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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 06-26-2009CITY OF PLYMOUTH ® COUNCIL INFO MEMO June 26, 2009 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS June, July, August 2009 Official City Meeting Calendars................................................................... Page 1 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 4 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Plymouth Fire Dept. Offers Summertime Recreational Fire and Grilling Tips, News Release........... Page 5 MN Women in City Gov Honor Plymouth City Manager, News Release............................................Page 7 Plymouth Fire Dept Gets New Water Rescue Craft, News Release ..................................................... Page 8 MEETING MINUTES HRA Minutes 04/23/09...................................................... HRA Minutes 05/27/09......... ........................................... Page 9 ..........................................Page 13 PACTMinutes 05/27/09..................................................................................................................... Page 17 STAFF REPORTS Engineering Dept. Active & Pending Public Improvement Projects 06/23/09 ................................. Page 21 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Resident, RE: Thank you to City Employees................................................................. Page 24 Letter to Resident, RE: Gonyea Co. Development, 2009025............................................................. Page 25 Letter to Property Owner, RE: City of Plymouth Preliminary Plat 2009015 ..................................... Page 26 Various Letters (7) to Property Owner, RE: Variance for Three Rivers Park Dist 2009017 .............. Page 27 ATTACHMENTS Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Brochure..........................................................................................Page 34 Plymouth Transit Performance Measures, Metrolink and Dial -A -Ride, June 2009 ........................... Page 38 Henn Cty Property Tax Information by Municipality for Taxes Payable 2009 .................................. Page 39 rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 2009 Modified on 06/26/09 Page 1 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 Tt 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 10tODAM- 24 6:00 PM 25 26 27 2:00 PM PLYMOUTH PACT Open House ADVISORY Metrolink Bus Systeff COMMITTEE ON 8:00 AM Medicine Lake Room TRANSIT (PACT) MUSIC IN MEETING PLYMOUTH 5:30 PM SPECIAL Council Chambers 5K RUN COUNCIL MEETING' Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR HRA MEETING COUNCIL MEETING Plymouth Town - Council Chambers Square 28 29 30 '6/23 Meeti g: 1. Discuss P rk Replacement Fund 2. Update Th City Manager Modified on 06/26/09 Page 1 rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 2009 Modified on 06/26/09 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5:00 PM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH Wide Performance INDEPENDENCE INDEPENDENCE Center DAY DAY OBSERVED CITY OFFICES CLOSED 5 6 7 7:00 PM 8 9 10 11 PLANNING COMMISSION 7:00 PM MEETING PARK B REC Council Chambers ADVISORY COM - MISSION (PRAC) 5:30 PM MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Council Chambers COMMITTEE (EQC) PPT Tour 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING' Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 19 20 21 7:00 M 22 PPNG 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 5:30 PM 29 30 31 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Medicine Lake Room Budget Study Session 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING '7/14 Meeting: 1. Meet with t Auditors Council Chambers Modified on 06/26/09 Page 2 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life August 2009 Page 3 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 13 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 23 25 5:O0 PM 26 27 28 29 SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:O0 PM 7:O0 PM MEETING PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room Y30 /31 Budget Study Session COMMITTEE ON 7:00 PM TRANSIT (PACT) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MEETING Council Chambers Council Chambers Page 3 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items 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 • 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 Variances to allow Trail Signage for nine sites along the Luce Line and Medicine Lake Regional Trails. Three Rivers Park District. (2009017) 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 September 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 4 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Deputy Chief Kip Springer Phone: 763-509-5132 Date: June 28, 2009 Plymouth Fire Department Offers Summertime Recreational Fire and Grilling Safety Tips The Plymouth Fire Department encourages all citizens to be safe when enjoying outdoor activities this summer. If a recreational fire is part of your plans, please make sure that you are familiar with the following rules. • Fires must be contained within a 3 foot diameter circle that is completely surrounded by non-combustible and non -smoke or odor producing materials. • Fires must be at least 25 feet from any structure. • Only clean wood or charcoal may be burned. Burning trash, leaves or brush is not permitted. • Fire extinguishment equipment must be readily available and fires must be constantly attended. • Fire users must respect weather conditions, neighbors, burning bans, and air quality, so that nuisance, health, or safety hazards are not created. • Fires are not permitted when the City of Plymouth or the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has declared a burning ban or when the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has declared an air quality alert. • Barbeque grills, fuel, charcoal briquettes can not be used or stored on the balconies of multi -housing condos, townhomes, or rental properties. Grills can only be used and must be stored on ground level, at least 15 feet away from any structure that has two or more vertically staked residential units. Page 5 Grilling outside is a favorite summer activity, but if not done safely, it can be dangerous. Keep these tips in mind when you grill your next meal. BBQ grills should be used and stored at least 10 feet away from any building. Grills should never be used on wooden patios or under overhangs of garages, homes or decks. • Establish a grill safe zone 5-6 feet around the grill. Teach your children that only adults are allowed in the grill zone. • Have propane cylinders filled by a professional. Overfilled tanks or cylinders that leaks often have serious consequences. • Keep charcoal briquettes stored in a metal container with a secured lid. Match light briquettes can self ignite under the right conditions. • Never use gasoline to start a grill or use lighter fluid to stoke a fire. • Close the vents of the grill after you use it and if it is a propane grill make sure fuel source has been shut off. • If a fire starts on the grill, put the cover on the grill and turn off the heat source if possible (electric or propane grills). Smother a grease fire. Do not use water. Always keep the cover on the grill when it is not in use. • Keep matches, lighters, lighter fluid etc. in a secured place away from children. Curious kids start fires. Teach children that these items are not toys. They are tools and are for adult use only. • Treat a minor burn by running the burn under cool water • Dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency. Page 6 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release June 24, 2009 Contact: Laurie Ahrens, 763-509.5051 Minnesota Women in City Government Honor Plymouth City Manager The city of Plymouth's top appointed official has been recognized with a statewide award. City Manager Laurie Ahrens was honored with the Leadership Award by Minnesota Women in City Government. (MWCG) The presentation was made at the MWCG annual meeting on June 24 in St. Paul. MWCG, an affiliate group of the League of Minnesota Cities, recognizes two women in local government annually with its Leadership Award— one in an elected position and one in an appointed position. Ahrens, who was nominated by the Plymouth mayor and city council, has devoted her 30 -year career to serving in local government. "Laurie has demonstrated both leadership and outstanding managerial skills. She has illustrated how a woman in local government can transition from being a city clerk in a smaller city to excelling in the top job in the seventh largest city in the state and Money magazine's number one Best Place to Live in America," said Mayor Kelli Slavik. "Those of us who work with Laurie regularly know the talent, hard work and commitment she brings to her role as city manager, so we are thrilled that she has earned this statewide recognition," Slavik added. Ahrens has served as Plymouth city manager since 2003. She served as Plymouth's assistant city manager from 1999 to 2003, and the city clerk from 1988 to 1999. Prior to joining the staff at Plymouth she worked for the cities of Mankato and North Mankato as city clerk. In presenting the award, MWCG president and Oak Park Heights Council Member Mary McComber, said, "Laurie is a savvy leader who works well with elected officials, community leaders and employees." Ahrens says the award is a nice addition to the daily satisfaction she gets from her job. "The job has its own daily rewards so this award was unexpected. I'm very fortunate. I work in an outstanding community with a city council that is forward thinking and supportive, city employees who are dedicated to doing their jobs well, and citizens and business people who are committed to our community's success," she said. MWCG develops programs and sponsors seminars on issues such as economic development and budget making. The group also emphasizes building skills needed to meet the challenges facing cities today. Page 7 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release June 25, 2009 Contact: Rick Kline, 763-509-5121 Plymouth Fire Department Gets New Water Rescue Craft Thanks to Grant When seconds count, it is vital that firefighters have the right equipment to respond to water emergencies, especially with 17 different lakes surrounding the city. Now, thanks to $13,995 grant, the Plymouth Fire Department has a new rescue boat with engine, flood lights, and lifejackets to help better protect the community and those enjoying the many lakes in the area. The Plymouth City Council formally accepted the donation from RJF Agencies and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company on June 23. The grant also helped cover the cost for navigation lights on the new boat. The boat replaces an inflatable 10 -foot boat that was over 15 years old, with a capacity to hold no more than two firefighters with rescue gear. "The new rescue boat and gear we purchased are essential tools for our department, and have enhanced our rescue efforts," said Fire Chief Richard Kline. "We cover an area with many lakes in Plymouth, and having the right equipment is essential in helping to keep our community safer" "Plymouth firefighters risk their lives on our behalf, so it's vital that they have the proper equipment to do their jobs safely and effectively," said Tom Nepper, with RJF Agencies. "As a local resident, I can't think of a better way to give back to support our firefighters and community." Fire Chief Richard Kline, along with Plymouth firefighters, the Plymouth City Council and executives from RJF Agencies and Fireman's Fund got a look at the new water rescue craft and equipment when the boat was on display outside Plymouth City Hall prior to the June 23 meeting. Page 8 MINUTES PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY April 23, 2009 PRESENT: Chairman Jeff Kulaszewicz, Commissioners Steve Ludovisse, Bob Stein, Paul Caryotakis, and David Miller STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Steve Juetten, Housing Program Manager Jim Barnes and Office Support Representative Chele Kovacevick OTHERS PRESENT: Karen Henneman 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kulaszewicz called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes from March 26, 2009. B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept monthly housing reports. C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept monthly housing reports. MOTION by Commissioner Caryotakis, seconded by Commissioner Ludovissie to approve the consent agenda with a correction made to the March 26, 2009 minutes changing Chairman of record to Jeff Kulaszewicz and Commissioner Steve Ludovissie. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 3. NEW BUSINESS A. HRA First Time Home Buyer and Rehabilitation Programs. Review maximum combined loan/grant amount policy. Housing Program Manager Barnes gave an overview of the First Time Home Buyer and Rehabilitation Loan staff report. There were no objections by Board members to maintain the $30,000 cumulative dollar amount that any one property owner should receive from the HRA. The HRA confirmed that all loans and grants from the HRA shall be included when calculating the total amount provided to any one property owner. Commissioner Caryotakis motioned to accept the recommendation of staff. Ms. Henneman asked if she could participate in the discussion at this point. Commissioner Ludovissie asked her to introduce herself for the record. She did so and briefly explained her history with the HRA staff and its programs. Chairman Kulaszewicz said that we are currently discussing program policy parameters for all participants, not related just to her request before the Board. Executive Director Juetten noted the $30,000 maximum per participant is referenced Page 9 Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority April 23, 2009 Page 2 in the program materials. Chairman Kulaszewicz also referred to the $30,000 maximum which is of record and said that this is the only matter before the Board at this time. MOTION by Chairman Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Miller to accept the staff recommendation and to direct staff to restate this policy in a consistent manner in all program materials. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. Commissioner Miller remarked on the qualification guidelines of the HARP/HASP programs. Commissioner Caryotakis asked Commissioner Miller, in light of the current real estate situation, if the HRA would be required to subordinate its loans to HARP/HASP lenders. No, according to Commissioner Miller, but the borrower may not qualify under that scenario. Housing Program Manager Barnes asked for a motion to direct staff to insert language in the program which addresses subordination when working with those HART/HARP applicants. Executive Director Juetten asked for some clarification on this matter to be brought back to the Board for consideration at a later meeting, as any changes would require approval by the Board. It was discussed and decided that more information is required in order to make a measured and prudent policy decision. Ms. Henneman asked to participate in the discussion in regards to her particular situation. Chairman Kulaszewicz responded that her situation is not the agenda topic under discussion at this time and she will have the opportunity to address her concerns under item 4(A). 4. OLD BUSINESS A. Plymouth HRA Rehab Program. Update on Henneman project. Executive Director Juetten presented an overview of the staff report and an update on the file status. Once the Board accepts or rejects the staff report, the Board must decide if under an exemption, Ms. Henneman might be eligible for an additional Emergency Rehab Grant of up to $5,000 if she can show she is capable of maintaining her home without consistently requiring outside funds in order to perform routine maintenance on an on-going basis. Executive Director Juetten used an example of deferred caulking on windows which may accelerate the need for new windows. Housing Program Manager Barnes said that life safety, heating and cooling systems, energy -efficiency, and lead based paint abatement are priorities of the Rehabilitation program. There has not been a distinction made between capital improvements and emergency repairs. Chairman Kulaszewicz remarked that the goal of the HRA is also to maintain the quality of the housing stock, particularly at the more affordable price points. Commissioner Ludovissie said that the flue liner could be a significant safety issue. Executive Director Juetten said that the flue liner is a priority and had it been identified when the initial inspection was completed in 2000 it would have been included and prioritized within the original scope of work. Commissioner Caryotakis asked if her Hennepin County request covers a different scope of work. Yes, said Ms. Henneman. The exterior of her home is her top priority as well as the water heater, sink, and venting. Chairman Kulaszewic said that he understands there is a net amount of $978.68 on her existing Rehabilitation loan. Executive Director Juetten said she is asking for an additional $5,000 Emergency Rehab Grant which would then reduce the Page 10 Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority April 23, 2009 Page 3 amount extended by MHFA, as there would be duplication of work for the flue repair, water heater, sink and faucet. Commissioner Stein asked who coordinates the usage of multiple money sources by an applicant. Housing Program Manager Barnes said that information may not be available unless it is disclosed by the applicant, which it has been by Ms. Henneman. Commissioner Stein asked if the applicant gets to use the funds for anything they wish. Housing Program Manager Barnes responded that the funds must be used for items under the developed scope of work. Housing Program Manager Barnes said this is an unusual situation in that Hennepin County has accepted responsibility for administering this file with Jim Graham being the first line contact for ongoing work. Commissioner Stein asked if the $5,000 being requested is in the form of a grant or a loan. Housing Program Manager Barnes stated we are treating it as a grant request per Ms. Henneman's request. Commissioner Stein suggested that in the future perhaps money for emergency repairs should be considered simply as loan requests with a subsequent application to forgive the loan as a grant, if appropriate. Commissioner Ludovissie inquired if the items presented to the Board by Ms. Henneman were emergency issues and whether they should be considered for emergency grant money. Housing Programs Manager Barnes stated that staff considers a potential system failure as eligible for emergency funds and the applicant must also meet income eligibility requirements. Housing Program Manager Barnes indicated that the water heater had not failed and was not "red tagged" by the utility company. He also stated that the inspection was done about one year ago and if it was an emergency it should have been taken care of when the inspection was completed. Housing Programs Manager Barnes stated that if $5,000 does not cover the entire emergency need, it becomes a loan. He also indicated that applicants, especially seniors, have rejected loan offers because they are only interested in a grant; thereby deciding not to address needed maintenance issues, which subsequently results in a deteriorating structure. Commissioner Ludovissie asked if we are in a position to advance money up to the actual cost of the venting system. Yes, according to Housing Program Manager Barnes, we are but Ms. Henneman does not want a loan, she wants only grant monies. Ms. Henneman explained that her initial request for a loan to paint the house escalated with the discovery of lead based paint. She has been granted the MHFA loan and a scope of work and the bid process can begin in typically short order, according to Housing Program Manager Bames. Commissioner Stein asked if they are deferred loans. Yes, according to Housing Program Manager Barnes. Commissioner Stein stated that based on the approval by MFHA of the loan, Ms. Henneman is equipped to move forward to meet all her current needs. Commissioner Ludovissie stated that he does not know if Ms. Henneman's request is an emergency, or not. But if it is, the Board should consider the request. One concern of Commissioner Ludovissie was the amount of time that had elapsed since the inspection was completed and that Ms. Henneman has had a considerable amount of time to make any repairs. MOTION by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Caryotakis to deny the grant to Ms. Henneman. Vote. 4 Ayes MOTION approved unanimously. Page 11 Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority April 23, 2009 Page 4 Housing Program Manager Barnes reported that Hennepin County has granted a reclassification of tax exempt status to the Plymouth HRA for Vicksburg Crossing which may result in an annual savings of $40-50,000 5. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chairman Kulaszewicz, without exception, to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Page 12 MINUTES PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY May 27, 2009 PRESENT: Chairman Jeff Kulaszewicz (arrived at 7:15 p.m.), Commissioners Steve Ludovissie, Bob Stein, Paul Caryotakis, and David Miller STAFF PRESENT: Housing Program Manager Jim Barnes, HRA Specialist Patty Schaffer and Office Support Representative Chele Kovacevick OTHERS PRESENT: Grace Management Representative Jody Boedigheimer 1. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Caryotakis called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:07 P.M. Commissioner Caryotakis presided due to the initial absence of Chairman Kulaszewicz. Housing Program Manager Barnes added item 3 C to the agenda- City Council action of May 26, 2009 regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Commissioner Ludovissie asked that the minutes from April 23, 2009 be withdrawn from the consent agenda and reviewed to more accurately reflect his comments relative to Section 4A, paragraphs three and four. MOTION by Commissioner Ludovissie, seconded by Commissioner Stein to remove the minutes from the consent agenda. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes from April 23, 2009. Removed from the consent agenda and added as item 3D under New Business. B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept monthly housing reports. C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept monthly housing reports. MOTION by Chairman Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Caryotakis to approve the consent agenda as amended. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. Page 13 Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority May 27, 2009 Page 2 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Vicksburg Crossing. Marketing Report. Grace Management Representative Jody Boedigheimer presented the Vicksburg Crossing marketing report which reflected an occupancy rate of 90%. Grace Management Representative Jody Boedigheimer stated that their office is currently developing ideas for summer events including National Night Out, Music in Plymouth and the City Sampler events. Housing Program Manager Barnes noted the arrival of Chairman Kulaszewicz and stated that since Commissioner Caryotakis opened the meeting in Chairman Kulaszewicz's absence, that Commissioner Caryotakis will continue to conduct the meeting. Grace Management Representative Boedigheimer stated that the residents are very appreciative for the exterior railings which were added at the property. Commissioner Ludovissie remarked that an ongoing marketing presence is important to sustain the visibility of the property even as full occupancy is approached. Grace Management Representative Boedigheimer said that a 3-4% attrition rate per year is not unusual for the senior population with their ever changing health needs. Commissioner Ludovissie asked if site visits are going to be conducted at both properties this year and remarked that it is a good opportunity to tour the buildings. Housing Program Manager Barnes will check the calendar and advise board members of the dates to visit the sites. B. Revisions to the First Time Homebuyer and Rehabilitation Loan Program Guidelines. HRA Specialist Schaffer presented the revisions to the FTHB and Rehab Loan programs. Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked if we have information on any other housing authority programs. According to HRA Specialist Schaffer, the City of Plymouth has provided their program information upon request to the City of Minnetonka. She also said that the City of Plymouth has positioned their program parameters midway between the State and the Minnesota Housing Finance Authority (MHFA) standards. Commissioner Miller asked if there is a minimum loan to value ratio specified in the program. Housing Program Manager Barnes responded that there has not been a need for such a requirement. Commissioner Caryotakis stated that there is a maximum asset amount stated in the guidelines although it is referred to as both "a maximum asset" and "a gross asset". Housing Program Manager Barnes stated that is a terminology issue and that will be corrected. Page 14 Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority May 27, 2009 Page 3 Housing Program Manager Barnes asked if there were any further questions. Commissioner Stein asked about the Executive Director's discretion to waive equity requirements in the Rehab Loan program as noted on page 31. Housing Program Manager Barnes explained it as a tool in this market to enable homeowners who are upside down in their home equity who need help in maintaining their property. The City attorneys are helping the HRA achieve a policy to administer that waiver uniformly. Commissioner Miller asked if staff is exploring adding subordination language as well. According to Housing Program Manager Barnes staff is not exploring that issue at this time although it could be addressed in the guidelines specifically in regard to federally funded loan programs. Commissioner Stein asked if there have been many loan defaults as a result of foreclosures. HRA Specialist Schaffer responded there have been three foreclosures over the past three years, none in the past six months. Commissioner Caryotakis asked if in the event of a short sale, would we waive or reduce the amount of repayment due to accommodate the seller and to help preserve their credit. Housing Program Manager Barnes stated that we do have that flexibility, as well as the right to waive restrictive covenants in the case of a hardship circumstance. The family who approached the HRA with a request to waive some of the loan as well as the restrictive covenant has asked to address the board once again with their request. They will likely attend the June meeting. Staff will provide some ideas to the Board in June on possible approaches to future work-out cases. MOTION by Commissioner Caryotakis, seconded by Commissioner Ludovissie to approve the revisions to the First Time Home Buyer and Rehab Loan programs. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously C. City Council action May 26, 2009 regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Chairman Kulaszewicz asked if staff is aware of any other funds coming available to the HRA. According to Housing Program Manager Barnes the City Council adopted staff recommendations to split the roughly $70,000 in recovery money through the CDBG as follows: $25,000 to the FTHB Program, $40,000 to the Hammer Residence, and $5,000 to the administrative budget. Housing Program Manager Barnes relayed that the census tract which would qualify for the second round of NSP funds is in the northwest quadrant of the city and there are very few homes in that area and it is unlikely that the HRA will see any benefit from that fund. There are some funding opportunities outside of the HRA realm that may come to the City. Other City departments are working on the application at this time. D. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes from April 23, 2009. Commissioner Ludovissie asked that the minutes from April 23, 2009 be tabled and reviewed by staff for adoption at the June meeting. Page 15 Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority May 27, 2009 Page 4 MOTION by Commissioner Ludovissie, seconded by Commissioner Stein to table the minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 4. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Commissioner Caryotakis to adjourn. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Page 16 PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Medicine Lake Room, City Hall Present: Chair Gustafson, Vice Chair Cheng, Commissioner Paprocki, Commissioner Honer, Commissioner Rudnick, Commissioner Wosje, Commissioner Kedzuf arrived at 7:16 p.m. Other: Manager Hellekson, Coordinator Maciej, First Transit Representative Buharin, Committee Reporter Tiegs Chair Gustafson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. 1. Approval of Agenda A motion was made by Vice Chair Cheng and seconded by Commissioner Paprocki to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 2. Approval of April 22, 2009 Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Paprocki and seconded by Commissioner Wosje to approve the April 22, 2009 minutes as amended. 3. Review Action Items Action Items: 1. Route reviews: Due in February to PACT for review (776, NW Plymouth) (Aug). Reviewed at Jan meeting. Special PACT Meeting to discuss routes Thursday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., April 2, 2009, City Hall, Medicine Lake Room. 2. Four Seasons name change: Too late for early Sept deadline. (Sept) Next set of route maps deadline March 2009 for distribution June. Reviewed at Jan meeting. December 5, 2009 3. Metrolink Customer Info Signs: Signs should be posted listing contact information such as phone number, email address, and city website address so ridership have a point of contact and access to information. (March) 4. Dial -A -Ride Survey: Commissioner Kedzuf requested copy of the survey information to review Dial -A -Ride demographic data. (April) Manager Hellekson reviewed the action items. Item number 4 which is the Dial -A - Ride Survey has been completed and can be removed from the list. The remaining action items will be held until completed in the future or are in progress. PACT Minutes May 27, 2009 Page 1 Page 17 4. Review Fleet Status Manager Hellekson reported the arrival of three new Dial -A -Ride buses. Manager Hellekson reviewed the fleet status spreadsheet with the Commissioners. First Transit Representative Buharin reported all buses passed the MNDOT inspection last week and MN Highway Patrol inspection this week. Manager Hellekson reported that a request for bids would be going out for the new bus graphics. 5. Funding/Legislative Update The Commissioners reviewed the 2009 Motor Vehicle Sales Tax (MVST) allocation of funds (handout provided). The Commissioners reviewed the 2009 Legislation Summary. Web links to each bill will provide for more in depth examination if the Commissioners would like more information. Over all the legislation could have been worse but was not as bad as anticipated. The 2010-11 fiscal year for transit in the metropolitan area was reviewed (handout provided). Commissioner Cheng inquired whether we had representation on the Metropolitan Council to advocate funding. Manager Hellekson stated that Roger Scherer from Plymouth is on the Metropolitan Council and that Councilmember Jim Willis is our transit liaison. 6. Discussion of Timeline (regarding proposed system changes) • Open House - June 23, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room. Patty Doten, former PACT commissioner, offered to assist with the open house. Commissioner Paprocki would like a study sheet sent in advance to assist with fielding questions from residents at the open house. Commissioner Paprocki inquired whether we have received feedback from the residents concerned about the transit changes. Manager Hellekson stated no responses were received. The Open House and Hearing was noticed in the Plymouth Sun Sailor May 21. It will be noticed again June 11 and 18. A Rider Alert is prepared, but not yet distributed. Manager Hellekson will also distribute a press release to the local papers. • Public Hearing — June 24, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers Upon closing of the Public Hearing the PACT Commission will hold the regular monthly meeting, including a discussion regarding the proposed changes. A recommendation to City Council will be necessary at this time to meet deadlines. • Timeline (handout provided) The Commissioners reviewed a timeline of the schedule to implement the proposed service changes. Commissioner Honer inquired on the number of times the proposed changes be published. Manager Hellekson relayed to the Commissioners that information was noticed in the local Sun Sailor on May 21, and will be again on June 11 and 18. It includes information on the Open House and the detail on the system changes. Manager Hellekson will email the press release to First Transit Rep Buharin for review. PACT Minutes May 27, 2009 Page 2 Page 18 7. Performance Scorecard Matrix (handout provided) The Commissioners reviewed the First quarter performance. Commissioner Honer inquired about the categories omitted from the report. Coordinator Maciej stated that the omitted categories related to non -service issues. Chair Gustafson would like to see a column added to the report to address driver safety concerns. Manager Hellekson will include a trend analysis in the second quarter report. Regarding the 2009 Driver Survey, the Commissioners would like to see this done in mid to late September 2009. 8. Review Plymouth Transit Performance Measurements (handout provided) Manager Hellekson reviewed the performance measurements through March. Commissioner Kedzuf stated that the information confirms the proposed service changes. Chair Gustafson pointed out that the ridership downward trend does not seem as bad, which is due to unemployment. 9. Review Plymouth Metrolink Customer Service Log (April -May handout provided) The Commissioners had no concerns regarding the complaints. Chair Gustafson noted that ridership for Dial -A -Ride is down but the fixed routes are stable. 10. Identify areas of concern and/or recommendations from PACT members, staff Commissioner Paprocki had the opportunity to ride the bus several times this past month and relayed the service and driver was good. Commissioner Paprocki inquired if the downtown 795 at 2 p.m. will remain intact with the proposed service changes. Coordinator Maciej stated the 2 p.m. return route will remain the same. Commissioner Honer is pleased to see in the fleet status report that the air conditioners are recharged. However, the two hot days in May route 2312 did not have working air. Chair Gustafson stated that the 776 bus was too cold. First Transit Representative Buharin stated the air conditioning is automatic and he will check the buses to assure they are functioning. Commissioner Honer requested rear destination bus numbers on the back of the bus as this would be helpful information. Due to numbers only on the front of the bus, riders run to check and assure they are not missing their bus (route). Rear numbers requires rear destination signs. Manager Hellekson stated that the specifications on the new buses have been finalized, but will review them. Commissioner Honer inquired about the 771 route, will it continue to be a fixed route even if we use a Dial -A -Ride (small shuttle) bus. Manager Hellekson stated the route is the same just the size of the bus will change. Commissioner Kedzuf thanked Manager Hellekson for the fleet status information. Commissioner Kedzuf asked if a map illustrating the frequency of Dial -A -Ride pick- up locations could be developed in future months. This information may be helpful PACT Minutes May 27, 2009 Page 3 Page 19 when looking at future service changes. Manager Hellekson stated that this map was developed last year. Chair Gustafson stated the 2104 bus fare box is extremely noisy and does not work properly. The driver has reported the issue but it still needs repair. Chair Gustafson would like the Commissioners to study different methods to distribute shuttle routes and review routes to take this study to the next level, dividing the city into quadrants and containing a park and ride lot in each quadrant. This item will be added to the September meeting agenda as will the annual review. Chair Gustafson and Vice Chair Cheng would still like to have quarterly data reviewed for performance measures with recommendations to improve service. The Commission will review long-range plans in July. 11. Other Business Commissioner Kedzuf informed the Commissioners that she has been accepted as a member of the Environmental Sustainability Clinic and was disclosing it as a possible conflict of interest as it involves Metropolitan Council. Manager Hellekson has been working on the first draft of the transit continuity of operations plan and the continuity of operations plan for the entire city. Manager Hellekson stated that the bus shelter funds are in dispute with the insurance companies for the damaged Shenandoah and Vicksburg shelter. When resolved, a bus shelter will be purchasec when funds are available. Manager Hellekson suggested placing the spare shelter at County Road 47 and Vicksburg on the pad at the bus layover. This was acceptable to the group. A bus shelter may be possible at the Vicksburg/Schmidt Lake Road intersection for route 776 due to a possible project. Manager Hellekson asked the group where a shelter would best serve residents and the consensus was on the west side of the intersection at Schmidt Lake Road and Vicksburg Lane. 12.Adjourn A motion made by Vice Chair Cheng and seconded by Commissioner Wosje to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Motion carried. PACT Minutes May 27, 2009 Page 4 Page 20 ME age 21 a p L d d@ d d >o m C C y O wO A OO v C N C O D ❑ p°j a s 0 0 O DLL d Y A E C d 2d @! Z C N N U G f9 O C ry O Y T v A J C@ > m O. W C d N> d J= E J O w A m E 0 0 $ E C O a 1] f0 a 0.O d C L_ N N N Q: E O n d -Fua Y d A .E N N rj 3 d O A 3 O m O L 15 N p m$ a U w ._ c m N 2 �' - o N d `o E C- w W 2 d E N C oo o a; d u d N L a D W Y O@ U 3 m d= n N- C E N @ J '- w N A OI U Yl d d N; .- 0 C N w J D A L d Ein 0 c V wo °- d aw'mo d � m °r n.. E i.CL c N J E« o d E C E N O ai c>,N me w dN n O @° .O OI O C D u O n L E cy a 0. O O D f/J Q U N 7 N L t p0. �+ y N r c = d 3 @ m c O C m d 3 a W A T O N N 0 O -o m o o o Y c° :per ❑m w U= o. 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When we decided to have our cement driveway replaced and wanted to include replacing the gutter, which was cracked in numerous places causing rain water to back up into the street, we called Mr. Moen and asked for his advice and assistance. Mr. Moen was extremely responsive to our request, as he came out to review our situation within a couple days. He then made arrangements with the contractor we had hired to replace our driveway and coordinated his crew to do the work required by the city on only a few days notice. A Street Department crew of Craig Bechthold, Mike Uecker and Jeremy Jensen did an outstanding job of digging up and removing the old gutter and prepping the area for the new one in a quick and efficient manner. This quick response allowed our contractor to replace both the driveway and the gutter in one day. The street was then repaired with new blacktop in a timely manner. Please extend our thanks to Mr. Moen and the street crew for a job well done. With professionals like these men working for the city, it's easy to see how Plymouth got voted the countrys'best place to live'. Sin(c�ere.,lpy�,nn��l� I Ui{V /taiLL LGCk /✓17.�2�I/��%l/ William and Patricia Beissel 6075 Yucca Ln. Plymouth, MN 55446 Page 24 rp)City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 19, 2009 Dear Resident/Land Owner: The City has recently received an application from Gonyea Company, under File No. 2009025, requesting approval of the following items for a proposed plat to be called "Spring Meadows" for the roughly 24.5 -acre site located at 5505 Vicksburg Lane: 1) a rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RSF-3 (Single Family Detached 3); and 2) a preliminary plat to create 60 single-family lots. A map showing the location of the subject property is provided below. This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice and information about the application — in advance of the official notice that will be sent out prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. The City will send out another letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners to appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or the review procedures, please call Shawn Drill, Senior Planner, at (763) 509-5456. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level of City Hall), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, VM* *, WY5 Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager notices/2009/2009025-first-notice. doe 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us .JIF Page 25 rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 26, 2009 SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT AND VARIANCES FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2009015) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by the City of Plymouth, under File Number 2009015, for a 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. No other development is proposed at this time. The meeting for this item was originally scheduled for June 17, 2009, but that meeting was cancelled without prior notice. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plvmouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time. or feel free to call the Cit_v Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, tAm �* `, 01i Barbara G. Scnncss, AICP Planning Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd - Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tet: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us O:'.PLAN\NOTICr_S\PC\2009\21109015propnoticc 2nd.doex (! Page 26 rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 26, 2009 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT (2009017) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Three Rivers Park District, under File Number 2009017, for variances to the sign ordinance to allow two trail kiosk signs and to exceed the height standard for a directional sign to be located east of Vicksburg Lane along the Luce Line Trail. The meeting for this item was originally scheduled for June 17, 2009, but that meeting was cancelled without prior notice. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 250 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5450. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009017propnotice-I.I 3400 Ptymouth Blvd , Plymouth, Minnesota 554471482 • Tet: 763-509-5000 • Nww.ci.ptymouth.mn.us 440 Fes«_ Page 27 ity rp) Plymouth uthth Adding Quality to Life June 26, 2009 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT (2009017) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Three Rivers Park District, under File Number 2009017, for a variance to the sign ordinance to exceed height for one directional sign to be located along the Luce Line Trail in the area just east of I-494. The meeting for this item was originally scheduled for June 17, 2009, but that meeting was cancelled without prior notice. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 250 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5450. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009017propnotice-2.1 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 76:3-'509-5000 • wwci.piyrrMih.mn.us d�,= Page 28 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 26, 2009 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT (2009017) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Three Rivers Park District, under File Number 2009017, for a variance to the sign ordinance to exceed height for one directional sign to be located along the Luce Line Trail southwest of State Highway 55. The meeting for this item was originally scheduled for June 17, 2009, but that meeting was cancelled without prior notice. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 250 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5450. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009017propnotice-3.1 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymour_h, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • Wm.d.plymouth.mn.us 0,+� page 29 ; ID City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 26, 2009 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT (2009017) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Three Rivers Park District, under File Number 2009017, for a variance to the sign ordinance to exceed height for one directional sign to be located along the Luce Line Trail west of West Medicine Lake Drive. The meeting for this item was originally scheduled for June 17, 2009, but that meeting was cancelled without prior notice. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 250 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5450. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009017propnotice-4.1 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth. Minnesota 55447-1432 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • w—m.o.ptymouth.mn..s 44, 1 Ile, Page 30 rp)City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 26, 2009 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT (2009017) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Three Rivers Park District, under File Number 2009017, for a variance to the sign ordinance to exceed height for one directional sign to be located along the Luce Line Trail north of 13th Avenue North. The meeting for this item was originally scheduled for June 17, 2009, but that meeting was cancelled without prior notice. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 250 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5450. Sincerely, wkm Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009017propnotice-5.1 3400 Ptymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55417-11K • Tet: 763-509-5000 . w,vW.ri.plymcuth.mn.us .100 Page 31 rp)City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 26, 2009 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT (2009017) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Tbree Rivers Park District, under File Number 2009017, for a variance to the sign ordinance to exceed height for one directional sign to be located along the Medicine Lake Trail west of East Medicine Lake Boulevard near Lancaster Lane. The meeting for this item was originally scheduled for June 17, 2009, but that meeting was cancelled without prior notice. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 250 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5450. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009017propnotice-6.l 3 4CO Plymoutn Bivd - Pyrr t!6- ,tii riesota �,« � .;,. ��I .I,�;,s:n._. 71. Page 32 rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Lije June 26, 2009 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT (2009017) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Three Rivers Park District, under File Number 2009017, for a variance to the sign ordinance to exceed height for one directional sign to be located along the regional trail in the area west of Zachary Lane and south of 36`h Avenue. The meeting for this item was originally scheduled for June 17, 2009, but that meeting was cancelled without prior notice. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 250 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5450. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009017propnoti ce-7.1 34DO Plymouth Bly„ . DS.nout� bi�soc,G.3 i-14o.T�'7 , -r,i_ ,�.ic,�I�i^r,._._-, • a' Page 33 An Eye On The Future The Highway 55 Corridor Coalition was formed in 2001 to advocate for increased safety and capacity improvements in the State Highway 55 Corridor from 1-494 in Plymouth to the western city limits of Annandale. Recognizing that the future expansion of Highway 55, including construction of additional lanes, was threatened by encroaching development, Hennepin and Wright counties took the lead in organizing the coalition project. The goal is to protectthe land necessary to expand the highway now, while right-of-way purchase costs are relatively low, in order to hold down the cost of upgrading the corridor in the future. This is an innovative approach to help plan for growth along the increasingly congested Highway 55 Corridor. The coalition is composed of • Counties, cities and townships along the corridor • Businesses and neighborhood organizations • Concerned citizens All working in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Council. Affiliate memberships were established to provide an opportunity for those directly impacted by the corridor upgrades to participate in the coalition. The coalition is self-sustaining through membership donations. 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 12,500 10,000 Highway 55 Corridor Average Daily Traffic Volumes: Annandale to 1-494 Traffic Capacities' 2 -lane 12,500 4 -Ione 40,000 'based on level of service D 2020 40775 2010 01 2000 Page 34 "TRAFFIC SAFETY IS A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE. MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR THOSE UNDER 35 YEARS OF AGE. IMPROVING HIGHWAY 55 WILL NOT ONLY MAKE TRAVELING MUCH EASIER, IT WILL ALSO MAKE IT MUCH SAFER." Karla Heeler Wright county Commissioner Safe (ommunities of Wright County, Board Member ! `rNwtdA& 24 [NINNES01 Map& Laic& I I 2 1 1 25 i - Funded PnrfWk, P.. dad TH 55 and Ca Rd 134/Calder Ave (Wright (o) New 4 Traffic Signal TH 55 -lane Construction 2000 Mark lohanneck, Dealer Principal, Marries Buffalo Ford Mercury Gorcor t l a { I G H W A Y 5 5_ ,Crash Data type of Crashes Fatal Incapacitating Injury Nan -Incapacitating Injury Possible Injury Property Damage TOTALS tity Growth Public Works Building 1901 Highway 25 North Buffalo, MN 55313 Page 37 The economic loss in crash costs on Hwy 55 between 1-494 in Plymouth and the City of Annandale over the past 5 years (2002 - 2006) was almost $23,000,000. This is based on the National Safety (ouncil's 2005 economic cost figures. Hennepin County is the 32nd largest county in the United States Wright County ranks 63rd of 100 fastest growing counties in the United States Marthand Hookala, p.E. 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