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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 09-13-2012EVENTS / MEETINGS Planning Commission Agenda 09/19/12. CITY OF PLYMOUTH COUNCIL INFO MEMO September 13, 2012 Page 1 September, October, November, and December 2012 Official City Meeting Calendars .................... Page 2 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 6 CORRESPONDENCE Thank you letter from resident to Mayor & City Council Members ................................................... Page 7 August Construction Activity, StarTribune......................................................................................... Page 8 Firefighter for a Day, Plymouth Magazine........................................................................................ Page I 1 REPORTS Park & Recreation Department Boulevard Tree Report, 09/11/12 .................................................... Page 13 Ehlers Market Commentary, 09/11/12.............................................................................................. Page 16 MINUTES Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) Minutes, 05/23/12 ............................................ Page 20 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, 07/10/12............................................................................ Page 23 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, 07/24/12............................................................................ Page 37 Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) Minutes, 08/08/12......................................................... Page 46 ATTACHMENT As requested by Council Member Stein, attached are preliminary plans depicting the conversion of Fembrook Lane from a four -lane undivided roadway to a three -lane roadway between north of 34th Avenue and Schmidt Lake Road PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, September 19, 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 September 5, 2012 Planning Commission meeting minutes. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. U.S. Home Corporation dba Lennar. Rezoning and preliminary plat for "Kirkwood II" for 77 single family lots to be located south of 54th Avenue between Dunkirk and Vicksburg Lanes. (2012054) B. Gary Anderson. Rezoning and preliminary plat for "Homeland" for two single family lots to be located at 4520 Holly Lane. (2012063) 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 rp) Plymouth t Now— Adding Quality to Life September 2012 Modified on 08129112 Page 2 1 2 3JIM 4 5 6 7 8 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION LABOR DAY MEETING Council Chambers CITY OFFICES CLOSED 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL PARK & REC MEETING' QUALITY ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room COMMITTEE COMMISSION (EQC) MEETING (PRAC) MEETING 7:00 PM Council Chambers Plymouth REGULAR COUNCIL Maintenance MEETING Facility Council Chambers 16 17 18 5:30 PM 19 7:00 PM 20 21 22 SPECIAL COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING" COMMISSION Medicine Lake Room MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL Rash Hashanah MEETING Begins at Sunset Council Chambers 25 26 CANCELLED 27 7:00 PM 28 9:00 AM 29PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING FIREFIGHTERS 5K ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room Fire Station #2 COMMITTEE ON 11:30 AM /2324 TRANSIT (PACT) PLYMOUTH ON STUDY SESSION PARADE Ya„ Kippur Medicine Lake Room CELEBRATION Begins at Sunset City Center Area 30 NW Area Infa ••Yard W—tP VtP0 tructure Funding & Major Pnlir fnr Pmaroa-1 treet Funding Options uiliw Remi. Modified on 08129112 Page 2 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life October 2012 Modified on 08/29/12 Page 3 l 2 3 4 5 6 6:30 PM 7:00 PM VOLUNTEER PLANNING RECOGNITION COMMISSION EVENT MEETING Plymouth Creek Council Chambers Center 7 8 E 9 7:00 PM 10 7:00 PM 11 7:00 PM 12 13 REGULAR COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL PARK Et REC 12:00-3:00 PM MEETING QUALITY ADVISORY FIRE DEPT. COLUMBUS DAY Council Chambers COMMITTEE COMMISSION OPEN HOUSE Observed (EQC) MEETING (PRAC) MEETING Fire Station III Council Chambers Plymouth PLYMOUTH PUBLIC Ice Center WORKS DIVISION CLOSED 14 15 16 17 7:00 PM 18 19 20 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 21 22 23 7:00 PM 24 25 7:00 PM 26 27 REGULAR COUNCIL HRA MEETING MEETING Medicine Lake Room Council Chambers 28 29 30 31 6:00-8:00 PM Halloween on the Creek Plymouth Creek Center Modified on 08/29/12 Page 3 rp) Plymouth t Adding Quality to Life November 2012 Modified on 08129112 Page 4 1 2 3 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE MEETING Lunch Room 4 5 6EIM 7 8 9 10 7:00 PM GENERAL PLANNING ELECTION DAY COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers Daylight Savings Time Ends 11 IM 12 13 7:00 PM 14 7:00 PM 15 7:00 PM 16 17 VETERANS DAY REGULAR COUNCI ENVIRONMENTAL HRA MEETING 10:00 AM -5 PM VETERANS DAY Observed MEETING QUALITY Medicine lake Room PLYMOUTH ARTS CITY OFFICES Council Chambers COMMITTEE FAIR CLOSED (EQC) MEETING Plymouth Creek Council Chambers Center 18 19 20 21 22 JIM 23 24 12:00-5 PM CANCELLED PLYMOUTH ARTS PLANNING FAIR COMMISSION THANKSGIVING THANKSGIVING Plymouth Creek MEETING HOLIDAY HOLIDAY Center Council Chambers CITY OFFICES CITY OFFICES CLOSED CLOSED 25 26 27 28 29 30 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL PLYMOUTH MEETING ADVISORY Council Chambers COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Medicine Lake Room Modified on 08129112 Page 4 rp)City of Plymouth �. Adding Quality to Life December 2012 30 Modified on 08129112 Page 5 1 2 3 4 5 7:00 PM 6 7 8 PLANNING 2:00-5:00 PM COMMISSION OLD FASHIONED MEETING CHRISTMAS Council Chambers Plymouth Historical Society Building Chanukah Begins at Sunset 9 1� 11 1 7:GG PM 13 14 15 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL QUALITY PARK & REC MEETING COMMITTEE IEQC) ADVISORY Council Chambers MEETING COMMISSION Council Chambers (PRAC) MEETING 7:00 PM Council Chambers CHARTER COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING Medicine Lake Room 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers CHRISTMAS 25 26 27 28 29 C C 7:00 Phi NRA MEETING CITY Medicine lake Room OFFICES CHRISTMAS DAY /2324 LOSE AT 12:00 P CITY OFFICES CLOSED NEW YEAR'S 31 EVE 30 Modified on 08129112 Page 5 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items October 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Appoint additional election judges for the General Election • Announce Fire Department Open House on October 20 • Hearing on delinquent utilities and other charges October 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce Halloween on the Creek on October 31 • Announce Plymouth Pet Expo on November 3-4 • Announce Paint the Pavement 5K Fun Run/Walk on November 10 November 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Canvass 2012 General Election results • Announce Plymouth Arts Fair on November 17-18 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 on December 31 • Public hearing on the 2013 Budget Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 6 September 10, 2012 Dear Madam Mayor and City Council Members: We now have a beautiful street on Niagara Lane and we would like to thank you and the City Engineering Department for the fine work. We would especially like to recognize Barry Sullivan, the Street Reconstruction Inspector. Barry was constantly present and approachable. He addressed a multitude of residents' concerns. No issue was too small. Barry took special pride in his work and wanted to see the job done correctly. The City is fortunate to have workers such as Barry. We know that we not only speak for ourselves, but also for many of the other neighbors. Dan and Darlene Alsup 610 Niagara Lane Page 7 August was a hot month for builders Article by: JIM BUCHTA , Star Tribune Building permits rose as Twin Cities builders got a boost from two new Minneapolis apartment projects last month. apartment construction in August, with the number of building permits up 50 percent from a year ago. Last month, 385 permits were issued to build 901 units, including hundreds of apartments in Minneapolis, according to the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). While builders are still operating at a fraction of the pace they once were, it was the best August in at least five years for area contractors and trades people, and the best year Page 8 by a long shot since the downtown apartment boom began. So far this year, builders have been issued 2,665 permits to build 4,903 units. "We're seeing economic indicators all pointing in the right direction," said BATC's president, Curt Christensen of Lee Lynn Construction. That includes mortgage rates, which have been at record lows. On Thursday, Freddie Mac said that the average rate for a 30 -year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.59 percent, down 0.7 percent from the previous week. The construction industry is also getting help from an unusually strong rental market. During August, multifamily projects -- mostly apartments -- represented more than 58 percent of planned units, including two big apartment buildings. Third North, for example, is a 204 -unit building that broke ground last week in the heart of the North Loop neighborhood, where an apartment boom is underway. Mary Bujold, president of Maxfield Research Group, said that more than 1,192 units have been proposed for the neighborhood. For developer Schafer Richardson, the project is a recent foray into rental housing. Until recently, the company has been focused on condominiums, including the Phoenix on the River, which is down to its last unsold unit. Most of the apartments headed to Minneapolis are aimed at middle-income renters who can afford rents upwards of $2 per square foot. At the $39 million Third North project, rents haven't yet been set, but the six -story building will have two levels of underground parking and an unusual amenity package, including on-site electric -vehicle charging stations and a pet -grooming room. Fifteen miles north in Blaine, Hans Hagen of Hans Hagen Homes, says he's experiencing a late -season bloom in new home sales, which he attributes to low mortgage rates and growing confidence that a recovery is really taking shape. Construction activity during the month was representative of what's been happening all year long. So far this year builders have been issued 2,665 permits to build 4,903 units, easily making it the strongest year since the downturn began. Multi -family housing represented 48 percent of all units. Hagen's sold out of townhouses that he'd built during the boom, and is now focusing on association -maintained single-family houses, which he's selling for $250,000 to $400,000. August sales were up more than 60 percent compared with last year, he said, at a time when sales tend to dwindle. It doesn't hurt, he said, that buyers feel motivated by dwindling inventory. At the Lakes in Blaine, which once had more than 1,100 home sites, inventory is down to only about 150 lots. Page 9 I sense that people are tired of waiting," Hagen said. "They're saying, 'Life goes on, and if I want to change a house, let's get up and do it."' Page 10 rDEPARTMENT] By KATIE RUCKE I PHOTO BY AMANDA GAHLER Plymouth firefighter Steve Marti is a volunteer with the "duty crew" at Fire Station No. 2. ,l To schedule your own ride -along or if you're interested in becoming a part- time firefighter, contact the Plymouth Fire Department at 763.509.5120. 10/SEPTEMBER Firefighter for a Day One writer's account of a day with Plymouth's firefighter ride -along program. IT ALL STARTED WITH A SIMPLE QUESTION: "Would you like to come for a firefighter ride -along?" Hoping to impress my 3 -year-old nephew Micah, I accepted Plymouth firefighter Steve Martis invitation to spend a 3-6 p.m. shift with the 'duty crew' at Fire Station No. 2. For those who like me dont speak 'fire- fighter.' the duty crew is a paid volunteer team thay's on call from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday (Sunday and overnight hours were part of budget cuts). Marti suggests I arrive at the station at 2:45 p.m. so I could witness what happens when the crews change shifts. My mind drifts to images of a ceremony on par with the changing of the guard in London, butwhat I found was basically a technical, relaxed check of equip- ment and switch of gear on the trucks. No pomp and 2012 circumstance here. After some brief introductions, a summary of the fire the previous duty crew had just battled and team meetings, Marti shows me one of the shiny red engines. Distracted by the dispatcher on the overhead speaker instructing various law enforcement to emergency situations throughout Hennepin County, Pm amazed at how calm everyone seems to be. Then a call mines in for us—a rollover resulting in a vehicle's spilled juices (oil and fuel), and the team needs to do a "wash down; a dumping of corncobs to soak up die mess. Marti instructs me to buckle up, so I sit in the middle of the backseat facing forward. Like the rest of the crew, I put on a headset so I can dearly hear the others in the truck as well as the dispatcher. My heart races imagin- ing the wreck I'm about to see, while firefighter Blaine Page 11 Duncan calmly directs Marti to the scene. Wearing about 50 pounds of warm, protec- tive gear, firefighter Rob Olson politely asks if rm alright with the window down. Sweating with nerves, I'm more than OK with some fresh air. The Plymouth Fire Department was established in 1960. "Malting a difference through emergency response, customer service and community education is the mission of the Plymouth Fire Department, whose dual -action professional fire protection and emergency management services pro- vided by the duty crew program ensures the 1,400 calls received each year, ranging from fires to auto accidents, are dealt with bypm- fessionals to ensure all people's safety. (The duty crew is a four -person team, made up of part-time firefighters and supervised by two fi&Lirne captains) The department person- nelreceive more than 7,000 combined hours of training each year, making this crew one you want w have your backin times of need. After five minutes we head back to Station No. 2. Marti shows me the neatly parked equipment—hoses, axes and Jaws of Life—all routinely tested to ensure proper functioning in an emer- gency. He shows me air tanks that hold enough air for 15-30 minutes in action and explains that knowledge of math and pressure, like PSI, are very important on the job. Marti checks the sirens and lights on one of the trucks, while 1blank- ly stared at the giant switchboard on the side of the truck. I ask the men (all of whom work at least one other job), what attracts them to this profession. While not all have a family history of battling fires, all seem to have helping others in their blood. Lucky for us, the men and women of the Plymouth Fire Department really care about the com- munity they all call home. Our local heroes are here to educate and prevent fires just as much as they are for emergencies. // PLYMOUTHMAG.CO / 11 Page 12 Station No. 2 on -.site 7 at an automobile accident, one of the many situations the duty crew can be called Y to on a dairy basis.`-"."s..� PLYMOUTHMAG.CO / 11 Page 12 City of Plymouth Boulevard Tree Report September 11, 2012 Prepared by Barb Northway Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation P@ggel3 During the May 1, 2012 City Council development tour of northwest Plymouth, a number of issues and questions relating to boulevard trees were discussed. As a result of that discussion, staff wanted to provide some general information regarding the maintenance of trees, associated costs, and recommendations for the future. Currently, the City does not allow trees to be placed in the boulevard in new developments due to snowplowing, snow storage, ongoing trimming/maintenance costs, and the city cost for removal. With that said, there are several newer developments where trees have been placed in the boulevard as authorized by City Council. An example of an authorized development is the Reserve neighborhood (Cheshire Parkway and Schmidt Lake Road). There are also developments in which trees have been inadvertently placed in the boulevards without authorization. An example of unauthorized developments would be the new Taylor CreekAMoodcrest/Hampton neighborhoods (Hampton Hills Golf course area). In both authorized and unauthorized developments with trees in the boulevards we have agreements in place that assign boulevard tree responsibilities to the HOA. In addition to the new developments, there are existing trees in boulevards throughout the City. The City maintains an estimated 16,100 boulevard trees and trims approximately 12,600 private residential trees that extend over the road to ensure safe vehicle clearance. The City also removes hazardous and/or diseased boulevard trees and grinds stumps. We hire a professional tree contractor to handle boulevard tree maintenance. The trimming is done during the dormant season to prevent the spread of any diseases. The Forestry Division handles in-house trimming to resolve emergencies, clearance problems and hazardous situations. Annual cost for contractual boulevard tree trimming: Tree Trimming $41,000 1 — 1,500 trees Tree Removals $43,000 1 $345 per tree average Trimming trees fall into two categories, health/maintenance and sight/clearance. Health/maintenance means to remove dead wood, crossover branches, co -dominant stems and lift the trees to 15' for clearance. Sight/clearance trimming means to lift the trees to 15' for clearance on the street side only. The Forestry budget currently allows for a 15-19 year health/maintenance trimming cycle. For your reference, The International Society of Arboriculture recommends a tree health trimming cycle of 7-10 years. In regards to removals, we estimate a cost of $1.3 million for boulevard tree removal over the next 20 years. Boulevard trees account for 80% of trees that the City maintains. The other 20% of the maintained trees are in the parks and we estimate an amount of $860,000 over the next 20 years for removals. In the future, tree removal costs may significantly increase due to the Emerald Ash Borer. P99ge1 A We have checked with several peer cities to determine their practice relating to boulevard trees. Below is a chart of the results. In Plymouth we have handled the responsibility for tree removals very succinctly — as either the responsibility of the City or the responsibility of the property owner. If it is on private property, it is the homeowners' responsibility. If it is in the boulevard, the city pays for the removal and stump grinding. In regard to trimming, we trim in a similar fashion as our peer cities, but have done additional trimming for the health of the tree. Staff will move forward using the following method for handling boulevard trees: • Continue to prohibit boulevard trees in new developments and discourage boulevard tree planting. • Focus on trimming for sight/clearance in a city-wide cyclical pattern and preparation for street paving work. • Encourage property owners to trim and remove boulevard trees at any time and at their discretion (similar to the City of Minnetonka). • The cost of removal and stump grinding will continue to be the City's responsibility. PIR"e19 MarketCommentary September 11, 2012 Something In The Air While both politics and sports were brisk with activity the past two weeks, the bond market could have been considered a sleepy mountain village. Both major political parties held their conventions and presented Americans with respective nominees for President and Vice President, as well as establishing policy platforms. There was a lot of bluster, but no major surprises. In the world of sports, the boys of summer have ceded some of the spotlight to the gridiron with the opening kickoff to the National Football League regular season. We'll see whether politicians or the NFL can fill more airtime from now until November. There will probably be a few "Hail Marys" from both groups between now and then. Bond markets were extremely quiet over this intervening period, partly due to the Labor Day holiday. Municipal bond issuance tallied meager totals of $2.2 billion and $1.4 billion the weeks of August 27'" and September tn, respectively. During heavy periods of issuance the last few months, new issue volume was regularly in excess of $7.0 billion — even approaching $9.0 billion some weeks. The last few years have typically seen weekly new issue volume in the $4.0 billion - $6.0 billion range. Even though the final week of August was relatively quiet, The Bond Buyer reported that total monthly issuance was up 34% over August, 2011. Year to date new issue volume of long-term bonds is up 53%, which has been driven in large part by refunding activity. Refundings are up 119% versus the first eight months of 2011, with new money issuance up only 9% over that same period. The dynamic of dramatically elevated refunding activity has contributed in great part to a supply / demand imbalance. Right now, demand is high relative to overall supply. Investors continue to receive redemptions of outstanding bonds and new issuance has not been robust enough to meet reinvestment demand. Bloomberg reported the details of a Citigroup research report that indicated investors received $142 billion in maturing and refinanced municipal debt in the three months through July. Investors are seeking to reinvest those proceeds, despite the low yields new bond issues offer compared to the refunded debt The first three weeks of August were far more volatile than the last, with municipals seeing some sharp increases in rates, only to meander back to lower levels. Thomson Reuters' Municipal Market Data (Iver ID) reported its "AAA' benchmark ten-year yield at roughly 1.70% the beginning of the month, which then traveled to just under 1.90% by mid -month, and retuning to just under 1.80% by the end of the month. This pattern roughly followed suit with the path of U.S. Treasury yields over this same period. The chart below shows yields for the both the ten-year U.S. Treasury Note and MMD's AAA ten-year: AL 11111k, to EHLERS EEACEIIN IN NDUC FINANCE 800.552.1171 EHLERS INVESTMENT PARTNERS 800.717.9742 .E 'EGA.-:`. _ BONDTRUSr SERVICES 866.685.2533 Fhkss Inc. DWI; InvenHnen[ Patimm Ana P"d Trust Services Ern aihsloianes of Ehlers HolNng Conperly Page 16 Mat I K/etG.]orntrientary Weekly (Friday) Closing Yields - UST & MMD "AAA" 19 -yr. zoo usPf noN i i iai 'a j a. -* 2' -- 90 i Lao= 35% 1 eax L:o 75% Lm ! . ,1 7M 1/612012 216/2W 316/lou 4/612.12 5/612012 6/612312 1162on R/sinnz 01612nu i ss.�:n4me.0"r..,mvWeaub,—l3MMMD'APA'—]DM-USTreau"y R.U. 40EHLERS While the ratio of highly -rated, tax-exempt municipals to taxable Treasuries still remains somewhat elevated at roughly 106°%, this is an improvement versus levels in the area of 115% just a few months ago. Based on the previous chart, this seems to be a phenomenon of Treasuries yields losing some of their "fear trade" appeal, rather than municipals improving dramatically in price. During this period, U.S. equity markets have approached four-year highs as money has moved from the safe haven of the taxable bond markets into stocks, generally. Investors were certainly interested in what both the Democrats and Republicans had to say during the most prominent convention speeches. However, the primary focus of capital markets participants' the last two weeks was fixated upon the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank (ECB). The Federal Reserve hosted its annual central bank symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming the week of August 270i. The symposium culminated with a twenty- four page speech by Fed Chairman Bernanke. All ears were listening intently on any hint towards another round of "Quantitative Easing" (QE) in the near future. The Fed implemented both QEI and QEII from 2008 — 2011, which took the form of more than $2.3 trillion of securities purchases (U.S. Treasuries and Mortgage-backed securities, specifically). The Fed then went on to implement "Operation Twist" in the fall of 2011, which was extended beyond its intended termination point of June of this year. Operation Twist involves the selling by the Fed of over $650 billion of U.S. Treasuries with a maturity of three years and less and reinvesting the sale proceeds in Treasuries with maturities of seven to thirty years, all in an effort to keep long-term interest rates down. AWM EHLERS lEAKNIM Punuc FIK N E EHLERS INIFSTMENT PARTNERS 441 13DNDTal1STSEKVI ES 800.552.1171 800.717.9742 866.685.2533 FhIers Inc. Fhlars ftesttnent Panna and Bend Tn;st Serdcas are etA,sSfienes of Friars holding Cwoarw Page 17 11VII arketCo rn rn entary Just prior to the Fed Chairman's speech, the ECB's President, Mario Draghi, announced that the central bank had pledged it could essentially purchase unlimited amounts of government securities of struggling countries within the monetary bloc. This was thought to be in response to the continuing struggles of Spain and its autonomous regions. The ECB's purchases would be focused on bonds maturing in three years or less. The Federal Reserve Board of Governors convenes this week with an eagerly anticipated policy statement to be announced on Thursday, September 13th. Recent economic releases and the Chairman's Jackson Hole speech have many market participants expecting further Fed action. These expectations have also been built around lackluster economic data, of late. Advance estimates on U.S. GDP for the second quarter came in at 1.70% versus 2.00% in the first quarter. Jobless claims have been sticky around 370,000 the past two weeks. The August employment report showed only 96,000 jobs created. The unemployment rate was reduced to 8.1 %, although the reduction in the rate was mostly attributable to individuals leaving the labor force (i.e. no longer actively seeking employment). These last few paragraphs might leave one with a feeling of anxiety about the future state of financial markets. We would like to report that our comer of the financial world has been fairly stable. issuers bringing bonds to market via competitive sale have seen strong bidding interest — we might even say the strongest in some time. Rates are still very attractive and we continue to seek refunding opportunities, particularly for issues with call dates within the next 19 months. For smaller issues, refundings can sometimes be most efficient when combined with new money needs. There is also the "little" issue of the upcoming election and potential uncertainty regarding tact policy and other legislation that may affect municipal issuers. On that front, we do not pretend to have any special insight into the way the wind is blowing. We do know that the current environment seems to offer a great opportunity for issuers to fund capital projects at historically low interest rates. E H LE RS OEHLERS UONDTRUST SERVICES tEAIX11s IM MUG MAKE INVESTMENT PARTNERS 800.552.1171 800.717.9742 866,685.2533 Ehlsrs Inc, FNWs investment Partmn anti r and Tnlst SaM q are sibMwes of Ehhars Flo;dhg compffily Page 18 v E- Oj Y N N Oi b b m N N R N N H N N U F Z T f- m m H o n r o N m Y 1-1-1 Y Z 1-1-1- TY Z T 1-1-1 }} -1-11-1- 2TT T i T - Y } W N LLp' m m m m g E m m' E o E E a o 0 g c m 2 E E¢ m tt a 0 m o m° m° E�-� E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o o 0 0 00000000 -O 03:000 :7 Q O m m m umi o r O! b 0 N Y a E s z G Z Q U m w a� N N N N N N 0 o e e a a N o C m o o i o o c ®P&,noF, 'apt,xo/iov Approved Minutes Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Committee Members Present: Council Member Bildsoe, Bliss, Britton, Gustafson, Kedzuf (Chair), Scherschligt, and Council Member Wosje. Staff Present: Plymouth Transit Manager Hellekson, Plymouth Transit Coordinator Maciej, and First Transit Representatives Baldwin and Buharin. Guests: Students from Maple Grove High School; PRISM staff; James Clark, Messerli & Kramer; Jonathan Ehrlich, Metropolitan Transportation Services. MOTION by Council Member Wosie to call the meeting to order. MOTION approved. Chair Kedzuf called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Introductions Approval of Agenda MOTION by Council Member Wosje to approve the agenda. MOTION approved. Approval of Meeting Minutes MOTION by Council Member Bildsoe to approve the minutes. MOTION approved Legislative Update by James Clark, Messerli and Kramer, Suburban Transit Association (STA) representative. Mr. Clark discussed the efforts made by himself, Sherry Munyon (Capitol Access) and the Suburban Transit Association on behalf of the suburban transit providers during the 2011-2012 legislative session. One of the STA goals was to increase the percentage of State Motor Vehicle Sales Tax (MVST) from 3.74% to 3.75%. This is a primary source of revenue to suburban providers. That bill did not pass. The Metropolitan Council allocated $4.2 in the Regional Transit Bonding bill for four of the six suburban providers (Maple Grove, Plymouth, Prior Lake, and Shakopee), which were negatively affected by the previous legislative session when operating funds were greatly reduced. Plymouth may receive $1 million in capital funds to replace operating funds taken from reserves. Met Council has not responded on the rules attached to the $1 million capital funding other than they must be used for transit capital projects already in the Met Council CIP. Mr. Clark discussed other bills that were not passed, but provided headway for future bills, including Metropolitan governance of regional transit. PACT May 25, 2012 Minutes (Approved 8-22-12) Page I 1 of 3 Page 20 Committee Member Bliss recommended that a summary about Station 73 be added to the Annual Transit Report. Manager Hellekson commented that the Station 73 summary is on the second page the Annual Transit Report. The committee recommended the Annual Transit Report to City Council. Mr. Clark left the meeting. Travel Behavior Inventory Survey Results, Jonathan Ehrlich, PE, Metropolitan Transportation Services Mr. Ehrlich demonstrated the efficacy of the survey given by Metropolitan Transportation Services every decade in the region. The survey results are used to update the regional forecast models in the 19 county area, including the 2030 Plan and the 2040 Plan. In 2010, the survey included two routes in Plymouth. Mr. Ehrlich compared the regional results of the survey to Plymouth's results. Committee members asked Mr. Ehrlich to provide additional information comparing Plymouth to other suburban providers and to the region. He stated that the Plymouth transit system is unique and that shows in the survey results. Transit surveys are conducted in the fall for consistency and the best response rate. Mr. Ehrlich and the students left the meeting. Transit system review and recommendation to City Council Mr. Buharin presented the reworked PowerPoint regarding the five plans. Eight months ago the City Council gave the Committee direction and asked the Committee to look at reductions in service. The Committee focused on service plans that used existing system resources, balanced optimistic outlook with a 5 -year and 10 -year window in which more resources may be available. The five plans have a modest expansion, a lesser expansion, a severe reduction, and very severe reduction of service. The plans focus primarily on fixed routes and Station 73. Committee members discussed differences between Plan 2 and Plan 3, costs, impacts on the schedule and current riders, and ridership in the system. MOTION by Committee Member Gustafson to accept all five plans for discussion and presentation. Council Member Bildsoe seconded. MOTION Approved. There was discussion regarding which plan to recommend to City Council. The purpose will be to attract new riders for any additional routes. Additional cost to Plan 2 and a potential disruption to the current riders and schedule. Plan 3 is a lesser cost than Plan 2, but still an additional cost without the disruption to a current schedule and current riders. Plan 3 adds service between Station 73 and downtown during peak service. The Committee should recommend one of the five options. MOTION by Council Member Wosie to recommend Plan 3 to City Council. Committee Member Britton expressed that she will abstain from any recommendation due to her short term on the Committee. PACT May 25, 2012 Minutes (Approved 8-22-12) Page 1 2 of 3 Page 21 Council Member Bildsoe said that if Station 73 is full, then the intent of this initiative is successful. Council Member Wosje said that then they can move to Plan 2 or Plan 1. He asked that staff develop a six month objective for usage at Station 73. Buharin said we can't compromise the ridership or fare box recovery of the system by throwing buses at Station 73. Council Member Bildsoe called the question. MOTION approved. Committee members will independently review performance measurements and customer service logs. Future meeting schedule and community updates MOTION by Chair Kedzuf to move the June 27 working session to June 6 at 6pm. Manager Hellekson reminded the Committee Members of Music in Plymouth Tuesday, July 3. Plymouth Metrolink will provide service that evening to satellite locations. Identify areas of concern and recommendations Chair Kedzuf stated that a bus was using the shoulder on I-494 south of I-394. Staff responded that 1-494 is permitted for that use in that location. MOTION by Committee Member Bliss to adiourn. MOTION approved. Regular meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. PACT May 25, 2012 Minutes (Approved 8-22-12) Page 1 3 of 3 Page 22 Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to aoorove the agenda. With all members voting in favor the motion carried. Consent Agenda Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt the Consent Agenda that included the following items: (6.01) Regular and Special Council Meeting minutes of June 26. (6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending June 30, 2012 (Res2012-197). (6.03) Resolution Approving the Appointment of Election Judges for the 2012 Primary and General Election (Res2012-198). (6.04) Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for the Revere Lane/6th Avenue/Kilmer Lane Mill and Overlay Project (12005 — Res2012-199). (6.05) Resolution Accepting Streets for Continual Maintenance for Elm Creek Highlands 2nd Addition (2010013 - Res2012-200). (6.06) Resolution Approving Special Assessment Agreement Foundation Hill Montessori School, 15855 61stAvenue North (Res2012-201). (6.07) Resolution Accepting Donations for City's Special Events, Programs and Park Projects (Res2012-202). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Public Hearings (7.01) Improvement and Assessment Hearing for Kingsview Heights Edge Mill and Overlay Project (12002) Public Works Director Cote stated this item and the next item require six affirmative votes of the Council in order to proceed with the projects. Staff suggests conducting the hearings and take testimony and continuing action to the July 24 meeting. Assistant City Engineer Renneberg stated this project is in the CIP for 2012. Construction would begin in August and be completed in September. Adopted Minutes 2 of 14 Regular Meeting of July 10, 2012 Page 24 Councilmember Black asked why a number of businesses in this area, such as Cub Foods, that have no direct access on Plymouth Boulevard aren't being assessed. Public Works Director Cote replied all of the properties being assessed for this project were assessed with the original project. Those properties that have parking bays on Plymouth Boulevard are being assessed. Cub Foods has no access or parking bays on Plymouth Boulevard. Councilmember Johnson asked if someone doesn't access the street being reconstructed, can the City still access their property based on trip generation. Public Works Director Cote replied a bill was introduced, but it was defeated. The City's current assessment policy doesn't reference trip generation. Councilmember Willis stated regarding Plymouth Creek Condominiums, the Council could order the project at the next meeting and hold the assessment hearing at a later date. He stated he would be inclined to reassess that fraction of the project as it's an equity issue. Mayor Slavik agreed. The Council could adopt the assessments for that portion of the project after the project is completed. Ray Costello, 15600 35th Avenue North, voiced his opposition to the assessments. He stated in 1995 when Plymouth Boulevard was last improved, his building wasn't there. They have no driveway access on Plymouth Boulevard, and no one would park on Plymouth Boulevard since they have parking in the back and parking on 35th Avenue. They also paid for the assessment for 36th Avenue as they had a driveway accessing it. He stated they could potentially pay for three assessments for 35th Avenue, 36th Avenue, and Plymouth Boulevard. Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing. Mayor Slavik stated she supports the project, but she's concerned about the concerns Mr. Costello raised. Councilmember Johnson agreed and stated because of development, access, and driveways, it does impact the City's assessment policy. Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis to table this item to July 24. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Mayor Slavik summarized that the majority of the Council supports this project but is concerned about assessments. She requested a report from staff on other projects these properties on Plymouth Boulevard were assessed for. She noted that she also supports awarding the bid to Bituminous Roadways. Councilmember Black stated she would be interested in discussing area wide assessments at a future study session. (7.03) On -Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Norish Enterprises LLC, d/b/a Grizzly's Wood Fired Grill, 220 Carlson Parkway North Adopted Minutes 4 of 14 Regular Meeting of July 10, 2012 Page 26 Councilmember Black stated there could be issues with the sewer being too small to handle rain events in the future or a spring on the property that could be an issue for the neighbors. Jeff Bodner, 2745 Hemlock Lane North, stated he and his wife own the property directly to the east of this site. He stated the information provided by the applicant thus far is a concept sketch, and there are no buyers for the lots. He asked what happens when the buyers want to change the plans. He recommended that the variance is granted on the final design, not conceptual plans. Marvin Michlitsch, applicant, stated that he has a purchase agreement on the lots. He recommended a culvert drawn under the lower driveway versus staff's recommendation for a catch basin out to the storm sewer. With is culvert approach, the runoff could flow slower to the pond. He stated the reason for the variance is to build in the bluff. He explained he has the upper house basically designed. The homes would be built and sold one at a time. The lower home is still in concept. Public Works Director Cote explained staff's recommendation for a catch basin was to capture water to prevent it from flowing to the east. Mayor Slavik stated she's not convinced that the drainage issues will be solved with this development. Councilmember Willis stated these lots were platted over 20 years ago, and there's a good reason why these lots haven't been developed because they are difficult. He asked if the Council can the make it a condition of approval that the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission reviews the application due to the unique circumstances of the extreme terrain. Public Works Director Cote replied staff could seek their approval whether it exceeds their threshold or not. Councilmember Johnson stated the City's review deadline is October 5. Since the Council has concerns, she suggested postponing this item in order to address these concerns. Councilmember Black agreed as she's not convinced that this plan will prevent drainage to the property to the east. Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to postpone this item no later than the second meetins in September. Mr. Michlitsch stated he desires to construct the upper house this year in order to stabilize the land. If the variance wouldn't be granted until September or October, this wouldn't be possible. He asked if the Council is relying on input from the watershed district for the Variance. Councilmember Willis stated his concern is the rate and volume of runoff generated from the lots and how that will affect the property owner to the east and drainage into Medicine Lake and creating siltation. If the City Engineer and Mr. Michlitsch's engineer could guarantee that the rate and volume won't exceed the current runoff, then he wouldn't have much of an issue. Adopted Minutes 6 of 14 Regular Meeting of July 10, 2012 Page 28 Councilmember Johnson stated she had a conversation with Betty Baer regarding her concerns and green acres. City Manager Ahrens stated the City doesn't have any definitive information regarding green acres as the determination of green acres and how it's determined is done by the County. She stated there are two parcels, but one taxable parcel totaling 35 to 36 acres. If it goes under 10 acres, that's when green acres ceases to exist. Mr. Baer stated the remnant parcel, excluding a construction easement, is 9.5 acres. Betty Baer, 5540 Ranier Lane North, stated when they previously went through condemnation, they fought the Metropolitan Council, and at that time, their parcel of land, including the road, belongs to them. Their property, including Ranier Lane, is 40 acres, and they are taxed for 37.5 acres even though many years they have paid taxes on the road. She stated they support Alignment 4 for the reasons that her son mentioned as well as it follows property lines, and it would be three acres destroyed versus nine acres including the hillside. Charlotte Hoes, 2370 Brockton Lane North, stated she supports the Baer family. This family has been there 80 years, and this process doesn't seem civil or friendly. Anne Marie Solberg, attorney representing Bill and Betty Baer, stated if the City selects Alignment 3, it will be less than 20 years to regret the decision. Any neighborhood meetings that have been held, the residents have stated they prefer Alignment 4. Alignment 3 would be taking one-fourth of the Baer property. The temporary easement would be within 75 feet of their bam. Joan Baer-Malikowski, 138 Broadway Avenue North, Wayzata, showed a painting of her parents farm. This farm has been here for 80 years. Alignment 3 will take approximately 10 acres of their property and it will change their livelihood. She asked who will protect her parents. Ms. Solberg raised the following questions and answers were provided by Public Works Director Cote and Consultant Weiss: 1. Future street access on `A" on the map. There have been no decisions as to where the roadway locations would be. These are only conceptual locations where accesses could be. 2. Fewer crossings ofMUSA line is desired. The Metropolitan Council has requirements where you can cross their line. The fewer crossings of their facility will minimize impacts to their lines. Staff is unsure what their requirements and impacts will be. Alignments 1 through 3 would have the same number of crossings, but there would be additional crossings with Alignment 4. 3. Funding for the project. The City is still identifying the funding source and there are some options. The Council has had ongoing discussions for road improvements in the City. The Council needs to determine the path and prepare the scope of the project in order to drill down to the costs. 4. Right-of-way costs - $2.50 per square foot versus $6.00 per square foot. This is just an estimate for the current market compared to the 2002 market. Adopted Minutes 8 of 14 Regular Meeting of July 10, 2012 Page 30 developed are really the only alignments available. He stated trying to draft another alignment at this point could be a whole lot difficult and won't be a lot different than the other ones. Ms. Solberg asked about the effects of carbon monoxide on the Baers if they are sandwiched between two roads and about dewatering that would have to be done with the construction process as their property is on a well. Consultant Weiss replied the carbon monoxide issue is a difficult question to answer. With large roadway projects, it's more common to air pollution. He isn't familiar with questioning the impacts from a local road. Just for comparison, I-94 usually doesn't hit the threshold. Regarding dewatering, if there is a concern with a well, they can monitor that to make sure there are no issues. Any of these issues that have been brought up, the City's engineering staff will not ignore those issues and they will be addressed. Ms. Baer-Malikowski asked what happens if her parents have no water. Consultant Weiss replied the well could be deepened or water could be provided through the City system. These are all factors that can be addressed through the design process. Ms. Baird reiterated their concern regarding carbon monoxide. That's a huge problem for air quality where the new road could be moved to the east with Alignment 4. Consultant Weiss stated Alignment 3 or 4 will have no change to the air quality of their home. Councilmember Bildsoe asked if during the design phase, there is the ability to tweak the alignment. Consultant Weiss replied there is some flexibility. They just have to design according to the horizontal factors. He mentioned using retaining walls on the east side of the Baer's barn. Councilmember Bildsoe stated the Council isn't making a determination this evening on whether the road will be two lanes or four lanes. Councilmember Johnson echoed those thoughts and stated she can appreciate the comments received by the Baer family She would like to know what the goal is for the City property. She's also concerned about the green acre issue for the Baers. She would like the beset option for the City and the Baer family. Mayor Slavik asked what happens if the City selects Alignment 4 and the City doesn't receive approval from the other agencies. Consultant Weiss replied as the agencies go through their criteria, they are going to look at avoidance of environmentally sensitive areas. When the City has an alignment (Alignment 3) that avoids that impact in half, the challenge would be to convince them that Alignment 4 is better. He stated there's not a lot of flexibility, and it's not an emotional decision for those agencies. The City has made the case that the wetland can be avoided. From that standpoint, it would be difficult to get their approval of Alignment 4. Councilmember Bildsoe asked what the quality of the wetland is to the east of the Baer property. Public Works Director Cote replied it's a high quality wetland. Adopted Minutes 10 of 14 Regular Meeting of July 10, 2012 Page 32 There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor but Johnson, the motion carried. The Council took a five minute break. Reports and Staff Recommendations (9.01) Funding and Future Operations of the Police Firearms Range Police Chief Goldstein highlighted his report and requested direction from the Council on the funding and ongoing operations of the Plymouth Police Department's firearms range at Fire Station 3. He stated there are water issues with the facility that have resulted in a massive mold outbreak throughout the facility. Since 1989, the City has spent approximately $174,000 in upgrades to the facility and more improvements are necessary to address the water and mold conditions. He stated the police department schedules shooting exercises five to six times each year for its general sworn personnel the range. The SWAT team uses the range 11 times each year and the explores train there approximately nine time a year. The department also completes its required outdoor firearms training at Camp Ripley each September and has also used the indoor gun range the Hennepin Technical College for Law Enforcement where there are longer shooting lanes to help with rifle training. For both of these exercises, there are a greater number of shooters on the firing line in that these facilities can accommodate more people at once. He noted there are three viable options for ranges to use if the City's facility is not available or if it was to close. These are the South Metro Training Facility in Edina, the Hennepin Technical College Law Enforcement Center in Brooklyn Park, and the Maple Grove Range and Training Center. The Southwest Metro Training Facility they could become a member. The Hennepin County Technical College only offers hourly rate which would make scheduling incredibly difficult. He noted the Southwest Metro in Edina range that they can become a member. Hennepin County Technical College only offers hourly rate. Scheduling would be incredibly difficult. Maple Grove range to be completed at the end of this year could be used hourly, but they are looking at a partner to help manage at 125,000. They are going to open their range to the public and use that opportunity to generate revenue which would be split between them and us. They are looking for direction from the Council. He noted the three options identified in the report. If the train closed now, we could fulfill our training obligations through Southwest Metro and Hennepin County Technical College through the end of the year. He n toed that they have to go off-site for training a couple of times per year. They think they can provide a better training venue for their officers at other facilities. Jim stated he favors something that terminates the use of the City's facility. He asked which of the three alternatives work the best economicvally and scheduling. Mike replied the Maple Grove facility. Closer and easier time in scheduling. Jim stated it's time to pull the plug on that facility. Adopted Minutes 12 of 14 Regular Meeting of July 10, 2012 Page 34 Adiournment Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 11:05 p.m. Sandra R. Engdahl, City Clerk Adopted Minutes 14 of 14 Regular Meeting of July 10, 2012 Page 36 Mayor Slavik stated at the previous Council meeting, the majority of the Council didn't support allocating additional tax dollars into the facility as there other training facilities available for officers. Councilmember Johnson added this is a facility management issue. If the facility didn't have the maintenance problems and it took care of the City's training needs, she wouldn't have a problem continuing to use the site. Given the resources and the tight economy, elected officials are being asked to do more with less and explore partnerships with other entities. The City could potentially collaborate with the City of Maple Grove for their facility that is under construction which would be constructed to current standards and be available for the public's use. Presentations and Public Information Announcements (4.01) Oath of Office for Police Officer Drew Gilmore City Clerk Engdahl administered the oath of office to Police Officer Gilmore. (4.02) Presentation of 2012 Environmental Champion Awards Environmental Champion Awards were presented to Kathleen Hartman, Christine Lantinen, Ken Urke, Dave Turbenson, Vision of Glory Lutheran Church, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Cushman & Wakefield/NorthMarq, BioAmber Inc., and Honeywell Aerospace Plymouth. Councilmember Johnson announced that filings will open on July 31 for Wards 1, 2, 3, and At Large. She announced that she would be filing for reelection as did Councihnembers Willis, Stein, and Wosje. Mayor Slavik announced the Farmers Market tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at Life Time Fitness. Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor the motion carried. Consent Aaenda Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis to adopt the Consent Agenda that included the following items: (6.01) Resolution Approving a Site Plan and Variances for a Medical Office Building at 15535 34th Avenue (2012037 — Res2012-205). Adopted Minutes 2 of 9 Regular Meeting of July 24, 2012 Page 38 (6.13) Resolution Denying an Acknowledgement of Consent to Assignment of the Development Contract for Crossroads Commons (2011014-F — Res2012-220). (6.14) Resolution Approving a One -Year Extension of the Development Approvals for Quantum Development for Property located at 12325 State Highway 55 (2008052 — Res2012-221). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Public Hearings (7.01) On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor License Applications from Flying Swine, LLC, d/b/a Eat Shop, 16605 County Road 24. City Clerk Engdahl reported on the On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor License applications from Flying Swine, LLC, d/b/a Eat Shop, 16605 County Road 24. Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing. Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis to adopt a Resolution Approving the On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for Flying Swine, LLC, d/b/a Eat Shop, 16605 County Road 24 (Res2012-222). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. (7.02) Compliance Check Violation Hearing for Second Violation in 36 Months for Wandering Spirits, 3435 Highway 169 Deputy Police Chief Plekkenpol reported tonight is the hearing on the second compliance check violation for Wandering Spirits, 3435 Highway 169. As this is a second violation within a 36 month period of time, the penalty would be $1,000 fine and six day suspension. Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing. Deputy Police Chief Plekkenpol stated this case involves the establishment selling to a minor on June 21 as part of required compliance checks. The employee thought the buyer had purchased from them in the past which is why he didn't request an identification. The administrative hearing was held on July 6 at which time the licensee requested to reduce the six day suspension by paying a higher fine. He stated in order to deviate from the penalty grid, that would require a hearing before the Council. The licensee called him following their meeting and stated that the employee sold to the minor because he was upset with him. Adopted Minutes 4 of 9 Regular Meeting of July 24, 2012 Page 40 General Business (8.01) Consider Ordering Improvements, Adopting Assessment Roll, Award the Contract, and Authorize "No Parking" for the Plymouth Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project (12006) Public Works Director Cote stated the Council conducted a project and assessment hearing for this project at the July 10 meeting. In order to proceed with the project as proposed, a minimum of six votes were needed to order the improvements. Due to two Councilmembers being absent at that meeting, this item was tabled to this evening. He explained discussion was held regarding how the property is being assessed at 3850 Plymouth Boulevard. He stated this property contains 72 living units and 80 garage units, all of which have an individual property identification number (PIN) but share the same property description. The proposed assessment was calculated based on the parcel frontage and distributed evenly to all associated PINS sharing the parcel description. There are nine living units that have two garages each. The Council has the options of assessing the project as proposed, or assessing only one garage for each living unit, or only assessing the living units excluding the garages. He stated an objection was received from the property owner at 15600 37th Avenue North, and staff is recommending to assess the property as proposed as the property fronts Plymouth Boulevard and was assessed for previous improvements to Plymouth Boulevard. He stated the last two objections were received from the property owners at the northwest comer of 35th Avenue and Plymouth Boulevard, more specifically, the more westerly building on this property. The owners objected in part because the building doesn't have direct access to Plymouth Boulevard although there is on -street parking available on Plymouth Boulevard. He explained the history of this project, the property being assessed for previous improvements, and the request for parking bays on Plymouth Boulevard when this property was developed. He stated staff is recommending to assess this property as originally proposed. Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Black to adopt a Resolution Ordering Improvement for the Plymouth Boulevard Mill and Overlay Proiect 12006 — Res2012-227. Resolution Adopting Assessments for Plymouth Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project (12006 — Res2012-228), Resolution Authorizing "No Parking" on Plymouth Boulevard Mill and Overlay Proiect (12006 — Res2012-229), and a Resolution Awarding Contract for Plymouth Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project (12006 — Rcs2012-2301. Councilmember Johnson stated she's understands the concerns expressed by the property owners off 35th Avenue. Mayor Slavik stated she agreed, but given the fact that they requested the City to install the parking bays on Plymouth Boulevard in order that they could meet the parking requirements when the property was developed, they are receiving the benefit of the street improvement. Adopted Minutes 6 of 9 Regular Meeting of July 24, 2012 Page 42 Councilmember Wosje asked if they quantified the amounts for the removal of the structure, hotel foundation, and soil corrections. Mr. Waters replied the $2.5 million was slated for those things, not for affordable housing per say. Councilmember Black asked Mr. Waters if he currently owns the property. Mr. Waters replied no, but they do have a relationship with the property owner. Councilmember Willis stated the cost of the property should reflect the cost of demolition and soil corrections as that is a cost that should really be home by the property owner. That's a private cost, not a public cost. If the property were priced to recognize the cost that is going to be required to use the land productively, it wouldn't be near the $2.5 million. He stated that's an enormous amount of public support for 25 years for TIF. He reiterated that he's disappointed that this development doesn't help achieve the City's housing goals of 40% of the units being for low income. Councilmember Johnson stated she understands the funding is competitive, but she's glad that there would still be 10% of the units affordable. She stated for her, it's the redevelopment piece because without TIF, this site isn't going to develop. She's interested in seeing this project proceed. She noted there are other good redevelopments occurring along the Highway 55 corridor. Councilmember Black also noted her disappointment with the reduction in the affordable units. However, this property has been vacant for a very long time. She asked how this property compares with pieces of property where the City has approved TIF for redevelopment. Housing Manager Barnes replied during the last 10 years, the majority of the TIF projects were housing projects. He stated the City normally doesn't see TIF assistance on redevelopment sites, but this site is unique, as it's a housing development. Mayor Slavik stated she won't be supporting the amendment to this development for the same reasons that Councilmember Willis noted. Councilmember Wosje stated he's unsure if he's prepared to vote on this project tonight if there have been other projects that the City has approved TIF assistance for demolition, soil corrections, and improvements, so he understands what would be equitable for TIF in this case. Councilmember Johnson stated this project meets the "but for" provision in State Statutes for TIF. Mr. Waters stated they are acquiring the land for this project for less than the appraised value. He stated they will be spending more than $2 million in the parking structure alone, which is a qualified TIF expense. Adopted Minutes 8 of 9 Regular Meeting of July 24, 2012 Page 44 Approved Minutes Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) August 8, 2012 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Kathy Osborne, Committee Members Andy Polzin, Tawnia Johnson, Paul Roth, Ken Zieska and Sandra Gilbert STAFF PRESENT: Transit/Solid Waste Manager Sarah Hellekson 1. Call to Order - 7:00 P.M. 2. Public Forum 3. Approval of Agenda The agenda for the August 8, 2012, EQC meeting was approved as amended. 4. Public Information Announcements 5. Consent Agenda A. APPROVAL OF JUNE 13, 2012, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES B. RECEIVE UPDATE ON 2012 COMPOSTING GRANT PROGRAM Motion by Committee Member Polzin. seconded by Committee Member Schreiber, recommending approval of the August 8, 2012, Environmental Quality Committee meeting consent agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 6. General Business A. 2011-2012 RECYCLING UPDATE Transit/Solid Waste Manager Hellekson provided a brief overview of the recycling program in 2011 through 2012. Committee Member Roth asked why there is such a dramatic drop off in the money the City gets that correlates with the new recycling program. Transit/Solid Waste Manager Hellekson replied that the cost of processing and collection increased and the revenue share went down due to the market. Committee Member Roth asked how the recycling pounds per household of 549 lbs/hh/yr in Plymouth compares with adjacent cities. Transit/Solid Waste Manager Hellekson replied that Page 46 I� - �- 't a.l. ;tl R �-N W, of 34� Avenue and Schmidt Lake Road. 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