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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 01-25-2008fflmmmmmhCITY OF PLYMOUTH Fib COUNCIL INFO MEMO January 25, 2008 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Metropolitan Council State of the Region 2008, 02/04/08 .....:............................................... Page 1 Municipal Legislative Commission Regional Legislative Meeting, 02/15108 ....................... Page 2 January, February, and March 2008 Official City Meeting Calendars .................................. Page 3 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ....................................... Page 9 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc... Second Graders Tour Police Department, News Release ..................................................... Page 10 Watershed Organizations to Release Public Opinion Survey Results, News Alert .............. Page 11 Four Seasons Park & Ride Expected to be Relocated, Metrolink Rider Alert ...................... Page 13 St. Louis Park Wants to Discard all Solar Wi-Fi Equipment, Star & Trib............................Page 14 MEETING MINUTES Advisory Committee on Transit Meeting Minutes, 11128107 .............................................. Page 16 Suburban Rate Authority Annual Meeting Minutes, 01/16108 ............................................. Page 20 STAFF REPORTS Engineering Dept. Active & Pending Public Improvement Projects, 01/23/08 ................. Page 26 Police Quarterly Report, 10/01/07-12/31/07........................................................................ Page 30 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Metropolitan Council, RE: Livable Communities Tax Base Grant Award ....... Page 31 Letter from Hales Machine Tool, RE: Resurfacing Niagara Lane ........................................ Page 32 MPCA Letter to Griffin Companies, RE: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure......... Page 33 Letter to Property Owners, RE: Conditional Use Permit for ISD #284 (2007112)..............Page 35 Letter to Property Owners, RE: Interim Use Permit for the City of Plymouth (2008001)..: Page 36 Letter to Property Owners, RE: Revised Minor Variance for Harker (2007109) ................. Page 37 A" Metropolitan Council 390 N. Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Minneapolis Central Library Located on Nicollet Mall, between 3rd and 4th Streets oust two blocks from the Hiawatha LRT line's Nicollet Mall station). Also served by all Metro Transit downtown bus routes. Transit information: 612-373.3333 or www.metrotransit.org Parking is available at the library, a surface lot in front of the library and several nearby ramps. a FIRST CLASS 4# �, U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 4131 St. Paul, MN JAN 2 2 2000 III III 1111111111 11111111111111111111111111,11 LAURIE AHRENS CITY MANAGER CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD PLYMOUTH MN 55447-1482 X 5034 SUNDER I Page 1 nneapolis — St. Paul Int'I Airport: Follow Interstate 494 West. 1-494 will curve nd becomes 1-494 North. Stay on 1-494 North until Highway 55. Exit 22. Turn right sway 55 East, and then left at the first set of signal lights, this will be Northwest d, Xenium Lane. Follow Xenium Lane to the Hotel. wntown Minneapolis: Take Interstate 394 West to the Plymouth Road Exit. Turn follow Plymouth Road, this will become Northwest Boulevard. After you have iighway 55, take the third left, Xenium lane. Xenium Lane will curve around to the The Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) cordially invites you to attend our Regional Legislative Meeting Friday, February 15th, 2008 7:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Radisson Hotel & Conference Center 3131 Campus Drive Plymouth, Minnesota Page 2 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS January 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Dec 2007 S M T W T F S NEW YEAR'S DAY (City Offices closed) 7:00 PM PLANNING I COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCILMEETING- Update with City Manager- Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION(PRAC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 8:30 P.M. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers Board & Commission Interviews 6:30 pm Medicine Lake Room 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY (Observed) -City Offices Closed 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers LLYMOUTH SORY TEEON (PAke Room A 7:00 PM HRA MEETING Metlicine Lake Room 27 28 29 30 31 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING- Goals & Priorities, Work Plans for Boards & Commissions - Medicine Lake Room Feb 2008 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 modified on 1/25/2008 Page 3 Page 4 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS February 2008 Sunday. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Mar 2008 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 2:00 PM -7:00 PM FIRE 810E FESTIVAL, Parkers Lake Jan 2008 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3 4 5 6. 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 7 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Parkers Lake Room 8 9 7:00 PM PRECINCT CAUCUSES 10 11 6:30 P.M. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 12 700 PM REGULAR COUNCILMEETING, Council Chambers 13 7:00 P'7:00 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B 14 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers .15 7:30 AM MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE MEETING (MLC), Radisson Hotel, Plymouth 16 17 18 PRESIDENTS DAY- City Offices Closed 19 20 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 21 6:00 PM BOARD OF COMMISSION RECOGNITION EVENT, Plymouth Creek Center 22 23 24 25 26 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - Rental Licensing - Medicine Lake Room 27 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Roam A 28 7:00 PM HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room 29 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:30 AM STATE OF THECITYMEETING Plymouth Creek Center modified on 1/25/2008 Page 5 Page 6 OFFICIAL .CITY MEETINGS March 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Apr 2008 % Feb 2008 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, Meeting With Auditors, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM _ ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B 7:00 PM PARK & REG ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers " 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers Environmental Fair 6:00 - 6:00 Pm Sunset Hill Elem. School GOOD FRIDAY 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 EASTER SUNDAY 6:30 P.M. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL- Review Contest Entries Council chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room 30 3.1 modified on 1/25/2008 Page 7 ; Page 8 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items February 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve Park & Ride Contract and Amend Bus Route & Interim Use Permit • Hearing on applications for On Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor Licenses from Bonfire Restaurant Company, LLC d/b/a Axel's Bonfire, 3000 Harbor Lane • Project hearing on County Road 101 reconstruction, 13th Avenue to 30th Avenue (5102) • Appointments to the Environmental Quality Committee and Watershed Districts February 26, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss Rental Licensing Ordinance and Point of Sale Inspection • Excessive nuisances February 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers March 11, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Meeting with auditors March 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve Renewal of Garbage Hauler Licenses April 8, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss lake setback ordinance April 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers April 22, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss Schmidt Lake Sediment Delta April 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers April 26, Open House/Town Meeting, 9:00 a.m.-Noon, Plymouth Creek Center Page 9 Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. City of Plymouth PHOTO & CAPTION For Immediate Release Jan. 23, 2008 Contact Helen LaFave, 763-509-5090 Second Graders Tour Police Department and Get a Lesson from the Mayor in City Government Police Captain Scott Webb showed second graders from Kimberly Lane Elementary School a police car, including its computerized accessories, as part of a tour of the Plymouth Police Department on Jan. 23. One hundred twenty five students traveled to Plymouth city offices to get a behind the scenes look at the Police Department and learn about city government. Mayor Kelli Slavik, who met with the students in the City Council Chambers, spoke with the kids about citizenship and the role of city government in providing drinking water, police and fire service, parks, trails, street maintenance, recreation programs and sanitary sewer service. Page 10 I, Shin - I Creek Watershed Management Commission ��...: `t�1i'a!rrske� �axrir�fksP.wf n�r� m�ssie 3235 Fernbrook Lane N • Plymouth, MN 55447 Tel: 763.553.1144 • Fax: 763.553.9326 Email: iudieiass.biz • Website: www.shinglecreek.org NEWS ALERT For More Information Contact Judie Anderson 3235 Fembrook Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55447 763-553-1144 audie jass.biz For Immediate Release January 24, 2008 Watershed Organizations to Release Public Opinion Survey Results The four watershed organizations responsible for managing lakes and streams in northwestern Hennepin County will, on January 31, 2008, release the results of a public opinion survey taken in their watersheds. Homeowners living in the Shingle Creek, Elm Creek, Bassett Creek, and West Mississippi watersheds were asked about what measures they were willing to undertake and how much they were willing to pay to protect and clean up the lakes and streams in the area. Many of these water resources do not meet state water quality standards, and will require significant improvements to restore their water quality. The survey results will be released at a presentation to be held at Plymouth City Hall on Thursday, January 31 at 9:00 a.m. in the Medicine Lake Room. The Joint Education and Public Brooklyn Center • Brooklyn Park • Champlin • Crystal • Maple Grove • Minneapolis • New Hope • Osseo • Plymouth • Rol Page 11 Shireek Watershed Management Commission 3235 Fernbrook Lane N • Plymouth, MN 55447 Tel: 763.553.1144 • Fax: 763.553.9326 Email: judie@iass.biz • Website: www.shinglecreek.org Outreach Committee of the four watershed organizations engaged the firm of Decision Resources, Ltd. to conduct this telephone survey of 400 homeowners. These four watershed management organizations are joint powers commissions of citizens representing nineteen cities spanning from Minneapolis to Champlin to Rogers to Minnetonka. They set policies to protect water resources, regulate development to minimize water pollution, educate the public, and construct projects to improve lakes and streams. Page 12 Brooklyn Center • Brooklyn Park • Champlin • Crystal • Maple Grove • Minneapolis • New Hope • Osseo • Plymouth • Rot A transit system Effective Feb. 16: Metrolink Park & Ride Lot operated by the at Four Seasons Expected to be Relocated City of Plymouth Effective Feb. 16, Plymouth Metrolink officials expect to move the park and ride lot at Four Seasons Mall to a nearby location on the north side of Co. Rd. 9. Bus Location riders should not park vehicles in the Four Seasons lot after Fri., Feb. 15. 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Pending City Council approval, the park and ride lot will be moved to 4445 Nathan Ln. N. (on the west and north sides of the CUB Food store on 451" Ave. Plymouth, MN N.). The entrance to the lot is on 45t" Ave. N. just west of Nathan Lane. If approved, Metrolink buses will begin serving the new park and ride location 55447-1482 starting the morning of Mon., Feb. 18. (Needed improvements to the new park and ride lot, such as re -paving, will be made next summer.) Web Site Following a public hearing on Jan. 23, the Plymouth Advisory Committee on www.Ci.plymouth.mn.us Transit (PACT) voted to recommend to the Plymouth City Council that the park and ride lot be moved to the site behind Cub Foods. The City Council will take click on "Services" action on the recommendation at its Feb. 12 meeting. then "Transit" The City began looking for anew park and ride lot after the Four Seasons Mall owner chose not to renew the contract at a comparable cost to past years. The amount the owner requested far exceeded Plymouth Metrolink's budget, forcing Transit Administrator the City of Plymouth to seek an alternate location. Pat Qvale Proposed Route Change: At the Jan. 23 public hearing, PACT also heard public comment about a proposed change to Route 793 that would have 763-509-5052 eliminated a six block stretch of Route 793 on Nathan Lane from Schmidt Lake Road to 45t1' Avenue N. The change would have affected two morning and two afternoon trips that serve that segment. Customer Service PACT voted to recommend that the route not be changed. The City Council will Voice: 763-509-5535 also consider the Route 793 recommendation on Feb. 12. Fax: 763-509-5510 Future Communications: While Route 790 will not change substantially, a Email: transit@ stop will be added at the new 45"' Avenue/Nathan Lane park and ride lot. The times for that stop are being determined. They will be published in a future Rider ci.plymouth.mn.us Alert. Questions? Call the transit coordinator at 793-509-5535. Page 13 Solar Wi-Fi service won't see light of day StaMlbuna,'Com Minn a o1is - SL Paul, Minnen to Solar Wi-Fi service won't see light of day Page 1 of') Powered by*Uawkr St. Louis Park wants to discard all of the powered -by -the -sun wireless Internet equipment that has been installed in the past year. By .IENNA.ROSS, Star Tribune Last update: January 23, 2008 - 7:59 PM St. Louis Park is abandoning $1 million worth of radios, poles and solar panels erected to create the nation's first citywide wireless Internet service powered by the sun. It's another step in the city's falling out with the project's Maryland contractor Arinc -- a breakup that council and staff members said has "sickened" them. "We're going to tell Arinc, 'Come get your poles, take them out of the ground, stick them someplace where the solar panels won't work at all,"' Mayor Jeff Jacobs said. At a meeting Tuesday night, the City Council directed staff to negotiate with Arinc for the removal of the infrastructure it has installed. Clint Pires, the city's chief information officer, said much of what Arinc built is in "the wrong locations" with "the wrong materials," and salvaging the solar project could cost another $3 million, on top of more than $800,000 the city already has spent. St. Louis Park hopes to recoup its expenses and has discussed suing Arinc to do so. Next, the city must decide whether to begin anew with a different contractor or abandon the Wi-Fi project altogether. Jacobs said he hopes to ask residents what they think: Should the city continue pursuing Wi-Fi after a yearlong setback? "First, we have to find out if this technology is doable," Jacobs said. "It sounded cool for a while. We'd be using cutting-edge technology in a cutting-edge suburb. But is it really possible? This is Minnesota, for heaven's sake." In testing what Arinc had built, the city found that small portions of the network functioned well, providing a high-speed connection. But in other areas, the solar panels were placed in spots where they did not get enough light to power the radios' batteries. The idea of using solar power was Arinc's, and it was one reason the company said it could offer the lowest bid to build the city's network. Its proposal -- at $1.7 million -- was $700,000 less than the next lowest bidder, in part because most Wi-Fi networks rely on electrical poles, and renting that space and power is expensive. Page 14 http://www.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Solar+Wi-Fi+service+won%27t... 1/24; Solar Wi-Fi service won't see light of day Company had good reputation, Page 2 of 3 Pires said the city did its due diligence in accepting Arinc's bid, as the company had created about 30 other Wi-Fi networks, although none of them was solar -powered, and managed mission -critical airplane communications. Arinc officials have declined to be interviewed for past articles and did not return calls this week. But in a Dec. 17 letter to the city, Arinc officials pointed to issues they said they could not control -- such as network interference -- as reasons why the network was not functioning well. Since then, the city has tested the system and "found that one of the areas where they cited interference was the one that tested the best," Pires said. "The claim of interference has no basis." After delays in building the network and the poor system tests, the City Council in December found Arinc in default of its contract with the city. It was the first step in dissolving the contract entirely. The city has prepared for wireless for more than two years, in part by creating a pilot project in a small area of the city. The city has spent about $380,000 on that pilot, said Jamie Zwilling, the city's communications. coordinator. The 200 residents testing that network, which is not solar -powered, will continue to receive service -- at least until the city decides whether to try again to create a citywide network. "We know a whole lot more than we did a year ago," Council Member Loran Paprocki said. "And we need to use that to, if we continue with Wi-Fi, create a better system -- which may look a whole lot different than what's in the ground right now: These poles aren't worth $3 million to us." Some residents will be happy The removal of the poles probably will please some residents who complained from the start that they block their views and could decrease their home values. "More than the money, the biggest concern I've heard from people is the poles themselves," Jacobs said. Carol Sinn, who complained when "that silver pole with the god -awful huge panel" was put up near her house, said she was "overjoyed" to hear that the Wi-Fi poles would likely come down. "It's funny that after all that, they'll be removed," she said. "Hopefully, they've learned from all this." Jenna Ross • 612-673-7168 deliveredGet the Star 'Tribune to ::. j Uck }sere to subscnbe. Find this article at: http://www.startribune.com/local/west/14166576.html?pt=y ED Check the box to include the list of links referenced in the article. http://www.printthis. clickability. comlpticpt?action=cpt&title=Solar+Wi-Fi+service+won%27t. Continue to._riext"- page Page 15 i 1/24/2008- Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit Medicine Lake Room Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Present: Chairperson Terry Cheng; Commissioners Vivian Honer, Sylvia Gustafson, Patty Doten, Mary Paprocki, Council Member Sandy Hewitt Absent: Commissioners Carmen Pehler, Terry Bliss Staff Present: Council Member Sandy Hewitt, Laurie Ahrens, City Manager; Bernie Maciej, Transit Coordinator; Diane Tiegs, Committee Reporter Others: Jim Baldwin, Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. Meeting called to order at 7:03 pm by Chairperson Terry Cheng 1) Approval of Agenda Motion made by Commissioner Paprocki and seconded by Commissioner Honer to approve the agenda as amended. 2) Approval of Minutes Motion made by Commissioner Doten and seconded by Commissioner Honer to approve the minutes as amended. 3) Four Season Update City Manager Ahrens updated the Committee regarding the snow plowing issue at the Four Season bus shelter. Coordinator Maciej and Pubic Works Director Cote have a plan in placetoresolve the issue. City Manager Ahrens informed the Committee that the City is developing a contingency plan regarding the Four Season Park -n -Ride due to the lease increase Mr. Rappaport is requiring the City to pay. 4) Discussion on Proposed Standards and Measurement for Laidlaw Transit. The Committee continued discussion from the previous meeting regarding Standards of Measurement for bus service. 1. What is considered on time for the commuter bus? Discussion conclusion: The measurement will be -1 to +3 using the scheduled departure time as the base. 2. Ridership trend vs. population. Chair Person Cheng stated that accurate demographics are needed to measure the ridership trend vs. population. This is difficult to measure but a measurement of ridership vs. capacity would help measure the number Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit November 2007 Minutes Page 16 of riders standing during the route and peak hour overloads. Data for a 6 month period could present consistent data and show trends to adjust frequency of the route or the size of bus needed. Mr. Baldwin stated reports from Laidlaw are not broken down by trip or bus. Coordinator Maciej added the costs of the routes are different due to distance/time. We pay by revenue hour time for the route. The cost per month depends on the number of service days in a month and the buses in use are the only buses available. Frequency is difficult to adjust due to operating budget needs and the availability of fleet City Manager Ahrens said data could assist in future decisions for better efficiencies, but may be premature as options for additional buses are limited. Chair Person Cheng feels this long-term data could assist in securing larger vehicles and would like to choose 2 routes to try and measure ridership to. see if a trend presents itself. Council Member Hewitt stated the City of Plymouth's pool of money could be redistributed to address the route problems but that means cutting different services. She stated demand exceeds capacity and this issue will not be addressed until funding for new buses is available. Action Item: Chairperson Cheng has volunteered to gather ridership information and create a report to track the information. This report will be. reviewed at the January 23, 2008 meeting. Action Item: Terry would like Jim Baldwin to fax information. Bernie will get October information by route and give to Terry. Discussion conclusion:. Ridership vs. capacity could be useful information to the PACT Committee. The Ridership Trend vs. Population is difficult to measure due to the availability of accurate data. Discussion tabled until next meeting: 3. Subsidy gap based on a percent of fares 4. Park -N -Ride and Transit facility occupancy 5. Safety record 5) Ridership & Financial Update/ Marketing/ Recruiting Update Coordinator Maciej reported City Manager Ahrens informed the Committee on the search for a Public Transit Manager is still in progress. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit November 2007 Minutes Page 17 October Year to Date Dial -A -Ride 6,189 55,467 Metrolink 51,914 407,334 System Total 51,914 462,801 City Manager Ahrens suggested for a future PR promotion to have a photo op promotion for the 500'000t" rider. Action Item: Coordinator Maciej will make the contacts and plan the promotional event for the 500,000th rider. Bernie presented financial and ridership. Chair Person Cheng would like the data via email. Action Item: Coordinator Maciej will email financial reports to Chair Person Cheng. Coordinator Maciej and Communications Specialist Sheila Langer rode route 772 at 8:15 a.m. this week to take pictures of riders for use in a publicity piece to be shown in the theaters. . 6) Comments from PACT Commissioners Commissioner Honer: No comments Chair Person Cheng: Would like City Manager Ahrens to bring the 2008 Work Plan to the January 2008 meeting for review. Commissioner Doten: Residents have inquired about Sunday service for Dial -A -Ride. Commissioner Paprocki: Stated the complaint log seemed rather long and concerns were the same throughout the report. Mr. Baldwin stated timing was the issue and Laidlaw is addressing this with dispatchers and drivers. There was discussion regarding the Wittenberg email regarding early buses and timing concerns for the ridership. Commissioner Gustafson: The lights at Olive Lane Park -N -Ride on County Road 6 are not working which is a safety issue. Coordinator Maciej will follow-up to correct the lighting problem. In the future riders should report this type of concern to Coordinator Maciej so appropriate action can happen in a timely manner. The 772 bus has a lot of damage and the 790 scroll light does not work. This is not a good presentation to riders. Mr. Baldwin stated he would have the Laidlaw shop attend to the repairs. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit November 2007 Minutes ii Page 18 Action Item: Coordinator Maciej to address the broken lights at the Olive Lane Park -N -Ride. 7) Adjournment Motion made by Commissioner Honer to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit November 2007 Minutes Page 19 MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY January 16, 2008 Pursuant to due call and notice, the annual meeting of the Suburban Rate Authority was held at the Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota on January 16, 2008 commencing at 11:30 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Executive Committee Chair, Desyl Peterson, called the meeting to order and roll call was taken. 2. ROLL CALL: Bloomington Jim Gates Brooklyn Park Gary Brown Burnsville Bonnie Buck Circle Pines Jim Keinath Columbia Heights Bruce Nawrocki Kevin Hanson Eden Prairie Gene Dietz Edina John Wallin Fridley Jim Kosluchar Golden Valley Jeannine Clancy Lauderdale Brian Heck Maple Grove Ken Ashfeld Maple Plain John Sweeney Minnetonka Desyl Peterson Brian Wagstrom Oakdale Brian Bachmeier Plymouth Doran Cote Robbinsdale Richard McCoy Woodbury Dick Riemenschneider Also present were guest speakers from Reluminate, Inc., Joe Brady, Steve Hahn, and Steve Dowling. Jim Strommen, SRA general counsel, was also present. It was determined that a quorum of SRA votes was present to transact business. 3. PRESENTATION BY RELUMINATE: The three Reluminate representatives gave a PowerPoint presentation and answered questions on street lighting maintenance and repair services offered by Reluminate. Mr. Hahn outlined the maintenance and mapping capabilities of the company through its experienced staff and specialized software. The Reluminate representatives touted a state-of-the-art, customer -friendly, responsive, and cost-effective service of street lights, 327500v1 JMS SU160-3 Page 20 whether owned by the utility (assuming permission to gain access) or the city itself. Costs were outlined representing savings over a comparative -utility cost (though all comparative costs may not have been included in the quote). In response to questions, Reluminate noted that it also reps numerous types of lighting poles and lighting. Mr. Dowling also described the benefits of LED lighting in terms of cost savings and illumination. The Board thanked them for their thorough presentation and they were excused as the Board proceeded with its agenda. 4. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 10, 2007 MEETING MINUTES: Mr. Dietz moved to approve the minutes of the October SRA meeting, having been previously circulated, and Mr. Nawrocki seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 5. REPORT OF OFFICERS. Mr. Wallin reported on the financial status of the SRA as of December 31, 2007. He noted a surplus has accumulated, placing the SRA in a good position to actively pursue issues of importance. Mr. Wallin also circulated claims and an audit proposal to be voted on later in the meeting. Mr. Gates moved to accept the Treasurer's report. Mr. Keinath seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 6. ELECTION OF 2008 OFFICERS: No nominations were received for new members. Jim Gates was welcomed back as a delegate to the SRA from Bloomington, replacing Bob Cockriel who had served on the 2007 Executive Committee. Mr. Gates agreed to serve on the 2008 Committee. On motion by executive chair Desyl Peterson and seconded by Ms. Clancy, the Board approved the following slate to serve as the 2008 Executive Committee. The motion passed unanimously. Desyl Peterson — Chair Jim Gates — Vice Chair John Wallin — Treasurer Bruce Nawrocki Gary Brown Richard McCoy Brian Bachmeier 7. COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Strommen had no communications to report. 8. STREETLIGHTING: Following the Reluminate presentation, the Board. discussed what additional steps, if any, should be taken on the issue. Sufficient interest was expressed to establish a working group to meet prior to the next quarterly meeting and obtain more information helpful to cities considering the use of alternative streetlighting equipment and services such as those offered by Reluminate. Mr. Strommen noted that cities need to evaluate the length of their commitments to the existing utility, either through the tariffs or separate contracts entered into for specific street lights and surfaces. Mr. Strommen was directed to contact for meetings a work group that will consist of Gene Dietz, Jeannine Clancy, Brian Wagstrom, and Gary Brown. 327500v1 JMS SU160-3 2 Page 21 9. XCEL GAS COMPLIANCE FILING: Mr. Strommen reported that the final rate in the 2006 Xcel Gas case has been established through the Xcel compliance filing. He noted that residential customers will be receiving about a $9 refund from the interim rates paid since the beginning of that rate filing. 10. MUNICIPAL PUMPING WORK GROUP. Mr. Bachmeier reported on a meeting recently held with Xcel on the city of Oakdale's pumping operation and efficiencies. Xcel held similar meetings with Bloomington, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie staff. In addition to discussion of general efficiencies, the Oakdale-Xcel meeting focused on avoiding the demand charges that can be triggered when the large pumping stations are tested. Mr. Bachmeier described a 75 -hour rule that can be employed to avoid such charges. Mr. Strommen also noted that the meeting he attended in Bloomington was informative and reflected a detailed review by Xcel. Differences between Xcel's and the SRA's position on municipal pumping rates remain. Xcel has stated that it may seek the elimination of the municipal pumping group, rolling pumping into the general commercial class. This. would result in a higher demand charge. Mr. Strommen recommended that other SRA member cities meet with Xcel representatives to identify additional efficiencies in their pumping operations. 11. XCEL FACILITIES RELOCATION AGREEMENT — OTHER UTILITY AGREEMENTS. Mr. Strommen referred the Board to a memo in the meeting packet commenting on an apparent "standard" Xcel agreement when a city directs Xcel to relocate its facilities in the right-of-way. He also noted other agreements brought to his attention --one proposed by Xcel in connection with the disclosure of mapping information to a city wherein. Xcel grants the city a "license" to receive the facility location information; the other was an easement submitted by CenterPoint Energy in connection with a transmission pipe running through public right-of-way and parkland of an SRA city. Mr. Strommen cautioned SRA member staff to closely scrutinize any agreement presented by the utility for actions the City has the police power to require. Barring preemptive legislation, previous agreements, or property rights, cities can require utilities to relocate their facilities in the right-of-way at utility expense, can require mapping information, and are not compelled to grant easements when permits are sufficient for utility use of city property. Entering into agreements with utilities, particularly those drafted by utilities, may result in city obligations and restrictions that are unnecessary and not warranted. 12. COMMUNITY BASED ENERGY DEVELOPMENT (CBED). Mr. Strommen reported that in response to an Xcel report submitted December 10, 2007, he prepared a summary of the CBED program, available to municipalities and other entities. CBED was created by state legislation in 2005, modified in 2007, promoting Minnesota investment in Minnesota renewable wind energy facilities. There is no obligation on any party other than the utilities to generate or use any particular type of energy resource. Mr. Strommen noted that the purpose of this discussion item was to determine whether there was any interest in gaining further information on options available to SRA cities that may be interested in an investment through the CBED program. Mr. Strommen noted that approximately 14 school districts located in western Minnesota have formed a joint venture with private entities on a wind energy generation project in southeast Minnesota. 327500v1 JMS SU160-3 3 Page 22 Ms. Peterson noted that the Executive Committee had discussed this issue and recommended the approval of a budget amount not to exceed $2,500 for further review of the CBED program as it may be utilized by one or more SRA cities. Mr. Heck seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 13. LOCATION OF NEXT MEETING: Mr. Gates volunteered the Bloomington City Hall facilities for the April meeting on April 16. It will begin at 11:30 a.m. 14. CLAIMS: Kennedy & Graven presented a claim in the amount of $7,412.37. Mr. Wallin also circulated the proposal for auditing services from MMK.R for $3,250.00 and recommended approval of the bid. Mr. Brown moved to authorize both items. Mr. Gates seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 15. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m. Attest: 327500v1 JMS SU160-3 EN Chairman Secretary Page 23 MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY January 16, 2008 Pursuant to due call and notice, a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Suburban Rate Authority was held at the City Hall, City of Oakdale, Minnesota, commencing at 11:00 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Executive Committee Chair, Desyl Peterson, opened the meeting and roll call was taken. The following Executive Committee members were present constituting a quorum. 2. ROLL CALL: Desyl Peterson Chair Jim Gates Vice Chair John Wallin Treasurer Gary Brown Richard McCoy Brian Bachmeier Bruce Nawrocki Also present was legal counsel for the SRA, Jim Strommen of Kennedy & Graven. It was determined that a majority of the executive committee was present to transact business. 3. RECOMMENDATION OF 2008 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SLATE. No candidates for the 2008 Executive Committee had been brought to the attention of the Executive Committee. Jim Gates noted that he has been selected by the City of Bloomington to be the delegate to the SRA, with Bob Cockriel being the alternate. Mr. Gates expressed his willingness to serve on the Executive Committee in the vice chair position. All other current Executive Committee members agreed to serve in 2008, if approved by the full SRA Board. Accordingly the chair agreed to move at the Board meeting the election of the following slate for 2008: Desyl Peterson Chair Jim Gates Vice Chair John Wallin Treasurer Bruce Nawrocki Gary Brown Richard McCoy Brian Bachmeier 327500v1 JMS SU160-3 . Page 24 4. SRA MEMBER INVESTIGATION INTO COMMUNITY-BASED ENERGY DEVELOPMENT (CBED). Mr. Strommen raised the issue to be discussed at the annual meeting of interest in further information on the CBED program as it pertains to municipalities. Upon discussion of the basic law governing CBED investment in wind generated renewable energy, the Committee agreed to recommend to the Board further research into the issue, not to exceed $2,500 for report to the Board at the April SRA meeting. 5. ADJOURNMENT. At 11:20 the Executive Committee Chair declared the meeting adjourned. Attest: Chairman Secretary 327500v1 JMS SU160-3 Page 25 013 4145 5102 S Page 1 to Construction Revised: 1/23/2008 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects S. Shore Drive Bridge Replacement CR 101, CR6toCR24 6K - uonsuiting croup, inc. aesignatea as engineer. Engineering Agreement approved. Begin Preliminary Design. Public Information meeting held 4/27/06. Representatives of four properties in attendance. Staff determined watermain replacement. Approval from Bassett Creek Watershed has been received. Right of way acquisition in progress. Final plan approval requested from MnDOT. City Council approves condemnation proceeding to acquire right-of-way on 11/28/06. Sixteen of twenty properties acquired. R/W condemnation hearing on 3/12/07. Right of entry set 3/27/07. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approval received. 5/24/07 - bid opening. FHWA contract approval required. Contract awarded to Eureka Construction on 6/27/07. Construction started on 7/16/07. Medians removed traffic shifted to center of road. Temporary traffic signal installed at Highway 55 and Fernbrook intersection. Widening started. Replacement of trunk water main is completed. Pond grading is completed. Storm sewer construction is underway. Still waiting for Xcel to complete pole n RB IBRA I $350,0001 Final plans have been submitted to MnDOT. Wiating to see when it will be eligible for funding. DC/BM Henn. $17,000,000 Preliminary layout of CR 101 approved by City Co. Council on 10/11/05. The plan is 30% complete. Met with Hennepin County 4/4/06. City staff will do engineering for watermain replacement. EAW comments received and approved by County. The plan is 90% complete. The County has sent out property acquisition letter to affected property owners. City working on watermain replacement plan. Condemnation has been initiated by the County. Current schedule anticipates receiving Bids in May 2008 and starting construction in August, 2008 Page 26 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Setting s\Tem pora ry Internet Files\OLK181\Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt_1_22_08_SHORT_FORM.xls Revised: 1/2312008 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects 5122 S CR 24, Olive Ln. to 32nd Avenue DC/BM Henn. $2,500,000 Preliminary layout approved by City Council Co. 6/14/05. Construction scheduled for 2008. Design in progress. Received Draft Layout 2/21/06. Met with Hennepin County design staff on 5/2/06. City staff will do design engineering for watermain replacement. Met with utility companies on 5/24/06. Received draft plan on 5/23/06. City watermain replacement plan completed and submitted to the County. Project has been put on indefinate hold by Hennepin County. 6108 S Intersection Imp. - CR 47 & CR 61 . RB $1.2 million Curb and gutter is complete and base course paving has been done. Intersection (including the new turn lanes) is open for traffic for the winter. Next spring the concrete islands will be installed, the final lift paved and all restoration completed. 7101 S 2007 Street Reconstruction Project - Hawthorne JR $3,620,000 Project is complete, with the exception of minor Ponds Area. punchlist items 7104 S 2007 Mill & Overlay - Vicksburg Lane DC 566000 Final Restoration, minor ped ramp work and hand work $418,300 for striping needs to be completed yet. October 1 is final completion date. Milling, paving, and striping has been completed. Assessment hearing to be held on 10/23 Only minor clean up items left to complete 7107 S 2007 Street Reconstruction Project'- City View JR $4,245,000 Project is complete, with the exception of minor Acres punchlist items 8101 S 2008 Street Reconstruction Project JR $8,100,000 Public information meeting held on 11/29/07. Preliminary Engineering Report was approved at the Dec 11 Council meeting. Public Improvement Hearing will be on Jan. 22, 2008 8103 S Sunset Trail Retaining Wall Project RB JWSB $110,000 Plans are over 50% complete. All right of entries have been obtained by staff. 8106 S 2008 Temporary Overlay Project RB $370,000 Advertising for bids. Bid opening 2-11-08. 8109 S Niagara Lane Mill & Overlay Project RB $600,000 Public Improvement Hearing scheduled for 1-22- 08. 8108 SS 28th Ave. Lift Station upgrade RB/SN Bonestr $600,000 Bonestroo's field- review shows that the existing 00 lift station can not be salvaged after all. Full design of new system to begin in January and will be bid out as an individual project, versus as part of the 2008 Street Recon bid. 8111 SS 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project RB $373,000 Plans are complete and going to Council for approval on January 22. Televising is 40% rmmnlata Page 27 Page 2 C:\Documents and Setting s\Ibaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt_1_22_08_SHORT_FORM.xls Revised: 1/23/2008 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects 8113 WR 2008 Minor Drainage Improvemetns DT/DA WSB $200,000 10 minor drainage projects have been selected for posible work in 2008. These include 315 Alvarado, Miller/Sunset, Camelot Overlook, 18th & Zanzibar, 305 Magnolia, 41st & Goldenrod, 28th & Everest, 805 Ithaca, Cimarrom Ponds and 12th/Harbor LN> WSB to perform topo survey work on the 18th/Zanzibar, 41st/Goldenrod and 12th/Harbor LN locations. Permits are being coordinated with the respective watershed districts. Most propjects will be sent out for auotes from contractors. 3105 WR Plymouth Creek Pond RB/DA Wenck $900,000 Wenck is working on 50% plans which are to be submitted to the City before the end of December. Wenck has completed 50% plan set and is working on the EAW. A 50% plan set meeting will be schedule for the middle of January. KES is working on a before and after functions and values assessment due to the City 4135 WR CR 61/CR 9 Erosion Site DC BRA $350,000 Options and estimated costs received 10/27/05. Three options considered. Additional concerns raised by Three Rivers staff. Consultant directed to investigate drainage concerns south of County Road 9. Three Rivers requesting City to proceed with additional investigations south of County Road 9. Meeting held 7/26/06 to discuss downstream drainage issues with Three Rivers Parks staff. Three Rivers preparing draft agreement for review. The City has received funding through BWSR. Further funding discussions at City Council level are necessary. Agreement approved by Council on 8/14/07. Final Plans & Specs ordered. 1/1/08 waiting for plan review comments from Three Rivers Park 6103 WR Repair Erosion - Wood Crk. DT/BM WENC $425,000 The final design has been completed. The K Homeowner's Association (HOA) has approved the required easement. Two site meetings being held with HOA members week of 9/24 to ID valued trees and creek shaping. The City Council approved plans on 11/13/07and project was out for public bid. Bids were received on 12/14/07. The Council voted on January 8, 2008 and approved Stocker Excavating as the successful bidder. Contracts are currently being drawn up and a pre -con meeting is tentatively set up for January 29, 2008. 6113 1 WR Wickman Erosion Project RB 1 $250,000 Project is complete. We will review again in spring to see if additional seeding is required. Page 28 Page 3 C:\Documents and Setting s\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt_1_22_08_SHORT_FORM.xls Revised: 1/23/2008 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects 7111 WR Mooney Lake Pump Project DT/BM WENC $250,000 Project included in MCWD CIP for 2007 K (permanent solution). Final design approved. Design bid and quotes were opened on 9/28/07. Dave Perkins Contracting is doing the work. Cooperative agreement with MCWD has been executed. The underground pipe is completed. Contractor is working on manholes and pump stations. Final park restoration work will occur in the s rin . 7135 WR Wild Wings Wetland Cleaning DA $175,000 Project proposes to excavate 2.88 acres of channels to provide for water flow and flood protection to area homes. Project is currently being done in house. Have had several meetings with DNR. EAW expected to go to Council in January or February. 7138 WR TH 55 Culvert Replacement and Wetland RB/DA S.E.H. $485,000 S.E.H. will be designing the culvert replacement Cleaning Proejct under TH 55 and this will be bid out as a separate project. S.E.H. is currently in design which is to be submitted to MnDOT Feb. 1 to set' up Cooperative Agreement. — The wetland cleaning will be be done with PW crews either in January/February 2008 or December 2008/January 2009. 8107 WR 26th Avenue Bridge Replacement JR Bonestr $250,000 Preliminary engineering report is completed. 1 00 1 1 Design will be done by Bonestroo. 8115 WR Timber Creek Improvements RB/DA $375,000 An RFP for design and construction is currently being put together. 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CO Page 30 Metropolitan Council v January 22, 2008 Kelli Slavik, Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 RE: Livable Communities Tax Base Revitalization Account Grant Award Dear Mayor Slavik: I am pleased to inform you that on January 9, 2008, the Metropolitan Council awarded the City of Plymouth a Livable Communities Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) grant for $200,000 for the Bassett Creek Office Centre project. The Council received 16 applications and awarded grants to 14 projects through a competitive process that favors projects such as this one that result in significant increases in jobs and tax base in relationship to the amount of funding requested and are consistent with the policies and goals of the Council's 2030 Regional Development Framework. A grant agreement specifying the payment procedures, reporting requirements and agreement expiration date will be drafted for the City's review within the next few weeks. After both the city and Council sign the agreement, reimbursement requests may be submitted. If you have questions about grant administration procedures, please contact Deb Jensen at 651-602-1554. Congratulations on your successful application. The Metropolitan Council is pleased to assist local communities through its Livable Communities. program with projects that help achieve both local and regional goals. Sin rel , Peter Bell Chair CC: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager, City of Plymouth Jim Barnes, Housing Manager, City of Plymouth Roger Scherer, Metropolitan Council Member, District 1 Guy Peterson, Director, Community Development www.metrocouncil.org 390 Robert Street North • St. Paul, MN 55101-1805 • (651) 602-1000 • Fax (651) 602-1550 • TTY (651) 291-0904 I An Equal Opportunity Employer Pane 31 HALES AMCHINE M 2730 NIAGARA LANE N. • MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55447 (763) 553-1711 FAX (763) 553-9467 January 23, 2008 Mayor Kelli Slavik 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plyinouth, VUN 55447 Dear Mayor Slavik, Regarding the proposal to resurface Niagara Lane, I would like to comment that I blow I air not qualified and am unsure if anybody on the city council is qualified to determine if Niagara Lane needs to be resurfaced today, 1 year from now, 3 years from now or 5 years from now. I do lalow that with the dollar amounts presented, that if Niagara Lane is resurfaced every 15 years rather than every 12 years, in 60 years the people and businesses of Plymouth would be $600,000.00 better off. Before you close the book on this issue, please consider getting an unbiased qualified entity to determine the condition of Niagara Lane. I air sure you will do what is right for the conumunity. Thank you for your time and consideration regarding this issue ,Siiice e ,y, an Hale Page 32 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road North I St. Paul, MN 55155-4194 1 651-296-6300 1 800-675-3843 1 651-282-5332 TTY I www.pca.state.mn.us January 22, 2008 Mr. James Volp Volp Building Plymouth, LLC C/o Griffin Companies 615 First Avenue NW, Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55413 RE: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure Site: Griffin Company Property, 14000 21St Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55447 Site ID#: LEAK 00016757 Dear Mr. Volp: We are pleased to let you know that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff has determined that your investigation and/or cleanup has adequately addressed the petroleum tank release at the site listed above. Based on the information provided, the MPCA staff has closed the release site file. Closure of the file means that the MPCA staff does not require any additional investigation and/or cleanup work at this time or in the foreseeable future. Please be aware that file closure does not necessarily mean that all petroleum contamination has been removed from this site. However, the MPCA staff has concluded that any remaining contamination, if present, does not appear to pose a threat to public health or the environment under current conditions. The MPCA reserves the right to reopen this file and to require additional investigation and/or cleanup work if new information, changing regulatory requirements or changed land use make additional work necessary.. If you or other parties discover additional contamination (either petroleum or nonpetroleum) that was not previously reported to the MPCA, Minnesota law requires that the MPCA be immediately notified. You should understand that this letter does not release any party from liability for the petroleum. contamination under Minn. Stat. ch. 115C or any other applicable state or federal law. In addition, this letter does not release any party from liability for nonpetroleum contamination, if present, under Minn. Stat. ch. 11513, the Minnesota Superfund Law. Please note that as a result of performing the requested work you may be eligible to apply to the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Fund (Petrofund) for partial reimbursement of the costs you have incurred in investigating and cleaning up this petroleum tank release. The Petrofund is administered by the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board (Petro Board) and the Minnesota Department of Commerce. To learn more about who is eligible for reimbursement, the type of work that is eligible for reimbursement, and the amount of reimbursement available, please contact Petrofund staff at 651-297-1119 or 1-800-638-0418. St. Paul I Brainerd. I Detroit Lakes I Duluth I Mankato I Marshall I Rochester I Willmar I Printed on 100% post -consumer recycled paper I Page 33 Mr. James Volp Page 2 If future development of this property or the surrounding area is plarmed, it should be assumed that petroleum contamination may still be present. If petroleum contamination is encountered during future development work, the MPCA staff should be notified immediately. For specific information regarding petroleum contamination that may remain at this leak site, please call the Petroleum Remediation Program File Request Program at 651-297-8499. The MPCA fact sheet Request to Bill for. Services Peiforined must be completed prior to arranging a time for. file review. Thank you for your response to this petroleum tank release and for your cooperation with the MPCA to protect public health and the environment. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call me at 651-297-8598. If you are calling long distance, you may reach the MPCA by calling 800-657-3864. Sincerely, Gary Zarling L. J Project Manager Petroleum Remediation Program Remediation Division G WZ:ais cc: Sandy Engdahl, City Clerk, Plymouth Richard Kline, Fire Chief. Plymouth Dave Jaeger, Hemiepin County Solid Waste Officer Richard Pemiings, American Engineering Testing, Inc., St. Paul Minnesota Department of Commerce Petrofund Staff Page 34 City of L P lymou k_,. u CRAY^.:/xelTnS"�,tC^"7rr'Y- 1 r .::.y-•- Adding Quality to Life January 25, 2008 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR ISD #284 WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS (2007112) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by ISD #284 Wayzata Public Schools, under. File No. 2007112, for approval of a_site p an amendment and conditional use permit amendment for the construction of a 4,800 square foot building addition for three classrooms and a parking expansion at Oakwood Elementary School located at 17340 County Road 6. Hennepin County records indicate your property is 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, February 6, 2008, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will .be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level),' on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007112propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd a Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 o Tel: 763-509-5000 , www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 35 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life January 25, 21008 SUBJECT: INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2008001) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by City, of Plymouth, under File No. 2008001, for approval of an interim use permit to allow reduced parking at Cub Foods. Approval of the permit in turn would allow for a Plymouth Metrolink park-and-ride to be located at the southwest corner of Nathan Lane and 45th Avenue North. This site would replace the park-and-ride currently located at the Four Seasons shopping center. Hennepin County records indicate your property is 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, February 6, 2008, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p..m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, 2-r, 5(Aplh� lk� Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2008001propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd - Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 www.ci,plymouth.mn.us,�„� �, Page 36 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life January 24, 2008 SUBJECT: REVISED MINOR VARIANCE FOR RICK HARKER (2007109) Dear Property Owner: This letter is written to inform you that Rick Harker under file 2007109, is requesting a revised minor variance to encroach 3.75 feet into the 15466t required side yard setback (on the east side of the existing garage) for a 13 -foot by 21.5 -foot third stall garage addition for property located at 18515 — 291h Avenue North. A minor variance was recently approved to allow a two foot encroachment. However, once the side property line was identified, it was determined that a greater variance (an additional 1.75 foot encroachment) is needed to construct the third stall garage addition. A minor variance. may be approved administratively. If you would like to comment on this proposal, please fill out the attached project description page and return it to the City in the enclosed self-addressed envelope no later than February 7, 2008. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, City regulations require that property owners be notified of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal: Information related to the application as submitted by the petitioner is available for review at the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays, except holidays. If you have any questions you may call Planner Josh Doty at (763) 509-5453. Sincerely, MfM, ,-� ` CN -i 17� Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007109-Revised-Harker.doc 3400 Plymouth Blvd , Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 a www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 37