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October 18 2012
EVENTS / MEETINGS
Human Rights Committee Agenda 10/01/12....................................................................................... Page 1
October, November and December 2012 Official City Meeting Calendars ........................................ Page 3
Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 6
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Grand Opening, 10/27/12 ................................... Page 7
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Plymouth Fire Department RE: Incident of Interest, 14420 Carlson Pkwy .................... Page 8
Letter to Property Owners RE: Visual Communications Amendment to PUD Sign Plan at
West Health (2012085).................................................................................................................. Page 10
20 year State Highway MnSHIP Investment Approaches................................................................. Page 11
Metro Cities Summer/Fall 2012 News Letter................................................................................... Page 21
REPORTS
3rd Quarter Auto Claims Report ........................................................................................................ Page 25
3rd Quarter Liability Claims Report ................................................................................................... Page 26
3rd Quarter Property Claims Report ................................................................................................... Page 27
3rd Quarter Workers Comp Claims Report ........................................................................................ Page 29
MINUTES
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC), 09/13/12........................................................ Page 32
Planning Commission, 09/19/12....................................................................................................... Page 37
Communities in Collaboration Council (CICC), 10/10/12............................................................... Page 42
PLYMOUTH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE
AGENDA
November 1, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Medicine Lake Room
1. Call to Order
2. Introductions
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approve Minutes of the August 2, 2012, Regular Meeting
5. Reminder of Public Comment Time
6. Community Concerns and Human Rights Issues
a. Police Bias Crimes Report
b. Other Reports
7. Old Business
a. Work Plan Clarification and Committee Function
b. Essay Contest Planning
i. Set Special Meeting Date to Review and Select Essay Contest Winners
ii. Set Awards Ceremony Date/Time/Location
8. New Business
a. LMHRC Membership
b. Charter for Compassion Presentation
9. Reports of Committee Members
a. League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions
b. Constitutional Amendments Forum Event Recap
c. Events Attended and Actions Related to Human Rights
10. Set HRC Meeting Schedule for 2013
11. Articles and Announcements
12. Adjournment
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Attachment 1: Proposed Minutes for the Plymouth HRC Regular Meeting of August 2, 2012
Attachment 2: City Council Approved 2012 Work Plan and Goals
Attachment 3: Email from Patricia Nelson on LMHRC Membership Dues
Attachment 4: Memo from City Manager Ahrens on LMHRC Membership Dues
Attachment 5: Email from Committee Member Guncheon to Mayor Slavik
Attachment 6: 2012-2013 Monthly Calendars for Schedule Planning
Attachment 7: Article "Jewish Community Relations Council Launches New Non -Profit:
Tolerance in Motion"
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
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
• Hearing for On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor applications from Two Prix and a Princess, d/b/a
Lucky's 13 Pub, 3000 Harbor Lane (formerly Axel's)
• Approval of Tobacco License for Montecore, LLC, d/b/a MGM Wine and Spirits, 3900
Vinewood Lane North
• Hearing on Off -Sale Liquor License application from Montecore, LLC, d/b/a MGM Wine and
Spirits, 3900 Vinewood Lane North
• Announce Photo Contest Winners
• Hearing on Off -Sale 3.2 Liquor License application from Holiday Stationstores, Inc., d/b/a
Holiday Stationstore #317, 2725 Campus Drive
• Approve Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Hopkins for Records Management
• Approve Payment No. 10 and Final, Deep Well No. 17 (10024)
• Award Contract for Nature Canyon Erosion Repair (11023)
• Award Contract for Salt Storage Facility (11035)
• Approve agreement with Houston Engineering for MS4 Subscription
• Approve Amendment to the 2011 Plymouth Park Land Exchange Agreement (2011058)
November 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Canvass 2012 General Election results
• Announce Plymouth Arts Fair on November 17-18
• Approve City Council Calendar for 2013
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
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FIRE -RESCUE
PLYMOUTH FIRE
DEPARTMENT
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
763-509-5120
FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT OF INTEREST
DATE: October 10, 2012 TIME: 4:32 a.m. ADDRESS: 14420 Carlson Pkwy.
DETAILS: An early morning house fire was reported with sparks and fire on the exterior wall of
an attached garage. Upon arrival, Plymouth Captain 1 (Evenson) reported a story and one-half
dwelling with fire showing from the "A" side garage with fire extending into the dwelling. Tower
11 (Fasching, McCurdy, Abercrombie) advanced a 2" handline to begin a transitional fire attack
from the "A" side. Minnetonka Engine 8 hand jacked a supply line to the Tower, with
Minnetonka Chief 2 and Minnetonka Chief 5 assuming Interior Division assignments. Division 2
reported fire conditions in areas above the garage, as well as fire in the attic. Tower 11 advanced
their handline to the #2 floor and a backup line was advanced by Ladder 31 (R. Berg, Perbix,
Etzel, Ferro, Wiebers, Morris). Plymouth Chief 2 (Springer) was assigned Division "A" and
assigned crews for suppression on the garage.
Division "C" (Hopkins Chief 1) commenced roof operations. Fire extinguishment and overhaul
were complicated by the architectural design of the dwelling, creating numerous void spaces on
the #2 floor. A 2nd alarm was struck for adequate resources.
There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. The occupants were displaced from their house.
The fire was placed under control 40 -minutes following FD arrival. This call did not occur during
duty crew hours of operation.
RESPONSE TIME: 14 minutes ON -SCENE PLYMOUTH FIREFIGHTERS: 36
FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: Origin: Exterior Garage Wall Cause: Undetermined
ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: $350,000.00
P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS:
ASSISTING AGENCIES:
Engine Companies: E-21, E-31, E-11 EMS: North Yes
Ladder Companies: L-21, L-31, TW -11 Red Cross: No
Support Units: Salvation Army: No
Rescue Companies: R-11 Public Works: No
Chief Officers: Chief 1, 2 & 4 State FM: No
Mutual Aid: Minnetonka (Auto Aid), St. Louis Park (Mutual Aid), Golden Valley
(Mutual Aid), Hopkins (Mutual Aid), Wayzata (Mutual Aid), Robbinsdale (Mutual
Aid), Maple Grove (Mutual Aid)
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INCIDENT MANAGEMENT: Command (Kline/Blake), Division "C" (Hopkins
Chief 1), Division "A" (Springer), Interior Division 2 (Minnetonka Chiefs 2 & 5),
RIT (Golden Valley Fire), Deck (Evenson), Accountability (Golden Valley Chief
2).
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Plymouthr�
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October 17, 2012
Dear Resident/Land Owner:
The city has recently received an application from Visual Communications, under File No.
2012085, requesting approval of an amendment to the approved PUD sign plan to allow two
larger signs than previously approved to replace two existing signs. The affected signs are
proposed near the main entries into the West Health campus along Campus Drive. The applicant
is proposing to replace all the existing signage on the property but only the two affected signs
would be larger than previously approved. A map showing the location of the subject property is
provided below.
This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice
and information about the application — in advance of the official notice that will be sent out
prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter, The city will send out another
letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior
to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners fo
appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the
application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part
of the public record.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or the review procedures,
please call Marie Darling, Senior Planner, at (763) 5095457.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the community development
information counter (lower level of City Hall), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m,, except holidays.
Sincerely,
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Barbara G. Thomson, AICP
Planning Manager
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Minnesota
• 20 -Year
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MnSHIP'; total revenue will be distributed among ten investment categories. MnSHIP is a fiscally constrained plan, and must balance the
needs and risks of each category against those of the others. Each investment category has its own folia describing the trade-offs of different
investment levels. Please see page S for a list of investment folios.
What is the State Highway Investment Plan?
MnDOT is developing its 20 -Year State Highway Investment Plan
2013-2032 (MnSHIP). The purpose of the plan is to provide a
fiscally constrained investment direction, linking the policies and
strategies laid out in the Statewide Multimodal Transportation
Plan to capital improvements on the state highway system. The
MnSHIP update process uses a risk and performance-based
20 -year framework to guide future capital improvements on
Minnesota's 12,000 -mile state highway system.
What is scenario planning?
Scenario planning allows people to look at a range of investment
approaches and understand the implications of each. MnDOT
has outlined four to five levels of potential funding for each
investment category, called Performance Levels (PL)s. Each PL is
unique in its investment level, strategy, performance outcomes,
and associated risks. Investment approaches illustrated in this
folio combine different PLs from each investment category.
What will the future investment direction look like?
MnDOT has develo
three approaches tl
demonstrate fairly
diverse possibilities
of how available
funding could be
1
Approach 8
(current)
0
MnDff aims to understand nuhfir rnleranrec of am
divided between the desires for shifting from Approach B towards A or C.
investment categories. The intent of showing different investment
approaches is to illustrate the range of possibilities, or bookends,
for forming the basis of the future investment direction. In the
end, it is unlikely that any of the three approaches will be the
actual investment direction - rather, it is assumed that feedback
will he used to refine existing priorities in favor of elements
illustrated in Approach A or C. The three investment approaches
illustrated in this folio are:
• Approach A- Focus on maintaining existing infrastructure
(roads, bridges, roadside infrastructure) on the entire system.
• Approach B - The current investment direction illustrates how
MnDOT currently invests, based on the most recently approved
statewide investment direction.
• Approach C - Focus on meeting infrastructure needs on
interstates and increasing investment in mobility, local priorities
and non -motorized transportation options.
The following three sets of two-page spreads illustrate each
approach. The left side of each spread contains highlights of
the approach and a hypothetical scenario describing a drive
from Winona to Bemidji. On the right, strengths and drawbacks
are highlighted, and a table compares this approach to current
funding levels and lists major outcomes of the approach.
What are major assumptions when choosing an approach?
It is important to keep in mind the following items when thinking
about the trade-offs associated with the three approaches:
• Each approach assumes constant revenue (fiscally constrained);
• Each approach assumes the same system size;
• If you want to spend more money in one category, you must
spend less on another; and
• There is no right or wrong answer - each option requires difficult
trade-offs across the entire system.
Approaches A + C
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Relative change from Approach E
-26% i+23° 0
Asset Management
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B
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Traveler Safety
$860 M
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Regional + Community
improvement Priorities
$1.5 B
Approaches A + G invest more or less in each investment category,
as compared with current investment (approach B).
Focus on maintaining existing infrastructure (roads, bridges, roadside infrastructure) across the entire system, reduce investment
in mobility, non -motorized transportation options, and local priorities.
Highlights
Some highlights of what this funding approach could mean along Minnesota's state highway system in the next 20 years:
Existing roads Good ride quality on most state highways, though lower than today on all non -
interstates.
Existing bridges Less than 10% of bridges in poor condition. Many bridges repaired at optimal point in
life -cycle. Few bridge closures.
Roadside System upgrades are applied efficiently and approach alignment with life cycle costs.
Infrastructure
Safety Decline in annual fatalities and serious injuries on Minnesota roadways continues, but
slows compared to current levels.
Interregional Corridor No additional capacity on connections between Greater Minnesota regional centers.
mobility Travel times remain similar to today on all but a few roads.
Twin Cities mobility Approximately 1+ spot mobility improvements addressed each year. One new MnPASS
Lane completed.
Bicycle Infrastructure Shoulders are generally in good condition, allowing for a smooth bicycle ride on most
state highways.
Accessible Pedestrian Few pedestrian safety or access improvements implemented that are not related to
Infrastructure complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Regional + Community MnDOT addresses regional concerns and collaboration opportunities primarily through
Improvement Priorities the priority and timing of bridge and pavement projects.
What might Approach A look like 20 years into the future?
You are making the seven -hour drive from Winona to Bemidji to visit an old friend and spend a few days biking on state trails, and your planned
route will take you through Rochester, the Twin Cities and Saint Cloud before heading north to complete your journey. Throughout your drive, you
notice that over half of the roads that you will travel on have goad pavement conditions, regardless of whether they are interstates or state
highways. This makes for a smooth, comfortable drive. The route to Bemidji from Winona remains the same in 2032 as you remember it from 2012,
but the drive through the Twin Cities takes longer due to persistent congestion from the US 52 C 1-94 interchange all the way to St. Cloud. A bit north
of Brainerd, you realize that increased traffic volumes makes passing very difficult on the two-lane sections ofMN371.
Upon reaching your destination, you and your friends immediately grab your bikes so you can get out on the trail and leave your worries behind. Your
ride begins pleasantly on a highway with broad and well maintained shoulders, but there is no signage to indicate that you are on a hike
trail and you have to pay close attention to where you are to make sure you don't miss the trail's departure point on the far side of the road. When
you cross the highway, you feel exposed and unsafe. Later, when the trail again meets up and runs on a low-volume state highway, you are
disappointed to find that there is a gravel shoulder. As a result, you ride in the highway travel lane where the road is smooth but there is less of a
buffer between you and passing traffic.
Focus on maintaining existing infrastructure (roads, bridges, roadside infrastructure) across the entire system-, reduce investment
in mobility, non -motorized transportation options, and local priorities.
Biggest Strengths
• Pavement, bridge and roadside
infrastructure condition approaches
a state of good repair
• The vast majority of roadways are
smooth and bridge condition meets
national performance targets
Biggest Drawbacks
• Little to no added capacity across
all modes
• Limited responsiveness to local
concerns
Regional + Community
Improva—.r hi -iii- A,
Accessit
Pedestrian
Bicycle 2% —
Twin Cities
Mobility 35
INVESTMENT CATEGORIES %fl CHANGE FROM CURRENT
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AM Asset Management
IS. Traveler Safety
-86% -36% -25% 6% +23% RC fiegional =~Community Improvement Prt
INVESTMENT APPROACH OUTCOMES
Pavement
$6,570 M
46%
2
Interstate principal arterials: 70% (1,300 miles) Good, 2% (35 miles) Poor.
Condition
Non -interstate principal arterials: 60% (3,470 miles) Good, 11 % (630 miles) Poor.
Non -principal arterials: 61 %° (4,100 miles) Good, 17% (1,140 miles) Poor.
Governmental Accounting Standards Board financial report%ng thresholds met for all
roads.
Q
e Bridge
$3,050 M
21%
=
3
Principal arterials: 83% (1,278 bridges) Goad/Satisfactory, 8% (100 bridges) Poor
CDCondition
Non -principal arterials: 84% (1,024 bridges) Good/Satisfactory, 8% (114 bridges)
6,
Poor
ca
cc Roadside
$1,470 M
10°/n
2
All very poor (#4) culverts addressed. Visibility standards met on most signs and
Infrastructure
markings. Rest areas maintained. System upgrades approach alignment with life
Condition
cyc4e costs. Guardrail, attenuator, +fence systems upgraded to new standards
a
during repairs.
Traveler Safety (TS)
5640 M
4%
1
Total fatalities + serious injuries likely to continue decade-long decline, but at a
slower rate. System -wide, strategic proactive strategies implemented at 66%
of current rate. No investment in standalone projects to address sustained crash
Vocations.
Interregional
$0 M
0%
=
0
Minimal mobility investments. Most corridors maintain performance; mobility on
Corridor
4 corridors declines. Isolated segment and recreational peak mobility concerns
Mobility
continue to occur.
v
Twin Cities
$400 M
3%
0
Improve 1+ spot mobility issue per year. Congestion likely increases +reliability
0
Mobility
decreases system -wide. One managed lane corridor.
Bicycle
$250 M
2%
=
1
Current bicycle network maintained due to pavement and bridge investment. Most
Infrastructure
replaced/reconstructed bridges accommodate bicyclists where appropriate.
U
Accessible
S180 M
1%
=
1
Investment made through pavement+ bridge projects. Few non -ADA pedestrian
Pedestrian j safety or access improvements undertaken. Accessible Pedestrian Signals installed
C-) I Infrastructure I I I I at over half of the signalized intersections in the system.
Regional + Community $210 M 1% 0 Inability to address economic competitiveness and quality of life beyond those
Improvement I related to system performance targets. No projects selected through statewide
Priorities (RC) solicitation process.
oiect Support $1,580 M 11 % I n/a n/a I A fixed percentage allocated towards delivering projects that includes right-of-way,
- I consults ' s, supplemental agreements, and construction incentives.
'. PL = Performance Level See Investment Folios forspecific information on each PL funding and outcomes. Pis are independent across investment categori Page 13
Focus on bridges and safety; maintain current investment in mobility, non -motorized transportation options, and local priorities;
accept significant decline in pavement condition on low-volume roads.
Highlights
Some highlights of what this funding approach could mean along Minnesota's state highway system in the next 20 years:
Existing roads Good ride quality on a majority of high-volume roads with declining ride quality on all
non -interstate roads.
Existing bridges Less than 10% of bridges in poor condition. Many bridges repaired at optimal point in
life -cycle. Few bridge closures.
Roadside Deteriorating culverts may fail and result in frequent/severe flooding. Sign visibility is
Infrastructure reduced. Several rest areas close. Guardrail systems repaired but not upgraded.
Safety Fatalities and serious injuries on Minnesota roadways continue to decline on an annual
basis.
Interregional Corridor Limited improvements to flow, safety, and mobility on two-lane highways throughout
Mobility the state. Travel times remain similar to today on all but a few roads.
Twin Cities Mobility Approximately 2+ spot mobility improvements addressed each year. Two new MnPASS
Lanes completed.
Bicycle Infrastructure Shoulders are generally in good condition, allowing for a smooth bicycle ride on most
state highways.
Accessible Pedestrian Few pedestrian safety or access improvements implemented that are not related to
Infrastructure complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Regional + Community Engage stakeholders in collaborative efforts to identify and prioritize investment
Improvement Priorities opportunities on state highways. Several projects funded per year that promote local
objectives relating to economic competitiveness and quality of life.
What might Approach B look like 20 years into the future?
You are making the seven -hour drive from Winona to Bemidji to visit an old friend and spend a few days biking on state trails, and your planned
route will take you through Rochester, the Twin Cities and Saint Cloud before heading north to complete your journey. You notice that the pavement
conditions on the interstates and major roads that comprise most of your journey are much better than the low volume roads on
which you start and end your trip. The route to Bemidji from Winona is much as you remember it in 2012, although congestion has gotten worse
between the Twin Cities and 5t Cloud. A bit north of Brainerd, you notice that traffic volumes are higher on MN 371, but fortunately there are
frequent passing lanes and bypass lanes to allow you to navigate slower moving vehicles.
Upon reaching your destination, you and your friend immediately grab your bikes so you can get out on the trail and leave your worries behind. Your
ride begins on a highway and you are disappointed to find that there are cracks and depressions in the shoulders forcing you to keep your eyes
on the pavement. You are glad when the trail crosses the highway to depart the right-of-way, but the crossing is unprotected, causing you to
feel exposed and unsafe. Later, when the trail again meets up and runs on a state highway, you are disappointed to find that there is a gap in the
trail where the shouldernarrows dramatically— at some points, you are forced to ride on the highway itself.
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SCENARIO PLANNING: INVESTMENT APPROACH
Approach B: Current Investment Direction
Focus on bridges and safety; maintain current investment in mobility, non -motorized transportation options, and local priorities, -
accept significant decline in pavement condition on low-volume roads.
Biggest Strength
•Ability to address highest
priority needs across all
investment categories
Biggest Drawback
• Limited ability to respond to
growing infrastructure and
evolving multimodal needs
INVESTMENT CATEGORIES % CHANGE FROM CURRENT
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AM: Asset Management
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INVESTMENT APPROACH OUTCOMES
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Pedestrian 19a
Regional + Community
Improvement Priorities
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Bicycle 2't
Twin Cities Mobility
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Investment direction 1.
Category
2017-
1
inv.
1
current
Pavement
2032
$4,690 M
33%
invest.
=
1
Interstate principal arterials: 70% (1,300 miles) Good, 2% (35 miles) Poor.
Condition
Non -interstate principal arterials: 65% (3,750 miles) Good, 13% (770 miles) Poor.
Non -principal arterials: 8% J560 miles) Good, 42% (2,900 miles) Poor.
a
Governmental Accounting Standards Board financial reporting thresholds not met
—
on non -principal arterials.
E Bridge
$3,320 M
23%
=
3
Principal arterials: 83%(1,278 bridges) Good/Satisfactory, B%(100 bridges) Poor
o, Condition
Non -principal arterials: 84% (1,024 bridges) Good/Satisfactory, 8% (114 bridges)
Poor
Roadside
$990 M
7%
_
1
Growing number of unaddressed very poor (#4) culverts. Some signs and
Infrastructure
pavement markings fall below visibility standards. One-third of rest areas are
a Condition
closed. Guardrail systems repaired but not updated to new systems.
Traveler Safety (TS)
$860 M
6%
=
2
Total fatalities + serious injuries are likely to continue decade-long decline.
System -wide, strategic proactive strategies implemented at current rate. Several
sustained crash locations addressed.
Interregional
$0 M
0%
=
0
Minimal mobility investments. Most corridors maintain performance, mobility on
Corridor
4 corridors declines. Isolated segment and recreational peak mobility concerns
Mobility
continue to occur.
U
Twin Cities
$900 M
6%
_
1
Address 2+ spot mobility issues per year. Congestion likely increases+ reliability
Mobility
decreases system -wide. Two managed lane corridors. Completion of MN 610 to
0
1-94.
Bicycle
$250 M
2%
_
1
Current bicycle network maintained due to pavement and bridge investment. Most
Q
Infrastructure
replaced/reconstructed bridges accommodate bicyclists where appropriate.
U
Accessible
$180 M
1%
—_
1
Investment made through pavement+ bridge projects. Few non -ADA pedestrian
Pedestrian
safety or access improvements undertaken. Accessible Pedestrian Signals
cv
Infrastructure
installed at over half of the signalized intersections in the system.
Regional + Community
S1,540 M
10%
—
2
Ability to capitalize on partnership opportunities. Economic competitiveness
Improvement Priorities (RC)
and quality of life addressed through partnerships, +design add-ons. Several
small- and large-scale improvements per year address needs not associated with
performance targets.
Project Support
$1,580 M 11 %
=
n/a
A fixed percentage allocated towards delivering projects that includes right-of-
Total
II
billion
way, consultant services, supplemental agreements, and construction incentives.
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Focus on meeting infrastructure needs on interstates; increase investment in mobility, local priorities and non -motorized
transportation options; accept significant deterioration in the condition of infrastructure on non -interstate highways.
Highlights
Some highlights of what this funding approach could mean along Minnesota's state highway system in the next 20 years:
Existing roads Good ride quality on interstates, but pavement condition on the rest of the system
declines significantly.
Existing bridges Less than 15% of bridges in poor condition. Few bridges repaired at optimal point in
life -cycle. Weight restrictions on compromised bridges restrict freight movement.
Roadside Deteriorating culverts may fail and result in frequent/severe flooding. Sign visibility is
Infrastructure reduced. Several rest areas close. Guardrail systems repaired but not upgraded.
Safety Fatalities and serious injuries on Minnesota roadways likely to continue decline on
annual basis.
Interregional Corridor MnDOT makes improvements that improve traffic flow, safety and mobility on the
Mobility interregional corridors with the most predicted delay.
Twin Cities Mobility Approximately 5+ spot mobility improvements addressed. Two - three new/
reconstructed interchanges. Four new MnPASS Lanes completed.
Bicycle Infrastructure Targeted expansion to the state's bicycle network, including improvements on many
bridges.
Accessible Pedestrian Targeted expansion of pedestrian network. Investment complies with the Americans
Infrastructure with Disabilities Act on all signalized intersections and for all curb ramps in system.
Regional + Community MnDOT advances economic competitiveness and quality of life considerations through
Improvement Priorities partnerships, design add-ons, and several small- and large- scale projects per year that
address needs not associated with statewide performance targets.
What might Approach C look like 20 years into the future?
You are making the seven -hour drive from Winona to Bemidji to visit an old friend and spend a few days biking on state trails, and your planned route
will take you through Rochester, the Twin Cities and Saint Cloud before heading north to complete your journey. You immediately notice that, while
the interstates are in good condition, other roads are not the roughness of TH 52 (a non -interstate routel has patches of poor pavement that
makes driving the speed limit uncomfortable and puts significant wear and tear on your car. Although traffic is slow through the heart of the metro,
new lanes and some additional interchanges on 1-94 and TH 10 allow for smooth traffic flow heading into and leaving St. Cloud.
Upon reaching your destination, you and your friend immediately grab your bikes so you can get out on the trail and leave your worries behind. Your
ride begins on a highway, and although the road itself shows signs of deterioration, the shoulder is wide, well maintained, and painted to
indicate a bike path. Abundantsignage alerts you to where you are along the trail. You are pleased to find that the trail's highway crossing
is protected by flashing lights and yellow markings that alert traffic to the presence of bicyclists. You also notice that gaps in the trail have
been filled, so that no part of your ride is in the highway travel lane.
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Focus on meeting infrastructure needs on interstates; increase investment in mobility, local priorities and non -motorized
transportation options; accept significant deterioration in the condition of infrastructure on non -interstate highways.
Biggest Strengths Biggest Drawbacks
• Improved safety • Significant decline in the holed
suppu
• Promotes mode choice condition of most roadways
• Increased travel times on more
•Adds capacity in priority - --
locations than half of the highway system Regional + Commundy
Improvement Priorities
13%
INVESTMENT CATEGORIES % CHANGE FROM CURRENT
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-26% 0`"/a +17% +36% +139%
INVESTMENT APPROACH OUTCOMES
Accessible Pedestrian 296
Bicycle 2%
Twin Cities
Mobility
12%
IRC
Mobility
6%
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Pavement 7
MW70 M
24%
0
Interstate principal arterials: 70% (1,300 miles) Good, 2% 135 miles) Poor.
Condition
Non -interstate principal arterials 58% (3,320 miles) Good, 20%@ (1,150 miles) Poor.
Non -principal arterials: 2% (130 miles) Good, 56% (3,790 miles) Poor.
Governmental Accounting Standards Board financial reporting thresholds not met
Q
on Non -interstate principal arterials or non -principal arterials.
Bridge
$2,500 M
17%
,1,
2
Principal arterials: 78% (1,182 bridges) Good/Satisfactory, 12% (182 bridges) Poor
W
Condition
Non -principal arterials: 79% (952 bridges) Good/Satisfactory, 14% (177 bridges)
ca
Poor
Roadside
$750 M
5%
=
1
Growing number of unaddressed very poor (#4) culverts. Some signs and pavement
Infrastructure
markings fall below visibility standards. One-third of rest areas are closed.
a
Condition
Guardrail systems repaired but not updated to new systems.
Traveler Safety (TS)
$1,170 M
B%
T
3
Total fatalities/serious injuries likely to continue decade-long decline. Possible
reduction in non -motorized crashes. System -wide, strategic proactive strategies
implemented at 133% of current rate. Many sustained crash locations addressed.
Interregional
$800 M
60,0
2
Improved flow and reliability on 4 high -impact corridors, impacts 60% of IRC delay.
Corridor
Nearly all corridors maintain performance. Isolated segment and recreational peak
Mobility
mobility concerns continue to occur.
Twin Cities
$1,780 M
12%.
2
Address 5+ spot mobility issues per year. System -wide congestion likely increases
a
Mobility
+ reliability decreases. Four managed lane corridors 11-35E,1-94,1-35W/MN 36).
Completion of MN 610 to 1-94.
Bicycle
5300 M
2%
2
Standalone bikeway projects are undertaken, mainly low-cost, high benefit
Infrastructure
�`
projects (bike lanes, sharrows, route signage, etc.), some bridges, tunnels+
o
separated paths.
Accessible
5290 M
2°a
2
Complies with AOA on all signalized intersections (1,200) and for all curb
Y
Pedestrian
ramps (20,000) in system. Standalone pedestrian projects are undertaken, incl.
U
Infrastructure
crosswalks, sidewalks, curb extensions, refuges, + complete streets elements.
Regional + Community
$1,800 M
13%
T
3
Strong ability to capitalize on partnership opportunities. Economic competitiveness
mprovement Priorities
+quality of life addressed via ;partnerships, +design add-ons. Several small and
RC)
large-scale improvements/yr address needs not associated w/performance targets
Project Support
$1,580 M
11%
n/a
n/a
A fixed percentage allocated towards delivering projects that includes right of-
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way, consultant services, supplemental agreements, and construction incentives.
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How will I get a chance to voice my opinion?
There are a number of ways to stay involved and help shape the
future investment direction for the state highway system:
• Come to the District Stakeholder Engagement Meetings
held throughout October, 2012. See website for details.
• Send us comments on our website or at the email below.
• Look for the MnSHIP Interactive Scenario Tool an the
MnSHIP website to submit your opinions on the investment
approaches electronically.
Whatever method you think is best, we hope to hear from you!
Look for these additional folios!
Overview + Background
• What is MnSHIP?
Investment Category Folios
• Pavement Condition
• Bridge Condition
• Roadside Infrastructure
Condition
• Interregional Corridor Mobility
• Twin Cities Mobility
• Bicycle Infrastructure
• Accessible Pedestrian
Infrastructure
• Regional + Community
Improvement Priorities
otaw.
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P Investment Direction
Stakeholder and public
input is one of several
factors that will influence
the investment direction
set in WHIP
For more information, contact:
Ryan Wilson, P.E., AICP
Project Manager, 20 -Year State Highway Investment Plan
Office of Capital Programs & Performance Measures
Minnesota Department of Transportation
395 John Ireland Boulevard, MS 440
St. Paul, MN 55155-1899
651.366.3537
ryan.wilson@state.mn.us
�o��µµESpr4y�
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• Traveler Safety • Project Support �1ox.Maay
Pae, 18
www ot.state.mn.us panning state lghwayinvestinentplan/
SCINARIO BACKGROUND
Investmenti i 1.ches Compariso
Approach Approach
Approach
Investment Summary Focus on maintaining existing infrastructure Focus on bridges and safety; maintain
Focus on meeting infrastructure needs
(roads, bridges, roadside infrastructure) across current investment in mobility, non-
on interstates; increase investment in
the entire system; reduce investment in mobility, motorized transportation options, and
mobility, local priorities and non -motorized
non -motorized transportation options, and local local priorities; accept significant decline
transportation options; accept significant
priorities in pavement condition on low-volume
deterioration in the condition of infrastructure
roads
on non -interstate highways
Biggest Strengths
Pavement, bridge and roadside infrastructure
Ability to address highest priority needs
Improved safety; promotes mode choice and
condition approaches a state of good repair; the
across all investment categories
adds capacity in priority locations
vast majority of roadways are smooth and bridge
condition meets national performance targets
Biggest Drawback
Little to no added capacity across all modes;
Limited ability to respond to growing
Significant decline in the condition of most
limited responsiveness to local concerns
infrastructure and evolving multimodal
roadways, increased travel times on more
needs
than half of the highway system
Pavement (PA)
2% principal arterial interstate
2% principal arterial interstate
2% principal arterial interstate
in Prior Condition
11% other principal arterials
13% other principal arterials
20%A other principal arterials
17%p non -principal arterials
43% non -principal arterials
56% non -principal arterials
Bridges (BR)
8% principal arterials
8%m principal arterials
12% principal arterials
in Pool Condition
8% non -principal arterials
8% non -principal arterials
14% non -principal arterials
Roadside Infrastructure
bleeds addressed throughout the state, overall
Address strategically, manage decline
Address strategically, manage decline
(RI)
condition improves
Safety (TS)
Decline in fatalities likely to continue to decline
Decline in fatalities likely to continue
Decline in fatalities likely to continue
but at a slower rate
Interregional Corridor
Minimal mobility investment
Minimal mobility investment
Added capacity improves flow on regional
Mobifity (IR)
connections w/ greatest predicted delay
Twin Cities Mobility (TC)
Address l+ spot mobility issues per year; one
Address 2+spotmobility issues per
Address 5+ spot mobility issues per year;
new MnPASS lane
year; two new MnPASS lanes
construct 2-3 interchanges; 4 new MnPASS
lanes
Bicycle Infrastructure (BI)
Full maintenance of existing bike amenities, but
Full maintenance of existing bike
Targeted expansion of the state's bicycle
no additional facilities
amenities, but no additional facilities
network
Accessible Pedestrian
Most pedestrian improvements are ADA -related
Most pedestrian improvements are
Targeted expansion of ped. network; both
(AP)
ADA -related
ADA and non -ADA pedestrian improvements
Regional + Community
Local concerns primarily addressed through
Local concerns addressed through
Local concerns addressed through
Priorities (RC)
priority and timing of bridge and pavement
partnerships, design add ons, and a few
partnerships, design add-ons, and several
projects
projects per year addressing quality of
projects per year addressing quality of life
life and economic competitiveness
and economic competitiveness
How will I get a chance to voice my opinion?
There are a number of ways to stay involved and help shape the
future investment direction for the state highway system:
• Come to the District Stakeholder Engagement Meetings
held throughout October, 2012. See website for details.
• Send us comments on our website or at the email below.
• Look for the MnSHIP Interactive Scenario Tool an the
MnSHIP website to submit your opinions on the investment
approaches electronically.
Whatever method you think is best, we hope to hear from you!
Look for these additional folios!
Overview + Background
• What is MnSHIP?
Investment Category Folios
• Pavement Condition
• Bridge Condition
• Roadside Infrastructure
Condition
• Interregional Corridor Mobility
• Twin Cities Mobility
• Bicycle Infrastructure
• Accessible Pedestrian
Infrastructure
• Regional + Community
Improvement Priorities
otaw.
rTik'claput
�trot f�
A11 pls MnSHIP
P Investment Direction
Stakeholder and public
input is one of several
factors that will influence
the investment direction
set in WHIP
For more information, contact:
Ryan Wilson, P.E., AICP
Project Manager, 20 -Year State Highway Investment Plan
Office of Capital Programs & Performance Measures
Minnesota Department of Transportation
395 John Ireland Boulevard, MS 440
St. Paul, MN 55155-1899
651.366.3537
ryan.wilson@state.mn.us
�o��µµESpr4y�
ab K
• Traveler Safety • Project Support �1ox.Maay
Pae, 18
www ot.state.mn.us panning state lghwayinvestinentplan/
SCENARIO + BACKGROUND
& ° a& 70-Year
Minnesotan State State Highway
Inv `Approaches
Investment Plan
4 -
Investment Summary Focus on maintaining existing infrastructure (roads,
Focus on bridges and safety; maintain current
Focus on meeting infrastructure needs on
bridges, roadside infrastructure) across the entire
investment in mobility, non-motorized transportation
interstates; increase investment in mobility, local
system; reduce investment in mobility, non-motorized
options, and local priorities; accept significant
priorities and non-motorized transportation options;
transportation options, and local priorities
decline in pavement condition on low-volume roads
accept significant deterioration in the condition of
infrastructure on non-interstate highways
Biggest Strengths
Pavement, bridge and roadside infrastructure
Ability to address highest priority needs across all
Improved safety; promotes mode choice and adds
condition approaches a state of good repair; the vast
investment categories
capacity in priority locations
majority of roadways are smooth and bridge condition
meets national performance targets
Biggest Drawback
Little to no added capacity across all modes; limited
Limited ability to respond to growing infrastructure
Significant decline in the condition of most roadways;
responsiveness to local concerns
and evolving multimodal needs
increased travel times on more than half of the
highway system
2% principal arterial interstate
2% principal arterial interstate
2% principal arterial interstate
% in Poor Condition
11 % other principal arterials
T $
13% other principal arterials
= $
20% other principal arterials
.J, $
17% non-principal arterials
43% non-principal arterials
56% non-principal arterials
Bridges (BR)
8% principal arterials
= $
8% principal arterials
= $
12% principal arterials
$
% in Poor Condition
8% non-principal arterials
8% non-principal arterials
14% non-principal arterials
Roadside Infrastructure (RI)
Needs addressed throughout the
'j` $
Address strategically, manage
= $
Address strategically, manage decline
= $
state, overall condition improves
decline
Safety (TS)
Decline in fatalities likely to continue
y $
Decline in fatalities likely to
= $
Decline in fatalities likely to continue
T $
to decline but at a slower rate
continue
Interregional Corridor
Minimal mobility investment
Minimal mobility investment
Added capacity improves flow on
Mobility (IR)
_ $
= $
regional connections w/ greatest
T $
predicted delay
Twin Cities Mobility (TC)
Address 1+ spot mobility issues per
Address 2+ spot mobility issues
Address 5+ spot mobility issues per
year; one new MnPASS lane
$
per year,- two new MnPASS lanes
= $
year; construct 2-3 interchanges; 4 new
t $
WASS lanes
Bicycle Infrastructure (BI)
Full maintenance of existing bike
= $
Full maintenance of existing bike
= $
Targeted expansion of the state's bicycle
T $
amenities; no additional facilities
amenities; no additional facilities
network
Accessible Pedestrian (AP)
Most pedestrian improvements are
= $
Most pedestrian improvements are
= $
Targeted expansion of ped. network; both
T $
ADA-related
ADA-related
ADA and non-ADA improvements
Regional + Community
Local concerns primarily addressed
Local concerns addressed through
Local concerns addressed through
Priorities (RC)
through priority and timing of bridge
�, $
partnerships, design add-ons, and
= $
partnerships, design add-ons, and
�+$
and pavement projects
a few projects per year addressing
several projects per year addressing
quality of life and economic
quality of life and economic
competitiveness
competitiveness
www. dot, state.mn. us/planning/stardR,geal@uestmentplan/
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Investment
CategoryDescriptions
Highest Priority Investment
Current % of Revenue
Category Type of Improvements
•
Mill and Overlay
•
Full-depth reclamation
'
Roadways with a Poor Ride
33%
Quality
•
Reconstruction
`
' 1 e
Bridge replacement
Bridge rehabilitation, including
deck replacement, railing
•
Bridges with a structural condition23%
rating of poor
er
replacement, painting, etc.
•
o
Culverts, signs, ITS infrastructure,
`
Damaged elements: very poor
culverts, illegible signs, low-
signals, pavement
visibility
visibility pavement markings,
7%markings,
overhead structures,
non-compliant rest areas,
rest areas
damaged guardrail, fences, etc.
•
Rumble stripes, lighting, signage,
.
Improvements identified in the
new cable median barrier,
District Safety Plans
I
dynamic warnings
Sustained crash locations
6%
•
Median refuge, 4-way STOP,
(consistently high crash rate over
signal, roundabout, direction
a 5-year time period)
medians
Interregional
•
Enhancements to roadway capacity
`
'Corridors that do not meet
established speed targets over
0%
Corridor Mobility
and/or intersection improvements
the length of the corridor
•
Traffic cameras, ramp meters,
•
Locations IDed by Congestion
Mgmt. Safety Plan
Twin Cities*•
changeable message signs
Active Traffic Demand Mgmt.
/
Mobility
Spot mobility improvements
strategies
�o%a
Managed lanes
MnPASS priority corridors
•
Strategic capacity enhancements
.
TLP 610
•
Bike lanes
Bicycle
•
Route signage
•
Roadways with the heaviest
Infrastructure
.
Trail segments and highway
volume of bicycle traffic
crossings
•
ADA compliant curb ramps
•
Accessible pedestrian signals
.
Curb ramps, signals, and
Accessible
.
Pedestrian improvements such as
sidewalks not compliant with
!'
1%
Pedestrian
crosswalks, sidewalks, signals,
the Americans with Disabilities
Infrastructure
curb extension + pedestrian
Act (ADA)
refuges, and complete streets
projects
•
Intersection improvements
Investments that respond
•
Bypass or turning lanes
to regional concerns and
•
Complete street amenities
collaboration opportunities
10%
0
to support economic
•
Access management
competitiveness and quality of
•
Capacity expansion
life
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Auto Claims - City of Plymouth
July 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012 and Open
Q3 Total
Reported to
Q2 Total
Unit
Q1 Total
$5,400.33
Date of Loss
Department
Description of Claim
Status or Resolution
Date Closed
Amount Paid
LMC
Number
7/12/2012
7/20/2012
Police
1010
Cracked windshield. No known cause.
Paid invoice, sent to LMC to apply to
7/23/2012
$185.42
aggregate deductible
6/22/2012
8/10/2012
PW - Utilities
363
Passenger side rear quarter panel pushed in,
Paid invoice, sent to LMC to apply to
8/16/2012
$665.93
binding tail gate. No known cause.
aggregate deductible
Driver pulled away from parking near a
Reported to LMC; driver will take to body
9/18/2012
10/15/2012
PW - Utilities
369
retaining wall, scraped & dented driver's side
shop for repair
left rear by tailgate.
Q3 Total
$851.35
Q2 Total
$9,191.83
Q1 Total
$5,400.33
Total YTD $15,443.51
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Liability Claims - City of Plymouth
July 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012 and Open
Date of Loss
Reported to
Claimant
Department
Description of Claim
Status or Resolution
Date
Amount
LMC
Closed
Paid
PD &Armstrong High
Summons and complaint alleging invasion of
Attorney from LMC has moved to dismiss
11/15/2009
11/23/2011
Student
School
privacy, assault, false accusation,
based on insufficient service.
defamation.
Summons and complaint alleging violation of
1/22/2010
1/27/2012
Ronald Rosen &
Plymouth Police &
privacy & trespass against Champlin officers.
LMC attorney is reviewing case.
June Trnka
Champlin Police
Plymouth named for providing back-up with
K-9 on investigation of alarm.
Car stuck in snow in lane of traffic was
LMCIT denied claim. Claimaint asked city
2/29/2012
3/6/2012
Brandy Strom
Police
pushed out by CSO vehicle. Claimed $988.41
for reconsideration. PD agreed to pay
9/30/2012
$0.00
in damages to vehicle.
damages. Heard nothing back from
claimant in 6 months; closed claim.
LMCIT negotiated the claim to pay out at
Claimant's vehicle was hit by squad in high-
70% rather than 100%. Damages =
4/7/12
4/10/12
Michael Barton
Police
speed chase; corresponds with Auto Claim #
$8875.87. Waiting on medical claim to
2012-11. MetLife subrogated to Plymouth.
finalize. Claimant has $1070 in medical
bills.
LMCIT found city liable for not taking
Public Works -
Culvert in park next to claimant's lot was in ill
measures to remove sediment and debris
5/29/2012
5/29/2012
Jeffery Grates
Parks Maintenance
repair; caused pooling water which damaged
blocking culvert for 3 years causing a water
8/17/2012
$2,800.00
foundation of home. Claim amount = $7,730.
run off problem. Settled with Grates' for
Child sitting on a swing at Zachary Playfields.
LMCIT denied claim stating that damages
6/19/12
8/6/12
Scott Omodt
Park & Rec -
The swing was pushed too high, child fell off
sustained ($532.36) were not due to
8/15/2012
$0.00
Parks Maintenance
& broke arm.
negligence on the part of the city.
Summons & complaint against city,
Public Works &
developer, builder and Begin Oaks golf club;
Defense attorney assigned by the LMCIT;
8/23/12
8/23/12
NancyFarden
Community
Y
alleges resident's home and property are
awaiting initial response to complaint.
Development
damaged by water run-off/drainage from
On the way to a house fire, Fire Engine 31
9/24/12
10/11/12
John Kochis
Fire
struck another vehicle, scuffing the side of
LMCIT adjuster is reviewing the claim
the vehicle with the Engine flag ole.
Q3 Total $2,800.00
Q2 Total 50,884.02
Q1 Total $0.00
YTD $53,684.02
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Property Claims - City of Plymouth
July 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012 and Open
Date of
Reported to
Amount Paid
Loss
LMC
Department
Description of Claim
Status or Resolution
Date Closed
by COP
5/3/2012
n/a
PW -Streets
Semi truck damaged fire hydrant during a turn at
City repaired hydrant. Subrogated to
9/24/2012
$0.00
835 Hwy 169 (uninsured property)
driver who paid in full - $372.44.
Damages totaled $988.52. LMCIT
A car parked along a curb at Plymouth Creek Center
applied $392.62 to deductible for
3/11/2012
6/1/2012
Parks &Recreation
caught fire; damaged tree and concrete curb.
removal of sidewalk & curb, and a new
8/24/2012
$988.52
tree. Replacement curb & gutter not
Employee driving dump truck with dump box up
Filed claim with LMCIT. Paid invoice to
6/19/2012
10/15/2012
PW - Streets
moved to enter maintenance shop; dump box hit
Lighten Up, LLC for replacement of
$754.00
the framework of door and damaged light.
light fixture & housing.
6/12/2012
Parks &Recreation
Garbage can was lit on fire behind Hilde
Claim will be filed with LMC when
Performance Center. Damage was to building.
estimates/invoices are received.
Cable guardrail was damaged by a Lowes delivery
Guardrail replacement = $4,309.50.
9/20/2011
n/a
PW - Streets
Subrogated to Lowe's insurance
8/30/2012
$0.00
driver at 5847 Deerwood.
company which paid in full.
Plumbing vent pipes vandalized at Plymouth
Paid invoice to Valley -Rich for sewer
Playfield warming house, resulting in sewer back
pipe repair and replacement. Damages
4/15/12
8/6/12
Parks & Recreation
= $10,545.30. City paid $5,000
8/24/2012
$5,000.00
up. Sewer pipes needed replacement in order to
deductible & received $5,545.30 from
remove debris that had been stuffed in them.
LMCIT.
Fire hydrant hit and damaged as driver lost control
City repaired hydrant. Subrogated to
8/10/12
n/a
PW - Utilities
of vehicle.
driver's insurance company; damages
8/24/2012
$0.00
= $57.86.
Driver lost control of vehicle at 48th & Union
City repaired hydrant and street
8/16/12
n/a
PW -Streets &Utilities
Terrace; drove through yards damaging fire hydrant
markers. Subrogated to driver's
9/5/2012
$0.00
& street markers.
insurance company; damages =
$1,001.58.
Unknown suspect damaged electrical control box
City paid to have control box
7/23/12
n/a
PW - Utilities
refurbished and replaced. (uninsured
8/28/2012
$5,696.45
for a severe weather siren located at 12325 Hwy 55.
property)
Paid Westside Equipment for repair &
8/21/12
9/10/12
Public Works
Police officer fueling squad car left the gas pump
replacement of fuel pump & nozzle.
9/24/2012
$585.59
with nozzle still in tank, damaging gas pump.
Claim denied by LMCIT as pump is not
insured property.
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Property Claims - City of Plymouth
July 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012 and Open
Q3 Total $13,024.56
Q2 Total $0.00
Q1 Total $0.00
Total YTD $13,024.56
YTD Subrogated Claims Costs Recovered = $10,957.02
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Workers Compensation Claims - City of Plymouth
July 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012 and Open
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Status:
Description of
Part of Body
Report Only,
Date Claim
Costs Incurred
Date of Injury
Employee
Accident Description
Injury
Description
Medical,
Closed
to Date
Lost Time
12/29/10
Public Works -
Bruising
Lower back, right
Slipped and fell on ice.
Medical &
$58,842.00
Utilities
hip and leg
Lost Time
10/5/11
Public Works -
Shoulder
Right Shoulder
While operating gate valve on fire hydrant,
Medical &
$60,288.00
Utilities
pain/strain
felt strain/pain in shoulder.
Lost Time
Hit suspect vehicle head-on causing
Medical -
5/11/08
Police Officer
Strain/sprain
Neck
reopened old
$889.00
whiplash, head and neck pain.
claim
Left pectoral
During training, experienced pop and tear in
Medical &
3/14/12
Police Officer
Torn muscle
left chest. A bulge and bruising in the area
$40,254.00
muscle and arm
Lost Time
began immediately.
Attempting to restrain male subject on a
3/14/12
Police Officer
Exposure
Face, eyes, mouth
paramedic cot, subject spit in face, eyes,
Medical
8/28/2012
$1,495.00
mouth.
During training, opponent quickly applied a
2/16/12
Police Officer
Strain/sprain
Neck, back,
neck restraint move. Felt pain in shoulder &
Medical
$3,516.00
shoulder
neck. Self-care worked on and off; pain
worsened recently so filed claim.
While ground fighting during training, used a
Medical &
3/14/12
Police Officer
Strain/sprain
Right knee
restraining move on opponent; felt pain in
$39,050.00
right knee.
Lost Time
Overall
During emergency call, squad car collided
4/7/12
Police Officer
Full body
with another vehicle. Officer taken to ER to
Medical
8/21/2012
$1,761.00
soreness
be checked out; no specific injury.
Left knee and
During rookie training was asked to perform
6/5/12
Fire Fighter
Strain/sprain
a "leg lock" on a ladder. Felt and heard a
Medical
8/10/2012
$270.00
upper le
pp g
pop in left knee/upper leg.
While sliding down Hose Slide from main
Medical &
5/9/12
Fire Fighter
Strain/sprain
Left knee
floor to basement, hyperextended knee as
$3,040.00
Lost Time
he landed - during training.
Performing a truck check, raised head to
5/13/12
Fire Fighter
Laceration
Head
move to another seat; hit head on a metal
Medical
$370.00
switch causing a puncture wound.
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Workers Compensation Claims - City of Plymouth
July 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012 and Open
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While pulling a log, tripped over a branch
7/10/12
Seasonal Forestry
Strain/sprain
Right shoulder
and started to fall. Caught himself before
Report Only
7/20/2012
$0.00
hitting ground.
Status:
Description of
Part of Body
Report Only,
Date Claim
Costs Incurred
Date of Injury
Employee
Accident Description
Injury
Description
Medical,
Closed
to Date
Lost Time
7/23/12
Seasonal Park
Bruising
Left knee
While cutting a downed tree, the log rolled
Report Only
7/31/2012
$0.00
Maintenance
and hit into knee.
Tripped and fell while entering a home;
7/26/12
Police Officer
Strain/sprain
Left thumb
reached out to catch himself and twisted
Medical
$230.00
thumb.
While installing a shelf at Public Safety
7/30/12
Fire Fighter
Laceration
Left thumb
Building, screw gun slipped and cut thumb.
Report Only
8/10/2012
$0.00
First Aid used.
While chasing suspect, tripped and fell onto
7/31/12
Police Officer
Strain/sprain &
Left hip &
asphalt. Received abrasions on shoulder,
Report Only
8/10/2012
$0.00
Abrasion
left shoulder
pain in hip and stomach from landing on
taser and radio.
8/11/12
Temporary Parks &
Strain/sprain
Left ankle
Lifeguard stepped off a short wall, twisting
Medical
$134.00
Recreation
her ankle.
Laceration/
While taking down a suicidal suspect from
8/5/12
Police Officer
Left side/hip
hanging off a deck, officer ripped shirt and
Report Only
8/17/2012
$0.00
bruising
received a 4" gash. Used first aid.
8/21/12
Seasonal Forestry
Strain/sprain
Right shoulder
While moving logs/brush, tried to push a
Medical
$1,492.00
heavy log; felt strain in right shoulder.
8/22/12
Fire Fighter
Laceration
Right thumb
While removing a hand tool during training,
Report Only
8/29/2012
$0.00
cut thumb on tool bracket. Used first aid.
Strain/sprain,
Right knee &
Slipped when stepping down from dump
Medical &
8/28/12
Public Works - Streets
truck running board; fell to the ground,
$117.00
bruising, abrasion
elbow
Lost Time
twisting knee & striking elbow.
9/4/12
Fire Fighter
Exposure
Left arm
While performing CPR, exposed to emesis &
Report Only
9/14/2012
$0.00
saliva on arm which had previous cut.
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Workers Compensation Claims - City of Plymouth
July 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012 and Open
Total $211,748.00
Ongoing/Long-Term Costs for Former Employees
During training, turned to move/run and fell
Status:
9/5/12
Police Officer
Bruising/ Swelling
Left knee
onto cement floor landing on knee.
Report Only
9/10/2012
$0.00
Date of Injury
Employee
Experienced immediate swelling & bruising.
Injury
Description
Used ice.
Medical,
Closed
to Date
9/11/12
Public Works -
Strain/sprain
Left shoulder
While replacing a manhole cover, felt sharp
Medical
3/1/1993
Utilities
Strain/sprain
Multiple trunk
pain and burning in front of shoulder.
Medical &
$48,429.00
Total $211,748.00
Ongoing/Long-Term Costs for Former Employees
Total $354,315.00
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Status:
Description of
Part of Body
Report Only,
Date Claim
Costs Incurred
Date of Injury
Employee
Accident Description
Injury
Description
Medical,
Closed
to Date
Lost Time
3/1/1993
Police Officer
Strain/sprain
Multiple trunk
Motor vehicle collision.
Medical &
$48,429.00
injuries
Lost Time
11/21/02
Police Officer
Strain/sprain
Neck and back area
Running after a suspect, jumped over creek,
Medical &
$92,994.00
injuring injured neck and back.
Lost Time
11/9/09
Police Officer
Strain/sprain
Right hand, wrist,
Officer attempted to stop suspect from
Medical &
$212,892.00
arm
running into street; strained pinky and wrist.
Lost Time
Total $354,315.00
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MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
September 13, 2012
PRESENT: Commissioners: G. Anderson, N. Carroll, M. Riley, A. Vanderwall, J. Vecere, K.
Wyse
Staff: D. Evans, B. Northway, D. Heitke, L. Luebeck, D. Sankey
Planning Commission Liaison: D. Kobusson
City Council Liaison: G. Black
ABSENT: J. Zwack
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Carroll called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner
Vanderwall to approve the June minutes.
Vote: 6 Ayes. Motion approved.
3. OPEN FORUM
a. William Gimble - Three Ponds Issue
Mr. Gimble did not attend.
4. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS (NON -ACTION ITEMS):
a. Small Dog Parks - Lowell Luebeck
Lowell Luebeck, Park Supervisor, gave a presentation on our dog parks with
photographs of the new projects, such as sidewalk/ramp, garbage enclosure built by
an eagle scout, carpeted areas, agility items (which were also installed with help from
eagle scouts), small dog area, shade canopy, bag holder, boardwalk, and etiquette
sign. He also spoke about the two new small dog parks in the hockey rinks at
Plymouth Playfield and Oakwood Playfield. The Plymouth Playfield hockey rink is not
used anymore as a rink, so the dog park equipment can stay up all year. The
Oakwood hockey rink will need to be vacated for winter. The facilities are well
received - people really appreciate them. Commissioner Riley asked if we will
gradually improve the areas. Luebeck said for now they will stay the way they are. We
will see what the users request. We do know that they are lacking shade. Riley asked
if the dog parks are listed on the city website. Luebeck said they showed up on the
website in March or April. Chair Carroll said he was impressed with how much thought
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went into the project with things like the leash and off leash areas. He said little things
like that make it quite impressive.
b. Forestry Operations Presentation — Dan Heitke.
Dan Heitke, Park Supervisor, spoke on the Forestry Department and its operations.
The department is involved in many projects such as reforestation, tree care, tree
removal, and disease management. Our outreach efforts include the Environmental
Fair, Yard and Garden Expo, the bare root tree and shrub sale, the twice -a -year fall
plant swap, spring planting and the annual Planting Plymouth Proud award. The
street tree -trimming program involves about 1500 trees yearly. We are making great
headway with our tree inventory.
We have over 29,000 visits annually to our yard waste site, and it is probably even
higher than that this year. A lot of wood came in this year, and we expect a lot more
trees this fall. Commissioner Riley asked if Heitke has any responsibility for the
Millennium Garden. He said that Kelly is in charge of the upkeep. Director Evans said
that we have a volunteer group of women who do the weeding. She mentioned that
we had two weddings at the Hilde Center this year. Chair Carroll asked why there was
so much more tree waste this year. Heitke said it was probably because we had a lot
of growth this year, and we had a couple of storms. Our contractor, Rainbow Tree,
brings in the wood they cut. Silva Corporation grinds our wood waste, and they
encourage us to bring in more trees. Wayzata, Medicine Lake, and Long Lake also
bring their trees here. Commissioner Vecere asked for clarification on the tree
inventory program. Heitke said we are using GIS. Trees are marked as far as size,
condition and location. It is great information. It helps with reforestation and tracks
when trees are trimmed. Evans said it is an asset management program, which also
tracks park facilities and equipment. We have been building the information for the
past 5 years. Carroll asked about the financial arrangement with the yard waste
contractor. Heitke said we pay about $3 per yard for mulch. Compost is pretty much
cost neutral. Last year's compost went to a farm in Waverly. We paid Silva $10,000 to
manage the leaves and nothing for the wood. Evans said they are asking us to pave
the site because the dirt damages their equipment. This would be at a cost of $60,000.
We may lose the contractor if we don't do this.
c. Maintenance Operations Tour — Barb Northway
Deputy Director Barb Northway gave a short presentation before the facility tour. She
said that the Park Maintenance Division has 14 full time staff and 38 seasonal and
temporary staff. A lot goes on in the department with many duties to be performed, in
addition to coordinating the with the recreation staff. The commissioners then took a
tour of the maintenance facility, including the yard waste site.
5. COMMISSION / STAFF UPDATE (NON -ACTION ITEMS):
a. 2013-2017 CIP Draft Review
Director Evans spoke on the CIP, saying there was still some work to be done on it.
Council will approve it later in the year. The 2013 projects include the trail crossing on
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Cheshire Lane and light replacement at Parkers Lake and transitioning parking lot
lights to LEDs.
Evans said the topic of the Ice Center training facility project came up very quickly.
The Wayzata Hockey Association is interested in adding a training facility at the Ice
Center. Wayzata Hockey, the Providence Booster Club and Wayzata High School
have all expressed interest, and there could be others. The 7,000 square foot facility
would be leased out to a private vendor. Acceleration Minnesota is interested in
running it. The Ice Center is pretty much maxed out on revenue, and through this
added amenity, the City would be able to generate off -ice revenue through a yearly
lease payment of $60-65,000. The training facility would cost $960,000 to build. A
Hennepin County Sport Grant could be up to $325,000. It is viable that the rental fees
would pay off the investment in about 10 years. After that, the revenue will help to
make other improvements on the Ice Arena.
Commissioner Vanderwall asked if it is a dry land facility. Evans said yes, and
mentioned that Acceleration Minnesota trains Wayzata Hockey players currently.
Commissioner Riley asked about the lack of satisfaction with the treatment of
Armstrong Hockey and whether they have turned their backs on using the Ice Arena.
Evans said Robbinsdale School District is no longer using the facility. This is an
unfortunate situation because it put us in a financial bind. We were able to get
Wayzata Girls to move in full time, which helps the revenue situation. We will need to
make up some of the lost game gate money. Riley also asked about a relationship
between Acceleration Minnesota and a Wayzata High School coach. Commissioner
Vanderwall said that Pat O'Leary, a Wayzata boys coach, is involved with Acceleration
Minnesota.
Evans said that Council has not approved of this project yet. We are going to Council
next Tuesday night, and we are just asking for permission to apply for the grant. Chair
Carroll asked Evans for more information on the facility. She said it would provide
training for all sports for all ages. The facility would be in the back of the Ice Center
and operate separately. We assume we would pick up additional ice rentals because
of the training facility. The City of Edina is currently building a 10,000 square foot
facility, and other ice arenas have this type of amenity in place also.
Councilmember Black said Council approved the Vicksburg Lane and Rockford Road
trail projects. Dan Heitke said we just completed repair on the trail on Northwest
Boulevard. We are going into Fazendin Park to do some upgrades. Trails at Plymouth
Creek Park have been updated. Evans pointed out that we have 130 miles of trails in
the city, and some are getting older and in poor shape. We will need to talk further
about repairing more trails each year, perhaps 4 or 5 miles worth. Of course, we must
be careful not to deplete the budget for the infrastructure.
b. Field Turf Replacement Status
Director Evans said we just had a walk-through last Wednesday. The turf is installed
and is being used. It needs a little settling yet, but it looks very nice. Deputy Director
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Northway stated that some rain would help the turf settle. She also pointed out that
one new feature is that there is a Plymouth P on the field now. Evans said there are
more lines on the field because of all the different sports that use it. Chair Carroll
asked if the lines are color -coded. Evans said that they are. Councilmember Black
asked when the dome goes up. Dan Heitke said it is scheduled to go up on October
12, and October 19 is the rain date.
c. Maple Creek Park Renovation
Deputy Director Northway reported that we renovated Maple Creek Park at 27th and
Weston this year. Every 17 years, we replace playgrounds. In the past, we have
replaced the playgrounds completely. This year, we reused some of the quality parts
such as the poles and redesigned the playground to fit the footprint. Some of it was
replaced with new parts. On the down side, it takes a little longer to do because of
retrofitting and trying to match new to old. We have gotten very good comments from
visitors, although a few have thought it was not a good enough change. We saved
between $30-40,000. Chair Carroll asked how long we anticipate the playground to
last. Northway said we expect it to last about 17 years, as usual.
d. Yard Waste Site Operation
Deputy Director Northway said we have 300 semi loads of wood come in every year
as well as 100 loads of leaves. We run our site very efficiently. The Maple Grove site
charges user fees. Their site costs $250,000 to run yearly. Ours is about $40,000.
Having a contractor take leaves off site helps us to extend use of the site several more
years. Dan Heitke said Hennepin County told us we were supposed to be licensed,
and we have complied. Councilmember Black asked if we have had any discussions
with the Department of Agriculture about emerald ash borer. Heitke said we are
grinding to specs so we can haul anywhere. She asked if that is why we are getting
more dust. Lowell Luebeck said it is caused mostly by the weather conditions on the
day they are grinding. Wind and dryness are the major causes. Chair Carroll asked if
we can wet the wood down when they are going to grind. Heitke and Luebeck said
that would not help because the moisture would not soak into the wood far enough.
e. Upcoming Community / Special Events
Director Evans reported that Plymouth on Parade is on Saturday, September 29. The
Firefighter 5K is also on September 29 at 9:00 a.m. The Lasagna Dinner is on Friday,
September 28 at the Plymouth Creek Center. The Farmers Market will continue on
Wednesdays through October 10. Chair Carroll said he works downtown, and has
noticed an explosion of food trucks coming in to their farmers market. He was
envisioning getting that kind of fun energy for our Farmers Market.
6. NEW BUSINESS (ACTION ITEMS):
a. None
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7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Carroll entertained the motion to adjourn. MOTION was made by Commissioner
Riley and seconded by Commissioner Anderson.
Vote: 6 Ayes. Motion approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
The next meeting will be held on October 11 at the Ice Center
Donna Sankey - PRAC recorder
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Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
September 19, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Davis, Commissioners Dick Kobussen, Nathan
Robinson, Scott Nelson, Bryan Oakley and Marc Anderson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Gordon Petrash
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barb Thomson, Senior Planner Marie Darling, Senior
Planner Joshua Doty, and Office Support Representative Janice Bergstrom
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Planning Manager Thomson added Item 7.A. Cancel October 3, 2012 Planning Commission
Meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Kobussen, seconded by Commissioner Robinson, to approve the
amended September 19, 2012 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION
approved.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Kobussen, to approve the
September 5, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION
approved.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. U.S. HOME CORPORATION DBA LENNAR (2012054)
Chair Davis introduced the request by Lennar for rezoning and preliminary plat for "Kirkwood
II" for 77 single family lots to be located south of 54th Avenue between Dunkirk and Vicksburg
Lanes.
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Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the staff report. Senior Planner Darling said a letter
from Roy Pasquarette, 5405 Vicksburg Lane, has been added to the public record. She said Mr.
Pasquarette has hired an engineer to prepare a concept plan to see if streets as proposed could be
extended into his property.
Commissioner Anderson asked what the three color components of each wetland indicate.
Senior Planner Darling said the dark green is the wetland, light green is the wetland buffer, and
the buff color is the required wetland buffer setback.
Commissioner Anderson noted there can be landscaping but no building in the setback. He said
some of the homes do not have a lot of backyard but are not encroaching in the setback.
Commissioner Anderson said Phase I creates a large cul-de-sac with 45 homes, and all traffic has
to head out 52nd Avenue. He asked if the fire chief is comfortable with that or do you need to
extend some other access point for this phase.
Senior Planner Darling said this will be looked at closely with the final plat submission. She said
the fire inspector had no initial concerns after reviewing the preliminary plat. The applicant is
required to show adequate hydrant pressures. She added this is a temporary situation and said
some longer dead end cul-de-sacs have been allowed in the past.
Commissioner Kobussen asked about the proposed outlots and where, under the proposed
condition, are the lots to which they would be attached.
Senior Planner Darling discussed the three outlots and said they required the applicant to
consolidate with the adjacent lots so there would be no remnant pieces of property. She said the
applicant then can adjust property lines later. Senior Planner Darling said the one outlot is
proposed for a trail corridor which will connect to the city park and that is permitted to remain.
Commissioner Kobussen asked if the homeowners association or the city is responsible for the
maintenance of the trail through the subdivision.
Senior Planner Darling said the city will have responsibility for the southern portion of the trail
and property in the outlot. She said the property owners adjacent to the two trail segments will
maintain up to the paved surface of the trail; the trail itself will be maintained by the city.
Chair Davis introduced the applicant, Joe Jablonski. Mr. Jablonski thanked staff for an excellent
job working together to present a plan that works well with adjacent properties and ties into
neighborhoods around it. Mr. Jablonski said during Phase I the sewer connection has to come
through to 54th Avenue. He said they will be providing construction easements with the intent
that the sewer has to come back up north. Mr. Jablonski said they will likely have to build that
road and a road will be constructed to the west to provide two ways in and out.
Commissioner Kobussen asked where the fence would be located in relation to the Canadian
Pacific railroad line and trail, and what kind of fence would be installed.
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Mr. Jablonski said the fence runs along the railroad property line with the trail and lots inside.
He said the chain link fence matches the fencing used in Timber Creek Crossing and The Fields
of Nanterre. Mr. Jablonski added there may be a different style of fence on the eastern edge
because the back yard grades are lower than the railroad. He said these lots may include a
privacy -type fence.
Commissioner Anderson asked what is proposed for the shared amenities on Block 1, Lot 7,
Kirkwood.
Mr. Jablonski said they will be proceeding with a pool -type park for the homeowner's
association.
Commissioner Anderson said he understands the sewer line needs to go through the area on
Black Oaks Lane, but grading the road bed and putting the sewer pipe in doesn't necessarily
bring the water main in and a paved surface. Commissioner Anderson asked Mr. Jablonski if
they are committing to building that road or will it be discussed during final plat.
Mr. Jablonski said they are willing to commit to building the road because the actual Phase I
boundary will increase from what is shown. Mr. Jablonski restated it is their intention to build
Phase I and have the road go all the way to 54th Avenue.
Chair Davis opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one to present on the item.
Commissioner Anderson said the applicant is committing to putting Black Oaks Lane through.
He said he is uncomfortable with 45 homes without a second access and would like to add a
condition that the road be added as a second outlet during Phase I.
MOTION by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Kobussen, to approve the
request by Lennar for rezoning and preliminary plat for "Kirkwood II" for 77 single family lots
to be located south of 54th Avenue between Dunkirk and Vicksburg Lanes with the added
condition for a second street connection with Phase I. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION
approved.
B. GARY ANDERSON (2012063)
Chair Davis introduced the request by Gary Anderson for rezoning and preliminary plat for
"Homeland" for two single family lots to be located at 4520 Holly Lane.
Senior Planner Doty gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Anderson said historically the owners of the Hollydale Golf Course have opposed
most every development that has occurred, citing storm water issues. He asked if there are any
concerns adding impervious surface adjacent to the Hollydale Golf Course.
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Senior Planner Doty said we received property owner consent for the purchase of land from the
owners of the golf course. He said we have not heard from them and the City has no concerns.
Chair Davis introduced Gary Anderson, 226 Peninsula Road, Medicine Lake.
Commissioner Anderson asked if there are any concerns of golf balls landing in the backyard.
Mr. Anderson said he finds occasional golf balls, but there have been no broken windows. He
said with the direction of green number eight and the new home, it would be quite rare for golf
balls to go that direction, but it is golf.
Commissioner Anderson asked if the golf course has conditioned their purchase acknowledging
that someone could be injured.
Mr. Anderson answered negatively.
Commissioner Kobussen asked the purpose of the four trees to be removed.
Senior Planner Doty said the city required those trees to be slated for removal because they are in
the location of the sewer and water stubs. He said the developer can try to save the trees, but city
staff expects that the four trees will be lost.
Mr. Anderson said he would try to keep as many as possible, as he planted those trees.
Commissioner Anderson asked if boring is a possibility rather than digging a trench and
knocking the trees down.
Senior Planner Doty said that would not be standard.
Commissioner Anderson stated if the trees are worth more to the lot value than the cost of
boring, this option could be considered.
Chair Davis opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak.
MOTION by Commissioner Kobussen, seconded by Commissioner Robinson, to approve the
request by Gary Anderson for rezoning and preliminary plat for "Homeland" for two single
family lots to be located at 4520 Holly Lane. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved
unanimously.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. CANCEL OCTOBER 3, 2012 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Motion by Chair Davis, with no objection, to cancel the October 3, 2012 planning commission
meeting.
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8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Davis, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
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MINUTES
WAYZATA COMMUNITIES IN COLLABORATION COUNCIL
October 10, 2012
PRESENT
Margy Herbert, Brenda Heim, Katie Jackelen, Linnea Fonnest, Judy Hanson, Cheryl
Polzin, Lucia Gardner, Mikayla Krenz, Danielle Tran, Leah Hughes, Marie Sanchez,
Terese Lambert Atkins, Nina Jonson, Lisa Stordahl, Emily Hinds, Susan Sommerfeld and
LaDonna Hoy.
CALL TO ORDER
• Katie Jackelen, CICC Chairperson for 2012-2013, called the meeting to order.
SEPTEMBER MINUTES
• The minutes were approved as written.
CICC MEMBER LIST UPDATE/PRESENTER SIGN UP
• A list of CICC members was passed around to be updated with contact
information for the CICC website.
• A sign-up sheet for member "mini" presentations during the CICC meetings was
handed out.
STATE OF THE COMMUNITY
• LaDonna Hoy stated that the community is fine. IOCP has continued their work
on building relationships in the community and between cross -sectors.
• Fiscal reports are available in the annual report.
• IOCP grew from working within the church communities, partnerships, building
relationships, negotiating and leveraging for the goal and purpose of building an
active community to remove barriers for those families in need, making the
outcome for families and kids better.
• New building, new possibilities, Great Expectations.
• Majority of money goes to keeping families stable in their housing. This is done
through direct funding, through programs such as CfKI by providing quality early
childhood education/daycare so families can focus on work/future priorities.
• Number of families showing up for services is increasing, including food shelf
requests.
• Providing more support through computer lab to IOCP clients and CE students to
build skills, tutor, job hunt, resume services.
• Client driven needs.
• Believe there is pent up "good will" in this community that can come together and
help solve many of the issues and obstacles these families face. Programs work
together to help families become stable, build healthy community within
neighborhoods, enhancing families lives.
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• IOCP offers expanded case management, employment services, PC trainings,
tutoring, homework help, job and interpersonal coaching, partnership with
Hennepin County and other agencies, resources on site at IOCP.
• IOCP is a hub of resources for people in need.
• Sleep Out - Kickoff is Saturday November 10th, 17th annual event to raise
awareness and funds for housing, employment, child care, food and transportation
needs for families. Campaign runs from November 10 -December 31, 2012.
$1.95M goal for 1,700 families.
• Housing development partnership with public funders and builders to recreate old
IOCP facility in Wayzata into a 6 unit affordable family townhouse unit. Future
developments also in the works for Plymouth.
• New initiative, Collective Impact, gathering of community members and leaders
from a variety of sectors focusing on critical social problems to address, put
together resources and identify measurable success areas. Goal of education,
cradle to career, way out of poverty, holistic approach for each and every child,
all the way, shot at being successful.
• Why it matters? Family, kids and our community matter, we all do better when
we all do better.
• Interested CICC members may contact LaDonna or Margy to join the
conversations.
MINI CICC MEMBER PRESENTATIONS
• West Suburban Teen Clinic, Nina Jonson and Lisa Stordahl
o New name and logo, decided this summer as realization that focus has
expanded and changed. My Health for Teens and Young Adults.
o WSTC has been in the community for 40 years, time for a change offering
mental health, physical health, parent education, community education,
counseling, dental services, holistic approach to overall health. Clinics
located in Hopkins and Excelsior.
o Increasing community education, offering programs and classes at local
community centers and partnering with local agencies and organizations.
• CONECT, Katie Jackelen, Coordinator
o Community Organizations Networking Compassionately Together
o Established in 1995, CONECT is an off-site partnership with families in
the community. CONECT is involved in 7 housing developments in the
IOCP service area. Over 700 families participate.
o Provide stable community building activities and support for families and
youth. Social activity, education support, homework clubs, building
community within the neighborhoods.
o Many IOCP and community agencies participate with CONECT
o Camp CONECT summer camp offering safe place for youth while out of
school for the summer.
o Adult programs are also offered.
• Minnetonka Center for the Arts, Leah Hughes
o MCFTA is a nonprofit, visual arts club. Offering classes from pre k -
senior citizens.
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o Work with IOCP, library, CfKI and other agencies to get visual arts into
the community.
0 120 local artists teach between two locations: Wayzata and Ridgedale
Mall. Artists are trained to work with specific populations, provide high
quality services.
o Outreach into communities and organizations to reach clients.
Transportation is the biggest obstacle.
o Many visual arts classes cut from school due to budget reductions.
Importance of art in everyday life is stressed through skill set building,
exhibits, and outreach.
COMMUNITY UPDATES
Partners In Prevention
• Continue to work on data review and the strategic planning process
• Assessment phase, looking at data, community cross sector dialogs
• Mandatory training sessions this year, some took place this past summer and more
scheduled for this year
Library
• Catalog is available
• Teen Read Month, free library cards for teens, forgiving late fees ($10), free
online tutoring available everyday
• Truck "zoo" activity, 6 types of trucks in parking lot, read books about each truck,
take tour of trucks. 450 people attended.
Club YES
• Monthly group meetings have begun, part of YES is involvement on the CICC,
over 800 members from WHS.
• Currently recruiting for Sleep Out, BackPack Buddies getting set up for year,
having "working" YES meetings, made cards for Children's Hospital, will make
blankets too.
• Homecoming was last week at WHS, pepfest, Candy Grams
School Board
• Legislative Candidate Forum being held Monday October 15, 2012, at Gleason
Lake Elementary School, 7-8:30p.m.
Hennepin County
• New Hennepin County Service Center hub has opened in Brooklyn Park.
Services 500 families, offering public assistance, social workers, food and shelter
The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Margy Herbert
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