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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 06-20-2008CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO June 20, 2008 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS PACT Meeting Agenda, 06/25/08 .................................................. HRA Meeting Agenda, 06/26/08 ................................................... National Night Out, 08/05/08........................................................ Metro Cities Policy Committee Dates & Times, July -Sept 2008.. ...................................................... Page 1 ...................................................... Page 2 ...................................................... Page 3 ...................................................... Page 4 June, July, August 2008 Official City Meeting Calendars................................................................... Page 5 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 8 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc... Landis Resigns from Wayzata School Board, Article Lakeshore Weekly News .................................. Page 9 MEETING MINUTES Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Full Membership Committee Meeting Minutes, 04/18/08 .............. Page 10 EQCMinutes, 05/14/08..................................................................................................................... Page 13 Planning Commission Minutes, 06/04/08.......................................................................................... Page 16 STAFF REPORTS Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility Population Report .................................................... Page 19 Police Dept. 2nd Quarter Statistics...................................................................................................... Page 20 Community Dev. Report on Outlot Study — Conservation Easements (2008033) ............................. Page 24 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from resident, RE: Employee Duck Rescue............................................................................ Page 26 Letter to First Transit, RE: Violation of Contract............................................................................... Page 27 AGENDA PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT Medicine Lake Meeting Room (upper level of City Hall) Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. 1. 7:00 Approval of Agenda 2. 7:05 Approval of April 23, 2008 Minutes (attached) [No quorum for May 28, 2008 meeting] 3. 7:10 City Council Update (attached — Memo to City Manager, Plymouth Transit Vehicles, June 24, 2008 City Council Agenda Report Re City Cub Foods Park and Ride) 4. 7:15 Fleet Update 5. 7:20 Federal Transit Authority Title VI Compliance Audit 6. 7:25 Minneapolis (Downtown) Access Plan Update 7. 7:35 Dial -a -Ride Survey Results & Discussion of Dial -A -Ride Service (see attached) 8. 8:35 Plymouth Transit Performance Measurements for April and May (see attached) • Ridership information and review of ridership statistics 9. 8:40 Identify areas of concern and/or recommendations (complaint log attached) 10. 8:50 Review service delivery, program issues, resolutions (complaint log attached) 11. 9:00 Adjournment Note: Please call Sarah Hellekson at 763-509-5052, if ,you are unable to attend. Q: PAC 2WS PACT h 2-0S k,rn& & Page 1 AGENDA MEETING PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Vicksburg Crossing 3155 Vicksburg Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority 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. PUBLIC FORUM — 7:00 to 7:30 P.M. 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes from May 29, 2008. B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Reports. C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing Reports. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. First Time Homebuyer Program. Request from borrower to consider waiving program guidelines. B. Vicksburg Crossing. Marketing update. C. Vicksburg Crossing. Discuss landscaping issues. D. HRA Strategic Plan. Update to the HRA Strategic Plan. 5. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: June 13, 2008 TO: Mayor Slavik and City Council Members FROM: Mike Goldstein, Police Chief,./ SUBJECT: National Night Out Tuesday, August 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m. This year, National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 5, from 6:30 to - 9:30 p.m. Once again it's proving to be a popular night. Today we registered our hundredth event. If you would like to visit neighborhood parties, we will give you the list of the party locations and you can pick the ones that you would like to attend. Captain Craig Lindman will then coordinate an officer to take you to these parties. Craig is at 763-509-5190. We look forward to another great evening and hope that you can join us. Page 3 Metro ultles POLICY COMMITTEE DATES & TIMES Please note! (These are the correct dates/times for all pohcy committees) Transportation & General Gov't (Mondays) July 14th 2:00 p.m. -4:00 pm. July 28th 11:30 am. -1:30 p.m. Aug. 18th 1130 am -1:30 p.m Sept. 8th 2:00 p.m. -4:00 pm. Municipal Revenue and Taxation (Tuesdays) July 15th 11:30 am. -130 p.m July 29th 11:30 am. -1:30 p.m Aug. 19th 11:30 am. -130 pm. Sept. 9th 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Metropolitan Agencies (Wednesdays) July 16th 11:30 am. -130 pm. July 30th 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m Aug. 20th 1130 am -1:30 pm. Sept I Oth 2:00 pm. - 4:00 pm. Housing & Economic Develonment (Fridays) July 18th 11:30 am. -1:30 p.m Aug. Ist 11:30 am. -1:30 pm. Aug. 22nd 11:30 am -1:30 p.m. Sept 12th 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p m. It's not too late to sign up for our policy committees! To sign up now, contact Laurie Jennings at Metro Cities, 651-2154004 or Laurie@am n14&org page 4 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ron PMPUNNWG UING. spN MEETING.,am Lnamoers 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5:30 PMS cm CWNLRA WG. JOM Meeagw Ne Housi,a RmaW,,ment AUNoMy. am FWure study sa.o . hemeae, Lake Room ]WPM ENWtONhENtPl GUALIiY LONAVTTEE (EM) ]W PM PTRK&REC AGV RY COMMlS m(PRAC). 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Med me lake Ra A T;WPMRRp1 ING V4 ,cr.M. 3155Vo W,Lane 31 L-1 modified on 6/20/2008 Page 7 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items July 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Presentation of 2008 Environmental Champion Awards August 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers September 9, Regular, 8:00 p.m., Council Chambers September 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers October 14, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers October 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 8 Lakeshore Weekly News I Minnetonka, MN I Landis resigns from Wayzata School Board PAINT 0 0 Cl USE i People Choose akeshoare _ eekly N c fi Covering The Greater lake Minnetonka Area - Monday, June 16, 2008 Landis resigns from Wayzata School Board By Brett Stursa Monday, June 16, 2008 Page I of I Gary Landis, a Wayzata School Board member since 2004, announced his decision to resign from the school board effective July 1. "Because changes in my personal and professional life have lessened the time I have to devote to the work of the board, I decided it was best to resign and allow the board to appoint another citizen to serve the community and one of its most prized assets," wrote Landis in his resignation letter to the board dated June 5. He wrote in the letter that he expects to move out of the district before September. " I leave this position knowing that the district is in excellent hands and that the future of Wayzata Public Schools will be as stellar as the past," he wrote. The decision was announced at the June 9 board meeting. The school board met June 11 to discuss options in filing the position. The options discussed included appointing a former school board member or taking community applications, according to Communications Director Robert Noyed. Whichever option the board chooses, the seat will be on the November 2009 election for a two year term. After first being elected in 2003, Landis was reelected in 2007. His current term was expected to expire in 2011. Because more than two years are left on his term, it must be on the 2009 ballot. What happens until November 2009 is the board's prerogative. The board may make an appointment at its July 14 meeting or discuss the topic at its June 23 work session, according to Noyed. Related Links Content © 2008 Lakeshore Weekly News Software ©1998-2008 tupl Software, All Rights Reserved Page 9 http://www.weeklynews.comlprint.asp?ArticleID=4786&SectionID=10&SubSectionlD=10 6/19/200n !.IteCPHIGHWAY 55 ORRIDOR COALITION www.highway55.org Preserving the 55 Corridor from 1-494 to Annandale, Minnesota Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Full Membership Committee Meeting Meeting Minutes Friday, April 18, 2008 9:30 a.m. —11:30 a.m. Hennepin County Transportation Facility Medina, MN Training Room 1. Call to Order– A quorum being present, Marvin Johnson called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. 2. Introductions – Wayne Fingalson, Wright County; Penny Steele, Hennepin County Jim Grube, Hennepin County; Marvin Johnson, City of Independence; Jack Russek, Wright County; Loren Harff, City of Greenfield; Mark Casey, City of Annandale; Claudia Dumont, MnDOT D3; Doran Cote, City of Plymouth; Paul Johnson, City of Buffalo; Fred Ryan, Ryan Commercial Properties, Inc.; Jodi Wunsch, City of Medina; Laurie Karnes, Land for Sale, Inc.; Michael Seeland, Property Resources Corporation; Herman Quass; Brad Larson, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. 3. Approve Meeting Minutes from December 14, 2007: The minutes were reviewed with no changes noted. Motion by Jack Russek, second by Mark Casey to approve the December 14, 2007 meeting minutes. Motion passed with all voting in favor. 4. Marketing Committee Report: • Brochure – Wayne Fingalson updated the Coalition on the new brochure. All members and elected officials were sent a copy and additional copies will be given to the Counties, Cities and Townships. Wayne said that the Marketing Committee members and Jane Greiner, MnDOT graphics designer should be commended for their excellent work on this brochure. Members concurred. Brad Larson said a Thank You letter from Marvin Johnson and Karla fleeter was sent to Jane Greiner commending her on her work. Also, the brochure will be added to the Coalition's website at the next update. Public Awareness—Paul Johnson asked about having signage alone Hwy 55 on Coalition activities. Billboards had been discussed before by the Coalition but the cost was significant and it was not pursued further. Laurie Karnes said she does an email newsletter for her business and sends it out to everyone she has been able to get an email address on. The Coalition's email list of members and interested parties now is around 120 people. The Coalition's last postcard mailing went to about 2500 property owners along Hwy 55 but we do not have their email addresses. It was decided that an email newsletter from the Coalition be explored by the Marketing Committee for their recommendation back to the full Coalition at the next meeting. Contact Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 7631681-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX 7631682-7313 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail. wavnc.LmLalson@;co.i Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 Page 10 www.highway55.org HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota 6. Financial Report: Wayne handed out the Financial Report as of April 14, 2008. He noted the current fund balance of $32,552.76. Wayne also noted that membership and dues are down from previous years in part because the Coalition/Marketing Committee are not emphasizing membership as much as they use to. Motion by Jack Russek, second by Penny Steele to approve the Financial Report. Motion was approved. Wayne responded to a question on whether the Coalition's financial records are audited stating that they are as part of the annual Wright County audit. Penny Steele requested a letter to the Coalition from the auditing firm for Wright County stating that the Coalition's records were audited. Wayne will follow up on this. Technical Advisory Committee/MnDOT Report: TH 55 Environmental Assessment Status: Claudia Dumont said that the EA from Rockford to Buffalo is a high priority in District 3 and they will hopefully get started in the near future. They met with FHWA on the EA from Rockford to Buffalo. The FHWA's recommendation is to wait until the Metro EA is done. They don't want any conflicts between 133's EA and Metro's EA. Also, right now the St. Cloud Bridge that was recently closed is the top priority for environmental work for D3 but the Hwy 55 EA will be started right after the St Cloud Bridge EA is completed. On the question of who will be doing the EA, Claudia said that they want to keep the work in-house as they will have staff available after the St. Cloud bridge work is done. Jim Grube reported that the Open House/Public Hearing on the EA from Plymouth to Rockford will be held on April 29, 2008 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Hennepin County, Medina facility. Notices were sent out to all property owners within ''/o mile of the Hwy 55 corridor. Most cities along Hwy have given conditional approval of the Concept Layout. • Federal Funding Eligibility Status: See Federal update below Coalition Projects Status and Funding Recommendations: --CR 134: Claudia Dumont said that the project is ready to go to construction if the funding is made available through the passage of the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections bill. --CSAH 12: Project is also ready to go if the Technical Corrections bill is passed. 7. Legislative Updates. • Federal -The Senate yesterday passed the Senate version of the Technical Corrections bill by at vote of 88 yeas and 2 nays. Now the House must approve the Senate version or there would be a Conference Committee set up to resolve the differences. Once approved by the House and Senate it will go to the President who will have 10 days to act on the bill. Until that happens, the Coalition will NOT be able to use the $4 Million in federal funds on safety improvement projects. Claudia and Wayne noted that without a Technical Corrections bill, the Hwy 55 @ CR 134 and the Hwy 55 @ CSAH 12 projects are in jeopardy. Brad Larson explained that under Senate rules any one Senator can stop a bill from being voted on and that is why the bill has been stalled in the Senate since July, 2007. However, because of the economic situation in the US and the fact that the Technical Corrections bill Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 7 631682-73 83 Wright Cmmgy Highway Department FAX. 763/682-7313 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail: wavne.faealson(ttico.wi Page 11 Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 g .001,�,/ HIGHWAY 55 www.highway55.org CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I494 to A1:nm:dale, Minnesota will put funding into the economy with the number of construction projects that cannot proceed without the bill's passage there was a consensus of all Senators to put the bill on the floor under the Cloture rule. The Cloture rule allows 30 hours of debate on the bill and will allow those against earmarks to offer amendments for consideration. Marvin Johnson asked when is the drop -dead date for the Technical Corrections bill to be passed? That is a big question for the Coalition as there is a need to use the funds given to the Coalition to show that the Coalition can spend the funds on worthy projects thereby justifying future requests for more Hwy 55 projects. It becomes extremely important to have the SAFETEA-LU funds used prior to the solicitation period for the next 5 year Transportation bill that will be in early 2009. Jim Grube noted that the Coalition may have to move funds from Wright County to Hennepin County now to expend the funds if the Technical Corrections bill is not approved. In the future, new funds would go to Wright County to keep the 50/50 balance. Jack Russek agreed saying that we need to use the funds wherever we can, rather than sit on it. Penny Steele agreed with Jack that the 50/50 balance can be obtained over the long run. Wayne Fingalson said that if the bill is not approved in the near future, the Coalition's TAC will prepare an alternate plan for the Coalition's consideration that would spend the federal funds. State – Claudia Dumont noted that the D3 still does not have a full understanding how the new Transportation funding bill will affect their projects. She said that the first few years of the new funding will be used on the bonding projects. There are four bond projects in D3—St. Cloud bridge, Hwy 10 from St. Cloud to Clear Lake, Hwy 65 bridge and 2 bridges on Hwy 169. 8. Communications: There was no communications to the Coalition since its last meeting. 9. Establish next full membership meeting date and time: On a motion by Jack Russek, second by Wayne Fingalson the next meeting will be on Friday, June 27, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at the Hennepin County Public Works facility, Training Room in Medina. This is one week later than the normal schedule to accommodate some scheduling conflicts. 10. Other Business: There was no other business to come before the Coalition 11. Adjourn: On a motion by Jack Russek, second by Jim Grube the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m. Respectfully submitted: Brad Larson, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 7631682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX: 763/682-7313 1901 Highway 25 Not -lit E-mail. wame.rnealsonimco.iv page 12 Buffalo, Minnesola 55313-3306 City of Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) May 14, 2008 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Kathy Osborne, Commissioners Katie Kendrick, David Pellinger, Sally Strand, Terrie Christian, Carlos Gutierrez and Tawnia Johnson MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Water Resources Manager Derek Asche and Office Support Specialist Patty Hillstrom 1. CALL TO ORDER — 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda for the May 14, 2008, EQC meeting was approved with the addition of an update on the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) public information meeting, City Sampler, Environmental Champion Award, Request for Proposal (RFP) for recycling services and the Special Drop -Off event. 4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Water Resources Manager Asche distributed nomination forms for the Environmental Champion Award. He encouraged EQC members to nominate an individual or business for the award that has done an outstanding job with an environmental project. He asked them to submit any nominations to Communications Coordinator Margie Vigoren and that the awards would be presented at a City Council meeting. Chair Osborne reminded everyone that the Special Drop -Off event will be held on May 31. She noted that two new items will be collected including bikes for repair and reuse and a shoe collection. The shoes will be made into an absorbent material for oil spills by a company called Wipers. Besides the Special Drop-off, Chair Osborne added that shoes may be donated at any REI store. Chair Osborne asked if any volunteers are needed for the Special Drop -Off event. Water Resources Manager Asche replied that he did not know but would check with the City's volunteer coordinator. Water Resources Manager Asche reported that the annual SWPPP public information meeting was held this evening prior to the EQC meeting. He said that those in attendance included himself and Office Support Specialist Hillstrom. Chair Osborne suggested hosting the public Page 13 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes May 14, 2008 Page 2 information meeting at a City Council meeting to raise awareness of the SWPPP. Councilmember Black noted that all TMDL's that are being done by watersheds are included in the SWPPP document and that it is a legal and enforceable document. Water Resources Manager Asche reported that the City Sampler event was very well attended. He said that City staff were on hand from all departments and a presentation was given by the Twister Sisters. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF APRIL 9, 2008, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Strand, seconded by Commissioner Pellinger, recommending approval of the April 9, 2008, Environmental Quality Committee meeting minutes with two changes. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 6. PUBLIC HEARING There was no public hearing scheduled for the meeting. 7. GENERAL BUSINESS A. APPROVE 2008 WATER RESOURCES GRANT RECIPIENTS Water Resources Manager Asche reported that the Water Resources Grant Program supports residents and businesses that reduce turf grass, incorporate native plants and incorporate water conservation practices. He stated that the program has been very successful and that 90% of past projects are still looking great. Water Resources Manager Asche referred to the spreadsheet and explained that Water Resources Technician Kevin Springob reviewed and scored all of the grant applications and was able to provide funding for all applicants. He reviewed the scoring process with the EQC and explained how the individual awards were determined. Commissioner Christian asked if any applicants dropped out of the program because the desired grant amount was not awarded. Water Resources Manager Asche replied that applicants have dropped out of the program and do not complete their project for various reasons. Commissioner Kendrick asked if the recipients of the small grant award are given the money outright or do they need to submit receipts. Water Resources Manager Asche replied that the recipients are reimbursed. page 14 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes May 14, 2008 Page 3 Motion by Commissioner Christian, seconded by Commissioner Gutierrez, recommending approval of the 2008 Water Resources Grant recipients. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 8. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS A. RFP FOR RECYCLING SERVICES Chair Osborne informed the EQC that organics collection was pulled from the RFP because organics, under Minnesota Solid Waste Rules, is considered solid waste not a recyclable. Councilmember Black explained that organics collection is currently possible in communities that have an organized waste and recycling pickup system and stated that the City of Plymouth is an open haul city. She added that in recent years, some communities that do not have an organized system have been trying to get haulers to offer collection of source separated kitchen waste in with yard waste. Councilmember Black said that after the RFP process is completed, City staff will work on implementing organic pick up with individual haulers in the City of Plymouth. Commissioner Gutierrez reported on his recent field trip to a MERF. Water Resources Manager Asche asked the EQC if they would be interested in touring a MERE The EQC exhibited interest in a tour and Water Resources Manager Asche will try setting up a tour in September at the regular meeting time. 9. FUTURE MEETINGS — June 11, 2008 10. ADJOURNMENT With no objection, the meeting adjourned at 8:05. Page 15 Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting June 4, 2008 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Holmes, Commissioners Terry Jaffoni, Erik Aamoth, Karl Neset, Scott Nelson and James Davis MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Frank Weir STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Marie Darling, Planner Joshua Doty and Office Support Specialist Laurie Lokken 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Neset, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the June 4, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE May 21, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Jaffoni, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the May 21, 2008 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARING Planning Manager Senness said that staff was unable to set up a telephone link with Commissioner Weir, who is not well. She said that she had received comments from him for each agenda item. She said that a copy of the meeting would be provided to him the following day. A. CONTOUR ENGINEERING (2008029) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Contour Engineering for a preliminary plat for two single-family lots to be known as E and E Addition for property located at 13025 47`h Avenue North. Planner Doty gave an overview of the staff report. Page 16 Approved Planning Commission Minutes June 4, 2008 Page 2 Commissioner Davis asked why the location map showed a parcel shape in the northwest corner that was different than the plan. Planner Doty said that the location map showed a section of road right-of-way that had been vacated. He said that the location map did not represent the current lot shape. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Ryan Caddington, representing Contour Engineering. Mr. Caddington said that he was available for any questions. Chair Holmes opened the public hearing. Chair Holmes introduced Wendi Girard, 12875 47'h Avenue North. Ms. Girard asked if the property had already been sold. Chair Holmes closed the public hearing. Planning Manager Senness said that subdivision approval is required before the new lot could be sold. Planning Manager Senness said that Commissioner Weir said that since there is currently no sidewalk along 47'h Avenue, he would support the waiver for a sidewalk in this subdivision. Chair Holmes said that this is the cleanest and easiest subdivision that has been brought before the Planning Commission for some time and that he would support this request. MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the request by Contour Engineering for a preliminary plat for two single-family lots to be known as E and E Addition for property located at 13025 47'h Avenue North. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. KOMPLETE ACADEMY (2008041) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Komplete Academy for a conditional use permit to allow an indoor commercial recreation use in the I-2 zoning district for property located at 9909 South Shore Drive. Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Nelson asked about the complaint that was received by staff. Senior Planner Darling said that staff was told that there was a use in the building that did not appear to be a standard industrial or office use and were asked to investigate. Page 17 Approved Planning Commission Minutes June 4, 2008 Page 3 Commissioner Jaffoni asked if the complainant was aware of the occupancy limitation and if they agree with the condition. Senior Planner Darling said that the applicant is now aware of that particular restriction. She said that they are currently a very small program with only seven girls and that they can operate within that restriction for the time being. She said that should they continue to grow, they would have to come back before the Planning Commission and City Council to request additional space in order to maintain the 1 person per each 100 gross square feet or they would have to look for another location. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant's representative, Eli Russell from the property management company. Mr. Russell said that he was available for questions. Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. Commissioner Aamoth asked why this approval would expire after one year. Planning Manager Senness said that approval would expire after one year if the applicant had not started the project. She said that this is standard resolution language and that it would not apply since the applicant already occupies the space. Planning Manager Senness said that Commissioner Weir commented that he would support the request for a conditional use permit. Commissioner Jaffoni asked why this operation would not be considered a school. Senior Planner Darling said that by the Zoning Ordinance definition, it would have to meet the state's requirements for compulsory education to function as a school and this use does not meet that criteria. MOTION by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the request by Komplete Academy for a conditional use permit to allow an indoor commercial recreation use in the I-2 zoning district for property located at 9909 South Shore Drive. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Holmes, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. Page 18 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: June 16, 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 595, 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 ]W r snu 500 a 4W V W Q 200 100 Q.. ..�y •ya• •1,..0 JL.iIAd.YYi uayfu llilllll' 8$ S a 8 a 8 a 8 ;ao$g<°$xau4 yaas4;aoa°_ao$:4aaxa<`aaa°ao$�2;aas°t MonmNear Page 19 PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT STATISTICS 2nd Quarter Part I Crimes Homicide/negligent homicide Criminal Sexual Conduct/Rape 0 0' 0 j" 1 1 2 0 1. 2 Robbery _ Aggravated Assault _ 3 3, 2 _ _ _ _ Burglary - commercial 13 17 13 Burglary - residential _ 16 8! 15 Larceny/Theft Motor Vehicle Theft i Arson TOTALS — -- �..I_-- 60 98 72 5 1 112 4 3 1 0 95ti 131: % increase over previous year 39. Page 20 Part II Crimes Description I= May- ...-_ 07 1 May08 Assaults 2 221 26. 23 21 ®. 4� 4. 16 6' 1. - 18 4 11 ------------..�--- Forgery iDrugs/Controlled Substance Offenses 41 i 16 71 9 19:____16'1 (Crime Against Family 51 1L 1 0' Criminal Sexual Conduct (2007 in sex related) _� - 0 2; _ 13 0. 1 UnI derage drinking & driving Juvenile -Alcohol offender - Under 18 years 24i I 15� 15. 19 0 1 kJuvenile-Controlled substance offender ��- _- _ 0 11 Liquor -sell to or procure liquor for a minor -1_ Liquor -underage consumption 18-21 . 0 . 2 1 1 L _ Furnishing of tobacco to children __01 01 Liquor Laws (2007 all liquor offenses) Gambling j 6� 01 8 100 0 0 0_ 0 d _1 _ _ Disturb Peace -emergency telephone calls Disturb Peace -Disorderly Conduct _ 17, 24' 0 24 11 0 12 -� ;Disturb Peace -Harassing communications _ _ L _1_7 18 1 Disturb Peace-Harass/Stalk (Violation order (harass, restraining protection)_ - - _ 2 5 0' —4-j -�_ Property Damage/Litter or Garbage �- 0 01 —_--�-^ ` Property Damage/Vandalism Trespass 1 38i 5 �~ 36 231 0 91 01 -- Theft (2007 these are included in 'Fraud') —II- 81 8 Fraud 101 1.511 12 Possession Stolen Property3 Crime against government 2 0 -8f-111 01 0 01 01 Crime against administration of justice �3 3 -_ 2i Sex Related (prostitution - indecent exposure) 2 111 1 3 Weapons - possession firearm Other ---------�-- -- TOTAL -^ 0 29 175; 9 186, 1 8 153 2 4 11 9 137, 172 01 -21.7% -7.5% increase over previous year *In 2007, these numbers were big categories and were not broken down Liquor laws includes all underage drinking and selling violations Disturb Peace/Disorderly Conduct includes all Disturb Peace violations and order violations Property Damage/Vandalism includes trespass Fraud includes these thefts Sex related includes any part 2 CSC cases Other category includes anything else with no number Page 21 Other Reports (9000's) MV FATAL CRASH MV PERSONAL INJURY CRASH _ — MV PROPERTY DAMAGE CRASH 'ADMIN INQUIRY — .LOCKOUT CAR/HOUSE FALSE ALARM RESIDENCE FALSE ALARM BUSINESS ,,FALSE ALARM OTHER ANIMALISSUES ASSIST OTHER AGENCY.MOTORIST ASSIST May 0 8 66'' ASSIST PUBLIC jPREMISE SURVEY DEATH INVESTIGATION— DISTURBANCE - DOMESTIC/VERBAL DISTURBANCE NOISE DISTURBANCE NEIGHBORHOOD DISTURBANCE - UNWANTED PERSON FIRES 4 GAS ODOR/LEAK FOUND PROPERTY JUVENILE PROBLEM - K9 ASSISTS LOST/MISSING PERSON LOST PROPERTY MEDICAL ABANDONED/JUNK VEHICLE CIVIL MATTER TRAFFIC DETAILS w� EXTRA PATROL 911 HANGUP—�-_----_�--- VEHICLE IMPOUND MISCELLANEOUS INFO LICENSE PLATE PU/IMPOUND Y— ORDER FOR PROTECTION TRESPASS NOTICE SERVICE WARRANT ARREST LOUD PARTY/NOISE VIOLATION ALL OTHER CITY ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS RECOVERED MOTOR VEHICLE SUSPICIOUS PERSON SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TOTAL 71Lg5"I NM T'F-3 May -08 0 0. 0 0 9 10. 5 9 3: 102. 65 60 3 3 v 53 78 56 86 12 11 57 64 10 22 J-' 3 16 35 33 1 3 3 7 43 43 39 35 3 3 ._- 3 4 - 7 10 0 1 15 12 12 16 7 6 -- -- 8 7 155 182 --- 11l 15 82 113 Only Accident info is provided for 2007 because of the change in the records management system 1 381 52 938. 1,204 0 Page 22 Citations MDescription May-07�. Hazardous moving -- Speed -�_ 417' 363!---4490-_47 Careless/Reckless --- L 2; 2, 2n Disobey Signs & Signals 14 30, 47. 2 -. �___.. ..__.-� __..-,L_-__ 'Stop Sign 19! 22 57 3 Improper Passing 11j 6 13. !Improper Turning 8 6 2. ;Improper Lane Usage/Wrong Way/HOV 0 - O} 2. _ _ (Fail to Yield 12, 101 8. 1 g y ---- - i — 3 3_ _ Im ro er/No Signal 0 1 • Following Too Closely 4 3 - - 4 P p 9 -. -. - - - -- 0 .----. 'Open Bottle _ _1L_ 11 4. (Defective/Improper Equipment 45 61 95. 9 Inattentive Driving 8 24 25. School Bus Stop Arm 0 6 1. Other Hazardous ! 1 4 7. ''ITOTAL HAZARDOUS MOVING 542 539 710. 67 Non -Moving _ Fire Lane/Fire Hydrant 15 17. 5 2 am to 5 am parking/over 12 hours ___j___.551 166;98 16 -- Handicapped Parking ---1� - - 4j 141 6 -1 jOther Parking Junk/Abandoned Vehicles Other Non-moving violations TOTAL NON-MOVING _ - Non Hazardous Moving- DAR/DAS/DAC No MN DL/No MN DL within 60 days Other DL violations Improper Registration - MC Requirement Overwidth/overweight Blocking & Obstructing Leaky/Unsecured Load ;Unreasonable Acceleration Seat Belts (Child restraints 'No Insurance Crosswalk/Fail to Yield to Pedestrian Other Non -Hazardous Moving TOTAL NON -HAZARDOUS MOVING TOTAL OF ALL CITATIONS May -08 448' Y - 7k i- 54 22 11 ,, -r -- - 1, 7031 _. _( 271 208 _ $_-. 191 - 21 5 _ 0 0 0 - 7� Y _152 _238 272 94 82 — 83 86 70 28� _ 15 -_23 -- 9 16 39I 26 14 28 27 - 38i 54, -- 65 69 73 i � I 1 57 3i! 1 3 _ 318' __ - - --333 - ------ 333 936; 1,072 1,195 300 351' 0 1,208' 1,326 0 Page 23 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: June 20, 2008 TO: Steve Juetten, Community Development Director FROM: Joshua Doty, Planner SUBJECT: Outlot Study - Conservation Easements (2008033) Backeround In January, 2008, the City Council adopted an interim ordinance that temporarily prohibited development of 12 outlots in the City of Plymouth to allow a study of their development potential. In May, 2008, the City Council considered an outlot study of the 12 outlots. The City Council voted to allow the interim ordinance to expire on July 22, 2008 and directed staff to investigate what options exist to place conservation easements over the outlots. This memo is to provide an overview of conservation easements and other potential conservation tools as they relate to the 12 outlots in the study. Conservation Easements The "Land Protection Options" handbook (published by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources) states that a conservation easement is "a voluntary and permanent agreement between a landowner and qualifying private or governmental organization that sets forth specific restrictions on land development and land use." A conservation easement becomes legally binding when it is recorded against the specific property at Hennepin County. If a property owner agrees to establish a conservation easement, they would retain ownership of the land, including all of the rights and liabilities associated with ownership. Prior to the outlot study, the City heard from members of the homeowners associations for Harbor Place and Heritage Woods Estates 2nd Addition, who stated that one of the primary reasons they wanted to sell the outlot in their development was to remove the liabilities associated with ownership. A conservation easement over the outlot would not remove the property owner's liability. Page 24 Land Dedication When a conservation easement is not a viable option for the property owner, the owner could dedicate the outlot to the City. Once the City owns the land, the City could establish a conservation easement or place deed restrictions against the property to prohibit development. Taxes At the May 27, 2008 City Council meeting, the Council asked if property owners paid taxes on the outlots. Staff reviewed each of the 12 outlots with the Assessing Division and found that because each property is currently platted as an outlot (which does not allow development without a re -plat), no taxes were paid on any of the twelve outlots. Findings/Conclusions Based on the review of conservation easements, the City may want to consider requesting a land dedication when an owner is not willing to provide a conservation easement. The City will not be able to offer any type of tax relief program to the property owners as an incentive for conservation because they are currently not paying any taxes on the outlots. Page 25 3600 Evergreen Lane N Plymouth, MN 55441 June 12, 2008 Doran Cote Public Works Director City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Public Works Director, I want to express my complements and appreciation for one of your Public Works employees; Alex. I recently phoned your department requesting help in rescuing ducklings trapped in a storm drain on Wellington Lane. Alex arrived promptly, ready to do what it tookto get the 5 or 6 ducklings out. He displayed great creativity, ingenuity, and compassion in devising a way to get the ducklings out and return them to their distressed mother duck. I know this is probably beyond _ the normal scope of his job, and I appreciate that he went out of his way to do so at my request. Alex is a real asset to your department and to our city. Please express my complements to Alex and to his manager. Sincerely, Cathie Baldwin Page 26 rp) Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 13, 2008 Paul Buharin General Manager First Transit 3400 Spring Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 Dear Paul: This is a notice of a violation of the contract under Section V(1) Liquidated Damages. On Wednesday, June 4, 2008, both Bernie Maciej, Transit Coordinator, and t received phone calls at 4:25 p.m. from people waiting for the Route 777 bus due to begin a route downtown at Marquette and Washington at 4:10 p.m. Plymouth staff called First Transit. The driver started the route about 15 minutes later than the scheduled time. The route was late, not due to acceptable circumstances (rider, weather or traffic are acceptable). Per the contract, Section V(1), when the riders wait over three minutes for a bus, it violates Section V(I) of the contract. This incident also enforces and promulgates the perception of unreliability in our Plymouth Metrolink program. Per the contract, the City of Plymouth is assessing liquidated damages in the sum of $500.00 for this breach of the agreement, since the driver should have been able to start the route on time and was not delayed due to a rider, weather or traffic. The $500.00 amount should be deducted from the next invoice. If you have any questions regarding this letter or more information regarding the incident, please contact me at 763-509-5052. Sincerely, Sarah Hellekson, Transit/Solid Waste Manager shellekson coW.plyinouth.rmr.us 763-509-5052 cc: Doran Cote, Public Works Director Laurie Ahrens, City Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 27