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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 04-12-2012CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO April 12, 2012 EVENTS/MEETINGS Planning Commission Agenda 04/18/2012......................................................................................... Page 1 April, May and June 2012 Official City Meeting Calendars.............................................................. Page 2 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 5 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Minnehaha Creek Watershed District RE: acquisition of land ....................................... Page 6 Ehlers Market Commentary 04/10/2012............................................................................................. Page 7 Metro home building on the rise, StarTribune.................................................................................... Page 9 Once -sizzling exurbs fizzle amid an urban revival, Associated Press ............................................... Page 11 Minnehaha Creek Watershed District AIS Update for April 2012 .................................................... Page 13 1►vi1IZ111111 Minutes — Hwy 55 Corridor Coalition 12/16/2011........................................................................... Page 15 Adopted Minutes — Special Council Meeting 03/13/2012................................................................ Page 19 Minutes — CICC 03/14/2012............................................................................................................. Page 21 Adopted Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 03/27/2012............................................................... Page 24 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2012 WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve the April 4, 2012 Planning Commission meeting minutes. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ryland Homes. Rezoning to RSF-3, preliminary plat and subdivision variance for "Arbor Grove 3rd Addition" for 14 single family lots. (2012012) B. City of Plymouth. Zoning ordinance amendment to include potbelly pigs in the definition of farm animals. (2012019) 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 r�Plymouth Adding Quality to Life April 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7;00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers Passover Begins at Sunset 8 9 6.00 PM 10 BOARD OF 11 12 13 5:00-9:00 PM 14 EQUALIZATION 7:00 PM 5:00-9:00 PM PRIMAVERA 10:00 AM -4:00 P. Immediately ENVIRONMENTAL PRIMAVERA Plymouth Fine Arts Council Show PRIMAVERA Following BOE QUALITY Plymouth Fine Plymouth Creek Plymouth Fine Art REGULAR COUNCIL COMMITTEE Arts Council Center Council Show MEETING (EQC) MEETING Plymouth Creek Cent( Council Chambers Council Chambers Show Plymouth Creek 6:00-8:00 PM AM 1:00 PM 6:30 PM Center YARD ft GARDEN EXPO AR YARD Et GARDEN Easter Sunday SPECIAL MEETING A Plymouth eek EXPO Medicine Lake Room Center Fieldhouse Plymouth Creek Cent( 15 16 17 18 7:00 PM 19 20 21 1:00-4:00 PM 10:00 AM -4:00 PM PLANNING PRIMAVERA 7:00 PM -8:30 PM COMMISSION Plymouth Fine PRIMAVERA MEETING Arts Council Plymouth Fine Council Chambers Show Arts Council Plymouth Creek Show Center Plymouth Creek Center 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM WALK REGULAR COUNCIL PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING WITH THE MAYOR MEETING ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room Plymouth Council Chambers COMMITTEE ON Creek Center TRANSIT (PACT) STUDY SESSION Medicine Lake Room 29 30 Modified on 04112112 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 2 r�Plymouth Adding Quality to Life May 2012 Page 3 1 5:00 PM 2 7:00 PM 3 7:00 PM 4 5 SPECIAL COUNCIL PLANNING HUMAN RIGHTS MEETING COMMISSION COMMITTEE Development Tour MEETING MEETING With Planning Council Chambers Medicine Lake Room Commission Meet at City Hall 6 7 8 7:00 PM 9 7:00 PM 10 7:00 PM 11 12 8:00 AM -1:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL PARK Et REC Plymouth MEETING QUALITY ADVISORY Fire Department Council Chambers COMMITTEE COMMISSION Annual Waffle (EQC) MEETING (PRAC) MEETING Breakfast Council Chambers Council Chambers Fire Station 3 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:30 AM -2:00 PA COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING DROP OFF DAY Council Chambers Plymouth Maintenance Facility 20 21 22 23 7:00 PM 24 7:00 PM 25 26 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room MEETING COMMITTEE ON Council Chambers TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Medicine Lake Room 27 28 29 30 31 MEMORIAL DAY Observed CITY OFFICES CLOSED Page 3 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 2012 Modified on 04112112 Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL PARK ft REC MEETING QUALITY ADVISORY Council Chambers COMMITTEE COMMISSION (EQC) MEETING (PRAC) MEETING Council Chambers Council Chambers 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7:00 PM 8:00 AM 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH 7:00 PM MUSIC IN REGULAR COUNCIL ADVISORY HRA MEETING PLYMOUTH MEETING COMMITTEE ON Medicine Lake Room 5K FUN RUN Council Chambers TRANSIT (PACT) Hilde Performance STUDY SESSION Center Medicine Lake Room Modified on 04112112 Page 4 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items April 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Administrative Services Department Annual Report • Adopt ordinance amending Section 725 of the City Code regarding storm drainage systems • Declare Costs and Set Assessment Hearing, Lancaster Lane Mill and Overlay Project (11010) • Order and Accept Feasibility Report, Order and Accept Plans, Order Public Hearing and Ad for Bids, Plymouth Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project (12006) • Award Contract, 2012 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (12007) • Approve a Temporary Encroachment Agreement with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for the Chelsea Woods/Mews Creek Restoration Project • Approve modification to the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program • Approve the Cooperative Agreement with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission for the Four Seasons Mall Water Quality Improvements Project (11022) • Approve zoning ordinance amendment to include potbelly pigs in the definition of farm animals. City of Plymouth. (2012019) May 1, 5:00 p.m. • Development tour with Planning Commission May 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce Special Drop Off Day on May 19 at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility • Ordinance amending the City Code regarding hotel registrations (tabled from April 10) May 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers June 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce Music in Plymouth 5k Fun Run on June 30 at the Hilde Performance Center • Announce Music in Plymouth on July 3 at the Hilde Performance Center June 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce Music in Plymouth 5k Fun Run on June 30 at the Hilde Performance Center • Announce Music in Plymouth on July 3 at the Hilde Performance Center Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 5 MINNEHAHA CREEK I The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is committed to a leadership role in protecting, improving and managing the surface waters and affiliated groundwater resources within the District, including their relationships to the ecosystems of which they are an integral part. We achieve our mission through regulation, capital projects, education, cooperative endeavors, and other programs based on sound science, innovative thinking, an informed and engaged constituency, and the cost effective use of public funds. QUALITY OF WATER April 10, 2012 Ms. Laurie Ahrens City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Interested Parties, N WATERSHED DISTRICT QUALITY OF LIFE R-ECEMED APR 11 202 BY: On Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 6:45 p.m., the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) Board of Managers will hold a Public Hearing at the Meeting of the Board of Managers concerning the acquisition of approximately 97.02 acres located at 7701 Halstead Drive, Minnetrista. The property includes prairie, wetland, and savanna restoration opportunities along Six -Mile Marsh which is located in the city of Minnetrista in Hennepin County. The total estimated cost for the property is $2,265,000 plus other valuable consideration. Acquisition would be funded through the ad valorem tax levy established by MCWD. Approximately 4.19% of the ad valorem costs will be allocated to Carver County and 95.81% will be allocated to Hennepin County. The Board's meeting will be held at the MCWD Offices, 18202 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55391. The acquisition is intended to increase infiltration to reduce runoff volumes carrying pollutant loads to wetlands and waters of the MCWD; to promote groundwater recharge; to restore and protect wetland and upland resources in the Six -Mile Marsh sub-watcrshed; to protect and improve existing conservation corridors; and to reduce existing flows and negative effects from agricultural drainage on aquatic resources within the MCWD. If the Managers find that the project will be conducive to public health, promote the general welfare, and is consistent with the MCWD Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan, they will order the acquisition at the May 3, 2012 Board Meeting. The meeting will be held at the MCWD Offices, 18202 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55391. Notice of the hearing has also been published in the Star Tribune in accordance with statutory requirements; and will also be posted to the MCWD website at www.minneltahacreek.ora. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact Matthew Norton at mnorton minnehahacrcek.or or 952-641-4501. Sincerely, Matthew Norton 18202 Minnetonka Boulevard, Deephaven, MN 55391 • Office: (952) 471-0590 9 Fax: (952) 471-0682 9 www.minnen crAk,org Ehlers Market Commentary April 10, 2012 Crank Up the Volume A survey of 9,242 customers conducted by the National Retail Federation revealed 89.3% of those surveyed planned to buy Easter candy this year, resulting in a projected $2 billion spent on traditional favorites like chocolate eggs and jelly beans. The study projects that consumers will spend an average of $20.35 per person for candy, up from $18.55 last year. No word yet if the American Dental Association expects to see an increase in cavities filled. The volume of municipal bonds in the marketplace has also increased over the past year. The Bond Buyer reported new issuance of municipal bonds continued to rebound in March, 2012, surging 82.5% from last year's levels, with year-to-date volume at the end of the first quarter up 63.5%. Year-to-date volume was $78.3 billion with 2,927 deals, compared to $47.9 billion and 1,937 deals for the same period in 2011. Given the historically low interest rates present for much of the first quarter of 2012, refundings represented 57% of total issuance, compared with 33% in 2011. Tax -Exempt Status and Bank Qualification There are many factors issuers must consider when planning and structuring a bond issue. Two factors that may not be discussed as often when planning an issue are tax-exempt status and bank qualification. Current market conditions reveal notable trends regarding taxable interest rates and non-bank qualified interest rates. Most municipal debt is designated as "tax-exempt". This means investors who purchase the bonds do not pay federal income tax (and in some cases state income tax) on interest income received on the bonds. Because of this tax advantage, interest rates on tax-exempt bonds are lower than on taxable bonds with similar characteristics. But there are some types of state and local government debt which are required by federal tax law to be issued as taxable debt. Taxable debt is frequently issued for economic development projects where private use and private payment circumstances are present. Another common purpose for the issuance of taxable debt is to fund pension and 4PEB liabilities. Given the narrow spreads between taxable and tax-exempt yields (discussed below), another potential use for taxable bonds is to undertake a second advance refunding (the IRS only allows one tax-exempt advance refunding per original issue) or to pay for otherwise ineligible costs associated with a refunding. If a governmental issuer issues less than $10 million in tax-exempt bonds in a calendar year, those bonds can be designated as "bank qualified". Banks that purchase bank qualified bonds receive more favorable tax treatment on the income produced by such bonds. As a result, the market is wider for bank qualified bonds and interest rates tend to be lower than on "non-bank qualified," tax-exempt bonds. The relationship between bank qualified and non-bank qualified bonds ebbs and flows based on market conditions (what else is available for banks to invest in and what are those yields) and the profitability of banks. EHLERS lIKAIJERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE www.ehlers-inc.com Offices in Minnesota: (800) 552-1171 Wisconsin: (800) 717-9742 Illinois: (800) 417-1119 Page 7 Ehlers Market Commentary April 10, 2012 The spread between tax-exempt rates and taxable rates has decreased since the beginning of the year. The table below illustrates the spread between tax-exempt and taxable AAA General Obligation yields at the beginning of 2012 vs. present. Using the spreads between yields at the 5, 10, 15, and 20 year maturities as examples demonstrates how current spreads have narrowed since the beginning of the year. The narrowing of the spread between tax-exempt and taxable rates presents a good opportunity to evaluate existing taxable issues, and determine if it is appropriate to restructure payments or refund issues for savings. Issuance of taxable bonds does not count towards the bank qualification limit. The spreads between bank qualified and non-bank qualified rates continues to be significant, especially for deals with longer maturities. In summary, for debt with an average maturity of 5 years or longer bank qualified status can be worth at least 0.30%, based on a review of recent bond sales in the market. Legislation has been proposed to permanently increase the bank qualification limit from $10 million to $30 million. The bank qualification limit was temporarily increased to $30 million from 2009-2010 under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. With the favorable interest rate conditions for most of the first quarter of 2012, as evidenced by the surge in volume of municipal bonds, it is still important to approach debt issuance as not being an isolated event; rather, it should be evaluated in the context of existing debt service payments and future capital needs. The benefit of bank qualification to issuers remains strong and should've evaluated carefully as issuers plan to bring deals to the market, especially since capital improvement projects are typically on the horizon this time of year. EHLERS LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE www. eh iers--i nG. Com Page 2 Page 8 AAA G:OGO AAA G.O . AAA Q0. . ..11212012 4/612012 Tax _ .;'416/2012 `" 1Vlatarihes.',.Tax=Exem` t. , . -;Taxable Difference_ ,. -,,-' „ Exem f - .:Taxable ;, Difference ; 5 0.9412% 1.8686% 0.9274% 1.0427% 1.5963% 0.5536% 10 2.0898% 3.4391% 1.3493% 2.30210o 3.0631% 0.7600% 15 3.4391% 1 4.0594% 0.6305% 3.3781% 3.8259% 0.4478% 20 3.8045% 1 4.4372% 0.6327% 3.6019% 4.2033% 0.6014% The narrowing of the spread between tax-exempt and taxable rates presents a good opportunity to evaluate existing taxable issues, and determine if it is appropriate to restructure payments or refund issues for savings. Issuance of taxable bonds does not count towards the bank qualification limit. The spreads between bank qualified and non-bank qualified rates continues to be significant, especially for deals with longer maturities. In summary, for debt with an average maturity of 5 years or longer bank qualified status can be worth at least 0.30%, based on a review of recent bond sales in the market. Legislation has been proposed to permanently increase the bank qualification limit from $10 million to $30 million. The bank qualification limit was temporarily increased to $30 million from 2009-2010 under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. With the favorable interest rate conditions for most of the first quarter of 2012, as evidenced by the surge in volume of municipal bonds, it is still important to approach debt issuance as not being an isolated event; rather, it should be evaluated in the context of existing debt service payments and future capital needs. The benefit of bank qualification to issuers remains strong and should've evaluated carefully as issuers plan to bring deals to the market, especially since capital improvement projects are typically on the horizon this time of year. EHLERS LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE www. eh iers--i nG. Com Page 2 Page 8 Construction worker Jeff Kowalke worked on the roof supports of a single-family house in Maple Grove. Metro home building on the rise • Article by: JIM BUCHTA • Star Tribune • April 5, 2012 - 7:51 PM Housing construction in the Twin Cities is getting a big boost from robust demand for rental apartments and dwindling supplies of existing houses. During March, Twin Cities home builders were issued 234 permits to build 530 units, a 51 percent increase in permits and a 164 percent increase in units, according to a monthly report using data gathered by the Keystone Report for the Builders Association of the Twin Cities. Home building has been up in recent months amid improving consumer confidence, strong demand for rentals and a growing shortage of houses to buy. It's not a wholesale recovery. The construction industry remains in one of the deepest and prolonged downturns. The increases represent a marginal improvement and construction activity remains significantly below historical averages. In the Twin Cities, the number of houses on the market has fallen to lows not seen in more than a decade, according to the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors. Of those active listings, many are foreclosures or short sales that have a limited market because of their distressed condition. That's why many people are deciding to build new, said Sharry Schmid, manager of the Edina Realty office on France Avenue in Edina and vice president of the company's Builder Resource Group. And stronger demand comes at a cost, she said. "Builders are also able to command full price on their product because of low inventory," she said. That phenomenon is especially true in inner -ring suburbs like Edina where there's little land available for development. "The Edina new construction market is on fire," Schmid said. During March, Minneapolis saw a big rise in permits, with the help of a 283 -unit multifamily building. Such projects explain why Minneapolis has the led the Twin Cities in construction activity. Rental vacancy rates remain near historic lows because demand for apartments has outstripped supply. During the real estate boom few new apartment buildings were built, leaving renters with few options now that renting is back in favor. Maxfield Research says that there are proposals for nearly 3,500 new apartments in the Twin Cities. Multifamily units represented 54 percent of the units planned last month. Page 9 For single-family houses, new -home buyers have been flocking to suburbs with easy access to jobs and shopping, while passing on exurban communities that require long commutes. Blaine, for example, followed Minneapolis with 33 units and Woodbury had 20. Dale Wills of Coon Rapids -based builder CentraHomes said its sales have been spread across the north and west suburbs, including Blaine, Rogers and Maple Grove. He said that sales during March were 50 percent higher than anticipated. But Twin Cities builders must balance increasing demand against an uneven recovery. For years, builders have tried to unload their unsold houses. Now, some firms are again building houses without having buyers lined up, in anticipation of customers who don't want to wait. "Our industry is hopeful that housing is beginning to rebound, but [builders] are remaining cautious with their business decisions," said Curt Christensen, president of the builders association and co-founder of Lee Lyn Construction of Watertown. Jim Buchta • 612-673-7376 Page 10 Slowing down: Subdivisions populate Oswego in Illinois' Kendall County, which was the nation's fastest-growing county from 2000 to 2010. But it has seen a building decline in the past year. Once -sizzling exurbs fizzle amid an urban revival • Article by: HOPE YEN • Associated Press • April 5, 2012 - 10:38 PM All across the United States, residential exurbs that sprouted on the edge of metropolitan areas are seeing their growth fizzle, according to 2011 census estimates released Thursday. Gas prices are discouraging long commutes. Young singles prefer city apartments. Two years after the recession technically ended, and despite some signs of economic recovery, there's a reversal of urbanites' decades -long exodus to roomy homes in distant towns. Indeed, Americans are shunning any moves at all -- the lowest rate in records going back to the 1940s. The annual rate of growth in U.S. cities and surrounding urban areas has now surpassed that of exurbs for the first time in at least 20 years, spanning the most recent era of sprawling suburban development. And economists believe the effects of an exurban bust will be long term. "The heyday of exurbs may well be behind us," Yale University economist Robert Shiller said. Shiller, co -creator of a Standard & Poor's housing index, is perhaps best known for identifying the risks of a housing bubble before it burst in 2006-2007. Examining the market, he believes that the United States is now at a turning point, shifting away from faraway suburbs to cities amid persistently high gas prices. Demographic changes also play a role: They include young singles increasingly delaying marriage and children, and thus more apt to rent, and a graying population that in its golden years may prefer closer -in, walkable urban centers. "Suburban housing prices may not recover in our lifetime," Shiller said, calling the development of suburbs since 1950 "unusual," enabled only by the rise of the automobile and the nation's highway system. "With the bursting of the bubble, we may be discovering the pleasures of the city and the advantages of renting, investing our money not in a single house but in a diversified portfolio," he said. Take Illinois' Kendall County, which was part of an exurban wave in the mid -2000s. At the height of growth in 2006, Kendall's county seat of Yorkville issued 1,000 new housing permits for the year and began building an 800,000 -square foot commercial development with a Target and Home Depot. But these days only about half of the retail space there is filled, and the city issued 35 housing permits last year. Real estate agent George Richter said: "A lot of us in the industry were very, very nervous about how fast and large the annual growth rate and property value were. We knew there's no way that something could continue on.,. About 10.6 million Americans reside in the nation's exurbs, just 5 percent of the number in large metropolitan areas. That number for exurbs represents annual growth of 0.4 percent from 2010 to 2011, smaller than the 0.8 percent rate for cities and their surrounding urban areas. Still, it also represents the largest one-year growth drop for exurbs in at least 20 years. Page 11 By comparison, exurban communities grew at an annual rate of 2.1 percent in 2006, compared with a population loss of 0.2 percent for inner cities. In all, 99 of the 100 fastest-growing exurbs and outer suburbs saw slower or no growth in 2011 compared with the mid -decade housing peak -- the exception being Spotsylvania County, Va., which has boomed even in the downturn. Nearly three-fourths of the top 100 outer suburban areas also saw slower growth compared with 2010, hurt by $3 -a -gallon gas last year that has since climbed higher. Other areas showing big slowdowns are Pinal County outside Phoenix; Barrow, Paulding and Pike counties near Atlanta; Union and York counties outside Charlotte, N.C., and Sandoval County near Albuquerque, N.M. "The sting of this experience may very well put the damper on the long -held view among young families and new immigrants that building a home in the outer suburbs is a quick way to achieve the American dream," said William Frey, a Brookings Institution demographer who analyzed the data. Over the past decade, the number of poor people living in the suburbs of major metro areas grew 53 percent, compared with 23 percent in cities. Suburbs were also home to about one-third of the nation's poor, outranking cities and rural areas. The latest data come amid an overall U.S. growth rate in 2011 of 0.9 percent, the lowest since the mid -1940s, because of fewer births and less immigration following the recent recession. Fewer people are also moving around within the nation -- just 11.6 percent of the population moved to new homes, the lowest since the government began tracking such information in 1948. That means fewer Americans are migrating to suburban hot spots. Metro areas showing renewed growth or slower losses last year included Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and Detroit. Page 12 MINNEHAHA CREEK I WATERSHED DISTRICT QUALITY OF WATER QUALITY OF LIFE MCWD AIS Update for Policymakers and Key Stakeholders April 2012 Last year, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) met with city and community leaders to seek input about broadening our involvement with prevention and management of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). As we discussed and several have witnessed, invasive species such as flowering rush, Eurasian water milfoil, common carp and zebra mussels are already in some of our waters. We are at risk of future invasion by other species such as Asian carp, hydrilla and the spiny water flea. Continued AIS infestation will negatively impact local businesses and area recreation. The consensus was for the MCWD to move forward with AIS management efforts. In December, the MCWD Board of Managers began the process to formalize a District -wide approach. Now, we are nearing the launch of the boating season and several AIS management efforts have already begun. As a result, I want you to be aware of how we are addressing this critical issue that is threatening our rivers, lakes and the Minnehaha Creek. To begin, the MCWD has taken a few notable steps toward enhancing the long-term effectiveness of our District's AIS program. These include: • Hiring a Director of AIS Program: In February, MCWD hired a director of aquatic invasive species program, Craig Dawson. Craig has a 32 -year career in city management across the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and has worked on issues such as landfill expansion, recycling, groundwater contamination and land conservation. He is also quite familiar with community partnerships, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, its communities and other communities where water quality is important. • Creating a Long -Term AIS Plan: At the MCWD, we are never satisfied with just doing the bare minimum. We are committed to innovation and leading the charge. To that end, we are putting considerable effort into implementing a long-term, comprehensive, watershed -wide AIS plan. As the MCWD develops this AIS prevention and management plan, Craig will be meeting regularly with partners and stakeholders. We will employ a transparent process (as always) to ensure public input is heard and the plan can be implemented using a regional approach that effectively engages all partners. We also just hired AIS Specialist Eric Fieldseth to help with tactical implementation. • Hosting a 2012 AIS Symposium: The MCWD was also one of the lead agencies in setting up a recent statewide symposium to learn about the latest research on AIS management and the policy and legal implications of the approaches. Several local officials and notable scientists and natural Page 13 resource professionals, as well as concerned citizens from across the state participated in this informative conference. In addition, the MCWD also continues to work hard — along with partners like the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Carver County — to control what is already in our water system and work to prevent the introduction of additional species. The following are some of what we have been doing already and plan to continue: • Enhancing Watercraft Inspections: One of our primary focuses is improving inspections of watercraft entering the lakes. In concert with other agencies and organizations, we have been working during the pre -boating season to step up the trainings for inspectors, peace officers, service providers and volunteers. We are also providing assistance to increase the number of inspectors available. We are sensitive to making the process easy for boaters, including those who want to travel from lake to lake. However, we know that the process must also be effective as boats are a major source of AIS infestation. • Launching and Continuing Pilot Projects: The MCWD has also been supporting various pilot projects and following up on previously completed projects. We continue to explore the use of weevils to reduce the amount Eurasian water milfoil in our waters. We are seeking effective ways to decrease the high numbers of common carp that are in Pierson and Wassermann lakes. A 2011 effort implemented by MCWD appeared to eradicate flowering rush in Lake Minnetonka from test plots in Crystal and Smith bays. We will continue to implement projects and monitor their effectiveness, as well as explore any new opportunities as they arise. • Raising Awareness: Additionally, we have been working to spread awareness of the invasives issue. We have trained all MCWD staff to talk about AIS as they meet with lake associations, citizen groups, elected officials and the media. This is one area where many of you can help. As you reach out to members of your community or constituency, let them know about AIS. We have useful information available at http://www.minnehahacreek.org, and would be glad to provide any additional information you might need. To help begin the development of the District's long-term AIS prevention and management plan, we will be sending out letters shortly regarding the formation of technical and policy advisory teams. It is our goal to give stakeholders a voice in this process. In conclusion, we are actively engaged and will continue to work hard at combatting AIS. We will continue to keep you informed, but encourage you to reach out to us whenever needed. Craig Dawson and I are ready and willing to discuss this important issue with you at any time. If you wish to contact Craig as he begins his new endeavor, he can be reached at cdawson@minnehahacreek.org. Sincerely, Eric Evenson District Administrator Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Page 14 HIGHWAY 55 www•highway55.org CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Full Membership Committee Meeting Meeting Minutes Friday, December 16, 2011 9:30 a.m. —11:30 a.m. Hennepin County Transportation Facility Medina, MN Training Room 1. Call to Order —A quorum being present, Marvin Johnson called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. 2. Introductions -- Marvin Johnson, City of Independence; Dick Mattson, Wright County; Jim Grube, Hennepin County; Jack Russek, Wright County; Liz Weir, City of Medina; Scott Johnson, City of Medina; Claudia Dumont, MnDOT D3; John Lund, City of Greenfield; Dennis Beise, Rockford Township; Deb Steiskal, Representative Michele Bachmann's Office; Bob Moberg, City of Plymouth; April Crockett, MnDOT Metro; Wayne Bauernschmidt Kirby Becker, MnDOT Office of Statewide Multimodal Planning; Brad Larson, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. 3. Approve Meeting Minutes from August 19,2011: Motion by Liz Weir, second by Dennis Biese to approve the August 19, 2011 meeting minutes with the addition of Bob Moberg in attendance. Motion passed with all voting in favor. 4. Election of Officers for 2012: • Chair: Marvin Johnson called for nominations for Chair. Liz Weir nominated and Jack Russek seconded Marvin Johnson for Chair. Motion by Jack Russek and second by Dennis Biese that nominations cease and that a unanimous ballot be cast. All voted in favor. • Vice -Chair: Marvin Johnson called for nominations for Vice -Chair. Dennis Beise nominated and Liz Weir seconded Jack Russek for Vice Chair. Motion by Bob Moberg and second by Liz Weir that nominations cease and that a unanimous ballot be cast. All voted in favor. • Secretary/Treasurer: Marvin Johnson called for nominations for Secretary/Treasurer. Jack Russek nominated and Dennis Beise seconded Liz Weir for Secretary/Treasurer. Motion by Jack Russek and second by Dennis Biese that nominations cease and that a unanimous ballot be cast. All voted in favor. 5. Minnesota GO presentation: Kirby Becker from the MnDOT Office of Statewide Multimodal Planning provided a handout and went through a powerpoint presentation on the 50 -year Statewide Vision. MnDOT started this Minnesota GO visioning process to better align the transportation system with what Minnesotans expect for their quality of life, economy and natural environment. The vision answers the question "What are we trying to achieve?" It does not answer the question "how will we do it?" Eight principles were identified that will guide future policy and investment decisions for all forms of transportation throughout the state. Along with these principles, challenges and opportunities impacting transportation and the state in the coming decades were identified and listed below in no particular order. Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 763/682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX: 7631682-7313 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail: wayne.fnzalson @co.ivrizht.mn.ars Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 Page 15 OCORR HIGHWAY 55 www.highway55.org RIDOCOALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota • Aging and Increasingly Diverse Population • Urbanization • Energy Shifts • Automation • Persistant Budget Challenges • Health Impacts • Increased Global Competition • Changing Work Environments, Telecommunications and Access to Services • Floods/Water Quality The 50 -year Vision will lead to the 20 -year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan that will lead to Modal and Investment Systems. MnDOT will hold open houses on the draft Vision at the end of January, 2012 or first part of February. Public comment is scheduled for March/April, 2012. John Lund noted that it looks like no change for Hwy 55 in the next 50 years. That will not improve safety. Kirby said the best thing for the Coalition and its members could do would be to stay involved in the state-wide plan as the policies that come out of the plan can affect Hwy 55. 6. MnDOT Coalitions Forum Report: Marvin Johnson said the forum was reactions -based. There were a lot of presentations and then the attendees were broken up into small groups to discuss. Claudia Dumont said that the message was that it is good to plan, but projects need to be the right size due to less federal funding available. Coalitions need to be realistic on the size/scope/cost of projects. Some coalitions are expecting more than can be justified, i.e. 4 -lane highways on low volume roads. They need to manage their expectations. Claudia said that the Hwy 55 Corridor Coalition has been good at understanding their expectations and have pursued safety improvement projects rather than large expansion projects. Jim Grube asked about whether the FHWA position on environmental documentation was discussed. Claudia Dumont said that the current policy is nationwide, but that seems to be in conflict with the FHWA's TIGER grants. The FHWA wants projects that can go to construction relatively soon, but their environmental documents policy limits that. Jim posed the position that Hwy 55 is a State highway, not a U. S. highway like Hwy 169, therefore FHWA should concentrate their policies on U. S. highways and not have a role on State highway projects. If this was the case then MnDOT would use their own funds to do the environmental documentation and not have FHWA involved. Claudia said that even if this was the process, it would be hard to separate federal involvement due to other items that the federal government gets involved in on even State projects through permits and other approvals/reviews. Claudia suggested that Jim should have a conversation with the Commissioner on this "idea". 7. Financial Report: Jack Russek handed out the Financial Report as of December 13, 2011. He noted the current fund balance of $30,313.20. Motion by Jack Russek and second by Liz Weir to approve the Financial Report. Motion was approved. • 2012 Budget—Liz Weir handed out the draft 2012 Budget for consideration. Liz and Brad Larson went through the proposed Revenues and Expenses noting that all the federal funds have been received and no new federal revenue has been identified. Further discussion on the existing federal Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 7631682-7383 Wright County highway Department FAX- 7631682-7313 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail: wa rze. n alsoii co.vvri lit.mn.its Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 Page 16 ry HIGHWAY 55 ww highway55.org CORRIDOR kUAL1TION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota funding the Coalition has received is included in the Technical Advisory Report below. Motion by Liz Weir and a second by Bob Moberg to approve the 2012 Budget. Motion was approved. S. Technical Advisory Committee/MnDOT Report: Jim Grube handed out a matrix summarizing the federal funding the Coalition has received and where that funding has been used/allocated on projects. He noted that there is currently $467,661 that has not been allocated after the City of Corcoran opted out of its previous Coalition allocated $100,000. Jim further noted that there are three (3) projects that the Coalition has previously approved as being qualified for federal funding ---1) CR 147 Alternate @ Hwy 55 in Buffalo; 2) CR 116 @ Hwy 55 in Medina; and 3) Niagara Lane @ Hwy 55 in Plymouth. He then gave a brief overview of the cost estimates for these projects. CR 147 Alternate (Settler's Parkway): Approximately $350,000 for right-of-way and about $50,000 to cul- de-sac CR 147 at Hwy 55. Construction cost of $1 Million plus. CR 116: Coalition has previously allocated $1,227,601 to project. Approximately half of that is under contract for design and environmental documentation work. Right-of-way is estimated at around $1 Million and construction around $3 Million. Niagara Lane: Bob Moberg handed out aerial maps showing the existing intersection and the proposed intersection. Bob noted that MnDOT has programmed to replace the existing signal at this intersection in FY2014 along with left turn lane work on Hwy 55. The City of Plymouth would like to partner with MnDOT to add a second SB left turn lane on Niagara Lane and acquire right-of-way, Currently there is no layout but Bob hopes to have that done in the next 2 months. Jim said with the $467,661 available, the Coalition should look at how those funds should be allocated at its next meeting. Given the fairly close amount of federal funds that have been allocated to projects in Hennepin and Wright Counties, maybe a "50/50" split might make sense. Jack Russek agreed with Jim on having the funding split and noting that the funds should be spent as soon as possible. Bob noted that by the next meeting the City should have a better idea on the right-of-way needed and how that would compare to the ultimate right-of-way needed as shown in the EA. It was agreed that information on the 3 projects would be available at the next meeting, including costs and when the funding could be spent. 9. Legislative Updates. Federal — Deb Steiskal said that the current extension of the Transportation bill will expire in March, 2012. She hopes that the next Transportation Authorization bill will be for 5-6 years and might contain many of the past projects. State — No updates 10. Communications: The Pioneer/Sarah Creek Watershed requested through the Coalition that the City of Greenfield discuss with MnDOT about including a holding ponding in their 2012 Hwy 55 Mill & Overlay project. MnDOT and all interested parties are reviewing this request. Contact. Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 763/682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX. 7631682-7313 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail: wa ne. finolsonRco. seri ht. mn.us Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 Page 1 www highway55.org HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDDR CDALI 11UN Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota Two individuals asked for updates on the Hwy 55 projects in 2012 and on updates to the Coalition's website. Both individuals were responded to. 11. Establish next full membership meeting date and time: The next meeting will be on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 9:30 a.m, at the Hennepin County Public Works facility, Training Room in Medina. 12. Other Business: Brad noted that the 2012 Dues statements would be mailed out next week. 13. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m. Respectfully submitted: Brad Larson, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 763/682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX- 7631682-7313 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail: Ivo tre. n alson co.wri ht.mn.us Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 Page 18 Adopted Minutes Special Council Meeting March 13, 2012 Mayor Slavik called a Special Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on March 13, 2012. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Wosje, Willis, Stein, Black, Bildsoe, and Johnson. ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Community Development Director Juetten, Park and Recreation Director Evans, Human Resources Manager Kone, Fire Chief Kline, Deputy Fire Chief Springer, Office Support Representative Sanderson, and City Clerk Engdahl. Fire Study Fire Chief Kline gave a high level overview of the draft Fire Study and questions that the report raised regarding a number of issues such as hiring/recruitment, the current type of workforce, services that the department provides, response times and numbers, and financial impacts regarding various options. He stated it has been 10 years since this type of report has been prepared, and this report covers the next 10 years. He stated the fire department is a paid on-call organization (hybrid type of volunteer department). Members receive an hourly wage and pension after 10 years. He stated one of the challenges the department is facing is the ability to recruit new members. He mentioned a fourth fire station, but that needs further discussion as well as the ability to staff another station. Currently, they have a good balance of firefighters to cover the shifts. The vast majority of the firefighters come back for other calls in addition to the duty crew program. They have revamped their recruitment process which is done once a year. However, there has been a change in the work force industry. Most people want to do something attractive and know that what they contribute to the community is valued highly, and they use their time wisely. The ability to schedule their time is what attracts people to serve as firefighters. The Council had a number of questions regarding the report and staff is to provide a follow-up report to the Council. These questions included: • How does the fire department respond/schedule for non -duty crew calls? • What is the City trying to solve? • Is the department's authorized strength truly an accurate number? Should it be reviewed? • Are current firefighter retention levels acceptable? Adopted Minutes 1 of 2 Special Meeting of March 13, 2012 Page 19 • What's the option for only building a fourth fire station? • What percentage of non duty crew calls were emergencies? • Are we able to staff a fourth fire station and/or a 24/7 duty crew? • What percentage of fire calls are fire alarms? • What is the training time commitment and number of required training sessions for firefighters? • Can we increase or change codes and inspection processes? • How do we decrease non -emergency calls? • What is the Council trying to resolve or are the issues identified in the report for the Council's review while taking into consideration four alternatives? • Are response times acceptable? If not, how can that be improved? • Why are so many firefighters giving time to other departments when the City struggles with their time commitment to our department? • Should the City change how fire fighters are being paid (pay and benefits versus a pension if people aren't staying with the department 10 years or more)? In addition to the above questions, further information was desired comparing the City's firefighter retention numbers with other fire departments, increasing the involvement of the fire department in planning future developments in the City, comparing the City's hiring process for firefighters with other cities, discussing considerations to better retain firefighters based on pay and benefits, discussing benefit of scheduled staffing versus levels of experience, and clarifying auto -aid and mutual with other cities (i.e. City of Maple Grove responding to calls in Northwest Plymouth). The Council stated after receiving a report with answers to the questions and statements posed above, it's likely another study session(s) will be schedule in the future. Future Study Sessions No future study sessions were scheduled. Adjournment Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m. Sandra R. Engdahl, City Clerk Adopted Minutes 2 of 2 Special Meeting of March 13, 2012 Page 20 MINUTES WAYZATA COMMUNITIES IN COLLABORATION COUNCIL March 14, 2012 PRESENT Becca Fink, Kristin Tollison, Amy Parnell, Cheryl Polzin, Gloria Lundberg -Jorgenson, Susan Sommerfeld, Brenda Heim, Linnea Fonnest, Maria Sanchez, Katie Jackelen, Donna Marget, Warren Watson, Charlene Barghim, Angela Haseman, Rochelle Olson, Christina Ruiz, Becky Halvorson, Judy Hanson, Marcia Treno, Alison Nisbet, and Margy Herbert. CALL TO ORDER • Becca Fink called the meeting to order, welcomed guests and speakers, and invited everyone to introduce themselves at their tables. FEBRUARY MINUTES • The minutes were approved, as written. THE STATE OF CHEMICAL HEALTH IN THE WAYZATA SCHOOL DISTRICT • Alison Nisbet, ACL (Alternative Learning Center) Coordinator: Students referred to ALC, struggling for various reasons. Goal is for students to be successful, individualized programs. • MN State Statute identifies ALC students as performing below peers, struggling with emotional/social health, referred by school programs. • Students assigned Student Assistant Teams, professional group decides good placement and goals for a student to be successful. • Continued Learning Plans, required by law, different at each level, trying to create new system, more user friendly, compliance throughout. • Elementary program targeted to before and after school, summer school o Reinforce academic, social and emotional skills o Summer School alternates sites each year, services 400-500 students, not enrichment but reinforcement. • Middle School program targeted after school services, summer school, EMAP/CMAP o Reinforce academic, social and emotional skills 0 7th and 8t" grade program, smaller class sizes, math, reading and advisory o Targeted services available, funded by State • High School program consists of Focus (9-10 grade), T.A.P. (11-12 grade), Independent Study and Summer School. 1 Page 21 o Focus (91h -101h grade): Less Block scheduling than traditional programs, classes might run all year, shorter time in core classes (skinnies), same credits, moving forward on track, limited to 60 students total, smaller class sizes. o T.A.P. (11th -12th grade): Majority of students spend half time in ALC, half in traditional programs. Core classes, skinnies, smaller class sizes, all classes on terms, allows students to join or leave as necessary, credits given in smaller increments to create winning streaks, new enrollees take class designed to instruct on what it means to be a WHS student. Future planning for success and career. • Judy Hanson, Wayzata School District Chemical Health Coordinator: Youth and Learning and Prevention, Binge Drinking at WPS. • SAP, Substance Abuse Prevention Modules, overview of adolescent use, identify risk factors, prioritizing problems. • MN and Wayzata lower than average abuse across states. • 6 out of 24 students abusing • Cross tabulating the Student Data results will help identify which students abuse more often and help create programs to lower number of students using substances. • Younger abuses risk cognitive development, anxiety and depression, emotional health issues, more likely to be abused and neglected, participate in risky behaviors. • 40% of youth using before age 14 become dependent. • Non abusing students need to speak up for their rights to non -disruptive education, teams, sports, clubs, etc. Perceived that many are using drugs, alcohol. • Co -Occurring problems, mental illness and substance abuse are common in majority of struggling students. • Depression and suicide higher in drinkers versus non drinkers. • Family History of abuse and ADHD generally means higher risk for abuse for youth. • Consequences of under age drinking, death, accidents, growth, crime, academics. • College level prescription drug abuse effecting HS abuse • Trend of synthetic drugs, caffeine/energy drink abuse • Adult/Parent disapproval stronger deterrent for students in substance abuse. • Alcohol more accepted as social norm, students abuse more often. COMMUNITY UPDATES Hennepin County LibraKy (Plymouth) • Linnea Fonnest stated that the spring season programs are beginning. o Citywide Read Kick Off began March 3rd, "Under a Flaming Sky' by Daniel James Brown, Hinckley Fire Museum Tour, Saturday March 10th, Book Discussion Saturday March 24th, Literary Night/Meet the Author, Sunday April 151H www.Dlvmouthartscouncil.o o Paint it Green, Inventors' Workshop, Sunday, March 25, 1-2 p.m., grades 3-6. o Creative Writing for Kids: First Pages for Kids series, www.hclib.org 2 Page 22 CfKI o Mothers Who Write: A panel discussion, April 24, 7 p.m. o More information on all of these programs can be found at www.hclib.org CfKI Breakfast will be held Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, at the Wayzata Country Club. Speaker is Art Rolnick. YMCA • Middle School Y Nights for 2011-2012 - Volunteer Opportunities Available: 6:30pm — 9:00pm, Friday, April 13, 2012. Contact Amy Shadis for more information: amy.shadiskymcatwincities.org 952-582-8278. Volunteers needed from 6:30-9:30, contact Becca Fink for additional information or to volunteer. • CfKI 6th Annual Breakfast, Wayzata Country Club, Thursday, May 3, 2012, 7:15-8:30AM Speaker: Mr. Art Rolnick former Federal Reserve Bank Mpls. Senior VP of Research and currently Senior Fellow at U. of M. Humphrey Institute. Mr. Rolnick speaks of the investment in quality early childhood programming as economic investment with a high rate of return. Ridgedale YMCA Cycle-a-Thon, March 24th from 1:00 — 3:00 Cyclers are encouraged to raise $100 to participate and can cycle for 25 minutes up to 100 minutes! Contact Peggy for more info at peggy.kellems@ymcatwincities.org Book Sale, March 23 — 31, Y Partners Fund Raiser Come to buy books or donate your old books now! Healthy Kids Day, April 28th 9:00 — noon Healthy Activities for the whole family! Everyone is welcome. Next Meeting- Wednesday April 11, 2012, Andi Egbert, Minnesota State Demography Department. The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Margy Herbert Page 23 Adopted Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 27, 2012 Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on March 27, 2012. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Council Members Stein, Bildsoe, Black, Johnson, and Wos j e. ABSENT: Council Member Willis. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Northway, Public Works Director Cote, Community Development Director Juetten, Police Captain Swiatkiewicz, Fire Chief Kline, and City Clerk Engdahl. Plymouth Forum No one was present to speak at the Plymouth Forum. Presentations and Public Information Announcements (4.01) Announcement of Primavera on April 12-16 at the Plymouth Creek Center Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Northway announced this year's Primavera on April 12- 16 at the Plymouth Creek Center. (4.02) Announcement of Yard and Garden Expo on April 13-14 at the Plymouth Creek Center Fieldhouse Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Northway announced this year's Primavera on April 13- 14 at the Plymouth Creek Center Fieldhouse. She announced the winners of the Plymouth's Got Talent event that was held on March 16 at the Plymouth Creek Center. Approval of Agenda The Council added a discussion on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority's redevelopment inquiry as item No. 8.01 under General Business. Adopted Minutes 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 27, 2012 Page 24 Motion was made by Council Member Johnson, and seconded by Council Member Black, to qpprove the amended a eg nda. With all members voting in favor the motion carried. Consent Agenda Motion was made by Council Member Black, and seconded by Council Member Bildsoe, to adopt the Consent Agenda that included the following_ ice: (6.01) Regular Council Meeting minutes of March 13. (6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending March 17, 2012 (Res2012-096) (6.03) Resolution Approving Renewal of Refuse Hauler Licenses (Res2012-097). (6.04) Approve Human Rights Committee's 2012 Work Plan and Goals. (6.05) Ordinance Amending Chapter 810 of the City Code Concerning Assessable Current Services (Ord2012-10). (6.06) Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the City Code Concerning Background Checks (Ord2012-11). (6.07) Resolution Approving Three Rivers Park District Purchase of Outlot A Property located in the Carlson Companies Addition for the Luce Line Regional Trail Bridge (Res2012-098). (6.08) Resolution Awarding Bid for 2012 Street Sweeping Program (12012 — Res2012-099). (6.09) Resolution Approving the Encroachment Agreement for a Boulder Retaining Wall, Patio, and Landscaping at 11931 54th Avenue North (Res2012-100). (6.10) Resolution Amending Electronic Communication Device Policy to Provide Allowance for I -Pads for Council Packets (Res2012-101). (6.11) Ordinance Amending Zoning Text regarding Requirements for Scoreboards (2012013 — Ord2012-12) and a Resolution Approving Findings of Fact (Res2012-102). (6.12) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Wayzata School District 284 for a Scoreboard to be Installed at the Athletic Stadium at the Wayzata High School, 4955 Peony Lane (2012011 — Res2012-103). (6.13) Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 of the City Code Concerning Noise (Ord2012-13) Adopted Minutes 2 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 27, 2012 Page 25 (6.14) Resolution Awarding the Contract for the 2012-2013 Property and Casualty Insurance to the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Res2012-104). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Public Hearings (7.01) Application of Holiday Stationstores, Inc., d/b/a Holiday Stationstore #303, for 3.2 Off -Sale Liquor License at 9700 Betty Crocker Drive City Clerk Engdahl reported on the application of Holiday Stationstores, Inc., d/b/a Holiday Stationstore #303, for 3.2 Off -Sale Liquor License at 9700 Betty Crocker Drive. Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing. Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed. Motion was made by Council Member Johnson, and seconded by Council Member Bildsoe, to adopt a Resolution Approving Off -Sale 3.2 Liquor License for Holiday Stationstores, Inc., d/b/a Holiday Stationstore #303, 9700 Betty Crocker Drive (Res2012-105). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. (7.02) Application of Uchu L.L.C., d/b/a Uchu Peruvian Cuisine, for a Wine License at 4130 Berkshire Lane North, Unit B City Clerk Engdahl reported on the application of Uchu L.L.C., d/b/a Uchu Peruvian Cuisine, for a Wine License at 4130 Berkshire Lane North, Unit B. Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing. Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed. Motion was made by Council Member Bildsoe, and seconded by Council Member Johnson, to adopt a Resolution Approving the On -Sale Wine License for Uchu, LLC, d/b/a Uchu Peruvian Cuisine, 4130 Berkshire Lane North, Suite B (Res2012-106). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. General Business (8.01) Housing and Redevelopment Authority's Redevelopment Inquiry Council Member Bildsoe stated he read the minutes from a recent Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) meeting, and he requested clarification on the discussion that was held at that Adopted Minutes 3 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 27, 2012 Page 26 meeting relative to redevelopment of property located southeast side of Medicine Lake. He asked if the HRA has had discussions with the property owner. Community Development Director Juetten replied there has been no discussion with the property owner. He stated the HRA contacted Ehlers, City's bond consultant, to inquire what type of tax increment could be generated off the property with redevelopment of the site. Ehler's response was that there could be a substantial amount of tax increment that could be generated from the site depending on the type of development. The HRA discussed the possibility of having conversations with developers to determine if there would be any interest. Council Member Bildsoe questioned spending funds on these efforts when the property owner hasn't been contacted. Council Member Stein, a member of the HRA, stated this property is contained in the City's Comprehensive Plan for future redevelopment. The HRA wanted to see what the possibility would be to redevelop this property. A conversation was held with one developer and Ehlers was contacted to provide a conceptual TIF opinion at a cost of approximately $2,000. He stated there is no intent to force the property owner to sell the property. The HRA was just gathering information. Council Member Johnson echoed Council Member Bildsoe's concerns. At some point there would need to be reguiding and rezoning of the property. She also doesn't want mixed signals or concerns with the property owner. She prefers to involve property owners so they realize that it's information gathering only. She asked what the next steps are for the HRA and if the report from Ehlers is time sensitive. Council Member Stein replied the information was based on 16-20 units per acre density for housing and how much tax increment could be generated. He noted that there wasn't a full HRA in attendance at the recent meeting in which this was discussed, and any action was continued until the next HRA meeting. He also stated that if there aren't any developers interested, there's no use in going forward. Council Member Johnson cautioned having any meetings with developers so they also don't get the wrong impression. The Council requested that the HRA send a letter to the property owner, and a copy of that letter be provided to the Council. Reports and Staff Recommendations (9.01) Legislative Update Mayor Slavik reported that she and Public Works Director Cote recently met with MN/DOT regarding a third lane on I-494. MN/DOT suggested that a managed lane (MN Pass) study be taken from 394 to Rogers. This study would determine if a managed lane would be feasible. Even though the Council doesn't support a managed lane, MN/DOT stressed that until this type of study is completed, no further study would be done on 1-494. She provided a copies of a draft Adopted Minutes 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 27, 2012 Page 27 letter that she would like to send to MN/DOT regarding the Council's position on I-494 and supporting the study. Public Works Director Cote added his impression was that this study had to be done for consideration of any funding for anything other than a managed lane. The majority of the Council was in support of sending the letter and setting up a meeting with Director of Transportation after the Legislature has adjourned and with the Metropolitan Council. Council Member Black stated at that meeting she would also like to discuss improving Highway 169. Adjournment Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. Sandra R. Engdahl, City Clerk Adopted Minutes 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 27, 2012 Page 28