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COUNCIL INFO MEMO
February 13, 2009
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
PACTAgenda 02/18/09........................................................................................................................ Page 1
AMLAC Annual Meeting 02/18/09...................................................................................................... Page 3
February, March, April 2009 Official City Meeting Calendars........................................................... Page 4
Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 7
INFORMATION
News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ...
Relocation of District 281 center in New Hope moves to the back burner, Article, MN Sun .............. Page 8
Gleason Lake Teams up with Young Environmental Ambassadors, Article, MN Waters Newsletter... Page 9
`Skate with the Mayor' on Feb.20 at Parkers Lake, News Release ................................................... Page 10
MEETING MINUTES
Highway 55 Corridor Meeting Minutes 12/19/08............................................................................. Page 11
EQCMinutes 01/14/09.......................................................................................................................Page 14
STAFF REPORTS
Engineering Dept. Active & Pending Public Improvement Projects 02/10/09 ................................... Page 18
CORRESPONDENCE
Memo from Asche, RE: Minnehaha Creek Watershed Dist. Rulemaking on Stormwater Regs ....... Page 21
Memo from Senness, RE: Appointment of Planning Commission Chairs ......................................... Page 24
Letter to Wisker, RE: Minnehaha Creek Watershed Dist. Rulemaking N-Stormwater Mgmt ........... Page 25
AGENDA
PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
Medicine Lake Room (upper level of City Hall)
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Note: PACT Members, please RSVP to the Transit Coordinator at 763-509-5535 or
transit @vci.plymouth.rim.us.
1. 7:00 Approval of Agenda
2. 7:05 Approval of January 28, 2009 Minutes (see attached)
3. 7:08 Review Action Items (see below)
4. 7:15 Survey — conducted November 18-20, 2008 on Plymouth Metrolink Passengers
and November 10-15, 2008 of Dial -A -Ride passengers and seniors at Plymouth Creek
Center. Surveys and summaries attached.
5. 7:30 Budget Review
6. 7:35 Route changes
7. 8:30 Fleet Update
8. 8:35 Plymouth Transit Performance Measurements 2008 (attached)
9. 8:40 Issues for January and February, 2009 (attached)
10. 8:45 Identify areas of concern and/or recommendations
11. 8:55 Other Business
12. 9:00 Adjournment
Action Items:
1. Staff. Route reviews — due in February to PACT for review (776, NW Plymouth)(Aug)
Reviewed at Jan meeting.
2. Staff. Name change for Four Seasons (Sept) -Too late for early Sept deadline. Next
set of route maps deadline March 2009 for distribution June. Reviewed at Jan meeting.
3. Bernie & Paul. Investigate and report in January whether barricades on Marquette
Ave at bus stops impede passengers and cause safety issues. (Dec) If an area is
barricaded, even temporarily, it is not a bus stop as long as it is barricaded and
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passengers must go to the nearest block that is not barricaded. Temporary bus signs
are observed by all transit providers. Reviewed at Jan. meeting.
4. Bernie & Paul: Check on bus shelter at 4'1' & Washington to see if it is being rebuilt
and when (Dec). URS Consulting will not address bus shelters during construction.
Reviewed at Jan. meeting.
S. First Transit: Large cellphone signs not on all buses-not on New Flyers. (Jan)
6. Staff. Don't expand Dial-a-Ride pickups beyond the Ridgemountfacility (Jan)
7. First Transit: Digital signs on the New Flyers are not working (Jan)
8. First Transit. Fare boxes on the Metro Transit buses (Jan)
9. Bernie: Change "How to Pay" on the web site (Jan). Bernie & Sheila reviewed,
updated and consolidated transit areas of the city web site.
10. First Transit. Remove old route maps and other old documents from the buses and
transit stations (Jan)
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
February 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Approve Park and Recreation Advisory Commission's Annual Report and 2009 Work
Plan
• Public Hearing - Plymouth Revolving Loan Fund — Consider Loan Application from
Elliot Ventures (DBA Seacole-CRC, Inc).
March 5, Board/Commission Recognition Event, 6:00 p.m., Plymouth Creek Center
March 10, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Conference Room
• Discuss the closing of Pilgrim Lane Elementary School
• Set future Study Sessions
March 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Public Hearing —Approve new Off -Sale Liquor License for Vinifera Wines and Ales,
Inc., 1400 County Road 101 N, Suite K5
March 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• County Commissioner Jeff Johnson
Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 7
Sun Newspapers - MNSUN.com - Relocation of District 281 center in New Hope moves t... Page 1 of 1
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Relocation of District 281 center in New Hope moves to the back
burner
BY SUE WEBBER
• SUN NEWSPAPERS
(Created: Thursday, February 5, 2009 3:50 PM CST)
A proposal to relocate Robbinsdale District 281's Education Service Center in New Hope to make way
for a Target development has been relegated to the back burner for now.
On Dec. 6, the Robbinsdale District 281 School Board asked Ryan Companies for 45 to 60 days to
consider a proposal to relocate the district's Education Service Center (ESC) and bus garage to the
district -owned Hosterman School property on Zealand Avenue North.
Now, however, the district's plans to close buildings and formulate a divestiture plan for vacant
properties has taken precedence.
Ryan Companies is proposing a $20 million, two-phase plan to redevelop New Hope's downtown area.
Building a Super Target on the southeast corner of 42nd and Winnetka avenues, a site now occupied
by the ESC and bus garage, is the key starting point to the project, according to Ryan Companies
spokesperson Mark Schoening.
The company is proposing to build a new structure for the ESC east of the existing Hosterman School,
which currently is leased to Intermediate School District 287 for special education students.
Superintendent Stan Mack told members of the district's Government Advisory Council on Tuesday,
Feb. 3, that school officials met with representatives of Ryan Companies recently to discuss the latest
developments.
Before the district considers moving the ESC to the Hosterman site, Mack said, it must examine the
possibility for relocating to one of the vacant buildings resulting from school closings.
"The district needs to determine what spaces need to be used for auxiliary uses before we determine
which are surplus properties," he said, adding that Ryan Companies is "totally understanding" of the
district's position.
If another property could be remodeled to accommodate the ESC, Mack said, that would be
preferable to Ryan Companies' building a new facility on the Hosterman site.
Finding new office space for the district headquarters is "a piece of cake," Mack said
"The biggest issue continues to be the bus garage," he said.
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City of Plymouth
News Release
For Immediate Release
February 5, 2009
'Skate with the Mayor' on Feb. 20 at Parkers Lake
Contact:
Laurie Ahrens, 763-509.5051
Whether you're a skating enthusiast, looking for free, family fun or just want to meet
Plymouth's mayor, plan to join in the "Skate with the Mayor' on Fri., Feb. 20, 6 — 9 p.m., at Parkers
Lake, Co. Rd. 6 and Niagara Ln.
Plymouth Mayor Kelli Slavik came up with the idea as a way to meet more Plymouth residents,
showcase Parkers Lake as a skating venue and provide Plymouth families with a winter activity.
"Skating at Parkers Lake is something that I enjoy with my family, and we thought others
might enjoy the chance to get out. We're always looking for fun family activities — especially
opportunities to get out in the winter. Parkers Lake is a great place to skate. There's music on Friday
nights, it's lit up and there is a bonfire in the gazebo. I thought other Plymouth families might enjoy it
as much as we do." The Parkers Lake Pavilion, which serves as a warming house, will be open
throughout the evening.
Slavik said on a recent day when she was skating at Parkers Lake that a little girl who was
skating nearby approached her and asked her if she was the mayor. Slavik confirmed that she was the
mayor. "After talking for a little bit, she left with her parents and I heard her say, 'I skated with the
mayor.' That gave me the idea that it might be a fun thing to try," she said.
The Skate with the Mayor will culminate the outdoor skating season in Plymouth.
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/'/ HIGHWAY 55 www.highway55.org
CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor frons I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota
Highway 55 Corridor Coalition
Full Membership Committee Meeting
Meeting Minutes
Friday, December 19, 2008
9:30 a.m. —11:30 a.m.
Hennepin County Transportation Facility
Medina, MN
Training Room
1. Call to Order –A quorum being present, Marvin Johnson called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
2. Introductions – Marvin Johnson, City of Independence; Wayne Fingalson, Wright County; Marthand
Nookala; Jim Grube, Hennepin County; Jack Russek, Wright County; Liz Weir, City of Medina; Claudia
Dumont, MnDOT 133; Doran Cote, City of Plymouth; Dennis Beise, Rockford Township; Laurie Karnes,
Land for Sale, Inc.; Scott Winer, Plymouth resident; Deb Steiskal, Representative Michele Bachmann's
Office; Chad Adams, City of Medina; Mark Casey, City of Annandale; Ed Idzorek, MnDOT Metro; Brad
Larson, SRF Consulting Group, Inc.
3. Approve Meeting Minutes from October 17, 2008: The minutes were reviewed with one change noted.
Motion by Liz Weir, second by Jack Russek to approve the October 17, 2008 meeting minutes as amended.
Motion passed with all voting in favor.
4. Election of Officers for 2009:
• Chair—Motion by Wayne Fingalson and second by Jack Russek to nominate Marvin Johnson as Chair.
There were no more nominations and Jack Russek moved and Liz Weir seconded the motion to cast a
unanimous ballot for Marvin Johnson as Chair of the Coalition for 2009. All voted in favor.
• Vice Chair—Mark Casey, current Vice Chair noted that due to scheduling conflicts with the Coalition
meetings he should not be considered. Motion by Wayne Fingalson, second by Marthand Nookala to
nominate Jack Russek as Vice Chair. There being no other nominations, Marthand Nookala moved with
Liz Weir seconding the motion to cast a unanimous ballot for Jack Russek as Vice Chair of the Coalition
for 2009. All voted in favor.
• Secretary/Treasurer—Motion by Jack Russek, second by Marthand Nookala to nominate Liz Weir as
Secretary/Treasurer. There being no other nominations, Marthand Nookala moved with Jack Russek
seconding the motion to cast a unanimous ballot for Liz Weir as Secretary/Treasurer on the Coalition for
2009. All voted in favor.
5. Marketing Committee Report:
• Electronic Newsletter – Wayne Fingalson and Laurie Karnes reviewed with the Coalition the first
newsletter to be sent out from the Coalition. Laurie suggested and it was agreed that links to our
Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 763/682-7383
Wright County Highway Department FAX. 763/682-7313
/901 Highway 25 North E-mail. watme.BngalsonLaco.
Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 Page 11
,�_HIGHWAY 55 www.highway55.org
CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving t/te 55 Corridor from I-494 to An1landa[e, Minnesota
Congressional delegation be included in the newsletter. The reason to develop this email newsletter is
to increase the public awareness of the Coalition and its activities, educate people and increase the
grassroots support for the Coalition's goals.
• Website Update – Brad Larson noted that the Coalition's website is being updated to include the
newly elected local, state and federal officials, a link to the electronic newsletters and other items
needing updating. He requested members to review the website and get any updates to him in the next
few weeks.
Wayne noted that Karla Heeter would remain as Chair of the Marketing Committee in her new role as
the Hwy 55 Coalition representative from Buffalo Hospital/Allina
6. Financial Report: Wayne handed out the Financial Report as of December 18, 2008. He noted the current
fund balance of $19,892.88. Motion by Jack Russek and second by Dennis Biese to approve the Financial
Report. Motion was approved.
• 2009 Budget—Liz Weir handed out the draft 2009 Budget for consideration. Brad Larson went
through the proposed Revenues and Expenses noting that the estimated Carry-over Funds and Fund
Balance were based on the October Financial Report. He noted that the December Financial Report
had a lower fund balance and that the 2009 Budget should reflect that and be shown as $20,000 in
2008 Carry-over funds and $22,000 in Misc. Expense/Fund Balance. Claudia Dumont had worked
with MnDOT officials and received an updated accounting of the federal funds remaining. The 2009
Budget will reflect those federal funds rather than the estimated funds. Motion by Wayne Fingalson
and a second by Jack Russek to approve the 2009 Budget with the revised amounts. Motion was
approved.
• Washington Fly -In – Wayne said that the Wright County Board has approved a commissioner and
Wayne to attend next year's Washington Fly -In from March 31- April 3, 2009. He said that next year
will be a key time in Washington with the new re -authorization bill and while there are concerns on
earmarks, the Coalition needs to work with whatever process Congress goes with. Wayne said that
others from the Coalition have indicated interest in attending the Fly -In. Brent Morningstar, Wright
Hennepin Electric & Security, has included the trip in his budget request. Laurie Karnes, Land for
Sale, is interested as is Mark Johanneck, Buffalo Ford. Wayne recommended that the Coalition pay
for the registration of up to two Coalition members. The registration is $550 per person with Wayne
noting that the fund balance in the financial report of the Coalition can certainly cover this cost.
Marthand Nookala recommended that the Chair, Marvin Johnson should go. Dennis Biese noted that
the Township Association recommends visits to Washington DC as a good opportunity to talk directly
with your congressional delegation.
Mark Casey moved and Liz Weir seconded a motion for the Coalition to pay the registration for 2
Coalition members. Motion approved. It was agreed that the members should be Joint Powers
members. Marvin Johnson said he possibly could attend as he will be out there with the Farm Bureau
if the meetings do not conflict with each other. He will check on this. Liz Weir will check but did
not think the City would be able to cover the other costs. Marthand said he would check with
Commissioner -elect Jeff Johnson on attending. At the February Coalition meeting the participants
should be finalized so arrangements can be made.
7. Technical Advisory Committee/MnDOT Report:
• Hwy 55 Environmental Assessment Status:
Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 7631682-7383
Wright County Highway Department FAX' 7631682-7313
/901 Highway 25 North E-mail. wmme.Tnealson(uco.r
Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 Page 12
HIGHWAY 55 www.highway55.org
CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota
Claudia Dumont said that preliminary work on the EA from Rockford to Buffalo is underway.
Ed Idzorek said that the final finding of facts is at FHWA. The hope is to have a Finding Of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) declared in the next few weeks. This would then allow for right-of-way
acquisition along Hwy 55 from Plymouth to Rockford.
Coalition Projects Status and Funding Recommendations:
--CR 134: Claudia Dumont said that the westbound lanes were completed before winter shutdown
and the rest of the project will be completed in 2009.
--CSAH 12: Claudia said and Wayne Fingalson said that the project was let on December 17, 2008
with the low bid coming in above the cost estimate but plans are to start and complete construction in
2009. Knife River is the contractor and they are a member of the Coalition.
-- Wayne said the Official Map process is essentially done and the County Board on January 13,
2009 will act on approving the Official Map. If approved, R/W can then start to be acquired.
8. Legislative Updates.
• Federal —Deb Steiskal said that Congress is not in session. She thought that Representative
Bachmann would consider our projects for funding if the new rules on earmarking as proposed by
President-elect Obama are made. Deb thought that it would be good for Jessica Taylor of
Representative Bachmann's Washington office to meet with Coalition representatives and get briefed
of the Coalition's activities the next time she is back in Minnesota. Deb appreciates attending these
Coalition meetings to hear our concerns and to keep updated on the Coalition's activities.
• State — Governor will talk today on plans to address the budget deficit.
9. Communications: There were no communications
10. Establish next full membership meeting date and time: The next meeting will be on Friday, February 20,
2009 at 9:30 a.m. at the Hennepin County Public Works facility, Training Room in Medina.
11. Other Business: Brad noted that the 2009 Dues statements were mailed out on December 18, 2008.
12. Adjourn: On a motion by Jack Russek, second by Wayne Fingalson the meeting was adjourned at 10:15
a.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Brad Larson, SRF Consulting Group, Inc.
Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone. 7631682-7383
Wright Comity Highway Department FAX. 763/682-7313
1901 Highway 25 North E-mail: tvarneftngalsoniioco.
Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306
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City of Plymouth
Environmental Quality Committee (EQC)
January 14, 2009
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Kathy Osborne, Commissioners Terrie Christian, Carlos
Gutierrez, Sally Strand, Katie Kendrick, David Pellinger and Tawnia Johnson
STAFF PRESENT: Water Resources Manager Derek Asche and Office Support Specialist
Patty Hillstrom
OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Ginny Black, Randy Lehr, Three Rivers Park District
and Kyle Turner
1. CALL TO ORDER — 7:08 P.M.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda for the January 14, 2009, EQC meeting was approved with the addition of a
discussion of the memo provided by Water Resources Manager Asche and watershed updates.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 12, 2008 AND DECEMBER 10, 2008,
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Christian, seconded by Commissioner Strand, recommending approval
of the November 12, 2008 and December 10, 2008, Environmental Ouality Committee meeting
minutes. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR VOLUME
CONTROL
Water Resources Manager Asche stated that as part of the City's recently adopted Surface Water
Management Plan, regulations are now in place requiring volume control for development and
re -development for over one-half acre. He said volume control is new and stems from the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requirements for non -degradation that was required to be in
the City's Surface Water Management Plan.
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Environmental Quality Committee Minutes
January 14, 2008
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Water Resources Manager Asche explained that surface water management and volume control
can be difficult with the clay soils in Plymouth. He said the difficulty in Plymouth is to come up
with Best Management Practices (BMP's) that help control volume but will also be appropriate
for the City of Plymouth. Water Resources Manager Asche provided a list of BMP's that the
City uses for developers to see if they can meet any of the volume control standards including
compost, porous pavement and underground storage chambers.. Water Resources Manager
Asche asked the EQC for recommendations on BMP's that would control water and limit the
amount of run-off that comes from a site.
Councilmember Black suggested the addition of green roofs and noted the green roof website as
a reference. Commissioner Christian added that a green roof gives more benefit to the
environment than reducing run-off including less energy requirements for heating and cooling,
providing habitat, reducing Co2 and enabling the use of compost.
Commissioner Gutierrez referred to the pond at Co. Rd. 61 and Co. Rd. 10 and recommended
empty ponds that would fill up during a rain storm and release the water slowly over a period of
a few days after the rain event. Water Resources Manager Asche replied that water quality
ponds typically work that way but he said the referenced pond is an exception. He said with
volume control requirements in place, a re -development of the shopping area would require
BMP's to reduce the amount of water getting into the pond.
Commissioner Johnson suggested french drains that were seen on a rain garden tour.
Commissioner Gutierrez suggested parking lot rain gardens. Water Resources Manager Asche
replied that parking lot rain gardens are a great way to utilize what used to be an island, however,
he said it has been found that they require a lot of maintenance including trash removal,
removing oil contaminated soils, removal of sediment deltas, weeding, plant replacement and
mulch replacement. Commissioner Christian felt that there must be ways of overcoming the
obstacles to make parking lot rain gardens more desirable.
Councilmember Black noted that the Shingle Creek Watershed received a 319 grant from the
EPA for repaving of a section of intersection with porous pavement. She said a study would be
completed on the project to see if it is something that could work for residential streets.
Mr. Lehr stated that a more elaborate pre -settling area could be used to eliminate some of the
maintenance issues involved with parking lot rain gardens. He said in parking lots where there is
limited use, Three Rivers Park District is considering strategies that integrate paved and non -
paved components.
The following are the EQC's recommended BMP's for volume control:
Staff Recommendations:
• Compost
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• Porous pavements
• Underground storage chambers
• French drains
• Soil ripping
• Natural areas
Other Recommendations:
• Green roofs
• Greywater systems
• Rain water harvesting
• Modular storage systems
• Re -enforced turf
B. AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE
Water Resources Manager Asche stated that at the December EQC meeting, he was asked to
draft a memo to the City Council regarding the Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan update and
training of police officers for enforcement and prevention of the spread of aquatic invasive
species. He asked the EQC to review the memo for accuracy. The EQC made the following
comments:
• Delete the word "attachments" at the end of the memo
• Reword the sentence in the fourth paragraph to read "The EQC requests authorization to
review and update the AVM plan".
• Strike any references to training of police officers
C. KRIS HAGEMAN
Chair Osborne noted that Kris Hageman is no longer employed with the City of Plymouth and
any future solid waste issues will involve the new Solid Waste Manager, Sarah Hellekson. She
passed along a thank you from Ms. Hageman to the EQC for their help with various solid waste
projects.
D. 2009 WORK PLAN
Councilmember Black reported that the January through December portion of the EQC's work
plan was approved by the City Council, however, there were concerns by the Council about
items 6-9 of the "To be Determined" portion. She said there will be discussion by the City
Council of the items in question at a study session. Councilmember Black stated that the study
session will be an open meeting and anyone can attend.
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7. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
A. WATERSHED UPDATE
Councilmember Black reported that the Bassett Creek and Elm Creek Watershed are being asked
to complete a watershed -wide TMDL.
8. FUTURE MEETINGS — February 11, 2009
Councilmember Black reported that on the previous night the City Council interviewed
candidates for various boards and commission in the City. She said Commissioners Strand and
Christian were not reappointed and thanked them for their service on the EQC.
Water Resources Manager Asche introduced new member, Kyle Turner, who was appointed to
the EQC last night.
Chair Osborne distributed the Gleason Lake Notes for the EQC's review.
9. ADJOURNMENT
With no objection, the meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
DATE: February 9, 2009
TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager through
Doran Cote, Director of Public Works
.,
FROM: Derek Ascher, Water Resources Manager
SUBJECT: MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
RULEMAKING ON STORMWATER REGULATIONS (MCWD RULE N)
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is undertaking a process to revise and
update it's various rules, including Stormwater Management. The City of Plymouth is
participating in this process through a Citizen Advisory Task Force and Technical Advisory
Committee.
The focus of the proposed revisions to MCWD's Stormwater Rule is on phosphorus and water
volume regulation from development and redevelopment projects. Staff has provided comments
on the proposed rule revisions to the MCWD (attached).
Implementation of the final rule is not expected until late in 2009 or 2010.
Attachments: Letter to MCWD dated February 9, 2009
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Plymouth
Adding Quality to Life
Mr. James Wisker
District Technician
Permitting Department
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
18202 Minnetonka Blvd.
Deephaven, MN 55391
February 9, 2009
SUBJECT: MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT RULEMAKING
RULE N — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Dear Mr. Wisker:
As requested, we are submitting feedback on items outlined in your Stormwater Management
Policy Discussion Paper soliciting specific responses on items relating to potential stormwater
management rule revisions. We recognize that you requested item by item feedback; however,
we felt it would be more effective to summarize our comments into several general areas.
Regional Approach: We understand the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD)
Board's goal to better manage volume control and phosphorus removal throughout the District.
We believe that this can best be accomplished with a performance based approach through
regional solutions to achieve maximum benefit for tax dollars spent. It is not cost effective,
reasonable or practical to accomplish this goal on a site by site basis. A regional solution could
resolve redevelopment scenarios such as road projects and tear -down/ rebuilds as well as new
development scenarios where site specific conditions make on-site abstraction not feasible. The
District should partner with Cities to cost effectively find ways in creating regional solutions to
meet District goals, TMDL requirements, Non -degradation requirements and MS4 requirements.
Ideas associated with this process include:
1. Public Education. We strongly support the education of private property owners through the
expansion of opportunities to provide both technical and financial assistance. Of particular
interest would be providing assistance to property owners wishing to improve water quality
through construction of rain gardens and creation, expansion and restoration of wetland
buffers.
2. MCWD could consider using its approval authority for local surface watershed management
plans to develop plans for implementing regional solutions.
3. Funding could be obtained by combining district funds with city stormwater utility funds, if
available, and/or funds generated through the development process.
4. Regional solutions should include a process for identifying the benefit associated with
reduction in impervious surfaces, such as decreased street width, during reconstruction.
New Development Scenarios: We understand the Board's goal to have increased volume
control and phosphorus reduction requirements in new development scenarios. We look forward
to seeing MCWD's analysis of the expected impacts by example developments and then having
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the opportunity to review the results upon completion of the analysis, as discussed during the
January 15, 2009 technical advisory committee meeting. In the meantime we offer the following
comments:
1. During the approval process of the District Plan, MCWD staff stated that abstraction would
only be required where feasible. The concept of feasibility can be very subjective and must
be clearly defined.
2. The threshold to trigger regulations should only be when the added impervious area is greater
than one acre. The District should consider providing a list of acceptable best management
practices to meet volume control and phosphorus reduction goals.
3. Rules must have flexibility for site specific constraints such as soil types, space limitations,
distance to basements and pipes, distance to water table or bedrock, contaminated soils,
slopes and wellhead protection areas.
4. Board action should not be required in scenarios where site specific constraints or feasibility
do not allow for abstraction goals to be met on site, provided that abstraction can be
accomplished through other means.
5. The MCWD should consider the impact of volume control and phosphorus reduction goals on
the housing goals of the Metropolitan Council.
Redevelopment and City Street and Utility Project Scenarios: We understand the Board's
concerns and desire to better manage volume control and phosphorus reduction in re -developed
areas; however, we do not believe that this goal is best achieved through a site by site regulatory
program.
1. The threshold to trigger regulations should only be when the added impervious area is greater
than one acre.
2. Any regulations should only focus on the net increase in impervious surface. It is not
practical or feasible to implement rules for all existing impervious surfaces.
3. The MCWD should consider the impact of volume control and phosphorus reduction goals on
the housing goals of the Metropolitan Council.
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to provide this input as you continue with this process and
look forward to collaborating to find cost effective solutions to these common goals. Should you
have any questions, I can be reached directly at 763-509-5526.
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Derek Asche
Water Resources Manager
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Bob Moberg, City Engineer
Ms. Lee Keeley, MCWD Board Member
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: February 5, 2009
TO: Kelli Slavik, Mayor
cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager
FROM: Barbara SennessPlanning Manager
SUBJECT: Appointment of Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
According to Section 305.03, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code, the Chair and Vice Chair of
the Planning Commission are appointed by the Commission from among the members of the
Commission, subject to approval by the Mayor.
At their February 4, 2009 meeting, the Commission selected James Davis as Chair and Terry
Jaffoni as Vice Chair for the current term ending January 31, 2010. On behalf of the Planning
Commission, I am forwarding their names for your approval.
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February 9, 2009
Mr. James Wisker
District Technician
Permitting Department
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
18202 Minnetonka Blvd.
Deephaven, MN 55391
SUBJECT: MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT RULEMAKING
RULE N — STORMW ATER MANAGEMENT
Dear Mr. Wisker:
As requested, we are submitting feedback on items outlined in your Stormwater Management
Policy Discussion Paper soliciting specific responses on items relating to potential stormwater
management rule revisions. We recognize that you requested item by item feedback; however,
we felt it would be more effective to summarize our comments into several general areas.
Regional Approach: We understand the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD)
Board's goal to better manage volume control and phosphorus removal throughout the District.
We believe that this can best be accomplished with a performance based approach through
regional solutions to achieve maximum benefit for tax dollars spent. It is not cost effective,
reasonable or practical to accomplish this goal on a site by site basis. A regional solution could
resolve redevelopment scenarios such as road projects and tear -down/ rebuilds as well as new
development scenarios where site specific conditions make on-site abstraction not feasible. The
District should partner with Cities to cost effectively find ways in creating regional solutions to
meet District goals, TMDL requirements, Non -degradation requirements and MS4 requirements.
Ideas associated with this process include:
1. Public Education. We strongly support the education of private property owners through the
expansion of opportunities to provide both technical and financial assistance. Of particular
interest would be providing assistance to property owners wishing to improve water quality
through construction of rain gardens and creation, expansion and restoration of wetland
buffers.
2. MCWD could consider using its approval authority for local surface watershed management
plans to develop plans for implementing regional solutions.
3. Funding could be obtained by combining district funds with city stormwater utility funds, if
available, and/or funds generated through the development process.
4. Regional solutions should include a process for identifying the benefit associated with
reduction in impervious surfaces, such as decreased street width, during reconstruction.
New Development Scenarios: We understand the Board's goal to have increased volume
control and phosphorus reduction requirements in new development scenarios. We look forward
to seeing MCWD's analysis of the expected impacts by example developments and then having
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the opportunity to review the results upon completion of the analysis, as discussed during the
January 15, 2009 technical advisory committee meeting. In the meantime we offer the following
comments:
1. During the approval process of the District Plan, MCWD staff stated that abstraction would
only be required where feasible. The concept of feasibility can be very subjective and must
be clearly defined.
2. The threshold to trigger regulations should only be when the added impervious area is greater
than one acre. The District should consider providing a list of acceptable best management
practices to meet volume control and phosphorus reduction goals.
3. Rules must have flexibility for site specific constraints such as soil types, space limitations,
distance to basements and pipes, distance to water table or bedrock, contaminated soils,
slopes and wellhead protection areas.
4. Board action should not be required in scenarios where site specific constraints or feasibility
do not allow for abstraction goals to be met on site, provided that abstraction can be
accomplished through other means.
5. The MCWD should consider the impact of volume control and phosphorus reduction goals on
the housing goals of the Metropolitan Council.
Redevelopment and City Street and Utility Project Scenarios: We understand the Board's
concerns and desire to better manage volume control and phosphorus reduction in re -developed
areas; however, we do not believe that this goal is best achieved through a site by site regulatory
program.
The threshold to trigger regulations should only be when the added impervious area is greater
than one acre.
2. Any regulations should only focus on the net increase in impervious surface. It is not
practical or feasible to implement rules for all existing impervious surfaces.
3. The MCWD should consider the impact of volume control and phosphorus reduction goals on
the housing goals of the Metropolitan Council.
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to provide this input as you continue with this process and
look forward to collaborating to find cost effective solutions to these common goals. Should you
have any questions, I can be reached directly at 763-509-5526.
Sincerely,
Derek Asche
Water Resources Manager
cc: CIM
Bob Moberg, City Engineer
Ms. Lee Keeley, MCWD Board Member
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