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Council Information Memorandum 05-09-2008
CITY OF PLYMOUTH COUNCIL INFO MEMO May 9, 2008 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS EQC Committee Meeting Agenda 05/14/08 ........................................ Erickson Retirement Communities Meeting 05/22/08 & 05/29/08 ..... Robbinsdale Area Schools Arts Reception 05/28/08 ........................... May, June, July 2008 Official City Meeting Calendars ....................... Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings...... ................................................Page 1 ................................................Page 2 ................................................Page 3 ............................................... Page 5 ............................................. Page 11 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... State Leaders Agree: Ease Property Taxes. But How?, Article Pioneer Press .................................. Page 12 More Bank Robbery Charges Filed Against St. Louis Park Man, News Release US Dept of Justice Page 15 MEETING MINUTES Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 04/16/08............................................................................ Page 16 - STAFF REPORTS Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility Population Report 05/0/08.........................................Page 28 Fire -Rescue March 2008 Report .....................................:...................................................................Page 29 Engineering Department Active & Pending Public Improvement Projects 05/06/08 ......................... Page 35 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Metropolitan Council, RE: Approval of 2007 Expenditures .......................................... Page 40 Letter to Property Owners, RE: Site Plan Amendment New Hope Little League (2008021) ............Page 41 Letter to Property Owners, RE: Variance for Salmela (200803 1) ......................................................Page 42 Letter to Property Owners, RE: Land Survey for Border Foods (2008032).......................................Page 43 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, May 14, 2008 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. ' ► I I _IK_ "1401.4 5. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Approve the April 9, 2008, Environmental Quality Committee Minutes 6. PUBLIC HEARING 7. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Approve 2008 Water Resources Grant Recipients 8. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 9. FUTURE MEETINGS — June 11, 2008 10. ADJOURNMENT Page I 1 . Erickson® Retirement Communities Maryland • New Jersey • Massachusetts • Pennsylvania Michigan • Virginia • Illinois • Texas Dear Neighbor, Erickson Retirement Communities (ERC), a national leader in the development of full-service retirement communities for seniors, is proposing the development of a Continuing Care Retirement Community at the northeast corner of Highway 55 and County Road 101 in Plymouth—on the 105 acre site currently occupied by Elm Creek Golf Course. Before we submit our development application to the City of Plymouth, we would like to have an opportunity to have a conversation about our proposal with our potential neighbors. We are holding meetings for this purpose at Plymouth Creek Center, located at 14800 34th Avenue North in Plymouth, on two consecutive Thursdays, May 22 and May 29, beginning at 7 p.m. These meetings will provide you with an opportunity to: • meet representatives of ERC and professional planners and engineers, • learn more about the senior care campus Erickson would develop in Plymouth, • learn more about the mission, history and reputation of Erickson Retirement Communities; ask questions and offer comments on the potential development. Please attend whichever meeting is most convenient for you. You can find general information about Erickson Retirement Communities and its Continuing Care Retirement Communities in other cities at www.ericksonco=anities.com If you have any specific questions related to our upcoming meetings, please contact Deb Garvey at 952-949-9770. We look forward to meeting you later this month. Sincerely, David C. Schuetz Vice President of Development, Midwest Region Erickson Retirement Communities Page 2 All the Arts for v all the Students@ You and a guest are cordially invited to a reception hosted by Robbinsdale Area Schools Comprehensive Arts Planning Program (CAPP) Committee WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008 7 — 9 P.M. We will celebrate the arts in Robbinsdale Area Schools and honor special guests and retirees. Calvary Lutheran Church 7520 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley RSVP to Arlene Peszynski, Education Service Center 763-504-8079 by Friday, May 16, 2008 Page 3 Page 4 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS May 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Apr 2008 S M T W T F S Jun 2008 S M T W T F S 7:00 NUMAN N COMMMISSION MEESTITINGG,, Parkers Lake Room 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 29 30 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7:00 PM REGULAR couivclL MEETING, . council Chambem 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (ECIC), Medicine Lake Rooms A&B r 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:o0 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 9:00 AM- oPM SPECIAL RECYCLING DROP-OFF DAY, Ptymou" Maintenance Facil'dy modified on 5/8/2008 Page 5 Page 6 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ' 700 PM REGULAR coUNCILMEETIRG, Council Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL, QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers FLAG DAY 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 . - ' 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Counal Chambers ' _ 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, council Chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANS- (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH 8:00 am 5K Run 29 30 May 2008 Ju12008 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 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 5/8/2008 Page 7 Page 8 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS July 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 2008 S M T W T F S 7:00 PM PLANNING INDEPENDENCE DAY, City Offices COMMISSION MEETING, Council Closed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Chambers 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Music In Plymouth 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 5pm Hilde 29 30 Performance Ctr 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 700 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chamber: 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), (ECIC), Medicine Lake Council Chambers Rooms A & B 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT 7:00 PM HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 8:00 AM CITY CENTER CONNECTION, Center National Bank 27 28 29 30 31 Aug 2008 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 5/8/2008 Page 9 Page 10 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items May 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • 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) • Update on Outlot Study • Award Contract for 28th Avenue Lift Station Upgrade • Announce Special Drop-off Day on May 31 • Youth Advisory • Present Swat Mobile Command Vehicle to the City • Hearing on On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor License applications for Red Robin International, Inc., d/b/a Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers and Spirits, 2669 Campus Drive • Adopt Ordinances amending the City Code relating to Rental Licensing June 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Proclamation Honoring 70th Anniversary of Carlson Companies June 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. 1 Page 11 State leaders agree: Ease. property taxes. But how? - Pioneer Press May 5, 2008 Page 1 of 3 Laurie Ahrens From: Emily A. Skidmore [eskidmore@MesserliKramer.com] Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 10:44 AM To: Joe Lynch; Tom Lawell; Al Madsen [MG WISE]; Bill Schreiber; Clinton Gridley; Craig Ebeling; Elizabeth Kautz; Gordon Hughes; John Gunyou; Laurie Ahrens; Logis; Logis2; Mark Bernhardson; Nancy A. Haas; Scott Neal; Steven Mielke; Terry Schwerm; Thomas Poul; Tom Hedges Subject: State leaders agree: Ease property taxes. But how? - Pioneer Press May 5, 2008 State leaders agree: Ease property taxes. But how? By Bill Salisbury_ bsal isFu..ry...@poneerpress.cox�: Article Last Updated: 05/05/2008 12:13:19 AM CDT Minnesota homeowners are paying 82 percent more in property taxes now than they did immediately after the Legislature passed its last big tax reform law, in 2001. During Gov. Tim Pawlenty's five-year reign, taxes on homes have increased 54 percent. With property taxes projected to increase 8 percent next year, Pawlenty and lawmakers are proposing measures to hold down the levies. But the Republican governor and the Democratic -Farmer -Labor -controlled House and Senate have drafted such radically dissimilar plans, reconciling their differences will be difficult. The House is scheduled to vote on its tax bill today. Then, negotiators from the two houses and the governor's tax experts will attempt to hammer out an agreement. HOUSE DFL PROPOSAL: Homeowners whose property taxes are more than 2 percent of their income would be eligible for large refunds under a major overhaul proposed by House DFLers. But their plan would shift more tax burden to people with high incomes and relatively low property taxes. It bases property taxes on a homeowner's ability to pay. In a nutshell, the proposal would replace the state's three current property tax relief programs — the homestead credit, itemized income tax deduction for property taxes and "circuit breaker" tax refund — with a single new "homestead credit state refund." The plan is "revenue neutral," which means it won't increase taxes overall; it just will shift tax burdens among property owners. PROS: "Our plan directs property tax relief to those who need it the most," said Rep. Paul Marquart, DFL-Glyndon, who crafted the plan with House Taxes Committee Chair Ann Lenczewski, DFL - Bloomington. "Those who have experienced the most property tax pain will see the most gain." It would make the state's regressive property tax system more progressive, shifting tax burdens from the poor to the rich. Proponents say it would help protect home ownership in tough economic times and provide stable, permanent property tax relief. About 95 percent of homeowners would be eligible for a refund. As Pawlenty prefers, the relief goes directly to homeowners, not to local governments that might use it to increase spending. 5/5/2008 Page 12 State leaders agree: Ease property taxes. But how? - Pioneer Press May 5, 2008 Page 2 of 3 CONS: Almost two-thirds of homeowners would pay higher net taxes in five years, when the new system would be fully implemented, according to a Revenue Department analysis. That's because they would lose their income tax deduction for property taxes and the homestead credit. "There would be more losers than winners," Revenue Commissioner Ward Einess said. The DFL plan also would require homeowners to apply to the state for a refund, and Einess said only 60 percent of taxpayers eligible for the current circuit -breaker refund apply. He said it would be hard to increase the participation rate to 80 percent. Pawlenty has said the state -paid refunds would encourage cities and counties to increase their property tax levies, because the payments would reduce homeowners' pain. Marquart disputed the Revenue Department analysis, saying that it doesn't accurately reflect changes made after the original proposal was unveiled and that it assumes a lower participation rate than DFLers expect. SENATE DFL PROPOSAL: Cities, counties and townships would get an additional $115 million in aid next year. That wouldn't prevent property tax increases, but it would reduce the need for them. The plan also would change the aid distribution formula to boost payments to older, inner -ring suburbs that have been losing state funding under the current system. PROS: State aid to local governments is the traditional way to buy down property taxes. Senate Taxes Committee Chairman Tom Bakk, DFL -Cook, said, "It's doable," despite the state's projected budget deficit. The House's more ambitious "wholesale reform" is harder to do without a hefty increase in state spending, he said. In addition to holding down property taxes, the Senate measure would ensure that cities could afford such basic services as police and fire protection and street maintenance, and for counties it would offset cuts in federal aid.for mandated health and human services. The new aid formula is fairer to all cities. CONS: It would "subsidize without any reform," Pawlenty said. Local government aid is an "extremely inefficient way to deliver property tax relief' because there's no guarantee city and county officials won't spend the money, Einess said. Moreover, it's unfair; 49 percent of Minnesotans live in cities —mainly affluent suburbs — and townships that do not receive local government aid. Where it does deliver property tax relief, it goes to everyone, not just those who need it most. GOVERNOR PROPOSAL: Pawlenty wants to cap city and county property tax increases so they "can't go up faster than inflation plus the amount of... household growth," he said. His plan would set a levy limit at the lesser of the consumer price index or 3 percent. The cap would be imposed on counties and cities with more than 2,500 residents but not on school districts, small towns or townships. Cities and counties could bust the caps if voters approved that in a referendum. PROS: The state has imposed levy limits on local governments in 26 of the past 35 years, and those caps have worked, Einess said. Statewide tax levies increased 5.4 percent a year when the caps were in effect, compared to 7.3 percent when there were no limits. That saved taxpayers an estimated $128 million, he said. Pawlenty called the caps the "lynchpin feature" of his plan to balance the budget. CONS: Whatever happened to the Republican principle of local control? Pawlenty's plan would infringe on local elected officials' power to make their own budget decisions and severely hamper their ability to respond to expensive emergencies. "Levy limits have no impact," Marquart said, disputing Einess' statistics. Since 1971, according to a nonpartisan House research analysis, the average statewide property tax increase was 6.3 percent in the years with no levy limits; it was 5.4 percent in the years with 5/5/2008 Page 'i3 State leaders agree: Ease property taxes. But how? - Pioneer Press May 5, 2008 Page 3 of 3 caps, but that average rises to 6.6 percent if the two years immediately following major tax reforms are excluded. One reason: Local officials tend to levy to the limit when caps are in place, because if they don't, they can't raise property taxes to, offset state aid cuts in future years. http://wwuT.tw nczties comJl £eJc ^91.545.95?n.cl: ck_check=]._ Emily A. Skidmore Messerli & Kramer P. A. League of Minnesota Cities Building Suite 450, 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103 651-556-9205 eskidmore@messerlikramer.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution of any kind is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender via reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. 5/5/2008 Page 14 Frank J. Magill, Acting United States Attorney David Anderson, Public Affairs Specialist (612) 664-5684; cell: (612) 730-2251 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May .7, 2008 United States Department of Justice United States Attorney's Office District of Minnesota News Release More bank robbery charges filed against St. Louis Park man Four new armed bank robbery charges were filed yesterday against a 26 -year-old St. Louis Park man who remains in custody in connection with a March 28 bank robbery. A federal grand jury issued a superseding indictment May 6 against Suresh Harlan Small charging him with a total of five armed bank robberies. His original indictment, filed on April 8, 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. The indictment alleges four new charges. It alleges that Small did by force, violence and intimidation take an undisclosed amount of money from the Twin City Federal Savings and Loan in St. Anthony on both Nov. 2, 2007, and Jan. 11, 2008. The indictment also alleges that Small did by force, violence and intimidation take an undisclosed amount of money from the Twin City Federal Savings and Loan in St. Louis Park on both Feb. 1 and March 13. According to an FBI affidavit filed in connection with the March 28 robbery, Small lead police on a high-speed chase before being shot by police after he allegedly brandished a handgun at police. If convicted, Small faces a potential maximum penalty of 25 years in prison on each bank robbery count. 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, St. Anthony and St. Louis Park. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States 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 15 Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting April 16, 2008 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Holmes, Commissioners Terry Jaffoni, Erik Aamoth, Karl Neset, Frank Weir, and James Davis. Commissioner Weir left at 7:09 p.m. Commissioner Neset arrived at 7:37 p.m. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Marie Darling, . . Planner Joshua Doty, Associate Planner Kip Berglund, Associate Planner Jared Noelting, City Engineer Bob Moberg and Office Support Representative Janice Bergstrom 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Holmes said Item 5.B. will be moved to Item 7.A. Item 7.A. will be moved to 7.B. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the amended April 16, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 2, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the April 2, 2008 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2007084) Moved to Item 7.A. C. STEVE KLEIN (2008004) Page 16 Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 16,2008- Page 6,2008Page 2 MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the request by Steve and Dayna Klein for a variance to maximum impervious surface coverage to allow for a porch addition for property located at 15620 40th Avenue N. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. INLAND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. (2007114) Chair Holmes continued 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 N. Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Davis asked why the building is being moved ten feet. Senior Planner Darling said moving the building 10 feet further south would allow adequate green space and landscaping and still allow for a patio with privacy. She said there is a grade change on the north side of the building which would be less noticeable by moving the building and replacing the. stairs .on the north end with a plaza. Commissioner Davis asked why parallel parking was added on one side of the private street running in front of the building. Senior Planner Darling said this provides overflow parking for the site. She said the original wider drive aisle did not enhance the site. The applicant altered the island design and used the nine additional feet of space for parallel parking. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if there are regulations for the size of a plaza or benches. Senior Planner Darling said there are no size requirements in the ordinance. She said the design, specialty paving products, sidewalk paving materials, benches and waste containers would tie into the rest of City Center. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if the building would be connected to the plaza by the new library with a raised concrete sidewalk. Senior Planner Darling said the crosswalks would be installed when 36th Avenue is reconstructed. Page 17 Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 16, 2008 Page 3 Commissioner Jaffoni said the 3 -way stop in the Cub parking lot is congested already. She asked about fire lanes and if the 3 -way stop is adequate to manage the increased activity in that area. Senior Planner Darling said Vicksburg Lane and 36th Avenue N. could be used if a fire occurred in the new building. She also said the drive aisles have enough room for turning radius, and the fire hydrants are the proper distance to the buildings. Senior Planner Darling said the traffic may slow down but will function adequately. Commissioner Jaffoni said the proposed building along Vicksburg Lane would be basically brick; she asked if the design is similar to the Applebee's building. Senior Planner Darling said the applicant proposed elements of the salons and Great Clips building on the south side of Cub and the Applebee's building would be used to blend the building into the area. Commissioner Jaffoni said it makes sense to tie into the plaza, but a lot of new retail is all starting to look a lot alike - lots of brick, plain brick walls. She said we should strive for more diversity in retail developments in future designs. Commissioner Aamoth asked how this proposal fits in with the City Center study. Senior Planner Darling said we have been working to make sure this site will blend in with the rest of City Center. Planning Manager Senness added that this building will connect well with the library to enhance the pedestrian experience in this area. Commissioner Davis asked about sidewalks and landscaping on the Vicksburg side of the building. He asked where dumpsters and trash would be located. Senior Planner Darling reviewed the sidewalk and proposed plantings which included plantings for a linear look. Senior Planner Darling said there would be no visible trash or recycling as a trash room would be recessed on the front (Cub side) of the building. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Rick Plessner. Mr. Plessner said they have worked with staff to connect with the library. He said the plaza would be a great benefit. Mr. Plessner said the brick on the Vicksburg side would be covered by the landscape design. Mr. Plessner said he has reviewed the conditions in the resolution and accepts all of them. Commissioner Jaffoni asked what is visible in the glass areas facing Vicksburg. Page 18 Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 16, 2008 Page 4 Mr. Plessner said those areas are intended for food services on both ends of the building which would have patios and are designed to be an architectural element, not just brick. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if the glass area could be extended so there would be less brick. She referenced the Mann theater which is all brick. Mr. Plessner said that had been discussed,' and that is why the brick is broken up by a strip five feet from the top. Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as. there was no one present to speak on the item. Commissioner Davis commented that this plan looks better than the new building at the Cub Foods on Rockford Road. He said he appreciates staff ensuring it will be a good plan. MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Aamoth, to approve 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 355.0 Vicksburg Lane N. Chair Holmes said this space has been empty a long time and this looks like a good plan. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. S. MOUNT OLIVET LUTHERAN CHURCH (2008014) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Mount Olivet Lutheran Church for a conditional use permit amendment to allow'a summer school program for property located at 12235 Old Rockford Road. Associate Planner Noelting gave an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Jaffoni asked where the early childhood room is located. Associate Planner Noelting said this room is in the lower level, and added that the main floor also has a youth room which the summer school would use. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if the programs overlap or if they occur at different times of the day. Associate Planner Noelting said they overlap. Page 19 Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 16, 2008 Page 5 Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Rozalyn Zuest, Director of the Child Learning Center. Ms. Zuest said they want to expand in order to provide summer programs for families who have school age children and younger children. Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the request by Mount Olivet Lutheran Church for a conditional use permit amendment to allow a summer school program for property located at 12235 Old. Rockford Road. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2007084) Chair Holmes introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for a site plan amendment to replace the archery range at Plymouth Creek Park. Associate Planner Berglund gave an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Aamoth asked if the previous problems were related to accuracy or the fact that the archery range is not managed or supervised. Associate Planner Berglund said it is unknown as to how the arrows ended up in the residential yards. He said the range has been operating for 25 years, and two calls have been received in that time. Commissioner Neset asked the distance from the range to residential back yards. Associate Planner Berglund stated the distance is roughly 300 feet. Commissioner Neset asked if these could have been errant shots. He asked if people sign in when they use the range or if there is a monitor. Associate Planner Berglund said there is a chance a misfire would go into the yards. He said the range is not monitored. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if there has been consideration to reorienting the range to point another direction. i Page 20 Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 16, 2008 Page 6 Associate Planner Berglund said they have looked at turning the structure to angle more northeast, or flip 180 degrees southwest. He said the trail would also have to be re- oriented. Chair Holmes introduced Eric Blank, Director of Park and Recreation, who said there has been no attempt to reorient as they want to live within the footprint of the 20 -year old trees which have protected the visual impact. Planning Manager Senness asked if the errant arrows are due to the current design or any other factors. Park and Recreation Director Blank said it is totally speculative how they got ,:there, whether errant or intentional. For safety considerations they can't take a risk. Park and Recreation Director Blank said the best they can do is enclose the range, to ensure that anyone practicing archery would be contained. Commissioner Jaffoni asked about the cost of the range and grant eligibility. Park and Recreation Director Blank said there is $5,000 in grant money and the estimate is $20,000 for materials. He said City crews will install the range over a two-month period. Commissioner Neset asked if archery clubs or youth training would utilize this range. Park and Recreation Director Blank said not in the past, but now with a more sophisticated site he anticipates having classes with a trained instructor teaching safety. Commissioner Aamoth asked if there is an age requirement for use of the range or if kids can use it on their own. Park and Recreation Director Blank said there is no age requirement. Chair Holmes introduced Mark Ravkin, who said he has lived behind the range since 1996. Mr. Ravkin said he has not complained but has found arrows every single year. A neighbor found an arrow on his deck. Mr. Ravkin displayed five arrows found in his yard. Mr. Ravkin said the design of the new range will probably prevent normal responsible shooters, but it will not prevent people who shoot those arrows. He said he represents a minority of 4 or 5 houses, but believes their safety is important. Mr. Ravkin said Park and Recreation Director Blank does not consider changing orientation and believes the proposed range should prevent errant arrows. Mr. Ravkin said he wants a guarantee that no arrows will show up in his yard after this structure is built. Chair Holmes introduced John Sullivan, 4015 Minnesota Lane N. Mr. Sullivan said he is representing Jim Zwack and Karen Schiefelbein, 14805 38th Avenue N. Mr. Sullivan said Page 21 Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 16, 2008 Page 7 arrows have been found on their roof and deck. He said he appreciates the City's initiative with safety considerations, but is concerned these were not errant arrows. Mr. Sullivan said he doesn't think it's possible the arrows were deflected from a tree. Chair Holmes introduced Daren Thomas, 14435 38th Avenue N. Mr. Thomas said he is surprised at the cost of this project and is curious to know how much the range is used. Mr. Thomas said there are significant water drainage problems on the north side of the trail with ice and standing water. He said if money is to be spent at the park, fix the drainage problem rather than build this large structure. Chair Holmes introduced Kathy Osborne, 14905.38h Place N. Ms. Osborne said she is Vice President of the Park Ridge Homeowners Association. She said in general they do not oppose the archery range, but are concerned that an errant arrow can cause harm. Ms. Osborne said they appreciate that the City closed the range when complaints were received. She asked if Plymouth Creek Park is the best park for the range. Ms. Osborne said you cannot minimize the possibility of a reckless shooter. Ms. Osborne offered four suggestions on behalf of the HOA: 1) signage stressing safety and homes in proximity, 2) educational materials in the Plymouth newsletter and work with local archery clubs, 3) volunteers to monitor the range, and 4) close the range if arrows are found in residential yards. Chair Holmes introduced Erik Otteson, 14795 38th Avenue. North. Mr. Otteson said in 2005, nine arrows were found in his yard - one in front of the house, two on the side of house, and six in the back yard. Mr. Otteson said it is a matter of time before the range would have to be closed again. He said he has noticed that more than 50 percent of the shooters pull back and draw up in the air, which is easier than pointing the bow down. Mr. Otteson said he is a bow hunter and appreciates why somebody would want the range. He asked if the range could be pointed to the large marsh or the open area to the southwest rather than 100 yards from the range to his house. He asked if other ranges have houses behind the impact area. Mr. Otteson asked if arrows come into the yards causing the range to be closed, would the $20,000 be wasted. Mr. Otteson said he has -'shot bows and guns all his life, and would never shoot in the direction of a house. He said he wanted his safety guaranteed in writing. Chair Holmes introduced Rebecca Oswald, 14525 38th Avenue N. Ms. Oswald said she shares Mr. Thomas' concern about the pathway to the range. Ms. Oswald said the trail has so much use and is very dangerous because of drainage from the soccer fields. She- asked why spend money on the range when the City should be working on the pathway. Ms. Oswald said this is a very natural area and this structure would not be natural looking. Chair Holmes asked if there is data supporting the range being so close to homes. Page 22 Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 16, 2008 Page 8 Park and Recreation Director Blank said there is no data, and that the range was there 10 years before development occurred. He said if calls had been received earlier, they would haveresponded earlier. Park and Recreation Director Blank stated that no matter what they do, if there are problems with safety, the City would not hesitate to shut the range down as safety is the number one concern. Planning Manager Senness asked about the drainage problems by the trail. Park and Recreation Director Blank said the City is aware of the problem but there is not enough space between irrigation systems and sump pumps and the wetland to make modifications. Raising the trail would cause a dam which would create more problems. Planning Manager Senness asked about the possibility of changing the orientation of the structure. Park and Recreation Director Blank said this could be studied if so directed. He added that people in Eden Prairie have not experienced arrows leaving their range, but cannot positively guarantee that. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if it is possible for a beginning archer to be inside the structure and shoot an arrow outside. Park and Recreation Director Blank said if an archer is standing behind the red line, he would be under the roof of the structure. If an archer were in front of the red line, there is a possibility an arrow could go outside the structure. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if it is possible to eliminate the structure and direct the range southwest. Park and Recreation Director Blank said path issues would have to determine if that would be practical. If the range is not enclosed, a new study would be necessary. Commissioner Neset asked if there would be a suitable alternative location farther away from development. Park and Recreation Director Blank said the only alternative space would be the open space north of the Wayzata High School, however, parking would be an issue. - Commissioner Neset asked about setbacks from adjacent townhomes for the Plymouth Gun Club. Senior Planner Darling said the setback is 25 feet from the gun club and the shooting is in the opposite direction to an open area. Page 23 Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 16, 2008 Page 9 Commissioner Neset said the proposed range looks great, and but you can't stop a jerk from shooting at a house. He asked if there is a net available to capture arrows. Park and Recreation Director Blank said there are nets, but nothing that is fool proof or better than this proposal. Commissioner Aamoth asked how many people use this range yearly. Park and Recreation Director Blank said that is unknown, but the busy season is August and September before hunting season. Commissioner Aamoth asked if the City would be liable for an arrow that is errant or malicious. Planning Manager Senness said the City Attorney could be consulted to answer that question. Mr. Ravkin stressed that the facility is unsupervised, and said you can always find somebody who will. shoot the other direction. He said providing cover for their homes makes sense. Mr. Otteson added this was a heavily wooded area separating the range and the houses, but due to runoff, many trees have died off. This area is not the same as it was in the past. Commissioner Neset said the proposed archery range looks great and lots of people would use it in a positive manner. He said the range needs to be relocated because 75 —100 yards from homes is not enough. Commissioner Neset said Plymouth should have an archery range but it needs to be pointed at something other than houses, and he will not support this proposal. Commissioner Aamoth concurred with Commissioner Neset. He said someone could still misuse this archery range and that is disconcerting. Commissioner Aamoth agreed with the speakers and suggested looking .for a different site. Commissioner Davis concurred with Commissioners Aamoth and Neset and said he is concerned about people who are not as diligent about following the rules. He said he was not aware of the number of arrows and thought this was a new problem. Commissioner Davis said this is a substantial amount of arrows, and some in front yards is very disconcerting. Page 24 Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 16, 2008 Page 10 Commissioner Jaffoni said she thinks another study for an alternative is needed. She said she likes the idea of the City of Plymouth having an archery range but will not support this proposal. Chair Holmes said he thought realignment was a possibility until he saw the covered soccer fields across the swamp, and questioned what an arrow would do to the bubble. He said the number of arrows in neighbors' yards indicate you have to try to hit those yards. Chair Holmes said to search for a new location as the City has grown up around this range and it is not the right activity for that location now. Park and Recreation Director Blank said he has received more communication than ever in the past, and respectfully requests to withdraw the application at this time. B. BENTZ/THOMPSON/RIETOW, INC. (2008013) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Bentz/Thompson/Rietow, Inc. for a site plan for a new 30,300 square foot Hennepin County Plymouth Library located at 15700 36th Avenue North. Planner Doty gave an overview of the staff report. Planner Doty said the revised resolution includes changes to reflect the fact Hennepin County has agreed to take over maintenance of the green roof, infiltration area and the water quality pond. Commissioner Davis asked if the green roof is regulated by an ordinance, such as the one regulating lawns. Planner Doty said the green roof is a relatively new concept and the City has no specific design regulations. The roof would have low growing plants in a specialized soil. Planner Doty said watershed approval would be required and the green roofs would be reviewed at that time to ensure that they would function to add storm water treatment. Commissioner Davis asked how this building works architecturally with the new building in the Cub parking lot as he is concerned about both buildings from the Vicksburg side. Planner Doty said the architecture of the two buildings is very different. Planning Manager Senness said staff worked with both applicants to ensure that pedestrian elements would be complementary. She said the architecture will be individualized as long as it is within the City Center standards. Commissioner Davis said he uses the library a lot, and asked if something would be done to remedy the problem with the holes in the driveway. Page 25 Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 16, 2008 Page '11 Planner Doty said the applicant is aware of the soils condition and this problem. Commissioner Jaffoni discussed the walkway around the pond, and said if there is a grading issue preventing the west walkway, what would be achieved by another plaza which would add more concrete. She questioned how much that sidewalk would be used. Planner Doty said the plaza or walkway on the north side of the pond would connect to a future plaza to the north to continue the pedestrian environment. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if there is an access from Vicksburg to the library for pedestrians. She noted.that Vicksburg Lane seems to be turning into a street with backs of buildings. Planner Doty said no sidewalk is planned as grade changes make that difficult to achieve a connection. Planning Manager Senness said a sidewalk in this location would bring people right into the parking lot and the book drop off area. She said there is not a lot of area to provide a safe way to get to the building. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Ann Voda, from Bentz/Thompson/Rietow, Inc. Architects, representing the Hennepin County Library system. She said the intention of the design is to have several fronts and not turn the building back on Vicksburg. The main entrance' is. limited to one spot for functionality for a library. Ms. Voda said the intersection at Vicksburg and 36th Avenue would be captured visually that this is a library - showing a lot of activity behind glass walls with the teen studio in that corner. Ms. Voda asked that the condition for the sign easement at that location be deferred until other opportunities can be examined. Commissioner Davis asked why the library will not reopen until 2010. Ms. Voda said construction will start this spring or early summer and the opening date is early in 2010. She said razing the site and earthwork repair, using a ground source heat system, boring of deep wells, soil and water mitigation and construction will take that much time to complete. Chair Holmes introduced Lois Thompson, representing the Hennepin County Library. Ms. Thompson said while the library is closed, staff is being reassigned to neighboring libraries. Commissioner Aamoth asked if surveys were conducted for citizens to determine what they are looking for in the library. Page 26 Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 16, 2008 Page 12 Ms. Thompson said there were meetings with Friends of the Libraries prior to the design starting. She said current likes and dislikes of the library were factored into the plan. Planning Manager Senness said staff attended these meetings also. Commissioner Aamoth said the current library is overcrowded, and asked how the new library would draw in more people. Ms. Thompson said they are maxed out in space and in the parking lot. She said they looked at different options, such as expansion, but based on other library use patterns and given that Plymouth is in the top five busiest libraries, the best option is to build a new library. Commissioner Davis said he thinks the library is a great idea and is glad it's finally happening. He said he can't wait until 2010 to use the new library. Chair Holmes said the dramatic style of the building will anchor the corner well. He said he hopes for resolution on the signage as that corner is a critical point for City Center. Chair Holmes said maybe signage for both entities could be placed on that corner with the library having top billing. MOTION by Commissioner Jaffoni, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the request by Bentz/Thompson/Rietow, Inc. for a site plan for a new 30,300 square foot Hennepin County Plymouth Library located at 15700 36th Avenue North. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Holmes, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m. Page 27 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: May 8, 2008 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager cc: Steve Juetten FROM: Barbara Senness Planning 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 April, 2008. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility was 585, less than the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit. The chart below shows the average monthly population since June of 1999. HCACF Monthly Population Report 700 IpI. — �ItII 600 500 0 400 U m A 300 a 200 100 0. .. &' n o 8 8 8 8 8 8'- a a a 9 g o N o N B o 8 Monthftar Page 28 r � • Page 29 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT March 2008 Monthly Synopsis Year-to-date (YTD), the Department answered 301 calls for service. This compares to 346 calls for service in 2007 (YTD). The highest call volume in March occurred between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and also between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday were the busiest days of the week. Seventy-six percent of calls occurring in March were "Duty Crew" calls. Calls by Time of Day 40 30 20 Mar -07 10 a Mar -08 FEW 4 0600- 0900-, 1200- 1500- 1800- 2100- 0000- 0300- 0900. 1200 1500 1800 2100 0000 0300 0600 Events By Category Calls by Day of Week Fires 40 17% Overpressure/ False Alarms Explosions 37% Z ' 2% 30 Rescue/EM S 11% Good Intent Hazardous Calls Conditions 20% Service Calls 10% p Mar -07 5% Calls by Time of Day 40 30 20 Mar -07 10 a Mar -08 FEW 4 0600- 0900-, 1200- 1500- 1800- 2100- 0000- 0300- 0900. 1200 1500 1800 2100 0000 0300 0600 1 Rage 30 Calls by Day of Week 40 30 20 p Mar -07 10 ® Mar -08 0 1 Rage 30 Responses were divided between the fire stations as follows: Station I (13205 Co. Rd. 6) 31 Station II (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 34 Station III (3300 Dunkirk Ln.) 22 Station Comparison 60 50 31 34 40 30 22 ® Mar -08 20 10' 0 '` 1 2 3 March 2008 in-service and on -scene (total response) times for emergency events are as follows. These calls represent a breakdown of staffed station (including Duty Crew) response times and non -staffed station response times. A further breakdown of each station's non -staffed station response times are noted. 2 Page 31 1St Truck 1St Track 2nd Truck 2nd Truck Number In -Service On -Scene In -Service On -Scene of Calls Staffed Station 1:09 7:06 12:16 18:19 24 Non -Staffed Station 7:38 11:38 10:32 16:16 4 Station I 8:20 11:50 12:47 17:11 1 Station II N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 Station III 7:25 11:33 7:32 15:21 3 2 Page 31 Significant or Unusual Events In March, the following response is notable: March 9 Extrication (1:54 p.m.) March 17 Building Fire (7:23 a.m.) During the month of March, eleven calls were paged general alarm (all department personnel were alerted). Ten of these calls occurred in the City, with an average of eleven firefighters arriving on the scene. There was one call for mutual aid to partnering cities. r Committed Time In March, paid -on-call firefighters worked an average of over 37 hours. Training During the month of March, four topics were offered during eight regularly scheduled in-house training sessions. These topics included Haz Mat, SCBA, Foam and Firefighter Safety & Survival. Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for members of the Hazardous Materials Team, Rope Rescue Team and RAD Team. Sixty-nine members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 878 — an average of over twelve hours per participating member. Recruitment During the month of March, 69 paid -on-call firefighters served the City of Plymouth. No paid - on -call members left the department. One fulltime employee left the department. **We continued with conducting psychological examinations for two probationary firefighter candidates. 3 Page 32 Du Crew The Duty Crew Program was in operation on all weekdays during the month of March including Saturdays. One shift operated under -staffed and one shift was cancelled during the month. Forty-eight members participated in the program. A staffing summary for the month, by shift, is included below. Staffin : 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 5 Firefighters 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4 Firefighters 92% 96% 100% 100% 92% 3 Firefighters 8% 4% 0% 0% 4% No Staff 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% DUTY CREW STAFFING March 2008' © 4 Firefighters O 3 Firefighters 0 0 Firefighters j 96% CALLS FOR SERVICE March 2008 24% ee ecce♦ { '�a'.,. E3 Duty Crew . Non-Duty t}ts a -f% Crew 76% 4 Page 33 Plymouth Fire Department Public Education Programming March 2008 Page 34 Programs Hours Station Tours 2 2 Bookmobile/Literacy Preschool Visits 2 2 K-6 Education 1 1 Career Talk/Nights Bike Helmet Program 1 3 Car Seat Check-ups 22 22 Assist North Memorial Smokebusters/Seniors 7 7 Smokebusters/Families Ski Helmet Sales Adopt a Hydrant 4 7 Block Parties Parades NNO Open Houses Fire Ext. Training Business Safety Fairs 1 3 Business Fire Drills 1 1 Pub. Ed Training 1 2.5 Pub. Ed Meetings 1 2 Literature Drops 1 3 Diversity Outreach Misc. Programming 1 3 Special Projects Totals 45 58.5 Page 34 Revised: 5/6/08 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects �c#�i�e��il�l��lri�::ro��m���.....r:t����f�..:.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 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 relocated the two power poles south of Hwy 55 as of 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 5102 Shore Drive Bridge Replacement I RB IBRA 101, CR6toCR24 Co. $350,000 Final plans have been submitted to MnDOT. Waitting to see when it will be eligible for funding. $17,000,000 Preliminary layout of CR 101 approved by City 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. 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. Xcel Energy started relocating both its undergroung and overhead lines the end of March. Some clearing of trees was also necessary to facilitate thier work. Page 1 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt_5_06_08_SHORT_FOR page 35 Revised: 5/6/08 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 Nreliminary 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 DC $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 2007Mill & 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 7114 W Well 16 and watermain SN Bonest $1,710,000 Wellhouse plans are going to Planning roo Commission on 5/7/08. Watermain plans are 75% done and in for comment. 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. Project expected to be awarded at the April 22 Council Meeting. 8104 S 36th Avenue Street Reconstruction JR $550,000 Project delayed until 2009 due to Library and private development construction. 8106 S 2008 Temporary Overlay Project JR $370,000 Project awarded to Northwest Asphalt on Feb. 26 8109 S Niagara Lane Mill & Overlay Project DC $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% complete. 8111 SS 12008 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project I JR 1 $373,000 Project awarded to Veit on April 8. Page 2 CADocuments and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt_5_06_08_SHORT_FOR Page 36 Revised: 5/6/08 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects 8113 WR 2008 Minor Drainage Improvements DT/DA WSB $200,000 These include 805 Ithaca, Cimarron Ponds, Camelot Overlook, 305 Magnolia, 315 Alvarado, 12th/Harbor LN, 41st & Goldenrod and Chelsea Woods. WSB has finished survey work on the 3 largest sites. Permits are being coordinated with the respective watershed districts. 2 projects will be sent out for quotes from contractors this year. The 12th/Harbor LN site will be coordinated with scheduled street repairs. Most will be done by staff, including pond and ditch clearing. 3105 WR Plymouth Creek Pond DAWenck $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. The EAW has been completed. The findings will be sent to those that commented the week of April 21st. The DNR will have wetland jurisdiction over approx. 80% of the site, WCA for the rest. The USACOE will also have wetland mitigation requirements. 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. Page 3 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt_5_06_08_SHORT_FOFR page 37 Revised: 5/6/08 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects 6103 WR Repair Erosion -Wood Crk. DA/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. Rough grading and pipe work has begun, in the upper area, with the bulk of remaining grading anticipated to start around April 21st, after the soil dries out. Temporary erosion control has been placed. 6113 WR Wickman Erosion Project JR $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 the spring. 7135 WR Wild Wings Wetland Cleaning DA $175,000 Project proposes to excavate 2.88 acres of channels to provide for water flow and flood protection to area homes. Project is currently being done in house. Have had several meetings with DNR. EAW is expected to be published in March. EQC reviewed the EAW on April 9th and it is ready for publication. 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. Permits have been submitted to the DNR and USACOE. A permit to the BCWMC is required. 90% Plans have been submitted to Mn/DOT for review. Rights of Entry are being secured from the property owners on the north side of TH 55. 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 JR/DA $375,000 Proposals are currently under review by staff. WSB has been selected as the design consultant. A topographic survey of the area is underway. A wetland delination will take place in early May. A neighborhood meeing is anticipated in late May or early June. . iille:l:rn rovement: en n::.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:. P . 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Lake Road W-3 W Watermain - Cheshire Ln. - Glacier Vista to CR $370,000 Dependent on development. 47 MEN= SM Page 5 CADocuments and Settings\lbaird\Local Seftings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKI 81\Act—Pndng_Proj_RpL5-06-08—SHORT—FORI Page 39 ® Metropolitan Council April 30, 2008 Mr. Robert Moberg City Engineer City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Re: Metropolitan Council I/I Surcharge Program Approval of 2007 P-xpenditures Dear Mr. Moberg: Environmental Services In 2006 the City agreed to spend an equivalent amount of money toward the Community's 2007 I/I surcharge on applicable I/I reduction projects through 2007. The Council has reviewed the Surcharge Credit Verification Form and supporting information the City submitted to have its work credited against its 2007 surcharge. Based on our review, the Council has made the following findings: The Council will give the Community a credit of $460,679. The City's 2007 I/I surcharge was $68,600 and its total 5 -year I/I Program Surcharge was $343,000. Therefore, the City has spent an equivalent amount of work to satisfy its total'I/I Surcharge on applicable projects. Thus, the Metropolitan Council will not add the surcharge to the City's wastewater treatment charges through the end of this program. Attached is a summary of the City's I/I Surcharge and work eligibility. The Council will continue to monitor peal, wet weather flows from the City and notify the City of peak I/I events in excess of your goals. The City is responsible for reducing its I/1 to within its goals regardless of credits and surcharge amounts. In 2013 the Council plans to implement an I/I . demand charge for. all flows in. excess of the:goals. . If you have any questions, in this regard, please contact Mr. Kyle Colvin of my staff at (65 1) 602-1151. Sincerely, UJ William G. Moore General Manager, Environmental Services SAY 500 cc: Roger Scherer, Metropolitan Council Member, District 1 Kyle Colvin, Assistant Manager, Engineering Planning Dan Schuler, Financial Analyst, MCES Finance www.metrocouncil.org 390 Robert Street North • St. Paul, MN 55101-1805 • (651) 602-1005 • Fax (651) 602-1477 • TTY (651) 291-0904 An Equal Opportunity Employer page 40 x ff � City of ' .k � x f Adding Quality to Life May 9, 2008 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH AND THE PLYMOUTH -NEW HOPE LITTLE LEAGUE ASSOCIATION (2008021) 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 and the Plymouth -New Hope Little League Association, under File No. 2008021, for a site plan amendment to construct a 1,549 square foot 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, May 21, 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 s Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 - Tel: 763-509-5000 s www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Fuge 41 Adding Quality to Life May 9, 2008 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR DONALD AND DIANNE SALMELA (2008031) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Donald and Dianne Salmela, under File No. 2008031, for a variance to the side yard setback for construction of a third stall garage addition for property located at 5125 Forestview 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, May 21, 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 2008031propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd . Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 a Tet: 763-509-5000 - www.ci.plymouth.mn.us f F Page 42 r OiAl w F t .i i `' 3 � j - May 9, 2008 SUBJECT: REGISTERED LAND SURVEY FOR BORDER FOODS, INC. (2008032) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Border Foods, Inc., under File No. 2008032, to subdivide property within the Plymouth Station development to create a separate parcel for the Taco Bell at 16855 County Road 24. No construction is proposed as part of this application. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 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, May 21, 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, hf"4411 talk Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2008032propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd o Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1432 a Tel: 763-509-5000 , www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Awl .fin 'rR Page 43