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Council Information Memorandum 07-18-2008
CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO July 18, 2008 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS PACTAgenda 07/23/08........................................................................................................................Page I Housing & Redevelopment Authority Agenda 07/24/08......................................................................Page 2 2008 PRISM Golf Event, 09/19/08......................................................................................................Page 3 July, August, September 2008 Official City Meeting Calendars......................................................... Page 6 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 9 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Downtown Bus Detour, Rider Alert.................................................................................................. Page 10 Money Magazine Names Plymouth Best Place to Live, News Release ............................................. Page 11 Hennepin County Board's Open Seats Attract Interest, Article, Star & Trib......................................Page 13 Plymouth Best Place to Live in America Articles.............................................................................. Page 14 MEETING MINUTES Planning Commission Minutes, 06/18/08......................................................................................... Page 29 Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes, 06/12/08.......................................................... Page 32 STAFF REPORTS Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility Population Report, 07/11/08 .................................... Page 36 Sediment Delta Work Plan.................................................................................................................. Page 37 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Henn. Cty. A -GRAD Advisory Board, RE: High School Graduation Rates .................. Page 40 Letter from Cochran, RE: Foreclosure Housing Bill, H.R. 3221 .......................................................Page 41 Letter from Bonoff, RE: Music in Plymouth...................................................................................... Page 44 W" Dw 77 PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT Medicine Lake Meeting Room (upper level of City Hall) Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. 1. 7:00 Approval of Agenda 2. 7:05 Approval of June 25, 2008 Minutes (attached) 3. 7:10 Cub Foods Park and Ride Improvements Update 4. 7:15 Fleet Update 5. 7:20 Legislative update 6. 7:25 Minneapolis (Downtown) Access Plan Update 7. 7:35 Dial -a -Ride Service Changes Public Hearing (Notice attached) 8. 7:40 Budget and funding review (see attached proposed 2009 budget) 9. 8:00 Discuss service options for NW Plymouth (see attached map) 10. 8:30 Plymouth Transit Performance Measurements for June (see attached) • Ridership information and review of ridership statistics 11. 8:40 Identify areas of concern and/or recommendations (June and July complaint logs attached) 12.9:00 Adjournment Note: Please call Sarah Hellekson at 763-509-5052, if you are unable to attend. C%D umcnmand Settings\IbairdLL al Settings\Temporary Intemet FileslOLK I SI@AC 7-2]-0g agmdad Page 1 AGENDA MEETING PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Medicine Lake Room City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard 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. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes from June 26, 2008. B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Reports. C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing Reports. D. CDBG. Review Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Vicksburg Crossing. Marketing update. B. Plymouth Towne Square. Review request to waive waiting list policy. 4. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 June 23, 2008 Laurie Ahrens, City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Laurie, R E C L i `ED JUL 0 71008 PRISM 730 Florida Avenue South Golden Valley, MN 55426 www.prismmpis.org The golf season is here and at PRISM we are getting excited about our 2008 Golf Event! Our golf event and dinner are important events to PRISM. They are increasingly significant in helping us raise funds for our neighbors in need and they are a time for you to connect with others that share in efforts to support our community. I invite you to join us at the 2008 PRISM Golf Event on Friday, September 19, 2008, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. and our dinner/silent auction from 6-8:30 p.m. Over the past 10 years our golf event has raised over $150,000; join us this year to help PRISM reach more families in need. b.2- 763.529.1350 °c°`"°""`PR 763.529.1454 Over 4,500 families are served by PRISM each year, approximately 375 per month. PRISM builds relationships with individuals and families by providing dignified and loving support through our staff and volunteers as they work toward financial stability and self-sufficiency. In 2007 PRISM reach the most families in our history. • Over 13,900 individuals visited our food shelf (7% increase) • Over 5,300 individuals visited our clothing closet (9% increase) • Over 240 individuals attended our budget counseling classes (48% increase) • Over 45,900 PRISM Express rides were given (13% increase) • Over 1,000 car assessments and repairs were preformed (24% increase) So far in 2008 PRISM has seen a 16% increase in families receiving support over 2007. That's over 200 additional clients per month. We expect this number to increase throughout the year as more families fall into difficult financial situations. All funds raised at our golf event go to support families in need. The PRISM Golf Event will be at Brookview Golf Course on September 19, 2008 from 12:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Registration begins at 12:30, shotgun start at 1:30. The dinner and silent auction will be held at Good Shepherd Church in Golden Valley (just north of PRISM) from 6-8:30 p.m. Silent auction will begin at 6; dinner will be served at 7. Directions and details are available on our website: www.prispimpis.org. Please send your registration in by Friday, July 25. There are several ways to register for the event, please see the enclosed brochure for information. We hope you will be joining us for this fun event to support families in need throughout our community. For more information about the PRISM Golf Event and Dinner please contact Joel Barker, Development Director, at (763) 432-4204 or jbarker@prismmpls.org. More information about PRISM is always available on our website: www.prismmpls.org. Thank you for your time and continued support of PRISM! 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Quantum Development, Inc. (2008052) • Approve preliminary plat to allow "Gutlovics Addition" for three single family lots located at the northwest corner of the intersection of 26`h Avenue and County Road 101 North. Gartner Engineering, LLC. (2007041) • Deny variance to allow construction of a 625 square foot detached garage in the front yard for property located at 5755 Juneau Lane. James Claseman. (2008047) • Approve site plan amendment for a 480 square foot mechanical room for property located at 13825 Schmidt Lake Road. Aero Systems Engineering, Inc. (2008055) • Approve final plat and development contract for "Wood Crest' for 54 single family lots, one amenity lot, and two outlots for property located at 5750 Vicksburg Lane North. Gonyea Company, Inc. (2008042-F) • Approve CDBG Consolidated Action Plan Evaluation Report • Consider Planned unit development amendment and preliminary plat to create 17 single family lots from one existing outlot for property located west of Cheshire Parkway and north of 55th Avenue North. The Rottlund Company, Inc. (2008003) • Approve draft comments on the City of New Hope Comprehensive Plan. City of Plymouth August 19, Special, 6:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss 2009 Budget August 26, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss 2009 Budget August 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers September 9, Regular, 8:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Adopt preliminary 2009 budget and tax levy September 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Transmit Comprehensive Plan to Metropolitan Council. City of Plymouth. (2005050) 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 9 A transit system riae),ALERrl operated by the Downtown Bus Detour City of Plymouth effective July 21, 2008 Location Plymouth City Hall Routes 742, 747, 772, 774, 776, 777, 790, 793 and 795. 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Effective Monday, July 21, 2008, through Fridav, Plymouth, MN September 5, 2008, Plymouth Metrolink buses will be begin 55447-1482 the route on Marquette Avenue at 4'h Street. Web Site Due to street reconstruction, effective Monday, September 8, 2008, Plymouth Metrolink buses will be rerouted from www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Marquette and 2nd Avenues to Hennepin Avenue. click on "Services' then 'Transit' Customer Service Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Voice: 763-509-5535 TDD: 763-509-5065 Fax: 763-509-5510 transit@ci.plymouth.mn.us If you have any questions, please contact Plymouth Metrolink at 763-509-5535 or e-mail us at transitO.ci.plymouth.rrm.us TDD 763-509-5065 Printed: July 14, 2008 Page 10 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: July 14, 2008 Helen LaFave 763.509.5090 National Recognition: Money Magazine Names Plymouth Best Place to Live For years, lots of people have thought life is good in Plymouth — and now a lot more people are in on the secret. When Money magazine unveiled its annual Best Places to Live list on Monday, Plymouth was ranked number one among the top 100 cities. Money annually ranks communities based on several factors, including financial data, housing, safety, quality of life and education. The magazine singled out Plymouth's topnotch schools, good jobs, housing, low crime rate and active outdoor culture. According to the CNN Money web site, which posted the rankings this morning, "A sense of home, parks and award-winning schools help put this Minnesota city at the top of Money's Best Places to Live list... Plymouth could have become just another Twin Cities suburb, but much more than 50,000 jobs keep residents working there. Home prices are within reason...The city's main school district is ranked among the top three in the state, and for culture Plymouth's open air amphitheater, the Hilde Performance Center, hosts numerous summer concerts." "Those of us living in Plymouth have always been proud of our community — our parks, schools and overall quality of life. This is one more thing that we can take pride in," said Mayor Kelli Slavik. She added, "Plymouth has been fortunate to have a history of visionary leadership. As a community, we reap the benefits of that every day. And, Plymouth residents continue to be forward thinking. Time and time again, Plymouth residents have seen value in supporting initiatives to preserve Page I I open space, build parks and recreation facilities, add trails, promote public safety and fund education," she said. Slavik also pointed to the City's long standing commitment to the arts. The City of Plymouth and Plymouth Civic League have joined together to bring the Minnesota Orchestra to Plymouth for 36 years. The orchestra performs at an annual outdoor concert, Music in Plymouth, which draws more than 10,000 people. The event originated as a way to build community identity. In 2002, the Hilde Performance Center, opened. The picturesque band shell provides Music in Plymouth with a permanent home in the Plymouth City Center area. The Hilde Performance Center was made possible through a $1 million donation from Jayne and A] Hilde, Jr. Al Hilde Jr. was a former mayor of Plymouth. Page 12 StarTribune.com MINNEAPOLIS -ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA Among west -metro races, Hennepin County Board's open seats attract interest July 15, 2008 Open seats on the Hennepin County Board were among the public offices in the west metro area attracting multiple candidates for this fall's elections. The deadline to file for some elections was on Tuesday. In District 6, Minnetonka Mayor Jan Callison and John Cooney of Wayzata, a longtime aide to U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad, have filed to run for the seat being vacated by County Commissioner Linda Koblick after six years. Five candidates are competing for the District 7 seat, where after 14 years Penny Steele has decided not to seek reelection. They are former state Rep. Jeff Johnson of Plymouth, Steve Gill and Joe Lachner of Maple Grove, former Champlin City Council Member Joan Molenaar and Ken Wilson of Plymouth. In District 5, the board's chairman, Randy Johnson, is seeking reelection to enter his 30th year as a commissioner. He is being challenged by David Nyberg and Carlan Lesch, both of Bloomington. Candidates for most west -metro cities with municipal elections this fall -- among them, Wayzata, Edina, Plymouth, Chaska, Chanhassen, Maple Grove, Orono and Greenfield -- must file between Aug. 26 and Sept. 9. But some area cities did require candidates to file by Tuesday. In Richfield, two vacant City Council seats have attracted a total of 11 candidates, while in Robbinsdale, only the incumbents are running for two council seats and for mayor. In Rogers, two current council members -- Jason Grimm and Scott Adams -- have filed for the mayor's job, now held by Paul Przybilla, who is not seeking reelection. Meanwhile, three people will compete for the at -large seats the two council members are vacating. Page 13 FOR CIM Money magazine unveiled its list of the Best Places to Live on July 14. The news that Plymouth topped the list has garnered much media coverage both locally and nationally. Attached is a sampling of media coverage. According to the Money magazine web site, the issue showcasing the best places to live will be on the news stands on Mon., July 21. A shot taken at West Medicine Lake Park will be on the cover. I Page 14 America's Best Places to Live 2008 Money®aaalomy. b)� Xme Ashford, Carolva Bigda, Lmrrence Lanahan, Sarah,Nas. Caren Weiner Campbell Mon hoJ J1414, 2008 Great jobs, schools, housing—these 10 small cities have all that and more Chances are, you love the comer of the nation your family calls home. And that's exactly as it should be. But let's face it: Certain towns have more of the things that make a place great for raising a family and building a rich life—like plentifuljobs, excellent schools, scenic beauty and houses that won't suck away your last dime. As we do every year, we set out to identify those communities donjust seem to have it all. We analyzed the nation's small cities, those with populations of 50,000 to 300,000. That means you won't find, for example, Chicago on our top 10 list—but you will find places that offer Chicago -like amenities (such as cafes and culture) plus other benefits the Windy City can only dream of (such as low crime and affordable homes). These 10 towns aren't mere suburbs; they're places in their own right, with thriving commerce andjob growth. That means many residents need not leave town for work—a huge plus with gas at S4—and some rarely need to drive at all. One result: a strong sense of community. "One of the great things about walkable cities is that if -you're constantly passing by someone you don't know, eventually con say hello," says Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, dean of the University of Miami's School of Architecture. No 1: Plymouth, Minn. Population: 70,100 Miles from Minneapolis: 10 Number of lakes: Eight Rank of its main school district: Top three in the state Pros: Plenty of green, great schools, close to the Twin Cities Con: A long cold winter When Steve and Sarah Berg had their second son. Tanner, back in 1993, they were living in a Minneapolis suburb full of older people and craving a more congenial place to raise their fam- ily. They drove through Plymouth and knew they'd found the perfect spot. "It was National Night Out. and we went past all these neighborhoods with hundreds of kids outside, and I said, 'Okay. we've got to move here." " remembers Sarah, a 43 -year-old stay-at-home mom. She and Steve. 43, a managing director at an investment firm, bought a house near the wooded 310 -acre French Regional Park, and they've never looked back. "Whether it's grocery shop- ping, entertainment, friends or activities.' Sarah says, "Plymouth is great for raising a family." Topnotch schools, good jobs, affordable housing, low crime, an active outdoor culture—yep, they're pretty much all here. Ten miles from Minneapolis and 18 from SL Paul, Plymouth (originally a Dakota Indian settlement) could easily have becomejust another Twin Cities sub- urb. But more than 50,000 jobs in industries from professional services to education keep many residents working in town. Home prices, while not dirt cheap, are hardly stratospheric: The typical three-bedroom, two -bath house goes for 5350,000. Education is a big draw—the city`s main school district is ranked among the top three in the state—and the arts are close at hand. Plymouth's open-air amphitheater, the Hilde Performance Center, hosts numerous sum- mer concerts. including symphonies by the Minnesota Orchestra. Residents are a quick drive from the Twin Cities' professional sports teams and the Mall of America, the nation's biggest mall. And did we mention the outdoors? Plymouth boasts more than half a dozen sizable bodies of water, including Medicine Lake, a huge (900 -plus -acre) magnet for boaters, water skiers and fishermen. Want to learn how to wakeboard? The city offers a tutorial. And with 53 parks and more than 100 miles of trails, residents such as finance director Darren Harmon, 38, can walk, bike and jog on paths that connect every neighborhood. "There are lots of places to go to enjoy a meal or a cup of coffee," he adds. Of course. this being Minnesota, winter can be brutal: The average low temperature in January is about 13'F. But when the mercury plummets, the locals get busy. In February the city hosts a Fire R Ice Festival that includes mini -golf, bowling and basketball—all right on the ice. "There are sledding hills everywhere, and ice rinks and lakes for skating," says Della Kolpin, 45, an architect "When you live in Minnesota, you embrace it." Copyrighted, CNNMoney. All Rights Reserved. Coanesy0f0w of PlymouUt, Photo- Marsha Johnson Plymouth's Medicine Lake at sunset Couocsy of City of Plymouth Kids playing at the Hilde Performance Center Photo by Rob Howard Steve Berg and sons Tanner (left) and Andrew head to Medicine Lake Page 15 Best Places to Live Money's list of America's best small cities WINNERTop 100 rank: I Population: 70,100 Compare Pivinouth to Top 10 Best Places Topnotch schools, good jobs, affordable housing, low crime, an active outdoor culture - yep, they're pretty much all here. Plymouth could have become just another Twin Cities suburb, but more than 50,000 jobs keep residents working there. Home prices are within reason: The typical three-bedroom, two - bath house goes for $350,000. The city's main school district is ranked among the top three in the state, and for culture, Plymouth's open-air amphitheater, the Hilde Performance Center, hosts numer- ous summer concerts. Residents are a quick drive from the Mall of America, the nation's biggest mall. And did we mention the outdoors? Plymouth boasts more than half a dozen sizable bodies of water. Of course, this being Minnesota, winter can be brutal: January's average low temperature is about 13°F. But when the mercury plummets, the locals get busy. In Feb- ruary the city hosts a Fire & Ice Festival that includes mini -golf, bowling and basketball - all right on the ice. Over for statistics s Page 16 Financial City stats Best places avg. Median family income $111,631 : $93,075 (per year) -. Family purchasing power $133,064 $107,483 (annual, cost -of -living adjusted) Sales tax 6.65% 6.57% State income tax rate 7'85"� 5A7% (highest bracket) State income tax rate 5.35%' 2.43% (lowest bracket) Auto insurance premiums $1,590 $1,791 (Average for the state) Job growth % 7.89% 18.72% (2000-2007) - Housing City stats Best places avg. Median home price $288,950 $291,949 Average property taxes $4,526 $3,886 (2007) Education City stats Best places avg. Colleges, universities and 27 49 professional schools (within 30 miles) Junior colleges and 27 25 technical institutes (within 30 miles) Test scores reading 31.6% 17.3% (% above/below state average) Test scores math 33.2% 16.4% (% above/below average) % students attending public/private 88.9/9A 89.0/11.0 schools (located within town limits) Quality of life City stats Best places avg. Air quality index' 70.1% 75.9% (% of days AQI ranked as good) Personal crime incidents (per 1,000) 23 2 Property crime incidents (per 1,000) 283 25 Median commute time 21.0 23.0 (in minutes) % population with commute 7.6% 15.7% 45 mins. or longer % population walk or bike to work 1.8% 3.0% Page 17 Plymouth gets No. 1 bragging rights Pagel of 2 StarTribune.com MINNEAPOLIS -ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA Plymouth gets No. 1 bragging rights By ]ENNA ROSS, Star Tribune July 14, 2008 Plymouth Mayor Kelli Slavik tried not to get her hopes up that Money magazine would name her city one of the best in the nation. But its reporters kept "teasing" her by coming back. First, they toured Plymouth by car -- then by RV and boat. They interviewed city staff members, then residents, then her. "The more information they asked from us, the better I thought our chances were," Slavik said. "But I never wanted to expect too much." Early Monday morning, NBC's "Today" show broke the news: Money magazine had named the northwest suburb the No. 1 place to live among U.S. cities with populations of 50,000 to 300,000. The ranking touts Plymouth's "topnotch" schools, plentiful jobs, affordable housing, low crime rate and active outdoor culture. The label gives the city, which has a population of 71,000, a major marketing opportunity. A community that breaks the annual magazine's top 10 usually advertises it. Like other cities before it, Plymouth plans to tout its No. 1 status on billboards, in its newsletter, at festivals and in the local media. In 2006, Eden Prairie made the top 10 -- a fact it placed prominently on its website and city literature for months. City politicians mentioned its No. 10 ranking often as an illustration of the city's success. Eden Prairie drops to 40th This year -- the next time the magazine considered cities of its size -- Eden Prairie ranked 40th. This was Plymouth's first time on the list, Slavik said. A city's ranking might rise or fall for many reasons, said Caren Weiner Campbell, special projects editor for Money. Changes in the housing market or to nearby highways might contribute. "Maybe everyone heard it was a great town and so now, the city is overcrowded," she said. "Some of the best towns become victims of their own excellence." Money ranks the communities based on financial data, housing, safety, crime Page 18 http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print—This Story?sid-25335494 7/16/2008 Plymouth gets No. 1 bragging rights Page 2 of 2 rates, weather and similar factors. Sure, Plymouth gets cold, the magazine says, but "when the mercury plummets, the locals get busy. In February the city hosts a Fire & Ice Festival that includes mini -golf, bowling and basketball -- all right on the ice." After doing its computations, magazine representatives visit the highest- ranking cities. This spring, reporters descended on 22 cities. From there, Money narrowed the list to the top 10, Campbell said. 9 Minnesota cities in top 100 No other Minnesota city made the top 10, but the state was well represented in the top 100: Eagan came in at No. 17, Apple Valley at 24, Lakeville at 26, Eden Prairie at 40, Maple Grove at 41, Burnsville at 43, Rochester at 70 and Blaine at 93. Last year, the magazine ranked smaller cities -- with populations between 7,500 and 50,000 -- to come up with its list of 100. In that tally, Chaska, population 17,400, was No. 8 nationwide. Money didn't rank cities in that size range this year. Jenna Ross • 612-673-7168 © 2008 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. Page 19 http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This_Story?sid=25335494 7/16/2008 Best places to live 2008 - Top 100: 1-25 - from MONEY Magazine ,►qf Page 1 of 2 Loam yy more about DeVry I)evey i/ / Game & Simulation Programming Degree University GET 3 FREE GAME DEMOS jySubvkmewh�r tVioney.CO m Free Tran be to Money Symbol Key erd ® Free zine '- Magazine Customer Service Home Business News Markets Personal Finance Real Estate Technology Small Business Luxury Fortune My Portfolio CNN com BEST PLACES TO LIVE Money's list of America's best small cities 20081, Find Your Best Places Region ------ -- - --- - r Northeast r South Full List Near You Housing Financial Quality of Life r Midwest r West Top IM Alldhes Top 100 1-25 26.50 51-75 Best Places Winners 76-100 v .. Pani. Coy F^Pa100 r 1 2 Plymouth, MN Fon Collins, CO 70,100 129,400�.'A(., r 3 Naperville, IL 142,900 4 Irene. CA 193.900 Show Te, 5 Franklin Township, NJ 59,100 Compare the Top 10 Rank Sea uty slat: 1r.a,q 6 Norman, OK 102,800 1 Plymouth, MN r 7 Round Rock. TX 92,300 - - - - - 2 Fort Collins, CO f- 8 Columbia/Ellicott City, MD 158,800 - - 3 Naperville, IL (- 9 Overland Park. KS 166.700 - - - 4 Irvine, CA I- 10 Fisher, IN 61,800 - - Franklin 5 r. 11 Olathe. KS 114.600 Township, NJ 12 Highlands Ranch. CO 102,600 6 Norman. OK r 13 Parsippany/Troy Hills, NJ 52,900 7 Round Rock. TX r 8 Columbia/EllicouCity, r ib McKinney, TX 107,500 MD 15 Carrollton, TX 121.600 g Overland Park, r KS 16 Cary, NC 112.400 10 Fishers, IN r 17 Eagan. MN 63.700 18 Richardson. TX 99,800 - 19 Hunter Milt, VA 124.1o0 What Readers Say - - - They speak out on Best Place,. 20 Allen, TX 73,200 - - - Where's Asheville, NO, the best 21 Abington, PA 57,400 ' place in the U S., I thinkll But... 22 Troy, Ml 81100 23 Piscataway. NJ 53,900 Islas in Iowa and my husband has a I excellentpayingiob. We have nic... 24 Apple Valley. 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Bey a link here Search by city or state cityi State Select _-� Video 2.51 Page 20 http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymagfbplive/2008/top] 00/ 7/16/1008 Plymouth tops Money magazine's 'Best Place to Live' list - TwinCities.com TwinCifiesecom Plymouth tops Money magazine's 'Best Place to Live' list 07/14/2008 09:55:26 P7J: CDT What's the best place to live in the USA? That would be Plymouth, Minn., bar none. The good press for the west metro suburb comes courtesy of the writers and editors at Money magazine and their annual ranking of the "Best Places to Live: Money's List of America's Best Small Cities." Among the criteria making Plymouth an idyllic locale are "topnotch schools, good jobs, affordable housing, low crime, (and) an active outdoor culture." Eight other Minnesota communities rated in the top 100: Eagan was 17th; Apple Valley was 24th; Lakeville was 26th; Eden Prairie was 40th; Maple Grove was 41st; Burnsville was 43rd; Rochester was 70th; and Blaine was 93rd. Plymouth beat out last year's winner, Middleton, Wis., which fell out of the top 100. For details on the rankings, go to money.cnn. com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2008. Advertisement TwinCities:com 13 -wk introductory offer of 33% discount for new subscribers Page 1 of I .: inCities comms; fR TwinCities Print Powered Bylid I FormatDynsmics" Page 21 http://www.twincities.com/allheadlines/ci_9881675?nclick_check=l 7/16/2008 Magazine Releases List Of Best Small Cities To Live In Last Edited: Tuesday, 15 Jul 2008, 7:49 AM CDT Created- Tnesday- 5 Jul 2008, 1:38 AM CDT By The Associated Press and Na MINNEAPOLIS -- Plymouth, Minn., gets bragging rights as the best small city to live in America. The western Minneapolis suburb tops Money magazine's list of the top 100 U.S. cities with populations of 50,000 to 300,000. Plymouth, a city of more than 70,000, was cited for its vibrant job climate, quality schools and affordable housing, as well as low crime rate and closeness to the downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Mall of America, and the Twin Cities' pro sports teams. >> Minn. Town Earns Toa Spot ( Video: MvFoxTwinCities.com) Coming in second on the list is Fort Collins, Colo., one of the greenest cities in America. In addition to being environmentally conscious, the Rocky Mountain town offers many jobs in the high-tech sector and many outdoor activities. However, the 129,500 residents need to travel more than an hour to get to Denver, the closest major city. In the No. 3 spot is Naperville, Ill., population 142,900. This Chicago suburb features some of the best schools in the country, lush, green parks and its walkable downtown area is packed with restaurants and shops. It made MONEY's list for the third consecutive year despite higher real estate prices than other nearby towns and sometimes heavy traffic. Southern California is represented in the top 5 as Los Angeles suburb Irvine, Calif., comes in at No. 4. With 280 days of sunshine, great schools and lots of green space, who wouldn't want to live there? Although it is home to nearly 200,000 people, it has a small- town feel to it. Living in California does have some drawbacks though, namely high home prices, the legendary L.A. smog and traffic. Page 22 Rounding out the top 5 is Franklin Township, N.J., outside of New York City. Its natural beauty is bolstered by a 65 -acre pristine wilderness. It also has a cultural diversity that features several different villages, and contains a towpath along a 19th -century canal beloved by bikers and runners. Despite being only 33 miles from the Big Apple, it has surprisingly affordable real estate prices. The biggest con its 59,200 residents face is New Jersey's notoriously high taxes. Check out the Top 10 below and the entire Top 100 here. 1. Plymouth, Minn. 2. Fort Collins, Colo. 3. Naperville, Ill. 4. Irvine, Calif. 5. Franklin Township, N.J. 6. Norman, Okla. 7. Round Rock, Texas 8. Columbia/Ellicott City, Md. 9. Overland Park, Kan. 10. Fishers, Ind. Page 23 1 N w Page 24 c M 0 N d 2 _ T Y 3 d S. 0 IL O u mZi Ia� U c N `(ALUm c d c d S d VI N v N = M m d C �� C 1 00 .d.. m 3 y U � d d= o n N N O Eo: do Lo J O m a 0 o'. J O = Y d Z O J d 0 N N L S ai d d �-• L ... O. Z c trig 1— cLi9 C :° ° C N m d 3� d fid. m ¢aoi y n 3 -U: 0 m o -M, � c a 3 o =1z fn c.) i= m> y N KZ X. J and om > f%1LL 2U F - o m W - N 6 O N d O U p m d a J E E T c w O O F- C o i1 .0 d C s o d IF o y m n m U D nN a �� LL O _o h L fA d0 w U E O 0 « L m 3 L N w Ci 3 a n Oi o' 9 c O O .> �- Q p y O T C Y J C) D3 m 3 Y om °'� 1 0 N N w o _> a 3 m E m n o c d w o a =? c 3 O. 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F4 b o U R WWO > to 0 C', (C U ..r.+ V1 (WI) > (1) g e Go m as 'o �= CO o ao a +�+ °> O n C a ni a ' U 0 U bt ++ w 0) x0 3 Z of TN o*:04 M 3 �p 0) o m ao �, > 3 -- +� o ty1 m obi F ami A, !�1 FL 9. 3 114 �o c3 O C4 W Page 28 Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting June 18, 2008 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Holmes, Commissioners Erik Aamoth, Karl Neset, Scott Nelson and James Davis MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Terry Jaffoni and Frank Weir STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Shawn Drill, Assistant City Engineer Jim Renneberg, and Office Support Representative Janice Bergstrom 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Neset, to approve the June 18, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 4, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Neset, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the June 4, 2008 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. PAQUETTE CONSTRUCTION, CO. (2008046) MOTION by Commissioner Neset, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the request by Paquette Construction, Co. for a variance to encroach the side yard setback for expansion of the driveway for property located at 19010 3151 Place North. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. GONYEA COMPANY, INC. (2008042) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Gonyea Company, Inc. for 1) a comprehensive plan amendment to reguide 2.38 acres from LA -2 (Living Area 2) to P -I (Public/Semi- Page 29 Approved Planning Commission Minutes June 18, 2008 Page 2 Public/Institutional) for land to be dedicated for the Northwest Greenway; 2) a rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to P -I (Public/Institutional) and RSF-3 (Single Family Detached 3); and 3) a preliminary plat for "Wood Crest" for 54 single-family lots and two outlots. Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Davis asked if Outlot A would be dedicated to the City. Senior Planner Drill replied affirmatively, noting Outlot A would become part of the planned Northwest Greenway corridor. Commissioner Davis asked if there would be a parking lot for the private pool area. Senior Planner Drill stated the applicant could respond, but that similar privately - maintained neighborhood amenities are located in various developments throughout the City, and do not have separate parking lots or parking -related issues. Commissioner Davis asked for clarification on the tum lanes. He also asked if the temporary lift station on Outlot B would be maintained by the homeowners. Senior Planner Drill stated the developer would construct a northbound right -turn lane into the property, and a southbound by-pass lane on Vicksburg. He also stated that the lift station would be privately maintained by the homeowner's association. Commissioner Davis stated the developer typically controls the homeowner's association until a certain percentage of the homes are sold. He asked if the road stub to the south boundary of the plat would force the developer to the south to continue that roadway. Senior Planner Drill responded that the street stub would provide access between the site to the south and Vicksburg Lane. He added that the City limits access points on arterials roadways such as Vicksburg Lane. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Dave Gonyea, 6102 Olson Memorial Drive, Golden Valley, MN. Mr. Gonyea said the homeowner's association by-laws would restrict parking by the pool. He said in other plats he has developed, cities have specified that there not be a parking lot for the private neighborhood pool. Mr. Gonyea said that in addition to dedicating property for the Northwest Greenway, they would dedicate property along the west boundary of the site as right-of-way for the future expansion of Vicksburg Lane. Commissioner Nelson asked when development of the area would begin. Page 30 Approved Planning Commission Minutes June 18, 2008 Page 3 Mr. Gonyea responded they would begin construction this fall and anticipate having a model open for the Parade of Homes spring preview. Commissioner Nelson asked how maintenance of the temporary lift station would be handled. Mr. Gonyea responded the homeowner's association would take over maintenance when 75 percent of the homes are sold. He said maintenance would be addressed in the developer's agreement and homeowner's association documents. Commissioner Nelson asked if the pool area would be constructed after a percentage of the homes are sold. He also asked about security for the pool area. Mr. Gonyea responded that the pool area would be built in spring of 2009 as an amenity for marketing purposes. Mr. Gonyea said the pool would need to meet all commercial pool codes. He said the pool would have some lighting and would be secured with a 5 -foot high wrought iron fence. He added that the model homes would be constructed near the pool area. Commissioner Davis asked about the process for eliminating the temporary sanitary lift station in the future. Assistant City Engineer Rennerberg responded that when development occurs to the south, that development would connect into the temporary lift station manhole which would convert it to gravity flow. He added that developer would be responsible for the cost. Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Neset, to recommend approval of the attached resolutions and ordinance for the "Wood Crest" plat by Gonyea Company, Inc., consisting of a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and preliminary plat. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Holmes, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Page 31 MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING June 12, 2008 PRESENT: Commissioners: E. Singer, M. Smith, A. Vanderwall, G. Anderson, N. Carroll Staff: E. Blank, D. Evans, D. Sankey ABSENT: P. Knight, D. Anderson, Planning Commission Liaison: J. Davis, City Council Liaison: B. Stein CALL TO ORDER Chair Singer called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Approval of minutes was delayed until 7:08 when a quorum was reached. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner G. Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Smith to approve the April minutes. Vote: 4 Ayes. Motion carried. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present at the meeting. b. Staff: Diane Evans presented an update on summer programs. Beaches are open, although they have been closed at times due to weather. General staff training was held last Tuesday. Program registration is looking good. The concert series kicks off on Monday with the Plymouth Community Band. There will be 25 free concerts this summer. The first water ski show will be held June 25. Roll the Dice Bike Rally is coming up. Music in Plymouth Fun Run is on June 28, and Music in Plymouth will be July 2. Ten banners have been submitted for the banner contest. Chair Singer asked if there have been any RFPs regarding the Art Work for the Millennium Garden. Evans replied that several artists have been looking at the site, and a lot of information has gone out to the sculpture groups. c. Others. There were no other presentations. 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. None. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Update — Zachary Park Building. Director Blank stated that the architects are completing the final plans and specs. He anticipates breaking ground around July 15. b. Update —Park Tour Date —July 17. Director Blank said that the bus will leave city hall at 4:30. The tour will take approximately three hours and will highlight park upgrades and issues. A light meal will be provided. Council members, the Planning Commission and some staff are invited. Page 32 PRAC Minutes/June 2008 Page 2 c. Approve Bocce Ball proposal from Minnesota Special Olympics. Director Blank received a letter from Home Depot stating that they are ready to provide materials and labor for this project. Since it is a small project, all we need is a memorandum of understanding that Home Depot can come in and build the project on our property. If we have to move it in the future, we will try to find a suitable location, but there is no guarantee. This should be a win-win situation for Special Olympics and Home Depot. It will also be good for the seniors. Blank is recommending that we build six courts rather than the eight requested by Special Olympics. Commissioner G. Anderson asked why it was increased from four to eight courts. Blank said they feel they have enough teams to use up to eight, but he felt a compromise of six would be reasonable. Commissioner Carroll asked how we will decide. Blank said it depends on if Home Depot is willing. Staff recommends that we approve the project. MOTION was made by Commissioner Carroll to approve the Bocce Ball proposal from Minnesota Special Olympics and Home Depot to build up to six courts on the east lawn of Plymouth Creek Activity Center. Commissioner Vanderwall seconded. Vote: 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. West Medicine Park Building Plan Review: Director Blank introduced Tim Mcllwain and Jerry Hagen from Architects HCM. He said we are on a fast track to get the bids out by this fall. We have brought in SRF consultant Barry Warner who was one of the original architects of the park to work on the landscape plans. RJM is working on construction cost estimates. After the Council has seen it, the project will be publicized for public comment. We will need to notify the community and to send a notice to interested parties. Commissioner Smith asked which aspect HCM is doing. Blank replied that HCM is doing the architecture of the building, SRF the landscape, and RJM the cost estimates. Tim Mcllwain said they started with considering what needs are not being met. The design started at 18,000 square feet. Capacities for each room were reduced, and the wish list was narrowed down. The current plans are for 12,000 square feet. The large community room would be 2,250 square feet and could handle 100 for a sit- down function. The active program space contains 1,600 square feet for exercise type programs. The classroom space of 1,000 square feet can be used for an art studio and other functions. A 300 sq ft meeting room is included. There is significant storage included for each space. Mcllwain discussed the floor plan and space functions. The plan includes lots of glass, access to patios, and perhaps sliding walls for access to break out space. There is a fireplace with an interior/exterior fireplace box. The building is designed as a story and a half to respect the site and neighbors on the lake. The plan is to Page 33 PRAC Minutes/June 2008 Page 3 reroute the existing water and sewer lines at a cost of $17,000 because it gives so much more flexibility. The bathrooms accessible from the beach can be locked down after the beach closes and can also be locked to prevent interior building access. The upstairs contains a classroom, meeting room, and storage space. Jerry Hagen discussed the coffee shop. The goal is to attract casual drop-in users and for it to be a destination spot for the community. Mcllwain explained the expansion of parking by 25 stalls. There is a need to respect the high water mark. Soil elevation on the site needs to be brought down to a lower level. Commissioner Carroll asked how much dirt would need to be removed. Mcllwain replied that he doesn't know yet the number of cubic yards. Director Blank said that the fill site would be at Schmidt Lake Road and 494 (Nature Canyon), the site of a probable future park. We will probably use city trucks and equipment to accomplish the task. Mcllwain stated that the building needs to be related to the site and the beautiful views. Interesting exterior spaces, patios and plaza are designed to blend the building with the park. Stone, wood, and glass exterior materials are designed to create a welcoming feel. He showed some photos of buildings with a similar feel. Staff wanted the building to be a beacon for the neighborhood. The front entry is designed to present this feel. Commissioner Smith asked where the various elements would be used on the exterior. Mcllwain replied that this will be determined over the next week or so. Commissioner G. Anderson asked if there would be separate paths for pedestrians and bikes. Mcllwain said this is not showing yet because the SRF landscaping has not been incorporated into this plan. Director Blank said he has asked SRF to also look at the entire park master plan, including water drainage, rain gardens, and the affect on wetlands. Commissioner Carroll asked why there is a lack of windows on the back side of the building. Mcllwain said there are bathrooms and storage on that side. Hagen said perhaps skylights could be added to break up the roofline. Windows may be worked in where possible. Commissioner Smith asked about LEED certification. Mcllwain said that LEED certified construction adds about 5-7% to the cost. Commissioner Vanderwall asked for a clarification of LEED certification. Mcllwain explained that it stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is a benchmark for building design for energy and resource efficiency. There is a document with environmental and energy factors you follow to work through the design process as you make wise choices in materials. Commissioner Carroll asked how much of a challenge it would be on a project like this to qualify for certification. Mcllwain said it would not be too difficult. Many things can be done, and we would need to look at the costs to achieve various levels of certification. We would need to ask the Council if they want to add dollars to achieve a higher LEED certification. The building cost is probably about $2.3-2.5 million right now. Page 34 PRAC Minutes/June 2008 Page 4 Chair Singer asked about the kitchens. Blank said there would be a basic kitchen where the caterer would bring in everything already cooked. Food could be kept warm or refrigerated during the event. The coffee cafe would have its own prep kitchen. Blank and Evans met with Dunn Brothers today and learned a lot about franchise arrangements. They will also meet with other vendors. They could rent by percentage of revenue or by square footage. Rental on square footage would probably be better for the vendor. This, with room rentals, could make it possible for the building to break even or perhaps make money. Space for the coffee cafe would probably not be finished so they could come in and decorate it. Blank explained that if the Council gives permission to proceed, it would take about 90 days for the detailed plans. If everything goes perfectly, we would start building in the fall and open next July. Mcllwain and Hagen will be back at the July meeting with the next generation of drawings. Singer asked if there would be any vending area. Blank said that the vending machine electricity cost is so high, that it is not efficient to run. Singer wondered if a pop machine on the beach side of the building could be available, and Blank said that was a possibility. Commissioner Smith said the architects had done a very nice job. A lot of thought has gone into it, and he is very impressed. Commissioner Carroll said he is somewhat troubled by the roof and wondered if there is another option available. Mcllwain said asphalt and wood shingles were possibilities. He will bring photos of similar buildings with the metal roof to help commissioners visualize it. Carroll asked if slate would be more expensive. Mcllwain agreed that it would be. RJM could calculate the differences in costs for us. Carroll said he is concerned about it being incongruous with the other materials in the building. Blank said that the 50 -year lifetime of the metal roof and low maintenance make it attractive. Chair Singer likes the open look of the design and the "green" features and landscaping. She hopes the inside looks just as open and attractive. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION 9. ADJOURNMENT Chair Singer entertained the motion to adjourn. MOTION was made by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Smith Vote: 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. The next meeting will be held on July 10, 2008 Respectfully submitted Donna Sankey — PRAC recorder Page 35 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: July 11, 2008 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager cc: Steve Juetten FROM: Barbara Senness, Planning ManageriN 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 June, 2008. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility was 588, less than the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit. The chart below shows the average monthly population since June of 2000. HCACF Monthly Population Report MgnNYeaf Page 36 i ou" o LL i .�' 6 'o', 3 0" o+ S S S} a S S o" LL ^ 8 8 a 0 8 o" o 8 S 8 d 8 8 8 o" 8 8 8 3 0 n m 8 MgnNYeaf Page 36 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 Plymouth Boulevard ,Plvmoutli, MN 55447 DATE: July 16, 2008 TO: Doran Cote FROM: Kevin Springob SUBJECT: SEDIMENT DELTA WORK PLAN The City of Plymouth has received complaints about sediment deltas that have formed near stormwater outfalls. The concern is that the sediment deltas are impeding navigation and access to the lakes. The attached work plan outlines the potential steps involved in addressing the sediment delta issue. attachment cc: Derek Asche Page 37 C-\Documenrs and Snringzkponner\Coed Springs\Temporary Imeme\ Files\OMID'!\Sedimem Ddu Memo.don Sediment Delta Work Plan I. Map of outfalls in lakes with management plans A. Public Access Lakes 1. Medicine Lake — 28 outfalls 2. Schmidt Lake — 8 outfalls 3. Parkers Lake — 4 outfalls B. Non -Public Access Lakes 1. Pomerleau Lake — 3 outfalls 2. Gleason Lake — 3 outfalls 3. Mooney Lake — 5 outfalls 4. Hadley Lake — 2 outfalls 5. Bass Lake — 7 outfalls II. Data Acquisition August (lowest water levels) A. Use GPS to collect spot elevations. 1. Spot elevations will be collected in 3ft. x 3ft. grid from the outfalls to a depth of 1 ft below Normal Water Level (NWL). III. Map Spot Elevations to Aerial Photos IV. Apply Sediment Delta Rule A. Sediment deltas boundaries will be defined as Delta > NWL — 1 ft. B. Sediment deltas will be ranked by size and divided into three categories; high, medium, and low. V. Map Deltas VI. Regulatory Review A. Department of Natural Resources B. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Page 38 VII. Water Resources Impacts A. Removal of sediment will increase Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and turbidity. B. Direct effects on invertebrates include: abrasion, clogging of filtration mechanisms thereby interfering with ingestion and respiration, and in extreme cases smothering and burial resulting in death. C. Indirect effects on invertebrates are a consequence of light attenuation, which leads to changes in feeding efficiency and behavior and alteration of habitat due to changes in substrate composition (Berry & Hill 2003). D. Aquatic macrophytes communities can also be affected by decreases in water clarity and sediment accretion. VIII. Recreation Impact A. Impedes navigation in isolated areas of lakes IX. Potential Management Options A. Option 1 - Do nothing and allow all sediment deltas to remain intact. B. Option 2 - Remove sediment deltas ranked as severe. C. Option 3 - Remove all of the defined sediment deltas. X. Cost and Funding Page 39 Hennepin Hennepin County RECEIVED JUL 17 2000 July 15, 2008 Dear Community Leader: Several months ago we alerted you to work we are doing on behalf of Hennepin County: co-chairing an effort to greatly improve the high school graduation rates of all Hennepin County youth over the next 20 years. We agreed to lead the Accelerating Graduation by Reducing Achievement Disparities (A -GRAD) initiative because we believe it is both morally and economically unacceptable that 2,000 Hennepin County 90i-120' graders drop out each year. As a County, we can and must do better. Over the past six months, our broad-based A -GRAD advisory board has been meeting to learn about best practices, review how the County currently does business and begin developing recommendations for the County Commissioners about how the County can play a more effective role in increasing graduation rates. Several themes have emerged from our work. We know the current system of County education investments lacks coherence and focus. We know that current County investments are sometimes made independently and without a consistent system of evaluation or measurement. We know that decisions about County -provided services vs. contracted services aren't necessarily based on criteria focused on increasing educational success. Our plan is to present high-level and actionable recommendations to the County Commissioners this fall. These recommendations are likely to include strategies that support better alignment between policy and budget, a more holistic approach to decision-making on behalf of families, a transparent accountability system and a more collaborative approach to working with community partners and key stakeholders. We will alert you when our final report is ready, and you are welcome to contact either of us with questions. You can also review A-GRAD's progress at http://www.co.hemepin.mn..us/rpd. Sincerely, John Stanoch President, Qwest Minnesota Co -Chair, A -GRAD Advisory Board John.Stanoch@qwest.com 612.663.6913 Consultant Co -Chair, A -GRAD Advisory Board betty.webb@comcast.net 763.425.3545 Research, Planning, & Development Department, A-2308 Government Center, Mimeapolis, MN 55497-0238 Mail Code: 238 Phone: 612-348-4466 Fax: 612-348-7423 TDDrrTY: 612-348-7367 Page 40 Jul 15 2000 16:49:33 Via Fax -> 763 509 5060 Mayor Johnsmi Paye 001 0f 003 To: The Mayor From: Tom Cochran Re: Mayor Diaz Letter Supporting CDBG in Foreclosure Housing Bill, H.R. 3221 Date: July 15, 2008 Attached is a letter sent by Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Harry Reid, House Financial Services Committee Chair Barney Frank, and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd in support of H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. The legislation would provide $300 billion in loan guarantees to help families facing mortgage foreclosure to refinance their homes. CDBG funded at $4 billion would also be provided to help cities stabilize neighborhoods. Please call your congressional delegations and urge.support of this important legislation. if you have questions, contact Gene Lowe of the Conference Staff at (202) 861-6710 or email him at glowe usmayors.org. Page 41 Jul 15 2888 16:49:57 Via Fax —> 763 509 5868 Mayor Johnson Page 802 Of 003 July 15, 2008 THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House H-232 Capitol Building Washington, D.C. 20515-6501 1620 EYE sMFT, NORTHWEST WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 TE UHONE (202) 293-7330 FAX (202) 293.2352 TDD (202) 293-9445 URL w .�=YDMOVU cm The Honorable Harry Reid Senate Majority Leader S-221 Capitol Building Washington, D.C. 20510-7020 The Honorable Barney Frank The Honorable Chris Dodd Chairman, Committee on Financial Services Chairman, Committee on Banking U.S. House of Representatives Housing and Urban Affairs 2129 Rayburn House Office Building U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20515 534 Senate Dirksen Office Bldg Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Reid, Chairman Frank and Chairman Dodd: As President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, I am writing on behalf of all mayors to express our strong support for H.R. 3221, The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. The provisions to reform FHA, expand its authority to help at risk families refinance their homes, and provide critically needed CDBG funds to stabilize neighborhoods are of vital importance to America's cities. We need all available tools, and particularly CDBG, to combat the foreclosure crisis locally. We are troubled by reports that President Bush may veto the bill because of the inclusion of CDBG funding to help cities stabilize neighborhoods. The nation's mayors specifically request that you keep these CDBG funds in the legislation. It is in the nation's vital interest to help us mitigate the foreclosure crisis in our communities. Under the circumstances, we consider the President's veto threat to be hollow. Washington regulatory agencies and the Administration failed to do their jobs by allowing the mortgage industry and Wall Street to perpetrate a crisis that now engulfs neighborhoods across the country. Recent statements by Treasury Secretary Paulson and Federal Reserve Board Chairman Bemanke indicate that the reforms and emergency measures contained in your legislation are critical. Page 42 Jul 15 2008 16:50:31 Via Fax -> 763 509 5068 Mayor Johnson Paye 003 Of 083 The increasing number of foreclosures has burdened cities as we struggle to maintain vacant and abandoned properties. Loss in property values has decreased revenues and is diluting services. Neighborhoods that took decades to revitalize are now deteriorating in a matter of months. If the federal government can help Wall Street, it can help America's neighborhoods with emergency CDBG funding. As the leaders of Congress and the architects of H.R. 3221, we ask that you stay strong and insist that CDBG funds remain in the bill. Mayors and our neighborhoods are bearing the brunt of the foreclosure crisis. We need every available tool to fight it. We are asking you to fight for our neighborhoods now. Sincerely, Manual E. Diaz President The United States Conference of Mayors Page 43 TERRI BONOFF�1 1" Minnesota State Senator, District 43 Room 325 Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155-1606 Senate Telephone #: 651-296-4314 Senate Fax #: 651-767-0924 Senate Email Address: seo.terri.bonoffCsenate.mn Mayor Kelli Slavik City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 July 10, 2008 Dear Kelli, Senate State of Minnesota Congratulations on the very successful Music in Plymouth event. The crowd was extraordinary, the night was beautiful and the music and fireworks were beyond compare. I know the leadership that you, the council, police, fire and city staff provide, make this event possible. Thank you for your service and thank you for what this event means to our community. We treasure it! Please share my appreciation with the members of the Plymouth City Council and the Police and City Staff that make this event a fun and most importantly safe event. I have sent a separate letter to Barbara Willis and have asked her to share my appreciation with the Civic League Board. I look forward to sharing these events with you in the coming years. Best Regards, Terri Bonoff State Senator cc: Chief Michael Goldstein Laurie Ahrens — City Manager COMMITTEES: Transportation Policy and Budget Division, K-12 Education Budget Division NOT PRINTED AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE. Prepared and paid for by Terri Bonoff for MN State Senate, Lillian Lundeen, Treasurer. S ,3 Page 44 u Senate State of Minnesota Congratulations on the very successful Music in Plymouth event. The crowd was extraordinary, the night was beautiful and the music and fireworks were beyond compare. I know the leadership that you, the council, police, fire and city staff provide, make this event possible. Thank you for your service and thank you for what this event means to our community. We treasure it! Please share my appreciation with the members of the Plymouth City Council and the Police and City Staff that make this event a fun and most importantly safe event. I have sent a separate letter to Barbara Willis and have asked her to share my appreciation with the Civic League Board. I look forward to sharing these events with you in the coming years. Best Regards, Terri Bonoff State Senator cc: Chief Michael Goldstein Laurie Ahrens — City Manager COMMITTEES: Transportation Policy and Budget Division, K-12 Education Budget Division NOT PRINTED AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE. Prepared and paid for by Terri Bonoff for MN State Senate, Lillian Lundeen, Treasurer. S ,3 Page 44