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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 01-09-2020CITY OF PLYMOUTH COUNCIL INFO MEMO January 9, 2020 EVENTS / MEETINGS Planning Commission Agenda for January 15 .................................................... Page 2 Swan Lake Park Playground Open House Set for January 30 ................................... Page 3 West Medicine Lake Park Playground Open House Set for January 30 ....................... Page 4 Official City Meeting Calendars .................................................................... Page 5 Tentative List of Agenda Items ..................................................................... Page 8 CORRESPONDENCE City Seeks Volunteers for Community Emergency Response Team ............................ Page 9 City Seeks Applications for Charter Commission .............................................. Page 10 Public to Give Input about New Playgrounds Open House Set for January 30 ............ Page 11 Fire & Ice Winter Festival Set for February 1 .................................................. Page 12 1.CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2.PUBLIC FORUM 3.APPROVE AGENDA 4.CONSENT AGENDA-These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda. 4A Approve proposed December 18, 2019 minutes. 5.PUBLIC HEARINGS 5A Avison Young. Zoning ordinance text amendments in the I-1 and I-2 districts. 2019083) 5B City of Plymouth. Lighting zone amendment for Northwest Greenway Trailhead shelter building site at 5205 Peony Lane (2019108) 6.NEW BUSINESS 6A City of Plymouth. Site plan amendment for Northwest Greenway Trailhead shelter building at 5205 Peony Lane (2019107) 6B Wold Architects and Engineers. Site plan amendment for parking upgrades at Sunset Hill Elementary School at 13005 Sunset Trail (2019049) (Continued from July 17, 2019 meeting) 7.ADJOURNMENT CITY OF PLYMOUTH AGENDA Planning Commission January 15, 2020, 7:00 PM Page 2 Swan Lake Park Playground Open House Plymouth Parks & Recreation Invites You To Attend The Thursday, January 30, 2020 | 5:30-6:30 pm Plymouth Creek Center - 14800 34th Ave N Please contact the Parks & Recreation office if you have any questions or comments at recreation@plymouthmn.gov or 763-509-5200. Plymouth Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce that Swan Lake Park Playground is scheduled to be renovated this summer. You are invited to an open house to review plans and concepts and vote for your preferred playground. Your thoughts & ideas are extremely important to the renovation of this park. Page 3 West Medicine Lake Park Playground Open House Plymouth Parks & Recreation Invites You To Attend The Thursday, January 30, 2020 | 6:30-7:30 pm Plymouth Creek Center - 14800 34th Ave N Please contact the Parks & Recreation office if you have any questions or comments at recreation@plymouthmn.gov or 763-509-5200. Plymouth Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce that West Medicine Lake Park Playground is scheduled to be renovated this summer. You are invited to an open house to review plans and concepts and vote for your preferred playground. Your thoughts & ideas are extremely important to the renovation of this park. Page 4 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January 2020 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR 763-509-5080plymouthmn.gov 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers SUN TUESMON WED THUR FRI SAT CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Goals for 2020 Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Public Works Maintenance Facility 7:00 PM HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Parkers Lake Room NEW YEAR’S DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Renewable Energy Alternatives for City Facilities Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers Absentee Voting begins for Presidential Nomination Primary Election 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Skate the Garden Millennium Gardens Pond 6:30 PM-10:00 PM After Hours at the Creek Plymouth Creek Center Page 5 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SUN TUESMON WED THUR FRI SAT February 2020 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR 763-509-5080plymouthmn.gov 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Council Chambers 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Architect Interviews for Fire Station Building Projects Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers PRESIDENTS DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Council Chambers 8:00 AM-4:30 PM ABSENTEE/DIRECT BALLOTING Medicine Lake Room 8:00 AM-4:30 PM ABSENTEE/DIRECT BALLOTING Medicine Lake Room 8:00 AM-4:30 PM ABSENTEE/DIRECT BALLOTING Medicine Lake Room 10:00 AM-3:00 PM ABSENTEE/DIRECT BALLOTING Medicine Lake Room 8:00 AM-4:30 PM ABSENTEE/DIRECT BALLOTING Medicine Lake Room 3:00 PM-7:00 PM Fire and Ice Parkers Lake Page 6 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 March 2020 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR 763-509-5080plymouthmn.gov 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Parkers Lake Room 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Board & Commission Social Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers SUN TUESMON WED THUR FRI SAT 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY ELECTION Polls Open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ABSENTEE/DIRECT BALLOTING Medicine Lake Room Page 7 Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. EDA refers to the Economic Development Authority Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items January 28, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room Renewable energy alternatives for City facilities January 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Appoint election judges for the March 3 Presidential Nomination Primary Election Approve payment No. 3 and final for the Old Rockford Road Overlay (16005) and Trail Project 40063) Public Hearing on Wine and On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License Applications of Sri Sai Mahalakshmi Foods, LLC d/b/a Bawarchi Indian Cuisine, 3580 Holly Lane North Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program February 11, Special, 5:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room Architect interviews for fire station building projects February 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Presentation of National Community Survey results February 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Oaths of Office to Police Officers Tommy Satele and Paul Freng March 10, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room Committee and Commission Social March 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room Recognize Committee and Commission members March 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers April 14, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers April 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Page 8 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Jan. 3, 2020 Contact: Tom Evenson Fire Department Battalion Chief 763-509-5124 tevenson@plymouthmn.gov Jackie Maas Plymouth Volunteer Coordinator 763-509-5230 jmaas@plymouthmn.gov Plymouth seeks volunteers for Community Emergency Response Team Plymouth, Minn. – The Plymouth Public Safety Department is accepting applications for volunteers interested in bolstering Plymouth’s emergency preparedness by joining the Community Emergency Response Team. CERT volunteers play a critical role in providing support to fire, police and paramedic services at emergency scenes and disaster sites. They also work proactively to participate in community preparedness planning and provide public education outreach. All CERT members receive a total of 24 hours of initial training. Applicants need not have previous public safety experience. All interested residents are encouraged to apply – CERT volunteers represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds and professions. In addition to completing the CERT volunteer application, successful candidates must live or work in Plymouth, have a high school degree or equivalent, be at least 21 years old, have a valid Minnesota driver’s license and pass a criminal background check. Applications are due Friday, Jan. 31. For more information about CERT and to download an application, visit plymouthmn.gov/CERT. To have an application mailed, email volunteer@plymouthmn.gov or call 763-509-5230. Cutline: The Plymouth Public Safety Department is accepting applications through Jan. 31 for the volunteer Community Emergency Response Team. CERT supports first responders in Plymouth at emergency scenes and disaster sites. 30- Page 9 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release January 8, 2020 Contact: Sandy Engdahl City Clerk City of Plymouth 763-509-5080 sengdahl@plymouthmn.gov City of Plymouth seeks applications for Charter Commission Plymouth, Minn. – The City of Plymouth is seeking applicants to fill several seats on the Plymouth Charter Commission. Seats will be open until filled, but preference will be given to applicants who apply by Feb. 3. Residents with an interest in local government, including its structure and operations, are encouraged to submit a letter of interest. The chief judge of the Fourth Judicial District will make appointments. Letters of interest and/or resumes should be sent to: Honorable Judge Ivy Bernhardson Fourth Judicial District Court Hennepin County Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487-0422 The Charter Commission is an independent body that works on issues related to the Plymouth City Charter. The Charter defines city government structure and operations. For more information about the commission or the process, call City Clerk Sandy Engdahl at 763-509-5080. Page 10 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Jan. 8, 2020 Contact: Kari Hemp City of Plymouth Recreation Manager 763-509-5220 khemp@plymouthmn.gov Contact: Chris Fleck Plymouth Creek Center Manager 763-509-5281 cfleck@plymouthmn.gov Public invited to give input about new playgrounds for West Medicine Lake, Swan Lake parks at Jan. 30 open house Plymouth, Minn. – New playgrounds are set for installation this summer at two Plymouth parks – and the public is invited to give feedback about playground designs at two open houses Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Ave. N. The playground open houses are as follows: Swan Lake Park – 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 West Medicine Lake Park – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 Residents are invited to attend the open houses to review plans and concepts, as well as vote for their preferred playground. About West Medicine Lake Park One of the larger community parks on the shores of Medicine Lake in Plymouth, West Medicine Lake Park is at 1920 W. Medicine Lake Drive. The park features a beach, boat launch, basketball court, bike rack, grills, picnic shelter, playground, sand volleyball court, walking trails and more. About Swan Lake Park A smaller neighborhood park in northeast Plymouth, Swan Lake Park is at 4480 Quinwood Lane N. The park features a basketball court, playground, walking trails that loop around Swan Lake and more. For more information, call the Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department at 763-509-5200 or email recreation@plymouthmn.gov. Cutline: The public is invited to give feedback about playground designs for West Medicine Lake and Swan Lake parks at two open houses Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Plymouth Creek Center. 30- Page 11 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Jan. 8, 2020 Contact: Alyssa Fram Recreation Supervisor City of Plymouth 763-509-5225 afram@plymouthmn.gov Plymouth Fire & Ice winter festival set for Feb. 1 Plymouth, Minn. – Plymouth’s 31st-annual winter festival, Fire & Ice is set for 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at Parkers Lake Park, off County Road 6 and Niagara Lane. Fire & Ice attractions include: Hayrides Food trucks Pony and sled-dog rides Recycling bin races Miniature golf on the ice Snow bowling and ice games Box hockey Ice skating Youth ice fishing contest Sledding Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing Bonfire Character appearances, featuring Ana, Elsa and Olaf, as well as the TC Bear SKOL Drumline Magician Fireworks All activities are weather permitting. To combat the cold, attendees can warm up at a bonfire with s’mores and hot chocolate, while supplies last, sponsored by Step by Step Montessori. Attendees should bring cash for food trucks. The finale of the event – fireworks sponsored by the Plymouth Civic League – will begin around 6:30 p.m. New: Coloring Contest Children are invited to participate in a coloring contest in advance of Fire & Ice. Entries are due Friday, Jan. 24 – and winning entries will be judged and announced during Fire & Ice. Contestants will be judged in four age categories. The coloring contest sheet can be downloaded from the City of Plymouth website, plymouthmn.gov. All art supplies may be used, except computer editing software. more -Page 12 Age categories for the contest include: Preschool – ages 5 and younger Youth – ages 6-8 Youth – ages 9-12 Teen – ages 13-17 Coloring Contest Submission Deadline – Jan. 24 Submissions may be dropped off at the Parks and Recreation Department at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., or the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Ave. N. All entries must be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Coloring Contest Judging, Winners & Prizes Finalists will be notified Tuesday, Jan. 28. Coloring contest judging, and announcement of winners, will be held during Fire & Ice – at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 on the Showmobile Stage. The final winner in each category will receive a $30 Target gift card. The runner-up in each category will receive a $15 Target gift card. Medallion Hunt The 10th-annual medallion hunt begins Thursday, Jan. 9 with a clue on plymouthmn.gov and the city’s social media platforms. More clues will be published Thursdays, Jan. 16, 23 and 30, or until someone finds the medallion. There is no need to register or pay to participate. A $250 prize will be awarded to the first sleuth who finds the medallion. Only Plymouth residents are eligible. For more clues and more information, visit plymouthmn.gov. New: Fire & Ice Scavenger Hunt Also new this year, Fire & Ice will feature a scavenger hunt during the event. Attendees can stop by the Showmobile stage to pick up scavenger hunt cards and collect stamps at a variety of activities during the event. Completed stamp cards should be returned to the stage area by 5:45 p.m. Completed cards will be entered into a drawing and winners will be awarded gift cards. Shuttle Service Free shuttles to and from the event will run from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County Road 6, and Parkers Lake Baptist Church, 14720 County Road 6. More Information Fire & Ice is free, aside from food trucks, and open to the public. The event is sponsored by the City of Plymouth, TCF Bank, CCX Media, the Rotary Club of Plymouth and the Plymouth Civic League. For weather concerns, call the weather line at 763-509-5205. To view the Fire & Ice event schedule, visit plymouthmn.gov. Cutline: Embrace winter at Fire & Ice Saturday, Feb. 1 on the frozen Parkers Lake. The annual event features a hayrides, food trucks, snow bowling and games on the ice, a bon fire, ice skating, fireworks and more. 30 - Page 13