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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 01-28-2011CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO January 28, 2011 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Planning Commission Meeting 02/02/11............................................................................................. Page 1 Shingle Creek and W Mississippi Watershed Mgmt Commission Meeting 02/10/11 .......................... Page 2 January, February, March, April 2011 Official City Meeting Calendars ............................................. Page 3 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 7 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Upstaging the ash borer, Article, Star Tribune.................................................................................... Page 8 Transit -system audit cites distrust, Article, Sun Sailor...................................................................... Page 11 Edina, Wayzata near school capacity, Article, Star Tribune.............................................................. Page 13 Governance of Transit in the TC Region, Office of the Legislative Auditor State of MN ................. Page 15 MEETING MINUTES HRA Meeting Minutes 11/18/10....................................................................................................... Page 19 Suburban Rate Authority Meeting Minutes 01/19/11........................................................................ Page 23 STAFF REPORTS ADM: Redistricting Timeframe ................... HCACF Population Report 01/25/11 ........... Page 27 Page 28 CORRESPONDENCE Letter to Resident, RE: Comp Plan Amendment 2010096................................................................ Page 29 Letter to Resident, RE: Hampton Hills Investment Plat Application 2011002 ................................. Page 30 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, February 2, 2011 WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda* are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. OATH OF OFFICE - Planning Commissioner Bryan Oakley 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC FORUM 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 6. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Approve the January 19, 2011 Planning Commission meeting minutes. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. City of Plymouth. Addition of 1) LA -5 land use classification to the Plymouth Comprehensive Plan and 2) complementary zoning district to the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. (2010088) B. Quest Development. Rezoning and PUD general plan for a 153 -unit apartment building in the southwest quadrant of Highways 169 and 55. (2010086) C. Gonyea Company. Change to sewer system and sewer staging for properties south and west of Vicksburg Lane and County Road 47. 2010096) (item to be continued to February 16, 2011 meeting.) D. City of Plymouth. Annual zoning ordinance and city code update. (2010070) 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Quest Development. Review of the tax increment financing program and plan for the apartment building to be located in the southwest quadrant of Highways 169 and 55 for compliance with the Plymouth Comprehensive Plan. B. Accept 2010 Annual Report and 2011 Work Program. C. Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2011. D. Appointment of Planning Commissioner to serve as liaison to the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee. 9. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 Shin - I/'r'reek January 26, 2011 Watershed Management Commission WSSi � t(�!Wow l.cM.n..ssr� 3235 Fembrook Lane N * Plymouth, MN 55447 Tel: 763.553.1144 * Fax: 763.553.4326 Email: iudie@iass.biz * Websile: www.shinglecreek.org Member Cities Hennepin County Environmental Services Minnesota Department of Transportation Interested Parties The Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions will Dick off development of their joint Third Generation Watershed Management Plan on Thursday, February 10, 2011. At this kickoff meeting the Commissions will discuss input received from review agencies and the ten member cities and begin identifying water -resource issues and goals to be addressed in the Third Generation Plan. You are invited to participate in this meeting and the entire planning process, which is expected to occur throughout 2011. The kickoff meeting, which will be hosted jointly by the two Commissions, will be held at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Edinburgh USA, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park. Thank you for your assistance and input. Questions may be directed to the Conunissions' Administrator: Judie Anderson, Administrator Shingle Creek and West Mississippi WMCs 3235 Fernbrook Lane N Plymouth, MN 55447 763-553-1144 judie@jass.biz Sincerely, Tina Carstens Chair Brooklyn Center * Brooklyn Park * Champlin * Crystal * Maple Grove * Minneapolis * New Hope * Osseo * Plymouth * Robbinsdale Page 2 r9) Plymouth Adding Quality to Life January 2011 Modified on 01 / 28111 Page 3 1 NEW YEAR'S DAY Observed NEW YEAR'S DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 9 10 11 5:30 PM 12 13 14 15 7:00 PM 7;00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL PARK Ft REC MEETING' Medicine Lake Roam QUALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMISSION (EQC) MEETING (PRAC) MEETING 7:00 PM Council Chambers Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 5:30 PM 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING" COMMISSION MARTIN LUTHER Medicine Lake Room MEETING KING JR. Council Chambers BIRTHDAY Observed CITY OFFICES CLOSED 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL M MEETING""* A HRA MEETING TI Medicine Lake Room Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL `Meeting Sheriff Stanek on Communications Facility MEETING " Discuss unII, uncil Goals and Priorities or 2011 and Di s Council Chambers Renow tion Council Chambers "' Discuss tility Rate Study and Utility Trunk Fund Analysis 3 Modified on 01 / 28111 Page 3 UPI,City Adding Quality to Life February 2011 Modified on 01 /28! 11 Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 7:00 PM 6:00 PM 2:00 PM PLANNING BOARD AND FIRE & ICE COMMISSION COMMISSION FESTIVAL MEETING RECOGNITION Parkers Lake Council Chambers EVENT Plymouth Creek Center 6 7 8 5:30 PM 9 10 11 12 7:00 PM 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL PARK Ct REC MEETING' Medicine Lake Room QUALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMISSION 7:.00 PM (EQC) MEETING (PRAC) MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL Council Chambers Council Chambers MEETING Council Chambers 13 14 15 16 7:00 PM 17 7.00 PM 18 19 PLANNING HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION COMMISSION MEETING MEETING Council Chambers Medicine Lake Room 20 21 jj� 22 2 3 24 2S 26 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING PRESIDENTS MEETING ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room DAY Council Chambers COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING CITY OFFICES Medicine Lake Room CLOSED 27 28 Disc iss Transit System and Str t Assessment Policy Modified on 01 /28! 11 Page 4 r� Plymouthr`c Adding Quality to Life March 2011 Modified on 01128/11 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 5 1 2 7:30 AM 3 7:00 PM 4 5 STATE OF THE POLICE DEPT. CITY MEETING ANNUAL Council Chambers RECOGNITION EVENT Plymouth Creek 7:00 PM Center PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 6 7 8 7:00 PM 9 7:00 PM 10 11 12 REGULAR COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL MEETING QUALITY Council Chambers COMMITTEE (EQC) MEETING Council Chambers 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 6:00 PM 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING* COMMISSION Medicine Lake Room MEETING Council Chambers 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL HRA MEETING MEETING Medicine Lake Room Council Chambers 27 28 29 30 31 ` Discu s Future Park Issues and L1 date with City Manager Modified on 01128/11 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 5 r0 City of 9) Plymouth Adding Quality to Life April 2011 Modified on 01128111 Page 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7:00 PM 7 8 6:00-8:00 PM 99:00 AM -1:00 PM PLANNING YARD Et GARDEN YARD a GARDEN COMMISSION EXPO EXPO MEETING Plymouth Creek. Plymouth Creek Council Chambers Center Fieldhouse Center Fieldhouse 10 11 12 12 14 15 16 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 5:00-9:00 PM 10:.00 AM— Board of ENVIRONMENTAL PRIMAVERA 4:00 PM Equalization Plymouth Fine PRIMAVERA Council Chambers QUALITY Arts Council Plymouth Fine 7:00 PM COMMITTEE (ECIC) MEETING Show Arts Council REGULAR COUNCIL Council Chambers Plymouth Creek Center Show Plymouth Creek MEETING Center Council Chambers 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1:00-4:00 PM 10:00 AM -4:00 PM 10:00 AM -4:00 PM 7:00 PM PRIMAVERA 7:00 PM -8:30 PM PRIMAVERA PLANNING Plymouth Fine PRIMAVERA Plymouth Fine COMMISSION Arts Council Plymouth Fine Arts Council MEETING Show Arts Council Show Council Chambers Plymouth Creek Shaw Plymouth Creek Center Plymouth Creek Center Passover 8esins Sunset 24 at 25 - 26 27 28 29 30 6:00 PM Board of 7:00 PM Equalization HRA MEETING Reconvened Parkers Lake Room Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers Modified on 01128111 Page 6 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items February 8, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Conference Room • Discuss transit system • Discuss Public Improvement Special Assessment Policy February 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Public Hearing on the request of tax increment financing assistance for West View Estates (Sands Companies) • Approve Request for Proposal for Comprehensive Municipal Recycling Services • Approve a rezoning and preliminary plat for Wood Crest 2 n Addition located at 5600 and 5660 Vicksburg Lane. Wood Creat of Plymouth, LLC. (2010094) • Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids, Parkers Lake Storm Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation (10017) • Approve Master Agreements for Professional Engineering Services 2011-2013 • Approve Request for Proposal (RFP) for Comprehensive Municipal Recycling Services February 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Public hearing on the request to create a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment for a multi -family apartment project. Quest Development March 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Discuss Park and Recreation Advisory Commission's Annual Work Plan • Oaths of Office to Firefighters Sergio Flores and Aaron Morris March 15, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room + Discuss future park issues • Update with City Manager March 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers April 12, Board of Equalization, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers April 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers April 26, Board of Equalization Reconvened, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers April 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: .special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 7 Format Dynamics :: CleanNint :: http://www.startribune.com/local/soutli/I 14609749.htm... Pagel cif 3 Point your torTr buneico 71t, ttp;/%s obile artrirhurie ser to Upstaging the ash barer Brian Peterson, Star Tribune Reid Lemaire of Crossroads Construction worked on an area of white ash paneling at the new Eagan Fire Safety Center. The ash was salvaged from approximately 100 trees that were cut as defense against the emerald ash borer, Eagan has turned downed trees into floorincy and panelinc, at the new fire station, making lemonade, so to speak, from wood that would have been burned or chipped into mulch. By BILL M'cAULIFFE', Star Tribune Advertisement Last update: January 25, 2011 - 8:13 Plot For the finishing touches on the new Eagan Fire Safety Center, city officials chose a siker Lining. Paneling and flooring in the $8 million combination Fire station, administrative center and museum are coming from ash trees cut down from city boulevards last year as part of an effort to remove trees before the emerald ash borer gets there. That the doomed trees are enduring as richly variegated and durable wood in a showy public space is a bonus for Fire Chief Mike Scott. "We're really excited," Scott said. "We weren't sure what ash would look like, but it's prettier than I'd thought." The new fire center will replace two fire stations that arc being closed. But it also represents one of the first large solutions to a growing North American puzzle: What to do with all the ash that could be felled either by the emerald ash borer or by foresters trying to spread out the insect's impact? Since its arrival near Detroit in the 1990s, emerald ash borer has been detected in 13 states and two Canadian provinces and is KELLIE FICKLER SATURDAY, APRIL 16 ON SALE SATURDAY, JANUARY 29M5LA KE' ,AM ow'wWWcv+lmtit ftsnkkwrvd lu ,saw C, W" rnysticlake.com Print Powered By d'- =t ;'_Dyrtamics" Pae 8 http://www.startribune.com/templates/fdcp?12961072860320 1 -6/2011 Format Dynamics :: CleanPrint :: http://www.startribune.cote/local/south/114609749.htm... Mage 2 of 3 77hIttr./^tartribLjnP,cnm Point your ta' rTr i b u n e. c o m tt browserrows�r to considered a threat to about 900 million trees in Minnesota, which has the second - greatest concentration of any state. Effective chemical insecticides are available, but landowners, including public agencies, aren't likely to be able to afford to treat all their ash, many of which were planted a generation ago in response to Dutch elm disease. An underestimated hardwood Ash borers will kill any untreated tree in a few years by disrupting its nutrient supply just under the bark. But wood from the rest of the tree can be put to numerous uses. Ash is easy to see swatting baseballs around Major League ballparks (though some bats are maple). An attractive hardwood, it's also used to make furniture, baskets and tool handles. But ash currently makes up only about 5 percent of the commercial hardwood lumber market, making it a very minor player compared to red and white oak (45 percent), s aid Dan. Cassen, professor of forest products at Purdue University. Most ash cut down in cities in recent years, in fact, has been burned to produce energy or chipped to wake -arden mulch. Advertisement " 1 don't like to call it waste. 1 lake to call it a wood resource," said Jessica Simons, natural resource specialist with the Southeast Michigan Resource Conservation and Development Council. That group is trying to revive and create markets for the ash being removed from cities. But there are obstacles. One, Simons and Cassen said, is the popularity of oak, even though ash is often mistaken for it. Another is a resistance to city wood from sawmillers, who fear it often contains nails, staples, hooks and other hardware. A third is the cost of shipping logs from a city to usually distant sawmills. An idea takes off The Eagan project actually owes something to oak. Plans for the new fire center called for removal of an old bur oak tree -- not a good thing in a city whose logo is an oak, Scott noted. That got Scott thinking about reusing lumber from the oak tree to reline the bed of the city's first firetruck, which will be on display in the new fire center. He called city forester Gregg Hove, who had just removed 100 ash from city streets, and the re -use idea expanded. 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Bill McAuliffe • 612-673-7646 Shortcuts To Links In Article 1. http://ezuri.co/4d11c1 Advertisement IWS77C COMEDY MIGHT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 FEATURING: G WILLI MYLES, LOUTS R MEY & TRACEYASHLEY MY$+[ -(LAKE* WICKETS S19 . PACKAGES $49 CA$IHQ HOTJEL Oma*tlQW+eII�l'3tSNicA�M6CwlAlnlPfSerwCairy'Wrl my5ticlake.com Print Powered By d r 1._—rn. =Dynamics Pae 10 http://www. startribune. com/templates/fdcp`? 1296072860320 � /26/2011 Transit -system audit cites distrust PAT DOYLE, Star Tribune The Twin Cities public transit system is "fraught with distrust" as feuding bureaucracies fail to set priorities in the best interests of the public, the Legislative Auditor reported Friday. The unusually blunt report lays most of the blame on the Metropolitan Council, an appointed group that oversees regional transit, saying it "lacks adequate credibility and accountability." While daily operations of the Twin Cities bus and rail transit are among the more efficient and reliable in the nation, Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles said, the bureaucracies have deprived the Twin Cities of a well-planned transit system. "There is no agreed-upon way to determine which projects are best for the region," audit manager Judy Randall told a legislative commission that heard the findings. "There's widespread belief that the next transit way to be developed is the one that is ready next, or the one that has the most political capital behind it, not necessarily the one based on ridership projections." Nobles added, "Reform is needed. Reform will not be easy to accomplish." The audit recommended improving accountability of the Met Council by having a mix of appointed members and elected local officials. Currently, the governor appoints all of the members. Susan Haigh, Gov. Mark Dayton's newly appointed Metropolitan Council chair, defended her agency and disputed some of the audit findings. "The credibility issue is a little overstated," she told legislators. In a written response to the audit, she said, "This concern appears to come from a few agencies with scopes and priorities that may differ from those of the council." She said the recommendations "require further study and broader discussion." The report said setting priorities will become increasingly important as the state confronts a projected $6.2 billion budget deficit and transit funds become more scarce. It said the Legislature should not commit money to build more transitways without ensuring that operating revenue will be available for the first five to 10 years of a new system. Auditors described an elaborate patchwork of bureaucracies whose roles and missions overlap or collide in planning and managing Twin Cities transit. 'It's a spiderweb' Page 11 Using an overhead screen, Randall depicted the roles of the numerous agencies that exercise some authority over transit: the Met Council, an advisory board, seven regional railroad authorities, seven county boards, a special panel that spends a 114 cent sales tax and six suburban bus operations. In addition, there's a multitude of task forces and commissions. "If I had listed all of that, it would have taken up the whole screen," Randall said. "There are no lines of hierarchy," she said. "It's more like a spiderweb in terms of lines of authority. Each of these organizations is independent in some ways, but also has an overlapping role in others." More than $300 million was spent on a myriad of urban and suburban transit in 2009, a 24 percent increase since 2005, the audit found. One suburban legislator who heard the report complained about the decisionmaking process. "People are interested in how decisions get made," said Sen. David Hann, R -Eden Prairie. "I've asked, and I get a different answer from nearly everyone I ask." "I'm not surprised," replied Randall. Pat Doyle • 851-222-1210 Page 12 Format Dynamics:: CleanPrint :: http://www.startribune.com/local/west/I 14431249.html... Page 1 of 2 Sta rTri bu ne.colft-mill Edina, Wayzata near school capacity Edina and Wayzata schools will let few if any non -district residents in next fall -- their classrooms don't have space for additional students. By KELLY SMITH', Star Tribune Last update: January 25, 2011 - 5:13 PM Do the math in Wayzata and Edina, and rising student enrollment adds up to good news for school leaders. As more young families move into the two west metro suburban districts, schools are filling up fast, prompting officials to recently approve closing enrollment to non -district residents at several schools next fall. "That's a better problem to have then to have the opposite problem," said Mary Manderfeld, assistant director of administrative services for the Edina School District. The number of school district resident students who attend district schools grew by 9 percent in the last five years. "That's a fairly significant growth." This year the 8,200 -student district saw an unanticipated influx of nearly 200 students. Officials closed off almost all schools to non - Advertisement district students who are not already open - enrolled. Next fall, open enrollment will be closed at Concord Elementary and South View Middle School. "It's unique that our district enrollment is growing," business manager Margo Nash said. "Is this going to continue for us?" To answer that question and better examine housing sales and population changes, the school district plans to spend $19,800 this year for an in-depth demographic study. Officials hope that the results, which are expected in March, will show detailed projections 10 years out and help the district determine facility needs. "Everything we do is centered on student numbers," Nash said. Wayzata schools hit the limit For the first time in recent history, the Wayzata School District will close open enrollment to new students at nearly every grade next fall. The number of resident students has increased by 7 percent in the last 10 years, putting the 10,200 -student district near its capacity, said business manager Jim HCIifA:i SATURDAY, APRIL 1 DIV GAU I1 IiTURIMYo JMUARY 29 +t d LAKE' CASINO HOTFL Print Powered By _ t �rr��a�Dyn�rrrec Page 13 http://www.startrib-ane.com/templates/fdcp?1296060188221 1/26/2011 Format Dynamics:: CleanPrint :: http://www.startribune.conn/local/west/114431249.html... Page 2 of 2 Sta Tiribunexom Westrum. As a result, open enrollment will be closed next fall for all schools except kindergarten. "It's nice to have steady growth," he said. New families are moving into the area and others are returning from private schools. In parts of Plymouth and Maple Grove within the Wayzata School District, about 400 new homes a year have been built in recent years. Over the next four years, officials predict an additional 1,000 new homes. As a result, officials are conducting a facility study to determine what needs the district will have as its schools near capacity. Recommendations from that study are expected by March. Other west metro schools Officials at districts including Hopkins, Eastern Carver County, St. Louis Park, Bloomington and Eden Prairie say they still have plenty of room for non -district residents to open enroll. Minnetonka has received 168 open enrollment applications from Eden Prairie parents, double the number a year ago, likely in reaction to recently approved school Advertisement boundary changes. But Minnetonka spokeswoman Janet Swiecichowski called it "very manageable." Open enrollment into the district is on the rise, she added. This year, about 17 percent, or more than 1,500 students, have open - enrolled into Minnetonka schools from other districts, mostly Eastern Carver County, Hopkins and Eden Prairie. "There's a fluctuation in housing patterns; what we do with open enrollment is try to maintain that stability," she said. "By open - enrolling, we have been able to keep all of our schools open." Kelly Smith • 612-673-4141 Shortcuts To Links In Article 1. http:llezuri.colc631 JAY LEND saTURoav, MARCH 12 ON SALE NOW MYS+ic LAKE' CASPOO * "Olid _S ana#�'�imax sna xde�w as tasna�asEa mystkiake.com Print Powered By al I FormLo- Dynamics" http://www.startribune.com/templates/fdcp?1296060158221 Pali/e26/2011 The region has made significant advances in transit in recent years, but the region's transit governance structure is far from ideal. OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR STATE OF MINNESOTA Evaluation Report Summary / January 2011 Governance of Transit in the Twin Cities Region Major Findings: • The Twin Cities region's transit system has performed well on most measures of efficiency, effectiveness, and impact in comparison with 11 peer regions. • However, the governance of transit in the Twin Cities region is complex and fraught with distrust, and coordination among the many transit organizations in the region has been difficult. The Metropolitan Council's role as the regional transit planner has been hampered by how members are appointed; as a result of its structure, the Council lacks adequate credibility and accountability among stakeholders. Additionally, there is no agreed-upon set of priorities for transitway development in the Twin Cities region, and existing Minnesota Iaw prohibits consideration of all potential transitways in the region, • Scarce resources for transit are likely to become scarcer as the state confronts a significant budget deficit. • The Metropolitan Council and suburban transit providers have disagreed over the allocation of "supplemental" Motor Vehicle Sales Tax revenue in the region, increasing the distrust and tension between these groups. Key Recommendations: • The Legislature should restructure the Metropolitan Council so that it has a mix of appointed and elected Council members, all serving staggered terms. Given the current structure of the Metropolitan Council, we do not recommend eliminating other organizations involved with transit, such as the Counties Transit Improvement Board or the Transportation Advisory Board. • We do not recommend eliminating the suburban transit providers, although there are opportunities for some consolidation. • The Metropolitan Council should coordinate with stakeholders to prioritize potential transitways for future development based on the needs of the region. • The Legislature should amend Minnesota law and allow consideration of the Dan Patch corridor. • The Legislature should not commit capital funds to transitway development projects without ensuring that operating revenues for the first five to ten years have been identified. • The Legislature should explicitly give the Metropolitan Council authority to allocate the "supplemental" revenue for transit in the region generated by the Motor Vehicle Sales Tax. Room 140 Centennial Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-1603 • Tel: 651-296-4708 • Fax: 651-296-4712 E-mail: auditorGstate.mn.us • Web Site: www.auditordeg.state.mn.us • Through Minnesota Relay: 1-800-627-3529 or 7-1-1 Page 15 2 The transit system in the Twin Cities region performed well relative to 11 peer regions around the country. However, the region's governance structure has created challenges and conflicts. GOVERNANCE OF TRANSIT IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION Report Summary Transit in the Twin Cities region includes several transit types, or "modes." Our evaluation included four modes of transit: regular -route bus service, light rail transit, commuter rail, and bus rapid transit.' The Twin Cities region has recently added two modes of transit, bus rapid transit and commuter rail, and is developing two new light rail lines. Nevertheless, in 2009, regular -route bus service provided close to 90 percent of the transit rides in the region. Metro Transit, a division within the Metropolitan Council, is the primary provider of transit in the region and operates bus, light rail, and commuter rail services. Suburban providers offer bus service to 12 communities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Several organizations have transit responsibilities in the region, including the Metropolitan Council, the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB), the Counties Transit Improvement Board (CYTS), county regional railroad authorities, and suburban transit providers. Many of these organizations were created to address perceived local transit needs. The structure of transit governance in the region has changed several times since the Council was created in 1967 and has gone through periods of fragmentation and consolidation. In 2009, providers spent almost $319 million on transit operations in the Twin Cities region. Since 2004, the region has spent more than $1.7 billion on transit capital expenditures. When compared with 11 peer regions around the country, transit in the Twin Cities region performed favorably. For example, in 2008, the Twin Cities Our evaluation does not address dial -a -ride service, such as Transit Link and Metro Mobility, 2 The 11 peer regions are: Baltimore, Cleveland, Dallas -Fort Worth, Denver, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, St. Louis, San Diego, Seattle, and Tampa. region's transit system performed better than most of its peers on efficiency measures, including subsidy per passenger and operating costs per passenger. The Twin Cities region also compared favorably when evaluating service -use measures, such as passengers per hour and passenger miles per mile of service. Our evaluation focused on governance of transit in the region. We considered the governance of transit to include: (1) planning for and identifying potential corridors for new transit; (2) developing and building transitways, including conducting analyses to determine optimal routes and transit modes; (3) providing transit; (4) generating revenue for transit, typically through imposing a levy or tax or collecting passenger fares; (S) allocating revenue for transit; and (6) measuring the performance of transit. Governance of transit in the Twin Cities region is complex and made more difficult by the uneasy relationships among the various organizations involved with transit in the region. Each transit organization serves a distinct but somewhat overlapping role for transit in the region. Each organization can operate independently to some extent but also must coordinate with others in the region. The complexity of the system makes it difficult to know which organization is accountable for which transit responsibility. There is significant distrust between the Met Council and the other transit organizations in the Twin Cities region. This distrust makes coordination among the organizations difficult. The strongest example is the relationship between the Met Council and the suburban transit providers. In interviews we had with suburban transit providers and Council staff, and during joint meetings with representatives from the two organizations, the conflict and distrust between these two groups were evident. Page 16 SUMMARY Coordination among the many transit organizations involved in governance is difficult. A central governance issue has been the Metropolitan Council's lack of credibility with elected officials and other transit stakeholders. The relationship between the Met Council and the Counties Transit Improvement Board is also strained. For example, the two organizations disagree over the definition of "transitway," which has led to tension regarding CTIB's funding priorities. Coordination among transit organizations in the region is time consuming and inefficient. The suburban transit providers and Metro Transit coordinate their services effectively. However, coordination between the Met Council and the suburban providers has required significant time and energy from both Council and suburban provider staff, even though the suburban providers represent only about 6 percent of all rides in the region. The suburban providers and the Council have had innumerable staff and committee meetings, required approvals, e-mails, and shared letters. Staff on both sides of this relationship think the coordination efforts are inefficient and time consuming, and the Iack of trust between these two groups makes it difficult to reach agreement on many transit -related issues. Coordination between the Council and CTIB is also time consuming. Having both bodies make decisions about transit investments in the region leads to overlap and requires additional coordination. The Metropolitan Council's structure has created a lack of credibility among many stakeholders and transit organizations in the region. The Met Council's lack of credibility stems from the governance structure of the Council itself. Because Council members are appointed by the governor rather than elected, many stakeholders we interviewed did not think that Met Council members are sufficiently accountable for their decisions. Many stakeholders with whom we met believed that Council members represent the views of the governor and not the region as a whole or the district from which they were appointed. Because Met Council members are appointed, local elected officials often question the legitimacy of Council decisions. Transit resources have been unpredictable. Transit providers spent almost $319 million in 2009 on transit operations in the region. Motor Vehicle Sales Tax (MVST) revenues are the largest source of operating funds for transit in the Twin Cities region. However, these revenues have not grown as projected. The state's May 2007 projections anticipated that more than $169 million of MVST revenues would be allocated to transit in the Twin Cities region in fiscal year 2010; instead, $140.7 million was allocated to transit in the region. Minnesota statutes do not identify how "supplemental" Motor Vehicle Sales Tax revenue should be allocated for transit in the region. In 2006, Minnesota voters passed a constitutional amendment to allocate additional Motor Vehicle Sales Tax revenue to transit. However, the Legislature has not clarified how this funding, known as "supplemental" MVST revenue, should be allocated within the region. Staff from the suburban transit providers told us that they had expected to receive a formula - based portion of the new funds. Instead, the Met Council created a procedure to distribute the supplemental MVST funds based on regional priorities. There is no agreed-upon set of priorities for transit in the region, and state laws prohibit consideration of all potential transit corridors. Because the process for developing transitways in the region relies on local initiatives and funding, there are multiple transit corridors being evaluated without a common understanding of the region's transit priorities. Each community considers its transit project to be a priority, but the project may not be a priority for the region. Page 17 4 With multiple entities involved in governance, the region has not achieved consensus on a set of priorities for transit. Changing the composition of the Metropolitan Council is the first step in improving the governance of transit in the region. GOVERNANCE OF TRANSIT IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION Additionally, at one time organizations in the region had conflicting maps regarding potential transitways in the region. In its 2030 Transportation Policy Plan, the Met Council developed a map identifying potential transitways in the region. But, the Counties Transit Improvement Board developed a different map that did not include all potential transitways and indicated different modes for some potential corridors. State statutes do not add clarity. The goals for transit identifed in law are vague and are not prioritized. Furthermore, state law prohibits the consideration or study of the Dan Patch corridor (a potential commuter rail corridor between Minneapolis and Northfield) for development as a commuter rail line.3 The prohibition regarding the Dan Patch corridor has implications when planning other transitways in the region. 3 Lmvs ofllinnesota 2002, chapter 393, sec. 85, subds. 2-4. Summary of Agency Responses The Legislature should restructure the governance of the Metropolitan Council to increase its credibility, accountability, and effectiveness as the regional transit planner. Many problems with the governance of transit stem from having the governor appoint members to the Met Council. In particular, the current governance structure has led to: (1) diminished accountability and credibility for the Council, (2) difficulty in building consensus across organizations in the region, (3) reduced effectiveness due to an increased need for coordination, and (4) multiple competing visions for transit. We conclude that the structure of the Met Council must be addressed before other aspects of transit governance can be corrected. We present four governance options for the Metropolitan Council for the Legislature to consider; we recommend having a mix of appointed and elected Council members, all serving staggered terms. We received three response letters dated January 13, 2011. Metropolitan Council Chair Susan Haigh wrote that "the Council agrees that [the] transit governance structure should be thoroughly examined and discussed. " Chair Haigh also noted agreement with the report regarding the complexity of the region's transit governance structure, the difficulty in coordinating regional transit service, and the unpredictable nature of transit resources. In disagreement with the report, Chair Haigh said, "The Council believes our agency has considerable credibility" with numerous regional, state, andfederal transit organizations. Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin, Chair of the Counties Transit Improvement Board (CTIB), wrote that "CTIB strongly supports the Report's basic recommendation that the Metropolitan Council should be re -structured to include local elected officials. " However, Chair McLaughlin also wrote that the report "overstates the differences between the Metropolitan Council and CTIB's prioritiesfor transitway implementation" and does not acknowledge CTIB's successful efforts for transit in the region. Chanhassen Mayor Tom Furlong, Chair of the Suburban Transit Association, acknowledged that "the administration of transit governance in the region is complex, " but also noted that "transit operations are well -coordinated among the regional providers resulting in seamless, high quality service to transit users. " The full evaluation report, Governance of Transit in the Twin Cities Region, is available at 651-296-4708 or: www.auditor.leg.state.mn.u,s/ped/2011/transit.htm Page 18 APPROVED MINUTES PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY November 18, 2010 PRESENT: Chairman Jeff Kulaszewicz, Commissioners Steve Ludovissie, David Miller, Paul Caryotakis, and Bob Stein ABSENT: None, STAFF PRESENT: Housing Program Manager Jim Barnes and Office Support Representative Janice Bergstrom OTHER: Sara Paquette, Executive Director — Vicksburg Crossing 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kulaszewicz called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Housing Manager Barnes added Item 3.C. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes from October 28, 2010 B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Report (October, 2010) C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing Report (October, 2010) MOTION by Commissioner Caiyotakis , seconded by Chairman Ludovissie. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Vicksburg Crossing. Marketing Report Chairman Kulaszewicz introduced Executive Director Sara Paquette. Ms. Paquette reviewed the report and advised that all market rate apartments are filled, and there are a couple affordable units upcoming. Commissioner Stein asked if vacancies were filled from the waiting list. Ms. Paquette said four affordable units became available at one time and were all filled. She said walk-in people are interested in affordable units. Ms. Paquette said one person on the waiting list is interested. She added one unit is handicapped unit. Commissioner Ludovissie asked how much time is required for unit turnover. Page 19 Approved Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority November 18, 2010 Page 2 Ms. Paquette said one month is required for cleaning and preparation. Housing Manager Baines asked if there was any discussion from those residents regarding rent increases. Ms. Paquette acknowledged there was a little grumbling, but added that as they have started doing lease renewals, no one has come to the office complaining. She said it helps for increases to occur in small increments. Chairman Ludovissie concurred. B. Plymouth Towne Square. Call For Sale of Refunding Bonds Chairman Kulaszewicz introduced Housing Manager Barnes who gave an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Caryotakis asked if there are any concerns about two issues outstanding at the same time. Housing Manager Barnes said crossover allows us to sell these bonds today, and make no payment for two years until the old bonds are called and paid off. He added that this would not jeopardize the triple A bond rating, so there is no concern according to our financial consultants. Commissioner Stein asked for an explanation of "crossover". Housing Manager Barnes said crossover is where two series of bonds are in existence at the same time. He said we will continue to make payments on existing bonds for two years while taking advantage of the current low rates. This results in paying off the old series at low rates, and then the new series begins. Commissioner Ludovissie noted that we are basically buying a lower rate. Housing Manager Barnes answered affirmatively and said we are not jeopardizing any call provisions within the bonds that would be cost prohibitive. Commissioner Caryotakis added that funds raised would be invested in securities designed to buy the right value at the right time. Chairman Kulaszewicz asked who would invest the money from the new issue. Housing Manager Barnes said this would be placed for public bid; Ellers would conduct public bidding for those bonds with interested investment companies. Commissioner Caryotakis asked who holds the proceeds from the bonds. Commissioner Miller said these proceeds are placed in escrow. Page 20 Approved Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority November 18, 2010 Page 3 Chairman Kulaszewicz asked what kind of return is calculated on the proceeds and what fee Ellers earns on this issue. Housing Manager Barnes said there is a city contract for the advisory fee which is included in the pricing cost issuance. Chairman Kulaszewicz said he was curious about their fee, as we are gaining $14,000 a year. Chairman Kulaszewicz paid complements to Housing Manager Barnes on being proactive on items like this to save money for the City whenever we can. He said this provides positive results for the citizens of Plymouth and also for the tenants to keep rent increases down. MOTION by Chairman Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to approve the Plymouth Towne Square 2010 operating budget amendment. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. C. First Time Homebuyer Program. Accept Donation for 3325 Garland Lane N. Chairman Kulaszewicz introduced Housing Manager Barnes who gave an overview of the staff report. MOTION by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Catyotakis, to accept the donation of $30,000 from the Walsh Family Trust Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. OTHER BUSINESS Housing Manager Barnes distributed a report for Plymouth Towne Square and Vicksburg Crossing which was prepared internally with the Finance Department. He explained this report takes a snapshot of the larger financial reports breaking it down monthly. Housing Manager Barnes said this report simplifies and analyzes the cash position of the buildings and how it tracks against the budget. Discussion followed on the age of the building and repairs required on Plymouth Towne Square which is now 20 years old. It was suggested there might be cost savings to replace the windows in bulk at this time for cost savings and economically. Chairman Kulaszewicz asked how the mechanicals are functioning at Plymouth Towne Square doing. Housing Manager Barnes reviewed water issues which resulted in premature replacement of copper, valves, condensers, boilers, etc. as there was no soft water for the first five years. He said a more rigid maintenance schedule is in place. Chairman Kulaszewicz thanked Housing Manager Barnes for the operating summary. Page 21 Approved Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority November 18, 2010 Page 4 Housing Manager Barnes said the City received a new TIF application for a housing project from Quest Development at the southwest quadrant of State Highway 55 and Highway 169 for a 157 - unit building. The application is for $2.8 million in TIF, plus a reduction in park dedication fees. Housing Manager Barnes said the proposal would be for 10% of the units to be affordable. MOTION by Chairman Kulaszewicz to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Page 22 MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY January 19, 2011 Pursuant to due call and notice, the annual meeting of the Suburban Rate Authority was held at the Maplewood City Hall, Maplewood Room, 1830 East County Road B, Maplewood MN on January 19, 2011 commencing at 11:30 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Executive Committee Chair Richard McCoy called the meeting to order and roll call was taken. 2. ROLL CALL: Bloomington Jim Gates Brooklyn Park Kevin Larson Circle Pines Jim Keinath Edina John Wallin Fridley Jim Kosluchar Golden Valley Jeannine Clancy Lauderdale Heather Butkowski Maple Grove Ken Ashfeld Maple Plain John Sweeney Maplewood John Nephew Chuck Ahl Minnetonka Desyl Peterson Plymouth Jim Willis Robbinsdale Richard McCoy Roseville Duane Schwartz Woodbury Dick Riemenschneider Also present was legal counsel for the SRA, James Strommen of Kennedy & Graven, and the guest of the SRA, Tom Grundhoefer, general counsel to the League of Minnesota Cities. It was determined that a quorum of the SRA membership was present for the Board to transact business. 3. COMMENTS OF TOM GRUNDHOEFER: Mr. Strommen introduced Tom Grundhoefer who has been general counsel to the League of Minnesota Cities for 15 years. Mr. Grundhoefer discussed the issues that have surfaced at the early stages of this year's legislative session. Mr. Grundhoefer described a number of very interesting and important issues facing municipalities that are under consideration by the Legislature, some of them related to utilities but mostly issues of general interest to all cities. He discussed various budget cutting proposals and cities that appear to be the subject of many those proposed bills. Mr. Grundhoefer held a question and answer session regarding legislative issues ranging from proposed consolidation of municipal services, variance legislation, broadband deployment through the bonding bill, and the Legislature's 381222v2 JMS SU160-3 Page 23 apparent interest in adopting laws that relieve cities from unfunded legal mandates. The Board thanked Mr. Grundhoefer for his time, and he in turn invited SRA cities to keep him apprised of any issues of particular importance to SRA interests as the session progressed. 4. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES: Having been previously circulated, Ms. Peterson moved to approve the October quarterly meeting minutes. Mr. Willis seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 5. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Mr. Wallin circulated a statement reflecting the financial condition of the SRA as of December 31, 2010. Mr. Gates moved to accept the report. Ms. Clancy seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 6. ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2011: Mr. Strommen reported that the executive committee had met prior to the annual meeting and moved for approval of the slate below for 2011: Dick Riemenschneider - Chair Jim Gates — Vice Chair John Wallin — Treasurer Jeannine Clancy Jim Keinath Kevin Larson John Nephew The Board acknowledged the valuable service of Richard McCoy as the Executive Committee Chair and active member of the SRA Board over the past years. Mr. McCoy will be stepping down from the Executive Committee and Mr. Nephew will be added. Ms. Peterson seconded the motion to elect the above slate, which passed unanimously. 7. XCEL GAS CASE: Mr. Strommen reported on the very favorable decision of the PUC regarding the issue the SRA addressed vigorously at the Xcel gas case: challenging Xcel's requested $9.3M relocation cost budget. The PUC agreed to reduce it, as per SRA.. recommendation, to $6,662,000 annually. This directly benefits the Xcei gas ratepayers and confirms information provided by SRA witnesses. Mr. Strommen acknowledged the efforts of Chuck Ahl, who was present at the meeting. S. QWEST-CENTURY LINK PUC PROCEEDING: Mr. Strommen reported that the SRA requested that Qwest maintain its $50M infrastructure commitment, or more, in the merger documents. The Administrative Law Judge and Qwest's CEO acknowledged this commitment. The ALJ has recommended that the PUC approve the merger. The PUC will be deciding shortly whether to approve the merger and is likely to do so. 9. FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT DISMISSAL OF QWEST RELOCATION LAWSUIT: Mr. Strommen reported on a matter of interest to SRA cities involving a lawsuit brought by Qwest against the City of Inver Grove Heights and Dakota County. Mr. Strommen explained that Qwest objected to relocating at its own expense for a city sewer project carried out in 38 MM !MS SU160-3 2 Page 24 county right-of-way. Qwest has brought multiple arguments objecting to its cost, including the lack of city authority to require relocation while carrying out a project in a county road and the city's decision to use an open trenching method to carry out the project rather than directional boring that may not have required as significant a relocation for Qwest. The federal court dismissed Qwest's case and decided some issues, all in a way favorable to cities. Qwest is allowed to continue the case in state court, however, because the court deferred on many state law claims. The case will continue throughout 2011. The Board discussed whether certain language in the project joint powers agreements typically entered into between the city and county would be helpful. The Board authorized Mr. Strommen to draft language that could be added to such agreements regarding right-of-way management authority. 10. XCEL STREETLIGHTING TARIFF: Mr, Strommen reported that he is attempting to reach closure on the new language that would describe Xcel street lighting services and govern its duties and responsibilities. Mr. Strommen stated that he will be meeting with Xcel on Friday to attempt to resolve remaining language differences. Xcel has stated that when the tariff -website process is completed it will finalize the uncredited repair reimbursement Xcel owes municipalities. This will require PUC approval. Mr. Strommen asked the Board to convey any particular requests on street lighting tariff matters that he could seek to insert at this point. 11. XCEL ELECTRIC RATE CASE: Mr. Strommen referred the Board to the memorandum previously distributed regarding Xcel's $198.5M annual rate increase request totaling a 7.43% increase in rates. The interim rate of $128.3M has already been granted and will appear on bills of Xcel electric customers. There was discussion regarding Xcel's proposal to merge the small pumping energy rates into the general services class now paid by commercial customers. Mr. Strommen noted that the more favorable demand ratchet for the large municipal pumping class remains the same. The Board approved continual monitoring of the Xcel electric rate case and Mr. Strommen noted that he would report to the Board or the Executive Committee if any particular issues developed during the case. 12. XCEL HIAWATHA TRANSNUSSION LINE UNDERGROUNDING: Mr. Strommen reported on a PUC proceeding that has been commenced and will eventually raise a very important issue of policy regarding which ratepayers bear the cost of undergrounding major transmission lines (and potentially certain distribution lines). The City of Minneapolis has persuaded the PUC to require Xcel to underground a major transmission line or lines that will run east and west in south Minneapolis from the Midtown area (near Lake Street and Chicago Avenue South) on the west over to the Hiawatha Light Rail line on the east. The current PUC proceeding involves a Certificate of Need (CON) process where Xcel's actual need for the line(s) and route will be determined by the PUC. Assuming the PUC grants Xcel the CON and route permit, the issue of cost of the "special facility" undergrounding will be taken up by the PUC. Mr. Strommen reported that the City of Minneapolis has already stated that it seeks the cost of the Hiawatha Line undergrounding to be a general ratepayer expense rather than what the general rule under current tariffs would be: an expense of the ratepayers of the City of Minneapolis only. 38122242 ]MS SU160-3 3 Page 25 The Board discussed the policy issues that will be before the PUC in the Hiawatha Line proceeding, and potentially other similar major undergrounding projects where a city is seeking to spread the cost beyond its boundaries. Mr. Strommen described the three general positions on the cost of undergrounding: 1) the SRA -supported rule contained in Xcel's tariff is that generally the cost of undergrounding is born by the ratepayers in the city or other entity ordering the undergrounding; 2) the City of Minneapolis position on this line is that the general ratepayers in Xcel's entire service territory pay for the undergrounding; or 3) the middle ground (provided for in the Xcel tariff that does not spread the cost across all ratepayers but shares cost depending on the level of benefit throughout an area. Such a middle ground could result in the City of Minneapolis ratepayers bearing a substantial proportion of the cost and other area ratepayers who benefit from the undergrounding (not necessarily the transmission line power itself) picking up a portion. No decision was necessary by the Board on this issue, but Mr. Stromrnen noted that this will probably come before the PUC during the latter part of 2011 and into 2012. This will be an issue of importance to SRA cities. The Board agreed on the importance of the issue and established a committee to consider formulating a recommendation the Board on an appropriate policy position to be argued in the anticipated PUC proceeding on undergrounding cost. Mr. Schwartz, Mr. Wallin, Ms. Clancy, Mr. Willis, and John Gunyou, City Manager for the City of Minnetonka, volunteered or were nominated to serve on the committee. The Board also authorized intervention or monitoring of the current Hiawatha Line CON proceeding to gain information for the anticipated cost proceeding to follow. 13. LOCATION OF APRIL MEETING: Mr. Gates offered to host the April 20, 2011 meeting at the City of Bloomington Public Works Building. 14. CLAIMS: Kennedy & Graven presented a claim in the amount of $16,326.40, which was circulated for payment. Mr. Gates moved to authorize payment of the claim. Mr. Riemenschneider seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Full payment for the claim will be made following receipt of the first half of 2011 assessments. 15. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m. Attest: Chairman Secretary 381222v2 JM5 SU160-3 4 Page 26 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Lffe To: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager Memorandum From: Sandy Engdahl, City Clerk Item: Redistricting Timeframe At the January 18 Council Study Session, staff was directed to provide information regarding the proposed redistricting timeframe. Listed below is the timeframe that staff will be working with during this redistricting cycle: • Congressional Reapportionment Deadline: December 31, 2010 • Block Populations Deadline: April 2, 2011 • New Legislative and Congressional Districts Drawn Deadline: Due February 21, 2012 (25 weeks before the State Primary) • City Wards and Precincts are redrawn Occurs within 60 days after approval of new legislative districts Deadline: April 3, 2012 (19 weeks before the State Primary) • County Commissioner, School, Park, Hospital, and Soil and Water Conservation Districts are redrawn Occurs within 80 days after approval of new legislative districts Deadline: May 1, 2012 (15 weeks before the State Primary) Staff anticipates receiving block and tract numbers the later part of 2011 and assumes that as was the case in 2002, Hennepin County will be purchasing software for cities to utilize in preparing various plans for their city councils to consider. A review of our current polling locations also will occur during the redistricting process and a few changes will be recommended. A study session will be held with the Council in March 2012 to review plans so that a final plan can be approved and implemented by the April 3, 2012 deadline. Once a plan is approved by the Council, the data will be converted to the City's GIS system and new ward and precinct reaps will be printed and distributed, and voters will be notified if their precincts and polling locations have changed. The new wards and precincts will be in effect for the 2012 elections. Page 27 DATE: January 25, 2011 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager cc: Steve Juetten kJOY-1 FROM: Barbara Senness, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report Hennepin County community corrections staff has submitted their monthly report on average daily population for the month of December 2010. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility was 400, which is less than the occupancy limit of 601 set by the conditional use permit. The chart below shows the average monthly population since December of 2003. As noted previously, in January 2010, Hennepin County closed the building housing the work release population. The closure was related to staff layoffs. Any work release individuals not eligible for electronic home monitoring are now housed in the men's or women's sections. Page 28 I'Rp City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life January 27, 2011 SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO REVISE SANITARY SEWER DISTRICTS AND DEVELOPMENT STAGING PLAN (2010096) Dear Resident/Land Owner: This letter is to inform you that the request by Gonyea Company, under File No. 2010096, for approval of a comprehensive plan amendment that was scheduled for the February 2, 2011 Planning Commission meeting will be continired to the February 16 2011 Plannili Commission meetin . The applicant has requested that the hearing for this item be continued to February I6, 2011 to allow additional time to add two properties to their request. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a public hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, in the council chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the city planning department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the community development information. counter (lower level of City Hall), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Steve Juetten Community Development Director notices/201012010096 propnotice-3 3400 Plymouth Blvd a Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 a Tel: 763-509-5000 a mvw.plymouthmn.gov A�4 Page 29 City aI PIV-11V%I apia Gravy Bounduy y , H E3 I Y 3400 Plymouth Blvd a Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 a Tel: 763-509-5000 a mvw.plymouthmn.gov A�4 Page 29 City of a 1,2P Plymoum - e.d[74J}_..y�v=..l. moi._-_•.. Adding Quality to Life January 26, 2011 Dear Resident/ Land Owner: The city has recently received an application from Hampton Hills Investment, LLC, under File No. 2011002. The application requests approval of the following items for a proposed plat to be called "Hampton Hills P Addition" for the roughly 152 -acre former Hampton Hills Golf site: 1) a rezoning from FRD (future restricted development) to RSF-3 (single family detached 3); and 2) a preliminary plat to establish 114 single-family lots. A map showing the general location of the subject property is provided below. This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the former Hampton Hills Golf 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 to 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 Shawn Drill, Senior Planner, at (763) 509-5456. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the community development information counter (lower level of City hall), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, 9 Barbara G. Scrness, AICP Planning Manager O:/PIan/NoticesW/201 l 12011002- first -notice 3400 Plymouth Blvd - Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 o Tet: 763-509-5000 a WWW.Plymot.ithmn.gov Page 30