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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 05-15-2009CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO May 15, 2009 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Human Rights Commission Agenda 05/20/09................................................:.................................... Page 1 Planning Commission Agenda 05/20/09.............................................................................................. Page 2 May, June, July 2009 Official City Meeting Calendars....................................................................... Page 3 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 6 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... City of Minnetonka repositions for long-term budget balance, News from the City ofAfinnetonka... Page 7 Minnetonka axes 7 city workers, plans to share services, Article, Star & Trib.................................... Page 8 Ehlers Market Commentary 05/11/09...................................................................................................Page 9 MEETING MINUTES EQCMinutes 04/08/09...................................................................................................................... Page 10 STAFF REPORTS Engineering Dept. Active & Pending Public Improvement Projects 05/12/09 ................................. Page 13 Fire -Rescue Incident of Interest, 05/11/09, 15390 18'h Avenue.......................................................... Page 16 Fire -Rescue Incident of Interest, 05/12/09, 2501 Lancaster Lane ...................................................... Page 18 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Centerpoint Energy, RE: Application for Community Partnership Grant ...................... Page 19 Letter to MN Canoe Assoc, RE: Canoe and kayak race 08/22/09...................................................... Page 20 Letter from US Dept. of HUD, RE: Community Development Block Grant ..................................... Page 21 Plymouth Human Rights Commission Special Meeting Agenda Wed., May 201h, 6:30 p.m. City Hall, Parkers Lake Room 3400 Plymouth Boulevard 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Approve Minutes a. Minutes of April 30, 2009 4. Supervisor Training 5. Music in Plymouth 6. SHRC Update 7. Bremer Grants 8. Articles and Announcements a. Lakeshore Weekly Article re: Essay Winners 9. Adjournment Page 1 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2009 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 wilt 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 May 6, 2009 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Cynthia and Matthew Melin. Conditional use permit to construct an eight foot fence along the southern border of the property located at 18415 11th Avenue North. (2009010) 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Cancel the June 3, 2009 Planning Commission Meeting. 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 rp) City of Plymouth Addinq Quality to Life May 2009 Modified on 05/15/09 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 10 11 12 5:30 PM 13 14 15 16 SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:00 PM 7:00 PM MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL PARK Et REC Medicine Lake Room QUALITY ADVISORY COM - Review COMMITTEE MISSION (PRAC) Zoning Ordinance (EQC) MEETING MEETING Council Chambers Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 17 18 19 20 6:30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS 21 22 23 COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Parker's Lake Room 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 24 25 26 5:30PM 27 7:00 PM 28 29 30 SPECIAL COUNCIL PLYMOUTH ADVISORY 8:00 AM -3:30 PM MEETING* COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL MEMORIAL Medicine Lake Room TRANSIT (PACT) RECYCLING DROP X31 DAY MEETING OFF EVENT Observed Medicine Lake Plymouth 7:00 PM Room A Maintenance Facility CITY OFFICES REGULAR COUNCIL 7:00 PM '5/26 Discuss Homers Associations and CLOSED MEETING HRA MEETING Subdivision of Lots Council Chambers Parkers Lake Room Modified on 05/15/09 Page 3 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 2009 Modified on 05/15/09 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7 8 9 5:30 PM 10 11 12 13 SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:00 PM 7:00 PM MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL PARK ft REC Medicine Lake Room QUALITY ADVISORY COM - Discuss Architectural COMMITTEE MISSION (PRAC) Guidelines (EQC) MEETING MEETING 7:00 PM Council Chambers Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION FLAG DAY MEETING Council Chambers 21 22 23 24 7:OOPM 25 26 27 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH REGULAR COUNCIL ADVISORY MEETING COMMITTEE ON 8:00 AM Council Chambers TRANSIT (PACT) MUSIC IN MEETING PLYMOUTH Medicine Lake 5K RUN Room A 7:00 PM HRA MEETING - Parkers Lake Room 28 29 30 — -- Modified on 05/15/09 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 4 rp)City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 2009 Modified on 05/15109 [4:----R1*7n\:1isD]IiX71:19 r7 Page 5 1 2 3 4 5:00 PM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH Hilde Performance INDEPENDENCE INDEPENDENCE Center DAY DAY OBSERVED CITY OFFICES CLOSED 5 6 7 7:00 M 8 9 10 PLANNI G 11 COMMISSION 7:00 PM MEETING PARK a REC Council Chambers ADVISORY COM - MISSION (PRAC) 5:30 PM MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Council Chambers COMMITTEE (EQC) PPT Tour 12 13 14 5:30 PM 15 16 17 18 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Medicine Lake Room Update with City Manager 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 19 20 21 7:00 M 22 PLANNI G 23 7:00 PM 24 25 COMMISSION HRA MEETING MEETING Medicine lake Room Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Medicine Lake 26 27 28 29 30 31 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers Modified on 05/15109 [4:----R1*7n\:1isD]IiX71:19 r7 Page 5 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items May 26, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Conference Room • Discuss homeowners associations • Discuss subdivision of lots May 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Community Development Block Grant Program — Amend the Plymouth 2008 Action Plan due to additional funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 • Approve conditional use permit to construct an eight foot fence along the southern border of the property located at 18415 111h Avenue North. Cynthia and Matthew Malin. (2009010) • Accept donation from Wayzata Youth Hockey Association • Project hearing for Street Reconstruction Project 9113 (Cimarron Ponds) June 9, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss architectural guidelines June 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Presentation by County Commissioner Jeff Johnson • Announcement of 5K Run on June 27 and Music in Plymouth on July 1 June 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 14, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Update with City Manager • Presentation by Mike Freeman, Hennepin County Attorney July 14, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 6 News from the City of Minnetonka 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55345 mtnnetonKa Contact: Jacque Larson, Community Relations Manager Phone: 952-939-8207 Fax: 952-939-8244 Where quality is our nature Email: jlazson@eminnetonka.com May 12, 2009 City of Minnetonka repositions for long-term budget balance In response to projected budget shortfalls in 2010 and beyond, the city of Minnetonka has implemented several measures to reposition itself to ensure its long-term capacity to continue to provide residents with quality services at a reasonable price. Budget challenges include those related to the historic economic downturn, such as $400,000 in reduced investment earnings and at least $250,000 less in building permit revenue. The city faces an even more significant challenge from the state, including the loss of $500,000 in Market Value Homestead Credit tax relief; mandated increases of $575,000 in pension contributions; the potential loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars in fine revenue; and artificial levy limits that could effectively freeze taxes at current level. In order to allow time for implementation of long-term budget strategies, last fall the city imposed a hiring freeze, reduced employee overtime hours, and placed $525,000 of capital projects on hold. However, with only these traditional belt -tightening measures, the city would still face a $1.2 million projected shortfall for 2010. Without further action, this gap in ongoing revenue and ongoing spending would grow to $3.1 million by 2014. Today, in order to help mitigate the projected budget shortfall, the city laid off seven employees from its community development, public works, recreation and fire departments, effective May 31, 2009. Three of the seven layoffs are managers, and three are from the Building Inspections Division, reflecting the significant downturn in construction activity and related workload. While buyouts and wage freezes were considered instead of layoffs, these options were ruled out as one-time, arbitrary steps that would not meet the city's long-term challenges. Seven additional positions were eliminated through attrition. Additional measures under consideration include cooperative agreements for shared services, productivity investments and department reorganizations through attrition and reallocation of personnel. Barring the state imposing significantly greater mandates than those already expected, no further major personnel actions are planned. All of these repositioning strategies are designed to achieve long-term budget balance, sustain direct core services, continue investments in infrastructure, and moderate property tax growth. Any questions related to this news release should be directed to John Gunyou, Minnetonka city manager, at (952) 939-8200. -30- Page 7 Minnetonka axes 7 city workers, plans to share services StarTribune:�:com Minnetonka axes 7 city workers, plans to share services By LAURIE BLAKE, Star Tribune Last update: May 12, 2009 - 9:18 PM In the face of a $ L2 million budget shortfall projected for 2010, Minnetonka laid off seven employees on Tuesday from its community development, public works, recreation and fire departments, effective May 31. City Manager John Gunyou said the city, which currently employs 222 full-time workers, is repositioning its staff to achieve greater efficiency and avoid disruption of city services to residents. The layoffs include three inspectors, and when the economy rebounds the city will work with neighboring communities to share inspectors, Gunyou said. Minnetonka estimates that it will bring in $250,000 less in building permit revenue next year. The layoffs also included some in management positions, Gunyou said. The city also expects to receive $400,000 less in investment income next year. And it expects to lose $500,000 in Market Value Homestead Credit tax relief from the state at the same time it has been mandated by the state to increase pension contributions by $575,000 next year, Grmyou said. Advertisement This Page Cannot Be Displayed Page I of 1 F�i1l aliJ��1T. ` • I ' m.startribune.com "We will never rely on the state for anything again," he said. "If we get anything, that would be great, but we are not going to count on it." Based on your corporate access policies, access to this web site ( http://ad.doubleclick.net/adi/st.vendor/default;tile=l;sz=660xl60;ord=4827750703812936.70082? ) has been blocked because the web category "Advertisements & Popups" is not allowed. If you have questions, please contact IT Helpdesk at ext. 5380 ( helpdesk@ci.plymouth.mn.us ) and provide the codes shown below. Print Powered By ud ForrTratDynamics Page 8 http://www.startribune.com/local/west/44846082.html?eh--KArksUUUU 5/14/x.,.. _ Ehlers Market Commentary May 11, 2009 Bond Market — No Definite Trends. The last week was characterized by moderate volume and little change in yields. Rates compiled by Bloomberg for AAA Rated Tax -Exempt General Obligations increased 1 to 5 basis points in the 2 to 10 year maturities, while the 15 and 20 year maturities fell 2 to 5 basis points. The yield curve continues to flatten, but still remains steeper than normal with investors demanding yields 350 basis points higher in the 20 year maturity vs. the 2 year. This spread was 375 basis points a month ago and 264 basis points 6 months ago. BABs: The Real News. Build America Bonds or BABs remain the only real "new" news. The most popular form of these taxable bonds, issued in place of tax-exempt `new money' bonds, relies on future U.S. Treasury rebates of 35% of the interest payments to reduce issuers' net interest cost. Issuers and their advisors continue to look at this option, but the actual number of competitively sold BABs issues remains limited. Of the 23 deals in the Midwest last week, three were taxable (one of which were BABs). The math on the cost -efficiency of BABs appears compelling on the surface, but depends on what has been a relatively thinly -traded taxable municipal bond market. It remains to be seen whether that market will support significant increases in supply without driving up yields. There are also additional as yet unquantified administrative costs associated with semiannual Treasury filings for the BABs interest rebates. Use of BABs. The use of BABs needs to be considered on a case-by-case basis, with full consideration of benefits, costs and risks, for each particular issuer's situation. When BABs are warranted, use of the competitive vs. negotiated sale method should be decided with the advice of an independent advisor, just as with any non-BABs. The Big Picture — Relatively Low Rates and a Premium for Quality. The big picture remains as it has since late 2008: municipal rates remain near 30 -year historic lows and bonds with higher ratings are getting done at significantly better interest rates than lower rated bonds. Competitive bidding still works well for rated and non -rated, as evidenced by the 93 bids received by the 20 A (or better) rated issues last week and the 12 bids received on 3 non -rated issues. EHLERS LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE www.ehlers-inc.com Offices in Minnesota (800)552-1171 Wisconsin (800) 717-9742 Illinois: (800) 417-1119 Page 9 City of Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) April 8, 2009 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Kathy Osborne, Commissioners David Pellinger, Tawnia Johnson, Katie Kendrick, Carlos Gutierrez and Ken Zieska MEMBERS ABSENT: Kyle Turner (not present due to Passover) STAFF PRESENT: Water Resources Manager Derek Asche and Office Support Specialist Patty Hillstrom OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Ginny Black 1. CALL TO ORDER — 7:09 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM Joe Harty, 1920 E. Medicine Lake Boulevard - Mr. Harty stated that he has lived on the east side of Medicine Lake and has owned and operated Harty's Boat Works since 1968. He said that last summer a couple hundred acres of the lake was impacted by Eurasian milfoil. He felt that harvesting is inadequate and that additional chemical treatment for milfoil and curlyleaf is also needed. Water Resources Manager Asche replied that the budget includes $5,000 for harvesting of milfoil in 2009; however, due to several complaints of the ineffectiveness of harvesting, there is no harvesting planned in 2009. He added that the budget does not include anything for milfoil herbicide treatment in 2009. He said the City is working with Lake Restoration for curlyleaf pondweed treatment which is anticipated to begin in a couple weeks. Terrie Christian, 9910 S. Shore Drive — Ms. Christian noted that she asked the City Council to transfer the $5,000 allocated for harvesting to chemical treatment of Eurasian milfoil and in the original Medicine Lake Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan there was provision for a reevaluation every year. She stated that new information indicates that Eurasian milfoil is much more of a problem than originally was thought and that there is much more in Medicine Lake now then there ever has been. Ms. Christian recommended that the $5,000 for harvesting be put towards chemical treatment. She added that the Medicine Lake City Council approved $8,000 for chemical treatment and she believes approximately $5,800 is available from the State of Minnesota. She hopes to raise an additional $2,000 to meet the cost to treat 100 acres. Kevin Christian, 9910 S. Shore Drive — Mr. Christian stated that he is on the board of AMLAC. He stated that if milfoil continues to spread and takes over the lake a mono culture will be created in the lake causing bio diversity in the lake to be changed and stunted. His hope is that the City will shift the $5,000 allocated for harvesting to chemical treatment of the weeds. Page 10 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes April 8, 2009 Page 2 Chair Osborne stated that the EQC will be working with the City Council, City Manager and City staff to discuss the items brought forth by those speaking at the public forum and thanked everyone for coming to express their views. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Commissioner Pellinger, seconded by Commissioner Kendrick, recommending approval of the April 8, 2009, Environmental Quality Committee meeting agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS S. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF MARCH I1, 2009, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Pellinger, recommending approval of the March 11, 2009, Environmental Quality Committee meeting minutes. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 6. PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL BUSINESS A. STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) Water Resources Manager Asche stated that tonight's topic is on the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan that the City is required to complete and provided the EQC with a brief synopsis of the program. He asked the EQC to review and comment on the proposed SWPPP for the City of Plymouth. Commissioner Gutierrez felt the education component was very important. Water Resources Manager Asche agreed and stated that the City operates an extensive educational program and also works in collaboration with the watershed management organizations and their educational programs. Councilmember Black referred to Page 32 under lawn watering and noted that the plan does not mention the water restriction ordinance and felt it should be added. Commissioner Zieska suggested a map showing raingarden locations in Plymouth that would give people an opportunity to tour them and he also suggested a virtual tour of raingardens on the City website. Water Resources Manager Asche will provide the EQC with a raingarden map and Page 11 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes April 8, 2009 Page 3 noted that the virtual tour has been discussed by City staff but is on hold due to updates to the website. Commissioner Zieska suggested a link on the City's website to a video on U tube. Councilmember Black suggested indicating the number of miles or feet of shoreline under Measurable Goals for shoreline restorations (Page 41). Commissioner Gutierrez noted a grammatical error (Page 30, 31 and 32). 8. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Councilmember Black reported that the City Council decided to hold a joint meeting with the EQC in the fall to discuss the EQC's activities and work plan. 9. FUTURE MEETINGS 10. ADJOURNMENT With no objection, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Page 12 En w CL C ' N d l6 C N N E U p 1T O N_ ` Q Ln C U v CL Page 13 d o —C-0 d c 3 w 00 2!m o r Lv. u@i m m E F- M o o @ m o 10 ❑ c 4w o -o d v•` v 0 L N Owiv O c Y Ncm> N« U no > o>f J=d EcU 0lz m v rn m Ow U w 2 E oOE NnO �O � yd M. n@ � oc 0 EE C= o wj `> w v 00� YQ d C 0 v 0 d E d f0z« J D m E D U coi 8 3 O l d mmv= E E 0 J. m w— J E v w d E m❑ O O m N n D O m— d' O` ` c O d. w m n .. aEo� n v m e EcEJo « c '� m L •- E—«voy o a om m m c LL 0U,W c Cc o L n w d w m a rn v . 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While enroute, responding units were advised of numerous calls with reports of explosions. First arriving, Captain 2 (Dreelan) reported a working fire in a two story apartment complex. Engine 21 (Morris, Korsmo, Evans, Howe) established a water supply and advanced a 2" handline to begin fire suppression. Next arriving, Tower 11 (Carlson, Alberti) were directed to the "C" side and assigned vertical ventilation. Wayzata Engine 11 and Minnetonka Engine 5 were assigned to the C Division, under the command of Minnetonka Chief 5. Aerial 21 (Marti, Friske, M. Anderson, Larson, Smith) advanced a second 2' handline to Side "A" to assist with suppression. Ladder 31 (Berg, Ferro, Hughes, Sheldon) and A-21 were set-up for master stream operations on the A/D comer. Interior searches were completed by Plymouth and mutual aid companies. A partial building collapse occurred approximately 35 minutes from dispatch. A gas (natural) -fed fire complicated suppression operations. Second and third alarm companies were staged on Niagara Lane and assigned as needed. The fire was contained to the center section of the building and placed under control 1 hour and 49 minutes following fire department arrival. No firefighters or civilians were injured. This call occurred during the Duty Crew hours of operation. RESPONSE TIME: 8 minutes FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: Under Investigation. ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: $3,000,000 P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS: Engine Companies: E-31, E-21, E-31 Ladder Companies: TW -11, L-31, A-21 Support Units: Rescue Companies: R-31 Chief Officers: C-1, C-2 Mutual Aid: Wayzata, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park Maple Grove, Loretto, Maple Plain, Golden Valley ASSISTING AGENCIES: EMS: Yes (x4) Red Cross: Yes Salvation Army: Yes Public Works: Yes State FM: No INCIDENT MANAGEMENT: Chief Kline and Captain Dreelan (Command), Minnetonka Chief 5 (Division C), Minnetonka Chief 2 (On -Deck), FF. Dore (Accountability), Deputy Chief Springer (Congregate Care). Page 16 4 !` _ .:f I ` pQMOUTk NNESOTA FIRE -RESCUE PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT OF INTEREST DATE: May 12, 2009 TIME: 4:15 p.m. ADDRESS: 2501 Lancaster Lane DETAILS: The Plymouth Fire Duty Crew was dispatched to personal injury accident where a vehicle struck the physical building of At the Lakes Apartment (2501 Lancaster Lane) including striking the adjoining natural gas line. Plymouth Chief 1 (Kline) upgraded the call to a General Alarm after learning that the natural gas line was ruptured. Plymouth Fire units evacuated the apartment building; monitored the environment; ventilated the residence until safe atmospheric levels returned to normal; and notified local utilities to repair the gas line. A hand line was deployed to provide fire protection. Centerpoint Energy was able to control the gas leak and the atmospheric levels returned to normal. RESPONSE TIME: Five (5) minutes. This call occurred during the Duty Crew hours of operation. FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS: Engine Companies: E -21,E-11 Ladder Companies: L-31, TW -11 Support Units: U-21 Rescue Companies: R-11, R-21 Chief Officers: C-1, C-2 Mutual Aid: ASSISTING AGENCIES: EMS: Yes Red Cross: No Salvation Army: No Public Works: No State FM: No Henn. Fire Invest.Team: No DIVISION OFFICERS: Chief Kline (Command), Deputy Chief Springer (Nathan Road Division), R-11 (RIT), Captain Carlson (Division 3), Captain Evenson (Division 2), Lieutenant Perbix (Division 1). Page 18 CEnererPoint® Energy May 08, 2009 Ms. Laurie Ahrens City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Ms. Ahrens: 80O LaSalle Avenue PO Box 59038 Minneapolis, MN 55459-0038 Thank you for submitting an application for CenterPoint Energy's Community Partnership Grant program. Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications, the funds for the 2009 Community Partnership Grant program have been depleted. Your community received a grant in 2008, and priority was given to those cities that have not received a grant within the past year. Although we are not able to support your request this year, we appreciate your interest in the Community Partnership Grant program. Thank you. Sincerely, Jean Krause Director of Community and Local Government Relations cc: Fire Chief Richard Kline Page 19 rp)City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life May 7, 2009 Carl Schaffer Minnesota Canoe Association 237 Peninsula Road Medicine Lake, MN 55441 Dear Carl: This letter is in response to your request to hold a canoe and kayak race on Medicine Lake on August 22, 2009, from 9:00 — 11:00 a.m. The City of Plymouth has no objection to your use of the lake for this purpose. We need you to limit the race to 30 boats and the parking to 50 vehicles. You may use the northernmost picnic shelter, which is closest to the boat launch, as your race headquarters. We hope you have a very successful and safe event! Sincerely, FOf"", Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EB/ds cc: City Manager Director of Public Safety 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.d.plymouth.mn.us ®1 Page 20 NEh]Ot s� U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT '' IIIIIIII WASHINGTON, DC 20410-7000 0 hIh OEVitO OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT May 1, 2009 The Honorable Kelli Slavik Mayor of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Mayor Slavik: I am pleased to inform you that the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 budget has been enacted and signed by President Obama. This letter provides your FY 2009 allocations for the Office of Community Planning and Development's (CPD's) formula programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); HOME Investment Partnerships; Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA); and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG). These programs provide funding for housing, community and economic development activities, and assistance for low- and moderate -income persons and special populations across the country. HUD's budget for FY 2009 is included in the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111-8). The amounts available include reallocated funds for the CDBG and HOME programs. There is no funding for the American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) in FY 2009. The following amounts reflect the level of funding available for these programs in your community: Community Development Block Grant $263,214 HOME Investment Partnerships $ 0 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS $ 0 Emergency Shelter Grants $ 0 This letter provides an opportunity for HUD to highlight several important issues. First, HUD continues to emphasize the importance of effective performance measurements in all of its formula grant programs. Grantees must report outcome indicators for all open activities in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) to assess their performance toward achieving their objectives and outcomes in their Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. It is vitally important that HUD have complete performance measurement data to report to Congress, the Office of Management and Budget, and the public at large. The Obama Administration's commitment to transparency and accountability underscores the importance of this data. Your ongoing attention to ensuring complete and accurate reporting of performance measurement data will be crucial to HUD's ability to demonstrate the effectiveness of its formula grant programs. Second, problems in the subprime mortgage markets and resulting property foreclosures are having significant impacts on a number of local governments. CDBG and HOME funds represent a resource that local governments may use to address some of the consequences of these problems, particularly for lower income families and neighborhoods. HUD urges its formula grantees, as part mm.hud.gov espanol.hud.gov Page 21 of the consolidated plan process, to examine their use of these grant funds to either reinforce activities that help stabilize homeownership at the local level or to consider establishing such activities in the coming year. HUD is committed to using the flexibility of these programs to aid communities in addressing the potential impact of these problems and urges grantees to contact the appropriate CPD field office to discuss any ideas or concerns on the use of formula funds for these purposes. Additionally, these funds are separate from funds appropriated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act). The Recovery Act provided funds for the CDBG program and several other initiatives managed by CPD, such as the Homelessness Prevention Fund and the Tax Credit Assistance Program. These Recovery Act funds have already been allocated on a formula basis and HUD has issued guidance on how to access and use these funds. If your jurisdiction is receiving funds under any of the Recovery Act programs, please review the appropriate guidance by visiting HUD's Recovery Act website at www.hud..gov. Finally, the Department again urges grantees to consider the needs of our returning veterans and their families in the design and administration of these formula programs. Over the past seven years, several hundred thousand of our fellow Americans have served our nation on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan and countless other places around the globe. Many veterans are returning to our communities with wounds and injuries that may make it difficult for them to find housing or support themselves and/or their families. I am confident that you will consider their sacrifice and ensure that these men and women receive the utmost consideration in the use of these funds at the local level. I look forward to continuing our partnership to assist lower income residents in your community. As always, HUD is available to provide any assistance you require in implementing your programs. If you or any member of your staff have questions, please contact your local CPD office director. Sincerely, Nelson R. Bregon General Deputy Assistant Secretary Page 22