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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 11-20-2009CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO November 20, 2009 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS PACTAgenda 12/02/09........................................................................................................................ Page 1 Planning Commission Agenda............................................................................................................. Page 2 Municipal Legislative Commission Meeting 01/22/10........................................................................ Page 4 October, November, December 2009 Official City Meeting Calendars .............................................. Page 5 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 8 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Plymouth pet owners no longer need licenses, Article, Star & Trib................................................... Page 9 City: We've cut budget down to the marrow, Article, Star & Trib..................................................... Page 11 Minnesota Public Works Assoc. Honors Plymouth PW Director, News Release ............................... Page 13 Plymouth Police Collect Toys for Tots, News Release....................................................................... Page 14 MEETING MINUTES PRACMinutes 09/10/09.................................................................................................................... Page 15 PACT Minutes 09/23/09..................................................................................................................... Page 19 EQC Minutes 10/14/09...................................................................................................................... Page 24 Planning Commission Minutes 11/4/09............................................................................................ Page 27 STAFF REPORTS PlymouthIce Center Report ............................................................................................................. Page 31 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Resident, RE: 2010-11 Budget....................................................................................... Page 67 Letter to Land Owner, RE: Site Plan Amendment for New Horizon (2009070) ............................... Page 69 Letter to Land Owner, RE: Variances for Stone Source (2009058) ................................................... Page 70 Letter to Property Owner, RE: Variance for Peony 55 Partners, LLC (2009060) .............................. Page 71 AGENDA PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT Medicine Lake Room (upper level of City Hall) Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. 1. 7:00 Approval of Agenda 2. 7:05 Approval of Minutes (See attached, October 28, 2009) 3. 7:05 Contract update 4. 7:10 Review Survey Comments (see attached) 5. 7:25 County Road 101 Discussion 6, 7:40 Events for participation by PACT members 7. 7:45 Fleet Update 8. 7:55 Discussion of marketing & christening new fleet 9. 8:10 Customer Appreciation Event in 2010 (Gustafson) 10. 8:20 Brainstorming session: Redistribution of Shuttle Routes 5-10 Year Plan (Gustafsoi-dKedzuf) 11. 8:35 Review Plymouth Transit Performance Measurements 12. 8:40 Review Plymouth Metrolink Customer Service Log (See attached) 13. 8:45 Identify areas of concern and/or recommendations from PACT members, staff 14. 8:55 Other Business 15. 9:00 Adjourn Page 1 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, December 2, 2009 WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda* are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO Order - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Approve the November 18, 2009 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes B. Approve extension of site plan amendment, conditional use permit amendment and variance approvals for a building addition at Messiah United Methodist Church located at 17805 County Road 6. (2007099) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Peony 55 Partners, LLC. Preliminary plat and variance to subdivide the "Peony Promenade" commercial site located in the northwest quadrant of Highway 55 and Peony Lane into five lots and two outlots. (2009060) (Continued from November 18, 2009.) B. Rylaur LLC. Site plan amendment and variances for the New Horizon headquarters to be located at 15600 37th Avenue. (2009070) Page 2 7. QLD BUSINESS A. Stone Source. Variances to allow two freestanding signs and more than 10 percent coverage for building signage at Stone Source located at 15821 State Highway 55. (2009058) (Continued from November 4 and November 18, 2009.) 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 CMUNICIPAL LEGISLATInE COMMISSION SAVE THE DATE FOR Vie Municipal Legislative Commission (tYMLQ Regional Legislative Meeting Friday, January 22nd 2010 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. PIymouth Radisson and Conference Center Invitation to Follow Breakfast receptionfor MLC Legislators, Metropolitan Cornacil Representatives, Mayors, Council Afelnbers & City M anragers/Arli)tirtistrators Page 4 r�Plymouth Adding Quality to Life November 2009 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Daylight 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Savings Ends PLANNING HUMAN RIGHTS Set Clocks Back COMMISSION COMMISSION I Hour MEETING MEETING Council Chambers Parkers Lake Room 8 9 10 5:30 PM 11 12 7;00 PM 13 14 SPECIAL COUNCIL PARK ft REC MEETING ADVISORY COM - Medicine Lake Roam VETERANS DAY MISSION (PRAC) See Below Observed MEETING 7:00 PM Plymouth Ice REGULAR COUNCIL CITY OFFICES Center MEETING CLOSED Council Chambers 19 7:00 PM 15 16 17 18 7:00 PM 20 21 PLANNING HRA MEETING COMMISSION MEETING Medicine Lake Room Council Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC) MEETING Medicine Lake Room 22 23 24 5:30 PM 25 Cancelled 2 6� 27 28 SPECIAL COUNCIL PLYMOUTH MEETINGADVISORY Medicine Lake Room COMMITTEE ON THANKSGIVING THANKSGIVING -See Below TRANSIT (PACT) HOLIDAY HOLIDAY MEETING 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL Medicine Lake Room CITY OFFICES CITY OFFICES MEETING CLOSED 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 Manger and Performance Eval ation Modified on 11120109 o:uu .point meeting wim rttc.; r:uu uoaro ana t-ommiSsion interviews Page 5 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life December 2009 Modiffed on 11120109 Page 6 1 2 � 3 4 5 PLANNi COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISOR COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Medicine take Room 6 7 p 8 5:30 PM 9 7:00 PM 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 Council Chambers 7:00 PM 7:00 PM CHARTER REGULAR COUNCIL COMMISSION ANNUAL CHANUKAH MEETING MEETING Begins at Sunset Council Chambers Medicine Lake Room 14 15 16 7:00 PM 19 13 17 7:00 PM 18 PLANNING HRA MEETING COMMISSION Medicine Lake Room MEETING Council Chambers 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS DAY CITY OFFICES CITY OFFICES CLOSED AT CLOSED 30 NOON -- 27 28 29 X31 6;00-9:00 PM New Years Eve Event Plymouth Ice Center Modiffed on 11120109 Page 6 Plymouthr� Adding Quality to Life January 2010 Modified on 11/20/09 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 7 1 Mlg== 2 NEW YEAR'S DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 16 10 11 12 5:30 PM 13 14 15 SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:00 PM 7:ao PM MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL PARK tt REC Medicine Lake Room QUALITY ADVISORY Discuss Visit COMMITTEE COMMISSION Minneapolis North (EQC) MEETING (PRAC) MEETING Council Chambers Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 17 18 in� 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 6:00 PM 27 28 29 30 SPECIAL COUNCIL 7: P 7:00 PM MEETING PLYMM OUTT H HR A MEETING Medicine Lake Room ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room Discuss Farmers Market COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) 7:00 PM MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL Medicine Lake Room MEETING Council Chambers Modified on 11/20/09 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 7 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items 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 • Recognize Police Citizen Academy Graduates (Plekkenpol ) • Approve 2010 Target and Trap Shoot license renewal • Approve 2010 Amusement License renewals • Approve ?010 Gasoline Service Station License renewals • Approve 2010 Tobacco License rene4N als • Adopt the 2010 Budget and Tax Levy • Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the City Code regarding Water. Sewer and Surface Water Fees January 12, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss Visit Minneapolis North January 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers January 26, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss Farmer's Market January 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers February 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers February 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: Special illeetin,g topics haiv been set b3' Council: all wher topics cmc terucrtire. Page 8 http://www.stat-tribune.com/local/west/70146142.hlml?elr=KArksUUUU Page 1 of t Naink your tarTribune..,com mobile browser tohtttr://startribunc.cor� Plymouth pet owners no longer need licenses The city is looking to cut unnecessary services to save money and says most residents didn't bother to license dogs and cats. By Laurie Blake, Star Tribune [_ast update: November 17. 2009 - 11:32 PM Plvmnutlt is giving up on licensing does. Finding; that many dog owners haven't bothered to get a license anyway. and that those xN ho do don't cover the city's cost to issue them. Plymouth has decided to phase ant individual dog and cat licenses. "We are looking at eliminating unnecessary services to reduce cost,," said City Manager Laurie Ahrens. "We have never a-eturnecl a dog to its owner based on its license." Currently, Plymouth has 2.262 licensed dogs and -144 licensed cats -- clearly just a fi-action of the anintals residing in a city with about 72,000 people. The city estimates that doing away with license tags will save about 51.000 a year in supplies but more importantly. significant staff time. Advertisement x Alternate Ad Image Text Goes Here'. Plymouth will continue to require pet owners to vaccinate their animals against rabies. It will also require that they wear collar tags that identify their owners by name and address -- or that they have an embedded identification chip -- so they can be returned if they get lost. The city will spot check for rabies vaccinations. Police Chief Mike Goldstein said. "if we conte across an animal that we can identify, before it's returned to its owner, they have to show us proof that the dog has been vaccinated." Goldstein said the S3 licenses were an opportunity for the city to collect a small amount of revenue while keeping trach of the number of dogs in the city. But not everybody who had a dog licensed it. and "we really didn't do anything with the data. It was not that meaningful." There is one wrinkle in the license law change: Owners of more than two does will Continue to be required to license their dogs. Goldstein said other cities have also discontinued animal licensing. Minnetonka stopped licensing in 2000 tivhen the Police Department estimated that of roughly 15,000 dogs in the city. only about 2.000 were licensed. said Jacque Larson. spokeswoman for the city. Minnetonka concluded that it was penalizing the responsible dog owners and that it would not be worth the effort to get everyone else Print Powered By http://vvwvv.startribune.convtemplates/fdcp? 1258566909529 [>M , • Dynz7imics Pa98/2009 http://www.startribune.com/local/west/70146142.html?elr=KArksUUUU Page 2 of 2 Point your StarTribune.co to m mobile browser c. http://startribuncorn to comply. she said. Minnetonka does require that do -s Nvear identification and requires oWners to have proof of rabies vaccination. Laurie Blake. 612-673-171 l Advertisement xI Alternate Ad Image Text Goes Here' Print Powered By ci-Dyriarrrres htt1)-Hwww.startribune.corn/tempi ate s/fdcp?1258566909529 P� 1 N-009 http://www.startribune.com/local/south/70�44177.html?elf-- AyksUUUU Page 1 oft Point your StarTribune to tits c o m `4 >ili mobile browser e. ttp://stariribune.com City: We've out budget clown to the marrow By DEAN SPIROS, Star Tribune Last update: November 17, 2009 - 11:15 PM "No pain. no gain," a phrase Usually associated xvith physical fitness, also represents the philosophy of Btu•nsville City Council Member Dan 11:ealey when it comes to fiscal fitness. Now that Burnsville city employees are finishing up painstaking cuts to a bare -bones budti-et for 2010, Kealey believes the city has carved out a beauty. "We've prioritized and cut everything down to the core function of the city." Kealey said. "and that is ideally where 1 wanted to get." - The City Council directed its staff to put together next year's budget Nvithout raising taxes. Staff members have concluded that no such mandates can be made ill file canjing years without a reduction in services, and the City Council already has agreed to some sort of tax increase beginning in 2011. "I can support a tax increase at the local level «when it is to maintain the infrastructure and the core functions that cities should be providing citizens," Kealey said. Advertisement Alternate Ad Image Text Goes Here! 1'\ e got nothing bill positive responses from residents who say. 'Give the a tax increase to keep my roads good, my parks clean and keeping the water supply good and I don't have a problem. I don't want to pa} for thinks above and beyond that."' Kealey believes the path Burnsville has taken could serve as a model for other cities facing financial woes, Council Member Charlie Crichton joined Kealey in standing behind the decision to not raise tares to]- 2010. or2010. Ile said he will take a simrlat'I1+ conservative approach in the future. "We still have to watch what we do in 2011," Crichton said. "But whenever you assume you have to increase every year that is a bad assumption." "We have eliminated programs that might be considered N% ants." Kealey said. "We've got it do\vn to needs." During a Monday work session, council members voted in favor of deputy city manager Tom Hansen's proposed solution for lindin-, the $15.000-521.0000 needed far weed control in the city. The city will cancel its membership in the National League of Cities for a savings of 56.000 and reduce the number of recreational brochures it prints from three to two for a savings of $15,000. Print Powered By http://ivNvN�,.startribune.coirdtcmplates/fdcp? 1258566955685 I i :, Dynamics PTT, M009 http://www.startribune.com/local/south/70344177.html?elt=KArksUUUU Page 2 of Point your mobile brow ser to ://startribune.c orntorTribunexom l=indim, similar "non-essential" items to trim will be the challenge moving ahead. "My ideal scenario for 201 l is to have a tax levy of --3 percent," Kealey said. "Times are touch. but �\e have cut everything possible. And staff ",ill still look for ways to do things differently. �%hich will allow us to get it doNvn to a realistic number." Like Kealey. Crichton is appreciative of the job city employees has done to reduce spending. He also said he disagrees when staff members suggest there is no "fat" left to cut. "'staff would have to say that," Crichton said. "Anv ohLration. if) OLI look at it closely, there is something } ou can find [to cut]." Advertisement 0 Alternate Ad Image Text Goes Here! Forint Powered By Ell- t�yn tnie http://NN,w%v.startribune.com/templates/fdcp?1258566955685 Peel?009 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: November 19, 2009 Laurie Ahrens, 763-509.5051 Minnesota Pudic Works Association Honors Plymouth Public Warks Director Plymouth, MN —The Minnesota chapter of the American Public Works Association recognized the work of Plymouth Public Works Director Doran Cote with a statewide award. The award was made at the group's annual conference in Brooklyn Center on Nov. 19. The MPWA recognizes one public works director or manager each year. Cote was selected for this year's honor for his many accomplislunents since joining the city of Plymouth four years ago. Plymouth City Manager Laurie Ahrens said that Cote has successfully tackled multiple major projects. She pointed to a $30.5 million expansion of the city water system, stepped up street reconstruction efforts, technology enhancements and streamlining public works operations as just a few of his accomplislunents, She also noted that Cote is a key member of the city's emergency management team. "Doran is a talented department director and leader. He not only successfully tackles multiple projects simultaneously, he also streamlines operations and effectively deploys and develops his lead staff members along the way," Ahrens said. Mayor Kelli Slavik said, "Doran exemplifies the qualities that elected officials and city managers hope for in a public works director. He's collaborative, customer service-oriented and he focuses on results." Slavik added, "Doran and the public works department play an important role in the quality of life in Plymouth. We are delighted that he was recognized. It reflects positively on our community and all of the men and women who work with him in the department." As public works director, Cote's span of responsibility is far reaching. The public works department includes engineering, streets. %hater, sewer, fleet, property management, surface water resources, transit, recycling and equipment maintenance. Page 13 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release November 191, 2009 Plymouth Police Collect Toys for Tots Contact: Barb Cox, 763.509.5165 You can help make a child's Christmas more special by donating a new, unused gift to Toys for Tots. Donations for the United Stater Marine Corp's Toys for Tots Campaign may be dropped off at the Plymouth Public Safety Building, 3400 Plymouth Blvd.: through Dec. 18. For the past 15 years, the Plymouth Police Department has participated with around 50 other law enforcement agencies in delivering toys to the Marines at the KARE 1 1 tent in Golden Valley. Last year n101 -e than 10,000 total toys were delivered by all the law enforcement agencies. Drop off Toys Unwrapped toys may be dropped of at the Police Department, located in the Public Safety Building. The building is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 on Mondays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays, and 8 a.m. to b p.m. on Tuesdays. The donation box is located in the reception area. LU Page 14 MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING September 10, 2009 PRESENT: Commissioners: M. Smith, G. Anderson, D. Anderson, N. Carroll, J, Nelson, P. Knight, A. Vanderwall Staff: E. Blank, R. Busch, S. Mittelstaedt, D. Sankey City Council Liaison: B. Stein Planning Commission Liaison D. Kobusson ABSENT: None 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Smith called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. at the Plymouth Creek Center. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner G. Anderson to approve the June minutes with changes noted. Vote: 7 Ayes. Motion carried. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS F. I E VkIT1 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Approved Fieldhouse and Plymouth Creek Center Fees: Director Blank reported that the City Council approved the fees for the Fieldhouse and Plymouth Creek Center for 2011. Since these facilities book out so far in advance, 2011 fees were considered at this time. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Update - Greenway: Director Blank said that we recently closed on one piece of property, All of the parcels on the east side of Vicksburg except one have now been acquired. The owner of the last parcel is not interested in selling at this time. A new development along Schmidt Lake Road and Peony Lane will be on the Council agenda on October 13. It is an 80 -acre parcel with a development of single-family homes. The park dedication will consist of 40 acres on the northern part of the property. We will owe the developer $351,257 for the value of the land in excess of the normal park dedication amount of $455,000. This acquisition will wrap up the far western edge of the Greenway. Commissioner D. Anderson asked if we will pay the developer later with park dedication credit. Blank said we will give them cash. Commissioner Carroll asked who is developing the property. Blank answered that it is Centex 'Homes. Page 15 PRAC Minutes/September 10, 2009 Page 2 b. Update - Budget and C.I.P.: Director Blank explained that the budget is moving through the process. There are four study sessions coming up. The budget will be complete by December 8. A major issue was the youth athletic association fee. The council voted 4-3 to take it out of the budget. The maximum levy limit was set. It cannot be raised, but it can be lowered. Council set a .8% increase, which averages about $6 per household. The Council may be looking at lowering it even further. The GIP went through the Planning Commission. It is set for the September 27 Council meeting. We should know in October whether recommended items will be approved. Commissioner D. Anderson asked how the vote on the youth association fee would affect the budget. Blank answered that it will be short $100,000. Chair Smith asked if the $100,000 will come from the CIP. Blank explained that it is a completely separate budget and must come from the general fund. c. Update - 2009 Trail Project on Bass Lake Road Blank reported that we are taking quotes on the project because it is under the threshold for needing to be bid. November 1 is the expected finish date. Commissioner D. Anderson said that the Ward 4 citizens are really excited about this project. The Zachary tennis courts rehab is well under way and should be completed soon, Commissioner Vanderwall asked if the tennis courts project just consisted of resurfacing or whether an increase in parking lot size would be taking place. Blank said the project just consists of resurfacing of the courts, and there is no enlargement of the parking lot right now. The Millennium Garden phase 2 project is also pretty well wrapped up, 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Review Plymouth Creek Center and Fieldhouse Operation and Programs: Director Blank introduced Rick Busch, the Plymouth Creek Center Manager, who has worked for the department going on 31 years and Sara Mittelstaedt, who has contracted with us through Senior Community Services for about 17 years. Senior Program Report. Blank said our senior program might be the largest senior program in Minnesota. Sara Mittelstaedt presented graphs showing the growth in programs offered, types of programming offered, and where our participants live. Commissioner Knight asked about the growth graph and what spiked the growth in 2004. Mittelstaedt said it was probably word of mouth increasing interest in our programs. She was also asked about the increase in health and fitness participation. Mittelstaedt said that fitness is a really big interest among the seniors. Yoga is huge. Biking is now large enough to break into 2 groups. Councilmember Stein asked about the age breakdown. Mittelstaedt said that the average person is female, 75, living alone, and moderately affluent. Volunteer driver service is provided through Care and Share. Marty Guritz has been running this program. Susan Makela is our senior outreach provider, A report must be done for United Way, so we are very complete with data gathering. The Grapevine is our senior newsletter to which people can subscribe. Commissioner Carroll asked whether computer literacy is growing. Mittelstaedt said it is definitely growing. The younger Page 16 PRAC Minutes/September 10, 2009 Page 3 seniors are using computers quite a bit. The Rotary donated computers and Rotary volunteers work with people one-on-one to help them learn. We are now expanding through the city's volunteer program to recruit more volunteers for this task. Blank said one of the highlights this past year was the Holiday Choir Concert with the Armstrong High School Choir and the Plymouth Rockers. It was a fantastic holiday program. Rick Busch mentioned that our senior program is outstanding. Most traditional senior programs consist mainly of playing cards and casino trips. Our programs go way beyond this, and Sara is doing a wonderful job in providing these services. Community Center Report. Busch reported that the Plymouth Creek Center started its 10th year in April. We have two full time maintenance people, John Spiotta and Dave Gilseth. Deb Johnson works with the administrative part of the senior programs. Angie Jednik books the rooms and works with the weddings. Penny Gallagher works from 10-2:00 each day at the front desk. We have morning and afternoon volunteer greeters also at the front desk. Susan Makela is contracted through Senior Community Services as Outreach Coordinator. A group called Equality does job placement for mentally challenged adults, and provides a crew of 7-8 people for cleaning and doing windows. This is a great boon for the facility. Busch presented a 6 -month report, which includes a breakdown of statistics on who uses the building and when. The weddings provide the bulk of the rental income. Special events include bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, and anniversaries. We had 83 total events last year. When Suzanne's went out of business, we contracted with Medina, Mintahoe, and Town & Country, which gives customers more latitude in their choices. The city gets a percentage of the food and beverage sales for each event. Commissioner Carroll asked what the city makes per event on average. Busch explained that the percentage is 25% for liquor, and the food sales percentage is 12% on weekends and 8% on weekdays. The average wedding is about $1000. Councilmember Stein wondered why Mintahoe seems to be picked most often. Busch said that Minntahoe has more upper range offerings. Medina and Town & Country are a little more mid range. We are very happy with the catering. Commissioner D. Anderson asked if the 25% on liquor includes the police. Busch said that the fee for police is a separate $60 per hour charge with a 4 -hour minimum. We ask for an evaluation after every event, and we track how the food scored. These results are shared with the caterers. We are averaging 4.6 or 4.7 out of 5 on all aspects of the facility and the caterers, Fieldhouse Report. Busch reported that we started business in the Fieldhouse in November 1999, with satellite bathrooms and no parking lot. We gradually got everything in place. Our supplier for Astro -play turf is no longer in business, so the turf will someday be replaced with a different product. Commissioner Carroll asked how long it will last. Busch said we replace it once because the first turf presented some problems. We had the company replace the turf, and we paid for installation in 2003, so the current field is about 6 years old. We are hopeful it will last about 10 years. It gets a lot of wear - nearly around the clock. We will be lucky if it goes 10 years. We are spending about $200,000 per year for operation of the building. Page 17 PRAC Minutes/September 10, 2009 Page 4 Since we are taking in at least $300,000 per year, the profit is over $100,000. We are escrowing the extra each year to go for replacement. Commissioner Carroll asked if this reserve fund is dedicated. Blank said yes, it is a special account earmarked for the Fieldhouse, although it the Council could use it elsewhere if they felt it necessary. Commissioner Carroll asked why the electricity expense has gone up. Busch said more lights are running for more of the day. Preschool Open Play has 100-200 kids each day and is growing more and more. We have also added High School Open Play, after school classes, and more rentals. Our next season is already 93% sold. Chair Smith asked if we have done an energy study as we did at the ice arena. Busch said yes, and we are considering different lights. The dome in Stillwater changed to high efficiency lights, but when we looked at them, we felt the lights were not nearly bright enough. Now we are looking for another energy efficient light. Busch reported that our rental rates have traditionally been about the lowest in the metro area. Holy Angels, Augsburg, Woodbury, and Minnetonka are all around $300 or more per hour. We have kept ours well below this. The Central Middle School dome does not allow much rental beyond their athletic associations. The school dome's time tends to be largely used by their own school activities. We have more latitude for renting to other customers. Blank said we average 200 people per day walking in the dome. Councilmember Stein asked if we charge for the field when the dome is down. Busch said not for youth associations. Commissioner D. Anderson said he hears nothing but good comments about the facility — it is well respected. Blank said that the Yard & Garden Expo and Halloween at the Creek are other types of events we are able to offer. We have flexibility to meet demands in the community. Busch pointed out that the nice thing about the location is that we are right in the middle of Plymouth. It fosters a better sense of community. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION: None 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION: None 9. ADJOURNMENT Chair Smith entertained the motion to adjourn. MOTION was made by Commissioner D. Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Vanderwall. Vote: 6 Ayes. Motion approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. The next meeting will on October 8, 2009. Donna Sankey -- PRAC recorder Page 18 AGENDA APPROVED MINUTES PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT Page I of 5 Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room, Cita, Hall Present: Chair Gustafson, Vice Chair Cheng, Commissioner Paprocki, Commissioner Rudnick, Commissioner Kedzuf, and Commissioner Wosje, and Commissioner Honer Other: Coordinator Maciej, First Transit Representative Baldwin, and Commission Reporter Kovacevick Absent: Manager Hellekson Chair Gustafson called the meeting to order at 6:58 p.m. 1. Approval of Agenda Motion made by Commissioner Wosje and seconded by Commissioner Paprocki to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 2. Approval of minutes for July 22, 2009 Motion made by Commissioner Paprocki and seconded by Commissioner Kedzuf to approve the minutes of July 22, 2009. Motion carried. 3. Review Action Items 1. Route Review 2. Four Seasons name change: Nathan Lane Park and Ride will be the name for this site. 3. Metrolink Customer Info Signs: Signs are complete and need to be laminated. They will be available to First Transit Representative Baldwin on Monday, September 28, 2009. He plans to have them posted on the buses by October 1, 2009. Phone calls to the transit line at the City of Plymouth will be monitored in the weeks and months following the postings to see if the signs have generated an increase in transit related phone calls. 4. Expiration of terms: Pae 19 file://C':\Documents and Settingsllbaird\Local Settin-sUempoiary Internet Files\Contem._ 1120/ 009 AGENDA Page 2 of 5 Commissioners Cheng and Honer, whose terms expire at the end of the year, should approach the Chair once they have decided whether to serve again. This This item will be tabled for a future meeting. 5. Review Fleet Status (Work Plan) First Transit Representative Baldwin reported that they will be getting rid of the 1995 Gilligs and Blue Birds and they will be acquiring five 40 -foot 2403 Gillig buses from SouthWest Transit. Met Council and the SouthWest Transit Board must meet prior to them being transferred to the Plymouth fleet. If these are acquired they will replace some of the older Blue Birds. The newer buses will be repainted because they will be in the fleet for up to three years. Commissioner Wosje asked why the coach style buses are not made available to Plymouth for their fleet. Chair Gustafson responded that it is based on budget and the distance of the routes involved. The longer distance routes are more likely to have the coach buses. Commissioner Honer remarked that she thinks the coach buses are more difficult to enter and the aisles are also narrower. Chair Gustafson concurred and said that she has heard similar remarks from riders. This item was tabled until the November meeting. 6. Review Communications, Customer Service and Station 73 (Work Plan) Chair Gustafson suggested a customer appreciation event of a rotating beverage service at the Park and Ride locations. This item is to be added to the agenda for the December meeting. Vice Chair Cheng suggested we celebrate the arrival of our new fleet with a public ceremony as a public relations event and to highlight the bus service. Transit Coordinator Maciej suggested February or March as a date since the buses should be painted and in service by then. The planning could begin any time and the event would be held at Station 73, which is heated and would tie in with the Station 73 promotion which was discussed at the July meeting. 7. Hennepin County Dial -Ride According to Transit Coordinator Maciej the Metropolitan Council has discussed revamping the seven county area. A Review Committee has been meeting all year. Scott, Carver and Anoka County Dial -A -Ride systems will remain the same. Dakota County is still working on their Dial -A -Ride plans. Washington County has three to four Dial -A -Ride systems it is trying to consolidate, First Transit Representative Baldwin reported that Ramsey County will split along a north and south border with the northern half being serviced by Anoka County and the file: `C:IDocumcnts and Settingsllbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files',,Ccnntent.... P i'C _(i"90Q9 AGENDA Page 3 of 5 southern half being serviced by Washington County. Hennepin County will have one contract to serve all of Hennepin County in areas that currently have no access to bus service. Reasonable access in the winter months is considered'/4 mile walking distance. During the summer it expands to 1/2 mile. The only exception to this would be a Metro Mobility certification. The expanded service will target the outlying areas. According to Transit Coordinator Maciej there is only $5 million available to be split among seven counties. Plymouth's Dial -A -Ride service will remain intact. Because of the sparse funding and the limited number of buses on the route, Hennepin County Dial - A -Ride service will be very limited. First Transit Representative Baldwin said that the routes may end up feeding riders into fixed routes rather than to their final destination and in that way will expand the reach of riders. Some extra training will be offered to familiarize Hennepin County Dial - A -Ride staff with ways of accessing fixed routes using the Dial -A -Ride service. Commissioner Kedzuf asked if that routing service is currently available to the public. According to First Transit Representative Baldwin it is and customers are being made aware of fixed route alternatives. 8. Implementation of System Changes The December bus schedules were sent to the printer and will be returned to Transit Coordinator Maciej before December 1. Chair Gustafson has had some very positive feedback on the changes. Commissioner Kedzuf asked if information is available to us as to which employers offer reduced cost bus vouchers as an employee benefit. Transit Coordinator Maciej will check to see if that information is available to us. Commissioner Honer asked if downtown construction was on track for the December 14 deadline. First Transit Representative Baldwin replied that it is on track, but because of the Federal funding involved, there is an agreement to keep the buses off the road until the December 14 date. Commissioner Kedzuf asked if it would be appropriate to be present at the reopening event. First Transit Representative Baldwin was not aware of any special plans to celebrate the reopening of the Second Avenue and Marquette Avenue streets, 9. Brainstorming Session Add as an agenda item for the December meeting.. 10. Public Safety file:/IC:ADocuments and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet riles\Content.... PIq'7_'Moog AGENDA Page 4 of 5 Chair Gustafson asked that this item be added in light of the flu season. First Transit Representative Baldwin said that Clorox wipes and disposal bags have been installed in each bus and that drivers may be asked to wipe down the high contact areas of the bus between trips. First Transit is also considering special sanitation kits which would include gloves and masks. Chair Gustafson said she did not recall seeing specific instructions for riders in the event of an emergency, Commissioner Kedzuf remarked that there are instructions on the emergency windows and doors. Vice Chair Cheng asked Transit Coordinator Maciej to check with Metro Transit to see if they have anything in place that we could learn from or borrow. Commissioner Wosje asked if others thought ridership would decrease because of the risk of exposure to the flu. It was concluded that riders might simply wear their own masks to increase protection. 11. Review Plymouth Transit Performance Measurements Transit Coordinator Maciej presented the report prepared for the meeting. Ridership was down 10,000 since this time last year probably due to the more affordable fuel prices and the high unemployment level. Vice Chair Cheng suggested comparing route for route ridership, rather than just the total ridership to try and focus on a cause/effect relationship. Commissioner Kedzuf suggested tabling any new route development in favor of exploring this ridership issue further. This will be an added agenda item for the October meeting. 12. Measurement Plan- Review annual Data (2008 — 2009) Transit Coordinator Maciej presented the report prepared for the meeting. 13. Review Metrolink Customer Service Log (July - August) According to Transit Coordinator Maciej there has been a huge decline in negative customer comments. 14. Identify areas of concern andlor recommendation Commissioner Honer would like to set the November/December meeting date. Although the first Wednesday of the month has typically been the standard, the meeting will be scheduled for December 2, 2009. Commissioner Honer asked if the City of Plymouth's transit budget will benefit from the $1 million dollars awarded to the Metropolitan Council. According to Transit Coordinator Maciej, that money was earmarked for hybrid buses of which we have none in our fleet. Those buses perform best on routes which operate at slow speeds with multiple stops within a short distance. He said that our funding comes from motor vehicle excise tax on the sale of vehicles. file://C:1Documents and SettingSllbaird\Local SettingslTemporary Internet Files\Content.— PSP-44-ooc) AGENDA Page 5 of 5 Vice Chair Cheng thanked First Transit Representative Baldwin for the facility tour that was conducted last week. He also wants to be sure we continue to do the annual driver recognition awards each year. The awards are presented in June as a result of a survey which is conducted in the fall each year. Vice Chair Cheng also asked if planning information is available from the City Planning staff. He said this information would be helpful in developing routes in the northwest quadrant as that area continues to grow. Chair Gustafson asked First Transit Representative Baldwin if we can request that drivers not stop within construction zones. She said she is concerned about the safety of the riders as well as the construction workers, 15. Other Business The October meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2009. 16. Adjourn A motion was made by Commissioner Paprocki and seconded by Commissioner Wosje to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 9:20 p.m. tile: C:1Docunicnts and SettingsllbairdlI_ocal Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content,... 'IgF- T-009 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Approved Minutes October 14, 2009 COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair K. Osborne, Commissioners D. Pellinger, K. Kendrick. C. Gutierrez, K. Turner and K. Zieska, Councilmember Black MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner T. Johnson STAFF PRESENT: Water Resources Tech K. Springob and Office Support Representative D. Tiegs OTHERS PRESENT: D. Wolsted, Gleason Lake Improvement CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chair Osborne PUBLIC FORUM — Indityiduals mcty acich-ess the Committee about any item not contained in the regular agencla. A nta ilnitM o1'15 nihnites is allotted fol' the Forian. NOTIr APPROVAL OF AGENDA - EQC inembers may add items to the agenda including items containecl in the EOC Info 11eino. for discussion purposes or staff dir'ect101T ojtlya. The EpC ii,ill not normally take official action on items added to the agenda, All members agreed the agenda stands as presented. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve the September 9, 2009, Environmental Quality Committee Meeting Minutes A motion to approve the September 9, 2009 meeting minutes was made by Committee Member Zieska and seconded by Committee Member Turner. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Page 24 GENERAL BUSINESS A. Pond Maintenance Update A memorandum provided to the Committee from Water Resources Manager Asche. addressed pond maintenance in the City of Plymouth. Ponds are inspected for residents. There are approximately 1,100 ponds identified by the State of MN. The ponds are prioritized for maintenance based on the inspection results for the ponds and wetland duality. Photographs are taken of the outfalls and outlets for possible red flag issues that may require maintenance. Examples of issues would be illegal discharge, obstructions in the outfalls and determining if the cause is by industry or residents. The field observations and previous history determines the need for maintenance. Included in the field observations are observations of whether there are holes in the outlet structure which may cause erosion, obstructed pipes from sediment, diseased or dead trees, discarded trash; or issues that may cause flooding. Then photos are linked to the GIS database to update attributes. The top 2 or 3 ponds in need of maintenance are chosen. Dredging occurs during the winter months with costs up to $20-25,000 for dredging and disposal. Dredging involves, depth and volume capacity to bring the pond back to its' original code. This is done with a backhoe. The Committee Members would like to see when a dredging is scheduled to view. Action Deni: Water Resources Tech Springob will notify the Committee Members when pond dredging is scheduled and where so they can observe the process. Maintenance Agreements In 2005 a resolution was adopted to take over pond maintenance agreements due to property ownership changes. Before taking over the ponds an inspection of the access, casements, and existing condition of the pond is done to assure it is in good condition before the City of Plymouth takes over the maintenance responsibility. Resolutions terminating the pond maintenance agreements with HOA's or residents are then sent to City Council for approval. Committee Member Pellinger inquired as to the reasoning for taking over pond maintenance. In the interest of water quality the best course of action was to take over pond maintenance to assure the City would not to lose water quality benefits and could possible be fined for non-compliance. funding for maintenance comes from surface water fee hands which are gradually increasing to cover maintenance, Ponds need to be viable before the city takes over the maintenance. Committee Men- ber Gutierrez asked for clarification. Committee Member Pellinger stated that any pond or wetland developed after 2005 is City responsibility. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS A. Medicine Lake TMDL Update was given to the group by Council Member Black. The P8 model was not correct and discrepancy in the figures has been resolved. Shallow lakes internal loading of phosphorus is inevitable so external sources must be reduced per Water Resources Tech Springob. Page 25 Action Item: Council Member Black requested an update on the Plymouth Creek project from Water Resources Manager B. Bass-Schmidt-Pomerleau TMDL Update The document was approved by the EPA for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program to meet the goals of the TMDL. Committee Member Zieska would like to review the document. Chair Osborne stated that the document is available for review on the Shingle Creek Website. FUTURE MEETINGS — • October 22, 2009 the RAM/SWAN Conference at the McNamera Center. October 29, 2009 7-8:30p.m Medicine Lake TMDL — French Lake Park meeting room. • November 18, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room the EQC Committee will meet to brainstorm on the 2010 work plans and prepare for the work study session with the Plymouth City Council. • November 30, 2009 at 6 p.m. City Council workshop The Committee thanked Council Member Black for the opportunity to meet with the City Council, Committee Member Zieska spoke with Water Resources Manager Asche regarding the Schmidt Lake HOA and issues and relayed the information. The Committee Members discussed recent current events regarding articles pertaining to area lakes and creeks. 8:20 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Page 26 Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting November 4, 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: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Shawn Drill and Office Support Representative Janice Bergstrom 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Jaffoni, seconded by Commissioner Kobussen, to approve the November 4, 2009 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE October 7, 2009 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Kobussen, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the October 7, 2009 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. BKV GROUP (20090 9) Chair Davis introduced the request by BKV Group for a site plan amendment, conditional use permit and variance to allow renovation of an existing industrial building located at 13010 County Road 6. Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Anderson asked why a conditional use permit is necessary. Senior Planner Drill clarified that the applicant is requesting office uses exceeding 50% within the building. He added the existing number of parking spaces could accommodate up to 74% office use. Page 27 Approved Planning Commission Minutes November 4, 2009 Page 2 Commissioner Kobussen asked about the rain garden location and if there would be any grading done in the parking lot area. Senior Planner Drill said this is an older site and the proposed renovation does not incet the threshold to require a NURP pond. He said there would be some work done to the parking lots to assist the water flow into the rain gardens. Senior Planner Drill said the site currently sheet drains as there is no store► sewer on site. Commissioner Kobussen asked about drainage on the northeast side if the down spouts are removed from the building. Senior Planner Drill asked the applicant to respond to that question. Commissioner Jaffoni asked why office space is limited to less than 50% in the I-2 zoning district, and how the parking is linked to the amount of office space. Senior Planner Drill said the city has historically allowed up to 50% office use in the industrial areas without a conditional use permit. He said in recent years there has been a shift from manufacturing to office use. Senior Planner Drill said parking space requirements are based on square footage for office, manufacturing, commercial or warehousing regardless of zoning. Commissioner Jaffoni asked how they ended up with the Current 214 parking spaces. Senior Planner Drill said that previous uses from the 60's and 70's may have operated shifts. He said the most recent tenant. Cenveo Corporation, did not utilize all of these parking spaces. Commissioner Jaffoni asked how Dominium and two additional tenants might affect parking and traffic at Highway 55 and Co. Rd. 6. Senior Planner Drill said Dominium has 105 employees ,,vho work Monday — Friday, and there is no shift work. He said the two tenant spaces are smaller and are envisioned to be primarily warehouse with minor offices. Senior Planner Drill stated that Highway 55 and Co. Rd. 6 can accommodate the traffic for the site and no offsite improvements for traffic would be necessary. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if a developer has to make changes to comply with today's water treatment laws when redeveloping a site. Senior Planner Drill said it would if a site is completely redeveloped. He said the watershed allows a percentage of disturbance on a site before a pond is required and added that this proposed renovation would not trigger ponding requirements. Chair Davis introduced the applicant, Gary Vogel, BKV Group Architects. Mr. Vogel said Dominium is a large housing developer who has leased space in Plymouth for the last 20 years. He said they now want to own a building and this 1963 building needs some TLC. Mr. Vogel said there is no storm sewer on site and all dater currently drains to the west. He said there is some proposed re -grading and the water runoff would be directed to the rain garden by gravity. Page 28 Approved Planning Commission Minutes November 4, 2009 Page 3 Mr. Vogel discussed the roof drainage and downspouts. He explained that there is an expansion joint in the middle of the roof and drainage from the northeast half (over the Dominic n office) will have roof drains piped to the southwest side. Commissioner Kobussen noted that would be an improvement to the current drainage flow. Chair Davis opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. Commissioner Nelson said he likes the proposed plan to take an old building and modernize it with lots of glass. He said it will lit in the area with other buildings and the applicant is dealing with runoff by adding rain gardens. Commissioner Nelson said this is a great plan and he would be voting in support. Commissioner Taffoni seconded Commissioner Nelson's comments and said she is pleased to have Dominium stay and grow in the city. Commissioner Kobussen said this proposal is a good use of a building that looks vacant and deteriorating. He said this use is something the community can be proud of. MOTION by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Anderson. to approve the request the request by BKV Group for a site plan amendment, conditional use permit and variance to allow renovation of an existing industrial building located at 13010 County Road 6. Roll Call Vote, 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously: Mr. Vogel said it has been a great pleasure working with Senior Planner Drill and the other staff. Mr. Vogel said Senior Planner Drill was helpful with a lot of good ideas and he stated his appreciation for that assistance. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. STONE SOURCE (2009058) Chair Davis introduced the request by Stone Source for a variance to allow two freestanding signs at Stone Source located at 15821 State Highway 55. Planning Manager Senness stated that the applicant has requested more time and asked that the item be continued to the November 18, 2009 meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Kobussen. seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to continue the request by Stone Source for a variance to allow two freestanding signs at Stone Source located at 15821 State Highway 55 to the November 18, 2009 meeting. Vote. 7 ayes. MOTION approved. Page 29 Approved Planning Commission Minutes November 4, 2009 Page 4 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Davis, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7.32 pan. Page 30 PLYMOUTH ICE CENTER w "ONE OF THE BUSIEST ICE FACILITIES IN MINNESOTA" 2009 •Opened -1997 • $9 Million • 85,000 Sq Feet •Expansion — 2004 $5.3 Million • 35,000 Square Feet •Today • $14.3 Million 120,000 Square Feet Page 32 Ice Sheets • OlympicSheet A (sand floor) • 200 ft X 100 ft (1,150,000 cubic ft) (opened • Seating — 1000 Professional Sheet B (concrete floor) 200 ft X 85 ft (openedSeating — 200 • Sheet C (concrete floor) Professional • 200 ft X 85 ft (opened ' • • Seating - 500 Page 3 3 Other amenities • 16 locker rooms • Restrooms (upper & lower level) • Figure skating room • Hockey officials room (2) • Blue Line (870 sq. ft/seats: 39) • Center Ice (2750 sq. ft/seats 125) • Concessions & vending • Ice skate rental & skate sharpening • Parking (900 vehicles) Page 34 Programs • Plymouth Learn To Skate • Pro's Ice • Public Open Skating & Open Hockey • High School Games • Speed Skating Club • Private rentals • Park & Recreation Programs Page 3 5 •Lighting •Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS) •Intelligent Motor Controllers (IMC) •Vending Misers •Desiccant Dehumidification •Propane back-up system Page 36 0 _fighting • 1000 to 254 watt fixtures • 3 -year pay back • Higher ft. candle output • Protects & extends life of TVSSelectrical equipment • Reduces maintenance, down time & electric costs • Optimizes power factor IMC • Increases motor life • 15% electric energy savings Page 37 Vending Misers Desiccant ehumidification Propane Back-up • Turns machines on/off with motion • 1 -year pay back ($1,200) • Eliminates humidity and protects building from decay • Removes 48lbs. of H2O per hour • Converts from natural gas to propane • 15% discount on gas bill Page 38 Three battery operated Zamboni's valued at $250.000 • 2 purchased for $79,000 • 1 purchased for $92,000 Fun facts ....They never drive further than 200 feet from home ....Clock 40,000 miles a year ....On the ice for 2.5 hours everyday Page 39 •Electricity • $245,000 per year •Natural Gas • $145,000 per year •Water, Sewer, Solid Waste • $26,000 per year TOTAL UTILITIES • $416,000 per year • $11140 per day Page 40 Wayzata Youth Hockey Association Public Open Skating •Bazzachini Hockey Training •Minnesota Showcase High School's (Wayzata, Armstrong and Providence Academy) •Minnesota All Star Hockey Page 41 Ip Usage1998 Hours ❑ Wayzata Youth Hockey — 1,945 ❑ Public Open Skating — 390 ❑ Minnesota Showcase — 280 ❑ Wayzata High School — 255 ❑ Minnesota All-Star Hockey — 158 ❑ Armstrong High School — 106 ❑ Providence Academy — 0 Bazzachini Hockey Training — 0 ❑ Total Hours (all users) = 5,385 ❑ Wayzata Youth Hockey — 2,926 ❑ Public Open Skating — 606 ❑ Minnesota Showcase — 414 ❑ Wayzata High School — 411 ❑ Minnesota All-Star Hockey — 254 ❑ Armstrong High School — 145 Providence Academy — 166 Bazzachini Hockey Training — 358 ❑ Total Hours (all users) = 6,612 Page 42 Paid attendance users • 1998- 439 • 2008- 11675 • 1998- 5,142 • 2008- 41676 • 1998- 251 • 2008- 182 *Life Time Fitness members non-paying participation in open skating 1998 - 4,845; 2008 - 2,007 Page 43 •Open all year •Typical hours (6 a.m. — 11:30 p.m) Over 300,000 users visitors per year Page 44 Operations overview ❑ 59 different products ❑ Pop ❑ 21 different cold drinks ❑ Candy & chips ❑ 7 different hot drinks ❑ Gumball & Quarter candy ❑ 9 different hot products (i.e. Cinnabon, pretzels, mini donuts, soups, hot-dogs) �. Video games Current contract w/Coke Page 45 Operations overview ❑ 120 Skates (hockey and ❑Easy Sharp machine figure) available ❑ 885 in 2008 a 2,965 rented in 200P ❑ Sharpening available when ❑ 25 Skate trainers available the building is open o 904 rented in 208 ❑ Rentals are available during public skating Page 46 Operations overview ❑ Host birthday parties ❑ Park & Rec. programs ❑ Athletic Association mtgs. ❑ In 2008 —3,600 hrs of use ❑ 95% is for Athletic Associations at no -charge ❑ Dasher boards ❑ Zamboni's ❑ Display cases ❑ Television monitors ❑ Restroom stalls Page 47 Operations overview Staff -A ❑ 71 total employees W"' 5- Administrative (regular) 12- Skate School (part-time/seasonal) 24- Concessions (part-time/seasonal) 16- Zamboni Drivers (part-time/seasonal) 14- Tickets, Announcers, Scoreboard Operators (part-time/seasonal) Page 48 Full-time (1 -Manager, 1 -Ops Supervisor, 2 - maintenance, 1 -Administrative) Part-time Skate School (1 -Director, 11 Coaches) Part-time Concessions (1 -Manager, 23 Sales) Part-time Zamboni Drivers (1 6 Evening & Weekend Drivers) Part-time Hockey Game Staff (6 Ticket Sales) Part-time Hockey Game Staff (8 Announcers & Scoreboard Operators) Operations overview ❑ $180 per hr. (2009) History 2008 - $170 per hr. 2005 - $160 per hr. 2002 - $145 per hr. 2000 - $140 per hr. 1998 - $130 per hr. ❑ $165 per hr. (2009) History 2008 - $155 per hr. 2005 - $135 per hr. 2002 - $120 per hr. ❑ 2000 - $110 per hr. ❑ 1998 - $110 per hr. Page 51 Revenue $1,400,982 •Expense $1,366,393* $34,589 Net *Includes $154,900 in debt repayment for the 3rd sheet of ice. Does not include ice facility depreciation costs. Page 52 1I61: Ice Rental 40 Learn to Skate Room Rentals 7,054 hours 178 hours 3600 hours $1,036,078 0 $105,880 0 $2,095 Concessions Vending • $1221,000 15 yr. Coke gross Contract • Misc. other • $18,233 Advertising • $38,102 Public Skating • 606 hours • Includes: open freestyle, parent & tots, open skate & hockey, rentals and skate sharpening • $31,975 11116,821L, Wayzata High School Hocke • 411 hours (practice &games) • 13 boys games — 6,215 / $31,146 • 10 girls games — 1,894 / $9,334 11116,821L, Armstron High School Hocke • 145 hours (practice &games) • 8 boys games — 2,282 / $11,476 11116,821L, Providence Academy Hocke • 166 hours (practice &games) • 14 boys games — 1,564 / $7,722 2008 Revenue — High School Hockey Page 59 Hockey tournaments hosted at the Plymouth Ice Center provide a positive social and economic impact to the community. Page 60 Wayzata Youth Hockey 9 Tournaments 150 teams (1 20 -Metro & 30 -Non -Metro) Armstrong High School Girls 1 Tournament 8 Metro teams Wayzata High School Boys All Other Groups 10 Tournament 1 Tournament 8 Metro teams 251 teams (190 -Metro & 61 -Non -Metro) Hockey Tournament Data 21 tournaments 417 teams 326 Metro Teams 91 Non -Metro Teams Page 62 Metro Teams 352 Metro Team Spectators 652 Non -Metro Team 91 2 -Day Impact $140,832 Non -Metro Team Spectators 182 2 -Day Impact $24,570 Hockey Tournament Economic impact ❑ According to TwinWest Chamber of Commerce ■ An aoul t visitor not staying overnight — spends an average of $ 7 08 per day ■ An adult visitor staying overnight — spends an average of $735 per day Total estimated dollar value $7651,402 Page 64 2- sheets of ice 5,385 ice hours $634,000 revenue 1t: 3- sheets of ice 7,054 ice hours $1,400,982 revenue Page 65 The Plymouth Ice Center is a recreational facility dedicated to creating and maintaining a fun, family- oriented atmosphere. Our staff is committed to providing excellent customer service, value, and program opportunities to everyone. We will build a lifelong commitment in the community to family entertainment through ice related activities. Mission Statement 13120 County Road 6 Minneapolis, MN 55441-3930 (763) 550-9200 < FAX: ('763) 550-0478 Callan Publishing, Inewporated November 12, 2009 The Hon, Mayor Kelli Slavik City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blbd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Slavik, I don't believe we have ever met. I am a constituent. I have lived in the same house in Plymouth since 1973. Today's mail brought another edition of the city newsletter. I read it all, and the front page, budget article therein prompts this letter. First, I applaud you and the City Council for developing a budget proposal that essentially holds the line on costs to me and others who help pay the bills in exchange for absorbing always satisfactory and usually superb city services and, daily, a quality of life that I find superior to most of our neighbors. (I am particularly favorably impressed with Plymouth's police services. I've written to convey my appreciation on more than one occasion.) That the city plans no new initiatives, eliminates positions and makes service reductions is exactly what the city should be doing under the economic conditions and circumstances prevailing. The article states, "As proposed, the 2010-11 budget would fund city services with the same number of employees as in 2003." This isn't sad. This isn't a problem. This is good! No, this is very good! I'm sure the case for "more" or for, at the least, not cutting anything is loud and probably tempting. Resisting the temptation is the right thing to do. All cities see what you and the City Council see. All cities are able to do as Plymouth has proposed. Unfortunately, only a few are willing to actually do it. Curiously, I read also that "...some residents will see a slight increase in property taxes due to the decrease in home values?" What? That statement is counter -intuitive to this lifetime Minnesota resident and longtime taxpayer. If diminishing home values mean more property tax revenue for Plymouth, why not arrange to assess everybody's home at $5,000? Or less? Page 67 Mayor Kelli Slavik Nov. 12, 2009 Page 2 You'd be rollin' in the cash. I must be missing something here, and I wish the article had gone to the small trouble to explain how this can happen. And yes, I expect it to happen to me. Seems it always does! At its close, the newsletter article thoughtfully invites me to review the entire 2010-11 budget proposal online. Thank you for that, but I believe I'll decline. I don't want to look too closely, probably encounter ways I'd do it differently and be tempted to inject my personal views. I do NOT want to start coming to City Council meetings again! My only negative comment? If the city were looking to save even more money with minimal adverse impact, be rid of the color photos in the newsletter. Sure, color adds to its appearance and perhaps even to its impact. But so what? If the primary audience for the newsletter is other Chambers of Commerce and other city administrations near and far, then fine. But if the primary audience is my neighbor and me and others who live in Plymouth, then black and white is fine. Really! And finally... while digesting the proposed budget highlights, I read on to find that the Old Fashioned Christmas event at the park was not eliminated and, in fact, is set for December 6. And it's free! Thank you. I hope to attend with son and his family. Cordially, John De Haven Plymouth, MN Page 68 tEr3. City of Plymouth -u Adding Quality to Life November 20, 2009 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND VARIANCES FOR NEW HORIZON CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS (2009070) Dear Resident/Land Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Rylaur, LLC, tinder File No. 2009070, for approval of a site plan amendment and variances for a building expansion and related site improvements for New Horizon Corporate Headquarters located at 15600 37th Avenue North. The applicant is applying for variances to allow the following: 1) the building to be set back further than the ordinance maximum; 2) parking between the building and 371h Avenue, 3) no building entrance along Plymouth Boulevard; and 4) wall signage on three walls of the building. 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 public meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 2, 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 (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. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager nntices1200912009070propnotice.docx 3400 Plymouth Blvd s Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1402 o Tel: 763-509-5000 - www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 69 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life November 20, 2009 SUBJECT: VARIANCES FOR STONE SOURCE (200905 8) Dear Resident/Land Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, you recently received notice of a request by Stone Source, under File No. 2009058, for approval of a variance for two freestanding signs where the Zoning Ordinance allows one, for property located at 15831 State Highway 55. The request is to keep the 32 -square foot sign Iocated on 32nd Avenue North. The previous notice did not include the applicant's additional request for a variance to exceed the maximum allowed wall signage for signage proposed on the north side of the building. 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 public meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 2, 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 (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. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, VAU V '�-a Barbara G. Senness, AICP Plamung Manager notices/2009/2009058 2nd propnotiee vandocx 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 a Tel: 763-509-5000 a www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 70 Io City of 9) Plymouth Adding Qua[ity to Life November 20, 2009 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR PEONY 55 PARTNERS, LLC (2009060) Dear Property Owner: On November 18, 2009, the Planning Commission continued the public hearing on the preliminary plat application that was requested by Peony 55 Partners, LLC, under File No. 2009060, of which you were previously notified. The Planning Commission's public hearing will commence on December 2, 2009. Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you that a variance has been added to the request. The variance would allow the existing free-standing Culver's sign located at the northwest corner of Highway 55 and Peony Lane to remain in place. There would be no physical changes to the site as a result of the requested variance. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend the continuation of the public hearing that will be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, in the Council Chambers at 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 on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, � SWVV-VL Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2009060propnotice-2 3400 Plymouth Blvd s Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 Tel 763-509-5000 � www d.plymouth.mn.us .4?lr Page 71