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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 04-22-2011CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO April 22, 2011 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS HRAAgenda 04/28/11......................................................................................................................... Page 1 Human Rights Committee Agenda 05/03/11........................................................................................ Page 2 April, May, June 2011 Official City Meeting Calendars..................................................................... Page 3 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 6 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Market Study of Four Seasons Mall site in Plymouth to be Spotlighted at May 5 Open House, NewsRelease................................................................................................................................. Page 7 Helping hands will spruce up Shingle Creek, Article, Star Tribune ................................................... Page 9 MEETING MINUTES EQC Minutes 03/10/11...................................................................................................................... Page 11 Planning Commission Minutes 03/16/11........................................................................................... Page 15 Wayzata Communities in Collaboration Council Minutes 04/13/11 .................................................. Page 20 STAFF REPORTS HCACF Population Report 04/20/11................................................................................................. Page 23 CORRESPONDENCE Letter to Resident, RE: Four Seasons Mall Site Open House........................................................... Page 24 Letter to Property Owner, RE: Conor Meadows Erosion Repair Project (CP 110 19) ...................... Page 25 Letter from Three Rivers Park, RE: Concern on Aquatic Invasive Species ...................................... Page 26 MEETING AGENDA PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Parkers Lake Room City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority 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. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes from March 24, 2011. B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Report (March, 2011) C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing Report (March, 2011) 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Vicksburg Crossing. Marketing, Report. B. Sand Companies. Award seven (7) project -based units for the Westview Estates development and authorize execution of HUD -52531 -A - Agreement to Enter into Housing Assistance Payments Contract for new construction. 4. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 PLYMOUTH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE AGENDA May 3, 2011, 7:00 p.m. Medicine Lake Conference Room 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Approve Minutes a. i%,Iinutes of FebrLiar}, 17. ?011, Ret)ular lectin, b. N-linutes of Nlarch 23, 2011, Special \ leeting 4. Reports of Committee Members 5. Community Concerns and Human Rights Issues a. Police Bias Crimes Report (N -like Goldstein) b. Other Concerns and Issues G. Old Business a. Essay Contest b. )Multicultural Calendar c. Domestic Partner Re, isti� Updatc,''1 raininY, d. Citizen Contact Record (Chair Garber) e. Night to Unite. Tuesday, AuOust 2, 7_011 f. k1usic in Plymouth, Wednesday. June 29, 2011 7. New Business a. Report on FIR Regional Forum (Jessica I -rites Rolle) b. Falcon Hei`dihts HRC EN ent, Thursdat. Nla% 5. 2011 c_ Religious Concerti from Citizen S. Articles and announcements 9. _adjournment Human Rights Commission Meeting 1 of 1 May 3, 201 1 Page 2 rp) PlymouthCity Adding Quality to Life April 2011 Modified on 04122111 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cancelled 7 8 6:00-8:00 PM 99:00 AM -1:00 PM PLANNING YARD Et GARDEN YARD fr 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 Plymouth Fine PRIMAVERA 7:00 PM QUALITY 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 7'00 PM 1:00-4:00 PM 10:00 AM -4:00 PM 10:00 AM -4:00 PM PLANNING PRIMAVERA 7:00 PM -8:30 PM PRIMAVERA COMMISSION Plymouth Fine PRIMAVERA Plymouth Fine MEETING Arts Council Plymouth Fine Arts Council Council Chambers Show Arts Council Show Plymouth Creek Show Plymouth Creek Center Plymouth Creek Center Passover Begins 24 at Sunset 25 26 27 28 29 30 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Beard of Equalization HRA MEETING Reconvened Parkers Lake Room Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL Easter Sunday MEETING Council Chambers ' Uppate with City Manager Modified on 04122111 Page 3 r�P�ymouth Adding Quality to Life May 2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7:00 PM Cancelled HUMAN RIGHTS PLANNING COMMITTEE COMMISSION MEETING MEETING Parkers Lake Room Medicine Lake Room 8 9 10 5:00 PM 117:00 12 5:30—$:00 PM 13 14 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL 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 Fc REC REGULAR COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING (PRAC) MEETING Medicine Lake Room Parkers Lake Run - 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 04122111 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 4 r�P�ymouth Adding Quality to Life June 2011 Modified on 041221 it Page 5 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 14 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 7:00 PM 8:00 AM HRA MEETING MUSIC IN Parkers Lake Room PLYMOUTH 5K RUN Hilde Performance Center 26 27 28 29 30 7:00 PM 5:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MUSIC IN MEETING PLYMOUTH Medicine Lake Room Hilde Performance Center Modified on 041221 it Page 5 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items May 10, Special, 5:00 p.m., Medicine lake Room • Discuss future of park system May 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce Special Recycling Drop ©fl' Event on May 21 from 7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m, at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility • Announce Environmental Quality Fair on May 12 • Proclaim May 27 as "Arbor Day" May 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers June 14, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce 5K Run on June 25 and Music in Plymouth on June 29 June 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: Special Meeting topics hcai'e been Set by Council; all other topics are tentath,e. page 6 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: April 20, 2011 Steve Juetten 763-509-5101 Market study of Four Seasons Mall site in Plymouth to be Spotlighted at May 5 Open House Plymouth, MN — A market study of the Four Seasons Mall site, located on the northwest quadrant of County Road 9 and Highway 169, will be presented to the public on May 5 at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Ave. N. The open house will run from 6 to 9 p.m., offering attendees a chance to hear a presentation highlighting the market study's findings as well as informally talk with city staff and consultants. The presentation will be made at 6 p.m. and repeated at 7:45 p.m. The market study looks at current demographic and economic trends, the site's strengths and weaknesses and other area development. The study is expected to suggest some potential uses for the Four Seasons Mall site. Plymouth Community Development Director Steve Juetten emphasized that any potential redevelopment concepts discussed at the open house will be very general. "The concepts will be very rough. They are intended to get people thinking and to solicit some preliminary feedback as we move forward with the overall planning study for the site," he said. The market study is part of a larger planning study that is also examining storm water and water quality issues, traffic and alternative site redevelopment concepts. The next phase of the study will further flesh out potential redevelopment concepts and develop principles to guide future redevelopment, according to Juetten. To allow time to conduct the planning study, the Plymouth City Council passed an interim ordinance on Dec. 14, 2010. It prohibits redevelopment of the Four Seasons Mall site for one year. The City of Plymouth is working with the Bassett Creek Watershed and Hennepin County to conduct the planning study with funding from the Metropolitan Council, a regional planning agency, and Hennepin County. For more information on the open house, call the Community Development Department at 763-509-5450. You can sign up to receive email notifications when new information about the Four Page 7 Seasons Mall Planning Study is posted on the City of Plymouth website. To sign up, visit, www.plymolLithnm.gov/four-seasons. Page 8 Format Dynamics :: Dell Viewer StarTrulbune Helping hands will spruce up Shingle Creek Article by: , Star Tribune Updated: April 16, 2011 -10:44 PM From Plymouth to Brooklyn Park to north Minneapolis, gutters lead to Shingle Creek. A cigarette tossed onto Bass Lake Road in B rooklyn Center or a pop tab dropped in a parking lot on Boone Avenue in Brooklyn Park, both are likely to end up in the waterway. Against that backdrop, several cities in the north metro whose stormwater runoff flows into the creek are holding cleanup parties. The events are inspired by Earth Day, which is Friday. Shingle Creek, which empties into the Mississippi River in north Minneapolis, is classified as impaired, although many of its problems aren't visible from the banks, said Diane Spector, water resources planner for Wenck Associates Inc., consultant to the Shingle Creek Watershed District. Advertisement This Page Cannot Be Displayed Page 1 of 2 The creek has high chloride levels during spring runoff, from miles of road salt. In healthy streams, the water is oxygenated as it tumbles over rocks and around turns; the many manmade changes that have been made to Shingle Creek's route and character mean the bed has been straightened and smoothed. It consequently is low in dissolved oxygen. It is high in nutrients from fertilizer and grass clippings. For all of those reasons, the water no longer is able to support fish and other aquatic life, Spector said. Picking up garbage may not help all of the core problems, but it's a way residents can get involved and become more aware of how their actions affect the water. Previous years' cleanups have netted tens of thousands of bags of winter detritus from the banks. "Education happens when we share the story with people in our community," said Margie Vigoren, Plymouth's environmental education coordinator. "That is a way for us to illustrate the important connection we have with the environment, with the quality of our streams and lakes." Part of the task facing volunteers was Based on your corporate access policies, access to this web site ( http://aci.doubleclick.net/adi/minnesota_star_tribune_dp_print/NEWS_;FD_PAGE_NUMBER=1;dcopt=ist; has been blocked because the web category "Advertisements & Popups" is not allowed. If you have questions, please contact IT Helpdesk at ext. 5380 ( helpdesk@ci.Plymouth.mn.us ) and provide the codes shown below. Print Powered By Page 9 http://www.startribune.com/templates/fdcp?unique-1303138282754 4/18/2011 Format Dynamics:: Dell Viewer StarTribune evident Friday along one stretch of the creek off Boone Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Runoff from a parking lot flowed through a pipe clogged with dead leaves and cigarette butts directly into the waterway. Although the b urbling of the water still was audible over the roar of traffic, the leaf -covered, earth - toned bank was strewn with the wrong colors: a green pop bottle, a white plastic bag, a length of bright blue rope, a bright white slab of Styrofoam. Spector noted that the cleanup is a job for the long term. "Our lakes and streams didn't get this way overnight, and they're not going to be fixed overnight," she said. "it took 150 years to have this kind of impact... It won't be a be meandering prairie stream as it was before the area was settled, but it can be made much better." Some cities, including Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale, Champlin and Minneapolis, already have held their official cleanup days. But garbage bags, gloves and a pickup generally can be arranged any day by calling parks and recreation or public works offices. Here are some upcoming events: • New Hope, starting at 9:30 a.m., April 23, Advertisement This Page Cannot Be Displayed Page 2 of 2 at Meadow Lake Park, Xylon Avenue and E. Meadow Lake Road. For information, call Shawn Markham at 763-592-6763. o Plymouth, 9-11 a.m., April 23, starting at Timber Shores Park, at Zachary Lane and 53rd Avenue N. Volunteers will spread out along Bass Creek, a Shingle Creek tributary. For information, or to volunteer, call 763- 509-5230. • Brooklyn Park, all day, April 30, several sites. Call the city's recreation office at 763- 493-8333 to be assigned a park. Maria Elena Baca e 612-673-4409 Based on your corporate access policies, access to this web site ( http://ad.doubleclick.net/adi/minnesota_star_tribune_dp_print/NEWS_;FD_PAGE_NUMBER=2;dcopt= has been blocked because the web category "Advertisements & Popups" is not allowed. If you have questions, please contact IT Helpdesk at ext. 5380 ( helpdesk@ci.pllymouth.mn.us ) and provide the codes shown below. Print Powered By =t=:arra 3 ln�r�i" Page 10 http://www.stark-ibune.com/templates/fdcp?unique=1303138282754 4/18/2011 Approved Minutes Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) March 10, 2011 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Kathy Osborne, Committee Members Carlos Gutierrez, Katie Kendrick and Andy Polzin MEMBERS ABSENT: Committee Members Tawnia Johnson and Ken Zieska STAFF PRESENT: City Engineer Bob Moberg, Water Resources Technician Kevin Springob and Office Support Specialist Patty Hillstrom 1. Call to Order - 7:05 P.M. 2. Public Forum Committee Member Gutierrez noted that the City of Medina has organized garbage collection and provided a copy of their contract for Solid Waste Manager Sarah Hellekson. He added that they also have a composting program that is working well with no significant problems. Committee Member Polzin reported that the West Mississippi and Shingle Creek Watershed Commission are in the process of developing the Third Generation Watershed Plan. He noted that the Board of Water and Soil is asking for more interaction and education outreach activities between the watershed and local governments in future generation plans. 3. Approval of Agenda The agenda for the March 10, 2011, EQC meeting was approved as written. 4. Presentations and Public Information Announcements City Engineer Moberg reminded committee members that there are volunteer opportunities available for the Plymouth Yard & Garden Expo, Plymouth Environmental Fair and Music in Plymouth. Committee Member Gutierrez committed to Music in Plymouth from 5-7:00 p.m. City Engineer Moberg reported that the West Metro Water Alliance is sponsoring a series of forums and noted that funds are available for committee members wishing to attend. Chair Osborne requested that information on the forums be emailed to committee members. 5. Consent Agenda A. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 9, 2011, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 11 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes March 10, 2011 Page 2 Motion by Committee Member Kendrick, seconded by Committee Member Gutierrez recommending approval of the February 9, 2011, Environmental Quality Committee meeting minutes. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. B. APPROVE EQC NOMINATION OF DEREK PETERSON FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION AWARD Chair Osborne noted that she was very pleased with the floating island and the choice of a boy scout to implement the project. Motion by Committee Member Osborne, seconded by Committee Member Gutierrez, recommending approval of the nomination of Derek Peterson for a 2011 Environmental Champion Award. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 6. Public Hearing 7. General Business A. Bass Lake Outlet Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) City Engineer Moberg stated that an EAW has been prepared for the Bass Lake Outlet project. He said it is similar to the project done in the Wild Wings neighborhood and explained that the basin is so full of cattails that there is no longer a defined watercourse through the area and water is flooding backyards. He said channels will be created by removing vegetation so water can be conveyed to the center of wetland rather than migrating around the perimeter. He said the project is programmed in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2011-12 and stated that construction is expected to take place next winter. Water Resources Technician Springob provided a map and specifics of the project for the EQC. Committee Member Polzin asked why the sediment is not being prevented from entering the wetland and Chair Osborne questioned the size of the channels and asked why there are not more of them. City Engineer Moberg explained that if the project were any larger the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (PCA) may make the determination that the project is a wetland impact requiring mitigation that is unaffordable by the City at this time. City Engineer Moberg stated that the PCA requested a sampling of the excavated material in the vicinity of the storm sewer outfalls to confirm the presence of any heavy metals. He said if the material is clean it can be disposed of any place but contaminated materials would have to be segregated. He added that the contractor for the Wild Wings project was able to reuse the clean material and that resulted in a savings for the City. Page 12 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes March 10, 2011 Page 3 Water Resources Technician Springob stated that there are no endangered species in the area of construction. B. EQC Sponsored Project - Back Yard Composting or Light Bulb Recycling City Engineer Moberg explained that the EQC sponsored project includes the development of a plan for backyard composting or light bulb recycling. He said implementation of the plan would occur in 2012. After a brief discussion, the EQC decided the focus of their project would be to increase the number of single family homes with backyard compost areas. The goal will be accomplished by providing a general awareness of the City ordinance on composting and providing backyard composting how-to information. The following are suggestions by the EQC to meet the goal of the project: • Provide a presentation on composting at Music in Plymouth and the Yard & Garden Expo • Produce a brochure or flyer on backyard composting to use in conjunction with the presentation. The information will include backyard composting and collection of compostable materials that can picked up by a hauler. • Possible utilization of boy scouts for collection of information • A composting demo site at the millennium garden. City Engineer Moberg pointed out that a demo site in any public area would require monitoring. • Promote the benefits and cost savings to average resident • Promote the valuable end product of composting • Provide information from reputable websites on different types of compost bins Committee Member Kendrick asked if there were funds available for implementation of the project. City Engineer Moberg replied that funds could be budgeted in 2012 with the City Council's approval. The EQC requested the following information from City staff: • A copy of City ordinance on backyard composting • Information from Hennepin County on composting programs and funding • Number of households in Plymouth • Information on results of the recycling RFP regarding collection of compostable materials • List of businesses that have compost bins for purchase • Information on building your own compost bin • Invite Ginny Black to May EQC meeting 8. Reports and Staff Recommendations Page 13 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes March 10, 2011 Page 4 9. Future Meetinsis — April 13, 2011 10. Ad'ournment With no objection, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Page 14 Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting March 16, 2011 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Davis, Commissioners Marc Anderson, Nathan Robinson, and Bryan Oakley MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Dick Kobussen, Gordon Petrash and Scott Nelson STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Public Works Director Doran Cote, Senior Planner Shawn Drill 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 MOTION by Commissioner Robinson, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the March 16, 2011 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 2, 2011 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Robinson, to approve the March 2, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. HAMPTON HILLS INVESTMENT LLC (2011002) Chair Davis introduced the request by Hampton Hills Investment, LLC for rezoning and preliminary plat for Hampton Hills 3d Addition for 114 single family lots to be located at the former Hampton Hills golf course site. Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the staff report. He noted that the item was continued from the March 2, 2011 Planning Commission meeting, but that there was no presentation or discussion on the item at the March 2nd meeting. Commissioner Anderson asked how the development would be phased. Page 15 Approved Planning Commission Minutes March 16, 2011 Page 2 Senior Planner Drill said preliminary project phasing plans have been received from the developer. He deferred that question to the developer. Commissioner Anderson asked if the Juneau Lane connection would be completed early in the process. He also asked how far north the repaving of Juneau Lane would occur. Senior Planner Drill said the developer will address timing for the Juneau Lane connection when they describe their proposed project phasing plan. Senior Planner Drill said the repaving of Juneau Lane would be for the segment west of Pomerleau Lake. Commissioner Anderson asked about potential future development of the south area, shown as Outlot F. Senior Planner Drill said the developer would wait with that area and see what the market is like in a few years regarding potential housing types. Commissioner Anderson said the tree calculations are included for the entire site, including the previously approved first phase. He asked how future development of Outlot F would impact the tree calculations. Senior Planner Drill said when the Outlot F area is developed in the future, the tree numbers would be recalculated again to include trees removed from that area. Commissioner Oakley noted that the first phase of this development (Hampton Hills 2na Addition) was zoned RSF-2, and asked what the rationale was for rezoning the remainder of the former golf course site to RSF-3. Senior Planner Drill said the comprehensive plan specifies a minimum of 111 dwelling units for this portion of the site, and proposed development plan under RSF-3 zoning would provide 114 dwelling units. He said under RSF-2 zoning, they would not be able to achieve the minimum density needed, based on the LA -112 guiding in the comprehensive plan. Senior Planner Drill noted that other nearby developments are zoned RSF-3. Commissioner Oakley asked if density calculations exclude steep slopes. Senior Planner Drill said wetlands, wetland buffers, and right-of-ways for a major roads are excluded from density calculations, but not slopes. Planning Manager Senness said that only things that are regulated by ordinance are excluded, and there are no regulations regarding slopes. Chair Davis introduced the applicant, Rob Wachholz, Tradition Development. Mr. Wachholz said the market appears strong in this area, as 14 lots previously platted in phase 1 have all been sold. Mr. Wachholz discussed their phasing plan and said 33 lots in the horseshoe -shaped area directly south of 55th Avenue/Polaris Lane would be the next phase. Timing depends on market demand, and the following phase would connect to Juneau Lane. Mr. Wachholz said the last Page 16 Approved Planning Commission Minutes March 16, 2011 Page 3 phase would be along the northerly ridge, in the area of the existing Whalen home. Mr. Wachholz said they are sorting through issues regarding the future roadway connection in the area north of the golf course site. He said the ultimate roadway location in that area will be determined based on a broader collaboration of property owners. Mr. Wachholz said he doesn't know how long it will take to get to development of the south (Outlot F) area, and that at this point in time it would be premature to lay out that area with engineered plans. Mr. Wachholz said the south area would be very suitable for a single builder, and that it could be fine-tuned at a later time based on that builder's specific needs. Commissioner Anderson asked if the proposed lot sizes are the same width in each of the development phases. Mr. Wachholz said 74 -foot wide lots are proposed the next 33 -lot "horseshoe" phase. Mr. Wachholz said 80 -foot wide lots are proposed along the balance of the site, except for the 11 125 -foot wide lots that are required by the shoreland regulations. Mr. Wachholz said there are a lot of slope and soil challenges related to the site, which impacts the overall site layout. Commissioner Anderson noted there are a few isolated pine trees on the site, and asked if those would remain. Mr. Wachholz said they have already relocated about ten large pine trees, as large as 25 -feet high, from the former golf course into the previously platted lot area, but other trees were not healthy or too large to move. He said they would make every effort to save as many trees as possible, but with the extent of grading required, some trees will not be able to be saved. Commissioner Oakley discussed Blocks 3 and 9 in the northeast portion of site, and noted it appears they have about 35 feet of grade difference, which would result in steep back yards along both blocks. He asked about storm water in that area, and about usable back yard space. Mr. Wachholz stated there would be a significant grade separation between the two blocks. He said the plans provide for a boulder retaining wall up to ten feet high along that area. Mr. Wachholz said that would allow them to create a 25 -foot level back yard behind each home. Mr. Wachholz said they are working on developing a natural landscape plan for that slope to help address the relationship between the homes that would back up to each other in the area. Mr. Wachholz said the storm water has been studied, and it would flow out to the sides and between the homes. Mr. Wachholz said lots in this general area, including those in Spring Meadows and others, are challenged from a back yard depth standpoint. He said it is not ideal, but it is one of the reasons for the RSF-3 zoning, because they can sell the lots at price point more accepting of that condition. Commissioner Oakley asked if the natural landscaped area would be controlled by a homeowner's association. Page 17 Approved Planning Commission Minutes March lb, 2011 Page 4 Mr. Wachholz said they don't envision needing to include that in the HOA, but that it could be considered if there were any issues. He said the landscaping would be designed to require very little maintenance once it is established. Chair Davis asked about the house at 5313 Juneau Lane. Mr. Wachholz said they would create a platted lot for that house. He said the city will have interest in that lot as part of the park plan. Mr. Wachholz said they have been talking with the owner and are expecting to work something out to accomplish the city's goals. Chair Davis continued the public hearing and closed the public hearing, as there was no one present to speak on the item. Commissioner Robinson said the proposal meets the city's guiding and zoning standards. He said there is adequate infrastructure for the development. He said he'll be voting in support of the project. Commissioner Oakley said he initially had concerns about the plat, and noted that it is a complicated site to develop. He said he is not sure if the way density is calculated is fair to the development, because the area of the slopes was not excluded from the usable acreage. Commissioner Oakley stated that the development complies with the rules. He said all of his questions were answered, and the developer understands the complexities of this development. He said he also supports the proposal. Planning Manager Senness noted that our definition of density is limited by the regional definition with regard to slopes. Commissioner Anderson said this site is a difficult site. He said development phasing has moved in a logical order with access, utilities, and grading. He said he is pleased with how the 14 existing lots and the proposed plat will work together. Commissioner Anderson said he supports the proposed plat. Chair Davis said he is also in favor of the proposal. He said he sees a lot of construction activity in the approved developments, and it shows that the market for housing is here. He concurred that the way development has gradually extended to this site from Vicksburg Lane indicates well thought out planning for this area. MOTION by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Oakley, to approve the request by Hampton Hills Investment, LLC for a rezoning and preliminary plat for Hampton Hills 3rd Addition for 114 single family lots at the former Hampton Hills golf course site. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Cancel the April G, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting Page 18 Approved Planning Commission Minutes March 1b, 2011 Page 5 Planning Manager Senness said there were no items for the April 6, 2011 agenda. Motion to approve the April 6, 2001 meeting cancellation. Vote 4 Ayes. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Davis, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Page 19 MINUTES WAYZATA COMMUNITIES IN COLLABORATION COUNCIL April 13, 2011 PRESENT Becca Fink, Bob Wittman, Chace Anderson, Judy Hanson, Brenda Heim, Linda Cohen, Warren Watson, Charlene Barghini, Angela Haseman, Gabe Lofton, Sheryl Kasdan, Katie Jackelen, Linnea Fonnest, Laura Clark, Leah Hughes, Janet Carlson, Cheryl Lubinski, and Carol Bergenstal CALL TO ORDER Chair Becca Fink called the meeting to order and welcomed guest speakers Brace Nustad and Peggy Douglas. Welcome also to Laura Clark, intern with the Hennepin County Library! MARCH MINUTES • The minutes were approved, as written. CHAMBER UPDATES • Peggy Douglas, President of the Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce, and Bruce Nustad, President of TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, shared overviews of their respective organizations. • Both Chambers have a long history of working together and many of their members have joint memberships. • Chambers are committed to the principle that healthy individuals make healthy communities, which in turn make healthy businesses. • Chambers are non-profit, membership -based organizations that advocate for healthy business communities. • Wayzata Chamber is more focused on local economic issues. • TwinWest has more involvement in state and national issues. • Peggy explained that all of the community events in Wayzata (James J Hill Days, the Chilly Open, etc.) are sponsored by Wayzata Chamber, not the City of Wayzata. • Wayzata Chamber helps organize over 100 volunteers. • There is a very close working relationship between Wayzata Chamber and the City of Wayzata. • The 2010 census shows that the population of Wayzata has dropped 10% and that it is an aging community, similar to Edina. • The largest employer in Wayzata is the Wayzata School District. • There is cautious optimism regarding the Wayzata business climate as more vacant store -fronts fill up. • Development of the Wayzata Bay Center is ready to begin now that the final tenant, The Pancake House, has settled on the terms of their buy-out by Presbyterian Homes. Page 20 • The new development, which will encompass 5 city blocks, will include senior housing, condos, retail space, a small hotel and a park -like plaza that will be available for community events. • Bruce reiterated that the major role of TwinWest is to connect people. • 3 out of 4 business owners do not live in the area where there business resides. • TwinWest promotes the concept that it is important for business owners to care about the community where they work, whether or not they live there. • Over 99% of the members of TwinWest represent businesses of less than 250 employees --- with 57% of the members representing businesses of less than 5 employees. • The City of Plymouth is considered a shining star from the jobs perspective. • The unemployment rate in the western suburbs is G to 7% which is lower than the state and national averages. • Transportation and the development of the Southwest Transitway (light rail from Minneapolis to Eden Prairie) is a priority issue for TwinWest. • Minnesota unemployment is down, but it is also an important time to highlight the potential for good opportunities in high-tech manufacturing jobs. • The legality of Chambers' rights to endorse political candidates is evolving as ongoing Supreme Court rulings address this issue. • Most Chamber members are pragmatic and focus on policy not politics. • There is no legal connection between the local Chambers and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce or the US Chamber of Commerce. PARTNERS IN PREVENTION • Judy Hanson, Wayzata's Chemical Health Coordinator, explained that Wayzata's Partners in Prevention initiative has the opportunity to be a "mentee community" (along with Waconia) with Minnetonka School District's Tonka Cares initiative. • Minnetonka will spearhead the application for the Drug Free Community grant that would support this partnership. The competition is very strong. • Judy explained that this type of partnership would provide significant support to help sustain an on-going drug-free community initiative in all of the communities involved. • Judy also explained that, in recognition of Children's Mental Health Awareness Week in May, Dr. Joseph Lee, a highly regarded child and adolescent psychiatrist at Hazelden Treatment Center, has offered to provide free seminars to interested communities, including Wayzata. • Judy hopes to schedule Dr. Lee to provide a staff training on trauma in childhood, an area of particular interest to Wayzata staff at the current time. 2011-12 CICC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS • Becca Fink will be on maternity leave this fall. O • Katie Jackelen, CONECT Coordinator, has agreed to put her name in nomination as a new member of the CICC Executive Committee. • Please notify Carol Bergenstal of other nominations. • The vote will be taken at the May 11 CICC meeting. 2 Page 21 LCTS GRANTS • Donna Marget, Chair of LCTS Grant Committee, has distributed the 2010 grant evaluations to Grant Committee members for review. • Once the reviews are completed by the Committee, final recommendations on the 2011 LCTS grant allocations will be presented at the May 11 CICC meeting, and a final vote of approval will be requested at that time. • Preliminary approval, contingent on satisfactory evaluations, has been given to: Camp CONECT $35,000 Caring for Kids Initiative $35,000 Chem/Mental Health $24,960 Infant Parent Home Visits $ 5,000 Primary Project $30,000 School Readiness $15,000 Y After School/Y Nights $14,500 TOTAL $1591,460 COMMUNITY UPDATES Caring for Kids Initiative • Brenda Heim encouraged everyone to attend the Caring for Kids Initiative Annual Breakfast on May 4, 2011, 7:15 AM to 9:00 AM, Wayzata Country Club. • To register (breakfast is free, but reservations are required) contact Cate Fossing at cfossing&iocp ori or 952-288-2585. • The speakers on May 4 will emphasize why high quality early childhood programs are important to businesses ---- and highlight the documented success of CfKI. TOCP • Tours of IOCP's new home in Plymouth (5:15 PM to 6:15 PM) and the IOCP Annual Meeting at St Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church (6:30 PM to 8:00 PM) will take place tonight. Library • Check out the e -books now available at the library! http://hclib.orgl/pub/bookspace/ebooks. cfm • The Citywide Read of is wrapping up. Check out the events with the author, Blue Balliett, of Chasing Vermeer at: htti)://www.i)lvmouthartsco-Lincil.org/calendarcitvread.html Check out the Teen Art Contest Reception at Plymouth Library, 2-3 PM, Saturday, April 30, https://www.helib.oreteens/teen events search. cfm? agency--py The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 PM. Respectfully submitted, Carol Bergenstal NEXT MEETING: 5-11-11,3 to 4:30 PM, Room A 413, Central Middle School Page 22 DATE: April 20, 2011 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager cc: Steevve Juetten FROM: Barbara Thomson, 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 March 2011. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility was 435, which is less than the occupancy limit of 601 set by the conditional use permit. The chart below shows the average monthly population since March of 2004. 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 23 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life April 22, 2011 Dear Resident/Property Owner: You are invited to attend an open house to learn about the market study under preparation for the Four Seasons Mall site. This study is expected to suggest some potential future uses for the mall site. It is the first phase of a larger study about potential redevelopment options. Our records indicate that your property is within 750 feet of the site. On December 14, 2010, the Plymouth City Council accepted a grant from the Metropolitan Council to study future redevelopment options for the Four Seasons Mall site. At the same time, the council adopted an interim ordinance preventing any potential for redevelopment of the site until the planning process is complete. Estimated completion of the mall site study is December 2011. The market study open house is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m, on Thursday, May 5, 2011, in the Black Box Theater at Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34" Avenue North. There will be a brief presentation of the results of the market study at 6:00 p.m. and again at 7:45 p.m. Following these presentations, the consultant and city staff will be available to answer questions and take feedback. The next phase of the study will examine storm water, water quality and traffic issues and involve a further fleshing out of alternative redevelopment concepts for the mall site. This phase will also involve development of principles to guide future redevelopment. A second open house will be scheduled in early fall to gain additional feedback on the concepts and principles prior to presentations to the Planning Commission and City Cotmcil. Your cominents and questions regarding the market study are welcome. Please write or e-mail me at bthomson@plymoutlunn.gov plymoutlunn.gov or telephone me at (763) 509-5452. All comments will be shared with the City Council and Planning Commission as we go forward with the plamiing process. In addition, you can sign up to receive e-mail notification when new information about the Four Seasons Mall planning study is posted on the City of Plymouth website. To sign up, visit www.plymouthmn.gov/four-seasons. Sincerely, Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd a Ptymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 a Tet: 763-509-5000 wwww.ptymouthmn.gov .._ "� �..�`. Page 24 April 20, 2011 SUBJECT: CONOR MEADOWS EROSION REPAIR PROJECT CITY PROJECT NO. 11019 PROJECT INFORMATION MEETING #1 FOLLOW-UP Dear Property Owner: Surface water runoff from the area has eroded soil from a drainage area within and adjacent to the Conor Meadows neighborhood (see attached). The City of Plymouth is considering a 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 was held on Tuesday April 19, 2011. Some of the general concerns discussed at this meeting include erosion of property, the importance of the existing trees, the importance of creek flow as an asset to the area, and the need to meet water quality goals set for Elm Creek which is down stream of this potential project area. City staff may be in the area over the next several weeks to gather information regarding the existing conditions (elevations, structures, etc...). If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit on-site to discuss the project, please contact me directly at (763)-509-5526. Additionally, the Conor Meadows project is posted on the City website at: http://www.pllymouthmn..gov/index.aspx?page=621 or by going to the City of Plymouth website at www.plymouthmn. og_y, then clicking on the "Departments" tab, then "Public Works", then "Project Spotlight", and then clicking on the "Water Resources Projects" link. I recommend signing up for automatic e-mail alerts which will notify you each time new information on this project is posted to the website. Sincerely, Derek Asche Water Resources Manager Enclosure Cc: Judy Johnson, City Council Ward 1 Bob Moberg, City Engineer CIM C:1Documents and SettingsllbairdlLucal SettingsU mporary Intemet FileslContent.Outlook1400WHA861Public hiformationtPW 25 No 1 follow up.docx i nreeRivers PARK DISTRICT Dear AMLAC Board of Directors: Marilynn Corcoran, April 15, 2011 Three Rivers (AIS) into area lakes, and for over 20 years we have been partnering with the Park District Department of Natural Resources, the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, the Board of Army Corp of Engineers, the University of Minnesota, and lake associations to Commissioners Association of Medicine Lake Area Citizens Joan Peters AMLAC Board of Directors District 3 City of Medicine Lake Sara Wyatt 10609 South Shore Drive District t Medicine Lake, MN 55441 Dear AMLAC Board of Directors: Marilynn Corcoran, The Park District shares your concern about the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species District z (AIS) into area lakes, and for over 20 years we have been partnering with the Department of Natural Resources, the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, the Army Corp of Engineers, the University of Minnesota, and lake associations to develop effective programs designed to reduce the risk of new infestations and to Joan Peters manage the impact of introduced species. As you are aware, we have performed District 3 many essential leadership functions resulting in the curly -leaf pondweed control program on Medicine Lake, Eurasian water milfoil treatments in the lake for over 20 years, and early efforts in milfoil harvesting. The District has conducted numerous plant surveys to document the distribution of AIS and native plants, and has been Dale Wo , Vice Chhairair inspecting incoming boats at the French Regional Park Launch. The value of all this District work is well over $100,000. Our involvement in the Medicine Lake TMDL project is another example of our commitment to improving the water quality of Medicine Lake. District staff provided John Gibbs many in-kind services including lake monitoring, data analysis, plant surveys, District 5 technical review, and project management. These actions valued at more that $200,000 were credited to match some of the cash funding used for the TMDL. The Park District has also made other significant cash and in-kind contributions to Larry Blackstad, Chair support other water resources management efforts for Medicine Lake. The District Appointed contributed over $200,000 to the City of Plymouth to assist with construction of nutrient detention basins and channel stabilization, and also donated the use of a box culvert valued at $250,000 for stormwater management. Barbara Kinsey We understand and respect your proposal to focus an intensified AIS control program Appointed at the Medicine Lake boat launch. However, if other lakes in Hennepin County such as Parkers Lake become infested with Zebra mussels, it will become virtually impossible to prevent Medicine Lake from becoming infested since water flows from these lakes to Medicine Lake. In addition, other access to the 'lake is provided by a Cris Gears number of privately operated boat launches and numerous private property access Superintendent points, making it unlikely that an AIS program unique to Medicine Lak [11 effective. V Elu APP 1$ Nil Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane Borth, Plymouth, MN 55441-1299 Page 26 Information 763.559.9000 • TTY 763.559.6719 • Fax 763.559.3287 • www.ThreeRiversPark5.org The Park District believes that controlling the spread of AIS can most efficiently be done on a regional or statewide basis. Accordingly, we are strongly supporting legislation proposed by the Department of Natural Resources to increase enforcement of AIS laws, to provide funding for inspections and ongoing control programs, and to continue research efforts to find long term control technologies. For the near term, we are in the process of completing an application for the DNR 2011 Watercraft Access Inspection Grant program to partially fund additional staff hours for inspections at locations within the Park District which include the Medicine Lake boat launch at French Regional Park. If we are successful in our application, up to 1,000 additional hours of trained staff inspection will be allocated at District launches. The Park District is also proposing to expand our existing boat inspection program by enlisting volunteers from area lake associations and citizens. We believe that these initiatives, in conjunction with our current weekend inspection program and DNR watercraft inspection program, will result in the most cost effective inspections program for the majority of boats entering at park launches. As an agency w'th the mission of promoting access to outdoor recreation--[ opportunities, Three Rivers does not support the idea of closing the access during unstaffed hours at the French Regional Park boat launch site. Our Board does not see this position as ensuring "convenience" for park guests. We strongly believe that the proposed closure would be construed as a mechanism to limit public access to the lake, rather than as an AIS prevention technique. In addition, a closed boat launch is inconsistent with the state of Minnesota's long standing principle of providing access to public waterbodies. We do strongly support boater education by having both signage and informational brochures in place at launches, and by participating in statewide AIS groups to promote public education. In summary, Three Rivers is strongly committed to minimizing the spread of AIS and to managing the impacts of introduced species. The Park District appreciates the efforts of AMLAC in bringing important AIS issues forward for consideration, and we want to work cooperatively with you to increase the effectiveness of existing programs. We believe that continuing our current boat inspection programs; supporting DNR state-wide inspection, enforcement and educational efforts; and increasing boat inspections through the use of state funds and expanded volunteer programs currently represent the most cost effective ways to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species to area lakes. If you any questions regarding our inspection program, please contact John Barten, Director of Natural Resources at 763-694-7841. Sincerely, Sara Wyatt District 1 Commissioner c: City of Plymouth / City of Medicine Lake Bassett Creek Watershed Management Organization Hennepin County Commissioners Metropolitan Council Minnesota DNR - Senator Terri Bonoff Representative Sarah Anderson Three Rivers Board of Commissioners Cris Gears, Superintendent, TRPD Page 27