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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 04-01-2011CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO April 1, 2011 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ZebraMussel Forum 04/06/11............................................................................................................. Page 1 Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners Annual Meeting 04/14/11 ............................................... Page 2 Metro Cities Annual Meeting 04/14/11................................................................................................ Page 3 April, May, June 2011 Official City Meeting Calendars..................................................................... Page 4 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 7 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... City of Plymouth Public Works Crews to Flush Water Mains, News Release .................................... Page 8 Ehlers Market Commentary 03/29/11................................................................................................. Page 9 STAFF REPORTS Parks Maintenance & Forestry Division Report ................................................................................ Page 11 CORRESPONDENCE Letter to Residents, RE: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Quest Development (2010086)...... Page 12 Letter to Property Owners, RE: Conor Meadows Erosion Repair Project 11019 ............................. Page 13 Letter from Met Council, RE: Seeking applicants for 6 positions .................................................... Page 15 Zebra Mussel Forum for Area Lake Associations -April 6, 2011 Page 1 of 2 Concerned about keeping zebra mussels out of your lake? Allilk MINNENAHA CREEK �l.� �i�IL� � � �� it��t._��.:, 1�� 19 WATERSHED DISTRICT lkletv Zebra Mussel Forum for Area Lake minnesota waters Associations The forum will include: Ccs -hosted by: Lake Minnewashta a An update on the current status of zebra mussels in the Preservation Lake Minnetonka area Association • Initiatives from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District/ MN DNR for control and prevention of their spread Opportunity to ask questions and give comments . Actions you and your lake association can take to help prevent the spread Forum Details Wednesday, April 6th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Chanhassen Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Chanhassen, MN 55317 Space is limited so RSVP with your name, contact info and the lake/river you represent to: Alex Gehrig at alexg@minnesotawaters.org or 218-251-1462 The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Invasive Species Program is offering grants for watercraft inspections to be administered by local units of government in 2011. These grants are intended to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, especially zebra mussels and spiny waterfleas, into Minnesota waters. Read more information. Minnesota Waters www.minnesotawaters.org 720 West St. Germain, Suite 143 St. Cloud, 'MN 56301 Forward email http-.//campaign.r20.constantcontact.conVrender?llr=s865ircab&v=001dd8yjkrO-rBBStdQ... "IM012011 M r .4 Interfaith Outreach & r Community Partners 201 a April 14, 2X11 Apr1 Opening Doors to i IY201 0 ./J!v, e- Interfaith Outreach & Community P r, Hers Thursday, April 14th 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 17205 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 Come 'EARLY and tour our new location in Plymouth! Tour being held before meeting from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. TOCP (new location) 1605 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 New Building! New Opportunities! Interfaith Outreach 110 Grand Ave. Wayzata, MN 55391 tight Appetizers, Coffee and Dessert will be served. I RETURN SERVICE REQt Guest Speaker Governor Dayton 5:30 - 6:30 ,fir ■ ! i r w Social Hour with light rs d'oeuvres & cash 1 Metro Area legislators invited �6: 3V ` 7:00 . ✓ . Mark Dayton --Governor 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Metro Cities Business Meeting University Club SaintPaul 420 Summit Ave St. Paul, MN 55102 Please join us for this opportunity to connect with your peers from other metropolitan cit- ies, get the latest news and information from Metro Cities, and elect those who will guide our organization through the upcoming year. Both elected officials and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no charge for attending the meeting, but we do ask that you RSVP. 145 University Ave W * St. Paul, MN 55I03-2044 * Phone (651) 215-4000 * Fax (651) 281-1299 * www.MetroCitiesiVLN.org Page 3 r�Plymouth Adding Quality to Life April 2011 Modified ort 04/01/11 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cancelled 7 8 6:00-8:00 PM 99:00 AM -1:00 PM PLANNING YARD a GARDEN YARD a GARDEN COMMISSION EXPO EXPO MEETING Plymouth Creek Plymouth Creek Council Chambers Center Fieldhouse Center Fieldhouse 10 11 6:00 PM 12 BOARD OF 13 14 15 16 EQUALIZATION 7:00 PM 5:00--9:00 PM 10:00 AM— Council Chambers ENVIRONMENTAL PRIMAVERA 4:00 PM QUALITY Plymouth Fine PRIMAVERA 7AR PM Arts Council Plymouth Fine REGULAR COUNCIL COMMITTEE Show Arts Council MEETING (EQC) MEETING Plymouth Creek Show Council Chambers Council Chambers Center Plymouth Creek SPECIAL COUNCIL Center MEETING' Immediately Following 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 Show Plymouth Creek Center Plymouth Creek Center Passover Begins 24 at unset 25 26 27 28 29 30 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Board of Equalization HRA MEETING Reconvened Parkers Lake Room Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL Easter Sunday MEETING Council Chambers ' U ate with City Manager Modified ort 04/01/11 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 4 r�Plymouth Adding Quality to Life May 2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSION MEETING MEETING Parkers Lake Room Medicine Lake Room 8 9 10 5:00 PM 11 12 5:30-8:00 PM 13 14 SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:00 PM ENVITRONMENTAL MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FAIR Medicine Lake Room QUALITY Zacharay Lane Discuss Future of COMMITTEE Elementary School Park System (EQC) MEETING 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Parkers Lake Room PARK 8 REC REGULAR COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING (PRAC) MEETING Medicine Lake Room 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:30 AM -2:00 PM COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING DROP OFF DAY Medicine Lake Room Plymouth Maintenance Facility 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL ADVISORY Parkers Lake Room MEETING COMMITTEE ON Medicine Lake Room TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Parkers Lake Room 29 30 31 MEMORIAL DAY Observed CITY OFFICES CLOSED Modified on 04101111 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 2011 Modified on 04101111 Page 6 1 2 3 4 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Medicine Lake Room 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7:00 PM 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL PARK Et REC QUALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMISSION (EQC) MEETING (PRAC) MEETING Parkers Lake Room Plymouth Creek Center 12 13 114 15 16 17 18 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING COMMISSION Medicine Lake Room MEETING Medicine Lake Room 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8:00 AM 7:00 PM HRA MEETING MUSIC IN Parkers Lake Room PLYMOUTH 5K RUN 26 27 28 29 30 7:00 PM 5:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MUSK IN MEETING PLYMOUTH Medicine Lake Room Hilde Performance Center Modified on 04101111 Page 6 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items April 12, Board of Equalization, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers April 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Public hearing on creation of a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment for a multi -family apartment project, Quest Development • Consider Comprehensive Plan Amendment to add a new land use classification (LA -5) and Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments to add a complementary zoning district (RMF -5) and related regulations, and summary publication of Zoning Ordinance Test Amendment". Cite of Plymouth. (2010088) • Consider Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning and PUD General Plan for a 157 -unit apartment building at Highways 169 and 55. guest Development, (2010086) • Announce Primavera on April 15-19 at the Plymouth Creek Center • Public hearing on use of Capital Improvement Funds for scheduled replacement of athletic field lighting • Approve a rezoning and preliminary plat for Hampton Hills Yd Addition located on the former Hampton Hills golf course. (2011002) • Assessment Hearin- for 8"' Avenue Street Reconstruction Project (10004) • Award Contract, Parkers Lake Storm Water Lift Station Rehabilitation (10017) • Order Preliminary Engineering Report, Receive Preliminary Engineering Report and Order Public Improvement Hearing, Lancaster Lane, Watermain Replacement and Mill and Overlay Project (I 1010) • Award Contract, 2011 Street Sweeping Program (11024) • Approve lease with Zayo Group, LLC to install data/communication equipment at the water tower site located at 4000 Co. Rd. 101 • Authorize negotiation of a contract with First Transit, Inc., for the operation and maintenance of Plymouth Metrolink Public Transit Services • Approve modification of Storin Water Pollution Prevention Program • Approve a one-year extension of the development approvals for RBC Tile and Stone Located at 1820 Berkshire Lane North (2008012) April 26, Board of Equalization Reconvened, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers April 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Assessment Hearing for South Shore Drive Rehabilitation Project (10002) May 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers May 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 7 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release March 31, 2011 Contact: Greg Cook, 763-509-5997 Scott Newberger, 763-549-5999 City of Plymouth Public Works Crews to Flush Water Mains City of Plymouth maintenance workers will flush water mains in April and May based on the schedule below. a Industrial areas, both sides of 1-494, south of Hwy. 55: April 11 — 13. • Residential areas, west of I-494, except areas along both sides of Co. Rd. 47 west of I-494: April I 1 29. • Residential areas, east of I-494, and areas along both sides of Co. Rd. 47 west of I-494: May 2 17. Your water could be discolored throughout this time, but it is more likely on the day crews flush your area. Please avoid doing laundry on that day. If you have discolored water, let your outdoor water faucet run until the water is clear. To find out which day your area will be flushed, check the map on the city website, www.plymouthmn.gov, or call 763-509-5950 after March 31. Page 8 Ehlers Market Commentary March 29, 2011 1st Quarter a Time ai January and February Madness, but March Calmness "January and February Madness" happened during most of 1 st Quarter, 2011. The market was volatile from the first week of January through the last week of February. But in March rates were relatively steady, fluctuating within a narrow range. It may be ironic that the market was steadier while college basketball "March Madness" brackets were being busted! In any event, this change in tone is providing refunding and new money opportunities for some municipal issuers. They can get out on the court while others wait and watch from the bench. The Bond Buyer weekly interest rate indices for the I st quarter of 2011 increased in January and declined during February, while the number of new issues brought to market remained well behind the pace of prior years. The BBI - related to general obligation bonds rated Aa2 or AA and maturing in 20 years - rose 46 basis points (0.46%) over the course of three weeks from a low of 4.95% on January 3rd to a high of 5.41% on January 24th. It declined through the month of February back to 4.95% on the 28th. It decreased slightly over the next few weeks to a low of 4.86% on March 21st, with a slight increase to 4.91% on the 25th. The 10 -year Treasury yield stood at 3.44% at the close of business on Friday, March 25th, compared to recent levels as high as 3.72% on February 8th and as low as 3.21%o on March 16th. The relative moderation in bond market rates the past couple of weeks can also be seen in the Municipal Market Data (MMD) daily index for AAA rated bonds with a I O -Year maturity. Yields in this part of the curve moved up and down slightly from March 11 th through 25th, from a low of 2.90% on March 16 to a high of 3.07% on March 25. Two weeks ago, the markets were affected by concerns about the impact of the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan. This led to a "flight to quality' reaction, with many investors purchasing high credit quality, fixed-income securities, e.g., U.S. Treasuries and highly rated municipal bonds. This movement did not sustain momentum despite military action in Libya, the ongoing Japanese nuclear situation and continuing uncertainty about European debt, specifically Portugal. Looking Ahead to the 2 d Quarter The volume of new bond issues sold nationally so far this year is less than $40 billion. That is half of what was sold through this time last year and on track to be the lowest quarter in 11 years. Many market participants have warned that demand for municipal bonds is relatively weak, and that an increase in new issue volume could force rates higher. This has not occurred yet, and new issue volume for the week of March 25 is expected to be very low again. EHLERS LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE www.ehlers-inc.com CCffices in tvirnnesota: (800) 552-1171 Wisconsin (800) 717-9742 Illinois (800) 417-1119 Page 9 Ehlers Market Commentary March 29, 2011 Competitive Sale Results The summary of competitive sales on the next page shows a large number of bond sales with generally positive results. Several sales received more than 10 bids, and in most cases the yields on the bonds were lower than the published MMD indices for the day of sale. This is indicative of strong investor interest in bonds from issuers in our region of the country. EHLERS LEADERS ?N PUBLIC FINANCE www.ehlers-inc.com Page 10 Page 2 Plymouth Parks Et Recreation Adding Quality to Life PARKS MAINTENANCE & FORESTRY DIVISIONS CURRENT PROJECTS: West Medicine Lake Park The concrete abutments for the pedestrian bridge at West Medicine Lake Park are in and ready for the bridge to be set in place. The bridge is on site in the parking lot however due to road restrictions, the contractor is unable to get cranes in to lift it into place. As soon as restrictions are off the Parks Department will begin construction of the paths going up to the bridge and we will coordinate with the contractor to install bridge structure. We hope to have it in place in lune and open to the public. Playgrounds — South Shore Park & Turtle Lake The playground at South Shore Park will be replaced this summer. The old playground will be disassembled, refurbished and sent off to Poland as part of the "Kids Around the World" recycling project. The new playground should be ready for use in July. The Turtle Lake Playground that was burned down last year will also be replaced this summer. Hilde Performance Center As soon as the weather allows, staff will be busy planting and completing the Hilde Phase I project. As well, the Hilde stage will receive a much needed fresh coat of paint. Community Garden The Forestry Department is pursuing an additional community garden site with Plymouth Creek Christian Church located on the southwest corner of Old Rockford Rd. and Vicksburg. The church has ample parking and water available making it a very desirable location. A tentative agreement has been reached with them, some details yet to be determined. We anticipate the opening date of both gardens mid May. The new garden will accommodate the 20-25 residents currently on the waiting list. WHAT ELSE WE ARE UP TO: ■ Re -building the Parkers Lake Deck ■ Asphalt parking lot patching at LifeTime, Ice Center and PCC ■ Changing over the trail plowing equipment for the summer ■ Playground inspections ■ Bridge and boardwalk repairs ■ Changing over banners and taking down holiday lights in the City Center area ■ Tennis net inventory and repair work ■ Refurbishing picnic tables and benches �r rs�acco - rapt 3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth, MN 55447 • Ph: 763-509-5200 • Fax: 763-509-5207 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Youn RECRIArrai tis+.% 0—,Far � Cry Plymouth parks are tobacco -free Page 11 rp) City of Plymouth Adding Ctiotity to Life April 1, 2011 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONING, AND A PLANNED UNI"r DEVELOPMENT GENERAL PLAN FOR AN APARTMENT BUILDING WITH 157 DWELLINGS AT 9805 AND 9855 HIGHWAY 55 FOR QUEST DEVELOPMENT, INC. (2010086) Dear Resident/Land Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Quest Development, Inc. under file no. 2010086, for approval of the following items for an apartment building with 157 dwellings at 9805 and 9855 Highway 55: 1) a comprehensive plan amendment to reguide the property from LA -4 (living area 4) to LA -5 (living area 5); 2) a rezoning from RMF -4 (multiple family 4) to PUD (planned unit development); and 3) a PUD general plan amendment. A map showing the location of the subject property is provided below. The Planning Commission's public hearing for this item was originally held on Feburary 2, 2011. On February 22, 2011, the City Council reviewed and continued the item to allow the applicant titne to submit additional information. 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 meeting, to be held by the Plymouth City Council at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 12, 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, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager nmice� _U{RCO I00S6 propno[icc'_ 3400 Flynioutl7 Blvd Plyinouth. Micu7es ,_, 5'-!4-'-14(92 • Tel: 7(:,,--'�u 5t;G'0 • www.plymouthmn.;ov Page 12 rR P�ymoutn Adding Quality to Life March 25, 2011 SUBJECT: CONOR [MEADOWS EROSION REPAIR PROJECT CITY PROJECT NO. 11019 PROJECT INFORMATION MEETING #1 Dear Property Owner: Surface water runoff from the area has eroded soil from a drainage area within the Conor Meadows neighborhood (see attached). The City of Plymouth is considering an erosion repair project in this area for approximately 600 feet from the railroad tracks, northerly to a water quality pond. An informational meeting to discuss this project with area residents has been scheduled for Tuesday April 19, 2011 at 6:30 PINI, to be held in the Council Chambers at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, TNIr, 55447. This meeting will include a short presentation by City staff followed by a question and answer period. Aerial photography will be available and you will have an opportunity to present questions and concerns you may have regarding the area or the project. City staff may be in the area over the next several weeks to gather information regarding the existing conditions (elevations, structures, etc...). This information will be available at the public information meeting. If you have any questions or cannot attend the information meeting and wish to discuss the project, please contact me at (763)-509-5526. We look forward to your input on this project. S' cerel/y, r ,j Derek Asche Water Resources Manager Enclosure Cc: Judy Johnson, City Council Ward 1 Bob Moberg, City Engineer CIM 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymoutl-, Minnesota 554147.1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 13 O_ Enaineerine PROJECTS 2010-2019' 11419 ltrs Public Information Meeting No l.docx City Project No. 11019 A," Metropolitan Council v March 30, 2011 To: Local Governments within the Seven -County Metropolitan Area The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the Metropolitan Council is seeking applicants for six positions on the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission (MPOSC), which helps the Council develop long-range plans for regional parks, park reserves and trails. The positions are as follows: chair (at -large), MPOSC District A (Metropolitan Council districts 1 and 2), B (3 and 4), C (5 and 6), D (7 and 8), and G (13 and 14). The terms for positions of chair and Districts A, B, C, and D will expire January 2015. The District G position is vacant due to a resignation, and the term for that office will expire January 2013. For a map of MPOSC districts, see http://www.metrocouncil.org//parks/MPOSCDistricts.pdf. The Metropolitan Council's news release for these vacancies can be found at: http://www.metrocouncii.org/news/2011/news 702.htm. The Metropolitan Council invites your participation in this appointment process by encouraging citizens who have an interest in the work of the MPOSC to become applicants as well as by providing us with any recommendations you may have. Statutory qualifications for membership include: applicant must be a resident of the commission district for which they are seeking appointment, and shall not during their term hold the office of Metropolitan Council member, be a member of any metropolitan agency, or hold any judicial office. MPOSC appointments are governed under the Minnesota Open Appointments process administered by the Secretary of State. Interested individuals should contact the Secretary of State's office at 651-556-0643 for an application or visit their website at http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=5. Completed applications are to be submitted to the Secretary of State's Office by Tuesday, April 26. After receipt by the Secretary of State, applications will be forwarded to the Metropolitan Council. Applicants will then be invited to appear for an interview at a public meeting conducted by a Metropolitan Council appointments committee. Fallowing the public meeting, the appointments committee will review the information received and make appointment recommendations to Metropolitan Council. If you have any questions about this appointment process, please contact Julie Meadows, Metropolitan Council appointments coordinator, at iulie. meadows(dmetc.state.mn.us or 651.602.1630. Additional information about the Parks Commission can be found on the Metropolitan Council's website at: http://www.metrocouncil.org/parks/index.htm. Susan Haigh, Chair Metropolitan Council voww. metrocouncil. org 390 Robert Street North • St. Paul, hiN 55 10 1-1805 • (6511602- 1000 • Fax (6511 602-1530 • TTY (651) 291 0904 An Eq.., Opp ,Twnty Employer Page 15