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June 10, 2011
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Planning Commission Agenda 06/15/11.............................................................................................. Page 1
PACT Special Meeting Notice 06/20/11.............................................................................................. Page IA
MN River Watershed Alliance Viewing Parties 06/12/11.................................................................... Page 2
Bassett Creek Regional Trail Open House 06/14/11............................................................................ Page 3
MCES Customer Forums 06/21/11; 06/23/11; Public Hearing 06/28/11 ............................................. Page 7
June, July, August 2011 Official City Meeting Calendars.................................................................. Page 9
Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ................................................... Page 12
INFORMATION
News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ...
Ehlers Market Commentary 06/07/11................................................................................................ Page 13
MEETING MINUTES
EQC 05/11/11 Meeting Minutes....................................................................................................... Page 15
STAFF REPORTS
Park & Rec: Firearms Training.......................................................................................................... Page 18
Admin. Svcs.: Council Chambers Renovation................................................................................... Page 20
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from US Dept. of Housing, RE: 2011 allocations for Community Planning ........................... Page 21
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, June 15, 2011
WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed on the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Planning
Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal
sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve the June 1, 2011 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Wayzata Independent School District #284. PUD amendment for a child
care center within the Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners PUD
located at 1605 County Road 101. (2011031)
B. City of Plymouth. Preliminary plat and variances for "Dog Park", a two -lot
subdivision for the purpose of acquiring additional land for the Northwest
Greenway and Egan Dog Park for property located at 5835 Dunkirk Lane.
(2011032)
C. Wayzata Independent School District #284. Zoning ordinance text
amendment to amend the requirements for scoreboards in the
public/institutional zoning district. (2011034)
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. City of Plymouth. Environmental assessment worksheet for the Wild Wings
Flood Protection Project located west of Zachary Lane and south of Bass
Lake Road.
8. ADJOURNMENT
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June 10, 2011
I hereby declare that a special meeting of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
(PACT) will be held on June 20, 2011 at 7,00 p.m., in the Medicine lake Conference
Room. The agenda is discussion of contingency plans for Plymouth Metrolink in the
event of a State shutdown.
Jeff Wosje, PACT Chair
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Invites you to attend one of the Mowing Viewing Parties lip and Down the River to celebrate
the primetime broadcast of:
River Revival: Working Together to Save the Minnesota River
Sunday, June 12th @ 6:00 p.m. on KARE 11 TV
Montevideo & Granite Falls:
Duffy's Good Time Saloon
5014 Highway 212 SW, Montevideo, 320-269-9055 KL
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Hosts: Patrick Moore & Butch Halterman (CURE)
Steve Virnig, Granite Falls Riverfront Revitalization(GFRR)
Call the CURE office toll free 877-269-2873 for more information.
Concordia Lanes & Kegel Klub
Rounders Sports Bar and Grill
414 South Front Street, Mankato MN 507 388-7767
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Hosts: Shannon Fisher, Director of the Water Resources Center (WRC) at Minnesota
State University Mankato and the WRC Staff. RSVP Scott Kudelka at 507-389-2304 or
seott.kudelka t�-mnsu.edu
MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
3815 American Blvd, Minneapolis, 952-854-5900
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Hosts: Lori Nelson &- Shelly Viiller, Friends of the Minnesota Valley (LLL)
Cali Shelly at 952-881-9055 to RSVP or for more information.
Red Wing: Jimmy's Pub at the St. James Hotel
406 Main Street Red Wing, MN (651) 388.2846
5:30-730 p.m
Host Mike McKay and the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance will open up the Summit Room next
to Jimmy's Pub on the 5th floor of the St. James. Everyone is encouraged to attend to invite
to watch this documentary and discuss ways how upstreamers and downstreamers can
work to reduce sediment and nutrients filling in Lake Pepin from the Minnesota River.
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From: Ann Rexine[mai Ito- AReAne@threeriversparkdistrict.org]
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 20113:53 PM
To: Diane Evans; Eric Blank; Rader Susan; Johnson Guy; John Sutter; Patrick Peters; Hogeboom, Joe
Cc: Robert. ByersCcuco.hennepin.mn.us; Ringold, Jennifer B.
Subject: Bassett Creek Regional Trail - Open House Materials
Bassett Creek Regional Trail Task Force Members,
Open House Information - As you know, the Bassett Creek Regional Trail open house is
scheduled for next Tuesday June 14th @ Crystal, City Hall (Community Room) from 4:00 -
7:00 PM.
There will be a series of boards on display for the public to review and comment on. I've
attached the boards related to the proposed route so you are familiar with the content prior
to Tuesday's open house. Each segment is consistent with the informal presentations and
feedback received from each municipality in November 2010. I will be printing these large
scale starting on Friday afternoon (6/10), so if you have comments please share them with
me prior.
The Park District will have a few _additional background boards regarding the Park District's
regional trail network etc.
Master Plan Schedule - Tentatively, the Park District intends to present a draft master
plan document to Park District Board of Commissioners for 30 day public review and
comment by the end of July. I will provide a draft copy to each of you prior to that, so that
comments can be made individually if appropriate.
During the 30 day public comment period (month of August), the Park District would like to
make informational presentations to your Councils, Park Commissions etc. to share the draft
master pian, answer any questions - and then request resolution of support for the master
plan pending any significant changes after the public comment period has ended. I will be
coordinating these meetings on your agendas in the coming weeks.
I hope to see many of you next Tuesday! questions or comments - please feel free to
call/email.
Annie Rexine
Planner
Three Rivers Park District
3000 Xenium Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
T: 763.694.1103
F: 763.557.5248
arexine@threeriversparkdistrict.org
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Bassett Creek Regional Trail Master Plan
Frequently Asked Questions Ii reeffivers
June 8, 2011 PARK DISTRICT
Why are the Cities of Plymouth, New Hope, Crystal and Golden Valley and 'three Rivers Park
District planning a regional trail?
The Bassett Creek Regional Trail will fill a gap in the multimodal transportation system with a safe, accessible and
enjoyable transportation option. Currently many metro area residents do not have access to convenient and
attractive off-road regional trail networks that support bicycle and pedestrian mobility. The Bassett Creek Regional
Trail will expand commuting and recreational access to vital employment, retail and recreational sites in the
metropolitan region - providing opportunities for safe pedestrian and bicyclist recreation and commuting, economic
development, and environmental benefits. By providing this option, the Bassett Creek Regional Trail can help
reduce congestion and increase efficiency.
The Bassett Creek Regional Trail Master Plan will include the entire trail length (approximately 7 miles) from Clifton
E. French Regional Park in Plymouth through New Hope, Crystal and Golden Valley; terminating at Theodore Wirth
Park. The trail alignment will provide connectivity with first-tier suburbs; linking people with regional parks and
other local and regional destinations. Segments of this trail vary from constructed, under construction or in
planning stages.
How is the selected route chosen and approved?
Ten years ago, the first-tier Twin Cities metropolitan communities of New Hope, Crystal and Golden Valley, with the
support of the City of Plymouth, participated in a combined venture with other first-tier communities and Three
Rivers Park District to identify potential regional trail corridors within their jurisdictions. The joint effort resulted in
the 2000 First Tier Trails, Greenways, and Parks Master Plan. The Bassett Creek Regional Trail corridor [formerly
named New Hope/Crystal/Golden Valley Corridor] was one of six trail alignments included in the master plan. As a
result of this planning process, the Metropolitan Council directed the Park District to prepare individual master
plans for each identified trail alignment, as part of the 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan requirement.
A Bassett Creek Regional Trail Task Force [comprised of local municipality staff and associated agencies] has been
organized to guide the trail master plan and work to coordinate planning efforts with local communities and greater
region. A preferred trail route, based upon Task Force recommendation, will be presented to the public at an open
house on June 14, 2011, at which time the public will have opportunity to review and provide feedback. Any
revisions to the preferred route will be made, if necessary and appropriate, and then sent back to the Task Force to
review.
A final trail route and supporting master plan will be prepared and shared with the public and effected cities. The
Park District requests each municipality and/or agency submit resolutions of support on the final trail route and
master plan after public review. Submittal of resolutions is proposed to occur in late summer/fall of 2011. The Park
District Board of Commissioners will be the last party to consider approval of the preferred route and will then
forward to Metropolitan Council for formal review and approval. The timing of this approval is contingent on the
preceding approvals.
What opportunity does the public have to review and comment on the trail?
A public open house will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 [Crystal City Hall - Community Room, 4141 Douglas
Drive, Crystal MN 55422] to present the preferred and most feasible trail route through these fully developed
communities. The final trail alignment is determined by a number of factors including but not limited to:
connectivity to destinations, number of driveway crossings, available right -of -raw, existing infrastructure and
utilities. The purpose of the open house is to share information and receive feedback regarding the proposed
Bassett Creek Regional Trail preferred route. The public is encouraged to provide information on any additional
factors that might influence the preferred trail route. The public comments will be summarized and forwarded to all
appropriate decision makers.
When will the trail be constructed?
Trail construction is likely several years away. Prior to construction of any trail segment, the Cities of Plymouth,
New Hope, Crystal and Golden Valley must provide the Park District with the necessary easements for locating the
trail on right-of-way. Construction timing also will be contingent on available funding and coordination
opportunities with road reconstruction projects where feasible.
What trail uses are permitted?
Regional trails are multi -use and provide opportunities during spring, summer and fall for walking, dog -walking,
running/jogging, bicycling, and in-line skating. ATVs and snowmobiles are not permitted.
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Will the trail be open 24 hours a day? Will lights be installed?
Park District regional trail hours are 5 AM to 10 PM. There are no plans to light the regional trail.
Will the trail be open year-round?
At this time, winter use is not proposed for the Bassett Creek Regional Trail, but it may be considered in the future.
The Park District's present policy provides for the operation and maintenance of regional trail corridors from April 1
- November 14, Local municipalities may apply for a winter trail operation and maintenance permit. Some
communities choose to groom trails for cross-country skiing, while others choose to plow the trails for walking and
winter bicycle use.
Are trails safe? Who is responsible for public safety?
There have not been any reports of personal or serious crimes along Park District regional trails, and proactive
measures are in place to maintain this level of public safety. Safety and security will be provided through regular
patrol by Park District public safety officers, presence of maintenance staff, ongoing patrol by the Park District Trail
Patrol Volunteer Program, and the amount and frequency of trail users.
The Park District's Public Safety Department is the law enforcement agency responsible for providing a safe
environment along regional trails, The Public Safety Department includes a dedicated trail patrol of two full-time
Park Police Officers and five Park Service Officers, supported by the entire Public Safety Department comprised of
an additional 25 Police Officers and 11 Park Service Officers. All law enforcement activities will be coordinated with
local law enforcement.
Who is responsible to build, maintain, operate, and fund the trail?
Three Rivers Park District is responsible for building, maintaining, operating and funding the Bassett Creek
Regional Trail. If the Cities of Plymouth, New Hope, Crystal and Golden Valley elect to obtain a winter use permit,
the City would assume maintenance and operation responsibilities during the winter months. The primary funding
source for operating costs is Three Rivers Park District property tax revenue, with some revenue received from the
State of Minnesota as part of the Operations and Maintenance Fund allocations from the Metropolitan Council.
How will trail construction be funded?
At this time, the Park District anticipates utilizing a variety of funding sources and partnership opportunities to
construct the Bassett Creek Regional Trail. Potential funding sources and collaborative opportunities for the project
may include:
• Federal Surface Transportation Program/Transportation Enhancement funds
• Three Rivers Park District General Obligation Bonds
• Metropolitan Council Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program funding
• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Minnesota DNR) Parks and Trails Legacy grant program funds
• Other govemmental agencies through road reconstruction partnership opportunities
What measures will be taken to address the privacy of residents along the recommended
trail route?
The Park District will work with the local municipalities to design the trail in a manner that minimizes potential trail
impacts on adjacent property owners, and with adjacent property owners to determine the most appropriate ways
to preserve privacy along the trail. The Park District has previously employed a variety of methods including
slightly shifting the trail away from adjacent properties, planting a vegetative screen, or installing a fence to
preserve privacy.
How do I provide comments?
You can submit comments via one of the following methods;
Mail: Three Rivers Park District E-mail:
Bassett Creek Regional Trail BassettCreekTrail(o)ThreeRiversParkDistrict.org
3000 Xenium Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441 Open House: June 14, 2011
4:00-7:00 PM
Fax: Three Rivers Park District Crystal City Hall - Community Room
Bassett Creek Regional Trail 4141 Douglas Drive
753.557.5248 Crystal, MN 55422
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MUNICIPAL CUSTOMER FORUM
When, Where
Thursday, June 23, 12:30 p.m.
Seneca Wastewater Treatment Plant
3750 Plant Road, Eagan
Optional plant tour at 2 p.m.
(See PLANT TOUR for instructions.)
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Tuesday, June 28, 8:45 a.m.
League of Minnesota Cities
145 University Ave. W, St. Paul
Topics
Management Comments
Capital Program & Projects
Inflow & Infiltration Initiative
SAC Program
Preliminary 2012 Budget & Rates
Your Questions Answered
Questions?
Feel free to send questions and comments
about the Municipal Customer Forum before the
meetings to Jason Willett, MCES Finance
Director. jason.willett@metc.state.mn.us or
651-602-1196.
About
The annual Municipal Customer Forum provides
the MCES municipal communities' staff with an
opportunity to discuss and provide input on
MCES's current topics, services and upcoming
fiscal year budget and rates.
The Seneca
Plant Tour will
cover aspects
of the
wastewater
treatment
process and
any questions
you have.
Plant Tour
Tour RSVP must be received beforehand so that a
security background check can be completed.
Please provide your full legal name and birth date
when replying.
INDUSTRIAL
CUSTOMER FORUM
When, Where
Tuesday, lune 21, 8 a.m.
Metro 94 Business Center, Suite 32
455 Etna Street, St. Paul
About
The annual Industrial Customer Forum
provides MCES's 800+ industrial customers
with a chance to share their ideas and
concerns on issues that may affect their
businesses. This year's topics include 2012
budget and rates, regulatory issues, hauled
waste program, relevant emerging issues and
SAC issues.
Questions?
Send questions and comments about the
Industrial Customer Forum to Leo Hermes,
Industrial Waste/Pollution Prevention Manager:
leo.hermes@metc.state.mn.us or 651-602-
4701.
RSVP RSVP
To attend the Municipal Customer Forum and/or
the Seneca Plant Tour, please contact Katie Elliott:
katie.elliott@metc.state.mn.us or 651-602-1016.
To attend the Industrial Customer Forum, please
leave a message at 651-602-4711 by June 15 or
email Jane Trosdahl:
jane.trosdahl@metc.state.mn.us.
WHAT'S NEW
ACHIEVEMENTS
Through May 2011, all seven treatment
plants combined have been in full compliance
with clean water discharge permits for 52
consecutive months.
Three treatment plants received the 2010
National Association of Clean Water Agencies
(NACWA) Platinum Award for 10 years or
more of continuous permit compliance:
Hastings, St. Croix Valley and Seneca.
Six MCES treatment plants received 2010
Certificates of Commendation from the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPGA).
VIDEO
Melropoiltan Council Environmental Services Overview
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PUBLIC HEARING
SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGE
(SAC) `SHIFT'
Tuesday, lune 28, 2:30 p.m.
Chambers Conference Room
Metropolitan Council
390 Robert Street N, St. Paul
Due to the recession, SAC cannot pay its ideal
amount toward MCES's debt service. The
public hearing is an opportunity to provide
input regarding the shift of certain expenses
from SAC funds to other available funds.
For additional information, contact Dan
Schueller: dan.schueller@metc.state.mn.us
or 6S1-602-1624.
Additional information is also available at:
www.metrocouncii.org/meetings/
public_hea rings.htm#SAC
Learn more about MCES at
www.metrocouncil.org.
MCES
Customer Forum
Wastewater goes through several treatment stages
before being discharged into the Minnesota, Mississippi
and St. Croix Rivers.
www.metrocouncii.org/water/index. Pub. 32-11-046 Metropolitan Council
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
June 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Receive and accept the 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Receive Administrative Service Department's Annual Report
• Accept donation from CenterPoint Energy for purchase of equipment for the Fire Department
• Present Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting (Administrative Services Director
Cal Portner)
July 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Approve bid for the Council Chambers renovation project
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" on August 2
• Project hearing for Edge and Mill Overlay Project (11012)
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 (i f needed)
September 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Approve 2012/2013 proposed budgets, preliminary tax levies and budget hearing date
September 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room
October 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room
October 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room
November 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
November 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 12
Ehlers Marked Commentary June 7a 2011
Part of the Bored Game; Mixed Signals and Declining Rates
With the recent foul weather, many may find themselves watching more baseball. The pace and
strategy of the game draws in many spectators. Baseball is about subtle indicators and
signals. Not just the signals that a catcher offers the pitcher for a curveball or the dugout shows
the batter for a bunt. Other signs read by the opposing team and the crowd are even more
important. Is the pitcher's fastball slowing down? Will he be able to go the distance? Can the
outfielder make the long throw to home plate? Will the designated hitter swing for the fences or
settle for a single?
Watching our economy lately is much like watching a baseball game. The outcome is far from
predictable and the signs are mixed. Is the economy recovering or is it not? Standard & Poor's
Case-Shiller Housing Index released on May 31St showed home prices continuing to decline in
major metropolitan areas with Minneapolis dropping 10% from one year ago and Chicago down
7.6%. Nationally, home prices were down to levels below the previous dip in 2009 and are now
equal to 2002 levels. When we have an economy so dependent upon consumers buying "Stuff'
and traveling, the eroding value in a key asset like a home does little to spur a spending spree.
The employment numbers released Friday June 3 were the biggest signal that the economy is not
firing on all cylinders. The consensus expectation was for growth of 170,000 new jobs, but only
54,000 materialized. The unemployment rate increased to 9.1% in April, according to the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics. No surprise to those of us in local government, 29,000 jobs were lost
in the public sector as cities, counties and school districts cut spending. State and local
government jab losses nationally in the last six months have topped 175,000. With states like
Minnesota facing a potential government shutdown on July 1, these numbers will not improve.
All these signals put the stock market and bond rates through the ringer last week. The Dow
Jones was down more than 2% in the last week (although it is still up 5% since the beginning of
the year). Plenty of theories abound regarding the drags on the economy: higher energy prices,
Japan's impact on the supply chain for key manufactured goods, rating agencies' warnings about
downgrading the rating on the federal debt. The signals are not good. The market is jittery, like a
baseball pitcher who has no confidence in his fastball.
Treasury rates were down, up, and down again, finishing the week just above 3% for the 10 year. As
recently as the beginning of April the yield on the 10 year reached 3.6%. The Federal Reserve's direct
purchases of $600 billion in U.S. Treasuries (known as quantitative easing or QE2) will end in June. The
theory is rates will climb without the Fed's injection of funds into the market.
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Ehlers Market Commentary June 7,
2011
Through it all, municipal bond rates have steadily declined. The 10 year AAA MMD, according
to the Thomson Municipal Market Monitor, is down to 2.60%, near the lows for 2011. The 30
year MMD is at 4.25%, also the low for this year. The graph below shows trends in The Bond
Buyer's weekly "20 Bond Index" which shows average yields on high -rated bonds maturing in
20 years, The index continues to decline reaching 4.51% last week, a new low for 2011. The
municipal bond market continues to be slow - good news for those issuers who are moving
forward with projects or refinancings. Even G.O. bonds with terms over 20 years in the "A"
category achieve true interest costs in the neighborhood of 3.5% to 3.6%, with higher rated,
shorter term (nine or ten years) issues as low as 2%. Historically these are pretty good rates, even
lower than most baseball scores.
5.50%
1 YEAR TREND IN MUNICIPAL BOND INDICES
Weekly Rales June, 2010 -June, 2011
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Approved Minutes
Environmental Quality Committee (EQC)
May 11, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Kathy Osborne, Committee Members Andy Polzin, Katie
Kendrick, Tawnia Johnson and Ken Zieska
MEMBERS ABSENT: Committee Member Carlos Gutierrez
STAFF PRESENT: Water Resources Manager Derek Asche and Office Support Specialist Patty
Hillstrom
OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Ginny Black
1. Call to Order - 7:04 P.M.
2. Public Forum
3. Approval of Agenda
The agenda for the May 11, 2011, EQC meeting was approved as written.
4. Public Information Announcements
5. Consent Agenda
A. APPROVAL OF APRIL 13, 2011, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Motion by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Kendrick,
recommending approval of the April 13, 2011, Environmental Quality Committee meeting
minutes. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
6. Public Hearing
7. General Business
A. EQC BACKYARD COMPOSTING PROJECT
Water Resources Manager Asche reviewed the status of the composting project and requested
motions from the EQC that include scheduling dates to participate, selecting committee
members to staff the table and choosing a compost bin to use as an example for the Farmers
Market events.
Councilmember Black provided an overview of general composting for the EQC.
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Water Resources Manager Asche suggested that the EQC accept Councilmember Black's offer
to borrow the compost bin, banner and educational materials from the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency (MPGA) and added that he could enlist Environmental Education Coordinator
Margie Vigoren's help in producing binders containing laminated educational materials for the
EQC's use at the Farmer's Market.
Water Resources Manager Asche explained that City staff will begin to look at the budget for
2012 in June and suggested that the EQC begin to plan the composting program for next year.
He said a backyard composting grant program could include a 50150 purchase between the City
and homeowner for a compost bin and include a free workshop on composting.
Councilmember Black suggested checking with the Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM)
for the purchase of compost bins and agreed that they should not be given away for free.
Motion by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Zieska, designating
August 10, September 14 and October 12, 2011, as the dates for the EQC composting events at
the Farmers Market. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Motion by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Kendrick,
recommending the request to borrow the composting display from the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agent (MPGA) for use at the Farmer's Market. With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
Motion by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Zieska,
recommending the composting booth be manned by Committee Member Zieska on August 10,
Committee Member Johnson on Se tember 14 and Committee Member Polzin on October 12
from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Water Resources Manager Asche will coordinate set-up of the display at the Farmer's Market.
Water Resources Manager Asche will place a discussion of the draft backyard composing
program on the June EQC agenda. Chair Osborne suggested that a communication plan also be
discussed at the meeting.
Chair Osborne suggested the following handouts for inclusion in the binders:
• City Code on composting
• Pros and cons of composting
• Composting how-to brochure
• How to use the finished compost
• Lawn and phosphorus brochure
She requested that a binder be available for review at the EQC meeting in June.
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Water Resources Manager Asche thanked Councilmember Black for her attendance at the
meeting.
8. Reports and Staff Recommendations
A. REPORT ON MAY 1, 2011, ADOPT -A -STREET
Water Resources Manager Asche reported that the Adopt -a -Street event was a success on a cold
day. He said the date for next pick-up day will be chosen at the EQC meeting in June.
9. Future Meetin s - June 8, 2011
10. Adjournment
With no objection, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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Memo
To: Laurie Ahrens
From: Diane Evans, Superintendent of Recreation
Date: June 6, 2001
Subj: Firearms Training
As a follow-up to the City Council forum comments on Firearms Safety, I had staff do
some research (below). Basically there are many other public and private agencies in
the area providing the service; therefore, staff feels that it is not critical that we also
provide the training. Let me know if you have questions or concerns. Thanks.
Classes Offered (through DNR website)
hU://www.dnr.state.mn.us-isafety-/firearms/index.htmI
Cost: $15.00
Annandale: 6/18,8/20,9/5
• Annandale Conservation Club
• Call to register
Burnsville: 6/12
• Days Inn (DNR)
• EmaiI/call to register
Edina: 8/8, 8/9 (Edina Park and Rec.)
• Edina Senior Center
• Call, email, or go online to register
Mound: 8/31(16 and up)
• Minnetonka Sportsman's Club
• Call to register
Osseo: 6/7
• Winslow Lewis Masonic Lodge
• Email to register
Richfield: 7/25
• American Legion Post #435
• Call to register
Rockford: 8/9
• Rockford Fire Station (Community Ed.)
• Call or go online to register
Waverly: 9/10 (online/field day)
• Waverly Gun Club
• Call to register
Hunting Camps (Three Rivers)
http:Ilwww.threeriversparks.org/events/Groups/summer-camps.aspx
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All camps take place at Baker Park in Medina. Participants receive DNR certification. Cost: $390
Medina 6/12
Medina 7/11
Medina 7/17
Medina 8/15
Other Classes Offered
Bill's Gun Shop- Robbinsdale
• Classes held twice per year (spring and fall)
• Call for details/register
• $15
BuffaIo: Winter
• Call/email for details
$15
Corcoran: April/August
• Corcoran Civic Center
• Register (mail to Corcoran Police Department or stop in)
Delano: 6/4
• DeIano Sportsmen's Club
• Call to register
Orono: September
Orono Sportsmen's Club
Email for details
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city of
qF Plymouth Memo
Date: June 7, 2011
To: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager
From: Cal Portner, Administrative Services Director
Helen LaFave, Communications Manager
Subject: Chambers Renovation Timeline
During project planning, staff requested the building official to review the Council Chambers
renovation plans before the project went to bid. The preliminary review identified a number of
fire code requirements to be met.
The result is a few minor modifications to the roof/ceiling structure, however, the review and
remedy required additional time and a need to push back the renovation schedule.
Following is the newly proposed timeline for the reconstruction of the Council Chambers.
June S — Ads run to seek bids for work
June 13 — Pre-bid meetings
■ 1 p.m. Construction contractors review
■ 2 p.m. AudioNideo contractors review
June 23 — Bids received at 1 p.m.
June 24-29 — Review bids, Requests For Information
July 5 — EA returns bid report to Plymouth
July 12 -- Council considers bid (Construction contract done in advance of approval)
July 15 — Notice to proceed to successful bidders
September 14 — Construction Kickoff
October 31— AV completion, punchlist
November 1-7 — Punchlist remediation and training
November S — Chambers re -opens for business
Notes:
1. The Council and Planning Commission will use the Medicine Lake Room for scheduled
meetings.
2. The September Planning Commission Meeting will be tentatively cancelled to ensure
turn -around time for remote AV broadcast.
3. Due to the recent tsunami in Japan, there has been a longer lead time on some electronic
equipment, EA will suggest alternative equipment specs if needed.
4. Assessment public hearings will be held for the first meeting in the completed Chambers
5. We are looking for ways to keep the bill boarding page operating during construction.
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�S,AEN t OF
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
a`9Qer WASHINGTON, DC 20410-7000
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ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
June 3, 2011
The Honorable Kelli Slavik
Mayor of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, NIN 55447-1448
Dear Mayor Slavik:
I am pleased to inform you of your community's Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 allocations for the
Office of Community Planning and Development's (CPD) formula programs, which provide
funding for housing, community and economic development activities, and assistance for low- and
moderate -income persons and special populations across the country. President Obama signed
Public Law 112-10 on April 15, 2011, a Continuing Resolution, which includes FY2011 funding for
these programs. Your community's FY2011 available amounts are:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $238,411
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) $ 0
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) $ 0
Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) $ 0
The FY2011 -Continuing Resolution significantly reduced funding for the CDBG and
HOME programs compared to the FY2010 levels. The CDBG overall funding was reduced by
more than $600 million, resulting in allocation reductions of approximately 16.5 percent—reduction
percentages may vary by grantee due to the use of updated population estimates and other factors.
HOME program funding was reduced by more than $200 million—approximately 11.7 percent.
Grantees that have already submitted their annual Action Plan based on an anticipated amount
higher than the FY2011 allocations for these programs must revise their Action Plan consistent with
the allocation and applicable amendment requirements. Your local CPD field office is available to
provide additional information regarding amendment requirements.
The Department will allocate ESG funds in a two-stage process: (1) $160 million will be
immediately allocated under the existing Emergency Shelter Grants regulations; and
(2) $65 million, at least, will be allocated once the new Emergency Solutions Grant regulations are
published for effect. HUD is advising ESG grantees that are developing their 2011 annual Action
Plan to assume funding based upon their 2010 allocation and to follow the existing ESG regulations.
At the time of the second allocation, ESG grantees will be required to complete a substantial
amendment to their Consolidated Plan/Action Plan, as necessary.
There are several important program priorities I would like to highlight for the upcoming year.
First, CPD is working on enhancements to the Consolidated Plan. The "Con Plan" has been
effectively unchanged since its inception in the mid-1990s, and there is general agreement that the
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content must be improved to make it more relevant and meaningful to decision makers and the
public. Further, both CPD and its program partners understand that the consolidated planning
process must be simplified, and unnecessary burden reduced or eliminated through better use of
technology, including linking the Consolidated Plan to the Integrated Disbursement and Information
System (IDIS) and eliminating the need to prepare a separate Consolidated Annual Performance
Evaluation Reports (CAPERS). CPD will be previewing the Consolidated Plan revisions
throughout the summer and fall through webinars, stakeholder meetings, and at www.hud.gov/c-pd.
I urge you and your staff to review the proposed changes and to provide feedback as CPD looks to
launch the revised Consolidated Plan in the spring of 2012.
Second, CPD is moving rapidly to implement the OneCPD technical assistance process.
Under OneCPD, technical assistance will adopt a place -based strategy with the goal of improving
the ability of grantees to understand their local market conditions, set goals, and design and
effectively carry out their housing and community development programs. This is particularly
important as many local governments continue to struggle with budgetary pressures resulting from
the economic downturn.
Finally, HUD again urges grantees to consider the needs of returning veterans and their
families in the design and administration of these formula programs. Our fellow Americans have
served our nation on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan and seemingly countless other places
around the globe. Many veterans are returning to our communities with wounds and injuries that
may make it difficult for there to find housing or support themselves and/or their families. I ask that
you consider their sacrifice and ensure that these men and women receive every appropriate
consideration in the use of these funds at the local level.
CPD looks forward to working with you in a true partnership to successfully meet the
challenges we face in FY2012. Please contact your local CPD office director if you or your staff
have questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Mercedes Marquez
Assistant Secretary
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