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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Packet 11-30-2009 SpecialSpecial Council Meeting 1 of 1 November 30, 2009 CITY OF PLYMOUTH AGENDA SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 30, 2009, 6:00 p.m. MEDICINE LAKE CONFERENCE ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCUSSION TOPICS A. Joint meeting with the Environmental Quality Committee B. Board and Commission Interviews (at 7:10 p.m.) 3. ADJOURN FIRST DRAFT A1 2010 EQC Schedule of Activitie Month s. All Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers and will start at 7:00 P.M., unless noted otherwise. Date Key Topics / Issues January 13 • Review Zoning Ordinance – Section 21670 – Wetlands District February 10 • EQC Refresher, Orientation and Organization Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair 1 March 10 • Surface Water Management Plan Implementation Update April 14 2010 Education Activities Update Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Update 2 Bass, Schmidt, Pomerleau TMDL 3 May 12 • SWPPP Public Information Meeting (6:30 PM, not part of the EQC meeting). June 9 • Environmental Champion Awards July 14 • The Annual Plants, Ponds And Practices Tour4 August 11 • OPEN September 8* • OPEN (Conflicts with Jewish Holiday) October 13 • 2010 Pond Maintenance Update 2010 Education Update November 10 • CIP Projects Update December 8 • 2011 Work Plan TBD TMDL’S DIRECTLY EFFECTING PLYMOUTH: Bassett Creek Impaired Biota TMDL Cedar Island, Pike, and Eagle Lakes Nutrient TMDL Elm Creek Watershed Wide TMDL Medicine Lake Nutrient TMDL Minnehaha Creek – Lake Hiawatha TMDL Shingle Creek Impaired Biota and Dissolved Oxygen TMDL OTHERS: Lake Pepin TMDL 1. EQC Orientation – Orientation will familiarize the members of the EQC with City policies, practices, member responsibility, and the 2010 Annual Plan. 2. Education Update – Education is a valuable tool for managing surface water in the City of Plymouth and is also a primary goal listed in the Surface Water Management Plan. In addition to meeting the objectives set forth in the Mission/Organization statement, the EQC will be updated on the City’s education efforts such as the Environmental Extra, Yard and Garden Expo, Environmental Quality Fair, etc… 3. SWPPP Update – The EQC will review and comment on the City’s SWPPP including the required incorporation of the Bass, Schmidt, and Pomerleau TMDL and other TMDL’s if approved by EPA. 4. Annual Plants, Ponds, and Practices Tour – This tour, open to all residents and business’s, serves to provide an example of how best management practices are incorporated throughout the City to protect surface water. Historically, this tour has visited rain gardens, shoreline restorations, water quality ponds, erosion control projects, and construction sites SECOND DRAFT A2 2010 EQC Schedule of Activitie Month s. All Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers and will start at 7:00 P.M., unless noted otherwise. Date Key Topics / Issues January 13 Review Zoning Ordinance – Section 21670 – Wetlands District 2009 Annual Report and 2010 Work Plan February 10 • EQC Refresher, Orientation and Organization Open Meeting Law 1 Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair 2010 Education Actives Preview March 10 • Surface Water Management Plan Implementation Update April 14 2010 Education Activities Update Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Update 2 Bass, Schmidt, Pomerleau TMDL 3 Federal Stimulus Funding for Energy Conservation May 12 • SWPPP Public Information Meeting (6:30 PM, not part of the EQC meeting). Solid Waste and Recycling Organics Collection Trash Hauler Licensing Ordinance Review Organized Trash Collection Recycling Contract June 9 • Environmental Champion Awards Birds Safe – Lights Out Program July 14 • The Annual Plants, Ponds And Practices Tour4 August 11 • Waste Water Treatment September 15 • Drinking Water Treatment October 13 • 2010 Pond Maintenance Update 2010 Education Update November 10 • CIP Projects Update December 8 • 2010 Annual Report & 2011 Work Plan TBD TMDL’S DIRECTLY AFFECTING PLYMOUTH: Cedar Island, Pike, and Eagle Lakes Nutrient TMDL Elm Creek Watershed Wide TMDL Medicine Lake Nutrient TMDL Minnehaha Creek – Lake Hiawatha TMDL Shingle Creek Impaired Biota and Dissolved Oxygen TMDL OTHER TMDL’S: Lake Pepin TMDL Upper Mississippi River/Bassett Creek Impaired Biota TMDL OTHER ACTIVITIES: Yard and Garden Expo Environmental Quality Fair Music in Plymouth 1. EQC Orientation – Orientation will familiarize the members of the EQC with City policies, practices, member responsibility, and the 2010 Annual Plan. 2. Education Preview – Education is a valuable tool for managing surface water in the City of Plymouth and is also a primary goal listed in the Surface Water Management Plan. In addition to meeting the objectives set forth in the Mission/Organization statement, the EQC will be updated on the City’s education efforts such as the Environmental Extra, Yard and Garden Expo, Environmental Quality Fair, etc… 3. SWPPP Update – The EQC will review and comment on the City’s SWPPP including the required incorporation of the Bass, Schmidt, and Pomerleau TMDL and other TMDL’s if approved by EPA. 4. Annual Plants, Ponds, and Practices Tour – This tour, open to all residents and business’s, serves to provide an example of how best management practices are incorporated throughout the City to protect surface water. Historically, this tour has visited rain gardens, shoreline restorations, water quality ponds, erosion control projects, and construction sites REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 30, 2009 Agenda Number: B To: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager Prepared by: Sandy Engdahl, City Clerk Reviewed by: Cal Portner, Administrative Services Director Item: Approve Appointments to Boards and Commissions 1. ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt the attached resolution appointing individuals to fill terms on Boards and Commissions at the Study Session or direct staff to place this item on the December 8 agenda for approval. 2. ATTACHMENTS: Rosters Attendance Sheets Interview Schedule Resolution CITY OF PLYMOUTH RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO FILL VACANT TERMS ON VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, that the following individuals are appointed to boards and commissions effective February 1, 2010, or sooner upon resignation of the member: Name Commission Seat Advisory Committee on Transit At Large January 31, 2013 Term Expires Advisory Committee on Transit At Large January 31, 2013 Planning Commission Ward 2 January 31, 2013 Planning Commission At large January 31, 2013 Park & Rec. Advisory Comm. At Large January 31, 2013 Park & Rec. Advisory Comm. At Large January 31, 2013 Environmental Quality Comm. Ward 1 January 31, 2013 Environmental Quality Comm. At Large January 31, 2013 Human Rights Commission At Large January 31, 2012 Human Rights Commission At Large January 31, 2013 Human Rights Commission At Large January 31, 2013 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council confirms the following appointments made by Mayor Slavik to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority: Housing & Redevelopment Authority January 31, 2015 Adopted by the Plymouth City Council on November 30, 2009.