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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 06-12-2009CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO June 121 2009 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Town Hall Meeting with Senator Bonoff and Rep Benson 06/15/09 & Rep Anderson 06/18/09 ........ Page 1 Planning Commission Agenda 06/17/09..............................................................................................Page 2 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 ... Ehlers Market Commentary, 06/08/09................................................................................................. Page 7 Homeowner tax credit leaves cities in the lurch, Article, Pioneer Press..............................................Page 9 LorenA Schiebe Obituary .................................................................................................................. Page 12 MEETING MINUTES EQCMinutes 05/13/09...................................................................................................................... Page 13 STAFF REPORTS Engineering Dept. Active & Pending Public Improvement Projects 06/09/09 ................................. Page 16 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from MPCA, RE: TMDL draft report for Schmidt, Pomerleau & Bass Lakes ....................... Page 19 Letter to Three Rivers Park Dist, RE: Support for 2009 Luce Line Regional Trail Safe Bridge ....... Page 23 Letter to Property Owner, RE: Potential Street Recon Projects 2010 ................................................Page 26 Lisa Baird From: Laurie Ahrens Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 8:32 PM To: Lisa Baird Subject: Fw: Bonoff Town Hall Meeting PIs put in CIM. From: Sen.Terri Bonoff <Sen.Terri.Bonoff@senate.mn> Sent: Thu Jun 11 17:07:08 2009 Subject: Bonoff Town Hall Meeting Dear Friends, Please join my colleagues and I for one of two upcoming Town Hall Meetings to discuss the 2009 Legislative Session. The information can be found below. We hope you can attend. Town Hall Meeting with Senator Bonoff and Representative Benson Monday, June 15th Minnetonka Community Center - City Council Chambers 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Town Hall Meeting with Senator Bonoff and Representative Anderson Thursday, June 18th Plymouth City Hall - City Council Chambers 3400 Plymouth Blvd. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Terri Bonoff State Senator District 43 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 325 State Capitol Building St Paul, MN 55155-1606 Phone: 651-296-4314 Fax: 651-767-0924 Page 1 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2009 WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 All items listed on the consent agenda` are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will 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 20, 2009 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. B. Three Rivers Park District. Approve variances to allow Trail Signage for nine sites along the Luce Line and Medicine Lake Regional Trails. (2009017) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. City of Plymouth. Preliminary plat and variance to subdivide and incorporate 5.92 acres of the property located at 5815 Juneau Lane North into the City's Northwest Greenway trail corridor. (2009015) 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 2009 Modified on 061 12109 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cancelled 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 It 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 '2:OO AM 2 25 26 27 L:OOUT PLYMOUTH PACT Open House Metrolink Bus SystemADVISORY COMMITTEE ON 8:00 AM Medicine Lake Room TRANSIT (PACT) MUSIC IN MEETING PLYMOUTH 5:30 PM SPECIAL Medicine Lake SK RUN COUNCIL MEETING' Room A Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR 7:00 PM COUNCIL MEETING HRA MEETING _Counci Chambers Parkers Lake Room 28 29 30 MeeI &: 1. DiS 1. Discuss rk Replacement Fund 2. Updateth City Manager Modified on 061 12109 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 3 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 2009 Modified on 06112109 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED 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 7:00 PM 8 PLANNING 9 10 11 COMMISSION 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 7:00PM 16 17 18 SPECIAL COUNCIL HUMAN RIGHTS _ MEETING' COMMISSION Medicine Lake Room SPECIAL MEETING Parkers Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 19 20 21 7-00 PM 22 PLANNING 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 5:30 PM 29 30 31 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Medicine Lake Room Budget Study Session 7:00 PM REGULAR •7/14 Meeting: COUNCIL MEETING 1. Meet with th Auditors Council Chambers Modified on 06112109 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 4 rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life August 2009 moaniea on voi ivas 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 S:OOPM 26 27 28 29 SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:00 PM 7:00 PM MEETING PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room X30 X31 Budget Study Session COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) 7:00 PM MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL Council Chambers MEETING Council Chambers moaniea on voi ivas Page 5 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items June 23, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss park replacement fund • Update with City Manager June 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve variances to allow Trail Signage for nine sites along the Luce Line and Medicine Lake Regional Trails. Three Rivers Park District. (2009017) • Approve preliminary plat, final plat and variances to subdivide and incorporate 5.92 acres of the property located at 5815 Juneau Lane North into the City's Northwest Greenway trail corridor. City of Plymouth. (2009015) • Approve request of Old Chicago, 3505 Vicksburg Lane, to extend their licensed premises for Approve Plans and Specifications and Advertise for Bids, 36`h Avenue Street Reconstruction Project (8104) an outdoor event on July I • Approve Plans and Specifications and Advertise for Bids, Campus Drive Mill and Overlay and Culvert Replacement (8107) • Award Contract, Pike Lake Lift Station Upgrade (8114) • Approve Plans and Specifications, Ordering Advertisement for Bids and Authorizing Down Payment for Wetland Banking Credits, Plymouth Creek Water Quality Ponds Project (3105) July 14, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Meet with the auditors July 14, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Accept 2008 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report July 28, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss 2010/2011 Budget 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, Special, 5:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss 2010/2011 Budget August 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers September 1, Special, 5:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss 2010/2011 Budget September 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Adopt Preliminary Tax Levy Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 6 L Ehlers Market Commentary June 8, 2009 1111191:W_Ra:rxTatrsa.rEM Last Thursday, government data showed that ongoing claims for unemployment insurance fell for the first time in 20 weeks (since January 2009). Also, the number of initial claims fell slightly. By Friday, there was mixed news. The May unemployment rate increased to 9.4% (the highest point in more than 25 years). However, the stock market seized on the following news: the pace of layoffs slowed and represented the fewest layoffs since September 2008. The number of layoffs was less than market expectations. Consequently, the world markets rallied with this perceived positive news. These do not constitute long-term trends, but do reflect notable differences from recent trends. Locally, Minnesota and the Twin Cities continue to feel the recession impacts. Reported data is a month older than national data, but the April 2009 unemployment rate in the Twin Cities was 7.8%, up from 4.5% last year. While this is a marked increase, it remains below the national rate of 8.6%. Yet Another Bond Insurer Downgrade Continuing the trend of municipal insurer downgrades, S&P downgraded MBIA's National Public Finance Guaranty Corp to A from AA -minus. Investors have long adjusted their analysis and are more focused on the underlying credit — that is, the credit of the issuer themselves. Given the current credit spreads and lack of insurers, it's more important than ever to have the best rating possible. Talk to your financial advisor about how to best position your community today, and in the future. Rating the Rating Agencies The differing methodologies between S&P and Moody's continue to result in generally higher ratings from S&P. Despite this poorly -kept secret, investors are still not differentiating between the ratings as we might expect. As recently as last week, trading desks have told us that S&P ratings are pricing the same as comparable Moody's ratings. Therefore, in the short-term, there still seems to be pricing advantages to S&P. Municipal Rates and Treasuries Volume this week was $713 compared to $213 last week (a shortened holiday week). Treasuries are at their highest level since November 13, 2008 (the 10 year treasury closed at 3.71%). Because of the relationship between treasuries and mortgage rates, many expect mortgage refinancings to decline. Meanwhile, the primary municipal bond indices (the BBI and RBI) ended the week almost 10 basis points higher, but nevertheless, they remain almost 100 basis points lower than they were on November 13, 2008 — a sharp distinction from the treasuries' trend. Short -Term Notes — The New BAB? 19 EHLERS LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE www.ehlers-inc.com Offices in Minnesota (800) 552-1171 Wisconsin (800) 717-9742 Illinois: (800) 417-1119 Page 7 Ehlers Market Commentary June 8, 2009 Many market participants expect that the supply of short -tern borrowing (cash-flow notes) will increase — particularly in places like California. This could also occur in Minnesota, where the Governor's budget solutions could force many school districts to borrow for cash flow. Usually, increased supply means higher rates, but these same market participants believe that increased demand for short-term notes will offset the increased supply. If you are considering issuing long-term or short-tenn bonds, discuss your options with an advisor to find the best rates for your community. Call Features for Taxable Bonds If your community is considering issuing taxable bonds (OPEB, BAB, or otherwise), one distinction from the typical tax-exempt bonds is the call feature. Investors familiar with taxable bonds are not used to the standard tax-exempt call feature. However, the market is evolving and a ten-year call feature is now acceptable for taxable bonds under $100M - $200M. EHLERS LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE www.ehiers-inc.com Offices in Minnesota (800)552-1171 Wisconsin (800) 717-9742 Illinois: (800) 417-1119 Page 8 TwinCities.com PIONEER PRESS Homeowner tax credit leaves cities in the lurch State often raids funds for reimbursing municipalities — and this year is no exception By Frederick Melo finelo@oioneeroress com Updated: 06/09/2009 11:21:14 PM CDT It's tough to balance a budget with an expense check that never seems to arrive in the mail. Each year, the state offers homeowners a credit of up to $304 off their municipal property taxes, with the expectation that the state will reimburse cities for the money they would have received toward their tax levies. It's a promise that's rarely kept. More often than not, qualifying homeowners get the credit but the cities get pinched. Many recoup little or nothing from the state. "In some years, it simply has been written out of the budget," said Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire, who has testified on the issue repeatedly in front of state lawmakers. In five of the past seven years, the state has raided funds initially intended to allow cities and other taxing districts to make up for lost tax revenues as a result of the Homestead Market Value Tax Credit, created by the Legislature in 2001. Cuts to homestead credit, state aid have cities scrambling Metro cities faced last-minute cuts last year to a property tax reimbursement pmgram, the Homestead Markel Value Tax Crash on top of cuts to state aid for cities that qualify. For these metro cities, the combined loss ranged from about $276,000 to about $430,000, or from 1.4 percent to about 4 percent of their overall tax levy. Nom uem Sbte Louasapnont oedtbss Awr ata. by Anoka 0 275,589 4.1% Blaine 420,891 0 2.2% Eagan 430,615 0 1.8% Hastings 278,862 62,852 3.0% Lakeville 305,479 0 1.4% Stillwater 176,229 227,971 3.9% Woodbury 344,837 0 1.4% Soome: League of Minnesota Cities; Minnesota Department of Revenue PIONEER PRESS In December, when the state canceled the second of two annual payments, Blaine and Eagan each lost more than $400,000. Lakeville and Woodbury each lost more than $300,000. Two cities that qualify for local government aid from the state, Hastings and Stillwater, lost $279,000 and $176,000, respectively. They also lost half their state aid. This year looks to be typical in terms of the raiding, but more painful in terms of the impact. With the state in fiscal crisis, Gov. Tim Pawlenty has said he may reduce or "unallot" funding for the homestead credit as part of a slate of budget cuts. State House and, to a far lesser degree, Senate budget proposals also recommended digging into the funds. For heavily residential cities, the credit can amount to more than 5 percent of the city's tax levy. City officials fear that the loss of those dollars will force municipalities to slash more jobs and services, or to make up for the lost revenue through higher taxes and fees. "They say no new taxes on the state level," said state Rep. Paul Marquart, DFL -Dilworth, chair of the House Property and Local Sales Tax Division. "We've just pushed it out onto the local level." Stillwater, which lost more than $400,000 in homestead funds and state aid last year, has responded to the fiscal crisis by raising fees on services and keeping more than 10 percent of its positions unfilled. Among the jobs left vacant are two police positions, a firefighter, an accountant, the human resources director and a janitor at City Hall. Page 9 "That's like me giving someone a loan with your money," said Larry Hansen, Stillwater city administrator. "If the state of Minnesota can't afford to give a homestead credit, then don't give it. But don't use somebody else's money to pay for it." Woodbury City Administrator Clint Gridley called the state's record of reimbursement "abysmal." "On the tax bill, it's supposed to be a credit from the state. But they run it through the cities, and then they don't reimburse us," Gridley said. "In our view, if it's a state program, and a state credit, then the state should give it directly to the taxpayers. Don't run it through our books." Burnsville's situation represents a strong case in point. The state is expected to reimburse cities for the homestead credit with a payment in October and another in December, at the end of the municipal fiscal year. Cities learned late last year that they would not receive the December payment. For Burnsville, that meant the loss of nearly $500,000, with little time left to balance the books or adjust for the cuts by tweaking this year's budget. "Our 2008 budget was set based on the assumption that the state would keep its promise. It did not," Burnsville City Manager Craig Ebeling said. "What had to be done is to take those dollars from our reserves." "Generally, when these cuts are made, they tend to be made at the last minute by the Legislature," said Gary Carlson, a lobbyist with the League of Minnesota Cities. "(By then) the property tax statements have already gone out to the residents." Burnsville ended up depleting its reserves to the point that city officials are worried about falling below state guidelines. Racked by the economy, the city council last month agreed to make $3.5 million in cuts, in part by slashing 20 positions, mostly through attrition or voluntary departures. Three employees will be laid off. As for the chances of Burnsville receiving any homestead funds in 2009, Ebeling isn't holding his breath. "We're anticipating losing $1 million this year" in homestead funds, he said. "It certainly does not appear that we will receive any of those dollars." For city officials, there's worse news ahead. As the budget -planning season gets under way for most cities in June, municipalities will be forced to abide by a new tax levy limit the Legislature imposed on them last year. The limit, which is indexed to inflation, was capped at 3.9 percent last year. Numbers are still being finalized, but with the economy creaky, the new limit looks to be less than three-fourths of 1 percent. "You've got health care costs going up more than 1 percent. You've got labor costs going up more than 1 percent," said Maguire, the Eagan mayor. "All of these things create pressure on the upcoming budget cycle.... Every year, (they) say we've got to cut some fat. Well, cut enough fat, you're going to hit some bone." Maguire and other city leaders have taken their concerns to the statehouse numerous times, but their pleas to reform the reimbursement process so far have been unsuccessful. They said alternatives exist in the form of direct state refunds to low- and moderate -income property owners, such as the circuit breaker credit, which provides relief to property holders whose taxes exceed a certain percentage of their income. Sen. Thomas Bakk, DFL -Cook, chair of the Senate Taxes Committee, said he has asked the state commissioner of revenue to hold off on cuts to the funding for homestead credits and a related agricultural credit this year, followed by a reduction of $5 million — less than 2 percent — in 2010. That would give cities a few more months to prepare for the impact. Page 10 The House budget proposal included a cut of $20.5 million from homestead and agricultural credits this year, or 7 percent of the funds intended for cities and townships. The governor's budget proposal included a cut of $32.4 million, or 11 percent. "The Legislature pushed back really hard on not reducing local government aid or market value credit, which are two direct payment programs from the state to the city," Bakk said. "The governor has felt that reducing state aid and credits doesn't necessarily mean increased property taxes. His assumption is that local governments can find a way to reduce their budgets." Repeated calls to the governor's office were not returned. As of next year, a new law would eliminate language in tax statements indicating that the homestead credit is paid for by the state. The bill was authored by state Rep. Bev Scalze, DFL -Little Canada, and state Sen. Ann Rest, DFL -New Hope, a member of the Senate Tax Committee. Rest called the existing language misleading, given how the credit is largely paid for by cities. Other than that tweak in presentation, there's one more change to the homestead credit that cities can count on in 2009. "They should count on it getting some pretty significant cuts," Rest said. Frederick Melo can be reached at 651-228-2172. Page 11 Loren Schiebe Obituary: Loren Schiebe's Obituary by the Star Tribune. Page 1 of 1 Loren A. Schiebe 13 Schiebe, Loren A. age 78, passed away June 7, 2009. Survived by Arlaine, beloved wife of 45 years; son, Alan (Doreen); daughter, Mary; grandsons, Nicolas and Zachary; sister- in-law, Fern Schiebe; brother-in-law, Harold Albrecht; nephews and niece. Along with his brother, Harvey, established Schiebe's Hardware in 1955. Korean War veteran. Lifetime member of Wayzata American Legion. Charter member of Plymouth Fire Dept., and West Medicine Lake Community Club, member of Plymouth Historical Society, former President of Northwest Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, member of the Plymouth Optimists Club, avid pilot and member of Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association and EAA Chapter 878. Loren received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for 50 years of safe flying. In his retirement spent many hours volunteering at Buffalo and Crystal airports. Loren was well known in the Flying community for his annual Hangar Holiday Party. Funeral service Thursday, 10:30 AM at Word of Peace Lutheran Church, 21705 129th Ave. N., Rogers. Visitation Wednesday, 5-8 PM at Gearty-Delmore Chapel of Plymouth, 15800 37th Ave. N. and one hour before the service on Thursday at the church. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 2 PM. Gearty-Delmore 763-553-1411 Published in Star Tribune from 618 to 6/912009 Page 12 http://www.legacy.com/obituarieslstartribune/obituary-print.aspx?n=loren-a-schiebe&pid=1... 6/9/2009 City of Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) May 13, 2009 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Kathy Osborne, Commissioners David Pellinger, Ken Zieska, Carlos Gutierrez, Katie Kendrick, Tawnia Johnson and Kyle Turner MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Water Resources Manager Derek Asche and Office Support Specialist Patty Hillstrom 1. CALL TO ORDER — 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM John Beard, 19110 Minnetonka Blvd. Deephaven — Mr. Beard stated that he is representing a group that is involved with The Butterfly Effect and introduced Sherry Machen, Miki Banavige and Rachel Grommersch whom are also involved with The Butterfly Effect. Mr. Beard explained that the goal of The Butterfly Effect is to create waystations that are designated as a spot to cultivate flowers that attract butterflies. Sherry Machen — Ms. Machen distributed flyers and stated that the group is not involved in the project for money and said the flyers contain websites with information about Monarch butterfly research. She indicated that experts are available for educational programs. Rachel Grommersch, Landscape Design, Dundee Nursery — Ms. Grommersch pointed out that Dundee Nursery carries a wide variety of native plants that attract butterflies. She suggested a grant for raingardens and butterfly gardens. Chair Osborne asked if the City could have links to the websites noted on The Butterfly Effect flyer on the City's website under the Environmental area. Water Resources Manager Asche replied that he would look into her suggestion and added that they could be placed on the Water Resources page where the grant application is located. Commissioner Gutierrez suggested an article in the Environmental Extra and Commissioner Zieska suggested a website tour of butterfly gardens. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda for the May 13, 2009, Environmental Quality Committee meeting was approved with the addition of an update on the Plants, Ponds and Practices tour and the Environmental Champion Award. Page 13 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes May 13, 2009 Page 2 4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Water Resources Manager Asche noted the Plants, Ponds and Practices Tour that will take place on July 8 beginning with light refreshments at 5:30 p.m. and departure of the tour bus at 6:00 p.m. He noted that all EQC members and Councilmember Black have a spot reserved for them on the tour bus and asked that if anyone is unable to attend the tour to please let him know. He said Water Resources Technician Kevin Springob will be leading the tour. Water Resources Manager Asche asked the EQC for any sites they would like included in the tour. Suggested sites include the W. Medicine Lake Blvd. pond, Co. Rd. 9 and Northwest Blvd., Parkview Ridge Wild Flower Garden and new raingardens on west side of Medicine Lake and City View Acres. Water Resources Manager Asche passed along a request from Communications Coordinator Margie Vigoren for Environmental Champion Award nominations. Chair Osborne asked if the applications were available on the City's website. Water Resources Manager Asche will check into the inquiry. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF APRIL 8, 2009, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Zieska, seconded by Commissioner Kendrick, recommending approval of the April 8, 2009, Environmental Ouality Committee meeting minutes. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. There was no public hearing scheduled for the meeting. GENERAL BUSINESS A. 2009 WATER RESOURCES GRANT RECIPIENTS Water Resources Manager Asche requested a motion to approve the 2009 Water Resources Grant recipients. He said the program helps fund community efforts to incorporate any environmental practices into their landscape from which the environment might benefit. He reported that twenty grant applications were received requesting funding for projects. Water Resources Manager Asche noted that the program has been running for nine years and that 90% of the projects are still functioning and being taken care of. Commissioner Pellinger questioned whether the drip irrigation system was an appropriate use of the grant funds. Chair Osborne suggested a future discussion on water conservation with the development of criteria for grant applicants requesting funding for drip irrigation systems. Page 14 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes May 13, 2009 Page 3 Motion by Commissioner Zieska, seconded by Commissioner Kendrick, recommending approval of the 2009 Water Resources Grants excluding Parkview Ridge HOA and Tawnia Johnson. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 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Page 18 i4eft, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road North I St. Paul, MN 55155-41941 651-296-6300 1 800-675-3843 1 651-282-5332 TTY I w .pca.state.mn.us I KIIIQ Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Regional Division, Public Notice of Availability of draft Schmidt, Pomerleau, and Bass Lakes Nutrient TMDL Report and request for comment. Public Comment Period Begins: June 8, 2009 Public Comment Period Ends: July 8, 2009 The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is requesting comments on the draft Report for the Schmidt, Pomerleau, and Bass Lakes Nutrient Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). The draft TMDL Report for Schmidt, Pomerleau, and Bass Lakes is available for review at http.11www.pca.state.mn.us/waterlhndUtmdl-draft.htmL Following the comments, the MPCA will revise the draft TMDL Report and submit it to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. Comments must be received by the MPCA contact person listed below by July 8, 2009. Required by the federal Clean Water Act, a TMDL is a scientific study that calculates the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards for that pollutant. It is a process that identifies all the sources of the pollutant causing an impairment and allocates necessary reductions among them. This multi-year effort results in a pollution reduction plan and engages stakeholders and the general public. An approved TMDL is followed by implementation activities for achieving the necessary reductions. Almost the entire drainage area of Schmidt, Pomerleau, and Bass Lakes is located within the city of Plymouth with a fraction located in the city of Maple Grove. The Pomerleau Lake and Schmidt Lake subwatersheds drain through the Bass Lake subwatershed to Bass Lake. Bass Lake outlets through Bass Creek to Shingle Creek, which outlets into the Mississippi River. Schmidt, Pomerleau, and Bass Lakes have been placed on the state's impaired waters list because of excess nutrients levels, particularly phosphorus. While phosphorus is an essential nutrient for algae and plants, it is considered a pollutant when it stimulates excessive growth of algae or aquatic plants. The TMDL study assessed the pollutant concentrations and indicated phosphorus will need to be reduced by 67 percent for Pomerleau Lake, 9 percent for Schmidt Lake, and 33 percent for Bass Lake to meet the water -quality standards during the summer growing season. St. Paul I Brainerd I Detroit Lakes I Duluth I Mankato I Marshall I Rochester I Willmar I Printed on 100%post -consumer recycled paper Page 19 Agency Contact Person: Written or oral comments, petitions, questions, or requests to receive a draft of the TMDL Reports, and requests for more information should be directed to: Barb Peichel Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, MN 55155-4194 651-757-2646 Minnesota Toll Free: 1-800-657-3864 Fax: 651-297-8676 E-mail: Barbara.Peichel@state.mn.us TTY users may call the MPCA teletypewriter at 651-282-5332 or 1-800-657-3864. Preliminary determination on the draft TMDL Report: The MPCA Commissioner has made a preliminary determination to submit this TMDL Report to the EPA for final approval. A draft TMDL Report and fact sheet are available for review at the MPCA office at the address listed above, and at the MPCA Web site: http://www.pca.state.mn. us/water/tmdllproject-schmidtpomerleaubass-nutrients.htmG Suggested changes will be considered before the final TMDL Report is sent to the EPA for approval. Written Comments: You may submit written comments on the conditions of the draft TMDL Report or on the Commissioner's preliminary determination. Written comments must include the following: 1. A statement of your interest in the draft TMDL Report; 2. A statement of the action you wish the MPCA to take, including specific references to sections of the draft TMDL that you believe should be changed; and 3. The reasons supporting your position, stated with sufficient specificity as to allow the Commissioner to investigate the merits of your position. Petition for Public fn€ormational-Meeting: You also -may request that the MPCA Commissioner hold a public informational meeting. A public informational meeting is an informal meeting that the MPCA may hold to solicit public comment and statements on matters before the MPCA, and to help clarify and resolve issues. A petition requesting a public informational meeting must include the following information: 1. A statement identifying the matter of concern; 2. The information required under items 1 through 3 of "Written Comments," identified above; 3. A statement of the reasons the MPCA should hold a public informational meeting; and 4. The issues that you would like the MPCA to address at the public informational meeting. Page 20 Petition for Contested Case Hearing: You also may submit a petition for a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a formal evidentiary hearing before an administrative law judge. In accordance with Minn. R. 7000.1900, the MPCA will grant a petition to hold a contested case hearing if it finds that: 1. There is a material issue of fact in dispute concerning the application or draft TMDL Report; 2. The MPCA has the jurisdiction to make a determination on the disputed material issue of fact; and 3. There is a reasonable basis underlying the disputed material issue of fact or facts such that the holding of the contested case hearing would allow the introduction of information that would aid the MPCA in resolving the disputed facts in making a final decision on the draft TMDL Report. A material issue of fact means a fact question, as distinguished from a policy question, whose resolution could have a direct bearing on a final MPCA decision. A petition for a contested case hearing must include the following information: A statement of reasons or proposed findings supporting the MPCA decision to hold a contested case hearing according to the criteria in Minn. R. 7000.1900, as discussed above; and 2. A statement of the issues proposed to be addressed by a contested case hearing and the specific relief requested or resolution of the matter. In addition and to the extent known, a petition for a contested case hearing should also include the following information: 1. A proposed list of prospective witnesses to be called, including experts, with a brief description of proposed testimony or summary of evidence to be presented at a contested case hearing; 2. A proposed list of publications, references, or studies to be introduced and relied upon at a contested case hearing; and 3. An estimate of time required for you to present the matter at a contested case hearing. MPCA Decision: You may submit a petition to the Commissioner requesting that the MPCA Citizens' Board (Board) consider the TMDL Report approval. To be considered timely, the petition must be received by the MPCA by 4:30 p.m. on the date the public comment period ends, identified on page 1 of this notice. Under the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 116.02, subd 6(4), the decision whether to submit the TMDL Report and, if so, under what terms will be presented to the Board for decision if 1. The Commissioner grants the petition requesting the matter be presented to the Board; 2. One or more Board members request to hear the matter before the time the Commissioner makes a final decision on the TMDL Report; or 3. A timely request for a contested case hearing is pending. You may participate in the activities of the MPCA Board as provided in Minn. R. 7000.0650. Page 21 The written comments, requests, and petitions submitted on or before the last day of the public comment period will be considered in the final decision on this TMDL Report. If the MPCA does not receive written comments, requests, or petitions during the public comment period, MPCA staff as authorized by the Board, will make the final decision on the draft TMDL Report. Page 22 rp)Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 8, 2009 Mr. Don DeVeau, Director Department of Planning and Development Three Rivers Park District 3000 Xenium Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441-1299 RE: Letter of Support for 2009 Metropolitan Council Regional Solicitation for Federal Transportation Funding - Luce Line Regional Trail Safe Bridge Dear Mr. DeVeau: The City of Plymouth supports the request from Three Rivers Park District for Federal Transportation Enhancement funds for the following project: Luce Line Regional Trail Safe Bridge Project: Build a pedestrian and bicycle bridge on the Luce Line Regional Trail over County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 61, a four -lane highway, in Plymouth, Minnesota. The project includes right-of-way acquisition and construction of the bridge. The bridge will correct a critical safety issue and remove a barrier to regional non - motorized transportation. This type of project is identified in the City's Comprehensive Plan to 'provide safe roadway crossings of major community obstacles and/or barriers" in the trail system. Thank you for seeking funding for this regionally significant project. Sincerely, aAAe_�4 Laurie Ahrens City Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.d.plymouth.mn.us .@fit Page 23 I hreeRivers PARK DISTRICT June 5, 2009 Cris Gears Superintendent Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441-1299 Pa a 24 Information 763.559.9000 • TTY 763.559.6719 • Fax 763.559.3287 • www.ThreeRiversPark 9 Mr. Doran Cote, Public Works Director Three Rivers City of Plymouth Park District Board of 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Commissioners Plymouth, MN 55447 Cris Gears Superintendent Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441-1299 Pa a 24 Information 763.559.9000 • TTY 763.559.6719 • Fax 763.559.3287 • www.ThreeRiversPark 9 RE: Project Coordination and Request for Letter of Support for 2009 Metropolitan Council Regional Solicitation for Federal Transportation Funding - Sara Wyatt Luce Line Regional Trail Safe Bridge District 1 Dear Mr. Cote: Three Rivers Park District is requesting Federal Transportation Enhancement funds for the following project: Marilynn Corcoran, Vice chair Luce Line Regional Trail Safe Bridge Project: District z Build a pedestrian and bicycle bridge on the Luce Line Regional Trail over County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 61, a four -lane highway, in Plymouth, Minnesota. The project includes right- of-way acquisition and construction of the bridge. The bridge will correct a critical safety issue and remove a barrier to regional non -motorized transportation. Mark Haggerty District 3 Three Rivers Park District requests a letter of support for this application, and looks forward to coordinating with you on project implementation, if successful. The attached summary describes the project and shows its location. To meet the deadline for application submittal, please forward a letter of support for the Dale Woodbeck project electronically by Friday, June 12, 2009 to: District 4 Don DeVeau, Director Bus: 763.559.6759 Department of Planning and Development Fax: 763.557-5248 Three Rivers Park District E-mail: Rosemary Franzese 3000 Xenium Lane North DDeVeau@threeriversparkdistrict.org District 5 Plymouth, MN 55441 Please indicate in the letter whether the project is included in, is part of, or relates to a problem, need or direction discussed in any official plans for your agency. Please Larry Blackstad, Chair contact me if you have any questions regarding the project or this application, or if you Appointed require any additional information. Thank you for your support and assistance in gaining funding for this regionally significant project. Barbara Kinsey Sincerely, Appointed Don DeVeau, Director Department of Planning and Development Cris Gears Superintendent Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441-1299 Pa a 24 Information 763.559.9000 • TTY 763.559.6719 • Fax 763.559.3287 • www.ThreeRiversPark 9 ThreeRivers PARK DISTRICT 2009 Federal SAFETEA-LU FUNDING Transportation Enhancement (TE) Request Luce Line Regional Trail Safe Bridge at CSAH 61 Critical Safety Gap in Regional and State Trail System: County: Hennepin Over 100,000 people who use the 83 -mile Luce Line State and Regional trails through the City of Plymouth now face a significant, hazardous barrier: an at -grade, mid -block Total Cost: crossing of four highway lanes at County State Aid Highway 61 (CSAH 61). The highway $1,760,000 carries substantial car and truck traffic during peak hours because it parallels Interstate 494. TE Request: $1,000,000 This risk will increase with more trail users in 2009, when the regional trail's Golden Valley link to Theodore Wirth Regional Park and the Minneapolis Grand Rounds National Match: $760,000 Scenic Byway is completed. Category: Bicycle/ Project Results: Building a regional trail bridge - a grade -separated crossing - at CSAH 61 in Plymouth will Pedestrian Facility substantially increase safety for cyclists and walkers traveling across central Hennepin County. The project includes right-of-way acquisition and construction of the bridge. Agency: Three Rivers Park District Regional and National Significance: This bridge will improve access in central Hennepin County between high density Project: Construct residential areas and local and regional destinations: employment centers such as pedestrian and downtown Minneapolis and the Carlson Companies; transit facilities, schools; and regional bicycle bridge over trail systems such the Minneapolis Grand Round Trail System. four -lane highway This trail is a critical component of the Hennepin County Transportation Plan; Metropolitan Council 2030 Transportation Policy Plan and 2030 Regional Parks and Open Space Policy Area Served: 170 Plan; and Three Rivers Park District Regional Trail System. It connects to the Luce Line miles of regional State Trail, an integral part of the Department of Natural Resources' state trail system, trails and 75 -mile which reaches 75 miles to seven communities in Hennepin County, and more in Carver, Luce Line State McLeod and Meeker counties. Trail reaching four counties within and Contact: beyond the Twin Don DeVeau, Director of Planning and Development Cities Metropolitan Three Rivers Park District 3000 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763) 559-6759 Area ddeveau@threeriversparkdistrict.org www.threeriversparkdistrict.org rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life SUBJECT: CITY OF PLYMOUTH POTENTIAL STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT Dear Property Owner: May 18, 2009 In order to preserve the substantial investment the City has made in its street system, the Plymouth City Council adopted a Street Reconstruction Program. All streets in the City have been evaluated and prioritized by area, and your neighborhood has been selected as a candidate for the 2010 Project (see map on reverse side for proposed project area). In response to the identification of your street through the City's Pavement Management Program, City staff will be gathering engineering data in your neighborhood. In the next few months you could see survey stakes, utility flags and spray paint in your yard. If you see these items, please leave them in the ground as this information is vital to ensuring accuracy with the data gathering stage. The presence of the survey crew does not mean that the project will be constructed. The City Council will determine in the future if any improvements will be constructed. If this potential project is selected for construction in 2010, a neighborhood information meeting would be held in the fall of this year. That meeting would give City staff an opportunity to gather information from residents on specific details that may need to be addressed during design. Sump pump discharges and locations of sprinkler systems or buried electric dog fence systems are examples of the type of information which is critical for us to know about. Following the information meeting, the City Council would hold a public hearing to determine if an improvement project will proceed. You would receive notice of the public hearing in late 2009 or early 2010. In addition, if you are planning on replacing your driveway this summer or next, it is recommended that you wait until after a determination is made on whether the project will proceed or not. If your street is reconstructed, the end of your driveway will likely be cut and replaced to tie into the new street alignment. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call me at 763-509-5529. Sincerely, Joe Paumen Reconstruction Program Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us 1►�i 0 EnginmdngWROME S 011 201%]MM"UDIOe owwemisireejmtg Page 26 N PROPOSED RECONSTRUCTION AREA j - Page