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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 10-29-2020CITY OF PLYMOUTH COUNCIL INFO MEMO October 29, 2020 EVENTS / MEETINGS Planning Commission Agenda for November 4 ................................................... Page 2 Official City Meeting Calendars .................................................................... Page 4 Tentative List of Agenda Items ..................................................................... Page 6 CORRESPONDENCE Plymouth earns top bond ratings from Moody’s Investors Services and Standard & Poor’s ............................................................................................ Page 7 Plymouth Police warn residents of ongoing scams .............................................. Page 8 Planning Commission 1 of 2 November 4, 2020 CITY OF PLYMOUTH AGENDA Regular Planning Commission November 4, 2020, 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1.1 Instructions to participate in the Virtual Planning Commission Meeting Instructions to Participate 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. CONSENT AGENDA 4.1 Proposed minutes from the October 21, 2020 Planning Commission meeting. October 21, 2020 Draft PC Minutes 4.2 Site Plan Amendment for new Fire Station II at 12000 Old Rockford Road Report Aerial Map Notification Area Map Location Map Site Graphics Narrative Resolution 4.3 Site plan amendment for building addition at Plymouth Fire Station III, 3300 Dunkirk Lane Report Aerial Map Notification Map Location Map Site Graphics Narrative Resolution 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5.1 2021-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (2020081) Planning Commission Report Page 2 Planning Commission 2 of 2 November 4, 2020 Projects by Department Projects by Funding Source 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 November 2020 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR 763-509-5080 plymouthmn.gov 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Review Board and Commission applications and Budget if needed Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Discuss process for Street Projects Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers SUN TUES MON THUR FRI SAT THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED CITY OFFICES CLOSED 2:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Canvass results of General Election Virtual VETERANS DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ABSENTEE/DIRECT BALLOTING GENERAL ELECTION Polls open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM 7:00 PM HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Medicine Lake Room 6:00 PM INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR FIRE STATION 3 PROJECT Virtual Page 4 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 29 30 31 December 2020 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR 763-509-5080 plymouthmn.gov 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers SUN TUES MON WED THUR FRI SAT 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers CHRISTMAS DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE CITY OFFICES CLOSED AT NOON 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Old Fashioned Christmas Plymouth Creek Park 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Board and Commission Interviews Medicine Lake Room Page 5 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items November 10, Special, 5:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Review board and commission applications • Budget (if needed) November 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve payment No. 4 and final for Sanitary Sewer Lining project SS209001 • Approve Payment No. 1 and Final for the Bass and Pomerleau Alum Treatment Project (WR- 20-0008) • Approve porous pavement facility and parking lot maintenance agreement for the porous parking lot located at 1200 Nathan Lane North • Public Hearing to consider five-year Capital Improvement Plan and the issuance of G.O. Bonds for Fire Station Projects • Public hearing on Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License application of GV Management, LLC, d/b/a Wandering Spirits Liquor, 3435 Highway 169 North • Consider reguiding, rezoning, preliminary plat, and variance for single-family development of the former Hollydale Golf Course site, 4710 Holly Lane (Hollydale GC Development, Inc. -- 2020-056) November 13, Special, 2:00 p.m., Virtual • Canvass results of General Election November 24, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss process for street projects November 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Fire Station update • Public hearing for Capital Improvement Plan Bonds (Fire Station Project Financing) December 1, Special, 5:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Conduct board and commission interviews December 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve Payment No. 5 and Final for the Dunkirk Lane Street and Utility Improvements, City Project No. 13015 • Approve Payment No. 7 and Final for the Candlelight Terrace Street Reconstruction Project (ST199001) • Approve Payment No. 4 and Final for the 2020 Mill and Overlay Preventative Maintenance - Storm and Sanitary Sewer Project (ST209002) • Approve Payment No. 3 and Final for the 2020 Mill and Overlay Preventative Maintenance - Water Main Project (ST209002) • Approve Acquisition of Easement for the Vicksburg Lane and Ferndale Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project (ST199005) • Discuss establishing advisory group related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • Budget public hearing, CIP, budget, levy, and utility rates adoption Page 6 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Oct. 26, 2020 Contact: Dave Callister City Manager City of Plymouth 763-509-5301 dcallister@plymouthmn.gov Plymouth earns top bond ratings from Moody’s Investors Services and Standard & Poor’s Plymouth, Minn. – The City of Plymouth’s top bond ratings have been reaffirmed by two bond credit rating agencies. Standard & Poor’s awarded Plymouth an AAA rating, while Moody’s Investors Service also gave Plymouth its best possible rating of Aaa. Plymouth is one of only 10 Minnesota cities to hold top ratings from both agencies. Plymouth has maintained top ratings from both agencies since 2010. “This is an outside endorsement that we meet the high standards necessary to achieve top credit ratings,” Plymouth City Manager Dave Callister said. “These ratings ensure that the city has access to lower interest rates when we issue debt.” The bond ratings were evaluated as the city prepared to issue $41.8 million in general obligation bonds to fund the renovation and expansion of the Plymouth Creek Center. The ratings will be used by investors who purchase bonds to finance the project. “Top bond ratings help the city achieve the best possible value for residents because they reduce the amount of interest paid, which directly affects the amount of property taxes required to repay the debt,” Callister said. In awarding the ratings, both rating agencies pointed to the City of Plymouth’s strong financial position, low debt rate and conservative financial practices, as well as the overall economic strength of the community. The agencies examine past and current financial status, planning and policies, as well as future growth and capital improvement plans to determine ratings. They also consider the community as a whole, including diversity of development, average per capita income, housing values and employment. The Standard & Poor’s credit opinion said, “We view the city's management as very strong, with strong financial policies and practices under our financial management assessment methodology, indicating our view that financial practices are strong, well embedded, and likely sustainable.” Moody’s report said, “Plymouth, MN has exceptional credit quality and will continue to benefit from its location in the Twin Cities metro area.” The report added, “Reserves are very strong and will remain healthy because of the city’s strong budget management and likely surplus in fiscal 2020. The coronavirus pandemic has not caused any material credit risks for the city.” -30- Page 7 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Oct. 22, 2020 Contact: Captain Michael Reed Plymouth Police Department 763-509-5178 mjreed@plymouthmn.gov Plymouth Police warn residents of ongoing scams Plymouth, Minn. – Like other area cities, the Plymouth Police Department is warning residents of ongoing scams involving virtual payments, such as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as well as demands for payment in the form of gift cards. While these scams are not unique to Plymouth, residents may occasionally fall victim – and extra vigilance could save money and prevent headaches. Scams Involving Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency and Gift Cards Bitcoin scams typically begin like any other financial scam – victims receive an unsolicited call or email from someone claiming to be from a government agency or financial institution. The scammer uses fear or makes a threat, such as warning the victims that their identities have been stolen or their accounts are being used illegally. Victims are encouraged to withdraw all of their money from their financial institutions and purchase cryptocurrency to keep it safe. Scammers provide victims with a barcode and direct them to deposit the cryptocurrency into a Bitcoin account at a Bitcoin-specific ATM. Other scammers con victims into purchasing gift cards to avoid consequences such as deportation, taxes or fines, jail time or financial ruin. Some scammers tell victims that they’ve won a monetary prize, but need to pay the associated fees up front with gift cards. Tricks Scammers Use to Seem Legitimate Callers may use federal agency titles and fake badge numbers to appear legitimate. They may use a victim’s name, address and other personal information to make the call sound official, or they may claim to be a victim’s grandchild or family member. Sometimes scammers “spoof” the caller ID to falsely show the origin of the call as that of the Plymouth Police, Hennepin County Sheriff, Internal Revenue Service or other government agencies. Reminders and Tips to Avoid Scams Government or law enforcement agencies will never ask anyone to purchase Bitcoin, gift cards, other forms of currency, transfer money, or submit personal or financial information via phone or email. - more - Page 8 Residents are reminded to do some research – those who receive a call from someone claiming to be from a government or law enforcement agency should ask for a case number, then hang up and call the agency directly to confirm. Residents who receive calls from a relative requesting money to avoid jail are reminded to call other relatives to verify the story. Residents should follow these tips: • Be suspicious of requests or demands for pre-paid gift cards – legitimate businesses and government organizations do not ask for them. • Never reply to an unsolicited request for personal or financial information, or give out information over the phone without verifying the facts. • If a call sounds questionable, hang up and call the agency or a relative to verify. • If the caller claims to be from a government or law enforcement agency, ask for a case number. • Never click on links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages. To report a scam email claiming to be from the IRS or an affiliate, email phishing@irs.gov. • Maintain up-to-date antivirus software. For more information about preventing common scams, visit fbi.gov/scams-and-safety. - 30 - Page 9