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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 03-15-1996MARCH 15, 1996 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: MARCH 20 7:00 P.M. APRIL 3 7:00 P.M. 2. 00 P.M., Armstrong High S REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING City Center Lunchroom, Lower Level REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING City Center Lunchroom, Lower Level MONDAY, MARCH 3. TWIN WEST "STATE OF THE CITY" -- COFFEE BREAK TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 7:30 A.M., Plymouth Community Library. The City of Plymouth hosts the Twin West Coffee Break. City staff will make presentations on several initiatives. Councilmembers and staff are encouraged to attend. Attached is an agenda for the event. (M-3) 4. SUB -COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY POLICING. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 5:30 P.M., Public Safety Training Room. Agenda is attached. (M-4) 5. HRA, THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 7:00 P.M., Bass Lake Room, lower level. Agenda is attached. (M-5) 6. MEETING CALENDARS - The March, April and May meeting calendars are attached. (M-6) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO March 15, 1996 Page 2 1. MEETING MINUTES a. Minutes of the March 7, 1996 Plymouth Human Rights Commission. (I -la) 2. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Update. In Between provides the March update on the AMM's lobbying efforts concerning legislation on fiscal, tax increment financing, transportation, and unmandated funding. (I -2a) b. Northwest Community Television news release announcing `Community Journal" a new locally produced program focusing on people and places in the northwest suburbs. (I -2b) 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY - CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from Steve and Lynn Japs about the proposed off-road trail along Vicksburg Lane. Parks and Recreation Director Eric Blank's response is attached. (I -3a) A status report on correspondence is attached. (I-3) 4. CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from Plymouth residents Sue and Molly Holden, regarding the proposed trail connecting French Park to West Medicine Lake Drive. (I -4a) b. Letter from Mayor Tierney to Bob Manual, Pete Jacobson, Mary Ann Chelberg and the employees of Daily Printing, Inc., for their efforts and generosity toward the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund. (I -4b) c. Thank -you letter from Smoke Free 2000 Executive Director Judy Knapp to Mayor Tierney, summarizing results of legislative efforts to control youth access to tobacco products. (I -4c) Dwight Johnson City Manager M-3 City of Plymouth "State of the City" Coffee Break Tuesday, [March 19, 1996 Welcome and Introductions MayorJoy Tierney Dwightjohnson Plymouth[Life Time Fitness Eric Blank Recreation Complex Plymouth City Center Plans Anne Hurlburt Northwest Plymouth Planning Anne Hurlburt Industry Information Dwight Johnson About Plymouth Plymouth Community Library Cathy Fischer M 410 * AGENDA City Council Subcommittee on Community Policing Wednesday, March 20, 1996 5:30 p.m. Update on Citizen Members II. Goals and Objectives 1996/97 A. Highlight City Council Goals and Objectives as they relate to Public Safety B. Review Public Safety Internal Goals and Objectives Work Plan C. Emphasis from Subcommittee III. D.A.R.E and G.R.E.A.T. Programs IV. Wayzata Junior High Liaison Program M"05 NOTE: During Renovation of the City Council Chambers, the HRA will meet in the Bass Lake Room in the lower level of City Hall. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of January 18, 1995 Minutes 3. Plymouth Towne Square Monthly Housing Report 4. Resolution Establishing a Minimum Tenant Rent for the Section 8 Housing Assistance Program 5. Interim Allocation of 1996 HUD Community Development Block Grant Funds 6. Resolution Regarding the Allocation of Housing Rehabilitation Program Funds 7. Resolution Approving Participation in MHFA First Time Homebuyer and Housing Rehabilitation Programs 8. Proposed Plymouth Economic Development Fund and Program Guidelines 9. Annual Meeting -- Nomination and Election of Officers 10. Monthly Outcomes Report for the Family Self -Sufficiency Program (T.R.A.I.L.S.) 11. Other Business 12. Adjournment (hn/agendas/960321) ►i M-6 00 d �v�m w� xen 00 s ° o o °z 3 g M CSQo O .D g°2 cV F d zT� wa °o a�a u ap v N aamwo; oU.a 00 I M -G N N Al d i td �.°z.a xcC a. A 4Dx en w'°°��� d � o NF �=r r � r 04 0 � o zz a 0 �a o a z� zz o z°xCC a wvv � N oxW co oUa d oUa N O om i, t1r) v w � '� 1-4 N 00 M-` 00 a � N d �q v N moa {{5�yww N ✓y'U { u 00 � 3 0 3 0 0 u zo a zo 0 ti oUad oU.� osw` } 3 H N o O Uy� Q p pj'ni tee_ M U O N � � T- la Plymouth Human Rights Commission March 7, 1996 Minutes Present: Gary Anderson, Jeff Richards, Mitzi Heath, Laurie Levi, Harvey Guttmann, Claudelle Carruthers, Assistant City Manager Lueckert, Marion Hellend, Golden Valley Human Rights Commission Excused: Jackie Fraedrich, Rebecca Ribich Absent: Bill Dix, Ginny Clark Call to Order Gary Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. Approve Agenda A motion was made and seconded to add the following items to the agenda: presentation by Marion Hellend, a report by Gary Anderson on his meeting with Chief Gerdes, newspaper articles collected by Jeff Richards. The motion carried. Approval of Minutes A motion was made and seconded to approve the January and February minutes, with one correction under "Old Business" in the January minutes. The motion carried. Old Business Election of Chairman. Laurie Levi moved, seconded by Claudelle Carruthers, that Gary Anderson be elected chairman of the Human Rights Commission. The motion carried. Order of the Day --Presentation by Marion Hellend, Golden Valley Human Rights Commission Marion Hellend stated that she has served on the Golden Valley Commission for twelve years, and has been active in the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions. Marion brought with her a wealth of information on possible HRC activities, which she shared with the Commission. She stressed the importance of publicity. She also stated that the real work of a commission is not done at the formal meetings, but at home. She stated that the Golden Valley Commission tries to have a speaker each month, to keep current on a variety of human rights issues. She suggested that the Plymouth Commission explore such activities as a poster contest, organize a bias crime response network, and collaborate with human rights commissions in other cities. Marion indicated her willingness to help us, and reiterated that Mort Rywek also is available to help with HRC activities. S- la Old Business (continued) Discussion of Human Rights Commission 1996 Activities. Gary Anderson initiated a general discussion of the HRC's activities and its future, given recent City Council direction. The City Council directed that the Human Rights Commission report on its activities by December 15, 1996. He indicated that he has spoken with Councilmembers Wold and Lymangood, and that they emphasized becoming more visible in the community through doing various activities. Gary indicated that his conversation with Chief Gerdes also reflected these thoughts. Gary Anderson stated that these conversations included a discussion of the more "traditional" role of human rights commissions, focusing on discrimination and bias, versus a more "special" role, such as conflict resolution. Gary Anderson stated his view that commission members must take ownership of activities. Gary Anderson presented a work paper he developed. His proposal included activities in the "traditional" category and in the "special" category. He stated that the Commission needs to make some decisions on its future and its activities. He stated that he sees three options: sunset the HRC now, meet more infrequently with scaled back responsibilities, or try to produce tangible, visible results by the end of the year. The Commission discussed these options. Mitzi Heath said she is not willing to walk away from the Commission, that she wants the group to survive and she wants to make the community aware of human rights issues. Jeff Richards wants to make a difference, and wants to educate the community about human rights issues. Harvey Guttmann stated his feeling that the Commission has moved too slowly; he noted that turnover on the HRC has hindered its effectiveness. He is anxious to work on activities. Claudelle Carruthers stated that she sees a real need for the HRC, and that she fears there will be a major incident before the end of the year. She feels that all HRC members need to "pull their weight." She stated that the HRC needs to provide the City Council with statistics on human rights issues. General discussion was held on what activities the Commission would pursue, and how best to organize to accomplish the tasks. Harvey Guttmann moved that the HRC split into two groups, one to focus on traditional activities and one to focus on special activities. The motion failed for lack of a second. Mitzi Heath stated her preference to work on one area. Laurie Levi agreed, and suggested that the HRC focus on developing an intervention plan. The Commission also noted Claudelle Carruthers' article in the Sun Sailor, and expressed interest in continuing to have an article each month. The Human Rights Commission established the following working groups who will meet outside of the regular meeting time frame. Work products will be brought to the April 4 meeting: Mailing List: Laurie Levi Articles: Mitzi Heath, Jeff Richards, Harvey Guttmann Intervention Plan: Claudelle Carruthers, Gary Anderson. The Commission agreed to postpone other business until the April meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM. ­*�/ L 4:• AMM lobbying efforts focus on 5 policy issues The AMM is focusing it's lobbying efforts during this short legislative session on five key issue areas. Below is a brief synopsis of the five AMM policy priorities, as well as a status report of related legislation. For additional information regarding bill status, contact your city's AMM legislative contact (Seepage 2). City/State Fiscal Balance The AMM strongly sup- ports the continued partnership between the state and cities through the LGA and HACA programs to provide property tax augmen- tation for the provision of essential public services. STATUS: The House Omni- bus Tax bill (H.F. 3249) continues that partnership with only minor changes. A performance aid program is established which redistrib- utes $1 per capita of city and county HACA based on certain performance criteria. $1 million is added to the pot. Each city should qualify for at least the first two years. The bill allows restoration of 1996 HACA loss. The Senate Omnibus Tax bill (S.F. 2115) contains a property tax reform provision that eliminates HACA. It also changes the LGA formula, eliminates the LGA grandfather and adds $50 million to LGA. The school property tax is reduced by $400 million, the sales tax is expanded to clothing and a new business activities tax is created to replace various existing business taxes. In addition, class rates are reduced for rental, C/I and cabin property. This is all predicated on the passage of a constitutional amendment stating that two- thirds of school funding must Priorifles • page 3 Address 145 University Ave. W. St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Telephone AMM (general): 215-4000 LMC (general): 281-1200 Fa AMM/LMC: 281-1299 Please remember to contact the AMM (215-4000) with changes of elected officials, clerks, managers or department heads in your city. Also, please let us know of any address, telephone or fax changes you may have. We appreciate your co- operation. This will help us keep our records accu- rate. Thank you! p March 1996 Vol. 1111, No. 1 Nti. L 4:• AMM lobbying efforts focus on 5 policy issues The AMM is focusing it's lobbying efforts during this short legislative session on five key issue areas. Below is a brief synopsis of the five AMM policy priorities, as well as a status report of related legislation. For additional information regarding bill status, contact your city's AMM legislative contact (Seepage 2). City/State Fiscal Balance The AMM strongly sup- ports the continued partnership between the state and cities through the LGA and HACA programs to provide property tax augmen- tation for the provision of essential public services. STATUS: The House Omni- bus Tax bill (H.F. 3249) continues that partnership with only minor changes. A performance aid program is established which redistrib- utes $1 per capita of city and county HACA based on certain performance criteria. $1 million is added to the pot. Each city should qualify for at least the first two years. The bill allows restoration of 1996 HACA loss. The Senate Omnibus Tax bill (S.F. 2115) contains a property tax reform provision that eliminates HACA. It also changes the LGA formula, eliminates the LGA grandfather and adds $50 million to LGA. The school property tax is reduced by $400 million, the sales tax is expanded to clothing and a new business activities tax is created to replace various existing business taxes. In addition, class rates are reduced for rental, C/I and cabin property. This is all predicated on the passage of a constitutional amendment stating that two- thirds of school funding must Priorifles • page 3 Address 145 University Ave. W. St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Telephone AMM (general): 215-4000 LMC (general): 281-1200 Fa AMM/LMC: 281-1299 Please remember to contact the AMM (215-4000) with changes of elected officials, clerks, managers or department heads in your city. Also, please let us know of any address, telephone or fax changes you may have. We appreciate your co- operation. This will help us keep our records accu- rate. Thank you! p March 1996 Vol. 1111, No. 1 ® 2-a Anoka Hastings Rosemount Mark Nagel Dave Osberg Tom Burt Apple Valley Hopkins Roseville John Gretz Steve Mieike Steve Sarkozy Arden Hills Independence St. Anthony Brian Fritsinger Mary Johnson Richard Enrooth Bayport Inver Grove Heights St. Francis Ken Hartung Jim Willis Steve Bjork Blaine Long Lake St. Louis Park Roger Fraser Joe Lynch Robert Young Bloomington Mahtomed! St. Paul Mark Bernhardson/Coral Houle John Olinger Chuck Armstrong Brooklyn Center Maplewood St. Paul Park Michael McCauley Mike McGuire Barry Sittlow Brooklyn Park Mendota Heights Savage Curt Boganey Kevin Batchelder Stephen King Burnsville Minneapolis Shakopee Les Anderson Joan Campbell/Bill Barnhart Burl Zorn Champlin Minnetonka Shorewood Kurt Ulrich Terry Schneider Jim Hurm Chanhassen Mound S. St. Paul Don Ashworth Ed Shukle Doug Reeder Chaska Mounds View Spring Lake Park Dave Pokorney Paul Harrington Barbara Nelson Circle Pines New Brighton Spring Park Jim Keinath Matt Fulton Patty Higus Columbia Heights New Hope Stillwater Don Jolly Dan Donahue Nile Kriesel Coon Rapids Newport Sunfish Lake Bob Svehla Larry Bodahl Glenda Spiotta Cottage Grove N. St. Paul Watertown Kevin Frazell Bill Sandberg/Karen S. Drogt Mike Ericson Crystal Oakdale Wayzata Peter Meinstma/Jerry Dulgar Craig Waldron Bob Ambrose Deephaven Oak Park Heights W. St. Paul Sandy Langley Mike Robertson Bill Craig Eagan Orono White Bear Lake Tom Hedges Ron Moorse Mark Sather Eden Prairie Osseo Woodbury Carl Jullie Dave Callister Barry Johnson Edina Plymouth Woodland Ken Rosland Kathy Lueckert Sandy Langley Falcon Heights Prior Lake Sue Hoyt Frank Boyles ' An elected official or staff Fridley Richfield member is chosen by each Bill Hunt Jim Prosser member city to serve as a Golden Valley Robbinsdale legislative contact between Mary Anderson/Jan LeSuer Fran Hagen/Deb Skogen AMM, the city and legislators. Page 2 March 1996 T. 2a PriorifieS/Few changes expected in TIF statutes From page 1 come from non -property tax sources. Transportation Funding The AMM supports increased and stable funding for transit and highways to maintain eco- nomic viability. STATUS: The House Trans- portation Committee passed a funding bill (H.F. 2070) and referred it to Taxes. It was scheduled for hearing in mid- February but was withdrawn. No further public action has occurred but there have been several discussions. The bill contains a five -cent gas tax increase, gas tax indexing and a constitutional amendment dedicating at least 35% of MVET for transit. The gas tax increase is eliminated if the amendment fails. The Senate Omnibus Tax bill (S.F. 2115) includes a five -cent gas tax increase and a half -cent metro sales tax for transit. Auto license tabs will be reduced equiva- lent to one cent of the gas tax. The metro sales tax will replace the metro transit property tax and state appro- priation except for metro mobility. The funding pack- age is the essence of S.F. 832 and S.F. 2691, which are in Senate committees. Indications are that only a small gas tax increase will be acceptable to the governor. The Transportation Omni- bus bills contain supplemen- tal MCTO appropriations. $5.2 million is included in H.F. 3137 and $4.5 million in S.F. 2702. The final appro- priation will probably be about $4.8 million. Tax Increment Financing and if possible provide en- hancements. STATUS: Very few changes will be made to existing TIF statutes. The minor changes that may be made will be positive and consistent with AMM TIF policy. The TIF technical correc- tions include a clarification of the local contribution match. The bill would also authorize metro cities to establish TIF districts that include parcels that were in green acres or agricultural preserves under certain conditions. Unfunded Mandates The AMM opposes mandates that cause local action or expenditures unless they are funded by state revenue sources. Unfunded mandates cause a corresponding increase in property taxes or a decrease in current services. STATUS: It is inevitable that the legislature will adopt some local mandates. It is their nature. The local gov- ernment compensation re- porting and salary limitations bills appear to be tabled for the session. Included in the House Omni- bus Tax bill (H.F. 3249) is a provision establishing perfor- mance aid using $1 per capita of current HACA. This provision requires that all cities and counties begin to institute performance evaluation criteria and mea- surement for city services. Although $1 million of new funding is added, this will not begin to cover the local implementation cost in future years. Priorities • page 4 Deadline for city awards April 25 is time to begin thinking about nominations for the AMM Innovative City and Peacemaker awards. The Innovative City Award recognizes a city project or program which creatively identifies or corrects commu- nity issues. The city of Hopkins received the 1995 Innovative City Award for a program which involves financing private im- provements through the col- lection of a fee paid through the property tax system. This program was the impe- tus for a bill being debated this session which allows all cities to establish special ser- vice districts and housing im- provement areas like the Hopkins district. T h e Peacmaker Award rec- ognizes a city's efforts to handle disputes using alter- native methods, rather than litigation. Complete resolution is not required. The cities of Apple Valley and Lakeville received the 1995 Peacemaker Award for a resolution they reached re- garding a dispute concerning a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning to allow gravel mining opera- tions in an area near the Lakeville border. Applications and criteria sheets will be mailed to all AMM city managers/admin- istrators at the end of the month. Cities may submit as many nominations as they wish, but each must be submitted separately. The deadline is Friday, April 25. Winners will be honored atthe Annual Meeting on May 23 at the Thunderbird Hotel in Bloomington. p $1,5 million available through OEA The Minnesota Office of Environmental Assis- tance (OEA) has made more than $1.5 million in grant funds available for pollution prevention, waste reduction, source separation and recy- cling, market development, waste education and/or sustainable communities development, The maximum award for each proposal is $100,000. Grant applications must be able to provide a 1 -to -1 match equal to the dollars requested in the proposal. The match may be in cash or in-kind contributions. For a copy of the RFP or general information on sub- mitting a grant application, call the OEA at 296-3417 or 1-800-657-3843. 0 I-,tz Priorities/ From page 3 The initial requirements are very limited but the intent of the author (Rep. Dawkins of St. Paul), overtime may be very significant. Local & Regional Planning _ The AMM opposes the designation of additional Metropolitan Council policy plans as regional systems. The AMM also asks the legislature to provide finance assistance to cities to imple- ment the local Comprehen- sive Planning updates as mandated by the 1995 Legis- lature. STATUS: H.F. 2157 would establish housing as the fifth metropolitan system plan. It was not heard in committee. There is no Senate compan- ion to H.F. 2157. H.F. 3012 and S.F. 2365 would provide some grant funds for local planning assis- tance. The amount of money is uncertain at this point. S.F. 2365 is on the Senate Floor and H.F. 3012 is in the House Ways and Means Committee. p Page 4 March 1996 ti DTED, Met Council host application workshops for clean-up grants The Minnesota Depart- ment of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) and the Metropolitan Council will host two applica- tion workshops for their respective grant programs to clean up contaminated sites. The first will be held Tues- day, March 19 at Woodbury City Hall from 9 a.m. to noon. The second is Wednesday, March 20 at Golden Valley City Hall from 9 a.m. to noon. The Contamination Cleanup Grant Program, administered by DTED, was established in 1993 to provide funds to clean up contaminated sites and provide an opportunity to convert contaminated prop- erty into a marketable asset. The objective of the pro- gram is to serve the best interests of communities state-wide by removing pol- lutants from sites, provide developable land and reduce the potential threat to public health and the environment. The Tax Base Revitalization Program, administered by the Met Council, was created in the 1995 Metro Livable Com- munities Act. The purpose of the program is to make grants to clean up contaminated land for subse- quent re -development and promoting job retention and job growth in areas that have lost some of their commer- cial/industrial base. About $3 million in funds will be avail- able for this grant cycle. This program is only avail- able to cities participating in the Livable Communities Act. For more information about the workshops or the pro- grams, call Meredith Udoibok with DTED at 297-4132 or Hal Freshly with the Met Council at 291-6467. IE Clean Fuels Minnesota offering grants for alternative fuel vehicle projects The Energy Division of the Minnesota Depart- ment of Public Service (DPS), through the Clean Fuels Minnesota program, is accepting grant proposals from private businesses, units of local government and state agencies to accel- erate the use of alternative fuel vehicles. Up to $20,000 in grants will be awarded for each selected alternative fuel technologies: high concen- tration ethanol (E85), com- pressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and electric vehicles. Grant funds can be used for incremental vehicle costs, incremental fuel costs and/or costs associated with installing refueling capacity. All proposals must result in increasing the number of alternative fuel vehicles and increasing the amount of alternative fuel use. Research and technical studies are not eligible for these grants. Three copies of the com- pleted proposal must be submitted to the Department of Public Service, 121 Sev- enth Place East, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55101, no later that 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 19, 1996. For more information or an RFP, call Clean Fuels Min- nesota Coordinator Mike Roelofs at 297-2545. D March 1996 Page 5 AMMBulletin Board News In BebDsn is published every four to six weeks during the legislative session and as A Ramsey County WORK RESOURCE CENTER, which neededduring the interim to keep offers community resources and job information for low officials abreast of issues that income residents, has just opened its doors. Located at may affect metro cities. 160 E. Kellogg Blvd., the center provides information and © Copyright 1996AMM referral about job opportunities, what h 1 pp happens when 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, Minnesota 55103-2044 clients go off public assistance and how people can avoid Telephone: (612) 215-4000 going on welfare. Also provided is information on educa- Fax: (612) 281-1299 tional opportunities, health care facilities, food shelves and affordable housing. For more details call 266-3883. The Board meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. CONGRATULATIONS to Frank Boyles (Prior -Lake ad- President: ministrator) and Janice Rettman (St. Paul councilmember), Joan Campbell who were recently appointed to the AMM Board. Vice President: Tom Egan CONGRATULATIONS to Barb O'Neal (Oak Park Heights Past President. Dave Childs mayor), Dan Bostrom (St. Paul councilmember) and Julie Executive Director. Trude (Mounds View councilmember), who were recently Vem Peterson appointed to the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB). Legislative Director. Please reserve Thursday, May 23 for the AMM ANNUAL Roger Peterson Communications Director.- irector:MEETING. MEETING.It will be held at the Thunderbird Hotel in Cheryl Budewitz Bloomington. More details wili be mailed closer to the Administrative Assistant: meeting date. Laurie Audette Jennings _ R NeMAR-8'9G �J I �2 1 ` Association of Metropolitan Municipalities 145 University Avenue West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103 2044 Dwight Johnson Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 4W_ Printed on Recycled Paper i NORTHWEST COMMUNITY TELEVISION 6900 Winnetka Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 (612) 533-8196 N E W S R E L E A S E For.Immediate''Release 3/25/96 For More Information Contact Tom Hayes at 533-8196 ,., NEW SHOW DEBUTING APRIL 3 ON CABLE 12 What t.v. show highlights people you know like your neighbors, friends,. and family, the places where you work and do business, and the community where you make your home? There isn't one? There soon will be! Starting Wednesday, April 3, Tom Hayes from Cable 12 will bring you "Community Journal" weekly. "Community Journal" is a new show that chronicles life where you live in the northwest suburbs. Each week will feature something different --an interesting story from a fellow resident, a behind the scenes look at a local business, more information on a city issue, a spotlight on children and seniors in the community. Watch "Community Journal" weekly on channel 12 Wednesdays at 6:30pm. "Community Journal" replays Wednesdays at 10:30pm, Thursdays at 11:30am and 1:30pm, Sundays at 6:30 and 10:30pm, and Mondays at 11:30am and 1:30pm. If you have ideas regarding people or businesses to profile on "Community Journal", call Tom Hayes at 533-8196 during regular business hours. The show will focus on people and businesses in the northwest suburbs of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center • Brooklyn Park • Corcoran • Crystal • Golden Valley • Hanover • Maple Grove • Medicine Lake • New Hope • Osseo • Plymouth • Robbinsdale • Rogers Z-zy Corcoran, Crystal, Golden Valley, Hanover, Maple Grove, Medicine Lake, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, and Rogers. - 30 - Northwest Community Television's Videocable's channel line-up in homes and covers local news and Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Maple Grove, Medicine Lake, New Robbinsdale, and Rogers. Cable 12 is part of King over 57,000 northwest suburban events happening in Brooklyn Crystal, Golden Valley, Hanover, Hope, Osseo, Plymouth, March 5, 1996 Eric Blank Director Parks and Recreation City of Plymouth CO I;- 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Mn 55447 �r� Xx Re: Proposed trail Segment 18 - Vicksburg \y _ Dcar Mr. Blank, As a parents of three children we are excited about the possiblility of an OFF -Road trail along Vicksburg Lane. There is no question in our minds that this is the safest alternative f'or children going to the park, school, library, etc. + lnNArever, as a hoincowners whose property backs up to the wost side of Vicksburg we would like to express some concerns. Fhere is a row of mature l3inc trees ai, the back of our property which provides us a screen 'turn the road. 'Fhey also serve. to increase our property value. The trees will also be nWcded as a scrc�:.0 frunn the trail and all of its activity. We would like to have. everything possible done to save these trees from any damage which mio, it result from construction of :l►e trail. Digging too close to a mature tree's expanded root system could very well kill it. zkL.L of the mature evergreen trees which line the west side of' Vicksburg provide a magnificent view year round and are an asset not only to each property owners but to the C113, as well. R'c; would like the city to consider either moving the trail closer to the road or to narrow iiw ti ail where the evergreens lirw Vicksburg thereby servings to protect these mature trees. We would appreciate your consideration. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Stev' trd Lynn Japs 4570 Weston Lane N. city jq: �:.: SItF Consulting Group Director of Public Works City Council Neighboring propery owners March 13, 1996 Steve and Lynn Japs 4570 Weston Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Japs: CIN OF PLYMOUTFF S - 3 a am in receipt of your letter dated March 5 and appreciate your concerns for the mature evergreen trees along Vicksburg Lane. I agree with your views that these trees are an asset to the property owners and to the City as well. I want to assure you that we will try to save as many trees as possible when it comes time to construct the trail. Sincerely, Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation E B/n p cc: City Manager City Council Director of Public Works S.R.F. We Listen • We Solve • We Care 1-.3 >ok>6rn............. ............ ............. ............ ............. ............ 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We would like to see this trail developed within the next year. If there is anyway we can help expedite the planning and execution, please let us know. Sincerel Sue and Molly Holden 1068 Trenton Circle No. Plymouth MN 55441 cc: Doug Bryant, Superintendent, Hennepin Parks. CITY OF PLYMOUTR March 12, 1996 Bob Manual, Pete Jacobson, Mary Ann Chelberg & Employees of Daily Printing, Inc. 2333 Niagara Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Manual, Mr. Jacobson, Mrs. Chelberg and Employees of Daily Printing, Inc.: On behalf of the Plymouth City Council and the City of Plymouth, I would like to personally thank Daily Printing for your generosity to the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund (PC&FPF) and to our community. At our March 6th City Council Meeting, Council Members and I were very to by Daily Printing's enthusiasm for and commitment to the Police Department's K9 and Fire Department's Water Rescue Program. Your belief in these programs and the good work of the PC&FPF was heartfelt and brought out the pride that we all feel in the partnership we have together in keeping our community safe and prosperous. In three short years, the spirit generated by the Chelbergs and Daily Printing, has made it possible for significant strides to be made in enhancing public safety programming in our City. Your kindness to the PC&FPF has helped bring to life working team of Officer Scott Kleist and Klyde and the Fire Department's water rescue team and "Big Buddy". We now share with you in the excitement to establish a future police K9 Unit. Mr. Manual and Mr. Jacobson, thank you for taking the time to join us on the behalf of Daily Printing . Again, we appreciate your generousity and celebrate the partnership we have together to make a difference in the safety of our community. Sincerely J Joy Tierney Mayor CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH 9i Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 COALITION March 14, 1996 Joy Tierney, Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney: 'L - 4- d SPONSORS OFF;CERS ALLINA Health System PRESIDENT American Cancer Society, Minnesota Division A. Stuart Hanson, M.D. American Lung Association of Minnesota PRESIDENT-ELECT Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Roger K. Johnson HealthPartners,Inc. SFCRETARYfrREASURER HealthSystem Minnesota John Edward Ryan, RRT Minnesota Medical Association PAST PRESIDENT West Publishing Company Sue Zuidema The Minnesota Coalition for a Smoke -Free Society 2000 would like to take this opportunity to thank you for writing to your representative regarding the preservation of local control of youth access to tobacco. It was very important for legislators to hear from elected officials in their local communities who have taken on this issue and passed strong, successful laws to keep tobacco out of the hands of children. Minnesota cities have a long history of leadership in controlling youth access to tobacco and your participation in the fight against preemption continues this tradition. Representatives were impressed with the amount of support in the form of letters, calls, and messages they received on this issue. Letters such as yours have shown Minnesota legislators that there is statewide support for a tough bill that will not tie the hands of communities such as yours from passing even tougher laws. On February 27 the bill was heard and debated on the House floor. An amendment to remove preemption from the bill by Representative Ann Rest (DFL- New Hope) successfully passed by a margin of 76 to 54. With preemption removed, the author, Representative Loren Jennings (DFL- Harris) removed the bill from consideration. Enclosed is a copy of the vote tally and you will be pleased to learn that Representatives Ron Abrams, Peggy Leppik, Rich Stanek, and. H. Todd Van Dellen from your district voted to remove preemption from the bill. Once again, thank you for your efforts to preserve local control over youth access to tobacco. The fight is over for now, and we are pleased to know that we can count on your support if it is ever necessary to visit this issue again. Sincerely, Judy Knapp Executive Director 525 Ford Centre • 420 North Fifth Street • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 • Telephone: (612) 338-8193 • FAX: (612) 338-8382 The question was taken on the and the roll was called. There were 76 yeas and 54 nays as follows: Y Abrams N Jennings. Y Ostrom Y Anderson, B. N Johnson, A. N- Otremba Y Anderson, R. N Johnson, R. Y Ozment N Bakk N Johnson, V. Y Paulsen Y- Bertram : Y Kahn Y Pawlenty N Bettermann. : Y Kalis N bellow Y Bishop. : Y Kelley Y Pelowski N Boudreau ' : Y Kelso iv ��erii: N Bradley. N Kinkel Y Peterson Y Broecker Y Knight Y Pugh N Brown Y Knoblach : Y Rest Y Carlson, L. N Koppendrayer : Y :Rhodes Y Carlson, S. N Kraus N Rice - Y Carruthers : Y Krinkie Y Rostberg. Y Clarke : Y Larsen -.N Rukavina . Y_- Commers Y- Leighton N Sarna-* N Cooper Y Leppik :.Y Schumacher N Daggett :.Y Lieder : Y Seagren N Dauner N Lindner : Y Skogl:und N -Davids Y Long N Smith Y Dawkins Y. Lourey N Solberg N Dehler Y Luther Y Stanek N Delmont N Lynch N Sviggum N Dempsey N Macklin : Y Swenson, D. Y Dorn Y Mahon : Y Swenson, H. Y Entenza N Mares : Y Sykora N Erhardt :•.Y Mariani N Tomassoni Y Farrell Y Marko : Y Tompkins Y Finseth Y McCollum Y Trimble N Frerichs N McElroy :'Y Tuma 0 Garcia Y McGuire N Tunheim N Girard N Milbert Y Van' Dellen Y Gbodno N Molnau N Van Engen Y. Greenfield ; Y Mulder N Vickerman Y Greiling 0 Munger : Y Wagenius N. Gunther : Y- Murphy : Y Warkentin N Haas : Y ..Ness : Y Weaver N Hackbarth N Olson, E. : Y Wejcman Y Harder : Y Olson, M. N Wenzel Y Hasskamp : Y Onnen Y Winter Y Hausman : Y opatz N Wolf N Holsten : Y Orenstein N Worke N. Huntley 0 Orfield N Workman O Jaros N Osskopp :.Y Spk: Anderson,I Y Jefferson N Osthoff*.