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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 05-24-2012CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO May 24, 2012 EVENTS / MEETINGS May -September 2012 Official City Meeting Calendars...................................................................... Page 2 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 7 CORRESPONDENCE Hennepin County Pedestrian Plan Information................................................................................... Page 9 Proposed Hollydale Project Article, Great River Energy................................................................... Page 10 League of MN Cities Article: Minnesotans say city services are vital and should be funded ........... Page 11 40 Years in Plymouth, Minnesota Orchestra Article.......................................................................... Page 13 Ehlers Commentary 05/22/12............................................................................................................ Page 14 Letter to Property Owner, RE: Variances for Usselman 2012030 ...................................................... Page 16 Letter to Property Owner, RE: CUP for Hobby Zone 2012028......................................................... Page 17 REPORTS Fire -Rescue Incident, 505 Highway 169 Car Fire.............................................................................. Page 18 Fire -Rescue Incident, 1315 Ives Lane................................................................................................ Page 19 Fire -Rescue Incident, 3325 Harbor Lane........................................................................................... Page 21 MINUTES Regular Council Meeting 05/08/12................................................................................................... Page 22 r� City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life May 2012 Modified on 05124112 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 05124112 Page 2 r� City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 2012 Modified on 05124/12 Council Chambers Page 3 1 2 6:00 PM PLYMOUTH 3 4 5 ADVISORY 6 7 8 9 COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) STUDY SESSION Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 10 11 12CANCELLED 13 14 15 16 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL PARK It REC MEETING QUALITY ADVISORY Council Chambers COMMITTEE COMMISSION (EQC) MEETING (PRAC) MEETING Council Chambers Council Chambers 17 18 19 20 21 22 2 3 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 24 2 5 26 5:30 PM 2 7CANCELLED 28 29 30 8:00 AM SPECIAL COUNCIL PLYMOUTH 7:00 PM MUSIC IN MEETING ADVISORY HRA MEETING PLYMOUTH Receive Transit Report from Plymouth Advi- COMMITTEE ON Medicine Lake Room 5K FUN RUN sory Committee on TRANSIT (PACT) Hilde Performance Transit (PACT) STUDY SESSION Center Medicine Lake Room Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Modified on 05124/12 Council Chambers Page 3 rCity of 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 05124/12 Page 4 r� City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life August 2012 Modified on 05124112 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 5 1 2 3 4 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PLANNING HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION COMMITTEE MEETING MEETING Council Chambers Medicine Lake Room 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2:30-5:00 PM 7:00 PM NIGHT TO UNITE ENVIRONMENTAL KICKOFF QUALITY Plymouth Creek Center COMMITTEE (EQC) MEETING 6:30-9:30 PM Council Chambers NIGHT TO UNITE 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7:00 PM PLANNING PRIMARY COMMISSION ELECTION DAY MEETING Council Chambers 8:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 19 20 21 6:00 PM 22 23 24 25 SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:00 PM 7:00 PM MEETING PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING Budget Study Session ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room Medicine Lake Room COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Medicine Lake Room 26 27 28 29 30 31 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers Modified on 05124112 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 5 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life September 2012 Modified on 05/24/12 Page 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION LABOR DAY L MEETING Council Chambers CITY OFFICES CLOSED 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 16 17 18 7:00 PM 19 7:00 PM 20 21 22 REGULAR COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING COMMISSION Council Chambers MEETING Council Chambers Rosh HoShanah Begins at Sunset 23 24 25 26 7:00 PM 27 7:00 PM 28 29 PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING FIREFIGHTERS 5K ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room Fire Station #2 COMMITTEE ON 11:30 AM TRANSIT (PACT) PLYMOUTH ON STUDY SESSION PARADE Medicine Lake Room CELEBRATION City Center Area Yom Kippur �:Z o Begins at Sunset Modified on 05/24/12 Page 6 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items June 26, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Receive Transit Report from Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) • Basketball structures in the right-of-way 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) • Receive and accept the 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report July 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Appoint election judges for State Primary Election • Announce "Night to Unite" on August 7 • Recognition of donation and support for the Parks and Recreation from Home Depot in Plymouth, Heritage Woods Estates Homeowners Association and the Wayzata Youth Hockey Association • Public Improvement and Assessment Hearing for Kingsview Heights Edge Mill and Overlay Project (12002) • Accept and Recognize Donations and Support for the Parks and Recreation Department from Home Depot, Heritage Woods Estates Homeowners Association, and the Wayzata Youth Hockey Association July 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Project and Assessment Hearing for the Revere Lane/6th Avenue/Kilmer Lane Mill and Overlay Project (12005) August 14, Regular, 8:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 21, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Budget 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 • Announce Halloween on the Creek on October 31 at Plymouth Creek Center Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 7 November 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Canvass 2012 General Election results November 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce Old Fashioned Christmas on December 2 December 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Recognize Police Citizen Academy Graduates • Announce New Year's Eve Event at the Plymouth Ice Center Page 8 Hennepin County Pedestrian Plan information Dear colleagues, I'm writing to inform you that Hennepin County will be completing its first pedestrian plan and to share some initial information about the plan and process. The goal is to increase walking and pedestrian safety throughout the county's roadway system by creating a plan that will include strategies to support walking through infrastructure, facilities, enforcement, education and evaluation. Planning will be conducted between January 2012 and March 2013. Key milestones in the process include: June — September 2012: o Initiate quarterly steering committee o Conduct community engagement o Prepare draft plan October — December 2012: o Collect feedback on draft plan • January 2013 — March 2013: o Develop implementation plan o Present final plan to County Board for adoption Periodic updates and opportunities for involvement will be posted on the project website: www.hennepin.us/pedestrianplan . I am also seeking representatives for the project steering committee. In particular, I am seeking 2-3 Public Works and/or Planning staff from suburban and rural communities. Please let me know if you or any of your staff are interested in participating. I am happy to share more information if you are interested. If you would like to receive occasional project updates via email, please let me know. Please contact me if you have questions about the plan and process. Sincerely, Rose Ryan Pedestrian and Bicycle Planner Housing, Community Works and Transit Department I Hennepin County 1 701 4th Ave S, Ste 400 Mpls, MN 55415 612-348-3009 (office) 1 612-462-6190 (cell) I rose.ryan co.hennepin.mn.us Page 9 ;ommunity, With the Community, For the Gommunity www.minnlocal.com -'Thursday, May 24, 2012 -Plymouth, Wayzata, Orono & Long Lake Sun -Sailor 13 XCel Energy* GREAT RIVER ENERGY.' PROPOSED HOLLYDALE PROJECT Transmission Line Upgrade and New Pomerleau Lake Substation Proposal Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation (Xcel Energy), and Great River Energy, a not-for-profit cooperative (GRE) (collectively, Applicants), propose to rebuild approximately eight miles of existing 69 kilovolt (kV) transmission line to 115 kV capacity along existing right-of-way, construct approximately 0.8 miles of new 115 kV transmission line, construct a new 115 kV substation (Pomedeau Lake Substation), and modify associated transmission facilities located in the cities of Medina and Plymouth, Hennepin County, Minnesota (Hollydale Project or Project). The Hollydale Project is needed to address feeder circuit overloads in the Plymouth area distribution delivery system and to provide additional capacity for future growth. To meet area electricity needs, we propose the following upgrades (see map): rebuild approximately eight miles of existing GRE 69 kV transmission line BD to a 115 kV transmission line. The proposed transmission line runs from the existing GRE Medina Substation to the existing Xcel Energy Hollydale Substation, to the intersection with existing GRE 115 kV transmission line WH -PB located north of Fembrook Lane turnaround and north of the Canadian Pacific Railway; 'P construct a now 0.8 mile 115 kV transmission line on new right- of-way from the above described existing GRE line intersection ' location, which completes the connection of the rebuild line to the proposed new Pomerleau Lake Substation; construct the proposed new Pomerleau Lake Substation; construct new transmission line terminations within the proposed new Pomerleau Lake Substation for an in -out for existing GRE 4 115 kV transmission fine WH -PP to connect this line with the j Pomerleau Lake Substation; and modify the existing Medina and Hollydale substations to accom- modate the proposed 115 kV transmission line rebuild. Dn June 30, 2011, Applicants filed an application with the Commis - ;ion for a Route Permit to construct the Hollydale Project. In a route proceeding, the Commission determines where a project should )e built. The Route Permit application can be viewed at the Commission's website at www puc.state.mn.us in Docket No. W02/TL--11-152. Minnesota Statute 21613.243, subd. 2 provides that"no large energy `acility" shat[ be sited or constructed in Minnesota without the is- luance of a Certificate of Need by the Commission. The definition of i "large energy facility" applicable here is "a high-voltage transmis- iion line with a capacity of 100 kV or more with more than 10 miles A its length in Minnesota.' Minn. Stat. 216B.2421, subd. 2(3). As ieither Applicants' proposed route for the Project nor the four alter - of our proposal. Project information will also be posted at Xcel Energy's website at www.xcelenergy.com (click on Minnesota - Company Ira nsmissionTransmission Projects-Hollydale Project). Project Information The proposed structures for this Project are galvanized steel or weathering steel poles. The proposed structures will range in height from 70 -to 105 feet. While the Applicants plan to install new structures in the approximate same location as existing structures, the average span between structures will be about 300 to 400 feet, with a maximum span of approximately 1,200 feet to keep the conductor within existing right-of-way or to span wetland areas, where applicable. In locations with existing right-of-way or other considerations, the Project may he designed to fit within existing right-of-way (centered on the centerline of the structure).The existing easements along the proposed mute range from 70 to 100 feet wide. If new right of -way is required, Xcel Energy typically requires a right-of-way of 75 feet wide (37'6" from the contedine of the structure) for new 115 kV transmission line construction. If new right-of-way is required, we will work with landowners to purchase property rights, known as an easement. If easement terms cannot be reached, we can then submit the dispute to the eminent domain process. Public Process As part of the Certificate of Need process, the Minnesota Depart- ment epartment of Commerce, Energy Facility Permitting (EFP) will prepare an environmental report. Minnesota Statutes § 216B.243, and Minnesota Rules Chapters 4410, 7829, and 7849 govern requests P for Certificates of Need for high-voltage transmission lines. Minnesota Statutes § 216E and Minnesota Rules Chapter 7850 governs requests for Route Permits. Both the Certificate of Need and Route Permit processes emphasize public participation. You can provide written comments to the Commis- sion at several points in the process, and there will be public meetings and hearings in your area during the coming year. We encourage you to get involved in these important electric energy decisions. Xcel Energy representative Great River Energy representative Paul J Lehman Marsha Par[ow Manager, Regulatory Transmission PermittingAnalyst Administration Minnesota Department of Commerce 414 Nicollet Mall 12300 Elm Creek Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55401 Maple Grove, MN 55369-4718 (612)330-7529 (763)445-5215 Paul. Leh man@Xcelenergy,com mparlow@grenergy.com Below are regulatory agency contacts that can help you learn more and add you to a mailing list to receive future information. Certificate of Need Routing & Environmental Review Mike Kaluzniak Scott Ek Minnesota. Public Utilities Minnesota Department of Commerce Commission Energy Facility Permitting 1217th Place East, Suite 350 85 7th Place East, Suite 500 St. Paul, MN 55101-2198 St. Paul, MN 55101-2198 (651) 201-2257 (651) 296-8813 Mike.Kaluzniak@state.mn.us Scott,Ek@state.mn.us We look forward to working with you. 10 League of Minnesota Cities: Minnesotans say city services are vital and should be funded BEMIDJI — The League of Minnesota Cities has wrapped up its conversations with 12 Minnesota cities, and one common theme has risen: City services are important to all citizens, and they need to be funded. By: Brian Matthews, Bemidji Pioneer BEMIDJI — The League of Minnesota Cities has wrapped up its conversations with 12 Minnesota cities, and one common theme has risen: City services are important to all citizens, and they need to be funded. The LMC started its "Cities, Services, and Funding: Broader Thinking, Better Solutions" initiative because the current system of funding city services is no longer sustainable. "We cannot simply raise taxes nor simply cut our way out of the problem," LMC public affairs manager Donald Reeder said at the Bemidji summary session Tuesday evening at the Sanford Center. "Both those actions may be part of the solution, but instead, we also need to think about the fundamental shift and how we think about city services." In its quest to develop better policy solutions for the future of Minnesota cities, the League talked to more than 730 Minnesotans who represented a diverse spread of ages, income levels, ethnicities and political views. Bemidji was selected as one of 12 cities to take part in the process. The LMC held four conversations with each city to discuss city services, how the services are delivered, funding for the services and the values of the services. Reeder said the results were aggregated because there was no significant difference one city to the next. All cities agreed that police, fire and ambulance services were the most relied on, while streets, clean water, parks and library services all were important secondary sources. Expanded services for senior citizens, including meal delivery, safe housing, transportation and access to nearby medical facilities, were listed as priorities for the future. Reeder said people were reluctant to identify services to be cut. Instead, they offered ideas to cut costs, including adding volunteers, partnering with other cities and relying on private sectors to provide services. He said people were more concerned with the outcome of the service than how the service got delivered, something City Manager John Chattin agreed with. "It gets real political, but people don't care if a brown or blue uniform shows up at their door when they call 911, and they don't care if a white or orange truck plows their street," Chattin said. Reeder and the LMC asked residents if the state should spend money to ensure quality services throughout the state, and 84 percent said yes. Eighty-six percent said that non-residents should pay for city services they use. In terms of paying for city services through taxes or fees, 34 percent of people preferred taxes, while 18 percent preferred fees. Page 11 The LMC also asked if people liked specific local sales taxes to fund things like community centers and other projects. Fifty-two percent of people liked these sales taxes, while only 24 percent of people liked general local sales taxes. Reeder said the results of the initiative will be shared with city officials and state legislatures. "We are not under any illusions that this is going to change everything, but we think that this is a step in the right direction," Reeder said. "It is actually hearing from residents rather than assuming we know or the state leaders know what people are thinking and what they need." Page 12 Minnesota Orchestra Education 40 years in Plymouth: an outdoor tradition ummer in Minnesota is a time for beloved outdoor traditions, and this July the Minnesota Orchestra again offers a favorite of many: Symphony for the Cities, the free concert series that brings the Orchestra to several open-air venues in and around the Twin Cities area. Across four decades, the ensemble has performed more than 250 outdoor summer concerts at parks, plazas, bandshells and businesses. The communities of Hudson, Excelsior, Winona and Plymouth have long since made Symphony for the Cities concerts an annual tradition. Plymouth stands out as a special partner on July 3 the city marks the 40th anniversary of its Music in Plymouth series, which was founded especially to bring the Orchestra to its community each summer. The idea was the brainchild of then - Mayor Al Hilde, Jr., and businessman Curtis Carlson, who envisioned an event that would help create a sense of identity for the fledgling suburb. Ever since, a volunteer board, the Plymouth Civic League, has worked year-round to plan and raise funds for the event, drawing donations from individuals, families and businesses alike, f l ,I 4 �11 his wife Jayne, a member of the Minnesota Orchestra's Board of Directors. The Orchestra's performance itself is the centerpiece of an evening filled with diverse entertainment, children's activities and, as a grand finale, a fireworks display—all free to the public. The crowd, which numbers 15,000, is the largest live audience for any single concert of the Orchestra's season. Comments Barbara Willis, president of the Plymouth Civic League: "We're pleased and honored to have partnered with the incomparable Minnesota Orchestra for 40 consecutive years to present Music in Plymouth. People who attended the event as children now bring their families to hear the Orchestra perform. We hope that will continue for generations to come." A full schedule of the July 3 Plymouth event is available at musicinplymouth.org. The Orchestra will perform additional Symphony for the Cities concerts in Excelsior on July 4, Winona on July 5 and Hudson on July 8, all led by Associate Conductor Courtney Lewis. In a special offering this year, the July 3 Plymouth concert will be recorded by Minnesota Public Radio and broadcast on July 4 at 8 p.m. For the past ten years, the Orchestra's annual Plymouth concert has been held at the Hilde Performance Center, a venue whose construction was funded by a donation from Al Hilde, Jr., and Associate Conductor Courtney Lewis leading the�`� Orchestra at the Hilde Performance Center in Plymouth. y 'A_ Ehlers Market Commentary May 22, 2012 Greeks Dither and Stocks Wither Renewed Worries About Greece and Europe In the past two week, worries about the Greek economy — and its effect on all of Europe — have reemerged. Earlier this year, Greek leaders agreed to seek approval of an "austerity plan" including deep cuts in government spending and benefits. The austerity plan was required by the European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund as part of a bailout and debt restructuring for Greece. Greek citizens, however, did not support the austerity plan; in parliamentary elections on May 6, the parties supporting the plan lost their majority. Since then, efforts to form a new coalition government have failed. This past Saturday, Greece's president issued a decree calling for new parliamentary elections on June 20. Many political experts are doubtful that the new Parliament will agree to the austerity plan. This could force Greece to withdraw from the "euro" and return to the drachma as its currency. This has prompted massive withdrawals of funds from Greek banks, as depositors are fearful that their euro deposits could be forcibly exchanged for drachmas without notice and at an undetermined ratio. It also prompted Fitch Ratings to downgrade Greece's government debt further into junk status, and to warn that Greece's exit from the eurozone would hurt the economies of all other European countries. In other news from Europe, Moody's downgraded the ratings of 16 Spanish banks, citing concerns about ongoing weakness in the Spanish economy. This comes just a short while after the Spanish government nationalized the country's fourth largest bank, Bankia SA At the same time, there were further signs of a slowdown in China's fast-growing economy. U.S. !markets React Aside from J.P. Morgan Chase's announcement of at least $2 billion in trading losses on a series of complex derivatives transactions, most economic news in the U.S. has been positive over the past two weeks. Several reports provided evidence that the housing market is continuing to recover, and the monthly report on industrial production for April exceeded expectations. But the negative overseas news seemed to outweigh these positive signs, causing steady decreases in stock prices over the past two weeks. From May 4 to May 18, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped by 5.1 % and the NASDAQ Composite Index by 6%. Both are at their lowest levels since January, and the DJIA has declined for 13 of 14 consecutive trading days. When stock prices drop, U.S. Treasury prices usually increase, as investors seek the safe haven of secure investments. The past two weeks have been no exception, as U.S. Treasury prices increased and yields declined. From May 4 to May 18, the yield on the 10 year U.S. Treasury note dropped from 1.88% to 1.70°/x, nearly the lowest it has been since the 1950s. ww.eF�iers-inc,cerr� L � � is E S Page 1 LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE Page 14 Ehlers Market Commentary Muni Market Grows "Weary" May 22, 6012 In the past two weeks, yields on municipal bonds ("munis") followed treasuries lower. The 30 year AAA yield, reported daily by Thomson Reuter's Municipal Market Data, set a new record low of 3.05% on May 14, and the 10 year AAA yield approached its record low of 1.67%, set last January. The attached report on competitive sales shows strong demand and very low yields, especially through Tuesday of last week. But by last Wednesday, traders were describing the muni market as "weary," "tired," and "lethargic." With yields at or near record lows, many investors were reluctant to purchase munis. Demand dried up, driving yields higher by 5 to 10 basis points (1 basis point = 0.01%). Rates on new issues were particularly hurt, as underwriters seemed wary of committing funds with weak demand from investors. Despite the increases last week, yields were lower last Friday than two weeks earlier, as shown in the table below. Furthermore, because U.S. Treasury yields continued to decline through last week, munis now appear to be a "good deal" for investors. The ratio of the AAA 10 year muni yield to the 10 year U.S. Treasury— which has been fairly steady between 90% and 95% - had risen to 105% by the end of the day last Friday. This would suggest that if U.S. Treasury yields stay at or near current levels, there is a good chance that muni yields will decline in the short term. Trends in Municipal Bond Yields May 4 to May 18, 2012 Source: Thomson Reuters Municipal Market Data * Source: The Bond Buyer. Average yield on a portfolio of municipal bond smaturing in 20 years, with an average rating of AAlAa2. EHLERS LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE www.ehlers-inc.com Page 2 Page 15 Mayo May 18 Change AAA Yelds* 5 Years 0.80% 0.76% -0.04% 10 Years 1.82% 1.78% -0.04% 20 Years 2.75% 2.70% -0.05% 30 Years 3.15% 3.09% -0.06% Bond Buyer 20 Bond Indek 3.81% 3.75% 1 -0.06% Source: Thomson Reuters Municipal Market Data * Source: The Bond Buyer. Average yield on a portfolio of municipal bond smaturing in 20 years, with an average rating of AAlAa2. EHLERS LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE www.ehlers-inc.com Page 2 Page 15 Plymouth�� Adding Quality to Life May 25, 2012 Dear Resident/ Land Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Sally Usselman, under File No. 2012030, for approval of variances for a 960 -square foot detached garage, where 700 square feet is the maximum allowed and for impervious surface area coverage for property located at 10215 South Shore Drive. The existing detached garage would be removed to allow a new detached garage on the south side of the property. A map showing the location of the subject property is provided below. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a public meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in the Council Chambers at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the city planning department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the community development information counter (lower level of City Hall), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, W� -t�ft Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager 2012030-propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 16 rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life May 25, 2012 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR HOBBY ZONE (2012028) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Bujold Hobbies dba Hobby Zone, under file no. 2012028, for a conditional use permit to allow 12 percent accessory enclosed retail in the I-1, light industrial zoning district for property located at 3700 Annapolis Lane. Under the plan, Hobby Zone would occupy a 12,768 - square foot tenant space in the north -central portion of the building. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 500 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a public hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in the Council Chambers at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the city planning department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the community development information counter (lower level of city hall) on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 8;00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager 2012028propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd s Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • wwwd.plymouth.mn.us Page 17 PLYMOUTH FIRE -RESCUE PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 763-509-5120 FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT OF INTEREST DATE: May 15, 2012 TIME: 8:05 a.m. ADDRESS: 505 Highwway 169. DETAILS: A vehicle fire was reported to the department that was located in the underground parking ramp of the Waterford Park Building. Upon arrival, Engine 21 (Etzel, Specken, Werstein) reported a vehicle well involved in the ramp with possible exposures. Engine 21 laid an attack line to the interior of the ramp and started extinguisment. Chief Kline arrived and assumed the command. Engine 21 updated Command that one car was fully engulfed and that there were other vehicles threatened. Plymouth Grass 21 (Sheldon) arrived and was ordered by command to assist with the fire attack. In total, four vehicles were damaged by the fire. Utility 11 (Evenson, Magy) arrived and assited with clean up and the restoring of E-21. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. This call occurred during duty crew hours of operation. RESPONSE TIME: 7 minutes ON -SCENE PLYMOUTH FIREFIGHTERS: 8 FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: Vehicle fire ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: $40,000 P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS: Engine Companies: E-21 Ladder Companies: Support Units: G-21, U-11 Rescue Companies: Chief Officers: Chief 1 Mutual Aid: ASSISTING AGENCIES: EMS: North No Red Cross: No Salvation Army: No Public Works: No State FM: No INCIDENT MANAGEMENT: Command (Kline), Interior Division (Etzel) Page 18 PLYMOUTH FIRE -RESCUE PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 763-509-5120 FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT OF INTEREST DATE: May 19, 2012 TIME: 2:43 a.m. ADDRESS: 1315 Ives Lane DETAILS: While investigating an odor of smoke in the area of 18th Avenue and Kirkwood Lane, a house fire was discovered at 1315 Ives Lane. First arriving, Chief 1 (Kline) reported a single family residence with heavy fire from Sides "A" and "C". Due to well advanced fire conditions upon arrival with a fully involved basement and a low occupant survival profile, Chief Kline ordered a defensive fire attack. Plymouth Engine 11 (Carlson, McCurdy) established a water supply and with the assistance from Captain 1 (Evenson) and Lieutenant Jurek advanced a 3" hoseline to side "C" and then attached two 13/4" handlines to begin suppression. Second arriving, Ladder 31 (R. Berg, Rasmus, Ahrens, Foley, Hemenway, Wiebers) advanced a 13/4" handline to Side "A" and a 2" handline to Side "C". Shortly after suppression operations began, the first floor collapsed into the basement. Additional units were assigned as required to assist with suppression and overhaul. This call occurred during non -duty crew hours of operation. RESPONSE TIME: 3 minutes ON -SCENE PLYMOUTH FIREFIGHTERS: 30 FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: Origin: Basement Cause: Undetermined ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: $154,500.00 P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS: ASSISTING AGENCIES: Engine Companies: E-21, E-11, E-31 EMS: North Yes Ladder Companies: L-21, L-31 Red Cross: No Support Units: U-11, U-21 Salvation Army: No Rescue Companies: R-31, R-11 Public Works: No Chief Officers: Chief 1 State FM: No Mutual Aid: Minnetonka, Golden Valley, Maple Grove (Air) INCIDENT MANAGEMENT: Command (Kline), Division "C" (Evenson), Division "A" (Carlson) Page 19 171 law PLYMOUTH FIRE -RESCUE PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 763-509-5120 FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT OF INTEREST DATE: May 18, 2012 TIME: 00:51 a.m. ADDRESS: 3325 Harbor Lane DETAILS: An apartment fire was reported at the Regency Pointe Apartments, Building #8. Upon arrival, Plymouth Chief 1 (Kline) reported a three story apartment building with light smoke showing from the number 3 floor. Due to concerns of establishing a static water supply, responding apparatus were staged on Harbor Lane. When a supply line was not required, Plymouth Engine 11 (Carlson, McCurdy, Duncan) were assigned to Division 3 (Weldon) to begin ventilation. Plymouth Ladder 31 (R. Berg, Foley, Hemenway, Foley, Morris, Wiebers) were assigned to stage at Side "D" of the building. Plymouth Ladder 21 (Watson, B. Olson, R. Olson, Baker, Collins, Flores) and Engine 31 (Sheldon, Etzel) staged on Harbor Lane. The fire was contained to the kitchen. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. The family of four was displaced indefinitely. The fire was placed under control 10 -minutes following fire department arrival. This call occurred during non -duty crew hours of operation. RESPONSE TIME: 12 minutes ON -SCENE PLYMOUTH FIREFIGHTERS: 18 FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: Origin: Stove Cause: Unattended cooking ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: $2,500.00 P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS: Engine Companies: E-11, E-31 Ladder Companies: L-21, L-31 Support Units: Rescue Companies: Chief Officers: Chief 1, Chief 3 Mutual Aid: Minnetonka ASSISTING AGENCIES: EMS: North Yes Red Cross: No Salvation Army: No Public Works: No State FM: No INCIDENT MANAGEMENT: Command (Kline), Interior (Weldon) Page 21 Adopted Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 8, 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 May 8, 2012. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Council Members Willis, Bildsoe, Stein, Black, Johnson, and Wosje. ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Park and Recreation Director Evans, Public Works Director Cote, Community Development Director Juetten, Police Chief Goldstein, Fire Chief Kline, Administrative Services Director Callister, and City Clerk Engdahl. Plymouth Forum There was no one present to address the Council. Presentations and Public Information Announcements (4.01) Announcement of Special Drop Off Day on May 19 Council Member Black announced the Special Drop off Day on May 19 at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility from 7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Mayor Slavik reported on a recent meeting that she and the City Manager had with Hammer Residence. Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Council Member Bildsoe, and seconded by Council Member Black, to gpprove the a eg nda. With all members voting in favor the motion carried. Consent Agenda Adopted Minutes 1 of 7 Regular Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 22 Motion was made by Council Member Bildsoe, and seconded by Council Member Johnson, to adopt the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: tems: (6.01) Regular Council Meeting minutes of May 1 and Bus Tour with Planning Commission on May 1. (6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending April 28, 2012 (Res2012-140). (6.03) Resolution Approving Application to extend the Licensed Premises for Lotus Group, LLC, d/b/a Thai Table Restaurant, 10100 6th Avenue, Suites 114 and 115 (Res2012-141). (6.04) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for the Kingsview Heights Edge Mill and Overlay Project (12002 — Res2012-142), Resolution Receiving Preliminary Engineering Report, Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing for the Kingsview Heights Edge Mill and Overlay Project (12002 — Res2012-143), Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications, and Ordering Advertisement or Bids for the Kingsview Heights Edge Mill and Overlay Project (12002 — Res2012-144), Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for Kingsview Heights Edge Mill and Overlay Project (12002 — Res2012-145), and a Resolution Calling for Hearing on Proposed Assessment for the Kingsview Heights Edge Mill and Overlay Project (12002 — Res2012-146). (6.05) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for the Plymouth Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project (12006 — Res2012-147), Resolution Receiving Preliminary Engineering Report, Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing for the Plymouth Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project (12006 — Res2012-148), Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications, and Ordering Advertisement or Bids for the Plymouth Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project (12006 — Res2012-149), Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for Plymouth Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project (12006 — Res2012-150), and a Resolution Calling for Hearing on Proposed Assessment for the Plymouth Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project (12006 — Res2012-151). (6.06) Resolution Dispensing with Statutory Requirements for Review by Planning Commission for Conveyance of Property (Res2012-152). (6.07) Resolution Approving Hennepin County Residential Recycling Grant Agreement (Res2012-153). (6.08) Resolution Approving Land Purchase Agreement between the City and LeeAnn and Myron Kuklock (Res2012-154). (6.09) Ordinance Amending Sections 940, 1015, 1017, and 1018 of the City Code (Ord2012-17), and a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance (Res2012-155). Adopted Minutes 2 of 7 Regular Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 23 (6.10) Resolution Approving a Revised Final Plat and Development Contract for "Crossroads Commons" for Property located Southeast of Highway 55 and Cottonwood Lane (2011014-F — Res2012-156). (6.11) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for Bass Lake Wetland Drainage Improvement (9127 - Res2012-157). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Public Hearings (7.01) Assessment Hearing for 2011 Mill and Overlay, Lancaster Lane (11010) Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed assessments. Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing. Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed. Motion was made by Council Member Willis, and seconded by Council Member Bildsoe, to adopt a Resolution Adopting Assessments for 2011 Mill and Overlay Project for Lancaster Lane from 36th Avenue to County Road 9 (11010 — Res2012-158). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. General Business (8.01) Ordinance Amending the City Code Regarding Hotel Registrations (tabled from April 10) Mayor Slavik noted the current motion that is on the table which is adoption of the proposed Ordinance presented at the April 10 Council meeting with an amendment for additional language regarding visual inspection of photo identification from all overnight guests who are 18 years of age and older. Police Chief Goldstein stated that staff contacted the seven hotels in the City. They support the proposed ordinance from the April 10 meeting as the majority of them currently verify identifications of individuals who've reserved rooms. They aren't doing this for all guests in the room as they don't know how many people will be in the room if others arrive later. If guests pay with cash, they request identification if there would be a problem as well as using photo identification if the guests are paying by credit card. The visual verification for those checking into a room who are over 18 have controversial feelings from the hotels. This system would be convenient for some of their guests, but it would be problematic for an event planner who has set aside a block of rooms for a group where room keys are given behind the scenes without Adopted Minutes 3 of 7 Regular Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 24 everyone standing in the lobby to check in upon arrival. He stated the language in the proposed ordinance regarding it's a misdemeanor to provide false identification is the piece that assists the Police Department. Council Member Johnson asked if the basis of this ordinance is due to the peddlers and solicitors that canvass the community in the summer months. Police Chief Goldstein replied yes. He stated it's not the larger groups, such as athletic teams or corporate groups that come into the City. He indicated that it's hard to follow-up with investigations when the identity of others staying in the rooms is unknown. Council Member Bildsoe stated if the problem the City is trying to address involves peddlers and solicitors, then the City should review how they are licensed. He stated he's trying to understand why the City hasn't enforced the State law with those hotels that have had problems. Police Chief Goldstein stated the police has used their discretion in working with the hotels in a manner to address the problem. He stated it's always better to generate voluntary compliance and more proactive approach and partnership so the City doesn't alienate themselves from the hotel community. The hotels belong to professional associations that deal with the hospitality industry, and it's hard to find a hotel in the State that follows the letter of the law. Council Member Bildsoe commented that businesses are a contributing part of the community, and if they know there is a problem that is creating a hardship, they should deal with the problem and enforce the statute. Council Member Johnson stated there is an education process for the hotel community. Using discretion and working with hotels is a good approach. She appreciates Council Member Bildsoe mentioning the licensing issue. She stated she would prefer to address the specific problem and not put a burden on the businesses or guests. Also, try to find how to narrow in on the problem specifically and work with the hotels who'll work voluntarily with the City in reviewing this issue. Council Member Bildsoe asked staff to explain the existing State law. Police Chief Goldstein stated any overnight guest is to give their name, address, and vehicle identifiers. Council Member Stein stated the proposed ordinance is just duplicating State law; a law that hasn't been aggressively enforced by the City or the hotels. He asked if all peddlers and solicitors need to be licensed. City Attorney Knutson replied peddlers need to be licensed but not solicitors. Solicitors register with the City, but there is no license fee and a background investigation. Council Member Stein suggested adding a line to the peddler and solicitor license applications for the applicants to provide their local address of where they are staying while they are canvassing the community. Adopted Minutes 4 of 7 Regular Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 25 Council Member Johnson requested and received clarification from the City Attorney that State law doesn't require an identification for everyone that checks into a hotel. The hotel has the option of requesting identification. Council Member Stein stated he doesn't see it as a burden for someone to show their identification to the hotel clerk as State law requires guests to furnish their names. Michael Serr, representing the Crown Plaza Hotel, stated they want to work with the issues that the City is presented with, whether it's peddlers and solicitors or any criminal activity. He explained that it's an industry standard for hotels, whether they receive cash or credit card, to get a photo identification from the guest who reserved the room. The guest is also asked how many people are staying with them and their names for charging purposes at the hotel. Therefore, they aren't opposed to that. He stated what they're opposed to is checking the identifications of individuals who are with a corporate, church, etc. group where the guests are preregistered and the keys are given to the tour planner. They have the names of the guests, but they don't check the identifications as that would be an inconvenience. The tour planners pay for the rooms and keys are given to them ahead of time to give to the guests. This would put a burden on these companies and tours, and they would explore other hotel options. He stated he's worked at this hotel for 19 years, and he can't recall an incident where there was criminal activity. They do want to work with the City, but at the same time they want to protect the corporate and tour operators. He also mentioned the weddings on the weekends where the father of the bride will reserve and pay for 10 rooms. With the amendment on the table, they would now require all those guests to show photo identification. Lastly, he stated that they check in over 100,000 guests a year, and this isn't a big issue for them. He suggested that the City deal with the hotels who are having problems. Council Member Bildsoe stated in the hospitality industry, it's important to create an environment that people feel safe. Requiring photo identification for all guests could be a burden for some, but it would create an environment where a person knows who is there. Michelle Rein, representing the Residence Inn, stated her average length of stay for her guests is five nights or more. They also have guests that have stayed up to three years. The majority of their guests are in transition between moves, house fires, etc. Sixty percent of their guests are part of the Marriott reward program so they have their identification. For those guests that aren't part of that program, it could place a burden on those guests in requesting their previous address. When guests check in, they do capture their names, addresses, and vehicle information (many of the vehicles are rental vehicles). Council Member Bildsoe stated that he wouldn't be supporting the amendment as he believes the City's intent could be accomplished in another way, such as reviewing the ordinance for the licensing of peddlers and solicitors. He stated there is an education component that needs to be communicated that it's a misdemeanor to provide false identity. He suggested revisiting this issue in approximately one year. Council Members Johnson and Black agreed with his comments. Adopted Minutes 5 of 7 Regular Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 26 By request of Council Member Willis, representatives of the hotels that were present noted how many rooms they have at their hotels: Comfort Inn: 116 rooms Days Inn: 113 rooms Best Western Kelly Inn: 149 rooms Crown Plaza: 243 rooms Country Inn Suites: 135 rooms Marriott Residence Inn: 118 rooms Mayor Slavik stated this was an issue that was brought to the Council for a tool to assist the Police Department in keeping the community safer. She will be supporting the amendment. She stated maintaining public safety is a priority for her. People are used to showing identifications so she doesn't view it as an inconvenience, and all hotels would need to follow the ordinance. She would also support looking at this issue again in a year. She asked when this is reviewed again, how will staff measure whether the ordinance is effective. Police Chief Goldstein stated he's unsure. Mayor Slavik stated the biggest issue is with the peddlers and solicitors, but prostitution and drug dealers can also pose problems. The amendment requiring visual inspection for all guests that are 18 and over would assist in dealing with those issues. Council Member Stein stated he wouldn't be supporting the amendment as it's not necessary at this time. He requested changing the peddler and solicitor application forms to include the local address where they are staying when they're canvassing the community. The proposed amendment isn't how the hotels want to operate their businesses, and it's not welcoming to their guests. For drug and prostitution cases, the Police Department can handle these with their sting operations. Council Member Wosje stated he also wouldn't be supporting the amendment as we would be penalizing law abiding citizens. The Police Department can continue to work with the hotels. Council Member Black stated she's very interested in seeing how the hotels are currently applying with State law and what they need to do that. She suggested getting all hotels to comply with State law and then look at it post peddler and solicitor season as to what the issues are to see if there is a decline with these issues. Mayor Slavik and Council Member Bildsoe withdrew their amendment to the main motion. Motion was made by Council Member Johnson, and seconded by Council Member Wosje, to call the question. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. The Council voted on the main motion which was adoption of the proposed ordinance from the April 10 meeting (Ord2012-18). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Adopted Minutes 6 of 7 Regular Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 27 City Manager Ahrens stated staff will add the requested language to the peddler and solicitor applications. She stated the peddler and solicitor ordinance was reviewed a couple of years ago, but staff will provide a report back to Council. Council Member Bildsoe requested that the peddler and solicitor ordinance be reviewed the first quarter of 2013, the Police Department work with the hotels in complying with State law, and enforce the State law with discretion. Reports and Staff Recommendations (9.01) Police Department Annual Report Police Chief Goldstein gave the Police Department's annual report. (9.02) Legislative Update City Manager Ahrens gave a brief legislative update. (9.03) Future Study Sessions The Council scheduled the following study sessions: 1. May 22 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss general fund surplus allocations and loss control program. 2. June 26 at 5:30 p.m. to receive the transit report. The Council cancelled the June 12 regular Council meeting. Adiournment Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Sandra R. Engdahl, City Clerk Adopted Minutes 7 of 7 Regular Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 28