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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 04-11-2008CITY OF PLYMOUTH COUNCIL INFO MEMO April 11, 2008 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Planning Commission Agenda 04/16/08...............................................................................................Page 1 April, May & June 2008 Official City Meeting Calendars.................................................................. Page 3 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings...................................................... Page 9 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Major Street Reconstruction Project in Downtown Minneapolis to Require Re-routing .................. Page 10 Of Metrolink Buses Later This Spring, News Release Intersection of Fembrook Lane and 27u' Ave N to be closed on April 26-27, News Release .............Page 12 Plymouth City Sampler to Offer Informal Venue to Meet City Council as well as City....................Page 13 Information and Special Presentation by Local Storm Chasers, News Release 2 Bank Robbers Indicted, US Dept. of Justice News Release.............................................................Page 16 Buses to be Re -Routed to Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, Rider Alert .........................................Page 18 Highway 55 Environmental Assessment Documents Released, MDOT News Release ......................Page 19 14 Twin Cities Restaurants Join Tap -Water Brigade, Article Star & Trib .....................:....................Page 20 White Lights Might Help Nab Drivers Who Run the Red Ones, Article Star & Trib ....................:...Page 22 Maplewood's Infighting Raises Insurance Costs, Article TwinCities.com .........................................Page 24 STAFF REPORTS Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility Population Report .................................................... Page 26 Engineering Dept. Active & Pending Public Improvement Projects 04/08/08...................................Page 27 CORRESPONDENCE Email from Centerpoint Energy on Gas Meter Inspections to be conducted in 110 .......................... Page 311 Plymouth homes and businesses Correspondence Regarding Street Condition of 8t" Avenue ................................................:..............Page 33 Correspondence with Lake Camelot HOA Regarding Street Condition.............................................Page 34 Email from Waste Management, RE: Commercial Organics Program.............................................:.Page 36 Letter from BCWMC, RE: Request for Proposals—Watershed Org. Operations Analysis ...............Page 37 Letter from SRF Consulting Group, RE: Environmental Assessment/Environmental .........:.............Page 40 Assessment Worksheet for the Proposed TH 55 from Interstate 494 to the Crow River Project ATTACHMENTS On April 9, the Mayor, City Manager and Community Development Director Met with..................Page. 42 Louie Jambois, Executive Director of Metro Cities. He provided the attached information. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2008 WHERE: . CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda* are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Approve the April 2, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. B. City of Plymouth. Approve site plan amendment to redesign and replace the existing archery range at Plymouth Creek Park located at 3625 Fernbrook Lane North. (2007084) C. Steve Klein. Approve variance to exceed the 25 percent impervious surface area coverage for a porch addition for property located at 15620 40t" Avenue North. (2008004) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Inland Commercial Property Management, Inc. 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. (2007114) . (Continued from March 19, 2008) B. Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. Conditional use permit amendment to allow a summer school program for property located at 12235 Old Rockford Road. (2008014) 7. NEW BUSINESS A. . Bentz/Thompson/Rietow, Inc.. Site plan for a new 30,300 square foot Hennepin County Plymouth Library located at 15700 36b' Avenue North. (2008013) 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 Page 2 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS April 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 3 " 4 YARD AND GARDEN EXPO, Plymouth Creek Center 6:00-8:00 pm Fieldhouse 5 YARD AND GARDEN EXPO Pymouth Creek Center 9:00 am -1:00 pm Fieldhouse 6 7 IF 6:30 p.M. YOUTH ADVISORYCOUNCIL,UNCIL ParkersLakeRoomcuss 8 !6:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING, Lake Setback dinance, Medicine Lake Room 700 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 9 7:00PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (BOO), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B 10 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 11 12 13 . 14 6:30 P.M. HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD CEREMONY City Hall Lobby and Council Chambers 15 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS, DISCUSS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, UPDATE WITH CITY MANAGER, Medicine Lake Room 16 . 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 17 18 PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH ARTS COUNCIL SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center y 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 _ 22 700 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 6:10 P.M. YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, Plyumouth Cra-Cerner 29 30 May 2008 S M T W T F S Mar 2008 S M T W T F S 7:00 PM BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 1 2 3 4 5 ,6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 4/11/2008 Page 3 Page 4 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS . May 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jun 2008 1 2 3 Apr 2008 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 29 30 4 S 6 7 8 9. 10 • 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 _ 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, CouncilChambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Rooms ABB . 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7:00 PM PLANNIN +COMMISSIONG 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 4/11/2008 Page 5 Page 6 i' 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 ccound MEETING, Coundl Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Rooms A 8 8 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 F " 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, councn chambers. 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM HRA MEETING Metlicine Lake Room �i fMUSIC IN PLYMOUTH 8:00 am 5K Run 29 30 Ju12008 May 2008 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 3031 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 4/11/2008 Page 7 �'' Page 8 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items 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 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 3 0,3 00 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 • Approve payment for meter reading services which may exceed $50,000 • Presentation of 2007 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting • Announce "Plymouth City Sampler" on April 26 • Approve contract with police officers for 2008-09 • Approve purchase agreement for greenway parcel April 26, Open House/Town Meeting, 9:00 a.m.-Noon, City Hall May 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Oath of Office to Police Officer Amy Therkelsen May 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers June 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers June 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 9 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release April 10, 2008 Contact: Bernie Maciej, 763-509-5535 Major Street Reconstruction Project in Downtown Minneapolis to Require Re-routing of Metrolink Buses Later This Spring Due to street reconstruction on Marquette and Second Avenues in downtown Minneapolis, bus traffic, including Plymouth Metrolink buses, and all other traffic will be re-routed starting later this spring. Plans call for all buses that typically use Marquette and Second Avenues to be detoured. While the exact start date of construction and the traffic re-routing has yet to be determined, the change is expected to occur sometime after May 1 and continue through 2009. During the project, Marquette and 2nd Avenues will be completely closed from 1 st Street to 12th Street for construction and utility improvements. Plans call for Plymouth Metrolink buses to be re-routed to Hennepin Avenue for the project duration. Because Marquette and 2nd Avenues will be completely closed, transit operators have no discretion on the detour being proposed, according to Transit Manager Sarah Hellekson. When completed in late 2009, the federally -funded reconstruction project will provide an additional bus lane on both 2nd Avenue and Marquette Avenue, allowing for increased transit volume and better traffic flow. However, in the short-term, it will inconvenience all transit riders, including Metrolink riders, who are accustomed to using bus stops along Marquette and Second Avenues, according to Hellekson. Page 10 Members of the public who would like to share their comments about the bus re-routing, can send an email to Transit Coordinator Bernie Maciej at bmaciej@ci.plymouth.mn.us. You can also leave a recorded message at 763-509-5535 or send letters to Transit Manager Sarah Hellekson, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447. Please include your name and address in any email, phone or written correspondence. Page 11 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: April 10, 2008 Dan Campbell, 763-509-5522 Intersection of Fernbrook Lane and 27th Avenue N. to be closed on April 26-27 Motorists traveling on Fembrook Lane south of Highway 55 will find the intersection of Fembrook Lane and 27th Avenue N. closed on Sat., April 26 and Sun., April 27. The closure is due to underground utility work that is being done as part of a street reconstruction project. Drivers will be able to bypass the intersection using side streets. Detours will be posted for traffic in each direction. Traffic approaching the closed intersection from the south side of the closure will be diverted to 23rd Avenue and then to Niagara Lane. Traffic approaching the closed intersection from the north will be re-routed to 28th Place to Glacier Lane to 27th Avenue and then to Niagara Lane. The Fernbrook Lane reconstruction project, which runs from 27th Avenue N. to 34th Avenue N., is the first significant improvement to the road since 1978 when the road was widened from two lanes to four. The project will improve traffic flow, enhance safety and protect water quality, according to City Engineer Bob Moberg. People with questions about the Fernbrook Lane/27th Avenue closure may call 763-509-5500 for more information. W Page 12 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: April 9, 2008 Helen LaFave, 763.509.5090 Plymouth City Sampler to Offer Informal Venue to Meet City Council as well as City Information and Special Presentation by Local Storm Chasers The Plymouth City Sampler, slated for Sat., Apri126, will offer a sampling of city information, a continental breakfast, a chance to win prizes and a special presentation on severe weather preparedness by two local storm chasers. The event will also provide an informal setting to meet the Plymouth Mayor and City Council. The City Sampler will be held at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents are encouraged to stop by anytime during the morning and stay as long - or short — as they'd like, according to Communications Manager Helen LaFave. No registration is required for this free event. The City Sampler was initiated by the City Council as an informal venue at which residents could meet their local elected officials and get city information, according to LaFave. "Because of the timing of the event, we also saw this as an opportunity to offer some information on severe weather preparedness just as the storm season is getting underway," she said. Twister Sisters Severe Weather Presentation LaFave says a highlight of the event will be a special presentation by storm chasers and meteorologists the Twister Sisters. The Twister Sisters, otherwise known as Plymouth residents Peggy Willenberg and Melanie Metz, will give an informative and engaging hour-long presentation, entitled "Severe Weather Preparedness and Safety," at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. In their presentation, the Twister Sisters will share 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 stay safe whether at home or away. Page 13 "With the tornado season approaching, this presentation by two nationally recognized storm chasers will be especially timely," LaFave said. The Twister Sisters have been featured on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, National Geographic documentaries as well as local news stations. Their storm chasing video has been used on NBC, CNN and the National Geographic Channel. Ask the Experts Throughout the event, representatives from the City of Plymouth's elections office will be on hand to register people to vote. A Plymouth firefighter will be available to talk to people interested in learning more about becoming a paid -on-call firefighter. City staff members will also share information on an array of topics, including: • Parks and Recreation Programs; • Child Safety Programs; • Home Improvement Projects; • Crime Prevention; • Tree Pruning; • Planting.for Water Quality; • Fire Safety; • Plymouth Metrolink; and • Recycling. Attendees can pick up free wheels for their recycling bins and a free native plant as well as register for prize drawings, which will include severe weather radios, bike helmets and birthday party packages at the Plymouth Ice Center. "As they're out doing errands, we hope people will take a few minutes to stop by to have breakfast, meet their City Council representatives and learn more about their city," LaFave said. Page 14 Local storm chasers Melanie Metz (left) and Peggy Willenberg, otherwise known as the Twister Sisters, will show video and speak about "Severe Weather Preparedness and Safety" at the Plymouth City Sampler on Sat., April 26. Page 15 Frank J. Magill, Acting United States Attorney David Anderson, Public Affairs Specialist (612) 664-5684; cell: (612) 730-2251 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 9, 2008 United States Department of Justice United States Attorney's Office District of Minnesota News Release 2 bank robbers indicted Two Minnesota men were indicted April 8 on federal bank robbery charges. One is alleged to have held up TCF banks in both Blaine and Arden Hills and a Premier Bank in Blaine, while the other was shot after leading police on a high-speed chase after allegedly robbing a St. Anthony bank. In the first indictment, John Russell Dyke, 52, unknown address, was charged with three counts of bank robbery. Dyke's indictment alleges that he did by force, violence and intimidation take United States currency from a teller at the TCF Bank in Blaine on Feb. 11, 2008, from a teller at the TCF Bank in Arden Hills on Feb. 20, and from a teller at the Premier Bank in Blaine on March 4. According to a Federal Bureau of Investigation affidavit, Dyke allegedly entered the TCF Bank on Feb. 11, and gave a note to a teller stating "I have a pistol. Give me $10,000." The robber left with approximately $4,010. Following a similar method, Dyke allegedly robbed the TCF Bank in Arden Hills of approximately $2,020 on Feb. 20, and the Premier Bank in Blaine of approximately $1,519 on March 4. Following the March 4 robbery, a witness observed the robber leaving in a white pickup truck and wrote down the truck's license plate number. Police discovered the truck was registered to Dyke. If convicted, Dyke faces a potential maximum penalty of 20 years in prison on each count. All sentences are determined by a federal district court judge. This case is the result of an investigation by the FBI and the Blaine Police Department, and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Erika R. Mozangue. In a separate indictment, Suresh Harlan Small, 26, St. Louis Park, was charged with one count of armed bank robbery. His indictment alleges that on March 28 Small did by force, violence and intimidation take an undisclosed amount of money from the TCF Bank in St. Anthony. Page 16 According to an FBI affidavit, a lone gunman robbed the TCF bank and fled on foot. Shortly thereafter, a St. Anthony police officer spotted a vehicle driving erratically in the area of the bank and followed it onto Interstate 694. The vehicle began speeding and weaving in and out of traffic. At I-494 and County Road 81, the driver was observed throwing cash out of the driver's side window, and just before the Rockford Road exit, the driver threw clothing out of the vehicle. Police forced the vehicle to stop near I-494 and Highway 55 in Plymouth by blocking the road. The speeding vehicle crashed on the exit ramp from I-494 to Highway 55, facing north. Police ordered the driver to get out of the vehicle, and when he did, a handgun was pointed at police. For their own protection, police opened fire on the suspect, striking him in the legs. He was . taken to North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale where he was treated for his wounds. Small was arrested at the scene, and in his vehicle police recovered a large amount of cash, a BB gun, a pillow case and other items. Recovered from the roadway was a nylon face mask and additional articles of clothing. If convicted, Small faces a potential maximum penalty of 25 years in prison. All sentences are determined by a federal district court judge. This case is the result of an investigation by the . FBI, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the police departments of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Plymouth and St. Anthony. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Newberry. —30—, An indictment is a determination by a grand jury that there is probable cause to believe that offenses have been committed by the defendant. The defendant, of course, is presumed innocent until he or she pleads guilty or is proven guilty at trial. Page 17 A transit system operated by the City of Plymouth Location 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Web Site www.ci.plymouth.mn.us click on "Services" then "Transit" Transit Administrator Pat Ovale 763-509-5052 Customer Service Voice: 763-509-5535 Fax: 763-509-5510 Email: transit@ ci.plymouth.mn.us Buses to be re-routed to Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis starting later this spring Affects Routes 742, 74 7, 772, 774, 776, 777, 790, 793, 795 Later this spring, Plymouth Metrolink buses that travel through downtown Minneapolis will be re-routed from Marquette and Second Avenues to Hennepin Avenue. The change, which is due to street reconstruction on Marquette and Second Avenues, will occur in late April or early May and continue into 2009. Another Rider Alert will be distributed once the start date of street construction is known. Detour Routes AM Routes Routes 772,774,776,777,790,793,795 In the morning, buses will take a left at Hennepin Avenue and 1211' Street. Buses will proceed along Hennepin until Washington Avenue where the routes will end. Routes 742, 747 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 t1' Street. PM Routes Routes 772,774,776,777,790,793,795 In the afternoon, buses will start at Hennepin and Washington Avenues. Buses will travel along Hennepin Avenue to 11"i Street. There they will take a right and continue along 11 "' Street on the current route. Routes 742, 747 In the afternoon, buses will take a left at Hennepin Avenue and 12t1i Street and proceed along Hennepin until Washington Avenue where the routes will end. We apologize for any inconvenience this detour may Icause. If you have any questions, please contact Plymouth Metrolink at 763-509-5535 or e-mail us at www.ci.plymouth.mn.us (click on "Services" and then "Transit"). page is 1 DO��NNESO;' n F Ire" 3� e" OF TRPS Minnesota Department of Transportation News Release Metropolitan District Waters Edge Building 1500 County Road B2 West Roseville, MN 55113 April 4, 2008 For Immediate Release Phone: 651/234-7500 Contact: Kent Barnard Office Phone: 651/234-7504 Pager: 612/640-4142 Highway 55 environmental assessment documents released, topic of April.29 public hearing/open house ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Environmental assessment documents for future expansion of Highway 55 between the cities of Plymouth and Rockford have been released by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Mn/DOT and Hennepin County partnered to prepare the documents which assess the potential environmental impacts of the project on area businesses and residents. The documents are posted on the Highway 55 project Web site at http://prolects.dot.state.mn.us/srf/055/. The environmental assessment will also be discussed at a public hearing/open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the Training Room of the Hennepin County Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minn. Representatives from Mn/DOT and Hennepin County will be available to answer questions about the proposed project and the public will be able to formally comment. There will be no formal presentation. Copies of the environmental assessment documents also will be available at local government offices and libraries; a list of locations can be seen on the project Web site. Comments on the assessment will be received through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2008. Mn/DOT is preparing a design concept for the design concept for the expansion project to identify right of way needs although construction of the project currently is not programmed or funded in the department's 20 -year plan. Individuals with a disability needing reasonable accommodations to participate may contact Kent Barnard, Mn/DOT, at 659/234-7504. Hearing or speech impaired persons contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 9-500-627-3529. Page 19 14 Twin Cities restaurants join tap -water brigade http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print—This—Story?sid= 17445719 14 Twin Cities restaurants join tap -water brigade By JOHN EWOLDT, Star Tribune April 9, 2008 Fourteen Minneapolis and St. Paul restaurants on Wednesday signed pledges to reduce the use of bottled, non -carbonated water and promote city tap water in an effort to cut down on plastic and glass waste. "Water is a basic human right, not a commodity to be bought and sold," said Amber Collett, the Midwest organizer for Corporate Accountability International, whose Think Outside the Bottle campaigns already are underway in Seattle, Boston, San Francisco, St. Louis and Chicago. Twin Cities restaurants that will honor the pledge include Annie's Parlor, Barbette, Birchwood Cafe, Bryant Lake Bowl, Red Stag Supperclub, Restaurant Alma and Sapor in Minneapolis and The Lexington and Cafe Amore in St. Paul. Signing the pledge wasn't easy for Birchwood owner Tracy Singleton. "I don't like telling people that they can't drink water from a bottle," she said, "but I do want to make them more aware of it. Maybe they'll think about it when they're in the grocery store." The move is seen as part of a continuing fight between municipal public works departments and corporate America. Heavy advertising by Coca-Cola (Dasani), Nestle (Ice Mountain) and PepsiCo (Aquafina) have turned bottled water into a $10.8 billion -a -year industry in the United States, with demand growing 8 percent a year. Some consumers believe bottled water is superior to tap water, but Minneapolis officials test city water for more than 100 contaminants and conclude it is of.very high quality. For example, a filtration system in Columbia Heights, which serves 500,000 residents in Minneapolis, Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope and Columbia Heights, exceeds federal water quality standards for removal of impurities. Promoting city water Until bottled water sales erupted, public officials never imagined they would have to promote plain, old 'tap water with their own PR campaigns, said Jeremy Hanson, spokesman for Mayor R.T. Rybak. This year, the city of Minneapolis has about $200,000 in its budget to promote city water. One selling point from the city's website: A resident can refill a bottle 2,850 times with Minneapolis water to equal the price of a single 79 -cent bottle of store-bought water. The campaign to promote tap water aims to get residents and businesses to reduce waste. Even though many people recycle the plastic or glass bottles, the mission is to prevent the waste in the first place, whether it's recycled or not, said Susan Hubbard, CEO of Eureka Recycling in Minneapolis. But even eco -conscious businesspeople like Hubbard don't believe consumers should blindly assume all tap water is safe. People have a distrust and suspicion of water, regardless of its source, she said. Not all bottled water is bad, and sometimes public water is unsafe. Pipes can contaminate water Minneapolis water is a very good product, said Bill Scott, vice president of Premium Waters, which bottles Chippewa Springs water, based in Minneapolis. But sometimes - Page 20 1 of 2 4/10/2008 7:22 AM 14 Twin Cities restaurants join tap -water brigade http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print—This_Story?sid=l 7445719 deteriorating water pipes can carry contaminants. If residents are told to run the tap for 60 seconds before drinking, that's a concern, Scott said. Common Roots cafe owner Danny Schwartzman avoided serving bottled water in his restaurant even before signing the pledge. He serves filtered tap water, which many restaurants already use. Schwartzman also plans to install a carbonation machine so he can serve sparkling water without the bottles. His cafe, which specializes in local and organic foods, only serves tap beer in its attempt to virtually ban the bottle. (Organic bottled wine being one exception). What will customers think? Jennifer Nowlan of Minneapolis said she buys bottled water for convenience on the go, but she's willing to give it up in the restaurant. "It's cheaper, and I like the taste of Minneapolis water," she said. John Ewoldt • 612-673-7633 © 2008 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. Page 21 . 2 of 2 4/10/2008 7:22 AM White lights might help nab drivers who run the red ones http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This_Story?sid=17445314 arTHbunexom, III,NEAFOLI -,ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA White lights might help nab drivers who run the red ones By MARY JANE SMETANKA, Star Tribune April 10, 2008 To catch drivers who run red lights, police usually have to run red lights themselves, risking an accident. Minneapolis tried to fix that by using cameras to record the licenses of drivers who ran lights, but courts ruled the system was illegal. Now Bloomington is investigating the use of "white light enforcement technology," a system used by police in Texas and Florida to catch red-light runners using just a single police officer. Bloomington officials believe that if the city decides to install the technology, it would be the first in Minnesota to do so. The system uses an indicator light visible to police waiting in a driveway or cross -street near an intersection. The indicator lights up at the same time as the red traffic light facing the other direction, allowing police to see whether a vehicle goes through an intersection after the light has changed. White light technology was pioneered in the 199Os in Richardson, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. Police there still use it. "It works real well for our guys, and it's a whole lot safer than having to bust the light," said Sgt. Kevin Perlich, public information officer for Richardson police. "It's a good thing all round -- safer for us and safer for the public." Nationally, 40 to 45 percent of all crashes occur at or near intersections, and crashes caused by drivers who ran red lights killed 805 people in 2005, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Bloomington has not committed to using the system. First, the city needs to figure out how to make the technology work with its traffic signals. Using a $10,000 grant from Intelligent Transportation Systems Minnesota, a nonprofit group that promotes innovative transportation technology, the city plans to hire a consultant to work out the mechanics. The City Council then would make a decision on whether to install the technology, said Chad Smith, Bloomington traffic and transportation engineer. "It's not as simple as just hooking up another light," he said. "The issue is how to hook it into the control system for a traffic signal without overwhelming the other equipment, like a piece of equipment that ... makes sure a red light isn't burned out." If the system is used in Bloomington, where the penalty for running a red light is $125, it likely would be a color other than white, Smith said. The Texas system uses a white light attached to the back of the traffic signal head or a signal cross beam. But Smith said any new lights in Bloomington would have to avoid looking like the small white lights installed on some Minnesota traffic signals that blink or shine when an emergency vehicle is -- Page 22 1 of 2 4/10/2008 7:19 AM White lights might help nab drivers who run the red ones http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This_Story?sid=17445314 approaching to override a traffic light. One choice would be blue lights, Smith said. "Our hope would be that ultimately we'd reduce the number of red-light runners and crashes," he said. "Our goal isn't to write a lot of tickets." Perlich said that in his Texas suburb, white -light enforcement is used at dozens of intersections "because it's really inexpensive and easy to put in." In the late 1990s, the cost was estimated at about $500 per intersection. The biggest burden' associated with the system is making sure light bulbs get changed regularly because they burn out with constant use, Perlich said. They've had a few complaints from residents about using "big brother" tactics, Perlich said, but the department views the technology as an effective and economical traffic enforcement tool. Before, Perlich said, at least two police officers had to work an intersection, with one alerting the other that a violator had just driven through. Now, he said, officers on motorcycles or in discretely parked patrol cars can handle the job single-handed. "It's just boom, boom, go get a violator," he said. "They see us out there, so we're not trying to ambush them." Mary Jane Smetanka • 612-673-7380 © 2008 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. Page 23 2 of 2 4/10/2008 7:19 AM Maplewood's infighting raises insurance costs - TwinCities.com • •••' infighting insurance • City's insurer, citing lawsuit expenses, boosts its rates and delivers a warning By Elizabeth Mohr emohr@pioneerpress.com Article Last Updated: 04/08/2008 10:20:06 PM CDT Fed up with the squabbling and rising cost to insure Maplewood, the League of Minnesota Cities gave the St. Paul suburb a stern and expensive reprimand Tuesday. The league, which insures all but six Minnesota cities, had been considering dumping Maplewood's policies. On Tuesday, the league's board of directors agreed to offer a renewal to the city, but with stiff premium and deductible increases. "The board's concern is the contentious and divisive situation out there," Pete Tritz, director of the League Insurance Trust, said, noting that the atmosphere at City Hall contributed to a spike in lawsuits. The league fears that if the situation doesn't change in Maplewood, there could be more litigation. The city's insurance agent, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc., called a meeting Monday to spell out the league's position. A representative of Gallagher, which acts as Advertisement Page 1 of 2 middleman between the city and the league, cited examples of troubling City Council behavior. League attorneys are upset the council has disregarded their warnings on such things as talking to the media about lawsuits and the people involved when told not to, said VeNita Schnebele, a Gallagher representative. "You're all individuals; you're going to speak your mind," Schnebele said, "but at the same time we need to follow the attorney's advice." Maplewood Mayor Diana Longrie took issue with the idea the city's insurer was threatening to revoke coverage or penalize the city based on what it considered "uncooperative" behavior. "A council member ... expressed their opinion of somebody. Is that OK? I don't know. Is that protected by the First Amendment? I don't know," Longrie said. "But they're saying, ' We won't insure you if you speak your mind. 'What speech is allowed? I don't know." Longrie said she wants more information on how the league handles similar scenarios with other cities to determine whether Maplewood is being "singled out." But league officials cite events of the past couple years as reason for concern. Four employment- related claims have been filed against the city since 2006; three have been settled. Former Human Resource Director Sherrie Le won her claim and a $185,000 award this year. And a land -use lawsuit is pending. Litigation -related losses for the past year exceeded $1 million, Schnebele'said. That amount was big enough for the league to Tw inCitiesecom • 678-7737 esco enc• �twt 13-wk introducto, 'offer of ry i discount for new subscribers.'. Print Powered By rmatDyaqn2jos ' Page 24 http://www.twincities.com/news/ci_8856996?source=rss 4/9/2008 Maplewood's infighting raises insurance costs - TwinCities.com � or consider dropping Maplewood's insurance coverage — an unprecedented move. In the past 20 years, the league hasn't dropped any city, Schnebele said. "And we don't want to be a pioneer in this area," she said. The league's insurance coverage is the best option for the city, in terms of price and breadth of coverage, compared with the "standard market," Schnebele said. She urged the council to heed the league's warning. The city's coverage is scheduled to expire June 30. Adjusted premiums under the new contract will be "123 percent of what the average city would be paying" and Maplewood's deductible will increase from $50,000 per claim to $200,000, Tritz said. The League of Minnesota Cities' action is the latest blow to the city. Last month, the Pioneer Press detailed financial problems facing Maplewood and its leaders, who have been engaged in a shifting power. struggle. The city was behind on checking bank statements against city records, there was no way to weigh expenses because budget numbers hadn't been entered into the city's computers, and leaders did not know the current value of the city's fixed assets. Acting City Manager Chuck AN said he has added staff to address those issues and progress is being made. He assured Maplewood residents in a letter last week that funds have not been misappropriated, but that the state of the finances was a result of "the process of reporting and monitoring" in the city. Advertisement Page 2 of 2 The state auditor's office responded to calls for an in-depth look into the city's books by meeting with AN and Finance Director Bob Mittet last week. State Auditor Rebecca Otto said Tuesday the state will "be monitoring their current situation," but won't perform an audit. Tritz said the league's board weighed the city's recent efforts to fix its problems. "If all hope were lost, the board would not have offered renewal," he said of the insurance coverage. Elizabeth Mohr can be reached at 651-228-5162. TwinCitiesecom 13 wk introductory offer of 1 33% discount for new subscribers. (800) 678_7737 7c(:i1y'e'�eglat's7 Print Powered By FormatD, namics'" Page 25 http://www.twincities.com/news/ei-8856996?source=rss 4/9/ MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 5.5447 DATE: April 7, 2008 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager cc: Steve Juetten FROM: Barbara Sennk!$lanning Manager SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report Hennepin County Community Corrections staff has submitted their monthly report on average daily population for the month of March, 2008. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility was 587, less than the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit. The difference from the recent months when the numbers exceeded the 601 limit comes from a lower number of County - incarcerated (versus short term offenders transferred from MN Department of Corrections facilities) in the both the Men's and Women's sections and in Work Release. The chart below shows the average monthly population since June of 1999. HCACF Monthly Population Report 700- 600 00r 600 500 e 400 U m 300 Q 200 100 0 m $$ 8$ t � MonthlYear B g 8$ 2 $ ^o ^^ 6 o n m LL$ l� o" A LL�1� o A LL O Mp unil ■ Average Count Page 26 Revised: 4/08/08 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects Ar���r��'������'����1?��'����ctk�i?eF?�l�l��..l........o�eme��.....ru �cf�................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1013 S Fernbrook Ln. - 27th to 34th - Design & ROW & DC/BM SRF $5,741,000 Construction started on 7/16/07. Medians Construction removed traffic shifted to center of road. 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. Widening complete north of Hwy 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 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. all work except for restoration with seed sod and plantings south of Hwy 55 to be complete on or before 6/27/08. 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 101.13/08. Page 27 Page 1 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt_4_08_08_SHORT_FC 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 and specifications approved on 3/25/08. Bid opening is April 28 at 10am. 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 on 2/12/08. 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 Page 2 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\TemporaryIntemet Files\OLK1811Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt 4_08_08_SHORT_F Page 28 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. 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 received by Council on March 25, 2008. Bid opening set for April 29 at 10:00 am. 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 spring to see if additional seeding is required. 7111 WR Mooney Lake Pump Project DT/BM WENC $250,000 Project included in MCWD CIP for 2007 K (permanent solution). 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_Fi Page 29 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 Bridge Funds are not available this year. This 00 project will be delayed until next year, when MnDOT funding is expected to be available. 8115 WR Timber Creek Improvements RB/DA $375,000 Proposals are currently under review by staff. Page 4 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt 4_08_08_SHORT_FO Page 30 Page 1 of 1 Laurie Ahrens From: Swintek, Albert M.[albert.swintek@centerpointenergy.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 12:40 PM To: Laurie Ahrens Subject: Information on routine inside gas meter inspections (attached) Attachments: Inside gas meter inspection letter 04-07-08.pdf Hello Laurie, I wanted to give you a heads up on a letter that we're sending to a few of our customers in Plymouth. In an effort to ensure the safety and reliability of the natural gas distribution system, federal regulations require that natural gas utilities periodically inspect their above ground and indoor meters and piping leading to them. CenterPoint Energy has been contacting residential and business customers with inside natural gas meters to arrange a convenient time for this required inspection. Unfortunately, in some cases we have not been able to reach the customer by telephone to set the appointment. We are mailing letters to those customers who we have been unable to reach requesting their assistance to give us access to the meter so it can be inspected. A copy of the letter, which is being sent to approximately 42,000 customers throughout . Minnesota is attached. In Plymouth, approximately 110 customers will receive the letter in the' next few weeks. Experience has shown us that some customers may question the legitimacy or need to inspect the natural gas meter and piping inside their home or business, potentially prompting a call to us or city officials. Given this, I wanted you to be aware of the details of the program and encourage you to direct any inquiries that you may get to CenterPoint Energy's meter inspection hotline at 612-399-1448. Additionally, if you or your staff would like to discuss this in greater detail, please don't hesitate to give me a. call. My direct line is 612-321-4799. Thank you Laurie — I hope all is well with you and the gang at the city. Hopefully we'll see each other at a chamber of commerce meeting sometime soon. Take Care. Al Swintek Manager, Local Government Relations CenterPoint Energy Direct. 612-321-4799 4/8/2008 Page 31 Mailing Address Mailing City, Mailing State, Mailing Zip Dear CenterPoint Energy customer, 700 West Linden Avenue PO Box 1165 Minneapolis, MN 554401165 Indoor natural gas piping and meter inspection required I would like to iinform you about work that we are doing in the area where your home or business is located. CenterPoint Energy is committed to providing safe, .reliable service to its customers. One way the company does this is by inspecting its natural gas pipelines and equipment. Federal regulations require natural gas utilities to inspect their above -ground and indoor piping and meters. CenterPoint Energy owns customers' gas meters and. piping leading to them. About 150,000 of our customers have gas meters located inside a home or business, which we are currently inspecting. We have engaged a. firm called Customer Link to call. customers to schedule an inspection on inside natural gas piping and meters, and to conduct a gas leak test at the same time. Customer Link is located in Duluth, Minn. You may see Customer Link's name or a 218 area code if your telephone is equipped with caller identification. If you prefer, you may caul CenterPoint Energy to schedule an appointment at 1-877-737-2601. United Locating Services, an authorized CenterPoint Energy contractor, or our own uniformed company personnel, are performing the inspections. All United Locating Services employees will be wearing a CenterPoint Energy cap and a, lime -green safety vest with a clearly visible CenterPoint. Energy logo. In addition, every contractor performing the inspections will be required to carry a CenterPoint Energy contractor identification card that includes the individual's photograph. If the person visiting your home has no CenterPoint Energy identification, DO NOT allow him or her into your home. I' ,your .inspection already has occurred, thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions about the inspection, please call CenterPoint Energy at 612-399-1448. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Sincerely, Craig Reichert Manager of Technical Field Operations ©2008 CenterPoint Energy 70236 Page 32 From: Jim Renneberg Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 8:13 AM To: 'tfrerichs@subrad.com' Ce: Doran Cote; Kathleen Murdock; Kristine Hofstedt; Gary Smith Subject: RE: 8th Avenue Mr. Frerichs, As you mentioned, 8th Avenue west of County Road 101 is :not on our current 5 year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for reconstruction.. However, I do understand your concerns regarding the current conditions of 8th Avenue. In fact, in 2003 this area was planned for street reconstruction. I was not working for the City of Plymouth, but my understanding is that many property owners along 8th. Avenue were not in favor of the project and spoke at the Public Hearing. Because of the amount of opposition to the project, the City Council at the time decided to reject the improvements in this area. Our Public Works Department is aware of the problem and will continue to patch the street as needed. Unfortunately, as you are well aware, patching is not a long term fix and potholes will continue to surface until your streets are reconstructed. If you have any questions about the pothole patching you may contact Gary Smith in our Street Department at 763-509-5993. If you have any additional questions, please contact me. Thanks, Jim Renneberg, P.E. Assistant City Engineer City of Plymouth Direct: 763-509-5541 Fax: 763-509-5510 jenneberg@ ci.pllymouth.mums From: Frerichs, Thomas MD [mailto:tfrerichs@subrad.com] Posted At: Sunday, April 06, 2008 12:35 PM Posted To: Web Contact Public Works Conversation: 8th Avenue Subject: 8th Avenue To the City of Plymouth Public Works, I live on Shadyview Lane North, just off of 8a' Avenue west of County Road 101 in Plymouth. I am writing to express my concern over the condition of 8d' Avenue. There are so many large, deep pot -holes, that it is dangerous for cars to drive down the street. There are also two areas that were excavated over the winter for repairs, and those two areas are now filled with a mud/gravel mixture piled above the level of the road. There are many stretches along the road where one cannot meet an oncoming vehicle. I have already seen children attempting to ride their bicycles to Queensland Park, and I am very concerned for their safety with the condition of the street. I understand that the street is not part of the current budget cycle for a major reconstruction, but something must be done in the interval between now and that point. I recently received my property tax estimate for the 2008 year, and expect that with the amount of tax dollars that are collected for this part of the city, our only access street would be in better condition. It's frankly embarrassing to have people come to our house having to drive down that street to get here. If you have not driven down 8`" Avenue west of County Road 101 recently, I highly urge you to do so. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Tom Frerichs 685 Shadyview Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447 Page 33 r'.3Q Council Member Hewitt asked that I follow up my last email with more information on our street reconstruction. She feels it is important that you and the other members of your association understand that if the City Council were to go ahead with a street reconstruction project that there are financial implications. To pay for these reconstruction projects, the City Council has adopted an assessment policy that dictates the City's share of the project costs (60%) and the resident's share (40%). In the past few years, the assessments have ranged from $4,000 to $9,500 per single family dwelling. These assessments can vary dramatically depending on the details of the project, number of homes in the area, contractor's actual bid and inflation, which adds about 3% to 5% each year. I understand that the assessments may be a difficult burden for many homeowners. To address. this concern, the City Council has also adopted different payment options. Assessments could be paid off in full, partially paid or simply rolled into your property taxes for a determined number of years. As for the temporary overlays mentioned in my previous email, the City funds those projects as they are only temporary in nature and are not intended to extend the life of the street significantly. If I can be of further assistance, please fell free to call or email me. Doran Cote, P.E. Director of Public Works The Lake Camelot Estates streets were constructed in 1988 for the most part. Some parts of the streets had what I would refer to as a paver -laid -patch in the past but you are correct, the streets have not been repaved. A good share of the streets meet our criteria for reconstruction but they are not in the 5 Year Capital Improvement Program. A new program that was initiated two years ago in Plymouth is a temporary overlay program. These temporary fixes are designed to get the streets to last another 5 to 8 years until .we can reconstruct them. Unfortunately, we have already identified a number of streets that are in worse condition that we have planned for the 2008 temporary overlay program. We will monitor the condition of the streets and will consider them for a temporary overlay if or when funding is available. Thanks. Doran Cote, P.E. Director of Public Works From: Sandy Hewitt Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 10:02 AM To: Bill BEISSEL Cc: Doran Cote; Laurie Ahrens Subject: RE: Lake Camelot Estates has a question i Page 34 L%M I am not sure, but I will check with staff and have them get back to you on this. I am forwarding your message to, Doran Cote, our Public Works Director, who will be able to help you. Sandy Hewitt From: Bill BEISSEL [mailto:bibeissel@msn.com] Sent: Sun 4/6/2008 5:51 PM To: Sandy Hewitt Subject: Lake Camelot Estates has a question Sandy: Recently at our annual LCE Home Owners Association meeting, a resident said that he had been living on Dallas Ln here in LCE for 20 years and did not remember the streets ever being repaved. I, as VP on the Board, told him that I would inquire with the City to see if there were any plans to repave any of the streets here in Lake Camelot Estates. Once I found out any information, I would get back to him ('and the remaining residents). Can you help me with any information regarding any plans for the City to repave streets here in Lake Camelot Estates? Or, can you provide me a name to contact who might provide this information to me? Thanks for any help you can offer. Feel free to respond directly to this e-mail. Again, thanks. Bill Beisssel 6075 Yucca Ln. Plymouth, MN 55446 763-559-0484 Page 35 From: Klennert, Jennefer [mailto:jklenner@wm.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 6:51 PM To: Sarah Hellekson; Scott Merkley (E-mail) Subject: Commercial Organics Program Sarah & Scott, Effective Wednesday, April 9th, Waste Management will be offering Source Separated Organics collection services in the Twin Cities area. We feel this is an added benefit to commercial customers seeking to recycle their organic waste. Accepted organic waste: All food waste including meat; bones, coffee grounds and tea bags. Food soiled paper, such as pizza boxes, paper towels, paper plates, paper napkins & waxed paper are acceptable. Unacceptable organic waste: Plastic bags, wraps, straws, animal waste, pet litter, diapers, metal, plastics, glass, Styrofoam, liquids, oil or grease can not be disposed of as organics. If you know of commercial businesses or institutions in need of these services please let them know that Waste Management does have them available. Have a great day! Jennefer Klennert Community & Municipal Relations Manager Waste Management 10050 Naples Street NE Blaine, MN 55449 Phone (763) 783-5429 Cell Phone (612) 221-0954 Fax (763) 783-5477 Page 36 Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission www.bassettcreekwmo.org •. Crystal -. Golden Valley • Medicine Lake • Minneapolis. • Minnetonka • New Hope • Plymouth • Robbinsdale • St. Louis Park April 3, 2008 Mayor Kelli Slavik APR 0 9 2008 City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Slavik: In budgeting for the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission's 2008 fiscal year, we requested new funding for Administration. The request followed up on the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission's (BCWMC) discussions regarding the need for an administrator or coordinator. Our member cities approved the budget, but some cities and commissioners expressed concerns about the scope of an administrator's duties, the role such an individual would play among the commission's advisors and consulting personnel and the possibility that an administrator would add another layer or step to the commission's project -review and communications processes. The BCWMC's administrative committee gave serious consideration to the issues raised and realized that it would be critical to not only consider, understand and plan for the possible addition of an administrator or coordinator, but consider the realignment of the BCWMC's various tasks and the personnel assigned as well. The committee also decided that the lines of communication among key stakeholders — especially the member cities — should be analyzed and strengthened. The committee recognized that an independent assessment of the commission's operations was necessary and issued a request for proposals in January for such an analysis. The commission is now prepared to initiate the operations analysis, and we are excited that it will, when completed this summer, provide specific direction for making the BCWMC's functions and operation more efficient and cost effective. The resulting report will provide an independent perspective on whether the addition of an administrator or coordinator is advisable, and if so, how that person should be deployed. Other specific ideas for improving the BCWMC's operations will also be developed. Input from your staff will be critical to the operations analysis process, and we will made it clear to our selected contractor that staff and consultant input should be solicited and gathered in as efficient a manner as possible. We are confident that the investment will prove more than worthwhile in the long term. Michael Welch, BCWMC Chair e% Barr Engineering Company 4700 West 77`x' Street Minneapolis, MN 55435 612-385-6885 Charlie LeFevere, Attorney Leonard Kremer, Engineer Kennedy & Graven Barr Engineering Company 470 US Bank Plaza, 200 South Sixth Street 4700 West 77`" Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Minneapolis, MN 55435 612-337-9215 952-832-2600 612-337-9310 (fax) 952-832-2601(fax) Page 37 Thank you very much for your continued support for and partnership with the BCWMC, and please do not hesitate to call with comments or questions on the commission's operations analysis project. Sincerely, Michael Welch Chair, BCWMC 612-385-6885 encl. cc: Ginny Black, BCWMC Commissioner Elizabeth Thornton, BCWMC Alternate Commissioner Bob Moberg, BCWMC Technical Advisory Committee Member Page 38 Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Request for proposals — watershed organization operations analysis The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive analysis of its systems, organizational structure, resources and functional relationships. The commission is a joint powers organization, composed of 9 cities (Crystal, Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth; Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park) who appoint their commission members. In addition, the Commission contracts with the consulting services which provide administrative, engineering and legal services. The BCWMO is charged with preventing flooding and improving water quality in a 40 - square mile watershed in the west metropolitan Twin Cities area. The commission seeks proposals for a maximum three -month-long process that will identify gaps, 'strengths, weaknesses and needs. Proposals should describe methodologies and resources to be deployed to assess commission operations and develop recommendations for streamlining processes, such as, updating commission systems for reviewing development proposals, allocating resources more efficiently, initiating and managing projects (including TMDL studies), and strengthening working relationships and coordination with member communities. Proposals should include estimates of time and resource commitments required from commissioners, consultants (the commission currently retains .a consulting engineer, counsel and a recorder) and member city representatives to complete the project. A complete and specific scope of services will determined at the time of contracting. The project must result in a clear, readable, comprehensive final report with specific and definitive recommendations. Respondents to this RFP should submit a fee proposal containing: * Total cost, including estimated travel and other expenses. * Personnel and roles in completing project elements. Responses should be sent as email attachment to: bcra(a).barr.com. Responses must be received no later than noon, February 18, 2008 (per e-mail date/time). 1 The commission will evaluate proposals based on: * Applicability of the proposal to the scope of services and clarity of the proposal * Approach and methodology * Experience and expertise of personnel * Cost. The commission anticipates selecting and approving a contractor at its March 20, 2008, Commission meeting. A contract for the project is expected to be finalized by April 4, 2008, with delivery of final report by June 2, 2008, and a presentation to the commission at its June 19, 2008. The commission reserves the right to make changes to the proposal (dates, requirements, schedule, etc.) or scope of work as described within this solicitation by the issuance of a written addendum. The commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to disqualify any respondent, to cancel the RFP and or not proceed with the work for any reason whatsoever. In all cases, the damages and expenses incurred for 'the cost of the submission will be borne solely by the respondent. Page 39 CONSULTING GROUP, INC. MINNEAPOLIS FARGO E N G I N E E R S I PLAN N E RS I D E S I G N E R S MADISON TO: FROM: DATE: MEMORANDUM Cities of Rockford, Greenfield, Corcoran, Medina, and Plymouth Jenn Reed Moses Planner April 2, 2008 RECEIVVED APIA 4' 2008 SRF No. 5712 SUBJECT: TH 55 FROM INTERSTATE 494 TO THE CROW RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET SP 2722-68 AND SP 27-596-02 On behalf of Hennepin County, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is transmitting the enclosed Environmental Assessment/Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA/EAW) for the proposed TH 55 from. Interstate 494 to the Crow River project. The proposed construction is for right of way protection for a four -lane expressway between the Crow River and CR 116 and a four -lane freeway between CR 116 and I-494. The purpose of the project is to address capacity and operational issues, improve safety, maintain the functionality of TH 55 as a planned principal arterial, and be compatible with local .road networks and land use character. The EA/EAW includes information on environmental effects of the project including traffic, noise, air quality,. water resources, historic properties, parks, farmland, right of way, and environmental justice. You are receiving two copies of the EA/EAW. One is for your review; please make the second copy available for public viewing. You are encouraged to provide substantive comments on the enclosed document. The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board 30 -day comment period will begin upon publication of a Notice of Availability of the document in the EQB Monitor on April 7, 2008. Comments will be received through May 9, 2008, and may be directed to: Daniel Rowe, Project Manager Mn/DOT 1500 West County Road B-2 Roseville, MN Phone: 651-234-7659 Fax: 651-234-7610 Email: Daniel.Rowe@dot.state.mn.us www.srfconsulting.com One Carlson Parkway North, Suite 150 1 Minneapolis, MN 55447-4443 1 763.475.0010 Fax: 763.475.2429 An Equal Opportunihj Employer Page 40 EQB Distribution List - 2 - April 2, 2008 The comments received will be used by Hennepin County, Mn/DOT, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in deciding whether there is potential for this project to result in significant impacts to the environment and whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required. To afford an opportunity for all interested persons and agencies to comment on the proposed action, a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hennepin County Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina. An informal open house format will be used. Hennepin County, Mn/DOT, and consultant personnel will be available to provide specific information and individual assistance. The EVEAW document along with maps, drawings, and supporting documents will be availablefor public viewing. Thank you. JRM/tlt Enclosure: Trunk Highway 55 from Interstate 494 to the Crow River EA/EAW cc: James Grube, Hennepin County Daniel Rowe, Mn/DOT Rick Brown, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Nancy Frick, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. H:\Projects\5712\EP\Communications\EA Distribution\Distribution Letter-cities.doc Page 41 MI Ten Good Reasons CITIES to be a 4Yifd�1',WK JI.�kCtJCO$+A;1 .FXF.Cc�ftl4&f Metro Cities Member ♦ 86 Metropolitan Area member cities means we deliver a comprehensive and uniquely Metro area message to the legislature, the Governor's Office and the Metropolitan Council. ♦ Metro Cities covers a comprehensive list of Metro issues from transporta- tion to levy limits to housing to wastewater treatment — 60 issues in all. 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Albertville* 2. - Andover 3. Anoka 4. Apple Valley 5. Arden Hills 6. Bayport 7. Blaine 8. Bloomington 9. Brooklyn Center 10. Brooklyn Park 11. Burnsville 12. Carver 13. Champlin 14. Chanhassen 15. Chaska 16. Circle Pines 17. Columbia Heights 18. Coon Rapids 19. Cottage Grove 20. Crystal 21. Dayton 22. Eagan 23. Eden Prairie 24. Edina 25. Elko New Market 26. Excelsior 27. Falcon Heights 28. Farmington 29. Forest Lake Metro Cities Membership 2007 30. Fridley 59. Osseo 31. Golden Valley 60. Plymouth 32. Hastings 61. Prior Lake . 33. Hopkins 62. Rainsey 34. Hugo 63. Richfield 35. Independence 64. Robbinsdale 36. Inver Grove Heights 65. Rosemount 37. Jordan 66. St. Anthony Village 38. Lake Elmo 67. St. Francis 39. Lake St. Croix Beach 68. St. Louis Park 40. Lakeland 69. St. Michael* 41. Lakeville 70. St. Paul 42. Lauderdale 71. St..Paul Park 43. Long Lake 72. Savage 44. Mahtomedi 73. Shakopee 45. Maple Plain 74. Shoreview 46. Maplewood 75. Shorewood 47. Medicine Lake 76. South St. Paul 48. Mendota Heights 77. Spring Park 49. Minneapolis 78. Sunfish Lake 50. Minnetonka 79. Three Rivers Park Dist.* 51. Mimletrista 80. Victoria 52. New Brighton 81. Waconia 53. Newport 82. Wayzata 54. North St. Paul 83. West St. Paul 55. Oak Grove 84. White Bear Lake 56. Oak Park Heights 85. Woodbury 57. Oakdale 86. Woodland 58. Orono * Affiliate members Page 43 THE METRO CITIES MISSION is to represent the collective interests of all metropolitan area cities on metropolitan issues and statewide issues with metropolitan significance ABOUT METRO CITIES Metro Cities is the only metro -wide service and lobbying organization representing cities in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Our membership currently consists of 86 cities from all 7 metro counties, that make up more than 85% of the metro area's population. ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE Metro Cities is governed by a 19 -member Board of Directors and served by a four - person staff. 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Page 44 METRO CITIES Assoclallon of MotropollWn Municlpalltlos PRESIDENT Tom Goodwin* Councilmember Apple Valley DIRECTORS VICE PRESIDENT Janis Callison* Mayor Minnetonka PAST PRESIDENT Steve Larson* Mayor New Brighton Douglas Anderson Chuck Haas* Dave Osberg Mayor Councilmember Administrator Dayton Hugo Hastings PaulAnderson Diane Hofstede* Dave Pokorney Councilmember Councilmember Administrator North St. Paul Minneapolis Chaska Myron Bailey* Dave Kelso Wendy Underwood Councilmember Councilmember Legis. Liaison Cottage Grove Circle Pines St. Paul " Mark Bernhardson Mark McNeill Pierre Willette Manager Administrator Gov't Relations Rep. Bloomington Shakopee Minneapolis Walt Fehst* Mike Maguire Manager Mayor Columbia Heights Eagan Marcia Glick Linda Masica Manager Councilmember Robbinsdale Edina * Executive Board Updated 5/19/07 Page 45 CECITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Metro Cities Legislative Policy Committees The following committees annually develop policy based on input from member city representatives. The committees submit their policy recommendations to the Board for review, modification and distribution to the general membership. The membership meets in November before each legislative session to debate and adopt the Metro Cities' policies. Metropolitan Agencies Considers legislative issues and other policies related to the Met Council and metro agencies. It monitors the structure and relationship between the regional and local units of government and reviews amendments to the Metro Development Guide Policy Chapters. It has previously developed policy on land use planning, solid waste management and the Met Council selection process. It reviews the council's yearly budget and this year will monitor the policies and plans being developed to implement the Growth Management plan. Municipal Revenues Considers any matter concerning city revenues, property taxes and city expenditures, including state aid formulas and dollars, levy limits, property tax assessments and fiscal disparities. Housing & Economic Development Considers all issues related to economic development and housing, including affordable housing and activities of the metro HRA (Housing and Redevelopment Authority). It also reviews all amendments to the Met Council's Housing Guide Policy Chapter and develops policy dealing with economic development issues, HRAs, TIF (Tax Increment Financing) and development authorities. Transportation & General Government Considers all major issues related to air and surface transportation, including funding sources at all government levels, and issues which have impact on metropolitan area cities outside the scope of other Metro Cities committees. Metro Cities' members of the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) are encouraged to join, along with other city officials. This committee has developed policy on issues such as municipal consolidation, pensions, PELRA, comparable worth, data privacy, contractor licensing and local control/authority. 145 University Ave W., St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 www.amM145.org Page 46 METRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Name: Title: City: (Street Address or P. O. Box) (ZIP code) (Daytime Phone) (Fax) (E-mail) Committee Choices: Transportation & General Govt. (Mondays: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Meeting dates are: July 16, Aug. 6, Aug. 27 and Sept. 17 Municipal Revenue and Taxation (Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m) Meeting dates are: July 17, Aug. 14, Aug. 28 and Sept. 18 Metropolitan Agencies (Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m) Meeting dates are: July 18, Aug. 15, Aug. 29 and Sept. 19 Housing & Economic Develop. (Fridays: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m) Meetings dates are: July 20, Aug. 10, Aug. 31 and Sept. 28 Issues which should be studied: Please mail or fax completed form to: ATTIC• Laurie Jennings, Metro Cities, Assoc. of Metro. Municipalities 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, AIEV 55103-2044 Fax: 651-281-1299 ♦ Phone: 651-215-4000 L\s\po1icycommittees2007\sign up I Page 47 CITY PROFILE City: Plymouth Appointment Date/Time: Wednesday April 9, 2008 Metro Cities 11:00 a.m. Name/Title: Laurie Ahrens Phone: 763-509-5000 Main 763-509-5051 Direct City Manager $11,500 Tax Capacity Address: 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Mayor Kelli Slavik Plymouth, MN 55447-1448 Staff: Louie County: Hennepin Population: 70455 Member / Non -Member Metro Cities 2008 Dues: $12,748 Comnarison of 2006 Dues Paid Group Name Amount Metro Cities $12,017 League of MN Cities $24,853 Municipal Legislative Commission $11,500 Tax Capacity ' District 1, Roger Scherer 2007 LGA 0 2007 Fiscal Disparity Contribution $12,074,296 Tax Capacity 33 Sen. Gen Olson 43 Sen. Terri Bonoff 2007 Fiscal Disparity Distribution 6,048,210 Tax Capacity ' Representative(s) 33A Steve Smith 43A Sarah Anderson 43B John Benson 45A Sandra Peterson Senator(s) 33 Sen. Gen Olson 43 Sen. Terri Bonoff 45 Sen. Ann Rest Metropolitan Council Member District 1, Roger Scherer Notes: Page 48