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Council Information Memorandum 04-20-2007
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit for April 25 ........................................................ Page 3 Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce 50t'h Anniversary Celebration on May 3 ........ Page 4 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Preparing Your Community for Climate and Energy Change: Opportunity for Local Sustainability Conference on June 6 ..................... Page 6 April, May, and June 2007 Official City Meeting Calendars .............................................. Page 13 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................... Page 18 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Star Tribune: Taking the Waste Out of Organic Recycling ................................................ Page 19 MEETING MINUTES December 6, 2006 Charter Commission............................................................................. Page 21 February 15 Housing and Redevelopment Authority.......................................................... Page 23 March 5 Youth Advisory Council........................................................................................ Page 29 March 14 Enviromnental Quality Cozninittee..................................................................... Page 32 April 4 Planning Conunission............................................................................................. Page 38 April 12 Park and Recreation Advisory Commission......................................................... Page 43 April 18 Suburban Rate Authority....................................................................................... Page 51 CORRESPONDENCE 2006 Criminal Data for Plymouth from Hennepin County Court ....................................... Page 55 Police Department's March Summary Stats Worksheet...................................................... Page 57 Engineering Department's Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects ................... Page 63 E-mail Regarding Thank You from Resident on Off -Lease Dog Ordinance ....................... Page 66 Letter Regarding Proposal to Submit an Urban Partnership Agreement Solicitation to Decrease Congestion and the Concerns from the City of Plymouth ............................... Page 67 E -Mail Regarding Robbinsdale Area Schools' Response to Recent Virginia Tech Tragedy................................................................................................................................ Page 69 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO April 20, 2007 Page 2 Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Checks.......................................................................... Page 70 Letter Regarding Planned Unit Development Amendment for Hans Hagen Homes(2007020)............................................................................................................... Page 75 Letter Regarding Variance for Custom Pools, Inc. (2007022) ........................................... Page 76 Letter Regarding Interim Use Permit for Daniel and Mary Balloy (2007030) .................. Page 77 Letter Regarding Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permits for Camp Bow Wow (2007033) ................................................. Page 78 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Friday Fax.................................................................. Page 79 GS 1 •1 PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT Medicine Lake Room Wednesday, April 25, 2007 7:00 p.m. 1. Approval of agenda. 2. Approval of minutes for the March 28, 2007, PACT meeting (attached). 3. Perfonnance measurement on transit 4. Dial — A — Ride discussion 5. Hwy 101 project update 6. Adj ourimlent Note: Please call Bernie Maciej, if you are unable to attend at 763-509-5535 0:\5 ta(i\Di ane\PACT\PACT_template_agenda.doc Prepa-red for our Future 50tM1 Anniversary Celebration Thursday, May 3, 2007 Medina Golf & Country Club 400 Evergreen Road Medina, MN 55340 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. SERVING BUSINESS SINCE 1957! Dinner: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Silent Auction 6:00 p.m. -.8:00 p.m. Review of the Past 50 Years 8:10 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Live Auction 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Great Food, Music & Silent Auction A Night to Remember Review of the Past 50 Years In 1957, a group of business owners' -in the Hamer areae were concerned about a problem that plagued the whole community. The telephone service was poor and. the area was isolated -In order to place a telephone call to surround !ng communities, the call was long distance, . The group. formed the Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce and were successful in having Northwestern Bell buy the telephone service from Lakedale Telephone. This allowed the area to be included in the entire Twin Cities system. The name for the Chamber was chosen so that a large area of the northwest suburbs could be included. The Chamber then took on the role of helping the community in economic development and other programs. At first, the area only included Hamel and Medina, a few years later it was expanded to include Corcoran and West- ern Plymouth. The Loretto and Hanover area were added, then in 1990, Greenfield and Rockford were included in the Chamber. Everyone in the community is invited to the Chamber's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Bring your co-workers, spouse, friends or customers for a night of fun, food and music.! Grand Sponsors CenterPoint Energy $250 Citizens Independent Bank Farmers State Bank of Hamel Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. Vinland National Center Wright -Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association 501h Celebration Sponsors Adam's Pest Control, Inc. $100 William M. Hansen & Associates, PLL Medina Entertainment Center Phil's Quality Automotive Prime Advertising & Design, Inc Tri-State Drilling, Inc. Chamber's 50th Anniversary & Silent Auction Dinner Thursday, May 3, 2007 Medina Golf & Country Club 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Mark your calendars for the Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce 501.11 Anniversa Will) dinner and silent auction. Participation Opportunities Corporate 'fable ($3 10) Includes 8 Tickets & Reserved Table with discount -. 41,500 Sponsorship $1,000 Sponsorship _ $500 Sponsorship ._$250 Sponsorship $100 Sponsorship Individual 'pickets WO per person for tncnlbers, $60 for non-members) _--H of tickets Total tickets -_Silent Auction Donation $ Amonnl ___Silent or Live Item Donation _Total Amount — -- Contact Name--_---- --- -- — Company______ Address-- --- ---- City-- State 7tp-- l:mail DmIline for Reservations, Silent Auction Items & Sponsorships - Monday, April 23 1'llyinclit ri Amount enclosed Carel fl Designated Signalurc Print Name Fax Registration to the Chamber at 763-420-5964 Chccks payable to Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce to Please bill me n Please Charge my: t i Visa a iN•tnstercard Expiration-- Corl>Hrrute'll'oblex: Plca.w list names and companies of' people attending: (please print) Company 4. 3. 5.- 6. Name 2. 3. ----- — 4. 5. 6. 7. 7. NIni1 Northwest Suburban Chamher of Commerce 8200 Counly Road 116. Suite 100 Corcoran. MN 55340 PI— INIX 763-420-5964 Plume 763-420-3242 Emtr,il infoiir nwschamber.com z f OR A. o- z r � t i`n.F 1 -.6 V _ t f [� . e €� ; � i Corm, [ 1 � � G [ f [ � Wednesday, June 6, 2®®i �� 8:30a.m. - 4 p.m. C -Ln Energy Change -. `e-. Continuing Education and Conference Center r { ,f University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus c)i fr<�f[tIt[e f€)r #_C)- I `.0 A conference for local elected officials, local government staff, and other community leaders. • Learn about projected climate change impacts in Minnesota • Track global energy trends that will impact communities • Hear case studies from local governments • Envision a positive lower -energy future • Access resources for taking action at the community level • Identify opportunities that have benefits now • Receive valuable free printed resources Why attend this conference? Minnesota communities face serious challenges due to the interrelated issues of climate change and a projected decline in the global availability of fossil fuels — peak oil.This conference offers local community leaders and concerned citizens an opportunity to learn about the current situation and future projections regarding climate change and energy availability, the risk management implications, and what can be done to adapt to these trends. Examples from local governments that are taking action will be presented. The conference will also include discussion about next steps and identifying barriers to change, as well as topic sessions to help communities consider opportunities related to energy, food, buildings, and other areas. Many of these actions for a lower -energy future are "no -regrets" strategies — useful regardless of how climate and energy trends unfold. They have benefits for communities now, and can increase our local quality of life and benefit the global environment. Who should attend this conference? • Local government elected officials, staff and volunteers • Nonprofit organizations, including community and civic organizations and public interest groups • Tribal governments • State agencies • Interested individuals Preparing Your C;,rrimunicy for Climate and. Energy Change 8:00 — 8:30 Registration, exhibit booths, refreshments 8:30 — 8:45 Welcome and introductory remarks 2:30 — 2:45 Afternoon break 2:45 — 4:00 Afternoon topic sessions www.nextstep.state.mn.us/conference Brad Moore, Commissioner, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Mary Hamann -Roland, Mayor, City of Apple Valley 8:45 — 9:30 Climate Change Trends in Minnesota J. Drake Hamilton, Science Policy Director, Fresh Energy 9:30 – 10:15 A Time of Challenges and Opportunities for Communities Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 10:15 —10:45 Morning break 10:45 —11:30 Meeting the Energy and Climate Challenge: One Community at a Time Dan Richardson, Senior Energy Consultant, Schmueser Gordon Meyer 11:30 -12:15 A Vision for Energy Security in the 21st Century Julian Darley, President, Post Carbon Institute 12:15 - 1:15 Lunch 1:15 - 2:30 Overcoming Barriers to Action and Taking the Next Step Moderated discussion sessions to identify opportunities and sources of assistance 2:30 — 2:45 Afternoon break 2:45 — 4:00 Afternoon topic sessions www.nextstep.state.mn.us/conference Afternoon topic sessions Green Building and Community Development • Warren Hanson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund • Rick Carter, AIA,Vice President, LHB • John Shardlow, AICP, Principal, DSU/Bonestroo Keeping Energy Supplies and Money Local • Bruce Anderson, Sustainable Community Solutions • Jimmie Sparks, Residential Energy Program Manager, Neighborhood Energy Connection • Ken Smith,Vice President, District Energy St. Paul Strengthening Communities with Diverse Transportation Options • Russ Stark, Executive Director, Midway Transportation Management Organization • Jan Parker, Ramsey County Commissioner • Tim Springer, Executive Director, Midtown Greenway Coalition Local Food as Economic Development • Ken Meter, President, Crossroads Resource Center • Dayna Burtness, Co-founder, Saint Olaf Garden Research and Organic Works (STOGROW) • Kristin Johnson, Intern, STOGROW • Rob Smith, Intern, STOGROW Community Water and Tree Management in a Changing Climate • Julie Westerl.und,Communications and Education Coordinator, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District • Ken Holman, Community Forestry Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Minneapolis Case Study: One Community's Response • Elizabeth Glidden, Member, Minneapolis City Council • Gayle Prest, Manager of Sustainability, City of Minneapolis Keynote speakers Julian Darley is president of the nonprofit Post Carbon Institute. Post Carbon's projects include the Relocalization Network, Global Public Media, Climate and Energy Municipal Action Program, and Oil Depletion Protocol. Darley is author of High Noon for Natural Gas: the New Energy Crisis (2004) and co- author of the forthcoming Relocalize Now! Getting Ready for Climate Change and the End of Cheap Oil. J. Drake Hamilton is Science Policy Director for Fresh Energy,a nonprofit organization working to lead the transition to a clean energy systern, one that will support healthy economies, healthy people, and a healthy environment. Hamilton is the principal author of Fresh Energy's report, Playing with Fire: Climate Change in Minnesota and gives many invited talks each year on global warming and cost- effective energy solutions. Gord Miller is Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, an independent officer appointed by Ontario's Legislative Assembly. Commissioner Miller's role is to oversee the continued implementation of Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights. Prior to his appointment as Environmental Commissioner; he worked for Ontario's Ministry of the Environment for 14 years, Dan Richardson works with Schmueser Gordon Meyer, an engineering firm based in Glenwood Springs,Colorado,where he specializes in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other climate action strategies for businesses and governmental entities. Until January 2007, he was Global Warming Manager for the city of Aspen, and manager of the city's Canary Initiative. He is a former Glenwood Springs City Council member and chair of the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority. ttf www_npwtrtpn-gtatP_YYn-ijS/rnnfPrpnrP Registration for conference The conference is free, including lunch and breaks. Preparing Your Community for Timate and Energy Change www.nextstep.state.mn.us/conference There is no registration deadline, but space is limited. Registration will be taken on a first-come basis, and lunches may not be available for later registrants. Please register early! Name Organization Address City, state, zip Phone ( ) E-mail address Special dietary requests Please indicate other special needs [hs r- .`bions This conference is free, but please let us know if you need to cancel to reduce food waste and so that your space can be given to another person! Mail completed registration form to: Jennifer Holstad — Preparing Your Community Conference Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, MN 55155-4194 Register online or get more information: www.nextstep.state.mn.us/conference Registration questions? Jennifer Holstad jennifer.holstad@state.mn.us 651-296-7788 or 800-657-3864 Technical questions? Paul Moss paul.moss@state.mn.us 651-215-0243 or 800-657-3864 Getting t® the conference 5w 0! t.arpenteurAvenue University of Minnesota Continuing Education and Conference Center to A 1890 Buford Ave., St. Paul, MN 612-624-3275 Continuing Education &dnnt and Conference Center - - w -Center Directions to the conference center: www.cce.umn.edu/conferencecenter d Buford _ Randall Gortncr Parkin sroa g For information about bus transit, visit CZ. Ramn www.metrotran5it.org Fitch`" State or call 612-373-3333.80 Carter Fairgrounds Bicycle parking is also available at the conference center, Gomm onwealth Ave. Dan Patch and elsewhere on campus. Avenue wwwl.umn.edu/pts/parkb,ike.htm 9 CCOmoAvenue Registration for conference The conference is free, including lunch and breaks. Preparing Your Community for Timate and Energy Change www.nextstep.state.mn.us/conference There is no registration deadline, but space is limited. Registration will be taken on a first-come basis, and lunches may not be available for later registrants. Please register early! Name Organization Address City, state, zip Phone ( ) E-mail address Special dietary requests Please indicate other special needs [hs r- .`bions This conference is free, but please let us know if you need to cancel to reduce food waste and so that your space can be given to another person! Mail completed registration form to: Jennifer Holstad — Preparing Your Community Conference Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, MN 55155-4194 Register online or get more information: www.nextstep.state.mn.us/conference Registration questions? Jennifer Holstad jennifer.holstad@state.mn.us 651-296-7788 or 800-657-3864 Technical questions? Paul Moss paul.moss@state.mn.us 651-215-0243 or 800-657-3864 Sponso eta' by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Cosponsors Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Association of Minnesota Counties Fresh Energy Greater Minnesota Housing Fund ICLEI — Local Governments for Sustainability USA League of Minnesota Cities Metropolitan Council Minnesota Association of School Administrators Minnesota Association of Townships Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association Minnesota School Boards Association Minnesota Rural Partners Neighborhood Energy Connection University of Minnesota Extension University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships t tiW ESP Printed on 100% post -consumer paper manufactured without chlorine compounds. 1 PrP-Dar na )'our Con-1'3"iiun tv for c linnat(� P,t H rt:rrnv ( ki^ nr— lnnnneI novtcton ctato Mn ttc/rnnfovo— iV L4,nzn0 m, 'n:o�H33N -Oz3D cl�„mc: -x<- 7: C4 c. 5,6 TI u�=C 000 r;< v C� nz o O tai O z 0 - D O ;n CIO e � V 3 m OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Ancil 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNSET 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers GOOD FRIDAY 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 EASTER SUNDAY 5:30 PM BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM Charter Commission M(g Medicine Lk Rm 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH ARTS COUNCIL SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL SHOW Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 6:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 6:00 PM LAND USE PLAN OPEN HOUSE, Medicine Lake Rooms A and B 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 6:00 PM LAND USE OPEN HOUSE, Medicine Lake Rooms A and B 6:00 PM YARD AND GARDEN EVENT, Plymouth Creek Center 8:00 AM YARD AND GARDEN EVENT, Plymouth Creek Center PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTHFINE ARTS COUNCIL SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ' 5:30 PM BOARD OF EQUALIZATION (RECONVENED),Cnuncil chambers Sion PM YOUTH 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEEON TRANSIT(PACT), Medicine Lake Room A ADVISORY COUNCIL - YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, Plymouth Creek Center - 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, C—A Chambers 29 30 I1:30ya Luncheon, PMNl Enployee Luncheon, PlyrnoulhCreek Center May 2007 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 Mar 2007 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 4/20/2007 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Mai) 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 OM IS PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 3 700 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Parkers Lake Room 4 5 Apr 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 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - STREET SWEEPING(EQC), PROGRAM, Medicine Lake Conference Room 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Medicine Lake Roams A & B 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 '` 6' P--- YO " 0 ciC f9� r8 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 700 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA)' Medicine Lake Room A 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY 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 4/20/2007 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS hmp 2007 Sunday Monday I 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 5 6 7 8 9 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 6:00 PM CITY COUNCILSTUDY SESSION - 2006 AUDIT PRESENTATION, Medicine Lake Conference Room 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B 7:00 PM PARK & 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 COUNCILSTUDY 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 4/20/2007 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items May 8, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss Street Sweeping Program May 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Public hearing on purchase and sale of tax forfeited property to Nanterre Homeowners Association May 22, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss organized garbage collection May 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Liquor license application for Qdoba Mexican Grill • Announcement of Human Rights Commission Essay Contest Winners • Adopt Human Rights Commission 2006 Annual Report and 2007 Work Plan 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 • Announcement of "National Night Out' on August 7 t 9 Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Taking the waste out of organic recycling s Tril une.c -m=i umEApo-L-I - T, --PA N INNE OlT1 Last update: April 17, 2007 — 10:48 AM Taking the waste out of organic recycling Recycling organics can be costly. A new- Carver County pilot project is trying to show there's a better way. By Jenna Ross, Star Tribune Organic material -- banana peels, tissues, food scraps -- isn't as toxic as trash. But in Minnesota, it's treated that way. When a city or a school district recycles organic waste, it's taken away in separate bins and composted at a site with all the regulations of a landfill. State law requires it. Marcus Zbinden, a specialist with the Carver County Department of Environmental Services, considers the process and shakes his head. "We're talking about potato peels," he said. "This is organic, goad -for -the -Earth material. There's no reason it can't be composted at a less technical site." He is testing that theory through a pilot recycling project in Carver County. Starting this week, about 600 residents will bag their organic waste with their yard waste. Their hauler will then take both to a Chanhassen site that had previously handled only grass clippings, leaves and brush. With each rainfall, county staff will test the site's soil and runoff. Page 1 of 2 The data could lead to a method of organics recycling that's easier and cheaper -- qualities that could eventually lead to increased use. "If we see that what we really need is just a beefed-up compost facility, it could remove a major cost barrier," said Ginny Black, of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The state agency provided Carver County $55,000 in grants for the project. It's part of the state's efforts to increase the amount of organic material that's recycled from the current 1 percent to 5 percent by 2011. There's one other program like it. A neighborhood in Burnsville recently began collecting organics with yard waste and composting it together. Besides that site, there's a limited number of compost recycling facilities in the state. Zbinden can think of two -- one in Inver Grove Heights, the other in Hutchinson. Both are highly regulated; for example, all stormwater is collected and treated. Getting approval to create such a facility can take six months, "if it's fast - tracked," to two years, said Tim Goodman, an environmental consultant who has studied the solid waste industry for almost 30 years. Then, setting up a site that meets regulations can cost more than $1 million. Taking the waste out of organic recycling Page 2 of 2 In contrast, an organization can pull the permits for a yard waste site and "be up and operating in a month, maybe two," Goodman said. Cities in California, Washington and elsewhere are already collecting organic waste along with yard waste. And while in Minnesota waste sites are either minimally or highly regulated, in many states there's an in-between. "Many people are starting to realize that source -separated organics are really something different," Goodman said, "and maybe they should have their own category and laws." Changing the law to create this distinction could take years, Black said. But if Carver County's project is successful, the state could implement interim rules in the meantime. Even if collection were less expensive and compost sites more common, composting organics could remain costly, Goodman said. Participation in the pilot is free. Chanhassen resident Bill Fouks composts his garden and food scraps in his back yard but is excited to do the pilot program because it's year-round. In the summer, when he's composting, his garbage bin is "maybe a quarter full," he said. "In the winter, it's completely full -- you know, where the lid is coming up and you can't shut it." When asked whether he'd be willing to pay for the pickup, he paused. "Possibly," he finally said. "If the bags are provided or the service was somehow subsidized, it would be a very interesting thing to consider." Nationwide, programs are subsidized. City and state governments often create incentives or disincentives. In Wayzata, the city raised residents' recycling fees to help pay for the $40,000 -a -year cost. Goodman has not found an organics recycling program that works "in a true free market." For now, government help might be necessary, he said. "It's very similar to the early days of recycling," he said. "To get recycling going, government needed to step in. Then people found ways to make it cheaper and easier. I think the same thing will happen with organics." Jenna Ross • 612-673-7168 • jross@startribune.com ©2007 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. t�d Adopted Minutes Charter Commission Meeting December 6, 2006 Chair Marofsky called.the Annual Meeting of the Plymouth Charter Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. in Medicine Lake Room at City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on December 6, 2006. Commission Members Present Absent Chairperson Marofsky X Peter Bartling X Dharam Bobra X Pete Cahill X Terry Donovan X Richard Dunn X Judy Johnson X Mary McKee X Thomas Murphy Jr. X Christian Preus X Lori Schwartz X Louise Speck X Jeffrey Thompson X Jim Willis X Also present: Administrative Services Director McGann and City Clerk Engdahl. Approval of Minutes Motion was made by Johnson, and seconded by Bobra, to approve the minutes from the August 9, 2006 meeting with a minor correction to page three. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Reports of the Chair Chairperson Marofksy noted the vacancy on the Charter Commission due to Jaqueline Kohns relocating. This vacancy would be posted on the City's website. Unfinished Business There was no unfinished business. Adopted Charter Commission Minutes December 6, 2006 Page 2 of 2 Election of Officers The following were elected officers of the Charter Commission: Chairperson Vice Chairperson Secretary Larry Marofsky Judy Johnson Mary McKee Approve Annual Report to District Court Judge Motion was made by Commissioner Willis, and seconded by Chairperson Christian, to approve the 2006 annual report to the District Court Judge. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. New Business Chairperson Marofsky reported due to legislation, the tenns of Charter Commission members can now be unlimited (previously limited to two terms). He stated a sub connnittee could be set up to discuss this and/or a meeting of the entire Commission could be scheduled for early 2007. A majority of the Commission recommended scheduling a meeting. Commissioner Johnson suggested that the Commission also discuss policy and practice issues for the Commission. Adjournment Chairman Marofsky declared the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. r��Jm Q Sandra R. Engdahl, ity Clerk MINUTES PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY February 15, 2007 PRESENT: Commissioners Steve Ludovissie, Jim Kovach, Jenny Flansburg, Jeff Kulaszewicz, and Bob Stein ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Steve Juetten, Housing Program Manager Jim Barnes, HRA Specialist Patty Schaffer, Housing Specialist Paula Dorn, Office Support Representative Barb Peterson OTHERS PRESENT: Representatives from CDBG grant agencies. 1. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Ludovissie called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order February 15, 2007 at 7:04 P.M. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve January 25, 2007 HRA Meeting Minutes B. Plymouth Towne Square. — Accept monthly housing reports. C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept monthly housing reports. D. Approve the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification Submission MOTION by Commissioner Flansburg, seconded by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, approving the consent agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion approved. 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. Community Development Block Grant. Consider 2007 Action Plan. Housing Program Manager Barnes introduced HRA Specialist Patty Schaffer. Ms. Schaffer presented an overview of the CDBG program for 2007, which will begin on July 1, 2007. She stated that the allocation from HUD for 2007 will be approximately $272,208.00. Housing Program Manager Barnes commented on the dollar amounts. He said that at the time the staff report was prepared the House of Representatives had passed a resolution funding the CDBG Block Grant for the same amount as 2006. On February me Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority February 15, 2007 Page 2 14, 2007 the Senate passed the same budget so it is now in front of the President for signature. We expect the amount to remain the same. Commissioner Ludovissie said he is concerned with how the spending process for the 2006 funds is going. His one concern is to make sure those groups that truly have a need and utilize and spend the money per the requirements as quickly as possible is our main objective. He asked for more information regarding this process. HRA Specialist Schaffer stated that the Housing Rehab Program has three homes in progress but have not expended any funds at this time. She is projecting that they will be submitting invoices within the next thirty days. Commissioner Ludovissie asked if there are committed dollar amounts available for those projects. Ms. Schaffer replied one application is for $20,000, and the other two approximately $30,000 each. The Small Repair Grant is for $4,200. She feels interest in the programs will pick up in the spring for both Rehab and First Time Homebuyer Programs. HRA Specialist Schaffer said that Community Action has submitted their invoice which leaves them with a zero balance, as is the case with Homeline. Housing Program Manager Barnes reminded the Board that these amounts are based on six months into the program year. He said the winter months traditionally have shown higher balances in accounts and with the social service agencies it depends on when their accounting departments send out invoices. Coinmissioner Stein asked if fund balances are rolled over into the next year. Housing Program Manager Barnes said they are and around May 1st there cannot be more than a total of 1.5 times the grant amount in our federal account. The balance gets rolled over and stays in the same program at year end. Commissioner Kulaszewicz commented that the report was very comprehensive and that HRA Specialist Schaffer prepared it very well. Commissioner Ludovissie opened the Public Hearing. Pat Rowan represented PRISM, Elder Express and thanked the HRA for their continuing support. He explained the difference between Plymouth Dial -A -Ride and their transportation program. He said they are working on a project to expand their service as far north as Rogers and as far south as Edina. He said they take many residents to doctor appointments and also to the food shelf as well as Churches in the area. Connnissioner Stein asked if they provide regular daily service. Mr. Rowan said over 50% are standing appointments to Courage Center and other facilities. Commissioner Ludovissie asked for clarification on what type of person uses their program. Mr. Rowan said the majority are female heads of household. He said about 75% of their riders have an annual income of $0410,000 per year. Commissioner Flansburg asked him to share how far the dollars we provide go in terms of ridership. Discussion took place regarding the cost per ride. He said the suggested donation is $5.00 per ride but they don't require payment. Commissioner Stein asked how many riders donate. Mr. Rowan said that those who Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority February 15, 2007 Page 3 contribute do make a $5.00 donation. He also stated that many who use the service go to the food shelf and probably don't have the funds to donate for a ride. Scott Zemke represented Community Action Partnership and thanked the HRA for their support. He said they provide education for first time homebuyers and for the foreclosure prevention program. Commissioner Flansburg asked if there was a higher demand at a certain time of year. Mr. Zemke replied that after Christmas there are many foreclosure calls and spring has a greater need for first time homebuyer assistance. Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked how people find out about their service. Mr. Zemke said they work through emergency service agencies and find out about the Homestretch classes through the lenders. Lally Nelson represented YMCA, Point Northwest. He stated he has come before the Board a number of times and thanked them for their continued support. He said Point Northwest provides 24 hour crisis intervention for runaway youth. They partner with PRISM to provide a food shelf for youth 17 and under to help kids get food as well as help them find housing options. They also provide host homes for short periods of time for youth with the idea they will go back home or to a more stable environment. One of those homes is located in Plymouth. Mr. Nelson said they are also planning to communicate with the Plymouth police regarding homeless youth. Commissioner Ludovissie asked if they are struggling to use the funds allocated for 2006. Mr. Nelson stated that he did not believe they were struggling. He told the Board that it is not always easy to know when a youth is going to need their assistance and he felt they would meet their goals for the 2006 funding year. Commissioner Flansburg asked if they ever need to turn anybody away. Mr. Nelson said that every youth has a meeting with a staff person and is referred to an appropriate source of help. Commissioner Stein asked how the youth find out about the program. Mr. Nelson said that youth counselors tend to make referrals. He commented that youth who live in the suburbs seem to have a harder time seeking help. Commissioner Stein asked what other cities contribute. Mr. Nelson said that Plymouth is the only city that contributes CDBG funds directly to their program. Commissioner Stein asked if they work with the school districts. Mr. Nelson said they do. Commissioner Kulaszewicz inquired as to why we are giving them money again this year if they didn't meet the goals for 2006. Commissioner Flansburg asked if we are only doing the two-tier system for YMCA. Housing Program Manger Barnes replied affirmatively. Commissioner Ludovissie asked what would happen to their program if the $8,000 they are being given is cut. Mr. Nelson said they would need to look for other ways to make up the funding. Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked if they served nine youth from Plymouth in the first half could they do nine more in the second half. Mr. Nelson said he believed they would meet their goal. He also stated that they are beginning to work with the Plymouth Police department, which would assist them in identifying how many at -risk youth may be in the community. Ruth Hogenson-Rutford, Brian Houts and Becky Walker, Executive Director, represented Family Hope Services. Mr. Houts gave a brief overview of the Treehouse program. He said the sixth treehouse will be built in Plymouth. He said they have had 30,000 contacts with kids over the past year and many are struggling for various reasons. He gave some M, Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority February 15, 2007 Page 4 examples of the problems kids face and how they have turned out after being in the program. Treehouse provides safe places for kids to talk over their problems and have They also Work- ixrith families and do tripsan� activitir��0 nut youth in peri l�rogr-an-�s-1 ��o�-R�o��.���-,. _�==��n= put where they can learn and contribute to society. He thanked the City on behalf of Treehouse and said they appreciate the support. Commissioner Stein asked if the house was now under construction. Ms. Walker said they have the plans and are hoping to break ground by fall. Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked where the fiinding will come from for the Plymouth facility. Ms. Walaker said a group of individuals will be the core and begin a campaign. Commissioner Flansburg asked if any partnering goes on with the YMCA. Mr. Houts said they do work with the YMCA and have referred some of the kids they work with to the YMCA. Brenda Kiepert-Holtbaus represented Homeline. She said their organization staffs a tenant hotline to help renters and landlords with legal problems. She thanked Plymouth HRA for their help. Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked how people find out about their program. Ms. Kiepert-Holtbaus stated that people are reffered to Homeline from various sources including the Plymouth HRA. Commissioner Ludovissie asked if they expect the trend to continue. She said they do. The cities of Mimietonka, Bloomington, and Eden Prairie also contribute to their funding and last year they received 200 calls from Plymouth. Commissioner Ludovissie closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Flansburg asked to discuss the two-tier system and if she is correct in thinking that in December of 2007 if the YMCA has not served 16 youth they would not receive their Rinding. Housing Program Manager Barnes said staff will look at the numbers and evaluate their goals at mid -year. Commissioner Stein asked who sets the goals. Housing Program Manager Barnes said the agency sets their own goals. Commissioner Ludovissie feels that it will be a good idea to look at the goals and see if they are met at the halfway point. Commissioner Ludovissie asked about the number of applicants and wondered why there aren't more. Housing Program Manager Baines explained that we don't do a lot of advertising because of the limited funding. Commissioner Flansburg stated that she does not agree with applying the two-tier system only to the YMCA. She feels it should be applied to every group. Commissioner Stein said the YMCA is being targeted because they haven't met their goal for the last two years. Commissioner Ludovissie commented that it would place a handicap on their organization in that they could lose funding halfway through the year. Housing Program Manager Barnes said if they did this for every recipient it would not cause much more staff time, however, it could trigger another public hearing if substantial changes were made to the funding amounts. If the YMCA is the only organization affected it would not be a large enough change to facilitate a public hearing. Commissioner Stein asked if the other agencies have failed to meet their goals in the past. Housing Program Manager Barnes said the Greater Minneapolis Daycare had a carryover so they received only $1,000 one year. Commissioner Stein asked Mr. Nelson how the goal of 35 kids was set. He said they fi19 Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority February 15, 2007 Page 5 look at numbers for all cities and set the goal for Plymouth. Commissioner Stein said even though they are a social service agency they are still a business and should meet their goals. Commissioner Kovach asked if their allocation should be tabled. Commissioner Ludovissie explained how the resolution is written. Commissioner Kovach asked how the funds are released. Housing Program Manager Barnes said they don't get invoiced right away. Commissioner Kulaszewicz made a motion to remove the stipulation to the YMCA for the two-tier contract, cut their funding by $2,000 and give the $2,000 to Family Hope Service. The motion died for lack of a second. MOTION by Commissioner Flansburg, seconded by Commissioner Stein, to adopt Resolution 2007-02 and Resolution 2007-03 recommending to the City Council adoption of 2007 the CDBG funding. Commissioner Flansburg asked staff if it would be possible to see updated numbers for CDBG at the January meeting. She would like more lead time. Housing Program Manager Barnes said that could be provided. Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion approved. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. HRA Strategic Plan. Discuss update process. Housing Program Manager Barnes stated that this staff report is an overview of the HRA Strategic Plan. He said redevelopment could happen on many levels and the City Council is just beginning the process to provide staff with information on the sites within the city that they may wish to look at for redevelopment. He said as they get more information from Planning Commission and City Council he will bring the information forward to the HRA. Commissioner Ludovissie asked if there will be a way to identify priorities about a given site. Housing Program Manager Barnes said that once the city identifies the sites that are important, the HRA could adopt those and look at ways in which they could contribute. Commissioner Stein said he thinks the present council will have more interest in redevelopment than past council's have had. He pointed out that the HRA has not worked on redevelopment of older commercial buildings and would like the HRA to be more proactive. Commissioner Ludovissie said we have looked at some buildings but they would be too large a proj ect for the HRA to undertake. Comrnissioner Ludovissie suggested starting with some smaller projects. Commissioner Flansburg suggested we embrace Commissioner Stein's challenge to collaborate with the City Council on redevelopment. Community Development Director Juetten explained how the process will work in identifying the areas that need redevelopment. He said that by the end of 2007 we should know what direction redevelopment will take. Commissioner Stein commented that the Lowe's site where the new senior building was built is a good example of redevelopment. Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority February 15, 2007 Page 6 B. Election of Chair, Vice -Chair and Secretary for 2007. Cominissioner Ludovissie stated there are three positions to fill and asked if anyone would like to volunteer to serve. Housing Program Manager Barnes clarified the position duties. Motion by Commissioner Kovach, seconded by Commissioner Flansburg, nominating Commissioner Ludovissie for Chair. Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion approved. Motion by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Kovach, nominating Commissioner Flansburg for Vice Chair. Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion approved. Motion by Conmiissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, nominating Commissioner Kovach for Secretary. Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion approved. 5. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:10: PM. HRA/Minutes 2-15-07 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 5, 2007 6:30 PM Council Members Present Absent Charlotte Arneson X Lindsey Beste X Alison Cheng X Christopher Fei X Anne Gottwalt, Vice -Chair X Kristen Letich, Chair X Michael Offerman X Parth Shah X X Neha Singh X Others present: Public Safety Education Specialist Sara Cwayna and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 1. Call to Order Chair Letich called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. 2. Presentations 2a. Public Safety Education Specialist Sara Cwayna presented a PowerPoint presentation on Plymouth's Operation Youth and discussed Operation Youth's focus on making the connection with kids is not new. There have been programs in the past trying to make the connection between police, fire, and kids; and this is another program to make more partnerships and seek better relationships with youth. Operation Youth will be starting a pilot program in May, every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Plymouth Colony and Lakeview Commons Apartments and will ran for approximately four months. 3. Approvals 3a. Chair Letich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singh, to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 3b. Vice -Chair Gottwalt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Beste, to adopt the February 12, 2007, meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously. 4. City Council Update 4a. No updates were provided. 5. Special Items 5a. 2006 Annual Reports/2007 Work Plans for the Environmental Quality Committee, Planning Commission, and Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit The Council had no questions on these reports. It was suggested to have this item on the next agenda for input from the City Manager as to what the Youth Advisory Council should be doing with these reports and work plans. 5b. Youth Leadership Conference Scheduled for April 24 Councilmember Beste informed that she was able to get in contact with the representative from KARE 11 and they are not available on April 24. Councilmember Fei informed that he is waiting a firm confinnation from Sheriff Stanek's Office and once he receives that confirmation he will e-mail Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum questioned if there were any other speakers that the Council will be considering or trying to get for this conference. Councilmember Cheng informed that she will be contacting a Minnesota State Demographer (Tom Gillaspy) to inquire if he would be available. Vice -Chair Gottwalt is still checking on the possibility of Diana Pierce. The Council continued discussion on whom and how many speakers they would like to have at the conference. It was the consensus of the Council to have only two speakers. If Diana Pierce is not available, it was suggested to check on the possibility of the Minnesota State Demographer. Both Vice -Chair Gottwalt and Councilmember Cheng will let Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum know what they find out. Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum questioned what the Council will be doing for the flyer. Chair Letich informed that she was going to get an old .copy to Councilmember Fei so he would be able to start working on the flyer. Once the flyer is completed it would be circulated around schools. Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum asked that once the flyer is finished that a copy be sent to her so she can run it past the City Manager for approval. Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum expressed that she would be willing to take care of the news release and will help with the publications. It was suggested that the Mosaic Youth Group be contacted to thank them for attending last year and to invite them to this year's conference. Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum questioned if the Council had given any thoughts about presenting information to the City Council. Vice -Chair Gottwalt offered to attend the April 10, 2007, City Council meeting to present information on the conference. 5c. Youth Service Awards Donations Chair Letich informed that she has not been able to connect with the owner of Starbuck's Coffee. She will continue with efforts to reach her about a possible donation for the Youth Service Awards. Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum questioned what dollar amount the YAC would like to have for'this event; and if the Council would consider canceling the event if that dollar amount was not met. Vice -Chair Gottwalt suggested getting at least $1,000. Chair Letich informed that she would like to continue with the event and try to make it better. The Council will continue their efforts at this time to seek other donations. Chair Letich is going to try and locate a copy of the letter that will be required from the City and Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum is going to check also on this letter. 5d. Meeting Date for May Council Members discussed the meeting date May and the consensus of the Council was May 7. 6. Adjournment A motion by Chair Letich, seconded by Vice -Chair Gottwalt, to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City of Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember Ginny Black, Chair Kathy Osborne, Commissioners Laura Brinkman, Carlos Gutierrez, Terrie Christian, Sally Strand and Wesh Waters MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners John Berrigan and David Pellinger STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Doran Cote, Water Resources Engineer Shane Missaghi, Solid Waste Coordinator Kris Hageman and Office Support Representative Patty Hillstrom OTHERS PRESENT: John Basten, Three Rivers Park District 1. CALL TO ORDER — 6:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda for the March 14, 2007, EQC meeting was approved with the addition of a discussion on milfoil, an update on the City Council's decision on the EQC Work Plan and a report on the Governor's Award. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 14, 2007, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Strand, seconded by Commissioner Brinkman, recommending approval of the February 14, 2007, Enviromnental Quality Conunittee meeting minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. GENERAL BUSINESS A. 2006 SOLID WASTE ANNUAL REPORT Water Resources Engineer Missaghi stated that establishing a vision statement and brainstorming are the goals of tonight's EQC meeting. Solid Waste Coordinator Hageman reviewed the Solid Waste 2006 Annual Report with the EQC. Environmental Quality Committee Minutes March 14, 2007 Page 2 Commissioner Gutierrez noted that the Re-TRAC Report indicates that totals of all categories of materials collected increased except for paper. Solid Waste Coordinator Hageman replied that trends suggest that people are reading newspapers on-line, there is limited buying due to the economy and the weather has been drier. Commissioner Christian suggested that some of the solid waste statistics relating to the environment be broadcast on Channel 16 as a way of promoting recycling to the citizens. She would also like to see recycling messages expanded to the Willow Creek Theater. Solid Waste Coordinator Hageman reported that the City received $550,000 in revenue from the sale of recycled materials. She said the revenue goes to the solid waste fiind and greatly reduced the recycling program costs. Solid Waste Coordinator Hageman reported that 3,000 cubic yards of finished compost was produced and used by residents and the Parks Department. She said providing compost to the residents is a nice service and it also utilizes the peat removed from ponds during winter cleaning efforts. She said the peat is mixed with leaves and garden waste to make the compost. Councilmember Black asked if the compost produced is tested for soluble salts because road salt gets into the ponds. Solid Waste Coordinator Hageman will check test results for soluble salts. In preparation for the EQC's work on visioning and goal setting, Solid Waste Coordinator Hageman reviewed the state of recycling in Minnesota. She said the state and county have set a recycling goal of 50% to reach by the year 2011. Commissioner Christian asked if it would be possible to add margarine tubs and yogurt cups to curbside recyclable materials. Councilmember Black replied that those types of containers are press molded and have a different chemical composition with different melting points. She added that there is no market for them. Commissioner Strand is concerned about the limited recycling opportunities for residents at condominiums and apartments. Solid Waste Coordinator Hageman stated that the City is providing good recycling opportunities to the community but she feels that there is great opportunity to do more. Commissioner Christian feels that a picture is worth a thousand words and would like to see more pictures on educational materials indicating recyclable items. B. 2007 SOLID WASTE ACTION PLAN OVERVIEW Solid Waste Coordinator Hageman began the visioning and goal setting process by asking the EQC to write down their thoughts on what environmental stewardship means to them, what are P� Environmental Quality Committee Minutes March 1 4, 2007 Page 3 important characteristics of a municipal recycling program and the strengths of the current recycling P ugi dill. The EQC developed the following draft vision statement for the Solid Waste Program: The City of Plymouth will become a leader by encouraging the community to conserve resources by maximizing reuse, waste reduction and recycling. Chair Osborne asked Solid Waste Coordinator Hageman to work on the wording of the draft vision statement and return it to the EQC for their review. Solid Waste Coordinator Hageman will also summarize comments from the meeting and provide the information for a future EQC meeting. 6. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS A. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS Chair Osborne asked Councihuember Black if she and Commissioner Berrigan were selected to serve on the Minnehaha Creek Task Force. Councilmember Black replied -that the watershed did not receive enough applicants and have reopened the application process. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission — Water Resources Engineer Missaghi briefly reviewed the memo by Water Resources Technician Asche and stated that the item of most importance is the watershed's chloride TMDL implementation. Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission — Water Resources Engineer Missaghi reported that the watershed is studying the restoration potential of Elm Creek. They are looking at different ways to manage stormwater to ensure the health of the creeks. Mr. Barten reported that the watershed discussed four options to stabilize the creek. He said none of the options are very easy and either involves extended detention or infiltration requirements or a combination thereof. Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission — Water Resources Engineer Missaghi reported that an agreement has been approved with the Metropolitan Pollution Control Agency for funding a TMDL study of Sweeney Lake. He said Short Elliott Hendrickson will be conducting the study. B. PROPERTY MANAGER'S FORUM AND LUNCH Water Resources Engineer Missaghi reported that the first Property Managers' Forum and Lunch will be held on March 21, 2007. He said the forum is an excellent presentation put together by Forestry Technician Lara Newberger, Water Resources Technician Derek Asche and �i Environmental Quality Committee Minutes March 14, 2007 Page 4 Communication Coordinator Margie Vigoren to help property managers and members of shared property associations understand and manage wetlands on their property. Chair Osborne asked for a report on the forum for the next EQC meeting. C. 2007 AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN Water Resources Engineer Missaghi reported that in 2006, the City completed a three year whole lake curlyleaf control plan on Medicine Lake. He said, as indicated in the Medicine Lake Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan, an on-going area or spot treatment of curlyleaf will follow the whole lake control plan. He said early in the season, Steve McComas, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Brian Vlach of Three Rivers Park District and the City will be involved in an inventory of curlyleaf in Medicine Lake and that it will be important that everyone has the same judgment for the following years of treatment. Water Resources Engineer Missaghi reported that the DNR awarded the City $20,000 for curlyleaf control in 2007. Chair Osborne asked if $20,000 will cover the cost of the curlyleaf treatment. Water Resources Engineer Missaghi replied that the budget for curlyleaf control in 2007 is $8,500. Water Resources Engineer Missaghi reported that the Mnlnehaha Creek Watershed is interested in implementing a curlyleaf control program for Gleason Lake. He said the Gleason Lake Association has applied for different grants but they do not have a public access and do not qualify. He said the Gleason Lake Association has asked the City to administrate their program when they obtain permits and Rinding. Water Resources Engineer Missaghi reported that in 2007 the City will continue to conduct aquatic vegetation surveys of Bass Lake, Parkers Lake and Schmidt Lake. Conunissioner Strand stated that she reread the vegetation survey for .Bass Lake and noted that the lagoon that she is on is not shown on the map. She said the lagoon was originally a wetland until a developer dug it out. She was concerned that the area was not included in last year's survey. In response to Commissioner Christian's concern about milfoil in Medicine Lake, Water Resources Engineer Missaghi pointed out that as part of the curlyleaf control treatments; it was known that there would be potential for other vegetation to creep in. He said milfoil control is not part of the action plan for 2007. Commissioner Christian referred to the original Medicine Lake Plan and said that the plan states that every year the aquatic invasive species and any other aquatic vegetation that could become a nuisance level would be managed. She said there are large masses of milfoil that are growing in the south bay and every time the boats swing through they carry it to the rest of the lake. It was her understanding when she served on the Medicine Lake committee that every year the City Environmental Quality Committee Minutes March 14, 2007 Page 5 would look at the needs of the lake and decisions would be made based on what was there. She sal at nothing happened in 2UU6 and it seems nothing will happen this year. She feels that some money needs to be found to treat the milfoil. She asked if any funding left over from the DNR grant for curlyleaf control could be used for milfoil. Mr. Barten stated that typically milfoil is controlled with spot treatments rather than whole lake. He said that Three Rivers Park District treats milfoil in the swimming beach and around the boat launch every two or three years. Public Works Director Cote asked what Three Rivers Park District perspective or policy is for treating milfoil on lake where the park district has public access and the City theoretically has none. Mr. Barten replied that their board policy is that milfoil is treated when there is a documented recreational problem and they only treat in the public areas of lake 100 feet from shore. He said the park district has done preventive treatments in the spring but they have found that it is a waste of money and it is no longer done. Commissioner Strand asked if AMLAC was contributing anything towards weed control. Commissioner Christian replied no. Mr. Barten stated that the milfoil in the area that Commissioner Christian is speaking about has been treated two or three times in the last ten years. He said the treatments were funded by the City and Three Rivers Park District and it was done only when the milfoil became a problem. Commissioner Strand asked if any funding left over from the DNR grant could be used for milfoil control. Water Resources Engineer Missaghi explained that he has only up to $20,000 for curlyleaf control. Commissioner Strand asked if there was any way to obtain funding to control milfoil on Medicine Lake. Public Works Director Cote replied that since milfoil was removed from the 2007 EQC Work Plan he feels that the City Council does not want staff or the EQC spending time or resources on the hatter. Mr. Barten stated that potentially the park district could treat the south bay but only if it interferes with recreation. He added that he could not guarantee that the board would provide the funds but he will definitely bring it to their attention. D. GOVERNOR'S AWARD Chair Osborne distributed information about the 2007 Governor's MnGREAT Award presented to the City of Plymouth for incorporating green features with the construction of the Public Safety Building expansion project. She said Mayor Kelli Slavik, Joel Franz, Scott Webb and herself participated in a presentation at the Minnesota Pollution Control Air, Water & Waste Environmental Conference for those receiving the award. 0 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes March 14, 2007 Page 6 E. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL DECISION REGARDING THE EQC 2007 WORK PLAN Councilmember Black reported that the alternative topics on the last page of the EQC 2007 Work Plan were deleted. She said the City Council felt that the actual work plan as it stood had a lot of very important items and they wanted the EQC to focus on that. She added that they felt too much staff time would be taken away from priorities that include the Comprehensive Plan and the Solid Waste Plan. Councilmember Black requested that any materials put together by staff for the May 22, 2007, City Council meeting should be provided to the EQC in their Info Memo. F. OTHER Chair Osborne reported that the Environmental Fair would be held on March 27th at Pilgrim Lane Elementary School at 5:00 and asked if anyone was interested in volunteering at the EQC booth. 7. FUTURE MEETINGS Water Resources Engineer Missaghi reported that there will be presentations on the Natural Resource Inventory and the EPA Phase II Loading Assessment Report at the April EQC meeting. 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Holmes, Commissioners Frank Weir, Karl Neset, John Cooney, James Davis, Terry Jaffoni and Erik Aamoth MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Semless, Senior Planner Shawn Drill, Senior Planrier Marie Darling, Planner Joshua Doty and Office Support Specialist Laurie Lokken 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the April 4, 2007 Plamling Connnission Agenda. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 21, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Neset, to approve the March 21, 2007 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. BORDER FOODS (2007023) MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Neset, to approve the request by Border Foods for a variance to allow a building entrance less than ten feet from a drive aisle for property located at 9900 Rockford Road. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. JOHN STABY (2007015) Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 4, 2007 Page 2 Chair Holmes introduced the request by John Staby for a conditional use permit to allow construction of an attached garage that would exceed 1,000 square feet in gross floor area for property located at 5615 Glacier Lane North. Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the March 27, 2007 staff report. Senior Planner Darling noted that one letter has been received, provided to the Planning Commission and added to the public record. Commissioner Weir asked if there was driveway access to the garage on the lower level. Senior Planner Darling said that there was not driveway access proposed. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Jolul Staby, 12945 34th Avenue North. Mr. Staby said they are trying to build an earth -friendly home and to achieve that by getting southern exposure to the sun. He said they are putting in a very extensive geothermal system for heating and cooling this home and believes that the design will be an asset to the community. He said the reason for the lower level garage is simply that they want a garage on that side and there is an opportunity for some storage and hobby space in that area. Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. Commissioner Jaffoni asked that if the garage is going to be used for some equipment storage, how will it be accessed with no driveway. Senior Planner Darling said that the applicant is proposing to access the rear garage very infrequently. She said the garage is for seasonal storage of recreational vehicles, so they would drive over the grass on the few times they needed to access it. Mr. Staby said the neighbor has a beautiful driveway that comes right down the hill and he hopes to work with them for access to the lower garage two to three times a year. Planning Manager Senness said that in other similar cases, these garage spaces are typically used for storing items that are very infrequently accessed. She said plans typically don't show a driveway in a situation like this. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the request by John Staby for a conditional use permit to allow construction of an attached garage that would exceed 1,000 square feet in gross floor area for property located at 5615 Glacier Lane North. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2007025) Chair Holmes introduced the request by the City of Plymouth to consider rezoning the proposed "Dunkirk Addition" site from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1) for property located at 3120 Dunkirk Lane North. Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 4, 2007 Page 3 Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the March 29, 2007 staff report. Commissioner Neset asked what the difference was in the total number of units for the parcel in question. Senior Planner Drill said that under RSF-1 zoning there could be eight single-family lots and that under RSF-2 zoning there could be ten single-family lots. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if the lots in the neighboring "Seven Ponds East" and "Shiloh Third Addition" plats that don't conform to the RSF-1 standards would conform to the RSF-2 standards. Senior Planner Drill stated that most of those lots would conform to the RSF-2 standards, except that a few lots in "Shiloh Third Addition" are less than 80 feet wide—which is the minimum lot width requirement in the RSF-2 district. He said that in looking back at how the area west of Dunkirk Lane was rezoned in 1996, it may have served that area better to have rezoned it RSF-2 instead of RSF-1 because one could argue that RSF-2 is a better match with respect to the established lot sizes and setbacks. Chair Holmes introduced Tom Gonyea, representing Gonyea Development. Mr. Gonyea said that he feels the staff report clarifies the zoning issue and reinforces the Planning Conunission's original RSF-2 recommendation for the site. He said the RSF-1 zoning district, as defined by the City, is intended to preserve and maintain existing RSF-1 platted areas. He said that RSF-2 zoning should apply to this site because it would become a new, separately platted area. Commissioner Davis asked if Gonyea Development is in favor of having the site rezoned to RSF-2 as was previously recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Gonyea stated he is in favor of the RSF-2 designation for this site. Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. Commissioner Jaffoni said that she feels the Planning Commission's original RSF-2 recommendation should be reaffirmed because RSF-2 zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, supports housing and density goals and would result in development that is consistent with the neighboring areas. Commissioner Aamoth asked why the rezoning issue was being brought back to the Plamling Commission. Planning Manager Senness said that when the Gonyea application was being considered by the City Council, some Council members questioned the proposed RSF-2 zoning designation. She said some Council members felt it would be appropriate to also review RSF-1 zoning for the site in order to address concerns regarding the size of the homes with respect to the size of the lots and because the side yard setbacks are less in RSF-2 than in RSF-L. Connnissioner Jaffoni said she observed the City Council meeting and noted that a major concern expressed by the Council was that the requested RSF-2 zoning designation would W Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 4, 2007 Page 4 be different from the RSF-1 zoned neighborhoods to the south and west. She said there was concern that any development of this site be compatible with those neighborhoods. She said that as the report notes, there are a number of lots in the area that vary from the RSF-1 standards and the Council wanted the Planning Commission to clarify the situation. Chair Holmes said he also supports reaffirming the RSF-2 designation for the site because many of the nearby lots that are zoned RSF-1 do not meet the RSF-1 standards and are more consistent with RSF-2. He also said that no street is planned for the 31s' Avenue right-of-way along the south boundary of the site, and that the right-of-way area provides an appropriate transition and natural buffer between this site and the single-family area to the south. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Neset, to reaffirm the Planning Commission's previous recommendation of RSF-2 zoning for property located at 3120 Dunkirk Lane. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. LAKE COUNTRY BUILDERS (2007017) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Lake Country Builders for a variance to allow a 6 - foot side yard setback where 15 feet is required to allow construction of a 3 -car garage for property located at 910 Garland Lane North. Planner Doty gave an overview of the March 27, 2007 staff report. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if this house is unique in this neighborhood or if there are other houses that have similar situations where they build three -stall garages. Planner Doty said that this neighborhood provides a lot of variety in houses and garages. He said that the proposed garage would be placed a bit forward compared to other homes. He said the street curves and they are on the point of that curve. Planning Manager Senness said that this neighborhood is in transition as there is a lot of change going on. She said there are a number of very small homes, some of which have been torn down and rebuilt. She said there are also a number of homes that are adding on. Chair Holmes asked if it was ever brought up to shift the entire new garage structure 9 feet to the south so that it wouldn't require a variance. Planner Doty said the applicant did look at that, as well as a number of other options. He said the reason the applicant did not shift the garage to the south was to allow a new front entrance, which would be blocked if the garage is moved south. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Ryan Smolik, representing Lake Country Builders. Mr. Smolik did not have anything to add to the staff report. Approved Planning Commission Minutes April 4, 2007 Page 5 Chair Holmes introduced Diane Hulett, 920 Garland Lane North. Ms. Hulett asked how e six-foot setback will impact t * city. She asked if it was possible through construction for the setback to go to five feet. She asked if a depth of 27 feet is a normal standard depth for a 3 -car garage. She said that the first thing you will see is the garage and she doesn't know how that is going to appeal visually. Planner Doty said the garage is a standard -sized three -car garage. He said the depth of the third stall to the north is 27 feet. He said that is slightly deeper than standard but still considered standard. He said the width of the garage is also standard for a three -car garage. He said they could potentially go a little bit narrower but the applicant would have some building code issues in that case. Planning Manager Semless said that if the applicant is successful in getting a variance, they would then apply for a building permit. She said that as part of that process, City inspectors will go out and make sure that where they are placing the garage is according to the plan. Chair Holmes asked about the visual placement on the lot and if the mature tree that is to the side of the front yard will come down in this project. Plamler Doty said that even though the garage would be placed in front of the existing home, the garage will easily meet the front setback of 25 feet. He said the applicant has designed the garage with a new front entrance and has proposed a window on the side to soften the appearance of the garage wall to the north. Plamler Doty said that with the proposed plan, the interior oak tree would be removed. Chair Holmes asked the applicant to review the concept of taking down such a substantial oak tree. Commissioner Davis said that he would recommend approval of the resolution that would approve this project. He said that even though they will probably lose a tree, it looks like there are a number of trees that will be saved. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the request by Lake Country Builders for a variance to allow a 6 -foot side yard setback where 15 feet is required to allow construction of a 3 -car garage for property located at 910 Garland Lane North. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. Chair Holmes voting Nay. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Holmes, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. MINUTES'OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING April 12, 2007 PRESENT: Commissioners: Mohagen, Knight, Singer, Fiemann; Krahulec, Anderson, Staff: Blank, Evans, Miller, Guest: Bob Moberg, City Engineer ABSENT: Griwac, Pederson PACKET INCLUSIONS: Agenda, 2/8/07 Minutes, West Medicine Lake Park Pond Report; Draft of Park and Recreation Art Policy, Common Bond news article, Lifetime news article, Park and Recreation 2006 Annual Report. 1. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 702pm in the council chambers by Chairperson Commissioner Fiemann. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Singer to approve the minutes of February 8, 2007. The motion was second by Commissioner Krahulec. Vote was unanimous with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS presented by Evans: a. Athletic Associations: None were present at the meeting. b. Staff • Mary Miller is the new Office Support Specialist, taking over Nancy Pederson's responsibilities as the PRAC recording and transcribing the minutes. • Emily Assmus has replaced Mara Herman as the Office Support Representative. The next several months will be spent on training new staff the functions and processes of Plymouth's Park and Recreation department. c. Updates: • The dome is up for five months out of the year, erected after Halloween and broken down after the Yard and Garden Expo. The weekend of April 20th will be the last event (Yard and Garden Expo) in which the dome will be present. • Plymouth Creek Center is gearing up for volunteer luncheon to celebrate the senior volunteers. • Staff is preparing for Primavera starting Friday 4/13.07. • PCC gearing up for wedding 30 from mid May- Aug. • Volunteer services have been recruiting for Primavera and the Yard and Garden Expo. o To date 50 volunteers will assist with Primavera and 150 for the Yard and Garden Expo. PRAC Minutes/February 2007 Page 2 • Recruitment continues throughout the year on other Park and Recreation ._ initiatives. • This week is Volunteer Week. Nancy Anderson, Volunteer Coordinator, is rrg-Q -on- to--our-vol tithes . • A cable trailer was done by Nancy Anderson which will be scheduled to follow council meetings to promote volunteer recruitment. • Nancy has set her retirement date for July 3, 2007. Preparing to advertise for her position with the objective of having the new hire on board prior to that date. • The summer brochure is out. The follows stats were presented. i. Highest use of internet registrations on the first day of course registrations (76%). ii. Highest revenue intake for the first week ($200,000.) • The following information was given on Special Events o Primavera begins on Friday 4/13/07 through Tuesday 4/17/07. ■ 17 adult artists. 36% of those are Plymouth residents. ■ Student artist's residency range throughout the metro area. o Yard and Garden Expo runs April 20 -21St ■ Event for the Millennium Garden goes into a fund that provides for art or care. Commission Smith asked about the summer brochure going out late this year. Evans explained that it was given to the post office at the same time it always is. Some residents got it late based on postal delivery. The brochures are located on the City of Plymouth website. Commission Singer added that if you hold your mail while you are on vacation the post office does not supply you with the brochure when you pick up your vacation mail. Evans added that if there are issues with receiving the brochure, residents should be encouraged to call the Park and Recreation Department. Commission Krahulec requested the exact date the brochure was given to the post office. An exact date was not available, however Evans stated that they delivery should have begun sometime the week of March 12th; a*week prior to the first day of registration which was March 21st, 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Approve CI P 2007-2011 reported by Blanks: The City Council approved capital improvement budget two weeks ago. At Tuesday nights the council approved three projects to move forward. • Replacement of the playground at Timbershores Park that was burnt last yea r. • Replacement of lights at Parker Lakes, all inclusive of underground and adding electric outlets on the poles to allow for holiday lighting. • Neighborhood Park in the Seven Greens area. �i PRAC Minutes/February 2007 Page 3 i. A consulting firm is on board. ii. Two neighborhood meetings will be scheduled to determine needs, requests, and concerns. PRAC members will be invited to attend. iii. PRAC will review master plan. iv. Plan will be submitted to City Council for approval. v. Project is scheduled for implementation late summer/early fall. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Update on Comp Plan reported by Blanks: • SRF is the consulting firm on the park portion of the plan. • Budget will be worked out next week. • Time line for the park portion will be complete by September. • Review to City Council by October or November. b. Update on Greenwood Building/Zachary Baseball reported by Blanks: • Greenway Building: o Roof has been started and the blocks are up. o Wrap up should be completed in 30 days. • Zachary baseball: o Completed but not ready to be played on due to weather issues o Crews will be out on Monday to get it ready to go. A ceremony -will be held at both places when complete. Those dates are yet to be determined. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. West Medicine Lake Park/Water Quality Pond- Bob Moberg (City Engineers) Blanks introduced Bob Moberg, City Engineer, who has just completed his six month probationary period. Bob is in charge of many of the technical and water quality issues. Blanks stated that money out of the monthly fee from the Plymouth's water/sewer bill is used to assist in cleaning the cities bodies of water. Presentation by Bob Moberg (refer to memo for complete details): • Storm water ponds main purpose is to provide some level of treat before entering West Medicine Lake. • Goal for the lake is to reduce the amount of phosphorus and suspend sediments entering the lake • Estimated cost, excluding park improvements is $900,000. Moberg asked that the commission look at the visual aerial views located on the back of the Engineering memo. • Average depth is 6.5 ft. which equates to a storage volume of 29 acre feet. • Estimates in implementing this pond could provide a reduction of phosphorus that would equate to appropriately 350 lbs per year that goes into West Medicine Lake. PRAC Minutes/February 2007 Page 4 • Stream bank erosion and restoration located upstream (west) of West Medicine Lake Drive • Reroute and stabilize Plymouth Creek -Reroute-1- t8 h Avenue D-ratn . Commissioner Fiemann voiced concerns regarding the boardwalk that connects the parking lot to the park over the creek. Blank reported that they will have to have engineers look at the walk way across the lake in conjunction with the permanent new building at West Medicine Lake. Dock structure will be similar to that at Camelot. A number of prototypes will be reviewed to determine what is safe and practical. Commissioner Fiemann questioned where the phosphorus goes? Moberg stated that it settles at the bottom of pond and that periodic excavating would need to occur. Commissioner Fiemann then questioned if this pond would be set a certain level or would water levels float based on rains and is there a possibility that heavy rain would wash sentiments into the lake and creek. Moberg replied that you will see fluctuation of water levels similar to any other storm water pond. The sentiments tend to move to lower level areas, which if you have a rainy season is minimized as grass clippings etc. are reduced. Commissioner Smith asked if fertilizer's major source isn't phosphorous. Blank stated that fertilizers used should have zero phosphorous and that homeowners do not realize that phosphorus is in large supply naturally in the soil. Moberg interjected that bird droppings and grass clippings also contribute. He also stated that the city became aggressive with this initiative in 1991, as storm water ponds were not used prior to that time and are now playing catch up. Retro fits are being done now. The city is limited as there are only certain areas that can be purchased to tear down homes to develop ponds. Commissioner Smith asked why not building on the Wetland. Moberg stated that was considered however, not too far further to west, historically flooding issues have been reported with properties and they are sensitive to that. Another reason is the soil is a lot less stable than the east side, making it questionable whether equipment would work. Commissioner Knight wondered if smell issues may detract from the quality of the park. Morberg replied that the pond depth should assist in reducing that issue. Commissioner Singer stated that she lives on the east where ponds are and questioned what the difference was. Moberg did not have any immediate answers and advised that he would get back to her on that issue. Moberg also stated that they are running out of options. The only other spot may be the property just south of 36th Ave on the N/NE side of the lake. Modifications are being done to the channel at Woodcreek near 32nd and 36th Ave on the east side. Moberg also stated that the challenge for engineering will be to satisfy the regulatory agencies as well as the city. The conversation diverted to an ice skating rink. Blank stated that the plan is that park building will face the main lake and it is anticipated the skating would available in that area. Commissioner Mohagene asked when the building would be built and Blank stated that was undetermined. PRAC Minutes/February 2007 Page 5 Commissioner Smith had a concern of loss of trees with this change giving it a more sterile feel, with Commissioner Fiemann posing the question. Moberg confirmed that there is a lot of lumber in that area and tree lost was more than likely. Blank stated those type of issues will be reviewed to keep our park system astatically pleasing. Those discussions will occur at the next level of design. City Engineer Moberg recapped his action items which include: • Pond size compared to east side — for magnitude • Tree removal and making astatically pleasing for all park recipients • Boardwalk to get from parking area • The agency approval process. Next steps Report will go to the council so they can continue moving forward. b. Public Arts Policy presented by Diane Evans & Karol Gruepner (refer to Art Policy Draft for details) • 2006 they began meeting with a multiple other communities to get an art policy. • 600 research pages narrowed down to approx. 20. • Draft only- still needs approvals and continued changes. Will continue to update committee. • Commissioners received the policy for review. • Leisure services have to have a more holistic approach other than sports. The Arts are a lifelong leisure. Demographics support that statement. • This policy is drafted for Public Art only. The following outlines a very high level of the power presentation that Diane and Karol presented. Please request a copy of the power point if you would like specific detail ■ The Mission ■ How to Promote the Arts ■ What is the Focus Presentation included some of the art that is included at different areas within the Park and Recreation buildings and property. ■ Poons Art at Plymouth Creek- is valued by the bank at $45,000.00 ■ Mural- at the Plymouth Ice Center: $30,000.00 at purchase. When collecting art it was recommended it appraised on a regular basis as art appreciates and depreciates. ADMINSTRATION Public Art General Guidelines. • All art and memorial pieces must comply with applicable statues, environmental laws and disability/accessibility laws. In addition, all art and memorial pieces must meet the outlined guidelines (refer to draft policy for details). Public Art Committee (PAC): • Purpose: Advise PRAC on matters concerning procurement and care of art. • Proposed membership would consist of six individuals ( see draft for details) PRAC Minutes/February 2007 Page 6 • Outlined time commitment and roles/responsibilities of members • Term runs through January 31St • No compensation Art Selection Jury- • Sub Committee of PAC • Assists PAC with artwork review and selection • Meets as needed. Diane E. asked if there were any questions on the administrative portion of the presentation. None were noted. FUNDING • Needs to be include funding mechanism for artwork acquisition, insurance, maintenance and preservation Acquiring Artwork • Methods for Artwork o Commission- contracts the creation. Direct- already exists o Donations and Memorials- gifts o Temporary — on a rental or loan basis • Methods for Artists o Open entry- to any artist (similar to RFP) o Limited entry: narrow scope to select artist generally reviewing prior to application. • Application process o Application forms submitted to the Director of Park and Recreation for criteria review (Artwork Criteria -see power point for details) o After Directors review, submitted to PAC o Reviewed by PAC and submitted to PRAC for consideration o PRAC makes recommendation to City Council o City Council review with direction back to PAC o Written communication is submitted to the artist based on decision o Upon approval, PAC will submit a contract recommendation to PRAC and the City Council Contractual Agreements • Warranties provided by artist • Insurance provided by artist • Liability provided by artist Artist whose work is procured must provide insurance and warranties until the piece becomes the possession of the city. Commissioner Fiemann asked why they would need to have insurance. Karol responded it was a liability issue based on the expense of the project and is the cities protection should something occur to the piece prior to ownership transfer. PRAC Minutes/February 2007 Page 7 Other Policy Information presented: (please refer to draft or request power point for details) • Arbitration • Termination • Payment schedule • Copyrights Commissioner Feimann questioned if the city could make replications once they obtain the piece. Karol responded that could be a possibility with the potential of a % of the proceeds going to the artist, based on their contract. Insurance • Artist Donor Insurance • Inventory • Acquisition records • Maintenance/Preservation Records o -funding must be included not only in the acquisition piece but maintaining the work as well. o Relocation or Removal of the work o Addendum documents Karol asked for questions form the committee with the caveat that this document is a work in progress. Commissioner Singer asked for clarification on original artwork, based on the statues in the millennium garden that are not originals but actually manufactured. Karol responded that the goal is to strive for originals but consideration would be given with manufactured pieces that have minimal copies. Commissioner Singer pointed out that this policy does not address manufactured art and that should be a consideration. Commissioner Smith asked if every piece of art has to through the city council and Diane replied that they need to be a part of the process due to the cost of art. Blank reiterated that if the city is the funding mechanism, then the city needs to acknowledge in order putting those dollars aside. It was also noted the donors do not have a formal policy and that procedure needs to be standardized. This may promote more companies to get involved knowing we have a formal program. Commissioner Singer acknowledged Diane and Nancy hard work stating it was a nice piece of policy and a good starting point. Commissioner Fiemann asked if a plaque would accompany the artwork along with a brief explanation of the piece. Diane responded that it is included the policy and standard verbiage will be incorporated. Karol also noted that they are looking at cataloging art throughout Plymouth for patrons who may want to do an art walk -around. Commissioner Fiemann agreed with Singer to put structure to obtaining public art as well as addressed talks regarding historical markers throughout the City of Plymouth. Blank responded that there are some dollars put aside to do that. The next phase in addressing historical markers is to get signs placed in key places. Diane noted that they are looking to commission a piece of work this year for Millennium Garden; therefore it is of great importance to get this draft done and get it to the City Council in order to commission that art work. PRAC Minutes/February 2007 Page 8 Banner Project • Co -sponsoring a public banner contest — original artwork on 2x4 vertical banners to be shown on Plymouth Blvd. • Mayor Slavik will mention this project at tomorrow's Primavera opening. • Applications will include a $15.00 fee. • Jury group will choose the design • Artist will create and give to the city and they will be displayed along Plymouth Blvd following Music in Plymouth through Plymouth on Parade. • Each year goal will be to add more. • Arts council will furnish prize money for 1, 2, 3 place. Commissioner Fiemann asked if they will retire the banners each year as they acquire more. Blank responded that they are looking at three display types: Spring banner that highlights music in Plymouth, then original pieces through October and onto to winter holiday themes. These would rotate three times a year. Karol interjected that again a brochure would accompany the work acknowledging the artist and the arts background Commissioner Fiemann asked if there were a limit to the number of poles that would support this initiative and Karol responded by saying it would end up being a complete city initiative starting with this year and continuing to add. No further questions or comments on the Art Policy were presented. Diane and Karol will continue to make changes to the draft. 6. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Singer to adjourn the meeting with Commissioner Krahulec seconding the motion. All ayes and the meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2007. Respectfully Submitted, Mary Miller PRAC recorder MINUTES OF THE QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY April 18, 2007 Pursuant to due call and notice, the quarterly meeting of the Suburban Rate Authority was held at City Hall, City of Minnetonka, 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, commencing at 11:30 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Executive Committee Chair, Desyl Peterson, opened the meeting and roll call was taken. 2. ROLL CALL: Bloomington Brooklyn Park Burnsville Circle Pines Chanhassen Columbia Heights Eden Prairie Edina Golden Valley Maple Plain Minnetonka Plymouth Robbinsdale Roseville Bob Cockriel Gary Brown Charlie Crichton Jim Keinath Paul Oehme Bruce Nawrocki Gene Dietz John Wallin Jeannine Clancy John Sweeney Desyl Peterson Doran Cote Richard McCoy Duane Schwartz Also present was legal counsel for the SRA, Jim Strommen of Kennedy & Graven. It was determined that a quorum of SRA votes was present and business could be transacted. 3. APPROVAL OF JANUARY ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES. The meeting minutes of January 19, 2007, having been. previously circulated, were approved by a motion of Mr. Dietz and seconded by Mr. Cockriel, which passed unanimously. 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Mr. Wallin reported on the financial status of the SRA. The financial statement ending March 31, 2007, was circulated. Mr. Wallin reported that all but one city has paid its first-half assessments for 2007. Ms. Clancy moved to accept the report of Mr. Wallin. Mr. Keinath seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 309777v1 JMS SU160-3 5. XCEL ELECTRIC RATE CASE. Mr. Strommen reported on the status of the Xcel Gas Rate case filed in November 2006. The SRA has intervened and is monitoring the issues. An issue of particular interest to the SRA and of importance to gas utilities and customers in Minnesota (and around the country) is a concept known as partial decoupling. Mr. Strommen reported that Xcel had included the proposal in the petition, but has now withdrawn it, seeking legislation to authorize its implementation. A discussion was held regarding partial decoupling and other rate charges for the use of natural gas. Partial decoupling would allow Xcel to recover revenue through an adjusted higher gas charge if residential customer usage fell below weather -adjusted use forecasts. The residential use of natural gas in the last six years, weather adjusted, has declined, and Xcel's argument is that it should be given a better opportunity to recover its authorized revenue through this mechanism of allowing higher rates to be charged for gas if overall residential customer use decreases (or lower rates if overall use increases). This position has been opposed vigorously by the Department of Commerce and potentially by the SRA. Because it is no longer in the rate case, there are no major issues for SRA active intervention. The Office of the Attorney General and Energy Cents oppose the customer charge increase requested (from $8 to $9.49 per residential customer per month). The SRA will join in that opposition as it has done in the past. Hearings on this rate case will be held in May. 6. MUNICIPAL PUMPING WORK GROUP—XCEL MEETINGS. Mr. Dietz and Mr. Cockriel reported on two meetings that have been held since the January SRA Annual Meeting. They were held at Xcel offices in downtown Minneapolis and were attended by Xcel representatives and the SRA work study group --Mr. Dietz, Mr. Cockriel, and Mr. Bachmeier—as well as Mr. Strommen. Their report emphasized the numerous energy efficiency audits, free inspections, and rebates offered by Xcel Electric (or any utility) to municipalities who are planning to replace older equipment or build or expand facilities. These services have not been well-publicized by Xcel, but nevertheless exist and can result in significant savings to cities on any city -related project affecting electric use. A further discussion ensued regarding municipal pumping rates and avoiding demand charges for testing pumping stations. This discussion has resulted in a promising opportunity for cities. Xcel is now reviewing materials provided to it by some SRA cities that will allow, with notice, a waiver of the demand charge for large municipal pumping rates when cities are merely starting up pumps periodically to maintain their reliability. This approach, not yet confirmed by Xcel, could result in savings to any city that operates pumping stations with the demand charge. Mr. Dietz and Mr. Cockriel are further intending to assist in organizing a presentation by Xcel and city public works representatives at the fall Minnesota Public Works Association meeting. At this statewide meeting, the information that has became available to the SRA from Xcel can be more widely disseminated. The study group intends to meet with Xcel at least one more time prior to the July 18 SRA quarterly meeting. 309777v1 JMS SU160-3 7. LOCAL TELEPHONE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROCEEDING. Mr. Strommen referred the Board to the memo by Bob Vose of Kennedy & Graven regarding SRA comments on the newly -revived PUC proceeding on the universal service fund and access charges. The SRA's interest is to promote greater investment in the suburbs by local telephone providers in advanced equipment such as digital subscriber line (DSL). The SRA will further seek to protect against rate policies that result suburban customer rate subsidy of more expensive service areas such as rural areas. 8. PROPOSED 2008 SRA BUDGET. Mr. Strominen described the proposed 2008 budget as one that predicts the total anticipated expenditures, but cannot necessarily be accurate with respect to the items or issues of importance to the SRA that may arise in 2008. Mr. Strommen expects Xcel Electric to file another rate case in 2008. Among other issues, such a rate case would probably seek to abolish the municipal pumping rate and merge municipal facilities into the general commercial rate design. The SRA bylaws governing budget approval require initial presentation of a proposed budget to the Board at the April meeting. Each member's City Council is given the opportunity to further review or approve the proposed budget. At the July meeting, the SRA Board finally approves the 2008 budget. Mr. McCoy moved to recommend approval of the proposed 2008 budget for final adoption in July. Mr. Schwartz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 9. PUC INVESTIGATION OF NO SURPRISE BILL AND FIRED -RATE OPTION. Mr. Strommen reported that the PUC is responding to a complaint by the Office of the Attorney General regarding potentially misleading and difficult -to -exit fixed gas bill programs offered by CenterPoint Energy (No Surprise Bill) and Xcel Gas (Fixed Rate Option). No Board member reported gas customer complaints raised at city council meetings or to SRA member staffs. Mr. Strommen noted that the matter is being handled now by the Department of Commerce and Attorney General's office and that it was not apparent that the SRA would be needed for changes, if any, to these plans. No action was taken to authorize SRA intervention in the investigation. 10. WIRELESS EQUIPMENT WITHIN CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY. Mr. Cockriel noted an interest by a wireless provider to gain access to facilities within right-of-way within the City, either on City fixed assets or on the assets of a third party. The question was whether such presence was allowed or required by law, and if so, whether cities had authority to charge a rental for the placement of this equipment within the right-of-way. The Board members recalled previous wireless providers seeking access to City property several years ago and the question of their survival in a fast -changing technology. It was also noted that rental revenue, if authorized, is not necessarily the most valuable asset resulting from an arrangement with a stable provider. City use of the technology can be important also. The consensus of the Board was to wait for specific offers from wireless providers who demonstrate stability and knowledge of the services to be provided. 309777v1 JMS SU160-3 11. TELECOM EQUIPMENT CABINETS IN RIGHT-OF-WAY. Mr.' Schwartz raised the issue of city authority to prohibit or limit large telephone or cable equipment boxes to be placed within city right-of-way or in easements. Mr. Schwartz circulated a photograph of a large shed -like structure that is requested by a cable provider. Board members discussed various experiences they have had with these types of requests. Mr. Strommen noted that cities are given authority to regulate these types of structures, including requirements as to location and size. If they are associated with cable companies, the terms of a city cable franchise would control. 12. GAS -ELECTRIC FRANCHISE NEGOTIATIONS. Mr. Cote reported that Plymouth was in the process of negotiating a franchise with Xcel. It was reported that numerous cities have expiring gas and electric franchises and are in the process of negotiating with Xcel or CenterPoint, primarily. There have been reported impasses, particularly regarding franchise fees and payment for utility relocations. Mr. Strommen noted that if a franchise is not agreed upon, the right-of-way management ordinances control and provide a city with authority for all matters except for the imposition of a franchise fee. The utilities will not collect a franchise fee without a franchise. There was discussion of cities combining resources to negotiate on a multiple -city basis rather than city by city. No action was taken. 13. LOCATION OF NEXT MEETING. Mr. Brown offered to host the July 18 meeting at Brooklyn Park City Hall. The meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. 14. CLAIMS. Mr. Wallin circulated the claim for legal services from Kennedy & Graven in the amount of $15,950.89. Mr. Crichton moved to accept the claim. Ms. Clancy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 15. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m. Attest: Chairman Secretary 309777v1 JMS SU160-3 FOURTH JUUICL-1L I)ISTRICT Hennepin County Government Center 300 South Sixth Street . Minneapolis, MN 55487 General information: 612-348-6000 website: http://www.mncourts.gov/districU4/ 2006 Criminal Data Prepared for Division III City of Plymouth 2006 Case Filings without a Court Appearance (VIBES) By Case Type Criminal 1,126 Parking 1,904 Traffic 13,229 Total 16,259 2006 Case Filings without a Court Appearance (VIBES) By Type of Disposition Disposed cases are counted once, according to the most severe disposition. In other words, if one charge on a case is a conviction and the other charges on the same case are dismissed, the case would be counted only once in this table and as a conviction. Guilty 9,342 Diversion 864 Dismissed 1,605 Referred to Court 1,764 Other 6 Total 13,581 2006 Case Filings without a Court Appearance (VIBES) By Fine Amount and Prosecution Costs Imposed, Paid and Uncollected for Citations that were closed Fine Currently Owed $547,232 Fine Paid $546,035 Fine Uncollected $ 1,197 Prosecution Cost Imposed $190,974 Prosecution Cost Paid $190,966 Prosecution Cost Uncollected $ 8 FCIL`I',TII .IL DIMAL DISTRICT Hennepin County Government Center 300 South Sixth Street . Minneapolis, MN 55487 General information: 612-348-6000 website: http://www.mncourts.gov/districU4/ 2006 Criminal Data Prepared for Division III City of Plymouth 2006 Case Filings with a Court Appearance (SIP) By Case Type Domestic 132 DWI 187 Criminal 466 Traffic 1,242 Parking 8 Total 25025 2006 Case Filings with a Court Appearance (SIP) By Type of Disposition Disposed cases are counted once, according to the most severe disposition. In other words, if one charge on a case is a conviction and the other charges on the same case are dismissed, the case would be counted only once in this table and as a conviction. Found/Pled Guilty 1,108 Continue for Dismissal 679 Diversion 3 Acquittal 3 Dismissed 120 Total 1y913 2006 Case Filings with a Court Appearance (SIP) Fine Amount and Prosecution Costs Imposed, Paid and Uncollected from Criminal Charges Disposed with a Conviction or Diversion in 2006 Fine Imposed $158,606 Fine Collected $115,883 Fine Not Collected $ 42,723 Prosecution Costs Imposed $ 29,736 Prosecution Costs Collected $ 18,891 Prosecution Cost Uncollected $ 10,845 Data for prosecution monies are only available for convicted charges CITY OF PLYMOUTH Police Department Montly Statistical Sumamry SUMMARY STATS WORKSHEET: March Total Calls 8s Officer Initiated - 4,824 (YTD - 14,693) (2006 - mo 5,540/YTD 16,129) _ 2006E_ Arson 0 1 0 0 Assault 31 77 28 78 2nd degree 2 3rd degree 0 4th degree 0 5th degree 7 domestic assault 15 terroristic threats 7 Attempt to evade taxation 0 1 1 3 Burglary 31 71 18 50 Apartment 0 Business 2 Garage 20 Home 5 Storage Locker/Area 2 Attempt (no entry made) 1 Other (school) 1 Crime against family 3 7 3 5 Criminal sexual conduct 2 7 4 9 Criminal vehicular operation causing injury 1 1 1 1 Death investigation 8 17 5 17 Disorderly conduct 9 21 10 23 Driving after cancelation (GM only) 7 11 5 6 Drugs 18 59 16 60 cocaine 1 marijuana 13 methamphetamine 0 paraphernalia 4 prescription 0 other 0 DWI 17 44 12 47 Underage dk 8v dry (18-21) 3 4 3 6 Underage dk 8s dry (under 18) 2 2 2 2 Escape/fleeing officer 0 1 1 1 False information to police 2 5 5 12 Fighting on school property 0 1 0 0 Forgery 3 16 6 16 M-- CITY OF PLYMOUTH Police Department Montly Statistical Sumamry Y Harassment 7 30 14 39 Homicide 0 0 0 0 Impersonating police officer 0 0 0 0 Interfere with emergency call 1 3 0 0 Juvenile alcohol offense 3 8 5 10 controlled substance 0 0 3 3 curfew 0 0 2 6 runaway 5 18 5 20 tobacco 0 0 0 2 Furnishing alcohol to underage - cc 3 3 0 0 Furnishing tobacco to underage - cc 2 2 0 3 Kidnapping deprive of parental rights 0 0 0 0 Leaving scene of accident (hit & run) 12 51 11 38 Liquor/underage consumption/poss 3 8 13 34 Obscenity/ indecent exposure 6 17 4 7 Obstructing legal process 0 0 0 2 Possession stolen property 3 3 0 3 Criminal damage to property 36 95 52 102 Robbery 2 2 1 5 Other (health/food safety) 1 1 0 0 Theft general 31 gas no pay 5 identity 3 items/parts from MV 16 employee 0 shoplifitng 6 by check 2 by fraud/ swindle 7 mail 1 bicycle 0 71 233 103 291 Tampering with MV 2 3 1 2 Trespass 1 3 2 3 Unlawful deposit of garbage 0 0 0 0 Vehicle theft 2 13 3 8 Violation order for protection 3 11 6 16 Weapons 21 4 21 2 TOTAL 3021 854 3471 932 CITY OF PLYMOUTH Police Department Montly Statistical Sumamry ARRESTS Adults :3.':200? f 2006 assault 11 23 9 25 attempt to evade taxation 0 2 0 2 burglary 2 2 2 2 conservation (fish without license) 0 0 1 1 crime against family 1 3 0 0 criminal sexual conduct 0 1 0 1 driving after suspension (GM only) 4 12 4 10 disorderly conduct 2 9 0 5 drugs 16 46 17 49 DWI 17 41 12 47 Underage drinking 8s driving 3 11 2 8 escape/fleeing officer 0 1 1 1 false information 2 5 3 8 forgery 1 2 0 3 furnishing tobacco to underage 1 1 0 2 interfere with emergency call 1 3 0 0 leaving scene of accident (hit 8s run) 0 3 1 3 Liquor/underage cons 5 23 2 78 obscenity/ indecent exposure 0 0 0 0 obstructing legal process 0 0 0 2 possession stolen property 5 5 0 1 criminal damage to property 0 1 0 0 robbery 0 0 0 0 tampering with motor vehicle 0 0 0 0 theft 4 20 7 24 trespass 0 2 1 2 unlawful deposit of garbage 0 0 0 0 vehicle theft 0 0 0 0 violation order for protection 0 4 1 2 warrant 20 67 22 68 weapons 0 2 1 1 TOTAL 1 951 289 861 345 a CITY OF PLYMOUTH Police Department Montly Statistical Sumamry JuvenileOWN . _..'. assault 2 11 7 25 burglary 0 0 3 3 criminal sexual conduct 0 0 0 0 disorderly conduct 4 16 4 19 false information to police 0 0 1 1 fighting on school property 0 2 2 2 harassment 0 0 0 0 indecent exposure 0 0 0 0 interfere with emergency call 0 0 0 0 leaving scene of accident (hit 8s run) 0 0 0 1 possess altered DL 0 0 0 0 possess stolen property 1 1 0 1 criminal damage to property 1 2 0 2 robbery 0 7 0 4 theft 4 8 7 11 trespass 1 1 0 0 underage drinking 8v driving 2 3 2 2 vehicle theft 0 0 0 0 warrant 0 1 1 5 weapons offense 1 1 0 0 alcohol 5 16 12 32 controlled substance 1 13 4 23 curfew 1 1 5 12 runaway 3 12 4 11 tobacco 1 1 01 6 TOTAL 27 96 521 160 CITY OF PLYMOUTH Police Department Montly Statistical Sumamry CITATIONS 2007 Offense_ z ' MO YTD ? MO YfiD; Speeding 367 1,080 445 1,226 Careless/ Reckless driving 1 7 5 9 Disobey signs or signals 31 78 31 96 Stop sign violation 10 70 21 92 Improper passing 2 10 5 10 Improper turning 4 17 2 17 Improper lane/wrong way/HOV 0 4 1 6 Fail to yield 8 21 10 19 Follow too closely 2 8 3 10 Improper/no signal 0 2 1 6 Open bottle 3 7 1 1 Defective/ improper equipment 36 86 26 44 Inattentive driving 7 34 8 34 Other hazardous violation 7 13 2 14 School bus stop arm violation 2 11 51 8 TOTAL 1 4801 1,4481 5661 1,592 Fire lane/hydrant parking violation 4 25 10 56 Snow removal parking violation 1 1 13 13 Other parking violation (2 to 5 a.m.) 68 249 76 309 Handicapped parking violation 4 25 14 31 Junk/ abandoned vehicle 0 0 0 0 Other non-moving violation 6 6 7 7 TOTAL 83 306 120 416 Driving after suspension/ cancelation/ revocation 97 309 140 359 No DL 16 50 23 67 Other DL violation 22 85 38 104 Improper registration 44 180 74 329 Motorcycle endorsement requirement 0 0 0 0 Overwidth/overweight (truck) 0 1 0 0 Blocking 8a obstructing traffic 0 0 0 0 Leaky/unsecure load 2 2 1 2 Unreasonable acceleration 0 0 0 0 Other non -hazardous violation 0 2 6 20 Seat belts 26 78 26 69 Child restraints 0 0 1 2 No insurance 62 249 65 218 Crosswalk/fail to yield for pedestrian 0 0 1 3 TOTAL 269 956 375 1,173 2 CITY OF PLYMOUTH Police Department Montly Statistical Sumamry ACCIDENTS Fatal 1 1 0 0 pl 8 19 3 22 PD 85 316 61 253 TOTAL 94 336 64 275 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS* 911 hangup 168 515 255 682 Animal calls 134 343 142 334 Disturbance (domestic, noise, unwanted person) 141 422 63 359 Medical/welfare check 211 745 306 780 Suspicious actions/persons 1291 4141 1861 459 TOTAL 1 7831 2,4391 9521 2,614 *These numbers are compiled from CAD data as in many circumstances reports are not written. Revised: 4/20/2007 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects A ire Ptbic Impravernnt Pro�eots 1013 S Fernbrook Ln. - 27th to 34th - Design & ROW DC/BM SRF $4,900,000 SRF Consulting Group, Inc. designated as engineer. 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 & Utilities DC/BB SRF $215,000 City Council awarded contract to R.P. Utilities, Inc. 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 project closeout. 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. 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. 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 Page 1 C:1Documenls and Saltinas\mrosenbaum\Local SoltinasWemaoraw Intemet FilesIOLK133DIAct Padua Prot Rot 4 20 SHORT FORM.Xfs Revised: 4/20/2007 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects 7101 S 2007 Street Reconstruction Project - Hawthorne JR $3,620,000 Plans and Specs out to bid. Bid opening Ponds Area. 4/23/07. 7103 S Sunset Trail Retaining Wall RB $60,000 Designing Nature awarded the contract, construction likely 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 - City View JR $4,245,000 Plans and specs out to bid. Bid opening Acres 4/26/07. 7123 S 2007 Temporary Overlay Project RB $270,000 Contract to be awarded by City Council 4/24/07 7106 SS 2007 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project RB $336,000 Contract to be awarded by City Council 4/24/07. 5111 SS Sewer Capacity Imp. Downstream from RB/SN HRG $450,000 Staff reviewed televised pipes and significant I Lancaster Lift Sta. & I issues upstream which could be resolved with pipe lining. Report received from consultant 4/07. 6121 SS Line Sanitary Sewer Main - Annual Program RB/SN $300,000 Terra Eng. and Construction, Inc. will be working on punchlist items inspring 2007. 5110 W Water System Pressure Enhancements RB HRG $100,000 per HRG working on Preliminary Engineering year for 5 Report. Report received from consultant ears 4/07. 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 promect. 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. Further funding discussions at City Council level are 6103 WR Repair Erosion - Wood Crk. DT/BM WENC $425,000 Preliminary designs are in progress. Trees K have been marked. 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 on 3/19/07. Revised plans showing minor creek adjustments being prepared. 6113 WR Repair Erosion - Schmidt Lk. Rd. west of Jewel DT $200,000 Preliminary site inspections conducted. Work Ln. to start 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. Page 2 CADocuments and SetlingsXmmsenbaumXLocal Settings\Temporary Internet FileslOLK133MAct_Pndng_ProLRpt_4_20_SH0RT_FORM.xis Revised: 4/20/2007 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects 6115 WR Drainage Imp. - Between 38th & 39th - W of SN $100,000 Work is 66% complete. Limited restoration will Harbor Ln. take 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 plan. is still required for 2007. Waiting for final information from consultant and watershed. e...d.rtg .pbi.lmprouemrode ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... W-2 W Watermain - Vicksburg Ln. - CR 47 to Schmidt 1 $750,0001 Dependent on development. W-3 I W IWatermain - Cheshire Ln. - Glacier Vista to CR I $37O,0001Dependent on development. &5 - Page 3 C:\Documents and Settings\mrosenbaum\Local Settings\Temporary Internet FileslOLK133DW,cl_Pndng_ProLRpt_4_20_SHORT_FORM.xis Page 1 of 1 Maria Rosenbaum From: Laurie Ahrens Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 12:59 PM To: Maria Rosenbaum Subject: FW: Eagan Park's off -leash dog area Please put in CIM From: R. Block[SMTP:BLOCK_R@MSN.COM] Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 10:12:39 PM To: Web Contact Recreation Subject: Eagan Park's off -leash dog area Auto forwarded by a Rule To Whom It May Concern: Thank you so much for Eagan Park's off -leash dog area. My husband & I, from Duluth, were visiting our son in Plymouth this past weekend. We have a 5 month old Golden Retriever. We absolutely enjoyed our visit to the park so much Saturday that we returned again this AM. You have an awesome facility and should be commended for your dog friendly city. Thank you again. Randi Block A /1 �7/r)nn�7 /L j P1 ymouth Adding Quality to Life April 16, 2007 Lieutenant Governor Carol Molnau Conunissioner of Transportation Room 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear Commissioner Molnau: We recently Iealned of the proposal to submit an Urban Partnership Agreement solicitation to decrease congestion. The current concept incorporates congestion pricing (tolling), transit, telecommuting, and technology and would affect I-494 through Plymouth. We have some concerns about this proposal. On behalf of the Plymouth City Council, I request that you give careful consideration to our concerns before finalizing and submitting this funding request. Our primary concern, as it has been for some time, is that the sed neat of I-494 through Plymouth does not have the same roadway capacity as the rest of the I-494 beltway. We have several other concerns about this proposal, as well: • It seems unfair and inequitable that only drivers traveling through Plymouth will be faced with the option of a toll. Not only has I-494 not been upgraded in Plymouth as it has in other 494 beltway communities, but under this proposal, people who live and do business in our community will pay more because our area has not been a higher priority for state funding. • Plymouth residents and businesses already face congestion pricing when traveling on I-394 on the south side of the City. Now, drivers traveling north and south would face the same thin-. Toll roads entering and exiting our conlnnu11ity On three sides is not an attractive option, and it is unfair to commerce in our conini unity. • We are concerted that this proposal may become a pernarlent solution or delay much needed improvements to I-494. Some of the elements in this proposal may provide a temporary fix, but we will continue to strongly advocate expanding this segment of 1-494. • While the current proposal is aimed at 1-494, Highway 169 has similar congestion issues and no plans for upgrade througl12030. We believe that Highway 169 also needs attention and should be given consideration for this funding opportunity. 3400 Plymouth Blvd a Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 a Tel: 763-509-5000 wwiw ci ptymouth.mn u� � Please be assured that the City of Plymouth greatly appreciates your efforts to reduce congestion. However, we have serious conderls about this proposal which unfairly targets Plymouth residents and businesses with respect to congestion pricing and could thwart attempts for a more permanent solution to the congestion on I-494. Sincerely, Kelli Slavik, Mayor City of Plymouth cc: Congressman Jim Ramstad I il Page 1 of 1 Maria Rosenbaum From: Laurie Ahrens Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 4:58 PM To: Maria Rosenbaum Subject: FW: Superintendent Mack: Response to Virginia Tech tragedy For CIM, From: icmessenger@rdale.kl2.mn.us [mailto:icmessenger@rdale.kl2.mn.us] Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 5:22 PM To: Laurie Ahrens Subject: Superintendent Mack: Response to Virginia Tech tragedy April 18, 2007 Dear Robbinsdale Area Schools' families: The recent tragedy at Virginia Tech helps us reflect on the safety and security of our own children. Providing a quality education in a safe, secure environment is our highest priority. We regularly review emergency procedures; conduct fire, severe weather and lockdown drills; and take safety precautions such as limiting building access and identifying visitors. School staff reviews safety lessons with students often. Parents and guardians can help by urging their student to talk to an adult at home or at school about potentially unsafe situations. The responsibility of keeping 13,000 students and 2,000 employees safe is serious, important work. Fortunately, this responsibility results in the many success stories found in student achievement. Your comments and questions are always welcome at 763-504-8012. Sincerely, Stan F. Mack 11 Superintendent of Schools 4/9.0/9.007 Agenda Number: CITY OF,, PLYMOUTH; CITY COUNCIL. STAFF REPORT TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager THROUGH: Michael S. Goldstein, Chief of Police FROM: Joel Franz, Deputy Chief SUBJECT: ALCOHOL AND TOBACO COMPLIANCE CHECKS DATE: April 19, 2007 1. BACKGROUND: The Police Department conducts two rounds of compliance checks each year for licensed alcohol and tobacco establislu-nents. 2. DISCUSSION: The failure rate for licensed liquor establishments was slightly higher with the tobacco failure rate remaining the same. For the year we had twenty failures out of the 126 checks we completed of licensed liquor establishments. That 16 % failure rate compares with an 11 % failure rate for last year. Our compliance check failure rate for tobacco license holders remained at 10 % for the second year in a row. In 2006, we completed 83 checks and had eight failures. Three alcohol license holders are no longer selling. Grandma's and Pizza Hut went out of business after failing compliance checks, and Hunan Buffet did not renew their license this year. We have collected $18,500 in administrative fines for violations last year, $14,000 for alcohol violations and $4,500 for tobacco. In addition, suspensions totaling 66 days were served for alcohol violations and 40 days for tobacco. 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Or O 00 LO Lr) i0 tl- CD r Lit ux .�. ® ® Ga a O CO r O O DM LO i` t -- `0 0 p M O O r N M d LO CD �10 M m 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - r r N 04 N N N N N p�ymoutn Adding Quality to Life April 20, 2007 SUBJECT: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR HANS HAGEN HOMES (2007020) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Hans Hagen Homes, under File No. 2007020, for approval of a Planned Unit Development Amendment to reconfigure the existing changeable message board on the sign kiosk adjacent to Highway 55 from manual to electronic. 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, May 2, 2007, 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, 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, Fam t//71r� Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007020propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us ('P.0 P lymouth M-9 �s .0 Adding Quality to Life April 20, 2007 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR CUSTOM POOLS, INC. (2007022) 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. 2007022, for a setback variance to allow installation of an in -ground swimming pool 43 feet from Cavanaugh Lake, where 75 feet is specified for property located at 13010 Sunset Trail. The proposed swimming pool would be located on the east portion of the site. 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, May 2, 2007 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, AICD Planning Manager 2007022propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel. 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us ,,4P F uCity of 9)p lymouth Adding Quality to Life April 20, 2007 SUBJECT: INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR DANIEL AND MARY BALLOY (2007030) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Daniel and Mary Balloy, under File No. 2007030, for an interim use permit to allow construction of a new home prior to the demolition of an existing home for property located at 2385 West Medicine Lake Boulevard Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 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, May 2, 2007, 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, 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 2007030propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us MEML ON Va IFp) Plymouthio Adding Quality to Life April 20, 2007 SUBJECT: ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT, SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR CAMP BOW WOW (2007033) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this -letter is to inform you of a request by Camp Bow Wow, under File No. 2007033, for a zoning ordinance text amendment to add "dog day/overnight boarding" as a conditional use in the I-2 and I-3 zoning districts, site plan amendment for an outdoor play area, and conditional use permits for the dog boarding use and an 8 -foot fence for property located at 2067 East Center Circle, Building 6. 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, May 2, 2007, 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, 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 2007033propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763 509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Apr 13 2007 16:42:55 Via Fax -> 763 509 5069 Administrator Paye 991 Of 005 ._nom Mc Cl/nor �mwn(in;� cxroifi�une F r 1 d aF ax - Y A weekly legislative update from the Leagtie ofAlfinnesota Cities As House plays catch-up, session conclusion looks less certain As the Senate almost casually approached this week's Saturday policy committee deadline, the House pace has been frenetic with the F'inance and Tax Committees busy processing the major omnibus appropriations bills. Most of the Senate policy committees will complete their work today and will not have to meet on Saturday. The House, on the other hand, has a backlog of maj or bills that must be processed by three important committees—Finance, Taxes and Ways and Means before they are finally debated on the House floor. Beginning on Tuesday, the House Finance Committee was the first of three final stops for major appropriations legislation including bills for State Government, Housing, Public Safety, Environment, Natural Resources and Energy, E-12 Education, Higher Education, Economic Development and Health Care and Human Services. Many of these bills had to be sliced and diced by the committee to match the structure of the Senate omnibus bills. On Wednesday and Thursday, the Tax Committee worked late into the evening to process the environment, natural resources and energy bill, the public safety bill, the agricultural rural economies and veteran's affairs bill, the state departments bill and the E-12 finance bill. Although the House Finance Committee has now completed the major appropriations bills, the Ways and Means Committee and the Tax Committee have announced Saturday hearings to continue processing omnibus bills and a variety of smaller tax provisions. The one major piece of legislation that has not been fully unveiled is the House omnibus tax April 13, 2007 Page 1 bill. To date, the only piece of the House omnibus tax bill that has been released is the property tax, state aid and local sales tax article. The other major pieces, including the income, sales, economic development and public finance articles are still being compiled and will not likely be completed and considered in conunnittee until late next week or during the week of April 23, Although most of the city -relevant tax provisions are contained in the property tax and state aid article, the yet -to -be -released income and sales tax articles will likely contain the revenue increases needed to Rind LGA, MVHC and the expanded circuit breaker programs. We expect many of the major conference committees, with the possible exception of the tax committee, to be appointed over the next two weeks and initial hearings will be. held shortly thereafter. The conference committees Evill have to reconcile many major differences between the House and Senate priorities, but leave enough time before the May 21 deadline to renegotiate bills in the event of a veto. In discussions with various DFL and Republican legislators and key staff members during the week, we heard more comments and questions about whether the House, Senate and governor will be able to reach agreements on the state budget before the constitutional deadline. There is ample speculation that the governor will veto many if not most of the onuiibus budget bills and almost certainly the omnibus tax bill if it ultimately contains significant tax increases. The legislature may have to quickly return to the drawing board if they are to avoid a special session. For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team. 651.281.1200 or 800.925.1122 0" Apr 13 2007 16:44:24 Via Fax -> 763 509 5060 Administrator Paye 002 0f 005 LMC T7iex �rnm<rG+ay rxeulfrnrc -FredayFay® A weekly legislative update from the League oflLlinnesota Cities The House state goverimient finance bill includes a provision that would allow state agencies to continue operations through July in the event that a state budget cannot be ironed out. Ironically, that provision was inserted in a bill that may be vetoed by the governor. If all this uncertainty sounds familiar, the legislature has not been able to finish all of their work in a budget -setting year without going to a special session since the last milleimium-1999 to be exact. Questions? Contact Gary Carlson at 651.281.1255 or gcarlson@hnnc.org. Local road and bridge funding report released The League of Minnesota Cities, the City Engineers Association of Minnesota, the Minnesota County Engineers Association (CEAM), and the Minnesota Chapter of the American Public Works Association this week released a report on local road and bridge fiulding. The report, "The End of the Road: Challenges of Funding Minnesota's Local Road and Bridge Network" was prepared by Matt Shands of Bonestroo under the direction of an advisory committee representing Minnesota cities, counties, and Min/DOT State Aid for Local Transportation. This report is available electronically in PDF format on the CEAM website at httx�:.'ceatnl.govofE.ice.cony'. Hard copies were provided to legislators this week. The report does not contain a lot of narrative; rather it primarily uses charts and graphs to convey the key challenges and concerns of city and county officials throughout the state as they April 13, 2007 Page 2 struggle to meet the challenges of local road and bridge filnding. The report provides answers to the following questions, and addresses both the state aid systems and the local road systems for Miuulesota cities and counties: 1. What does the local system consist of? 2. What is the state's historic role in fiulding the local road network? 3. How has the filnction of the local road network changed? 4. What are some of the key challenges faced by local officials? 5. How large is the filnding gap? 6. What have been the implications of the fiulding gap? 7. How have local governments responded? 8. How has the state responded? 9. What must be done? hn the reiniaining weeks of session, the sponsors will use the report to advocate for passage of a comprehensive transportation filnding package. Questions? ContaetAnne Finn at 651.281.1263 or e -snail ainn(-Ninne.or�-,. Administrative fine authority won't be clarified without urging from locals The League is suggesting city officials contact legislators and ask them to support legislation that would provide limited authority to issue administrative citations for minor traffic violations. Bills that would explicitly allow this practice have lost momentum in recent weeks, as have bills that would prohibit administrative fines for traffic violations. The language the League is supporting Mould authorize cities to issue their own tickets for For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities latergovermnental Relations team. 651.281.1200 or 800.925.1122 Apr 13 2007 16:45:47 Via Pax —> 763 509 5060 Administrator Paye 003 Of 005 SMC Ttinx rmrno(iag ex,:offu,r.�� -Frida F ax - Y A weekly legislative update fi°om the League ofAlinnesota Cities speeding Linder ten miles per hour above the limit. Commercial vehicle license -holders would not be eligible for administrative citations. The House bill, l -IF 847 (l-Ioseh, DFL -St. Joseph) was heard in the Local t Tovernment and Metropolitan A. airs Commtt:tee, where it was recommended to pass and re-referred to the Public Sa:Ee t:} and Civil Justice COMMit:tee. lam. Joe: Nfull.erv, Chair of the Public Safety and Civil Justice C:;oininittee, did not schedule the bill for a hearing before the policy committee deadline. lin the Senate, a bill (SFS' .15 -5) that was introduced as a measure to prohibit cities from issuing administrative fines for traffic violations was amended by the Senate Transportation Committee to allovv local law enforcement agencies to use administrative fines for moving violations such as speeding under ten miles per hour above the limit. The bill's author, Sen. Leo Foley (DFL -Coon Rapids) opposed the amendment, but the committee adopted it resoundingly, and then proceeded to pass the bill. The bill is floundering because the author now opposes his own bill. An attempt to amend the omnibus transportation policy bill with language that would allow administrative files for traffic violations was offered in the Senate Transportation Committee by Sen. Michelle Fischbach (R-Paynesville) on Thursday, but failed by one vote. The last hope for the initiative is that it will be adopted as amendment on the floor of the House and/or Senate. Some legislators have indicated they are willing to offer the amendment if the League and other supporters can generate support. April 13, 2007 Page 3 Ivey points to convey to leLyislators: • Over the years, the state legislature has increased the surcharge on a $40 traffic violation fine to $72, bringing the cost of a minor moving violation to over $115 when other fees are factored in. Of this amount, less than $14 is allocated to the local unit of government issuing the citation. • District courts are clogged, and appeals of statutory tickets are exacerbating the problem. • Current surcharges imposed by the state mance the cost of statutory citations excessive for residents, and the cost of prosecuting statutory violations is excessive for taxpayers. • There is a lack of clarity in existing state law on this issue. • Administrative fines allow local law enforcement officers to cite drivers for minor violations that may otherwise be warnings, and serves as a deterrent for other, more serious future violations. Questions? ContactAnne Finn at 651.281.1263 or a annL�i."lnznc.. org. House appoints transportation finance conferees The House on Wednesday appointed five conferees to work on reconciling SF 1986 (1.1 ju_ _ r�ihZ; DFL -Red Wing) and BF 946 (Lie ler, DFL -Crookston), the omnibus transportation filnding bills. Both bills passed well before the recent spring recess, and advocates have been waiting intently for the conferees to be named so final negotiations on the bill can begin. For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team. 651.281.1200 or 800.925.1122 MI, Apr 13 2007 16:47:16 Via Pax -> 763 509 5060 Administrator Paye 004 Of 005 LMC C.'itirs. frnnnis(ia� cx�:viri�nry House conferees are: ®Pride Fe-1-xr� Y A weekly legislative update from the League ofAlfinnesota Cities Rep. Bernie L.ieder (DFL -Crookston), Co -Chair Rep. Ron Erhardt (R -Edina) IZep. Frank Hornstein (DFL-Mimleapolis) Rep. Melissa H:ortman (DFL -Brooklyn Park) Rep. Terry Morrow (DFL -St. Peter) The Senate has not yet named conferees, which means conference committee work on the measure will not begin until next week at the earliest. Senate leaders have not indicated when the body will designate conferees. Members of the conference committee will face immense pressure not only to agree on a package, but to bring forth a bill that will garner support from a veto -proof majority of the legislature. Given Governor Tim PaiNVIcntv's (R) promise to veto any bill containing a tax increase, a veto override appears to be the only avenue to a comprehensive transportation fielding package in 2007. Questions? ContactAnne Finn at 651.281.1263 or aFnn(c7?lrauie. ori. House TIF working group announced Following tradition, the House Tax Committee has informally appointed a TIF -vvorking group to consider which TIF legislation will be included in the omnibus tax bill. Most of the bills were heard in committee earlier in March, but the details of these proposals are often reviewed in more depth by certain members. Those members this year are: Tax Chair/IZGp- Ann Lenczewski (DFL -Bloomington), Rel). Morrie Lannina (R -Moorhead), Rely. Jim Davrile (DFL -Minneapolis) and Ren. Chris DeLa.Forest (R -Andover). Cities with special April 13, 2007 Page 4 TIF legislation should consider contacting these members ASAP, as they work to put their recommendations together by next mid -week. Questions? Contact Jennifer O'Rourke at 651.281.1261 oriorourkc--,,@rhnnc.org. JOBZ under attack The JOBZ program has been under considerable scrutiny this year in both the House and Senate. The House is expected to include several reform measures in their omnibus tax bill—likely including provisions to further restrict intra -state business relocation situations. The Senate tax bill goes considerably farther by including language to eliminate any new JOBZ deals after May 1, 2007. Cities would need to have their business subsidy agreement with a new business complete by this date to in order to use the current program. The govemor's recommendation was to basically extend the program to allow a fiill 10 years of benefits for a business, as long as they were in the program by 2015. Questions? Contact Jennifer O'Rourke at 651.281.1261 oriorourke@hnne.org. Liquor store fee increase bill alive The Senate Commerce Committee worked on their omnibus liquor bill yesterday in committee. The backbone of this bill is SF 1070 (Pappas DFL -Saint Paul), and it increases the fee caps currently on off -sale liquor licenses for cities by 40% plus $100. Liquor stores could have their fee reduced by $100 if they complied with certain requirements geared toward reducing underage For more information on city legislative issues, contact my member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team. 651.281.1200 or 800.925.1122 Apr 13 2007 16:40:45 Via Pax -> 763 509 5060 Administrator Paye 005 0f 005 SMC 1'itiur fmino(ia1 e�xc�ferie4 Y -Fri a F ax- A tiveeldy legislative update from the League ofAlfinnesota Cities consumption. The League testified in support of this bill in the Senate yesterday, and the liquor stores association was agreeable with the compromise amendment. The bill also sets up a class between first-class and second-class cities for those over 10,000 outside the metro area, and lets them charge up to $560 to account for some of the pressures in dealing with college populations and drinking. The House companion, HF 1958 (Atkins, DFL - Inver Grove Heights), basically allows a lower increase of 25% across the board, amending MS 340.408., subdivision 3. These fees have been capped for over 22 years, so this would be a welcome bump for cities across the board. The neat stop for both bills would be the floor, so now is a good time to contact legislators and let them know that the fee increase would be helpful. The "wine in grocery stores" bill was not heard in committee, so any fiu-ther action on that would likely be in the form of a floor amendment, which many are expecting this year before adjournment, Questions? Contact Jennifer O'Rourke at 651.281.1261 or jorourke@ltnnc.org. Town hall meetings Town hall meetings are a great chance to meet with your legislators and tell your city story close to home. Upcoming meetings in a city near you include: April 14 in Rochester (Dunn Bros Coffee, 120 Elton Hills Lane NW, 8:30-9:30 a.m.) with Rep. Kim Norton April 13, 2007 Page 5 April 14 in Apple Valley (Caribou Coffee, 9:00 a.m.) with Rep. Shelley Madore April 21 in Minnetonka (Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd., 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.) with Rep. Maria Ruud Check your local newspaper or radio station for additional dates. 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