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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 05-29-2009CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO May 29, 2009 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Pilgrim Lane All School Reunion 05/28/09.........................................................................................Page 1 June, July, August 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 ... Plymouth Police Offers Neighborhoods Help Planning Night to Unite, News Release ...................... Page 7 Eden Prairie City Council to delay new road, Article, Star & Trib...................................................... Page 8 Plymouth Police seeking information on suspects 09020865 , News Release ................................... Page 10 Ehlers Market Commentary 05/26/09................................................................................................ Page 11 Select Comfort: $35M Investment from P.E. Firm, Article, Twin Cities Business.............................Page 12 New R&D Facility in Plymouth Brings 70 Jobs, Article, Twin Cities Business ................................ Page 13 CORRESPONDENCE Letter to Property Owner, RE: Minor Variance for Great Exteriors 2009014 ................................... Page 14 Letter to Henn. Cty. D.O.T., RE: Hennepin County Project No. 9716 ............................................... Page 15 Memo from Engineering, RE: 2009 Street Reconstruction Programs ................................................ Page 16 Letter to Henn. Cty. D.O.T., RE: City Project 5102........................................................................... Page 17 Letter from Henn. Cty. D.O.T., RE: County Project 9516................................................................. Page 18 Laurie Ahrens From: icmessenger@rdale.org Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 2:58 PM To: Laurie Ahrens Subject: Pilgrim Lane all school reunion is May 28 Dear Plymouth Middle School and Armstrong High School families: You are invited to the final farewell of Pilgrim Lane School. After 43 years, Pilgrim Lane will say good- bye to the community which has been such an enormous part of its success. Join current & former students, staff, families, friends & neighbors for *LEGACY NIGHT & PARADE OF MEMORIES* Thursday, May 28th from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Some of the events include: An alumni reception, family pasta picnic, parade of memories, open house and ice cream social, a farewell finale. Come for part or all of the evening. Click here for more information. Thank you, and we hope to see you here. Sincerely, Randy Moberg Principal, Pilgrim Lane Elementary School 763-504-7200 Our email domain name has been changed from rdale.kl2.mn.us to rdale.org. Please note my new email address. --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- Page 1 Pilgrim Lane Elementary School - PL Legacy Night Page 1 of 1 Pilgrim Lane Parade of Memories - Legacy Night, May 28 For 43 years, Pilgrim Lane Elementary has been nurturing talent and providing excellence in education. The Pilgrim Lane community has been known for its high achieving learners, innovative educators, astounding volunteerism, family involvement, and sense of community. Before the school closes its doors on June 2nd, a community -wide celebration will be held to allow all current and former Pilgrim Lane students, staff, family and friends an opportunity to honor this legacy on Thursday, May 28th. On Thursday, May 28th several events are being planned to allow everyone an opportunity to connect and say good-bye. At 3:00 PM, a reunion Legacy Reception will be held for the current and former Pilgrim Lane teachers and staff in the multi-purpose room at Pilgrim Lane. This special reception honoring all Pilgrim Lane staff throughout the years will be held with refreshments in the multi-purpose room. Beginning at 5:00 PM, the celebration will continue with two events. Alumni students and their families will be invited to join the former staff at the Legacy Reception in the multi-purpose room to meet with former teachers, reminisce, and share memories. Current students, families and staff will be celebrating their annual End -of -the -Year Family Picnic on the school playground. Everyone will come together at 6:00 PM to gather for a Parade of Memories, which will involve decades of alumni, current classrooms of students, Pilgrim Lane and Armstrong student groups, and community members walking on a neighborhood parade route in celebration. The Pilgrim Lane Parade of Memories will begin lining up at 6:00 PM in the parking lot and kick off at 6:15 PM. If you are interested, or know a community group that may be interested, in registering to participate, create a float, or provide a convertible car to drive special guests, please contact either Colleen Kennedy, jbncol@aol.com, or Diane Dickmeyer, ddickmeyer@hotmaii.com . The Parade of Memories route will circle through the neighborhood and return to Pilgrim Lane at 7:00 PM. At this time, the school will host an Open House inviting current and former students, families and staff to visit with one another, walk throughout the building, view a special video presentation on the legacy of Pilgrim Lane, enjoy pictures and memorabilia in a Legacy Room, and join everyone at an Ice Cream Social. The evening will conclude at 8:00 PM with a final send-off outside which will include a Pilgrim Lane tradition, the staff choir, providing a sing -a -long send off. This farewell choir is seeking voices for an upcoming rehearsal on Wednesday, May 20th in the music room at Pilgrim Lane. Former music teacher, Norma West -Hammer, will direct a short rehearsal on the 20th beginning at 7:00 PM. All current and former staff are encouraged to participate, in addition to alumni and current and former parents who like to sing. A Pilgrim Lane Legacy website is being developed by Janet and Dave DeJonge, who have been collecting Pilgrim Lane photos and memorabilia. They are still in need of items from the earlier years, especially the 1970's, as they get ready to launch the website and complete the video presentation for Legacy Night. Former students and staff who may have photos or memorabilia they would be willing to lend can contact Janet and Dave at dedejonge@comcast. net. Check back here frequently for the web address. The Pilgrim Lane PTO and staff are excited to open the doors of their beloved school for a spring evening of celebrating the legacy of the Pilgrim Lane community. There ' are several ways to learn more about this special event. A Pilgrim Lane Legacy website, www.pilgrimiane.org. is being launched to provide students, parents and staff a place to view and share photos, memories and stay updated with the celebration details. In addition to a Legacy website being launched, there is a Facebook event page providing information about the Legacy Night "Parade of Memories" at www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=70819813069&ref=mf. Page 2 http://ple.rdale.org/modules/cros/pages.phtml?sessionid=2e7376e4al 75336fa9ecb77c272a... 5/27/2 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 2009 Modified on 05/29/09 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cancelled PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7 8 g 5:30 PM 10 11 12 13 SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:00 PM 7:00 PM MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL PARK a 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 F 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 05/29/09 Page 3 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 2009 Modified on 05/29/09 Page 4 1 2 3 4 5:00 PM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH Hilde Performance INDEPENDENCE INDEPENDENCE Center DAY DAY OBSERVED CITY OFFICES CLOSED 5 6 7 p 8 7:00 PM PLANNING 9 10 11 COMAOSSION 7:00 PM MEETING PARK Et 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 22p WPG 2324 7:00 PM 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 05/29/09 Page 4 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life August 2009 Modified on Page 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2:30-5:00 PM 7:00 PM National Night PLANNING Out Kick -Off COMMISSION Station III MEETING Council Chambers 6:30-9:30 PM NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL PARK & REC MEETING QUALITY ADVISORY COM - Council Chambers COMMITTEE MISSION (PRAC) (EQC) MEETING MEETING Council Chambers Council Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 25 26 27 28 29 7:0O PM 7:O0 PM 7:O0 PM REGULAR COUN- PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING CIL MEETING ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room Y30 X31 Council Chambers COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Council Chambers Modified on Page 5 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items 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 • Project hearing for Street Reconstruction Project 9113 (Cimarron Ponds) • Authorize "No Parking" 30 feet each side of driveway entrance at 10400 45°i Avenue • Adopt revised City Code 1400, Municipal Cemetery • Accepting Public Improvements for Continual Maintenance, Woodcrest June 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 14, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Update with City Manager 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 • Presentation by Mike Freeman, Hennepin County Attorney August 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers September 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers September 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note. Special Meeting topics haiv been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 6 News Release City of Plymouth For Immediate Release Contact: Sara Lynn Cwayna May 28, 2009 763-509-5198 Plymouth Police Offers Neighborhoods Help Planning for Minnesota's Night to Unite, Tuesday August 4 Plymouth residents who want to get help planning their neighborhood's block party for Minnesota's Night to Unite (NTU) are encouraged to attend the Wednesday, June 10; 7-8 p.m. planning meeting. The meeting will be held at the Plymouth Police Department, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, in the second floor training room. The meeting will provide neighbors with the chance to gather ideas, ask questions, and learn about successful events that have been held in other neighborhoods. Attendees will also get information about upcoming summer programs like the $10 Bike Helmet Program, E-mail Alert Network, AMBER Stick, File -of -Life medical alert, and free gunlock programs. On July 23, 7-8 p.m., a meeting will be held for all NTU organizers at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34`x' Ave. N. One representative from each party should attend the final meeting to pick up complimentary t -shirts, coupons for helium balloons, and NTU updates. "Minnesota's Night to Unite is one of the best nights of the year. Strong neighborhoods add to the quality of life and enhance safety. Last year, 148 Plymouth neighborhoods participated in MTU," said Police Chief Mike Goldstein. Neighborhoods are encouraged to register their parties with the Police Department. NTU registration forms can be downloaded from the City's web site, www.ci.plymouth.mn.us. Information on other summer public safety programs is also available on the web or by calling 763-509-5198. Page 7 Eden Prairie City Council to delay new road StarTribune-'COM Eden Prairie City Council to delay new road ' 0 �- t n.. Renee Jones Schneider, Star Tribune Page 1 of 2 ' m.startribune.com The Eden Prairie City Council voted 3 to 2 last week to postpone the more extensive reconstruction until the area fully develops and the city has had time to stop bluff -line erosion caused by rain running off the street. Residents along part of Eden Prairie's Riverview Road voted against putting in curbs and sidewalks. They prefer a rural look. Eden Prairie's Riverview Road gets a reprieve from a city -style reconstruction after neighborhood residents appeal to the city. By LAURIE BLAKE, Star Tribune Last update: May 27, 2009 - 12:03 AM Eden Prairie's Riverview Road will get a coating of new black top this year but not a modem upgrading with curb, gutter and sidewalk. Advertisement This Page Cannot Be Displayed After a public hearing last week, Council Members Cathy Nelson, Ron Case and Jon Duckstad voted to delay the street's reconstruction indefinitely and instead repave the section of street this year. Nelson said future development would likely tear up the road if it were reconstructed now, so it makes sense to wait. In the meantime, she suggested enjoying the pretty road. "It would be nice if somebody would sprinkle some wildflower seeds along it," she said. While Case favored putting off the reconstruction, he said the erosion problems along the bluff area Based on your corporate access policies, access to this web site ( http://ad.doubleclick.net/adi/st.vendor/default;tile=l;sz=660xl60;ord=5961647942538936.303839? ) has been blocked because the web category "Advertisements & Popups" is not allowed. If you have questions, please contact IT Helpdesk at ext. 5380 ( helodesk(a)ci.plvmouth.mn.us ) and provide the codes shown below. Print Powered By For rnatDynamics_ ) http://www.star,tribune.com/local/west/45847057.html?elr=KArksUUUU 5/2, Page 8 The segment, between Homeward Hills Road and Parker Drive in southern Eden Prairie, carries 2,500 to 3,000 cars a day at the crest of a bluff near the Minnesota River. The city's Public Works Department recommended bringing it up to modern standards to improve driver and pedestrian safety. But residents along the stretch argued that Eden Prairie has turned all but 10 miles of its original rural roads into curb -and -gutter, urban -style streets and that Riverview should be saved as a picturesque, curving country half -mile. Residents along part of Eden Prairie's Riverview Road voted against putting in curbs and sidewalks. They prefer a rural look. Eden Prairie's Riverview Road gets a reprieve from a city -style reconstruction after neighborhood residents appeal to the city. By LAURIE BLAKE, Star Tribune Last update: May 27, 2009 - 12:03 AM Eden Prairie's Riverview Road will get a coating of new black top this year but not a modem upgrading with curb, gutter and sidewalk. Advertisement This Page Cannot Be Displayed After a public hearing last week, Council Members Cathy Nelson, Ron Case and Jon Duckstad voted to delay the street's reconstruction indefinitely and instead repave the section of street this year. Nelson said future development would likely tear up the road if it were reconstructed now, so it makes sense to wait. In the meantime, she suggested enjoying the pretty road. "It would be nice if somebody would sprinkle some wildflower seeds along it," she said. While Case favored putting off the reconstruction, he said the erosion problems along the bluff area Based on your corporate access policies, access to this web site ( http://ad.doubleclick.net/adi/st.vendor/default;tile=l;sz=660xl60;ord=5961647942538936.303839? ) has been blocked because the web category "Advertisements & Popups" is not allowed. If you have questions, please contact IT Helpdesk at ext. 5380 ( helodesk(a)ci.plvmouth.mn.us ) and provide the codes shown below. Print Powered By For rnatDynamics_ ) http://www.star,tribune.com/local/west/45847057.html?elr=KArksUUUU 5/2, Page 8 Eden Prairie City Council to delay new road StarTribune.com should be addressed immediately. DUckstad favored the blacktopping alternative as a way to save money. Mayor Phil Young voted against delaying the reconstruction, saying it felt like passing the buck to a future council. "What I haven't heard yet tonight is how the problem with this road gets better if we push it off to another council to make the decision." Council Member Brad Aho also opposed the temporary fix, saying that resurfacing it now and reconstructing it later would cost more than a single improvement. "I think we would be better served to do it right the first time." Aho also predicted that speeds on the road will increase once it's resurfaced, creating a hazard for pedestrians because that section of road has no sidewalk. Laurie Blake • 612-673-1711 Advertisement This Page Cannot Be Displayed Page 2 of 2 m.startribune.com 41 Based on your corporate access policies, access to this web site ( http://ad.doubleclick.net/adi/st.vendor/default;tile=l;sz=660xl60;ord=5961647942628936.303843? ) has been blocked because the web category "Advertisements & Popups" is not allowed. If you have questions, please contact IT Helpdesk at ext. 5380 ( helodeskOci.plymouth.mn.us ) and provide the codes shown below. Print Powered By rtg Err;a _Dynamics http://www.startribune.com/local/west/45847057.html?elr=KArksUULTLJ 5/2 Page 9 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: May 28, 2009 Detective Kroeger 763-509-5185 Plymouth Police Seeking Information on Suspects — Case #09020865 On Monday, May 18`h at approximately 10:30 p.m., a loss prevention employee of the Cub Foods store located at 3550 Vicksburg Lane in Plymouth observed two black females inside the store taking items valued at $69.90 without paying. When they exited into the parking, he attempted to stop them regarding the theft. A male jumped out of a vehicle and pushed the victim to the ground and all three continued punching and kicking him several times. All three suspects then fled the scene in a vehicle. The victim did have visible facial injuries and injuries to his arm after the assault. Security cameras in the store did get a very good photo of the two female suspects in this case (photo attached). The Plymouth Police Department is providing this photo to the media with a request to get the photo out to the public and request their assistance in providing any information on the identities of the two female suspects. A reward is being offered through the Plymouth Crime & Fire Prevention Fund for information leading to the arrests and prosecution of the suspects involved in this case. Page 10 -MM- -- -- Ehlers Market Commentary May 26, 2009 Bond Market — Municipal Tax -Exempts Down and Treasuries Up Last week the U.S. Treasury rates increased substantially, with the 10 year up .33% and the 30 year up .29%. The increase in rates is largely attributed to the significant supply of U.S. debt in the marketplace now and expected in the future. The Treasury Department is expected to issue $1.6 trillion (yes, trillion) in the next six months. Foreign investment is starting to wane or at least starting to demand more yield, therefore rates are increasing. The tax-exempt market, on the other hand, is experiencing the opposite effect. Longer-term tax- exempt rates dropped on average by .10% with the 20 year index down to 3.95% for AAA G.O. Rates at 10 years or less remained almost unchanged. The outstanding principal of Build America Bonds (BABs) by the end of this week is expected to be over $10 billion. Therefore, supply of tax-exempt debt is down as many issuers have switched to the BABs. If you look at the attached chart for competitive sales, overall rates were very low but the number of bids was down. Even on a higher rated, larger issuer the number of bids averaged approximately three firms. The Bond Buyer attributes the slow down to the holiday weekend and to some uncertainty in the market. In addition, President Obama mentioned potential new programs to help municipal issuers such as the State of California better access the credit market. While the area of fixed rate, higher rated G.O. bonds continue to sell easily and with low rates. Pure revenue bonds and variable rate bonds with weaker underlying ratings continue to be difficult to sell in the marketplace. We may see significant changes in the federal government's role in providing bond insurance or some form of liquidity relief in the near future. What does all of this mean? 1. Mid-term rates are good now but are not likely to improve dramatically soon unless we get some very bad economic news. The spread of tax -exempts to Treasuries is down to 83% for the 10 year maturity and 101 % for the 30 year maturity. At one time in the past six months these ratios were twice as high. This means that investors have returned to the tax-exempt market and are no longer demanding a premium. Further evidence of the return of investors is that, according to Citi, municipal bond funds have experienced inflows of $12.4 billion in 2009, compared to an outflow of $10.5 billion from October 1, 2008 to December 21, 2008. 2. Long-term rates could improve slightly as the ratio of Treasuries to tax -exempts could drop. 3. BABs will continue to work better for longer term bonds. 4. The yield curve is steep, with the low short term rates continuing to make advance refundings more difficult to achieve as negative arbitrage in the escrows eats away at savings. 5. Stay tuned for new federal options for issuers. EHLERS LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE www.ehlers-inc.com Offices in Minnesota (800) 552-1171 Wisconsin (800)717-9742 Illinois: (800) 417-1119 Page 11 Twin Cities Business Magazine close window Wfficifies DAILY DEVELOPMENT'S Select Comfort: $35M Investment from P.E. Firm Sterling Partners' purchase of 50 million shares of common stock will give it a 52.5 percent ownership interest in the bed retailer. May 2009 1 by Christa Meland A private -equity firm will invest $35 million in Select Comfort Corporation, the Plymouth -based bed retailer announced Tuesday. Sterling Partners' purchase of 50 million shares of common stock at 70 cents per share will give it a 52.5 percent ownership interest in the company. As part of the deal, Select Comfort will reduce the size of its board to nine members, down from 10, and appoint five members selected by Sterling Partners. "We're pleased to have made important progress in our efforts to improve the company's short- and long-term liquidity situation," Bill McLaughlin, Select Comfort's president and CEO, said in a statement. "Sterling Partners is a growth -oriented investor who recognizes the strength of our product, business model, and people." Select Comfort also said Tuesday that it has amended its credit agreement with the company's existing lenders. The amended agreement would provide up to $70 million in credit but is subject to final lender approval. Select Comfort said that it will provide more detail about the agreements in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing that will be made at a later date. Select Comfort has struggled in recent months amid the economic crisis. In December, it cut 120 jobs at its headquarters. Then in March, the company announced deep fourth-quarter and full -year losses and said that it would pursue "a range of strategic and financing alternatives." First-quarter results showed an improvement, but the company still reported a $2.7 million net loss and a 17 percent decline in net sales. Select Comfort closed 30 stores in the first quarter and plans to close another 25 by the end of 2009. Select Comfort, which manufactures and sells the Sleep Number bed, is among Minnesota's 50 largest public companies based on 2007 revenue. Its stock was up 16.25 percent to 93 cents per share in early afternoon trading following news of the investment. Page 12 http://www.tebmag.comlprint.aspx?print_page=/dailydevelopmentsldailydevelopments/11... 5/26/2009 Twin Cities Business Magazine Page 1 of 1 close window TwinCifies DAILY DEVELOPMENTS PRINT New R&D Facility in Plymouth Brings 70 Jobs The $52 million facility within the Daikin McQuay Applied Development Center will develop large-scale air conditioners that can be used globally. May 2009 1 by Eric Kelsey A new research and development facility for large-scale air conditioning equipment has opened within the Daikin McQuay Applied Development Center in Plymouth, Daikin Industries, Ltd., the parent company of McQuay International, announced Wednesday. The $52 million Daikin McQuay facility will be staffed by 70 new workers and specialize in integrating the company's chief technologies, heat pump and inverter technology, and system technology. According to the company, the goal of the new facility will be to quickly develop large-scale air conditioners that can be used globally. The building will be able to reproduce temperatures ranging from minus 4 degrees to 140 degrees and supply power in all international frequencies and voltages. The latter feature will increase energy savings among its commercial air conditioners, the company said. Daikin Industries, Ltd., is an air conditioner and chemical manufacturer based in Osaka, Japan. Daikin specializes in large-scale air conditioners for factories and large buildings. It purchased Plymouth -based McQuay International in 2006. Eric Kelsey is TCB's assistant editor. More Articles From Eric Kelsey © 2007 MSP Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 13 http://www.tcbmag. comlprint. aspx?print_page=/dailydevelopmentsldailydevelopmentsl11... 5/2 rp)City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life May 22, 2009 SUBJECT: MINOR VARIANCE FOR GREAT EXTERIORS (2009014) Dear Property Owner: This letter is written to inform you that Great Exteriors, under file 2009014, is requesting a minor variance to encroach 3.5 feet into the required 15 -foot side yard setback for construction of an 8 -foot by 30 -foot front porch addition for property located 12940 46`h Avenue North. A minor variance may be approved administratively. If you would like to comment on this proposal, please fill out the attached project description page and return it to the City in the enclosed self-addressed envelope no later than June 5, 2009. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, City regulations require that property owners be notified of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. Information related to the application as submitted by the petitioner is available for review at the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays, except holidays. If you have any questions you may call Associate Planner Kip Berglund at (763) 509- 5451. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009014Tannuzzo 0 o_ a m 471'fl AVE n O If O ��- � - p 4fiTH AVE g o' 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us �0 Page 14 rp) Plymouth( t Adding Quality to Life May 21, 2009 Mr. James Grube Director of Transportation and County Engineer Hennepin County 1600 Prairie Drive Medina, MN 55340 Dear Jim: The City of Plymouth hereby expresses its support for Hennepin County Project No. 9716, the reconstruction of CSAH 24 east of CSAR 101 between Olive Lane and Jewel Lane and the related application for Federal STP Funding. The city identified this work as Project No. 08 -ST -004 in our 2008-2012 Capital Improvement Plan and included $500,000 of MSAS funding for right-of-way acquisition and project construction. The city has also included funding for water main construction along this portion of CSAH 24, which is more than 30 years old and in need of replacement. The Plymouth City Council recognizes that this roadway is a key element in our transportation network and supports the county's effort to upgrade and maintain. The council reviewed and formally approved the preliminary plans for the project. The City of Plymouth therefore supports Hennepin County's completion of final plans and the application of Federal STP Funding to facilitate the completion of this improvement. Best regards, 04-zl& Laurie Ahrens City Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us `0 Page 15 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 DATE: May 22, 2009 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager, through Doran Cote, Director of Public Works FROM: Booberg, City Engineer SUBJECT: 2009 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS At your request, the Engineering Division has conducted an informal poll of other communities in the metropolitan area to determine the extent of street reconstruction programmed for 2009. The other communities were also asked to compare this year's street reconstruction program with that of previous years. Poll results are as follows: City 2009 Streets Previous Year Notes Bloomington 3.83 miles 4.32 miles Eagan 16 miles 15 miles All mill & overlay Eden Prairie 0.25 mile Up to 2 miles Newer streets, little recon Edina 5.5 miles 5 — 6 miles 100% assessed Golden Valley 4 miles 3 —4 miles Maple Grove 3.4 miles 3 — 4 miles Deferred assessments 2 years Minnetonka 3.9 miles 3 — 4 miles In addition to the cities listed, Engineering staff contacted several other communities but were unable to obtain the desired information. Please contact me if you desire further information. Page 16 0_ Encinmioc GE\ERdL MEMOS eOB Lave Srcm Raon Pond 9-4 City of Plymouth May 20, 2009 Adding Quality to Life Mr. Guy Nowlan, P.E. Hennepin County Transportation Dept. 1600 Prairie Drive Medina, MN 55340-5421 SUBJECT: CSAH 101 RECONSTRUCTION CSAH 6 TO CSAH 24 S.A.P. 155-020-017 CITY PROJECT NO. 5102 Dear Mr. Nowlan: At the City Council meeting on May 12, 2009, Mr. Bob Reeves (17300 19a' Avenue North) addressed the Council and raised a number of concerns about the subject project. I am forwarding Mr. Reeves' concerns to Hennepin County for a response. Specific concerns raised by Mr. Reeves were: 1. He received no prior notification of the project construction. 2. Several hundred trees have been removed along the west and south side of Kreatz Lake with very few replacement trees planned. 3. A noise barrier and a visual barrier is desired on the top of retaining wall no. 1. 4. The proposed chain link fence on top of retaining wall no. 1 is inadequate and should be replaced with a decorative fence. 5. Wetland areas along Kreatz Lake that have been lost as a result of the project should be mitigated elsewhere around the lake. I would appreciate a response to these concerns by May 26, 2009. Please call me at 763.509.5525 if you have questions. Sincerely, Robert L. Moberg, P.E. City Engineer cc: Paul Backer Hennepin County Transportation Dept. 1600 Prairie Drive Medina, MN 55340-5421 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • wwv.ci.plymouth.mn-m 14� Page 17 0 T.,n..gPROMM0000-2W0 3 1021L Wuwhnd HC RttvesConcern; Hennepin County Transportation Department 1600 Prairie Drive Medina,MN 55340-5421 May 26, 2009 Robert L. Moberg, P.E. Plymouth City Engineer 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 RE: CSAH 101 RECONSTRUCTION CSAH 6 TO CSAH 24 SP 27-701-13 & SP 155-020-017 CITY PROJECT NO. 5102 COUNTY PROJECT NO.9516 Dear Mr. Moberg: 612-596-0300, Phone 763-478-4000, FAX 763-478-4030,TDD www.hennepin.us Find responses to the five stated questions on the three attached pages. The question is restated in large bold text with a response following after each question. If there are additional questions or further clarification, I invite you to contact me at 612- 596-0396. Sincerely Guy K. Nowlan Senior Project Manager, Design cc: C. Twinem and P. Backer Hennepin County Transportation Dept. 1600 Prairie Drive Medina, MN 55340-5421 An Equal Opportunity Employer Page 18 ATTACHMENT PAGE 1 OF 3 May 26, 2009 CSAH 101 RECONSTRUCTION - CSAH 6 TO CSAH 24 SP 27-701-13 & SP 155-020-017; CITY PROJECT NO. 5102 & COUNTY PROJECT NO. 9516 1) He received no prior notification on the project construction. The primary reason for a resident not receiving a personal notification of the proposed reconstruction of CSAH 101 is because they likely reside outside the mailing notification area. However, there were press releases to the Plymouth Sun -Sailor and Council Meeting Agendas that were made public city wide. The notification area for mailing was determined collaboratively with City of Plymouth Engineering Staff in November 2004 and is an area encompassing an approximate six hundred foot offset from the existing CSAH 101 roadway centerline and beyond the starting and end points of the project along CSAH 101. Hennepin County provided a press release for the first public meeting on January 27, 2005. The press release ran in the Plymouth Sun - Sailor on January 20, 2005. All project informational meeting invitations were sent using this same mail listing unless the agenda was property or subarea specific. There were four public informational, one business owner, and numerous subarea meetings prior to City Council approval of the Preliminary Layout #4 on October 11, 2005. The City Council approved the final plan and construction cooperative agreement on June, 27, 2006. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet was made available for public comment on May 22, 2006 with the comment period closing on June 21, 2006. A public notice was provided by the following: press release in the Sun Sailor and Lake Shore News in May 2006, project mailing, and website notices. The City of Plymouth provided an assessment meeting notice to affected property owners in February 2008. All City Council meetings and agendas are made public to all Plymouth residents and beyond if registered to receive email notifications. An Environmental Assessment was made available for public review and comment on April 17, 2008 with the comment period closing on May 23, 2008. A public hearing was held on May 14, 2008 which had an April 17, 2008 Plymouth Sun -Sailor press release, and project mailing notices. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District forwarded a notice to an area extending approximately six hundred feet left and right of the roadway centerline informing CSAH 101 corridor property owners of District Board review of the project permit application. The mailing occurred on July 24, 2008. Hennepin County provided information on the County website starting January 2005 and the City of Plymouth website providing information with a link to County website. The website has been continuously available with periodic updates. Page 19 ATTACHMENT PAGE 2 OF 3 May 26, 2009 CSAH 101 RECONSTRUCTION - CSAH 6 TO CSAH 24 SP 27-701-13 & SP t55-020-017; CITY PROJECT NO. 5 t02 & COUNTY PROJECT NO. 9516 2) Several hundred trees have been removed along the west and south side of Kreatz Lake with very few replacement trees planned. Tree removal is a component of the CSAH 101 project. Hennepin County coordinated with the City of Plymouth Forester on May 4, 2006 to walk the corridor to inspect the existing tree inventory. During the tree planting plan development Hennepin County, the Consultant Landscape Architect, and City of Plymouth Forester met to discuss and develop an appropriate tree planting plan with the results depicted in the project final plan. The project is proposing to provide both deciduous and coniferous trees in locations where sufficient public easements are available, side -street sight lines are not compromised, and where there are no other obstacles that would prohibit the placement of trees such as above and below ground utilities, storm water treatment structures or ponds, retaining walls, other trees, and wetland buffers. The existing trees will be protected to the extent possible. All private property with tree loss will be compensated for that loss through the permanent and temporary easement acquisition settlements. The project does provide a budget to place trees in locations as stated above. The area along Kreatz Lake will have twelve new Aspen trees, three Red Cedar trees, and three Serviceberry bushes. The lake will abut the wall in the length adjacent to 19`h Avenue thus leaving no planting space for trees on the lake side of the wall. The project proposes additional plantings to the north of Merrimac Lane. 3) A noise barrier and a visual barrier are desired on the top of retaining wall No. 1. The noise analysis indicated the existing (2006) and proposed (2026) noise levels do not reach or exceed 69 dBA and do not increase from existing to future (2026 with proposed road) by 5 dBA or more which is the criteria necessary to consider noise abatement. Therefore, no mitigation is proposed. This would be expected, even with increased traffic volume, because of the CSAH 10 roadway being a large distance from the east side of the Kreatz Lake and having a twenty-eight inch high concrete parapet above the ground line on the road side of the wall. The parapet was included in the noise analysis. The decorative concrete retaining wall and black vinyl coated chain link fence is the typical design for the entire corridor. It was included as a design pair and meant to be used consistently together along the project corridor as a design theme. There are nine of these design pairs along the corridor. Page 20 ATTACHMENT PAGE 3 OF 3 May 26, 2009 CSAH 101 RECONSTRUCTION - CSAH 6 TO CSAH 24 SP 27-701-13 & SP 155-020-017; CITY PROJECT NO. 5102 & COUNTY PROJECT NO. 9516 4) The proposed chain link fence on top of retaining wall No. 1 is inadequate and should be replaced with a decorative fence. The black vinyl coated chain link fence design was decided in a collaborative effort with the City of Plymouth. This design was recently used on a project in Maple Grove on Bass Lake Road between Vicksburg Lane and Wedgewood Road with good reception from the City and the residents. The chain link fence option is attractive, cost effective, and requires low maintenance. And as stated previously, the fence is an element of the typical design pairing with the decorative concrete retaining wall to be the corridor design theme. 5) Wetland areas along Kreatz Lake that have been lost as a result of the project should be mitigated elsewhere around the lake. Wetlands impacted by the project will be mitigated using the Board of Water and Soil Resources Road Replacement Program. The program collects and banks impacts from many projects which allows for substantial one location mitigation. This method of mitigation is typical for city, county, and township linear roadway projects. The area around urban lakes is generally private property in high demand with high land value and generally not for sale. Also, lake perimeter edges are typically lined with wetlands which would create additional impacts to mitigate. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is in concurrence with the Board of Water and Soil Resources on this method of mitigation for the CSAH 101 project. Page 21