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AGENDA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
October 26, 2010) 5:30 p.m.
MEDICINE LAKE CONFERENCE ROOM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DISCUSSION TOPICS
A. Boards and Commissions
B. Set Future Study Sessions
3. ADJOURN
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To: Mayor and City Council
Prepared by: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager
Item: Discuss Boards and Commissions
1. ACTION REQUESTED:
Review the advisory boards and commissions, and provide direction if changes are desired. The
Council can evaluate the role, composition, attendance, and work plan direction of each commission,
and discuss whether to add, combine, or disband commissions. Since commissions are advisory, the
underlying question should be whether a commission effectively adds value for the City Council.
The current advisory commissions are:
Planning Commission
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC)
Environmental Quality Committee (EQC)
Human Rights Commission (HRC)
Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT)
2. BACKGROUND:
Most cities have boards and commissions that exist to support the city council. Plymouth
commissions serve an advisory rather than a decision-making or policy-making role. The exception
is the HRA which has some independent powers granted by state statute. Advisory boards and
commissions have been part of Plymouth's structure for more than 30 years. Over time, some
commissions have been added and others have been dissolved, i.e. Board of Zoning Adjustments and
Appeals, Financial Advisory Committee, and Public Safety Advisory Committee. The Human Rights
Commission was disbanded in the early 1980s and then reappointed in the mid-1990s. The Advisory
Committee on Transit was originally appointed as a user group, but evolved to an advisory
commission to consider all issues relating to the transit system. Through periodic reviews, the city
council decides what commission structure will best fit their needs and address the issues of the day.
The last council review of advisory commissions was done in 2006, at which time the composition
of three commissions was amended by reducing the number of members, and the Youth Advisory
Council was disbanded and transitioned to a staff advisory committee. The Youth Council is a good
example of how commissions can change over time. Councilmember Judy Johnson (then mayor)
worked very closely with this group the first few years. The purpose of the group was to get youth
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involved in government, and it was very successful the first few years with intense council and staff
participation. Later, the group expressed interest in youth volunteer service, rather than discussing
local government issues. Today the Youth Advisory Council has transitioned to the Teen Advisory
Group (TAG). Any interested teens can join this group, and approximately 10-20 youth meet
regularly with recreation staff to plan and review youth events sponsored by the city and to
coordinate youth volunteer service projects.
Another type of commission that has been successfully used is the adhoc committee, which is
appointed to study a specific issue and then disband. Plymouth used these committees heavily in the
1990s, and the format proved successful in moving forward on a number of important issues. A few
of them were:
Open Space Committee
Street Reconstruction Task Force
Wetlands Task Force
Pond Maintenance Task Force
Surface Water Task Force
Snowmobile Task Force
Senior Citizen Task Force
Communications Task Force
Aquatic Vegetation Management Groups
Youth Sports Task Force
Staff has noticed several recent trends with advisory commissions:
Reduced meeting frequency. With the downturn in construction, the Planning Commission
and PRAC have held less meetings. The Human Rights Commission meets quarterly, and the
EQC, HRA, and PACT have each cancelled some meetings this year.
Residents serving shorter terms. Most residents apply for a commission position today with
the intent of serving only a couple of years. Twenty years ago, residents would remain on
commissions for many years. There was so little turnover that the Council established term
limits to allow more residents to be involved.
Overlap/question of roles. There are occasional questions about the role of a commission or
who should work on a particular issue. Should the City Council or HRA establish TIF
districts? Does PRAC or EQC recommend the Open Space maintenance policy? What is the
EQC's role on the recycling issue? Should the HRC be involved in the rental fees established
by the HRA? There have also been occasions when commissioners don't understand the
respective roles of the commissioners and councilmembers. Sometimes they portray
themselves as representing the City, when they represent only themselves or their
commission.
Changes relating to education/promotion. Some commissions do more than advise the
Council on various issues. The EQC is involved in significant education initiatives and
members volunteer at many events. PACT works on promotion of the transit system, as well
as legislative lobbying. Education was previously the primary role of the HRC (annual
student workshop representing 10 high schools, middle school essay contest, sponsoring
speakers or conversation circles at the library, spreading awareness of the HRC at community
events.)
Mission alignment with Council direction. Commissions have had occasional misalignment
with Council. For example, the HRC and EQC do not have a statutory or regulatory role
such as holding public hearings or reviewing development applications, and the members are
strong advocates. Therefore, they often propose new policies or direction for the city.
Specific work plans have helped to direct commission work in some situations and to ensure
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that the direction aligns with the majority of the Council. However, there is often a desire of
the commissioners to alter those work plans to pursue their interest or advocacy. The current
work plans for the Planning Commission, PACT, PRAC, and EQC are attached. The HRA
develops a formal strategic plan in lieu of an annual work plan. The HRC has not submitted a
current work plan.
Other issues. There are occasional issues of obtaining quorums, open meeting law or data
practices concerns, or commissioners acting or promising beyond their authority. These
issues are typically addressed through the Council Coordinator Representative (CCR).
3. BUDGET IMPACT:
Staff resources are the largest budget impact relating to commissions. Reduced meeting frequency,
reduced membership, and specific work plans have reduced staff costs in the past year. The staff
reductions in 2008-09 coincided with the divisions that provide commission support — planning,
housing, engineering, water resources, and clerical support.
4. ATTACHMENTS:
Attendance rosters
Work plans for 2010
Information provided to commission applicants
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ATTENDANCE TALLY
Planning Commission
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Scott Nelson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 15 12 80%
Gordon Petrash 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 15 13 87%
Marc Anderson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 12 92%
Dick Kobussen 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 13 100%
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ATTENDANCE TALLY
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ATTENDANCE TALLY
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
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Merrilee Riley New 1 1 1 1 4 4 100%
Patrick Knight 1 end of term 1 1 100%
Aaron Vanderwall 1 1 1 1 1 5 5 100%
Jim Zwack New 1 1 1 4 3 75%
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Christina Rudnick 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 7 90%
Mary Paprocki 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 8 100%
Catherine Kedzuf 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 7 90%
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ATTENDANCE TALLY
Environmental Quality Committee (EQC)
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Mr. Pellinger had a new job in June. He offered to resign or to remain on EQC through 2010. We asked that he remain
due to quorum concerns -- Ms. Kendrick missed the Oct. meeting due to childbirth. Mr. Turner moved out of the country.
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City of Plymouth Planning Commission
2010 Work Program
Long -Range Planning: Plan Implementation:
Ongoing Review applications, hold public hearings and make Review, hold public hearings and make
recommendations to the City Council on amendments to the recommendations to the City Council on all zoning and
Comprehensive Plan, including requests that may be initiated subdivision applications for development and
by landowners, developers, Planning Commission or City redevelopment projects.
Council.
First Quarter Review, hold public hearings and make
recommendations to the City Council on annual "clean-
up" amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision
regulations.
Second Quarter
Third Quarter Hold public hearing and make recommendations on 2011-
2015 CIP.
Fourth Quarter Review, hold public hearings and make
recommendations to the City Council on annual "clean-
up" amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision
regulations.
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EQC Schedule of Activities. All Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers and will start
at 7.00 P.M., unless noted otherwise.
Month Date Key Topics 1 Issues
January 14 a Review zoning ordinance - Section 21670 - Wetlands District
Recommend BMPs - Schmidt, Pomerleau, Bass Lakes TMDL
February 11 EQC Refresher, Orientation and Organization'
Open Meeting Law
Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
2009 Annual Report and 1010 Work Plan
March 11 Surface Water Management Plan Implementation Update
April 8 2010 Education Activities Preview
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Update
Schmidt, Pomerlau, Bass Lakes Nutrient TMDL
May 13 SWPPP Public Information Meeting (6:30 PM, not part of the EQC
meeting).
Solid Waste Annual Report for 2009
June 10 a Environmental Champion Awards
July 8 The Annual Plants, Ponds And Practices Tour
August 12 Waste Water Treatment Educational Opportunity
September 9 Drinking Water Treatment Educational Opportunity
October 14 2010 Fond Maintenance Update
1010 Education Update
November 11 CIP Projects Update
December 16 a 2010 Annual Report Et 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.
I Education Preview—Education is a valuable toolfor managing surface water in the City ofPlymouth and is also aPrimary goal listed
in the Surface Water ManagementPlan. In addition to meeting the objectives setforth in the Mission/Orgunization 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...
I SWPPP Update — 77te 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 ofhow best
managementpractices 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.
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2009 EQC Annual Report and 2010 Annual Plan Page 7
O:lEngineeringlWTRQLTYIMISCIEQC approved ?009 Report and 10 plandocx Page 11
PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT 2010 WORK PLAN
Month Date Key Topics / Issues
Discuss rerouting of CR 101
Distribute 2010 Work Plan
January 27 Review 2010 Approved Budget
Transit funding & legislative agenda (Messerli & Kramer)
Transit Revenue Trends
Orientation for new commissioners (2-3-10)
Inaugurate new fleet (15 new Gillig buses)
February
Market new fleet
New PACT)
24 Election of officers (Chair, Vice Chair)
Review rider communications
Evaluate route changes
Evaluate ridership trends
Annual Report Review 2009
March 24
Performance Scorecard Matrix (4h Quarter 2009)
Review Dial -A -Ride Program
Award Driver Awards at City Council Meeting
April 28 Hennepin County Dial -A -Ride Program Update
Metropolitan Council Review Arlene McCarthy, Director of MTS)
Emergency Management & Safety
May 26 Measurement Plan Update Review Annual Data
Performance Scorecard Matrix (lst Quarter)
June 23 Education/training (separate date)
Legislative Summary (Messerli & Kramer)
Brainstorming session
July 28 Evaluate ridership trends
Budget & funding review
Review Long Range Plan
August 25 NO MEETING
Discuss expiration of three terms
Measurement Plan Update — Review Annual Data
September 22 Five year transit plan
Review Fleet Status
Performance Scorecard Matrix (2°d Quarter)
October 27
Discuss surveys and annual driver awards
Develop 2011 Work Plan
November 24 NO MEETING
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Review survey results
December Fleet Update
Performance Scorecard Matrix (3rd Quarter)
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M.
nr a accreditation
The Parks & Recreation Department will be completing the standards for agency accreditation
from the National Recreation and Parks Association.
The City will continue its efforts to purchase open space and park land. As development in the
northwest quadrant of the City continues, we will work with willing sellers to acquire key parcels
for future neighborhood parks and the Northwest Greenway.
a ita l improvement prra m
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will submit their recommendation for a five-year
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the Plymouth parks system to the City Council,
new train
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds are available ($375,000) for new connections to the
Plymouth trail network. The commission will review trail requests and needs.
park tour
The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a park tour this summer. Members of the City
Council, Planning Commission, and other commissions will be invited to join the tour.
review fees & policies
The commission will review fees and charges for Plymouth park buildings & Facilities, the
Plymouth Creek Center and Millennium Garden.
miscellaneous park projects
The following prajects are lined up for 2010;
Hilde Performance Center Improvements -Phase 1 ($1,2 million)
Trail crossing at Cheshire Lane ($250,000)
Playground replacement at Shiloh ($120,000)
Skate Park equipment replacement at the water treatment plant ($135,000)
Replacement of outdoor hockey rinks at Plymouth Creek Playfield -East Rink ($160,000)
New pedestrian bridge at West Medicine Lake Park ($100,000)
Begin work on trail concept plans for the Northwest Greenway ($25,000)
Note: The irrigation replacement project at either Boss Lake or Parkers Lake Playfield ($135,000) is
being re-evaluated as a potential 2011 project.
rand openig s/dedications
The City Council, Commission, and community will be celebrating the grand opening of
Millennium Garden phase II project.
Parks & Recreation I Annual Report 2009
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS TO
PLYMOUTH'S ADVISORY COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Background Information
Plymouth City Ordinance provides for the creation of advisory boards and commissions. The
purpose of each advisory commission is to provide input to the City Council from concerned
residents regarding specific issue areas addressed by each commission/committee. Membership
on a commission is voluntary and appointments are typically made by the City Council for three
year terms. Council procedure for filling commission positions generally consists of a review of
applications, Council interview of prospective commissioners and selection of successful
applicants. This handout is designed to provide you with summary information regarding each of
the commissions and information about what you can expect as a commissioner on a Plymouth
advisory commission.
In General
Volunteer commissioners invest a substantial amount of time (anywhere from 10 to 40 hours per
month) to commission related activities. Commissions sometimes have subcommittees selected
to deal with specific issues which occasionally arise. Commissions meet once and, in some
cases, twice per month. Work sessions may be scheduled periodically. Prior to the regularly
scheduled meeting, commissioners receive an agenda packet which contains staff reports and
substantial background information briefing the commissioners about petitions, applications,
etc., to be considered at the meeting. Staff reports are often quite detailed; two or more hours
may be required to review an agenda packet to become fully familiar with agenda items.
Commissioners are expected to maintain regular attendance at meetings, participate in the formal
meeting, physically view sites when appropriate, and render decisions based upon the overall
good to the community as opposed to more parochial interests. Periodic evaluations regarding
attendance and performance are completed for each commission for review by the City Council.
Commissioners recognize that their respective commissions are advisory and do not have policy-
making power. The only exception is the Housing and Redevelopment Authority which has
additional authority granted by state statute. The City Council will give thorough consideration
to commission recommendations in dealing with subject matter coming before it.
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Data About Plymouth Advisory Commissions
I. PLANNING COMMISSION
A. Regularly meets: 7:00 p.m., first and third Wednesday of each month.
B. Purpose: The Planning Commission is established under the provisions of the
Minnesota Municipal Planning Act. As such, it is responsible for reviewing
requests and applications by petitioners to ensure that such petitions conform with
the City's land use regulations and Comprehensive Plan.
C. Membership: The Planning Commission consists of seven members, four of
whom are appointed from the four wards within the City. The four wards are
shown on the attached maps. Three members of the commission are appointed
from the City at large. Members of the commission are appointed by the Council
for staggered three year terms expiring January 31 of each year. The Chairperson
and Vice Chairperson are appointed by the commission from among members of
the commission for a term of one year.
D. Duties and Responsibilities: The powers and duties of the Planning Commission
include preparation and submittal of the comprehensive plans and periodic
amendments thereto to the City Council for implementation, periodic review and
study of the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance and subdivision
regulations, study of applications for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and
applications for special permits, site plan approval and preliminary and final plats.
In each of the above capacities the commission submits recommendations to the
City Council for consideration at regular City Council meetings.
II. PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC)
A. Regularly meets: 7:00 p.m., second Thursday each month.
B. Purpose: The purpose of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission is to
review current and future community park and recreation needs, programs, and
facilities and recommend actions which will promote the implementation of the
City's park and recreation plans.
C. Membership: The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission consists of seven
members, four of whom are appointed one from each of the wards. Three
commissioners are appointed from the City at large. Members are appointed by
the Council for staggered three year terms expiring on January 31 of each year.
The Chairperson of the commission is appointed by the commission from among
the members of the commission for a term of one year.
D. Duties and Responsibilities: The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission is
responsible for holding meetings to consider matters pertaining to parks and
public recreation programs in the City, preparing and submitted to the City
Council a comprehensive plan and periodic amendments for the future
development of the City park and recreation system, and to act in an advisory
capacity to the Council on all matters relating to park and recreation programs and
issues in the City.
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III. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
A. Regularly meets: 7:00 p.m., Thursdays, quarterly.
B. Purpose: The Human Rights Commission provides the City Council with advice
on human rights issues and also offers public education on human rights issues.
C. Membership: The Committee consists of 7 members appointed by the City
Council.
D. Duties and Responsibilities: The Human Rights Commission prepares a plan for
providing liaison between local government, state government and other
voluntary organizations on matters relevant to human rights. The Commission
acts in an advisory capacity to the Council in all matters relating to human rights.
The Commission also receives and investigates complaints of alleged violations
of the City's human rights ordinances, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
A. Regularly meets: 7:00 p.m., second Wednesday of each month.
B. Purpose: The purpose of the Committee is to recommend actions which will
preserve the quality of Plymouth area lakes by controlling the negative affects of
erosion, high nutrient levels, weed proliferation, and consider the surface water
regulation as may be required to resolve conflicts.
C. Membership: The Water Quality Committee consists of seven members appointed
from the four community wards and three selected at -large. Members of the
commission are appointed by the Council for staggered three year terms expiring
January 31 of each year.
D. Duties and Responsibilities: The Committee is responsible to review city policies
and recommend appropriate revisions on aquatic weed control and cost
participation programs; fertilizer usage on public and/or private property; erosion
control; and lake usage regulations.
V. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA)
A. Regularly meets: 7:00 p.m., third Thursday of each month.
B. Purpose: The Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority is established
under the provisions of the Minnesota Housing and Redevelopment Authority Act.
As such, it oversees the City's participation in federal, state and local housing and
community development programs and advises the City Council on matters related
to such programs and other housing and community development issues.
C. Membership: The HRA Board of Commissioners consists of five members
appointed by the City Council. Members are appointed for staggered five year
terms. Traditionally, one City Council member has also served as one of the HRA
Commissioners.
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D. Duties and Responsibilities: The Board is solely responsible for the local operation
of the federal Section 8 Housing Assistance Certificate Program and the Plymouth
Towne Square senior citizen apartments. It establishes local policies for and
participates in the marketing of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA)
City Participation Program for first time homebuyers. It oversees the expenditure
of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds that are
received from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
and advises the City Council on Program budgets and policies. This includes the
operation of the City's Rehabilitation Program for low and moderate income
homeowners. It holds public meetings to consider matters pertaining to the various
housing and community development programs for which it has responsibility and
advises the City Council on these and related matters. It provides policy direction
for these and other programs designated by the City Council or the State and for
the City staff assigned to HRA operations. It adopts a budget for the City's HRA
property tax levy and confirms the City Manager's appointment of the HR -Xs
Executive Director.
VI. PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
A. Regularly meets: 7:00 p.m., fourth Wednesday of each month.
B. Purpose: The purpose of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit is to make
recommendations to the City Council on items affecting transit in the community.
C. Membership: The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit consists of seven
members, at least four of whom must be regular users of the Plymouth Metrolink
transit system. The members are appointed by the City Council and shall serve
three year terms. There shall also be non-voting ad hoc members from the
system's providers, presently Metro Transit and Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc.
D. Duties and Responsibilities: The Committee is responsible for working on issues
related to transit. This includes recommending changes and enhancements to the
transit system provided through Plymouth Metrolink, Dial -a -Ride, Plymouth
Flyer, and the Park and Ride lots, monitoring ridership statistics and
recommending route changes, monitoring legislation, and making
recommendations regarding marketing of the transit system.
For More Information
Staff
Planning Commission Barb Senness 509-5452
Park & Recreation Advisory Commission Eric Blank 509-5201
Human Rights Commission Cal Portner 509-5301
Environmental Quality Committee Derek Asche 509-5526
Housing & Redevelopment Authority Jim Barnes 509-5412
Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit Sarah Hellekson 509-5052
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City of Agenda
9 BPlymouthNumber:
Adding Qkelity to Life
To: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager
SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETING Prepared by: Sandy Engdahl, City Clerk
October 26, 2010 Reviewed by: Cal Portner, Administrative Services Director
Item: Set Future Study Sessions
1. ACTION REQUESTED:
Review the pending study session topics list, and set study sessions or amend the topics list as
desired.
2. ATTACHMENTS:
Pending Study Session Topic List
Official Calendars
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Pending Study Session Topics
at least 3 Council members have approved the following study items on the list)
Discuss Future Transit Service (CC)
Discuss paperless Council packets (CC — report provided)
Discuss Plymouth Creek Center and park system issues
Other requests for study session topics:
Update with the City Manager (spring)
Meet with prosecutor for update (TB)
Consider incentives to encourage tree preservation
Review dangerous dog regulations/process (JW/JJ)
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City of
Plymouth
Adding Quality to Life
October 2010
Modified on 10/ 15/ 10
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3 4 5 6 7:00 PM 7 8 9
6:30-8:30 PM PLANNING
Volunteer COMMISSION
Recognition Event MEETING
Plymouth Creek Council Chambers
Center
10 11 12 5:30 PM 13 14 15 16
SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:00 PM Cancelled
MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL PARK ft REC 12:00-3:00 PM
Medicine Lake Room QUALITY ADVISORY Fire Dept.
COLUMBUS DAY
Discuss Plymouth Shop- COMMITTEE COMMISSION Open House
Observed
ping Center Site EQC) MEETING PRAC) MEETING Fire Station III
Council Chambers Plymouth
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC 7:00 PM Ice Center
WORKS DIVISION REGULAR COUNCIL
CLOSED MEETING
Council Chambers
17 18 19 20 Cancelled 21 22 23
PLANNING
COMMISSION
MEETING
Council Chambers
24Z
25 26 27 28 29 305:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING
MEETING ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room
Medicine Lake Room COMMITTEE ON
5:30-8:00 PM
Board $ Commission TRANSIT (PACT)
Halloween on 7:00 PM
MEETING
the Creek Medicine Lake Room
Plymouth Creek 31 REGULAR COUNCIL
Center MEETING
Council Chambers
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Plymouth
Adding Quality to Life
November 2010
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1 2 3 7:00 PM 4 7:00 PM 5 6
PLANNING HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION COMMISSION
MEETING MEETING
ELECTION Council Chambers Parkers Lake
DAY
7 8
5:30 PM
9 10 11 12 13DaylightSPECIAL7:00 PM
Savings COUNCIL MEETING* ENVIRONMENTAL VETERANS DAY
Ends Medicine Lake Rm QUALITY Observed
7:00 PMSetClocksBack COMMITTEE CITY OFFICES
1Hour REGULAR EQC) MEETING CLOSED
COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
Council Chambers Cancelled
SPECIAL PARK @ REC ADVISOR
COUNCIL MEETING** COMMISSION (PRAC)
MEETING
14 15 16 17 18 19 207:00 PM 7:00 PM
PLANNING HRA MEETING
COMMISSION Medicine Lake Room
MEETING
Council Chambers
21 22 23 5:30 PM 24 25 26 27
SPECIAL COUNCIL
MEETING
Medicine Lake Room THANKSGIVING THANKSGIVING
Discuss Excess HOLIDAY HOLIDAY
Property
7:00 PM
CITY OFFICES CITY OFFICES
REGULAR COUNCIL
CLOSED CLOSED
MEETING
Council Chambers
28 29 30
Discuss 2011-201 CIP and Vickburg Lane
Immediately Following egular Council Meeting, U date with City Manager
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Adding Quality to Life
December 2010
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7:00 PM
1 PLANNING 2 3 4
COMMISSION
MEETING
Council Chambers
7:00 PM
PLYMOUTH ADV
COMMITTEE ON
TRANSIT (PACT)
MEETING
CHANUKAH
Medicine Lake Room
Begins at Sunset
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
2:00-5:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
Old Fashioned ENVIRONMENTAL PARK 8 REC
Christmas QUALITY ADVISORY
Plymouth Historical COMMITTEE COMMISSION
Society Building EQC) MEETING PRAC) MEETING
Council Chambers Council Chambers
12 13 14 15 7:00 PM 16 17 187:00 PM
REGULAR COUNCIL PLANNING
MEETING COMMISSION
Council Chambers MEETING
Council Chambers
19 20 21 22 23 7:00 PM 24 25
HRA MEETING
Medicine Lake Room
CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS DAY
CITY OFFICES
CLOSED
26 27 28 29 30 31
NEW YEAR'S EVE
CITY OFFICES
CLOSED
6:00-9:00 PM
New Years Eve
Event
Plymouth Ice
Center
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