve account.]
Discussion followed on whether the tax levy should be increased to the maximum rate. Chairman
Crain would like the HRA staff to clarify what staff is doing with regard to the HRA's adopted
goals and objectives. Commissioners discussed the expansion of HRA activities. Executive
Director Hurlburt stated the HRA does not have the capacity to deal with redevelopment since
there is no time or staff to be proactive on redevelopment at this time. Commissioner Pelstring
would like the HRA to be process driven rather than money driven. Commissioner Edson would
like the Board to examine the HRA plan again with regard to redevelopment efforts. HRA
Supervisor Goldsmith pointed out this is the best time to start thinking about 1998. By beginning
discussions now on these issues we will be in a good position to propose additional activities and
funding in 1997 for 1998. Some planning activities could begin in 1997 with more intensive
action programmed for 1998. The Commissioners would like to review the goals they established
a year ago at the next meeting.
PLYMOUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Executive Director Hurlburt presented the latest draft of the Plymouth Economic Development
Fund Program guidelines. This draft was in response to the discussion at the last HRA meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Commissioner McFarland to adopt the proposed
program guidelines.
MOTION carried unanimously.
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August 1, 1996
Page # 42
AMENDMENT TO CDBG AGREEMENT FOR LAKEVIEW COMMONS
HRA Supervisor Goldsmith presented an amendment to the CDBG agreement for Lakeview
Commons changing the grant to a loan and limiting of number of Section 8 assisted tenants to
25% of all tenants. -
MOTION by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner Edson to adopt HRA Resolution 96-10
recommending that the City Council approve the proposed amendment to the Lakeview
Commons CDBG Agreement.
On a roll call vote the Resolution was unanimously adopted .
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR REVERE LANE AND SIXTH AVENUE NORTH
HRA Supervisor Goldsmith presented a preliminary proposal for residential development by
Rottlund Homes and CommonBond Communities for vacant land at Revere Lane and 61' Avenue
North. Commissioners discussed how the proposed plan fits in well with surrounding uses and
meets livable community goals; the development difficulties of the site, and the possibility of
establishing a TIF housing district to assist with the cost of soil correction for the site and to
write-down some of the sale prices of the homeownership units. Commissioner Helmken
disclosed that his firm represents the current land owner.
MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Commissioner McFarland to sign a letter of
support for the proposed plan.
MOTION carried on a voice vote with an abstention by Commissioner Helmken.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
6900 Winnetka Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 ij" 3a
August 29, 1996 (612) 536-8355
Joy Tierney
Mayor, City of Plymouth
17915 - 20th Avenue N
Plymouth, MN 55422
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Dear Mayor Tierney,
Many, if not all, area cities are being asked by various
telecommunications providers and others to build new towers and
use the public rights-of-way.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 has significantly altered cit-_:
authority with respect to towers and public rights-of-way and
spurred increased demand for new towers and greater use of the
public rights-of-way.
The Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission is holding
a special informational meeting regarding these issues on
Thursday, September 19, 1996, at 7:00pm.
The purpose of the meeting will be to share information about
what other area cities are doing to deal with these issues, to
discuss the new law and city authority with respect to existing
zoning and public rights-of-way ordinances and to discuss the
desirability of cooperative or collaborative action.
Elected city officials, city managers, city attorneys, city
engineers and planners from your city should all attend this
meeting. Please invite these people on the Commission's behalf.
Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, September 17, 1996.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
1144
Gre Moore, Executive Director
Nor west Suburbs Cable Communications Commission
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1996
7:00 PM TO 8:30 PM
CRYSTAL CITY HALL
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taken by the Metropolitan Council, Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks &
ussion and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Minutes of all Council and Commission
with the Legislative Reference Library, 645 State Office Building, 6th Floor, in St. Paul for a
I years and can be viewed by the public. Call the appropriate commission or operations area for
x and/or specific questions.
Metropolitan Council
The Metropol}' m Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN, 55101. The Council's
general number is 291-6359 (TDD: 291-0904). Call the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 for recorded
jAfQavkffon about Council publications, Council actions, coming meetings and subsidized housing referrals. Recent
Council publications can be found at major public Iibraries in the Metro Area. Publications can be ordered by e-mail.
The address is: data.center@metc.state.mn.us. Comments can be made to that address as well as 291-6536, the
Metro Council Public Comment Line.
The Council...
Community Development
• authorized its Regional Administrator to
execute an interim GIS data and cost-sharing
agreement with Carver County.
accepted $1,745,000 in HUD funds for a
regional housing counseling, landlord
outreach and service coordination program
for Section 8 recipients and authorized its
Regional Administrator to execute the
necessary agreements with the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
• reviewed and approved an amendment to
Lake Elmo's Comprehensive Plan with the
following recommendations:
1. that the city put its proposed plan
amendment into effect without any
further plan modification;
2. that the city monitor the open space
development and forward annual reports
to the Council, including information on
on-site septic systems, water supply,
housing affordability and whether the
new development meets the city's
intended open space development goals
and objectives; and
3. that the city coordinate planning with the
Council and Washington County as a
growth option analysis develops.
• adopted screening and weighting criteria for
Tax Base Revitalization Account Grants.
Environment
authorized its Regional Administrator and
General Manager of Wastewater Services to
execute an amendment to MCES Contract
2781 to assist in design and selection of a
Computerized Maintenance Information
System for the Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services Division at a cost
not to exceed $340,000.
• established an Industrial Rate System Task
Force with the following duties:
1. examine the current system of fees
associated with allocating casts to
Industrial Users (IUs), including permit
fees, strength fees and other fees;
2. determine the current use of the
Metropolitan Disposal Systems (MDS)
by IUs;
3. determine the fees currently paid by Ns
for use of the MDS;
4. evaluate industrial cost allocation
systems of other wastewater service
organizations around the country to
determine their applicability to this
region;
5. develop and evaluate alternative
industrial cost allocation systems;
6. analyze industrial cost allocation systems
to ensure their alignment with Regional
Blueprint goals and regional direction;
and
7. recommend an industrial cost allocation
system to the Metropolitan Council.
appointed the following individuals as
members of the Industrial Rate System Task
Force: Mac McBride, Gene Van 4verbeke,
John Moir, Mark Maloney, Ken Hartung,
Gary Kaziukewicz, Mike McMonagle, Scott
Sable, Phil Faxlanger, Gary Krug, Ray
Maier, Paul Kramer and Janice Rettman and
Russ Susag as Chair.
• authorized funding an educational project
grant not to exceed $78,124 for the Friends
of the Minnesota Valley Heritage Registry
Project; and funding of a special project
grant not to exceed $50,950 for the
Minnesota Extension Service - Dakota
County tillage and pesticide management
demonstration.
• authorized the Regional Administrator, or his
designee, to approve special TCQI projects
for amounts not exceeding $100,000 and
required staff to provide semi-annual reports
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on the projects funded and the amounts
granted.
• authorized staff to enter into an agreement
with the city of Maple Grove for cost sharing
on the Elm Creek Interceptor.
Finance
• adopted the Metropolitan Council's
preliminary 1997 Work Program and
Budget.
• certified a preliminary 1996 levy (payable in
1997) to the Commissioner of Revenue and
County Auditors in the amount of
$9,354,609.
• ' certified preliminary ad valorem property
taxes for transit purposes for 1996, payable
in 1997, to the Commissioner of Revenue
and County Auditors.
• adopted a proposed 1996 property tax levy
of $2,010,015 for the Tax Base
Revitalization Account in the Metropolitan
Livable Communities Fund, and proposed $0
be levied for the Metropolitan Right -of -Way
Acquisition Loan Fund.
• set the proposed 1996 tax levy (payable in
1997) for the Livable Communities
Demonstration Account in the Metropolitan
Livable Communities Act in the amount of
$4,954,799.
certified to the Ramsey County Auditor a
proposed tax levy of $5,000,000 in 1996
(payable in 1997) as an addition to the Fiscal
Disparities area -wide levy for the Tax Base
Revitalization Account in the Metropolitan
Livable Communities Act.
• canceled 1996 (payable in 1997) tax levies
for debt service for sewer debt covered by the
Common Bond Fund.
August, 1996
• canceled 1996 (payable in 1997) tax levies
for General Obligation Solid Waste Bonds,
Series 1990B.
• set the proposed 1996 tax levy (payable in
1997) for the debt service on Parks and
Radio bonds to be issued in 1996 in the
amount of $1,508,591 for Parks Bonds, and
$765,306 for Radio Bonds.
• authorized a deficiency tax levy for the city
of Wayzata for amounts due in 1996 or
$35,650.
approved the following amendment to the
Council's Non -Represented Plan:
option to extend the contract up to an
additional 12 months.
Transportation
• approved initiation of the process to amend
the 1995 Aviation Development Guide
Chapter.
amended its 1996 budget income and
expenditures to include $29,997 from a 1996
Federal Aviation Administration grant and
authorized its Chair or Regional
Administrator to execute a Minnesota
Department of Transportation agreement for
state financial assistance for airport
improvement.
1. -rbe pay ranges for non -represented
reviewed and approved the 1997-2000
Regional Administration and Planning
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP),
employees be as stated in documents
certified that the Twin Cities Transportation
presented;
Planning Process is being carried on in
conformance with all applicable federal
2. All non -represented employees will
requirements and found the following:
receive on their anniversary date of being
assigned to their current classification, a
increase based on one of the
1 that the TIP is consistent with the
performance
matrices listed in the documents
Transportation Development
Gaidelpolicy Plan, which is in
presented. Employees who received a
conformance with applicable federal
promotional increase in 1996 will receive
the increase on the anniversary of their
asportation and air quality
appointment in 1997.
regulations;
3. Effective September 1, 1996, the Council
that the Transportation Advisory Board
2. trovided adequate opportunity for
will contribute up to a maximum of $337
50 percent of the
public, agency and transit operators'
per month plus
premium for family health
remaining p
involvement through its regular process
and special public meetings, open house
insurance coverage for all non-
represented employees of the Council.
and hearings; whereupon
3. the Council transmitted the 1997-2000
• authorized the Regional Administrator to
TIP along with comments to the
execute a contract with Koch Refining
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Company for the provision of diesel fuel as
and Minnesota Pollution Control
specified through June 30, 1998, with an
Agency.
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The Council also:
approved the 1997 budget prepared by the
Metropolitan Radio Board.
and complete list of publications, write the
Metropolitan Council Data Center, 230 E. Fifth
Street, St. Paul, MN 55 10 1, or call 291-8140.
E-mail address is: data.center@metc.state.mn.us.
There is a charge for some publications.
• established a Committee on Managed The biweekly Council Diredions newsletter
Competition comprised of Council members. provides information on regional issues and
Council Programs. If you wish to receive a copy
New Publications of Council Directions, call Carol Berens at 291 -
Council publications are available from the
6447.
Council's Regional Data Center. For a free
Metropolitan Commission Activities
Metropolitan Airports Commission
Metropolitan Parks &Open Space
Commission (MP&OSQ
Metropolitan Airports Commission offices are looted at
6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN 55450. For more
Parks & Metropolitan S Commission
located at Mears P entre, 230 E. Fifth
information, call Lynn Sorenson at X26-8186.
offices are
St., St. Paul, 55101. For more information, call
Karen Patraw at 291.6456.
The Commission:
presented the FAA Flight Assist Award from
The Commission:
the Great Lakes Regional Federal Aviation
recommended that the Metropolitan
Administration Office to Paul Sichko and
Council:
John Oesterreich for their assistance in
ensuring the safe landing of an aircraft
1. authorize a grant of $21,000.83
during an icestorm on February 15, 1995.
financed with unencumbered 1991
Metropolitan Council park bonds to
received a staff report on the progress of
Carver County for partially
construction on Runway 4/22.
financing the construction of a
maintenance building at Baylor
was invited by the city of Jackson to
Regional Park; and
participate in a ceremony naming the Jackson
Municipal Airport after former
2. approve an amendment to Lake
Commissioner Clinton Dahl because of his
Minnewashta Regional Park
many accomplishments and commitment to
Development Grant SG -9548
the aviation field, as well as to celebrate the
allowing $32,599.17 to be used to
recently completed $1.8 million airport
partially finance the construction of
renovation project.
August, 1996
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a maintenance building at Baylor
Regional Park and submit an
amended work program to the
Legislative Commission on
Minnesota Resources regarding this
project.
• recommended that the Metropolitan
Council request the 1997 Legislature to
appropriate $9.2 million for regional
park operations and maintenance grants.
• received a briefing on projects, costs,
options, timing and process related to the
Southwest LRT Regional Trail (St.
Louis Park segment) and North
Hennepin Trail (French to Wirth
Regional Parks to Luce Line State
Trail).
received a briefing on the 1995 General
Population Leisure Interest Survey
Results conducted and compiled by the
University of Minnesota Center for
Survey Research regarding interest and
participation in leisure activities, barriers
to participation and opinions on local
government spending on services such as
police, fire, recreation and welfare.
recommended that the Metropolitan
Council amend Grant AG -91-1 by
permitting $60,000 of grant proceeds to
be used to prepare design plans and
construction supervision for Phase 2
construction of the South St. Paul
segment of Dakota County/Mississippi
River Regional Trail and to extend the
duration of Grant AG -91-1 to December
31, 1998.
• toured Mumehaha Regional Park and
contaminated soil clean up site in Central
Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park.
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Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission
(MSFC)
Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission offices are
located at 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis, MN
55415. For more information, call Nancy Matowitz at
335-3310.
The Commission:
• recessed the Public Hearing on the 1997
Budget and Tax Assessment to
September 18 at 9:30 a.m.
• adopted Resolution 96-22 determining
that no Minneapolis tax is required for
the period January 1, 1997, through
December 31, 1997.
• recommended that the Metropolitan
Council not impose the Hospitality Tax
for the tax year January 1, 1997, through
December 31, 1997.
• allocated $20,000 for the transportation
needs of the University shuttle buses and
allotted $15,000 for the promotion of the
Plaza.
• approved plans and specifications for the
1996 Steam Room Valve Replacement
Project.
• engaged McGrann Shea Franzen
Carnival Straughn & Lamb, Chartered,
for its Legislative Representation during
the upcoming session with assistance
from Albert A. Garcia, Jr., Joseph T.
O'Neill and Ron Jerich.
August, 1996
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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 -��
September 12, 1996
Dan Butler
3640 Black Oaks Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
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SUBJECT: DRAINAGE PONDS
SUGAR HILLS 3RD ADDITION
Dear Mr. Butler:
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I am responding to your July 29, 1996 letter concerning the drainage ponds in the Sugar
Hills 3`d Addition. You have also spoken with Darrell Johnson in the Engineering
Department on these matters within the last week. Enclosed is a copy of a map
indicating the streets and lot layout of the Sugar Hills 3`d Addition on which I have
marked the ponds and wetlands.
As the drawing indicates, there are two ponds and two wetlands within the Sugar Hills
3rd Addition. In checking the County records, as of January 1, 1996, it indicates that
the ownership of the land on which these ponds/wetlands are located is still with the
developer. I believe at some point with the development, this land will become the
ownership of the homeowner's association as part of the common open area for the
townhome development.
The following are the answers to the questions in your letter:
1. Does the City periodically inspects the ponds?
The City has a storm sewer/drainage system for the city streets which
is discharged into the ponds. There are additional storm sewer pipes
out of the ponds into the wetlands to continue the drainage from the
property. The City does inspect our storm sewer pipes and their
outlets on a periodic basis to make sure they are functioning
properly.
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2. Who is responsible for maintenance, i.e., cleaning and dredging
when filling occurs?
If there is sand or silt deposits at the entrance or exit of the pipes, it
will be removed by the City. This is to assure that the piping system
continues to function properly. The City does not have a program on
dredging and maintaining the open water area in the ponds. If this is
to be done it would be the responsibility of the property owner. As
of this time the City has not accepted the ponds from the developer.
There is siltation in the pond on the north side of 36' Avenue which
the developer has been notified to remove.
3. Who is liable in the event of injury or death connected with the
ponds?
This is a legal question which can only be answered by an attorney or
through the court system. As I previously stated, I believe the ponds
will be located on property owned by the homeowner's association.
The City does have easements on this land for the drainage ponds.
Typically, there has to be negligence for the City to be held
responsible for damages associated with an accident. Unless there
are specific facts associated with an accident, this question cannot be
answered.
If you have any additional questions or if I can be of further assistance, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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City Engineer
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SUBJECT: Request for information on maintenance of drainage ponds
Sugar Hills Town House Project Phase I
Dear Sir:
I live at 3640 Black Oaks Lane, N. and my home backs up to the
two drainage ponds of the subject project.
I would like to obtain information relative to the following:
1. Does the City periodically inspect the ponds?
2. Who is responsible for maintenance, i.e., cleaning
and dredging when filling occurs?
3. Who is liable in the event of injury or death connected
to the ponds? (Note: there are small children living
on the other side of one of the ponds now.)
Please advise,' in writing, so that the Homeowner's Association can
have accurate an complete information.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
DONALD BUTLER
3640 Black Oaks Lane N.
Plymouth, Mn. 55446
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September 9, 1996
Mr. Ben Stroh
Superior Ford
9700 56th Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55442
RE: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure
Site: Superior Ford Inc., 9700 56th Avenue North, Plymouth
Site ID#: LEAK00009230
Dear Mr. Stroh:
We are pleased to let you know that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPGA) Tanks and
Emergency Response Section (TERS) staff has determined that your investigation and/or cleanup
has adequately addressed the petroleum tank release at the site listed above. Based on the
information provided, the TERS staff has closed the release site file.
Closure of the file means that the TERS staff does not require any additional investigation and/or
cleanup work at this time or in the foreseeable future. Please be aware that file closure does not
necessarily mean that all petroleum contamination has been removed from this site. However,
the TERS staff has concluded that any remaining contamination, if present, does not appear to
pose a threat to public health or the environment.
The MPCA reserves the right to re -open this file and to require additional investigation and/or
cleanup work if new information or changing regulatory requirements make additional work
necessary. If you or other parties discover additional contamination (either petroleum or
nonpetroleum) that was not previously reported to the MPCA, Minnesota law requires that the
MPCA be immediately notified.
You should understand that this letter does not release any party from liability for the petroleum
contamination under Minn. Stat. ch. I I 5 (1994) or any other applicable state or federal law. In
addition, this letter does not release any party from liability for nonpetroleum contamination, if
present, under Minn. Stat. ch. 115B (1994), the Minnesota Superfund Law.
Because you performed the requested work, the state may reimburse you for a major portion of
your costs. The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act establishes a fund which may provide
partial reimbursement for petroleum tank release cleanup costs. This fund is administered by the
Department of Commerce Petro Board. Specific eligibility rules are available from the Petro
Board at 612/297-1119 or 612/297-4203.
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If future development of this property or the surrounding area is planned, it should be assumed
that petroleum contamination may still be present. If petroleum contamination is encountered
during future development work, the MPCA staff should be notified immediately.
For specific information regarding petroleum contamination that may remain at this leak site,
please call the TERS File Request Program at 612/297-8499. The "Leak/Spill and Underground
Storage Tank File Request Form" (TERS Fact Sheet #36) must be completed prior to arranging a
time for file review.
Thank you for your response to this petroleum tank release and for your cooperation with the
MPCA to protect public health and the environment. If you have any questions regarding this
letter, please call Laurie Kania at 612/297-8600.
Sincerely,
Laurie Kania
Project Manager
Voluntary Petroleum Investigation and Cleanup Unit
Tanks and Emergency Response Section
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cc: Laurie Ahrens,' City Clerk, Plymouth
Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth
Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer
Terrance Muller, Agassiz Environmental Systems, Coon Rapids
Minnesota Department of Commerce, Petrofund Staff
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
September 10, 1996
Mr. Ron Alstad
Sagamore Condominiums
10700 Rockford Road
Plymouth, Minnesota 55442
RE: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure
Site: Sagamore Condominiums, 10840 Rockford Road, Plymouth
Site ID#: LEAK00005747
Dear Mr. Alstad:
We are pleased to let you know that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Tanks
and Emergency Response Section (TERS) staff has determined that your investigation and/or
cleanup has adequately addressed the petroleum tank release at the site listed above. Based on
the information provided, the TERS, staff has closed the release site file.
Closure of the file means that the TERS staff does not require any additional investigation
and/or cleanup work at this time or in the foreseeable future. Please be aware that file closure
does not necessarily mean that all petroleum contamination has been removed from this site.
However, the TERS staff has concluded that any remaining contamination, if present, does
not appear to pose a threat to public health or the environment.
The MPCA reserves the right to reopen this file and to require additional investigation and/or
cleanup work if new information or changing regulatory requirements make additional work
necessary. If you or other parties discover additional contamination (either petroleum or
nonpetroleum) that was not previously reported to the MPCA, Minnesota law requires that the
MPCA be immediately notified.
You should understand that this letter does not release any party from liability for the petroleum
contamination under Minn. Stat. ch. 115C (1994) or any other applicable state or federal law.
In addition, this letter does not release any party from liability for nonpetroleum contamination,
if present, under Minn. Stat. ch. I 1513 (1994), the Minnesota Superfund Law.
520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (612) 296-6300 (voice); (612) 282-5332 (TTY)
Regional Offices: Duluth • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Marshall • Rochester
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Mr. Ron Alstad
Page 2
September 10, 1996
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Because you performed the requested work, the State may reimburse you for a major portion
of your costs. The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act establishes a fund which may provide
partial reimbursement for petroleum tank release cleanup costs. This fund is administered by
the Department of Commerce Petro Board. Specific eligibility rules are available from the
Petro Board at 612/297-1119 or 612/297-4203.
If future development of this property or the surrounding area is planned, it should be assumed
that petroleum contamination may still be present. If petroleum contamination is encountered
during future development work, the MPCA staff should be notified immediately.
For specific information regarding petroleum contamination that may remain at this leak site,
please call the TERS File Request Program at 612/297-8499. The "Leak/Spill and Underground
Storage Tank File Request Form" (TERS Fact Sheet #35) must be completed prior to arranging
a time for file review.
Thank you for your response to this petroleum tank release and for your cooperation with the
MPCA to protect public health and the environment. If you have any questions regarding this
letter, please call me at 612/297-8580.
Sincerely,
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Chris McLain
Project Manager
Cleanup Unit III
Tanks and Emergency Response Section
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cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth
Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth
Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer
Gary Van Guilder, B. A. Liesch Associates, Incorporated, Plymouth
Minnesota Department of Commerce, Petrofund Staff
September 11, 1996
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Mr. Dean Riesen, President and C.E.O.
Carlson Real Estate
111 Cheshire Lane North
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Dear Mr. Riesen:
I am writing to you about the City's great interest in the development of a
retail/entertainment complex in our City Center area, formerly known as our proposed
"Downtown Plymouth. " During the last year and a half, the City of Plymouth has
been planning this area, which is bounded by Plymouth Boulevard, Vicksburg Lane,
Highway 55 and County Road 9. This area, which once had been designated as a
future "downtown" for Plymouth, had failed to develop as the center of the community
that had been envisioned. In 1995, the City Council initiated a planning process
involving the landowners, residents, Planning Commission and other interested
citizens. The result was a plan (copy enclosed) establishing clear goals and design
guidelines for the City Center area. It has been adopted as a part of our
Comprehensive Plan and incorporated into new zoning regulations for the area.
While our planning process was underway, Carlson Real Estate acquired an option on
land owned by SV Asset Partners LP, located just south of the Cub Foods parking lot.
Brad Lis from your staff participated in many of the planning meetings.
The plan proposes a retail/entertainment project for the northeast corner of Highway 55
and Vicksburg Lane, including the site which Carlson Real Estate has under option.
The City owns the adjacent, five -acre parcel at the comer. In June, after receiving
requests for proposals, the City Council designated Frauenshuh Companies as the
developer of the City property. Since that time, Randy McKay and his staff have been
working to secure a theater tenant for the site. It has become apparent that a state -of -
the art theater for today's market will require a larger site than initially anticipated and
that the project needs to expand to include more than the City's land. Also, it appears
that the extension of 35' Avenue to an intersection with Vicksburg Lane is very
important to the feasibility of the development.
PLYMOUTH :1'_3rnulif�tl Thcc't� Live
_ 'AOUT, EOULEVA=D - P•_YP,.IOUTH. KIINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
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Clearly, the land you have under option is a very important part of any successful
implementation of the City's plan. I am writing to you now to ask for your
cooperation and support to make the City Center Plan a reality. We are aware that
Frauenshuh has contacted you about possible participation in the project. We do not
wish to interfere in negotiations between two private parties.
However, I do want to make you aware of the high priority the City Council and I
place on facilitating a successful retail/entertainment project at this location. The
theater and related development would complement a major investment by the City, the
Wayzata School District and Life Time Fitness in a combined ice arena/health
club/pool complex now under construction just across Plymouth Boulevard. There has
been a high level of interest by theater companies and restaurants interested in this area.
We hope that you will see cooperation with the City and Frauenshuh as a good business
opportunity.
We are also aware that Carlson has had contact with tenants who desire locations for
convenience retail businesses in the City Center area, and that was your original intent
in optioning the land. There are other opportunities in the City Center area for such
development; for example, just north of Cub Foods. We would be very happy to work
with you to explore other developments and locations that would be compatible with
the City's plan.
Once again, please be aware of our great interest in this project and we welcome any
thoughts you may have on how to cooperate together, recognizing the legitimate
interests of all parties. Please call me at 509-5051, or Community Development
Director Anne Hurlburt at 509-5401 if you have any questions for us, or if you would
like to meet with us to discuss either the City Center Plan in general or the
entertainment project in particular. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Dwight D. Johnson
City Manager
cc: Mayor and City Council Members
Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director
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Tuesday, September 9, 1996 t
Plymouth Charter Commission' -
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Dear Commission members:
I noted with interest the announcement of your meeting last night, but unfortunately a previous
commitment did not allow me to attend. I do not know all of the details of the proposed
amendment, but I am concerned about the values which appear to be inherent in many proposals
similar to this one.
First, 4 out of 7 votes already means a 57% majority. Five out of 7 votes makes it 71%. Why
is it that any tax measure requires some "super" majority? Does not the simple majority have a
role any longer in American life? And does not the community still have to vote on school bonds,
etc.? It suggests to me the "individualism" which Robert Bellah et. al. in Habits of the Heart
think is undermining civil society. This attitude that attacks any tax measure suggests that we no
longer have a sense of the title used in some of the original colonies such as the "Commonwealth
of Virginia." It appears that we are more concerned with "individual wealth" than
"commonwealth" or common health of our community.
I believe we all need to start speaking about what our taxes do in a positive way. Most of our
taxes contribute to our common wealth and health as a community. They provide police and fire
protection. The education of our young comes from tax money. The parks for all of us replaces
the private park -like estates which the "individual wealthy" can buy for themselves and exclude
the rest of us. The list goes on and on. I hope that the paranoia and negativity about taxes which
seems to abound today is balanced by civic discussion and responsible leadership by our elected
leaders. When "super majority" limits are sought, this means that a small group of 30% can
defeat measures which 70% of our leadership considers to be best for our community.
Do you have other material available which describes the proposed amendment more fully? If so,
please send that to me at the address below. The debate is one which demands more than the
parroting of the political phrase about "cutting taxes." "Cutting taxes" often means "cutting
education" for our young, "cutting police and fire protection," "cutting other important
services." Let us talk about what our community needs and wants first, then speak about
whether we can afford them within a realistic budget and tax structure. I realize there will be
disagreement, but at least we will be talking about important issues of our common life together
in this community and state.
Sincerely,
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Mon eig, Ph.D.
13025 - 56th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55442
DATE: September 13, 1996
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk P
SUBJECT: Municipal Primary Election
A Councilmember requested information on the process for establishing a municipal
Primary Election. Minnesota Statutes Section 205.065, Subd. 2 (copy attached) states
that the City Council "may by ordinance or resolution adopted at least three months before
the next municipal general election, elect to choose nominees for municipal offices by a
primary". This is then in effect for all ensuing elections until it is revoked.
Some Charter cities include the establishment of a municipal Primary Election system in
their Charter. When the Plymouth Charter was developed in 1992, this was one item that
I forwarded for consideration to the Charter Commission for possible inclusion in the
Charter. I did not research all Charter Commission meeting minutes for relevant
discussion, but did find one reference where Virgil Schneider suggested that the Charter
Commission should consider this issue given the number of candidates who filed for office
in 1991. Ultimately, no action was taken to include it in the recommended Charter.
Because the Plymouth Charter is silent with respect to a municipal Primary, general
statutory law would apply. The City Attorney concurs. Therefore, the Council could by
resolution or ordinance establish a municipal Primary system.
There would be some additional City cost involved, primarily related to ballot printing.
The County currently pays the total cost for ballot printing for the Primary Election
ballots. The City would pay a portion of the cost if City offices were on the ballot. The
cost would probably be several thousand dollars. Please let me know if you want
additional information on this option.
MINNESOTA ELECTION LAWS -1995
CHAPTER 205
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
205.01 MS 1957 Repealed, 1959 c 675 art 13 s 1
205.01 DEFINITIONS.
Subdivision 1. The definitions in chapter 200 and in this section apply to this chapter.
Subd. 2. "Municipal election" means an election held in any municipality at which the voters of
the municipality nominate or choose by ballot any public officials for the municipality or decide any
public question relating to the municipality that is lawfiilIy submitted to them.
History: 1959 c 675 art 6 s 1; 1981 c 29 art 7 s 6
205.02 MS 1957 Repealed, 1959 c 675 art 13 s 1
205.02 STATUTES APPLICABLE.
Subdivision 1. Minnesota election law. Except as provided in this chapter the provisions of the
Minnesota election law apply to municipal elections, so far as practicable.
Subd. 2. City elections. In all statutory and home rule charter cities, the primary, general and special
elections held for choosing city officials and deciding public questions relating to the city shall be held
as provided in this chapter, except that sections 205.065, subdivisions 4 to 7; 205.07, subdivision 3;
205.10; 205.121; and 205.17, subdivisions 2 and 3, do not apply to a city whose charter provides the
manner of holding its primary, general or special elections.
Alstory: 1959 c 675 art 6 s 2, 1983 c 62 s 1; 1987 c 62 s 5, 1989 c 209 art 2 s 1; 1994 c 646 s 3
205.021 Repealed, 1983 c 62 s 12;1983 c 216 art 2 s 11
205.03 MS 1957 Repealed, 1959 c 675 art 13 s 1
205.03 MS 1982 Repealed, 1983 c 62 s 12
205.04 MS 1957 Renumbered 205.19
205.04 MS 1982 Repealed, 1983 c 62 s 12
205.041 MS 1973 Supp Repealed, 1974 c 337 s 18
205.05 MS 1957 Repeai41959 c 675'art 13 s 1
205.05 MS 1974 Repealed, 1976 c 44 s 70
205.06 MS 1957 Repealed, 1959 c 675 art 13 s 1
205.06 MS 1974 Repealed, 1976 c 44 s 70
205.065 PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Subdivision 1. Establishing primary. A municipal primary for the purpose of nominating elective
officers may be held in any city on the first Tuesday after the second Monday in September of any
year in which a municipal general election is to be held for the purpose of electing officers.
Subd. 2. Resolution or ordinance. The governing body of a city may, by ordinance or resolution
adopted at least three months before the next municipal general election, elect to choose nominees for
I
unicipal offices by a primary as provided in this section. The resolution or ordinance, when adopted,
is effective for all ensuing municipal elections until it is revoked. The municipal clerk shall notify the
secretary of state and the county auditor within 30 days after the adoption of the resolution or ordinance.
Subd. 3. Repealed, 1994 c 646 s 28
Subd. 4. Candidates, tiling. The clerk shall place upon the primary ballot without partisan
designation the names of individuals whose candidacies have been filed and for whom the proper filing
fee has been paid. When not more than twice the number of individuals to be elected to a municipal
office file for nomination for the office, their names shall not be placed upon the primary ballot and
shall be placed on the municipal general election ballot as the nominees for that office.
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