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CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO July 25, 2008 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Shingle Creek Watershed Mgmt Commission Hearing, 09/11/08........................................................Page 1 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... Officials Chosen to Advise Transit Board on New Projects, Article Star & Trib .............................. Page 10 Phase 1 Improvements to Cub Foods Park & Ride Lot, Rider Alert..................................................Page 12 Carver County Takes Recycling Beyond Just Bottles and Cans, Article Star & Trib......................... Page 13 STAFF REPORTS Engineering Dept. Active & Pending Public Improvement Projects 07/22/08 ................................. Page 15 CORRESPONDENCE Letter to Property Owner, RE: Site Plan for Sunrise Development (2008037) ................................. Page 21 Letter to Property Owner, RE: Planned Unit Development Amendment for M&I Bank (2008044) . Page 22 Letter to Property Owner, RE: Site Plan Amendment for Aero Systems Eng. (200805 5) ................. Page 23 Letter to Property Owner, RE: Variance for Custom Pools (2008066) .............................................. Page 24 Letter to Fisher & Huseby, RE: Review Period for Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR).. Page 25 Shin- / 4 reek Watershed Management Commission 3235 Fernbrook Lane N - Plymouth, MN 55447 Phone (763) 553-1144 - Fax (763) 553-9326 www.s hin alec reek.ora July 24, 2008 Member Cities Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission via USPS and email Hennepin County, Minnesota Dear City Clerk: Enclosed please find a Notice of Public Hearing regarding proposed Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission Projects SC2008-01, Wetland 639W Monitoring, and SC2008-02, Crystal Twin Oak Pond. We request that you post the notice in the appropriate location in your city hall. Project SC2008-01 is in the approved Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Commissions' CIP and Project SC2008-02 would be added to the CIP by the Major Plan Amendment being considered for approval by the Board of Water and Soil Resources in August 2008. Both of these projects are proposed for cost -share by the Shingle Creek Watershed Commission. The Commission's Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and the Commission received and reviewed feasibility reports for each of these projects. A summary of each project is below. Project SC2008-01, Wetland 639W Monitoring. Wetland 639W is located just to the east of the Crystal Airport, between 57th and 63rd Avenues North, in the cities of Crystal, Brooklyn Park, and Brooklyn Center. This project is reimbursement of $30,000 Commission funds expended in 2008 for the monitoring portion of a feasibility study and design study for the restoration of Wetland 27-639W. This wetland restoration is the highest -priority implementation action in the Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL Implementation Plan. Water quality sampling shows that average total phosphorus load doubles between the inlet and outlet of this flow-through wetland. Wetland 639W contributes an estimated 730 pounds of total phosphorus per year, one of the largest sources of total phosphorus to North Twin and was identified as a phosphorus source to the Twin Lake chain in diagnostic work completed in 1999 and 2003, and again in the TMDL completed in 2007. This project has been awarded a $60,000 Section 319 Clean Water Legacy Act grant, which is to be matched $30,000 by the Commission and $30,000 by the participating cities. In February 2008 the Commission authorized proceeding with the monitoring portion of the feasibility study, at a cost of $30,000. This is being funded with available funds in the Commission's grant match fund, which would then be reimbursed in 2009 from the county tax levy for the 639W project. The 2008 monitoring includes additional flow and water quality monitoring at the inlet, midpoint, and outlet of the wetland, and groundwater well level monitoring, and analysis of the soil cores excavated when installing the groundwater monitoring wells. The purposes of this monitoring are to obtain an additional year of flow and water quality data, and to obtain groundwater level data and sediment core chemistry analysis. This data will help the Commission better understand the hydrology and hydraulics of this flow-through wetland, and the biogeochemistry and ecological status of the wetland. More information is needed to know how the wetland responds under different flow conditions. If, for example, phosphorus export occurs primarily under high flow Brooklyn Center - Brooklyn Park - Crystal - Maple Grove - Minneapolis - New Hope - Osseo - Plymouth - Rot page 1 ShinlP reek Public Hearing Notice July 24, 2008 page 2 conditions, then one option may be to divert high flows around the wetland, while allowing low flows into the wetland to maintain its hydrology. The groundwater monitoring will provide data to more fully understand the water budget of the wetland, and how fluctuations in the groundwater table influence the ability of the wetland soil to absorb phosphorus. Later in 2008, after the grant funding becomes available, additional field work will be completed under the grant budget. This work will include a wetland function and value assessment, a wetland delineation, a floristic (vegetation) quality assessment, and a macroinvertebrate collection. Surveys of the channel profile and cross sections will also be obtained, and wetland elevation data to better determine how water flows through the wetland. Project SC2008-02, Crystal Twin Oak Pond. Upper Twin Lake, the northernmost basin in a chain of the three basins of Twin Lake, is an Impaired Water due to excess nutrient concentrations. The purpose of the Twin Oak Pond project is to construct a regional stormwater pond to reduce phosphorus load from the watershed to Upper Twin Lake. According to the Twin and Ryan Lakes Nutrient TMDL, to meet state water quality standards phosphorus load to North Twin Lake must be reduced by 16-76%, depending on annual hydrologic conditions. This is a load reduction in an average precipitation year of approximately 800-900 pounds. The project is located in Twin Oak Park in the City of Crystal south of Bass Lake Road between Regent and Scott Avenues North. The proposed pond would be designed to receive low flows diverted from a 66" trunk storm sewer in Bass Lake Road. The entire 500+ acre catchment drained by this trunk storm sewer is residential and commercial development that was constructed with minimal storm water treatment. A high-priority implementation action in the TMDL and Implementation Plan is to retrofit water quality BMPs in the watershed as opportunities arise. The City of Crystal has the opportunity to acquire property adjacent to the park, which would provide enough supplemental land to construct this pond while minimally impacting existing park activities. Small events and the first one inch of runoff convey the "first flush" of pollutants from the landscape. These low -flow events would be diverted into the new Twin Oak Pond for detention and treatment. For larger events the first flush would be diverted into the pond and higher flows would bypass the pond and proceed to the outfall into North Twin Lake. This diversion would result in an estimated average phosphorus load reduction of 120 pounds per year. It is estimated that the subwatershed that would be served by this pond generates an annual phosphorus load of about 500 pounds per year. This project combined with the Wetland 639W Restoration project (above) would provide an estimated 420 pounds of phosphorus load reduction annually to Upper Twin Lake and achieve about half the required phosphorus load reduction for that lake. Upper Twin is the first in a chain of connected lakes, and its nutrient -rich outflow is currently a significant source of phosphorus to the impaired downstream lakes. The reductions from these two projects would be enough so that under most hydrologic conditions Middle and Lower Twin Lake may meet state water quality standards. When combined with internal load controls planned for Upper and Lower Twin (carp removal, aquatic vegetation management, chemical treatment), Middle and Lower may achieve state standards for possible delisting, and Upper may meet shallow lake standards under most hydrologic conditions. Brooklyn Center • Brooklyn Park • Crystal • Maple Grove • Minneapolis • New Hope • Osseo • Plymouth • Robbinsdale Page 2 ShinIP reek Public Hearing Notice July 24, 2008 page 3 The estimated cost of this project is $310,000, including final design, construction, and followup monitoring. In accordance with the Shingle Creek Commission's cost share policy, this project would be eligible to be funded up to 25 percent, or $77,500, from the Commission. The Comission and the City of Crystal have received a Clean Water Legacy Act grant of $73,080. The City of Crystal would be responsible for the remaining share of cost, or $159,420 plus the cost of property acquisition. The Commission will consider the following conditions of project approval: • The additional stormwater rate control and treatment capacity in this pond does not create any water quantity or quality credits for future development or redevelopment in the subwatershed. • On completion of the project the City of Crystal should verify that the project has been completed and the performance gains set forth in the feasibility report have been achieved to the best extent possible prior to Commission release of final payment. As-builts should be required prior to release of final payment. • The cooperative agreement between the Commission and the City should protect the Commission from the assumption of liability for any environmental hazards encountered in construction or any responsibility or additional cost for any other unexpected conditions or issues. • The project should be constructed on land or easements owned by the City of Crystal. • The City should have ownership and maintenance responsibility for this project. Thank you for your review of these proposed projects. Please submit your comments to Tina Carstens, c/o JASS at the watershed office. Questions may be directed to Ed Matthiesen, P.E., Engineer for the Commissions, at Wenck Associates, 763-479-4208, or ematthiesen@wenck.com. Sincerely, sw• *.I4. Tina Carstens, City of Brooklyn Park Chair, Shingle Creek WMC Cc: Commissioners/via email TAC Members/via email Joel Settles, HCES/via USPS and email ZAShingle Creek\CIPs\2008 Projects\L- to cities re notice of public hearing.doc Brooklyn Center • Brooklyn Park • Crystal • Maple Grove • Minneapolis • New Hope • Osseo • Plymouth • Robh;—��I� Page 3 Legal Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission will meet at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN, on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at approximately 1:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, for a public hearing on the following improvements: Project 1 Description: Project 2008-01, Wetland 639W Monitoring Location: Just east of the Crystal Airport between 57th and 63rd Avenues North in the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and Crystal. Type of Improvement: Conduct the monitoring portion of a feasibility and design study for the restoration of Wetland 27-639W in order to obtain data to better understand the hydrology, hydraulics, biogeochemistry and ecological status of the wetland. Cost and Funding: The estimated project cost is $120,000. This project has been awarded a $60,000 Section 319 Clean Water Legacy Act grant, which is to be matched $30,000 by the Commission and $30,000 by the participating cities. The Commission proposes to fund its $30,000 share by certifying this cost to Hennepin County for collection with the county ad valorem tax levy. Project 2 Description: Project 2008-02, Crystal Twin Oak Pond Location: Twin Oak Park, south of Bass Lake Road between Regent and Scott Avenues North, Crystal. Type of Improvement: Construction of a regional stormwater pond to reduce phosphorus loading from the watershed to Upper Twin Lake, diverting the "first flush" of pollutants from small rainfall events for detention and treatment. Cost and Funding: The estimated project cost is $310,000. The Commission proposes to fund $77,500 by certifying this cost to Hennepin County for collection with the county ad valorem tax levy. The balance of the funding will be contributed by the City of Crystal and the Commission from a Clean Water Legacy Act grant of $73,080 and the City of Crystal who will be responsible for the remaining share of the costs, or $159,420, plus the cost of property acquisition The Commission proposes to proceed under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 10313.251 to certify its share of the project cost to Hennepin County for payment by a tax levy on all taxable property located within the Shingle Creek watershed. This watershed includes CADocuments and Settings\sengdahl\Local Settings\Temporary Intemet Files\OLKCF\Legal Notice_corrected.dcc Page 4 portions of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth, and Robbinsdale. Maps of the watershed are available at the respective city halls or at www.shinglecreek.org. Persons who desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvements will be heard at this meeting. Written comments may be submitted to Tina Carstens, c/o JASS, 3235 Fembrook Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447, or emailed to judie@jass.biz. Auxiliary aids for persons with handicaps are available upon request at least 7 days in advance. Please contact Judie Anderson at 763-553-1144 to make arrangements. /s/ Tina Carstens, Chair By order of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission Published weeks of August 11, 2008 and August 18, 2008. Brooklyn Center Sun Post Brooklyn Park Sun Post Champlin -Dayton Press Crystal Sun Post Minneapolis Finance & Commerce Osseo -Maple Grove Press New Hope Sun Post Plymouth Sun Sailor Robbinsdale Sun Post For information regarding this notice, contact: Judie A. Anderson JASS 763.553.1144 phone 763.553.9326 fax judie@jass.biz Cinocuments and Settings\sengdahl\Local SettingsUemporary Internet Files\OLKCF\Legal Notice_corrected.doc page 5 rp)City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 2008 Modl fled on 07/15/08 Page 6 1 2 3 4 5 5:00 PM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH Hilde Performance INDEPENDENCE Center DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCILMEETING QUALITY Council Chambers COMMITTEE (EQC) TOUR 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7:00 PM 4:30-8:30 PM PLANNING CITY PARK TOUR COMMISSION Leaves From MEETING City Hall Front Council Chambers Entrance 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 —_— 7:00 PM 7:00 PM� 8:00 AM REGULAR PLYMOUTH CITY CENTER COUNCIL MEETING ADVISORY CONNECTION Council Chambers COMMITTEE ON Center National TRANSIT (PACT) Bank MEETING Medicine Lake 7:00 PM Room HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room 27 28 29 30 31 Modl fled on 07/15/08 Page 6 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life August 2008 Modified on 07/25/08 Page 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2:30-5:00 PM 7:00 PM Absentee National Night PLANNING Out Kick -Off COMMISSION Voting Station III MEETING Begins for State Council Chambers Primary Election 6:30-9:30 PM NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 10 11 12 5:30 PM 13 14 15 16 SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:00 PM 7:00 PM MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL PARK a REC Medicine lake Room QUALITY ADVISORY COM - Dial -A -Ride Services COMMITTEE MISSION (PRAC) (EQC)MEETING MEETING 7:00 PM Medicine Lake Room Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 6:30 PM 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING COMMISSION Medicine Lake Room MEETING 2009 Budget Council Chambers 24 25 City Coun 26 27 28 29 30 FiingsBegin•• 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING MEETING ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room X31 Medicine Lake Room COMMITTEE ON 2009 Budget TRANSIT (PACT) 7:00 PM MEETING Ft REGULAR COUNCIL HEARING' • Hearing on Dial -A -R de Services MEETING Council Chambers Ci hCouncil Filin4 Begin thru September 5 Modified on 07/25/08 Page 7 rp) City of Plymouth �-: Adding Quality to Life September 2008 Modified on 07/25/08 Page 8 l 2 3 4 5 6 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PLANNING HUMAN RIGHTS 10:00 AM— COMMISSION COMMISSION 3:00 PM LABOR DAY MEETING MEETING Absentee Voting Council Chambers Parkers Lake CITY OFFICES Conference Room CLOSED 7 8 9�8:007:00 M 10 11 12 13 7 00 PM 7:00 8'00 AM _ STATE PRIMARY ENVIRONMENTAL PARK 8 REC ADVI- 5:00 PM ELECTION QUALITY SORY COMMISSION Absentee Voting 5:00 PM City Council COMMITTEE (PRAC) MEETING Filings Close (EQC) MEETING Council Chambers 8:00 PM 5:00 PM Medicine Lake Room REGULAR COUNCIL Deadline to MEETING Withdraw for Council Chambers Council Filings 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 7:00 PM Autumn PLANNING Art Fair COMMISSION Parkers Lake MEETING Council Chambers 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING MEETING ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room Council Chambers COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Medicine Lake - Room A 28 29 30 - ROSH HASHANAH Begins at Sunset Modified on 07/25/08 Page 8 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items August 12, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss Dial -A -Ride Service August 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve Site Plan Amendment to allow a 10,378 -square foot building addition and parking expansion, a Conditional Use Permit to expand the school use, and an Interim Use Permit to allow a temporary detached classroom building for Beacon Academy located at 12325 State Highway 55. 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 200 Avenue and County Road 101 North. Gartner Engineering, LLC. (2007041) • 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 Rotthu:d Company, Inc. (2008003) • Approve draft comments on the City of New Hope and City of Brooklyn Park Comprehensive Plan. City of Plymouth • Appointment of Election Judges for the State Primary and General Elections 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 • 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) 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 Officials chosen to advise transit board on new projects - Star Tribune July 21, 2008 Page 1 of 2 Lisa Baird From: Laurie Ahrens Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 5:59 PM To: Lisa Baird Subject: FW: Officials chosen to advise transit board on new projects - Star Tribune July 21, 2008 Please print article for CIM From: Emily A. Skidmore[mailto:eskidmore@MesserliKramer.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:14 AM To: Tom Lawell; jhovland@krauserollins.com; AMadsen@ci.maple-grove.mn.us; Bill Hargis; cgridley@ci.woodbury.mn.us; craig.ebeling@ci.burnsville.mn.us; Elizabeth Kautz; Gene Winstead; George Tourville; Gordon Hughes; John Gunyou; Laurie Ahrens; Mark Bernhardson; msteffenson@ci.maple-grove.mn.us; Mary Hamann -Roland; Sandy Martin; Scott Neal; Terry Schwerm; Tom Hedges; Wendy Wulff; Bill H. Schreiber; Diana Longrie; Jan Callison; Joe Lynch; Kelli Slavik; Mike Maguire; Nancy Haas; Phil Young; Steven Mielke; Thomas J. Poul Subject: Officials chosen to advise transit board on new projects - Star Tribune July 21, 2008 Officials chosen to advise transit board on new projects Metro -area counties that adopted a sales tax to fund transit projects now have an advisory panel to help set spending priorities. By LAURIE BLAKE, Star Tribune Last update: July 21, 2008 - 11:19 PM City officials representing Minneapolis, St. Paul and metro -area suburbs were selected Monday to serve on an advisory committee to the new County Transit Improvement Board. The transit board -- made up of county commissioners from Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota and Washington counties -- will select transit projects to receive funding generated by a quarter -cent sales tax that took effect July 1. The tax is expected to bring in about $100 million annually for transit improvements. The mayors and city council members chosen for the advisory board will make recommendations on which projects should receive funding. Minneapolis chose Council Member Robert Lilligren as the city's representative on the advisory board. In St. Paul, Council Member Russ Stark is expected to be approved by the City Council. Suburban representatives to the group were chosen during a county -by -county vote of city council members on Monday at the state Capitol, supervised by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities: • North Hennepin County suburbs will be represented by Council Member Steve Lampi of Brooklyn Park. Edina Mayor Jim Hovland will represent south Hennepin County suburbs. The two were chosen from seven applicants. Hennepin, because of its large population, is the only metro -area county with two representatives. Page 10 7/23/2008 Officials chosen to advise transit board on new projects - Star Tribune July 21, 2008 Page 2 of 2 • Coon Rapids Mayor Tim Howe will represent Anoka County suburbs. He was chosen from six applicants. • Washington County suburbs will be represented by Woodbury Mayor Bill Hargis. He was chosen from four applicants. • Dakota County suburbs selected Apple Valley Council Member Ruth Grendahl from four applicants. • Ramsey County suburbs did not vote Monday because of a "miscommunication," a spokesman for the association said. Ramsey County had three applicants for the position. It was unclear when its vote will take place. This year, the Legislature allowed the seven metro -area counties the option of approving the quarter - cent sales tax to pay for bus and light-rail improvements. Five of the seven counties opted to do so; Carver and Scott declined. hfp://www.startribu ne. com/local/25741204. html?location refer -Homepage: h ighlightModu les:1 Emily A. Skidmore Messerli & Kramer P. A. League of Minnesota Cities Building Suite 450,145 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103 651-556-9205 eskidmore@messerlikramer.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution of any kind is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender via reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. 7/23/2008 Page 111 v�op1 H MET 9��2 511 At 9�S/ T S\( On Friday, July 25, 2008, preparations will begin for Phase 1 of Atransit system improvements to the Cub Foods Park and Ride Lot. See below for the timeline. operated by the Phase 1 includes repairing the curbs and sidewalk, placing pedestrian City of Plymouth ramps and patching asphalt. Phase 2 includes painting the crosswalk, and installing the bus shelter, stair railings and signage. Phase 3 will Location include putting in sod and lighting. Rider Alerts with timelines will be released for Phases 2 and 3 as well. Plymouth City Hall Please obey the "No Parking" signs. There are still plenty of parking 3400 Plymouth Blvd. spaces as shown on the map below. If you have any questions, please contact the Transit Coordinator at 763 - Plymouth, MN 509-5535 or transitOci.plymouth.mn.us . 55447-1482 TIMELINE PHASE 1: Web Site Friday, July 25: "No parking signs" will be placed during the afternoon. This does not affect where you will park this Friday morning. www.ci.plymouth.mn.us 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 Monday, July 28 through Friday, August 1: Work begins on concrete. Saturday, August 2: Asphalt patching. Monday, August 4: Phase 1 of project complete. alS SLOP TPN) ws STOP (AII / /// L FIs 45TH-vFIJUF 110RITH k EXIT i o cub FOODS A PRINTED: July 23, 2008. Page 12 Carver County takes recycling beyond just bottles and cans StarTribune.corn MINNEAPOLIS-ST.PAUL, MINNESOTA Carver County takes recycling beyond just bottles and cans By HERON MARQUEZ ESTRADA, Star Tribune July 16, 2008 Marcus Zbinden is as happy as a pig in slop right now. Page 1 of 2 Zbinden, an environmental specialist with Cancer County, is elated that a pilot organic recycling project the county started last year is proving so successful that a second site is opening this month. More than 600 tons of organic waste — such as food, yard clippings and non -recyclable paper — have been collected from hundreds of homes since spring 2007, when the county's program began. The material is dumped at a seven -acre site at the University of Minnesota's Landscape Arboretum, where it is processed into compost that is sold to gardeners, farmers or anyone else who wants it. Zbinden said there are other compost sites in the state, but those require millions of dollars of investment to set up. They use special machinery and liners to protect the ground and require monitoring by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPGA). The Cancer program is different because all that is involved is picking up the waste, dumping it at the site and allowing nature to take its course. The MPCA has granted the county a waiver to allow it to test low-tech composting without a liner. Zbinden said the Carver County site is being monitored to make sure it doesn't hurt the environment. Water and soil reports are sent frequently to the MPCA, he said. "We're the only ones doing it this way," Zbinden said. But if it continues to prove as successful as it has thus far, the idea could be used in other communities. Low-tech way that works "By doing it in this low-tech way, we think a number of these sites could pop up around the metro," Zbinden said. Already, more than 1,500 Carver County homeowners are participating. Each gets a compost bin from their refuse hauler and stores it with their regular garbage can. The compost is collected on regular trash days. Page 13 http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This Story?sid=24517334 7/23/20 Carver County takes recycling beyond just bottles and cans Page 2 of 2 Because the program has proved so successful, the county has received MPCA permission to open a second site, in Mayer. The compost program, which is free to county residents, was recently recognized as one of three finalists for a Minnesota Environmental Initiative Award. "What we are trying to prove is that these sites can be run without negative impacts," Zbinden said. The benefits, according to the county, could be big. Zbinden estimates that the county could increase its recycling rate by 30 percent simply by diverting the organic material to the two compost sites. Also, the tons of material no longer going into traditional landfills will extend their lifespan, which will reduce the need for more landfills. Businesses join program This year, the county expanded its program to include businesses, especially restaurants. Last month, Oak Ridge Hotel and Conference Center in Chaska became the first business to join the program. "They were not doing any separating prior to this," Zbinden said. The facility estimates that it is now diverting two to three tons of organic material per week to the compost bin. "It is important to our company ... that we give back," said Mary Vogel, marketing manager for Oak Ridge. "We pride ourselves in taking care of the environment." Oak Ridge officials said the move is also saving the company money in the short and long term. "It is a cost benefit for us," said Bill Niemer, director of food and beverage for Oak Ridge. "We have gone from 16 yards to eight yards of trash per week." Oak Ridge said its executive chef, Virgil Emmert, has changed the way waste receptacles are placed in the kitchen to make it almost "foolproof' that organic material is collected. "If it came from the Earth," Emmert said, "let's put it back there." Heron Marquez Estrada • 612-673-4280 © 2008 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. Page 14 http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print This_Story?sid=24517334 7/23/2( Revised: 7/22/08 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects Proj. or Pool_ CIP Type of ManageEstimated No Proj- Proj- Descp. r Consult Total Cost Current Notes Active Public Improvement Projects 1013 S Fernbrook Ln. - 27th to 34th - Design & ROW & DC/BM SRF $5,741,000 Construction started on 7/16/07. Utilility Construction cordination for 2008 held on 3/4/08. Xcel Energy has relocated the two power poles south of Hwy 55 as of April 1. Eureka Construction is amcipating starting the remaining work beginning the week of April 14. all work except for restoration with seed sod and plantings south of Hwy 55 to be complete on or before 6/27/08. All underground work and retaining wall south of hwy 55 completed as of 5/6/08. Sidewalk and trail north of TH 55 completed on 5/23. Base paving south of TH 55 completed on 5/23. Installation of medians for turn lanes in progress. All concrete work expected to be completed by 6/18. Final bituminous layer and pavement marking expected to be completed by 6/27. Final paving and striping completed 717/08. 4145 S S. Shore Drive Bridge Replacement JR BRA $350,000 Final plans have been approved by MnDOT. Waiting to see when funding becomes available. 5102 S CR 101, CR 6 to CR 24 DC/BM Henn. $17,000,000 Preliminary layout of CR 101 approved by City Co. Council on 10/11/05. The plan is 30% complete. Met with Hennepin County 4/4/06. City staff will do engineering for watermain replacement. EAW comments received and approved by County. The plan is 90% complete. The County has sent out property acquisition letter to affected property owners. City working on watermain replacement plan. Condemnation has been initiated by the County. Current schedule anticipates receiving Bids in May 2008 and starting construction in August, 2008. City Council Orders Improvement of Co. Road 101 on 2/26 and special assessments become pending. County revises schedule to a bid opening on 8/12/08 with construction starting on 10/13/08. Xcel Energy started relocating both its undergroung and overhead lines the end of March. Some clearing of trees was also necessary to facilitate thier work. Environmental assessment public hearing was held on 5/14/08 at Hennepin County Public Works facility in Medina. County staff indicated the project will be bid in December 2008 with construction to beam Apr 12009 Page 15 Page 1 C:\Documents and Settings\Ibaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKi 81\Aclive_Pending_Proj_Rpt_072208. Revised: 7/22/08 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects Proj. or Prof. CIP Type of Manage Estimated No, Proj. Proj- Descp. r. Consult Total Cost Current Notes 5122 S CR 24, Olive Ln. to 32nd Avenue DC/BM Henn. $2,500,000 Preliminary layout approved by City Council Co. 6/14/05. Construction scheduled for 2008. Design in progress. Received Draft Layout 2/21/06. Met with Hennepin County design staff on 5/2/06. City staff will do design engineering for watermain replacement. Met with utility companies on 5/24/06. Received draft plan on 5/23/06. City watermain replacement plan completed and submitted to the County. Project has been put on indefinate hold by Hennepin County. 6108 S Intersection Imp. - CR 47 & CR 61 DC $1.2 million Curb and gutter is complete and base course paving has been done. Intersection (including the new turn lanes) is open for traffic for the winter. Next spring the concrete islands will be installed, the final lift paved and all restoration completed. Median curbs are scheduled to be placed the week of 5/26. All concrete work expected to be completed by 6/20. Final paving and striping completed 6/28/08. 7101 1 S 2007 Street Reconstruction Project - Hawthorne JR $3,620,000 Project is complete, with the exception of minor Ponds Area. punchlist items. 7107 1 S 2007 Street Reconstruction Project - City View JR $4,245,000 Project is complete, with the exception of minor Acres punchlist items. 7114 W Well 16 and watermain SN BRA $1,710,000 Wellhouse plans are going to Planning Commission on 5/7/08. Watermain plans are 75% done and in for comment. Wellhouse site plans to be considered by City Council on 5/27. Well plans are completed and construction bids will be considered for approval by Council on 7/8/08. 8101 S 2008 Street Reconstruction Project JP $8,100,000 Water main installation, water service installation, and the subcutting of the roadways have been completed in phases one and two of the project. Curb and gutter installation is scheduled to begin 7/09/08, with driveways and asphalt to follow. The contractor is currently meeting the proposed schedule submitted at the beginning of the project. 8103 S Sunset Trail Retaining Wall Project JR WSB $110,000 Final payment has been made to contractor. 8104 S 36th Avenue Street Reconstruction JR $550,000 Project delayed until 2009 due to Library and private development construction. 8106 S 2008 Temporary Overlay Project JR $370,000 Construction to begin 7/21/08 with the edge milling of the streets by Northwest Asphalt, with paving to follow. Entire project expected to last a couple weeks. 8109 S Niagara Lane Mill & Overlay Project DC $600,000 Plans and specifications approved on 2/12/08. Bid opening is March 20 at 10am. Lowest bidder is ASTECH Corp. Contract awarded on 4/8/08. Construction to begin 7/17/08. Page 2 C:\Documents and Settings\Ibaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Active_Pending_Proj_Rpt_072208. Page 16 Revised: 7/22/08 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects Proj. or Proj. CIP Type of Manage Estimated No. Proj. Proj. Descp. r Consult Total Cost Current Notes 8108 SS 28th Ave. Lift Station Upgrade JR/SN BRA $600,000 Engineering Construction & Innovations, Inc. is the low bidder. Bid award to be considered by City Council on 5/27. Construction began 6/23/08. Forcemain installation has been completed. 8111 SS 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project JR $373,000 Project awarded to Veit on April 8. Construction began 7/7/08 and is approximately 50% conrtete. 8113 WR 2008 Minor Drainage Improvements DT/DA WSB $200,000 These include 805 Ithaca, Cimarron Ponds, Camelot Overlook, 305 Magnolia, 315 Alvarado, 12th/Harbor LN, 41 st & Goldenrod and Chelsea Woods. The 315 Alvarado site is ready to go and the Camelot Overlook site has watershed approval. 2 projects will be sent out for bids from contractors this year, after Council approval on July 22, 2008. Bid Packages will be available for review on the Zanzibar and Goldenrod location. 3105 WR Plymouth Creek Pond DA Wenck $900,000 Westwood has been hired to do the wetland replacement plan, if necessary, as that was not a part of Wenck's scope of work. The EAW has been completed. The findings will be sent to those that commented the week of April 21st. The DNR will have wetland jurisdiction over approx. 80% of the site, WCA for the rest. The USACOE will also have wetland mitigation requirements. Westwood is preparing the wetland replacement plan application. There are discussions with BARR Eng regarding a feasability study for the Plymouth Creek stream restoration project which may be able to be used for part of the wetland replacement requirement. Staff has a meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers on July 29th to discuss wetland Page 17 Page 3 C:\Documents and Settings\Ibaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181 Wctive_Pending_Proj_Rpt_072208 Revised: 7/22/08 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects Proj. or Proj. CIP Type of Manage Estimated No. Proj. Proj. Descp- r Consult Total Cost Current Notes 4135 WR CR 61/CR 9 Erosion Site DC BRA $350,000 Options and estimated costs received 10/27/05. Three options considered. Additional concerns raised by Three Rivers staff. Consultant directed to investigate drainage concerns south of County Road 9. Three Rivers requesting City to proceed with additional investigations south of County Road 9. Meeting held 7/26/06 to discuss downstream drainage issues with Three Rivers Parks staff. Three Rivers preparing draft agreement for review. The City has received funding through BWSR. Agreement approved by Council on 8/14/07. Final Plans & Specs ordered. 1/1/08 waiting for plan review comments from Three Rivers Park staff. Final plans received by Council on March 25, 2008. Bid opening held on April 29 at 10:00 am. Award bid set for 5/13/08. Low bidder G.F. Jedlicki, Inc. Preconstruclion meeting set for 5/29. Contract awarded to G.F.Jedlicki, Inc. on 5/13. Preconstruction meeting held on 5/29. Clearing and grubbing of trees north of Co. Rd 9 along with installation of silt fence and orange safety fencing. Remaining work is scheduled to begin by mid-August. 6103 WR Repair Erosion - Wood Crk. DA/BM Wenck $425,000 Work began on February 6, 2008 and tree clearing is completed. Creek reshaping began during the first week of March. Erosion controls have been placed across the creek, at the staging area and entrance to lake. The project is scheduled for full completion by June 15, 2008, including late spring planting and restoration. Rough grading and pipe work has begun in the upper area, with the bulk of remaining grading anticipated to start around April 21st, after the soil dries out Temporary erosion control has been placed. The contractor has completed pipe work and is working to complete the final grading at which time restoration can begin. Final grading is underway and restoration on the upper third is completed. Grading, planting, and restoration is completed. The contractor was sent a final punch list last week. 6113 1 WR Wickman Erosion Project JR $250,000 Project is complete. We will review again in spring to see if additional seeding is required. 7111 WR Mooney Lake Pump Project DT/BM Wenck $250,000 Project was included in MCWD CIP for 2007. A cooperative agreement with MCWD has been executed. Final park planting restoration work was done and bike trail repair will occur in summer by Staff. Construction has been completed except for some minor punchlist items by the contractor. Rocks have been removed from Park grass. Page 4 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Active_Pending_Proj_Rpt_07220 Page 18 Revised: 7/22/08 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects Proj. or Proj. CIP Type of Manage Estimated No, Proj. Proj. Descp. r Consult Total Cost Current Notes 7135 WR Wild Wings Wetland Cleaning DA $175,000 Project proposes to excavate 2.88 acres of channels to provide for water flow and flood protection to area homes. Project is currently being done in house. Have had several meetings with DNR. EAW is expected to be published in March. EQC reviewed the EAW on April 9th and it is ready for publication. Public hearing on the EAW will be held at the Planning Commission on 7/16/08. The public hearing on the EAW is complete. Comments on the EAW were recieved from the MN DNR, MPCA, and Metropolitan Council. Several residents spoke in favor of the project at the public hearing. Permit applications are ready to be sent this week. 7138 WR TH 55 Culvert Replacement and Wetland DA S.E.H. $485,000 Design is near completion and initial submittal to Cleaning Proejct MnDOT has been done. SEH will be reviewing downstream effects of pipe size increase and recommending channel cleaning parameters downstream. Permits have been submitted to the DNR and USACOE. A permit to the BCV/MC is required. 90% Plans have been submitted to Mn/DOT for review. Rights of Entry have been secured from the property owners on the north side of TH 55. Cooperative agreement with Mn/DOT to be considered by City Council on 5/27. Construction plans to be considered for approval by City Council on 7/8/08. 8105 S Hwy. 169 Frontage Road R/R Crossing DC $80,000 Council approves agreement with UP Rail on Replacement 2/12/08. Construction expected to commence in mid-September of 2008. 8107 WR 26th Avenue Bridge Replacement JR BRA $250,000 Bridge Funds are not available this year. This project will be delayed until next year, when MnDOT funding is expected to be available. 8115 WR Timber Creek Improvements JR/DA $375,000 Proposals are currently under review by staff. WSB has been selected as the design consultant. A topographic survey of the area is underway. A wetland delination will take place in early May. A neighborhood meeing is anticipated in late May or early June. Staff met with WSB regarding the survey work. WSB suggested a meeting with regulatory agencies prior to meeting with the neighborhood to discuss any issues with different project concepts. Wetland deliniation is complete. Staff met with WSB and Joe Yanta from the USACOE. A neighborhood meeting is scheduled for Monday June 16th at 6pm in the Council Chambers to hear neighborhood concerns and review the wetland and survey information. Page 19 Page 5 C:\Documents and Settings\IbairdlLocal Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK181\Active_Pending_Proj_Rpt_072208 Revised: 7/22/08 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects Proj. or CIP No. Type of Proj. Prot. Descp. Proj. Manage r Consult Estimated Total Cost Current Notes Pending Public Improvement Projects W-2 W Watermain - Vicksburg Ln- - CR 47 to Schmidt Lake Road $750,000 Dependent on development. A portion of the water main is anticipated to be installed pending approval of the Wood Crest development. W-3 W Watennain - Cheshire Ln. - Glacier Vista to CR 47 $370,000 Dependent on development. Construction is anticipated be started in 2009. BB Bud Broekema SS Sanitary BM Bob Moberg P JParks DC Dan Campbell W Water DT Dave Taylor WR Water JP Joe Paumen S Street JR Jim Renneberg SN Scott Newberger ` Unassigned Page 20 Page 6 C:\Documents and Settings\Ibaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK1811Active_Pending_Proj_Rpt_07220f I Adding Quality to Life July 25, 2008 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SUNRISE DEVELOPMENT, INC. (2008037) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Sunrise Development, Inc., under File No. 2008037, for a site plan and conditional use permit for Sunrise Assisted Living of Plymouth, an assisted living community that would contain 75 residential rooms in three one -level buildings for property located at 3855 County Road 101 North. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 feet of the site of this proposal. On July 16, 2008, the Planning Commission opened and continued the public hearing to August 6, 2008. On August 6, 2008, the Planning Commission will continue this item to August 20, 2008. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2008037propnotice2 '.?4110 r'.ymouth. Blvd - °Iyrwwh. Minneco a 55=47-1482 - Tel. 763 5C9 5000• w,,v,,v--_-i.pb7mauth.mn.us X_r -- -- -- Page 21 rp) P y 0tv 0'i l 0U ItIi Adding Quality to Life July 25, 2008 SUBJECT: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR M & I BANKS MINNESOTA (2008044) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by M & I Banks Minnesota, under File No. 2008044, for a planned unit development (PUD) amendment for additional signage at M & I Bank located at 3245 Vicksburg Lane North. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2008044propnotice Page 22 ' • Adding Quality to Life July 25, 2008 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR AERO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC. (2008055) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Aero Systems Engineering, Inc., under File No. 2008055, for a site plan amendment for a 480 square foot mechanical room addition for property located at 13825 Schmidt Lake Road. The mechanical room would be constructed on the east side of the building. A previously approved 5,000 square foot addition on the south side of the building is no longer anticipated to be constructed. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2008 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, 1 r? i%�"✓� �' ��'4 +ice �J Barbara G. Senness_, AICP Planning Manager 2008055propnotice +.GG ?lyc o--th Blvd P! jmcuthM. f.-u-ota �3 1) �- t Page 23 City of P11 Adding Quality to Life July 25, 2008 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR CUSTOM POOLS, INC. (2008066) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Custom Pools, Inc., under File No. 2008066, for a setback variance to allow installation of an in -ground swimming pool at 14325 501h Place North. Under the plan, the swimming pool would be set back 42 feet from the south lot line (abutting Schmidt Lake Road), where 50 feet is the minimum setback specified under the zoning ordinance. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2008 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2008066propnotice – ----- —, Page 24 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life Linda H. Fisher Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. 1500 Wells Fargo Plaza 7900 Xerxes Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55431-1194 Heather Huseby Speak the Word Church International 515 Jersey Avenue South Golden Valley, MN 55426 July 21, 2008 SUBJECT: Review Extension for an alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for seven parcels located on the western border of Plymouth, north of Highway 55. (2008006). Dear Ms. Fisher and Ms. Huseby: Staff received the request sent on behalf of Erickson Communities to extend the review period for the subject AUAR. We also received notice that Speak the Word Church concurs with the request. As you know, Minnesota Rules Pt. 4410.3610, subp. 6 authorizes the time limit for an AUAR to be extended upon the agreement of all proposers whose project schedules are affected by the review. The request states that you propose to suspend the time limit for the AUAR until you jointly notify the City that you are both ready to reinitiate a new 120 -day review period and proceed with the preparation of the AUAR. On behalf of the City as the RGU, staff concurs with the request to extend the time period in this fashion. Please call me at 763-509-5452 if you have any questions. Sincerely, fto (/nr1 '�' tv),rt 4t Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 0:\PLAN\CORRES\Mdarling\Ietters12008 Cmes\2008005.aun extension.doc 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us'��i Page 25