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Council Information Memorandum 11-06-2009
CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO November 6, 2009 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS PRACAgenda 11/12/09 ....................................................................................................................... Page 1 November, December 2009 & January 2010 Official City Meeting Calendars .................................. Page 2 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 5 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Plymouth Councilmember Ginny Black receives Recycling Assoc Award, News Release ................ Page 6 Empty desks, offices: Cities plan for H1N1, Article, Star & Trib........................................................ Page 7 Report: Minnesota No. 1 in civic engagement, Article, Star & Trib................................................. Page 10 MEETING MINUTES Planning Commission Minutes 10/07/09.......................................................................................... Page 12 STAFF REPORTS Engineering Dept. Active & Pending Public Improvement Projects 11/05/09 ................................ Page 15 Halloweenat the Creek 2009............................................................................................................. Page 19 Plymouth Farmers Market.................................................................................................................. Page 20 Community Crime Prevention Newsletter......................................................................................... Page 22 FireDept. Monthly Report ................................................................................................................. Page 24 CORRESPONDENCE Letter to Residents, RE: 41St & Goldenrod Drainage Improvement (8113) ...................................... Page 29 Letter to Residents, RE: Wild Wings Flood Improvement Update (7135) ......................................... Page 31 Letter to Property Owner, RE: Prelim Plat for Peony 55 Partners, LLC (2009060) .......................... Page 32 Letter to Property Owner, RE: Cond Use Permit for Olympic Gymnastics Academy (2009073) ..... Page 33 Letter from Progress Casting Group, RE: Plant Closure.................................................................... Page 34 Letter from NW Sub Cable, RE: 2009 Cable Capital Grant.............................................................. Page 36 Letter to Athletic Assoc Member, RE: Meeting on Athletic Assoc Cost Recovery Fee ..................... Page 37 Bass, Pomerleau & Schmidt Lakes Neighborhood Notes.................................................................. Page 38 Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Plymouth Ice Center November 12, 2009, 7 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order Z. Approval of Minutes 3. Visitor Presentations a. Other 4. Report on Past Council Action a. 5. Unfinished Business a. Update _ Greenway b. Update - Budgets and C.I.P. c. Update on 2009 Trail Project on Bass Lake Road 6. New Business a. Review Ice Center operation and programs - Bill Abel b. INRPA Accreditation c. Department Mission Statement 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff Communication 9. Adjourn Next regular meeting - December 10, 2009 At Plymouth City Council Chambers Page 1 rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life November 2009 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Daylight 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Sarongs Ends PLANNING HUMAN RIGHTS Set Clocks Back COMMISSION COMMISSION 1 Hour MEETING MEETING Council Chambers Parkers Lake Room 8 9 10 5:30 PM 11 12 7:00 PM 13 14 SPECIAL COUNCIL PARK it REG MEETING ADVISORY COM - Medicine Lake Room VETERANS DAY MISSION (FRAC) *See Below Observed MEETING 7:00 PM Plymouth Ice REGULAR COUNCIL CITY OFFICES Center MEETING CLOSED Council Chambers 15 16 17 18 7:00 PM 19 7:00 PM 20 21 PLANNING HRA MEETING COMMISSION Medicine Lake Room MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC) MEETING Medicine Lake Room 22 23 24 6:00 PM 25 Cancelled 2 6119E 27 28 SPECIAL COUNCIL PLYMOUTH MEETING ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room COMMITTEE ON THANKSGIVING THANKSGIVING -See Below TRANSIT (PACT) HOLIDAY HOLIDAY MEETING 7:00 PM Medicine Lake Room CITY OFFICES CITY OFFICES REGULAR COUNCIL CLOSED MEETING CLOSED 29 30 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Medicine Lake Room See Below ` Discuss Leap -Frog De elopment, and Temporary Private Lift Stations ' Update with City Man ger Modified on 11/05109 tonauct 15oara and LOMMIsslon Interviews; and Joint Meeting w/EQL Page 2 r0 City o/ P) Plymouth Adding Quality to Life December 2009 Modl fled on 11106109 Page 3 1 2 7:00 PM 3 4 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISOR COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Medicine Lake Room 6 7 8 5:30 PM 9 7:00 Phil 10 7:00 PM 11 12 2:00-5:00 PM SPECIAL. COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL PARK & REC Old Fashioned MEETING QUALITY COMM ADVISORY Christmas Medicine Lake Room (EQC) MEETING COMMISSION Plymouth Historical Review Hilde Center Council Chambers (PRAC) MEETING Society Building Plans 7:00 PM Council Chambers 7:00 PM CHARTER 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL COMMISSION ANNUAL CHARTER COMM. CHANUKAH MEETING MEETING MEETING Begins at Sunset Medicine Lake Room Medicine Lake Room 13 14 15 16 7:00 PM 17 7:00 PM 18 19 PLANNING HRA MEETING COMMISSION Medicine Lake Room MEETING Council Chambers 20 21 22 23 24 25 infi! 26 CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS DAY CITY OFFICES CITY OFFICES CLOSED AT CLOSED NOON 27 28 29 30 31 6:00-9:00 PM New Years Eve Event Plymouth Ice Center Modl fled on 11106109 Page 3 c;cy or Plymouth Adding Quality to Life January 2010 Modified on 11/06/09 Page 4 1 E� 2 NEW YEAR'S DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL PARK & REC MEETING QUALITY ADVISORY Council Chambers COMMITTEE COMMISSION (EQC) MEETING (PRAC) MEETING Council Chambers Council Chambers 17 18 19 20 7:00 PM 21 22 23 PLANNING COMMISSION MARTIN LUTHER MEETING KING JR.UT Council Chambers BIRTHDAY Observed CITY OFFICES CLOSED 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7:0o PM 7;ao PM 7:ao PM REGULAR COUNCIL PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING MEETING ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room Council Chambers COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Medicine Lake Room Modified on 11/06/09 Page 4 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items November 24, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Update with the City Manager November 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve 2010 City Council Meeting Schedule • Public hearing on modifications of Development Program for Development District Number 7 and Tax Increment Financing District 7-6 and Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project Area Number 1 and Tax Increment Financing District 1-1 • Adopt an Ordinance amending Section 1015 of the City Code establishing a fee for Fireworks Display Permits • Approve a conditional use permit to allow a sports and fitness club in the industrial building located at 2950 Niagara Lane. Olympic Gymnastics Academy (2009073) November 30, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Conduct board and commission interviews • Joint meeting with the Environmental Quality Committee at 7:00 p.m. December 8, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Review plans for Hilde Performance Center improvements December 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve 2010 Target and Trap Shoot license renewal • Approve 2010 Amusement License rene,,als • Approve 2010 Gasoline Service Station License renewals • Approve 2010 Tobacco License renewals • Adopt the 2010 Budget and Tax Levy • Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the City Code regarding Water, Sewer and Surface Water Fees Note Special Heeling topics have been set 6y Council,- all ether topics are tentative. Page 5 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release November 3, 2009 For information contact: Margie Vigoren. 763-509-5081 Plymouth Councilmember Ginny Black receives Recycling Association of Minnesota Public Service Award Plymouth Councilmember Ginny Black received the Public Service Award from the Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) at the organization's statewide conference in October. RAM is a nonprofit organization that works to educate Minnesotans on the importance of recycling and waste reduction. Black was recognized for her work at Plymouths special waste collection events. and for her outstanding service for the betterment of the environment as an elected official, according to a RAM news release. She was also recognized for her efforts at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to assist statewide efforts to increase composting. Black has served on the CAN Council since 1996. She also serves as the City Council's liaison to the Environmental Quality Committee. Other RAM awards went to Best Buy corporate campus in Richfield for their successful program to collect food waste for composting and to Carver County Environmental Specialist Marcus Zbinden for his work with the association and his leadership in the recycling industry. 'All these winners exennplif}f how recycling and waste reduction can be a part of your daily life and the betterment of your community.— RAM's Executive Director Ellen Telander said. For more information about these award winners and past winners. visit w-w-"-.recycleminnesota.org/htm/proAwards.htni. Page 6 CleanPrint Preview StarTribune.com Empty desks, offices: Cities plate for H1 N1 Communities across the Twin Cities area are ready for a full-blown emergency, or anything short of it.. By MARY JANE SMETANKA, Star Tribune L-ast update: November 1, 2009 - 8:40 Ptv1 [-iiiger near the front desk at St. Louis Park's City Hall and you'll see the receptionist s",ab the counter with cleaner to kill anv flat viruses left by the dozens of people who stop by each day. But the precautions cities are taking novo against H IN 1 are nothino compared to what they']l do i f a full-blown health emergency is declared. Some cite offices could be almost deserted, with people working from home on computers. Meetings would be discouraged, and workers at desks within evesi,.ht of one another still might be encouraged to communicate by phone or e-mail. If people had to meet, the meeting room door would be propped open so no one has to tOuch it. .And there would be rubs: Stand at least 3 feet apart, Don't shake hands. Wash your hands when you leave. :Afterward. someone would disinfect tables and other surfaces that might have been touched. Advertisement r Alternate Ad Image Text Goes Here' Pagel of 3 • Point your s mobile browser to ltttp://startribune.com Those are some of the scenarios included in pandernic flu emergency and preparedness plans being developed in communities around the T1vin Cities. Some are updating plans that were written in 2006 and 2007, when avian Flu was a worry. Others are adapting emergency plans that were designed to cope with a tornado or flood. "What are you planning for? That's the hard part,"" said Mark Windschitl. assistant fire chief in St. Louis Park. "We're planning for something we've never faced." No one knows what turn the H IN I flu could take. Emergency planners point to the Spanish flu of 1918, when the relatively mild illness of spring and summer \vas followed by deadIv second and third waves as the disease mutated and started to kill otherwise healthy yotuIg people. Many of thein died of secondary infections related to pneumonia. The toll \vorid%vide was estimated at 50 million people -- more than died in World War 1. Planning for H l N 1 ranges from big decisions, such as what city functions must continue and which coin close first, to tiny but important details, such as who gets the keys to a room or who knows a computer pass\v=ord. One of the questions 14 northern suburbs in Hennepin County had to answer as they cooperated on a pandemic flu preparedness plan Print Powered By di I IlDyrlamics http;//tiv-,w,.startribune.conv'lifestylelhealtl-ivirusl68402372.html?elr--KArks:DCiUHc3E7... "M-7OOg C1eanPrint Preview StarTribunexom was kvhat canstitutes essential services, said Golden Valley Fire Chief Mark Kttllilh . "if absenteeism is hie.11 enough. we \would have to temporarily eliminate or close offices," he said. "Public \works plays a vital part Nyith \vater [supply] and snow removal.... We would try to keep emergency services like police and fire going, even if it's necessary to work with other cities. We have agreements to share resources." Tracking the spread An H IN I Ilu pandemic \vas declared this stnrinler meaning the illness, also known as swine flu. is widespread. Most of those who have gotten sick so far have been children. But with flu still Spreading, more cities -- Minneapolis, Roseville and Burnsville among them -- are tracking employee absences each day to see if they can detect trends that should trigger a stronger city response. "We have a few employees with 1111.1 -like symptoms," said Burnsville Police Sgt. Dan Carlson, the city's emergency manager. "We are trying to stay ahead of the curve, see ]low many shifts are affected." Worst-case scenarios in city "continuity of operations" plans are designed to handle employee absences as high as 40 to 50 percent. Bloomington, Golden Valle\. Minneapolis, Burnsville. St. Louis Park, Roseville and other Advertisement J Alternate Ad Image Text Goes Here! Page 2 of 3 Point your z mobile browser to http://startribune.com cities have tried to cross -train ernplo� ces so they can back up critical departments such as payroll and utilities and departments that respond to emergencies. If absenteeism got high enough. nonessential offices like parks and recreation Nvould temporarily close and services like property inspections would be suspended until the flu ebbed. Police and fire employees under age 50 have already received the nasal spray vaccine for H I N I through county health departments, if they evanted it. Unlike the injected vaccine, the mist contains live flu virus. Those %N -ho are not comfortable \viih that vaccine will join older fire and police employees who will be first in line for H IN I lltt shots. In some cities.. police cars and lire trucks are already equipped with gloves, masks and hand sanitizers. Roseville has tweaked its procedures to add 72 - hour emergency potvers for the city manager and emergency management leaders to allow them to slake emergency purchases or shut down large meeting sites in cooperation iyith the state W ithoitt having to seek City Council approval. In Bloomington, city officials have run through 61'llitt-I f" scenarios: What if 30 percent of the city's workforce became sick? What if grocery stores had trouble getting food? "It's not so much to have ironclad answers. but to not be surprised if this happens." said Print Powered By all , Dynz_imic P http://ivNtrNv.startribune.cont/lifestyle/health/virus/68402372.Ittml?elr--KArks:DCiUHc3E7... _009 CleanPrint Preview StarTribune.com Bloomington Fire Chiel-Ulie Seal. "We can figure out Ito%v to Prioritize essential functions, make choices on what services to deliver." I le cautions that even extensive Planning is no guarantee that everything would go smoothly if the flu worsens. "The key is to be able to respond," Seal said. "If you have Plans and scenarios, you know you're better off than if ) ou hadn't Prepared at all. Still, unexpected thing=s happen." Tim O'Neill, co-director ofeniergency manaygement for Roseville, agreed. "You have to plan for the xvorst, prepare for that and then scale back as needed." he said. "You don't want to misjudge and end LIP in a really bad situation. "If it's no worse than it is today, ave'll look back and say, 'Whew, we learned from that.— ary .bane Smetanka • 612-673-7380 Advertisement 1-1 1;1 Alternate Ad Image Text Goes Here! Page 3 of 3 Point your mobile browser to l.ttp,//startribune.corn Print Powered By 011 - , Dynamics ' http://rvurw.startribune.con-L/lifest},lefhealtltivirus/68402372.htnil?elr=KArks:DCiUHc3E7... PM&09 CleanPrint Preview StarTribunexom Report: Minnesota No. 1 in civic engagement By PAUL WALSH, Star Tribune Last update: November 2: 2009 - 11:37 AM Minnesota leads the nation as the most civically active state. according to a national report being released today. `file study, compiled by the Center for Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, measured civic engagement by combining participation in voting, volunteering and pursuing change in neighborhoods. "Tile report— shines a powerful spotlight on out' state's civic leadership in the whole nation." Minnesota Secretary of State hark Ritchie said in a statement prepared for the study's release this afternoon. "Tile challenge for all of us is how to build on this and sustain civic mvolvernent, going forward." Minnesota. along with western neighbor South Dakota were the only states to rank in the top 10 in four categories: percentage of residents 16 and older volunteering. attending a public meeting about corinnntnnit) affairs, working with others in their neighborhood to fix a problem over the past three }ears and the percentage of eligible voters casting ballots over the past three federal election cycles. Advertisement �J Alternate Ad Image Text Goes Here! Page 1 of 2 11�atr-I_1t,��r� Paint your mobile browser to hktp://startribune.ccsrn Minnesota ranks first in voter turnout between 2001-08. with 70.2 percent of those eligible castin4u ballots. Over the past three nears (2006- 08). Minnesota is third in regular or sustained volunteering rates (38.3 percent). ninth in residents attending a public meeting (1d percent) and eighth working with others to fix a problem (1 1.1 percent). "We produce civic things together, from school; to parks, arts fairs to block parties." said Hart-\, Boyte, co-director- of the Center for Dennoerac% and Citizenship and co-author of the report. "Public work builds civic muscle, developing confidence and hope that we call shape our communities and our destiny." Said Republican Senate Minorite Leader David Senjem, whose district includes Rochester: "To describe Minnesota is to describe its people ... who since statehood have met even- challenge with a 'can do'. ''will do' attitude.... People with a generational sense of civic responsibilit% who build rather than tear down. People Who without Pause put the needs of their neighbors above personal needs. This is who we are. This is the fabric of the people of our great state. This is who we must forever strive to be." The 2009 America's Civic Health Index. initiated in '?006 by the coil gressionall\ founded National Conference oil Citizenship, is based oil a survey of 1.5 18 Americans and ail additional oversample of 2.371 respondents in six states. One of the six Print Powered By lit t li:llvvxv"r.startribune.comfpolitics/state/68566117,html?eft--KArksUUUU td � i I Dyri tmics Pagel /N-009 CleanPrint Preview StarTribunexom ,vlr, Vinnesota (with an oversimple of395). For txvo decades, the Center for Democracv and Citizenship has promoted active citizenship. The center teas founded at the University of Minnesota's Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs before movin(I to Augsburg. --Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482 Advertisement ;.J Alternate Ad Image Text Goes Here? Print Powered By Page 2 of 2 ��iPoint your mobile browser to l,ittp://startribunc.corn http://www.startribune.coin/politics/state/68566117.htm1?elr--KArksUUUU cd - Dynamics Pal /2/1009 Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting October 7, 2009 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Davis, Commissioners Dick Kobussen, Terry Jaffoni, Gordon Petrash, Scott Nelson, Erik Aamoth and Marc Anderson MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Shaven Drill and Office Support Specialist Laurie Lokken 1, CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Petrash, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the October 7. 2009 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the September 16, 2009 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. DUDE REALTY (2007071) MOTION by Conunissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the request by Duke Realty for an extension of a site plan, conditional use permits and variances for "Waterford Business Parr" for property located at Nathan Lane and 9th Avenue North. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CLEARVIEW AUTOMOBILES, LLC (2009053) Chair Davis introduced the request by Clearview Automobiles, LLC for a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to allow limited motor vehicle sales and leasing in the I -I and 1-2 zoning districts. Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the staff report. Page 12 Approved Planning Commission Minutes October 7, 2004 Page 2 Commissioner Nelson asked about the indoor parking requirement for this use. Senior Planner Drill stated that all vehicles would be required to be stored inside and there would not be any outside storage of vehicles. He said that, from the State's perspective, it does not matter if cars are stored inside or outside and that the City can specify that it be inside storage. Commissioner Jaffoni asked for clarification regarding the State's requirement for five vehicles. Senior Planner Drill said that the use is not required to have rive vehicles minimum. but rather the use needs to have adequate storage capacity to accommodate parking for at least five vehicles. Commissioner Anderson reviewed the photo attached to the applicant's narrative and asked how vehicles would be driven into the building. Senior Planner Drill said that the vehicles would be driven in through overhead garage doors. Commissioner Jaffoni asked what "nontraditional" means in this case. Senior Planner Drill said the use would be nontraditional in the sense that there would not be a large display lot and they would not be trying to attract people driving past the site. He said that the use would allow small scale operations that wouldn't have the same level of intensity as large sale lots. Chair Davis introduced the applicant, Conan Stanton. representing Clearview Automobiles, LLC. Mr. Stanton stated that their concept is very nontraditional because they wouldn't have a display lot and don't want the type of traffic associated with display lots. He said they would buy and sell Nvholesale and that they would also do some specialty buying. He said that if a customer needs a particular vehicle, they could get the vehicle and store it inside until the sale is complete. He said that for their license, the State is requiring five display stalls. which could be inside or outside. He said that they opted to go with the inside storage so that they would not have to worry about security and about bringing crime into the area. Commissioner Nelson asked if there would be any servicing of vehicles. Mr. Stanton said there would be no service and that then have off site arrangements for service if needed. He said that their request is strictly to comply with State law to have a place to store vehicles. He said that there would not be outside storage, so there would not be any display space. Chair Davis asked if the applicant's business model would be allowed in other zoning districts. Senior Planner Drill stated that except for C-5 zoning, the use is not allowed. Chair Davis opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. MOTION by Corimlissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Kobussen, to approve the request by Clearview Automobiles. LLC for a zoning ordinance text amendment to allow limited motor vehicle sales and leasing in the 1-1 and I-2 zoning districts. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. Page 13 Approved Planning Commission Minutes October 7, 2009 Page 3 7. NEW BUSINESS A. CANCEL THE OCTOBER 21, 2009 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MOTION by Chair Davis to cancel the October 21, 2009 Planning Commission Meeting. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. S. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Davis. without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Page 14 Revised: November 5, 2009 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pendina Capital Improvement Proiects Proj. or Proj, Project Proj, Estimated CIP No. Type Description Manager Consult Total Cast Current Nates Active Public Improvement Projects 3105 WR Plymouth Creek DA Wenck $1,700,000 City Council has awarded this project to MN Dirt Works of Lonsdale, MN on August 11, 2009. A pre -construction meeting is was Pond held on September 30, 2009 at City Hall. The Contractor is scheduled to begin construction with tree removals in late November or early December, 2009. 4135 WR CR 61/CR 9 DC BRA $350,000 This project is substantially complete. The contractor will be doing some sediment remoal in Nov_ Final project aceptance Erosion Site will be requested from the City council in December, 2009, 5102 S CR 101, CR 6 to DC/BM Henn. $17,000,000 Construction of retaining walls is ongoing. Storm sewer installation between 12th Ave and Merrimac Ln continues. A temporary CR 24 Co. signal at CSAH 6 has been installed.. Retaining walls 1, 2, and 8 are complete, No. 3 completion in spring of 2010. Wall no.'s 3,5,5 and 7 are under construction. Currently working on trail and turf establishment on the future north bound lanes between 13th Ave. and Merrimac Ln. Work is also in progress on the future south bound lanes between Co. Rd 6 and Merrimac Lane. 5115 WR Circle Park Pond DA $70,000 File 5115 is closed, with the active Circle Park Pond Excavation Project now moved to Project 9117 (see below). Improvements 7111 WR Mooney Lake DT/BM Wenck $250,000 Construction has been completed and reimbursement request submitted to MCWD 1213108. Partial payment was received from ]Pump Project I MCWD on 12122/08. 7114 W Well 16 and SN BRA $1,710,000 Watermain Raw watermain has been tested and is ready for service. Well drilling is completed. Well house construction and landscaping is completed, with the exception of electrical work. Start up is pending. Four Seasons raw water main is completed, except for testing. The Four Seasons well house contract was awarded on Oct 27, 2009, to Municipal Builders. 7135 WR Wild Wings DA $175,000 The regulatory agencies have asked for additional information and design changes prior to issuing permits. Staff surveyed the Wetland Cleaning area with a GPS unit in February. Sinuosity and open water areas have been added to the design at the request of Hennepin County. The new information will be supplied to the regulatog agencies in early November. 8101 S 2008 Street JP $8,100,000 Work has been substantially completed. Miscellaneous punch list items and warranty work are still being completed. Reconstruction 8104 S 36th Avenue JR $1,150,000 Thomas & Sons has completed the street work except for the crosswalk installation (scheduled for next spring) and Street minor punchlist items. The Assessment Hearing was held on October 27, 2009. Reconstruction 8107 WR 26th Ave, Bridge JR BRA $527,000 This project has received Federal Stimulus Funding. Plans have been approved by the Council on June 23, 2009. MnDOT has Replacement/ received the final plans. Staff has received authorization from MnDOT to proceed and a Bid opening is November, 17 2009. Campus Drive Mill Construction not likely to begin until late winter/spring, 2010. and Overla 8113 WR 2008 Minor DT/DA W SB $200,000 The Camelot work is expected in late -winter of 2009. The City Council rejected all bids on the Chelsea Woods and Mission View Drainage Impr, sites. The 12th/Harbor LN site will be done with a 2010 recon. The Knnehaha Creek Watershed District has completed a draft feasibilty study for the Chelsea Woods site. They have requested financial support from the City of Plymouth for thier project. Iv U0 114 SS Pike Lake Lift SN TKDA $1,000,000 Project is 75% completed, with a completion date of Oct 24, 2009 Building, wet well, and street restoration is completed. Station Upgrade Electrical work continues and start up is pending. 8115 WR Timber Creek JR/DA 1WSB I $375,000 Waiting on vegetation establishment prior to final payment. 1 Im rovements Page 1 C:\Documents and Setting s\IbairMLocaI SettingslTemporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook1400WHAS8\Active_Pending_Proj_Rpl_110509.xlsx Revised: November 5, 2009 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pendine Capital Improvement Projects Proj. or Proj. Project Proj. Estimated GIP No. Type Description Manager Consult Total Cost Current Notes 8121 5 Schmidt Lake Rd JR Preliminary layout approved by City Council 6114105. City watermain replacement plan completed and submitted to the County. I Hennepin County has included this project in its CIP for 2013. $800,000 Intersection Control Evaluations have been completed by SRF for both intersections and have been submitted to MnDOT for their at Fernbrook and review. Once they are approved, RFP's for the design portion will be sent out. It is anticipated that the Fernbrook intersection at Cheshire be contruction in 2010 and the Chesire be constructed in 2011. 8128 WR Plymouth Creek DA $1,200,000 The Bassett Creek Watershed has completed a feasibility study and committed funding up to $965,200 for this project which Restoration (26th could include repair of severe erosion and improved flood protection and water flow for the portion of Plymouth Creek extending Ave to W from just north of 26th Avenue North to West Medicine Lake Drive. A cooperative agreement establishing the terms for that Medicine Lk Dr) fiundin2 will be brought to the City Council on October 13, 2009 for consideration. 9103 SS 2009 Sanitary JR/SN $400,000 Veit has completed the project, with the exception of minor punchlist items. Sewer Linin 9108 S 2009 Mill and DC $950,000 Construction began eary July. All work complete except for pavement markings as of 8/27. All contract items completed as of Overlay 9125. Punch list items remaining, estimated to be completed by 1211. Assessment Public Hearing held on 10127. 9117 WR 2009 Minor DTIDA $250,000 Includes the upper creek area of Mission View neighborhood and that design will be in-house. Also includes Camelot Overlook, Drainage Projects Chelsea Woods, Lanewood LN Pond Excavation and 41st/Goldenrod drainage improvements. Petitions have been received for City to take over future maintenance of Camelot Overlook. The Circle Park Pond Excavation will be done by GF Jedlicki, Inc., with work expected in January 2010. Trees have marked for removal and 30 -day notices have been sent out. 9122 WR South Parkers Lk DA $50,000 This project will repair erosion at the discharge of surface water into Parkers Lake from the intersection of 9th Avenue North and Channel Niagara Lane. Plans, specifications, and permit applications are being prepared. Restoration 9123 P 2009 Trail Project JP $75,000 DMJ Aspalt submitted the low quote and has been selected as the Contractor for this project. They are scheduled to start work Bass Lake Rd on Monday, October 5, 2009. 9125 WR Sunrise Marsh DT/DA $33,000 Project includes completion/dredging of two ponds in the existing Sunrise Marsh subdivision with Financial Guarantee funds. Pond Excavation Pond excavation and restoration work is completed. 9126 WR Ranchview / DA $125,000 This project will releave flooding and constricted water flow near the intersection of Ranchview Lane and Medina Road. Permit Medina Road applications are being prepared. Wetland 9127 WR Bass Lake Outlet DA $225,000 This project will releave constricted water flow near the outlet of Bass Lake. Permit applications are being prepared. 10001 S 2010 St Recon (E JP $7,380,000 The public information meeting for this project has been scheduled for November 30, 2009. The ordering of the preparation of the Parkers Lk, Preliminary Engineering Report will be on the agenda at the November 10 City Council Meeting. 25th/Polaris 10002 S S Shore Dr Recon JR $1,800,000 A neighborhood meeting was held on October 21. Staff is working on the preliminary engineering report. & Bridge Replacement 10003 SS 2010 San 'dary JR $450,000 Project areas have been identified. Televising is anticipated to begin in mid-October. Sewer Linin 10004 S 8th Ave $980,000 The neighborhood meeting was held on October 21, 2009. The Council will receive the Preliminary Engineering Report Reconstruction on November 10 and the Public Improvement Hearing will be on November 24 2009. 005 W Well No 8 SN $220.000 Project investigation is underway. M Refurbishing nding Public Improvement Projects 5122 S 1CR 24, Olive Ln. to 32nd Ave DC/BM I Henn. Co. $2,500,000 Preliminary layout approved by City Council 6114105. City watermain replacement plan completed and submitted to the County. I Hennepin County has included this project in its CIP for 2013. Page 2 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settingsl7emporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\400VVHASBIActive_Pending_Proj_Rpt_110509.xlsx Revised: November 5, 2009 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pendina Caoital lmorovement Proiects Proj. or Proj. Project Proj. Estimated CIP No, Type Description Manager Consult Total Cost Current Notes 6-W-2 W Watermain - $750,000 Dependent on development. Wood Crest portion completed in November 2008. Vicksburg Ln. - CR 47 to Schmidt Lake Rd. 9-W-1 W Watermain - $370,000 Dependent on development. Construction is anticipated to be started in 2010. Cheshire Ln. - Glacier Vista to CR 47 2010 MITI & $810,000 Project includes 36th Ave. between Zachary Lane and Lancaster Lane, as wellas Nathan Lane South of Hwy 55 and the Hwy 9-S-4 Overlay 55 frontage Rd between Nathan Lane and Saratoga Lane. 9-S-7 2010 Temporary $420,000 Overly 9-S-6 2010 Retaining $65,000 Wall 9-W-3 MIP Tower $330,000 Painting 10-W-1 Central Water $35,000 Tower Valve Replacement IO -W-2 Well No. 5A $700,000 8 -SS -2 Trunk Sewer $250,000 Dependent on development. Oversizin 11 -SS -1 Imperial Hills Lift $740,000 Station 10 -WR -3 Parkers Lk Storm $800,000 Sewer Lift Station 10 -WR -2 2010 Drainage $200,000 Im rovements 6 -WR -2 Water Quality $90,000 Pond Maint U0 �D V Page 3 C:\Documents and Setting s\l baird\Loca I Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\400WHAS81Active_Pending_Proj_Rpt_110509.xlsx Revised: November 5, 2009 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Capital Improvement Pros Prot. Of Proj. Protect Trot. tstimateo CIP No. Type Description Manager Consult Total Cost Current Notes BB Bud Broekema SS Sanitary BM Bob Moberg Sewer DA Derek Asche P Parks DC Dan Campbell W Water DT Dave Taylor WR Water JP Joe Paumen Resources JR Jim Renneberg S Street SN Scott Newberger " Unassigned Page 4 CADocuments and SettingsllbairdlLocal Settingsliemporary Internet 1=iles\Content Outlook\400WHAS81Active_Pending_Proj_Rpt_110509.xlsx Halloween at the Creek 2009 Our annual Halloween at the Creek event was a great success this year, On Saturday, October 31" we served 628 participants with the help of 75 volunteers. Plus, working through Interfaith Outreach, PRISM, Home Free and our Community Development Department we were able to provide 30 families in need (30 adults and 38 children) free admission to the event. The event included carnival games and prizes, magic and juggling shows, eight huge inflatables a meal and a bag of treats. Partnering with us on this event was Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. Regina Michaud I Recreation Supervisor Plymouth Parks & Recreation Page 19 MEMO PLYMOUTH PARKS & RECREATION 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: November 3, 2009 TO: Eric Blank, Director; Diane Evans, Superintendant FROM: Erica Anderson & Regina Michaud, Recreation Supervisors SUBJECT: Plymouth Farmers Market PURPOSE The purpose of creating a Farmer's Market in the City of Plymouth is to respond to public interest, create a sense of community, foster a positive family and individual activity and to enhance community health With fresh produce. DETAILS Dates/Times: The Plymouth Farmer's Market Would be held Weekly for a ten week season on Tuesdays, July 6 — September 7, 2010. Market hours would be 3:00 — 7:00 p.m. Total hours including vendor set -tip and shut -down time would be 1:00 — 8:00 p.m. Location: The market would be located in the Lifetime Fitness fi-ont parking lot per their verbal agreement received November 3. 2009. Staffing: The market would be staffed by a Farmer's Market Director and Manager with sonde assistance from Park Maintenance. At minimum, the director would work a total of 40 hours (16 hours pre -season, 2 hours/week during the season, 4 hours post -season). The manager would work a total of 70 hours (7 Ilolll'/tiVeek during the season). Park Maintenance would assistance 2 hours/week during the season in order to place and remove market barricades. At this time, we do not anticipate a need for Public Safety assistance. The responsibilities for the market director and manager are listed below: Farmer's Market Director: (Erica Chua, Recreation Supervisor) responsibilities include market development and coordination; determining best practices for the market, budgeting; establishing positive relationships with key organizations; vendor recruitment and all marketing and public relations efforts. Farmer's Market Manager: (TBD) responsibilities include daily on-site operations manager; oversee vendor space allocation and set-up/shot-down; site tidiness; collecting payments/issuing receipts; daily record keeping; answer queries. liaising and fostering good relations with key organization and promoting the activity of the market. COMPETITION Farmers Market are a very popular trend right now and several surrounding cities have already established markets including: Maple Grove, New Hope, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Medina, Long Lake, St. Louis Park, Brooklyn Park, Osseo and Maple Plain. BUDGET Budget attached. Page 20 Plymouth Farmers Market PROPOSED BUDGET 2010 2010 MINIMUM 2010 MAXIMUM Vendor# of vendors Revenue # of vendors Revenue Resident stalls ($200) 5 $1,000.00 7 $1,400.00 Non -Resident Stalls ($225) 9 $2,025.00 13 $2,925.00 Community Table ($20/day) 10 $200.00 20 $400.00 TOTAL = $3,225.00 $4,725.00 Sponsorship Revenue Revenue Business sponsorships $400.00 $625.00 Community sponsorships $100.00 $150.00 TOTAL = $500.00 $775.00 Internal Expenses Expenses Expenses Market Director: $30/hour $1,200.00 $1,500.00 Park Maintenance: $40/hour $800.00 $800.00 TOTAL= $2,000.00 $2,300.00 Page 21 Expenses Expenses Market Manager: $15/hour $1,050.00 $1,200.00 Location Rental: (LTF parking lot $0.00/hour $0.00 $0.00 Supplies $50.00 $150.00 Marketing $100.00 $200.00 TOTAL= $1,200.00 $1,550.00 Page 21 community Crime Prevention Newsletter Plymouth, MN Volume 2009 Number 4 Winter Driving Safety Snow, ice, and increasing darkness all combine to snake winter driving more hazardous. Stay safe while driving this winter by following some simple steps to help reduce the dangers of winter driving. Before driving, clear snow and ice from your car. Not only is driving with a frost- or snow-covered windshield dangerous, but it is also illegal to drive wilb aro obstructed whul_slrield. In addition, take time to clear snow off the roof of your car. Snow left on your roof can Fly off, affecting drivers behind you and possibly cause a crash. — Allow extra tithe for travel. Reduce speeds in snow, Snow Survival Kit ice, or sleet. It may not be safe or legal to travel at the Keep a snow survival kit in your car in case posted speed limit in some conditions! you get stranded. Always stay with your Evaluate road conditions. In bad weather, decide if car. Your chances of survival decrease if your trip is really worth taking. If you need to be out in you leave your vehicle. A Snow Survival Kit should include: bad weather, constantly re-evaluate the road conditions. -. .r metal Cull Road conditions can quickly go from "ok" to very - matches and candles unsafe in a short time. - a flashlight with spare batteries Don't overestimate the ability of your car to stop on snacks snow- or ice -covered roads. Leave extra space a first aid kit between you and the car in front of you and slow down a red bandana and whistle sooner than normal when approaching intersections. a pencil, paper, and charged cell phone. I Remember, four -wheeled drive vehicles have great Keep the items in a large coffee can, for easy starting traction, but will not stop any faster on ice! storage and the coffee can is able to be used Never pass a snowplow. Plows have limited ability to for melting snow for drinking water, if see and it is their job to clear roads to make them safe needed, for everyone to use. For your safety, stay back at least 100 feet fivin plows. Also keep extra clothing, hats, boots, mittens, Don't leave your car running with the keys in it, even blankets or a sleeping bag, jumper cables, a for a few minutes. Many Cars are stolen when the basic tool box, a bag of sand or other writ for traction, tow cables or chains, and flares or O%VIlerS leave their Cars running.reOeCIOCS in your Car. Never leave children in the car! Children left in a running car are at risk if a thief decides to try to steal your car. In addition, extreme temperatures are very dangerous for children. If you celebrate the holiday season with alcohol, don't get behind the wheel of a car. Buzzed driving is drunk driving, so have a plan before the party. Designate a sober driver and get home safely. Follow these tips every time you leave the house this winter and drive safely! Fxlrau, cxII,;I, 1�xIra! , . d. I I - Illi nilnnl D',, »nt burr raboohle% irl phlill vi, ,. +. osill. rior. t.,I11olill'd" -I,il. '1 It, 11 , I , I',, lith I: x1.11 Dill ov-, I I1:1 • 'c ,k„1t;.:". till 1:16;1,1,• CI��.tn .iuL•.. tl 'v��l rll-�,a [,, lr!J,l : ��t `- II: .R .-'l_ �� 1�. IIICII" In I,IS{ I, u'tb_;. Street Parking Restrictions. Snow Emergencies No vehicle may be parked on any street when snowfall exceeds 2 !A inches until the street has been plowed curb - to -curb. In addition, there is no parking on any street between the hours of 2-5 am, year-round. Page 22 i Crime Free Multi -Housing Corner: Noise Complaints Noise complaints are one of the most common issues in nntlti-family housing. Sharing conunon walls means some noise will affect neighbors. Residents are allowed to live a normal life. Normal walking, babies crying, daytime vacuuming, running water, etc. are all acceptable noises. Still, there are limits to noise. Plymouth does have a noise ordinance in effect 24 hours a day, but the limits are very strict between the hours of 10:00 PM and 7.00 AM. Between those hours, tiny loud Iroise that extents beyond the 4 walls of a resident's apartment can be a Wolation of the noise ordinance. If residents feel a violation is occurring, no matter what time of day, cal! 9-1-1 immediately. An officer will come out and verify if there is a violation. Usually a verbal warning will stop the noise. If not, citations can be issued. Repeated violations can result in eviction. However, not all noise complaints are violations of law. Some are tenant disputes. in these cases, residents are encouraged to participate in mediation. For more information about mediation, call 763-561-0033. Especially for Business Reducing Internal Employee Theft Internal theft is a common problem for employers. To reduce theft, consider the following practices: I.Review your hiring practices. Check the credentials of potential employees and consider background checks for all applicants. ?. Anaft': a i,orrr btrsit:ess procedures acrd policies. Each business function should have a check - and -balance control. Keep the operational and accounting functions separate. Don't allow the person responsible for receiving or disbursing goods, services, or money to do the accounting. 3.Evalaate ,pont personal practices. Keep clear lines of authority and responsibility. Don't overlook losses or practice favoritism, 4. Establish a loss prevention program. Monitor the program at regular intervals to deter employees looking to defeat it. Check security procedures by injecting errors into the system. 5. Keep air eye oat for "high-risk" employees. By establishing clear polices and reducing opportunity, you can help reduce internal theft. HcAic ay Shcoppincp Saffaty4 [>[olln"t 14et crirninaN ruin yc,ulr 1- cAic aye% I- Kamp yc>ur purss� vvith yc>u_ 2. Stcora pur+�h,-a_-st-__�s in the trunk . 3_ Kewp rte+ +rripts !stepalrata 4- Stay alert anti-rlty! Fraud Stop: Charitable Giving Scams As the end of the year and holidays approach, more people are giving to charitable organizations. However, it is still important to be wary of fraud. Charitable giving seams target those wanting to help, especially when a tragedy or disaster occurs. Scams are sent to victims via email requests, letters, or phone calls. Scammers often use legitimate -sounding names and ask for donations. However, the donation does not end up going to the victim or agency it was intended for, or if it does, the percentage is extremely small. Avoid being a victim! 1. Never respond to unsolicited emails/phone calls from charities asking for money. Contact charities directly. 2. Research the organization prior to contributing. Know where your donation is going and how it will be used. Ask for information about the charity in writing. Rernember, not all donations are tax deductible. Featured Safety Programs: Give the Gift of Safety! '101 Delentii tut I VULdes: The class is hands-on and taught by Plymouth Police Officers. Geared for fenlales aced I3 and up. Next class: March 24, 2009. Call 763-509-5200 to register. Price: S14 for residents. .. is I,- ,: . I. , Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors are required for all homes, They can be ordered through the Plymouth Fire Department. Price: S32 CO detectors. %� I I \Icrt I2_rrlios irr 1larEct-Ci:rnl: PurtA-,lti' \\l VNI radios. Help keep loved ones safe during inclement weather or when the power is out. Price: 519.95 and up. t I rainiw_-: CPR training is recommended for at least one person in every household. The Minneapolis Red Cross offers CPR and other safety classes. (tivwsv.rcdcrosstc.ora or 612-871-7676) Price: about S50 �a�x�sx�,rra*wx�xxx,twx�t**��rx,tw�tr�t�-xt�f�r�r.z,�t�*xs*tr,ttrrtttwr,rsxttrtx4,t:rt�+ttttt,rt:tr��tt��at*titer#�. �.tr��r Emergency: 9-1-1 Non -emergency: 763-525-6210 Crime Tip Line: 763-509-5177 If you have any comments about this newsletter, please contact Officer Angela Haseman at the Plymouth Police Department, 3440 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447, 763-509-5147 or at ahaseman&a.plyrnouth-mn us. Thank you! Page 23 PLYMOTIT MINNESOTA FIRE -RESCUE MONTHLY REPORT SEPTEMBER 2009 Page 24 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT September 2009 Monthly Synopsis Year-to-date (YTD), the Department answered 930 calls for service. This compares to 1021 calls for service in 2008 (YTD). The highest call volume in September occurred between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week. Seventy-four percent of calls occurring in September were "Duty Crew" calls. Total Calls Year -to -Date 1/l/08-9/30/08 1/1/09-9/30/09 Calls By Event Type False Alarms 32io Good intent Calls 21% Hazardous Conditions 14% Rescue/FMS 12% Fires 12% Service Calls 8% Severe Weather 0% Overpressure/Explosions 1% Other 0 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% Calls by Time of Day 0600- 0900- 1200- 1500- 1800- 2100- 0000- 0300- 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0000 0300 0600 Calls by Day of Week 25 20 --_ 15 10 ❑Sep -08 5 OSep J3 0 Page 25 Responses were divided between the fire stations as follows: Station I (13205 Co. Rd. 6) 28 Station II (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 30 Station Ill (33 00 Dunkirk Ln.) 34 60 - 50 - 40 28 30 20 10 0 - Station Comparison 30 34 O Sep -09 2 3 September 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. Response Time for Emergency Calls 16:48 14:24 11:49 12:00 9:36 6:24 � Sep -09 7:12 4:48 2:24 0:00 Duty Crew Si -en iTeant or Unusual Events In September, the following responses are notable: September 07 Extrication (4:40 p.m.) September 18 Building Fire (7:28 p.m.) Not Duty Crew Page 26 15t Truck Vt Truck 2 n Truck 2"d Truck Number In -Service On -Scene In -Service On -Scene of Calls Staffed Station 0:58 6:24 4:31 10:19 22 Non -Staffed Station 6:56 11:49 9:31 17:19 5 Station I 8:16 12:17 N/A N/A 3 Station I1 6:21 11:26 9:28 13:40 2 Station III N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 Response Time for Emergency Calls 16:48 14:24 11:49 12:00 9:36 6:24 � Sep -09 7:12 4:48 2:24 0:00 Duty Crew Si -en iTeant or Unusual Events In September, the following responses are notable: September 07 Extrication (4:40 p.m.) September 18 Building Fire (7:28 p.m.) Not Duty Crew Page 26 During the month of September, twelve calls were paged general alarm (all department personnel were alerted). Eleven of these calls occurred in the City, with an average of eleven firefighters arriving on the scene. There was one call for mutual aid to partnering cities. Calls By Property Use Residential Imm- -{ 60%Outside or Special Property I� 25% Merchantile, Business 8% Educational 2% Manufacturing 2% Health Care, Detention & Correction 1% Assembly Storage 2% Industrial 0% 10% 20% 30%u 40% 50% 60% 70% Residential properties continue to make up the majority of our calls for service. Seventy-three percent of the city is defined as residential. Fire Loss Summary Year -to -Date $6,000,000 — - — -- $5,000,000 $4,175,770 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $834,500 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 . 111108-9130108 1/l/09-9/30/09 Committed Time In September, paid -on-call firefighters worked an average of over 33 hours. Training During the month of September, four topics were offered during five regularly scheduled in- house training sessions. These topics included Big Water, Ventilation, August Tornado Review, and First Responder. Additional training opportunities were offered during Duty Crew, and for members of the Rope Rescue Team and RAD Team. Seventy-one members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 574 — an average of over eight hours per participating member. Page 27 Plymouth Fire Department Public Education Programming September 2009 *The Public Safety Education Specialist ivas on vacation during the month of Septembei- thus eery little progi-amming ivas scheduled. Page 28 Programs Hours Station Tours Bookmobile/Literacy Preschool Visits 1 1 K-6 Education Career Talk/Nights ECFE Classes Bike Helmet Program Car Seat Check-ups 5 5 Assist North Memorial Smokebusters/Seniors 2 2 Smokebusters/Fam hies Adopt a Hydrant Block Parties Parades NTU Open Houses Home Alone Classes A artment Pro rammin CO Detector Initiative Fire Ext. Training 1 1 Business Safety Fairs Business Fire Drills PC&FPF 1 2 Pub. Ed Training Pub. Ed Meetings Literature Drops Diversity Outreach Misc. Programming Special Projects CERT Totals 10 11 Page 28 November 5, 2009 SUBJECT: 41s'AND GOLDENROD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT CITY PROJECT NO. 8113 Dear Resident: The proposed 41" Avenue 8c Goldenrod Lane Drainage Project, City Project No. 8113, includes the excavation of the berm between the two ponds on 41 �" Avenue to create one larger pond. The project scope has been revised to also include channel excavation upstream in an effort to facilitate flood protection of neighboring properties. The removal of some trees will be required to accomplish the earthwork. The two existing skimmer structures will be removed and replaced with one skimmer structure that will drain into the existing storm sewer system. Rip -rap will be placed in the existing drainage basin to protect it from erosion. At the completion of the project sod will be placed to restore all disturbed areas. The City Council originally considered this project in the Summer of 2008, however, the project was not approved. Draft plans have been completed and a neighborhood igfornrational meeting has been scheduled for Tlutrsday November 19, 2009 at 6:00ptn in the Black Box Theater at the Plymouth Creek Center (14800 34'" Ave. N.) to provide an update on the project. Final plans and specifications for this project are anticipated to be considered by the City Council on December 8, 2009. If approved by the City Council, staff will request quotes from contractors for construction of this project. Provided the City Council approves the plans and reasonable quotes are received, the project is anticipated to begin in January, 2010. If you have any questions on the project or cannot make the meeting, please feel free to contact me directly at 763-509-5526. Sincerely, A� a;' "4 Derek Asche Water Resources Manager Enc Cc: Bob Moberg, City Engineer Michael Payne, Design Engineer WEngineering%PROJECTS'2000 - 20094113\Ltrs\midents 110508.docr Page 29 41st and Goldenrod Drainage lmproment City Project No. 8113 Notification Area CDProposed Pond Proposed channel excavation Enginering Department November 5, 2009 va M w 0 November 5, 2009 SUBJECT: WILD WINGS FLOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATE CITY PROJECT 7135 Dear Resident: The proposed Wild Wings Flood Improvement Project, City Project 7135, is located north of Schmidt Lake Road and east of Zachary Lane within an area that was developed during the mid- 1980s as the Wild Wings residential development. Multiple storm sewer pipes deposit surface water into adjacent wetlands from road and residential properties. External sediment from roads and yards, as well as wetland vegetation decay has blocked the natural flow of water through the wetland system. This has resulted in Water flowing around the edges of the Nvetlands where property and infrastructure are impacted, rather than to the middle. The City had originally proposed dredging within the three basins in the wetland system beginning in 2009 to alleviate flood issues, however, due to regulatory issues with permitting, the scope of this project has been reduced to the middle and easterly wetlands only (see attached). The City successfully completed the environmental review process for this project in 2008 and has provided additional information to the various regulatory agencies that have permitting authority for dredging activities. City staff is awaiting their response on permit issuance. Draft plans have been completed and a neighborhood inft�rmational iileetfng has been scheduled _for Tharstlay November 19, 2009 at Z:30pm in the Black Box Theater at the Plyniotitk Creek Center (14800 34`1r Ave. N) to provide an update on the project. Final plans and specifications for this project are anticipated to be considered by the City Council on December 8, 2009. If approved by the City Council, staff will advertise and receive bids for the construction of this project. Provided permits are issued and reasonable bids are received, the project is anticipated to begin in January, 2010. If you have any questions on the project or cannot make the meeting, please feel free to contact me directly at 763-509-5526. Sincerely, Derek Asche Water Resources Manager Enc Cc: Bob Moberg, City Engineer Michael Payne, Design Engineer C:Mocunients and StuingsllbairdTocal Settin.osUcmpurary Intmet FileslContent.Outl©ok: 400WHASStresidents 11050&d0ck Page 31 "youthrii ,adding Quality to Life November 6. 2009 SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PEONY 55 PARTNERS, LLC (2009060) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Peony 55 Partners, LLC, under File No. 2009060, for a preliminary plat for the Peony Promenade commercial site located at =1305 Peony Lane. The proposal would allow the site (which is presently a single parcel) to be subdivided into five lots and two outlots. There would be no physical changes to the site. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located 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 Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on 'Nednesday, November 1 S, 2009, in the Council Chambers at Plymouth City Hall, 3100 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. NFOR4IATION 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 5:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holiday's. Sincerely, (AV,i,,r f:� n o V2 Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager ?009060propnotice 34CO Plymouth 8Nd • Plymouth, Mione-of.i 35447.1432 - Tel: 163-509-56110 • outh.mfl.ris �§ Page 32 Plymouthr� Adding Quality to Life SUBJI CT: CONDITIONAL USE ACADEMY (2009073) Dear- Property Owner: November 6, 2009 PERMIT FOR OLYMPIC GYMNASTICS Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. this letter is to inform you of a request by Olympic Gymnastics Academy, under File No. 2009073, for a conditional use permit to allow a sports and fitness club in the industrial building located at 2960 Niagara Lane. Under the plan, Olympic Gymnastics Academy would occupy roughly 10,000 square feet on the east end of the 91,000 square foot building. There would be no physical changes to the site. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 500 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 Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in the Council Chambers at Plymouth City Hall, 3=100 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)) 509-6450 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 =1:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009073propnotice 1400 Plymouth Blvd + Plymouth Minnesota 55,1.17-1482 • TeL 763-504-5000 • wwwd.ptyrnouth.nrn.us a Page 33 PROGRESS CASTING GROUP, INC. Accepting the Che//enoe October 30, 2009 Kelli Slavik City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Mayor Slavik. NOV L0220,J Progress Casting Group, Inc. regrets to inform you that we will be conducting a mass layoff as a result of a plant closure. We will commence the layoff of employees on or about November 16, 2009. We expect the layoffs will exceed 6 -months. It is anticipated that approximately 190 employees will be affected by this layoff. Attached is a list of the job classifications of affected employees and the number of employees in each job classification. Except for hourly bargaining employees whose bumping rights are governed by seniority provisions contained in the expired bargaining agreement, employees do not have bumping rights. The plant's hourly bargaining employees are represented by G.M.P. Local 63B Union. The chief elected officer for the union is Tim McGinnity. His address is 10814 Quito Street, Blaine, MN 55014. This notice is being provided to you pursuant to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 as well as Minn. Stat. Section 268.976. This act requires employers to give official notice to relevant unions of a pending facility shutdown or mass layoffs. Due to unforeseen business conditions we are providing as much notice of the layoff as possible as the Company has been working diligently to procure additional capital or business and more notice would have prohibited our ability to obtain it. In addition, an expeditious sale is required as a result of the sudden and unexpected cancelation of all business from Linex and BRP. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Mork at 763-392-5817. Sincerely, �i tr-M President Attachments 2600 NIAGARA LANE NORTH, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447-4717 (763) 557-1000 FAx (763) 557-0320 Page 34 Class Category Employee # Non -Union Human Resourses 7 Non -Union Cores 1 Non -Union Setup 1 Non -Union NDT 7 Non -Union Met Lala 2 Non -Union Layout Non -Union Process Eng-TC Nan-Union Quality-TC 4 Non -Union Maintenance Non -Union Supply Chain/Mtl Handling 4 Non -Union Stipendsion-TC Non -Union Die Shop Non -Union Design Engineering 3 Non -Union Finance 1 Total 43 PLY-Union Direct Labor 71 PLY Union Sand 23 PLY L nion Cores 25 PLY Union Setup S PLY Union Maintenance 11 PLY-Union Supply Chaini.Mtl Handling 7 PLY-Union Weld 3 PLY-Union Facilities 1 Toudl 147 Page 3 5 NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 6900 Winnetka Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 763-536-8355 October 30, 2009 Laurie Ahrens City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 FNOV ll 2 24009 Enclosed you will find a check for the quarterly payment of the 2009 Cable Capital Grant in the amount of $12,290.78. The Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission has increased its capital flat grant to cities by 4%. The grant, to be paid quarterly, is comprised of a flat grant to each city plus a proportional grant determined by the number of subscribers within each city. The schedule for these payments will be January 30th, April 30th, July 30th and October 30th. If the 30th lands on a weekend the payment will be sent prior to the 30'h Your payment breaks down as follows: CITY OF PLYMOUTH 2009 Flat Grant $18,231.11 2009 Proportional Grant $30,932.00 Amlual Total :49 1': 63.11 Total divided by 4 = $12,290.78 per quarter Please note that the actual dollar amounts of these grants may change each year depending on the number of cable subscribers. If you have any questions, please call me at 763-533-8196. Sincerely, 4 z Grreoore, Executive Director No est Suburbs Cable Communications Commission cc: Helen LaFave Brooklyn Center • Brooklyn Park • Crystal . Golden Valley • Maple Grove • New Hope • Osseo • Plymouth - Robbinsdale Page 36 Plymouth Adding Quality to Life November 9, 2009 Subject: Meeting on Athletic Association Cost Recovery Fee Dear Athletic Association Member, The Plymouth City Council will hold a meeting on November 18, 5 p.m., in the Training Rootn of the Public Safety Building, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., to discuss the possibility of adopting an athletic association cost recovery fee as part of our 2010 budget proposal or making cuts in athletic field maintenance for athletic associations. This is a difficult decision, and we want you to be part of the conversation. In recent years, developing the city budget has been a challenge. Between the 2009 budget and proposed 2010 budget, the city council will have eliminated a total of 23 city staff positions. The proposed 2010 budget includes no new initiatives and makes service reductions in all city departments. We have worked to maintain core services while trimming non-core services and minimizing the impact on taxpayers. In the proposed 2010 budget, we have had to make many tough decisions, including increasing fees for senior programs, and reducing funding for adaptive recreation and human service agencies serving Plymouth. While we had hoped to avoid reducing field maintenance levels for associations or implementing a cost recovery fee, we have found we need to revisit this issue. Each year the city spends about $600,000 maintaining athletic fields for athletic associations. Until now, this cost has been spread among all city taxpayers. However, we are at a point at which we will need to either cut back on field maintenance for associations or recoup part of the cost from those associations that reserve and use fields. The athletic association cost recovery fee would generate $100,000 annually. This would help us recoup about one- sixth of the cost the city incurs for athletic association field maintenance. Similar fee structures are in place for the following local facilities and programs — ice arena, fieldhouse, school district gyms, Wayzata School outdoor facilities and public pool facilities. In addition, many cities have already implemented some type of cost recovery system for field use. Those cities include Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Edina, Elk River, Farmington, Minnetonka, New Brighton, South St. Paul and St. Louis Park. The city council had hoped to avoid revisiting this issue, but our options are limited. We value the work you do with Plymouth youth. As we move forward with determining how to best balance field maintenance levels for associations and cost recovery, we hope that you will be part of that discussion. Please join us on November 18. Sincerely, UOA-WAAL Kelli Slavik Mayor Page 37 r9city)of Plyouth Join the discussion You are invited to join the Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee at 7 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 9 to share your insignts, knowledge and concerns regarding plans to improve Bass, Pomerleau and Schmidt lakes. City of Plymouth Contact: Water Resources Manager 763-509-5500 Neighborhood Notes is published to address areas of interest to specific groups or neighborhoods in the City of Plymouth. Bass, Pomerleau &Schmidt Lakes 'I Neighborhood Notes November, 2009 Plan to protect lakes takes shape Input from residents is welcome as the Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) studies a total maximum daily load plan outlined by the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Organiza- tion to make recommendations to the Plymouth city council. Tile plan lays out steps to improve the water quality of Bass, Pomerleau and Schmidt lakes in Plymouth. It will be up for review and comment by Plymouth policymakers and citizens this winter. The city's review follows the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's (MPGA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval of the Schmidt, Pomer- leau and Bass Lakes Nutrient Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan. The plan was developed by the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Organization (SCWMO) to outline strategies to reduce the amount of phosphorus entering the lakes. All three lakes have been identified as impaired by the MPCA. They do not meet state standards for their intended recreational and aesthetic uses due to exces- sive amounts of phosphorus. The TMDL study established the amount of phosphorus the lakes could take in each day and still meet state water quality standards. The proposed plan outlines steps to reduce the daily phosphorus loading to that level. Plymouth's EQC will study the plan, along with options for implementation, and make recom- mendations to the city council. "It is important that the city consider the implementation steps of the plan," said Water Resources Manager Derek Asche. "We want to make sure that projects and programs achieve desired goals." The committee will seek comments and insights from residents living around the three lakes and the associated sub -watersheds. Stay in the loop The Plymouth Environmental Quality Commit- tee will host discussions on components of the implementation plan at their meeting at 7 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 9, located in the council chambers at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Their agenda will be posted on the city's web- site, www.ci.plymouth.tnn.us by Fri., Dec. 4. Racc Pnmarlaaii X Rf-hmirit c��h_wa#nrchorlc Watershed outlines options for reducing phosphorus in lakes The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Organization has proposed the follow- ing initiatives to reduce the amount of phosphorus entering Sass, Pomerleau and Schmidt lakes. Maximize phosphorus reduction through development and redevelopment. As redevelopment occurs, areas with little or no stormwater treatement will be required to meet current water quality standards and, when possible, increase water quality treatment beyond the minimun require- ments. Protect wetlands. High-value wetlands trap phosphorus and sediment. Follow Plymouth's established regulations to protect collectors to remove debris, leaf litter and high-value wetlands when development other pollutants. occurs. Plant for infiltration and filtration. Encour- age the use of rain gardens, native plant gardens and trees as landscape alternatives to clean, evaporate and soak up stormwater. Target street sweeping. Evaluate adding additional sweeping to the city's existing priority sweeping program. Retrofit BMPs (best management practices). As opportunities arise, increase water quality treatment through practices including detention ponds, native plantings, sump manholes and trash Every Curb is a Shoreline Rain gardens clean and soak up stormwater to protect lakes. Leam more at www.bluethumb.org. 031.SEino33 j 931A1 JETS N�lnl�id 6881• 'ON lltu.tad NW 'silodeauuiN aivd �iovisdd sn ®1S 1EISdd Storm drains carry rain water away to prevent flooding. They also provide a route for pollutants to flow directly into our lakes, streams and wetlands. When it rains, whatever is on the street is washed like every curb is a shoreline. Grass clippings, leaves, pesticides, motor oil and pet waste are just some of things that pollute our lakes. They turn our lakes green with algae, damage fish and wildlife habitat and threaten the health of our lakes. Encourage shoreline restoration. Encour- age property owners to replace turf grass with native plants along shorelines to reduce erosion and capture direct runoff. Discourage the removal of beneficial lake vegetation. Conduct education and outreach aware- ness programs. Educate property owners about proper fertilizer use, low -impact lawn care practices and other topics that increase public awareness of sources of pollutants entering the lakes. You can make a difference! A few simple choices can keep pollut- ants out of the storm sewer and out of our lakes. • Keep grass clippings, leaves, dirt and other yard waste out of the streefi • Use care when fertilizing. Remember to choose no -phosphorus fertilizer, and always sweep up any spills. • Pick up after pets. • Clean up automotive and other chemical spills. SOJON pootliocltljl�13� sa-yv7lpruiyas :p nnayaurrad 11ssvg LttGG NW `4jnowAld 'PAIS g1nowAld Oob£ luawWda(] 8uuaau.L8u3 g1nowrt0dtg A