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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 08-02-1996v AUGUST 2,1996 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. AUGUST 7 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers AUGUST 14 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Topic: 1997 Proposed Budget Public Safety Training Room AUGUST 21 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers AUGUST 28 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Topic: 1997 Proposed Budget Public Safety Training Room 2. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 6. 00 P.M. Public Safety Building. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 7. 00 P.M., Council Chambers. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION, TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, T 00 P.M., Hadley Lake Room. 5. MEETING CALENDARS — The August and September meeting calendars are attached. (M-5) F !!.' X�:25f:::::i<;':}y:'tt:�ty. • . ••{.;fq{t{{:tv,:Sr,::; r Hfi" k'S+�kNi vaxvv ,, x.. � f.{.�� �' �ry �•�»A�44��}n�R�t�o-�w'!.•'v,•'}i;-+}�ff/�„c�'.•`�a.�+t:: 1.. CANDIDATE FILINGS — The city's notice of candidate filing dates and positions open on the City Council is attached. For further information on filing requirements, contact Laurie Ahrens, 509-5080. (I-1) 48 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO August 2, 1996 Page 2 2. NORTHWEST PLYMOUTHMEETING NOTES A summary of the July 31 meeting on Northwest Plymouth will be sent to residents next week. Attached is a summary of small group discussions. (I-2) 3. EXTENDED HOURS PROGRAM.- CUSTOMER CONTACTS THROUGH JULY 1996 Through July, 1,175 customers have taken advantage of the City's extended hours on Tuesday evenings. This averages about 38 contacts each Tuesday, continuing the increase in monthly average contacts. The month of July itself had an average of 71 contacts each Tuesday. This is almost double the June figure. Take into consideration July 2 had 83 phone calls regarding the "Music in Plymouth" program alone! 4. CITY OF PLYMOUTH INTERNET HOME PAGE On July 15, the City home page went public on the InterNet Worldwide Web. As of Friday morning, August 2, there have been 267 "hits" or visits to the website. This figure includes access from City staff as well. 5. STAFF REPORTS a. Report from Public Works on water duality monitoring of Pike Lake. (I-Sa) 6. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC a. July 1996 news update from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. (I -6a) b. Notice of the fall series of regional meetings of the League of Minnesota Cities Human Rights Commissions. The City of Plymouth will host this event on Thursday, September 26, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at City Hall. (I -6b) 7. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY- CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter to Michael Phillips from Park Director Eric Blank responding to correspondence about the concept of a skateboard park in Plymouth. Attached is Phillips' original letter. (I -7a) A status report on correspondence is attached. (I-7) 8. CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from City Forester Paul Buck to Randy Hansen of Advance Machinery. The company recently donated approximately 500 cubic yards of high quality wood chips, and delivered them to various sites in the City. (I -8a) �'� M O l� � ti '�+ "+ N M N q b "`+ M N O M M-9 I�IN IN b 5 � E U � � �v U m 6 a e�n�v�i oU o a 00 �O IZM cd� 00 o [••� ,�JR, ``11'' �, may+ y + ~ • ~ r n a xrA a x U Gez a � •� a b M O 'r °o h N q 'r N N T -I NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILINGS CITY OF PLYMOUTH Affidavits of Candidacy for election of the following offices for the City of Plymouth may be filed with the City Clerk commencing on Tuesday, August 27, 1996, through Tuesday, September 10, 1996: Mayor (two-year term) At -Large Councilmember (four-year term) Ward 1 Councilmember (four-year term) Ward 3 Councilmember (four-year term) Filings may be made weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the last day of filing - September 10. The City Center will be closed on Monday, September 2. The City election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 1996. For further information on filing requirements, please contact me at 509-5080. Laurie Ahrens City Clerk Northwest Plymouth Meeting �-Z July 31, 1996 Summary of Small Group Discussions 1. What goals are most important in planning Northwest Plymouth? * Keep it the way it is. * Taxes should be kept at 1990 levels for undeveloped properties. * Larger tracts should be allowed to subdivide. * Should try to preserve a rural atmosphere. * Differences in lifestyle and household size should be taken into account. * Have a regional park in the area. * Consider impact of high density versus low density. * Maximize land owner's investments. * Avoid uncontrolled 5 acre parcels, which are difficult to pull together and develop. * Think long term, not just what is best now. * Preserve the rural character of the area. * Protect environmental quality by benchmarking water quality prior to development, during development, and after development. * Preserve flexibility to address the failures of private wells and septic systems. * Preserve low density, given the higher densities in other parts of Plymouth. * Plan development, instead of allowing it to occur haphazardly. * Consider looking at northwest Plymouth in sections, i.e. east, central, west, rather than looking at as one whole section. 2. Who should be involved in the planning process? * Principally the landowners. * Property owners. * Representatives from each group of property owners. * Planning Commission. * City Council. * City Staff. * Minimize the impact of special interest groups. * No developers. 3. How should the City communicate with residents as planning proceeds? * Involve residents early in the process. * Hold continuing meetings with residents. * Elected officials should return calls and answer letters. * Regular notices to property owners of proposed actions. * Use the City's Internet homepage. T --z * Use committees and subcommittees rather than large meetings. * Send out publications, notices, meeting reports. * Provide written notice of meetings, perhaps 30 - 40 days in advance. 4. What pitfalls should be avoided? * Do not make northwest Plymouth look like the rest of Plymouth. * Keep communications between the city and residents flowing at all times. * Be skeptical of special interest groups. * Landowners and residents should pay attention to what is going on and stay involved. * Don't assume that you can't have an impact on decisions at Planning Commission and City Council levels. * Listening only to developers. * Get input to Met Council quickly. DATE: July 26, 1996 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works,,,, SUBJECT: PHOSPHORUS LOADING IN PIKE LAKE At the June 5, 1996 Council meeting the City Council considered speed limits on Pike Lake. During the discussion it was reported that there is a high phosphorous level in Pike Lake. As part of the Council action, they adopted the following motion: "Direct staff to provide the Council with a report regarding sources of phosphorus loading and possible reduction." Pike Lake is located within the Shingle Creek Watershed. The Shingle Creek Water Management Organization, of which Plymouth is a member, sets overall policies for the watershed. This is mandated by the. State Water Planning Laws. The Commission has an annual program to do water quality monitoring and other water quality studies throughout the watershed. As part of the 1996 Water Quality Program for the Single Creek Watershed, the Commission is doing water quality monitoring on Eagle and Pike Lake. In addition to the lake monitoring, the Commission's technical consultant will be doing a watershed reconnaissance for the Eagle/Pike Lake Watershed. The following is the work plan which the Commission will be undertaking: WATERSHED RECONNAISSANCE This year we propose field reconnaissance of the Eagle/Pike/Cedar Island Lake Watershed. The Commission's 1994 report on this lake suggested that watershed protection efforts will be key to maintaining the current high level water quality. Monitoring data collected on Cedar G:\ENG\GENERAL\MEMOS\FRED\PHOSPLDG.doc SUBJECT: PHOSPHORUS LOADING IN PIKE LAKE Page 2 %_1 Sa Island Lake which is tributary to Eagle Lake, suggest that there may be high nutrient and sediment loading from this portion of the Eagle Lake subwatershed. In addition, inspection of Hemlock Creek along Red Fox Drive has shown excessive erosion and consequent sediment loading to Pike Lake. This project proposes to investigate the potential sources of high nutrient and sediment loading in the Eagle Lake subwatershed. This project would utilize the Maple Grove and Plymouth storm sewer map for the project area and historical aerial photos to identify any areas of potential pollutant sources and sites where potential water quality controls may be implemented. The results of the mapping and review of aerial photographs will be confirmed by field reconnaissance. Work products will include a detailed storm sewer map of, the subwatershed and a technical memorandum describing the results of the field investigations. When the report is received from the Commission, the City staff will make a recommendation to the Council on measures which could be implemented to reduce the pollution loading to Pike Lake. cc: Kathy Lueckert G:1ENG\GENERA WdEMOSTM%PHOSPLDG.doc Call your chambers! AMM offers growth input hambers of Commerce, led by the Minnesota Chamber and other business interests, have been lobbying for commercial/industrial (C/1) property tax relief over the past several years. That lobbying will intensify signifi- cantly in 1997. Several city officials -at the -- recent AMM Outreach Break- fast meetings have attested to this fact. The chambers are gearing up for battle. "Commercial/industrial interests like the chambers will come down hard on local government spending," said Bloomington Mayor Coral Houle at a recent AMM Out- reach Breakfast Meeting. "We'll have to hold together." The Chambers and other business interests have targeted city LGA, HACA and spending in an effort to gain C/I tax relief. They realize that in today's political climate it is unlikely that property tax on lower value houses will be increased. They also tend to oppose new taxes such as sales tax on clothing and claim that cities spend too much be- cause cities receive untargeted LGA and HACA. They supported the Senate's property tax and market value freeze of 1995 and 1996. The Chambers will be in the game once again -in -1997 to ., force city spending down, reduce city aid and/or enact a freeze if a "supportable" reform package is not passed. City Action Proposed The AMM suggests that city officials invite local busi- nesses and chambers to be active participants -- invite them to budget hearings and Truth in Taxation hearings. Ask them what services they believe should be reduced and what services they would be willing to forego. "I think we need to recog- nize that we shouldn't be battling with the business community," said Cottage Grove Councilmember Rod Chambers - page 2 By: Vem Peterson he AMM has submit- ted a significant posi- tion paper to the Metropoli- tan Council regarding the Council's three growth op- tion alternatives.. This paper, along with other public input obtained by the Council, will be ana- lyzed and developed into a specific Twin Cities growth option plan later this year. The AMM's 27 -member Metropolitan Agencies Committee, led by Acting Chair Kevin Frazell, held several meetings to de- velop recommendations regarding the growth op- tions. The committee felt that none of the options could stand alone. The re- port was approved by the AMM Board of Directors and given to the Council as official AMM input. Growth Options - page 5 July 1996 Vol. 1111, No. 3 T �a Growth options, property taxes and transit prove primary concerns of AMM cities - etro growth options, property tax reform and transit funding seem to be unanimous concerns of the more than 100 city offi- cials who attended the annual AMM Outreach Breakfast Meetings. . Many officials agreed that some difficult choices will need to be made in order to change the metro's current growth patterns. "None of us want to touch this with a 10 -foot pole, but to be successful in the metro area (in terms of growth options), we'll have to let government take some evolu- tionary steps with respect to - comprehensive planning and zoning," said Councilmember Jim Smith of Independence. Most also agreed that a property tax system is needed which is more bal- anced between the metro and Outstate cities. "People want the benefit of lower costs by living outside the metro area but want the higher wages available in t h e metro," said Bloomington Manager Mark Bernhardson. "We just can't compete eco- nomically (in terms of develop- ment and re -development costs)," added Richfield Man- ager Jim Prosser. "Maybe there is a mechanism which could level the playing field so we can also provide attractive places for people to iL live, work and do business." Many offi- cials said that perhaps an increased gas tax could help solve the transit funding issue. (Please see related transit story on page 4). "Though raising taxes is not very popular, it could solve our problems," said Minnetonka Councilmember Ken Tauer. "In looking at the gas tax -- over time it could give us some choices. It could reduce urban sprawl, reduce high- way congestion and there would be better use of the bus system." The annual regional meet- ings, which wrappeO up last week, provide an opportu- nity for metro city officials to convey their concerns which should be addressed by the legislative policy commit- tees, which begin this year in late July. Staff also pro- vides a legislative recap of the most recent legislative session. Once the policy commit- tees have crafted the 1997 AMM Policies, the general membership will have the opportunity to vote on them at the Policy Adoption Meet- ing on Nov. 14. The breakfast meetings were held in each of the metro subregions -- North, South, East, West and Central. p Chambers invite local businessess to your budget hearings From page 1 Hale. "We need to.draw in the chambers and other business interests and build some coalition so sufficient revenue is available to respond to cities' needs and try to diffuse the confrontation." This may not be an end-all solution, but a better knowl- edge of what city services are, their cost and the accompa- nying mandates may lead to a lessening of the chambers' line on "spend mentality." Understanding may help p lead to creative solutions. Page 2 July 1996 State mandates focus of study Board of Government Innovation to make recommendations By. Jim Ge/bmann ity officials have often expressed frustration with the fiscal consequences of unfunded state mandates. Unfunded mandates are state laws and rules that require cities to provide a specific service or comply with specific process, without state financial assistance to compensate the city for the costs of complying with the -state rule or law. While unfunded state mandates have contributed to a strained state -local relationship, there have been few substantive attempts to resolve these complex public policy issues. There is now a promising state initiative that may shed more light on the significant costs unfunded mandates impose on many municipal budgets. During the next six months, the Board of Government Innovation and Coopera- tion will explore the impact of unfunded state man- dates on Minnesota cities, counties, townships and school districts. The comprehensive study is a direct response to legisla- tion requiring the Board to make recommendations to the legislature and the gover- nor for an appropriate re- sponse to the public policy issues related to unfunded state mandates. More specifi- tally, the Board shall develop recom- menda, - tions for the elimination, suspension and/or modification of numer- ous unfunded state man- dates. The Board's recom- mendation shall be consid- ered by the 1997 Minnesota Legislature. Staff from the AMM will work closely with the Board throughout the next six months to make certain the city's perspective is fairly represented. In addition to working with AMM staff, the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation is seeking volun- tary assistance from city officials who are willing to participate in a detailed analysis of the impact un- funded state mandates have had on Minnesota cities. The Board will analyze and quantify the specific impacts various unfunded state mandates have had on two or three municipali- ties. By using two or three case studies, the Board hopes to help the governor and the legislature better Understand the extent to which unfunded state mandates have contrib uted to'. the escalating cost. of local government ser- vices. Participating cities must be willing to commit staff resources to work with Board staff in an attempt to quantify the impact various unfunded state mandates have had on the city's budget. If you would like to volun- teer your city for participa- tion in this study, or if you would like to contribute your ideas and concerns on issues related to un- funded state mandates, please contact Jim Gelbmann of the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation at 282-2390. July 1996 Page 3 Survey reveals city concern for increased transit funding 't seems the AMM's work is certainly cut out for itself. This is what the results of a transportation survey that was distributed at each of the five regional Outreach Break- fast Meetings indicates. This year's Transportation Committee, chaired by Min- neapolis Councilmember. Pat Scott, has the difficult task of coming up with a specific policy dealing with transit for 1997 which the broad AMM membership can support. The survey was distributed with the hope of obtaining some creative ideas from AMM cities on how to create new money for transit/trans-' portation purposes. Twenty-three city officials who attended the AMM breakfast meetings com- pleted the survey — repre- senting 19 communities. Nearly 100 percent of the respondents agreed more funding is needed for transit/ transportation and that the AMM should develop a spe- cific transit position. However, there was some disagree- ment as to how the transit/ transportation funding issue can be solved. Of those who responded, 20 would support an in- creased per gallon gas tax. The range of "how much" varied from two cents to one dollar over five to 10 years. Many seemed to think that five cents was fair. Nine respondents said they could support a sales tax on gasoline (6.5 cents), but four said they could not. Nine respondents said they could support an additional1/ 2 cent general sales tax levied only in the metro area to cover metro transit needs; six said they couldn't' support this; and one said maybe. Fourteen said they could support an indexed gas tax increase and one said they could not. Some suggested other means of raising transit dollars: sales tax on auto/ vehicle repairs, metro -wide toll system, metro sales tax for transportation, not transit, user fees for out -of -county use and redo the highway funding formula. If you would like to make any suggestions to the Trans- portation Committee as it ' begins to develop policy, please call Roger Peterson at 215-4000 with your com- ments. O Policy committees begin work soon -- The AMM's four policy committees are slated to begin craft- ing 1997 policy soon, but there's still time to join a group if you haven't al- ready. If you would like to sign UP. call Laurie at 215- 4000. Below is the com- mittee schedules: Metropolitan Agencies Chair. Terry Schneider Time: Thursdays, Noon to 2 p.m. Dates: Aug. 1, Aug. 22, Sept. 5, Sept. 26 Municipal Revenues Chair. Susan Hoyt Time: Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. Dates: July 30, Aug. 20, Sept. 10, Sept. 24 Housing & Economic Development Chair: Charlotte Shover Time: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Dates: July 30, Aug. 20, Sept. 3, Sept. 24 Transportation & General Government Chair: Pat Scott Time: Wednesdays, Noon to 2 p.m. Dates: July 31, Aug. 20 (Tuesday), Sept. 4, Sept. 25. L -6a Growth optlonS/Met Council to now develop specific option From page 1 Several specific positions are contained in the AMM position statement, which are built around three guiding principles for effective growth manage- ment: 1. We should continuetoshive for freedom of choice, both for individuals and for communi- ties. 2. At the same time, individu- als and communities should be cognizant of and held account- able for the consequences of their decisions. 3. Appropriate mechanisms must be found or developed to address the - reality of leapfrog developmentoutsidethe seven counties. The following are some of the major AMM positions: 1. Regional policy should en- courage development choices that minimize both public and private costs. 2. Redevelopment of the ur- ban core is critical to the viabil- ity and quality of life of the en- tire metro area. 3. The AMM rejects any pro- posal to make land use the fifth regional system, which would lead to Met Council preemption of local authority in land use management. 4. The AMM supports the concept of defining an ulti MUSA as recommended bythe Builder's Association of the Twin Cities but only after con- sensus is achieved on the amount of land needed to aG commodate the projected 2020 population. 5. Increasing densities to ac- commodate the projected growth within the existing MUSA is not practical. -- 6. The AMM continues its strong support for the goals of the Livable Communities Act. 7. New development should largely pay its own way. 8. Growth cannot be man- aged effectively within the seven county area without more effective growth manage- ment strategies beyond the seven county boundary. The Council will hold seven meetings from* now until Sept. 19 to develop a specific growth option which will serve as the backbone of the Council's re- gional policy plan. The Council Will likely develop a hybrid option containing ele- ments of the Concentrated De- velopment and Growth Cen- ters options. Fora copy of the committee's report, call 215-4000. p Communities Grant rine/ine ............................ The Met Council may award up to $2.3 million to no more than rive pilot projects Application Deadline: Aug. 30, 1996 Contact., Joanne Barron. Announce Awards. Nov. 21, 1996 291-6385 Cycle ll: (Amount of grant unknown) Requests for Proposals. Aug. 16, 1996 Contact: Hal Freshly Information Workshops: Sept 16-20, 1996 291-6467 Application Deadline: Nov. 15, 1996 Awards announced: Dec. 31, 1996 Phase I/ - Multifamily ($250,000) Contact: Linda Milashius Applications Due: Aug. 1996 291-6541 Applications Reviewed. Sept. 1996 Selection: Sept 1996 Recommendations: Oct. 1996 AMM MUNICIPAL LICENSE & PERMIT SURVEYS are $15 for additional copies. Elected Officials Salary Sur- veys are $15 for non-members and $5 for additional copies for members. Mediation Handbooks are $19. No The STANTON SALARY SURVEY (Vol. 1) is currently available and has been distributed to member cities. The surveys are $125 for non-members. To order copies, call Laurie at 215-4000. Vol. II will be available in early August. The AMM would like to WELCOME Marc McNeill who was recently hired as the new administrator of the city of Shakopee. Mark your calend ars nowl The AMM POLICYADOPTION MEETING is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 14. If you are interested in participating in the AMM POLICY COMMITTEE PROCESS it's not too latel Call Laurie at 215-4000 to be added to one of the four committees. Association .of Metropolitan Municipalities 145 University Avenue West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103-2044 Dwight Johnson Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Iy %0 Printed on Recycled Paper I -6a News In Between is published every four to six weeks during the legislative session and as neededduring the interim to keep officials abreast of issues that may affect metro cities. © Copyright 1996 AMM 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, Minnesota 55103-2044 Telephone: (612) 215-4000 Fax: (612) 281-1299 The Board meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. President. Tom Egan Vice President. Jim Prosser Past President* Joan Campbell Executive Director. Vern Peterson Legislative Director.- Roger irector.Roger Peterson Communications Director. Cheryl Budewitz Administrative Assistant: Laurie Jennings } 2_ THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS 4221 Lake Road, Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Telephone (612) 535-1051 Board ofDwearors: Ed Lohnes. President. Minneapolis Wallace At". Austin .lames EuMrtN-Brown. Cry" Bis aeunmg. St. Cloud Ridurd ColOnd, With County Jure Eololl. Brooklyn Center Harvey Guldnan. PlymouM Manan Hedand. Golden Valley Eileen Nyland, Coon Rapids Joan Isaacson. Radaster Curt Iverson. New Ulm Pete Everson, Eden Prairie John Kauthdd, New &Vhfon Ronald Linde. NorthAvid Sherry Maddox. Brooklyn Center Jane MrPaNand. St. Cloud Thelma Mdtenw. Roseme Chanohe Nesseth. Brooklyn Center Lany Nrdldson, Moorhead Sonja Peterson, Shoreview Linda Mack Ross, St Lows Park Sushda Shell Arden Nide John Tmadwed, Falcon Heights Neng rang. Brooklyn Center Roberta Zonko, Bloomington Member Commissions Albert Lea Arden We Austin Bkiorririgton Bmok/yn Center Brooklyn Park Cdumbla Haights Coon Rapids Cottage Grove Crystal Duluth Eden Praine Edna Fallon Heights Fergus Fads Fridley Golden Valley Hibbing Hopkins Isanh Counti Lake Elmo Mankato Maplewood Mar" Minnespoks Moorhead New Bnghton New Hope New Ulm Nobles Couto Northrow North St. Pea Oakdale Orono Paynesv]le Plymouth Red Mng Richfield Robbinsdale Rochester St. Cloud St Louis Park St. Paul St Pate► Shoreview South St. Paul Stillwater WW* Bear Lake Wilmer and others in lormabon August 1, 1996 To: Minnesota's Superintendents, Principals �— 6 and Social Studies Teachers From: Ed Lohnes - President Marion Helland - Chair, Education Committee Mort Ryweck - State Project Coordinator The League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions is continuing the series of regional meetings held throughout Minnesota in November of 1995 to encourage the formation of Student Human Rights Task Forces and/or Multicultural Groups in schools throughout the state. With the help of students, every school can be a force in developing a positive, mutually respectful climate for intergroup relations. Such groups help students develop leadership skills as they implement programs to counter prejudice, bigotry and violence. We hope that your schools, with your assistance, will develop student leadership groups to address human rights issues. Beginning in September we will convene regional meetings around the state to share ideas for programs and creative new approaches. We welcome your ideas and input and invite you to send information on student leadership groups and projects from your schools for inclusion in a packet to be distributed at panel meetings. The metro area meeting co-sponsored by the Plymouth Human Rights Commission will be held: September 26 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN We invite your participation. Please also consider sending middle and high school leaders and representatives. The meeting in Plymouth is designed for students and sponsors. You will receive another mailing with details and registration form in a few weeks. Send materials for packets to: Marion Helland 7720 Winnetka Heights Drive Golden Valley, MN 55427 For more information, please call Marion Helland, 612-546-7469 or Mort Ryweck, 612-376-0525. July 30, 1996 CITY OF PLYMOUTR Michael Phillips 4535 Ranchview Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Michael: Mayor Tierney has forwarded your letter to me for review and comment. During the last three years, we have had some communication from young people asking the City to develop a skateboard park. Both the staff and the Park Commission have seriously looked at this matter and have had youth work with us on developing some ideas. Unfortunately, the City's insurance situation is such that at this time, we are prohibited from developing a skateboard park for liability reasons. But I am happy to inform you that we have paved a skating rink at Plymouth Creek Park, and it is available for skateboarding, rollerblading, and other activities of this nature. This park is located on Fembrook Lane, about three blocks south of County Road 9. We will continue to look at the idea of developing a skateboard park and hope that the insurance situation becomes less prohibitive. Sincerely, Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EB/np cc: lana er PRAC "Citq'-Pty1Vo111PARKS"TAFFIERICILTk"i '5i Oeautifu[TtaceTo Live ZAnn PI V14AnI ITH Qns II awaon. 01 VKAnI rru &AI&IhIcenTA CCAA -r *A nn . rrI rn. • A— ....., ..... .... fla Dear city of Plymouth, we the local bikers, skateboarders, and agresseve in-line skaters constentlie keep getting kick out of the only desent places to do our hobies and we also keep getting fended for just tying to have a little fun. So what I am nilly trying to say is it would nilly keep us out of trobel with store owners our parents and the police if the city would bulied a skate park for us the local kids. Sencerlie, the locial bikers, skateboards, and the agresive in-line skaters. J MILS MN 4 O?'f I g..�g '� ' I?3 Q 18 JUL 'PL'r H0 �--7 7-14 cz - P— ALL do -�y �Ox� , �'i'r�c.. .�S'�f 5�' i-� rn O� �D �o ON � 0% ON d O oo O V-4 C14 ;•;q . 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We used the wood chips to re -mulch large planting beds at East Medicine Lake & Mission Hills parks and our future project, "Greening Plymouth's Entryways III," at Carlson Pkwy. & 494. As you may be well aware, we collect and burn diseased elm & oak wood at our Public Works site. We, as well as the MN DNR, are constantly looking for a more environmentally friendly solution to the disposal of this wood. I am interested in the possibility of processing this wood into a useable product for Advance's heating needs. Please contact me to discuss this possibly beneficial partnership. Again, thank you for your company's environmental, as well as neighborly, decision to donate this valuable resource to the City's Forestry division. If we can offer assistance regarding other forestry concerns or questions, please feel free to call me. Sincerely, Paul Buck Forester cc: Joy Tierney, Mayor Dwight Johnson, City Manager Eric Blank, Director of Parks & Recreation Mark Peterson, Superintendent of Parks PLYMOUTH A Beautifu(Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000