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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 02-16-1995FEBRUARY 16, 1995 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS .... 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY: FEBRUARY 21 8:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers . CITY MEETING SCHEDULE FOR MARCH: MARCH 7 8:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 13 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - Public Safety Training Room Topic: Discussion of long range financial and capital improvement plans and funding for trails and open space programs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 21 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 - Presidents' Day. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO February 9, 1995 Page 2 3. UPDATE SPECIAL ELECTIONS - HOUSE DISTRICT 33B -- The following candidates have filed for the vacant District 33B House seat: Independent Republican Democratic -Farmer -Labor Tim Theisen Kim Koehnen Christine Church Mark D. Dirkes John Garritsen Darcy Hitesman Rick Stanek As a result, a Special Primary election will be held Tuesday, February 21. The Special General election is scheduled for Tuesday, March 7. District 33B encompasses four precincts in Plymouth: Pct. 15 (Pilgrim United Methodist Church), Pct. 16 (Bass Lake Playfield Shelter Building), Pct. 19 (Pilgrim Lane Elementary) and Pct. 20 (Zachary Lane Elementary). Voting will take place at the regular polling locations. Additional absentee voting hours for the primary election are Saturday, February 18 from 1 - 3 p.m., and Monday, February 20 from 5 - 7 p.m. Because State Law prohibits public meetings from starting until 8 p.m., the Plymouth City Council meetings scheduled for February 21 and March 7, will begin at 8 p.m. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers. 5. BOARD OF ZONING -- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers. 6. HRA -- SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 8:30 A.M., Plymouth Town Square 7. METRO MEETINGS ---- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council and its advisory commissions is attached. (M-7) 8. MEETING CALENDARS - February and March meeting calendar are attached. (M-8) :NF 1. DEPARTMENT REPORTS a. Weekly Building Permit Report for Commercial/IndustriaUPublic and Use Types. (I-1) 2. AGENDAS & MINUTES a Wayzata Schools Board meeting agenda, February 13. (I -2a) b. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, February 9. (I -2b) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO February 9, 1995 Page 3 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY - CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter responding to Lynn Japs, 4570 Weston Lane, from Eric Blank, regarding the development of a neighborhood park. (I -3a) b. Letter responding to Larry Dowell, President, TwinWest Chamber, from City Manager, on the City's position with respect to the LMC's legislative policy on referendum levies. (I -3b) 4. MEMOS & CORRESPONDENCE: a. Memo from Ed Goldsmith regarding the Metropolitan Council Report on Affordable/Life Cycle Housing (I -4a) b. Letter from Lowell Whiteis, 15325 County Road 47, to National Audubon Society, regarding wetland protection and property owner rights. (I -4b) c. Letter to Pauline Milner and Gayleen Touhey, from City Manager, regarding assistance with rent for the Plymouth Senior Citizens use of the West Medicine Lake Community Club. (I -4c) d. Letter to Representative Ron Abrams, from Dale Hahn, regarding proposed changes to permissible uses of tax increment financing. (I -4d) e. Letter from Henry Cisneros, Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, concerning changes and restructuring of HUD procedures and programs. (I -4e) f. Letter of appreciation to Bill Dezeil, Hollydale Golf Course, from Mayor Tierney, for hosting the Section 6AA High School Cross Country Meet for the past sixteen years. (I -4f) g. Copy of S.F. No. 339, proposed legislation amending the Ethical Practices law; Gifts to Local Officials. (I -4g) h. Public meeting notice from Hennepin Parks on the Coon Rapids Dam Rehabilitation Project. Monday, February 27, Hennepin Technical College Auditorium, Brooklyn Park, 7-9 p.m. (I -4h) i. City news release on Plymouth Police Officer Greg Oly's outstanding record in winning five gold medals at the U.S. Speedskating National Championships held in Butte, Montana, January 28 and 29. (I -4i) Dwight Johnson City Manager C ( N/",- For Immediate Release For More Information Laurie Rauenhorst, 550--5014 Plymouth City Council Meetings to Start at 8 p.m. on Feb. 21 and March 7 The regular Plymouth City Council meetings on Tues., Feb. 21 and Tues., March 7 will start one hour later than normal. Meetings on those dates will start at 8 p.m. due to House District 33B special primary and general elections. Under state law, public meetings cannot be held until the polls close. Both meetings will be at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. -30- We Listen . We Solve . We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 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 Information Line at 229-3780 and by computer modem, through the Turin Cities Computer Network at 337-5400. DATE: February 10, 1995 i WEEK OF: February 13 -February 17, 1995 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL` Community Development Committee - Monday, Feb. 13, Noon, Room 1A. Tl committee will consider: 1994 status report for the Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves Program; Woodbury comprehensive sewer plan; proposed land exchange with city of Lino Lakes in Rice Creek chain of Lakes Park Reserve; Industry Cluster Project follow-up and Economic Development Project; polluted sites panel follow-up; briefing on telecommunications; public meeting schedule for Radio system report; and other business. Public Meeting on Region -Wide Public Safety Radio System - Council District 13 - Monday, Feb. 13, 4 p.m., Chambers. Public Meeting on Region -Wide Public Safety Radio System - Council District 4 - Monday, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m., Ridgeview Medical Center, 500 Maple St., Waconia. Public Meeting on Region -Wide Public Safety Radio System - Council District 2 - Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1:30 p.m., Brooklyn Park City Council Chambers, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park. Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m., Chambers. The board will consider: comment on "Major Transportation Projects" final report; second annual implementation report from the ISTEA Programming Committee; recommendation regarding the Wabasha Bridge; transportation amendment background material; and other business. Environment Committee - Wednesday, Feb. 15, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will consider: endorsement of request for proposals for Seneca Plant solids handling services; quarterly environmental compliance report; recycling polluted sites report and discussion; Sewer Rate Task Force status report; and other business. Public Meeting on Region -Wide Public Safety Radio System - Council District 7 - Wednesday, Feb. 15, 4:30 p.m., Hennepin Co. Government Center Auditorium (A-level), 300 S. 6th St., Minneapolis. Public Meeting on Region -Wide Public Safety Radio System - Council District 10 - Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m., Fridley City Hall, Rooms 1 & 2 (lower level), 6431 University Ave. NE, Fridley. Public Meeting on Region -Wide Public Safety Radio System - Council District 6 - Thursday, �� l Feb. 16, 7:30 a.m., St. Louis Park City Council Chambers, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. Transportation Accessibility Advisory Committee - Thursday, Feb. 16, 1 p.m., Room 2A. This is a continualtion of the Feb. 1 meeting. Finance Committee - Thursday, Feb. 16, 4 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will consider: procurement of process chemicals; December 1994 personnel report; approval of use of Wastewater Services 1994 favorable variance; Metropolitan Council support for employee credit unions of the formal Metropolitan Transit Commission and the former Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and other business. The last hour of this meeting will be closed to the public pursuant to Minnesota Statues Section 471.705, Subdivision la(1992), as amended by 1994 Minnesota Laws chapter 618, article 1, section 39, to discuss labor negotiation issues. Public Meeting on Region -Wide Public Safety Radio System - Council District 1 - Friday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. - noon, Independence City Hall, 1920 Co. Rd. 90, Maple Plain. Legislative Coordinating Group (TENTATIVE) - Friday, Feb. 17, Noon, Room 1A. TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 24, 1995 PRESIDENTS' DAY/HOLIDAY. OFFICES ARE CLOSED. Monday, Feb. 20. Public Meeting on Region -Wide Public Safety Radio System - Council District 15 - Tuesday, Feb. 21, 7:30 a.m., Redwood Community Center, 311 Elm St. at Co. Rd. 42, Apple Valley. Public Meeting on Region -Wide Public Safety Radio System - Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1 p.m., Washington Co. Government Center, 311 Elm St. at Co. Rd. 42, Apple Valley. Public Meeting on Region -Wide Public Safety Radio System /Council District 14 - Tuesday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., Falcon Heights City Council Chambers, 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave., Falcon Heights. Public Meeting on Region -Wide Public Safety Radio System/Council District 16 - Wednesday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m., Dakota Co. Government Center, Board Room, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings. Public Meeting on Region -Wide Public Safety Radio System/Council District 3 - Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m., Minnetonka Community Center, Community Room, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. Public Meeting on Region -Wide Public Safety Radio System - Thursday, Feb. 23, 7:30 a.m., Anoka Co. Courthouse, 325 E. Main St., Anoka. Public Meeting on Region -Wide Public Safety Radio System/Council District 5 - Thursday, Feb. 23, 9 a.m., Bloomington City Council Chambers, 2215 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington. Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Feb. 23, 4 p.m., Chambers. (TENTATIVE) Special Meeting/Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Feb. 23, immediately following the Council meeting, Chambers. (RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 9) Committee of the Whole - Thursday, Feb. 23, immediately following the Special Council meeting, Chambers. Public Meeting on Region -Wide Public Safety Radio System/Council District 11 - Thursday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., Shoreview City Council Chambers, 4600 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. Information Session for Government Officials and Public Safety Professionals on the Region - Wide Public Safety Radio System - Friday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m., Minnesota History Center Auditorium, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. Legislative Coordinating Group (TENTATIVE) - Friday, Feb. 24, Noon, Room 1A. 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, call 291-6447, (TDD 291-0904). Call the Metro Information Line at 229=3780 for news of Council actions and coming meetings. METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COMMISSION Intergovernmental Relations Committee - Monday, Feb. 13, 8 a.m., Sheraton Inn Midway, 400 N. Hamline, St. Paul. The committee will discuss Minneapolis City Council assignments and miscellaneous legislative issues. Commission Meeting - Wednesday, Feb. 15, 9:30 a.m., Commission office conference room. The commission will hear a report on the Advisory Task Force on Professional Sports Franchises; Committee of the Whole report on the retreat held January 27 where stadium capital improvements, Commission structure and tenant relations were discussed. A report will be given by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee on Minneapolis City Council assignments and miscellaneous legislative issues. The Concessions/Marketing Committees will report on the catering kitchen, outdoor plaza and fantasy football. The Personnel Committee will report on salary structure for non -managerial administrative personnel and the 1995 Affirmative Action plan. A closed will be held to discuss pending litigation with Piper Jaffray, Star Event Management and Adams Outdoor Signs. The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission office is located at 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415. All meetings are held in the Commission office conference room, unless noted otherwise. Meeting times and agendas occasionally must be changed. To verify meeting information, please call Tamra Sharp, 335-3310. OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS February 1995 1 2- 3 City Center Counter open to SPECIAL ELECTION 7p.m. -Absentee voting - SENATE DIST. 33 8:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Pub. Safety True Rin 5 6 7 8 9 10 7:00 PM CHARTER CO- MMISSION - Pub. �ITCI MEET;' G' o�iuiril Chamiiers` 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM PRAC -Council Safety Trng Room COMMISSION - Council Chambers Chambers 12 13 14 15 16 17 5:00 PM FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Council Coat 7:00 PM WATER QUAL- 7:00 PM PACT - Pub. 7:00 PM HRA - Council Room ITY COMMITTEE - Safety Library Chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH/MAPLE Pub. Safety Trng Room GROVE CITY COUNCILS - Joint Meeting - Pub. Safety Trng Room 19 21 22 23 24 City Center Counter Open 5 SPECIAL PRIMARY 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00PM BOARD of ZONING - p.nL - 7p.nL -Absentee ELECTION - HOUSE COMMISSION - Council Council Chambers Voting DIST. 33B Chambers President's Day - City 1L7NCIL Offices Closed �lrCoOrictl 26 27 28 January SMT W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2l 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4 PLYMOUTH FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL - Parkers Lake Park 11 18 City Center Counter Open for Absentee Voting - I - 3 p.m. 25 3:30 AM HRA - Town March SMT W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ll 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS r2 March 1995 SaturdaySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday February April 1 2 - 3 4 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 7:30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS City Center Counter Open for 1 2 3 4 1 COMMISSION - Pub. Safety Absentee Voting 1- 3 m. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 g' p• 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS Training Room 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 l6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 27 28 30 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 City Center Counter Open to SPECIAL ELECTION 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM PRAC - Council 7p. m. -Absentee Voting _ HOUSE DIST. 33B COMMISSION'- Council Chambers $ 00 P,1Xi COUNCIL Chambers MEE�� Council CI�11tbe`1'S'�c'" 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7:00 PM SYECIALvCOUN . 7:00 PM WATER QUAL- 7:00 PM PACT -Pub. 7:00 PbI HRA- Council CIL MEETINGi'ub ITY COMMITTEE - Safety Library Chambers Safety i17tQ:itdii ' . , .,,,na•` Pub. Safetv Trne Room 19 me PQ 27 21 22 23 24 7 00 PM COUNCIL MEET 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM BOARD OF ZONING - ING,= Council Cha6mbers COMMISSION -Council Council Chambers Chambers W P4I 2/15/95 30 31 25 8:30 AM HRA - Town Square ':�k DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 1995 TO: DWIGHT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER FROM: CARLYS SCHANSBERG, DATA CONTROL/INSPECTION CLERK SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED REPORT FOR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9 THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 1995 PERMIT #64866 WAS ISSUED TO TIMCO CONSTRUCTION FOR AN INTERIOR REMODEL AT 2855 CAMPUS DRIVE, VALUATION $91,000.00. PERMITLIST 02/16/95 LIST OF PERMITS ISSUED AGING DAYS FROM 02/09/95 TO 02/15/95 PAGE 2 PIN NUMBER CLASS OF WORK DATE PERMIT # APPLICANT NAME LEGAL USE TYPE ISSUED ERMT.TYPE SITE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OUTLOT/TRACT UNIT# STATE LICENSE # VALUATION TOTAL FEE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 118 22 22 0002 ADDITION 02/13/95 65167 ROB ODDEN LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 2315 LARCH LA N LLS26QQ220002 0002068 $1,300.00 $31.65 ADDITION 02/14/95 65190 MIDWEST FIREPLACE LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 11520 OLD ROCKFORD RD 4 1 FORSTER PRESERVE PLAT 2 0002359 $100.00 $15.05 22 118 22 31 0022 ALTERATION 02/13/95 64866 TIMCO CONST LOT BLK COMMERCIAL BUILDING 2855 CAMPUS DR 1 1 WEST SUBURBAN HEALTH CAMPUS $91,000.00 $1,033.85 O1 118 22 42 0011 ADDITION 02/09/95 65031 PRIME BLDRS LOT BLK MULTI -FAMILY BUILDING 5525 NATHAN LA N 1 1 HICKORY HILLS VILLAS 0001046 $8,000.00 $167.35 20 118 22 23 0016 REPAIR 02/09/95 65082 LAKE COUNTRY BLDRS INC LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 17430 30TH AVE N LLS20QQ230016 0002286 $40,000.00 $596.67 15 118 22 14 0035 ALTERATION 02/09/95 65083 JON ROHS CONST LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 4220 PINEVIEW LA N 7 3 SWAN LK SOUTH 0003999 $4,000.00 $105.95 19 118 22 14 0043 ALTERATION 02/10/95 65100 LUNDGREN BROS CONST LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 3285 OLIVE LA N 2 1 HEATHER RUN 2ND 0001413 $16,050.00 $305.03 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284 Wayzata, Minnesota BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting - February 13, 1995 - 7:30 p.m. District Administration Building - Board Room AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Approval of Agenda IV. Recognitions A. Employee of the Month B. Others V. Audience ODDortunity to Address School Board A. Student Councils B. Parent-Teacher Groups C. Expanded Options/? -Period Day Committee D. Others �4=.N'"t r VI. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations A. Superintendent 1. Progress Report on Plans for New Senior High School 2. Land Division with City of Plymouth at New High School Site 3. Proposed Board Policy IFABA "Commercial Media Use" - Adoption 4. Proposed Board Policy JLCEA "Do Not Resuscitate/Do Not Intubate Orders" - Second Reading 5. Amended Board Policy DA "Fund Balance" - First Reading B. Academic Services 1. Education Report: TAP and FOCUS Programs 2. Revised 1995-1996 School Year Calendar C. Finance and Business Services 1. Finance and Business Recommendations 2. Monthly Financial Report 3. Resolution to. Issue and Sell General Obligation Tax Anticipation Certificates, Series 1995A D. Human Resource Services 1. Human Resource Recommendations 2. Motion to Hold Closed Meeting to Discuss Negotiations Strategy VII. Other Board Action A. Board Appointments and Committee Structure VIII. Board Reports IX. New Business X. Adjourn LMB/ 1 R:2/8/95 POSTED: 2/8/95 Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting February 9, 1995 Page 7 Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Bildsoe, Johnson, Priebe, Wahl and Willegalle; staff Bisek, Blank and Pederson Absent: Commissioner Fiemann 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Anderson called the February meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Willegalle to approve the minutes of the January meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present. b. Staff. Mary announced that the Plymouth Panthers Ski Club has seen increased participation this year, resulting in the addition of a third bus to transport the kids on their Friday ski trips. For the past several years, only two buses were necessary. Mary stated that adult softball team registration begins the last week of February, and that staff has begun working on the summer issue of Plymouth News, which will be out in early April. She stated that Wayzata Community Education has approached us about working cooperatively with them on some summer school programming. She indicated that the next major special event is Music in Plymouth scheduled for July 6. Director Blank commented that the senior coordinator, Sara Mittelstaedt, will be attending the March meeting to discuss the senior program, and in April, Cindy Anderson, the aquatics supervisor, will make a presentation on the summer swimming lesson program and beaches. c. Others. None were present. 4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION Council authorized staff to proceed with securing purchase options on four open space sites. Director Blank stated that appraisals are being done on the properties now and should be completed by March. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Adopt 1994 annual report. Commissioner Johnson noted that his term expires in 1997, not 1994 as stated on pg. 4 of the annual report. Some discussion then followed about PRAC Minutes/February 1995 Page 8 changing all of the term expiration dates to coincide with the most recent Council re- appointments. It was decided to let the other term expiration dates stand as published in the '94 annual report, since those were the dates in effect at that time. The new expiration dates will appear in the 1995 annual report. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER PRIEBE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BILDSOE TO ADOPT THE 1994 ANNUAL REPORT AND TO FORWARD IT TO THE CITY COUNCIL. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. b. Private swimming pool update. Director Blank reported that St. Thomas has begun the feasibility report requested by Classic Lake Aquatics and that the results should be available by April or May. c. West Medicine Lake Park update. Director Blank displayed drawings of the new road alignment and explained that the first bid package includes the road, two parking bays, lighting, dredging, curb and gutter, etc. He explained that the road will likely be surcharged during all or most of '95 and the asphalt laid in the spring of '96. The earliest activity in the park could be a skating rink by winter 1996. d. Unique open spaces update. Director Blank stated that the City Council wants to see the estimated costs of purchasing the four open space sites before deciding on a method of financing. e. Playfield/high school update. Director Blank stated that the City Council approved the purchase of an additional 31 acres from Lundgren Bros. at $25,000 per acre. This land lies within the MUSA boundary. Other land within the MUSA is currently selling for $30,000 to $45,000 per acre, so Director Blank feels that this purchase was an excellent buy and a significant savings for both the City and School District. The architect can now start preparing cost estimates on the playfield/park portion of the project. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Study of youth sports facilities. Commissioners Anderson, Wahl and Willegalle volunteered to serve on a subcommittee that will study the need for additional youth sports facilities. Director Blank explained that Mayor Tierney and Councilmembers Lymangood and Wold will also serve on the subcommittee, and a representative from both the Robbinsdale and Wayzata School Districts will be asked to serve as well. b. Review staff proposal for program enhancements Staff has proposed five program improvements, which Director Blank explained to PRAC. There have been a number of requests for paving an outdoor hockey rink, so that it can be used during the summer for roller blading and skateboarding. The City has received an estimate of $19,000 to pave the east rink at Plymouth Creek. PRAC Minutes/February 1995 Page 9 Outdoor sand volleyball courts have been requested at Parkers Lake. Director Blank believes that this project could be completed for about $4,000. The proposed location is northwest of the large picnic shelter in the main Parkers Lake Park (south of County Road 6). The Plymouth -Wayzata Youth Baseball Association has requested that we install two batting cages at Parkers Lake Playfield. The estimated cost to do this could run between $5,000 and $25,000. Director Blank suggested that if PRAC was interested in this project, they consider contributing something toward it, with the baseball association fund raising for the remaining cost. The batting cages would be available for the general public to use, in addition to youth baseball. The City of St. Louis Park successfully operates a toboggan run during the winter months. Director Blank shared some videotape footage of the run for PRAC to view. He feels that the west side of Parkers Lake would be a possible location for a similar activity in Plymouth, since there is a warming house, night lighting and parking available there. The toboggan run would be open during the same times as the warming house and would be staffed by an attendant. The estimated cost to construct a toboggan run is between $6,000 and $8,000. Director Blank explained that staff believes there is a need for the City to purchase one or two tents to be used at special events, such as Fire and Ice, Music in Plymouth, the Summer Water Carnival, the Art Fair and History Fest, etc. A 10 x 10 size could be used for registration purposes or information distribution and would cost about $500 to $700. A second tent, 30 x 60, would cost somewhere between $7,000 to $8,000 and could be used to shield participants from inclement weather during special events. Commissioners unanimously supported the paving of the hockey rink, installation of sand volleyball courts, and the purchase of the tents. They felt that the tents should be purchased with general City funds, rather than park and recreation dollars, if possible. They had concerns about the toboggan run at Parkers Lake, because of the aesthetics and suggested instead that the City install lights at Ridgemount, so night sledding and tobogganing could be done there. They favored the addition of batting cages at Parkers Lake and suggested that the City contribute something toward the project, and that the Plymouth -Wayzata Baseball Association should match whatever amount the City donates. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION Commissioner Bildsoe asked if the park fees and policies that were recommended at last month's meeting got approved by the City Council. Director Blank responded that the Council approved them at their meeting on February 7. Director Blank then went on to explain that the balance in the park dedication account is close to $1 million and that the fee in 1994 was $940 per unit. This is the fee charged to developers or single-family builders when they build a house. The Council approved raising this fee to $1,150 per unit in 1995. PRAC Minutes/February 1995 Page 10 � - �D—b Commissioner Priebe was concerned about the letter from Lundgren Bros. indicating that they don't want any trail through their development for access to the new park in northwest Plymouth. Director Blank commented that the City has the option to secure trail easement through condemnation procedures, if deemed necessary. Commissioner Priebe then asked how the Park and Recreation Department funds projects such' as the proposed sand volleyball courts, the paved hockey rink, batting cages, etc. Director Blank responded that he would provide a detailed breakdown at next month's meeting on how projects are funded. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Director Blank briefly discussed the results of a survey he conducted in January of other metropolitan communities regarding their per capita expenditures. Robbinsdale has the highest cost per taxpayer at $73 and Edina has the lowest at $21.13. Plymouth falls in the middle at $36.81 per taxpayer. Director Blank also mentioned the telephone survey that the City will be conducting this spring. He feels it is important to find out how residents feel about having a City owned golf course, and thus, hopes to include one or two questions in the survey on golf. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. February 8, 1995 Lynn Japs 4570 Weston Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Mrs. Japs: CITY OF PUMOUTR This is in response to your letter dated January 29, 1995. You have two concerns which you have asked me to address. On the first issue, Lundgren Bros. Homes has notified the City of Plymouth that they do not want to have a trail running between any of their new lots. We will, however, continue to plan for having a trail extend through that area at some time in the future. The City Council has the option of condemning an easement for a trail at any time. You may be interested to know that we currently have approximately 65 miles of trail throughout the City. I just want to reassure you that, based on our past experience, the off- road trail system is quite safe for all of our users. The future trail along Vicksburg Lane will be a safe access to and from this proposed park site. Your second concern dealt with the playground sighting. All of the playground facilities will be located on the park property south of Schmidt Lake Road. When the park is actually designed and built, we will certainly take into consideration the location of the playground equipment and its approximate distance from both Vicksburg Lane and Schmidt Lake Road. Thank you for your input. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call at 550-5131. Sincerely, 64�— &ANC Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EB/np cc: i leity Council PRAC VL,'e Listen • VL -e Solve • We Care S=DJ r^LYT,'OUTH BOULE'V'ARD • PLYMCUTH hSi"JNESDTA 55447 • TELEPHONE ;5'2 ,�0-cJ,�0 January 29,I99S Eric Blank Director Parks and ReCreatic City of Plymouth 3400 PlYMouth 8OL(levard Plymouth,MN 55447 Dear Mr' Blank, I am a resident of Oxbow �-.tnd have attended a recent parks and rc�CreiatiOn m8BtingconCerning 8 neighl-.)orhood ` rh for our area' I understand a site #3 has been �hosen at the ` corner of the future Schmidt Lake Rd an( ---I Vicksburg' As I have thr e young (-:Jildren I am very co'cerned about this particular aite forthe park' With alut of tr8ffic on on TWO aides I would like bring up some conoerns which I feel should be addressed if the park i� to be u �AFE one for our children' ' I feel it is crucial that n walking path be put in thru the Lundgen devel0p0ent So Vur ohildren are not walking or riding their bikes anywhere neag/is ma'y of the older children may be riding their bikes alone to the park, a pnth Sta;ing away from busy streets would be greatly appreciated b� all of us residents. As a parent I would feel a whole lot better knowing my child is no where near Vicksburg and is away from �uoh traffic. Your efforts in aotively pursuing a path/trail thru the Lundgren development is greatly appreci�t�d' . The other major is the splitting up f the p&rk_ I have heard there is a possiblity of using the water tower aite nn the other side of Swhmidt Loke Rd for another park or on extensif this f l this would b on U �one' I ee � wou e a major mistake and makes for o dangerous eituation' When ohildren P)lay at a park they run from equipment to equi' ment' ff ploy Struoturem (even if they ore ones designed fVr older ohildren) are on the another aide of a road the children will end crossing or attempting to cross, the yoad- I know that even d one yemr old wnnta to follow .is or her siblinga to any place they �re, and also, three year olds and even six year olds forget to wotoh Jfor cora, and finally mnthera with several children really hove a difficult time watching them all at onc0' Having o park designed with �AFETY in mind I feel is cru�iml' I om sure that none of us would want to see on oocident ocour with m oroaaing thmt four lane romd to get to of the park' I feel putting the play equipment as from that intersection as possible would.mahe sense, with moybe a amall parking oreo aeperating the park from the roads' . Thank you for your time and nunsideration to these safety and design issues concerning our children ond the future pork' Sincerely, ^� w Lynn KJaps ` 457{) Westnn Lnne Plymouth, MN55446 oc: Pork & Reoremtion 4dvisory Cnmmission Moyor Mnna Domaas David 4ndersonp Q Mr. Larry S. Dowell President TwinWest Chamber of Commerce 10550 Wayzata Boulevard Minnetonka, MN 55305 Dear Larry: Mayor Joy Tierney has asked me to respond to your letter of February 6 relating to the repeal of the provision requiring certain referendum levies to be assessed against market value. The City of Plymouth does not have any official legislative position on this matter. We were not active participants in this particular position statement of the League of Minnesota Cities and do not know all of the reasoning behind it. Nor do we feel well enough informed to ask the League to change its policy. In general, you are correct that we are sensitive to the tax burden on businesses in our area. We realize that commercial/industrial property has one-third of the property value in Plymouth and pays about one-half of all the taxes. You have made an excellent point that businesses do not get any direct vote in referenda affecting them. The problem with levy referenda is symptomatic of a larger problem with our whole tax system. Unfortunately, proposals for 100% tax base equalization in the metro area are occupying our attention at this time. It appears that this legislation could affect Plymouth property taxes, both business and residential, to a much greater degree than the levy referenda issue. While we do not have a specific position to support or oppose the levy referenda issue, we will be continually working for a more responsible property tax system for all of our taxpayers. Sincerely, Dwigh D. Johnson City Manager We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 T \/\./ i iV \/\/ E S -T- CHAMBER OF COMMERCE February 6, 1995 Ms. Joy Tierney City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth MN 55447 Dear Joy, Over the past few years we have had many discussions relating to commercial/ industrial property taxes in the State of Minnesota. Although property tax reform is a difficult issue, I've always had the belief that in the western metropolitan area there was a sensitivity among public officials of the high burden on businesses resulting in Minnesota's embarrassing ranking as one of the highest business property tax states in the nation. Recently; we reviewed the League of Minnesota's Cities new legislative policy which calls for the repealing of the state law requiring that certain referendum levies be assessed against market value. In effect, this position calls for a shift in the property tax and to place the burden of these levies back on to business property taxpayers. I'm sure you're aware that state law does not allow business property taxpayers to even vote on these referendums. This legislative position is outrageous and sends a very negative signal to the business community. I hope that the LMC's position on referendum levies is not the position shared by the City of Plymouth. I would sincerely hope that you would communicate to LMC's leadership about this onerous policy and specifically ask for them to remove this policy from their legislative agenda. If the LMC is successful in repeal of this current property tax reform tool, Minnesota's businesses will suffer and Minnesota's already tarnished business climate will become even less attractive. Thank you for your consideration of this issue, and I'm anxious to hear of your thoughts. cerel L r S. owel President 10550 WAYZATA BOULEVARD ♦ MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 55305 ♦ (612) 540-0234 Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park B5R[U.X0 Page CITIZEN REQUEST TRACKING I Blank Darren A. DeMatthew Civic Center/ice Arena 12130/94 1/3/95 1113195 114195 2 Gerdes Darren A. DeMatthew Pub. Safety Concerns 12130194 113195 1/13195 1112/95 3 Moore Darren A. DeMatthew Transportation 12130194 113195 1113195 114195 4 Blank Gordon Hanson Community garden plots 113195 1/3195 1/17/95 114/95 5 Moore Dr. Robert May 19th Avenue - Traffic speed 119195 1/9195 1123195 1123195 6 Blank Vivian Starr Bike path - Lk Camelot/ NW Blvd 119195 1/9195 1123195 1117195 7 Hurlburt Mark D enis/D ennis Holmquist Wetlands Ord/I 1115 0. Rockfd Road 1117/95 1119195 211195 211195 8 Moore Randy Mayor Fleet vehicles - petro product./service 1119195 1119195 211195 211195 9 Blank Lynn K. Japs Concerns about Proposed #3Pk. Loc. 213195 218/95 2115195 218195 10 Hurlburt Nancy Cree Wetlands Ord1NW Plymouth 216195 218195 2115/95 219/95 11 Johnson Larry Dowell, TwinWast Chamber LMC referendum levies 2/9/95 2/9195 2/16195 2/13195 Page DATE: February 14, 1995 TO: Plymouth City Officials FROM: Edward J. Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor �0 SUBJECT: Metropolitan Council Report on Affordable/Life Cycle Housing The Metropolitan Council has published a report, Opening Doors To Affordable/Life- Cycle Housing: Baseline Data, about the supply and demand for existing affordable and life -cycle housing in the Twin Cities region. The report makes available a variety of housing and related data from 1990 and 1993, compiled at the municipal, suburban planning sector, policy planning area, and regional levels. For your information, I have compiled and attached some of this information for Plymouth and Maple Grove (as a reference for future meetings with Maple Grove), the Northwest Suburban Planning Sector, the Developing Policy Planning Area, and the entire Metropolitan Region. I have also attached the Executive Summary, Next Step, and What Communities Can Do To Open Doors To Affordable, Life -Cycle Housing sections of the report. I hope that this information will be useful to you in future discussions regarding affordable housing. Please note that the ranking order in the table of Metropolitan Council Housing Indicators appears to be based upon a total of 191 jurisdictions, except for the Percentages of Rented and Owned Housing Affordable to Low Income Families which are for only 49 jurisdictions with populations over 10,000. If you have any questions regarding this information please call me at 550-5047. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL HOUSING INDICATORS VALUE RANKING VALUE RANKING VALUE RANKING AFFORDABLE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES % Rented (of 49) % Owned (of 49) % All Housing (of 191) Plymouth 7.51 47 2.7 36 8.0 148 Maple Grove 6.2 48 0.4 49 5.0 172 Sector 27.2 2.7 Developing Area 21.8 5.9 Region 41.6 1 8.0 TABLE A -- HOMESTEAD VALUATIONS % under$72,000 % $72,000.115,000 % above $115,000 Plymouth 13.5 125 34.0 143 52.6 30 Maple Grove 18.0 107 57.7 61 24.3 78 Sector 25.3 54.9 19.8 Developing Area 21.3 51.7 27.1 Region 31.4 47.1 21.5 TABLE B -• GROSS RENTS % UNDER $300 %$300-499 % ABOVE $500 Plymouth 1.9 124 13.3 157 84.8 24 Maple Grove 1.7 127 2.6 1691 95.7 16 Sector 5.1 35.8 59.1 Developing Area 6.5 28.6 64.9 Region 13.3 40.2 46.5 TABLE C •- PERCENT PUBLICLY -ASSISTED HOUSING % Fed -assisted % Fed -assisted All public - rental non -elderly rental assisted housing Plymouth 1.4 67 1.3 51 1.6 73 Maple Grove 0.3 93 0.3 84 0.4 90 Sector 2.5 1.6 3.2 Developing Area 2.6 1 1.7 3.3 Region 4.8 2.5 5.8 TABLE D •- HOUSING DIVERSITY % Not SF Detached % Rental Plymouth 39.0 42 28.6 55 Maple Grove 26.5 74 10.9 124 Sector 33.8 27.6 Developing Area 34.7 24.5 Region 40.5 1 35.7 TABLE E •• MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING DENSITY Plymouth 8.4 72 Maple Grove 6.8 77 Sector 11.0 Developing Area 10.7 Region 15.1 LAND AVAILABILITY % UNDEVELOPED % UNDEVELOPED IN MUSA Plymouth 33.1 52 3.4 7 Maple Grove 25.7 63 1.9 20 Sector 28.9 11.3 Developing Area 43.2 83.6 Region 32.4 100 EMPLOYMENT JOBSILABOR FORCE RATIO JOB GROWTH % REGIONAL JOB GROWTH Plymouth 1.11 25 5,897 9 2.851 9 Maple Grove 0.32 111 6,850 8 3.312 8 Sector 0.66 29,080 14.06 Developing Area 0.67 133,157 64.38 Region 0.88 206,650 99.913 hrabeportlaflordhsWotdoor Figure 13 Suburban Planning Sectors It FRANCIS l �J 17 (AIT S(TN(L BURNS i OAF{ GROVE {! 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SPRING LAKE PARK 11. FALCON HEIGHTS 21. WOODLAND 2. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 12. LILYOALE 22. WAYZATA 5. WILLERNIE 18. MENDOTA 23. AIRPORT 1, BIRCHWOOO 11. SUNFISH LAKE 21. U.S. GOVT. S. PINE SPRINGS 15. SPRING PARK 25. MEDICINE LAKE , d. LANDFALL 1E. MINNETONKA BEACH 26. ROBBINSDALE 7. MOUNDSVIEW 17. TONK SAY 27 CRYSTAL B. WHITE BEAR TWP. 10. FXCELSIOR 28. NEW HOPE G. OEM LAKE 12. GREENWOOD 27. BROOKLYN CENTER 10. LAUDERDALE 20, DEEPHAVEN 23 Executive Summary The Regional Picture LAc,,— • This report ranks all the region's cities based on the amount of "affordable" housing available in each city. Cities are also compared with cities in the same geographic part of the region or in the same Metropolitan Council "policy area." * The report contains detailed information cities can use to assess their current housing situation and identify opportunities to provide affordable and life -cycle housing. • A large number of Twin Cities households pay too much for rent. About 125,000 households (16 percent of the households in the region) pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing (in 1990). Some 75,000 of the households live in Minneapolis or St. Paul, and make up 25 percent of all the households in the two cities. • Affordable housing is both a "backyard" issue in nearly every community and a regional issue. Nearly every city in the region has a significant number of lower-income households paying too much for housing. • Affordable rental units tend to be concentrated. Newly developing suburbs have the fewest affordable rental units. Units are most heavily concentrated in Minneapolis, St. Paul and in Freestanding Growth Centers. • Affordable owner -occupied housing tends to be concentrated in the two central cities as well. Some suburban communities have a fairly high percentage. Others, particularly in the south and southwest parts of the region, have less than 10 percent in the affordable price range. • The newer developing suburbs as a whole have relatively little affordable housing. While they have land available, they have high land and development costs, as well as increasingly limited subsidies and compelity in creating housing for lower-income households. • Most of the older housing is located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, along with a few older suburbs. Over 50 percent of the rental units, and 80 percent of the owner -occupied units are 30 years old or more. In the developing suburbs 20 percent of the owner and 9 percent of the renter housing is 30 years old or more. • The demand for housing alternatives (life -cycle housing) is likely to increase. However, in more than 60 cities and townships, over 90 percent of the housing stock consists of single-family detached housing. The Subregional Picture • There is considerable variation in housing costs across the planning areas. In Minneapolis and St. Paul, 67 percent of the monthly rents are less than $500. This figure is 45 percent in the fully developed suburbs; and about 35 percent in the developing area (See Figure 12. • There is also considerable variation in housing diversity among the planning areas. Over one half of the central cities housing is rental. It is over one third in the fully developing suburbs; and less than one fourth in the developing area. • The developing area has a land reservoir. This area has 84 percent of the region's vacant, developable land (in 1990), compared with 2 to 5 percent in the other planning areas within the MUSA. • There is more affordable housing in "sectors" in the northern part of the region, less in the southern (See Figure 13). • Most new jobs will locate in the developing area. This area will receive 64 percent of the job growth in the 1990s. • More than 40 percent of the job growth in the region is expected to occur in the sectors south and southwest of Minneapolis. • This base line inventory is the first step in reaching a goal of more affordable housing in the region. The Council will work in partnership with communities toward this end. The Council will also develop criteria by which to assess community efforts to achieve affordable housing through its review of local comprehensive plans and its regional priority setting for regional investments. LAO - The Next Steps This report is the first step in a series of actions the Council will take to carry out the direction it has spelled out in its Regional Blueprint. 1. The Council will update and maintain this data base, and encourage communities to submit updated information so the data base is as current as possible. 2. The Council will use the information in this report as a starting point to work with local officials to help facilitate the availability of affordable/life cycle housing. 3. The Council will initiate a public process to develop criteria the Council will take into consideration as it conducts its review responsibilities for community comprehensive plans, and makes decisions on regional investments. The criteria will be developed through a Council task force made up of affected parties and Council members. The task force is preparing a handbook to aid in the implementation of the Regional Blueprint. The public process will involve developing review criteria for the following: • Housing elements of local comprehensive plans. • Priority setting for regional investments, such as sewer service or road improvements. • Housing incentives for discretionary funding, such as portions of funds from the federal Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act. 4. As the Council conducts the above reviews, it will negotiate agreements involving local commitments to provide affordable\life-cycle housing. 2 Appendix B What Communities Can Do To Open Doors To Affordable, Life -Cycle Housing Many factors affect the production and cost of housing. This section reviews ways local governments can provide more affordable housing in their communities. Four areas are covered: ♦ Finding opportunities in land -use ordinances, fees or administrative processes to reduce the purchase price or cost of new or rehabilitated housing. Authority for land -use regulation is provided to local governments in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Land use regulations also protect against inappropriate land use and safeguard the natural environment. Adhering to land -use objectives helps keep development costs down and allows for housing opportunities for all residents. Local governments can impose fees and exactions to recoup the costs of development. When used appropriately, this mechanism helps cities recover public costs associated with development. Review and approval processes involving subdivisions, building permits, sewer and water facilities and environmental impacts are necessary. However, short, succinct and uncomplicated procedures can help keep the cost of development down. ♦ Linking up with the financial resources to get affordable housing built. The funding environment for affordable housing has changed dramatically over the last decade. During the 1970s and early 1980s, housing was easier to produce because federal funds, such as those from the Section 8 New Construction program, were available. In addition, a favorable tax climate provided incentives for developers to produce affordable housing. Today, with most federal funding no longer available, affordable housing requires combining public and private funds in complex housing "deals". To plan and produce affordable units, local governments need to seek out and use the financial tools that are available today. ♦ Using land -use ordinances or other means to locate affordable, life -cycle housing near employment concentrations, or link people who live in a distant locale to jobs. Access to affordable housing in the community of their choice is a shared value of many metro area residents. Many also prefer to work in or near the community in which they live. Unfortunately, many residents are denied the option because affordable housing is not available near their place of employment or they aren't qualified for the jobs near their homes. In addition, getting to and from job sites is often a problem due to inadequate transportation services. Providing access to employment, whether through location of affordable housing or transportation services, is a vital link to a healthy regional -- and local -- economy. ♦ Educating residents on housing issues to build community support for proposed housing developments. Opposition to affordable housing by prospective neighbors and other city residents is often based on misinformation and fears. Residents may express opposition to specific types of housing, to changes in the character of the community, to certain levels of 9-7 �. LA w— growth, to any and all development, or to economic, racial or ethnic diversity. A compelling case can be made that the development is, in fact, in the cities best interest. The community needs to make the case. What follows are suggested actions, for each of the four factors described above. The actions will help create an environment more conducive to the production of affordable, life -cycle housing, but producing the housing is recognized for what it is -- a difficult task. It requires political will. It takes resources, which have dwindled, and include not only money but support services to meet the needs of assisted families. It takes expertise. The Council will work with local governments in a partnership to meet the goal of more affordable and life -cycle housing in the region. Some of the factors discussed in this section are directly under the control of local government, such as land -use ordinances. In other areas, linkages need to be made with resources to get the housing built. The Council will provide assistance to local governments toward this end. ♦ Finding opportunities in land -use ordinances, fees or administrative processes to reduce the purchase price or cost of new or rehabilitated housing. Examples of Local Action: ♦ Reduce required lot sizes. ♦ Encourage zero lot line development or other innovative site planning techniques. ♦ Offer density bonuses for developing at higher densities. ♦ Allow planned unit developments or mixed-use development. ♦ Allow some housing without two -car attached garages. ♦ Reduce surfacing width or depth requirements for residential streets. ♦ Implement flexible land -clearing ordinances that protect the environment and are cost effective. ♦ Allow for a variety of housing types, including manufactured and accessory housing, through local zoning ordinances. ♦ Establish criteria that ensures fees are related and fairly proportioned to the need for facilities and services generated by the proposed development. ♦ Exempt or provide reduced fee schedules for affordable housing. ♦ Impose "linkage ordinances." These ordinances require the developer to pay a fee in lieu of construction into a housing trust fund, or make equity contributions to low- and moderate -income housing projects. ♦ Reduce or consolidate reviews by advisory bodies to the municipality's elected council or board. ♦ Implement a simplified permit process. ♦ Linking up with the financial resources to get affordable housing built. Examples of Local Action: ♦ Work with Metropolitan Council staff to make the best use of currently available programs. Identify tools available through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as identify local funds that may be available to develop housing opportunities. Communities can make use of such local fiscal initiatives as: - Housing revenue bonds - Tax exempt bonds can be used to fund a multi -family development, providing 20 percent of the units for families at 50 percent of the median regional income. - Tax increment financing (TIF) - TIF can be used to write down land costs. - HOME - This is a federal grant program to rehabilitate existing rental properties. - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - These funds facilitate the development of affordable housing. - Metropolitan Council Credit Enhancement Program - This program allows HRA's to back their bonds with the Metropolitan Council's AAA credit rating. ♦ Become informed about available tools, how to use them, and look for ways to provide these opportunities to residents. Seek advice and guidance from the Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, local banks or other experts to link complex programs in order to take full advantage of opportunities. The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency alone offers 16 different home improvements programs, 14 homeownership programs and 17 rental programs. Some of these are as follows: - Low -Income Housing Tax Credits - Offers a 10 -year reduction in tax liability to owners and investors in these categories: eligible low income, new construction, rehab, or existing rental housing with rehab. - Housing Trust Fund - Provides funds for development, construction, acquisition, preservation and rehab of low-income rental housing, and homeownership. - Affordable Rental Investment Fund - Provides funds for acquiring, rehabilitating, or constructing new, affordable rental housing. - Community Reinvestment Act Incentive Program (CRAIP) - Provides set-aside of mortgage revenue bond funds (below-market interest rate first rnortgage financing) to assist local lenders in meeting homeownership needs of their _communities and their Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Minnesota Communities Program (MCP) - Provides cities with "spot" loan set - asides of mortgage revenue bond funds (below-market interest rate first mortgage financing) for specialized homeownership projects undertaken to address locally identified housing needs. Low- and Moderate -Income Rental - Provides for acquisition and rehab or permanent and construction financing for multifamily low -and -moderate -income rental housing (minimum of 5 units). ♦ Locating affordable housing near employment concentrations, or using reverse commute programs to link people who live in a distant locale to jobs. Examples of Local Action: ♦ Participate in or create a reverse commute program. ♦ Implement land -use regulations that promote higher -density, affordable development close to new employment sites or public transportation. ♦ Participate in programs that may target the provision of affordable housing near job sites. ♦ Partner with local businesses to offer training and re-training opportunities for lower- income households. ♦ Educating residents on housing issues to build community support for proposed housing developments. Examples of Local Action: ♦ Prepare materials and programs to educate residents about affordable, life -cycle housing, and its benefits to the community. - ♦ Establish housing or human services commissions or task forces to work on affordable, life -cycle housing issues. A . - n muff 'All -4 7- I .01 .01 7-5 - wAre rss a r3 ' 13323 COUNTY nOAl: 47. PLYMOUTH, MN 53442 (O12) 558-3172 ELIC -CSS (ZIM 3"22 NSI 'HInIIWIT1,20 avow I.LNnoc SZCSI f tauclauzH C 1 1041 ZzucT"',Z33�8 q \-, T `O'!�f tauclauzH C 1 1041 ZzucT"',Z33�8 q \-, T + .. 0 AUDUBON DAY AT THE CAPITOL Protect Our Wetlands Act Meet your State Senator & Representative and Governor Carlson! February 13th, 1995 Preparatory workshop: February 12th, 1995 Defend the Wetlands Conservation Act! There are some property rights groups who will be at the Capitol working hard to repeal the Wetlands Conservation Act. We must counter this by storming the Capitol with concerned citizens to show our elected officials that we care! At the top of the agenda for an opposing lobbying organization is, "Repeal the 1991 Wetlands Conservation Act — The Wetlands Conservation Act is the biggest government land grab since Native Americans were forced onto reservations. " This is the attitude we are up against. Let your voice make a difference in 1995. We invite you to attend our annual "Audubon Day At The Capitol" where you will have the'opportunity to communicate directly with your state senator and representative. Participants of previous "Day At The Capitol" events have left with a feeling of accomplishment in.breaking down barriers in the political process. Our two-day event will give you hands on training on how to effec- tively present issues to your legislators. Sunday, February 12th - Join fellow lobbyists in a workshop presented by the Minnesota Audubon Council to learn about the Wetlands Conservation Act and effective communication strategies. Monday. February 13th We will divide into groups to meet with respective state senators and representatives. A few meetings may also be scheduled where the whole group can meet with a key house or senate leader. We also have asked for a meeting with Governor Carlson. We will try to make most of the appointments in the morning and leave the afternoon free. Legislators have so many issues to deal with, it is almost impossible to keep on top of them all. 'Often times, all they know about an issue is what the lobbyists tell them. As a voter, Minnesota's legislators need to hear from you. It really makes an impression when a constituent takes time out of his or her day to meet with their legislator. The more people who show up, the bigger the impression it makes. Please detach the following registration form and send (or call) it in A. S.A. P. NationalJAudubon Society Dear Audubon Activist; Minnesota Audubon Council 26 East Exchange Street, Suite 207 St. Paul, MN 55101 (612)225-1830 FAX: (612) 225-4686 We would like to encourage you to join us for this year's "Audubon Day at the Capitol." We cannot emphasize enough the positive impact you can have by speaking with one or more of your representatives about the Wetlands Conservation Act. We will be meeting at the Capitol both days (room to be announced). The Sunday training session is scheduled for :00 pm to 5:00 pm. (maybe 4:00, depending on how things go) Monday's schedule will vary as each of you, as concerned constituents, speak with your- representatives.. • IZ K 17.3 S14#L CApr +4 I Please fill out and return the form on the back of this sheet or call Wendy at the State office (612) 225-1830 and make your commitment. She will try to schedule a meeting for you with your senator and representative at a time when another activist can join you. We also should have a group meeting with the Governor. Your legislators will consider the Wetlands Conservation Act with new focus and clarity if they hear from active constituents such as yourself. We look .forward to working with you at the'Capitpl!! Sincerely, The Minnesota Audubon Council Office P.S. Please pass information about our lobby day on to anyone who might Fant to be active in this effort! Minnesota Chapters of National Audubon Society: Agassiz • Albert Lea • Austin Central Minnesota • Duluth Fargo -Moorhead • Minneapolis Minnesota River Valley • Mississippi Headwaters • St. Paul • White Pine • Wild River • Zumbro Valley Printed with soy -based ink on unbleached, 100% recycled paper. Minimum of 10% post -consumer content. =aim 1H February 13, 1995 Pauline Milner 2355 Jonquil Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Gayleen Touhey 15515 6th Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Pauline and Gayleen: yC, CITY OF PLVMOUTF+ I am responding to your letters of January. 9, 1995 and January 23 respectively regarding assistance with rent for the Plymouth Senior Citizens use of the West Medicine Lake Community Club. I certainly appreciated meeting with you and other representatives of the club and the seniors. As a result of the meeting, I increased my understanding of the concerns of both. Recently, I have been able to gather together staff members from both Community Development and the Parks and Recreation Departments to discuss both the immediate request as well as how we might address some of the long term issues concerning providing enough space in the community for the growing senior programs. We. concluded that it might be better to pay any rent assistance directly to the WMLCC rather than to the seniors group. We also identified possible sources of funds that the City Council could consider if the Council wishes to approve such assistance. Finally, we decided that it would be interesting and useful for some of our staff to have the chance to visit with WMLCC and senior representatives to discuss the long-term future for the property. Perhaps we can arrange another meeting similar to the one last month where more City staff members can be present. I will be placing the matter of assistance with the rent on the February 21, 1995 City Council agenda, quite possibly on the consent agenda. While I do not believe that we can pay all of the normal rent suggested, I will be recommending that the City assist with a contribution of $2,000.00 in 1995 from our Social Services budget in the General Fund. Please be cautioned that even if the Council approves this funding for 1995, we cannot assure the Club of any assistance in 1996 and beyond. However, you are certainly welcome to make a request for 1996 during our annual budget process which begins in June. We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Thanks to both of you for bringing this matter to our attention and we hope that we can assist you with a successful resolution in the near future. Sincerely, 64a- �•� Dwight D. Johnson City Manager cc: Eric Blank Mary Bisek Ed Goldsmith Anne Hurlburt Kathy Lueckert ✓ February 8, 1995 Representative Ron Abrams - District 45A Room 209 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear Mr. Abrams: I recently read in the League of Minnesota Cities Bulletin about a bill introduced by Represen- tative Dennis Ozment regarding proposed changes to permissible uses of tax increment financ- ing and reporting. According to the bulletin, the bill is co-authored by Representatives Ann Rest, Ted Winter, and yourself. The bulletin states that the tax increment districts certified before May 1, 1990 would only allow the increment revenues to be used for fulfilling com- mitments currently in place, any reasonable administrative expenses or making payments to school districts. This provision would dramatically curtail the City of Plymouth's ability to continue to improve its existing roadways and provide new thoroughfares to avoid traffic congestion. The City has long range financial plans in place to make improvements throughout the City which incorpo- rate these revenues into the plan. Many of the districts in Plymouth have been providing `Pay as you go" increments to finance the construction of these projects. In only a few cases, has the City sold bonds to provide for this financing. In addition, many of the proposed projects do not have binding or written contracts in place for the construction work to be done in future years. The tax increment revenue is the only viable source of funding for many of these proj- ects, which are actually State and County responsibilities, but for which they have no funds available for construction. In the last several years, Plymouth has been plagued by major valuation reductions in its com- mercial and industrial properties resulting in large tax cancellation and abatements. For this reason, the City has been reluctant to enter into any binding agreements until the increment dollars are known. I believe that the improvements for streets, curb and gutter, and utilities have helped encourage businesses to remain in Plymouth and in the State of Minnesota. We Listen . We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Lastly, I believe the proposed reporting requirements for a narrative description of the use of the revenues would be cumbersome and difficult to provide. I I would appreciate your recon- sideration of supporting this bill and would encourage you to speak to other Cities about the potential problems this could cause. Please feel free to call me at 550-5101 if you wish to dis- cuss this further. Sincerely, paaw'4t.") Dale E. Hahn Finance Director cc: Mayor and City Council Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT THE SECRETARY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20410-0001 February 3, 1995 Honorable Joy Tierney Mayor of Plymouth Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney _=LA e' On Monday, December 19, 1994, I joined President Clinton in announcing an unprecedented restructuring of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The proposed changes, which are outlined in the enclosed document, A Place to Live is the Place to Start, follow an extensive 2 year assessment of Federal housing policy and implementation and represent the most sweeping reforms of the Department in the past 20 years. As participants in this effort, you know HUD has been working from the outset of this Administration to streamline our procedures and make the Department more entrepreneurial and customer -driven. We believe the new changes will not only continue to make us more responsive to our new customers, but will also for the first time make HUD a true supporter of, and catalyst for, the local efforts of communities throughout the Nation. Briefly, our reinvention plan has three components: Consolidate Programs and Move to Performance -Based Funding - Sixty programs would be consolidated into three flexible performance- based funds. Local officials would have the flexibility to develop local plans for community and housing investment needs; localities would be required to design plans consistent with national objectives. Transform Public Housing - Operating subsidies for public housing agencies would be converted to rental assistance for residents, who would be able to choose between staying where they are or moving to privately owned rental housing. Administration of the assistance program would go to State and local governments; public housing agencies would continue administration only if selected by their State and local governments. Create an Entrepreneurial Government - Owned FHA Corporation - The Federal Housing Administration would be transformed into a streamlined, accountable, entrepreneurial corporation, enhancing the ability of the public and private sectors to expand homeownership opportunities for millions of Americans. Put simply, our reinvention plan would dramatically change, how we do business with you. Because of this dramatic change, I thought it important to personally share the plan with you. We're excited about the new plan and believe it will have a tremendous, positive impact nationwide on communities such as yours. HUD has a vital mission to perform in America today. It is one not addressed by any other Federal Department or agency: to help make our larger cities and smaller urban areas safe and decent places to live. I look forward to working with you as we carry out that mission. Sincerely, Henry G. Cisneros Enclosures February 15, 1995 Mr. Bill Dezeil Hollydale Golf Course 4710 Holly Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55446 Dear Bill, Recently I received a letter from the Cross Country Coaches of Section 6AA, calling attention to the fact that you and Hollydale Golf Course have hosted a cross country meet for the past sixteen years. This meet involves cross country teams from Wayzata, Armstrong, Cooper, Eden Prairie, Burnsville, Edina, Richfield, Minnetonka, Hopkins, and St. Louis Park high schools. The coaches expressed to me their appreciation for your "fine example of civic responsibility" in offering your facility for their use. On behalf of the City Council, I also want to express our thanks to you for hosting this cross country meet. Such a commitment to young people over so many years truly is a wonderful example of civic responsibility. Thank you for being a quiet example of what makes Plymouth a wonderful place to live. Sincerely, L.i Joy Tierney Mayor of Plymouth We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 To: City of Plymouth 1) Council Members 2) Planning Commission Froin: 13 section 6AA coaches RE: Section 6AA Boys and Girls Cross Country Championship Meet We, the Cross Country Coaches of Section 6AA, would like to acknowledge the civic contribution that Bill Deziel and the Hollydale Golf Course has made over the past sixteen years in allowing this important meet to be run at their place of business. We would encourage the Plymouth City Council to acknowledge this fine example of civic responsibility which is expanded to include not only the community of Plymouth, but all of the section six communities. -, � .�t.•vr+-� Coca P E fL rF- l G tl j ";fair% /;, ff�5 A (ice V,- Y`� � .t (l�t� ►tet a'' f Z � 01/31/95 [REVISOR ] CEL/MP 95-1526 Senators Marty; Moe, R.D. and Knutson introduced -- S. F. No. 339 Referred to the Committee on Ethics and Campaign. Reform 1 A bill for an act 2 relating to ethics in gover-amtent; extending the 3 enforcement authority of the ethi..ral practices board 4 to cover gifts to local officials; making advisory 5 opinions public data; authorizing, civil penalties; 6 clarifying certain definitions; clarifying and 7 authorizing exceptions to the ban on gifts; 8 appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 1.994, 9 sections 10A.02, subdivision 12; 10A.071, subdivisions 10 1 and 3; 10A.29; 10A.34; and 471.895, subdivisions 1 11 and 3. 12 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 13 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 1994, section 10A.02, 14 subdivision 12, is amended to read: 15 Subd. 12. [ADVISORY OPINIONS.] (a) The board may issue and 16 publish advisory opinions on the requirements of this chapter or 17 section 471.895 based upon real or hypothetical situations. An 18 application for an advisory opinion may be made only by an 19 individual or association who wishes to use the opinion to guide 20 the individual's or the association's own conduct. The board 21 shall issue written opinions on all such questions submitted to 22 it within 30 days after receipt of written application, unless a 23 majority of the board agrees to extend the time limit. 24 (b) A written advisory opinion issued by the board is 25 binding on the board in any subsequent board proceeding 26 concerning the person making or covered by the request and is a 27 defense in a judicial proceeding that involves the subject 28 matter of the opinion and is brought against the person making 1 01/31/95 [REVISOR ] CEL/MY 95-1526 1 or covered by the request unless: 2 (1) the board has amended or revoked the opinion before the 3 initiation of the board or judicial proceeding, has notified the 4 person making or covered by the request of its action, and has 5 allowed at least 30 days for the person to do anything that 6 might be necessary to comply with the amended or revoked 7 opinion; 8 (2) the request has omitted or misstated material facts; or 9 (3) the person making or covered by the request has not 10 acted in good faith in reliance on the opinion. 11 fe}-A-request-for -an -opinion-and-the-opinion-itself-ere 12 nonpublic-dots---the-begird--however;-map-pub}ish-an-opinion-or-a 13 summary-of-an-opinion;-but-mop-not-include-in-the-publieetion 14 the-name-of-the-requester,--the-nerve-of-a-person-covered-by-a 15 request-from-en-agency-er-politieel-subdivision,--or-any-other 16 information -that -might -identify -the -requester -unless -the -person 17 consents-te-the-inelusien- 18 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 1994, section 10A.071, 19 subdivision 1, is amended to read: 20 Subdivision 1. [DEFINITIONS.] (a) The definitions in this 21 subdivision apply to this section. 22 (b) "Gift" means money, real or personal- property a 23 service, a loan, or a forbearance or forgiveness of 24 indebtedness, or -a -promise -of -future -employment; that is given 25 and received without the giver receiving consideration of equal 26 or greater value in return. 27 (c) "Official" means a public official, an employee of the 28 legislature, or a local official of a metropolitan governmental 29 unit. 30 Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 1994, section 10A.071, 31 subdivision 3, is amended to read: 32 Subd. 3. (EXCEPTIONS.) (a) The prohibitions in this 33 section do not apply if the gift is: 34 (1) a contribution as defined in section 10A.01, 35 subdivision 7, or 211A.01, subdivision 5, or as defined by 36 federal law for contributions to candidates for federal offices; 2 01/31/95 [REVISOR ) CEL/MP 95-1526 -v- 14 C) 1 (2) services to assist an official in the performance of 2 official duties, including but not limited to providing advice, 3 consultation, information, and communication in connection with 4 legislation, and services to constituents; 5 (3) services of insignificant monetary value; 6 (4) a plaque or similar memento recognizing individual 7 services in a field of specialty or to a charitable cause; 8 (5) a trinket or memento of insignificant value; 9 (6) informational material of unexceptional value; or 10 (7) a cup of coffee or other refreshments not to exceed $3 11 in value given by a host as part of ordinary office hospitality 12 or at a reception or meeting away from the recipient's place of 13 work; or 14 food or a beverage given at a reception, meal, or 15 meeting away from the recipient's place of work by an 16 organization before whom the recipient appears to make a speech 17 or answer questions as part of a program, and reasonable travel 18 and lodging expenses within this state actually incurred to 19 participate in the program. 20 .(b) The prohibitions in this section do not apply if the 21 gift is given: 22 (1) because of the recipient's membership in a group, a 23 majority of whose members are not officials, and an equivalent 24 gift is given or offered to the other members of the. group; or 25 (2) by a national or multistate organization of which this 26 state or a political subdivision of this state is a member to a 27 participant in a conference, seminar, meeting, or trip sponsored 28 by that organization, if an equivalent gift is given or offered 29 to all other narticipants, even if the gift to the official was 30 made possible by a gift to the organization by a lobbyist or 31 principal; or 32 (3Z by a lobbyist or principal who is a member of the 33 family of the recipient, unless the gift is given on behalf of 34 someone who is not a member of that family. 35 (c) If an employer makes a gift in the normal course of 36 employment to an employee, and an official benefits from the 3 01/31/95 [REVISOR ] CEL/MP 95-1526 1 gift as a member of the employee's'family, the prohibitions in 2 this section do not apply. 3 Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 1994, section 10A.29, is 4 amended to read: 5 10A.29 [CIRCUMVENTION PROHIBITED.] 6 Any attempt by an individual or association.to circumvent 7 the provisions of this chapter by redirecting funds or making a 8 gift through, or contributing funds or making a gift on behalf 9 of, another individual or association is a gross misdemeanor. 10 Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 1994, section 10A.34, is 11 amended to read: 12 10A.34 [-REMEDIES.) 13 Subdivision 1. A person charged with a duty under sections 14 16AT02-to-i6A734 this chapter or section 471.895 shall be ' 15 personally liable for the penalty for failing to discharge it. 16 Subd. la. The board may bring an action in the district 17 court in Ramsey county to recover any late filing fee imposed 18 pursuant to any provision of this chapter. All money recovered 19 shall be deposited in the general fund of the state. 20 Subd. 2. The board or a county attorney may seek an 21 injunction in the district court to enforce the provisions of 22 sections-leA702-to-}gA-34 this chapter or section 471.895. 23 Subd. 3. Unless otherwise provided, a violation of 24 this chapter or section 471:895 is not 25 a crime, but is subject to a civil penalty imposed by the board 26 in an amount up to $1,000. 27 Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 1994, section 471.895, 28 subdivision 1, is amended to read: 29 Subdivision 1. [DEFINITIONS.] (a) The definitions in this 30 subdivision apply to this section. 31 (b) "Gift" has the meaning given it in section 10A.071, 32 subdivision 1. 33 (c) "Interested person" means a person or a representative 34 of a person or association that has a direct financial interest 35 in a decision that a the local official receiving a gift from 36 the person is authorized to make. To be "direct," the financial 2 —= `-� C) 01/31/95 [REVISOR ] CEL/MP 95-1526 1 interest of the giver must be of greater consequence to the 2 giver than the general interest of all residents or taxpayers of 3 the official's governmental unit. 4 (d) "Local official" means an elected or appointed official 5 of.a county or a home rule charter or statutory city or of an 6 agency, authority, or instrumentality of a county or city. To 7 be an "official," a person must have authority to make, or to 8 vote on as a member of a governing body, final recommendations 9 and decisions regarding the expenditure or investment of public 10 money. 11 Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 1994, section 471.895, 12 subdivision 3, is amended to read: 13 Subd. 3. [EXCEPTIONS.] (a) The prohibitions in this 14 section do not apply if the gift is: 15 (1) a contribution as defined in section 10A.01, 16 subdivision 7, or 211A.01, subdivision 5, or as defined by 17 federal law for contributions to candidates for federal offices; 18 (2) services to assist an official in the performance of 19 official duties, including but not limited to providing advice,. 20 consultation, information, and communication in connection with 21 legislation, and services to constituents; 22 (3) services of insignificant monetary value; 23 (4) a plaque or similar memento recognizing individual 24 services in a field of specialty or to a charitable cause; 25 (5) a trinket or memento of insignificant value; 26 (6) informational material of unexceptional value; or 27 (7) a cup of coffee or other refreshments not to exceed $3 28 in value given by a host as part of ordinary office hospitality 29 or at a reception or meeting away from the recipient's place of 30 work; or 31 (8) food or a beverage given at a reception, meal, or 32 meeting away from the recipient's place of work by an 33 organization before whom the recipient appears to make a speech 34 or answer questions as part of a program, and reasonable travel 35 and lodging expenses within this state actually incurred to 36 participate in the program. 5 01/31/95 [REVISOR ) CLL/MP 95-1526 =, y C7 1 (b) The, prohibitions in this section do not apply if the 2 gift is given: 3 (1) because of the recipient's membership in a group, a 4 majority of whose members are not local officials, and an 5 equivalent gift is given or offered to the other members of the 6 group; or 7 (2) by a national or multistate organization of which this 8 state or a political subdivision of this state is a member to 9 participants in a conference, seminar, meeting, or trip 10 sponsored by that organization, if an equivalent gift is given . 11 or offered to all other participants, even if the gift to the 12 local official was made possible by a gift* to the organization 13 by an interested person; or 14 (3) by an interested person who is a member of the family 15 of the recipient, unless the gift is given on behalf of someone 16 who is not a member of that family. 17 (c) If an employer makes a gift in the normal course of 18 employment to an employee, and a local official benefits from 19 the gift as a member of the employee's family, the prohibitions 20 in this section do not apply. 21 Sec. 8. [APPROPRIATION.] 22 $....... is appropriated from the general fund to the 23 ethical practices board to enforce the provisions of Minnesota 24 Statutes, chapter 10A and section 471.895, to be available until 25 June 30, 1997. 26 Sec. 9. [EFFECTIVE DATE.) 27 This act is effective the day following final enactment. Hennepin Parks PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE�_� Coon Rapids Dam Rehabilitation Project Hennepin Parks is hosting a public meeting to provide residents and public officials with an update on the Coon Rapids Dam Rehabilitation Project. The meeting is scheduled for 7-9 p.m., Monday, Feb. 27, 1995 at the Hennepin Technical College Auditorium, 900 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Park, 55445. Park District staff and consultants will present plans, timeframes, and cost estimates associated with the project. Following the presentation, there will be a public question -and -answer period. Comments and questions should be limited to five minutes for individuals and ten minutes for a person representing an organization or business. For further information, call 559-9000. I:\USERS\M12\WP\CRD.SVE\P67 Coon Rapids Dam Rehabilitation Project Background Information Sheet February 7, 1995 Hennepin Parks will begin a major rehabilitation of the Coon Rapids bam in the spring of 1995, with construction scheduled to be completed by the spring of 1997. The $6.2 million project is being funded by monies provided by the State Legislature and the Metropolitan Council. The following questions and answers were developed in an attempt to address public concerns regarding the project. Q. What is the time frame for the rehabilitation project? The two-year project is scheduled to begin in June of 1995, or as soon as river conditions permit. A cofferdam (temporary dam) will be constructed on the south (Hennepin County) side of the dam, forcing the flow of the river to the Anoka County side. All work on the south side of the dam is scheduled for completion by the end of 1995, including removal of the cofferdam. The procedure will be repeated in the spring of 1996 on the north (Anoka County) side of the dam. All construction is scheduled to be completed by the spring of 1997. Q. What does the project include? The project will begin with demolition of parts of the dam that are above the water, including the gates, operating equipment, operators bridge, pedestrian walkway, and all bridge piers. There will then be the installation of a new system of steel control gates and rubber dam, construction of a new 12 foot wide pedestrian walkway, and miscellaneous rehabilitation of concrete surfaces. Q. How will construction impact the recreational pool above the dam? Hennepin Parks intends to hold the pool level at its normal winter elevation of 822.8 feet during the two-year project. After carefully analyzing the risks involved with the project, Hennepin Parks staff and consultants are not confident that the river can be held at a constant level this year by the existing dam gates on the Anoka County side of the river. The existing gates, which are'old and in bad shape, could malfunction unexpectedly. Next year during construction, the new system of gates will not be able to effectively maintain the river level until the project is complete. If the pool is not kept at its lower winter level during the two-year construction period, there is a great risk of sudden fluctuation to the pool level that could occur without notice. A sudden fluctuation could result in significant damage to private property, including docks and boats. In addition, the lower pool elevation reduces the risk of water overtopping the cofferdam. If such a overtopping occurred, it would jeopardize the safety of the operations, resulting in significantly increased costs and possibly extending the project into a third construction season. After completion of the rehabilitation project, scheduled for the spring of 1997, the recreational pool will be operated as it has in the past. Water levels will be maintained as required by DNR permit. Q. Will the boat launch on the Anoka County side of the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park be closed? Yes. Because the pool level will be down, the river will be inaccessible. L\_; Q. When will the pedestrian walkway be closed? The walkway will close this year when construction begins, and remain closed until construction is completed' in the spring of 1997. The existing walkway will be removed and replaced with a new 12 foot wide pedestrian walkway that stretches along the top of the new dam, approximately 10 feet above the normal summer; elevation water level. Q. Where else can I cross the Mississippi River? The Anoka Champlin Bridge, five miles north of the dam has a pedestrian walkway. The 610 Bridge provides for vehicle crossing only. Q. Will the rehabilitation project impact outdoor education programs offered by Hennepin Parks on the Brooklyn Park side of the river, or the recreational facilities offered on either side of the river. Construction operations will be kept separate from the educational and recreational operations, however, the lower pool level will eliminate boating opportunities on the river during the two year construction period. Q. If the public needs additional information, who should they write or call? WRITE: Hennepin Parks Douglas Bryant, Superintendent 12615 County Road 9 Plymouth, MN 55441-1248 CALL: Hennepin Parks Headquarters (612)559-9000 (612) 559-6719 Telephone Device for the Deaf E%USERS\MI2\ WP\CRDSVE \P69-70 For Immediate Release February 16, 1995 C inn,\ For More Information Greg Oly, 729-4419 Helen LaFave, 550-5016 Plymouth Police Officer Sweeps National Speed Skating Medals L-�_�_-- A Plymouth police officer swept all five gold medals in his age bracket at the U.S. Speedskating Assn. National Championships, held in Butte, Montana Jan. 28 and 29. Patrol Officer Greg Oly also shattered the national men's Masters Division record for the 3,000 meters by eight seconds, whipping through the course in 5 min., 1.24 sec. Oly says his five gold medal performance is a "rare achievement." He won at five different distances -- 500; 800; 1,000; 1,500 and 3,000 meters -- in the Masters Division (men ages 35.49.) Also, the Minnesota Men's Masters champ, Oly qualified at the state level before heading for the national event. His current national speedskating championship is his third national title. He also won in the Men's Senior Division (ages 18 and over) in 1980 and 1982. A fall in the Masters competition four years ago kept him from a fourth national title. A member of the Plymouth Police force for eight years, Oly has been sharing his speed skating skills with Plymouth area families. He founded the Plymouth Speed Skating Club five years ago "to provide a positive alternative for kids." Many of the club's original members were students in Oly's D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) classes at Gleason Lake School. In the Plymouth D.A.R.E. program, uniformed police officers teach in fifth or sixth grade classrooms for 17 weeks. The goal is to teach kids how to have self-esteem, resist peer pressure, and stay drug-free. Oly has taught D.A.R.E. classes for six years. He urges kids to "keep your mind and body healthy with sports instead of using drugs." One rule of the Plymouth Speed Skating Club is "No Drugs." We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Now a family club with a youth emphasis, the Plymouth Speedskaters has 75 members, ranging from under age 5 to age 40. At times, members have included Special Olympics athletes. Oly became certified to work with them and then served as head coach of the U.S. Special Olympics speedskating team, which competed in the 1993 International Winter Games in Salzburg, Austria. Oly says he loves to teach people and "watch them improve." With the Plymouth Police he is a defensive tactics instructor, showing police officers how to make arrests without injuring themselves. Besides serving as a patrol officer, he is a member of the Plymouth Emergency Response Unit known in some cities as the SWAT team. Oly's police work is the result of a career switch. Originally in heating and air conditioning, he still is licensed as a journeyman sheet metal worker and gasser. "My dad was a police officer for 30 years," Oly said. "I went on a ride along with him in 1985, and I decided I would rather be a police officer." His skating career has been considerably longer. "I started skating when I was five, skating around on the rink on hockey skates. I got my first pair of speed skating skates for a dollar fifty at the Goodwill. Then I started skating in competition when I was 12. I'm 39 now, so I've been skating for awhile."