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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 05-10-19962 MAY 105 1996 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: MAY 15 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Lunchroom, Lower Level MAY 20 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF REVIEW RECONVENED City Council Chambers JUNE 5 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING_ City Council Chambers 2. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE. TUESDAY, MAY 14, 7:00 P.M., Hadley Lake Room, Lower Level. Agenda is attached. (M-2) 3. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. TUESDAY, MAY 14, 7:00 P.M., City Center Lower Level Lunchroom. Agenda is attached. (M-3) 4. SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY POLICING. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 5:30 P.M., Medicine Lake Room. Please note this location change. Agenda is attached. (M4) 5. HRA, THURSDAY, MAY 16,7:00 P.M., Bass Lake Room. 6. MEETING CALENDARS -The May, June, and July meeting calendars are attached. (M-6) 1. COMMISSION RESIGNATION a. Attached is a letter of resignation from Human Rights Commissioner Bill Dix. (I -la) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO May 10, 1996 Page 2 2. MEETING MINUTES a. Minutes of the May 2, 1996 Human Rights Commission meeting. (I -2a) b. Minutes of the April 17, 1996 Subcommittee on Community Policing. (I -2b) c. Minutes of the April 2, 1996 Environmental Quality Committee. (I -2c) 3. STAFF REPORTS a. First quarter 1996 insurance claims status report from Risk Management Coordinator Bob Pembertion. (I -3a) 4. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS. ETC. a. Notice and registration form for LMC Leadership Institute seminar on `Authentic Leadership: The Key to Making Policy Decisions as an Elected Official," July 25-26, at Rutger's Sugar Lake Lodge, Grand Rapids. (I -4a) b. Project Update, a Plymouth newsletter reporting on the County Road 9 project. (I -4b) 5. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY - CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from Mark Fickes expressing concerns about cutting of trees in Plymouth. The letter has been forwarded to Park Director Eric Blank for a response.. (I -5a) b. Letter from Parkers Lake Homeowner Association President Bambi Anderson with comments on snowplowing in Plymouth. A copy of the letter has been forwarded Public Works Director Fred Moore and Public Works Supervisor Tom Vetsch for a response. (I -5b) c. Letter to the Council from Tyrell Homeowners Association President Paul Henry commenting on sump pump winter discharge permits. The letter has been forwarded to Public Works Director Fred Moore. (I -5c) A status report on correspondence is attached. (I-5) 6. CORRESPONDENCE a. Correspondence from Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt to J & S Recycling about the nature and use of the facility. Also attached are copies of letters to residents who spoke at a recent Plymouth Forum about the recycling facility. (I -6a) b. Letter to Medicine Lake area residents from the Medicine Lake Community Club Board of Directors addressing residents' concerns about the club. Also attached is a letter from Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, along with a copy of the Zoni„ g Ordinance that relates to non -conforming uses. (I -6b) c. Letter to the Johanna George from Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, responding to George's concerns about developement of urban services outside the MUSA line. Attached is Ms. George's original letter. (I -6c) ,K. CITY COUNCEL INFORMATION MEMO May 10, 1996 Page 3 d. Letter to Martin Gardner from MNDOT Program Director Richard Stehr, addressing comments about the proposed interchange at Ferndale Road and Highway 12. (I -6d) e. Letter to the City Council from Scott Nielsen expressing support for closing South Shore Drive. (I -6e) f. Letter to the Mayor from Kathleen Nielsen requesting the closing of South Shore Drive. (I -6f) g. Letter to the Mayor from Leo and Helen Hauser expressing opposition to the proposed interchange at Ferndale Road and Highway 12. (I -6g) Dwight Johnson City Manager ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Plymouth City Hall Tuesday, May 14, 1996 Meeting No. 49; 7:00 p.m. AGENDA 7:00 Call to Order 7:05 Approval of Minutes as Received 7:10 Announcements , Visitor Recognition, & Volunteer Recognition & Appreciation 7:15 Reports / Un -dates: 1. Surface Water Management Plan, Mark L. SEH Inc. • Water Plan Status • New Time Table, Plans for Community & EQC input. 2. Fertilizer Symposium & NSP report. 3. Update on stenciling _n_roject, Ecycling & fertilizer sale. 4. Proposal of permanent rules for governing aquatic like control - Rita O'Donnell. 8:00 New Business: 1. Pike Lak , Water Skiing Requests, an up -date, Mark Peterson, Parks. 2. Defining a sustainable communily. 3. ImRact on Plymouth report, Readings: Paul = Common Ground; Rita = Aquatic Vegetation; Bridget = Green Up Landscaping; David = Water wise; Mary = Green Heart; Martin = Common Ground and Reusables; Bob = Green Cuisine. 9:30 General Discussion: #* FuWre discussion: 1. Review City ordinances and Wicies as they relate to environmental concerns. 2. Check ECQ's progress and propose a "State of the Environment". 3. Review City Council's pn� future action towards preserving the environment. 4. Respond to Davidson tette; regarding Medicine Lake. ** Next Meeting: 9:45 Adjourn G.-MWG%WMQLTYIM VA1rE5%GENit<,DOC rn-3 rpPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1996 WHERE: Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 CITY CENTER LUNCHROOM (Lower Level) CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. *CONSENT AGENDA 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Laurent Development Company, Inc. Comprehensive Plan Amendment including a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment to reguide approximately 61 acres of land from LAR (Rural Agricultural) to LA -1 (Low Density Single Family Residential) and to add the area to the urban service area for property located north of Schmidt Lake Road, between Vicksburg Lane North and Fernbrook Lane North. (96017) B. Weston Corporation. Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan/Plat, Subdivision Code Variances and Conditional Use Permit for 37 townhomes in Phase Two of Nanterre located south of Schmidt Lake Road, south and east of the Soo Line Railroad, and north of Hollydale Golf Course. (96023) C. Fazendin Brothers, Inc. Preliminary Plat and Subdivision Code Variance to create seven single family detached lots and Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development District) to R -IA (Low Density Single Family Residential District) for property located south of County Road 6 and west of Hadley Hills. (96041) D. Roger Redmond. Planned Unit Development Amendment and. Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow construction of a home that would exceed the maximum lot coverage requirement and the minimum setback requirement at 4270 Norwood Lane North. (96049) E. Jerry Sisk. Site Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit Amendment, and Variance to enlarge the storage area at the rear of the Burger King building located at 14430 28th Place North. A Variance is requested for an additional freestanding sign. (96055) 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Zoning Ordinance Update - Background Information Included. 8. ADJOURNMENT AGENDA City Council Subcommittee on Community Policing Wednesday, May 15, 1996 5:30 p.m. Note: The location of the meeting has been changed. All meetings will now be scheduled for the Medicine Lake Conference Room in City Hall. This should eliminate any problems of the meeting room being inside the security doors. Call to Order II. Community Policing Video, C.O.P.P.S. (Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving) - 15 minutes in length III. Discussion of C.O.P.P.S. video IV. Discussion of proposed graffiti ordinance OFFICIAL rib- MEETINGS May 1996 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday rcviaed on 5/10/96 Il 2 3 4 April June S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 is19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 _ 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 I8 19 20 2l 22" 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 30 6:30 PM SUBCOMMIT- TEE ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS, Ban Lake Room 4:00 PM RECRE- ATIONAL FACHM GROUNDBREAENG CEREMONIES, 37th & Plymouth Blvd. 6:00 PM CITY CENTER TASK FORCE, Council Chamber - ''"` 7aa rM ROaan R1GNn COeO SSWU-N.M. ,M 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 6:00 PM SPECIAL PLANNING COMMIS- SION. Review of Zoning Ordinance, Ban 7:00 PM PRAC - Mooney Lake Cent Rm. Lake Room 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 AM PLYMOUTH SPRING CLEAN-UP & PHOSPHORUS -FRES FERTILIZER Ste, Public World Mtce Facility 7.0 rw aay. oo,u.m cont -1x R -ow LA. 10% a.. F.d.—ba 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION - Lower Level Lunchroom PY aue.co OCT7u Of .P,. rr ..0.9:00 7:00 PM HRA - Baas Lake Meeting Rm, lower level 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 • 1' BOitd�Qi ,erriiw"�aro"'nve § 7:00 PM PLANNING jj7A0PWPj-=.8-ftLA-c--L COMMISSION -Lower �'�'"`�'' 7:00PMCWMRCOMM64- WON-Mc&CiWLA.Ro Level Lunchroom 26 28 29 30 all Memorial Day (Observed) 7:00 PM PLANNING City Offices Closed COMMISSION - Lower Level Lunchroom rcviaed on 5/10/96 -OFFICIAL rib-- MEETINGS June 1996 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday rcvlaed an 5/10/96 2 3 4 5 6 % 8 °, �',:.'. 7:30 PM HUMAN RIGHB COMMISSION-Melcau o.✓jWY WNIp 9 10 11 112 13 14 15 vN VM WV. Qoum coWL. MV a.:. 7:00 PM PRAC - Mooney Lake Coal. 7:00 PM PLANNING Rm. COMMISSION - Lower Level Lunchroom )6 17 118 19 20 211 22 590 Pk7 sus.cokam= oN ��O cokoAuNrnrpo.�, 7:00 PM HRA - Baas l.t. Lake Meedug Rm, lower level 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7:00 PM PLANNING 700 Pr PAM . N.ry t." c.et COMM=ON Lower Level Lunchroom 30 May July SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 6 3 6 7 8 9 10 1 17 8 9 10 11 1211 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 rcvlaed an 5/10/96 Mou OFFICIAL CIT rib- iii' July 1996 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday revm 5/10/96on s�l� 1< 2 3 5 6 Music in Plymouth 7:301 M HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION- bkdck e Lake MI& R Wkpendenoo Day - City 06ioes Closed 7 8 9 10 111 12 13 Tae PM 1XV. QUAD YCOWL- HoSo LA. Mk Mw y OOPM COIfiT 7:00 PM PRAC - Mooney Lake Cont 7:00 PM PLANNING Kin' COMMLSSION - LOwer Level Lunchroom 14 15 16 17 118 19 20 e:30 PM SUadOMMnT@ ONCoNoViNITY IVU 7:00 PM HRA - Bass M. R— Lake Meeting Rm lower level 211 22 23 25 26 27 7:00 PM PLANNING OO PI► YIN COMMISSION - Lower Level Lunchroom 7M PM PAC[ -Hiy t. W C.C. 28 29 30 31 June August S MT WT F S S MT WT F S 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 ld 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 30 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 revm 5/10/96on s�l� District OSSEO AREA SCHOOLS May 9,1996 Plymouth City Council % Kathy Lueckert 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 - Dear City Council Members:-. DR. MARL RAMSEY Superintendent of Schools FAX: (612) 391-7070 Please accept my resignation, effective immediately, from the Plymouth Human Rights Commission. I have served as the liaison for the Osseo School District. I will be retiring from my present position at the end of the current school year. At this time it is difficult to advise you about another contact with the District 279 Schools. My position will not be immediately filled, and may later change from its current orientation. Additionally, our Superintendent, Marl Ramsey, will be also leaving the district. I look for the appointment of an interim superintendent prior to selection of his replacement. I suggest, if you wish, that you contact the new superintendent,(interim or otherwise) once he/she is named. Sincerely, Bill Dix ff Coordinator, School/Community Relations INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 279 Educational Service Center 11200 93rd Avenue North Maple Grove, MN 55369-6605 10019 Plymouth Human Rights Commission May 2, 1996 Minutes Present: Gary Anderson, Jeff Richards, Claudelle Carruthers, Mitzi Heath, Laurie Levi, Harvey Guttmann, Assistant City Manager Kathy Lueckert Excused: Ginny Clark, Jackie Fraedrich Absent: Bill Dix Guest: Marion Hellend (Golden Valley HRC) Call to Order Chairman Gary Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. Approval of Agenda The agenda was approved with the following additions: Marion Hellend asked for a review of the proposed District 281 policy on religion in the schools, reverse the order of items under old business, and Mitzi Heath asked to discuss the HRC representation on the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the April meeting were approved as presented. Old Business Update on Assignments. Gary Anderson asked that HRC members review progress on the assignments made at the March meeting. Mailing List. Laurie Levi clarified the purpose and intent of the mailing list. The City will do label printing and mail out any information from the HRC. She asked that HRC members continue to give her names and numbers of individuals who should be on the list. Community Education. Jeff Richards and Mitzi Heath reviewed the article they prepared for the Sun Sailor. Jeff Richards indicated that the Sailor will print the articles, space permitting. Other options to explore are the Mayor Message in the Plymouth News, using a display case at the Plymouth Library (perhaps coinciding with the September regional workshop), and possible videos in collaboration with the Roseville and Maplewood HRCs. Response Plan. Gary Anderson reviewed the status of the Hate and Bias Crime Response Plan. Chief Gerdes has reviewed the plan and has submitted suggestions. Gary Anderson stated that he intends to present the plan to the City Council for their approval in June. Harvey Guttmann moved, seconded by Claudelle Carruthers, to approve the Hate and Bias Crime Response Plan. The motion carried. Liaison Roles. Gary Anderson explained the role of the liaisons, which are an integral part of the Response Plan. These liaisons will be the contacts to specific areas of the community, should an event occur. Gary Anderson stated a preference for two 2 -2a liaisons for each area, to even out the workload. The liaisons also would be responsible for getting contact names and numbers to Laurie Levi, for the mailing list. The Commission discussed the assignments, which are as follows: Area Schools Social Service Agencies Clergy Business & Chamber of Commerce Housing LMHRC & Other City HRC Media City Government Neighborhood Watch Liaisons Jackie, Ginny, Mitzi Mitzi, Laurie Ginny, Gary, Mort Ryweck Gary, Harvey Gary, Claudelle Mitzi, Jeff Jeff, Claudelle Gary, Kathy Gay Proiect Event List. Gary Anderson distributed a list of the upcoming events and project of the Human Rights Commission, and asked for members to take "ownership" of the various tasks. Gary Anderson pointed out that some opportunities should be left for the individual appointed to fill the vacant seat. The Assignments are as follows: Project/Event Music in Plymouth National Night Out Autumn Arts Fair Regional School Workshop Human Rights Award Hate/Bias Response Plan Mailing List Community Education Plan Conflict Resolution Owners Jeff Gary Jackie, Ginny, Kathy Laurie, Gary, Claudelle Gary, Claudelle Laurie Jeff, Mitzi Calendar of Events. Gary Anderson presented a calendar of events for the next year, and said he would keep it updated as necessary. Gary also distributed a list of significant accomplishments or contacts made to aid in preparation of the annual report. New Business Resignation. Gary Anderson stated that Rebecca Ribich had resigned from the Commission. Kathy Lueckert stated that a new commissioner would be appointed at the May 15 meeting. Religion Policy. Marion Hellend presented a policy on religion in the schools prepared by Robbinsdale District 281. Marion stated that this policy had only slight modifications from the policy already in place, such as adding a reference to an eagle feather as a religious symbol. On behalf of Jackie Fraedrich, Marion asked for the HRC's endorsement of the policy. It was moved and seconded that the HRC endorse the District 281 policy on religion in the schools. The motion passed. S -2a League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions. Mitzi Heath stated that Plymouth no longer has an active member on the Board of Directors, and that the Commission should consider becoming active once more. She stated that the meetings are held monthly. Marion Hellend said that the Board of Directors are elected at the September annual meeting, which this year is on September 28, 1996. For Information Gary Anderson mentioned an article in the April 28 Star Tribune about abuse. He also mentioned hearing about a project in which school children were rewarded with a trip if their class had no violent behaviors demonstrated during a particular period of time. The HRC's attention also was called to the April 29 - May 6 issue of the New Yorker, which is on "Black in America." Marion Hellend distributed a draft agenda and announcement for the September 26 Regional Workshop. The time will be in the morning, and the League will provide publicity and mailing. Gary Anderson noted that Chief Gerdes had mentioned that the Police Department had received a potential complaint of a workplace human rights violation, but the complainant did not want the involvement of the HRC. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 PM. IUI�N �I N�I�YII � ��I�I MnYY h II �IIIIN �P� I� INWNI IYu�NWI Allu�l 1P� ��YIIN , NJ� YYIIP� �I Y 1�1AI WIY��NI�� Y ,��I�IIVIYYIAYIII: 140 7 6 Plymouth Subcommittee on Community Policing Minutes of Meeting April 17, 1996 5.30 p.m. Present at the meeting were Councilmember Tim Wold, , City Manager Dwight Johnson, Sgt Mike Goldstein, Citizens Kim Koehnen and Mary Ann Biermeier, Sgt Joel Franz, and Public Safety Education Specialist Sara Cwayna. Unable to attend were Councilmembers Nicholas Granath and Christian Preus, and Chief Craig Gerdes. Sgt Goldstein started the meeting at 5:35 p.m., with a brief introduction. The department's Crime Free Multi -Housing Project was highlighted by Sara Cwayna. , Cwayna introduced. the history of the project and its start in Mesa, Arizona. She also covered the guidelines of the project and its connection to the City's COPS AHEAD grant for one police officer. She stated that this is essentially a three phase project with phase one being the training, phase two being crime prevention through environmental design, and phase three being resident education. A short question and answer session followed. As part of this process, Cwayna also highlighted the Plymouth Apartment Managers Association and how they interact with the department and the Crime Free Multi -Housing Project. Councilmember Wold and Manager Johnson recommended that the City explore the possibility of sending appropriate City employees to a training program on Community Policing through environmental design. Sgt Franz then gave a background on the Investigative Division of the Police Department. He gave a short synopsis of case review, solvability factors, and case assignments for the division. He then spoke on the diversion process and how it is used in cases; highlighting the Mediation Project, P.A.Y.S., and W.S.J.D.P. He also spoke on the interaction with the court system. A question and answer session following involved mainly questions on the diversion side of the presentation. The first question was whether Hennepin County recognized our diversion efforts. Sgt Franz assured the group that it does. Second, the question was asked whether the City is appropriating the proper balance of funds to various mediation and counseling services. Further. whether the City should reconsider its allocation of these funds. Sgt Goldstein offered a suggestion to look at the amount given to Northwest YMCA. In his previous experience with 2•Zb the Armstrong Liaison Program, the Detached Worker from the YMCA was used extensively. Following there was a discussion on the 1996/97 Council Objectives. The committee believed the goals were sound and appropriate. The question was raised by Mary Ann Biermeier whether there is an increase in youth -related violence, specifically related to juvenile males within our community. The group offered answers stating no significant increase has been noted 'in our community. The discussion then explored some chemical use concerns. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. is ENVIRONMIENTAL QUALITY CONMTTEE Meeting No. 48 Tuesday, April 2, 1996 7:00 p.m. Present: Members: Bridget Jodell, David -Shea, Mary McKee, Bob Swanson, Martin Frank, Rita O'Donnell Staff Ex -officio: Shane Missaghi Ex -officio: John Barten, Hennepin County Parks Council Member: Ginny Black Absent: Staff Ex -officio: Dan Faulkner Member: Paul Liebman Minutes were corrected and then approved by the committee. Shane requested volunteers to monitor Lake Pomerlo by taking water samples two a month throughout the summer months. The request was made by Randy Anholm. Shane said he would do it and Bridget offered her canoe for the task. The group suggested that homeowners around the lake should be contacted for volunteers as well. OLD BUSINESS VTpdate on the Surface Water Management Plan by SEH Shane provided the committee with a progress report on the accomplishments of SEH.. They have completed 50 % of the first phase, which was due before the end of last year, and only 20 % of the second phase. The project is slated to be in rough draft form on June 1 st. Martin offered that phase one should be completed and the scope defined before SEH moves into the last two phases. They have to "establish an overall plan and direction" from phase one since it is hard to move ahead when you are not sure where you are going. Dave Shea felt that the citizens of Plymouth need a clear statement of what the project is, why it is necessary and how it will. affect them. Bridget said that more education is needed and probably a first step would be to deal with water drainage. Some other points of concern were: 1. That perhaps the scope of the survey was too broad. 2. What is Bassett Creeks plan in regard to Medicine Lake and their survey? 3. Which three lakes should be studied for data? 4. What data can Hennepin Parks provide from their work? 5. Has the City expected too much in too little time? 6. Has SEH promised more than they can deliver according to the RFP? Shane said that SEH will be meeting with the City on April 10th to make a progress report. Dave Shea will be attending this meeting. Martin moved that a sub -committee be formed to evaluate the progress of SEH against their RFP and phase one. The motion was passed. The sub -committee will make recommendations on what the EQC needs to do and how they think SEH is performing (sub -committee members Ginny, Dave, Martin, Bob and Shane will meet on April 11th at 7:00 p.m.). These minutes will be given to SEH by the 7th of May so that they are ready to report to the committee on May 14th. Davidson letter on Medicine Lake The committee discussed the fact that many of the issues of concern have been addressed by the committee and the council and that the Davidson should receive a background report on Plymouth's fertilizer ordinance and sale as well as plans to revitalize the area of the lake they mentioned, etc. in a letter prepared by staff from the committee. Bridget was also going to call them. It was requested that their name be added to our list of possible volunteers for the future. Mary offered that letters of concern should be heard first in future meetings and responses delivered so that a reply is received in a more timely fashion. Reaction the Minnesota Green Up - Plymouth Submission of Achievements David Shea invited all committee members to attend the activities at Woodlake Nature Center in Richfield on April 22nd starting at noon. Plymouth's seven steps toward improving the environment are among the over 100 received from around the state. EQC Community Involvement in April and May Fertilizer Symposium: All invited and planning to attend at French Park Reserve on April 9 at 6:30-8:00 p.m. NSP/Parker's Lake: April 17th at Parkers Lake Pavilion - all invited to attend for questions and session on maintenance of land around NSP lines. Tree Distribution: Paul Buck is not sure of what will be happening and the dates as yet. Stenciling of Storm Grates: Shane has organized eleven youth and four adults for May 18th (same day as sale) to stencil east beach area of Medicine Lake. Fertilizer Sale: A motion was passed to request monies from the Council to order an identity table cloth banner. Dave requests handouts and volunteers to work the afternoon. Mary and Bridget will work -morning. 2 o:%avmwmQLrnM 2.WC S -- I C.-'* Next Article for Plymouth News The group suggested that it be on buffer zones and native plantings gleaned from Carolyn Dinsdorf s book on the subject. NEW BUSINESS Sustainable Communities Ginny Black handed out materials to members of the EQC committee to review before the next meeting. The remainder of the agenda is to be continued for consideration to the next meeting May 14th. The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 14, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Minutes submitted by Mary McKee. q 0i%Nn%%VM01TV%MIMffF-%W G-2.DOC 2-3a DATE: April 29, 1996 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Bob Pemberton, Risk Management Coordinator through Dale Hahn, Finance Director SUBJECT: INSURANCE CLAIMS REPORT SUMMARY: In accordance with City Council direction, I am attaching a copy of the insurance claims status report. This report includes claim activity through March 31, 1996 and is summarized under various status categories. g: \finance\riskmgmt\memos\claims I -3a CITY OF PLYMOUTH CLAIMS STATUS REPORT MARCH 31, 1996 CLAIMS STILL PENDING FROM LAST REPORT DATE DATE TYPE NATURE CURRENT STATUS OF REPORTED OF LOSS OF LOSS CLAIMANT OF CLAIM CLAIM 07-14-94 07-12-94 Liability Charles Cole Stepped into a Referred claim to LMCIT washout at Plymouth for investigation and Playfield and injured resolution. left knee 02-13-95 11-28-94 Liability Cynthia K. Deuser Claimant slipped on Referred claim to LMCIT ice and injured leg for investigation. No near Park and Ride evidence of liability or lot at Four Seasons negligence on part of Mall. First notice of City. File inactive at this claim was from time. .attorney. 03-08-95 02-15-95 Liability Ramon Harris ' Plymouth Police Referred to LMCIT for assisted Brooklyn investigation. Appears to Park Police with be no involvement on the arrest in Plymouth. part of Plymouth Police Alleged violation of Officers civil rights 08-02-95 07-13-95 Liability Susan Arvig Hit in face with Referred to LMCIT for baseball while investigation. Attorney is watching son's game representing claimant. at Plymouth Creek Claim denied. Does not Park. appear to be a case of liability. 09-07-95 03-10-95 Liability Frank Bogot, Jr. Injured in traffic Referred to LMCIT for accident on Highway investigation. There 55 while a passenger doesn't appear to be any in a taxi. Alleges liability on the part of the improper signage City. and design of intersection 09-20-95 07-16-95 Liability Gaylord Quinn Claimant resisted Referred to LMCIT for routine arrest. investigation. Alleges violation of civil rights. G:\finance\riskmgmtclaimsrpt\decclaim.doc PAGE 1 G:\finance\riskmgmtclaimsrpt\decclaim.doe PAGE 2 �- 3C-) 10-12-95 07-11-95 Liability TCF Application for a Suit was filed in Federal Drive-in Banking District Court. Referred facility denied by the to LMCIT for defense. Council.. Case removed to State District Court which granted defense motion to dismiss on 03-29-96. Maintaining open file in the event of an appeal. 10-31-95 09-10-95 Liability Gloria Hietanen Resident of Referred to LMCIT for Plymouth Towne investigation. Square. Personal possessions damaged in wet storage locker. 11-20-95 11-17-95 Liability Stephen Dietz Homeowner removed Wait until Spring and remote water meter adjust claim. reader from outside dwelling wall. Water Department reinstalled and made two small holes in new siding. Homeowner wants new siding. 12-13-95 05-05-95 Liability Cedrick Peters Resisted arrest. Has Referred to LMCIT for since served notice investigation. that the arrest was wrongful and illegal. 01-07-94 01-07-94 Automobile Reinhardt Schewe Icy conditions. Fire Referred to LMCIT for inspector slid investigation. Open for through stop sign Workers' Compensation and struck empty subrogation. school bus causing minor injury to driver. 10-28-95 10-28-95 Automobile Debbie Cattour Fire fighter Referred to LMCIT for rearended stopped investigation. Estimated vehicle while collision damage $8,800. proceeding to fire. Estimated property damage $4,600. G:\finance\riskmgmtclaimsrpt\decclaim.doe PAGE 2 Z- la CLAIMS CLOSED SINCE LAST REPORT DATE DATE TYPE OF REPORTED OF LOSS LOSS 04-02-93 10-03-93 08-10-95 03-04-93 07-12-92 Liability Liability 08-10-95 Automobile CLAIMANT Age 13 Lorraine Williams Mary Kamm NATURE OF CLAIM Slipped on icy path at Plymouth Playfield during school supervised activity and fractured right leg. Plaintiff alleged assault and violation of civil rights as the result of a police traffic stop. Police Officer rearended other vehicle. CURRENT STATUS OF LAIM The LMCIT denied the claim, suit was filed and the LMCIT defended. The Trial Court granted our motion for dismissal and the plaintiff appealed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of the case. Suit was filed in Federal District Court. LMCIT defended. Plaintiffs attorney withdrew from representation because of ethical problems. The case went to trial with the plaintiff representing herself. The jury found for the City.. Defense cost $50,000. City is. responsible for $50,000 of cost in accordance with our deductible with the LMCIT. We were awarded cost of $2,500 from the plaintiff but she is uncollectable. Referred to LMCIT for investigation. Settled property damage claim for $1,113.26. File closed. G:\finance\riskmgmtclaimsrpt\decclaim.doc PAGE 3 G:\finance\riskmgmtclaimsrpt\decclaim.doc PAGE 4 Z -3a NEW CLAIMS SINCE LAST REPORT DATE DATE TYPE OF NATURE OF CURRENT STATUS OF REPORTED OF LOSS LOSS CLAIMANT CLAIM CLAIM 01-05-96 01-05-96 Liability Janice Danielson Hit clump on Referred to LMCIT for compacted snow in investigation. street with vehicle. 01-25-96 01-25-96 Liability Noel Davis 6" water main in Referred to LMCIT for street burst. Water investigation. Claim damage to finished denied. File closed. lower level. 01-26-96 12-17-95 Liability Derek Droen CSO picked -up and Referred to LMCIT for lost stray cat owned investigation. by claimant. Cat was later recovered but had suffered injuries. 01-29-96 10-16-96 Liability Robert Richie Allegation that Fire Proved to attorney that Fighters failed to allegation was completely respond to a house false. Maintaining an fire in a timely inactive file. manner. 02-12-96 01-30-96 Liability Denise Lindbloom Stated that snow No evidence of snow plow damaged plow damage. Claim mailbox denied. File closed. 02-13-96 02-02-96 Liability Barry Balzer Alleged that his wife Referred to LMCIT for lost control of and investigation. damaged their vehicle because city streets were icy and improperly sanded. 02-23-96 02-23-96 Liability Rosemary Visitor slipped and Referred to Walker Hauschild fell on icy drive at Management for Plymouth Towne investigation and Square. resolution. File closed. 02-28-96 12-05-96 Liability Don K. Myron Filed suit because Referred to LMCIT for Council denied investigation and defense. request for a variance. G:\finance\riskmgmtclaimsrpt\decclaim.doc PAGE 4 G:\finance\riskmgmtclaimsrpt\decclaim.doc PAGE 5 Z -3a 03-13-96 02-13-96 Liability Madelen Cox Would like the City HRA is handling. File to forgive a Rehab closed. Loan because the County is taking her home for the benefit of the City. 03-13-96 02-26-96 Liability Lloyd Bergstrom Started that snow No evidence of snow plow damaged plow damage. Claim mailbox. denied. File closed. 03-15-96 01-29-96 Liability Michael Getzkin Stated that snow No evidence of snow plow damaged plow damage. Claim mailbox. denied. File closed. 03-21-96 03-15-96 Liability Heide Brandenberg States that she This complaint was first damaged vehicle tire notice of hazard. It filled in pothole immediately. Claim denied. File closed. 03-21-96 03-20-96 Liability Mark Pitman Homeowner filed Forestry Department Police Complaint spoke with homeowner. because City crew 'He was advised it was a trimmed boulevard city tree and it will be tree. carefully trimmed again in the future. File closed. 03-26-96 12-31-96 Liability Ken Geisler Started that snow No evidence of snow plow damaged plow damage. Claim mailbox. denied. File closed. 03-27-96 12-25-95 Liability Ty '"an Ly Routine traffic stop. Referred to LMCIT for Outstanding warrant investigation. issued issued for person by same name. Officer Transported him to Hennepin County Jail. Alleged violation of his rights because of mistaken identity. 03-29-96 03-21-96 Liability Wayne King Stated that he fell on Maintain an inactive file. icy street in front of home and injured self while shoveling snow because of our inadequate snow plowing. G:\finance\riskmgmtclaimsrpt\decclaim.doc PAGE 5 -3a 03-29-96 03-25-96 Liability Paul Weingarden Snow plow damaged Notified Street sod in front of home. Department. File closed. 03-29-95 1995/96 Liability Marie Friederick Snow accumulation No evidence of snow at end of cul-de-sac plow damage. Claim bent mailbox post.. denied. File closed. 03-29-96 1992 Liability Kathleen Culbert 01-19-96 01-19-96 Automobile John Zabel 02-02-96 02-02-96 Automobile Sue Hayden Stated that snow This claim had been plow damaged investigated and denied mailbox. on 11-05-93. No new damage or repairs. Denial reaffirmed. File closed. Police Officer started Referred to LMCIT for up from stop sign investigation. Property and struck other damage claim settled for vehicle traveling on $720. Damage to City thru street. vehicle $4,700. Claimant pulled from Referred to LMCIT for driveway into path of investigation. $359. City vehicle which damage to City vehicle. was. turning right $1,185. property damage from thru street into to other vehicle. driveway. G:\finance\riskmgmtclaimsrpt\decclaim.doc PAGE 6 LMC 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Teague of Minnesota Cities Phone: (612) 281-1200 - (800) 925-1122 Cities promoting excelence X:(612) 281-1299 - TDD (612) 281-1290 April 25, 1996 Dwight Johnson City of Plymouth ; 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth MN 55447 Dear Dwight: Do you remember the story about The Three Little Pigs --the way Bob Terry tells it? If you attended the MCMA conference last year, chances are that you're looking at familiar situations in a whole new way. Bob's presentation was so well-received by everyone in attendance that many city managers asked us to make this outstanding training opportunity available for their elected officials., Recognizing good advice, we've arranged to bring Bob Terry back to present Authentic Leadership: The Key to Making Policy Decisions as an Elected Official, the newest program offered by the League of Minnesota Cities Leadership Institute. Encourage your councilmembers to attend this program, even if they're not currently enrolled in the Leadership Institute. Bob Terry's engaging teaching style and inspiring message will make a significant impact on the way your councilmembers view their public role and carry out their governance responsibilities. Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge in Grand Rapids will be the site for this program. The program begins Thursday afternoon, July 25 and ends at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 26. Thursday evening has been scheduled as free time for councilmembers to network with their colleagues and take advantage of the resort's amenities. Space is limited so encourage your councilmembers to complete the enclosed registration form to reserve their spot today. The deadline for advance registration is May 24. All registrations must be received by June 5. For more information, contact Cathy Dovidio at (612)281-1250 or 1(800)925-1122. Sincerely, Sharon G. Klumpp Associate Executive Director enc. 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The City of Plymouth will work with Hennepin County to keep you up-to-date on the project's pro- gress. We hope that by keeping you informed, we can minimize inconvenience and let you know that progress is being made — even during the stages of construction when progress may not be apparent. Project Overview The County will upgrade Co. Rd. 9 to four lanes from I494 to Polaris Ln. The section from Glacier Ln. to Polaris Ln. will be closed all summer. The bulk of construction should be completed by Nov. 15. However, the County expects that the contractor will not put down the final layer of pavement until the spring of 1997. In addition, in 1997, the contrac- tor ontracfor will resurface Polaris Ln. to Vicksburg. Also scheduled for next spring is the landscaping element of the project which the City will handle under a separate contract. The road contractor on the County's project is Ames Construction. Access 0 A large segment of Co. Rd. 9, from Glacier Ln. to Polaris Ln., will be closed all summer. Detour signs will route traffic to Hwy. 55 and I494. • Drivers will not be able to cross Co. Rd. 9 at Minnesota Ln. Drivers will need to back track and cross at Fernbrook Ln. • Access to homes along Co. Rd. 9 will not be af- fected during construction. Timeline The following timeline is tentative. It represents the County's best estimate of the construction schedule. Of course; weather will affect the schedule. Week of May 20. Work on the project is slated to start May 20 (some tree clearing may occur earlier). The west side of the project will be affected first. One of the first areas to see work will be near Jun- eau Ln. where the County will remove trees. (The City has adopted a landscaping plan to replant trees throughout the length of the project. Replanting will occur next year). Week of May 27 -.During the last week of May, crews will be working at the northwest corner of Berkshire Ln. and Co. Rd. 9. They will construct a drainage pond. Also during that time, utility work will occur. NSP will bury overhead power lines west of Fern - brook Ln. (Lines east of Fernbrook will remain above ground.) In addition, US West and King V deocable vehicles will also be in the area to relo- cate their lines as necessary. The construction plan calls for this work to occur simultaneously to mini- mize the amount of trench digging needed. Late May or Early June: Workers will turn their atten- tion to building outside turn lanes at the Co. Rd. 9 and Berkshire/Annapolis intersection. While traffic will be slow, the County hopes to help it move as smoothly as possible through this heavily used inter- section by completing the turn lanes early. Detours The official detour for the project is Hwy. 55 and I- 494. Over Common Questions Getting to Cub Foods: Several people have called Hen- nepin County Project Engineer Jerry Mortenson to ask how they should get to Cub Foods during con- struction. Callers are correct in assuming that get- ting to Cub will not be as easy as usual. If you shop at Cub, you will have go one of two routes. • Travel down Fernbrook Ln. to Hwy. 55. Once on Hwy. 55, you can go down to Vicksburg Ln.; or • Take Fernbrook to 34th Ave. Turn right on 34th Ave. and drive to Plymouth Blvd. Turn right on Plymouth Blvd. and go down to 36th Ave. and take a left down to Cub Foods. Traffic Signals: For the most part, traffic signals will not be affected by the project. If they are affected, it should only be for one or two days. In those in- stances, four-way stop signs would be installed. Freeway Ramps and Co. Rd 9 East of 1494.• This pro- ject will not affect Co. Rd. 9 east of I-494. All ramps at Co. Rd. 9 and I-494 will remain open throughout the construction. Guard Rails: The project does not include guard rails. The roadway has been designed to standards not requiring guard rails. P. Medians: Medians will be 14 feet wide, the mini- mum allowable for safely directing traffic. Trees will not be planted in the median. Overbead Power Lines: Lines west of Fernbrook will be buried. Because no individual households receive service off the line, there will be no cost to home- owners for relocating the lines. Lines will remain above ground east of Fernbrook. This will save homeowners on the south side of Co. Rd. 9 who re- ceive service off the line, the cost of relocation. Bury- ing the lines would have cost each homeowners about $2,000. Z- A-6 Caution Please drive with caution when traveling through the construction area. Also, please explain to your chil- dren that for their own safety they should keep away from the construction area and equipment. Questions? The County will set up a field office on the project site. We will include the telephone number for the field office in the next Project Update. If you have questions in the mean time, please call: • Head Inspector Dick Crown at 930-2620; or • Project Engineer Jerry Mortenson, 930-2618. Project Hotline While this is a county project, the City of Plymouth has initiated a hotline for people who want weekly updates. For a recorded message giving the most up- to-date schedule information, as provided to the City by Ames Construction, call 509-5514. Thank You Road construction is a headache for everyone travel- ing through the area, but it is particularly frustrat- ing for those who live near the project area. Both Hennepin County and the City of Plymouth thank you for your patience and cooperation. Mark Fickes 11739 Gentilly Road �, Maple Grove, MN 55369 PlAy 0-9 cS713 City Administrator/Council ,, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth MN 55447 e Re: Deforestation in Plymouth Your city is a depressing place to travel through. From the beginning of my route to work on Bass Lake Road to nearly the end on Plymouth Blvd I see the results of past - and witness the ongoing destruction due to current - deforestation projects in your city. What with all the chip piles, uprooted stumps, log stacks (May 1, Plymouth Blvd)and burning slash piles (April, north of City Hall) your city could be mistaken for some third world nation whose economy is dependent on the quick sell- off of it's natural resources or the quick clearing of land to grow food for starving multitudes. Your city ordinances protecting natural resources must be exceedingly weak and slanted to the interests of "developers". Evidence the boundary of the multi -acre clearcut just north of Bass Lake Road and east of Quinwood. The northern boundary of this clearcut stops at the Maple Grove border. Maple Grove has a relatively strong Tree Preservation ordinance with a replacement ratio requirement of 1.5 inches of tree diameter replaced for every inch removed. Pm surprised your citizens tolerate this unnecessary destruction of their natural resources. Perhaps they prefer the roar of heavy equipment and the smell of diesel exhaust to the song of birds and the smell of damp leaves. Perhaps they prefer parking lots and endless retail expansion to the more sublime experience of nature. sincerely ; Mark Fickes PARKERS LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. May 2, 1996 Mr. Tom Vetsch City of Plymouth, Public Works 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Vetsch: 3300 Edinborough Way #202 Edina, MN 55435 Enclosed please find a petition that a large majority of the Parkers Lake Homeowners Association,.Inc.'s...,:.. members signed at our recent Annual Meeting requesting that the City of Plymouth hire our. Association's snow removal vendor to clear snow on the City streets that run through the Association. We know that in the past the City has not been removing the snow itself, but rather subcontracted the work to an outside vendor. Our vendor's attempts to coordinate with the City's vendor have not proven to be very productive and as such the residents of the Association are left with poor snow removal service on the public streets. We believe that our contractor is much better equipped to handle our neighborhood's unique street design and the nuances that go along with removing snow and ultimately has the desire to meet our expected level of service. Please respond to this request in writing for our records and so our Board of Directors may. disseminate the information to the Association membership. Sincerely, za,v�- Bambi Anderson President PS Contact person for our snow removal vendor is: Encl. cc: Hon. Joy Tierney Mr. Scott Skjei, Owner Premier Outdoor, Services, Inc. 9117-7161 St. W:;*' Lakeville, MN 55044 PARKERS LAKE HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 3300 Edinborough Way #202 Edina, MN 55435 April 25, 1996 Mr. Tom Vetch City of Plymouth, Public Works Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr.. V&ch: We, the under igned homeowners of the Parkers Lake Homeowners Association, Inc., hereby petition the City of Plymouth to consider contracting the dufie�ef removing snow from the public streets within our neighborhood with the Association's snow removal vendor. We have been unsatisfied with the performance of the contractor hired by the City of Plymouth. We believe our contractor is much better equipped to handle our neighborhood's streets and,. has the desire to meet our expected level of satisfaction. -i�PGitI -Wpw �M� FORIA, F- a ME May 7, 1996 To: Plymouth City Council Subject: Sump Pump Inspection I am writing on behalf of the Tyrell Homeowners Association. This is a townhouse associatiow with a total of 44 units, 26 located on 45th Ave. N. and 18 on Niagara Lane. The Association fully understands the inspection program and the need for Plymouth City Code 740.01. We would I&c to point out some issues that may be common to other associations and to the Tyrell complex in particular. 1. The 26 units located on 45th Ave. were all built with the sump pump discharge going onto the sidewalk directly in front of the entry way. This causes a severe liability issue with ice build-up in the winter months. The discharge can be diverted away with a hose, but again will cause a liability problem with the hose crossing the sidewalk and also with a freezing problem in the winter. 2. Most units are finished inside, so rerouting of the discharge would be cost prohibitive at this time. 3. The units located at the end of each building can dispose of the water with the use of a hose, but the inside units must dispose of the water onto the driveway, agam causing an ice build-up problem. The options open to a townhouse are more restricted as compared to a single fan* home. 4. It is absolutely essential that the units mentioned above be granted a Sump Pump Winter Discharge Permit. We believe it is also critical that the discharge dates be modified to November 1st and April lst as there is frequently ice build-up, and thus, a liability problem within the dates currently specified in the permit. Additionally, we believe that each unit should be considered on a case by case basis and that potentially, some units should be allowed to discharge into the sewer system the entire year. 5. We were informed by Darrell Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage, that there is some consideration to changing the requirements for the winter discharge permit. In order to comply with the Code, many of our units will require additional phunbing modifications. We do not want to incur the time and expense to comply with the current code, only to then have the code changed at a later date, requiring additional expense. 6. Many of our units are owned by retired individuals who have winter homes in a warmer climate. Some of these individuals do not return until late April or early May and may leave prior to November 1st. There must be some method for providing for these exceptions. 7. There is a very high water table under marry of the homes on 45th Ave. N. This makes it impossible to discharge the water to the rear of these homes. To discharge in the fiord; without crossing the sidewalk, would mean going through the garage and onto the driveway. In the winter, this would freeze and cause considerable problems. 8. we also request that once the city grants a discharge permit, it need not be renewed on an annual basis. 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Per Zoning Ordinance regulations, waste facilities are only allowed in the I-1 (Planned Industrial District) of the City upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The property located at 3435 Highway 169 is zoned B-3 (Service Business District), and a waste facility is not an allowed use in this zoning district. You are, therefore, requested to immediately inform the City of your schedule for complying with the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. If, on or before May 17, 1996, we cannot come to an agreement on an acceptable time line for discontinuing all activities in violation of the ordinance, matter will be referred to our City Attorney's office for immediate legal action. Please advise me in writing as to your intentions. Should you have any further questions, you may contact me at 509-5401. Sincerely, j4Z Anne Hurlburt Director, Community Development AH:jb cc: ✓15wight Johnson, City Manager Roger Knutson, City Attorney Stuart Tapper, Property Owner Encls. Zoning Ordinance Definition - Waste Facility Zoning Ordinance - Allowable Uses: Industrial Districts ihc\5445U&S2 PLYMOUTH Beau:'tiUli.:::eTo':'e 3400 ?LYMOUT BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH. '.'!NNESOTA. 55447-1482 --ELEP�-40NE 612) 509-5000 May 3, 1996 Mr. Scott Henderson 3431 Highway 169 North Plymouth MN 55441 Dear Scott: On May 2, you spoke to the City Council regarding your concerns about the situation with Can -Do Recycling at 3435 Highway 169. I'm writing to let you know the actions that the City is taking to correct these serious issues. Can -Do Recycling meets_ the definition of a "waste facility" in the City's Zoning Ordinance, which is not__ permitted by the B-3 (Service Business District) zoning designation of the property. In addition to the zoning violation, there appears to be a code violation due to rubbish accumulation on the property. The Public Safety Department is taking immediate action concerning the rubbish and debris on the site. They are also investigating options for requiring removal of the graffiti from the building. The Community Development Department has begun the process of enforcing the zoning violation. The attached letter was sent to the owner of the business on Friday, May 3. It is our intent to seek immediate removal of all outdoor storage from the premises, and as soon as possible to relocate the entire operation from the area. We will attempt to seek voluntary compliance, but are prepared to pursue legal action in short order if necessary. Please call me at any time if you have questions about the status of these actions. My phone number is 509-5401. Sincerely, Anne W. Hurlburt Community Development Director cc: Mayor and City Council Dwight Johnson, City Manager Roger Knutson, City Attorney Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager Craig Gerdes, Public Safety Director PL !AOUTH `0 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD=_YMOUTH. '.'iNNESOT.A 55 -4 -7 -?-32 •TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 �•r May 3, 1996 Ms. Nancy Wagner 11825 26th Avenue North Plymouth MN 55447 Dear Nancy: s ice: ,N C T Jr PLYMOUTR On May 2, you spoke to the City Council regarding your concerns about the situation with Can -Do Recycling at 3435 Highway 169. I'm writing to let you know the actions that the City is taking to correct these serious issues. Can -Do Recycling meets the definition of a "waste facility" in the City's Zoning Ordinance, which is not permitted by the B-3 (Service Business District) zoning designation of the property. In addition to the zoning violation, there appears to be a code violation due to rubbish accumulation on the property. The Public Safety Department is taking immediate action concerning the rubbish and debris on the site. They are also investigating options for requiring removal of the graffiti from the building. The Community Development Department has begun the process of enforcing the zoning violation. The attached letter was sent to the owner of the business on Friday, May 3. It is our intent to seek immediate removal of all outdoor storage from the premises, and as soon as possible to relocate the entire operation from the area. We will attempt to seek voluntary compliance, but are prepared to pursue legal action in short order if necessary. Please call me at any time if you have questions about the- status. of these actions. My phone number is 509-5401. Sincerely, Anne W. Hurlburt Community Development Director cc: Mayor and City Council Dwight Johnson, City Manager Roger Knutson, City Attorney Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager Craig Gerdes, Public Safety Director PLY'.10U-H .-. hea:.:"::: _ .ac: 340:=_Y1v!0U-- EOULE`.'ARD • PLYMO;;—H. '.' NNESOT= 55—'—'7-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 May 3, 1996 Ms. Wendy Maxhimer 7540 Orchid Lane No. Maple Grove MN 55311 Dear Wendy: On May 2, you spoke to the City Council regarding your concerns about the situation with Can -Do Recycling at 3435 Highway 169. I'm writing to let you know the actions that the City is taking to correct these serious issues. Can -Do Recycling meets the definition of a "waste facility" in the City's Zoning Ordinance, which is not permitted by the B-3 (Service Business District) zoning designation of the property. In addition to the zoning violation, there appears to be a code violation due to rubbish accumulation on the property. The Public Safety Department is taking immediate action concerning the rubbish and debris on the site. They are also investigating options for requiring removal of the graffiti from the building. The Community. Development Department has begun the process of enforcing the zoning violation. The attached letter was sent to the owner of the business on Friday, May 3. It is our intent to seek immediate removal of all outdoor storage from the premises, and as soon as possible to relocate the entire operation from the area. We will attempt to seek voluntary compliance, but are prepared to pursue legal action in short order if necessary. Please call me at any time if you have questions about the status of these actions. My phone number is 509-5401. Sincerely, Anne W. Hurlburt Community Development Director cc: Mayor and City Council Dwight Johnson, City Manager Roger Knutson, City Attorney Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager Craig Gerdes, Public Safety Director PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH=OULEVARD • PLYMOUTH. MINI.ESOTA 55447-14-2 TELEPHONE (612: 509-5020 2 -Cb May 6, 1996 Matthew and Lynn Abe 1735 Forestview Lane North Plymouth, Mn 55.447 Dear Neighbors: We, the West Medicine Lake Community Club Board of Directors want to thank you for your interest in the club functions. We apologize for any noise that you have had to tolerate and have taken action steps so this will not happen again. We are especially responding to the four households (neighbors) who signed your letter of March 30th, in hopes of clarification, corrections, and clear communication. We consider neighbors to be within a one mile radius of 1705 Forestview Ave., which then designates over 5096 of our membership. The WMLCC was established by the community, primarily neighbors in 1948. At the inception and through out it's years of community service the purpose was and still is "a place to hold social functions and provide youth recreation", with a common goal "to make this neighborhood a better place in which to live". (see attached history) The community club provides a service to the youth and seniors with joint cooperation and coordination with the City of Plymouth. We provide space and hospitality to church groups and funeral receptions. The Plymouth Fire Department has several functions during the year. In addition to these functions, the space is rented for social functions, business meetings, and various requests. All functions are coordinated through our rental agent, Fay Buss and discussed at the board meeting. The plans for a free standing "raised platform" will be placed on the grounds not only for weddings, but various daytime functions per request and approval. These functions will be the same as last summer, only difference is an "outdoor" structure for the honorees. This non-attached seasonal structure will meet city guidelines, which have already been discussed. As you probably remember from our joint meeting last fall, we have not had any incidents of loud music with the exception of the March and April calls. The board's directive to our rental agent and 01 L"6 b security is to warn and then dismiss the function should the participants including the Band/DJ not comply with the authority in charge, who is to enforce the Club rules and the City regulations. These rentors will then be denied future options to rent and/or provide their services at our location. We also have a stipulation in our agreements, that no one will be discriminated against by their race, ethnicity, religion or creed. We will be closing off a dance hall window which we anticipate will be an additional sound barrier. The building insulation was inspected which is at maximum density. A sign will be placed on Forestview "children at play 10 MPH". These efforts indicate our intentions to minimize the noise and inform the users that we are in a neighborhood setting. The correct zoning for our facility under Plymouth's ordinance is "COMMERCIAL LOW LEVEL" per our tax identification, not R lA as erroneously quoted in your letter. In hopes of clarfiying and being neighborly this letter is intended for all parties involved. It has and will continue to be our goal to maintain cooperation and be amicable with our neighbors. WMLCC has been serving the community for 48 years and we intend to continue being "GOOD NEIGHBORS". Respectively submitted by: WMLCC Board of Directors Gen Pacyga, President poczy_ Q_ 0- V C/ CC. City of Plymouth Council & Building Department Neighbors WMLCC Board and Trustees ENC. I- Cb C L U B H I S T O RY This club Is anon -profit organization. It was started in 1948 by a group of local people who desired a place where they could hold social functions. These people wanted a place where their children could also congregate. Their vision was to provide youth with recreation, and by working together they felt that it would make this neighborhood a better place in which to live. Money was raised through a variety of projects and the 5 1/2 acres of land was purchased. In 1951, a 40 x 40 cement building was erected. Most of the labor was donated by the original charter members and their families. In 1952, the women decided to Incorporate into their own unit. In 1966, the club was extensively destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt and expanded that same year. Volunteer labor again donated their skills and the work was finished In 1967. In 1967, our club Logo was designed by Jeanette Bodine and a club pin made. This Logo Is used on stationery and in advertising club functions and facilities. In 1969, at the officers' banquet chaired by Marlon Hanesalo, our Club Song wrote by Margaret Menard was Introduced. In 1975, a large garage was built unto the main building. In 1978, this garage was converted into our meeting room. In 1980, the main room of the club was refurbished with new lighting and smoke eaters. In 1981, both bathrooms were remodeled by Dolly Burns. May 9, 1996 Gen Pacyga, President ® CITY OF West Medicine Lake Community C1ubRYMOUTR 1705 Forestview Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Ms. Pacyga: I have received a copy of your letter dated May 6, 1996 to Matthew and Lynn Abe, 1735 Forestview Lane North, and to other neighbors of the West Medicine Lake Community Club (WMLCC.) Your letter contained a number of statements concerning the City of Plymouth's planning and building requirements which need further clarification. You stated in your letter that the zoning classification of your facility is `bommercial low level per our tax identification, not R-1 A." In fact, the WNELCC is located in the R-lA, Low Density Single Family Residence District. The reference on your tax statement is to a tax rate classification and does not have anything to do with the zoning classification of the property. The WMLCC predates the zoning ordinance, and therefore is considered a non- conforming use under the zoning ordinance. For your reference, I am enclosing a copy of Section 12 of the ordinance. A non -conforming use may not be enlarged or increased, or extended to occupy a greater area of land, or moved to any other part of the parcel of land upon which the use was conducted at the time of adoption of the ordinance. The ordinance allows for limited expansion of non -conforming uses by Conditional Use Permit (CUP) which requires a public hearing by the Planning Commission and approval . by the City Council. In your letter, you refer the plans to build a free-standing "raised platform" that would be used for weddings and other functions. Based on the information contained in the letter, it appears that this would be an enlargement or expansion of the non -conforming use for which a Conditional Use Permit would be required. I understand that you may have discussed with Assistant Building Official Don Munson the possibility of placing wood decking on top of an existing concrete slab. This would NOT be considered a structure under the building code and would therefore not require a building permit. A raised platform, however, would be considered a structure and would require a building permit. If an existing patio is modified, with no change in the uses proposed on the site, it is possible that no CUP would be required. However, if you are planning to expand the use of the property, it will require a CUP. PLYMOUTH A Beau4u[Aace To Live )-:00 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 I suggest that you discuss your plans in detail with the Building Division (Don Munson, 509-5436) and the Planning Division (John Keho, 509-5457) before proceeding with any construction or expansion of the services provided at the site, to clarify what permits and approvals are necessary. Please be aware that the process for obtaining a Conditional Use Permit will take at least 60 to 90 days when making your plans. Please call me at 509-5401 if you have any questions about this letter. Sincerely, J4 �/W' z 0 t Anne W Hurlburt, AICP Community Development Director Enclosures cc: Mayor and Council Members Matthew and Lynn Abe Roger Knutson, City Attorney Craig Gerdes, Director of Public Safety Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk Don Munson, Assistant Building Official John Keho, Senior Planner 6 b PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANC�— Section 12, Subdivisions A, B & C SECTION 12 - NON -CONFORMING USES SUBDIVISION A NON -CONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES 1. The lawful use of buildings or land existing at the effective date of this Ordinance which does not conform to the provisions of this Ordinance may be continued; provided, however, that no such non -conforming use of land shall be enlarged or increase, nor shall any such non -conforming use be extended to occupy a greater area of land than that occupied by such use at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance; nor shall any such non- conforming use be moved to any other part of the parcel of land upon which the same was conducted at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance. 2. Buildings found to be non -conforming only by reason of height, yard or area requirements shall be exempt from the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Subdivision. . 3. Public and private schools found to be non -conforming only by reason of development and construction prior to classification as a conditional use shall be exempt from the provisions of Paragraph 1 of this subdivision to the extent of the following and no further: (Ord. 89-28) a. One addition to or expansion of the main building that conforms in all respects with the dimensional standards of this Ordinance may be made. (Ord. 89-28) b. The area of the proposed expansion or enlargement shall not exceed 10 percent of the floor area of the main building. (Ord. 89-28) C. The site and building plans for the proposed expansion to the main building may be administratively.approved, subject to the administrative approval provisions of Section 11 and only upon determination by the Community Development Director or the Director's designee that there would be no external negative impact upon any adjacent residential neighborhood. (Ord. 89-28) d. Proposed expansions or enlargements beyond the first one and/or any expansion or enlargement. that does not satisfy the provisions of this subdivision shall be subject to the requirements of this Ordinance for conditional uses including the public hearing. (Ord. 89-28) SUBDIVISION B - NON -CONFORMING JUNK YARDS No junkyard may continue as a non -conforming use for more than one (1) year after the effective date of this Ordinance except that a junkyard may continue as a non -conforming use in an industrial district if within that period it is completely enclosed within a building, fence, 12-1 PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE Section 12, Subdivisions C, D, E, F & G screen planting or other device of such height so as to screen completely the operations of the junkyard. Plans of such a building or device shall be approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council before it is erected or put into place. SUTBDIVISION C - DISCONTINUANCE In the event that a non -conforming use of any building or premises is discontinued or its normal operation stopped for a. period of one (1) year, the use of the same shall thereafter conform. to the regulations of the District in which it is located. SUBDIVISION D - ALTERATIONS The lawful use of a building existing at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance may be continued, although such use does not conform with the provisions hereof. If no structural alterations are made, a non -conforming use of a building may be changed to another non- conforming use of the same or more restricted classification. The foregoing provisions shall also apply to non -conforming uses in. districts hereafter changed. Whenever a non -conforming use of a building has been changed to a more restricted use or to a conforming use, such use shall not thereafter be changed to a less restricted use.. SUBDIVISION E - RESTORATION No building which has been damaged by fire, explosion, act of God or the public enemy, to the extent of more than fifty (50) percent of its value shall be restored except in conformity with the regulations of this Ordinance. SUBDIVISION F - RESIDENTIAL ALTERATIONS Alterations may be made to a residential building, containing non- conforming residential units when they will improve the livability of such units provided, however, that they do not increase the number of dwelling units in the building. SUBDIVISION G - NORMAL MAINTENANCE Maintenance of a building or other structure containing or used by a non -conforming use will be permitted when- it includes necessary nonstructural repair and incidental alterations which do not extend or intensify the non -conforming building or use. Nothing in this Ordinance shall prevent the placing of a. structure in safe condition when said structure is declared unsafe by the building codes and standards of the City. 12-2 PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE • �� Section 12; Subdivisions H & I SUBDIVISION.H - SPECIAL PROTECTION DISTRICTS Non -conforming buildings and. uses within the Special Protection Districts as described in Section 6 of this Ordinance shall be subject to the applicable regulations and standards* relating to such buildings and uses in that Section. (Amended Ord. No. 82-33) SUBDIVISION I - EXPANSION OF NON -CONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES Non -conforming uses and structures may be expanded on the same lot by conditional use permit provided: 1. If the non -conforming use or structure has been discontinued on the lot for one year, it may not be resumed. If there is more than one building on a lot and the non -conforming use in one building, but not all buildings has been discontinued for more than a year, it may be resumed. - 2. The square footage of a non -conforming structure may not be expanded by more than fifty percent (50%-) over the size in existence at the time the structure became non -conforming. 3. A conditional use permit may not be issued under this section for a deviation from other ordinance requirements unless variances are also approved. (Added Ord. No. 95-32) 12-3 Johanna George 8741 Sandro Road Bloomington, MN 55438 Dear Ms. George: Thank you for your letter ' concerning planning for Northwest Plymouth. Your letter will be shared with the members of the Planning Commission and City Council. The City of Plymouth will be updating its Comprehensive Plan to address the issue of whether urban services should be expanded to all or part of the area that is currently outside of the MUSA line. Participation of all residents and landowners in the area will pe welcomed. We expect to start the planning process with a public meeting to be held sometime late this spring or early this summer, and will notify you by mail when a date is set. Thank you once again for your letter. Please feel free to call me at 509-5401 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP Director of Community Development cc: Mayor and City Council Planning Commission cd\plan\corres\ahurlbur\george.doc PLYMOUTH A Beautiyu[Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 op ti A i sandro Road Bloomington, MN 55438 May 1, 1996 Ann Hurlbert Director of Community Development City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Ms. Hurlburt; In 1989, Peter and I had a Iittle money to invest for our retirement, and we decided to put it into land. We began looking for a hobby farm with the idea that the rent we earned would cover the taxes and expenses involved in owning the land. We ran our realtor.ragged until we found what we thought was perfect - an eleven acre farm on Vicksburg Lane (5110). We bought it in August of 1989 and have owned it ever since. Our tenants are wonderful. They have lived there for six and one half years now, and they are very happy. Our thoughts are to keep the farm rented until the time comes in five years or so when we would be able to subdivide and develop the land. The land around ours that has already been developed has been done most attractively and is an asset to the area. It is our hope that our land will be developed in as pleasing a manner. We understand that a petition has been circulated stating that some land owners want to restrict development of the land east of Vicksburg Lane and that they want a minimum five acre lot size. That is not what we want. Instead of five acre lots, we would rather have the present minimum apply until the city decides it is time to develop the land with some areas being designated for parks and recreation facilities. Sincerely yours, Johanna George Minnesota Department(O ovf Transportation Metropolitan Division Waters Edge Building Fy 1500 West County Road B2 rOF Roseville, Minnesota 55113- ;'``• May 3, 1996 Mr. Martin Gardner Ferndale Road Residents Committee .`�'" 320 Brockton Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Gardner: Chuck Siggerud has asked me_ to respond to your letter of April 11, 1996, concerning the proposed Trunk Highway (T.H.) 12 interchange at Ferndale Road. You raise important questions and the value of this interchange will certainly be studied in more detail as we proceed with a more limited study of T.H. 12. I will address four key factors you identified in your letter. 1. The interchange does not add significant value to the goals of TSM. A traffic consultant has stated its value to be minimal to none. We do not believe enough study has been performed to determine with certainty the value of this interchange. More detailed study should quantify the benefits of the interchange with a high level of confidence. 2. The vast majority of traffic on Ferndale Road is short trips to nearby churches, schools and Wayzata shopping by Ferndale residents. Very little is through traffic We do not have data at this level of detail to reach this conclusion. If you have data to support this finding that you could share with us, such as the result of a survey or traffic study, we would appreciate a copy of the information. 3. This area of Ferndale road is a fully developed residential neighborhood Traffic from the west headed east toward the Twin Cities on County Road 6, can utilize Highway 101 or 494. This is true; however it is not clear that those roads can accommodate more trips, or that Ferndale is not already being used as a route to connect with T.H. 12 in Wayzata. 4. Increased traffic will negatively impact the environment of this residential neighborhood through increased safety hazards (higher speeds), noise, crime (open access), and reduced recreational use (Luce Line, bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Ferndale Road). SPEED: Speed on a road such as Ferndale is governed by the conditions on the road. These conditions include but are not limited to; roadway geometrics (horizontal and vertical alignment, lane width, shoulder width), the number of access points, weather and traffic. Improved An Equal Opportunity Employer 2, 6 d Mr. Martin Gardner May 3, 1996 Page Two geometrics generally lead to increased speeds. With increasing traffic, speeds generally diminish. The presence of an interchange at Ferndale would not significantly effect the speed of the traffic on Ferndale Road. NOISE: In order to realize a perceptible (3 dB) increase in noise levels the traffic on Ferndale Road would have to increase in excess of 50%. None of our predictions approach that level of increase. CRIME: I am not aware of any studies showing correlation between freeway access in a suburban area and an increase in crime. RECREATION: It is my understanding that an off road bicycle path is being considered along Ferndale Road. This should increase recreational use. At the April 5, 199E meeting we committed to provide additional traffic studies in three to six months. If however, we find that we need to proceed with an Environmental Impact Statement, the traffic study could be delayed for up to one year. I encourage you and your committee to continue to work with us so that we all better understand the transportation benefits and the impacts of the alternatives. Thank you for your interest and participation. Sincerely, Ric ard A. Stehr Director, Office of Program Delivery cc: Mary Hill Smith - Metropolitan Council Wayzata City Council Wayzata Chamber of Commerce Wayzata Community Church Plymouth City Council Orono City Council Redeemer Lutheran Church Tl%lay 7, 1996 Dear City Council: T live on Southghore Dtive. in Plymouth. We hive been dealing with. too much traffic on 0 JLO Yt"Ub. 11W bridg%; wascloscu-I for dircc, wcxIs a -tis pasi bprhiig and the atialitv of life increased tremendously and I don't think anybody was inconvenienced. Lake L? in Lakw vv jL %, "o bwy as ever --so there lack of business theory dichi't cut it. i have a seven year old bo, , %, and I am afraid he will be hurt by a speeding car who might be under the influence of T j;u,-L hope that sumcbody doesn't have to get Tilled for the City of Plymouth to move on this issue. All we see is bandaids on this issue, nothing is crane to really solve the. proNein. Close the road and you have an instant recreational area. 'Bank you f your consideration, y ,Scott Nielsen 103 1T 'Spouthshorc Drive Plymouth, MN 55441 :::ay 7, 1996 Dear Mayor Joy Tierncy: We noticed lately that you have been measuring the speed at which cars go over the speed mumps on South Shore Divc in Plymouth. I notice you do not measure the speed they can ichieve. between the speed bumps. Also please take note of the number of cars that travel our residcntial street. I know that you would not want that amount of traffic going down ,our street. have a 7 vear old son and it is vers, dangerous living on this street with the high volume of tr, f c and we do not Eve in front of a speed bump; so they can achieve a high speed in between. 1 truiy would like to see dic road closed down. You cannot believe how beautiful it was Dere when the road closed fnr three weeks this past spiinsg wbilc the dam was being Work & Ulu. Wohaved iuglt vuiUlllC of ti'itl�il; on our road Vvllil ll 1S 1vgilCr Qlall 1S CXpected ort of any other residential area. Think about it and please close the road down. Thank you for vour time and consideration. Sincerely, 4 M� R gt�Q� Kathleen R. Nielsen 10314 Southshore Drive Plymouth, MN 55441 546-492; L=- a nelen Hauser 425 N. Ferndale Rd.� Wayzata, MN 55391 r� Joy Tierney, Mayor eo 4. May 3, 1996 City of Plymouth 3400Plymouth Blvd.Plymouth, MN 55447Re: Highway 12 and Ferndale Road North .� The issues surrounding the extension of ifw S IiH argued since the late 1950s. At that time,ythe Hwy 2a_12eBn discussed and implimented effectively cuttinga y BY -Pass was Wayzata ending just east of Long Lake. Instead ofefollowinglal thearoadbof ed Of Cty Rd. 6, which wove its way through farm land to eventually intersect with Hwy 12 east of Maple Plain, MDOT chose to follow a plan that necess- itated building a whole new roadbed which cut through the heart of Wayzata and ended just east of Long Lake.:It is no surprise this has created serious traffic problems as the divided 4 lane 55 MPH highway narrows to 2 lanes at 35 MPH entering Long Lake. To facilitate this By -Pass, inter- changes were created at both the east and west ends of Wayzata and Hwy i01 and Hwy 101 was widened from 2 to 4 lanes with 4 additional traffic lights to accommodate the traffic. r The problem is not moving the traffic around Wayzata, but rather that the By -Pass suddenly ends east of Long Lake. It is clear, therefore, that the solution to -the' -problem must• start • at th•e -end ••of the By-pass at the • east end of Long Lake and should not be pushed back to Wayzata, which has already paid a•huge�prfdd for•this By -Pass. It has been stated that the TSM alternative "grew out of*mediation Lake and Orono". een Were Wayzata and PlymouthcincludedbinwtheseDmediation Proceedings? The TSM proposal would make Ferndale Road, a TOTALLY RESIDENTIAL street with no shoulders and limited visibility, into a feeder road from Cty Rd. 6 to this proposed interchange. How MDOT's Tom O'Keefe could claim that this proposal should reduce the use of N. Ferndale Rd. is beyond reason. This is.a road where two school buses going in opposite direct - to have a difficult time passing each other. People riding bikes have to hug the edge of the pavement. There is absolutely NO WAY N. Ferndale Rd. can handle the increased traffic that would .be created by -this proposed interchange. And, if the purpose of this interchange is NOT to feed traffic from Cty Rd. 6 onto the By -Pass via this interchange, then what IS its purpose? So, in summary: 1. Wayzata has already h price for the present -By -Piss 2: For this By -Pass therelare alzeadyd a very g3 inajor interchanges shbuld not'bss, ends ;east of Long Lake; the pr6blems.-begin•tliere and Wayzata sfiou•1d' not ' be' par1r' of t€�'e solution. .. Every• effort must -be made " to defeat this proposal before- i't` , goes' further. g any.' Sincerely, DATE: May 8, 1996 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager SUBJECT: Summary of Events Ferndale Road intersection. Kathy and Fred attended the Wayzata meeting on May 7th, as did Mayor Tierney. The meeting was in the form of an open house, allowing no meaningful group discussion. The traffic count with a directional interchange was presented as increasing the traffic count by only 40 per day. This seems somewhat amazing, but could work in our favor, since they could never justify the multi-million dollar cost of an interchange to serve only 40 more cars. Employee chats, etc.. During the last two weeks, I have held three employee chat sessions; two in the City Hall and one at the Maintenance Building. I have also attended three roll calls of three different shifts of the police department, and attended a recognition and award luncheon of the Fire Department on Saturday, April 20th. There do not appear to be any widespread issues or concerns at this time. Most of the questions and discussion centered around the Life Time Fitness, the other downtown development possibilities, and city-wide construction projects. We are currently surveying all City employees about personnel, equipment, training, or other needs for the 1997 budget process. We have received a number of good suggestions already. Can -Do update. Anne Hurlburt has written this business informing them they are in violation of the zoning ordinance and asking for a plan to abate the problems within the next week. We will expect quick action to clean up the obvious problem areas or begin legal action. Copies of the letter have been sent to the individuals appearing at the last Council meeting and are also in your packet. Other staff investigation shows that the earliest date we have on record for any citizen contact in either the Public Safety or Community Development Department is February 15, 1996. The citizens may have been in contact with some other department of the City, but this is what our records show so far. The record also shows that various City officials inspected the property on February 16, February 21, February 26, and April 16. Code correction notices were given out on February 16 and March 11. The code violations in the February 16 letter have been corrected and mainly dealt with fire code issues. The March 11 letter dealt with the sanitary conditions in the area, and these items have not been corrected. It appears that the City staff has been actively engaged with Can -Do recyling for several months.