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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 06-14-2012CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO June 14, 2012 EVENTS / MEETINGS Planning Commission Agenda 06/20/12.............................................................................................. Page 2 June, July & August 2012 Official City Meeting Calendars............................................................... Page 3 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 6 CORRESPONDENCE Ruling says part-time firefighters can unionize, Article, MNPR......................................................... Page 8 Letter to Residents, RE: Park Improvements..................................................................................... Page 10 Letter to Residents, RE: Variance for Michlitsch Construction, 2012031 ......................................... Page 11 Letter from Hennepin County, RE: County Road 47 Lane Reduction ............................................... Page 12 REPORTS Engineering— 2012 Projects............................................................................................................. Page 13 Engineering — Environmental Impact Statement................................................................................ Page 14 Park & Rec — Update on Plymouth Creek Center.............................................................................. Page 32 MINUTES EQCMinutes 05/09/12..................................................................................................................... Page 33 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, June 20, 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 June 6, 2012 Planning Commission meeting minutes. B. Michlitsch Builders, Inc. Approve a variance to allow construction of two homes on a bluff at 12025 and 12015 28th Avenue. (2012031) C. Imaginality Designs. Approve a variance to allow an additional area identification sign at 14550 34th Avenue. (2012035) D. HGA. Approve a variance for directional signage at Hazelden Center for Youth and Families at 11505 36th Avenue. (2012040) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Maria Kirsch. Approve a home occupation license for a personal fitness facility at 6120 Lanewood Lane. (2012006) 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 2012 Modified on 06114/12 Council Chambers CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED 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 & REC MEETING QUALITY ADVISORY Council Chambers COMMITTEE COMMISSION (EQC) MEETING (PRAC) MEETING Council Chambers Plymouth Creek Center 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 24 25 26 5:30 PM 2 7CANCELLED 28 29 30 8:00 AM SPECIAL COUNCIL PLYMOUTH CANCELLED 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 06114/12 Council Chambers 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 06114112 Page 4 r�Plymouth Adding Quality to Life August 2012 Modified on 06114112 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 06114112 Page 5 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) June 261, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce 5k Run, June 30, Hilde Performance Center and Music in Plymouth, July 3, Hilde Performance Center • Receive and accept the 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report • Debt Study • Accept donation from Wayzata Youth Hockey Association for technology at the Plymouth Ice Center • Approve Encroachment Agreement for Garage Wall Support Structures, Lot 4, Block 6, Harrison Hills 2nd Addition • Accept Utilities, Elm Creek Highlands East 1St Addition (2010048) • Approve application of Old Chicago to temporarily extend the licensed premises for an event on July 3 • Accept Streets for Continual Maintenance, Elm Creek Highlands 2nd Addition (2010013) • Approve Home Occupation License for a personal fitness facility at 6120 Lanewood Lane (Maria Kirsch, 2012006) • Approve Conditional Use Permit for Hobby Zone/Retail space in an industrial building at 3700 Annapolis Lane (2012028) • Approve Variance for construction of a garage exceeding 700 square feet at 10215 South Shore Drive (Sally Usselman, 2012030) • Approve Variance for two signs exceeding size requirements at Park Place Apartments (2012035) • Approve Variance for oversized directional signage at 11505 36th Avenue North (Hazeldon — 2012040) • Approve Variance for construction of new homes at 12025 and 12015 28th Avenue (Michlitsch Builders — 2012031) • Basketball structures in the right-of-way July 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Appoint election judges for State Primary Election • Announce "Night to Unite", August 7, Plymouth Creek Center • 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 • Approve the Submission of a Business Development Public Infrastructure grant application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and adopt a resolution Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 6 approving a SAC Credit transfer between the City of Plymouth and the Mdwakenton Souix Community on behalf of St. Jude Medical • Public Hearing on the On -Sale Liquor & Sunday Liquor License applications from Norish Enterprises, LLC, D/B/A Grizzly's Wood Fired Grill, 220 Carlson Parkway N • Public Improvement and Assessment Hearing for Plymouth Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project (12006) 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) • Oath of Office for Police Officer Drew Gilmore 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 • Announce Plymouth Firefighters 5K, September 22, Fire Station #2 September 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce Plymouth on Parade, September 29, City Center Area October 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Appoint additional election judges for the General Election • Announce Fire Dept. Open House, October 20, Fire Station #3 October 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce Halloween on the Creek, October 31, Plymouth Creek Center November 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Canvass 2012 General Election results • Announce Plymouth Arts Fair, November 17 & 18, Plymouth Creek Center November 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce Old Fashioned Christmas, December 2, Plymouth Historical Society Building December 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Recognize Police Citizen Academy Graduates • Announce New Year's Eve Event, December 31, Plymouth Ice Center Page 7 Ruling says part-time firefighters can unionize by Curtis Gilbert, Minnesota Public Radio June 7, 2012 ST. PAUL, Minn.. For the first time, Minnesota's Bureau of Mediation Services has ruled that some part-time firefighters in the state are eligible to form labor unions. The ruling, issued this week, allows firefighters in the city of Brooklyn Park to take a unionization vote later this summer. It could spur similar efforts at other fire departments in the metro area. Brooklyn Park's highest-paid part-time firefighters make less than $15 an hour. They get a pension plan, but do not receive health insurance benefits, sick time or vacation. Firefighter Kevin Bruch says the unionization effort began when members of the department discovered some other part-time city employees make more money and are eligible for benefits. "There were firefighters in our department that had lost their full-time jobs and were working without any health benefits whatsoever," Bruch said. "Why couldn't we be offered the same thing?" Bruch and other firefighters collected enough signatures to trigger a unionization vote. But Brooklyn Park took legal action to block the effort. "The city didn't have an opposition per se to employees being able to organize," said City Manager Jamie Verbrugge. "The difference in interpretation that the city had was interpreting who qualified as a public employee." The city argued a 1996 precedent barred part-time firefighters from unionizing. However, this week the Bureau of Mediation Services rejected that argument. Eric Lehto, organizing director for the AFSCME Council 5 union that wants to represent the firefighters, expects other part-time fire departments will now also consider unionization. "I do believe that's a part of the reason why this decision is important," Lehto said. "This does now open the door and signal that there are legal avenues through which these employees do unionize." According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Minnesota has the second-highest concentration of volunteer fire departments in the country. Ninety-seven percent of Minnesota's departments rely chiefly on part-time firefighters. Most of those workers still won't be eligible to unionize. The ruling says firefighters must work at least 14 hours a week for more than half the year to qualify for collective bargaining rights. Small town fire departments are unlikely to meet that threshold. But larger departments, especially in the Twin Cities suburbs, can get pretty busy and exceed that workload. While most of their employees are still part-time, many of those departments have Page 8 transitioned to more intensive staffing models over the last decade. That means they can respond faster to 911 calls, but it also means their part-time firefighters put in more hours than they did previously. This week's ruling could be a "game changer" in those departments and that is likely to have an effect on city budgets, said Laura Kushner, who tracks employment issues for the League of Minnesota Cities. "There's pro and cons to everything. It does make the employment relationship more clear, and there's positive aspects of that," Kushner said. "But I have to say that I do think in the long run, costs will likely go up and it could impact staffing levels in those fire departments. So it will be a mixed bag. There will be some good things and there will be some bad things that come out of this." The city of Brooklyn Park has chosen not to appeal the ruling. A union election will likely happen in July. It's not guaranteed to succeed, however. The Bureau of Mediation Services has allowed some firefighters who were not part of the initial unionization drive to participate in the vote. And the year-long legal battle may have sapped the momentum of the unionization effort. Regardless of what happens in Brooklyn Park, it's unlikely to be the last Minnesota city to see a unionization effort among its part-time firefighters. Page 9 Plymouth Parks Ft Recreation Park Maintenance, Forestry Et Horticulture Adding Quality to Life June 2012 Dear Resident: In order to keep the City of Plymouth Park System updated and well maintained, we are focusing our efforts on a park in your neighborhood. The Plymouth Park and Recreation Department has identified Maple Creek Park as one of the parks we will be concentrating on this summer. Over the next month, we will be renovating the playgrounds designed for two to five year old and five to twelve year old children, putting down new playground surfacing, trimming trees and shrubs, reinvigorating and placing new plants in the beds, resurfacing the basketball court, painting benches, removing Buckthorn, installing bollards at the park entrances and overall refresh the park. As a neighbor to the park, we are looking for volunteers on Saturday, June 23 from 9am-12Noon (meet by the playground structure) to help with the refurbishing. We are looking for people who would be willing to paint benches, remove Buckthorn, pull downed limbs and branches in the woods to the edge of the trail for chipping and plant flowers. If you are willing to volunteer, we ask that you contact Jackie Maas, City of Plymouth Volunteer Coordinator at 763-509-5230 or jmaas@plymouthmn.gov. If we know how many volunteers are available, we will be able to have the appropriate tools and supplies ready. We ask that you come prepared with suitable clothing and shoes, gloves, bug spray and sun screen. We will have water and a breakfast bar available. On behalf of Plymouth Parks and Recreation, thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Barb at 763-509-5941 or bnorthway@plymouthmn.gov. Sincerely, Barb Northway Dan Heitke Lowell Luebeck Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation Park Maintenance Supervisor Park Maintenance Supervisor Paul Buck City Forester Lara Newberger Forestry Technician 1490023 rd Avenue No • Plymouth • MN • 55447 Ph: 763-509- 5950 * Fax: 763-509-5955 www.plymouthmn.gov Plymouth parks are tobacco -free! ransonn iaru Plymouth�� Adding Quality to Life June 8, 2012 SUBJECT: VARIANCE TO ALLOW HOME CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE BLUFF FOR LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 1, CHIPPEWA TRAILS 31zD ADDITION (201203 1) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Michlitsch Construction, under File No, 2012031, for a variance to allow a new home to be constructed within the bluff for each subject lot (Lot 9 and Lot 10, Block 1, Chippewa Trails 3rd Addition), located at the southeast corner of 281h Avenue and West Medicine Lake Drive. A map showing the location of the subject site is provided below. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 200 feet of the site of this request. 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 20, 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, VAS fkm0)1� Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager PRIanning Applications/PC Noticesl20122012031-pmpnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 11 Hennepin County 6/11/2012 2:16:49 PM PACE TO:CITY OF PLYMOUTH COMPANY:CITY HALL TO: FROM: SUBJECT: 1/001 Fax Server Hennepin County Transportati®n Department 1600 Prairie Drive Medina MN 55340-5421 Those Listed Below Carolyn Fackler, Permits Engineer County Road 47 lane reduction in Plymouth Phone: 612-596-0300 Fax 612-632-8891 TDD: 763-478-4030 www.co.hennepin.mn.us June 11, 2012 County Road 47 will be reduced to one lane during business hours at the bridge over Elm Creek (east of Lawndale Avenue) starting June 18th, The work is expected to take two weeks andis weather dependent. Traffic will be routed through the site by flaggers. Expect major delays. Please contact Joe Hannan at 612-596-0283 or Mike Bazinet at 612-596-0299 with any questions. Hennepin County Board of Commissioners County Administrator Public Works Debra Brisk Public Affairs — Cara Lee Transportation Department Staff Sheriff's Department Sheriffs Radio Tower Library Bookmobile MIS - Jeanette Westbrook Bruce Thompson Minnesota Dem. of Tranwortation Metro Division Engineer. — S. McBride Division Traffic Engineer — S. Misgen Traffic Management Center Operations Road Information & Permit Office Minnesota State Patrol East Minnesota State Patrol West Municipalities Cities of Corcoran, Medina, Maple Grove and. Plymouth Manager, Dir. of Public Works Fire Chief, Police Chief School Districts 279 and 284 Superintendent Transportation Director Emergency Service Methodist Hospital - Emergency Hennepin County Medical Center No. Memorial Med Ctr - Emergency Waconia Ridgeview Hospital - Ambulance Service Allina, Communications Director Medic Control Minnesota Truck Center Media Star Tribune, Editor Crow River Newspapers Radio Station WCCO Traffic Pulse Network David Anderson American Automobile Association Ken Mohr, Domestic Travel Transit MCTO Operating Division Lee Bennett, Mgr., St. Ops. Christy Bailly, Asst. Mgr. Ops Paul Buharin, Proj Mgr. Laidlaw Trsit. Page 12 2012 Projects 60TH AVE 55TH AVE Kingsview Heights LEdge Mill & Overlay 50TH n 12002 45TH AVE Turtle Lake 40TH AVEI J Drainage Improvements 11020 35TH AVE W-5 iaw Plymouth Blvd mw Ov12006 erlay AVE 20TH 15TH AVE / 11 Chelsea Woods Stream Restoration 10TH AVE 5TH AVE F �•^yl � � � � IIA � � •1 11 Y 11 1i• � r,vr r IS �. 11■ �ir •nr�11�1� �� -- ............ IN Nature Canyon Drainage Improvements 11023 CHITI Y] 45th Ave & Nathan Ln Drainage Improvements 11021 Sanitary Sewer Lining 12007 60TH AVE )C"�* �--A 55TH AVE Kilmer Ln, 6th Ave & Revere Ln Mill & Overlay 12005 Circle Park Reconstruction 12001 11112 1 o•► ►A11• - It � 11 . 1 1 - -- . A • 1r . 11 11 � .1 • 1 � . , 11 1 11 ! • 11 . ► 1 •_ 1 � . • 1 ■ • 11 . � • `Ani u� ��_-- 1 • 1.1� • .i � Y• � �u •�A � ,�ii�i : i ,111■ ■ .�* jw i �• 111+�nSi� �'ii linll � �� 1 i♦� 11 •111+ ■11 :! . � , •11 Y• I •%I • ' 1141 • .Y. • r Illi ' 1 �. •i �y+ 1 .1 . :: �• •1 r• �• In , " • Y.IA In ■ •� 1 ,,111 . �,,,•).1 1p, �.1�-�� re■ � • w • - n11.ri. �. • •_ •■ � 1 / • 1 J • 1� X11 1 � 1 .1 rr�y .•y Yri 1 V r � n:r r � A -'q / 11 ♦ ■ � r r y V 111 V+ 1i1 ••I, 11 r;b City of Plymouth, Minnesota Sewer Lining Project Mill & Overlay Reconstruction Projects Public Works Paving 20TH AVE 15TH AVE 10TH AVE N W+E s June 2012 Pa J6 21rTcts.mxd ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT DRAFT SCOPING DOCUMENT Xcel Energy and Great River Energy Hollydale 1.1.5 kV Transmission Line Project PUC Docket No. E002/TL-11-152 June 5, 2012 REVISED FIGURES MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF r,CC ..®MMERE Page 14 Page 15 Environmental Impact Statement Draft Scoping Document Hollydale 115 kV Transmission Project (TL -11-152) Introduction June 5, 2012 Revised Figures The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) issued an Order on May 4, 2012, granting a request by Xcel Energy and Great River Energy (GRE) to convert the pending Hollydale 115 kV transmission line route permit proceeding from the alternative pennitting process to the full permitting process. As a result, the existing route pen -nit application for the proposed Hollydale 115 kV transmission line project will be reviewed under the full permitting process, pursuant to the Power Plant Siting Act (Minnesota Statues 216E) and Minnesota Rules 7850.1700 to 7850.2700. The Department of Commerce Energy Facility Pennitting (EFP) staff has prepared this draft scoping document for the enviromnental impact statement (EIS) to be prepared on the proposed Hollydale 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission line project. All issues and route alternatives included in the December 2011 Hollydale Environmental Assessment (EA) Scoping Decision are included in this draft scoping document and will be evaluated in the EIS. Public information meetings will be held on June 7 and 8, 2012, at Wayzata High School in Plymouth. The purpose of the meetings is to provide information about the proposed project and provide an opportunity for public comment on the scope of the EIS that will be prepared by Department of Commerce EFP staff. Project Description As described in the route permit application, Xcel Energy and GRE (applicants) propose removing approximately eight miles of an existing GRE -owned 69 kV overhead transmission line and constructing a new 115 kV overhead transmission line in its place, constructing an additional eight -tenths of a mile of new 115 kV overhead transmission line, constructing a new substation, and modifying associated transmission facilities in the cities of Medina and Plymouth, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The applicants are requesting a 200 foot wide route where the transmission line is to be rebuilt along the existing 69 kV transmission line route that extends from the existing Medina Substation located southwest of the intersection of Willow Drive and County Road 24, at the intersection of GRE's existing 115 kV transmission line just north of Fernbrook Lane in the city of Plymouth. 1 of 12 Page 16 Environmental Impact Statement Draft Scoping Document Hollydale 115 kV Transmission Project (TL -11-152) June 5, 2012 Revised Figures A 400 foot route width is being requested for the eight -tenths of a mile of new 115 kV transmission that would run from the intersection of the existing GRE 115 kV transmission line and follow along the north side of the Canadian Pacific Railway east to Cheshire Lane, then south along Cheshire Lane, and east along Schmidt Lake Road to proposed location of Substation Site A (Figures 1-4). The proposed transmission line will require a right-of-way of 75 feet (37.5 feet on either side of centerline). The approximately eight miles of existing 69 kV transmission line has a right-of- way between 70 to100 feet depending on the location. The applicants indicate in the route permit application that the new transmission Iine can be designed to fit within these existing easements, thereby requiring little to no new right-of-way while still satisfying the needs of the project. The applicants indicate in the route permit application that the proposed project will provide increased distribution capacity and avoid feeder circuit overloads in the Plymouth area distribution delivery system. This includes increased distribution capacity in the Plymouth and Medina areas to better serve current customers and expected load growth. In addition, the applicants explain that system reliability would be enhanced by supplying the existing Hollydale substation with a redundant 115 kV connection. Process History The following is a summary of events and milestones that have taken place since the applicants initially filed their route permit application for the proposed Hollydale 115 kV transmission line project. June 30, 2011 — A high voltage transmission line route permit application for the HoIlydale 115 kV transmission line project was filed by the applicants under the alternative permitting process. August 25, 2011 — The Commission accepted the application as complete under the alternative permitting process. September 19, 2011 —An advisory task force (ATF) structure and charge was established by the Department of Commerce. The ATF met two times in October and November 2011, and successfully completed its charge and issued a final report on November 23, 2011. 2of12 Page 17 Environmental Impact Statement Draft Scoping Document Hollydale 115 kV Transmission Project (TL -11-152) June 5, 2012 Revised Figures October 12, 2011 — A notice of a public information and scoping meeting was issued by the Department of Commerce and mailed to persons on the project contact list. In addition, the notice was also sent to roughly 2,500 landowners from a list maintained by Xcel Energy. The notice of public information and scoping meeting was also published in the Star Tribune on October 16, 2011, and the South Crow River News on October 13, 2011. October 26, 2011 — A public information and scoping meeting was held in the city of Plymouth to discuss the project with the public and gather input for the scope. A public comment period, ending on November 9, 2011, provided the public an additional opportunity to submit comments on issues and alternative routes for consideration in the scope. December 7, 2011 - The Hollydale EA Scoping Decision was issued by the Department of Commerce, and was mailed to persons on the project contact list. A letter providing information about the project was also sent to approximately 3,650 landowners located on one of the 13 alternative routes identified through the scoping process. February 27, 2012 — In response to a petition filed by certain landowners within the proposed project area, the applicants filed a petition requesting that the Commission covert the pending route permit proceeding for the Hollydale project from the alternative permitting process to the full permitting process. May 4, 2012 — The Commission issued its Order granting the applicants request to convert the pending route permit proceeding from the alternative pennitting process to the full permitting process. The Commission also agreed in its Order that the existing route permit application contains the necessary information required for the full permitting process.1 EIS Scoping Process The scoping process has two primary purposes: 1) to ensure that the public has a chance to participate in determining what routes and issues should be considered for study in the EIS, and 2) to help focus the EIS on the most important issues surrounding the route permit decision. The scope identifies potential human and environmental issues that will be addressed in the EIS. The scope also presents an anticipated schedule of the environmental review process. I Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Notice and Order for Hearing Under Minnesota Rules Chapter 1405, p. 4 Section 111.13, May 4, 2012, eDocket No. 20125-74462-01. 3of12 Page 18 Environmental Impact Statement Draft Scoping Document Hollydale 115 kV Transmission Project (TL -11-152) June 5, 2012 Revised Figures Public information meetings will be held on June 7 and 8, 2012, at Wayzata High School in Plymouth. The purpose of the meetings is to provide information to the public about the proposed project, to answer questions, and to allow the public an opportunity to suggest alternatives and impacts that should be considered during preparation of the EIS. Written comments may also be submitted; written comments must be submitted no later than June 22, 2012. A scoping decision will be made by the deputy commissioner of the Department of Commerce. EFP staff anticipates that the EIS scoping decision will be issued in July, 2012, and that the draft EIS for the project will be released in late summer 2012. A public meeting and comment period on the draft EIS will be held after its release. Draft Scoping Outline The Department of Commerce has prepared this draft scoping document based on the EA scoping decision of December 7, 2011, and concerns raised by citizens to date. All issues and route alternatives included in the Hollydale EA Scoping Decision are included in the draft scoping document and will be evaluated in the EIS. The EIS on the Hollydale 115 kV transmission line project will address and provide information on the following matters: I. General Description of the Proposal A. Project Description B. Purpose of the Transmission Line C. Project Location D. Route Description E. Route Width F. Right -of -Way 1. General use of right-of-way (i.e., fire pits, barbeques, filling mowers with gasoline, decks/patios, and vegetation) - 2. Existing easement issues (rebuild portion) 3. Restoration and maintenance G. Project Cost II. Regulatory Framework A. Certificate of Need B. High Voltage Transmission Line Route Pen -nits C. Environmental Review Process 4of12 Page 19 Environmental Impact Statement Draft Scoping Document Hollydale 115 W Transmission Project (TL -11-152) III. Engineering, Design, and Operation A. Transmission Line Conductors B. Transmission Line Structures C. Design and structure material (wood pole treatments) D. Structure strength and stability (i.e., structural failure) E. Substations F. Undergrounding Transmission Line Facility IV. Construction A. Transmission Line and Structures B. Substations C. Restoration and Cleanup D. Property Destruction and Compensation E. Operation and Maintenance June 5, 2012 Revised Figures V. Affected Environment, Potential Impacts, and Mitigation Measures The EIS will include a discussion of the human and environmental resources potentially impacted by the project and its alternatives. Potential impacts, both positive and negative, of the proposed project and each alternative considered will be described. Based on the impacts identified, the EIS will describe mitigative measures that could reasonably be implemented to reduce or eliminate the identified impacts. The EIS will describe any unavoidable impacts resulting from implementation of the proposed project. A. Environmental Setting B. Socioeconomic and Cultural Setting C. Human Settlement 1. Noise 2. Aesthetics 3. Proximity to homes 4. Existing utilities (e.g., pipelines, propane tanks, septic systems) 5. Property values 6. Federal housing administration (FHA) regulations 7. Property/right-of-way acquisition and displacement 8. History of existing 69 kV line and existing residential development D. Health and Safety 1. Construction and operation/maintenance 2. Electric and magnetic fields 3. Implantable medical devices (e.g., pacemakers) 4. Stray voltage 5of12 Page 20 Environmental Impact Statement Draft Scoping Document Hollydale 115 kV Transmission Project (TL -11-152) June 5, 2012 Revised Figures 5. Induced voltage 6. Air quality associated with the transmission facility E. Recreation 1. Parks (city, county, state, and federal) 2. Trails F. Transportation and Public Services 1. Emergency services 2. Airports 3. Railroads 4. Schools 5. Mosquito control (i.e., application via aircraft) G. Interference 1. Radio (AM/FM and short-wave) 2. Television (satellite and digital) 3. Cellular phone 4. Broadband and wireless internet H. Archaeological and Historic Resources I. Land Use (land-based economies) 1. Mining 2. Industrial/commercial 3. Tourism 4. Agriculture 5. Forestry J. Zoning and Compatibility/Federal, State and Local Government Planning 1. Residential 2. Commercial 3. Rural/agricultural 4. Industrial 5. Transportation 6. Shoreland K. Water Resources 1. Rivers, lakes, wetlands, and other surface waters 2. Floodplains L. Soil and Groundwater M. Flora (plants) 1. Vegetation removal 2. Mature tree removal N. Fauna (wildlife) 1. Wildlife management areas 6of12 Page 21 Environmental Impact Statement Draft Scoping Document Hollydale 115 W Transmission Project (TL -11-152) 2. Scientific and natural areas 3. State and federal parks and forests 4. National wildlife refuge/waterfowl production areas 5. Avian collision and electrocution 6. Threatened/Endangered/Rare and Unique Natural Resources June 5, 2012 Revised Figures VI. Alternative Routes and Substation Sites to be Evaluated In addition to the Proposed Route, the EIS will evaluate the following 14 alternative routes and two substation sites as suggested by the advisory task force (ATF) and through public comment: ■ Alternative Route A ■ Alternative Route B ■ ATF Alternative Route B-1 ■ Alternative Route C ■ Alternative Route D ■ ATF Alternative Route E • Alternative Route F (includes Segments F-1, F-2, and F-3) ■ Alternative Route G ■ Medina Road Alternative Route ■ CSAH 24 Alternative Route ■ Providence Academy Alternative Route ■ Substation Site A ■ Substation Site B Alternative Route A The route would use the Proposed Route and incorporate Alternative Route Segment A as described in applicants' route permit application. Alternative Route Segment A begins on the north side of County Road 9 approximately 6.4 miles from the start of the proposed rebuild at the Medina substation. The route then proceeds north parallel to the north side of Rockford Road for 0.9 miles to the County Road 9 and Interstate 494 interchange. The route turns north at the interchange and parallel the existing right-of- way of the Xcel Energy 345 kV Parkers Lake transmission line for 0.25 miles. At this point, a 115 kV GRE transmission line crosses from the east side of Interstate 494 to the west side of the Xcel Energy 345 kV transmission line, requiring Alternative Route Segment A to divert to the west approximately 60 feet. The route would then be aligned along the west side of the existing 115 kV GRE transmission line and continue north for 0.6 miles. The total length of Alternative Route Segment A is 1.75 miles (Figures 1-4). 7of12 Page 22 Environmental Impact Statement Draft Scoping Document Hollydale 115 W Transmission Project (TL -11-152) June 5, 2012 Revised Figures Alternative Route B Alternative Route Segment B as described in the route permit application, begins at the Proposed Route on the eastern side of County Road 101, approximately 4.5 miles from the start of the route at the Medina substation. The route then diverges from the Proposed Route and proceeds north, paralleling County Road 101, for approximately one mile before reaching the Canadian Pacific railroad tracks. At this point, the route proceeds east along the southern side of the Canadian Pacific railroad tracks for 2.3 miles to Substation Site B. Alternative Route Segment B rejoins the existing GRE 69 kV transmission line and the Proposed Route immediately northeast of Providence Academy. The total length of Alternative Route Segment B is 3.3 miles (Figures 1-4). ATF Alternative Route B-1 As described in the Hollydale ATF report, ATF Alternative Route Segment B-1 veers from the Proposed Route at the intersection of Old Rockford Road and Peony Lane and follows Old Rockford Road east 0.5 miles to Holly Lane. Route B-1 then travels north along Holly Lane for 0.6 miles reconnecting with Alternative Route B. The total length of ATF Alternative Route Segment B-1 is approximately 1.1 miles (Figures 1-4). Alternative Route C As described in the route permit application, Alternative Route Segment C begins on the east side of Highway 55, approximately 4.9 miles from the start of the route at the Medina substation. The route parallels Highway 55 for 0.5 miles and then turns northeast and parallels the north side of Rockford Road for 0.5 miles. Alternative Route Segment C turns north along the western edge of a small pond for approximately 260 feet and reconnects with the Proposed Route approximately 850 feet west of Vicksburg Lane. The total length of Alternative Route Segment C is approximately one mile (Figures 1-4). Alternative Route D Alternative Route Segment D begins on the eastern side of Cheshire Lane, 8.2 miles from the start of the route at the Medina substation. Alternative Route Segment D diverges from the Proposed Route and travels east along the south side of the Canadian Pacific Railway track for approximately 920 feet. The route then turns south along the western side of Interstate 494 and along the existing GRE Plymouth substation and an existing 345 kV transmission line for approximately 1,000 feet where it rejoins the Proposed Route on the north side of Schmidt Lake Road. The total length of Alternative Route Segment D is approximately 0.4 miles (Figures 1-4). 8of12 Page 23 Environmental Impact Statement June 5, 2012 Draft Scoping Document Revised Figures Hollydale 115 W Transmission Project (TL -11-152) ATF Alternative Route E ATR Alternative Route Segment E begins on the east side of Highway 55, approximately 4.9 miles from the start of the route at the Medina substation. At this point ATF Alternative Route Segment E heads southeast along the south side of Highway 55 for 2.4 miles to the intersection with Interstate 494, crosses over Highway 55 and follows along the west side of Interstate 494 for 1.28 miles to Rockford Road, connecting with Alternative Route Segment A to Substation Site A. The total length of ATF Alternative Route Segment E is approximately 4.2 miles (Figures 1-4). Alternative Route F This alternative route segment was proposed by a citizens group and included three variations (Alternative Route Segments F-1, F-2 and F-3). The three alternatives are largely the same route, sharing a total of two miles except for a small section where each of the three routes break from the Proposed Route and travel north to Medina Road (Figures 1-4). Section F-1 of Alternative Route F would follow the Proposed Route that exits the Medina substation north and head east along County Road 24 for 3.1 miles. Segment F-1 would then turn north following along Holy Name Drive 0.3 miles to Medina Road, head east along Medina Road for 0.3 miles to Brockton Lane, reconnecting with Alternative Route F. The total length of Alternative Route Segment F-1 is approximately 0.6 miles. Section F-2 of Alternative Route F would follow the Proposed Route that exits the Medina substation north and head east along County Road 24 for 3.3 miles. At this point Segment F-2 would travel north 0.4 miles across wetlands and cropland to Medina Road, head east along Medina Road for 0.13 miles to Brockton Lane, reconnecting with Alternative Route F. The total length of Alternative Route Segment F-2 is approximately 0.5 miles. Section F-3 of Alternative Route F would follow the Proposed Route that exits the Medina substation north and head east along County Road 24 for 2.8 miles. At this point Segment F-3 would travel north 0.3 miles through private land, wooded areas, and cropland, turn east for 0.8 miles and then head north 0.1 mile to Medina Road. Segment F-3 then heads east along Medina Road for 0.5 miles to Brockton Lane, reconnecting with Alternative Route F. The total length of Alternative Route Segment F-3 is approximately 1 mile. 9of12 Page 24 Environmental Impact Statement Draft Scoping Document Hollydale 115 kV Transmission Project (TL -11-152) June 5, 2012 Revised Figures The three sections (F-1, F-2, and F-3) all reconnect with Alternate Route F at the intersection of Medina Road and Brockton Lane. From the intersection of Medina Road and Brockton Lane Alternate Route F travels north along Brockton Lane for 0.95 miles, turning east for 0.07 miles along the south side of the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks to Highway 55. Alternative Route F then follows southeast along Highway 55 for 1.4 miles to a point on Highway 55 approximately 0. 15 miles east of Lawndale Avenue North. At this point the route veers west from Highway 55 for 0.2 miles over wetlands and through residential areas where it connects to the existing Hollydale substation. This 0.2 mile section of the route (between Highway 55 and the Hollydale substation) would need to be a double -circuit 115 KV transmission line in order to meet the purpose of the project. From the east end of the double -circuit 115 kV at Highway 55 the route then reconnects with the Proposed Route. The total length of Alternative Route Segment F varies depending on the alternative section used. Alternative Route Segment F using Section F-1 is approximately 3.4 miles, Alternative Route Segment F using Section F-2 is approximately 3.3 miles, and Alternative Route Segment F using Section F-2 is approximately 4.4 miles. Alternative Route G This alternative route segment was proposed by a citizens group. Alternative Route G would follow the Proposed Route that exits the Medina substation north, head east along County Road 24 for 3.3 miles. At this point the route would travel north 0.4 miles across wetlands and crop land to Medina Road and then head east along Medina Road for 0.15 miles to Brockton Lane. At the intersection of Medina Road and Brockton Lane the route turns north and travels along Brockton Lane for 0.4 miles, at this point the route turns east for 0.7 miles crossing crop land, wetlands and forested areas to Highway 55 where it connects with the Preferred Route. The total length of Alternative Route Segment G is approximately 2.4 miles (Figures 1-4). Alternative Route G-1 This alternative route segment was proposed by a citizens group. Alternative Route G-1 would follow the Proposed Route that exits the Medina substation north, head east along County Road 24 for 3.3 miles. At this point the route would travel north 0.4 miles across wetlands and crop land to Medina Road and then head east along Medina Road for 0.15 miles to Brockton Lane. 10 of 12 Page 25 Environmental Impact Statement Draft Scoping Document Hollydale 115 kV Transmission Project (TL -11-152) June 5, 2012 Revised Figures At the intersection of Medina Road and Brockton Lane the route turns north and travels along Brockton Lane for 550 feet, at this point the route turns east and travels through an operating nursery and garden center for 0.7 miles, turning south down Peony Lane and connecting with the Preferred Route before it enters the Hollydale Substation. The total length of Alternative Route Segment G-1 is approximately 1.5 miles (Figures 1-4). Medina Road Alternative Route This alternative route segment was proposed by a citizen. The route would follow the Proposed Route that exits the Medina substation north, head east along CR 24/Medina Road for 3.8 miles connecting with the Proposed Route at the intersection of Medina Road and Troy Lane. The total length of the Medina Road Alternative Route Segment is approximately 3.8 miles (Figures 1-4). CSAH 24 Alternative Route This alternative route segment was proposed by a citizen. The route would follow the Proposed Route that exits the Medina substation north, head east along County Road 24 for 3.9 miles to County Road 101. The route would travel north on County Road 101 for 0.9 miles reconnecting with the Proposed Route where it crosses County Road 101. The total length of the CSAH 24 Alternative Route Segment is approximately 4.8 miles (Figures 1-4). Providence Academy Alternative Route This alternative route segment was proposed by a citizen. The new 115 kV transmission line rebuild aligmnent and route would be shifted to a conservation easement of east campus and the GRE existing 69 kV transmission line that runs north and south on Providence Academy's campus, between Schmidt Lake Road and the railroad tracks (Figures 1-4). Substation Site A Substation Site A is the applicants preferred location for the new Pomerleau Lake Substation. The site is located approximately 0.2 miles south of Schmidt Lake Road and adjacent to and west of Interstate 494 (Figure 4). Substation Site B Substation Site B is located on the former Hampton Hills golf course, north of the Canadian Pacific Railroad between Providence Academy and Fembrook Lane North (Figure 4). 11 of 12 Page 26 Environmental Impact Statement June 5, 2012 Draft Scoping Document Revised Figures Hollydale 115 kV Transmission Project (TL -11-152) VIL Identification of Permits The EIS will include a list and description of pen -nits from other government entities that may be required for the proposed project. Schedule for Completion of EIS Upon completion of the draft EIS, EFP staff will notify those persons who have asked to be notified of the completion. In addition, the staff will publish notice of the availability of the draft EIS in the EQB Monitor. The draft EIS will be made available for review and will be posted on the Department of Commerce website and the eDockets website. EFP staff will hold a public meeting in the project area to provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions and to comment on the draft EIS. The public will also have a period of time after the meeting to submit written comments. Comments on the draft EIS will become part of the record in the proceeding for this docket. Following is the anticipated review schedule: September 2012 — Draft EIS available October 2012 — Draft EIS public meeting December 2012 — Final EIS available The above outline is not intended to serve as a "Table of Contents" for the EIS document, and as such, the organization (i.e., structure of the document) of the information and the data may not be similar to that appearing in the EIS. 12 of 12 Page 27 l; [{ �4 r ;._- _a�e_>a. '„� � '�' ' a. [ i , w t 'i ''"•y w� !' � t � .r � FJ r f-� `� L 3i � � ` . ; 7 d • c� }>;, r :.j �97t �J,+, • n f i V� y . s w �,, �.F, se�. •P ,_� i..' �. '17 ";i., , , 111 i ^ r• a ,V ,r 'P'+�t*�'i�F! 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These are designed to finalize details with brides and grooms to ensure we have all the information we need to provide a stress free day for the couple. • Countertops and sinks have been replaced in upper and lower level bathrooms and Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 • APRIL - One wedding reception, Four large special events, Hosted Primavera and the Yard and Garden Expo • MAY - Eight garden weddings, Six wedding receptions, Five large special events including Senior Volunteer Recognition, City Employee Recognition and the Kids Garage Sale Millenium Garden • Updated sound system and replaced speakers • A new trend in weddings, a Unity Painting Ceremony rather than a Unity Candle Ceremony, took place. Senior Services • Plymouth Pedalers Senior Biking Group registered 94 members. There are two levels of participation: the Lite group for shorter less difficult rides and the Regular group for the more adventurous. Their Group Newsletter, Ride Schedules and Registration/Waivers are now online in the senior section of the City Website. • Senior Volunteer Recognition on May 1" was well attended with 160 out of 270 invitees attending. • In June we will again celebrate our 90+ year olds in the community. The Annual Nifty Nineties event has been a highlight of the senior program. In recent years the event has been attended by an average of 120 participants, which an average of 40 were 90+. This year a total of 66 seniors have been invited to be our special guests. • Several group participants are now receiving newsletters and information via email. About 50% of the Biking Club, Garden Club and Boomers and Up (friends club) receive their information via email. Fieldhouse • Hosted the Yard and Garden Expo • Dome came down as scheduled on April 20th. City Staff along with ICWC crews and Yeadon completed the project before mid afternoon. Approximate cost to take down the down is $6000. Page 32 Approved Minutes Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) May 9, 2012 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Kathy Osborne, Committee Members Tawnia Johnson, Ken Zieska, Carol Schreiber, Andy Polzin and Paul Roth MEMBERS ABSENT: Committee Member Sandra Gilbert STAFF PRESENT: Water Resources Manager Derek Asche 1. Call to Order - 7:05 P.M. 2. Public Forum 3. Approval of Agenda Motion by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Roth, recommending approval of the May 9, 2012, Environmental Quality Committee consent agenda with changes. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 4. Public Information Announcements A. FLOATING ISLAND PRESENTATION Derek Peterson provided a presentation on the Floating Island in the pond at the Millennium Garden at Plymouth Creek Center. He stated that he was available one more year to work on the project and asked for any questions. Committee Member Zieska suggested an automated PowerPoint presentation that could be placed on the City's website. Water Resources Manager Asche complimented Mr. Peterson on the project and his presentation. He added that he now has another non -chemical option he can recommend to residents to manage their ponds and thanked Mr. Peterson for his work. 5. Consent Agenda A. APPROVAL OF APRIL 11, 2012, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES Motion by Committee Member Polzin, seconded by Committee Member Schreiber, recommending approval of the April 11, 2012, Environmental Quality Committee meeting minutes. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Page 3 3 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes May 9, 2012 Page 2 6. General Business A. SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED 3RD GENERATION PLAN Committee Member Polzin explained that the purpose of the presentation is an effort by the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (SCWMC) to improve outreach to member cities and obtain input on water resources priorities. He provided an overview of the Shingle Creek Watershed 3r Generation Water Management Plan that is required to be updated every 10 years by State statute and asked for comments from the EQC. Water Resources Manager Asche noted that the number one pollutant in the City of Plymouth is grass clippings. He said the developers have been approached about developing differently to try and disconnect the property from the street. He said other issues include lake water quality, goose management, mosquito control, education, aesthetics and algae growth in ponds. Committee Member Roth expressed concerns about grass clippings left on the streets by City crews and asked for advice on how to work with City staff to eliminate the problem. Water Resources Manager Asche explained that often times the problem occurs with seasonal workers, not regular City employees and that he would provide the appropriate staff member to Committee Member Roth. Committee Member Johnson stated that she would be attending the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) tomorrow night and will raise the issue. Committee Member Johnson felt that the best way to persuade people to try new ideas is to offer funding through grant programs that include training. Committee Member Roth agreed. Committee Member Johnson noted the Plants, Ponds and Practices Tour as another educational opportunity. Chair Osborne suggested providing education about grass clippings at the Farmers Market and asked if utility bill stuffers could be used in just the Shingle Creek watershed area. Water Resources Manager Asche replied that utility bills probably could not be separated by watershed but a separate mailing could be targeted to a specific area. Committee Member Polzin suggested the possibility of the Bass Lake Association doing something in their neighborhood since Bass Lake ultimately flows to the Shingle Creek watershed. Water Resources Manager Asche replied that the City's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) includes shoreline restorations and other practices for Bass Lake to address the total maximum load on the lake. Water Resources Manager explained that one bushel of grass clippings left on the street equates to approximately 500 pounds of algae. Committee Member Polzin expressed concern about expanding the practices beyond high intensity capital projects. He felt that in time the City would run out of capital projects and water quality goals will no longer be met. He said it will then come down to individual practices. Page 34 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes May 9, 2012 Page 3 Committee Member Polzin will keep a list of the EQC's comments and stated that the liaison's from all cities will review the comments. He thanked the EQC for the discussion. B. EQC SPONSORED PROJECT Water Resources Manager Asche reported that City staff recommends approval of buckthorn removal as the EQC sponsored project. He explained that the City has a need for this project and it is something that could be coordinated with residents. He feels that it is a project that is tailor made for the EQC to develop with very good potential to move forward to 2013 and beyond. Motion by Committee Member Roth, seconded by Committee Member Polzin, recommending approval of buckthorn removal as the EQC sponsored project for 2013 with inclusion of participation in the Farmers Market in July, August, t, September and October. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. C. MPCA GREENSTEP PROGRAM Water Resources Manager Asche referred to the survey prepared by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency GreenStep Cities program and explained that the data was obtained from citizens that were surveyed at public events. He said the program is designed to help cities achieve sustainability goals through the implementation of 28 best management practices. D. WATER RESOURCES GRANT Water Resources Manager Asche reported that 21 grant applications were received and all of them are being considered for funding. Motion by Committee Member Roth, seconded by Committee Member Polzin, recommending qpproval of all of the Water Resources Grant applications. With 5 members voting in favor and 1 abstaining (Johnson), the motion carried. 7. Reports and Staff Recommendations 8. Future Meetings - June 13, 2012 9. Adiournment With no objection, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Page 3 5