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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 07-24-2009CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO July 24, 2009 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS July, August, September 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 gun club now includes mothers and kids, Article, Star & Trib........................................... Page 5 MLCUpdate, 2009-02..........................................................................................................................Page 7 Recycling rewards coming to Dakota County, Article, MN Sun Newspapers .................................... Page 11 Four Minneapolis Area Properties Win Intl Honors, BOMA Greater Minneapolis ............................ Page 13 City Council Approves Metrolink Changes, Rider Alert.................................................................... Page 14 MEETING MINUTES Suburban Rate Authority Minutes 07/5/09 STAFF REPORTS Fire -Rescue Monthly Report, June 2009 ... CORRESPONDENCE ............................................................ Page 16 .......... Page 23 Letter to Property Owners, RE: Variance for Speed Square Const (2009033) .................................. Page 29 Email from MDOT, RE: Transportation Projects...............................................................................Page 30 Letter to Three Rivers Park Dist, RE: Storm Water Utility Fee .........................................................Page 32 Various letters to Property Owners, RE: Rezoning of Land (2009016) .............................................Page 33 rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 2009 Modified on 07/24/09 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5:00 PM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH Hilde Performance INDEPENDENCE INDEPENDENCE Center DAY DAY OBSERVED CITY OFFICES CLOSED 5 6 7 8 7:00 PM 9 4:45 PM 10 11 PLANNING PARK & REC COMMISSION MEETING ADVISORY COM - Council Chambers MISSION (PRAC) PARK TOUR 5:30 PM Meet at City Hall ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 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 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Medic ne Lake Room 19 20 21 7:00 PM 22 PLANNING 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 Room 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: Council Chambers 1. Meet with th Auditors Modified on 07/24/09 Page 1 rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life August 2009 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2:30-5:00 PM 7:00 PM NIGHT TO UNITE PLANNING Kick -Off COMMISSION Station III MEETING Council Chambers 6:30-9:30 PM NIGHT TO UNITE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:00 PM 7700 PM Cancelled REGULAR COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL PARK ft 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 2324 25 S:ooPM 26 27 27 28 29 SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:00 PM MEETING PLYMOUTH HRAMEE71NG Medicine lake Room ADVISORY Medicine lake Room Budget Study Session COMMITTEE ON 7:00 PM TRANSIT (PACT) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 30 31 MEETING Council Chambers Modified on 07/74/09 CHAN ES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 2 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life September 2009 Modified on 07124109 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL PLANNING HUMAN RIGHTS MEETING COMMISSION COMMISSION Medicine Lake Room MEETING MEETING Budget Study Session Council Chambers Parkers Lake Room 6 7 jjj� 8 9 10 11 12 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Autumn REGULAR COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL PARK a REC ADVI-Art Fair MEETING QUALITY SORY COMMISSION Parkers Lake LABOR DAY Council Chambers COMMITTEE (PRAC) MEETING (EQC) MEETING Council Chambers CITY OFFICES Council Chambers CLOSED 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers ROSH HASHANAH Begins at Sunset 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 AM -3:30 PM REGULAR COUNCIL PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING SPECIAL MEETING ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room RECYCLING DROP Council Chambers COMMITTEE ON OFF EVENT TRANSIT (PACT) Plymouth MEETING Maintenance Facility Medicine Lake 1:00 PM Room A Plymouth On Parade Celebration City Center Area 27 28 29 30 YOM KIPPUR Begins at Sunset Modified on 07124109 Page 3 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items August 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Presentation by Mike Freeman, Hennepin County Attorney • Hearing on On -Sale Wine and 3.2 Liquor License applications for Smashburger Acquisition - Minneapolis, LLC, d/b/a Smashburger, 3225 Vicksburg Lane, Suite 3225 G 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 October 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers October 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers November 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers November 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Alote: Special 1Lleeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 4 Plymouth gun club now includes mothers and kids StarTribune.com Plymouth gun club now includes mothers and kids Renee Jones Schneider, Star Tribune Her husband is an avid hunter and trapshooter and her son's ajunior member of the Plymouth Gum Club. But Annie Peshut was totally out of her element when she agreed to join the mom -kid trapshooting league at the Plymouth Gun Club this summer. "I grew up in Chicago, OK? This is out of my box," said Peshut, 43, fluttering her perfectly manicured hands. The first day of the league, Peshut was enveloped by an entourage of well-meaning coaches trying to teach her how to hold her husband's 12 -gauge Stoeger shotgun and wait for the signal. When a bright -orange clay disc would fly out of the ground -level trap house, soaring over ground littered with gravel and shards of clay, she would aim and fire. And miss. Even after the gentle lessons, Peshut found the sport nerve-racking. Out of 13 targets, she didn't hit one. On the second week, again, Peshut missed all 13. But then she discovered that the targets aren't loaded into a spring -action device by a person, as she thought, but flung out of the trap house by a "thrower" machine. Advertisement Page 1 of 2 Point your mobile browser to http://startribune.com "I was afraid of hitting the man in the house!" she said. "Once I could relax about that, it was surprisingly fun. When 1 hit the first one, 1 stepped back and said, 'Oh!' " At her round last week, Peshut hit five targets and clutched her Most Improved trophy to her magenta -and -orange tee emblazoned with peace signs. The Plymouth Gun Club's mother -kid league -- started this year as a twist on father -son shooting leagues --included 10 moms and I aunt. Most had slightly more experienced than Peashut, but not much, considering how many are connected with male trapshooters. "I tried shooting when I was 9, and it kicked back so hard it brought tears to my eyes, and 1 swore 1'd never do it again," said Jenny Foss, 37, daughter of Jim Sable, a veteran member of the Plymouth Gun Club. This year Foss shot on a team with her I 1 -year- old niece, Claire Patnode, and earned the league's "High Gun" award. Lori Bergeron is married to a longtime trapshooter, and her two boys are both crack shots on the Wayzata High School team. "When it comes to trapshooting, my job is pick up, drop off, pick up, drop off," she said. But with help from her husband's Browning BT -99 and her Print Powered By 41-.1-E-0 rrn�tD�namics ) Page 5 littp://www.startribune.com/local/west/51068517.html?page=2&c=y 7/22Luv7 Plymouth gun club now includes mothers and kids StarTribune.com 13 -year-old son Justin's high scoring, her team clinched first place. "I was surprised I wanted to win as much as I did," Bergeron said. There were some allowances made for teams in this unusual league. Annie Peshut made her 14 -year-old son Cole do all the ammo loading and gun holding. Matt Bilitz, 16, had to tell his mom, Sarah Bilitz, 53, not to do little happy dances when she hit her targets. But on the whole, "It was pretty cool, I guess," said Matt Bilitz. As for the moms, all 10 say they're coming back next year. Annie Peshut is thinking a pink shotgun might even be on her Christmas list --possibly studded with Swarovski crystals. Alyssa Ford is a Minneapolis writer. 0 Page 2 of 2 Pointyour �.mobile browser to Is httr.//startribune.com Print Powered By ci i- , r, t Dynamic. http://www.startribune.com/local/west/51068517.html?page=2&cam 7/22 Page 6 MUNICIPAL LEGISLATR7E COMMISSION Apple Valley Bloomington Burnsville Eagan Eden Prairie Edina Inver Grove Heights Lakeville Maple Grove Maplewood Minnetonka Plymouth Shoreview MLC UPDATE GOVERNOR UNALLOTS TO BALANCE BUDGET The final days of the 2009 Legislative Session were focused on how to resolve a $2.7 billion deficit that was remaining after all the State funding bills were passed. On the final night, the Omnibus Tax Bill Conference Committee assembled a bill that would balance the budget using tax compliance measures, a fourth -tier income tax increase, a shift in revenue payments to school districts, a surtax on excess interest rates, and increased alcohol taxes. However, the Governor opposed the plan and vetoed the legislation. Due to this inability to reach a compromise, the Governor has chosen to use his unallotment authority to balance the FY 2010-11 budget. Reductions have been proposed to the following areas: • $300 million from local aids and credits o $100 million from county aid o $200 million from city and township aid • $67 million from refunds and other payments o Eliminating political contribution refund o Reducing renters' refund $236 million from human services spending • $100 million from higher education appropriations • $33 million from most State agency operating budgets • $1.77 billion in K-12 payment deferrals and adjustments • $169 million in administrative actions o Modifying income tax reciprocity agreement with Wisconsin o Delaying FY 2011 capital equipment sales tax refunds for three months The MLC Update is prepared by Carolyn LaViolette and Thomas 1. Poul Messerli & Kramer P.A., 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450, St. Paul, MN 55103 Telephone: 651.228.9757 Fax: 651.228.9787 E-mail: claviolettecciinesserlikrainer.coin and tooul(dmiesserlikramerxom Page 7 Minnesota Statutes give the Governor authority to unallot if the receipts to the general fund will be less than anticipated, and the amount available for the remainder of the biennium will be insufficient to meet budgetary needs. The first known use of unallotment was in 1980 by Governor Al Quie, in the amount of $195.1 million. Other historical uses of unallotment are as follows: • 1986 — Governor Perpich (-$94.6 million) • 2003 — Governor Pawlenty (-$273.4 million) • 2008 — Governor Pawlenty ($229.2 million) The 2009 use of unallotments are the largest known in recent history, and mark one of the first times unallotment is being used as a preemptive method to solve the deficit, rather than as an emergency funds source. MVHC IMPACT TO MLC CITIES In the area of Market Value Homestead Credits (MVHC), it is expected that $19.6 million will be unalloted in 2009 and $25.9 million in 2010. The reductions to cities would include a per capita cap. No city's reduction will exceed 3.31% of annual levy + aid for 2009, and 7.64% of annual levy + aid in 2010. The 2009 cuts will be equally split between the October and December MVHC reimbursements. MLC cities, in most cases, will lose all of their MVHC in 2009. The exception would be to cities whose total MVHC unallotment would have exceeded the 3.31% cap. In 2010, with the cap set at 7.64%, all cities lose their MVHC 2010 payment. A chart with this data is provided below: Page 8 City Est. Total Pay `09 MVHC MVHC `09 Unallotment Unallotment % Levy + Aid, `09 MVHC `10 Unallotment Unallotment % Levy + Aid, `10 Apple Valley $943,379 $749,603 -3.31% $1,046,140 -4.62% Bloomington $1,264,708 $1,264,708 -2.920/. $1,375,348 -3.18% Burnsville $995,172 $863,959 -3.31% $1,140,575 -4.37% Eagan $901,134 $858,431 -3.31% $983,023 -3.79% Eden Prairie $456,419 $456,419 -1.42% $511,416 -1.60% Edina $240,494 $240,494 -1.00% $278,715 -1.15% Inver G. H. $531,125 5510,860 -3.31% $591,026 -3.83% Lakeville $630,596 $630,596 -2.68% $686,522 -2.92% Maple Grove $803,518 $803,518 -2.80% $830,202 -2.90% Maplewood $514,877 $514,877 -3.24% $566,817 -3.57% Minnetonka $489,559 $489,559 -1.70% $535,342 -1.86% Plymouth $546,740 $546,740 -1.93% $589,795 -2.08% Shoreview $293,092 $286,343 -3.31% $317,707 -3.68% Woodbury $691,251 $691,251 -2.62% $695,831 -2.64% TOTAL $8,907,358 $10,148,459 Special levy authority is triggered at the unallotment effectuation dates (when Minnesota Management and Budget makes the budget adjustments). • Unallotment of 2008 MVHC: cities can use a special levy in pay 2010 to recover part or all of these cuts • Unallotment of 2009 MVHC: cities can use a special levy in pay 2010 to recover part or all of these cuts • Unallotment of 2010 MVHC: Cities can use a special levy in pay 2011 to recover part or all of these cuts (note that the 2010 cuts will be effectuated after January 15, 2010). Page 9 • Cities are allowed to recertify their final 2010 levies if the December 2009 aid or credit payments are further unalloted after September 1, 2009. Recertification must occur by January 15, 2010. BILL MODIFYING CONTENT OF TAX STATEMENTS BECOMES LAW A 2009 bill that was highly supported by the MLC requires a property tax statement to not imply that tax credits were paid by the State of Minnesota when they were reduced or unalloted. The bill was carried by Representative Bev Scalze and Senator Ann Rest. This language was included in the non -controversial Omnibus Public Finance Bill (H.F. 1298) and was signed by the Governor on May 16, 2009. The Department of Revenue has not yet finalized the property tax statement instructions for 2010. However, the following changes to statements are likely to occur: • The heading before line 3 would be changed to read, "Your Property Tax and How It Is Reduced by Credits" • Line 3 would be changed to read, "Your property taxes before reductions by credits" • Line 4 would be changed to read, "Credits that reduce your property tax" • Line 5 would be changed to read, "Your property tax after reduction by credits" VOSS DATABASE UPDATE Last year, funding was appropriated to the Department of Revenue to construct the Voss Database. The purpose of this database is to compile information on property values, income, and tax burdens across regions of the State. The MLC has been supportive of the use of this database to determine where property tax relief should be directed. Currently, the Department of Revenue is compiling a report from the Voss Database, and are planning to release the information in the early fall. Page 10 Sun Newspapers - MNSLJN.com - Recycling rewards coming to Dakota County Page 1 of 2 MN M S U N Print Page ea community newspaper:. Recycling rewards coming to Dakota County By Katie Mintz - Sun Newspapers (Created: Thursday, July 9, 2009 9:03 AM CDT) Some Dakota County residents will soon be helping more than the environment when they take their recycling to the curb. Allied Waste Services customers will benefit their pocketbooks by earning points toward discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants and more beginning next month. Allied Waste Services Twin Cities has partnered with RecycleBank, a national recycling rewards program. "This has been a perfect marriage between increasing recycling and also offering people rewards for recycling," said Rich Hirstein, Allied's area municipal services manager. "It's been a fantastic success so far." Allied is the only hauler in the Twin Cities to offer the program. It was first launched in Eden Prairie in November. It's now up and running in Maple Grove, Chanhassen and Chaska too. About 10 more cities, including Rosemount, Lakeville, Eagan and Burnsville, are in the process of being brought on board. Over the next month, special ID tags will be added to customers' single -sort recycling carts in these cities. Later this summer - Aug. 2 in Rosemount, Aug. 3 in Lakeville, Aug. 17 in Eagan and the first week of September in Burnsville - customers will begin earning points in their RecylceBank accounts. Hirstein said Apple Valley will be added later this year as curbside single -sort recycling is implemented through a recent Apple Valley City Council action. Allied Waste trucks, retrofitted with special technology, will track recycling activity by scanning the tags as recycling is collected. Once the pick-up route is complete, the total weight of material the community recycled will be divided among participating households and then converted into RecycleBank points. For every pound, each participant will earn 2.5 points. To join, all residents have to do is activate their account online after their cart has been tagged. Members can monitor their RecycleBank points online at www.Recyc[eBank.com, where they can also be redeemed for rewards, gift cards and products. Hirstein said the typical household could save about $20 a month through rewards. One example is a coupon for $6 off a $70 purchase at Cub Foods. Other local participating businesses include Holiday Station stores, Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park at the Mall of America, Champps Restaurants, Erik's Bike Shops and Goodwill stores. There is also an option to donate points to school environmental programs and non-profit organizations. "I'm personally on the program and it's a no-brainer to me," he said. "You're getting rewards for recycling. Our volumes of recycling collection are up significantly." Dakota County Environmental Specialist Mike Trdan said rewards are a good way to encourage recycling. "It's one thing to ask people to do things voluntarily that are good for the environment and reduce landfill waste, and it's one thing when they can actually see a direct benefit for it," he said. Currently, RecycleBank is one of the only initiative programs he knows of in the Twin Cities. In Dakota County, residents have historically been good at recycling, but he said an incentive could help push the volume of recyclables higher. Page 11 http://www.mnsun.com/articles/2009/07/09/news/cw09recyclebank.prt 7/: Sun Newspapers - NINSUN.com - Recycling rewards coming to Dakota County Page 2 of 2 In 2008, Dakota County's recycling rate - total tons of recyclables divided by total tons of garbage was 55 percent, according to Laura Villa, senior environmental specialist with the Dakota County. That was up slightly from 53.7 percent in 2007 and compared well with other counties. Trdan said he could see the volume of recycling increase another 20-25 percent with additional outreach and financial incentives. "We've got a ways to go yet. That's part of the reason I think Allied Waste is experimenting with the RecycleBank idea," said Trdan. "After the initial effort got stared we did a pretty good job of recovering a lot of material, but there is still more recycling in garbage than there should be." RecycleBank currently has about 1 million members across 19 states and more than 48,500 households in the Twin Cities metro area. By cumulative recycling efforts, RecycleBank estimates those households have saved more than 112 million gallons of oil and over 1.6 million trees so far. For more information on the program visit www.Recyc[eBank.com or www.AlliedWasteTw!nCities.com. This site and its contents Copyright @ 2007. Sun Newspapers - Main Office: 952-829-0797 suninfo@acnpapers.com - nt�p .NN http://www.mnsun.com/articles/2009/07/09/news/cwO9recyclebank.prt 7/ Page 12 MGREATER MINNEAPOLIS BUILDING OWNERS & MANAGERS ASSOCIATION rr >`t�'M FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sheila Miller July 2, 2009 Member Services Director Office: 612-338-8627 Cell: 763-439-4056 sm@bomampls.org FOUR MINNEAPOLIS AREA PROPERTIES WIN INTERNATIONAL HONORS BOMA International Bestows Prestigious TOBY (The Office Building of the Year) Awards Philadelphia, PA — July 2, 2009 — The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Greater Minneapolis today announced that four of its member properties were awarded the prestigious TOBY Awards in their competition categories at this week's BOMA International Conference in Philadelphia, besting competitors from around the world. Often the public sees only architecture or function when viewing a building without recognizing the tremendous amount of work and dedication exerted by a fantastic group of professionals dedicated to making buildings energy efficient, comfortable, functional assets for their owners and their communities. The TOBY Awards are the most prestigious awards of their kind in the commercial real estate industry, recognizing excellence in office building management in fourteen different categories based on size and facility type. Buildings are judged by all facets of building operations including energy management, tenant relations, community involvement, emergency preparedness and security. To qualify for the international level of this competition, these four office buildings first won "The Office Building of the Year" distinction locally and then for the Midwest Northern Region, which includes 12 cities in 7 states. Buildings were required to submit a detailed application and undergo an extensive building inspection process by a team of TOBY judges. In addition, the management team was interviewed by a judging panel regarding the building's tenant relations programs, work order systems, emergency preparedness/security standards, budgeting, recordkeeping and staff experience and training. The winners are: (Photos available on request.) • The 601 Tower, (601 Carlson Parkway in Minnetonka), managed by CB Richard Ellis and owned by TIAA-CREF, won the TOBY International Award in the "250,000 — 499,999 Square Feet Category." • Carlson Center, (Intersection of 1-394 and 1-494 spanning Minnetonka and Plymouth), managed by Carlson Real Estate Services and owned by Carlson Real Estate Company, won the TOBY International Award in the "Suburban Office Park (Low Rise) Category." • Crosstown North Business Center, (Southeast quadrant of Highway 169 and Highway 610 in Brooklyn Park), owned and managed by Duke Realty Corporation, won the TOBY International Award in the "Industrial Office Park Category." • Fifth Street Towers, (100 and 150 South Fifth Street in Minneapolis), managed by Carter and owned by Strategic Real Estate Advisors, won the TOBY International Award in the "Over 1 Million Square Feet Category." About BOMA Greater Minneapolis The Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Minneapolis (BOMA Greater Minneapolis) is an industry leading organization of more than 500 commercial real estate professionals. Our mission is to provide advocacy and education for commercial real estate. BOMA Greater Minneapolis is one of 93 North American and 12 overseas affiliates of BOMA International. 121 S. 8" Street, Suite 610, Minneapolis, MN 55402 www.bonnamols.orq ' Phone: 612.338.8627' Fax: 612.340.9744 Page 13 v�opt H M f j9O12 9418/ T S�S� A transit system City Council Approves Metrolink Changes operated by the On July 14, the Plymouth City Council approved changes that will streamline City of Plymouth some Metrolink routes and reduce Dial -A -Ride hours of operation. The changes will take effect Dec. 14, 2009. Location The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) recommended that the Plymouth City Hall City Council make the service adjustments to make the system more efficient and cost effective. To gather feedback on the proposed changes, PACT held an 3400 Plymouth Blvd. open house on June 23 and a public hearing on June 24. Plymouth, MN The changes are detailed below. 55447-1482 Changes to Take Effect December 14, 2009: Web Site Route 773: • Change: This route will be eliminated. Route 777 will cover part of the www.ci.plymouth.mn.us route, which will begin at Northwest Boulevard and West Medicine Lake Road and continue on West Medicine Lake Road to Highway 55. click on "Services" then "Transit" Route 791: • Change: Route 791 will go from Zachary Lane to 36'h Avenue to Pilgrim Customer Service Lane to Four Seasons. Eliminate first and last trips each morning and first trip in afternoon, eliminating 5:54 a.m., 7:54 a.m., and 4:09 p.m. Monday - Friday Route 792: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Change: This route will be eliminated. Route 791 will start at Zachary Voice: 763-509-5535 Lane and 36`' and go to Pilgrim Lane to Four Seasons bus stop. TDD: 763-509-5065 Fax: 763-509-5510 transit@ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 14 Routes 740, 741, and 771: • Change: Dial -A -Ride buses will service the local trips in place of the shuttle buses. Passengers may notice that the Dial -A -Ride buses are slightly smaller. No fare required. Route 747: • Change: At 5:10 a.m. The express leaves downtown and arrives at Metrolink Station 73 at 5:39 a.m. Will continue as shuttle 743 covering Routes 740 and 741. Routes 774 and 795: (One bus will serve both Routes 774 and 795) • Change: At 12:10 p.m. and 2:10 p.m., Route 795 will stop at Station 73 and then proceed to 26`h Avenue and Medicine Ridge via Highway 169 toward the Nathan Lane Park & Ride. Route 776: Change: Will begin in Northwest Plymouth at County Road 47 and Vicksburg Lane. The Route will follow the existing route with the elimination of the Cornerstone loop at 38`11 Avenue North and Lawndale Lane. Route 777: • Change: Will follow West Medicine Lake Drive between Northwest Boulevard and Station 73 (Route 773), rather than Highway 55, for that portion of the route. Dial -A -Ride: Change: Reduce Dial -A -Ride hours, end weekday service at 6:00 p.m. and eliminate Saturday service. During the morning and afternoon rush hours two of the six Dial -A -Ride buses will be operating as shuttle buses. If you have any questions, please contact Plymouth Metrolink at 763-509-5535 or transi (a-)ci.nlvmouth.mn.us. The number for hearing impaired customers is TDD 763-509-5065. Sign Up for Email Alerts To subscribe to Rider Alert emails, go to www.ci.plymouth.mn.us and click on the link for "My Subscriptions" on the left side of the page under the "At Your Services" heading. Select the option for "Transit — Alerts Service." Printed. July 20, 2009 Page 15 MINUTES OF THE QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY July 15, 2009 Pursuant to due call and notice, the quarterly meeting of the Suburban Rate Authority was held at the City of Burnsville City Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota, commencing at 11:30 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Bruce Nawrocki of the Executive Committee called the meeting to order and roll call was taken. 2. ROLL CALL: Bloomington Jim Gates Burnsville Charlie Crichton, Bud Osmundson Chanhassen Laurie Hokkanen Circle Pines Jim Keinath Columbia Heights Bruce Nawrocki Eden Prairie Gene Dietz Edina John Wallin Fridley Layne Otteson Lauderdale Heather Butkowski Minnetonka Desyl Peterson Plymouth Jim Willis Robbinsdale Richard McCoy Roseville Duane Schwartz Woodbury Dick Riemenschneider Also present was legal counsel for the SRA, Jim Strommen, of Kennedy & Graven. It was determined that a quorum of SRA votes was present to transact business. 3. ELECTION OF NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR. Mr. Strommen noted that the current chair, Gary Brown, has retired from the City of Brooklyn Park, leaving the chair position open. Ms. Peterson nominated Richard McCoy to replace Mr. Brown as the EC chair. Mr. Willis seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The board also directed legal counsel to prepare a letter to Gary Brown acknowledging the valuable work he has done over the years on behalf of the SRA and municipalities. It was noted that he was instrumental in recent legislation improving the notice rights of municipalities regarding pending utility shut -offs, thus avoiding or mitigating many of the problems for cities resulting from abandoned homes. 4. APPROVAL OF APRIL QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES. Having been previously circulated, on motion of Ms. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Willis, the minutes from the April quarterly meeting were approved. 3546680 JMS SU160-3 Page 16 5. REPORT OF OFFICERS. Mr. Wallin reported on the financial status of the SRA as of June 30, 2009. He noted that all SRA members have paid at least their first-half assessment. He also noted that the Minnesota League of Cities Insurance Trust joint powers coverage must be renewed prior to the October meeting. He asked for authorization to approve payment of the anticipated premium and direction on whether the SRA waives its liability limits or not with the insurance coverage. Ms. Peterson moved to authorize Mr. Wallin to pay the LMCIT premium when presented up to $1,200 and that the SRA does not waive its statutory liability limits. Mr. Willis seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Wallin estimated that the LMCIT premium would be approximately $1,000. The June 30 financial statement is available upon request. 6. COMMUNICATIONS. Mr. Strommen reported that there had been no new communications not previously related. The previously -noted withdrawals have been incorporated into the 2010 budget numbers. 7. XCEL ELECTRIC RATE CASE: Mr. Strommen reported on the rate case, which has completed the evidentiary hearings phase, in which testimony of Jeannine Clancy and Doran Cote was admitted into the record. The parties are now briefing their issues to the administrative law judge who will make a recommendation to the Commission regarding the Xcel petition and party positions. The Commission is required by statute to decide Xcel's petition for a $156 million annual revenue increase by early September 2009. Mr. Strommen described developments in the SRA street lighting issue raised through Ms. Clancy's testimony. Xcel has agreed to participate with the SRA and other street lighting customers (primarily municipalities) in a separate Commission proceeding (docket) regarding issues that have arisen relating to the street lighting relationship between cities and Xcel. They include whether Xcel has properly identified credits owing cities, whether it has utilized the proper response period for lamp outages, has sufficiently described its duties under the maintenance service program, and the length of legal commitment cities undertake when utilizing Xcel equipment and maintenance services. Mr. Strommen explained that a separate PUC docket or proceeding would be limited to these issues and is a better forum for the multiple street lighting issues that are yet to be resolved. Discussion ensued regarding the nature of such a docket and need for the SRA to pursue certain issues of greater or lesser importance to cities. Mr. Strommen explained that the SRA was in control of what issues it regarded as important in better defining street lighting equipment and services provided by Xcel. The SRA would not be obligated to pursue matters of limited importance to it. Mr. Dietz moved to authorize the SRA to intervene in a newly -created docket regarding street lighting issues. Ms. Peterson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The SRA will no longer be pursing street lighting issue in the current rate case, and Mr. Strommen will report to the board regarding issue development and issue priority in the newly -created docket. Mr. Strommen also reported on the power outage position the SRA is pursuing based on the testimony of Mr. Cote. While Mr. Cote's testimony was unrebutted, the issue will be whether the Commission finds it appropriate to add a specific cost -related credit to a specific customer class. There is an established legal precedent for limiting cost responsibility to utilities for their failures to 354668v1 JMS SU160-3 2 Page 17 provide continuous service. The SRA proposal, however, is within an already -established tariff compensating customers for service failures. S. CENTERPOINT ENERGY RATE CASE. Mr. Strommen discussed the status of CenterPoint's petition for approximately a $60 million increase in annual revenue. The matter will go to evidentiary hearings in early August. Mr. Strommen described a multi-party proposal for "decoupling" of revenues from conservation -related usage submitted in the case by CenterPoint, the Izaak Walton League, Center for Environmental Advocacy, and Energy Cents Coalition. He circulated a memo explaining the proposal (attached to these minutes). The concept of decoupling is one advanced by gas utilities in particular, nationwide, to reduce their disincentive to advocate conservation programs and decrease usage by allowing for recovery of revenues not received due to those programs. It is a complicated cause and effect that tends to take the form of simply a revenue recovery guarantee for the utility. Decoupling is authorized by the Legislature, provided it measures conservation -based usage reduction and not simply weather or other non -conservation causes. The proposal involves a "true - up" at the end of a year that will either recover revenues lost due to increased conservation over and above statutory requirements, or credit customers for over -recovery. The leading opponent of the above proposal (described in the attachment) is the Office of Energy Security. Its witness is very knowledgeable in the decoupling area and is skeptical that this proposal does nothing more than guarantee revenue recovery for the utility, without benefitting ratepayers. The board discussed the issues and the general consensus was a skepticism of the proposal and the ability of any decoupling program to isolate the decreased usage due to conservation over and above the statutory minimum requirement, which cannot be recouped through a decoupling program. There was also a discussion on the pros and cons of the "inverted block rates" that under the proposal, which would reduce the volumetric cost of gas for the first volume of gas used by customers in a given month. Rates would progressively increase as usage increased. The hearings will develop the decoupling issue. There was no support for an endorsement of the decoupling proposal above described. Mr. Strommen will report on issues that may clarify the merits of either position for further consideration by the executive committee or board. Mr. Strommen also noted that the SRA intended to challenge the $4 million recovery sought by CenterPoint from the Midwest Gas replacement project, based on CenterPoint's failure to protect itself (the ratepayers) in the original transaction. That fact has only come to light through CenterPoint's recent conclusion of litigation seeking to recover costs from the original seller. 9. FINAL APPROVAL OF BUDGET FOR 2010. The board -approved 2010 budget was discussed again in light of the new street lighting docket in which the SRA will be participating. Mr. Strommen pointed out that there is additional money allocated in 2009 for street lighting that would not otherwise have been used. The 2010 budget was modified to account for the new street lighting docket by shifting $5,000 previously allocated to "Franchise Issues" to "Street Lighting" Issues. That modification does not change the total anticipated expenses and is anticipated to be sufficient for the full street lighting docket proceeding cost in 2009 and 2010. 354668v1 JMS SUI60-3 3 Page 18 Additional discussion was held regarding SRA membership that is under strain due to the budget constraints. There was no consensus on membership assessment modifications. Mr. Strommen was directed to prepare an update to the materials previously submitted to SRA members regarding cost savings realized by members due to SRA efforts regarding rates and other matters. Mr. Strommen will include such a letter with the second half assessments mailed to members in early August. 10. LOCATION OF OCTOBER QUARTERLY MEETING. Ms. Peterson offered to host the October quarterly meeting at Minnetonka City Hall. It was noted that MEA was the week prior to October 21, so there should be no conflict. 11. CLAIMS. Mr. Wallin circulated claims from Kennedy & Graven for $16,049.66 and MMKR for audit services in the amount of $3,250. Mr. Keinath moved to pay the claims, and Mr. Gates seconded the motion which passed unanimously. . 12. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to transact, the meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. Attest: Attachment Chairman Secretary 354668v1 JMS SU160-3 4 Page 19 Assets: 2010 SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY BUDGET Cash and Investments (12/31/08) $ 48,418.33 Membership Assessments - 2009 $ 78,400.00 TOTAL $126.818.33 Anticipated 2009 Expenses: Street Lighting Issues 8,000.00 2008 CenterPoint Rate Case 20,000.00 2008 Xcel Electric Rate Case 30,000.00 Qwest AFOR Application 10,000.00 General (incl. costs and disbursements, insurance, audits, etc.) 24,000.00 TOTAL ($92,000.00) Estimated Reserve at December 31, 2009: 34 818.33 Assets: 2010 Carryover from 2009 Membership Assessments - 20101 TOTAL Anticipated 2010 Expenses Street Lighting Issues 2008 CenterPoint Gas Rate Case 2009 Xcel Gas Rate Case Franchise Issues Qwest AFOR Application General Matters (incl. costs and disbursements) TOTAL Estimated Reserve at December 31, 2010: $34,818.33 $70,000.00 $104,818.33 $ 10,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 25,000.00 ($ 70,000.00) $34,818.33 ' This is calculated at $400 per vote based on 27 members as per 2007 Met Council population estimates. 354668v1 JMS SUI60-3 5 Page 20 Page 21 y x n Q ° U 0 c° O t N U x 3 ° ° � �, o b °70) - 0 C� W 1 .S � x d O F"' N y O O U a>i ai o c4 c� U 0 b o ami 0 3 d > > v N N O N ° o u ry ° R$ /ti y {, > °>' w w q 0 °>' a Q •O y Q �� y i. y (d Q y ' > y ? O �D t d � „ y 1 I 3 a0 3 s 4. Oto Cos ? .� N N L. O O O Chi V] ,� .0 x0 o 0 c U O u ro O. U> O N s•. c O cd, ° a � v.� S U U � � C) 'o � a A o A .fl o -o d Page 21 M U L: 4w r I= Kf r - Page 22 PLYMOUTH FIRE -RESCUE MONTHLY REPORT JUNE 2009 Page 23 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT June 2009 Monthly Synopsis Year-to-date (YTD), the Department answered 606 calls for service. This compares to 647 calls for service in 2008 (YTD). The highest call volume in June occurred between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week. Sixty-seven percent of calls occurring in June were "Duty Crew" calls. Total Calls Year -to -Date 1000 800 - 600 -- 647 606 400 200 0 1/l/08-6/30/08 1/l/09-6/30/09 Calls by Time of Day 40 --. - 30 pdun-08 20 10 mJun-09 0 FV 0600- 0900- 1200- 1500- 1800- 2100- 0000- 0300- 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0000 0300 0600 Calls by Day of Week 25 Events By Category 20 Fires Overpressure False Alarms19% /Explosions 26% 1% RescuelEMS 16% Good Intent - — - Calls Hazardous 21% Conditions Service Calls lditi 5 6% Calls by Time of Day 40 --. - 30 pdun-08 20 10 mJun-09 0 FV 0600- 0900- 1200- 1500- 1800- 2100- 0000- 0300- 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0000 0300 0600 Calls by Day of Week 25 20 10®Jun-08 5 �. 0 - ■Jun_09 A JCaa� ocaa� g�aaa e�pA F'a�� c J`b&1 5 �S ,�J pro yad �eac Page 24 Responses were divided between the fire stations as follows: Station I (13205 Co. Rd. 6) 33 Station II (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 39 Station III (3300 Dunkirk Ln.) 43 Station Comparison 60 43 50 33 39 40 30 ®Jun -09 20 10 0 1 2 3 June 2009 in-service and on -scene (total response) times for emergency events are as follows. These calls represent a breakdown of staffed station (including Duty Crew) response times and non -staffed station response times. A further breakdown of each station's non -staffed station response times are noted. 15` Truck 15` Truck 2nd Truck 2nd Truck Number In -Service On -Scene In -Service On -Scene of Calls Staffed Station 1:07 6:06 5:02 10:46 27 Non -Staffed Station 7:32 13:16 8:27 15:43 6 Station I 7:52 13:25 8:27 15:43 4 Station H 4:49 12:32 N/A N/A 1 Station III 8:59 13:22 N/A N/A 1 Response Time for Emergency Calls 16:48 --- 14:24 13:16 1 12:00 9:36 6:06 ❑Jun -09 7:12 4:48 2:24 0:00 Duty Crew Not Duty Crew Page 25 Significant or Unusual Events In June, the following response is notable: June 23 Water Rescue (6:21 p.m.) June 25 Chemical Spill (11:51 a.m.) During the month of June, fifteen calls were paged general alarm (all department personnel were alerted). Twelve of these calls occurred in the City, with an average of twelve firefighters arriving on the scene. There were three calls for mutual aid to partnering cities. Fire Loss Summary Year -to -Date $5,000,000 $4,000,000 --- - $3,720,370 $3,000,000 - $2,000,000 $757,770 $1,000,000 - $0 1/1/08-6/30/08 1 /1 /09-6/30/09 Committed Time In June, paid -on-call firefighters worked an average of over 34 hours. Training During the month of June, three topics were offered during eight regularly scheduled in-house training sessions. These topics included Confined Space, Hazardous Materials, and Make-up. Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew. Both the Rope Rescue Team and the RAD Team were off for the month. Sixty-nine members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 373.5 — an average of over five hours per participating member. Recruitment During the month of June, 73 paid -on-call firefighters served the City of Plymouth. No members left the department. The department conducted physical ability testing and held the Firefighter Expectation and Commitment Meeting for firefighter candidates during the month. Page 26 Duty Crew Program The Duty Crew Program was in operation on all weekdays during the month of June including Saturdays. Fifty-two members participated in the program. STAFFING SUMMARY FOR THE MONTH BY SHIFT Staffine: 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 6 Firefighters 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5 Firefighters 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4 Firefighters 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 3 Firefighters 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% No Staff 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% DUTY CREW STAFFING June 2009 , 00% 124 Firefighters CALLS FOR SERVICE June 2009 ❑ Duty Crew ® Non -Duty Crew, Page 27 Plymouth Fire Department Public Education Programming June 2009 Page 28 Pro rams Hours Station Tours Bookmobile/Literacy Preschool Visits 2 2 K-6 Education 3 3 Career Talk/Nights ECFE Classes Bike Helmet Program 5 15 Car Seat Check-ups 18 18 Assist North Memorial Sm okebusters/Seniors Smokebusters/Families 9 14 Adopt a Hydrant Block Parties 1 1 Parades 3 3 NNO 1 2 Oen Houses Home Alone Classes 1 2 Apartment Programming 1 2 CO Detector Initiative Fire Ext. Training 1 1 Business Safety Fairs 2 4 Business Fire Drills 1 1 PC&FPF Pub. Ed Training Pub. Ed Meetings Literature Drops Diversity Outreach Misc. Programming 2 2 Special Projects CERT Totals 50 70 Page 28 rp)City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 24, 2009 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR SPEED SQUARE CONSTRUCTION (2009033) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Speed Square Construction, under File No. 2009033, for a variance to allow a six-foot side yard setback where 15 -feet is required by the zoning ordinance to allow construction of a second -stall garage addition for property located at 9710 28`h Avenue North. 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 200 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, August 5, 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) 509-5400. Sincerely, YAV/11- -Ato-n Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009033propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tet: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.ptymouth.mn.us .440 Page 29 i 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tet: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.ptymouth.mn.us .440 Page 29 Email from MnDOT relating to transportation projects. From: ceam-bounces@lists.state.mn.us [mailto:ceam-bounces@lists.state.mn.us] On Behalf Of Nancy Stone Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 7:08 AM To: ceam@lists.state.mn.us Subject: [Ceam] TIGER Grants - Message from Commissioner Tom Sorel Transportation Partners, On June 1 you received a letter from me regarding the United States Department of Transportation grant program known as TIGER - Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery. USDOT issued final solicitation details for this program on June 17. Please visit htto://edocket.access.gpo.aov/2009/E9- 14262.htm for further details. The purpose of this update is to share information about the projects MnDOT has selected to develop applications for, and to remind you of our interest to receive similar information about the projects you plan to develop applications for. The nation has many transportation needs and we expect significant competition for these limited discretionary funds ($1.5 billion). With this in mind, we have selected five projects of varying price and type to develop applications for. We believe these projects are strong in their ability to address port, rail and highway limitations that impact the state and regional economy, as well as their ability to create jobs, use innovative delivery approaches, and build on partnerships. * Duluth Port and I-35 improvements for freight movement * BNSF third mainline track construction for freight and passenger rail movement * Rochester rail bypass * I-494/US169 interchange construction (performance-based design) * St. Croix River Bridge construction (design -build) Our next steps are to gather more detailed information about each of these projects and develop applications as prescribed by the TIGER grant solicitation. Applications are due to USDOT by September 15. We would also like to know what projects you may develop applications for. Again, we believe it will best serve us all if the Governor's Office, and legislative and congressional leaders are aware of what projects will be submitted from Minnesota, and we would like to coordinate with you to provide them with this information by the end of July. Additionally, we anticipate that some of you may want letters of support from the department for your grant applications. We will consider requests for support that are consistent with transportation priorities. To consider requests for support and share information with Minnesota's elected officials in a timely fashion, we would like to receive details about your projects and by July 17. Please provide a brief overview of the following information about your project and, if applicable, the nature of your request for our support to Ginny Crowson at ginny.crowsonCcbdot.state.mn.us. * Project description and location * Project type: 1. Highway or bridge projects, 2. Public transportation projects, 3. Passenger and freight rail transportation projects, or 4. Port infrastructure investments * List of application partners, if applicable * Brief explanation of how the project addresses the grant selection criteria * Anticipated start and completion dates * Total project cost and the portion to be requested through the TIGER grant program Page 30 We will compile and distribute this information to elected officials and all of you by the end of July. We will also respond to requests for support by the end of August. We are committed to collaboration and mutual support to ensure Minnesota has a strong chance at receiving additional federal investment for our transportation system. Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation. If you have any questions about our intentions, please contact Jon Chiglo at jon.chialoColdot.state.mn.us or 651.366.4826. Thomas K. Sorel Commissioner, Mn/DOT Page 31 July 15, 2009 Mr. John Barten Director of Natural Resources Three Rivers Park District 12615 County Road 9 Plymouth, MN 55441 SUBJECT: STORM WATER UTILITY FEE CITY OF PLYMOUTH Dear Mr. Barten: Thank you for bringing to my attention the Park Districts concerns regarding contributions to the City of Plymouth's storm water utility. The Storm Water Utility Fee is used, in part, to address storm water related issues including flooding, impaired waters, erosion control, education, and many other projects or programs that benefit surface water resources throughout Plymouth and the environment in general. Improving the water quality in Medicine Lake has been of particular concern for various reasons by both the Park District and the City of Plymouth. The Park District and the City have worked successfully on several cooperative projects in recent history intended to improve the water quality of Medicine Lake, including annual water quality monitoring, development of the Phase I and Phase II Medicine Lake Watershed Implementation and Management Plans, development of an Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan, and the County Road 9/61 Erosion Repair site, among others. Based on these recent partnerships and mutual goals to improve water quality both within Medicine Lake itself and its watershed, I am willing to further discuss the Park Districts request to reconsider the applicability of a storm water utility fee to parcels owned by the Park District. Please be advised, the final decision on a change to the storm water utility fee rests with the City Manager and/or the City Council. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at 763-509-5526. Sincerely, Derek Asche Water Resources Manager Cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager Doran Cote, Director of Public Works Bob Moberg, City Engineer CADocuments and Settings\lahrens\Local Settings\Temporary Internet riles\content.outlook\TCJOEO LO\Barten_TRPD_J uly15_2009.docx Page 32 rp)City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 22, 2009 SUBJECT:. REZONING OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF THE ROCKFORD ROAD/ HIGHWAY 55 INTERSECTION (2009016.1) 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 2009016, to rezone land located east of the Rockford Road/Highway 55 intersection from FRD (Future Restricted Development) and O (Office) to P -I (Public/Institutional). The site is guided P -I (Public/Semi-Public/Institutional) on the City's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed rezoning would make the zoning of this site consistent with its guiding, as required under State law. The site contains wetlands and there are no plans for development of the site. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 750 feet of this site. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 5, 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 City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. 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, fxti9�r 5C 0t -a h Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009016.1 propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.d.plymouth.mn.us , Page 33 rp)City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 22, 2009 SUBJECT: REZONING OF LAND LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE HIGHWAY 55 / VICKSBURG LANE NTERSECTION (2009016.2) 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 2009016, to rezone land located southeast of the Highway 55/ Vicksburg Lane intersection from I-1 (Light Industrial) to C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial). The site is guided C (Commercial) on the City's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed rezoning would make the zoning of this site consistent with its guiding, as required under State law. There are currently no plans for development or redevelopment of the site. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 750 feet of this site. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 5, 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 City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. NFORMATION 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. in., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, �?IAAI/f� �Crlr �6 Barbara G. Senness, AICP Plarming Manager 2009016.2propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • w,vw.ci.plymouth.mn.ussA4, Page 34 rp) City of Plymouth �l Adding Quality to Life July 22, 2009 SUBJECT: REZONING OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF SUNRISE BAY CONDOMINIUMS (2009016.3) 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 2009016, to rezone "the little peninsula on Medicine Lake" located north of the Sunrise Bay Condominiums from RSF-4 (Single and Two Family) to RSF-I (Single Family Detached 1). The site is guided LA -1 (Living Area 1) on the City's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed rezoning would make the zoning of this site consistent with its guiding, as required under State law. There are currently no plans for development of the site. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 750 feet of this site. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 5, 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 City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. 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, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009016.3propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 35 rp)Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 22, 2009 SUBJECT: REZONING OF `CITY OPEN SPACE" LAND LOCATED AT 12TH AVENUE, WEST OF PEONY LANE (2009016.4) 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 2009016, to rezone land located at 12`h Avenue, west of Peony Lane from RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1) to P -I (Public/Institutional). The site was acquired as permanent open space by a 1995 bond referendum. The site is guided P -I (Public/Semi-Public/Institutional) on the City's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed rezoning would make the zoning of this site consistent with its guiding. The rezoning would not result in any changes to the site. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 750 feet of this site. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 5, 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 City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. 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. in., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, M- v4n Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009016.4propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us' Page 36 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 22, 2009 SUBJECT: REZONING OF "QUEENSLAND PARK" LOCATED SOUTH OF 8TH AVENUE AND EAST OF QUEENSLAND LANE (2009016.5) 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 2009016, to rezone Queensland Park located south of 8`h Avenue and east of Queensland Lane from RSF-I (Single Family Detached 1) to P -I (Public/Institutional). The site is guided P -I (Public/Semi- Public/Institutional) on the City's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed rezoning would make the zoning of this site consistent with its guiding. The rezoning would not result in any changes to the site. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 750 feet of this site. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 5, 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 City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. 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. in., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009016.5propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us ��4 Page 37 rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 22, 2009 SUBJECT: REZONING OF "LION'S PARK" LOCATED SOUTH OF 14TH AVENUE AND JUNEAU LANE (2009016.6) 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 2009016, to rezone Lion's Park located south of 14`h Avenue and Juneau Lane from RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1) to P -I (Public/Institutional). The site is guided P -I (Public/Semi-Public/Institutional) on the City's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed rezoning would make the zoning of this site consistent with its guiding. The rezoning would not result in any changes to the site. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 750 feet of this site. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 5, 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 City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. INFORMATION relating to this Development Information Counter Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009016.6propnotice request may be examined at the Community (lower level of City Hall), on Mondays and 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us � , Page 38 rp)City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 22, 2009 SUBJECT: REZONING OF THE CITY PONDING AREA LOCATED NORTHWEST OF I IT" AVENUE AND OAKVIEW LANE (2009016.7) 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 2009016, to rezone the City ponding area located northwest of I1'' Avenue and Oakview Lane from RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1) to P -I (Public/Institutional). The site is guided P -I (Public/Semi- Public/Institutional) on the City's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed rezoning would make the zoning of this site consistent with its guiding. The rezoning would not result in any changes to the site. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 750 feet of this site. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 5, 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 City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. INFORMATION relating to this request Development Information Counter (lower Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 am 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, _bulk �Lrwx Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009016.7propnotice may be examined at the Community level of City Hall), on Mondays and 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.ptymouth.mn.us,�0 Page 39 rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 22, 2009 SUBJECT: REZONING OF `=ST. MARY'S PARK" LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF SUNSET TRAIL AND FORESTVIEW LANE (2009016.8) 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 2009016, to rezone St. Mary's Park located southwest of Sunset Trail and Forestview Lane from RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1) to P -I (Public/Institutional). The site is guided P -I (Public/Semi- Public/Institutional) on the City's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed rezoning would make the zoning of this site consistent with its guiding. The rezoning would not result in any changes to the site. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 750 feet of this site. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 5, 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 City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. INFORMATION relating to this request Development Information Counter (lower Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Setmess, AICP Planning Manager 2009016.8propnotice may be examined at the Community level of City Hall), on Mondays and 3400 Plymouth Btvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 - Tet: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us0r4 Page 40 rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 22, 2009 SUBJECT: REGUIDING OF " PARKSIDE AT MEDICINE LAKE APARTMENTS" LOCATED AT 12005, 12055, AND 12105 41sT AVENUE (2009016.9) 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 2009016, to reguide Parkside at Medicine Lake Apartments located at 12005, 12055, and 12105 4151 Avenue from LA -1 (Living Area 1) to LA -4 (Living Area 4). The site is zoned RMF -4 (Multiple Family 4), which is the appropriate zoning district for such an apartment complex. The density of the site is roughly 16 dwelling units per acre. LA -1 guiding specifies a density of 2-3 dwelling units per acre, and LA -4 guiding specifies a density of 12-20 dwelling units per acre. The proposed reguiding would make the guiding and zoning of this site consistent, as required under State law. The reguiding would not result in any changes to the site. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 750 feet of this site. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 5, 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 City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. 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.n 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, fAoo ap -n Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009016.9propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 . www.ci.ptymouth.mn.us V� Page 41