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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 03-28-2008CITY OF PLYMOUTH Rp COUNCIL INFO MEMO March 28, 2008 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Planning Commission Agenda 04/02/08................................................................................ Page 1 Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Public Hearing 04/10/08 ......................................... Page 2 April, May, & June 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 ... Edina Tries to Tame its Housing Monster, Article Star & Trib........................................... Page 11 Collection Plans Getting in Gear for Transit Tax, Article Star & Trib................................. Page 13 MEETING MINUTES PACT Minutes 02/27/08...................................................:.................................................. Page 15 Park & Recreation Commission Minutes 03/13/08.............................................................. Page 18 STAFF REPORTS Engineering Dept. Active & Pending Public Improvement Projects 03/25/08 .................... Page 25 Fire Dept. February Report ................................................................................................. Page 30 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008 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 March 19, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. B. Rollin B. Child, Inc. Approve site plan amendment for an 18,945 square foot warehouse addition and variance for front yard parking setback for RBC Tile and Stone located at 1820 Berkshire Lane North. (2008012) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. The Rottlund Company, Inc. Planned unit development amendment and preliminary plat to create 20 single family lots and one outlot from one existing outlot for property located west of Cheshire Parkway and north of 55t1' Avenue North. (2008003) B. Providence Academy. Amendment to the site plan and conditional use permit to allow building expansion and site improvements for property located at 15100 Schmidt Lake Road. (2008011) 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 STAR TRIBUNE Fax: 612-673-4884 Please publish on Sunday, March 23 and March 30, 2008 PUBLIC NOTICE MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT Minn. Stat. §10313.251 On Thursday, April 10, 2008, at 6;45 p.m., the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) Board of Managers will hold a public hearing concerning the purchase of approximately 22 acres (two adjacent parcels) at 6430 and 6360 County Road 26 in Minnetrista. The cost of the acquisition is $1,550,000, to be financed by Hennepin County with repayment through the District's watershed tax levy. This acquisition is part of the District's Land Conservation Program, which undertakes conservation activities to protect water quality and ecological resources within the District. The hearing will be held at the MCWD Lower Level Meeting Room, 18202 Minnetonka Boulevard, Deephaven, MN 55391. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please call Ellen Heine at 952.471.0590. Page 2 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS April 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 3 4 YARD AND GARDEN EXPO, Plymouth Creek Center 6:00-8:00 pm Fieldhouse 5 YARD AND GARDEN EXPO Pymouth Creek Center 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Fieldhouse 6 7 8 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, Discuss Lake Setback Ordinance, Medicine Lake Room 700 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 9 AL TEE E(EQC),Medicineake 10 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 11 12 . 13 - 14 6:30 P.M. HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD CEREMONY City Hall Lobby and Council Chambers 15 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS, DISCUSS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, UPDATE WITH CITY MANAGER, Medicine Lake Room 16 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers ' 17 18 PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH ARTS COUNCIL SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center 19 PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH ARTS COUNCILSHOW, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 20 PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH ARTS COUNCIL SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center 21 PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH ARTS COUNCIL SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center 22 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH ARTS COUNCIL SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center 23 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEECT) ON TRANSIT (PA , Medicine Lake Room A 24 7:00 PM HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room 25 26 9:00 AM -12:00 PM PLYMOUTH CITY SAMPLER, Plymouth City Hall 27 28 6:30 P.M. YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, PlyumouM Crack Center 29 30 Mar 2008 S M T W T F S May 2008 S M T W T F S 7:00.PM BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 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 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 modified on 3/28/2008 Page 3 Page 4 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS May 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jun 2008 1 2 3 Apr 2008 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 29 30 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMfTTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MEMORIAL DAY (Observed) City Offices Closed 7:OOPMREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT(PACT), Medicine Lake Room A 6:00 PM HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room modified on 3/27/2008 Page 5 Page 6 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 700 PM REGULAR courica MEETING, Coundl Ch—bms } 0 PM NMENTAL COMMITTEE L'(E--,..-.-diClrkeLake s A & B 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers FLAG DAY ' 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, counell Chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH 8:00 am SK Run 29 30 Jul 2008 May 2008 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 2930 31 modified on 3/27/2008 Page 7 Page 8 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items April 8, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss lake setback ordinance April 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve North Suburban Emergency Operation Planning Group Emergency Operations Plan • Proclamation declaring April 19-26 as the "Great Shingle Creek Cleanup III" • Approve RFP for recycling services • Consider agreement with Plymouth -New Hope Little League for a building at Zachary playfield • Receive report on Park and Ride Lot at 45th Avenue and Nathan Lane (8122) • Approve variances for side yard setback and impervious surface area coverage to allow construction of a new home for property located at 2422 Hemlock Lane North. Titus Mhiripiri. (2008008) April 15, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Planning Commission interviews • Discuss Youth Advisory Council • Update with City Manager April 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve designation of 2007 funds for 2007 Capital Improvement Program projects to be completed in 2008 • Presentation by the Plymouth Senior Council April 26, Open House/Town Meeting, 9:00 a.m.-Noon, City Hall May 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers May 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers June 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers June 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 9 Page 10 Edina tries to tame its housing monster http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This_Story?sid=17036531 Edina tries to tame its housing monster By MARY JANE SMETANKA, Star Tribune March 26, 2008 In Edina, where debate over monster houses has spurred protests and petitions, new proposals to limit house sizes could give the city some of the most restrictive regulations in the Twin Cities area. In May, the City Council is expected to consider limiting square footage of houses and garages based on lot size. Roof heights would be capped at 35 to 40 feet, based on lot size. Whether the proposed changes will be enough to quiet critics of big houses remains to be seen. Cary Teague, the city's planning director, said the staff proposals are an attempt to balance neighborhood concerns with those of builders and homeowners who want to redevelop property. "This is a little more than the tweaks that we've made in the past," Teague said. "This is going a little further." In December, after a public outcry over the size of some new houses, council members briefly considered imposing a moratorium on house tear -downs. Instead, they asked city staff to consider ways to prevent construction of monster houses that loom over neighbors or look out of place on blocks of more modest houses. City staff hired a Minneapolis firm that used three-dimensional computer modeling to allow planners to see how changes in regulations would modify actual large new houses in relation to houses on either side. "It was pretty impressive and neat to see how even minor changes and some of the changes we've already made to ordinances have an impact," Teague said. Edina already limits the footprint of houses and garages to 25 to 30 percent of a lot, depending on lot size. To prevent developers from building up the grade of lots to make new houses stand taller, building height is measured from the existing grade of the lot. Elevation of the first floor is limited to no more than a foot above the previous house's first floor, and side yard setbacks have been increased. The new proposal to control house size would use a sliding -scale floor area ratio (FAR), limiting the size of above -ground house and garage square footage based. on lot size. On lots 50 feet wide or less, total combined square footage could cover half the lot. On lots 75 feet wide or more, square footage would be limited to 40 percent of the lot. The proposal is an attempt to impose some uniformity in a city that sometimes has wildly different lot sizes on the same street, Teague said. "That's the struggle here. We have Page 11 1 of 2 3/27/2008 10:15 AM Edina tries to tame its housing monster http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This_Story?sid=17036531 some lots that are 120 feet deep and right across the street there's one that's 300 feet deep." If FAR restrictions had been in effect; some recently built big houses would have shrunk by roughly 8 to 10 percent. For example, a new house and garage at 5308 Oaklawn Av., where neighbors mounted a campaign against the structures before they went up, would have been cut in size from 4,163 to 3,772 square feet. FAR rules also could affect some existing houses. Teague said a random survey of 104 houses on the east side of the Country Club district showed that eight would be nonconforming under the new ordinance. It's up to the city's Planning Commission and City Council whether to make some kind of exception for those houses, he said. The proposal to control roof height would limit heights on a house or duplex to 35 feet. On lots wider than 75 feet, maximum height could increase an inch for each additional foot of width, up to a limit of 40 feet. Teague said the regulation is intended to limit a trend toward steeply pitched roofs. The proposals have gone to the Planning Commission, which will forward recommendations to the council. An Edina survey of 16 Twin Cities communities indicates that if the proposals were approved, Edina and Minneapolis probably would have the most restrictive regulations for single-family house redevelopment in.the area. Mary Jane Smetanka • 612-673-7380 © 2008 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. 2 of 3/27/2 Page 12 Collection plans getting in gear for transit tax http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This_Story?sid=17034976 Collection plans getting in gear for transit tax By LAURIE BLAKE, Star Tribune March 26, 2008 As metro counties decide whether to impose a quarter -cent sales tax for transit improvements, the Minnesota Department of Revenue is gearing up to collect it. A multicounty sales tax will be the farthest -ranging local tax the department has ever overseen, said Anne Gravelle, the agency's senior sales tax specialist. In the 90 days allowed for the department to set up collections for the tax, it will correspond with more than 100,000 businesses, alerting them to their responsibility to add the tax to sales. Most will respond by reprogramming electronic cash registers and amending accounting reports, Gravelle said. The transit tax will take effect July 1 in the counties where commissioners approve it. Ramsey and Anoka counties adopted it this week. Hennepin, Washington and Dakota counties are expected to vote on it on Tuesday. Carver County has decided against it, and Scott County commissioners said they intend to reject it next week. The counties were given the option to pass the new tax to help finance rail lines and bus transitways in a $6.6 billion state transportation bill passed in February by legislators over the veto of Gov. Tim Pawlenty. With collection starting July 1, counties will be in a position to capture an estimated $3 million to $6 million from the Republican National Convention in St. Paul in September. The Revenue Department will have information on the new tax on its website in April. Then, around May 1, it will send notices to businesses registered to collect the 6.5 percent state sales tax and alert them to their responsibility to add the quarter -cent. Included are businesses in participating counties and companies in other locations that sell products and make deliveries in counties that impose the tax. Hennepin County businesses are already collecting a local 0.15 percent county sales tax to help pay for the Twins ballpark. Minneapolis and St. Paul each have a half -cent sales tax already in place. The rates must be combined when the taxes are collected, Gravelle said. To guide businesses, "We are in the process of developing 12 new rate charts to cover all the possible combinations of taxes." In its mailings, the department will try to anticipate questions. For instance, if products are paid for by July 1, they would not be subject to the tax if delivered by the end of July. Products purchased from a store in a county with the tax but Page 13 1 of 2 3/27/2008 10:16 AM Collection plans getting in gear for transit tax http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This_Story?sid=17034976 delivered to someone living outside the taxing district would not be subject to the tax. Once the tax is collected, the Revenue Department will forward the money to an account held by a joint powers board representing the participating counties. Representatives of the counties that approve the tax are scheduled to meet Wednesday to organize as a joint powers board. Tasks before them include setting up a process for selecting transit projects to fund from the tax pool. Laurie Blake • 612-673-1711 © 2008 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. 2 oft 3/27/20 Page 14 MINUTES PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT City Council Chambers Wednesday, February 27, 2008 7:00 p.m. Remember to send out packet pre punched. Present: Chair, Sylvia Gustafson; Commissioners, Terry Cheng; Vivian Honer, Patty Doten, Mary Paprocki, Carmen Pehler, Terry Bliss Staff: Sarah Hellekson, Transit/Solid Waste Manager; Bernie Maciej, Transit Coordinator; Diane Tiegs, Committee Reporter Absent: Council Member Sandy Hewitt Others: Paul Buharin and Tom Knier, First Transit Services Guests: System Users, Mary Lilivelt, Monica Dominqnez, Kim VanDenBerg Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. by Chair Person Gustafson 1. Approval of Agenda Motion made by Commissioner Paprocki and seconded by Commissioner Doten to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. 2. Approval of minutes for the January 23, 2007, PACT meeting Discussion: Nathan/45th pick up the time needs to be changed to 5 minutes later. Route should depart 5 minutes later. Action item: Mr. Buharin, First Transit Services and Coordinator Maciej will address for the new schedule and examine the route changes. Motion made by Commissioner Pehler and seconded by Commissioner Cheng to approve the January 23, 2007, minutes. Motion carried. 3. Dial -A -Ride Brainstorming ideas Chair Gustafson explained to guests/members how to proceed with the brainstorming for Dial -A -Ride. Each person is encouraged to submit ideas on Post it Notes which will then be grouped by category and discussed. The group submitted and discussed ideas. . Action Item: Sarah Hellekson will present the top five ideas in each category to staff for discussion. Page 15 4. Survey Update — Sarah Hellekson, Transit/Solid Waste Manager A Dial a Ride survey will be out to system users sometime over the next few weeks. The survey will ask for opinions regarding usage, fare, and service. The completed surveys can be left with the bus driver or mailed. Action item: Sarah Hellekson will email the survey to PACT members and mail to Commissioners Honer and Doten. 5. Cub Foods Park and Ride Transit Coordinator Maciej, Communications Specialist Langer, Transit/Solid Waste Manager Hellekson and, Council Member Black, gave juice and breakfast bars to system users on February 27th. Route 793 time adjustment will be ready next month. Commissioner Cheng stated the drop-off at 45th will soon become mud and a platform of some type should be in place before the snow melts. There was discussion regarding routes 790 and 793 regarding the number of stops and start time. It was determined that the start time for route 790 may be adjusted. Some issues for the new location are cars not yielding to system users in the parking lot, pedestrian crossing light. Engineer Bob Moberg is working to resolve the crosswalk issues at Cub Foods and at 45th and Olive Lane Park and Rides. Commissioner Pehler addressed the group regarding the public hearing in January. The Commissioner felt that there should have be,,en more in-depth information available to study. Three residents that were guest at the meeting spoke on the Cub Foods location. They felt that the transition went smoothly and system users are happy. Safety issues are still discussed among the system users but they realize that improvements are dependent on the weather. Transit/Solid Waster Manager Hellekson relayed to the group that snow removal has been addressed for the new location. 6. Review service delivery and program issues and resolutions Paul has looked at issues on the complaint log. He acknowledged to the group that there are problems and First Transit is working diligently to resolve the issues. First Transit is in the process of intensifying recruitment for new drivers, working towards cleaner buses, and consistent service. 7. 2008 PACT Work Plan Commissioner Cheng mentioned that the City Council did not include the PACT members in planning the 2008 Work Plan. He also mentioned that once it was completed the membership did not receive copies to review. The 2008 Work Plan will be tabled for discussion at the March meeting. Sarah Hellekson did Page 16 state that the 2008 Work Plan can be adjusted to accommodate the transit timeline. Action Item: Sarah Hellekson will mail the 2008 Work Plan to the PACT Committee. 8. Transit Buses There has been no word on the new bus issue. Commissioner Cheng wants to make sure that Plymouth's Transit needs are heard loud and clear at the MET Council. The condition of our buses is critical and passenger safety is an issue. We must have strong advocates so our needs can be met. 9. Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Pehler is still concerned about the bus stop at the intersection of Terraceview and Schmidt Lake Road. The visibility for other motorists is blocked due to the bus stopping in the lane. Could the bus stage in another area? Commissioner Doten received a compliment from a Dial -a -Ride system user who complimented the service and the timeliness of the buses. Commissioner Cheng inquired about the driver for route 792 that did not show up. That driver is no longer with First Transit Services. Commissioner Cheng stated that the buses seem_to be cleaner. Is driver turn -over problem? Intensifying recruitment and having stand by personal that are knowledgeable should help to correct many issues. Commissioner Honer had no comments. Commissioner Paprocki had no comments. Residents Lilvelt and VanDenBerg stated that the buses are cleaner, and this is appreciated by the passengers. Commissioner Cheng stated that service delivery must become consistent. Chair Person Gustafson has concerns regarding fare boxes. When fare boxes are out of order or cards go bad and cannot be scanned the system loses those fare dollars. Drivers are not concerned and some system users continually ride free. 10. Adjournment Motion made by Commissioner Cheng and seconded by Commissioner Honer to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 p.m. Motion carried. Page 17 MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING March 13, 2008 PRESENT: Commissioners: E. Singer, D. Anderson, A. Vanderwell, M. Smith, G. Anderson, N. Carroll Staff: E. Blank, D. Evans, C. Anderson, J. Maas, D. Sankey Planning Commission Liaison: none City Council Liaison: B. Stein ABSENT: P. Knight 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Carroll said that in the February minutes, watershed should be one word. He also wanted it corrected to say he abstained from approval of the minutes. Motion was made by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Smith to approve the February minutes with revisions as noted. Vote: 4 Ayes. Motion carried. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present at the meeting. b. Staff. Diane Evans mentioned that the brochure went out in the mail and is currently being delivered. The first day of registration is March 19 for residents and March 26 for non-residents. The department has two new employees. Recreation Supervisor Erica Anderson has joined us, coming from Shoreview. Her duties will include approximately 80% general recreation programs and 20% inclusion. Plymouth Creek Center has added a maintenance person, David Gilseth. He was a seasonal worker for them last summer, and is now working full time. Evans listed some highlights coming up for the Plymouth Creek Center. The dome is scheduled to come down on April 22. We set a rental record of 194 hours in February compared to 154 hours in 2007. We are expecting record numbers in March as well. The Yard & Garden Expo will be held April 4 & 5. We now have three caterers at the Plymouth Creek Center, and they have served for several city events in the past few months. We are hearing very positive comments on all three caterers. The Plymouth Creek Center has 48 weddings booked in the Millennium Garden, with five more on hold. Last year, there were 44 weddings. The Phase 2 enhancements are exciting and will add so much to the ambience of the garden. Chair Singer asked if seniors are using the caterers. Evans said they are planning to use Medina for an upcoming senior volunteer event, where the caterer is bringing in food, but not serving. Commissioner Carroll asked if there is a charge to use the facility. Evans said eight of the weddings are just receptions Page 18 PRAC Minutes/March, 2008 Page 2 in the Plymouth Creek Center, twelve are using the garden only, and the rest are a combination of garden and Plymouth Creek Center. There are fees for each location with a price break if the customer uses both. Director Blank said a Saturday wedding in the garden costs $350. Councilmember Stein asked how far in advance they can book the facilities. Evans said up to 18 months. Cindy Anderson said she has been part of the team for 20 years, and she feels she has one of the best jobs in the City. Her emphasis is on aquatics, including swim lessons, beaches, wakeboarding, concessions, and safety programs like first aid and CPR. She also handles day camp, youth gymnastics, and ski & snowboard trips for the middle schools. She enjoys packaging all the details into a program with creativity and caring and training and mentoring the staff. She works with high school kids to baby boomers, including college kids and parents who need to get out of the house. Her goal is to establish safety and trust in the programs. We had over 255 enrolled in swim lessons last fall and over 479 enrolled in the winter/spring program. The summer swim program is huge, with over 1,000 participants, plus open swim and private lessons. We need certified staff for all of these students and employ about 25 for fall/winter/spring and 38 in summer. The gymnastics program is really growing, with 411 students in the winter session. We have a wonderful gymnastics coordinator, Lora Bodin. Last summer's Discovery Day Camp at French Park had 300 kids grades kindergarten through 5th. We use five staff for the day camp plus volunteers. The Middle School ski & snowboard trips had 363 participants this year. This was the 18th year at Wayzata middle schools. Commissioner Carroll said his oldest daughter went on several of the ski trips and had a blast. Councilmember Stein said his son was a lifeguard at the beaches. Director Blank pointed out that we have had 28 years without an accident involving serious injury at the beaches. He said we average about 3 certificates a year that go to lifeguards who have made saves. We have a high quality staff with superior training. Staff Evans said that what Cindy does is highly technical and she needs to be applauded. Commissioner Smith asked what her biggest challenge is and what they might be able to do to help, such as water quality issues. Cindy said Parkers Lake is always a concern, especially the weeds. Numbers of swimmers were down last summer because of the smell from the rotting vegetation. West Medicine beach has been wonderful. We need to continue efforts to improve the water quality and to share information with the public. Director Blank said that permits are required from the DNR for every treatment, and we use the maximum allowed. Jackie Maas, the new Volunteer Coordinator, introduced herself. She is thrilled to be in her position because she enjoys working with the volunteers. Since she is a resident, she can see the benefits of the volunteers' efforts, too. City-wide, we had 1,146 donating 18,310 hours in 2007. This translates to $343,678 dollars in work donated to the City. There was a 14% increase in volunteers and 24% in number of hours over last year. Park and Recreation had 842 volunteers Page 19 PRAC Minutes/March, 2008 Page 3 working 11,765 hours. Volunteer positions include Mutt -mitts, cleaning beaches, Team Greentree, soccer coaches, t -ball coaches, flag football coaches, rink rat hockey coaches, ski trip chaperones. Special events include Yard and Garden, Plymouth on Parade and Old Fashioned Christmas. We even had a proofreader help with the brochure to increase accuracy. At the Millennium garden, we had one volunteer work 178 hours dead -heading and picking up. Volunteers meet with the bride and groom before weddings to go over details. Volunteers come into the office to help with mailings. Target is volunteering 40 people for a park clean up project. A Brownie troop is helping with flower planting. The Summer Teen program has 30 kids help with programs. YES students are going to work as junior election judges in November. Jackie said she is trying to use technology better by emailing opportunities to work at special events to people who have enjoyed this in the past. She has a volunteer data base, and volunteers are helping her set it up. Volunteer recognition week is coming up in April. We also have a special recognition event in November. Staff Evans thanked Jackie because of what she does for the city and the community. Chair Singer asked if we are number one in the state for our use of volunteers. Jackie thinks we are. Director Blank said we have volunteers in every department, and Jackie is doing a wonderful job c. Others. There were no other presentations. 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION There was no report on past council action. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Update — Millennium Garden. Director Blank said we are having consultants do the final designs and specs for Phase 2. We need these documents to take to suppliers to see if they can donate or give reduced prices on their goods or services. The work should start in July on the first phase, which includes the bridge, waterfall and trail. When we know how much money we have, we may be able to add a few more items this year. Yard and Garden Expo is a fund raiser for the garden. Lifetime Fitness has given a $10,000 contribution earmarked for artwork the last two years and is contributing another $10,000 this year. We had almost 1,000 contributors to Phase 1. We sent them information to see if they want to participate in this phase. Money is trickling in as the word is getting out. Karol Greupner will go to the Council for approval to commission a permanent piece of artwork for the garden for this year. We are planning to add three pieces ultimately. The garden may go over 50 weddings this year. It has thousands of visitors and many volunteers who work there. It is a special place for people for their special events. Chair Singer noted that there is a nice write up in the new brochure. b. Update — Hilde Plans. Director Blank said the plans are on hold right now during the surveying of the property and counting of the trees, tagging them to identify Page 20 PRAC Minutes/March, 2008 Page 4 size and species. Plans will take the trees into consideration. The goal is to keep a multi -generational mix of trees. We want to match up the design with the City Center area planning. We want a continuity of crosswalks, sidewalks, light fixtures, and plantings. We also want to have banners for the light poles, having three "seasons" for the banners per year: the Music in Plymouth time frame, artists' designs later in the summer, and a winter/holiday time frame. On the Cl P, we are looking at funding mechanisms for improvements in 2009-2011. Commissioner Smith asked if the music theme will stay. Director Blank said yes, some of that will be retained. There are plans for a strip mall by Cub near Vicksburg Lane with restaurants with open air areas, and that area will need to be incorporated into the total design. We would like 36th Avenue and Plymouth Boulevard to be the area's main streets, and they will have the effect of bringing you to the Hilde. c. Update — Plymouth/New Hope Little League (PNHLL) Request for Building at Zachary Park. Director Blank said the Council met two weeks ago in a study session and discussed this request. PNHLL made a presentation requesting that the City front-end money to build a concession building. The Council felt there was merit in the request. They did not have a complete package yet to help them make an informed decision. They would like PNHLL to work with staff to refine the plans. The Council asked Director Blank to brief the commission on the issue. PNHLL will go back to the Council with more details in two weeks. PNHLL brought in $10,000 of the money they owe on the playfield project and plan to pay $15,000 on September 1. The architect will have plans ready soon. Director Blank anticipates that the Council will give approval. PNHLL will be finished with summer ball on July 10, and construction would commence on July 15. Local contractors will volunteer their services on the project. Chair Singer asked if this will affect any projects already planned. Director Blank said not this year, although it could have effect in 2009 and beyond. The down- turn in housing will probably affect us more, although it does appear we are in good shape at the present time. Commissioner Smith asked if the Commission would have .a chance to review the plans. Blank replied that it will go to Council in two weeks. They are copying the Greenwood building but without a second story. The architect has just started on the project. Councilmember Stein said the reason it won't come to the Commission first is because they are under a time crunch. Director Blank said it will go to the Planning Commission for site plan approval. Since it meets all the zoning code, it should be routine. Chair Singer asked if there will be bathrooms. Director Blank said there would be bathrooms, a concession stand and storage. d. Update Northwest Greenway Land Acquisition. Director Blank stated that he has recently spoken to landowners about three parcels. A landowner on the eastern end near Pomerleau Lake has agreed to $75,000 for a 2.1 acre parcel. Attorneys are looking it over. Blank said he received a call from an owner who turned down three offers last year and was now wondering if the last offer was Page 21 PRAC Minutes/March, 2008 Page 5 still on the table. This parcel is on the west side towards the high school. Another party is wintering in Texas and they are negotiating long distance. If we make these two acquisitions, we are one parcel away from connecting the Greenway from Lake Camelot to Vicksburg Lane. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Review 2008 Trail Improvement Project. Director Blank explained that we annually budget for improvements to the trail system, and $115,000 is budgeted for this year. Most of the trails are built by developers as they develop their land. They get credit for it as part of their park dedication fees. Commissioner Carroll asked for a definition of a trail. Blank replied that a trail is eight feet wide and constructed of asphalt. The county will widen Peony Lane to four lanes, and the trails will be put in along with the project. We budget every year to put trails into older areas. He pointed out several potential trail segments, but stated that Old Rockford Road west of Peony Lane is the number one area in terms of safety. There is a proposed trail from the Fire Station 3 area towards the Lowes area through the wetland. A feasibility report needs to be completed for this because of the wetland. We can have the Engineering Department do a feasibility study in preparation for the Commission to work on for the CIP in September and October. The Engineering staff can work on design plans during their off season to assist in the planning of these projects. Commissioners Singer and G. Anderson pointed out another trail near the transit center and LaCompte Park. Blank said it would probably be built on the north side of the frontage road. Director Blank stated that we have had two pedestrian deaths during his time with the City. Both were at places where we were planning to build a trail. Old Rockford Road west of Peony Lane needs to be moved forward. Commissioner Anderson said he would like to see trails be further from the road both for safety and for snow removal. Blank said if it is next to the curb, the plow can wing it for snow removal. Ideally, we would like to have the trail 8 feet back when the road is upgraded in the future. Commissioners Singer and Smith both mentioned that there is a lot of traffic on Old Rockford Road. Commissioner Smith reiterated that the trail near the fire station should be a high: priority in the future and it would provide a big advantage for the residents to connect the areas. Director Blank said this project does have a lot of merit, but it will cost probably close to $200,000, and we have only $115,000 in the budget this year. We can work on budgeting it in 2009. Commissioner Smith asked where the trail dollars come from. Director Blank said it comes from the park dedication fees which also cover park projects. Chair Singer entertained a motion to recommend approving the Old Rockford Road west of Peony Lane project. Motion was made by Commissioner D. Anderson to approve the trail construction project. Commissioner G. Anderson seconded. Vote: 6 ayes. Motion carried. Page 22 PRAC Minutes/March, 2008 Page 6 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION Commissioner D. Anderson asked how funds are being affected by the economic downturn. Director Blank said we have raised the park dedication fees, but money isn't coming in. There is a potential for a large sum from a proposed Elm Creek Golf Course project. It includes 1700 units, but they are not platting the property. This would allow them to not pay a park dedication fee. They are a tax exempt organization, and the residents would have common ownership which means no taxes. They need re -guiding to LA4 which is high density. The Council feedback is not favorable. However, the group is intent on making it happen. They have volunteered to pay a fee in lieu of taxes. We are not sure of how this would work because the city isn't the only entity which would not be collecting their taxes. They may volunteer to pay a park dedication fee. The development would involve thousands of people moving into the community who could use our structure and facilities without paying park fees. Director Blank said that nothing else is in the works at the moment for development. Councilmember Stein asked whether Trillium Woods is complying with their park dedication fees. Blank replied that they are paying their fees and donating property. Chair Singer asked if anyone had read an article about releasing commissioners' personal information like phone numbers and addresses. Councilmember Stein said it was a state proposal which would say that this is public information. Commissioner Carroll said it was his understanding that it had passed. Director Blank reminded everyone that the Robbinsdale School District didn't pass their referendum last fall. They are implementing all the cuts they had proposed except for closing a school. There will be no athletics in the middle schools. Staff members met with the schools and the other affected park and recreation agencies. The 5:30 p.m. bus will be eliminated, but there will be a 4:15 p.m. bus, although it may run slightly later. They are proposing intramural sports. Programs would last about an hour or so. Sandburg wants to have the teachers run the programs as they have in the past and keep all their programs in place. Plymouth Middle School wants to run some programs and use as many teachers as possible, but they may need help from Parks and Recreation and the YMCA. The principals will work with parents at each school to come up with a plan. We are standing by willing to assist. We do need a long lead time if we are going to provide programming in the fall. Since we are fee based, we cannot donate time and materials. There is no consensus yet. One issue is whether the district will allow large discrepancies in the three schools. Parents may want to move their students to other schools to take part in more after- school programs. Commissioner D. Anderson mentioned that the Osseo district is addressing these same issues. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Page 23 PRAC Minutes/March, 2008 Page 7 9. ADJOURNMENT Chair Singer entertained the motion to adjourn. MOTION was made by Commissioner D. Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Carroll. Vote: 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:26 pm. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2008 Respectfully submitted Donna Sankey — PRAC recorder Page 24 Revised: 3/25/2008 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects Rctl...�..F'�1�.>.�..I.,...p.av,.,m�;n�.l?r:al�cf�..:...:..........................................................................................................................:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:. 1013 S Fernbrook Ln. - 27th to 34th - Design & ROW & DC/BM SRF $5,741,000 Construction started on 7/16/07. Medians Construction 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 relocations. Anticipate paving east side of Fernbrook Ln week of 10/8. Curb placed on east side North of 55 on 10/22 Xcel switched their lines to new poles on 10/19, all other utilities scheduled to be switced by 10/30. Eureka currently working on widenig of west side north of 55. Widening complete north off 55. Signal work will continue over winter months, all remaining work to be completed after frost leaves the ground in spring 2008. Utilility cordination for 2008 to be held on 3/4/08. Xcel energy has indicated that relocation of two power poles south of Hwy 55 will be complete by April 1. Eureka Construction is antcipating starting the remaining work beginning the week of April 14. 4145 S S. Shore Drive Bridge Replacement RB BRA $350,000 Final plans have been submitted to MnDOT. Waitting to see when it will be eligible for funding. 5102 S CR 101, CR 6 to CR 24 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. Public Improvement Hearing held on 2/12/08 but continued to 2/26/08. City Council Orders Improvement of Co. Road 101 on 2/26 and special assessments become pending. County revises schedule to a bid opening on 8/12/08 with construction starting on 10/13/08. Page 1 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Intemet Files\OLK181\Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt_3_25_08_SHORT_FOR Page 25 Revised: 3/25/2008 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 Plans are 95% complete and are expected to be approved at the 3-25 Council Meeting. 8103 S Sunset Trail Retaining Wall Project JR WSB $110,000 Odessa II is the low bidder and awaiting for them to submit their responsible bidder evaluation form. 8106 S 2008 Temporary Overlay Project JR $370,000 Project awarded to Northwest Asphalt on Feb. 26 8109 S Niagara Lane Mill & Overlay Project RB $600,000 Plans and specifications approved. Bid opening is March 20 at 10am. Lowest bidder is ASTECH Corp. Contract award scheduled for 4/8/08. 8108 SS 28th Ave. Lift Station Upgrade RB/SN Bonestr $600,000 Bonestroo curretnly designing new lift station, 00 10% complete. 8111 SS 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project JR $373,000 Veit is the low bidder. Project expected to be awarded at the April 8 Council meeting. Page 2 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt_3_25_08_SHORT_FORI Page 26 Revised: 3/25/2008 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects 8113 WR 2008 Minor Drainage Improvemetns DT/DA WSB $200,000 These include 315 Alvarado, Miller/Sunset, Camelot Overlook, 18th & Zanzibar, 305 Magnolia, 41st & Goldenrod, 28th & Everest, 805 Ithaca, Cimarron Ponds and 12th/Harbor LN. WSB has finished topo survey work on the 18th/2anzibar, 41st/Goldenrod and. 12th/Harbor LN locations. Staff is evaluating these results to determine the best course of design. Permits are being, coordinated with the respective watershed districts. Most propjects will be sent out for quotes from contractors. We are writing to residents on Camelot Overlook, to widen 2 easements. 3105 WR Plymouth Creek Pond DA/RB 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 by 1/11/08. Wenck has completed the 95% Plan Set. The EAW has been published and is out for comment. Comments are due back in March. Westwood has been hired to do the wetland replacement plan, if necessary, as that was not a part of Wenck's scope of work. 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 Roa&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 staff. Final plans tentatively scheduled to be received by Council on March 25, 2008 Page 3 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181Wct_Pndng_Proj_Rpt_3_25_08_SHORT_Fc Page 27 Revised: 3/25/2008 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects Pro:.:::::::::::::::.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................ .. .......... .. . e. f. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... .. ........... ri Q1111 . . . . HHHHHHIH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..... ................ ... ... ........ ............... ........... ............... ......................... ........... '61 eg.:: ................................ 6103 WR Repair Erosion - Wood Crk. DT/BM WENC $425,000 The Council voted on January 8, 2008 and K approved Stocker Excavating as the successful bidder. Work began on February 6, 2008 and tree clearing is completed. Creek reshaping began during the first week of March. Erosion controls have been placed across the creek, at the staging area and entrance to lake. The project is scheduled for full completion by June 15, 2008, including late spring planting and -restora ion. 6113. WR Wickman Erosion Project RB $250,000 Project is complete. We will review again in spring to see if additional seeding is required. 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 has resumed the work. A cooperative agreement with MCWD has been executed. The underground pipe is completed. Contractor is presently working on manholes and pump stations. Final park restoration work and bike trail repair will occur in the spring. 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 is expected to be published in March. 7138 WR TH 55 Culvert Replacement and Wetland RB/DA S.E.H. $485,000 Design is near completion and initial submittal to Cleaning Proejct MnDOT has been done. SEH will be reviewing downstream effects of pipe size increase and recommending channel cleaning parameters downstream. 8107 WR 26th Avenue Bridge Replacement JR Bonestr $250,000 Comments have been received back from 00 MnDOT. Final plans to be submitted during the week of March 10. 8115 WR Timber Creek Improvements RB/DA $375,000 Proposals are currently under review by staff. .... ................... J.1164m"Pro. Via. i.- url p�c�jects W-2 W Watermain - Vicksburg Ln. - CR 47 to Schmidt $750,000 Dependent on development. Lake Road W-3 W Watermain - Cheshire Ln. - Glacier Vista to CR $370,000 Dependent on development. 47 Page 4 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Act—Pndng_Proj_Rpt-3-25-08—SHORT—FORI page 28 Revised: 3/25/2008 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects Page 5 CADocuments and Settings\IbairMLocal Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt_3_25_08_SHORT_FORM, Page 29 FIRE -RESCUE Page 30 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT February 2008 Monthly Synopsis Year-to-date (YTD), the Department answered 214 calls for service. This compares to 236 calls for service in 2007 (YTD). The highest call volume in February occurred between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Friday was the busiest day of the week. Seventy-three percent of calls occurring in February were "Duty Crew" calls. Events By Category.. Fires Overpressure/ 12%� Explosions False Alarms 2% Rescue/EMS 4Y/o 12% Hazardous Conditions 6% Goodlntent� Service Calls Calls 9% 19% Calls by Time of Day 30 20 , o Feb -07 10 ® Feb -08 1 Lr 0 . . . . . 0600- 0900- 1200- 1500- 1800- 2100- 0000- 0300- 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0000 0300 0600 r F-0 L NINE �- °a�� o�616, �ya�- 64, c�aa� �aa� aa� �o Page 31 Responses were divided between the fire stations 'as Tollows: Station I (13205 Co. Rd. 6) 21 Station II (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 34 Station III (3300 Dunkirk Ln.) 39 Station Comparison 60 50 40 34 39 30 21- 20 1 20 a 10 1 2 3 February 2008 in-service and on -scene (total response) :times for emergency events are as follows. These calls represent a breakdown of staffed station `(including Duty Crew) response times and non -staffed station response times. A further breakdown of each station's non -staffed station response times are noted. Response Time for Emergency Calls 16:48 IS, Truck 1 st Truck 2nd Truck 2nd Truck Number In -Service On -Scene In -Service On -Scene of Calls Staffed Station 1:36 7:31 4:55 8:42 26 Non -Staffed Station 7:13 11:44 5:27 9:45 7 Station I 6:08 12:16 N/A N/A 2 Station H 5:42 10:21 5:27 9:45 3 Station III 12:28 17:00 N/A N/A 1 Response Time for Emergency Calls 16:48 12:1 • kn h 1 � 4 a � ��t-�F re's C� — • 1 y I I 2:2 0:00 Staffed Station Non -Staffed Station 2 Page 32 ignifcant or Unusual Events In February, the following response is notable: February 9 Building Fire (3:20 p.m.) February 12 Building Fire (11:04 p.m.) February 22 Building Fire (6:57 p.m.) During the month of February, nine calls were paged general alarm (all department personnel were alerted). Eight of these calls occurred in the City, with an average.of eleven firefighters arriving on the scene. There was one call for mutual aid to partnering cities. Committed Time In February, paid -on-call firefighters worked an average of over 48 hours. Training During the month of February, four topics were offered during six regularly scheduled in-house training sessions. These topics included. Skills, Blood Borne Pathogens/Right-to- Know/Confined Space, SCBA, and Haz Mat. Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for members of the Hazardous Materials Team, Rope Rescue Team and RAD Team. Seventy-one members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 902.5 — an average of over twelve hours per participating member. Recruitment During the month of February, 69 paid -on-call firefighters served the City of Plymouth. No members left the department. We continued with conducting psychological examinations for two probationary firefighter candidates. 3 Page 33 Dutv Crew The Duty Crew Program was in operation on all weekdays during the month of February including Saturdays. Fifty-three members participated in the program. A staffing summary for the month, by shift, is included below. Staffin : 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 5 Firefighters 0% 0% 0% 4 Firefighters 100% 100% 100% 3 Firefighters 0% 0% !0% No Staff 0% 0% 0% 27% CALLS FOR SERVICE February 2008 73% 1500-1800 1800-2100 0% 0% 100% 96% 0% 0% 0%, 4% © 5 Firefighters 1:10 Firefighters 0 Duty Crew. W Non -Duty Crew 4 Page 34 Plymouth Fire Department Public Education Programming February 2008 Page 35 Programs Hours Station Tours 3 3 Bookmobile/Literacy Preschool Visits 1 1 K-6 Education 2 2 Career Talk/Nights Bike Helmet Program Car Seat Check-ups 26 26 Assist North Memorial Smokebusters/Seniors 2 2 Smokebusters/Families Ski Helmet Sales Adopt a Hydrant 4 4 Block Parties Parades NNO Open Houses Fire Ext. Training Business Safety Fairs Business Fire Drills Pub. Ed Training Pub. Ed Meetings 3 5 Literature Drops Diversity Outreach Misc. Programming Special Projects 3 3 Totals 44 46 Page 35