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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 03-30-2007CITY OF PLYMOUTH ibCOUNCIL INFO MEMO March 30, 2007 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Plamling Connnission Agenda for April 4............................................................................. Page 2 March, April, May, and June 2007 Official City Meeting Calendars .................................... Page 3 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................... Page 11 League of Minnesota Cities 2007 Animal Conference and Marketplace June 27-29.......... Page 13 (Please contact Maria Rosenbaum at 509-5066 or mrosenbaum@ci.plymouth.mn.us if you would like us to make reservations for you) INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Plymouth Fire Department Recognizes FireFighters' 2006 Achievements ......................... Page 17 City of Plymouth Water Crews to Flush Water Mains......................................................... Page 18 Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund Continues Scholarship Program with the Help of the Plymouth Lions Club - $10,000 in Scholarship Monies will be Available Annually for Individuals Pursing Higher Education in a Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Service, or Fire Science....................................................................................................... Page 19 MEETING MINUTES January 24 Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit........................................................ Page 20 CORRESPONDENCE E -Mail on Enviromnental Quality Fair Field, March 27 at Pilgrim Elementary School..... Page 23 Letter Congratulating Plymouth on Being Named as 2006 Tree City USA ........................ Page 24 Letter Regarding Storage Tank Release Investigation and Corrective Action Site: Griffin Company Property, 14000 21" Avenue North, Plymouth, Site ID Number LEAK00016757................................................................................................................... Page 25 Fire -Rescue Incident of Interest for March 24 at 135 Niagara Lane ................................... Page 27 Fire -Rescue Incident of Interest for March 26 at 4300 Trenton Lane ................................. Page 28 Engineering Department's Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects ................... Page 29 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS League of Mimicsota Cities (LMC) Friday Fax................................................................... Page 32 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2007 WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda* are considered to be routine by the Plamling Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER- 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Approve the March 21, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. B. Border Foods. Approve variance to the 10 -foot drive aisle setback for a vestibule for Taco Bell for property located at 9900 Rockford Road. (2007023) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. John Staby, Inc. Conditional use permit to allow an attached garage to exceed 1,000 square feet in gross floor area for property located at 5615 Glacier Lane North. (2007015) B. City of Plymouth. Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) -to RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1) for property located at 3120 Dunkirk Lane North. (2007025) 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Lake Country Builders. Variance to allow a 6 -foot side yard setback where 15 feet is required to allow construction of a three -car garage for property located at 910 Garland Lane North. (2007017) 8. ADJOURNMENT OFFICIAL, CITY MEETINGS March 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Apr 2007 1 2 3 Feb 2007 S M T W T F S S N1 T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Parkers Lake 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: LISTENING SESSION ON HOLLYDALE GOLF COURSE, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 4:00PM PLYMOUTH FIRE RECOGNITION EVENT, Plymouth Creek Center 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS COMMENCES- Set Clocks ahead one hour 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - PARK REFERENDUMAND USE OF FUNDS, Medicine Lake Conference Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 6:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Council Chambers 6:00 PM BOARD & COMMISSION RECOGNITION EVENT -Plymouth Creek Center 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION ON LAND USE PLAN, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 - 6A0 PM NVIRONMENTAL ALITY FAIR, Pilgrim Elementary F 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEEON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL. MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 3/30/2007 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS April 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNSET 3 4 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers S 6 GOOD FRIDAY 7 8 EASTER SUNDAY 9 10 5:30 PM BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 11 6:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EDC), Council Chambe s 7:00 PM Charter Commission Mtg Medicine Lk Rm 12 7:00 PM PARK & REG ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 13 PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH ARTS COUNCIL SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center 14 F PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL SHOW Plymouth Creek Center 15 16 6:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL. Parkers Lake PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center 17 6r00 PM LAND USE: PLAN OPEN HOUSE,: �PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center 18 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 19 ¢ W PMLANd USPts'. )vied fLae2oamsA 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 20 6:00 PM YARD AND GARDEN EVENT, Plymouth Creek Center 21 8:00 AM YARD AND GARDEN EVENT, Plymouth Creek Center 22 23 24 5:30 PM BOARD OF EQUALIZATION (RECONVENED), Count ch—h— �"�,BF3d PM YOliTifpp �gp�IsrO gg�� CoI�HC}L � V¢v7�`,�ERsblhf�r OQNpE�F�yCE PfyrtT�ufh ' �_ Creek CBMetl%s ,r�; 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Count Chambers 25 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY - COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT). Medicine Lake Room A 26 27 28 29 30 EWIoy e Lun PM An Employee Luncheon May 2007 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 D4ar 2007 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 3/30/2007 0� I OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Mav 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 S Apr 2007 S M T W T F S 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambe s 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Parkers Lake Room 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM, Medicine Lake Conference Room 6:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION(PRAC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 1 7:00 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT I AUTHORITY (HRA), Lake Room A ;B 00 AM 3 30 QM " S��Q(A4COIiCF�7f0; ? L � F8e1lU� � x 6:30 PM 20 21 22 23 24 2S 26 6:00 PM CITY COUNCILSTUDY SESSION - ORGANIZED GARBAGE COLLECTION, Medicine Lake Conference Room 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT). Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 27 28 29 30 31 Jun 2007 MEMORIAL DAY (Observed) - City Offices Closed S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 modified on 3/30/2007 3 -0� CH- OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday I Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jul 2007 1 2 May 2007 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 10 11 .12 13 14 1.5 16 6:00 PM CITY COUNCILSTUDY SESSION -2006 AUDIT PRESENTATION, Medicine Lake Conference Room 6:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION(PRAC), Council Chambers Flag Day 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY, Medicine Lake Conference Room 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 3/30/2007 �6 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items April 10, Board of Equalization, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers April 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Project hearing on Fenlbrook Lane Improvements (10 13) and approve plans and specifications and order advertisement for bids • Youth Advisory Council Presentation on Youth Leadership Conference • Approve preliminary plat and lot width variances to allow development of two single-family lots for property located at 1900 East Medicine Lake Boulevard. Lake West Development Co., LLC. (200612 1) • Approve variance to increase impervious surface area coverage of the unit lot from 52 percent to 54 percent to allow construction of a 225 square foot room addition for property located at 970 Zanzibar Lane. Skyline Design. (2007012) • Consider Land Use Guide Plan Amendment from LA -2 (Living Area 2) to LA -3 (Living Area 3) and review of a Sketch for a continuing care retirement community for seniors to be located at the southwest conger of the intersection of County Road 47 and the extension of Cheshire Lane. LCSDevelopment, LLC. (2007013) • Approve conditional use permit to allow 73.1 percent office in the I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning District for property located at 13305 Water Tower Circle. BDH & Young. (2007014) • Approve conditional use permit to allow 13 percent accessory retail in the I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning District for property located at 2405 Annapolis Lane, Building C #265. Applied Graphics Associates, Inc. (2007016) • Approve variance to encroach and to allow a 6 -foot side yard setback where 15 -feet is required to allow construction of a three -car garage addition for property located at 910 Garland Lane North. Lake Country Builders. (2007017) • Approve variance to the 10 -foot drive aisle setback from the vestibule for Taco Bell for property located at 9900 Rockford Road. Border Foods. (2007023) • Garbage Hauler License Renewal for Michael P. Hall, Inc. • Approve changes to position salary and grade chart for positions in the Assessing Division • Approve Acquisition Agreements for Fernbrook Lane Improvement Project (1013) • Approve Rain Garden Agreement for Taco Bell site at 9900 Rockford Road (2006088) • Approve Final Release of Financial Guarantees for Eaglewood Addition (92110), SW an Lake South Addition (92112), and Quail Hollow Addition (93134) April 24, Board of Equalization Reconvened, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers April 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Rezoning from FRD to RSF-1 or RSF-2 and Preliminary Plat for property located at 3120 Dunkirk Lane (Gonyea Development) (Tabled fi-om March 13) • Receive donation from the Wayzata Hockey Association for the third sheet of ice • Consider PUD (Plamled Unit Development) Amendment and Preliminary Plat to allow construction of a five -story, 165,500 square foot office building for the CO � I Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. (Coininercial Office) property located north of Highway 55, east of South Shore Drive and west of Revere Lane. Finn Daniels Architects. (2006111) (Tabled from February 27) • Approve school liaison contract with School District No. 281 • Approve contracts for Comprehensive Plan May 8, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss Street Sweeping Program May 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers May 22, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss organized garbage collection May 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers June 12, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • 2006 Audit Presentation June 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers June 26, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss Special Assessment Policy (interest rate, duration of payout period) June 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Amiouncement of "National Night Out" on August 7 Vj Register online at: www.imnc.org CONFERENCE FEES Register before April 27 to get the best rates) Early registration (through April 27) ® Full -conference $340 Discount for: —Cities under 1,000 pop. $240 —Newly elected officials $240 ® Thursday -only. - $200 Late registration (after April 27) 0 Full -conference $400 o Thursday -only $300 Sponsored by: GOLD BUSINESS PARTNER Ehlers and Associates, Inc. SILVER BUSINESS PARTNERS Springsted Incorporated Voyageur Asset Management BRONZE BUSINESS PARTNERS Bonestroo, Anderlik, Rosene & Associates, Inc. Briggs and Morgan, P.A. Dorsey and Whitney LLP Hamline University— Graduate School of Management Johnson Controls, Inc. Kennedy & Graven, Chartered Olsson Associates Waste Management of Minnesota en Psion �w_ . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;:�m �'.'.��.�. wer t i� side? •..�`rssa Y :y' When elected officials, city staff, and community members come together to define a shared vision, it can be powerful and unifying. Engaging everyone in the planning and prioritization necessary to realize that vision is hard work, to be sure. Yet it can result in real empowerment where each individual has a role in making the vision a reality. At this conference, you'll explore new ways of uniting people to create a better community. You'll also get Concrete, practical guidance and ideas on other topics to help you meet the daily challenges and opportunities of city service. 64 When you encourage people to be visionary, and you are open to their ideas, people are motivated to puttheir strengths and talents to work for what's important forthe city. 11 Marvin Johnson, Independence mayorkm 66A]lowing residents to be visionary and offering opportunities to hear and talk about the issues affecting them will get them thinking, and ultimately empower them to work through community challenges. 11 Jeff Thompson, Pa}oiesville mayor 3- JF 0.1 f.eegue of Minnesota Miles i 1 ` r 2007 ti E: nqi �n il`�+erxF4f s -_o Ah As �,- j ss s -itat qg - t;.1�,?Yl�?.t�:, City officials' areas of interest are as unique and varied as the cities they represent. The list of sessions below can help you find } topics that match your individual needs. 0 (a There's something for everyone at the Annual N. Conference, so don't delay—register now to take advantage of the best conference rates! d O N d -_ E C ._ p C to �. C N � O _ p U PRELIMINARY AGENDAN T N - U -_ _ C 2 _ ax 23- W N W X� W Xp W p _ -lt^� My NMIL � ZI ON } ir'x `�I -i+„i '1Z- *T.. cx - ,K'R MR _- _ Becoming an Eco -Municipality Low -Income Housing as an Economic Development Tool Roundtable Discussions (1:45-3 p.m.) o' Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Paul Loeb (3:15 p.m.) Marketplace Grand Opening & City Night (5-8 p.m.) Roundtable Conversations (8:30-9:45 a.m.) Marketplace Grand Finale (9:45-10:45 a.m.) Changing Demographics and Communities Keynote Follow-Up—A Further Conversation with Paul Loeb SMALL CIT►Es—Helping Existing Businesses Alternative Revenue Sources— Enterprise Funds, Grants, Bonding Evaluating Effectiveness and Efficiency of City Services NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS 201— Collaborative Relationships and Resources CONFERENCE WITHIN A CONFERENCE— Media Relations: Handling Controversial Decisions MMA Luncheon & LMC Annual Meeting (12:15-2:15 p.m.) } 0 (a Register for the conference and find hotel information online _ s U C anytime at: www.Imnc.org L- UA d " � -O •� i •U': - hp � N C C O CD U L C N Nlu �. 1�0 C N N 77. a i O E N s - IN. Workforce Planning: How to Create an Agile Workplace Supporting New Business Development in Your City 9 G ' Street Funding SMALL CITIES— Human Resources for Small Cities Q NEWLYELECTED OFFICIALS 201—Land Use Primer s t CONFERENCE WITHIN A CONFERENCE- Building a Foundation for Positive Public Perception h} Y, Workforce Planning: Transferring Critical Knowledge ( Jy 4P u Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) _0`14z and Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond (133) Impact of Housing Challenges r SMALL CITIES—Evaluating Top City Personnel ri Association Executive Directors Evaluate the t Impact of the 2007 legislative Session NEWLYELECTED OFFICIALS 201 —Engineering, Public Works ®. CONFERENCE WITHIN ACONFERENCE—Communicating with the Public When Your City is Faced with a Lawsuit LMC Reception and Awards Banquet (6-9 p.m.) k k.bs �"" sem" 4� �. �- �+=-� I -t@ moI.lj'�fir" ��.Y 2007 Legislative Review (s:so-s:so a.m.) Using Change to Your City's Advantage 0 619 City Lawsuits—When to Negotiate, Arbitrate, Settle; VP 0 G How to Enforce Ordinances SMALL CITIES—Small Town Success Stories (59 A 0 Public Safety Service Delivery Options and Issues 0 NEWLYELECTED OFFICIALS 201— (9 0 0 0 CA 0 City Council Role in Budgeting Closing Luncheon with Keynote Speakers John Stetson and Terry Gips (11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.) �r wl5lur I e n g,agµe empower -le 2007 Annual Conference and Marketplace in Duluth features tours of two high-profile city projects you can learn from. Experience these projects, learn how they came to life, and get information that may help you replicate them in your City-. MOBILE WORKSHOPS Wednesday, June 27 Becoming an Eco -Municipality (12:15-1:45 p.m.) Learn how Duluth pursues environmental sustainability in energy and economic development, the work of the city's Coalition for Economic Development, and how citizen engagement fits into the mix. .ow -Income Housing as an Economic Development Tool (12:15-1:45 p.m.) lore groundbreaking Duluth initiatives to incorporate low-income housing into mic development, including visits to Matterhorn Development, Hope 6, Harbor and San Marco apartments. Also learn about how these projects leveraged public-pnvate and multi -governmental working relationships, included sustainable development practices, and involved citizens. L MC League of Minnesota Cities `11� 145 University Ave. west I.,�„_ St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 s A "`(651) 281-1200 - "As a memberofthe League, I can count on expert, timely advice that is conveyed in an efficient, professional manner—and with a smile. The League's conferences are well researched and exceptionally delivered. The Annual Conference is an excellent venue to network with League staff and other cities Oil issues of importance to our constituents. 99 , Sandra Means, Rochester councilmembei FIRST CLASS U.S. POSTAGE PAID St. Paul, MN PERMIT NO. 3223 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release March 16, 2007 Contact: Sara Lynn Cwayna 763-509-5198 Plymouth Fire Department Recognizes Firefighters' 2006 Achievements On Saturday March 10, the Plymouth Fire Department held a recognition event to acknowledge achievements made by the firefighters and the Department in 2006. The following members were recognized for their contributions to the organization in 2006. ■ Paul Larson, Firefighter of the Year. ■ Greg Jurek, Rookie of the Year. • Mark Tomczyk, Fire Station I Firefighter • Mark Friske, Fire Station II Firefighter ■ Aaron Morris, Fire Station III Firefighter ■ Fire Station II, Fire Chiefs Award of Excellence. All of the recipients share several characteristics which include a desire to develop, both personally and organizationally, a commitment to achieving superior outcomes, a dedication to serving their cominunity, active involvement in department activities, promoting teamwork and value driven results. My sincere thanks to all the members of the Plymouth Fire Department for their commitment to make a difference in our community. City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: March 28, 2007 Greg Cook, 763-509-5997 City of Plymouth Water Crews to Flush Water Mains City of Plymouth workers will flush water mains in April and May on the following schedule. ® Industrial areas, both sides of I-494, south of Hwy. 55: April 9 - 11. ® Residential areas, west of I-494, except Camelot: April 10 — 27. O Residential areas, east of I-494, and Camelot: April 30 - May 11. Your water could be discolored throughout this time, but it is more likely on the day crews flush your area. Please avoid doing laundry on that day. If you have discolored water, let your outdoor water faucet iLin until the water is clear. To find out which day your area will be flushed, call 763-509-5950 after March 30. � P) m ui The Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund Continues Scholarship Program with the Help of the Plymouth Lions Club. $10,000 in Scholarship Monies will be Available Annually for Individuals Pursuing Higher Education in a Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Service, or Fire Science. In 2006, having achieved a goal that it set for itself back in 1979, the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund awarded $11,000 in scholarship monies to recipients pursing higher education in fire science, law enforcement, and the emergency medical science. Monies were made available through charitable gambling proceeds and the Plymouth Lion's Club. The PC&FPF is a non-profit organization created by Plymouth residents and business owners in 1977. It's mission is to work with the Plymouth Police and Fire Department to develop safety initiatives, support educational programming, and purchase state -of -the art equipment that reduces crime and enhances safety in Plymouth. Individuals that are at least 18 years old or a senor in high school who either live, work, volunteer, or go to school in Plymouth are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Accredited programs or coursetivork in the fields of law enforcement, fire science, ENIT, first responder, medical programs, or related fields are eligible for scholarship dollars. Scholarships awards are made twice a year. Application deadlines are June 1, 2007 and November 1, 2007. $5,000 is the max tnutn amount that can be requested per application. The Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund may award whole or partial funding requests. For more information on this program or to request a scholarship application, individuals can contact the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund at 763-509-5198. Completed applications should be returned to the Plymouth Crime and Fite Prevention Fund Scholarship Program, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN 55447. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit Minutes January 24, 2007 Present: Chair Terry Cheng, Commissioners Terry Bliss, Vivian Honer, Mary Paprocki, Carmen Pehler Staff Present: Councilmember Sandy Hewitt, Transit Administrator Pat Qvale, Transit Coordinator Bernie Maciej, Financial Analyst Mike Kohn, and Committee Clerk Diane Tiegs Others Present: Paul Buharin, Laidlaw Transit Services Inc., Charles Norwood, Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. Absent: Commissioners Patty Doten and Sylvia Gustafson Announcements: Pat Qvale opened the meeting by introducing Diane Tiegs as the new Committee Clerk replacing Patty Hillstrom and Mike Kohn Financial Analyst who will be acting in Pat Qvale's behalf as she continues with medical treatment. Terry Cheng announced the town meeting at the Plymouth Library on Monday January 29 7pm to 8:30 pm with Senators, Teri Bonoff, Gen Olson, and Ann Rest. They are on the MN State Transportation Committee. This will be an excellent opportunity to advocate for the Plymouth Metrolink Transit System and urges committee members to attend. Also would be a great opportunity to present our Legislative Agenda to them for review. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Additions: 3.1 Approval of Legislative Agenda add as item 3.2 Approval of 2007 Work Plan add as item 4.1 Operations review 4.2 Addition item for discussion of modification of City Code 305 regarding Boards and Commissions listing of official committees. PACT is not listed as an official committee MMSP Vivian Honer /Terry Bliss to approve agenda as modified 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Terry Cheng please strike page 2 under Chair Cheng's comments 776 and. MMSP Vivian Honer/Mary Paprocki do 3. New Business 3.1 Agenda Approval of Legislative Pat Qvale reviewed and discussed the 2007 Legislative Agenda with the committee. Current legislation and MVST sales tax will not provide reliable funding for future transit. (Hand-out was provided) MMSP to approve Legislative Agenda and letter to legislators Carmen Pehler/Terry Bliss Action Item: Pat Qvale will draft a letter to be signed by Chair Terry Cheng to our local legislators addressing the needs of the Plymouth Metrolink Transit and attach a copy of our Legislative Agenda. Letters will be hand delivered by Terry Cheng at the town meeting on Monday January 29 at the Plymouth Library to the Senators in attendance and letters will be mailed to our local legislators. 3.2 Approval of 2007 Work Plan Pat Qvale reviewed and discussed the 2007 Work Plan hi -lighting funding initiatives, system operations, contract management, marketing and facilities. (Hand-out was provided) MMSP to approve 2007 Work Plan Vivian Honer/Mary Paprocki 3.3 Election of Officers Nominations for Chair: Terry Chang No other nominations MMSP Mary Paprocki/Terry Bliss Nominations closed Unanimous vote for Terry Chang as the Chair 2007 Nominations for Vice -Chair: Sylvia Gustafson, Carmen Pehler There was discussion regarding Sylvia Gustafson's full schedule. Sylvia Gustafson's nomination declined. No other nominations MMSP Vivian Honer/Mary Paprocki Nominations closed Unanimous vote for Carmen Pehler as the Vice -Chair 2007 4. DISCUSSION OF DIAL — A — RIDE AS IT RELATES TO SERVICE LEVELS Pat Qvale lead discussion regarding Dial — A — Ride. Bernie Maciej is in the process of gathering information regarding number of riders during peak time, weekends. How efficient is Dial — A - Ride in serving the population of Plymouth. Number of riders, time of day, how much are we providing, how many buses are out there, Paul Buherin can gather the data when he knows the time period to be reviewed. City Manager Laurie Ahrens is having a study session in March regarding transportation so information should be gathered before that date to facilitate the study session. ,fiction Item: Bernie Maciej, Mike Kohn, and Pat Qvale will meet to discuss what data will be collected to obtain the information needed. .fiction Item: Pat Qvale will arrange a meeting with Paul Buherin to discuss data collection. 4.1 Operations Review Discussion regarding complaint log and resolution to solve the situation. Sandy Hewitt commented on the rider injury citing possible legal ramifications, and service integrity. Terry Cheng discussed bus breakdowns that are avoidable by more preventative maintenance. Paul Buherin commented that action is being taken to resolve as many issues as possible. Terry Bliss commended Laidlaw on lowering the incident complaints. 4.2 Modification of City Code 305 City code 305 for Boards and Commissions listing of official committees does not have PACT listed as an official committee. .fiction Item: Sandy Hewitt will check into this and get back to the group. 5. ADJOURNMENT MMSP Mary PaprockiNivian Honer 8:50 p.m. Adjournment Next Meeting is February 28, 2007 Page 1 of 1 Laurie Ahrens From: Helen LaFave Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:42 AM To: Laurie Ahrens Cc: Jean McGann Subject: FW: Great Work Laurie, I thought Council might like to see the email below. About 450 people attended the Environmental Quality Fair on March 27 at Pilgrim Lane Elementary -- a rousing success by all accounts. Margie Vigoren, Paul Buck, Lara Newberger, and Kris Hageman collaborated with Pilgrim Lane School staff to organize the fair and provide special environmental curriculum in the weeks leading up to last night's festivities. This is a major event that provides great education opportunities for the students, affords us an opportunity to collaborate with a Plymouth school, and requires a lot of creativity, enthusiasm and hard work from the city staff involved. Margie also worked with Mike Fairbourne, WCCO TV meteorologist and Plymouth resident, to obtain a grant from his foundation, the Jefferson Foundation, to help pay for the event. Helen From: LangsdorfP@aol.com [mailto:LangsdorfP@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 11:04 PM To: Marjorie Vigoren Subject: Great Work Hats off to Plymouth_ staff!!! Another excellent event. I hope your city council has some idea of the tremendous effort that goes into creating a successful event like this. You have attracted outstanding talent from so many organizations and woven their skills into a wonderful educational event. These groups wouldn't take part if they didn't trust you to put together a worthwhile event. After cleaning up our area and reviewing the evening with another commissioner, I saw Paul Buck and other Plymouth staff loading up a big City of Plymouth truck with all of the stuff you provided to make it run smoothly - no small task. What the city provided is in addition to all of the exhibit and demonstration materials each participating group brought. Hats off to your committee for another great event and to your city council for recognizing how important it is to your children/residents to have this experience and through providing staff to pull it all together. It is time and money well spent. Pauline Langsdorf AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. 3/28/2007 The Honorable Kelli Slavik Mayor of the City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Slavik, . The National Arbor Da Foundatioif 211 N. 12th St. o Lincoln, NE 68508.402-474-5655 M ^ ® B We inspire people to plant, nui-tum, aril celevi°ate trees. March 19, 2007 i Congratulations to Plymouth on being named as a 2006 Tree City USA! Trees in our cities and towns help clean the air, conserve soil and water, moderate temperature, and bring nature into our daily lives. Trees are a vital component of the infrastructure in our cities and towns, and provide enviromnental and economical benefits. A community, and its citizens, that recognize these benefits and provide needed care for its trees deserves recognition and thanks. Tree City USA recognizes cominunities that have proven their commitment to an effective, ongoing cominunity forestry program. Such a program is one marked by renewal and improvement. Tree City USA is sponsored in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. State foresters are responsible for the presentation of the Tree City USA flag and other materials. We will forward your awards to Don Mueller in your state forester's office. They will be coordinating the presentation with you. It would be especially appropriate to make the Tree City USA award a part of your Arbor Day ceremony. Again, congratulations on receiving this national recognition for your tree -care program. cc: Paul Buck Best regards, Jolu1 Rosenow President x- warj6o INK Best regards, Jolu1 Rosenow President RECEIVED VIM, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency MAR 2 6 2002 520 Lafayette Road North I St. Paul, MN 55155-4194 1 651-296-6300 1 800-657-3864 1 651-282-5332 TTY I www.pca.state.mn.us March 22, 2007 Mr. James Volp Griffin Companies 615 - lst Ave NE, Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55413 RE: Storage Tank Release Investigation and Corrective Action Site: Griffin Co. Property, 14000 - 21st Ave. N., Plymouth, Hennepin County, 55447 Site ID#: LEAK00016757 Dear Mr. Volp: Notice of Release The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has been informed that a release has occurred or contamination has been encountered from storage tanks and/or storage tank facilities that you own and/or operate. The MPCA appreciates your timely notification so this site can be handled in an efficient manner. Legal Obligations Federal and state laws require that persons legally responsible for storage tank releases notify the MPCA of the release and/or discovery of contamination, investigate and, if necessary, clean up the release(s)/contamination. A person is considered legally responsible for a petroleum tank release if the person owned or operated the tank either during or after the release, unless specifically exempted under the law. For releases of other substances, a person is considered legally responsible if the substance discharged was under the control of the person at the time of the discharge or release or if the person was an owner or operator of the storage tanks and/or tank facility at the time the release occurred. If you believe that you are not legally responsible for this storage tank facility release, please contact the project manager listed below. Request to Take Corrective Action The MPCA requests that you take steps to investigate and, if necessary, clean up the release(s)/contamination in accordance with the enclosed MPCA fact sheets. The site investigation must fully define the extent and magnitude of the soil and/or- ground water contamination caused by the release(s)/contamination. For petroleum release sites, the MPCA has facts sheets that will help you or your consultant properly investigate the release and report the results to the MPCA. Unless your site is considered "high priority" (see below), you must submit a report to this office which details the results of the investigation or concludes that excavation was sufficient to clean up the release within 10 months of the date of this letter. The MPCA reserves the right to reject proposed corrective actions if the requirements of the site investigation have not been fulfilled. Refer to the following web site for related guidance documents and information, http://w,,vw.pca.state.nm.us/programs/lust_p.html. For -sites contaminated by pollutants other than petroleum, the MPCA requests that you or your consultant contact the MPCA project manager- listed to discuss the investigation and reporting timeline that will be required for your site. The MPCA considers sites with "free product' (free-floating petroleum), that have affected or that threaten to affect drinking water supplies, sites where pollutants are being released to surface waters such as lakes or wetlands, sites where petroleum or other vapors have been detected within structures or that pose fire or explosion hazards, to be high priority for staff review. If one or more of these situations apply to your petroleum or non - petroleum facility, a Remedial Investigation/Corrective Action Design report (refer to guidance documents) must be submitted within 90 days. The MPCA reserves the right to reject proposed corrective actions if the requirements of the site investigation have not been fulfilled. In addition, if you know or discover- that there is free product in a well, excavation, or borehole, you must notify the MPCA within 24 hours and IMMEDIATELY begin interim free product recovery (refer to guidance documents). If you have any question with regard to whether your site is "high priority" please contact the MPCA project manager listed below. St. Paul I Brainerd I Detroit Lakes I Duluth I Mankato I Marshall I Rochester I Willmar I Printed on 100% post -consumer recycled paper Mr. James Volp Page 2 Reimbursement for petroleum sites: In 1987, the legislature established the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Fund (Petrofund) to reimburse some responsible persons and volunteers (property owners not responsible for releases) who take corrective action for a portion of their costs. The Petrofund is administered by the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board (Petro Board), which is part of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. If the release at your site is a petroleum release, the MPCA encourages you to learn more about the Petrofund reimbursement program by contacting Petrofund staff at 651/215-1775 or 1/800-638-0418 (in greater Minnesota only), or by reviewing the information that is available at the following website, littp-.H\vww.pea.state.iiiii.us/pi-ogi-aiiis/lust_p.litiiii. Because there are rules governing eligible costs of cleanup, the MPCA strongly encourages you to familiarize yourself with the enclosed proposal and invoice forms and the other program requirements in order to maximize the available reimbursement. Please note that final decisions regarding the amount of reimbursement are made by the Petro Board, not the MPCA. TP you have not already done so, the MPCA recommends that you hire a qualified environmental consulting fiIn-I to help you investigate and clean up the contamination on your site. To be qualified, the consultant should have experience in performing investigations of contaminated sites and in developing and implementing corrective actions. For petroleum investigations, the consultant must be registered with the Petro Board if you wish to have your costs considered for reimbursement. A list of registered contractors is available from the Petroftind staff. Please note that, under the Petro Board's rules, (see Minn. R. ch. 2890), you must solicit a minimum of two written competitive consultant proposals on a form prescribed by the Petro Board to incur costs eligible for reimbursement, and a minimum of two written competitive contractor bids must also be obtained for each contractor service. Again, the MPCA strongly encourages you to contact Petrofund staff for answers to all of your questions about bidding and the other Petrofund reimbursement program requirements. Required Response The MPCA requires that you respond to this letter within 30 days to indicate whether you intend to proceed with the requested work. If you do not respond within this time frame, the MPCA will assume that you do not intend to comply, in which case the MPCA Commissioner may issue you an enforceable order that will require you to take corrective action. Failure to cooperate with the MPCA in a timely manner may result in reduced reimbursement from the Petro Board, see Minn. R. ch. 2890. If you do not cooperate, the MPCA has the option of taking the corrective actions on your behalf and recovering its costs from you. If you have any questions concerning this letter or need additional information, please contact me at 651/297-8598. Please reference the above LEAK # in all correspondence. If you are calling long distance, you may reach the MPCA by calling 1-800/657-3864. Sincerely, ;' ` Gary Zarling Project Leader Pet7-olet-un and Closed Landfill Section Remediation Division GWZ:ls Enclosure cc: Sandy Paufsotl, Clerk,Plymouth, Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plyn bush Dave Jaeger, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer Adanl Zobel, American Engineering Testing, St. Paul a�, PLM MOUTK FIRE -RESCUE PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 763-509-5120 FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT OF INTEREST DATE: 03/24/07 TIME: 12:54 p.m. ADDRESS: 135 Niagara Lane DETAILS: While pruning a tree with a pole trimmer, the victim came into contact with a power line and was electrocuted. The Department was dispatched to this event to remove the unconscious victim from the tree. First arriving, Tower 11 (Carlson, Evenson, Kuss, W. Hebert, . Rasmus) were assigned to ladder the tree and to remove tree limbs that were pinning the victim into the tree. The victim was suspended between several tree limbs, approximately 12 feet off the ground Ladder 31 (Foley, Etzel, Ahrens, Hughes) assisted the Tower crew in completing this assignment. The victim was lowered from the tree using rope and webbing. The victim was removed from the tree ten minutes following fire department arrival and transported to HCMC. RESPONSE TIME: 10 minutes FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS: Engine Companies: E-21 Ladder Companies: TW 11, A-21, L-31 Support Units: G-21 Rescue Companies: Chief Officers: C-1, C-31, C-21 Mutual Aid: Minnetonka ASSISTING AGENCIES: EMS: Yes Red Cross: No Salvation Anny: No Public Works: No State Fire Marshal: No Henn. Fire Invest. Team: No SECTOR OFFICERS: Chief Kline (Command), Captain Hendrickson (Rescue Group), District Chief Blake (Staging). ]V MINN ®T T11 FIRE -RESCUE PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 763-509-5120 FIRE-RESCU INCIDENT OF INTEREST DATE: March 26, 2007 TIME:. 7:20 p.m. ADDRESS: 4300 Trenton Lane DETAILS: One sprinkler head controlled a car fire in a garage. Duty Crew Engine 21 (Luth, Lanik, Lindquist, Marti) were dispatched to a fire alarm for the address 4300 Trenton Lane. Upon arrival, Engine 12 reported a working car fire in the attached garage. Engine 21 crew supplied the standpipe and completed extinguishment of the car fire with a 13/4" handline. The assignment was upgraded to a general alarm, with additional units assisting with smoke removal from the building. Fire damage was limited to the car due to the activation of one fire sprinkler head. The fire was placed under control 22 minutes following fire department arrival. RESPONSE TIME: Six minutes. This call occurred during the Duty Crew's hours of operation. FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: Under investigation. ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: $7500 P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS: Engine Companies: E-21 Ladder Companies: TW -11, A-21, L-31 Support Units: Rescue Companies: Chief Officers: C-21 Mutual Aid: Wayzata ASSISTING AGENCIES: EMS: Yes Red Cross: No Salvation Army: No Public Works: No State Fire Marshal: No Henn. Fire Invest. Team: No SECTOR OFFICERS: Captain Evenson (Command), District Chief Luth (Interior). c)_6, Revised: 3/30/2007 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects - 'r' °e ' P. `''- as i i€ii Active ::P b e"I"M-- ov ..M.e1If .t6.i66 : .:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.............. . 1013 S Fernbrook Ln. - 27th to 34th - Design & DC/BM SRF $4,900,000 SRF Consulting Group, Inc. designated as engineer. ROW Engineering Agreement approved. Begin Preliminary Design. Public Information meeting held 4/27/06. Representatives of four properties in attendance. Staff determined watermain replacement. Approval from Bassett Creek Watershed has been received. Right of way acquisition in progress. Final plan approval requested from MnDOT. City Council approves condemnation proceeding to acquire right-of-way on 11/28/06. Thirteen of twenty properties acquired. R/W condemnation hearing on 3/12/07. Right of entry set 3/27/07. 4141 S Petition Project - 47th Ave Street & DC/BB SRF $215,000 City Council awarded contract to R.P. Utilities, Inc. Utilities 8/9/05. Preconstruction meeting was held 8/10/05. Utilities are installed. Street to be built in Spring 2006. Concrete curb and aggregate base installed. Bituminous base installed, bituminous wear and punch list items - completed. Engineer preparing final payment documents. Meeting with contractor on 3/5/07 to discuss ro'ect closeout. 5102 S CR 101, CR 6 to CR 24 DC/BM Henn. $17,000,000 Preliminary layout of CR 101 approved by City Council Co. 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. 5122 S CR 24, Olive Ln. to 32nd Avenue DC/BM Henn. $2,500,000 Preliminary layout approved by City Council 6/14/05. Co. 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. 6102 S Black Oaks Lane Reconstruction RB $360,000.00 Joint project for City of Minnetonka, costs divided equally. Bid opening 4/12/07. 6108 S Intersection Imp. - CR 47 & CR 61 RB $1.2 million Howard R. Green has submitted design to State Aid for approval. Plans and specifications to be approved 3/27/07. Bid opening 4/24/07. 7101 S 2007 Street Reconstruction Project - JR $3,620,000 Plans and Specs out to bid. Bid opening 4/23/07. Hawthorne Ponds Area. 7103 S Sunset Trail Retaining Wall RB $60,000 Designing Nature awarded the contract, construction likeIV to begin 6/07. 7104 S 2007 Mill & Overlay - Vicksburg Lane DC $566,000 Improvement currently under design, ordered 2/13/07. 7107 S 2007 Street Reconstruction Project - JR $4,245,000 Plans and specs out to bid. Bid opening 4/26/07. Citv View Acres 7106 SS 2007 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project RB $336,000 Bid opening 4/9/07. 5111 SS Sewer Capacity Imp. Downstream from RB/SN HRG $450,000 Staff reviewed televised pipes and significant I & I issues Lancaster Lift Sta. upstream which could be resolved with pipe lining. Page 1 C:\Documents and Settings\mrosenbaum\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK97\Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt_3_30_SHORT_FORM.xis Revised: 3130/2007 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects ............. ................. . ....... --- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... ............. ------ .... ......... .. .... .............. ....................... -- ---------- ...... ..... .............. ......... . ... 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T . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M Z� a ei 9 I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ............. - ----- -- --------- - ----------------- ............ ............... . ..... .. .... ...... __ .............. ..... .. --------------- ............ ... ........ .......... ............... ... .................................... ........... ........................ ........... .......... .......... 6121 SS Line Sanitary Sewer Main - Annual RB/SN $300,000 Terra Eng. and Construction, Inc. will be working on Program punchlist items inspring 2007. 5110 W Water System Pressure Enhancements RB HRG $100,000 per HRG working on Preliminary Engineering Report. year for 5 years 3105 WR Plymouth Creek Channel SM/DT $325,000 Survey and soil testing completed. Water quality model to evaluate options. Barr Engineering finished Feasibility Study, discussed at recent watershed commission meeting. Preliminary Design will be next phase, and exploring funding for the project. 4135 WR CR 61/CR 9 Erosion Site DC BRA $350,000 Options and estimated costs received 10/27/05. Met with Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County to discuss options 11/21/05. Three options considered. Draft report reviewed and revised. Additional concerns raised by Three Rivers staff. Consultant directed to investigate drainage concerns south of County Road 9. Engineering proposal being reviewed by Three Rivers staff. Three Rivers requesting City to proceed with additional investigations south of County Road 9. Cost sharing and future maintenance agreement being discussed. 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 applied for additional funding through BWSR. City Council to discuss project at study session scheduled for 1/14/07. Further funding discussions at City Council level are necessary. 6103 WR Repair Erosion - Wood Crk. DT/BM WENC $425,000 Preliminary design in progress. Trees have been K marked and preliminary plans sent to Homeowner's Association. Public meetings took place 11/13/06 and 1/29/07 to review design with residents. Homeowner's Association had a follow-up site visit with staff. 3/19/07, a revised plan showing a minor creek adiustment beina orenared. 6113 WR Repair Erosion - Schmidt Lk. Rd. west DT $200,000 Preliminary site inspections conducted. Work to start of Jewel Ln. with improvement north of Schmidt Lake Road. Survey has been completed and preliminary design is in progress. Met with residents 8/1/06 at site for walking tour. 6115 WR Drainage Imp. - Between 38th & 39th - SN $100,000 Work is 66% complete. Limited restoration will take W of Harbor Ln. place this year and we will re -budget to finish in the winter of 2006-2007. Excavation work completed 2/16/07. Restoration to be finished in the spring of 2007. 7111 WR Mooney Lake Pump Project DT/SM $250.000 Project included in MCWD CIP for 2007 (permanent solution), Interim emergency pumping may still be required for 2007. Waiting for information from consultant and watershed. ........... . . ......... ........ ....... .. .... . ......... �pp ve_ ...... .......... W-2 W Watermain - Vicksburg Ln, - CR 47 to $750,000 Dependent on development. Schmidt Lake Road W-3 W Watermain - Cheshire Ln. - Glacier $370,000 Dependent on development. Vista to CR 47 Page 2 CADocurnents and Settings\mrosenbaum\Local Sq fingsUernporary Internet Files\OLK97\Act-Pndng_Proj_Rpt_3_30_SHORT-FORM.xls n Revised: 3/30/2007 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects Page 3 CADocuments and Settings\mrosenbaum\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK97\Act_Pndng_Proj_Rpt_3_30_SHORT_FORM.xis Mar 23 Z007 16,ZZ,16 Via Pax -> 763 509 5060 Administrator Fast an(I furious ®FredaW Fax - A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities Today marks the passage of the first and second policy committee deadlines in the House. Policy committees in the House have been meeting from 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m_ or later for the past two weeks to process policy bills to meet the first and second deadlines. Technically, bills that have not passed out of the relevant policy committees in the House by this evening are dead for the session—unless of course a bill is given special dispensation in the Rul. -ns or offered as an amendment to another bill. The legislative pace will not slow dowrn anytime soon. Loth chambers must now turn to the April 12, third committee deadline, wfhere appropriations bills and the omnibus tax bills must be processed on the Senate floor and in the House Finance Committees. These bills are the major tax and appropriation bills that will forin the backbone of the state's biennial budget. In order to process all of the major budget bills, both the House and Senate will hold Saturday floor sessions tomorrow and we expect next Saturday as well. Several of the major appropriations bills are progressing quickly. In both the House and the Senate, the omnibus transportation bills have been winding their way through the relevant committees. 011 Thursday, the Senate omnibus transportation bill (�l`);7� was considered in the J'ax. (`ozntn:itt;ee. due to several tax -related provisions including a $0.10 gas tax increase, indexing of the gas tax, a t/2 cent metro sales tax to fiend transit and an expansion of the wfheelage tax authority to all Minnesota counties. Paye 001 Of 003 March 23, 2007 Page 1 The bill also includes license tab fee increases and transfers the sales tax on leased motor vehicles from the state's general fiend to the highway user tax distribution fund and an authorization for cities and counties in Greater Minnesota to impose local option sales taxes for transportation purposes. The House omnibus transportation bill Cjj f, �,(r) was considered and approved last night in the 1%i a.vs.> and Nfeans t:.::oirirnit:tee. That bill is similar to the Senate bill but does not contain indexing for the gas tax or the dedication of the sales tax on leased motor vehicles. The omnibus economic development bills, the omnibus crime bills II.1: .`.}i7 l ,and the omnibus transportation policy bills are also progressing. The omnibus tax bills are not far behind but not progressing as quickly as some had hoped. On Thursday, Chair 1!11-ul �ira:r.gua:� t; (DFL - Dilworth) .__._.... Dilwforth) modified the schedule by cancelling today's hearing of the lkrcx:ri;l tv Ta x Relf.ef arul 14�oc_al Sales v,Tax I )i v:Y.s1i,xn where the property tax relief article was scheduled to be released. That article, which will be folded into the broader omnibus tax bill, will contain provisions related to LGA, market value homestead credit, circuit breaker and other tax relief proposals. That meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m. Last week, SenatorRod Mikoe (DFL - Clearbrook) released his subcommittee's report, which included $150 million in LGA and $42 million in additional Market Value Homestead Credit filnding. The bill did not include any form of levy limits. The bill was approved by the subcommittee and forwarded to the Rill '.I`;a.:: t'.;c:viz:cta:li tt<::e:. We expect the Senator ';l`o.oa � �zlkk (DFL -Cook) to unveil the For more informatics on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team. 651.281.1200 or 500.925.1122 Mar 23 2007 16:23:01 Via Fax —> 763 509 5060 Administrator Paye 002 Of 003 4. -Frida F ax- _A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities March 23, 2007 Page 2 balance of the Senate omnibus tax bill writh legislators and let them known your sometime next week. Questions? Contact Gary Carlson at (5.51.281.125.5 or ccarl.-,on.,0VrrY Is wine half -gone? Liquor legislation update Tuesday night the Ek t:lz'_ _-tl:ezt[lr< Cc'.: a(:nd 'I.,abor �,>:El"lrl.tl:� Cf:fw released their omnibus liquor bill, and did NOT include the wine in grocery stores provision, I::„'>'):7, DFL -Minneapolis). Chairman Rep. ,icsc (DFL -Inver Grove Heights) presented the bill and told members that one of the reasons he did not include it is that he had not Beard from legislators that he should include it. He complimented both sides for their testimony the previous week. During the closing comments, Rep. Deart. (R - New York Mills) spoke tip in support of the wine bill and insinuated that the bill could come up for a floor vote at some point still this session. The omnibus liquor bill, 111', :1'35;, (Atkins, .-......._..........- ............. DFL -Inver Grove Heights), includes two provisions that are good for cities. One is a new fee structure for off -sale licenses. Currently, cities are capped and the rates have not been changed in 20 years. Additionally, in silent auction situations, cities would have to grant a temporary license for donations of beer or wine, and these amounts would be limited to one case of beer, 5 bottles of wine, etc. The Senate +.;4: n -u ..7.-.t3:t-tee has ............ _... _........................._......... scheduled the wine grocery stores bill, F' r,>9 (Sct.t id, DFL -Brooklyn Park), for Tuesday at 12:30. Other liquor bills are not scheduled, so the bill may be laid over and voted up or down. Either way, it's a good time to connect concerns about expanding wine sales to grocery stores. There have been many signs pointing to a potential floor vote in the House or Senate, and all legislators should be contacted. Questions? Contact Jennifer O'Rourke at 651.281.1261 orjorourke@lmnc.org. OPER trust bills advance The House version of the statewide post - employment benefit (OPEB) trust bill was approved after a quick hearing in the House K-- 12 F'r.i.anc S: �"ornrnittee on Thursday afternoon. The Senate version was approved by the Senate „.V;:tm Co r t- iii:tee on Tuesday morning after a lengthy discussion of wrhether the provisions related to the creation of revocable trusts was necessary. The Senate version of the OPER trust bill was laid over and we believe that on Monday, the Senate Tax Committee will merge the OPER trust language writh the provisions in the public finance bill and create another article for the omnibus tax bill. This is not our preferred strategy, given that the omnibus tax bill will likely contain tax increases that will drawn a governor's veto. At least wre have eight «reeks left to get the bill to the governor. Questions? Contact Gary Carlson at (551.281.1255 or•gcarlson@lmnc.org. Public finance bill introduced Earlier this week the public finance bill was introduced. IF2(ence sk , DFL- . i Bloomington) (Baak.k- DFL -Cook) For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergover-rmrental Relations team. 651.281.1200 or 500.925.1122 Mar 23 2007 16:23:45 Via Fax -> 763 509 5060 Administrator Paye 0H3 Of 0H3 LMC finrE. pmgypiyq a.ivhrvry ®Fri,,q,.,y F ax® A weekly legislative update from 07e League ofMinnesota Cities contains a number of provisions friendly to local government spending. This bill is brought forward annually by the Minnesota Institute of Public Finance. A hearing is scheduled for Monday in the Senate at 8:30 a.m. Questions? Contact Jennifer O'Rourke at 651.251.1261 or ioro�rleeirrz�rc,clr House Public Safety Committee buts breaks on photocop bill On a vote of six to seven, the House PYai.r.liC ,..,rl.f€,E ,;tl.lci Civil. Justice (.=i.rrLiu''m:ee last evening narrowly defeated a bill that would allow cities to use cameras and sensors at intersections to nab red light runners. The League has a position supporting this legislation. I1_l 1058 ('11-t ssen, DFL -Minneapolis), had passed out of the:c7t� .......... T"t.t is>iscxrtrot tz I;�t:rltcr c Division. and proponents were optimistic that it would garner enough votes in the Public Safety" and Civil Justice Committee to reach the House floor. The Senate companion, `3F 10 1 (Dibble, DFL - Minneapolis), got the nod on a roll -call vote of eleven to five at a meeting last week of the ;,`s('nat< „i k yet za.nd l)ollc � I.XVi siC?n.. March 23, 2007 Page 3 omnibus bill authors may be reluctant to insert controversial provisions into critical funding or policy bills. Questions? Contact Anne Finn at 651.251.1263 or flLL7171 tE1.t1?21`lt , r_','r7'M• Governor Pawlenty to address LMC Legislative Conference March 29! Pre -registration has been extended through Monday afternoon for the LNIC Legislative Conference that will be held March 28 and 29, 2007. Join Governor Tim Pa-,vlenty and nearly 1,000 city, county, and school officials for the first- ever joint local government legislative conference. The Governor will be the lunch keynote speaker on March 29. Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate are also scheduled to speak. Renewing the Ptcrtnership—Legislative Conference for Cities, Cotn-ities, and Schools is a historic event jointly sponsored by LIVIC, the Association of MN Counties, and the MN School Boards Association. Date: March 28-29, 2007 Location: St. Paul, Croivne Plaza (formerly the Radisson Riverfront) Registration Fee: $125 person 'VUith last night's vote, the initiative now faces an uncertain fimire. It may be possible to Register b3' IYlarch 26 at: :l'tt' �.;:,;;,, �;;!;, ',;. PTlC14 .} r' 7;; Ct9I1 J1 :: sC4Sr:;N�:r� .�„r,-,C,;�.Tn amend the llleaSilre lllt0 all OII7111b1aS 17111 111 the ,.,.,.,,„ ,.,.,,,., „ Senate, House or both bodies. However, Questions? Contact Rebecca Erickson at (651) 251-1222 or (800) 925-1122, or e-mail rerickson@lmnc•org. For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member oft he League of Minnesota Cities lyd ergovernmental Relations team. 651.281.1200 or 800.925.1122