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Council Information Memorandum 04-04-2008
CITY OF PLYMOUTH COUNCIL INFO MEMO April 4, 2008 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Youth Advisory Council. Agenda, 04/07/08..........................................................................................Page 1 EQC Committee Agenda, 04/09/08.......................................................................................................Page 2 Park & Rec Agenda, 04/10/08..............................................................................................................Page 3 Metro Cities Assoc. of Metropolitan Municipalities Annual Meeting, 04/17/08..................................Page 4 April, May & June 2008 Official City Meeting Calendars.................................................................. Page 5 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings .................................................... Page 11 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... 3 More Counties OK Transit Sales Tax, Article: Star & Trib............................................................ Page 12 Property Tax Values Plunge, Raising Alarms, Article: Star & Trib ....................................................Page 15 Buses to be re-routed to Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis later this Spring ...................Page 18 Plymouth Metrolink Rider Alert MEETING MINUTES Planning Commission Minutes, 03/19/08.......................................................................................:.. Page 19 Wayzata Communities in Collaboration Council Minutes, 03/13/08 .................................................Page 26 STAFF REPORTS Engineering Dept. Active & Pending Public Improvement Projects 04/08/08 .................................. Page 30 Community •Dev. Pending Planning Application 04/03/08.................................................................Page 34 CORRESPONDENCE Letter to Property Owners, RE: Site Plan Amendment for The City of Plymouth (2007084) .......... Page 37 Letter to Property Owners, RE: Site Plan Amendment for the Plymouth -New Hope ........................Page 38 Little League Association (2008021) Letter to Property Owners, RE: Revised Variance for Steve Klein (2008004)...................................Page 39 Letter to Property Owners, RE: Taryn Hills Park...............................................................................Page 40 Letter to New Residents, RE: Invitation to City Sampler on April 26 ...............................................Page 42 Letter from Teens Alone, RE: Contribution Thank You.....................................................................Page 43 Letter to Property Owners, RE: Condition Use Permit, Mount Olivet (2008014) .............................Page 44 Letter to Property Owners, RE:. Site Plan for Bentz/Thompson/Rietow (2008013) ...........................Page 45 Letter to Property Owners, RE: Conditional Use Permit, Inland Commercial Property (2007114)... Page 46 Letter from MN Dept of Natural Resources, RE: City of Plymouth Water Supply Plan....................Page 47 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Friday Fax -League of Minnesota Cities 03/28/08............................................................................. Page 48 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL April 7, 2008 6:30 PM Parkers Lake Conference Room** 1. Call to Order 2. Approvals: a) Agenda b) January 14 Meeting Minutes 3. Discussion Items a) April 14th Human Rights Event • Review program • Attendance • Assign duties b) Youth Leadership Conference • Speakers • Other details c) Set Future Meetings 4. Adjournment S. Additional Materials: a) April and May 2008 Official City Meeting Calendars b) Roster ,1 "Please note meeting room change! Time Allotment 1 'T 6:30-6:35 PM 6:35 PM Page 1 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA April 9, 2008 7:00 p.m. WHERE: MEDICINE LAKE ROOM 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 Environmental Quality Committee and will, be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Committee member, or citizen 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. PUBLIC FORUM — Individuals may address the Committee about any item not contained in the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - EQC Members may add items to the agenda including items contained in the EQC Info Memo for discussion purposes or staff direction only. The EQC will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda. 4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS A. 2008 Education Activities Update 5. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Approve the March 12, 2008, Environmental Quality Committee Minutes B. Receive Wild Wings Flood Protection EAW 6. PUBLIC ,HEARING 7. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Review and comment on Plymouth's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan B. Review and comment on Lake Management Plans (for Surface Water Plan) 8. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 9. FUTURE MEETINGS — May 14, 2008 10. ADJOURNMENT CADocuments and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Intemet Files\OLK181\040908.dor Page 2 Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission April 10, 2008, 7 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Associations b. Staff - Diane Evans Dan Lauer c. Others 4. Report on Past Council Action a. Artwork for Millennium Garden b. West Medicine Park Building c. Oakwood Playfield Parking Lot d. Zachary Playfield Building S. Unfinished Business a. Update- Hilde b. Update -Millennium Garden 6. New Business a. Taryn Hills Mini Park- Approve Master Site Plan 7. Commission Presentation S. Staff Communication 9. Adjourn Next regular meeting - Thursday May 8, 2008 Page 3 METRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Social Hour with light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar (Metro Area Legislators have been invited to join us) 6:30. - 7:00 p.m. Speaker: Thomas Stinson, State Economist 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Metro Cities Business Meeting Guest speaker: TOfI'1 91imon Tom is an associate professor in the Dept., of Applied Economics at the U of MN. Since 1987 he has also served as the MN State Economist where he supervises preparation of the twice yearly state revenue forecast. A former president of the MN Economics Assoc. and a member of the Star Tribune's Board of Econ., Stinson was an economist with the U.S. Dept. of Ag. before his present position. Please j oin us for this opportunity to connect with your peers from other metropolitan cities, get the latest news and information from Metro Cities, and elect those who will guide our organization through the upcom- ing year. Both elected officials and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no charge for attending the meeting, but please RSVP. University Club Saint Paul 420. Summit Ave St. Paul, MN 55102 145 University Ave W * St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 * Phone (651) 215-4000 * Fax (651) 281-1299 * www.amml45.org Page 4 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 Feldhouse 6 7 6:30 P.M. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Parkers Lake Room 8 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCILMEETING, Discuss Lake Setback Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 9 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B 10 7:0LADVISORY EC COC),e,dine C 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 COUNCIL SHOW, 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 COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , 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, Plyumculh creek Center 29 30 Mar 2008 M T W T F S May 2008 S M T W T F S 7:00 PM BOARD OF EQUALIZATIONJS 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 4/3/2008 Page 5 Page 6 OFFICIAL -CITY MEETINGS May 2008 Sunday I Monday Tuesday I 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 S 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 0 PM NMENTAL COMMITTEE E(E_I.IedicineLake s 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 7:00 PM REGULAR 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 4/3/2008 Page 7 Page 8 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 • 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCILMEETING, Council Chamber PM MENTAL MMITTEE ne Lake LOG A�&B 7:00 PM PARK 8 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, Council 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 May 2008 Jul 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 29 30 31 modified on 4/3/2008 Page 9 Page 10 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items 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 • Presentation by the Plymouth Senior Council • Approve RFP for recycling services • Proclamation Declaring April 28 -May 3 as "Plymouth Concert Band Week" in recognition of their 10 year Anniversary • 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. Rollin B. Child, Inc. (2008012) • Approve 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 55th Avenue North. The Rottlund Company, Inc. (2008003) • Approve amendment to the site plan and conditional use permit to allow building expansion and site improvements for property located at 15100 Schmidt Lake Road. Providence Academy. (2008011) • Approve site plan for a new 30,300 square foot Hennepin County Plymouth Library located at 15700 36th Avenue North. Bentz/Thompson/Rietow, Inc. (2008013) • Approve site plan amendment to replace the archery range at Plymouth Creek Park located at 3625 Fernbrook Lane North. City of Plymouth. (2007084) • Hearing on On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor License applications from Metro Hospitality, Inc. for Green Mill -Plymouth, 2705 Annapolis Lane 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 1 I 3 more counties OK transit sales tax 3 more counties OK transit sales tax By MARY JANE SMETANKA, JOY POWELL and KEVIN GILES, Star Tribune staff writers April 1, 2008 Page 1 of 3 In historic votes that could hasten development of new rail lines and bus transitways in the Twin Cities area, three more metro counties Tuesday approved a new transit sales tax that takes effect on July 1 Hennepin and Dakota county commissioners both approved the quarter -cent sales tax -- which would amount to a penny on a $4 purchase -- on 5-2 votes, joining Ramsey and Anoka counties, which passed the tax Last week. And after an emotional four-hour meeting Tuesday night, Washington County commissioners voted 3-2 to approve it. Carver and Scott counties have decided.not to participate for now. In Hennepin County, Commissioner Peter McLaughlin hailed the agreement as something "that gives us a chance to create a transit system that will serve this county and this area of the state for years and years to come." The new tax could raise more than $100 million in 2009 Among the projects that could be aided by the tax are the proposed Central Corridor light-rail line between Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Northstar commuter rail line from Minneapolis to Big Lake, and bus rapid -transit projects along Cedar Avenue and on Interstate 35W from Minneapolis south into Dakota County. The optional tax is the result of the transportation bill passed by the Legislature in February over the governor's veto. Metro counties that passed the tax will join a joint powers board that will award grants and issue bonds for transit projects. Each county also will impose a $20 excise tax on vehicle sales by auto dealers. In Hennepin County, where possible projects include a light-rail line from Minneapolis to Eden Prairie and some type of rapid transit from Minneapolis to Maple Grove and perhaps further north, commissioners said the new tax will allow property tax support for the Hiawatha light-rail line and Northstar to be cut by about $11 million in 2009. Supporters said the agreement will make the Twin Cities more competitive with Denver, Portland and other areas with similar taxes, which gives them a source of funds to match federal transportation dollars that in some cases could pay for half the project cost. Page 12 http://www.startribune.com/templates/Pnnt This_Story?sid=17189436 4/2/2 3 more counties OK transit sales tax Page 2 of 3 Voting against the measure were Penny Steele, who said it's a bad time to impose a new tax, and Board Chairman Randy Johnson, who faces reelection later this year. Worried that the state's forecasted budget deficit could prompt the governor or lawmakers to divert sales tax money for other purposes before the session ends, the board also passed a resolution that said Hennepin County would pull out of the agreement if that happened. McLaughlin called it "a shot across the bow" to send a message. Dakota County In fast-growing Dakota County, where both population and road use are projected to quickly expand in the next 20 years, priorities include rapid -transit projects that would move more people and ease congestion at bottlenecks such as the Minnesota River crossing on Interstate 35W coming south from Minneapolis. "We do not need to put asphalt across our communities," said Commissioner Willis Branning. He said highways should rank behind better transit as a county priority. Commissioners Joe Harris and Kathleen Gaylord voted against the measure, saying there are many other transportation needs in the county. Dakota County has competed nationally for federal money for traffic congestion relief. Officials said the county could get $133 million in federal funding to help with the development of bus rapid transit on Cedar Avenue. The sales tax money could help with the local and state match needed for that program, officials said. Washington County At least 175 people packed Tuesday night's meeting of the Washington County Board in Stillwater, and more than 60 spoke about. the tax, with a majority opposing it. Commissioners Dennis Hegberg, Myra Peterson and Dick Stafford voted for the tax, while Gary Kriesel and Bill Pulkrabek voted against it. When the vote was announced, there was an emotional murmur from the crowd. "This is bad, bad public policy," Pulkrabek said before the vote. "If this passes, it will be the single most irresponsible vote this board has made, and I've been on this board for 10 years." Hegberg said the tax "provides choices." "Today we are captured by oil," he said. "We look at technology to solve our problems, but we haven't done anything." Citizens speaking against the tax cited rising prices and lost jobs, criticized the Met http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This_Story?sid=17189436 4/2/2 Page 13 3 more counties OK transit sales tax Page 3 of 3 Council as a money -hungry giant, and argued that taxes are too high already, while proponents asked that the five -member board look to the future. "The money will go to special interests and will have very little effect on the citizens of Washington County," said David Morgan of May Township. But Woodbury resident David Rooney said he didn't believe it was in the county's interest to remain on the sidelines. "Reducing the gridlock on a metro freeway is well worth the $20 it would cost me a year," Rooney said. Some of the speakers opposing the tax said they'll campaign against commissioners who voted for it when fall elections roll around. Hegberg and Kriesel.will be up for reelection in November. Stafford, who represents Woodbury, is an interim commissioner and won't be running in November. smetan@startribune_com • 612-673-7380 jpowell@startribune.com • 952-882-9017 kqiles startribune.com • 651-298-1554 © 2008 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. Page 14 http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This_Story?sid=17189436 4/2/21,__ Property -tax values plunge, raising alarms http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This_Story?sid=17127236 Property -tax values plunge, raising alarms By ANTHONY LONETREE and DAVID PETERSON, Star Tribune staff writers March 29, 2008 Housing values for property -tax purposes are tumbling across the Twin Cities area -- dramatically, in some cases. In Ramsey County, declines are being reported for median -value homes in every one of its communities, and in every one of St. Paul's 17 neighborhoods, according to assessment notices sent to owners of single-family homes this month. In Dakota County, assessor Bill. Peterson said that he is witness to history: a drop in county residential value for the first time "in my 30 years here." Along with the notices -- the first of many moving parts that determine individual property -tax bills for 2009 -- has come hope for relief among tax -weary homeowners. Early signs point to commercial and industrial properties taking on a greater share of the tax burden in 2009, but experts say there are no guarantees. Elected and appointed officials also are bracing for new budgeting pressures. "It's a whole different situation," Carver County Commissioner Tom Workman said. In Washington County, a slowdown in residential construction means fewer new homes being added to the tax rolls in 2008, leaving existing properties to pick up more of the impact of any upcoming levy increases, said Kevin Corbid, the county's director of property records and taxpayer services. Officials responsible for balancing budgets are sweating. "There's no need to panic at this point, but I'm concerned about it, let's put it that way," said Carver County Administrator Dave Hemze. "Many of our services are more necessary when economic times are bad: The social services safety net, workforce programs to help people find jobs, and the justice side, the court system, sheriffs -- those costs go up in tough times." Workman, a fiscal hawk, is delighted: "When you're out of money, you finally have to make some hard decisions," he said. "This cow is done being milked." As for homeowners, many have wondered: How can my values fall yet taxes rise? Said Dick Sivanich, tax accounting supervisor for Ramsey County, The property tax "is probably the least understood thing that someone has in their expense portfolio." This month, all across the state, notices hit mailboxes informing property owners how much they will be paying in property taxes in 2008 and where their market values Page 15 1 of 3 3/31/2008 8:33 AM Property -tax values plunge, raising alarms http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This_Story?sid=17127236 currently stand -- a first hint at how vulnerable they could be to tax increases in 2009. In the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul, where homeowners take pride in restoring Victorian homes yet are wrestling with foreclosures, the median value of single-family residential homes dropped 17.3 percent, according to Ramsey County assessor Stephen Baker. Factored into such declines, he wrote, are targeted reductions made in areas with high foreclosure activity. Kathy Misener, who moved to a 11/2 -story home on Conway Street, attracted by Dayton Bluffs proximity to downtown St. Paul, has seen her property lose about one-quarter of its market value in the past year -- from $157,000 in 2007 to $116,800 in 2008. Her son, Jason Misener, who has a broker's license, said he's confident she could get $140,000 if she were to sell, so the assessor's action poses no great alarm. But her tax bill for 2008 shows a 17 percent increase, he added, and to that he's said: "What's the deal?" The 2008 tax bills are the result of values set a year ago, and tax -levy decisions made last fall. In addition, the Miseners, like many other metro -area homeowners, have seen 2008 bills rise due to a phaseout of a state law protecting them from big increases in the past. But asked about their prospects of a tax decrease next year, Sivanich said the stars seem aligned for Kathy Misener. The reasons why are testimony to the complexities of the system: 1. Her 25 percent value drop outpaces the market -value reductions that most other city homeowners are seeing. 2. St. Paul is in line to receive more money from a metro -wide pool of funds -- revenues that can be applied against the city's 2009 levy needs. 3. Her value reduction will increase the amount that she'll get in homestead credit. But a decrease? Jason Misener, eyeing his mom's 2008 bill, says: "It's hard to fathom." Values down People with more modest market -value declines, trying to gauge the potential for tax decreases, must keep in mind that it is not the values of their properties alone that matter, says Mark Haveman of the Minnesota Taxpayers Association, but how their values changed relative to the changes elsewhere in the community. There also is the issue of local government spending, to be determined later this year. City -by -city figures provided to the Star Tribune by most of the metro -area counties show housing market values falling across Ramsey County and in virtually every Hennepin County community, as well as in the larger cities of Dakota and Washington counties, where Stillwater, Cottage Grove and Woodbury came closest to holding their values. Page 16 2 of 3 3/31/20( Property -tax values plunge, raising alarms http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This_Story?sid=17127236 Minneapolis' residential values are expected to drop at least 3 to 5 percent citywide, before new construction. St. Paul dropped 7.8 percent. In Anoka County, median values rose 0.2 percent in Blaine and dropped 1.1 percent in Coon Rapids, its two largest cities. Average values -- at least on paper -- still were rising slightly in Scott County. . In Hennepin County, Rogers is one of the few communities seeing median -value growth -- a 1.8 percent increase. But at least one homeowner, Terri Taylor, isn't convinced. Her home, built two years ago, probably would fetch 15 percent to 20 percent less money today, she said. With home prices "in the toilet," she added, she finds her tax bill "outrageous." On the commercial and industrial side, total values are up about 5 percent in Ramsey County and 6.4 percent in Anoka County, and that overall values are relatively stable in Washington County. At the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Kaye Rakow, public policy director for its Minnesota chapter, said that she sees the slumping residential market and the commercial gains, and knows a tax shift is coming. "The taxing jurisdictions are not going to raise less money," she said recently. But Rakow offers no protest: "It's a market-driven result," she said of the impending shift. "We recognize it. That's just the way it is." alonetreeCo)-startribune.com • 651-298-1545 dapeterson(r startribune.com • 952-882-9023 © 2008 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. Page 17 3 of 3 3/31/204 Pat Ovale PM Routes Routes 772,774,776,777,790,793,795 763-509-5052 In the afternoon, buses will start at Hemlepin and Washington Avenues. Buses will travel along Hennepin Avenue to 11"' Street. There they will take a right and continue along 11 "' Street on the current route. Customer Service Routes 742, 747 Voice: 763-509-5535 In the afternoon, buses will take a left at Hennepin Avenue and 12t" Street and proceed along Hemlepin until Washington Avenue where the routes will end. Fax: 763-509-5510 Email: transit@ We apologize for any inconvenience this detour may cause. If you have any questions, please contact Plymouth Metrolink at 763-509-5535 or e-mail us at ei.plymouth.mn.us www.ci.plyinouth.mn.us (click on "Services" and then "Transit"). Page 18 Buses to be re-routed to Hennepin Avenue in A transit system downtown Minneapolis starting later this spring operated by the Affects Routes 742, 747, 772, 774, 776, 777, 790, 793, 795 City of Plymouth Later this spring, Plymouth Metrolink buses that travel through downtown Mimleapolis will be re-routed from Marquette and Second Avenues to Location Hennepin Avenue. The change, which is due to street reconstruction on Marquette and Second Avenues, will occur in late April or early May and 3400 Plymouth Blvd. continue into 2009. Another Rice° Ale°t will be distributed once the start date Plymouth, MN of street construction is lalown. Detour Routes 55447-1482 AM Routes Web Site Routes 772,774,776,777,790,793,795 In the morning, buses will take a left at Hennepin Avenue and 12t1' Street. www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Buses will proceed along Hennepin until Washington Avenue where the routes will end. click on "Services" Routes 742, 747 then "Transit" In the morning, buses will start at Hennepin and Washington Avenues. They will proceed along Hennepin until IIt" Street, and then take a right and continue current route along 11"' Street. Transit Administrator Pat Ovale PM Routes Routes 772,774,776,777,790,793,795 763-509-5052 In the afternoon, buses will start at Hemlepin and Washington Avenues. Buses will travel along Hennepin Avenue to 11"' Street. There they will take a right and continue along 11 "' Street on the current route. Customer Service Routes 742, 747 Voice: 763-509-5535 In the afternoon, buses will take a left at Hennepin Avenue and 12t" Street and proceed along Hemlepin until Washington Avenue where the routes will end. Fax: 763-509-5510 Email: transit@ We apologize for any inconvenience this detour may cause. If you have any questions, please contact Plymouth Metrolink at 763-509-5535 or e-mail us at ei.plymouth.mn.us www.ci.plyinouth.mn.us (click on "Services" and then "Transit"). Page 18 Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting March 19, 2008 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Holmes, Commissioners Terry Jaffoni, Erik Aamoth, Frank Weir, Karl Neset and James Davis. MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Marie Darling, Planner Joshua Doty, City Engineer Bob Moberg and Office Support Specialist Laurie Lokken 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Holmes announced that item 5B is to be removed from the Consent Agenda, and will become item 7B under New Business. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the March 19, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda as amended. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 5, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the March 5, 2008 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved with Commissioner Aamoth abstaining. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. INLAND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. (2007114) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Inland Commercial Property Management, Inc. for a conditional use permit and site plan amendment for an additional retail building to be Page 19 Approved Planning Commission Minutes March 19, 2008 Page 2 called the "Shops of Plymouth Town Center" on the west side of the Cub Foods parking lot located at 3550 Vicksburg Lane North. Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the March 11, 2008 staff report. Senior Planner Darling added that the applicant is requesting additional time and that staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing to the April 16, 2008 Planning Commission meeting. Chair Holmes opened the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Jaffoni, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to continue the public hearing to the April 16, 2008 Planning Commission meeting. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH Chair Holmes introduced the request by the City. of Plymouth for consideration of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Plymouth Creek Water Quality Ponds Project for property located in and adjacent to West Medicine Lake Park. City Engineer Moberg gave an overview of the March 12, 2008 staff report. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if the Environmental Quality Committee had a chance to look at this report. City Engineer Moberg said that he did not know if this report was taken directly to that committee for their consideration but that as this project moves forward through the process, there will continue to be dialogue with that committee. Commissioner Jaffoni asked what the capital cost is. City Engineer Moberg said that in the Feasibility Report, the project cost was $900,000. Chair Holmes asked if the finished project would be similar to the project completed several years ago on the east side of Medicine Lake. City Engineer Moberg said that there are some similarities and some very distinct differences. He said that two ponds were created on the east side. He said that this situation is unique in that they are diverting the flow of water and are essentially trying to provide treatment to Plymouth Creek itself. He said that another difference is that they are also dealing with existing wetlands and doing excavation in the wetlands themselves. Chair Holmes asked when this project is anticipated to start. City Engineer Moberg said that if they are successful in moving forward in the permitting process, this project would start in November or December 2008. He said that since they are dealing with water, they Page 20 Approved Planning Commission Minutes March 19, 2008 Page 3 wouldbe trying to work without the addition of snow melt or major rain events during the construction. Commissioner Jaffoni asked how long this project would take to complete. She said that the report clearly reflected some concern for the Blanding's turtle, which burrows in wetland mud during the winter. She said that if the project is in the deepest part of the wetland and done during the winter, then it would avoid interfering with the turtles and be less of a risk than when the turtles come out to breed and travel. City Engineer Moberg said they would like to expedite this project to get it done as quickly as possible. He said that this project is surrounded by residential property and that they will need to balance the duration of construction activity to limit the impact on species and the neighborhood. Chair Holmes introduced Steve Chase, 11901 23rd Avenue North, representing the Medicine Lake Community Club. Mr. Chase said that he was interested in the slope so that kids don't fall into the pond. He asked if flooding would add any water flowage to the neighborhood. He asked if there will be an increase in mosquitoes and if there is a plan to treat them. He said the location is very nice as it is not abutted to houses and environmentally friendly. City Engineer Moberg said that they are proposing all perimeter slopes around both basins, which would be at 5 to 1. He said that is somewhat more flat than what is typically seen, usually 3 to 1 or 4 to 1. He said that in the vicinity of normal water levels, a 10 to 1 slope is proposed. City Engineer Moberg said that the potential for flooding is very well defined in the 100 - year floodplain of Plymouth Creek. He said the design being put together is very clear and that there wouldn't be any changes in elevation as it must stay as is. He said that Medicine Lake is a fixed elevation and it is not a situation where they would need to look at building berms. He said that the site would all be excavated as opposed to building the site up. City Engineer Moberg said that the project being proposed is within the footprint of what is already legally defined as wetlands. He said that the proposed ponds would have more open water rather than seasonal, shallow water where mosquitoes are more abundant. Commissioner Neset asked if these ponds would be treated by helicopter like other ponds in the city. City Engineer Moberg said that these ponds would also be in the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District jurisdiction and treated like the other ponds. Chair Holmes introduced Billy Jarmon, 2310 Kirkwood Lane North. Mr. Jarmon asked to receive a packet of the proposed project and the maps so that he could see the actual work that is proposed to be done in the area. Page 21 Approved Planning Commission Minutes March 19, 2008 Page 4 Chair Holmes said that the packet could be found on the City's website. City Engineer Moberg said that this Environmental Assessment Worksheet is the first step in the whole process that will need final approval by the City Council and a map of the project will then again be available to the public on the City's website. Chair Holmes introduced Kurt Leuthold, 1810 Oakview Lane North. Mr. Leuthold said that from the stormwater standpoint, this is. a very good project for Medicine Lake. He asked if there are any park improvements planned for the west side of Medicine Lake Drive. He said that he would like to suggest that the final stormwater pond take on as Tittle interference as possible so that the pond will look like it belongs there. He said that a significant amount of wetlands would be impacted and he asked where the mitigation would take place. He asked if there would be an estimate of the number of trees that would be taken out. City Engineer Moberg said that there is a long term planning .goal to have a trail improvement along Plymouth Creek and for. a connection to Medicine Lake Park. He said that from the short term standpoint, he is not aware of any proposed improvements on the west side. He said that the Park Department does want a future building on the east side of the park and if it is not completed with this project, it would need to be set up as a future improvement. He said that there would be a boardwalk crossing to the anticipated building. City Engineer Moberg said that they are trying to work through the issue of wetland mitigation with the regulatory agencies and the number of different interpretations of the mitigation language. He said that preliminary findings have identified potential sites that are not owned by the City. He said that regulatory permits would be required as part of the mitigation plan. City Engineer Moberg said that in this preliminary state, there is not an exact count of trees that will be affected by this project. He said that as they move forward with this design, they would be working with the Park Department on a landscaping plan that would include trees and.the type of grass to be used on the slopes. City Engineer Moberg said that this project is planned to primarily be excavation with alterations to vegetation. He said that it will be more open water than what is there today and that they would try to recreate a natural setting. Commissioner Aamoth asked if securing sites for mitigation could delay the project. City Engineer Moberg said that was certainly a possibility. Chair Holmes introduced Jeff McCurdy, 1835 Kirkwood Lane North. Mr. McCurdy asked how this project would reduce sediment. He said that it looks like there would be open water when they create the second pond and that one pond would be higher than the other Page 22 Approved Planning Commission Minutes March 19, 2008 Page 5 with one flowing into the other and then into Medicine Lake. He asked what could be done to keeps boats and canoes from being allowed or discouraged from this area. City Engineer Moberg said that by creating a two -cell system, more sediment would be removed in the first cell. He said that they are looking more at reducing phosphorus and that the most effective way to accomplish this would be by creating a long draw to give the phosphorus adequate time to settle out. He said the phosphorus becomes the source for algae in the lake. City Engineer Moberg said that they do not prohibit activities, such as boats and canoes, from lakes and ponds. Chair Holmes introduced Jeff Feller, 2110 Oakview Lane North. Mr. Feller said that when the City rerouted the road that it was a wonderful deal in that it created the nicest beach and park in the metropolitan area. He said that where the walkway goes across now is a buffer on the beach. He asked what is gained by a holding pond and what advantage is there in digging up the wetland on the west side. He said that both creeks dry up in the summer and that no water gets in to that lower part. He asked why one pond on the other side of Medicine Lake Drive wouldn't take care of the issue. City Engineer Moberg said that a very unique element is the fact that the stream goes through the center so there would always be moving water, even during a drought. He said that anything that can be done to try to capture more phosphorus will improve water quality in Medicine Lake. He said that other options were explored to go further to the west but that this was the best solution. Commissioner Jaffoni said that projects have to be done and that there isn't always an ideal situation because of weighing advantages and benefits. She said that she could see the impact to the turtle habitat and that it is unfortunate that this has to be done to gain phosphorus removal. She said that this should be kept in mind as it may be a sensitive area. She said that this is a good project and that it seems to be supported by residents as well. Chair Holmes said that as the project moves forward, he recommends that the City work with the community and the neighbors nearby to explore options and limit the impact of the construction site to the neighborhood. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to forward the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Plymouth Creek Water Quality Ponds Project for property located in and adjacent to West Medicine Lake Park and to include the comments presented by citizens and the Planning Commission to the City Council. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. Page 23 Approved Planning Commission Minutes March 19, 2008 Page 6 B. TITUS MHIRIPIRI (2008008) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Titus Mhiripiri for 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. Planner Doty gave an overview of the March 11, 2008 staff report. Planner Doty said that an email from Kathleen Johnson, 2418 Hemlock Lane North, has been added to the public record. He said that Ms. Johnson has concerns about construction vehicle parking and for the preservation of trees along the shared property line. Planner Doty said that staff recognizes that the street along the west side of the property is quite narrow and that on -street parking would be difficult to achieve. He said that the applicant has two possible solutions. The applicant currently owns and lives two houses down from the subject site and can provide construction parking on that property. He said that the neighboring property owner to the north of the subject property has also said that construction vehicles could park in their driveway. Planner Doty said that Ms. Johnson is concerned about three trees on the property line and asks that the construction of the retaining walls be limited to the amount possible to reduce the impact to the trees. He said that soil would be added over the tree root system along the side of the home and to a depth of seven feet at the back of the home. Planner Doty said that staff did review the tree situation with the City Forester. He said that the City considers whether a tree is destroyed or not based on the critical root zone of the tree. He said that to determine if a tree can be saved, 75 percent of the root zone must be undisturbed. He said that each tree would have impact to their critical root zone. Commissioner Aamoth asked how high the retaining wall would be. Planner Doty said that the retaining wall is tiered with two, four -foot sections and that the retaining wall may be slightly higher with additional grade. Chair Holmes asked for the probability that the trees would survive. Planner Doty said that the City Forester was hesitant to make a statement either way because each tree is unique and there are factors to consider, such as, where roots grow and soil conditions. Planner Doty said that the three trees were there in 1988 when Ms. Johnson's house was constructed. Chair Holmes asked if the six-foot side yard setback variance is requested because of the roof slope that overhangs the exterior of the house. Planner Doty said that the variance request is for the bathroom walls above the garage and for the mud room wall. He said the rest of the home would meet the setback requirements. Page 24 Approved Planning Commission Minutes March 19, 2008 Page 7 Commissioner Aamoth asked what recourse the current property owner would have if the trees die. Planner Doty said that when trees die near the property lines, it could become a civil issue between property owners. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Titus Mhiripiri, 2525 West Medicine Lake Drive. Mr. Mhiripiri said that his intentions would be to save the trees. He said that the trees give seclusion and that he likes trees. He said that while working with the designer and the planner, his idea was to move the retaining walls closer to the house on the southeast side and bumping them out further on the northeast side to meet building code requirements. Commissioner Davis asked if tree roots would be taken out while excavating the house so that the next strong wind would knock those trees over. Planner Doty said that only fill is planned and that soil would be placed in the retaining wall areas. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the request by Titus Mhiripiri for the 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. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Holmes, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. M Page 25 MINUTES WAYZATA COMMUNITIES IN COLLABORATION COUNCIL March 13, 2008 Next Meeting: Thursday, April 10, 2008 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Room A 413 Central Middle School PRESENT Brenda Heim, Brian Kirk, Becca Fink, Krista Danner, Linnea Lind, Lynn Zemlin, Gary Landis, Cheryl Lubinski, Jim Brandl, Angela Haseman, Charlene Barghini, Christina Scipioni, Donna Marget, Christina Fairbanks, Gloria Lundberg -Jorgenson, Marcia Treno, LaDonna Hoy, Susan Sommerfeld, Bob Ostlund, Katy Guth and Carol Bergenstal WELCOME Chair Brenda Heim welcomed Katy Guth, the new Family School Liaison, and Krista Danner, the new Executive Director of the Ridgedale YMCA. Brenda thanked Brian Kirk for his service to the CICC and his leadership in the development of the Y Middle School Activity Nights --- and wished him well in his new position with the Y! FEBRUARY MINUTES • The February minutes were approved with the correction that there are no programs currently ongoing the Plymouth Library, pending the closing of the Library for reconstruction this spring. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT • On behalf of the Nominating Committee (composed of Jim Brandl, Donna Marget, Ramona Steadman and Carol Bergenstal), Jim Brandl presented the recommendation for the CICC slate of officers for 2008-09: ➢ Brenda Heim — Chair ➢ Fran Beard — First Vice Chair ➢ Becca Fink — Second Vice Chair • Jim explained that additional nominations from the floor are welcome. Voting for the officers will take place at the April CICC meeting. FAMILY SCHOOL LIAISON UPDATE Katy Guth provided an overview of her new position as Family School Liaison. Katy will serve as a liaison for families with students at Oakwood, Gleason Lake, Sunset Hill, Birchview and Plymouth Creek elementary schools and who live in the multi -unit housing neighborhoods in Plymouth served by CONECT. Katy will work with CONECT staff on-site in the complexes and with school social workers and teachers to ensure that the appropriate and positive connections are made between families and school. Page 26 • Gary Landis asked that measurable outcome data be tracked to follow the success of this program. LCTS UPDATE Donna Marget, Wayzata's LCTS Coordinator and Chair of the LCTS Grant Committee, reported on the meeting of the LCTS Grant Committee that took place immediately prior to the CICC meeting. The Grant Committee made the following recommendations to the CICC for funding from the LCTS reserve fund that is available for allocation: ➢ $30,000 — To expand the Primary Project (currently at Birchview, Gleason Lake and Oakwood) to two additional schools (Plymouth Creek and Sunset Hill) in 2008. The $30,000 from the LCTS reserve would be added to $10,000 from the Alliance "Service Integration Fund" grant and $10,000 from the Wayzata School District general fund for a total of $50,000 of funding that will be available for Primary Project in the 2008- 09 school year. ➢ $20,000 — To support the work of CONECT, which has expanded programming over the past year to include the new neighborhood of Vicksburg Commons. These funds will also be used to enhance Camp CONECT, a nine week summer camp for youth who live in all of the CONECT neighborhoods and which provides the "healthy redundancy" children need to maintain strong relationships with caring adults. ➢ $2,500 —To support the 2008 Y Middle School Activity Nights. A motion was made by Linnea Lind and seconded by Marcia Treno to support allocation of these funds, as recommended. Motion approved. Regarding the 2004 LCTS Disallowance that is still under debate, Superintendent Ostlund reported that the Association of Metropolitan. School Districts is urging the State Legislature to pass legislation that would require the State be responsible for any disallowance, rather than lay that burden only on the school districts that were identified in the audit. Carol also reported that the US Congress is still trying to pass legislation to put a moratorium on the changes in the federal regulations that would greatly reduce school districts' access to LCTS funds. FUTURE OF THE CICC • Jim Brandl explained that, although Wayzata School District is in good shape financially at the moment, the looming financial storm clouds may well impact the school district and the CICC in the coming years. • The District has agreed to cover $10,000 of the CICC Coordinator's salary in 2008-09. • The CICC Coordinator will then also be responsible for pursuing additional grant funds, as funding for other CICC programs diminish. • Jim explained that it is important for the CICC to expand our membership to include more representation from the business community. 2 Page 27 • LaDonna Hoy suggested that a good way to involve the business community would be to offer them volunteer opportunities, outside of the business day, such as at the Y Activity Nights. • Linnea Lind pointed out that her involvement in the CICC gives her access to community information and contacts that are not be available to her in any other venue. She suggested that this would be an important benefit to articulate to potential business partners. • Gloria Lundberg -Jorgenson suggested that our goals around school success (less truancy, less crime, etc.) are important goals shared by business owners, too. • Superintendent Ostlund suggested that businesses who share our long-term interest in the overall health of our society would be important partners for us to cultivate. • It was agreed that a good place to start these conversations would be with the staff at TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Chamber of Commerce and the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce. COMMUNITY NEWS TO SHARE • Christina Scipioni from Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin County (CAPSH) shared information about the Food Support Program, which is designed to supplement a family or individual's income by providing money that can be spent on food. Contact CAPSH at 952-933-9639 for more details. • LaDonna explained that the Minnesota Foodshare Campaign is more important this year than ever. Matching funds will be available until March 31. Donations of food ---- and money designated for food --- are desperately needed at IOCP. LaDonna urged everyone to inform their organizations and colleagues of this need. • Linnea shared wonderful information about programs at Hennepin County libraries (www.hclib.org) and explained that the anticipated date to close the Plymouth Library for reconstruction will be May 30, 2008. • Linnea also explained that, thanks to a wonderful collaboration with the Police Department, City of Plymouth, and the Wayzata Family Learning Center, there will be four weeks of "truck stories" this summer at the Family Learning Center. • Wayzata West Middle School will be the "host" of the April 251h Middle School Y Night at the Ridgedale YMCA. If you are able to volunteer, please contact Becca at: becca.fink@,ymcampls.org or (952) 582-8268. • Brenda shared information about the plans for a fundraising breakfast for Caring for Kids Initiative that will take place this summer. A business sponsor has already been identified to cover a significant cost of the event! • Marcia Treno explained that the first parent dinner at Vicksburg Commons was a wonderful collaboration of partners --- and a great event for all who attended. • Wayzata School Board member Gary Landis reported that two administrative hires have been completed: Chace Anderson, Superintendent and Jim Westrum, Chief Financial Officer. Three finalists have been named for the Wayzata High School principal position: Mike Trewick, Principal at East Middle School, the 3 Page 28 current principal at Osseo High School, and the current principal at Mankato West High School. Brian Kirk shared the tragic story of the shooting death of a former Wayzata student. Brian used the story to emphasize the importance of the work the CICC does to provide prevention and early intervention services for high risk youth in our community. NEXT MEETING: Thursday, April 10, 2008 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Room A 413 Central Middle School Respectfully submitted, Carol Bergenstal rd Page 29 1013 1 S I Fern Revised: 4/08/08 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects 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 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 30 Page 1 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt_4_08_08_SHORT_FuKm.xis Revised: 4/08/08 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% com tete. 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. 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 three locations. Staff is evaluating these results to determine the best course of design. All design will be done in-house. Permits are being coordinated with the respective watershed districts. Most projects will be sent out for quotes from contractors. Steve Deuth is contacting residents in Camelot Overlook, to widen 2 Ra a 31 Page 2 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Act Pndng_Proj_Rpt_4_08_08_SHORT_FC g Revised: 4/08/08 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects 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 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 staff. Final plans tentatively scheduled to be received by Council on March 25, 2008 6103 WR Repair Erosion - Wood Crk. DT/BM WENC $425,000 Work began on February 6, 2008 and tree K 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 restoration. 6113 WR Wickman Erosion Project RB $250,000 Project is complete. We will review again in sprinq 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). Dave Perkins Contracting has resumed the work. A cooperative agreement with MCWD has been executed. The underground pipe is completed. The steel doors at MH #1 will be replaced with aluminum for easier lifting. Final park restoration work and bike trail repair will occur in Page 3 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt_4_08_08_SHORT_FC Rage 32 Revised: 4/08/08 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects 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. Peru ' Piikalic AMP.ove�rierrti :.:.:.�?:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:....:.:...:.:.:.......:.......:.:.:.:.:.J.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.: 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. 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Q O N O N O N 0 N Cl)M 47 r r 0 C) N M dam' v" CD c' C Page 35 « § 7 R / 4 n ..f I Page 36 � A % ...E . . 5 3 ....... t ...7 \ Q CO �2E C¥ t U5 S m % : r e o »_» k Ut@£ o 2 �' /// =ma) =2u Q ............ =ee E_� : o m m . \ } �. eft fes= % s wEG o § % CL : E§ ' % / \ 3.� a % / e [ / 2 3 c = » 12 c \ M:k : 7 \ 3\ 2 m 6 k \ \ k \ :...... 0 .m ƒ / § \_ . ». Wco C:) & . Q n EL » .;.;. @ % ' 2 o.�k : CN « § 7 R / 4 n ..f I Page 36 City lFp) of Plymouth 'titA za�,aYlks' a. Adding Quality to Life April 4, 2008 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2007084) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by the City of Plymouth, under File No. 2007084, for a site plan amendment to redesign and replace the existing archery range at Plymouth Creek Park located at 3625 Fernbrook Lane North. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2008 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007084propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 37 NEIL �P lymouth April 4, 2006 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT' FOR THE PLYMOUTH -NEW HOPE LITTLE LEAGUE ASSOCIATION (200802 1) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by. The Plymouth -New Hope Little League Association, under File No. 2008021 for a site plan amendment to construct a multipurpose park building with restrooms and a concession area at Zachary Park located at 4355 Zachary Lane. The park building would be located in.the center of the existing ballfields. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2008 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall,.3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on. Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2008021propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us'i Page 38 Plymoutn April 4, 2008 SUBJECT: REVISED VARIANCE FOR STEVE KLEIN (2008004) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Steve Klein, under File No. 2008004, for a variance to exceed the required 25 percent impervious surface area coverage for a porch addition for property located 15620 401h Avenue North. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the. site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend. a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2008 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 200 8004propnoticerevised 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Ar Page 39 uY �! M1City of '4.Plymoutr Adding Quality to Life April 1, 2008 SUBJECT: Taryn Hills Park Dear Neighbor, I am excited to announce that this coming summer the City will undertake the construction of a mini -park in your neighborhood. The park is located on the east end of your complex at the intersection of 58`h Place North and 59`h Avenue North. This property is adjacent to the City's Northwest Greenway Corridor. I have attached for your review a concept plan for the park site. This concept plan is scheduled .to go before the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission on Thursday evening, April 10, 2008 for their review. I would invite you to email me at eblank( ,Cl•plvinouth.mn.us with your thoughts and comments on the concept plan. You are also invited to attend the meeting next Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers. Your ideas and suggestions are important to us and we hope that you will take the time to let us know if you like the plan as presented or if you have any suggestions for improvements. When the project moves forward, we anticipate that construction would begin in June of this year and be completed by August. The budget for this project, as established by the City Council, is $150,000. I would be very happy to discuss this project with you at any time. I can be reached at 763-509-5201. Thank you for your time and interest in this matter. Sincerely, Eric Blank Director of Parks & Recreation Enclosure EB/mm 3400 Plymouth Blvd o Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 o Tel: 763-509-5000 www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 40 Q. .z N + N •C x�4y ,h € x y � JJJi L 2 03 ca r G � r- i r -o c 75 :a Q. .z x�4y ,h € x Q. .z H o •L t 7�a Page 41 � L a r v (p T, �. p• '.-.,, Oda . 'u H o •L t 7�a Page 41 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life Dear Plymouth Neighbor, I want to extend a special invitation to you and your family to stop by the Plymouth City Sampler on Saturday, April 26. This event will give you a chance to meet the City Council, pick up information about City services and programs and enjoy a continental breakfast in an informal setting. You can also attend a presentation at the Sampler on severe weather preparedness. With the storm season approaching, this presentation by nationally recognized storm chasers and meteorologists, the Twister Sisters, will be especially timely. Peggy Willenberg and Melanie Metz will share dramatic videos and stories of their close encounters with tornadoes and other severe weather. They will also offer tips on what to look for as a storm approaches and how to keep your family safe whether you are at home or away. I hope you can stop by City Hall on April 26. We would love to meet you, answer your questions and share information about your city. Best Regards, UUA� Kelli Slavik Mayor City Sampler Saturday, April 26 Stop by anytime between 9 a.m. and noon . City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard • Enjoy a continental breakfast • Register for prize drawings (Ice Center birthday parties, bike helmets, weather radios & more) • Visit with the Experts Voter Registration & Information • Plymouth Parks, Recreation & Trails • Recycling Child Safety Programs • Crime Prevention • Fire Prevention • City Road Projects Home Remodeling Projects • Planting for Water Quality • Plymouth Metrolink • Tree Pruning • Take Home a Free Native Plant • Pick Up Free Wheels for Your Recycling Bin Special Presentation: Severe Weather Preparedness £t Safety Featuring Plymouth's Own Twister Sisters 9:30 a.m. 8t 11 a.m. 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.usi Page 42 March 24, 2008 Laurie Ahrens Plymouth City Council 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Laurie, On behalf of everyone involved with Teens Alone, I want to thank you and the Plymouth City Council for the contribution of $2,000. Your financial support is absolutely critical to continue to provide free counseling to west suburban teens and their families, Last year was the busiest in our seventeen year history. In the spring, case loads reached 43% beyond agency capacity so we were forced to turn away new referrals in order to serve the clients we already had. We will use your donation towards hiring an additional counselor so we no longer have to turn anyone away. There are many worthwhile organizations doing good work and we are grateful your organization believes in Teens Alone. We promise to be good stewards of your gift. Thank you again. Sincerely. Lydi it Exe tive Director Teens Alone, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3). Teens Alone provided no goods or services in exchange for this donation. Page 43 915 MAINS TREET HOP RI NS MN 55343 ADMIN 952 988 4086 COUNSELING 952 988 TEEN FAX 952 988 5358 City of Piymauti Adding Quality to Life April 4, 2008 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR MOUNT OLIVET LUTHERAN CHURCH (2008014) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant -to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, under File No. 2008014, for a conditional use permit amendment to allow a summer school program for property located at 12235 Old Rockford Road. 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, April 16, 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, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2008014propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us ,00 Page 44 Plymouth Adding Quality to Life April 4, 2008 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN FOR BENTZ/THOMPSON/RIETOW, INC. (2008013) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Bentz/Thompson/Rietow,.Inc., under File No. 2008013, for a site plan for a new 30,300 square foot Hennepin County Plymouth Library located at 15700 36" Avenue North. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2008 in, the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, VN)krlr 5WVt Y Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2008013propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd •Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 •Tet: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 45 City Of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life April 4, 2008 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR INLAND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. (2007114) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of that the request by Inland Commercial Property Management, Inc. for a conditional use permit and site plan amendment for an additional retail building to be called the "Shops of Plymouth Town Center" for property located at 3550 Vicksburg Lane North will be discussed at the April 2nd Planning Commission meeting. The item was originally scheduled to be heard at the March 19, 2009 meeting but was continued to allow the applicant additional time to revise their plans. The building would be constructed at the west side of the Cub Foods parking lot and would contain 17,250 square feet. 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, April 16, 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, fAlt/P Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007114.2nd propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 •, Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 46 Min' nesota Department of Naturd Resources Central Region Waters - 1200 Warner- Road, St, Paul, N!N 55106-6793 Telephone: (651) 259-5845 Fax: (651) 772-7977 March 27, 2008 Doran Cote, Director of Public Works City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd.. Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 RE: CITY OF PLYMOUTH WATER SUPPLY PLAN - FINAL APPROVAL Dear Mr. Cote: Minnesota OEPARTMENTOF NATURAL RESOURCES We are in receipt of your revised Water Supply Plan. This revised Plan contains all of the changes requested in Julie Ekman's letter to you on October 9, 2007. We.appreciate the City's progress in implementing conservation measures to reduce per capita and peals demand levels and encourage. you .to continue these efforts. With these changes to the Plan, I am pleased to advise you that in accordance with Minnesota'Statutes,, Section 103G;291, Subdivision 3,. and on behalf of the .Commissioner.of Natural Resources; your Plan is'hereby approved. This approval is effective upon the Department':s receipt of a completed copy of the attached 14Certification of. Adoption" form. Please return the form to my office when the form is completed and signed.. Also, as discussed in our previous correspondence, with this Plan approval, your water appr6priation permit (#78- 6376) will be amended so that all new wells discussed in your Plan are approved in advance. Your amended permit vval1b6jssued1-##d sent:to,yoa upon receipt of the "Certification. of Adoption" form. Thank you for you•effarts:iti.platiining -for the future of Plymouth's water 'supply anal for conserving the water resources of theState ofMirinesotia: ' ' ' . ' Sincerely, Dale E. Homuth Regional Hydrologist Enclosure c: City of Plymouth, Utilities Supervisor Metropolitan Council, .Chris Elvrum Minnesota Depattment of Health, Bruce Olson Jim Japs, Assistant Director Hennepin County,. Joe'1`Settles Laurel Reeves, Water Appropriation Program Manager . F1m Creek W1V1O;'J udie Andersozi Kate Drewry; Area' Aydrologisf-` Shingle Creek WMO, Judie Anderson Central Waters; SWUDS and Appropriation Permits Basset•:Creek.WMO; Michael;Welch;-.: REC.y/{[gyp•_;., APR .2. 20D8 wwwAr,state.mn,us AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - 'Q PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER CONTAINING A MINIMUM OF 10% POST -CONSUMER WASTE Page 47 Mar 28 2808 17:26:06 Via Fax —> 763 509 5060 Administrator j,EAGUE or MINNESOTA CITIES -Fri d.a F 1. A ii,,e ak/y A.., iskuiv4 uI.X'itie f "017-7 floe Le(_T rrcr aJ'IV/.ifirlr,�,sN(T C.'Ui S Bridge Survivor's Compensation Fund. Conference Committee convenes On Wednesday and again on 1,riday, the Conference Committee on the 1-35 Bridge Survivor Connperzsa.tiorn Fund bill (144 255.3) met for the first two raeetings -to begin the process of resolving the differences between the two bills. The 110LIse tnncmbers are Chair Ryan Winkler (DF'L.,-(,`Iol.den Valley), 1:>. h.ylliy Mahn (DFL-Minneapolis),1. oi< el'n Solberg (:i;>.l' L-.1;3ovey), Steve Sirnno15fL-St, VLouis Park) and (Itris Del:,a;%St (R -Andover). The Senate con:tGre;es are Cl)a.ir Senator 1..otn Latz (0191., -St:, 1,.oui s .Tas=k), Mee Molra. (DFL -St, PaUI), I: Q) n ;l3etrc l.d (DFL -Fridley), D'jIvi.d, l-I<1,t)n ('R -Eden. Prairie) and, Ljnda Scheid ('UF1.,- Brook.lyrn (.enter), For local limits of government, the main cOnCern SLIM1.1r7CIS the impact of' the two bills or) the state, and local Sovernn')etn't tont liability limits. Under current law, the state and local Soverni-nen:t liability is limited to X1.2 million per event and $400,000 per individual. These amounts were increased on January 1, 2008 from the; previous l'imi'ts of $1 million per event and. x;300,000 per- indr'vidlta.l. "I'he Senate version of bill, authored by Sen, Ron l,a.tz (DFI'-St. Louis Park), includes a. $400,000 recovery limit per clarirnn.a nt, which is a retroactive increase in the per person state tort liability limit that was in place at the tirne of the bridge collatpse. The bill effectively waives the over-all limit because of"the mummer of injured individuals in the bridge collapse by appropriating $25 million to -the coyripensa7:tt.on fLr.nd. Page 001 Of 009 �'Pr 2 r, «��B March 28, 2008 Page 1 "1'he House bill dire.; n.ot include any reference to the tori: liability linrits by -it instead creates a 4, catastrophe survivor's compensation fund" aa)cl increases the overall 4).p'p'ropriat:ion to $39.3 million. TheI-1.ouse bill wouldallow a special master- to determine haw the, fi..rrnds are distributed, most likely allowing the ni.ost Severely i.rljured'to receive the largest damage awarrds. '1111-011gh this st.r.u.ctlrr-e, the House bill. could create future chal.lernges t:o the state and local tart caps because a person it'ijured in the bridges collapse could receive a. damage award it). excess of what a. sti n.i.la..rly injured party might. receive as a result of some other event. League Gernera.l Counsel Tom Grundhoefer testified a.t. the .friday hearing and indicated the. League's preference for the Se nate version of the bill. He reiterated the League's long-term support for the -tort limits, and 'the fact that the League and other local units of p;overrnrn.ernt support ed the a.dJustrnents to the limits in 2006 to assure 'that they were reasonable and defensible. Grlr.ndhoefor'went on to state that although neither frill is perfect in protecting the. tort liability limit's, the. Senate, hill clues retain a. limit cern individual recoveries, ( il.281,12- 5 or s'GCIt"l S{)P'l ll.>Irrri..yl'� House and Senate worif toward third deadline The House .Finance C,omi,nil:tee trteL t'.hrol ghoul the day or) Thursday to consider eleven separatesupplemental bUdget bills. At the end oaf the clay, the cotnrnittee agreed 'to cot)'npile the bills listed below into one massive budget: balancing bill, 1-37 1.8.1.2, authored by Por more inrbrn3auon on city lcgislali\'C tRSE1Cf, c011tueS' 411}' E13C13313UI' O%' p3c Lenguc ol'11inEusotn Ciltce 111tn)1' Gt1'pl'rt111cllltli Itelniion tern!. (.551.281,1.200 or 800,925. 1122 as d www,lnic,org Page 48 Mar' 28 2000 17:26:59 Via Fax 763 589 5060 Administrdtor r 'L�IAGUEOF .M1.N.NES0".'rA Cri-I.Es -FridayFui-, -,%x7 A iveukl j, logisIcnive upcialeftoin the League V'qM.'.7P7e,Y0t(..T Cl es h I1 Rej), Lynd�,)n (NL-Crym.1), who chairs the con.itnittee. The _,9 JiLl'i—tice ,I Com-mittee is meeting late V'riday afternoon, to finalize their package of supplemental budget recotimiendations. F1.17 18'12 will be heard next week in the 1lol,15 IL i� L1.1 as that body deliberates the fiscal policies to be put in 1A a.ce to adjust: the state btidget in view ofthe state economic forecast indicating an im-mediate state budget deficit of $935 million for the current bien.n.i.um that ends On Tune 30, 2009 - "Me bill is a compilation of eleveli. bills fluv. addre,s,i, change,,, tostate agency budgets. a.s, well as to programs of im.portanoe to cities, including; • 14174.063, (Rei). Mike Jams, DFL-DUlUth), 7�.-' — --'---- .� inx)esota Flerita-ge, supplemotital budget – which recommends reducing -the budget for t1i.eMintiesota. Film. and TV Board., the Minnesota.HistoricalSociety; and other direct agency appropriatioms by $750 thousand, less than half of -what the governor ha -d proposed; • H*F 3805, (FZ�JLjftg DFL- C'j-ookst.o,ji),r.r<-,.rispoi-tat.-iot, supplemental bUdg ,et - which recommends modestly reducing the M.nDOT, Metropolitan Cou-noil., Capitol Security, ao d the MN Department of Public Sa:fety transportation - related departme-jit appropriations to meet the 'Rouse. budget target of List undel- $250,000i Ti budget acijustments as compared With Cuts of $32.4 million recomi-nended by the governor-, 1 -IF 3981., DFL -Willmar) AgricLilture, Rural Economies and Veterans Pd9C 002 Of 009 March 28, 2008 Page 2 budget - which 1'eCOMMerld') re&Cing funding for the Dopartaients of Agricultura, Veterans' A-tTairsand cerUi.n. rural development progranis at the Depart.t.nent Of En1.PlOyn1.CTlt & Econornic.Development by nearly $5 million; FIF 3381, DFL- Millile4p0liS.) 1101.1sing and public health supplemental budget - which recornmends the same budget. as the governor for- housing orhousing appropriations.f6r the.m.innesota Housi-ng Finance Agency and. an increase to $5 billion for the agency's outstanding debt finlit; HF 4021 Wt nilas, DFL - Minneapolis) Environn-tent and natural resources supplemental budget - which recommends budget reductions for the MN Pollution Control Agency, the.Departmeryt of'Natural Resources, the Board of" Water & Soil Resources; and the Metropolitan Council's, i.,egional parks prograrns by more than $3.3 m.i.11ion; .],,IF 2305, (R.<p, Bill Energy ,,;upplemental budget ,-. which reco-mmends cuts, of nea.t.ty $12,2 million to the budgets of the Minnesota Department of Connnerce and the Public I.Rilifles Commission, including the tran.sf.'er of more than $9 million in insurance, real estate, consunier education, a,UtO theft prevention and teleptione assistance funds to rnake Lip the immediate ,,tate deficit; 11,117 4077t1, DFL -St. Paul) Public sa,fety supplemental budget which would redUCC the current budgets of t 'fie' :Minnesota State Supreme Court and Pur more infbi-malion on city legislative i ssues, Contact, any incinber of Clic L,eagmc of M hinc-sota Cities In Lerf.."emmenTal Relations temn (551.281,1200 or 800,925,1122 Aild -VVWNV.111W,0r9 Page 49 Mar 28 2000 17:27:51 Via Fax -> 763 509 5060 Administrator '77, .F .M.LKN ESUTA C117IES -Fri d-aa�W- A ive v ' 7' IGgisk-zave zipcictle f1"C>m the League ()%�%77rIG.'SC.�lc7 �.•tliirS Court of Appeal sits wel1. as di e t'ri cf. Court appropriations; the Mintiesota'Departrne'nt of Public, Safety (including the .Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, th.e .mire M.arsha.l., Emergency Maria.gem.ent and. the F ina.ncia.l Cringes Task Force), the .Depailment of Hurnari :1Lights; and the .Peace (Cheery Standards Rt: Training (POST) .board by a total. of more than $1'.1 million; • : I:l;a 3 137., l:}:L.tri:. C.l t is Ue[..ai.., .1,e t', R - Andover=) State govern'nient supplernent.a.l.. budget. - which recommerids appropriation decreases of more than $21.3 million -.for cu.rren.t budgets fol• the, stateLegislature and constitutional officers tis well as the Mittnesota Departments of Adrnin'istr•a.tion, Finance; au.d :revenue:; • 1I1, 3722, (1:Zeli. Tc)m Rul .axvina;., DF'.L- Vir-ginia.) .Ff'igber education and workforce developm.ei-it: supplemeiitaa..l budget ..._ which would reduce appropriations for higher education from the 2007 higher education finance funding levels, including funds for the MINS("'ti system and the Utii.versity of Minnesota and funding '60Tjobs and economic development progranis, including programs such as the Jobs Skills Pa.rtnersh'ip, Wo'rk�.r.,s Compensation, the Office of Science & "1:'echnology; the meth lab cleanup revolving fund, the Bureau o[ Mediattion Services, the: Dislocated Worker program slid others totaling nearly x;45 mill io.n.; • HF 2475 (.RtL .-t7 , M i_ri d.y C r�i I ri , DFL - Roseville) K-12 EdLlcation suppleriicntal budget --- which would makes cliailges to the K-'12 education budget for this biennium of more than $20 'million, including lirrvtills participation in the alternative teacher Page 003 Of 009 March 28, 2008 Page-; 3 compensation program for FY'09 and ending participation in the federal No Child Left: Behind program as of August '1, 20091 • T [F 3976 (Rep. Thc,)rn t.s I•funtley, DT'L- Duluth) ffealtli, care and hUrn.an services supplemental budget -... rucotiiniends budget: reductions for health and human service progrartts administered by the Minnesota :Departments c:if`H>.. man. Services and Health. (.)1cOW01'18? (;i:,Wc'Xc'i' AM -1 Hig'g*ls w (51.,"81.1'57 ot, yl -ii s;=io7,s:`ct;ir77.C..0 ' ter• Ciizr,). (:crr•l,soii cif 651. 281,1255 err- org, Sensate tax panel passes omnibusbill On 'T'hursdtly, the Senate Tax Corn -ill it'i:s'le -took testitnony, amended and approved the second onin.ibus tax. bill SF 28691 authored by Se:n, "F 1rn Bttk). The bill will now be reported to die Se.na,te floor 1'or.- :lariat action, possibly as gaily as newt weak., The bill includes the local government aid, (LOA) formula. changes conm.in.ed iii SF 32341, the :LGA modifications $Llpported by the Minnesota Association. of Small Cities, the Association of Me'tropolit:a.n. MI.ir 16paillt:ies, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota. Cities, the North Metro Mayor's Association and the: League. The :C.,C,iA.'formUla. would receive an a.dditionel $70 million in ftindirlg beginriiti.8 wit:li the 2009 d'istr'ibution, The bill also contains a public utility property classification change proposed by cities and. COUnti.es that are hosts to gen.e.ration facilit:ieS, local option sales tax authorizations and modifications for the- cities of'Ma1.nkal:to, Irwo Harbors, Proctor, Clearwater, Cloquet, Eily, For more inlin-nmation t»i city legWativc issues, contact any member ofthe League. oe Minnexota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team, 011,281,1.20Q or 800.92,5,11.22. arra tivww°,lit C;,cirg Page 50 Mar 20 2008 17:20:43 Via Fax —> 763 509 5060 Administrator ---�~ �.- a. LEAGUE OF .M N.NES0`TA C117IES -F rz a Fa�.- . lv&"C ' 1' %4g1.SrGII•RL'4 'I.q.)<iiff(' f/Y)i?7• %7c? League ()f riMlP7r/('So(a C..zl es North Mankato and Cook County and tax increment financing (7.111) or abatement law changes and projects fora variety of cities ialc;ltldira. ; lvli.nneaapalis, Crystaa.:1, Fridley, New Brighton, Austin, Duluth, Dayton, Oakdale and Wells. The bill would eliininate the creation Of f►ata.rre K):BI'.,' prgjects after May 1, 2008 ---sin iIa.r to the Semite position from the 2007 session. Sen Dave Senien-i (R -Rochester:) uiPered an asne✓ndme nt to restore the JOBZ program but t:o also institute a number of reforms proposed by the Off•Fce of the Legislative Auditor iti a bi1.1 aa.uthored. by Sen. Julie Rosen (R� a.irniont:), Senjje.m withdrew his aarnendl-lent after Chair Ba.kk declared la.is intention to hear the original Rosen bill some,titner in the, next several weeks. Que.s,fio'rs? (.ontacl di ntq.Icr° 0 IZo-urke al 6551.281.1261 or Coat-)., Carlson at 651.281,125 5 or ��c c:rl l.,rc�rz'rr. /rrrc. ice, House property- tax panel hears LGA gills On Wednesday morning, the; He?t,utie,.PrQycr, .l t,v Tttx (:; )rT;1rnit''tee considered al series of Ioca l gove:rnn,lcnnt. aid (W.A.) related, hills, A-mong thea bills was HE 3756, chief authored by Property Tax Chair, Rev. Paid M araua rtt(DFL- Dilworth). The bill is supported by the Minnesota Ayyociation of Small Cities, the; Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota. Cities, the North. Metra Mayor's A,sso6aatiora and the League, Page 004 Of 009 March 28, 2008 Page 4 each city with as population over -5,000 n.nd an increased small city aid. "I'e�sta..f:,ying in support of'the bill we.T -, Minneapolis Mayor, R.T'..Ryba.k, Rochester Ma.yar Ar -dell .18'rede, Apple Valley C OUn.cillnernber Tom Goodwin, and Andover Mayer Make Garnach.e. The City of Elk River testified against the bill. Mayor Stephanie. Klinzing and Finance Director Tirn Shnon stressed the 'problems that would be created for lilk River as a result of the lass of LGA under the new formula. Other bills considered by the can-rrIAttee irlcl.arded specific LOA bills for the cities of Lilydale and Mendota, (11F2852 arid. IJF 2854. Rep, lCicl� :l-lar.rl.serl., :DFL -South St, Paul), a. bill that wot.rld modify the need tnea.sur•e used in the LGA forlaau.laa, (1nflL7 (y7, Rep. I�3�v .DFL-IAttle; Cal.na.dal); and a bill to change the sinall city definition for aid purposes (1;;1�� '10 Rep, :laycc; .Pep p.i n, The conimittee also considered HE 412_2 (Rep.' Tom Tillberrv, .DFL-Fridle;y), a, bill. that way developed by the city of Fridley that woalld overhaul the LGA formula. The bill provides a new nr.e:a.suie of city need '[car LGA pm -poses that is based on ac yursted expenditures reported in the; comprehensive annual financial report (CA.IWR) for cities over 2,500 population and the average CUI'rent exp e'nditllI es on general overninent, public: safety, and. roads and bridges as reported in the annual report: on city revemre5, expenditures, and debt by the ytalt:e auditor for• cities under- 2,500 population. FIF 3756 would eliminate two provisions of the The bill also divides the total current LGA. curren:t city .LGA. aid base. ---the regional center appropr-ia.tion into two separate: pools, with 82,4 aid a.ncl smGall city acid and replace then with percent of the total appropriationin apool for two new factors based on the number of jobs.il1 cities with a populationof2 500 or more and For niore inlurinaJon on city Ie ,islative isgucs, Contact Any mcinher of the U*ipur o1"Nrinnesot•a Cities Til-Lerp � crnnlcnial Relictions scam, 611,7813200 or 800.925,1 1.22 imd www.Unc,ort; Page 51 Mar' 28 2008 17:29:37 Via Fax -> 763 509 5060 Administrator 'L ,A.GU E OF .MINNES07FA CITIES -Fri d.ay.F A )vee vv legis wive arpciate f onz the Leaguer r.fMinnesn. to C.'We,s the balance in a pool for cities under 2,500 population, The bill provides a cap on growth for any individual city's 'formula. "geed" and provides a. o'ne-t.im.e hini.t on. aid loss for any city d.tr.ring the first year of inipienaenta,tion.. 'Hie committee took no formal action on any of the bills but laid each bill over for possible inclusion in the second omnibus tax bill. Que s•1totis? C:`otut:Yei ,let -i 0 Wour ke at 65.1, 281,1.20 or jorourlre�d.;l nc.or 1,ocal gove.rum.ent sala ry cap extended to state work.ers 'i Tree years ago, the 'League st€c,cess,fully moderated the salary cap that applies to local units ofgovernment by increasing the limit from 95 percent of the govern.or's salary to l 10 percent with annual adjustments to reflect th.e cost of living. Thi.s session, the .Minnesota Association of Prafe:ssio.na.l Lrnployees (MA.PE',' ) was pursuing legislation (;l-•tV 3()95/ S:1T 27.307) to moderate the more, restrictive state salary cap by extending the local goven:ir'xient salary crap to state employees, The bills :laded to meet the Tri"st: and second coo-arm€tteQ de;iiCl['€€.les, but: on Wednesday the State Gover•nrrient Supplemental Budget bill, 11T1� 3987 (.De.1_.aForesl, R.• -Andover) was amended to include the language in. the ori.ginzil .House and Senate legislation. Although the bill has no direct impact on local units of government, if approved it cotald make future changes in the salary cap more difficult. Paye 005 Of 009 March 28, 2008 Page, 5 due 'to the fact that adjustinents could have an impact on th.e state budget. C. uesticrr-W l."N.1tact Crw:. y C"cxl•1.sol-I at 7i51. 281.12-5-5 vr°l..s�r�tt'cz,./t? i:. or T Kushner at 651.28.1. 120 3 or. lkushncr(��,Irnc% en Amendment pulls money #prom. the Workers' Comp Special Fund 'I'he House 1- iphe;r :[ ducation, Jobs and Economic .Dt-velol>riient supplement it budget bill, 1`11"3722 was amended to require that `li 14 ni.ilhou be t:rimsferred froth. the Workers Compensation S'pec;i,,al Fund to thestates General Fund. In a separate bill, another $4,9 million from the Special Fund was diverted to fund a study of cancer arses related to the iron mining industry. lfthese provisions survive the legislative process, they Will result in increased asseq,,nments against all employers. ':i.'hc Worke'rs' C.orr€.pensat:ion Special l°und"s purpose is to administer specific programs set out in Chapter 176 including mandatory covet,age and enforce meat, insurance verification, uninsured claims adinin.iwtration., supplernenta.:ry benefits 'reimbu.rsenaent, a.n.d subsequent injury reimbursement. When combined, these two transfers could. incretr.se the assessment, rate for the :special cornpetisation .f:trrad by as much as 21 percent. currently, the raw for a. self-insured employer is equal to 24,04 percent. of 2006 indemnity Maid while other em.ployers contribute at a. rate equal to 8,72 percent of 2000 ..Puce Prerali.tu•rl for For 111orc inibrinaiion ori city IC_4ytAI1t1Ve ShSi[CS, C013fE1Ci; 1L11V EIICmber of Lhe League oY Minnesota C117cs I1ltcrgovernme11tal Rchaimis Tenn, 611.281.1.200 Cir 800,925,1122 talAd tirwsv,l111C.Org Page 52 Mar 20 2608 17:30:26 Via Fax —> 763 509 5060 Administrator Frid.ayFU,.V A )vev/dy i•�'f;'i.S%<7lRt'G' X1�7ciil�C' fl"C,)i'F7• tJ�c? 11'G7f t!•L•' U�Vli7l)G'SUl<:1 i%ieS each employer. Under the combined effect of these two transfers, the rate for self i rrSLII'er'y would increrase't:o an estima-ted 28,08 percent of the 2006 indemnity paid and for other. ,employers -to 10.51. percent. cyf 2006 Pare Prerni t]t'r7 . "fire additional cost to icer' members would be: in the: range of $4.00,000, That: cost. would have to core either from the work comp prog'ram's fund balance or frorn a one to two per•cerr.t increase in wonk comp preimiums for next year. Since the tnansfer would be one-time e'ven't, the asse;ssinent rate would preyullla.bl,y drop back down again in the following year. According to the Departtrrent of Labor and Industry, as of March 200 x, thebalance of"the Workers' Compensation Special .Fund watt' approximately $41 million. '1"fie Fund diff end the year with a. forwarding bal.a:ttce of$31,8 m.i.l..lion., However, these ninnies are allocated to fund on-going; workers' cottrpensation claims. This is not a surplus, but na.o'nies to meet liabilities of -the fund. Questions? (.;'villein ('ar:y (41.1.son czt C 51.281.1255 c»^art err lsytr' l;attc�. err^ ot, pele %i -it s esti. 01,281,126-5 or �Pr ila� iillrrrc�rl�;�, Senate committee approves oyes ASAcr\rase to traffic tic:k.et su rebarrg 11le Ser3s;i;tr ,lucficiar.ry Fina -rice Division this week approved a $3 increase in the surcharge on criminal and traffic offenses, The move carne as a surprise given that the existing Srtrcharge of $72 has been called excessi'v'e and harts been at the heart of a. conflict between state leaders and local entities that issue tickets. All Page 006 Of 009 March 28, 2008 Page, 6 but about $10 of'the surcharge is deposited into the state's gelreral Hind. 1n 2003, the .L,egisla.ture increased the surcharge on this category of'of'Fenses from $35 to $60. Then, in 2005, the Legisl.atr.ir•e increased the surcharge on the saxne category of violations From $60 to $72. When the surcharge is added to file fine, file cost of a. tt-a.fl'ic ticket iS a. rninimurn of about $120, with just $'13 to $20 going back to the jurisdiction that issues -tire violation, City off'rcia.ls have been increasingly alarmed at the financial impact the surcharge has or"r residentS: At the sa.tne -time, resents rant hasgrown over -the lopsided distribution of the revenues collected for statutory violations en forced, at the local level. .1n response;, Borne cities have, implemented administrative fine; ordirrarrces for traffic of"f"enses, a practice the Stater Auditor a.ncl the Office of dae Attorney .General say is not authorized. 'rhe increase is expected to be rolled into the Senate's onini.bus supplemental budget bill 1 iter t'od ay. tron.ically, a bill that would dramatically reduce th.e surcharges on criminal ofTerrses, irrcltr.dil.18 tra.f- is off.enses, passed out of the Senate l�,r.tdie;i1r.rU�t�rrii�tteC.estrl.ie.r t1�iS session.I? ?(?a Nloutt DFL -St. Paul:) reduces variol_rs criminal Justi.cer,elai.ted fees that: were enacted in recent year's in response to 17udget shortfalls. Support for thi s bill dw.i.n.dl ed clue 'to concerns that it creates a $107 million hole in the; state';; al ready -ai I i ng general fund. Oueslions,? C'onu-xcl A;" ne Finn Gxt �S1.2,31.126s orcr LCnz2,or•g. For more i» €bi-ma ion On city legisllativo iFzucsa, contact any memhor ot'tlle LC*1iyuc OL :N 3111ic,"Ota Chi I111C1'I.*,U\ CI.11111C11tal Relations team, 651,28.1.1200 or 800,925,1.1.22 mite-',VWNV,11nC,or9, Page 53 Mai 20 2000 17:31:17 Via Fax _> 763 589 5060 Administrator Ir LEAGUE7COF MINNESOTA CITIES Fri d.a FCr,U-X7 A iveakl ,y legislative upcicdefiotn the Leagu-e qfminncuo(a C -11 -les League becomes a partner of Minnesota Foreclosure Partners Council "The League of'M'innesota Cities has become a. partner in the Minnes-ota ForeclOSUU` Partners Council. The goal of tbeMinnesota. Foreclosure Partners Council is to recognize and. coordinate policies- and programs that effectiv6ly address the irnpact of mortgage Foreclosures on faniflies, neighborhoods and COTTimuni ties. Ilie council identities existing and potential residential. foreclosures coordinate existing il-nancial resources and create clew financial. products. The board of the Family Elousing Fuad, a- DOIIPMfit 017-ga-RiZatiO0, established the council in Y8.11Uary 2007. N/lost recently theMinneso-ta Foreclosure Partners Council, with help frons the Northside Horne Fund., developed a rernediation plan for CQIII1IILIIIit1e,0, stressed by foreclosures. Lae.,t year, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (M.HTA) announced an award of $11. nii] lion to be used to acquire, rehabilitate and reoell properties that are in Ibreclostire or vacant. Menibers ofthe CQUI161 CoIIII)riSe (7'(' representatives froin ag,encies, noi iprofi t organizations, and local ggovernnients. Partners include: • City of Minneapolis • City of St Paul • Hennepin County • Rarnsey COUnties • Family I.-Iou-sing Fund • Faslnie'Mae, Guenter Metropolitan .1-iOLI.Sillg Corporation • Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, • HousingLink Pd90 007 Of 009 .March 28, 2008 Page 7 • Minnesota, I. -.lousing Finance Agr;,.,mc�jy • Metropolitan Consortium of Corn.111unity Developer,,, 41 Twin citieSTASC 0 Mi-nnesota. Home Ownership Center Initiative 'The League look,, forward to working with this diverse and dedicated group to identify and develop solutions to help fiatnifies and C011110LInifieS weather the foreclosure crisis Ouestions? Conkict llue.N1i1yen-at �i_51,281.1260 or hig-yyen! Measure. would regulate lighting purchased with state funds An atnendnient incorporated into the Flouse State (3overnment Finance $Uppleniental budget bill (FTF3987,.DeLaF'g,,eP R- Andover)—and ultirnately the mn ibus SUPPIWIC'Mal budget bill DFL-Crystal)—WOUld restrict the type of outdoor lighting fixtures that can be purchased using state funds. The amendment, offered by I i sKall il (DR. -Minneapolis), provides ITILIA be energy efficient and MUSt PrOdLlCe minimal upward lighting. The bill is aimed at improving energy conservation and reducing light pollution, The measure also contains, a tiumber of exceptions, Tb.e requi re-ni ent would not. apply if a state agency or local unit of government determines that compliance would increase use of electricity, increase the Cost to purchase or maintain the lighting systern, or would comprornisepublic safety. The exceptions address most of the concerns raised by state For more filronnalion ort city logishaive igsuos, contact any ine.mber of the Lon�uc of -'Mfiincnota Cities Intorgovemmental Relations resin, OJ.281,1200 or 800,925,11.22 Mid Ww�v.b.11C,org Page 54 Mar'20 2080 17:32:06 Via Fax —> 763 509 5060 Administrator J EAG TT or lvi.NN ESOTA C1.11ES -F rxd.a Fa v- A iveuk/j, %...,giShvive ul..74i4deflx-)m• the League q Alli'lr]F,''Sf.)(c:1 C.•'Il•'iG,S' agencies and local units of government that pl[rch.ase outdOOr fix'tUres with state dollars, fl_v 3987„ the DeL.0orest bill, wits .ti t•roduced sa,s a 1:11L'aSUr'e to G5ti1L3llSll is $15 r'Ttl.11.lc>t'a reserve escrow a.ccou.11t •fo1't1tc Republican National Convention that will be held in St. P4.111 14at(:.r this year. Kahn, who chairs the ..FToc r�tt� Govern nie.nt :I"ina.nce; Division, ani ended the entirety of her division's supplemental budget recommendations as well. as some controversial policy la:nguag(� onto the .l-S.F 3987, (Note: the amended versions off -1.P 3987 and H:Ii 1812 will 'not be available on-line u.. til. Monday after the; Finance Committee reports th.e ainendments to the full l i.oi. Se;.) QrseStiMIS? (:`017/cxc%Arnne 1 inn at 651.281.1263 or cx„ awn Viz, lrAc ,,ea Water appropriation fee increase proposed •T'lte Senate Omnibus Sul}pl.etaaGtatFal .l ira.alace bill will include a set of increases to the water appropriation pe'-11111t''fees C.Urre'i:qtly charged. by the DEmj.lrtm.e'r1t: of Nrrtltra.l TtE,oaircey (DN'1't), These increases were 411 unexpected addition that appeared in the :l�.'n.viro-nment• and Natural Resources section of the budget. (Article 10'.), J.'he fee increases raise approximately $5.1.5,000 for the; general fund and are ex'plai'ned as all attempt to lessen the $:3 million ,gal} between permit fees collected and the cost of operation of file DNR Department of"Waters pema.itting pragra111, Off the total, 'roughly $154,000 is rkaisecl from once -through heating and cooling systems and $204,000 is raised from irrigation systems, • Ilie, remaining $1.57,000 results from increasing -the ger million} gallon fee for Paye 008 Of 009 Mabel 28, 2008 page industrial and municipal permits by $.50 in all categories of appropriation 'pernii tS thatare 'f'or more; than. ,50 million gallons, Cities can at least be relieved that irrigation and once -through. syst-enas are bearing about- 70 percent of.'the proposed fee increase. Ques•tzomv? (..."ontz.7el C,"rcxi�s;YJo�rrzs�rrr ort 6_51,281,1259 Register today for .T -,.MC .Legislative Conference April 9-10 T.he'2008 L.MC.:L.,egislative CU'nf'erence: and .Local C-7ove rnme nt .Da.y at the Capitol will be held April 9-10 in St, Paul, Online registration is now open. at the'LMC website at wwwj..rnc.oig,. This event is being hosted ill conjl_rryctiO1'a with the Association of Minnesota. Countries, the Minnesota. Association of'Townships,, and the Minnesota School. Boards Association. It is the: fr;st time the League has produced a joint legislative conference with these three key partners in local governrnient. Learn about koy leL,Yi;slaative issueS fiacing localgovernment from Spetalcei. of the House Mtargaret Anders. on 'Kellilier (C)l�:l_,µIVY.i1'a.t:aeapaiis), :1�otr.se M:inor°ity :l:.aeader Marty Seifert'. (R-M:arsb all), Sena.t'.e .majoray Leader Larry Pokyemiller (D.'[L L-Minnea.pobs), Senate Minority Leader turd former :lxloche ster city council narrmbe"r Davic�ert2 (C -R)cheste;r), and others, Free butt service :trona the conference will take you to and -from 'the Capitol to advocate for local gaveri.it'ta.era.t-f'rieta.dly legislation.. To learn more, and register go to www,lr�ic,or��/co1�'(:/lecc}lt'('?C)t)8•c:fill• ':T"tae conference, agenda is online at www.l r��c or gll)c11 `/C�n1'c rcr�ccs/1- (.'OQ_ C)8.'Ddf For more information o» cit} lc,islative issues, contact any member orthe League of Mi»»csala Cities r»tcrgovermticnlal Relalions 651.,281,1.200 or 800,925,1122 slid wwNv.11'a'rc,org Page 55 Mdr'28 20d8 17:32:59 Via Fax -> 763 509 5060 Administrator 77, JEAGUEori MI . NESO"FA N C1:'1- l E S -FridaYFCr1u-.xN7 A iveu/dy legislative updale the Leaguv q MPMC�60&7 C . WA!S ftom i. Town hall mcv-tings Town hall tneetings are a great chance to meet With YOUr legiSkItOTS and tell ym-u- city story. UPCOMing nleedrISS in 4. city near YOU include.; .Mar 29 in Rockville (Granite:: As�,c Ca-fd, 1.0al1l) with.R.ep. Steve Gottwa.lt Mar 29 in St. Paul (Hillerest Community Center, 1978 Ford Parkway, I Own) with Rep, Michael'.Paymar Mar 29 ija St. Lottis Park (froni 10*30 to noon at the. 1-4irve-it Moon Cof-'cuellouie, 5101 Minnetonka 'Blvd,, 10-30 am.) with Rep. Steve Simon April 12 in Rochester (Dunn Brothers CofTee, '120 Elton Rills Drive NW, 8-30-9:30am) with Rep. Kira Norton April 12 in St. Paul (FIiJ I,,- rest Community Center, 1978 F(..)rd Nrkwa.y, I Nrn) with .Rep Michael Payivar Page 009 Of 009 March 28, 2008 Page 9 April '14, 15, & 161n St. Paul (Strait' Capitol, 10 ani) C0118titUent Day on the Hill for citizens of Senate'District. 48 -with Sen—Mike Jungbauer, Everyone, including children, is invited to this chance to learn, the political. process and discuss tile iSSLIeS.lf YOU have any qLlCsti(,)ns Mout the event Or would like to RSVP, please contact'11'eder Mewis at 651-296- 3733 or at pede(-,mewi mn, Senate District. 48 includes all or paits of the cities of Anoka, Bethel, 'East Bethel, Elk River, Oak G t-ove, at Ramsey. Chock your local newsp,@.pej, or radio sta-tion For additional cl,,aes, To reoeive notice of upcomIng town liall meetings near you, subscribe online at -tjgI ig (j,-Lsq2 and 1ItI:I)://WWA,V. 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