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CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO May 10, 2012 EVENTS/MEETINGS Planning Commission Agenda 05/16/12.............................................................................................. Page 1 May, June and July 2012 Official City Meeting Calendars................................................................. Page 2 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 5 Hennepin County State of the County Address, 05/17/12.................................................................... Page 7 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from State of MN RE: Governor's Veto Relating to State Building Code Provisions .............. Page 8 Letter from Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission RE: Quarterly Payment.......... Page 9 Letters of Appreciation from Hennepin County Office of the Public Defender .............................. Page 10 Letter from IOCP RE: contribution for the Direct Services and CONECT programs ...................... Page 14 Letter from Mentor Corps RE: Officers Nick Benesch and Eric Fadden .......................................... Page 15 Letter from State Auditor RE: 2011 Volunteer Fire Relief Association Investment Report Card ..... Page 16 Ehlers Market Commentary 05/08/12............................................................................................... Page 19 Honoring gun -range law could be daunting, StarTribune.................................................................. Page 21 More expensive homes with new building code, StarTribune.......................................................... Page 23 REPORTS Fire -Rescue Incident of Interest........................................................................................................ Page 26 MINUTES Approved Minutes, Human Rights Commission meeting 02/16/12 ................................................. Page 28 Approved Minutes, CICC 04/11/12.................................................................................................. Page 35 Approved Minutes, Regular Council meeting 04/24/12................................................................... Page 37 Approved Minutes, Special Council meeting — bus tour 05/01/12 ................................................... Page 42 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, May 16, 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 May 2, 2012 Planning Commission meeting minutes. B. David a nd M ary Sc hneider. Approve a variance for side yard setback to allow construction of a new attached garage at 5870 Kirkwood Lane. (2012027) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 r�Plymouth Adding Quality to Life May 2012 Modified on 05110112 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 2 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 l3 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 2 3 7:00 PM 24 7:00 PM 25 26 5:30 PM PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING SPECIAL COUNCIL ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room MEETING* COMMITTEE ON Medicine Lake Room TRANSIT (PACT) 7:00 PM MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL Medicine Lake Room MEETING Council Chambers 27 28 M== 29 30 31 MEMORIAL DAY Observed CITY OFFICES CLOSED * Discuss 2011 General Funo Surplus Allocation 8 Discu s1s Loss Control Program Modified on 05110112 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 2 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 2012 Modified on 05110112 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 10 11 12 14 15 16 CANCELLED13 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 5:30 PM 27 7:00 PM 28 29 30 8:00 AM SPECIAL COUNCIL PLYMOUTH 7:00 PM MUSIC IN MEETING ADVISORY HRA MEETING PLYMOUTH Discuss Transit Report COMMITTEE ON Medicine Lake Room 5K FUN RUN Medicine Lake Room TRANSIT (PACT) Hilde Performance STUDY SESSION Center PM 7AR REGULAR COUNCIL Medicine Lake Room MEETING Council Chambers Modified on 05110112 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 3 r�Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5:00 PM MUSIC IN INDEPENDENCE PLYMOUTH DAY Hilde Performance Center CITY OFFICES CLOSED CANCELLED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 8 9 10 7:00 PM 11 12 13 14 REGULAR 7:00 PM COUNCIL MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Council Chambers (EQC) MEETING Council Chambers 15 16 17 18 7:00 PM 19 20 21 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 22 23 24 7:00 PM 25 7:00 PM 26 7:00 PM 27 28 REGULAR PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING COUNCIL MEETING ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room Council Chambers COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) STUDY SESSION Medicine Lake Room 29 30 31 Modified on 05103/12 Page 4 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items May 22, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss 2011 General Fund Surplus Allocation • Discuss Loss Control Program May 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Fire Department Annual Report • Approve Change Order No. 1, Repaint MIP Water Tower (1002 1) • Order and Accept Preliminary Engineering Report, Order and Accept Plans and Specifications, Call for Public Hearing, Order Ad for Bids, Declare Costs to be Assessed and Set Assessment Hearing, Revere Lane/61h Ave./Kilmer Lane Mill and Overlay Project (12005) • Approve Encroachment Agreement for Retaining Wall, Lot 28, Block 4, Spring Meadows Addition June 26, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss Transit Report June 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce 5k Run on June 30 and Music in Plymouth on July 3 • Public Improvement and Assessment Hearing for Plymouth Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project (12006) July 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Appoint election judges for State Primary Election • Announce "Night to Unite" on August 7 • Public Improvement and Assessment Hearing for Kingsview Heights Edge Mill and Overlay Project (12002) July 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 14, Regular, 8:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers September 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve 2013 proposed budgets, preliminary tax levies and budget hearing date September 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce Plymouth on Parade on September 29 October 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Appoint additional election judges for the General Election October 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers November 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 5 • Canvass 2012 General Election results November 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers December 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Page 6 I MAL@ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SetTing the Stariddrd. Leading the Way Hennepin County State of the County Address Learn about opportunities and issues at Hennepin County on May 17 County Board Chair Mike Opat delivers the Hennepin County State of the County address on Thursday, May 17. Learn about the state of County finances, services, and programs, and get a glimpse at the County's priorities for the next 12 months. As a business leader with interests in Hennepin County, this program offers a great opportunity to talk with key County officials. TwinWest members are asked to register in advance to help estimate attendance. Open to the public. No cost to attend. Event Details: Hennepin County State of the County Address Thursday, May 17 8:30 a.m. meet and greet 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. address Plymouth Creek Center 14800 34th Avenue, Plymouth For more information, call 763.450.2220 Page 7 11 STATE OF MINNESOTA Office of Governor Mark Dayton . 130 State Capitol # 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bottlevarel * Saint Paul, MN 55155 May 7, 2012 The Honorable Michelle L. Fischbach President of the Senate 226 State Capitol St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 Dear Madam President: I have vetoed and am returning Chapter 284, Senate File 1717, a bill modifying the State Building Code, and amending Minnesota Statutes related to licensing and independent contractors. This bill would prevent the State Building Code, the State Fire Code, or political subdivisions from requiring the installation of fare suppression sprinklers in new or existing single-family hornes. Except for this anti -sprinkler mandate, which I vetoed last year, I could support this bill's other provisions. They include clarification of statutory language governing certain occupational licenses and apprenticeships, as well as a pilot program for registering construction providers and improvements in regulating independent contractors, Installation of fire suppression sprinklers is required by the International Residential Building Code, which is currently being considered for adoption in Minnesota. Objections to its requirements would be best considered through the regular code adoption process, which is now underway. This process allows adequate notice, time for fact gathering, and a public hearing. Commissioner of labor and Industry Ken Peterson is committed to ensuring that the code adoption process is fair. He has pledged to consider carefully all sides of the issue before making a final decision. As I stated in my veto message last year, I take very seriously the concerns which fire safety professionals have expressed about the safety of home residents, their properties, and the lives of the men and women who courageously risk their lives to fight those fires. They are concerned that newly built homes burn more quickly, and that more firefighters are injured when floors collapse during fires. They contend that, with sprinkler systems in place, fires could be more readily contained, resulting in fewer injuries and deaths to homeowners and Firefighters. Icor those reasons I have vetoed this bill. ly, Mark Dayton Governor cc: Senator David H. Senjem, Senate Majority Leader Senator Thomas M. Bakk, Senate Minority Leader Senator Jeremy Miller Representative Kurt Zellers, Speaker of the House Representative Paul Thissen, House Minority Leader Representative Mike LeMieur The Honorable Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Mr. Cal R. Ludeman, Secretary of the Senate Mr, Albin A. Mathiowetz, Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives Voice: (651) 201-3400 or (800) 657-3717 Fax. (651) 797-18517 MN Relay (800) 627-3529 Wc%site: http:I f governonstate.mmus An Equal Opportunity Fniployer Printed en recycled paper containing 15%, post consumer material and state government printed Page 8 NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 6900 Winnetka Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 763-536-8355 April 30, 2012 Laurie Ahrens City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Enclosed you will find a check for the quarterly payment of the 2012 Cable Capital Grant in the amount of $13,497.72. The Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission has increased its capital flat grant to cities by 5%. The grant, to be paid quarterly, is comprised of a flat grant to each city plus a proportional grant determined by the number of subscribers within each city. The schedule for these payments will be January 31st, April 30t]', July 31th and October 31t". If the 30t11 lands on a weekend the payment will be sent prior to the 30th Your payment breaks down as follows: CITY OF PLYMOUTH 2012 Flat Grant $15,393.00 2012 Proportional Grant $38,597.88 Aiirival Total: $53,990.88 Total divided by 4 — $13,497.72 per quarter Please Mote that the actual dollar amounts of these grants change each year depending on the number of cable subscribers. If you have any questions, please call me at 763.533-8196. Sincer ly, Gr oore, Executive Director North est Suburbs Cable Communications Conunission cc: Helen LaFave Brooklyn Center • Brooklyn Park • Crystal • Golden Valley • Maple Grove • New Hope • Osseo 9 Plymouth • Rob insdal Page 9 OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER HENNEPIN COUNTY - FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 701 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 1400 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415-1600 MAIN OFFICE NUMBER: WILLIAM M. WARD FAX NUMBERS: (612) 348-7530 CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER (612) 348-6179/(612) 348-2025 April 17, 2012 Michael S. Goldstein Chief of Police Plymouth Police Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: Letter of appreciation for Sergeant Jon Hunt Dear Chief Goldstein, On behalf of the Hennepin County Public Defender's Office, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sergeant Jon Hunt for graciously taking the time to prepare and present a training session for the Public Defender Investigative Team on March 28, 2012. Public defense and law enforcement seem to be on opposite sides of the judicial system which can tend to develop a sense of mistrust and animosity between them. In actuality, when everyone in the judicial system strives for objectivity and honesty, it works. Instead of looking at each other as adversaries, we need to work together transparently through good communication and education. With this in mind, I thought that a presentation from a local law enforcement agency could be beneficial to help diminish some of the inherent misconceptions between defense and prosecution. Since starting my new position with the Public Defender's Office, I have received many questions regarding narcotics task forces and illegal drug trends in the metro area. Most questions were basic and unobtrusive. I quickly learned that most attorneys and investigators were very appreciative and receptive to my Iaw enforcement perspective and background, which in turn helped them with some case decisions. I thought that inviting local law enforcement officers to come in and talk about current trends and their professional perspective would promote good productive dialogue to educate each other. HENNEPIN COUNTY is AN AFFIRMATIvI; ACTION EMPLOYER Page 10 When reaching out to former colleagues for assistance, they were either unable or unwilling. However, seeing the benefits to my request and with an open mind, Sergeant Hunt enthusiastically accepted my request on behalf of the Plymouth Police Department and the Northwest Metro Drug Task Force. Sergeant Hunt arranged to have a canine sergeant from Plymouth PD and two officers from the drug task force accompany him for the presentation at the Public Defender's Office in Minneapolis. Sergeant Hunt prepared an informative power point regarding the Northwest Metro Drug Task Force and current drug trends. There was also good information regarding drug identification, weights and an excellent drug detection presentation from the Plymouth PD Canine Handler, Sergeant Bob Topp and partner Saber. The presentation was professional, informative and fun. I can't thank Sergeant Hunt enough for taking a chance and realizing the great benefits and positive influence this type of training has for bridging the gap between law enforcement and the Public Defender's Office. This presentation left a positive impression with the public defender investigators in which I trust will help in future relations and a better understanding of each other. Sergeant Hunt's unselfish efforts and generosity in preparing and organizing this presentation is greatly appreciated by the Hennepin County Public Defender's Office. It also meant a lot to me personally. Sergeant Hunt is an asset to law enforcement and the judicial system as a whole. Please feel free to share this with the other Chiefs and Commanders of the NWMDTF Board. Thank you! John M. Lageson Investigator Office of the Public Defender Hennepin County - Fourth Judicial District Cc: William M. Ward Chief Public Defender Lauri Zobrack Investigative Supervisor HENNEPIN COUNTY Is AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Page 11 OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER HENNEPIN COUNTY - FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 701 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 1400 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415-1600 MAIN OFFICE NUMBER: (612) 3487530 April 18, 2012 Michael S. Goldstein Chief of Police WILLIAM M. WARD FAX NUMBERS: CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER (612) 348-6179/(612) 348-2025 Plymouth Police Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: Letter of appreciation for Sergeant Bob Topp Dear Chief Goldstein, On behalf of the Hennepin County Public Defender's Office, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sergeant Bob Topp for taking time from his busy schedule to assist with a presentation for the Public Defender Investigative Team on March 28, 2012, Sergeant Topp along with his canine Saber came to our office with members of the Northwest Metro Drug Task Force. As part of my original request, I thought it would be beneficial for our investigators to see how a drug detection canine works. Sergeant Topp and demonstrated how he and his canine partner communicate and search for illegal drugs. He hid substances in two separate locations within the training room. Sergeant Topp and Saber were very impressive working together and located the substances that were hidden. Sergeant Topp also did an excellent job in explaining several aspects of his job, training and other pertinent legal issues that could arise with a canine. He also answered all questions with patience and clarity. The entire investigative staff was very impressed with Sergeant Topp's presentation. They learned many things that will kelp them understand what they read in police reports regarding the use and training of police canines. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Sergeant Topp for taking the time to participate in a very informative presentation. He and his partner did a fantastic job that helped educate the investigators in our office. HENNEPIN COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Page 12 Thank You! Sincerely, blil John M. Lageson Investigator Office of the Public Defender Hennepin County - Fourth Judicial District Cc: William M. Ward Chief Public Defender Lauri Zobrack Investigative Supervisor HENNEPIN COUNTY I5 AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Page 13 May 3, 2012 Mayor Kelli Slavik City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Kelli: It is with sincere appreciation and gratitude that we accept the $27,642.00 contribution from City of Plymouth for the Direct Services and CONECT programs. Thank you so much for your continued investment in the work of Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners. Please know that we will be good stewards of your gift as we apply your generous support to our work with families who are struggling financially in our community.. We truly value our ongoing partnership with City of Plymouth. Your trust in our organization is critical in helping us achieve our mission in our service area. Your support ensures the continued development of programs that help families in times of crises while we dismantle key barriers to self-sufficiency. Again, thank you for believing in our work. You continue to make a big difference in the lives of those we serve. Sincerely, IAIC�' LaDonna Hoy, Executive Director Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners IOCP is a 501(03 organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent allonled by lain. IOCP did not provide any goods or services in consideration of this gift. 16o5 County Road ioi N, Plymouth MN 55447-2708 Poon, (763)489-7500 f— (763)489-7510 — Rggq�14 April 20, 2012 To: Chief of Police, Plymouth MN MENTOR COPTS- PAIMNEKSHIPS IN SI'tRIFLIAL 11CI UNVAL IIEC-U4 PRY AND KUL\ IItY My name is Jim Hale; I am the founder and executive director or Mentor Corps. I provide discipleship mentoring programs for men corning out of prison, addictions, homelessness etc. who truly want to transform their lives. I Recently two of your -officers, Nick Benesch, and Eric Padden helped one of the amen in our Freedoms House program the -Ouse next door to and owneowned by our church Wayzata Free Church. The enclosed letter from will tell it all. He wanted me to track down , the officers that helped him on April 3rd, when he walked out of our house in hallucinations. NOT on drugs. wanted to tell them how much he appreciated them and how they treated him. So I told him I would try to find out who they were. was a great help in doing that last week. His letter says what this means to him. I want you to know how much I appreciate this "work" from your men as well. I do understand how they could have reacted....... but they took the high ground, with professional, diligence and compassion. Please tell them as a tax payer for many years I appreciate this kind of police support. More than that I appreciate their caring manhood, I see so little of that in my journey too. If these amen could stop by the Freedom House some day or call me to have a time to meet I would sincerely appreciate it. If they could call me that would be great, if not I understand. 612-963-0820. With great appreciation, 4Ha Enc. -Letter from resident who received assistance 1617 IILAC:KOAKS PLAE-E, HYMOUIH. MINNISUTAiS-1.47 1.17.71.3-{I$211 THF&1EN7-0RCORI'S.011G Page 15 REBECCA OTTO STATE AUDITOR STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR SUITE 500 525 PARK STREET (651) 296-2551 (Voice) 55 SAINT PAUL, MN 55103-2139 (651) (E (Fax) state.auditor(k)state.mmus mn.us (E-mail) 1-800-627-3529 (Relay Service) Volunteer Fire Relief Association Investment Report Card The Office of the State Auditor is providing the attached "Investment Report Card" as an educational tool for your relief association. The report card provides one-year and multi-year rates of return calculated for your relief association, as well as a custom benchmark rate of return. The custom benchmark rate of return can be used to measure your relief association's actual investment performance for 2011 against market returns. This cover document provides information to help your relief association understand its individualized report card. It does not contain investment or legal advice and should not be relied upon in lieu of investment or legal advice. Rates of Return The one-year rate of return is the return calculated based on your relief association's Special Fund investments for calendar year 2011. The three-year, five-year, and ten-year rates of return are also provided, which show the average annual returns for the respective periods. Custom Benchmark: The custom benchmark rate of return shows what your relief association could have earned had it invested its assets passively for the entire year. A passive investment strategy is more commonly called indexing. Indexing is an investment management approach that seeks to replicate the rates of return of a particular benchmark or index. The management style is considered passive because portfolio managers do not make decisions about which securities to buy and sell. Instead, managers simply copy the index by purchasing the same securities included in a particular stock or bond market index. Index funds are widely available for stocks and bonds (e.g., Russell 3000, Barclays Capital Aggregate). For cash, a relief association could invest in a money market fund or shop for the highest returning certificate of deposit. The benchmark return is calculated for your relief association by multiplying your association's asset class proportions by the rate of return earned on a common benchmark index for each asset class. If your relief association changed investment strategies during the year, the calculated benchmark return does not reflect the changes. Benchmark Calculation Example: January 1, 2011 Asset Allocation Benchmark Return (a) x (b) a) c) Domestic Stock 48.95% Russell 3000 1.03% 0.50% International Stock 10.58% MSCI ACWI ex. U.S. -13.71% -1.45% Bonds 22.83% Barclays Capital Aggregate 7.84% 1.79% Cash 16.67% 90 -Day U.S. T -Bill 0.06% 0.01% Other 0.97% Russell 3000 1.03% 0.01% Benchmark Return I Sum c = 0.86% Page 16 Asset Allocation The beginning of year and end of year asset allocations show the percentage of your relief association's portfolio that was invested in various asset classes. By diversifying an asset base, the goal is to create a favorable risk/reward ratio for the portfolio. When returns for one asset class decline, the expectation is that returns for another asset class will increase, offsetting the loss. The "other" asset class includes all investments besides cash, stocks, and bonds, including small allocations to this class within mutual funds. Benchmark Information Rates of return are provided for each index used to calculate your relief association's custom benchmark rate of return. Rates of return for the State Board of Investment accounts are also provided for reference purposes. 2011 Index Returns: The benchmark indices used to calculate your relief association's custom benchmark rate of return are provided in the Benchmark Information section of the attached report card, along with the rate of return for each respective index. • Russell 3000 Index — A performance measure of the overall U.S. stock market. This index includes the 3000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies. • MSCI ACWI ex. U.S. Index — A performance measure of international stocks, including developed markets and emerging markets. This index does not include the U.S. stock market's performance. • Barclays Capital Aggregate U.S. Index — A performance measure of the U.S. investment grade bond market, including corporate and government bonds. • 90 -Day U.S. T -Bill — A performance measure of short term cash investments. 2011 State Board of Investment Returns: Relief associations are authorized to invest assets in the State Board of Investment (SBI) Supplemental Investment Fund. There are six investment accounts, or investment options, within the Supplemental Investment Fund that are available for relief association investment. It is not the intent of the SBI to advise relief associations regarding their choice among accounts. Relief associations may wish to consult an investment advisor for guidance. The SBI Returns section of the attached report card provides the rates of return for the six SBI accounts. The SBI rates of return serve as a good benchmark for your relief association, showing returns that were available during 2011. The six accounts are listed below. • Bond Market Account — Bonds • Common Stock Account — Domestic Stock (Passively Managed) • Growth Share Account — Domestic Stock (Actively Managed) • Income Share Account — Balanced • International Share Account — International Stock • Money Market Account — Cash Page 17 REBECCA OTTO STATE AUDITOR One -Year -0.49% Three -Year 11.53% Five -Year 2.20% Ten -Year 3.24% Custom Benchmark (One -Year) 1.61% STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR SUITE 500 525 PARK STREET SAINT PAUL, MN 55103-2139 Investment Report Card Plymouth Fire Relief Association For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 Rates of Return Asset Allocations (651) 296-2551 (Voice) (651) 296-4755 (Fax) state.auditor&state.mn.us (E-mail) 1-800-627-3529 (Relay Service) Domestic Stock International Stock Bonds Cash Other As of 01/01/11 47.42% 11.29% 34.00% 7.14% 0.15% As of 12/31/11 39.83% 17.00% 36.01% 6.73% 0.43% Benchmark Information 2011 Index Returns 2011 State Board of Investment Returns Russell 3000 (Domestic Stock) 1.03% SBI Bond Market 7.19% MSCI ACWI ex. U.S. (International Stock) -13.71% SBI Common Stock 0.83% Barclays Capital Aggregate (Bonds) 7.84% SBI Growth Share 0.14% 90 -Day U.S. Treasury Bill (Cash) 0.06% SBI Income Share 3.03% Russell 3000 (Other) 1.03% SBI International Share -14.18% SBI Money Market 0.24% This Investment Report Card is provided for informational purposes and should not be construed as containing investment or legal advice, and its contents are subject to reOsd, & 18 Market Ehlers May 8, 2012 April Showers Bring May... Refundings While April did have its share of turbulent weather across the country, interest rate markets were fairly mundane, but for a sprinkling of lower rates. The U.S. 10 -year Treasury started the month just north of 2.20% and steadily declined to roughly 1.90% - - it closed on May 4th at 1.88%. Municipals followed suit with the 10 -year AAA yield declining from just over 2.10% to a close of 1.82% on May 4f, according to Thomson's Municipal Market Data. The relationship between taxable Treasuries and tax-exempt municipals has remained fairly stable and within a tight range, as demonstrated by the following chart: Weekly (Friday) Closing Yields - UST & MMD "AAA" 10 -yr. 4.00 3.50 125% 120% 115% 3.00 -t 105% - 10D% v 2.50 I"In95% 11 2.00 90% 65% 1.50 80% 75% I 1.00 70% _ [[[ ��,ryO,tiO 3~,ryO1�ti�`ryO~S �4\ryDtiti �Q,'��•y��,y�'L�,�,6`�p�'L�,�,^,3, �'L�,y�`�,y,'1�,y�,3o,'L�,yo`�,y,'L�,y���'L�,y-5�,},'L�,�,,`�,y�1�,y f `ry�,'L�,y3,���'L�,�,¢`�D,'L�,y`L source: Thomson aeu�ers, sloomherg, Fhlers 10 -yr. MMU"AA.A" 10 yr. UST Muni/Treasury Ratio EHLERs � 11 F 1 9 j IL 1► f � If 7 s I 1FI J� /S 4�f www.ehiersginc The historical range for the ratio of taxable to tax-exempt rates is around 85% to 90%, but has been in the neighborhood of 95% to 100% the past few months. It makes sense that a tax-free bond would carry lower interest rates than a comparable taxable bond. However, many factors affect this relationship such as domestic demand for tax-exempt debt, concerns over income tax reform, and international demand for U.S. Treasuries. JOEHLERS LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE .c®171 Page I Page 19 Ehlers Market Commentary May 8, 2012 These declines in rates during April led to a heavy month of issuance and are likely to spur additional refunding activity throughout the month of May. The muni market saw a 113% increase in new issue volume in April from the same period one year ago, amounting to over $33 billion in issuance. Of this amount, refundings comprised more than $13 billion — up 158% from April of 2011. Year-to-date, new issue volume is up over 76% from this point one year ago (issuance data provided by The Bond Buyer). As can be seen from the chart above, we are revisiting the levels from the beginning of this year, which were inching towards record lows from almost 50 years ago. Also, in contrast to previous periods where the various equity indices have behaved well and bonds generally suffered (i.e. rates went up), bonds have fared well even while stock prices have crept up toward all -tune highs. Some support for this dynamic is rooted in un -even economic data. GDP growth was positive in the first quarter, but nothing to get excited about. Corporate profits remain robust as commodity costs have stabilized or fallen. Employment data has been mixed — payrolls are rising, but not enough to indicate a broad recovery; and, the unemployment rate is falling, but primarily as a function of a reduction in the labor market participation rate (people that were unemployed and seeking work have stopped seeking work and no longer are considered part of the pool). We have and continue to urge issuers to be mindful of preparing for potential refunding opportunities. Low rates bring a glut of issuance and sale calendars become full quickly. It is wise to have a strategy in advance through detailed discussions with your finance team on how best to approach these situations and bringing your bonds to market. We are witnessing bidders becoming more particular about which issues to pursue on competitive sales as dealers work through a few complications in the changing financial regulatory structure. Heavy municipal issuance in March and April has many dealers sitting on relatively large amounts of inventory. There are anecdotal reports from various financial publications that the dealer community is carrying the lowest inventory levels in years. This is a function of a number of things, not least of which is implementation and ambiguity regarding Dodd -Frank. The Dodd -Frank legislation and its "Volcker Rule" component limit the ability of dealers to trade for their own account. This, in -tut -n, can limit a dealer's ability to act as a market-maker by taking the other side of a trade when there is not a natural buyer/seller in the market. By extension, this decreases liquidity in the marketplace; and, as a result, bond dealers are less apt to carry as many bonds on their own books at any given time. Even with a reduction in the number of bidders on some competitive offerings, issuers are certainly reaping the benefits of funding capital projects at very low interest rates. It is becoming rare to see tax- exempt TICs starting with a 3 (i.e. 3.00% or higher), even for long-term, non -rated issues. EHLERS LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE www.ehiers-inc.com Page 2 Page 20 St rTr i b n e Honoring gun -range law could be daunting, police say • Article by: LAURIE BLAKE • Star Tribune • May 8, 2012 - 10:58 PM A new law will let young people complete their firearms safety training at police shooting ranges, even though many police departments say opening their doors to the public could be a costly hassle. The law requires all publicly owned shooting ranges in the metro area, except those in Minneapolis and St. Paul, to allow youths enrolled in certified courses to shoot twice in the spring and twice in the summer under the supervision of their instructors. That goes for even the small police ranges in city hall basements. Police chiefs say they support firearms safety training but wonder how they can accommodate the mandate, included in the 2012 fish and game bill signed into law last week by Gov. Mark Dayton. Those who pushed for the provision say metro -area firearms classes face a shortage of places for students to complete their training and they said that using the public ranges would be a convenient solution. Plymouth police use a basement range built in 1989 with space for two shooters and two instructors, said Police Chief Mike Goldstein. He describes it as a "small, intimate environment," never intended for public use. He and other chiefs in similar circumstances are wondering who will be liable if someone gets hurt, who must pay if modifications are required for people with handicaps and who will pay for officers to supervise the public admissions. If the city must accept liability and shoulder the costs, Goldstein said, he may consider simply closing the range. There is no ready count of the number of police shooting ranges in the metro area. Spot checks found that Edina, Plymouth, Minnetonka, West St. Paul and South St. Paul have them. Apple Valley and Eagan share a range on city property in Apple Valley. The League of Minnesota Cities -- which opposed the provision -- said many of the shooting ranges were built in secure basement areas where ammunition and weapons are stored, without public access in mind . Maj. Roger Tietz of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) enforcement division said about 5,000 certified volunteers conduct the department's firearms safety program in the spirit of the Minnesota hunting tradition. To complete the training, youths must shoot 15 rounds with a .22 -caliber rifle under the supervision of one of the instructors. Page 21 Many instructors are affiliated with private gun clubs, and most often, the instruction is finished at a private range. But in the metro area, private ranges are more difficult to find, Tietz said. "These instructors started to see that their communities had these ranges and asked the question, 'Can we use that range for a morning to shoot the kids through that part of their firearms safety program?"' Tietz said. Until now, the answer was no. In fact, the provision, which takes effect next March, grew from Plymouth's refusal last summer to allow a DNR - certified instructor to use that city's range. The Plymouth instructor who was turned away contacted Rep. Tom Hackbarth, R -Cedar, who heard the complaint and turned it into legislation. In the metro area, people may have to drive 30, 40 or 50 miles out of town to a shooting range, Hackbarth said. "The firearms safety instruction courses are very popular and they are full all the time, and we just need places for kids to go to do their final part of their test." The courses are typically taken during the winter, he said. Hackbarth's response to the police chiefs' objections: "It's just four days a year." The DNR has liability insurance for the program that would extend to the shooting ranges, he said. In Minnetonka, the police department has a shooting range for five people in the basement of city hall, said Chief Mark Raquet. The area also houses the city IT equipment and has been off limits to the public. "It's not a conducive set-up to be bringing groups of citizens through there," Raquet said. No one has asked to use it, but now the city will have to be prepared if a request comes in, he said. "Certainly we want young kids who are interested to be able to handle firearms," he said. At the shared Apple Valley/Eagan range, which is outdoors on Yankee Doodle Road, youth already are allowed to complete their firearms training. For Eagan, police officers conduct the training for about 30 kids a year, and for Apple Valley, a longtime volunteer does the program. Eagan Police Chief Jim McDonald said he would be reluctant to greatly expand the number of kids. "I would insist upon police firearms instructors being present with the youth and being able to limit the number of shooters," McDonald said. Jon Rechtzigel, acting police chief in Apple Valley, said he, too, has some reservations, but if it's the law, "we'll make it work." Laurie Blake • 952-746-3287 © 2011 Star Tribune Page 22 St rTirib ne Roofers at work last year in Plymouth. Proposed changes to Minnesota's building code that are meant to make houses safer and more energy-efficient have roused the ire of some local builders. SUMMING IT UP What's happening: The state's building code, which rules how houses are built in Minnesota, is in the midst of an update. The big question: Will a handful of upgrades -- like increasing the amount of below -grade insulation and adding fire sprinklers to every new house -- make homes safer and more efficient in an affordable way? What's next: Over the next several weeks, the state's Department of Labor and Industry will take input, which will be used to draft a code that will go into the rulemaking process. For more information, visit www.dii.mn.gov/RulemakingCCL.asp. More expensive homes with new Minnesota building code? • Article by: JIM BUCHTA • Star Tribune • May 7, 2012 - 6:14 AM Proposed changes to Minnesota's building code that are meant to make houses safer and more energy- efficient have roused the ire of some local builders, who say the guidelines could significantly jack up prices of new homes. At issue are a handful of energy upgrades that would require builders to increase the amount of insulation to basement walls and add fire sprinklers to every new house. Builders say the changes could add up to $20,000 to the price of a new house, a burden they don't think consumers are willing to shoulder in tough economic times. "We're having a spirited discussion about what's best for Minnesota," said Pam Perri, executive vice president of the Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM). The trade group says the revisions could shrink its market by at least 20,000 prospective buyers. Page 23 Discussions have been under way for several months as part of a regular statewide building code update, which is derived from a consortium of international experts. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is charged with guiding the rule-making process. State building official Steve Hernick said there's general agreement on most aspects of the changes, including those that would reduce air leaks in homes, increase the quality of windows and improve ventilation. Those requirements will likely take effect sometime next year. Advocates say the updates could make Minnesota houses some of the safest and most energy-efficient in the nation. The state "made some modifications that really improved the code," said Isaac Elnecave, a senior policy manager in charge of building codes for the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance in Chicago. But debate rages over whether the guidelines would just over -insulate basement, or below -grade, walls. BAM contends there's no proof that increasing the amount of insulation in below -grade walls will offer a meaningful improvement in energy savings, and that the payback time could be more than 40 years. Worse, the group says, requiring additional insulation will only increase the risk of moisture, which can jeopardize durability. BAM says the new Minnesota code doesn't take into consideration the extreme weather conditions Minnesota houses endure. "How we build in Minnesota is different from how we build in Arkansas," said Perri. "We're not against more insulation; we're against construction practices that will impact durability." Those concerns are based on a troubling number of moisture -intrusion problems in new homes that have resulted in costly and often difficult -to -diagnose water damage. Some have blamed the problems on moisture being trapped in the wrong places. BAM is also vehemently opposed to a provision that requires all new single- and two-family houses to have fire sprinklers as is already required in two states. In a preemptive strike, Minnesota lawmakers last year passed a law banning mandatory sprinklers that was vetoed by Gov. Mark Dayton. A similar bill has made it through committee and awaits a floor vote in the House and Senate. BAM says new houses are already safe because builders are required to install hard -wired smoke detectors on every level and in every bedroom, and that there's no data that show the sprinkler change is necessary. "We do intend to fight the requirements -- not because we don't care about safety," BAM's Perri said. The proposed sprinkler requirement already has widespread support from three of the state's largest firefighters associations. They say sprinklers save lives and are most affordable when installed when the house is new. BAM says all of these changes could increase the cost of an average new house by 10 percent, or about $12,000 to $20,000. Elnecave disputes those claims, saying tweaks to the energy code alone will increase the cost of a new house by about $2,500. That's a "conservative" estimate, he said, adding that requiring a higher level of energy efficiency is much more cost-effective when new. "It's much harder to fix a home and add insulation and new windows," he said. Page 24 Tom Brace, executive director of the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association, likens the cost of fire sprinklers to a carpet upgrade, estimating the cost at $2,000 to $3,000. "We are of the opinion that is the ultimate in fire safety." While the Department of Labor and Industry drives the process, adoption of a new code doesn't happen without considerable input from those with a vested interest. And that means months of negotiations among builders, suppliers, government staffers and experts from the field. Perri said that can make the code adoption process highly political. "Every manufacturer wants to get their product in the code," she said. For example, Perri said that representatives from the big insulation manufacturers have been present at code hearings. For now, the state is still receiving feedback about the proposals. Hernick said that while there's no firm deadline in place for implementation, the agency hopes to put together a draft rule in the next month or two before it goes through a comment and review process. The goal is to come up with a draft that everyone can agree on to avoid a hearing before an administrative law judge. He said the state hopes to adopt a new standard that will go into effect next year. "We're still working," said Hernick. Jim Buchta • 612-673-7376 © 2011 Star Tribune Page 25 PQnvuT1t FIRE -RESCUE PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 763-509-5120 FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT OF INTEREST DATE: May 6, 2012 TIME: 04:44 a.m. ADDRESS: 2435 Comstock La. DETAILS: The department was dispatched to an early morning house fire. Upon arrival, Deputy Chief Springer reported fire showing from the roof of a 2 -story residential dwelling. First arriving, Plymouth Ladder 31 (Etzel, Perbix, Robins, Foley, Wiebers) advanced a 13/4" handline to the second floor and began opening up the ceiling and began extinguishment. Next arriving, Wayzata Engine 11 laid a 5" supply line for Ladder 31 and advanced a second 13/4" handline to the second floor. Plymouth Lt. Jurek was assigned Division 2 Supervisor, with Assistant Chiefs Blake and Luth assigned to Divisions A and C. Ladder 21 (Baker, Flores, Jaeger, Marti, R. Olson, Zappa) was assigned Salvage Group on floors 1 and 2. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. The family of four is displaced indefinitely. The fire was placed under control 13 minutes following fire department arrival. This call occurred during non -duty crew hours of operation. RESPONSE TIME: 11 minutes ON -SCENE PLYMOUTH FIREFIGHTERS: 27 FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: Origin: Side "A" roof Cause: Lightning ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: $100,000 P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS: Engine Companies: Ladder Companies: TW -11,L -21,L-31 Support Units: U-11, U-21 Rescue Companies: Chief Officers: All ASSISTING AGENCIES: EMS: North Yes Red Cross: No Salvation Army: No Public Works: No State FM: No Mutual Aid: Wayzata (Auto Aid), Golden Valley (RIT), Hamel (Engine) INCIDENT MANAGEMENT: Command (Springer), Interior (Jurek), Deck/Accountability (Kline), Division A (Luth), Division C (Blake), Investigation (Magy). Page 26 ar :� ••�`� - +. -...ice w `'�_. `Aw- i - • l.' w Lom 7 a { . .moi � �, ,� + �•. ADOPTED MINUTES PLYMOUTH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting of February 16, 2012 COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Goldstein, Qureshi, Slavik, Stein, Trites Rolle COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: CITIZENS PRESENT: 1. Call to Order Alden, Guncheon Office Support Representative Lanthier Audrey Britton; Kristen Kling; Gina Schedivy; Jackson Rains, member of the Ridgedale YMCA Diversity/Inclusion Committee Vice Chair Trites Rolle called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Introductions/Meet and Greet Introductions were made around the table. It was announced that new Committee member, Kelly Guncheon, was unable to attend tonight's meeting. New Committee member, Najam Qureshi, introduced himself as a 17 -year resident of Plymouth. He has three children and works as a financial representative. Jackson Rains introduced himself as a member of the Ridgedale YMCA Diversity/Inclusion Committee and stated he was here to learn about the Plymouth HRC and to create a partnership between his committee and the Plymouth HRC. 3. Approve Agenda Vice Chair Trites Rolle recommended adding Jackson Rains as Item d. under New Business to further discuss the Ridgedale YMCA Diversity/Inclusion Committee and Mr. Jackson's ideas of partnering with the Plymouth HRC. It was moved by Member Goldstein, seconded by Member Slavik, to approve the agenda as amended. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Adopted Human Rights Committee Minutes Page 1 of 7 Regular Meeting of February 16, 2012 Page 28 4. Approve Minutes of the November 3, 2011, Regular Meeting Vice Chair Trites Rolle recommended the following changes: Item 5. b., page 7, paragraph 5, sentence 2, delete the word tl}a-t, replacing it with the words the film "Bullied"... Item 5. b., page 8, first full paragraph, delete the word pie before the wordems. Item 6. a., page 9, paragraph 1, restructure the sentence to reflect that only citizen Kling had children in attendance at Plymouth on Parade and not citizen Schedivy. Item 8. b., page 11, paragraph 3, separate paragraphs 2 and 3 so that paragraphs 3 and 4 fall under a different heading. It was moved by Member Goldstein, seconded by Member Stein, to approve the minutes as amended. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 5. Nomination and Election of Officers It was moved by Member Stein, seconded by Member Slavik, to nominate Vice Chair Trites Rolle as Chairperson. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Vice Chair Trites Rolle abstained from voting. 6. Reports of Committee Members a. League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission (LMHRC) Chair Trites Rolle reported on the LMHRC's annual event held in December. She stated the League has done a lot of technology work and are adding materials onto their website. The League is interested in establishing partnerships with local members of the League to hold events and provide assistance and materials to local committees. They have speakers and contacts available for members to use. Chair Trites Rolle suggested the Committee take advantage of the League's offerings. b. Events attended and actions related to human rights There were no other reports. 7. Community Concerns and Human Rights Issues a. Police Bias Crimes Report Member Goldstein reported that a bias crime incident occurred on November 3, 2011. A Jewish star and swastika was drawn in the frost that settled on a Plymouth resident's vehicle window. A juvenile neighbor is suspected because there has been friction Adopted Human Rights Committee Minutes Page 2 of 7 Regular Meeting of February 16, 2012 Page 29 between that juvenile and the victim's child. The parents of the juvenile suspect have been uncooperative and show little interest in working with the police. The ages of the children involved are 10 and 12. Citizen Kling stated she felt there should be a procedure in place for the Committee to express their regret over bias crime incidents and that these types of crimes are not a reflection of our community. Member Goldstein explained that the police inform victims of the HRC's existence and their availability to them; however, it is always left up to the victims whether or not they wish to pursue the matter with the Committee. b. Other Reports There were no other reports. 8. Old Business a. Discussion and selection of essay contest winners Chair Trites Rolle recommended that in the future staff should withhold the names and ages of the essay participants. Member Slavik agreed and stated that she will have to abstain from grading this year's essays because she personally knows one of the participants. Chair Trites Rolle informed the Committee that former Chair Garber made contact with the Plymouth HRC school liaisons since the last meeting and invited them to attend future meetings. Chair Trites Rolle stated having these members at the meetings would be helpful to the Committee for implementing future essay contests. The Committee members and citizens in attendance commented how impressed they were with the four essays received and how well-written they were for the ages of the kids submitting them. They stated the essays had well -thought out ideas and it was evident the participants spent time researching and to really learn about the Declaration of Human Rights. Chair Trites Rolle recalled two years ago when the HRC received only four essays. She stated the HRC members decided that year to award only the 1St place winner, sending that winner on to the state competition. Certificates were then issued to the remaining three participants so that everyone received something and nobody was left out. It was moved by Chair Trites Rolle, seconded by Member Stein, to award a 1St place prize only and send one name on to the state, but to give certificates to all the participants for the good work they did. Adopted Human Rights Committee Minutes Page 3 of 7 Regular Meeting of February 16, 2012 Page 30 After further discussion by Committee members regarding the number of essays received and weighing options on how to best recognize all the participants—noting that monetary awards were already mentioned in the newspaper and elsewhere—it was moved by Member Goldstein, seconded by Member Qureshi, to amend the first motion to award the 4th place prize the same monetary value as the 3rd place prize. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Because not all members were in attendance to score the essays, Chair Trites Rolle recommended each member tally up their scores and submit them to Office Support Representative Lanthier to determine the placement of the participants. A deadline was given of February 24, 2012. It was decided that the delivery of the awards would be done in the schools. Members stated they felt this would help raise awareness of the essay contest and the participants would get recognition from their peers. Member Goldstein offered to make arrangements with the school officials for a day in March. Both Members Slavik and Goldstein volunteered to be the presenters of the awards. Chair Trites Rolle emphasized that she would like photos taken at the event. b. Discussion on planning a community -wide bullying event Chair Trites Rolle suggested discussing this issue when the Committee reviews the 2012 Work Plan and Goals under Item 9. a. of the agenda. c. Update on the multicultural calendar Chair Trites Rolle explained that she has not yet submitted the multicultural calendar to Communications Manager LaFave because the websites she was using to check dates are now paid sites. She will have to find new resources to use, but hopes to have a calendar on the City's website by April 2012. 9. New Business a. Review the 2012 Work Plan and Goals Chair Trites Rolle presented the Work Plan and Goals she drafted and asked the Committee for input. Member Slavik recommended inserting a comma after the word activities under Item 2 of the Work Plan. She also recommended striking the word and after the word concerning and replacing it with the word an. Also under Item 2 of the Work Goals, Member Slavik suggested striking the words for better sentence structure. Adopted Human Rights Committee Minutes Page 4 of 7 Regular Meeting of February 16, 2012 Page 31 Member Stein stated he felt the wording under Item 3 of the Work Goals leads to the assumption the Committee will approve a Domestic Partner Registration Ordinance. He suggested removing the words a Domestic Partner Registration Ordinance in Plymouth and replacing it with the word Consider. He felt the Committee should have a discussion on this issue. Citizen Kling questioned what the Committee's goals are in their role regarding the upcoming state marriage amendment. She felt it should be the Committee's role to educate the citizens of Plymouth regarding this issue both for and against. Chair Trites Rolle stated their work plan and goals for education are left open for a variety of topics, but suggested Citizen Kling check with the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions to see what functions they have in place for this issue. Members Stein and Slavik agreed, stating they felt the marriage amendment is too large of an issue to approach on a city -level. Member Slavik explained the Council is focused on their core services. Member Slavik questioned Chair Trites Rolle about the purpose for Work Goal Item 6 to create booklets/pamphlets/training on the history of the Plymouth HRC. Chair Trites Rolle explained it has been on previous Work Goals and she left it on as a point of discussion. She felt it would be beneficial for the public to understand what the Committee has done in the past and how it can serve the community. Member Stein suggested asking a City volunteer for help with creating HRC historical booklets and pamphlets for the Committee. Member Goldstein recommended removing the training portion of Item 6 as he felt training is offered in other places throughout the document. He suggested replacing the words with the words reference materials. Member Slavik stated she was in support of this recommendation as well. It was moved by Member Slavik, seconded by Member Stein, to approve the Plymouth Human Rights Committee's 2012 Work Plans and Goals as amended. With all voting in favor, the motion carried. b. Schedule 2012 meetings Chair Trites Rolle stated she received an email from Member Alden that she will be out of state on May 3 and asked the Committee if they would be willing to move the meeting date. Member Slavik stated she would be willing to change the date, however, felt it would set a bad precedent for other Plymouth boards, commissions and committees to move their scheduled meeting dates in order to accommodate members' schedules. She stated there Adopted Human Rights Committee Minutes Page 5 of 7 Regular Meeting of February 16, 2012 Page 32 is an expectation by the public to hold meetings on a regular basis. Member Goldstein agreed. Citizen Kling suggested setting up a conference call if members are unable to attend a meeting in person. Committee members agreed that would be a viable option. Chair Trites Rolle stated she would offer that suggestion to Member Alden. It was moved by Member Goldstein, seconded by Member Slavik, to approve the meeting calendar as scheduled. With all members voting in favor, the motion passed. c. View "Along for the Ride" DVD featuring the January 2012 segment on bullying There was positive feedback from the members after viewing the DVD. d. Partnering with the Ridgedale YMCA Diversity/Inclusion Committee Mr. Rains stated he has worked as a consultant in work place diversity, affirmative action and mentoring before he retired. He explained that each YMCA has its own committee and their functions vary. The YMCA committee he's involved in at Ridgedale is a very affluent, monocultural organization and they struggle with diversity except during the summertime when they offer scholarships and programs for children. His committee focuses on inclusion to make people feel welcome when they come into the YMCA. Mr. Rains explained they have a number of communities they serve and his committee wanted to reach out to human right commissions and committees of those communities to make them aware that they are interested in partnering on things that might come up. They have the resources and interest to do so. He also wanted to get a sense of what the Plymouth HRC does and to see how they function. Last year his committee was involved in the Cinco de Mayo celebration and a Somali Resource Day in Hopkins. The big thing for their committee last year was a program called "Going Beyond the Christmas Tree." They decorated their lobby for different religious faiths, which created a lot of opportunity for conversation around religious diversity in the organization. Next year they plan to put up a board for people to write out their experience of the holidays. Mr. Rains stated that he wants to keep this liaison going to help each other out. Member Slavik recommended Mr. Rains also approach the City's Park and Recreation Department because their various programming would really connect with the things Mr. Rains' committee is doing at the YMCA. She stated there would probably be even more opportunities to connect at that level. Adopted Human Rights Committee Minutes Page 6 of 7 Regular Meeting of February 16, 2012 Page 3 3 Chair Trites Rolle stated it would be beneficial for the Plymouth HRC and the YMCA Committee to partner collectively and thinks there will be opportunities to do that in the future. She thanked Mr. Rains for attending and bringing his partnership ideas to the Committee's attention. 10. Articles and Announcements Members reviewed the attachments to the agenda and commented on Duluth's proactive stance against racism by displaying a controversial billboard in their city. Chair Trites Rolle stated it has promoted conversation about the issue. Member Qureshi spoke about the upcoming event on local poverty that he will be helping to host. Members Slavik, Stein and Goldstein requested their emails be added to the Committee's public roster. Member Slavik also asked to have her mailing address changed to the City's mailing address. 11. Adjournment It was moved by Member Slavik, seconded by Member Goldstein, to adjourn the meeting. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Denise Lanthier Office Support Representative Adopted Human Rights Committee Minutes Page 7 of 7 Regular Meeting of February 16, 2012 Page 34 MINUTES WAYZATA COMMUNITIES IN COLLABORATION COUNCIL April 11, 2012 PRESENT Becca Fink, Kristin Tollison, Cheryl Polzin, Brenda Heim, Linnea Fonnest, Katie Jackelen, Rochelle Olson, Becky Halvorson, Judy Hanson, Leah Hughes, Jayme Tichauer, Sarah Gaveske, Lisa Rauschendorfer, Katy Hemmah, Bob Wittman, Judi Nelson 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. MARCH MINUTES • The minutes were approved, as written. THE NEW NORMAL — Andi Egbert — Minnesota State Demographic Center: • The State uses Data Indicators to analyze and interpret date from the State and US Census Bureau to create estimates and projections. • Offer data and technical assistance to legislation and all levels of government, organizations and citizens. Monitor trends and use data to make informed decisions. • Wayzata and surrounding areas, can provide information on population, age, race, ethnicity, household make-up, income level, education, etc. • Wayzata area total population declined in past decade, Maple Grove and Plymouth population increased. 19% under age 18, State of MN 24% as a whole. Population aging in Wayzata areas. • Race and Ethnicity: While it has increase in the past decade, still lower than State and National averages. Seeing increase in younger more diverse households. • 4 in 10 households have single people living alone, 12% are women 65+ age alone. • Reading: 9 out of 10 3rd graders on track, minority (students of color) have lower reading rates. • Wayzata graduation rate is 91%, State of MN 76%, 1/2 of Minorities graduate on time. • Youth attached to adult -Wayzata 80%, Engaged in Enrichment/Activities-75% • Huge leap in 65+ Baby Boomers population. Next large graduation boom not until mid - 2020's. Concern for reduced tax base, community voting trends (schools), labor forces. • Amount of residents 65+ will surpass school age students in our community. Slower economic growth, labor and talent pool will be lower, cannot afford to waste human capital, productivity will be reduced, Government cuts, need to pay for past promises, new set of opportunities. Page 3 5 Human Capital: Important to keep/increase graduation rates, not let students down. MN has forecast for high skilled jobs, post -secondary education will be important, STEM. COMMUNITY UPDATES CfKI CfKI Breakfast will be held Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, at the Wayzata Country Club. Speaker is: Dr. Art Rolnick former Federal Reserve Bank Mpls. Senior VP of Research and currently Senior Fellow at U. of M. Humphrey Institute. Dr. Rolnick speaks of the investment in quality early childhood programming as economic investment with a high rate of return. Please RSVP to Cate Fossing (cfossinggiocp.org). Breakfast is complimentary but must RSVP. Donations online at www.IOCP.or.9 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.shadiskMcatwincities.org 952-582-8278. Volunteers needed from 6:30-9:30, contact Becca Fink for additional information or to volunteer. • YMCA Kids Day, April 28t" 9:00 —12:00 Healthy Activities for the whole family! Everyone is welcome. CONECT • Summer job applications deadline approaching. Contact Katie Jackelen with questions. Next Meeting- Wednesday, May 9, 2012: A Look Forward and Back The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 PM. Respectfully submitted, Margy Herbert 2 Page 36 Adopted Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 24, 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 April 24, 2012. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Council Members Willis, Bildsoe, Stein, Johnson, and Wos j e. ABSENT: Council Member Black. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Park and Recreation Director Evans, Public Works Director Cote, Community Development Director Juetten, Police Captain Lindman, Fire Chief Kline, Human Resources Manager Kone, and City Clerk Engdahl. Plymouth Forum There was no one present to address the Council. Presentations and Public Information Announcements Mayor Slavik announced the annual Step to It Challenge which started yesterday with the Walk with the Mayor. She encouraged residents to register for this program. Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Council Member Bildsoe, and seconded by Council Member Stein, to qpprove the a eg nda. With all members voting in favor the motion carried. Consent Agenda Item No. 6.14 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item No. 8.02. Motion was made by Council Member Johnson, and seconded by Council Member Bildsoe, to adopt the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items: tems: Adopted Minutes 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of April 24, 2012 Page 37 (6.01) Board of Appeal and Equalization minutes of April 10 and Regular Council meeting minutes of April 10. (6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending April 14, 2012 (Res2012-124). (6.03) Ordinance Amending Section 725 of the City Code regarding Storm Drainage Systems (Ord2012-14). (6.04) Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment Roll for 2011 Mill and Overlay and Watermain Replacement Project for Lancaster Lane (11010 - Res2012-125) and a Resolution Setting Assessment Hearing for 2011 Mill and Overlay and Watermain Replacement Project for Lancaster Lane (11010 — Res2012-126). (6.05) Resolution Approving Temporary Liquor License for Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth (Res2012-127). (6.06) Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2012 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (12007 Res2012-128). (6.07) Resolution Approving Memorandum of Agreement with Minnehaha Creek Watershed Management District for the Chelsea Woods/Mews Channel Restoration Project (8113 - Res2012-129). (6.08) Resolution Approving Modification to the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program to include Best Management Practices to meet the Goals of the Medicine Lake Excess Nutrients and Shingle and Bass Creeks Impaired Biota and Dissolved Oxygen Total Maximum Daily Load Plans (Res2012-130). (6.09) Resolution Approving the Cooperative Agreement with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission for the Four Seasons Mall Water Quality Improvements Project (Res2012-131). (6.10) Ordinance Amending Section 21005 of the City Code regarding the Definition of Farm Animals (2012019 — Ord2012-15) and a Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment relating to the Definition of Farm Animals (Res2012-132). (6.11) Resolution Accepting a Donation of $1,000 from the Plymouth Rotary (Res2012-133). (6.12) Resolution Authorizing the Plymouth Police Department to enter into a Contractual Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (Res2012-134). (6.13) Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Joint Powers Agreement for the Utilization by the City of Medicine Lake of City of Plymouth Rental Inspection Personnel (Res2002-135). Adopted Minutes 2 of 5 Regular Meeting of April 24, 2012 Page 38 (6.14) This item was removed and placed under General Business as item No. 8.02. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Public Hearings There were no public hearings. General Business (8.01) PERA's Phased Retirement Option Program and Amendment to Section 5 of the City's Personnel Policy Human Resources Manager Kone reported on the Public Employees Retirement Association's (PERA) Phased Retirement Option Program. She stated legislation was passed in 2009 allowing eligible coordinated and basic PERA plan members the opportunity to begin receiving a full PERA pension while continuing to work part-time for a public employer. Eligible employees who desire to gradually transition to retirement may wish to work for the City part-time while receiving a full PERA benefit. Each application for participation in the program will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the department director and the human resources manager with final approval at the discretion of the city manager. Council Member Willis asked what becomes of the additional work that the retired individual previously worked on if they are working part-time. Human Resources Manager Kone replied that would be evaluated at the time the request is made. Council Member Willis asked if a position would be budgeted as a full-time position if the retiree participated in the program. Human Resources Manager Kone replied in the initial year, the position would be budgeted as a regular budgeted full-time position. In future years, staff would decide if it should be a job share situation or reduce the budget to half-time. She stated some of the advantages to this program are the ability to keep the knowledge of the retiree with their position and the savings in salary and benefits for the position. Motion was made by Council Member Willis, and seconded by Council Member Bildsoe, to adopt a Resolution Adopting PERA's Phased Retirement Option Program and Approving Related Amendments to Section 5 of the Personnel Policy (Res2012-136). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. (8.02) Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Variance for "Arbor Grove 3rd Addition" (4420 Brockton Lane — 2012012) By request of Council Member Willis, applicants Dave Nash and Michael Ramme illustrated the plat layout as it related to street layout and specifically, the hammerheads on the south and north Adopted Minutes 3 of 5 Regular Meeting of April 24, 2012 Page 39 part of the development. They stated a variance was requested for the south hammerhead. The north hammerhead didn't need a variance as there are no homes accessing it. Council Member Willis asked why Zircon Lane is running to the north if there are no homes to benefit it and why there would be a hammerhead instead of a temporary cul-de-sac. Community Development Director Juetten replied given the short nature of this street and past experience with temporary cul-de-sacs, this turnaround would function well enough until future homes are built to the north. Council Member Willis disagreed and stated we wouldn't come in with cul-de-sacs after the homes are built to the north and south, and there are no assurances today that those properties will be developed. He asked if staff is going to take the position that we'll require that road to be extended to serve those parcels to the north and south when a development application is presented to the City. Community Development Director Juetten replied yes. He stated it's envisioned that this development will be tied into a proposed development to the west with the City of Medina. Public Works Director Cote showed the proposed water and sewer lines to serve this development. Motion was made by Council Member Bildsoe, and seconded by Council Member Stein, to adopt an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Classify Certain Land located at 4420 Brockton Lane (2012012 — Ord2012-16), Resolution ApprovingFindings indings of Fact for the Rezoning of Land located at 4420 Brockton Lane (2012012 — Res2012-137), Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat for Ryland Hones for "Arbor Grove 3rd Addition" for Property located at 4420 Brockton Lane (2012012 — Res2012-138), and a Resolution Approving -,q Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for Temporary Turnarounds for Property located at 4420 Brockton Lane North (2012012 — Res2012-139). With all members voting in favor, the motion cn rri ed _ Reports and Staff Recommendations (9.01) Administrative Services Department Annual Report City Manager Ahrens presented the Administrative Services Department's annual report. (9.02) Legislative Update City Manager Ahrens provided an update on various legislative bills. Mayor Slavik commented on the correspondence received from the County to extend the sunset provision on the environmental response fund. She stated most of the funding from this fund goes to Minneapolis; therefore, she would support sunsetting this program and looking at a Adopted Minutes 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of April 24, 2012 Page 40 different way in allocating the funds --a method that would be more equitable for the communities that are contributing. She proposed that the Council doesn't take any action on this request this evening but encouraged Council Members to contact legislators if they have any questions. Adjournment Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Sandra R. Engdahl, City Clerk Adopted Minutes 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of April 24, 2012 Page 41 Adopted Minutes Special Council Meeting Bus Tour with City Council/Planning Commission May 1, 2012 A bus tour of developments in the City was conducted on May 1, 2012 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Wosje, Willis, Stein, Black, and Johnson. ABSENT: Council Member Bildsoe. PLANNING COMMISSION PRESENT: Chair Davis, Commissioners Anderson, Nelson, Kobussen, Robinson, Oakley, and Petrash. ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Community Development Director Juetten, Park and Recreation Director Evans, Public Works Director Cote, Planning Manager Thomson and Fire Chief Kline. OTHERS PRESENT: Jupe Hale, WSB & Associates. Adjournment Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Sandra R. Engdahl, City Clerk Adopted Minutes 1 of 1 Special Meeting of May 1, 2012 Page 42