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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 11-23-19944 u� S� l NOVEMBER 23, 1994 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS .... 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER: NOVEMBER 28 6:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Public Safety Training Room Ward 2 Candidate Interview ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------=---------- - - - - -- NOVEMBER 30 7:00 P.M. CITY BUDGETS PUBLIC HEARING City Council Chambers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - - - - -- 2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER: DECEMBER 5 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------=-------- - - - - -- DECEMBER 7 7:00 P.M. CITY BUDGETS PUBLIC HEARING - (If necessary). Reconvene from November 30. City Council Chambers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- DECEMBER 12 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers TOPIC: County Road 9 Design DECEMBER 19 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 3. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 - 24. Thanksgiving Holiday. 4. PLANNING COMIVIISSION -- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 P.M., Council Chambers. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION ME1VIO November 23, 1994 Page 2 L----,l 5. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL -- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1. Public hearing on the proposed 1995 capital budget and long range capital improvement program of the Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services. The Elm Creek Interceptor Server is a part of this discussion. Metro Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m. (M -6) 7. METRO MEETINGS - - -- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council and its advisory commissions is attached. (M -7) S. MEETING CALENDARS City Council and City Center calendars are attached. (M -8) i 1. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 4 i a. Weekly Building Permit Report for Commercial/Industrial/Public and Use Types. (I -la) 1 b. Development Signage Report (I -lb) 2. NIINUTES: a. Housing and Redevelopment Authority, September 28, 1994. (I -2a) { b. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, November 10, 1994. (I -2b) 3. WATER QUALITY CONBMTEE -- Attached is a revised Committee roster including the new appointment of Bridget Jodell. (I -3) 4. MEMOS & CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter from City Manager to Dottie Rietow, Metropolitan Council, summarizing comments made by the City of ;Plymouth to the Metropolitan Council's Environment Committee concerning the Elm Creek Interceptor project. (I -4a) b. Letter from Don Lueckert, Plymouth Election Judge Chair, commending Administration Department employees for their work on the primary and general elections. (I -4b) c. Correspondence to Ply 1 outh residents from Eric Blank responding to Town Meeting resident feedback forms. (I -4c) 1 d. Letter to the City Councilmembers from Plymouth residents Michael and Julie Johnson expressing concerns over zoning of property north of Medina Road and east of County Road 24, with response from Associate Planner John Keho. (I -4d) e. Letter to Plymouth Election Judges from members of the City Administration commending their work in the November 8 General Election. (I -4e) Dwight Johnson City Manager i Metropolitan Council Working for the Region, Planning for the Future Wastewater Services METROPOLITAN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING .on PROPOSED 1995 CAPITAL BUDGET and LONG RANGE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM of METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WASTEWATER SERVICES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1994 6:00 p.m. ' h Council Chambers Mears Park Centre r�r 230 East Fifth Street =. St. Paul, MN 55101 Review copies of the proposed budget are available at the Wastewater Services Central Offices, 6th Floor, Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and offer comments. People may register at the door to speak. Upon request, the Council will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations must be received by November 23, 1994, by calling 229 -2129 or 229 -3360 (TDD). Questions should be referred to Pauline Langsdorf at 229 -2100. Written comments must be received by November 23,1994, and should be sent to Helen Boyer, MCWS General Manager, at the address above. 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1634 (612) 222 -8423 Fax 229 -2183 TDD /TTY 229 -3760 METRO MEETINGS A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisory and standing committees, and three regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally changed Questions about meetings should be directed to the appropriate organization. Meeting information is also available on the Metro,Iaformation Line at 229 -3780. DATE: November 18, 1994 ! WEEK OF: November 21 - November 25, 1994 i J-, i METROPOLITAN couN CIL Metropolitan Radio Systems Planning Committee Legislative Work Group Nov: 21, 9 a.m., Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Offices, 2099 University Ave., St. Paul. The group will consider a review of local. planning process language and changes to original legislative draft. Transportation Committee - Monday, Nov. 21, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will consider: 1998 -1999 enhancement project solicitation; contract authorization request for major airport planning activities; transit providers contract; Mega Project Task Force update; and other business. Special Meeting/Committee of the Whole - Tuesday, Nov. 22, 4 p.m., Room IA. The committee will consider Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services 1995 capital budget and 1995 -2000 capital improvement program. THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, - Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25. Council offices are closed { TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 2, 1994 Community Development Committee mittee - Monday, Nov. 28, Noon, Room IA. The committee will consider. Woodbury Athletic Complex metropolitan urban service area expansion; Rum River Regional Park master plan; summary of discussions and response to $150 million trust fund for public lands initiative; a request to approve Dakota County park grant increases financed with excess interest; Cottage Grove comprehensive plan amendment;. Minnesota Municipal Board Farmington annexation decision; an analysis of the Library Report public meetings; the Regional Blueprint progress report; and other business. Planners Forum on Wellhead Protection - Wednesday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. - Noon, Chambers. The forum will present and discuss{ the proposed rules for wellhead protection in the metropolitan area. Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Thursday, Dec. 1, 3 p.m., Chair's Office. 1 Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Dec. 1, 4 p.m., Chambers. I Public Meeting/On Metropolitan Agencies Consolidated Financial Report 1992 -97 - Thursday, Dec. 1, 4 p.m., (as part of they Council meeting), Chambers. Public Hearing/Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services 1995 Capital Budget and 1994 -99 Capital Improvement Program - Thursday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m., Chambers. Executive Committee - Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 a.m., Kelly's Inn, I -94 and Marion St., St. Paul. Legislative Coordinating Group - Friday, Dec. 2, Noon, Room IA. The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. Meeting times and agenda are subject to change. For more information or confirmation of meetings, can 291 -6447, (TDD 291 - 0904). Call the Metro Information Line at 229 -3780 for news of Council actions and coming meetings. , METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION Commission Meeting - Monday, Nov. 21, 1 p.m., Room 303, West Mezzanine, Lindbergh Terminal Building. The commission will consider: new airport comprehensive plan alternative environmental document; recommendation regarding airport leases; MAC police officer oath of office; November ADNE levels; final payments on green concourse signage rehabilitation, GTC canopy, GTC valet mechanical insulation removal, equipment maintenance building modifications at MSP, water main extension at Airlake, 1993 -94 Part 150 sound insulation program; change order for 1994 pavement rehabilitation at Anoka County Blaine airport; bids on Lindbergh Terminal 1994 electrical modifications and mechanical modifications, St. Paul Downtown Airport administration building modifications, and Part 150 sound insulation cycle for October bid cycle; ratification of acceptance of grant offers for adoption of agency agreement resolutions; Mn/DOT agreements for Part 150 land acquisition; a review of upcoming construction project bids; new Ford Town/Rich Acres home auction; ratification of consultant selection for Sun Country airlines hangar; NPDES permit update for stormwater management; remote runway consultant selection process; 1995 -2001 capital'improvement program; ground transportation update; gourmet coffee; Teamster's Local 320 ratification of mediator's proposal; renewal of elevator & escalator contract; outdoor advertising; 3rd quarter budget variance and financials; Heads Up; approval of resolution designating least obligations under internal revenue code; proposed DBE amendment; recommendation regarding preferred car rental; interviews with legislative consultant firms; and a recommendation for selection of legislative consultant. The commission will also discuss: program approval for 1995 -2001 capital improvement program; a recommendation for preferred car rental; and policy and process. Metropolitan Airports Commission offices are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN 55450. For more information, call Lynn Sorensen at 726 -8186. OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS � November 1994 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday October S M T W T F S 2 3 4 5 6 7 s MEETING 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 - 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 City Center Customer Count - er Open forAbsentee Voting 10 am. - 3 p.m. 6:30 PM SPECL►L COUNCII -Pub. Safety Traloia Room 7:00 PM WATER QUALITY COM- MITIEE- Pub. Safety Library 7:30 PM CITY ATTORNEY INTER- VIEWS- Pub. Safety Trng Rm 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION - Council Chambers 5:00 PM OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE - Council Conf. Room 6:00 PM CITY ATTOR- NEY INTERVIEWS - Pub. Safety Trng Rm 6 ..__ _ __ _ 7 _ - _ _8 __-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _- .9 __ _____ _ __ _ 10 __ _ __ _� -- I 1 - 12 7:0o PM PLANNING COMMIS- SION -Council Chambers 7:00 PM PRAC - Pub. Safety Tmg Rm Veterans Day - City Offices Closed 7:00 PM COUNCIL MEET o` -SING = ;Council Ciiaiiitieis City Center Customer Count- er Open for Absentee Voting am. - 7 m g - P• 7:30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION -Pub. Safety Library State General Election - Polls open 7 am. -close 8 p.m. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 6:30 PM COUNCIL `: <`? ' 7:00 PM BOARD OF 7:00 PM HRA - Pub. Safety ` ,'STUDY SESSION, = Plib Safety Ting Room £: 3 ZONING - Pub. Safety Library Tmg Rm 7:00 PM PACT - Pub. Safety Library 20 21 22 23 24 25- 26 7:00 PM COUNCIL MEET ING - Co Gil Ciinmbie 6:00 PM FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMIT- TEE - Pub. Safety Library F—T—hanksyving Holida - City Offices Closed 27 28 29 30 December 6:30 PM SPECI"'COUN- CIL MEETING�q -N is Safety T aiiiiil Room :_,. t Snu 7:00 PM PLANNING COB=- SIGN- Couneii Chambers 7 :00 PM CITY BUDGETS . ,. PUBLIC, HEARING- , ,_ Council CHilmtiets v- S M T W T F S 1 2 3 a 5 6 7 s 9 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 l7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 11/10/94 �i OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS December 1994 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday November 94 January 95 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 I8 I9 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 29 30 31 Thursday 1 Friday 2 Saturday 3 4 5 i60 PMCOUNCIL MEET s'ING, CouacilCfiamb i;s, 6 7:00 PM WATER QUAL- TTY COMMITTEE - Pub. Safety Library 7 7:00 PM CITY BUDGETS PUBLIC HEARING (Reconvene) - Councll Chambers 8 7:00 PM PRAC - Pub. Safety Trng Rm 9 10 7:00 PM CHARTER CO- MMISSION - Pub. Safety Training Room 7:30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Pub. Safety Library 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7:00 PM SPECIAD COUN !" CM MEETING'S ` ;, 7:00 PM BOARD OF ZONING - Pub. Safety Trng R m 7:00 PM PLANNING COM- MISSION - Council Chambers 7; 00 PM ERA - Pub. Safety Trng Rm 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7M PKCQUNCIL MEET, 'ING t- to Chambers 7:00 PM PACT - Pub. Safety Library rater beg= 25 Chrishnas 26 27 28 29 30 31 City Offices Closed 6:00 PM FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMIT- TEE - Pub. Safety Library 7:00 PM PLANNING COM- MISSION - Council Chambers 11/22/94 CIO ffffff 1^I L ® City .Council Weekly Planner November 20 - December 31, 1994 + Sunday Nov 20 Monday Nov 21 7:00 PM COUNCIL MEETING- Coaacll Chambers Tuesday Nov 22 6:00 PM FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMM- ITTEE - Pub. Safety Library Wednesday Nov 23 Thursday Nov 24 Friday Nov 25 Nov 26 Thanks Mrs ffolida City Offices Closed Nov 27 Nov 28 'Nov 29 Nov 30 Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 3 630 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEET- -Pub.-S44 a ,Training Room M Hanu 7 COMMISSION - Council Chambers 1 { ' j + 1 7:00 PM CITY BURG- ETS PUBLIC HEAR- ING- Council: Chamhera District 270 Comm Leaden Appreciation Mtg - 5:30 - 7 p.rrL Metro Council Wastewa- ter Services - Pub. 6:00 p.m Wright -Henn. Electric Open House - 4:30 p.m Dec 4 Dec 5 7:00 PM COUNCIL MEETING - Council . Chambers Dec 6 7:00 PM WATER QUALITY COMMIT- TEE -Pub. Safety Library Dec 7 7:00 PM CITY BUDG- ETS PUBLIC HEAR- ING (Reconvene) - Council Chambers Dec 8 7:00 PM PRAC - Pub. Safety Trug Rm Dec 9 Dec 10 7.30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMIS SION - Pub. Safety Library 7:00 PM CHARTER COMMISSION - Pub. Safety Training Room Dec 11 Dec 12 7 :00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 'Dec 13 7:00 PM BOARD OF ZONING -Pub. Safety Trng Rm Dec 14 7.00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION- Council Chambers Dec 15 7 :00 PM ERA - Pub. SafetyTrngRm Dec 16 Dec 17 I Dec 18 Dec 19 7:00 PMCOUNCIL ' MEETINGrCoaacll Chambers {I 1 IDec 20 Dec 21 7:00 PM PACT - Pub. Safety Library Inter begins Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Christmas Dec 26 C1% OCCS Closed 'Dec 27 6:00 PM FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMM_ ITPEE - Pub. Safety Library Dec 28 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION - Council Chambers Dec 29 Dec 30 Dec 31 1 I 11/22/94 DATE: NOVEMBER 23, 1994 TO: DWIGHT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER 0 FROM: CARLYS SCHANSBERG, DATA INSPECTION /CONTROL ' CLERK SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED REPORT FOR COM1Vi MCIALANDUSTRIAL /PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16 THROUGH NOVEMBER 22, 1994 There were no permits issued during this time period for the above permit types. /�' 115 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: November 18,1994 TO: Jackie Watson, Planning Secretary i FROM: Berit Strom, Planning Assistantq2�k� i SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE i On November 18,1994 1 development sign was placed at the following location: 1. 105 Forestview Lane North - (94142) A Conditional Use Permit at Church of St. Mary of the Lake for a Montessori School. The school would have a total of 25 children ages 2 -6 years of age. Operating hours would be from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This request will be heard by the Planning Commission at their Tuesday, November 29, 1994 meeting. i cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager Barb Senness Jackie Watson Jared Andrews Myra Wicklacz (SIGNS/TEMPLATE) 1- Z ?, MINUTES PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SEPTEMBER 28, 1994 A meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to order by Chairman David Crain on September 28, 1994. PRESENT: Chairman David Crain, Commissioners Brian Warhol, John Edson and Mar ie McFarland ABSENT: Commissioner Thomas Rugh STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Anne Hurlburt, Housing Specialist Milt Dale, Housing Secretary Denise Hutt and Housing Supervisor Ed Goldsmith SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT UPDATE Donna Flaata of Walker presented the Monthly Occupancy Report indicating 92 units have been reserved. The first residents are scheduled to move in on October 24. A Certificate of Occupancy is anticipated to be issued on October 21. There is a large number of residents scheduled to move in by November 1. Ms. Flaata stated the ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Friday, October 21 at 4:00. Director Hurlburt informed Commissioners that a tour has been scheduled tour City staff and Commissioners on Wednesday, October 19 at 5:00 p.m. Invitations will be mailed out. Ms. Flaata presented the 1994 and 1995 Operating Budgets for Plymouth Towne Square. Chairman Crain questioned why the amounts for the 1994 and 1995 "Utilities- Electric" line item of the budgets are so close since there is only three months left in 1994. Ms. Flaata responded there was an error in the 1995 budget amount and should be corrected to reflect an amount of $16,800. MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Commissioner McFarland to approve the 1994 and 1995 Plymouth Towne Square budgets, with an amendment to revise the 1995 "Utilities- Electric" amount to $16,800. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. r Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority September 28, 1994 Page #47 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ALLOCATION OF 1995 CDBG FUNDS AND REALLOCATION OF 1994 CDBG FUNDS Housing Specialist Dale gave an overview of the September 20, 1994 memo. He stated the City of Plymouth can expect $300,000 for the funding period January 1 through December 31, 1995. Also, program income of $20,000 is anticipated. Staff has recommended that $61,000 be reallocated from Hennepin Technical College for 1994 to the First Time Homebuyer Loan and Development Program, as Hennepin Technical college was unable to utilize the funding. Chairman Crain opened thl public hearing. I Bruce Larson of Community Builders stated that their request for an allocation of $50,000 would be used for their Contract/Purchase Program. Community Builders are in the process of buying a first home for 1994 and have identified three families that may qualify for the Contract/Purchase Program. Mr. Larson felt confident that the $50,000 can be utilized in 1995 and concurred with staffs recommendation to fund this as part of the First Time Homebuyer Loan and Development Program. i Tim Nicholie of Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association agreed with the recommended $15,000 for 1995 funding; plus the rollover of unexpended 1994 funds in their program. He stated Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association is still attempting to get the program fully funded by the State. I Mary Bisek of the Plymouth Park and Recreation Department asked the board to consider the allocation of $5,0001 for 1995 to continue to provide one -on -one assistance to physically challenged individuals using City parks and $10,000 for 1994 to provide accessible play areas in several City parks in conformance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). I Chairman Crain closed they public hearing. Commissioner Edson questioned the differences in the line items between anticipated and actual drawdown in the September 20, 1994 memo to John Swanson. He asked if there would be any consequences with HUD requirements if the line items from anticipated drawdown does not match+ the actual drawdown. 1 Housing Specialist Dale replied the line items can fluctuate. He commented that the allocation for South Shore Park could not be fully expended because of difficulties in providing adequate records to document Davis -Bacon wage requirements under the CDBG program. Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority September 28, 1994 Page #48 Director Hurlburt stated that with the recommended reallocation of 1994 CDBG funds, the individual programs should have sufficient funding for the remainder of 1994. Commissioner Edson pointed out that BRA Resolution 94 -13 authorizes the reallocation of $61,000 from Hennepin Technical College, but does not mention the reallocation of $10,000 unexpended funds to be allocated to Plymouth Park and Recreation. Director Hurlburt agreed the resolution should contain that information and suggested a resolution addressing the South Shore Park reallocation Supervisor Goldsmith stated staff would prepare a chart indicating allocations and reallocations for each program and present it to the board at a later meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Commissioner Warhol to recommend approval of the resolution authorizing that Fiscal Year 1994 CDBG funds of $61,000 be reallocated from the Hennepin Technical College activity to the First Time Homebuyer Loan and Development activity and funds of $10,000 be reallocated from the Contingency Fund to the Park and Recreation Department's ADA improvements activity. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. Chairman Crain stated he is comfortable with the recommendation from staff regarding the 1995 CDBG allocation. MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Chairman Crain recommending approval of the resolution authorizing the allocation for Fiscal Year 1995 CDBG funds. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. Chairman Crain presented a City of Plymouth Summary Sheet that he compiled while working at the Metropolitan Council. The City of Plymouth Summary Sheet indicates there is a need and desire for more affordable housing in the suburban area. There is a substantial number of lower income persons in Plymouth. The 1990 Census data shows there are 3,000 households in Plymouth earning less that $25,000 per year. Chairman Crain commented it will take a tremendous effort to overcome this situation. Commissioner McFarland asked what solutions are available to address affordable housing. Chairman Crain replied that building Plymouth Towne Square for seniors will help, but more people need to get involved. Many projects will take a joint efforts of several entities with different funding sources Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority September 28, 1994 Page #49 Director Hurlburt commented that our CDBG funds can be used as an incentive for other agencies to work with the city on projects to provide affordable housing. Also, staff is looking at trying to expand our Section 8 Rental Assistance Program.. Bruce Larson of Community Builders stated he would be interested in working with the board on rental issues and partnerships to provide more affordable housing in Plymouth. Commissioner Edson concurred that affordable housing in Plymouth is a problem. He stated it is not just a problem in Plymouth, but all over. He commented that the City would have to be proactive in working with the Metropolitan Council. I Chairman Crain suggested the board set aside time to plan for the future and set goals. i Director Hurlburt concurred with Chairman Crain and stated that if the Comprehensive Plan is updated to expand the MUSA. The Housing Plan would also need to be updated. COMMUNITY BUILDERS FUND ALLOCATION Bruce Larson of Community Builders requested approval of the use of its 1994 CDBG allocation for property acquisition in addition to its previous approval for housing rehabilitation work. He stated that $18,000 would be used towards the purchase of the first property with $4,000 for minimal repairs. Housing Specialist Dale commented that the home Community Builders is purchasing for $91,000 needs minimal repairs. i MOTION by Commissioner McFarland, seconded by Chairman Crain to recommend approval of Community Builders' request for the use of its 1994 CDBG allocation for property acquisition costs, as well as, rehabilitation costs. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION Carried unanimously. I HAMMER RESIDENCES Housing Specialist Dale gave an overview of the September 28 memo requesting approval of $30,000 for Hammer Residences, Inc. for acquisition of an existing single family house 1 should its current attempt to purchase an affordable vacant lot not materialize Jon Thompson of Hammer Residences, Inc. stated he is hopeful they can meet all wetland requirements and move forward with the plans. If they are not successful in meeting requirements, they would like the approval of the board to use $30,000 for acquisition of an existing single family house as a contingency plan. Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority September 28, 1994 Page #50 MOTION by Commissioner Warhol, seconded by Commissioner Edson to recommend approval of Hammer Residences, Inc.'s request for the use of its 1994 CDBG allocation for acquisition of a single family home should the acquisition of vacant property not prove feasible. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carved unanimously. PLYMOUTH HOUSING ALLIANCE Housing Specialist Dale gave an overview of the September 28 memo requesting transfer of the warranty deed of Rockford Addition from the Plymouth HRA to the Plymouth Housing Alliance; commitment from the City of $20,000 of First Time Homebuyer money to the family purchasing the new house; and, delivery of the warranty deed to Norwest Bank to be held in escrow until construction is completed and final closing on the property occurs. Director Hurlburt wondered if the family buying the house is aware of the widening of Fernbrook Lane and County Road 9. Housing Specialist Dale replied they were aware of the proposed plans for the street widening. MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Commissioner McFarland authorizing Chairman Crain and Executive Director Hurlburt to initiate the transfer of warranty deed of Rockford Addition from the Plymouth BRA to the Plymouth Housing Alliance; also, commitment from the City of $20,000 of First Time Homebuyer money to the family purchasing the new house; and, delivery of the warranty deed to Norwest Bank to be held in escrow until construction is completed and final closing on the property occurs. Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. (Commissioner Warhol abstained.) MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT Supervisor Goldsmith gave an overview of the September 20 memo recommending that the current Management Services Agreement remain in effect until such time as either partY proposes changes to it or as required by HUD. He further recommended that the Management Services Agreement be reviewed annually to determine if any changes are necessary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Warhol, seconded by McFarland to recommend approval of the July 21, 1994 minutes. Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority September 28, 1994 Page #51 Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. I MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Chairman Crain to recommend approval of the August 18, 1994 minutes. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. Director Hurlburt stated that the expansion and remodeling of City Hall will begin October 3, 1994. Therefore, somef the board and commission meetings may be held in the Public Safety building. Meeting Adjourned at 8:45 p.m. 'f -2- h Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting November 10, 1994 Page 35 Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Willegalle, Wahl, Fiemann, Johnson, Priebe; staff Bisek, Blank and Pederson, Councilmember Edson; members of Classic Lake Aquatics (CLA), and Mona Domaas. Absent: Commissioner Bildsoe 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Anderson called the November meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Public Safety Training Room. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Willegalle and seconded by Commissioner Priebe to approve the minutes of the October meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present. b. Staff. Mary Bisek stated that staff is working on a number of projects including the recreation budget for 1995, Old Fashioned Christmas coming up on December 4, the Fire and Ice Festival scheduled for February 4, hours of operation for warming houses and ice rinks, the Plymouth Panthers Ski Club (a joint program with Plymouth Middle School for Plymouth Middle School students), and the December issue of Plymouth News. She announced that beginning in 1995, the recreation portion of the City newsletter will be taking on a new look. For the first time in many years, we will be adding photographs and line drawings to highlight the recreation programs. Staff member Nancy Pederson will be doing the typing and layout. c. Others. See item 5.a. 4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Trail system update. Council has tabled this item until their November 21 meeting. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - a. Proposal for private swimming pool. A group known as Classic Lake Aquatics (CLA) with the following members: Tom Franke, Terry Kent, Greg Ertz, Steve Schroeder, Brett Hanson, Stuart Zook and Teri Erhardt, appeared before the Commission to present a proposal for a private swimming pool to be located in Plymouth Creek Park. They want the City to consider donating seven acres of land for this purpose at the PRAC Minutes/November 1994 Page 36� Z intersection of 37th Avenue and Plymouth Boulevard. The pool would serve the west metro area. Tom Franke, 5040 Bryant Avenue N, Minneapolis, is the chairman of CLA, and has coached swimming for 16 years. He feels that there are swimming needs that are not being met in the west metro area, such as competitive swimming, recreational swimming and lessons. The pools that are located in the schools cannot accommodate everyone. In order to ' satisfy competitive swimmers, the temperature of the pool is kept relatively cool, which is not comfortable for recreational swimmers or for those who want to take lessons. The outdoor pools such as the ones located in New Hope and Crystal are more for recreational, family -type activities and cannot meet the needs of the serious competitors or; those who like to lap swim for fitness purposes, not to mention that they are available ,only three months out of the year. Stuart Zook, 6170 Dallas Lane, Plymouth, then discussed the proposed design of the project. The CLA is proposing to build two pools under one roof that would accommodate all the swimming needs mentioned above. One would be a 50 meter, eight lane competitive pool, which, when necessary, could be divided into two 25 -yard pools, and the other would be a 25 yard recreational pool with a zero depth. The 50,000 square foot complex would also contain a concession area, meeting rooms, weight and fitness rooms, locker rooms, and parking for 250 plus cars. Teri Erhardt, 11505 48th Avenue, Plymouth, spoke about how CLA intends to raise the money needed to build the facility and the revenue necessary to operate. The proposed facility would cost approximately $4.5 million. CLA is projecting that 75 % of their capital will come in the form of grants, corporate sponsorships, foundations, equipment donations and individual contributions, 18% would be the donation of the land by the City, and 7% would come from government agencies. They project that 33% of their income for operational funding would come from swimming lessons, 33 % from recreational users, 10% from special interest groups, 10% miscellaneous, and 7% each from CLA members and other events. Commissioner Priebe a asked CLA if they had any funding at this time. They responded that some large corporations, such as Carlson Companies, have indicated interest in their project. They also intend to seek funds from the Amateur Sports Commission (ASC), which has helped fund several athletic facilities around the metro area, including a $3 million diving well at the University of Minnesota. The CLA is optimistic that corporations and groups like the ASC will help, because swimming is a sport where women and young girls like to compete, which gets into the gender equity issue. This is attracting a lot of attention lately and will continue to be an important influence on the corporations and government agencies being asked for donations. i Commissioner Wahl stated that he would like to see more figures in reference to the projected revenue. The CLA said that they have hired a professor from St. Thomas to PRAC Minutes/November 1994 Page 37 do an economic feasibility study, and those results should be available next April or May. Commissioner Fiemann questioned why CLA came to the City with their proposal before the economic feasibility study was completed. Mr. Franke stated they wanted to be able to show that they had support for the project from the community and a commitment for the land from the City. Mr. Fiemann was also curious about the future expansion shown on their concept plan. Mr. Zook responded that the expansion is proposed as space the City could use in the future. Commissioner Wahl then asked Recreation Superintendent Mary Bisek about the City r sponsored swimming lesson program. She indicated that the City runs lessons at two pools in the summer and that we have been able to meet the majority of the residents' needs, although there is a very large demand for lessons for pre- schoolers, which are somewhat more difficult to accommodate, because of the pools' temperature. Mr. Zook remarked that he believed CLA and the City could work together to meet the needs of the community without affecting the City's swimming lesson revenue. Chair Anderson thanked the CLA for their presentation and praised the organization for its hard work and commitment to the project. He stated that the Commission would like to see more figures regarding the projected revenues and expenses. b. Study of unique open spaces update. A draft copy of an open space interim report was, included in the PRAC packet and Director Blank stated that he would like this report to be forwarded to the City Council for their study session on November 14 or their regular meeting on November 21. Commissioner Johnson gave a brief update on the status of the project at this point. Open space sites have been reduced from 30 to 15, and those 15 have now been ranked in a priority order. No acquisition has been done at this time, however, negotiations are underway with the owners of sites 4 & 5, which are the Ponds at Bass Creek and the Mission Partnership property. The, Open Space Committee has not yet considered how open space acquisition should be funded. They are seeking more guidance from PRAC and the City Council before moving in that direction. Director Blank commented that in other cities, bond referendums to acquire open space have successfully passed. He also stated that one of the next steps of the Open Space Committee will be to research the value of the sites. Some owners have already contacted the City indicating their willingness to sell. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WAHL AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON TO FORWARD THE OPEN SPACE INTERIM REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. c. Accessible playground update. The play structure is finished and according to Director Blank, the kids are thrilled with it. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be planned for next spring. " PRAC Minutes /November 1994 Page 38 d. Seven Ponds neighborhood park update. The rock surface for the trails has been installed, and some asphalt may be laid before it gets too cold to do that. The play equipment is also being installed. Efforts to complete this park will continue until the weather gives out. The project will be finished next spring. e. West Medicine Lake City Park update. Director Blank said that surveyors are in the park doing their work now. The last of the houses on park property will be vacated in December. L Plavfield /hig_hschool update. Director Blank announced that the Wayzata School District referendum passed on November 8. The referendum extends for another ten years the District's operating levy. The passage of the referendum was crucial for the highschool/playfield project to continue. Director Blank then updated the Commission on the status of the project. He stated that the wetlands delineation has been completed. The architect is expected to have the schematic design of the building completed soon. If the project stays on schedule, the outside plans will also be finalized soon. Next, negotiations will take place on the number of acres the City will own and the number the School District will own. After that has been determined and a site plan has been agreed on, a joint powers agreement will be negotiated. g. PRAC work plan for 1995 update. The draft copy of the PRAC work plan for 1995 was discussed. Commissioner Wahl wondered about item 2, and the reference to "funding analysis of each and every site." Director Blank responded that the intent of that statement was that PRAC would only make suggestions for ways to fund selected sites. The work plan' is still open for corrections and additions, but Director Blank would like to have a, recommendation from PRAC at the December 8 Commission meeting. h. Neighborhood parks' playground replacement update. The final plans and specs are being written now and will soon go out for bid. The play equipment will be installed next spring and should, be ready for use by May. L Planning for northwest Plymouth. Director Blank reviewed his report on Neighborhood ##17, indicating that this area has an estimated population of 1,180 when fully developed, according to the Comprehensive Park Plan. Based on current development and what remains to be developed, he doesn't feel that this number is going to be reached. He also explained that a concept plan submitted by Richard Blume, shows a development at the intersection of Schmidt Lake Road and Vicksburg Lane. In this concept plan, a water tower and possible park are shown in the northwest comer of that - intersection, although the actual siting of the water tower has not been decided. He expalined that the City's trail plan does call for the trail on Vicksburg Lane to be extended to Schmidt Lake Road, which now dead ends at Old 9. Mona Domaas, 15910:46th Avenue, stated that she and her neighbors do not want to cross Schmidt Lake Road to get to a park, and asked if the water tower and park could PRAC Minutes/November 1994 Page 39_ 2� be sited on the south side of the road. Director Blank said this may be a possibility, although siting it on the south side puts it inside the MUSA, whereas the north side of Schmidt Lake Road is outside the MUSA, and this may make a difference to Mr. Blume. Another option may be to ask Mr. Blume to dedicate some land for the installation of a park, although Mr. Blume isn't prepared to do this. The Comprehensive Park plan did not call for park in this area, so Mr. Blume wasn't asked to dedicate any land for that purpose when he had his development plan drafted. Director Blank suggested that maybe a compromise could be worked out with Mr. Blume, whereby he would give up some property on the south side for a small park, if the City would put the water tower on the north side of Schmidt Lake Road. This is all still dependent on the alignment of Schmidt Lake Road, which should be decided by next month. Recent traffic studies now show that Schmidt Lake Road will need to be four lanes wide. Earlier studies suggested only two lanes. The Comprehensive Plan does show a park west of Holly Lane and south of the railroad tracks. Mrs. Domaas suggested that this park could be made accessible to the residents of Oxbow and the other developments in this area if trails were installed, but her preference would be to get a park in the development proposed by Mr. Blume. Mrs. Domaas stated that she will continue to show her support for a park for her neighborhood by attending future PRAC meetings, and if necessary, will ask the 178 residents living in neighborhood no. 17 to attend with her. Chair Anderson commented that the residents' input was welcome, but no decision could be made until some other issues are resolved, such as the siting of the water tower and the alignment of Schmidt Lake Road. 6. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to discuss. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION None. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Director Blank continued the discussion on the private pool proposal with the Commission. He informed the Commission that the CLA is very optimistic about their proposal based on the overwhelming success of swimming pools in other areas. Director Blank stated that he had to remind the CLA that success in other cities may be due to the fact that there aren't as many pools or lakes available there, as there are here. He also indicated his concern over holding in limbo seven acres of land, valued at over $1 million, while waiting for CLA to raise funds. Then there's the question of are there too many indoor 25 yard pools? Perhaps some consideration should be given to an outdoor pool for this area. He also mentioned that the Wayzata School District has offered us an option to cooperate on a pool in the new high school or one in the old high school. Director Blank is concerned, too, about getting involved in a private /public venture should something go wrong and the pool's revenues drop off. Who would be responsible? Another thought to consider is whether or not this is the best possible use for this land. Are there other recreational facilities that might be.better suited to this location? Some commissioners then brought up the issue of a community center and how the very same facilities proposed for this private PRAC Minutes/November 1994 Page 40 complex would likely be included in any community center design. The discussion concluded with the Commission stating they wouldn't feel comfortable making any decisions until they get more information from CLA on their financing and the results of the economic feasibility study. Director Blank informed PRAC that the Council had budgeted for another resident survey sometime next February. There will be a section in the survey on park and recreation facilities. Results of the survey should be available in April or May. i Director Blank stated that he would like to take PRAC members on a tour of the facilities at Shoreview, Chanhassen and some of the other metro area community centers, for the benefit of the newest commissioners. He also stated that a hockey /ice arena interest group may attend the December PRAC meeting with a presentation of their own. 9. ADJOUrRNMMNT j The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. 1 1 i f � s CITY OF PLYMOUTH WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE Name Craig Twinem Ward 1 15015 44th Ave. N. Expires Plymouth, MN 55446 557 -6967 Mary Christine McKee Ward 2 1345 Juneau Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Sharon Meister Ward 3 3615 Evergreen Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Jeffrey A. Shopek Ward 4 4425 Goldenrod Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Rita E. O'Donnell At -Large 12105 41st Ave. N. #107 Plymouth, MN 55441 Bridget Jodell At -Large 10100 South Shore Dr. Plymouth, MN 55441 David Shea At -Large 14610 13th Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dan Faulkner Ex- officio City Engineer 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Eric Blank Ex- officio Park & Recreation Dir. 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Chuck Lymangood 11780 40th Place N. Plymouth, MN 55441 Telephone No. Appointed Expires R. 557 -6967 O. 930 -2536 O. 931 -3099 R. 551 -0569 O. 545 -3747 R. 559 -0868 O. 424 -5505 R. 553 -0971 R. 545 -8374 R. 476 -1077 O. 476 -1077 O. 550 -5071 O. 550 -5131 Council R. 557 -0839 Coordinating V.M. 550 -5093 Rep. 11 -21 -94 Initially Term Appointed Expires 12 -16 -91 1 -31 -95 11 -18 -91 1 -31 -97 2 -7 -94 1 -31 -96 11 -18 -91 1 -31 -96 2 -7 -94 1 -31 -97 11 -21 -94 1 -31 -95 1 -25 -93 1 -31 -97 I R November 21, 1994 Bridget Jodell 10100 South Shore Drive Plymouth, MN 55441 i Dear Ms. Jodell: Congratulations! On November 21, the Plymouth City Council appointed you to the Water Quality Committee{ for a term to expire January 31, 1995. You will be contacted by Dan Faulkner; City Engineer, with upcoming meeting information. i Enclosed is a roster for your use. Thank you for your commitment in serving the City of Plymouth. The Council and staff look forward to working with you! , Sincerely, Laurie F. Ahrens City Clerk cc: Dan Faulkner, City Engineer Enc. We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 Dottie Rietow, Chair Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities 300 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Dear Chair Rietow: This letter summarizes the comments made by the City of Plymouth to the Metropolitan Council's Environment Committee at their meeting on November 16, 1994 concerning the Elm Creek Interceptor project. The Plymouth City Council did not have an opportunity to approve these comments, because they have not had an official meeting since the Metropolitan Council's staff report was made available to us on November 9. Therefore, the comments are unofficial and based on previous City actions and informal discussion with our governing body. First, Plymouth supports proceeding with design work on the Elm Creek Interceptor. Plymouth supports the recommendation that the Metropolitan Council authorize preliminary design work on the Elm Creek Interceptor preferred alternative (Alternative No. 4., Total Gravity, as shown in the Elm Creek Interceptor Facility Plan.) Providing gravity flow sewer service to parts of Northwest Plymouth via the proposed new interceptor will be the most economical solution to meeting both regional and local needs. Plymouth has officially gone on record in a 1993 resolution in support of this plan. The preliminary design should include discussions with communities on potential cost sharing where the interceptor would serve as a local trunk sewer. Second, Plymouth strongly supports a detailed analysis of transportation problems and solutions for the northwestern area, especially I -494, TH55 and TH169. Plymouth is pleased to see that a detailed analysis of transportation facilities in the study area is a part of both Alternative A and Alternative B. Alternative A states that affected units of government in the 94/494/TH12 corridors would be asked to participate. Plymouth urges the Metropolitan Council to include the TH169 corridor as well. TH169 serves Plymouth, Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove, and has important affects on the other corridors and our local transportation systems. Even if the Metropolitan Council should decide not to proceed with design of any sewer facilities, we hope that you will support the recommendation for transportation studies. We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 Third, Plymouth supports coordinating local and regional plans, but does not support the specific "cluster planning" process as outlined in the staff recommendation. Plymouth agrees that our plans must be coordinated to ensure adequate transportation facilities, to provide public services for new development, to ensure that there are opportunities for housing to serve all incomes and stages of the life cycle, and to protect our environment as we grow. However, we do have concerns about the scope, cost, timing and commitment required for the process outlined in the staff recommendation. i The scope of the cluster planning seems to be overly broad for Plymouth to support without further discussions among the various participants to define the parameters. The staff report also indicates that substantial resources will be require to complete the cluster plan, and we are concerned that we do not currently have the staff resources to participate effectively. This must be considered before the Council adopts a significant unfunded mandate. We are concerned that the timing of the cluster planning process may not fit well with our local process to update our comprehensive plan, which will begin in 1995. Plymouth will not be able to determine its target densities or propose its local staging of services and development in time to have agreement by June 1995. And, we are also very concerned that the Council appears to be asking Plymouth to commit to an unknown solution before even the process is defined. j Plymouth will consider a cooperative planning process, but we do strongly believe much more discussion is needed about the scope, timing, cost and commitment before it begins. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this important issue. Please contact me (550- 5011) or Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt (550 -5059) if you have any questions. Sincerely, Dwight Johnson City Manager cc: Roger Scherer, Metro Council District 1 Mayor and City Council Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director Fred Moore, Public Works Director Donald E. Lueckert 4445 Kirkwood Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55442 CD Mr. Dwight Johnson City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Johnson, This letter is to commend three city employees. They embody the true meaning of service to the citizens of Plymouth. The employees who deserve recognition are Laurie Ahrens, Kurt Hoffman, and Judy McMillin, for their work in the recent primary and general elections. The volume of work association with an election is incredible: from getting people to serve as judges, to processing the large number of absentee ballots, to making sure that the precinct boxes are correct and fully supplied with the proper ballots, not to mention judges training. The election came off without a hitch, thanks in large part to this trio. As a new judge in the primary and a precinct chairman in the general election, I was amazed at how smoothly this process went. Being the "new kid on the block," the guidance and coaching by Laurie was appreciated. Kurt came to the rescue when our precinct vote tabulator became jammed during our peak time. It seemed that I no sooner was off the phone when he appeared! Due to my recent operation, Judy and Kurt offered to bring the precinct supplies to the polling place at 6 AM on Election Day, so that I wouldn't have to pick them up. I really appreciated their thoughtfulness, especially when I knew the long day they had ahead of them. While the day for election judges is long (at least 15 hours), it doesn't compare to the truly long day (20 - 24 hours) that your crew put in. I would be remiss if I did not also mention Fred "Sky Cap" Moore. On arriving at City Center on Election Night, I had barely turned off my car when Fred was there to unload my car and whisk me into the check -in area. I am sure there are others who helped during and after the election, but I do believe this group is an asset to the City and the community. They should be recognized for their hard work and often thankless toil to make the 1994 Election run as smoothly and trouble -free as it did. Sincerely, Don Lueckert y 1� November 22, 1994 CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ Kathy LeDell 250 Pineview Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Ms. LeDell: Mayor Tierney has forwarded your resident feedback form to me for review and comment. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you, but I was waiting for the Open Space Committee to finish their final ranking of sites. In your note, you requested the status of Site 3L, located in southeast Plymouth. The Open Space Committee has- recently completed ranking the top 15 sites throughout the community. This site, owned by Honeywell Corporation, was ranked no. 15. A good deal of this property is wetland, which will be protected by the City's new wetland ordinance. Because the Committee has not discussed the implementation of the open space program at this time, I cannot determine whether or not they will recommend the City acquire any or all of this site. I have enclosed an open space ranking chart and map for your information. i If you have any additional questions on this property or other open space questions, please feel free to give me a call at 550 -51} 31. 4 Sincerely, j J i . Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation a EB /np cc: City Manager enclosures We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 - TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 V November 22, 1994 Gary Medin - 680 Windemere Curve Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Medin: Mayor Tierney has forwarded your resident feedback form to me for review and comment. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you, but I was waiting for the Open Space Committee to finish their final ranking of sites. In your note, you requested the status of Site 3L, located in southeast Plymouth. The Open Space Committee has recently completed ranking the top 15 sites throughout the community. This site, owned by Honeywell Corporation, was ranked no. 15. A good deal of this property is wetland, which will be protected by the City's new wetland ordinance. Because the Committee has not discussed the implementation of the open space program at this time, I cannot determine whether or not they will recommend the City acquire any or all of this site. I have enclosed an open space ranking chart and map for your information. If you have any additional questions on this property or other open space questions, please feel free to give me a call at 550 -5131. Sincerely, 8, 64,c Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EB /np cc: City Manager We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 October 26, 19S City Council President and Members 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Ladies and Gentlemen: My wife and I moved to Plymouth this summer. I was born and" raised in this area and finally had the opportunity to return after a fifteen year absence. We purchased•a new home in June in the sixth addition of Seven Ponds development. We are very.happy with our house and we like the area very much. We are writing this letter to express our concern, as well as the concern of our neighbors in this last addition to the development, over the construction and subsequent zoning of the area around the new County Road 24 and Highway 55 intersection. When we purchased this home we were told by our realtor, builder and, after a trip down to the city offices, the zoning office about the rerouting of County Road 24 near us. In all cases, we were led to believe, and actually shown a color map at the zoning office, that the land freed up by the reroute of County Road 24 was going to be zoned R -1 or residential. A few months after moving in, we found out, much to our dismay and disbelief that, in fact, the land is'all zoned commercial and has been since 1992. ` Although we are upset about the city not being forthcoming about their zoning plans when we asked as potential buyers, we know there is probably not we can do to stop it and get it rezoned at this time. However, after returning to the zoning office a second time, we were able to see the engineering plan for this 7.5 acres. This plari and its apparent approval by the City of Plymouth are what have us most concerned. The plan calls for construction of a gas station with access from the new County Road 24 and from Medina Road. In addition, there are plans for a convenience store and three fast -food type restaurants whose only access is Medina Road at the intersection of Garland and Medina. Since our neighborhood is on the other side of Medina Road, this puts a fast -food restaurant right across the street no more that 500 feet away from our homes. It makes a street, which neighborhood children currently play around, potentially as busy as County Road 24 is with constant traffic in and out from people trying to grab a "quick" bite. All of this creates an atmosphere not consistent with a Plymouth -type neighborhood. 4 5 In conversations with the city engineers, we asked why the access to this commercial area could not be restricted to County Road 24 and /or Highway 55. Their answer was that the county would not approve an intersection that busy on either of those roads. We told them we thought it was negligent for the city to decide to move an area access that the county said was too busy for those roads to the heart of one of their neighborhoods without any thought as to-the danger and disruption it would cause. This plan is not conducive to good Plymouth planning. Although many of the things we were told or conversations we've had cannot be verified, the commercial development plan is in black and white and on file. We are asking for this to be reviewed with one of these possible alternatives applied to it: First, that the entire 7.5 acres is rezoned residential or developed - into.a city park.- A city park or recreation-area would be a natural extension of the future Wayzata High School across the street on Highway 55. Second, at least the area south of the old County Road 24, north of Medina Road (Lots 5 & 6) be rezoned residential so as to lessen the impact that this plan would have on our neighborhood. Third; and this option as a minimum is a must in order to insure the sanctity of our neighborhood, that access to this commercial area is prohibited from being placed anywhere along Medina Road at Garland, Everest Court or Dunkirk Road. We hope you and your fellow council members will take our concerns seriously, that you'll review this plan, not be blinded by any potential income that the city may gain, be aware as to the obvious flaws inherent with this plan and its negative impact on our neighborhood, and make the necessary changes to it. Thank you for your time and consideration of our concerns. Since. e P O hael and hnson v CITY C PLYMOUTR November 23, 1994 Michael and Julie Johnson 3345 Everest Lane North' Plymouth, MN 55447. SUBJECT: SEVEN PONDS PUD Dear Mr. and Mrs. Johnson: I am writing in response to your letter dated October 26, 1994, concerning the zoning of the property north of Medina Road and east of County Road 24. Your neighborhood was part of the overall plan approved by the City Council in 1991 for the Seven Ponds Planned Unit Development (PUD). The PUD includes residential, commercial and industrial uses. I have attached the approved Planned Unit Development Concept Plan for your review. The plan shows conceptual development of the area. Possible uses include: restaurants, a gas station and a convenience store. Final plans for the development of the commercial area have not been submitted to the City. You asked that the area be reviewed and suggested several alternatives for changes to the plans. You asked if 'the City could rezone all or part of the commercial area to residential uses. The City Council could begin a process to consider amending the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning and the approved PUD plan. However, the City would need to find very strong reasons for any change since the plan was approved less than four years ago. Such a process would include a public hearing at the Planning Commission and would take about 21 /a months from start to finish. It appears to staff that changing the plan for�only a portion of the commercial area would probably not be appropriate; the plan for the entire area would have to be changed. The City would have to carefully consider whether any residential uses at this intersection would be desirable, given the impacts from the surrounding highways. You also suggested changing the commercial area into a City park or a recreation area extension to the new high school. A park in this location would not be consistent with the City's Park and Open Space Plan. A City park is already located within the Seven Ponds PUD, west of Jewel Lane and north of 32nd Avenue. The new Wayzata High School is to be built two miles to the northwest along Peony Lane. i We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 v You suggested that access be prohibited to Medina Road from the commercial area. Access to the residential neighborhood and the commercial / industrial areas north of Medina Road was taken into consideration when the plan was developed. Medina Road was planned as the primary access for both the residential and non - residential uses. The plan shows a potential right in and out access to the commercial area onto Co. Rd. 24. Hennepin County grants the final approval for access to County roads. When detailed plans are submitted for development of the commercial area, City staff will review the plan to ensure that adequate buffering of commercial uses is provided along Medina Road. The PUD Final Plans for the area adjacent to Medina Road will require review and approval by City Council. Any uses that require a Conditional Use Permit, such as fast food or a gas station would also require a Public Hearing at the Planning Commission prior to City Council action. Notice of public hearings are sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the site. The last issue relates to misinformation that you feel was given to you by the City. City staff does not deliberately withhold information. I am sure that this was not the case. Due to the relocation of the roads in this area, it is possible that you were inadvertently shown the residential area north and east of Fire Station Number 3. We apologize for any confusion or errors that may have been made in answering your questions. If you would like to discuss this issue further or have any questions please feel free to contact me at 550 -5057. Sincerely, John Keho Associate Planner cc: Mayor & City Council SEVEN PONDS P.U.D. OWNER & DEVELOPER MANS KAOIN HOMES ISM 4- A' �E3 61ty Of Plymouth; Hennepin County meral Develop - ment--;Site"*Pla'h —Phasing Plan 0 4. J., LJ EL ILO Q, C) O 9+ y .1 1 •• •O \ PJ v ye J� V , 4 ZI, h 1Z I I\ ll Scale: I Inch = 100 Feet 101q,"I'lla 101,411 /if/ Bhc4 I Ir ; /,/./ Apyl 1 17 /fri dlrl i I lffdl . A/W e, f "r f,,: # a,4 117.1:1 Eq. quo 1 Saw' , I'm L11AID SU4VfY0Rf V November 22, 1994 Dear Election Judge: r0 PCITV PLYMOUTR Thank you for your help with the 1994 elections! In Plymouth, 25,524 voters went to the polls for a 65.55 percent voter turnout on November 8. There were nearly 3,000 new election day registrations processed. There are now 38,938 registered voters in the City of Plymouth. Their right to vote and access to a fair, smooth, and accurate voting process is ensured by your service as an election judge. We will call on many of you to work as judges for the 1995 city election and for the three elections in 1996 (Presidential Primary, State Primary, State General). The City of Plymouth's Election Staff joins me in thanking you for your excellent service! Sincerely, 4a4,�, �- stiff Laurie F. Ahrens City Clerk Kurt Hoffm Sr. Clerk Typist oc'",�� Val Krisko Clerk Receptionist Judy McMillin Exec. Sec. /Deputy Clerk Colleen Kreatz Clerk Receptionist Marg O Clerk Receptionist s- We Listen . We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000