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Council Information Memorandum 05-16-2008
CITY OF PLYMOUTH COUNCIL INFO MEMO May 16, 2008 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Planning Commission Agenda, 05/21/08..............................................................................................Page 1 Neighborhood Meeting at Armstrong High School, 05/20/08............................................................... 2 Special City Council Meeting Notice, 05/27/08...................................................................................Page 3 May, June, July 2008 Official City Meeting Calendars....................................................................... Page 5 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings .................................................... Page 11 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Transit Station 73 to be used for Fire Training, Metrolink Rider Alert .......................... I................... Page 13 Foundation Focus, Article: Plymouth Community Foundation Newsletter........................................Page 14 A whole new way for a lawn to be green, Article: Star & Tribune .....................................................Page 15 Minnetonka considers limits on garage sales, Article: Star & Tribune ..............................................Page 17 A high-speed chase shreds lawns, nerves, Article: Star & Tribune ....................................................Page 20 MEETING MINUTES Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes, 05/08/08......................................................... Page 22 Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) Minutes, 04/09/08.......................................................... Page 27 Wayzata Communities in Collaboration Council Minutes, 05/08/08 ................................................ Page 31 STAFF REPORTS Fire -Rescue Incident of Interest..................................................................................:.......................Page 35 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Constructive Ideas, RE: Public Safety Landscaping and Irrigation ............................... Page 36 Letter from Ted Hoshal, RE: West Medicine Lake Park Water Quality Ponds ..................................Page 39 Letter from Municipal Telecommunications Services; RE: Web Streaming for Cities ......................Page 44 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 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 May 7, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. B. City of Plymouth and the Plymouth -New Hope Little League Association. Approve 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. (2008021) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Border Foods, Inc. Registered Land Survey to subdivide property in the Plymouth Station development to create a separate parcel for the Taco Bell restaurant at 16855 County Road 24. (2008032) 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Donald and Dianne Salmela. Variance to the side yard setback for construction of a third stall garage addition for property located at 5125 Forestview Lane North. (2008031) 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 T ntiiS':rl .,.i Buildings & Grounds Department 4* " ROBBINSDALE AREA SCHOOLS 4148 Winnetka Avenue N • New Hope MN 55427-1288 • 763-504-8000 tt���IiaS�.�LE area 3&;,G -.Ai NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING on MAY 20T" 2008 AT ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL Hello: You are invited to a meeting at Armstrong High School as a property owner or resident adjoining Armstrong High School on May 201H The purpose of the meeting is to receive your comments on the operational impacts of Armstrong High School on the neighborhood. MEETING DATE: Monday May 20th, 2008 MEETING TIME: MEETING LOCATION 6:30 pm TO 7:15 pm Auditorium Balcony MEETING ACCESS: Enter the building at the main east entrance foyer and proceed to the right to the auditorium Balcony room MEETING PROGRAM AGENDA: Provide an overview of current and programmed 2008/2009 school year activities at Armstrong High School Armstrong Principal David Dahl and Athletic Director Patti Weldon will receive your comments, requests and suggestions to help us to be'a good neighbor If you are unable to attend but ,you have some comments you would like to forward, you may email or mail them to Robbinsdale Area Schools: Go to: www.rdale.1<12.mn.us Follow the "CONTACT US" link that is located in the upper right hand corner of the screen display. Enter your comments and, if you would like to be contacted, also provide your contact information where noted. Mail: ISD 281 Attention: Jeff Dehler 4148 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Thank you. Page 2 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life May 14, 2008 I hereby call a Special City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 27, at 6:00 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the 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. Inland Commercial Property Management, Inc. (2007114).. Kelli Slavik, Mayor 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 3 Page 4 . OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS May 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jun 2008 S M T W T F S 1 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS ICOMMISSION MEETING, 2 3 Apr 2008 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Parkors Lake Room 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 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers EC ARK & R] EADVISORY ON (PRAC), hambers 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Courwll chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MEMORIAL DAY (Observed) - City Offices Closed S:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, Conditional Use Permit for Shops of Plymouth Town Ca mar (2007114),Medidne Lake Room 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT PAC ( Medicine Lake Room A 6:00 PM HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room 9:00 AM- 3:30 PM SPECIAL RECYCLING DROP-OFF DAY, Plymouth Maintenance Facility 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 5/16/2008 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 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, Joint Meeting with the Housing 8 Redevelopment Authority, and Set Future Study RONAL 7:00 :&B TY COTEECOMMISSION(PRAC), E(EQC),Medake 7:00 PM PARK 8, REC ADVISORY Council Chambers FLAG DAY Sessions, Medicine Lake Room ooms 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers . 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, Revises Plans for West 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY CMITTEE ON 7:00 PM HRA MEE 1 Medicine Lake Room MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH 8:00 am 5K Run Medicine Lake Park Building, update w�City Manager, and Set Future TRANOMSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A Study Sessions, Medkine Lake Rcom 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 29 30 May 2008 Jul 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 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 5/16/2008 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 COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers INDEPENDENCE DAY, City Offices closed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Music In Plymouth 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Spm Hilde 29 30 Performance Ctr 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM - NVIRONMENTAL ALITY COMMITTEE [(E,.), Medicine Lake Rooms A 8 8 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 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 (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room 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 5/16/2008 Page 9 Page 10 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items May 27, Special, 6:00 p.m. Medicine Lake Room • Discuss 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. Inland Commercial Property Management, Inc. (2007114) May 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Award Contract for 28th Avenue Lift Station Upgrade • Amend Youth Advisory Council structure • 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 • Recognize Clean Up Efforts of Boy Scout Troop 283 at Parkers Lake on April 26 • Approve site plan amendment to construct a pump house facility for property located at 12000 Old Rockford Road. City of Plymouth. (2008016) • Approve zoning ordinance text amendment to Section 21155 — Sign Regulations to define and prohibit mobile signs. City of Plymouth. (2008019) • Approve City of Plymouth comments on the City of Medina Comprehensive Plan. • 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) City of Plymouth • Receive outlot study report relating to 12 outlots in the City of Plymouth. City of Plymouth. (2008033) • Consider 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. Inland Commercial Property Management, Inc. (2007114) (Tabled from May 13, 2008) • Consider improvements to various streets • Award bid for trail repair • Approve 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. Plymouth -New Hope Little League. (2008021) • Amend Professional Engineering Services Agreement, Co. Rd. 9/61 Erosion Repair Project (4135) • Approve Change Order No. 1 and Amend Professional Engineering Services Agreement, Co. Rd. 61/47 Intersection Improvement (6108) • Award Contract, 28th Ave. Lift Station (8108) June 10, Special Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Medicine Lake Room • Joint Meeting with the Housing and Redevelopment Authority • Set future Study Sessions Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 11 June 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Proclamation Honoring 70th Anniversary of Carlson Companies June 24, Special, 5:30 p.m. Medicine Lake Room • Review plans for West Medicine Lake Park building • Set future Study Sessions • Update with City Manager June 247 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 Page 12 A transit system operated by the City of Plymouth Location 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN i 55447-1482 I Web Site www.ci.plymouth.mn.us click on "Services" then "Transit" Transit Administrator Pat Qvale 763-509-5052 Customer Service Voice: 763-509-5535 Fax: 763-509-5510 Email: transit@ ci.plymouth.mn.us STATION 73 Effective May 14 through June 11, 2008 Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Wednesday, June 11, 2008 On the days listed above at 7:00 p.m. the City of Plymouth Fire Department will begin conducting fire training on the third and fourth levels of the Station 73 Parking Ramp. Although this is practice, it will involve smoke, water and emergency vehicles and personnel. There is no cause for -alarm and you may still retrieve your vehicle. However, for safety reasons, please park only on the 1st and 2nd levels of the ramp on the dates listed above if your car will be at the ramp past'6:30 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact Plymouth Metrolink at 763-509-5535 or www.ci.plymouth.mn.us (click on "Services" then "Transit"). Thank you for your cooperation. Page 13 00� PLYMOUTH RED COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Our Mission The Plymouth Community Foundation's mission is really quite simple — the desire to support philan- thropic activities in the city of Plymouth by raising money to grant to community or- ganizations that benefit the residents and friends of the city of Plymouth, Minnesota. We create a legacy, one gift at a time. We combine the gifts of many '•i ldividual contributors to positively impact the quality of life in the Plymouth community. Our Focus Areas We focus our efforts on the following elements of life in Plymouth: (not listed in order of priority) • Arts, cultural endeavors and programs • Open spaces such as parks, trails and wet- . lands • Social needs, with a focus on youth and. the elderly • Educational initiatives Our Commitment The Plymouth Community 'Foundation is..committed to making the city a vibrant, safe and nurturing commu- nity for future generations, while sustaining the rich history and tradition of Plymouth. , In addition, the Foundation is affiliated with the Minnesota Community Foundation which offers its professional invest- ment and granting services and assures the sound man- agement of gifts and funds. It also offers the benefit of tax deductions afforded to 501(c)3 organizations. Capital Campaign ,, ss In 2007, the Plymouth Com- munity Foundation set out to jump-start its fundraising efforts with a "first -of -its -kind capital campaign, With the help of its Board of Direc= tors, the Foundation sought the help of family, friends, residents and businesses who demonstrated through their generous financial donations that they believe in and support the mission of the Plymouth Community Foundation. On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, we say thank you to those of you who supported us so gen- erously. The Plymouth Community Foundation Board of Directors For Now and the Facture ®W & pap ficipate If you are an individual,:a'' -famiiy or a Ibusiness, there are several ways to get involved with the Plymouth Community Foundation. Outright donations may, include: • cash `gifts • . securities • real estate personal property Deferred gifts may. include: • bequests • life insurance `: • trusts with charitable provisions • : :retirement funds • beneficiary .designations g Special purpose gifts may include: ' memorials or honorariums • gifts to honora living person gifts to commemorate . a Special occasion or I anniversary Page 14 A whole new way for a lawn to be green Page 1 of 2 A whole new way for a lawn to be green By LAURIE BLAKE, Star Tribune May 13, 2008 Few things are more sacred in suburbia than the green lawn, but homeowners willing to give up some grass for more nature -friendly landscaping can claim a chunk of cash instead. In parts of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Edina, Richfield and Hopkins that lie within the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, residents who install rain gardens to catch storm water or plant native plants along a shoreline are eligible for reimbursement of up to $3,000 from the watershed district. In a smaller program, Eden Prairie is offering a reward of up to $500 for trying .the new landscaping. Why such enticement? Across the metro area, watershed officials now agree that meeting clean -water goals will require small changes in individual yards as well as big changes in new development, said Doug Thomas, administrator of the northern suburban Rice Creek Watershed District. Watershed districts have found that a monetary reward and technical support are the magic combination that pushes people into action, Thomas said. After starting its incentive program four years ago, Rice Creek this year is dangling reimbursement up to $5,000 to residents who put in its prescribed landscaping. The Nine Mile Watershed District levied $100,000 to begin its incentive program this year. Individuals can qualify for up to $3,000 and local governments and businesses for up to $25,000. Eligible projects include rain gardens, pervious asphalt and pavers, green roofs, cisterns and restoring stream banks with native plants. . Using landscape design to capture rain where it falls reduces the volume of water that must be carried in storm sewers and allows water to soak into the ground, cleansing it of pollutants, said Nine Mile Creek administrator Kevin Bigalke. "We are trying to replicate how nature would have managed water." Slowing the flow of runoff to the creek will reduce flooding and give Nine Mile a more stable water level that promotes wildlife, Bigalke said. To be eligible for reimbursement, projects must be within the creek watershed, well designed and functioning. Anyone who receives a grant must agree to keep the landscaping in place for at least five years and to allow it to be viewed in district educational programs, Bigalke said. Page 15 http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This Story?sid=18845364 A whole new way for a lawn to be green Page 2 of 2 Rain -management case study Kent Erlandson of Eden Prairie was among the first homeowners to apply for the Eden Prairie reimbursement. Erlandson has a typical suburban lawn on a cul-de-sac. He began considering alternatives to the standard grass covering because he has two problem spots: A patch of grass in the front yard dries out and turns brown by the end of June, and a sloping back yard sends water down a hill into his neighbor's back yard. He hopes to solve both problems and cut down on lawn mowing with rain gardens whose primary feature is a depression that attracts and holds water. In the front, he will scoop out the clay dirt that makes it so difficult to grow grass and create a hollow with enough slope to attract water from a gutter downspout to sustain deep-rooted native plants. In the back yard, he will create a garden depression to take water from a basement sump pump. A hose from the pump now sends water into the grass, where it can roll down a hill, contributing to a perpetually soggy spot on his neighbor's property. "I am becoming educated," Erlandson said. "Here I have an opportunity to figure out a way to put in the landscaping I want to do and capture some of the runoff from the house to water it." After visiting the property, city environmental coordinator Leslie Stovring cleared .Erlandson to submit a rain garden design. She will approve the plans, review copies of Erlandson's receipts and inspect the yard again when the work is finished before awarding the reimbursement. Eden Prairie has set aside $2,500 from storm -water -utilities fees to reimburse four or five test projects this year, Stovring said. If the program is popular, Eden Prairie may expand it next year as part of a larger effort required by the state to manage storm water, she said. Bigalke predicts a slowly growing appreciation for the new landscaping. "We are used to the green manicured lawn from curb to curb," Bigalke said. "But rain gardens are very ornamental, very showy. They are typically designed so they have plants that bloom throughout the year." Laurie Blake • 612-673-1711 © 2008 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. Page 16 http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print—This—Story?sid=l 8845364 Minnetonka considers limits on garage sales Minnetonka considers limits on garage sales By LAURIE BLAKE, Star Tribune May 13, 2008 How many garage sales is too many? Minnetonka is preparing to join the circle of cities that set a limit. Edina holds homeowners to one per year. Minneapolis, Maplewood and St. Louis Park allow two per household. Richfield, three. Maple Grove and Bloomington permit their residents four per year. "Garage sales are certainly part of the suburban culture, and we found that we were one of the few cities that didn't have any special requirements or limitations," said Minnetonka Community Development Director Ron Rankin. Garage sales have increased in popularity because sellers want to make money and shoppers want to save money, said John Schroeder of Minneapolis, a garage sale enthusiast and author of the 2005 book "Garage Sale Fever." He approves of keeping sales in check to preserve the tradition of low-cost rummage, and he doubts that limiting sale numbers will be a hardship because people typically have garage sales no more frequently than every other year. But, he said, "This is a way for people in tough times to make some money, so I would think the less regulation the better." Minnetonka Mayor Jan Callison expects public interest in the proposed ordinance. "A lot of people love their lawn sales," she said. The Planning Commission will consider the proposal on Thursday. Complaints prompt action The city's difficulties in stopping an antiques sale at an empty house in a residential neighborhood last year led to consideration of a garage sale ordinance this spring, said Assistant City Attorney Rolf Sponheim -- even though the sale in question technically was not a garage sale. The proposed ordinance would require that property sold at a garage sale belong to the homeowner or friends of the homeowner and not be purchased for resale or received on consignment for resale. Page 1 of 3 In Minnetonka, the intention -- as in other cities with garage sale ordinances - http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print—This—Story?sid=l 8844974 Page 17 Minnetonka considers limits on garage sales Page 2 of 3 - is to enforce the provision if a sale prompts complaints, said Minnetonka City Manager John Gunyou. Bloomington investigates a sale only if a resident complains, said Bloomington Planning Manager Mike Hawbaker. "We don't go around keeping track of how many garage sales people have. We don't license them, and we don't have garage sale police." But people do complain, Hawbaker said. "We have had situations where people have had garage sales every weekend, and that becomes annoying to the neighborhood." Minnetonka has received complaints like one e-mailed by a resident to City Hall in support of sale limits. She wrote that her neighbors hold garage sales throughout the summer, causing traffic and parking problems and storing unsold items in their driveway and yard for the next sale; "the view from my house is of their miscellaneous collections of stuff. A limit on the number of garage sales per year would be a benefit for the homeowners on our street." Choosing a limit Sale limits vary by community, with no common rationale apparent. Burnsville's ordinance says merely that the sales must be "infrequent." Eden Prairie has not seen a need for a garage sale ordinance but has one drafted in case it begins to receive complaints. Edina settled on one sale per year, Associate Planner Joyce Repya said, because "we are trying to maintain the residential nature of our neighborhoods." Council members want homeowners to be able to get rid of unwanted items, but "they don't want it to become a business," she said. At the other end of the scale, Maple Grove allows four sales a year without problem, said Barb Bogen, the city's zoning enforcement officer. "I got one complaint that I can recall last year," she said. Callison said the Minnetonka City Council will set a limit after hearing residents' comments. "In my mind, two or three [per year] is probably reasonable," she said. Minnetonka resident Amy Carlson -- who held her third garage sale in 18 years early this month -- said a limit of two sales per year sounds right. "I think if you are doing more you are doing it as a business." Resident Craig Berdan would welcome a two -sale limit in Minnetonka. "Garage sales are disruptive events to the neighborhood," Berdan said. They start people milling about early, disturbing the peace, and "thoughtless http://www.startrib,une.com/templates/Print—This—Story?sid=l 8844974 Page 18 Minnetonka considers limits on garage sales strangers park on curbs and lawns, blocking streets, driveways, mailboxes, fire hydrants, delivery trucks and parking places for legitimate guests." But Rudy Peterson, who has had three garage sales in her 40 years in Minnetonka, sees no reason for the city to regulate them. "Do they find a lot of people having a lot of sales? It's not a problem around here," Peterson said. Laurie Blake • 612-673-1711 © 2008 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. Page 3 of 3 http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This_Story?sid=18844974 Page 19 A high-speed chase shreds lawns, nerves tarTE ibun.com MINNEA,POLI,S - ST_ P.A. L,.MINNESaTA. A high-speed chase shreds lawns, nerves By ABBY SIMONS, Star Tribune May 12, 2008 Like many people in Minneapolis' Bryant neighborhood, Patty Crawford was outside minding her business on a sunny Mother's Day afternoon. Then she looked up to see an SUV barrelling through her front yard at freeway speed. Through the flying chunks of what had been her lawn, a screaming flock of squad cars soon appeared. She quickly called for the kids to take cover. Then there was the deafening smash and the tinkling of shattered glass. Page 1 of 2 "We all just stood there and whimpered," Crawford said later Sunday afternoon. "Really, any of us could have been in a position to get hurt. It was a miracle we didn't." One man was jailed and his passenger hospitalized for minor injuries after the chase, which began around 2 p.m. in Plymouth. Plymouth police officer Kelli Ploumen spotted a stolen Dodge Durango at a Cub Foods store in Plymouth. Ploumen tried to stop the SUV, but the driver fled and the chase was on. The pursuit, which police said reached speeds of 80 to 100 miles per hour, wound through New Hope and headed south on Hwy. 169 before racing along several Minneapolis thoroughfares, including the northbound lanes of I -35W. After exiting the highway at E. 36th Street, the SUV careened the wrong way into one-way traffic on Park Avenue, tearing up yards for a block before it was rammed by Plymouth squad cars at about 2:30 p.m., near the intersection of E. 41st Street and Columbus Avenue S. Residents express relief There was no hiding the weariness in Ashley Coleman's eyes Sunday as she looked back at what was left of her Pontiac Sunfire, its rear bumper smashed into the backseat. "I'm just glad no kids were out here," she sighed in relief and resignation. "I can't stress the rest of it, I'm just so glad kids didn't get hurt." They were keenly interested, though, watching as officers from at least four jurisdictions cleaned up the scene, placed the suspect in the back of a squad car and sent the female passenger and Ploumen, a five -year -veteran of the http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This_Story?sid=18849469 Page 20 A high-speed chase shreds lawns, nerves Plymouth department, to North Memorial Medical Center with minor injuries. "Look at all these kids around here," said Anthony Wilson, 23, shaking his head as he recounted what he saw from his yard at 39th Street and Portland Avenue. "That guy was just cruising, like he was on the freeway." Dozens of neighbors watched as tow truck teams hauled the SUV, windows shattered and at least one tire shredded like confetti, onto a platform. A Minnesota State Patrol investigator threw the Durango's detached bumper into the back seat. "How fast is it when a car passes you like that?" said Kelli Richardson, 38, snapping her fingers to describe the speed through the residential street. "It was that fast." Page 2 of 2 The suspect, who was arrested at gunpoint following the crash, was booked into the Hennepin County jail on at least one charge of receiving stolen property. He was suspected of being wanted on multiple felony warrants, said Sgt. Curtis Smith of the Plymouth Police Department. There was no word on whether his female passenger would be charged. Smith would not speculate as to whether proper protocol was followed in the midday chase through the city. "There's a certain amount of judgment used in any chase," he said, adding that the squad cars' dashboard cameras would be reviewed. "I think in any pursuit there's a certain element of danger." Abby Simons e 612-673-4921 © 2008 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. Page 21 http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print—This—Story?sid=l 8849469 MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING May 8, 2008 PRESENT:. Commissioners: E. Singer, D. Anderson, M. Smith, G. Anderson, N. Carroll, Staff: E. Blank, D. Evans, P. Buck, M. Miller City Council Liaison: B. Stein ABSENT: A. Vanderwall, P. Knight, Planning Commission Liaison: J. Davis 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers by Chair Singer: ; 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner D. Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Carroll to approve the April minutes. Vote: 5 Ayes. Motion carried. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present at the meeting. Staff Diane Evans presented the prototype of the upcoming Minnesota Parks --and Recreation magazine, which has a photograph of Plymouth Volunteers gracing -the - cover. In addition, an article highlights our volunteer program as well as recognizing Chair Singer for her outstanding efforts as a volunteer. Evans presented a photo of the Millennium Garden in order to give a visual of where the new art sculpture would .be placed. A RFP will be going out to artists with a deadline date of June 13, 2008. Evans outlined the necessary criteria for the art. At the July PRAC meeting, the art proposals will be reviewed and a recommendation made. The recommendation would then move forward to the City Council. Staff Paul Buck reported on the purpose of the forestry department. He shared. the names and duties of permanent staff and the number of seasonal staff. Buck reported that most of his programs have some educational or outreach component to them:. He outlined some of his programs such as the Yard and Garden Expo, Environmental Fair with the schools and the Plant Sale. He informed the Commissioners that the Millennium Garden is one area in which they spend a lot of time. Within the last two days, a garden shed has been installed with the landscaping almost complete. Director Blank asked Buck to discuss the volunteers at the garden. Buck reported that a group of approximately 12 volunteers helps the department in maintaining the flowers and foliage in and around the garden. On May 17, 2008, a program called Planting Day will take place with approximately 150 volunteers planting over 12,000 annuals at the Millennium Garden. The yard waste site is a compost area. Currently, the soil is being tested to insure there is no hazardous material. Resident will then be able to come to the site and collect mulch free of charge. Delivery is also an option for a small fee. Page 22 PRAC Minutes/May 2008 Page 2 Buck informed the Commissioners that street tree trimming is done in the winter. They generally cover one section per season; which equates to approximately one square mile. Commissioner G. Anderson asked if this was keeping trees off the roadway. Buck replied yes. Generally, a tree that resides 8-13 feet behind curb is considered a city tree and the whole tree will be trimmed. If the tree is on residential property, they will only prune the areas that deem a potential risk. Commissioner D. Anderson asked if there is any tree vandalism. Buck replied that the playgrounds and equipment are more of a target. Infrequently, a statue within the Millennium garden may be tipped over. Commissioner Carroll asked if they were involved in buckthorn eradication and education. Buck replied that education is light due to the lack of resources. He continued to say that he believes every piece of property has some buckthorn and trying toremove it Jsvery, laborious.. However, he felt the department has a good handle on it. Commissioner D. Anderson asked about removing the brush. Buck; responded by saying it is put in..a chipper and blown back into the woods. Commissioner Smith asked if ash tree disease is here. Buck replied that it is not, but does expect it to showup eventually: Chair Singer asked if the city is involved in the sale of rain barrels. Buck stated that program is run only through the county. Director Blank stated that Buck manages approximately 3-5 Eagle Scout projects on the side. c. Others. There were no other presentations. 4.° REPORT- ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Taryn Hills Mini Park: Director Blank reported :that at the last City Council ,meeting the Taryn, Hills Mini Park Master Plan was approved. Staff will be moving forward with the development of that park within the next 90 days. Due to the park being in the middle of two different neighbor developments, the park name will more than likely be generic: Name suggestions will be brought back to the Commissioners once the park -is complete. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Update — Zachary Park Building: Director Blank gave an overview of the continuing progress of the Zachary Park Building. The site plan will be going to the ~ Planning Commission next week for approval and then onto the City Council. Director Blank reported the project is on budget and should start around July 15, 2008. b. Update — West Medicine Lake Building: Director Blank advised the Commissioners that staff have met with the architects to begin the planning and design for the West Medicine Lake Building. The focus thus far has been to discuss the needs of the building. Written descriptions of the rooms and users have been established. At the June PRAC meeting, the architects will present 70% of the completed design. The City Council will also review the preliminary design in June at a study session. At the end of July, the finished design and a feasibility report will be presented to the City Council. Bids would be opened in October with the selection process occurring in Page 23 PRAC Minutes/May 2008 Page 3 November. It is the intent that development of the building begin during the 08-09 winter season. The building specs are currently at 12,000 square feet and may be reduced to 11,000 square feet. Chair Singer asked if the building would be a one or two story. Director Blank answered that he is unsure at this time. Commissioner Carroll asked what the driving force was in getting this up and going. Director Blank responded that building costs at this time are definitely a factor. Commissioner Anderson asked if staff has obtained any residential input. Director Blank replied that once 70% of the design is complete, they would hold an open house for residents to meet with the architects. He also suggested the City's website contain project information in which residents would be able to respond with suggestions/concerns via email. Commissioner Smith asked about the retention pond project at West Medicine Lake and if that was on hold. Director Blank replied that the project is still a go with 90% of the design complete. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Review Hilde Concept Plan;: Brauer & Associates- Amanda Prosser: Director Blank introduced Amanda.:Prosser of Brauer & Associates who is one of the team members working on the Hilde Concept plan. Director Blank stated the primary goal of this project is to increase seating and obtain a better view of the park: Prosser discussed the concepts for the Hilde upgrade. Prosser went over the final concept design, in detail, to the Commissioners. Some of the highlights include new sidewalk entrances, a small bathroom facility, children's play area, footbridge and amphitheater style seating area. Chair Singer stated that the concept plan has changed and evolved since it was last reviewed by the Commissioners. Commissioner Carroll expressed how impressed he was and appreciated the thoroughness of the plan with the nice touches of some whimsical aspects. Commissioner Smith asked Prosser to describe the second fountain by the amphitheater, feeling it might be unnecessary. Prosser explained that the concept plan is still open for further considerations and modifications Commissioner D. Anderson asked about a reader board. Prosser stated that further studies are needed to determine a location. Commission Smith questioned the location of the children's play area. Director Blank stated that a couple of locations had been considered, but this location gives parents the opportunity to view their children at the playground as well as .giving family bikers a place to stop. He continued to say that further discussion would take place to determine if the playground would be built at this time. Council member Stein also questioned the need for the second fountain and then questioned what the color trails signify. Prosser stated the yellow represent new non - colored concrete trails. Council member Stein then asked if the bridge across the pond was necessary. Director Blank responded by saying that based on feedback on other bridges, people are fascinated by and drawn to the water. Therefore, the bridge was placed in the concept plan however; a final decision still needs to be determined. Page 24 PRAC Minutes/May 2008 Page 4 Council member Stein asked about monuments being placed on the north and south entrance. Prosser replied by saying that planters will be placed at these entrances along with themed sculptures. Chair Singer noted that the Hilde is titled a Performance Center and throughout the concept plan, only a musical theme resonates. Processer stated that they could change the sculptures to balance music and the performing arts. Director Blank reiterated that this is a concept plan and the design could be changed. Commissioner D. Anderson asked if the funding would all be coming from park dedication money. Director Blank replied that other funding sources would also be looked at. b. Review Bocce Ball proposal from Minnesota Special Olympics Director Blank gave an overview of how the proposal for Bocce Ball came to the City. He provided a photo and pointed out where the Bocce Ball Court would be placed at the Plymouth Creek Activity Center. He explained that the long-term goal for this area would be a parking lot when the Plymouth Creek Center is expanded. Home Dept will be supplying the materials and buildersfor the project and the Special Olympics Organization will coordinate the efforts. �Director Blank shared that he supports the project and is recommending this proposal to the Commissioners. Commissioner Carroll questioned the court being a hard surface versus a grassy surface. Director Blank stated that based on the level of maintenance, rock is more cost effective than grass. Commissioner Carroll asked if it could be used for lawn bowling. Director Blank replied they could use it, but the Millennium Garden grassy area might better serve the game. Commissioner Carroll asked if the demand for Bocce Ball was known. Director Blank said not directly however, Special Olympics would be, using it and it may become a recreational activity for all ages. Chair Singer stated that within their proposal it reads that the City would move the court if warranted. Director Blank replied that it would take less than $4,000 to $5,000 and we could opt to do that inmaybe ten years. Chair Singer questioned how scheduling for the court would be handled. Director Blank stated the necessary times for Special Olympic use would be blocked out and then turned over to our recreation staff. Bocce Ball equipment would be stored at the Plymouth Creek Center and could be checked out by users. Chair Singer asked if staff was dealing directly with Special Olympics staff or a volunteer. Director Blank was unsure but will find out. Chair Singer asked staff to provide more specifics on schedules. She also requested that some shade be placed over the picnic patio blocks. Director Blank will obtain all of the requested information and will bring it back to the June meeting. Commissioner G. Anderson questioned who was going to maintain the landscaping of this area. Director Blank replied that the City would maintain it on a regular basis using both volunteers and staff. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION Commissioner G. Anderson gave a brief overview of the MRPF Commissioner Symposium that took place last month. He has an extra packet if any of the other. Commissioners are interested. Director Blank stated that although the Commissioners Park Tour was scheduled to take place in lieu of the July meeting, he would like to keep that meeting open for business. He suggested July 17 as an alternative and July 30 as a second choice. All the Commissioners agreed. Director Blank will check the City Page 25 PRAC Minutes/May 2008 Page 5 Calendar as City Council members and Planning Commissioners attend the tour as well. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION 9. ADJOURNMENT Chair Singer entertained the motion to adjourn. MOTION was made by Commissioner D. Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Smith. Vote: 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:42 pm. The next meeting will be held on June 12, 2008 Respectfully submitted Mary Miller PRAC recorder Page 26 City of Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) April 9, 2008 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Kathy Osborne, Commissioners Katie Kendrick, Carlos Gutierrez, David Pellinger, Terrie Christian, Tawnia Johnson and Sally Strand STAFF PRESENT: Water Resources Manager Derek Asche, Communications Coordinator Margie Vigoren and Office Support Representative Patty Hillstrom OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Ginny Black 1. CALL TO ORDER — 7:05 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM Joel Scalzo, Acting President of the Schmidt Lake Improvement Association, requested that the Schmidt Lake Improvement Association be included more on the front end of the City's plans for Schmidt Lake because it would help them direct their own management plans without working in contrast with the City and also suggested that the City's efforts focus on the watershed area rather than certain areas of the lake itself. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda for the April 9, 2008, EQC meeting was approved with the addition of input from those members who volunteered at the Yard & Garden Expo and discussion of the Living Green section in the Star Tribune. 4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS A. 2008 EDUCATION ACTIVITIES UPDATE Communications Coordinator Vigoren introduced herself to the EQC and presented an overview of the programs for environmental education in 2008 for the City of Plymouth. Commissioner Christian suggested that environmental messages be displayed at the Willow Creek Theater similar to what is done at the Mann. Councilmember Black suggested a cost sharing effort with Bassett Creek. It was suggested that watershed maps be available at the Yard & Garden Expo for attendees use in locating their watershed. It was noted that the maps were available at another booth at the Expo. Page 27 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes April 9, 2008 Page 2 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF MARCH 12, 2008, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Pellinger, seconded by Commissioner Christian, recommending approval of the March 12, 2008, Environmental Quality Committee meeting minutes with one change. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. There was no public hearing scheduled for the meeting. 7. GENERAL BUSINESS A. REVIEW AND COMMENT ON PLYMOUTH'S STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN Water Resources Manager Asche referred to the proposed Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) for Plymouth and explained that the SWPPP is updated annually to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. He stated that the SWPPP includes the chloride TMDL plan and associated Best Management Practices. Water Resources Manager Asche stated that the SWPPP draft document will be available to the public at a public informational meeting being held at 6:30 p.m. on May 14, 2008, prior to the EQC meeting. He asked the EQC for any comments on the document. The EQC made the following comments on the SWPPP draft document: Page 2 of 9 • After Appendix A insert Shingle Creek Chloride Page 3 of 9 • The last sentence under "Introduction" — change the word City's to City Page 4 of 9 • No. 10 — eliminate the E85 text Page 5 of 9 • Add the word "staff' after City in the first sentence under SWPPP Development Page 7 of 9 • Minimum Control Measure #2 — add AMLAC picnic to the list Page 28 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes Apnl 9, 2008 Page 3 Page 8 of 9 • Minimum Control Measure #6 — add stricter erosion control ordinances and delete ** after 6a-2 B. REVIEW AND COMMENT ON LAKE MANAGEMENT PLANS (FOR SURFACE WATER PLAN) Water Resources Manager Asche referred to the draft lake management plans and implementation plans required in the Surface Water Management Plan and requested comments from the EQC. The following are the comments received from the EQC on the plans: Parker's Lake No. 1 — .Change the word "and" to "an" under Parker's Lake and throughout the report, as necessary. Councilmember Black asked why the report does not indicate why the lake is impaired. Water Resources Manager Asche replied that more detailed information on lake impairment could be included in the report although all impairments are unknown at this time. Commissioner Strand inquired about the delta situation for all Plymouth lakes. Councilmember Black replied that she has asked City staff to pull together information for the City Council on the areas relating to the delta issue. She added that the report can be brought to the EQC for their review. Councilmember Black suggested placing the dates of the plan, 2009-2016, in the heading on all of the pages. C. RECEIVE WILD WINGS FLOOD PROTECTION EAW Due to time constraints, it was decided to discuss a different EAW at another time. Motion by Commissioner Christian, seconded by Commissioner Strand, receiving the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Wild Wings Protection project. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 8. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Water Resources Manager Asche forwarded the following comments from Transit & Solid Waste Manager Sarah Hellekson. She reported that the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Comprehensive Municipal Reycling Services has not reached final draft form and is still being reviewed by the City Attorney and City staff. The goal is to submit the RFP to the City Council for authorization at the April 22; 2008, Council meeting. The City of Minnetonka will be Page 29 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes April 9, 2008 Page 4 presented with a contract extension at their next Council meeting. The cities of Minnetonka and Golden Valley are no longer part of the RFP process. 9. FUTURE MEETINGS — May 14, 2008 10. ADJOURNMENT With no objection, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Page 30 MINUTES WAYZATA COMMUNITIES IN COLLABORATION COUNCIL May 8, 2008 No Meeting in June or Jelly Next Meeting: Thursday, AUGUST 14 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Site To Be Determined PRESENT Brenda Heim, Susan Sommerfeld, Peggy Douglas, Donna Marget, Linnea Lind, Fran Beard, Becca Fink, Lynn Zemlin, Jim Brandl, Bob Ostlund, Angela Haseman, Kristin Tollison, Cheryl Lubinski and Carol Bergenstal OVERVIEW OF CICC AND LOCAL COLLABORATIVE TIME STUDY (LOTS) • A quick history of the start of the Communities in Collaboration Council in the Wayzata School District was presented. • Jim Brandl reminded the group that the driving force that impacted the formation of the CICC in 1993 was the growing need for space in the district --- and the need to collaborate with community partners to access that space. • The mission of the CICC is improve the social, emotional, educational, and economic outcomes of all children and families by mitigating risk factors and enhancing protective factors through the creation of an integrated service deliveryr system. • LCTS funds became available in 1998. LCTS is funded through two federal funding streams: 1. Title IV E (Foster Care) of the Social Security Act - to prevent out -of - home placement 2. Medicaid funds — to address the needs of low-income children • To determine LCTS reimbursement levels in each school district, Random Moment Surveys of school staff take place periodically throughout the year to determine how much time is spent in reimbursable activities with high risk students. • The school district receives LCTS income based on the Random Moment Surveys and based on the cost to the District of employing the staff who work with high risk students. • Due to federal administrative changes in Title IV E and Medicaid in recent years, the eligibility requirements to access LCTS funds have been tightened and, as a result, LCTS income has declined. • In addition, based on a Federal audit of LCTS income received in the State of Minnesota in 2004, it has been determined that $8.3 million of that income was disallowed and must be paid back. • Efforts are underway at the MN State Legislature to provide funding to school districts that are impacted by the disallowance. Page 31 • In addition, the US Congress is considering legislation that would put a moratorium on changes to Medicaid programs (including LCTS), and thus postpone the reduction in LCTS funding for one year. SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS ON FUTURE FOCUS OF CICC The following areas of focus were presented: Group I: o Continue focus on after school programs and summer programs, with emphasis on collaboration with CONECT programs. o Improve the effectiveness and integration of the connections made at the CICC. o Reduce barriers to services through scholarships, stronger home-school communications, etc. o Continue focus on mental health. Group II: o Focus programs on lower-income kids. o Focus on big -impact programs that draw crowds and will then "finger out" into the broader community. o Use creative ideas to increase impact of programs such as distribution of DVDs to families in multi -unit apartment neighborhoods who may not be able to attend actual events. o Clarify who is receiving funding and identify duplication of effort. Group III: o Maintain a balance between district and community services --- and seek funding from a variety of sources. o Analyze effectiveness of programs and continue funding based on successful outcomes. o Maintain focus on programs that directly impact the needs of families and kids. o Caring for Kids Initiative is a good example of system -wide change and is the type of initiative we should cultivate and foster. o With the significant cuts currently faced by the County, it is more important than ever to improve our connections to the County. Group IV: o Maintain focus on early childhood education, with particular emphasis on parent education. o Continue middle school focus with after school programs, Y Nights. o Incorporate diversity in all programs. o Work with other community organizations (Rotary, Chamber) to determine areas of shared priority and potential shared support. Fran Beard offered the following additional suggestions: o Work on ways to empower kids in different ways, such as formal internships for youth who volunteer to help with CONECT projects like Camp CONECT. Page 32 o Encourage kids to mentor other kids, especially in mental health and special education. o Develop a transition plan for all kids. o Encourage all kids to serve as mentors for younger kids, not just the "perfect" kids. In summary, Brenda explained that the CICC Executive Committee will meet over the summer to review and analyze the suggestions put forward and use the information to develop the CICC focus for 2008-09. ELECTION OF 2008-09 CICC OFFICERS Jim Brandl presented the follow slate of candidates for CICC 2008-09 Officers: • Brenda Heim, Chair • Fran Beard, First Vice Chair • Becca Fink, Second Vice Chair A motion was moved by Linnea Lind to accept the slate of officers, as presented. The motion was seconded by Angel Haseman. Motion approved. COMMUNITY NEWS TO SHARE • The Wayzata Chamber of Commerce will honor Superintendent Bob Ostlund at its luncheon at Wayzata Country Club on Thursday, May 29. Call 952-473-9595 for reservations. • The last Y Night of the school year on April 25 was a success. The dates for the Y Nights in the 2008-09 school yearare: October 24, 2008, January 30, 2009 and March 13, 2009. • YMCA Camp Christmas Tree will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sunday, May 18, 3-5 PM. RSVP to chrismastree@Mcampls.or or call 952-582-8268. • Linnea announced that the Plymouth Library WILL close on May 30th. Check the website ()yww.hclib.orjg) for updates and information on the array of programs available at other libraries. • The Caring for Kids Initiative Breakfast to raise awareness and support for CfKI will take place on Thursday, June 26, 7:30 to 8:30 AM, Wayzata Country Club. Duane Benson of the Minnesota Early Learning Foundation and Wayzata Superintendent Bob Ostlund will be the featured speakers. There is no charge, but reservations are requested. Call or e-mail Jan Hale at 952-470-0746 or j.hale ,mclisi.com In appreciation for their steadfast support and guidance, gifts and cards were presented to Bob Ostlund and Jim Brandl who will both retire in June. NEXT MEETING: Thursday, August 14, 2008 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Site to be Determined Page 33 Respectfully submitted, Carol Bergenstal Page 34 VLM MOUTk FIRE -RESCUE PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 763-509-5120 FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT OF INTEREST DATE: 05/09/2008 TIME: 7:35 p.m. ADDRESS: 13600 Industrial Park Blvd. DETAILS: A fire alarm alerted the Department to a working fire a McQuay International on Friday evening, May 9th. First -arriving Duty Crew Engine 21 (Spencer, T. Messer, Lindquist, Spencer) upgraded the assignment to a General Alarm upon finding a working fire in the manufacturing section of the building. Engine 21 established a water supply and advanced a 3" line to the interior. Tower 11 (Alberti, Evenson) assisted E-21 with advancing hose lines to begin suppression. Aerial 21 (Peterson, C. Anderson, Friske, Marti, Smith) provided a back-up line and checked for fire extension in an adjoining room. Ladder 31 (Berg, Foley, Ricker, Scherer, Sheldon) were assigned to the roof to provide vertical ventilation. Engine 31 (W. Hebert, Werstein, Kauffimann) were assigned as the RIT. The fire was contained to the ceiling space above a HVAC test room. The fire was placed under control 25 minutes following fire department arrival. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. RESPONSE TIME: Seven (7) minutes. This call occurred during the staffed station (Duty Crew) program hours of operation. FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: Under Investigation. ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: Pending. P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS: Engine Companies: E-31, E-21 Ladder Companies: TW -11,A -21,L-31 Support Units: Rescue Companies: Chief Officers: C-1, C-21 Mutual Aid: Golden Valley. ASSISTING AGENCIES: EMS: Yes (x2) Red Cross: No Salvation Army: No Public Works: No State FM: No Henn. Fire Invest. Team: No SECTOR OFFICERS: Command (Captain Dreelan), Interior Division (Captain Evenson), Roof Group (Foley), Relief/Accountability (Weldon). Page 35 Constructive Ideas Planning, Preconstruction & Owner Representative Services • Project Cost Analysis May 13, 2008 Mr. Doran Cote, P.E. Director of Public Works City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: Plymouth Public Safety — Landscaping and Irrigation Dear Mr. Cote: I have received your letter dated May 9, 2008 regarding the landscaping and closeout of the Plymouth Public Safety Building Expansion project and have forwarded it to Mr. David Kroos of BKV Group and Mr. Joe Maertens of Maertens-Brenny Construction Company, the general contractor on the project. Under the architectural contract with the City of Plymouth, it is BKV Group's responsibility to interpret the contract documents (plans and specifications) and determine if the work installed meets the intent of the contract. I must defer to their decision, since approval or rejection is outside of my authority on the project. Similarly, it would be up to Mr. Maertens to agree to any reductions in his contract amount or to make any offer of settlement to the City if the work is found by BKV to be noncompliant to the contract. Contrary to the assumptions in your letter, in my role as owner's representative for the City of Plymouth I have no authority to approve work for compliance with the contract or agree to settlements (reductions) in the contract amount. Those actions must come from the architect or general contractor. I must state, however, I disagree with your statement that, "Based on our last meeting and subsequent review of the specifications, a completely new irrigation system was to be provided with the project." That is not my understanding of our last discussions and the review of the irrigation system. Over the course of this project we have had several meetings on the landscaping and irrigation system. The result of our last meeting was that we would conduct an on-site review of all the irrigation heads at the facility to determine which heads did or did not 901 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300 • St. Paul, MN 55102 • (651) 225-4740 • Fax (651) 225-4741 www.constructiveideasinc.com Page 36 Mr. Doran Cote, P.E. May 13, 2008 Page 2 meet the specified type or model required by the contract. As a result of that review, some heads were noted as not complying with the make or model number required by the specifications. I believe it is those heads that are being offered to be replaced. During the construction of this project, large portions of the irrigation system were replaced or installed completely new as the work progressed. Phases of this project, including the irrigation system, were turned over and have been operated by the City of Plymouth since the summer of 2005. Most of this area has a completely new irrigation system. There are areas on the campus where physical building construction did not take place, and it is in these areas where there may currently be a dispute. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, CONSTRUCTIVE IDEAS, INC. William A. Wolters President /oww cc: ✓11rAs. Laurie Ahrens, City Manager Cpt. Scott Webb, City of Plymouth Mr. David Kroos, BKV Group, Inc. Mr. Joe Maertens, Maertens-Brenny Page 37 Constructive Ideas Planning, Preconstruction & Owner Representative Services • Project Cost Analysis May 13, 2008 Mr. David Kroos BKV Group 222 North Second Street Minneapolis, MN 55401 Re: Plymouth Public Safety — Landscaping and Irrigation Dear David: Attached is a letter dated May 9, 2008 from the City of Plymouth regarding the landscaping and irrigation system at the project. Would you please review the letter and respond to the city with your determination of the intent of the contract documents regarding the irrigation system. Also, have areas of the system been accepted by either your firm or the Landscape Architect for the project? Your prompt attention to this will be appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, CONSTRUCTIVE IDEAS, INC. W. A. Wolters President /oww cc: vMs. Laurie Ahrens, City Manager Cpt. Scott Webb, City of Plymouth Mr. Doran Cote, P.E., City of Plymouth Mr. Joe Maertens, Maertens-Brenny Construction 901 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 300 • St. Paul, MN 55102 • (651) 225-4740 • Fax (651) 225-4741 www.constructiveideasinc.com Page 38 Ted Hoshal 236 Peninsula Road • Medicine Lake, Minnesota 55441 •763-541-1140 May 8, 2008 Ms. Jessica Ebertz Planner Principal Environmental Review and Operations Section, Regional Division Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4194 RE: Request for ground water contamination risk assessment, West Medicine Lake Park Water Quality Ponds, Plymouth, Minnesota Dear Ms. Ebertz: Background On April 30, I received a copy of a memo, Negative Declaration of Need for Environmental Impact Study, from the City of Plymouth via their Water Resources Manager, Derek Asche. The memo is in regards to the recently considered West Medicine Lake Park Water Quality Improvement Ponds Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) review. Accompanying the memo were the City resolutions supporting the City's findings. These items and the underlying staff reports and documentation were copied to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Metropolitan Council, Department of Natural Resources, myself and others who formally commented on the EAW prior to the March 12, 2008 deadline. On April 8, I attended the Plymouth City Council meeting at which this proposed project was considered. The item was placed on the consent agenda and passed without further deliberation by Council. This item had already passed before I arrived at the meeting. During the meeting, I had the opportunity to speak with Plymouth Councilmember Ginny Black, who had excused herself briefly from the Council proceedings. Ms. Black was kind enough to request that Council suspend its rule of order so that I might present the Council a letter and address the matter briefly. I addressed Council as a concerned citizen of neighboring Medicine Lake, not as a representative of the Medicine Lake City Council, of which I am an elected official. Page 39 I spoke to the Council of my concern that the proposed project could potentially impact ground water supplies. I explained that the City of Medicine Lake is a private welled community with nearly 140 wells, the closest of which may be less than 1,000 feet away from the project site. The hydrology of the Mississippi River Watershed would suggest the groundwater flows approximately due East from the project site, beneath the City of Medicine Lake. I read a prepared statement outlining my concern and requesting that the City of Plymouth address an open letter to the residents of Medicine Lake stating that the proposed project would not impact local wells. I asked that the City at least assess the risk by identifying the underlying hydrology of the site. Earlier that day, I spoke with Brooke Asleson of your office. Ms. Asleson was one of the EAW reviewers that prepared comments on behalf of the MPCA. I asked Ms. Asleson whether, in her estimation, the project as outlined could potentially cause phosphate or other toxins to accumulate in the detention ponds and impact ground waters. She said that this was a possibility and that in her estimation the plan needed further consideration. By the project's own estimation, the ponds are to sequester an estimated 350 pounds of phosphorous per year from entering Medicine Lake, with a projected net effect of reducing soluable and insoluable phosphorous loading by less than 10% of the total estimated load entering the lake. This number is significant, as the Medicine Lake TMDL Plan has not yet been fully established with goals for total reduction for phosphorous and other accumulants. To my knowledge, this project was not measured or designed in light of those future goals. The Plymouth City Council heard my concerns, deliberated briefly and voted to exclude my letter from their proceedings. As I did read the letter directly before the Council, its text should be incorporated into the City's minutes (I have not confirmed this, but have instead attached a copy of my letter/statement). Request I believe there is sufficient evidence in peer reviewed research (see Resources attached) to suggest ground water contamination is a possibility from stormwater retention and stormwater detention ponds and that those risks should be evaluated and assessed prior. As Plymouth is not interested in addressing this concern, I would like to formally request that the MPCA please provide me a letter and a copy to the City of Medicine Lake and City of Plymouth that: • Reveals underlying hydrologic flow data from the project site and the City of Medicine Lake area • Assesses the risk of future localized groundwater contamination (phosphates, nitrates, chlorides, VOCs, heavy metals, etc.) from the site that may later impact ground waters in the City of Medicine Lake Page 40 • Addresses what BMPs may be imposed conditionally on Plymouth (given further required MPCA and US Army Corp of Engineers permitting) • Identify what steps, if any, Medicine Lake homeowners should do to monitor their own wells (now and after the ponds are created) • Identify what steps, if any, the City of Medicine Lake should undertake to further safeguard potable water supplies • Identify plan modifications, if any, Plymouth should take to prevent ground water contamination from the project site. Medicine Lake private wells range from 40 to over 300 feet in depth. If there is a potential for future localized contamination created by this project, our residents need to understand that. The City of Medicine Lake can not afford even one private well to become contaminated with phosphates, VOCs, heavy metals or other toxins that may accumulate to unsafe levels in stormwater detention ponds. Such findings could cause a stampede of homeowner sentiment to install city water, at a cost that could easily exceed one million dollars for a city like Medicine Lake. Recent news accounts of contamination of groundwater in the City of Cottage Grove from contaminants dumped miles away on 3M properties would suggest communities become ever more vigilent of accumulating toxins in their watersheds. Those stories got my attention. Unfortunately, they did so after the public comment period for the EAW closed. Stormwater retention and detention ponds, a popular and state-of-the-art contaminant mitigation tool, need to be evaluated carefully on a site -by -site basis. Their propensity to accumulate contaminants potentially turns a non -point source contamination stream to a point source—one that must be vigorously maintained and monitored so as .not to create future harm. This project is of the design that the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission, initial planner and funder of this project, is very familiar. They have successfully implemented a number of such projects in locations throughout the watershed. It's my opinion that this particular project did not optimize opportunities specific to the site that would enhance the natural features adjacent to Medicine Lake in the immediate Plymouth Creek subwatershed (see my comments from the EAW review). As designed, this project will sacrifice existing wetlands and portions of a riparian stream corridor, potentially disrupt fish spawning habitat and marginalize natural areas of a city park in the name of water quality improvements. Opportunities for a less invasive stream restoration and smaller detention facilities or mitigation efforts further up Plymouth Creek may have been overlooked in favor of this more familiar design project. Page 41 Thank you for your consideration and attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me. Sincerely, U Ted Hoshal Enclosures cc Derek Asche, City of Plymouth Ginny Black, City of Plymouth Brooke Asleson, MPCA Medicine Lake City Council Resources: EPA, Stormwater Technology Fact Sheet, Wet Detention Ponds hqp://www.Qa.gov/ow.mitD.et/mtb/wetdtnl2n.pd Water quality effectiveness of a detention/wetland treatment system and its effect on an urban lake http://www.springerl.ilik.com/content/f57u3w740666l4a8/ Pollutant Removal Efficacy of Three Wet Detention Ponds, htt,p://-ieci.scijoLimals.org/cgi/content/fLill/31/2/654#FIGI Symposium on the Pollution of Water Sources from Road Run-off h=://Mitt.eng. ua.edu/Pu.blications/Storniwater%20Characteristicsihighway%20stormwat er%20Pitt%20trans%20Isr.ael %20highway%202001..PDF Stormwater Detention Ponds http://www.epa. state.il.us/water/conservation-2000/lake-notes/storm-water-detention- ponds/storm-water-detention-ponds.pdf Stormwater Detention Ponds of Southern Ontario—Are They a Risk to Wildlife http://www.on..ec.ge.ca/wil.dl.ife/factsheets/fs storm.water-e.b.tml Page 42 Questions for City Council City of Plymouth Agenda Item 6.05 Water Quality Improvement Ponds for the West Medicine Lake Park from Ted Hoshal, 236 Peninsula Road, City of Medicine Lake, MN 763-541-1140 Background Spoke with Brooke Asleson (651-297-8244), MPCA Contact for Water Quality and TMDL Study for Medicine Lake I told Brooke that the City of Medicine Lake is a private well community (no city water) less than 1000 feet from the proposed project site. I told her that I was concerned with possible groundwater contamination (phosphorus, nitrogen, VOCs, etc.) that might leach from the proposed stormwater retention basins immediately to the West of the City of Medicine Lake if created. I asked her if that was a legitimate concern. Brooke said that there is possibility of such contamination and further study for this project (in general) is meritted. uestions If the City of Plymouth creates these stormwater retention facilities: 1) Who will be responsible for monitoring groundwater in the immediate area? 2) If groundwater contamination occurs and becomes evident in private wells in the City of Medicine Lake, is the City of Plymouth ready to foot the bill for mitigation, or for city water infrastructure costs for the City of Medicine Lake? Action Request I would like the City of Plymouth to provide an open letter to the City of Medicine Lake residents informing them of the proposed project and assessing any'risks associated with groundwater contamination possibly created by the installation of the project ponds. Thank you! [as presented at the April 8 Plymouth City Council Meeting] Page 43 To: NWSCCC Commissioners and NWCT Board Members From: Tim Gaffron, Manager — Municipal Telecommunications Services Date: May 14, 2008 Re: Update on Web Streaming for Cities Contract The process of negotiating and signing a contract with Granicus has taken somewhat longer than anticipated, however the details are now finalized and we should have executed copies of the agreement before May 15th. Several key points were negotiated in order to provide the most comprehensive and financially responsible agreement for the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission and its member cities. Due to the unique nature of this project and the anticipated length of implementation schedule, we worked with Granicus to restructure several sections of their standard agreement. Significant modifications included making sure that ,each city receives the full benefit of the 3 year equipment warranty regardless of when their system is actually installed, pro -rating of the monthly services fees so that we are not paying for services until they are being used and modification of the start-up cost payment schedule to ensure that it coincides with a timeframe for implementation. Additional language was also added to clarify that the member cities as a group, and individually, are covered by the same rights and obligations as the NWSCCC with regards to software licensing and customer service. Granicus will be contacting each city individually to sign a Software Product License Agreement. Implementation Schedule As mentioned above, this project is unique in its scope due to the number entities involved. After discussions with Granicus, it has been determined that spreading the implementation out over approximately six months is a realistic goal. It works for their schedule and allows us to make sure an individual city's system is up and running before moving on to the next. The goal is to add two cities per month. Implementation is scheduled to start within 45 days of execution of the contract. It will take about that long to get the first cities up and running and we anticipate that to take place around July 1, 2008. With a six month implementation schedule, we plan for the implementation to be complete by the end of November. Brooklyn Center and Crystal have offered to be the "pilot' cities for this project and are the most ready to proceed at this point from a technical standpoint. I am working with each of our cities to make sure they know what is needed at their end and to address any questions or concerns they have. Web Site Work is also underway on a redesigned NWSCCC web site that will serve as the portal for viewers to access the meeting content for each city. Page 44