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CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO May 20, 2011 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS New Hope Human Rights Commission "Know Your Neighbor" 05/24/11 ......................................... Page 1 PACT Agenda 05/25/11........................................................................................................................ Page 2 May, June, July 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 ... New Hope supports MnDOT noise wall on Highway 169, Article, Sun Newspapers ........................ Page 7 MEETING MINUTES Planning Commission 04/20/11 Meeting Minutes.............................................................................. Page 8 Wayzata Communities in Collaboration Council 05/11/11 Minutes .................................................. Page 10 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from MN PCA, RE: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit ...................... Page 16 Letter to Henson & Efron, PA, RE: Land Title Summons, Outlot J, Kingsview Heights 2nd Add..... Page 18 Letter from Civic League, RE: 2011 Music in Plymouth................................................................. Page 19 Letter to Land Owner, RE: Gonyea Co. 2011019 Plat, Spring Meadows 2nd Addition .................... Page 20 Letter to Property Owner, RE: Conditional Use Permits for City of Plymouth 2011025 ................. Page 21 Letter to Resident, RE: PUD Amendment for Plymouth Station Shopping Ctr 2011028 .................. Page 22 "Know Your Neighbor" Sponsored by the New Hope Human Rights Commission vt" SPEAKERS: Ying Lee—Hmong Chemical Health Specialist Peng Xiong —New Hope Police Officer Hmong Students from Northwest Hennepin Area Traditional Dance Performance Topic: The Hmong American journey— ,,rrom the Mekong to the Mississippi" Date: May 24, 2011 Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: New Hope City Council Chambers 4401 Xylon Avenue North This event will be the second in a series of sessions designed to allow commu- nity members to hear from and ask questions of presenters on different eth- nicities represented in our community. Refreshments will be served New Hope Human Rights Commission Members: Peg Flaherty Otis Jenkins Marie Hayes Nick Petersen Staff Liaison. Sgt. Scott Slawson New Hope Police Department 4401 Xylon Avenue North 763-531-5142 Meetings are the first Monday of each month at New Hope City Hall in the Parks and Recreation Conference Room. Page 1 PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT AGENDA Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 7:00 p.m. Medicine Lake Room, City Hall 1. 7:00 Approve agenda 2. 7:01 Approve February, 2011 minutes (February, 2011 minutes attached) 3. 7:03 Metropolitan Council update — Suburban Transit Association (STA): James Clark, Messerli & framer, Sherry Munyon, Capitol Access 4. 7:18 Legislative update — Suburban Transit Association (STA): James Clark, Messerli & Kramer, Sherry Munyon, Capitol Access 5. 7:55 Discuss advertising policy and proposal. Recommendation. (Attached Plymouth Metrolink Advertising and Proposed City Policy) 6. 8:15 Plymouth Metrolink Transit Operations and Maintenance RFP update 7. 8:20 Review 2010 transit fixed route survey information (2010 Fixed Route Customer Survey Summary attached) 8. 8:35 Request approval for Plymouth Metrolink to provide free shuttle service between City Hall and West Lutheran High School and Plymouth Creek Elementary School from 4:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 for Music in Plymouth. 9. 8:38 Fleet update 10. 8:40 Review Plymouth Metrolink Transit Performance Measurements (attached: January - April, 2011 System Ridership Graph; January - April, 2011 Fixed Route Ridership Graph; January - April 2011 Dial -A -Ride Ridership Graph; January — April, 2011 Riders per Day Chart) 11. 8:45 Review Plymouth Metrolink Customer Service Log (February — May, 2011 Customer Service Log attached) 12. 8:48 Identify areas of concern and recommendations 13. 8:59 Other business 14. 9:00 Adjourn 15. Future meetings: July 27, 2011, November 30, 2011. All meetings held at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit, 05-25-11 Agenda Page 111 Page 2 r�ity Plymouth Adding Quality to Life May 2011 1 2 3 7:00 PM 4 Cancelled 5 6:00-9:00 PM 6 7 HUMAN RIGHTS PLANNING OPEN HOUSE COMMITTEE COMMISSION FOUR SEASONS MEETING MEETING MALL MARKET Medicine Lake Room Council Chambers STUDY Plymouth Creek Center 8 9 10 5:00 PM 11 7:00 PM 12 5:30—$:00 PM 13 14 SPECIAL COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL, MEETING QUALITY QUALITY FAIR Medicine Lake Room COMMITTEE Zachary Lane Discuss Future of (EQC) MEETING Elementary School Park System Council Chambers 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PARK & REC REGULAR COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING (PRAC) MEETING Council h mbers 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 6:00 PM 7:00 PM WALK PLANNING 7:30 AM -2:00 PM WITH THE MAYOR COMMISSION SPECIAL Plymouth MEETING DROP OFF DAY Creek Center Council Chambers Plymouth Maintenance Facility 22 23 24 2S 7:00 PM 2 6 CANCELLED 27 28 7:04 PM PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL ADVISORY Parkers Lake Room MEETING COMMITTEE ON Council Chambers TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Medicine Lake Room 29 30 11M 31 MEMORIAL DAY 9 Observed i CITY OFFICES CLOSED niompeo on uottvf + i Page 3 P lymouth Adding Quality to Life June 2011 Modified on 05! 20111 Page 4 1 2 3 4 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7:00 PM 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL PARK Ft REC QUALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMISSION (EQC) MEETING (PRAC) MEETING Council Chambers Plymouth Creek Center 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 5:30 PM 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING' COMMISSION Medicine Lake Room MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7:00 PM g:ooAM 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 Council Chambers Hilde Performance Center k ' Review Budget, Council Expectations and Update with City Manager Modified on 05! 20111 Page 4 up,lymouth Adding Quality to Life July 2011 Modified on 05110111 Page 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7:00 PM 7 8 9 PLANNING COMMISSION INDEPENDENCE INDEPENDENCE DAY MEETING DAY OBSERVED Council Chambers CITY OFFICES CLOSED 10 11 12 7:00 PM 13 7:00 PM 14 15 16 REGULAR ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL MEETING QUALITY Council Chambers COMMITTEE (EQC) MEETING Council Chambers 17 18 19 20 7:00 PM 21 22 23 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 1 i 2 4COUNCIL 25 26 5:OO PM 27 7:OO PM 2 8 7:00 PM 29 30 SPECIAL COUNCIL PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING MEETING ADVISORY Parkers Lake Room Budget Study Session COMMITTEE ON X1 Medicine Lake Room TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING 7:00 PM Medicine Lake Room REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers Modified on 05110111 Page 5 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items June 14, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Review 2012/2013 Budget and Council Expectations • Update with City Manager June 14, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce 5K Run on June 25 and Music in Plymouth on June 29 • Assessment hearing for 2010 Street Reconstruction Project (10001) June 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Receive and accept the 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report July 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 26, Special, 5:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss 2012/2013 Budget July 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce Night to Unite, Tuesday, August 2, Plymouth Creek Center, 2:30 p.m. -5:00 p.m. August 2, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss 2012-2016 Capital Improvement Program August 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 16, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss 2012/2013 Budget August 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers September 6, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss 2012/2013 Budget (if needed) September 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Approve 2012/2013 proposed budgets, preliminary tax levies and budget hearing date Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 1 of 1 New Hope a News New Hope supports MnDOT noise wall on Highway Print Page 169 By Sue Webber - Sun Newspapers Published: Thursday, October 7, 2010 11:20 AM CDT The New Hope City Council Sept. 27 approved a resolution supporting the Minnesota Department of Transportation's proposed noise wall project. The wall is slated to run on the east side of Highway 169 from approximately 36th Avenue north to an area close to 42nd Avenue. It will be similar to a wall constructed in 2003 from Medicine Lake Road north to 36th Avenue. The city council agreed to amend the Public Works five-year Capital Improvement Program for 2010-14 to incorporate the addition of a noise wall in 2011. New Hope residents who attended an open house on the project Sept. 9 were in favor of it, according to Public Works Director Guy Johnson. "It's rare to announce that we will spend more than $100,000 and people applaud," Councilmember Eric Lammle said. "This is very welcome." The state will pay for 90 percent of the $1.2 million project, with New Hope picking up the remainder, estimated at $120,000. City Manager Kirk McDonald said no properties would be assessed for the project. Funding for the city's portion would come from an existing construction project fiend, Johnson said. The project is part of MnDOT's Sound Abatement Along Highways program, instituted by the Legislature since 1995, requiring noise abatement study and noise abatement measures within or along the perimeter of freeway and expressways. MNDOT's subsequent Metro Noise Study identifies the highest impacted areas that offer the most cost-effective opportunities for future noise mitigation, and then ranks and prioritizes the areas. MnDOT has allocated $1.5 million each year for the past 10 years to the construction of noise walls. Copyright © 2011 -Sun Newspapers [xl Close Window Page 7 http://www.mnsun.com/articles/2010/10/12/new hope/news/nh07soundwall.prt 5[16/2011 Approved Minutes City of PIymouth Planning Commission Meeting April 20, 2011 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Davis, Commissioners Marc Anderson, Nathan Robinson, Dick Kobussen, Gordon Petrash, Scott Nelson and Bryan Oakley MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Thomson and Office Support Representative Janice Bergstrom 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Planning Manager Thomson asked to add Item 7.A. Request to Cancel the May 4, 2011 planning commission meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Petrash, seconded by Commissioner Robinson, to approve the amended April 20, 2011 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 169 2011 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the March 16, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. INSPEC, INC. (2011.006) MOTION by Conunissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the request by Inspec, Inc. to expand the south parking lot to construct a bus staging area. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. NEW BUSINESS A. CANCEL MAY 4, 2011 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Page 8 Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 20, 2011 Page 2 MOTION by Chair Davis to cancel the May 4, 2011 planning commission meeting. Vote. 7 Ayes. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Davis, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Page 9 MINUTES WAYZATA COMMUNITIES IN COLLABORATION COUNCIL May 11, 2011 PRESENT Bob Wittman, Brenda Heim, Susan Gaither, Susan Sommerfeld, Warren Watson, Kristin Tollison, Donna Marget, Marcia Treno, Becky Halvorson, Angela Bernhardt, Terese Atkins, Laurie Ahrens, Sheryl Kasdan, Katie Jackelen, Linn6a Fonnest, Kelly Goddard, Cheryl Lubinski, and Carol Bergenstal CALL TO ORDER • Brenda Heim called the meeting to order and welcomed guest speakers Laurie Ahrens, Plymouth City Manager, At Orson, Wayzata City Manager, and Kelly Goddard, Community Action Partnership for Suburban Hennepin. APRIL MINUTES • The minutes were approved with a correction to show Kelly Goddard was present at the April CICC meeting. CITY OF PLYMOUTH • City Manager Laurie Ahrens provided an overview of the City of Plymouth including a brief history, current statistics and programs. • Plymouth became a village in 1955, at which time it was entirely agricultural except for Scheibe's corner and the area near Wayzata. • The current population of Plymouth, based on the 2010 census, is 70,576 (up from 31,615 in 1980), and includes 30,000 households. • It is projected that full "build -out" of Plymouth will be 78,500, which will add 2,400 to 4,500 households. • The average income m Plymouth is $83,500. • From 2000 to 2010 the racial demographics changed from 82.5% white to 90.4% white; 3.8% Asian to 6.9% Asian; 2.7% African American to 5.2% African American. • Plymouth includes 4 school districts (Robbinsdale, Osseo, Hopkins and Wayzata) and several private schools. • Plymouth is not a "bedroom" community and has a diverse economic base with 60% residential and 40% commercial/industrial. • There are 50,000 jobs in Plymouth which is more, per capita, than Minneapolis or St Paul. • Plymouth works hard to maintain the high quality of life in the city and has a strong core belief and long history in the value of long-term planning. • Plymouth also has a long and nationally recognized tradition of collaboration with schools, nonprofits, businesses, other cities and the county. • Plymouth's publications are highly regarded and frequently imitated by other cities. Page 10 • Plymouth is one of only a handful of cities that can boast a nationally accredited park system. • 35% of recreation registrations in the City's Park and Rec programs are from non - Plymouth residents. • Plymouth's partnership with Lifetime Fitness was the first public-private partnership of its kind in the nation. • Volunteers play a critical role in the life of the city, and in 2010 over 27,000 hours of volunteer time were donated by over 1,400 volunteers. • Plymouth's annual budget is approximately $25-$30 million. • Like most cities, Plymouth has been affected by the recession. • In recent years, the City's workforce has been reduced by nearly 15%. However, the level of most services has been maintained through better use of technology. • Check out more about Plymouth at http_//plymouthmn.govl CITY OF WAYZATA • City Manager Al Orsen provided an update on the City of Wayzata. • The Bay Center development has been the focus of much time and energy for the past several years. • The final tenant, the Pancake House, has agreed to the terms of their buy-out by Presbyterian Homes and will close in August. • The Bay Center project will encompass 17 acres and will be a mixed-use development including retail, office space, senior housing, condos and a small hotel. • Wayzata's assessed value has gone from $195 million in 1977 to $1.5 billion today. • Thanks to TIF funding, Wayzata will begin $6 million of road construction soon that will continue for the next 3 years. • Plans continue to develop a pedestrian boardwalk along the lake front to connect Sunset's to the Depot. • Collaboration is essential to Wayzata, as well. • Wayzata collaborates on park and rec programs and fire and police services with neighboring lake communities. • Wayzata, too, has been impacted by the economy and has reduced City staff by 15 to 20% --- and relies more on volunteers. • The city encompasses 3.5 square miles and has a population of 4,000. • The plat for Wayzata existed prior to statehood. • The Bay Window, a monthly publication, is the primary communication tool. • Wayzata's annual budget is approximately $4 million. • Check out more about Wayzata at htt ://www.wa ata.or 2 Page 11 COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP FOR SUBURBAN HENNEPIN • Kelly Goddard shared an overview of the services provided by CAPSH. • CAPSH works to improve the lives of low-income people in Suburban Hennepin County through outreach, energy assistance programs, homeownership services and financial counseling. • CAPSH's mission is to help people become self-sufficient and strengthen communities through service, education and collaboration. • 13,500 households have received emergency energy assistance through CAPSH. • NOTE! Some funds are still available through the end of May. • Calls regarding questions over home foreclosures continue at the rate of about 500 a month. • The tax clinics were very successful this year. They were provided at 17 sites and at 4 senior citizen housing complexes. • Legal clinics, where volunteer lawyers provide advice on basic legal issues, are also very well received. Walk-ins are accepted, but it is also possible to make appointments. • CAPSH is now located at 8800 Highway 7 (Suite 401) in St Louis Park. This is a great location and on a bus line. • Eligibility for CAPSH programs is income -based. • CAPSH provides case managers who work with clients, usually for 6 months to a year. • CAPSH makes an effort not to duplicate services and does refer clients to IOCP and the County. • Funding for CAPSH comes from cities, the State of Minnesota and the federal government. Private foundations also provide grant support. • For more information on CAPSH go to www.capsh.org 2011-12 CICC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTIONS • The following slate of candidates for the CICC Executive Committee was presented for approval: o Becca Fink, Chair o Brenda Heim, Immediate Past Chair o Donna Marget o Becky Halvorson/Judy Hanson (shared position) o Katie 7ackelen o Ex Officio: Bob Wittman and Kristin Tollison Additional nominations were requested from the floor. None were put forth. A motion was made and seconded to approve the slate, as presented. The motion passed unanimously. 3 Page 12 2011-12 LCTS GRANTS Donna Marget, LCTS Coordinator and Chair of the LCTS Grant Committee, presented the following grants for approval by the CICO: Camp CONECT $35,000 An 8 -week, afternoon camp for youth grades 1-8 who live at the eight CONECT neighborhoods in Plymouth --- and any additional youth who may be referred by Wayzata School District social workers. The camp provides recreational, educational, social and character -building activities in a safe, structured, and well -supervised environment to reduce at -risk behaviors over the summer months. Caring for Kids Initiative $35,000 CfKI is a public/private collaborative scholarship program (including parent education and family support) for low-income families. CM provides access to quality early childhood educational opportunities and ensures children are ready to succeed in kindergarten. Chem/Mental Health $249960 Chemical/mental health support provided by a Relate Counseling therapist for students in the alternative program at Wayzata High School. Infant Parent home Visits $ 5,000 Universal access to parent-child home visits by a licensed parent education for families with infants in the Wayzata School District. Primary Project $30,000 An early intervention program designed to help students in lower grades feel more confident and comfortable at school, address early signs of social, emotional or behavioral concerns, and ensure that more significant problems do not develop. School Readiness $15,000 A social worker position to assist families and children to be fully prepared for kindergarten and to experience success in school while developing the appropriate social, emotional, and behavioral skills needed to negotiate home, school and community experiences. Y After School/Y Nights $14,500 After school enrichment programming at all three Wayzata middle schools, including homework help, enrichment and social opportunities. Also, three times a year Ridgedale Y is open on a Friday evening to provide a safe, nurturing, fun environment for Wayzata middle school students. TOTAL $159,460 • A motion was made and seconded to approve the grants, as presented • The motion passed, with abstentions from those present who receive LCTS grants. 4 Page 13 A LOOK FORWARD AND A LOOK BACK Attendees broke into small groups to discuss the past year and plans for next year. Here is a summary of those comments/suggestions: What went well this year for the CICO? • The variety of speakers and topics covered, particularly the city managers and the police chiefs. • No one group dominates the discussion. • Meetings start and end on time. • Like the focus on presenters and the time set aside for information sharing. • Faith conversation was very successful. • Well-rounded, diverse group of presenters. • The chance to meet new school leadership at the September meeting. How could the CICC meeting format be improved? • Keep it structured and moving. • OK to end early. • Shake up meeting locations. • Consider rotating sites. • Put resources close to the door for late arrivals. What are the issues or areas of concern in our community that should be highlighted at CICO meetings? • "State of the District" report from the school district. • More meetings like the one with police chiefs to share "what's happening". • Domestic abuse • Who aren't we aware of? Who haven't we heard from? • Hennepin County • IOCP • Fire Departments • Mental Health • Unemployment • Successful aging • Time to "brainstorm" around an issue • Another "World Cafe" discussion Who is missing at the CICC table? • More "raw" community members • Leaders in community sports • Faith community • YES students • Elementary principals • Elected officials • Hammer • The Retreat • Police • Community Clinic 5 Page 14 • Business COMMUNITY UPDATES Caring for Kids Initiative • Brenda Heim announced that 248 people attended the Cf <i Annual Breakfast on May 4. • The speakers that morning were very well-received, and there was a lot of positive feedback from the business people in attendance. Children's Dental Services • Kristin Tollison explained that help is needed to spread the word about the services of the Children's Dental Services (low-cost, sliding fee dental services provided one day a month at the Wayzata Community Clinic in the Wayzata Medical Building). • Not all of the slots have been filled each month --- and extra effort is needed to provide this information to families over the summer months so they can take full advantage of these services. • Summer dates are June 6, July 11, August 1 and September 12, 2011. • Appointments are necessary. Call 612-746-1530 and ask for the Wayzata Community Clinic location. IOCP • The lease of space at IOCP's new home by the Wayzata School District was approved by the Wayzata School Board on May 9. • It is hoped that early childhood education, parent education, ABE/ESL/GED, adult and senior enrichment, K-12 academic support, high school service learning.. and morel.. will be available. Family Learning Center • Marcia Treno announced that gently used toys and equipment will be needed for the early childhood programming at IOCP. • Marcia will provide information about how to donate! • The Annual Spring Fling was very successful (thanks to parent volunteers and YES students and the Tuxedo Band!) with 298 kids in attendance! Library • Check out ALL the summer events at the Library: www.hclib.org The meeting was adjourned at 4:32 PM. Respectfully submitted, Carol Bergenstal 6 Page 15 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 520iafayeaeAoadNorth I St.Paul,Mirmesota 55155.4194 1 651-246-5300 800-657-3664 1 65;-282-5332 TTY I www.pta,statem.us I Equal Opportunity Employer May 11, 2011 Plymouth City MS4 Derek Asche 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Derek Asche This letter Is regarding your city Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and specifically the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's (MPGA) review and response to the Loading Assessment and Non -Degradation Report. These documents were submitted to address a permit requirement for your MS4 as one of the thirty Selected MS4s. Your MS4 has met the permit' requirements as outlined in Part X of the MS4- General Permit and is in compliance with this part. This letter also provides information on how these documents have been utilized in the development of the draft 2411 MS4 General Permit and the revised Anti -degradation Rule. The MPCA is providing the following background information on the decision making process from submittal of the Loading Assessments and Non -Degradation Reports to present. MPCA staff reviewed each set of documents and in many cases contacted the MS4s to clarify information. Most of the thirty Selected MS4s showed increases in volume in their load assessments which were not addressed by proposed BMPs. The document evaluation of many Selected MS4s indicated that Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Total Phosphorus (TP) were controlled; however the assumptions concerning Best Management Practice (BMP) treatment effectiveness could not be verified. in an April 1, 2009 letter the MPCA staff summarized the overall findings and identified two actions that needed to be addressed for each MS4, through SWPPP modifications. The actions include (a) development of an assessment process to validate assumptions used regarding the treatment effectiveness of storrrlwater.BMPs and development and implementation of a stormwater volume reduction strategy. Over a period of many months, the MPCA contacted MS4s and requested that they submit revised SWPPP modifications to address these issues if their Non -Degradation Report did not already contain the necessary SWPPP modifications. MPCA staff developed a benchmark standard, based on volume control requirements established elsewhere in the country and rules in place in some metropolitan area watershed districts, to assess necessary SWPPP modifications. This benchmark standard provided a baseline which allowed the MPCA to consistently and equitably evaluate the strategies proposed by each M54. In most cases where the MPCA negotiated with MS4s, the Agency was unable to successfully secure voluntary SWPPP modifications that would meet the benchmark standard and thereby meet the intent of the Non - Degradation Rule. in addition, MPCA staff had concerns regarding how or whether a decision based on the benchmark standard would align with the performance standard developed as part of the 2011 M54 General Permit relssuance. Since a benchmark standard was not an enforceable permit requirement MPCA staff decided to not proceed with individual non -degradation determinations. RECEIVED MAY 13 2011 Page 16 Page 2 May 11, 2011 The Loading Assessments and Non -Degradation Reports prepared by the selected MSAs provided valuable insight into both rule and permit development. The MPGA evaluated the strategies presented in the reports to mitigate stormwater related degradation and factored there into the MPCA's non - degradation review process for the draft permit, The Agency has now developed a performance standard that is flexible and can incorporate many of the BMPs proposed by Selected MS4s. The draft M54 General Permit outlines standards stringent enough to fulfill the requirements of the Non - Degradation Rule and will require these standards to be met by all MS4s rather than a select group. The other activity outlined in the April 1, 2009 letter was the development of a BMP assessment process to clearly define the level of treatment being achieved by existing stormwater ponds. MPGA staff is currently developing a standardized process for the BMP assessment component using methodologies contained in the Minnesota Stormwater Manual. Once drafted, the MPCA intends to share this process with the Stormwater Steering Committee for further review. The aspects of the BMP assessment process related to data collection have been outlined in the draft MS4 General Permit. All MS4s will be required to develop a schedule and procedures for collecting stormwater pond and watershed data elements to assess treatment effectiveness. in summary, the MPGA has made the decision to not proceed with individual non -degradation determinations and your MS4 is considered to be in compliance with the permit requirements as outlined in Part X of the MS4 General Permit. Information gathered from your non -degradation documents has been utilized in the revised Anti -Degradation Rule development and the non - degradation review process for the 2011 M54 General Permit reissuance. If you have questions regarding this letter please contact Scott Fox, of our staff at 651-757-2368. Sincerely, Dale Thompson Supei-visor, Municipal Stormwater Unit Stormwater Section k1unicipal Division DT/S.1F:wgp Page 17 ho -alas J. Direct Dial: (651) 234-6215 E-mail Address: rknutson@ck-law.com May 19, 201.1 Scott A. Neilson, Esq. Henson & Efron, P.A. 220 South Sixth Street, Suite 1800 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-4503 RE: Land Title Summons in Application for Registration of Land - Outlot .I, Kingsview Heights Second Addition Dear Mr. Neilson: I represent the City of Plymouth. I understand that my April 5, 2011 letter to you, which referenced City Council Resolution 2009-269, was attached as an exhibit to the answer of Kingsview Heights Homeowners Association. The City does not claim an ownership interest in Outlot J. City Council Resolution 2009-269 made certain factual findings regarding the ownership of Outlot I The City understands that it does not have the ultimate legal authority to deten-nine who owns the Outlot. The City will adhere to the final judgment of the Court concerning its ownership. RNK: srn cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager )KN UTSON Association ger N. Knutson rmouth City Attorney Page 18 May 6, 2011 Laurie Ahrens City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Laurie: The Plymouth We Le��tte 5400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 www.musicinplymouth.org MAY I -3 2011 As we are currently working with the City of Plyrnouth staff for the upcoming 2011 Music in Plymouth (MIP) event, we are well underway in planning for 2012. The 2012 event will be the 40'h anniversary of Music in Plymouth. The Plymouth Civic League (PCL) wants the 40`h anniversary of MIP to be even more spectacular in every way. The PCL Board recently approved a tentative budget cap of $168,000 for Music in Plymouth 2012. The budget far MIP in 2011 is $118,000. The 2012 MIP is scheduled for Tuesday, July 3, 2012. There is an active 40'11 anniversary PCL subcommittee planning the 2012 MIP event. Some of the areas that the subcommittee members are evaluating for MIP 2012 are: • Augmenting the present visual screen experience • Augmenting the fireworks portion of the event • Adding additional patriotic components such as drum corps, military band, canton corps • Add an additional hour to the pre -orchestra venue • Upgrade the present mix of pre -orchestra entertainment with higher end performing music groups • Provide the MIP attendees with a souvenir of the 401h MIP anniversary event We are cycitcd to have Mosaic Corporation as rile Frernier Sponsor for 2012, which will offset part of the additional cost. The PCL is requesting consideration for a $50,000 donation from the City of Plymouth towards the 2012 event. As always, the PCL deeply appreciates our partnership with the City of Plymouth and the incredible support given for nearly 40 years. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 763-267-8937 Sincerely, Kris St. Director of Development Page 19 lFp)City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life Dear Resident/ Land Owner: May 20, 2011 Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Gonyea Company, under File No. 2011019, for approval of the following items for a proposed plat to be called "Spring Meadows 2nd Addition" for the roughly 40 -acre site located at 5550 Dunkirk Lane: 1) a rezoning from FRD (future restricted development) to RSF-3 (single family detached 3); 2) a preliminary plat to create 67 single-family lots; and 3) a variance to allow a 5 -foot high fence in the front yard of the private pool/amenity lot. A map showing the location of the subject property is provided below. 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, June 1, 2011, in the Council Chambers at 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 also 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. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager 01PI an/Notices/PC/2011 /2411019 3400 Plymouth Blvd a Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-9482 ® Tel: 763-509-5000 s www.plymouthmn.gov Page 20 G SITE ,il,,r�/.i I ., P _• 3400 Plymouth Blvd a Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-9482 ® Tel: 763-509-5000 s www.plymouthmn.gov Page 20 r'Cityof th 'I"nou Adding Quality to Life May 20, 2011 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2011025) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by the City of Plymouth, under File No. 2011025, for approval of conditional use permits to add and replace lighting at the athletic fields in four parks, including Plymouth Creek Playfield, Parkers Lake Playfield, Plymouth Playfield, and Oakwood Playfield. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 500 feet of one of the sites 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, June 1, 2011, in the Council Chambers at 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 also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. Plymouth Creek Playfield Parkers Lake Playfield INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the community development information counter (lower level of city hall) on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Plymouth Playfield Sincerely, W Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager 2011025propnotice Oakwood Playfield 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1432 - Tel: 763-509-5000 e www.plymotithrnn.gov Page 21 City of Plymouth W WA Adding Quality to Life May 20, 2011 SUBJECT: PUD AMENDMENT FOR PLYMOUTH STATION SHOPPING CENTER AT 16705 COUNTY ROAD 24. (2011028) Dear Resident/Land Owner. Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of an application submitted by Hans Hagen Homes, under File No. 2011028, requesting approval of a PUD amendment for property located at 16705 County Road 24. A map showing the location of the subject property is provided below. The applicant proposes to add clothes sales under 10,000 square feet as a permitted use. No new construction is proposed at this time. 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, June 1, 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, On,// V�rl lv�- 11-c-lon Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager notices/2011/2011028 propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd o Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 `Tel: 763-509-5000 e www.ptymouthmn.gov fW Page 22