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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 05-11-2007CITY OF PLYMOUTH DA vul�� COUNCIL INFO MEMO rp) May 11, 2007 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Youth Advisory Council Agenda for May 14...................................................................................... Page 2 Planning Commission Agenda for May 16.......................................................................................... Page 3 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Agenda for May 17............................................................... Page 4 May, June, and July 2007 Official City Meeting Calendars................................................................ Page 5 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings .................................................... Page 10 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Plymouth: Smokebusters is Coming to a Neighborhood Near You .................................................. Page 12 Police and Fire Departments Will Kick -Off National Night Out with anOpen House............................................................................................................... Page 13 Plymouth Police Offers Neighborhoods Help Planning for National Night Out, Tuesday August 7.................................................................................................... Page 14 The Week of May 21-25 Ride Plymouth Metrolink Free From Station 73 .................... Page 15 Women's Fire Expo Set for May 19: Expo Will Highlight Options for Careers in Fire Service for Women........................................................................... Page 18 Media Advisory: Women's Fire Expo Media Day — May 9............................................................. Page 19 Plymouth Community Foundation: Elects New Board Members; Name Officers ........................... Page 20 MEETING MINUTES April 11 Environmental Quality Committee...................................................................................... Page 21 CORRESPONDENCE Letter Re: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure Site: Sagamore Two Association, 10750 Rockford Road, Site ID # LEAK 00016555........................................................................... Page 25 Letter Re: Thanks from Teens Alone for Donation of $2,000.......................................................... Page 27 Letter Re: Support for Provisions in HF 2362 (Omnibus Tax Bill) .................................................. Page 28 Letter Re: Governor Tim Pawlenty's Veto and Return of Chapter 56, Senate File 1997 ................. Page 29 Letter Re: Minor Variance for Ben Gundale (2007043)................................................................... Page 34 Letter Re: Trail Connection Request from Camelot Estates Homeowners Association ................... Page 35 Letter Re: Resignation from Environmental Quality Commissioner/Alternate Shingle Creek Watershed Commissioner John Berrigan................................................................................ Page 38 Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report .................................... Page 39 Letter Re: Variance for Cory and Ellen Tell (2007024).................................................................... Page 40 Mooney Lake Neighborhood Notes................................................................................................... Page 41 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL AGENDA May 14, 2007 6:30 P.M. ** Parkers Lake Room ** (Council Chambers not available) 1. Call to Order 2. Presentations: a. Intelligence -Led Policing Initiative (Plymouth Police Sergeant Jeff Swiatkiewicz) 3. Approvals: a. Agenda b. April 16 Meeting Minutes 4. City Council Update a. Agendas from April City Council Meetings 5. Special Items: a. Thank You Letter to Diana Pierce and Sherriff Rich Stanek b. Youth Advisory Council 2007-2008 Work Plan c. Youth Service Awards d. City Boards and Commissions e. Meeting Date for July 6. Adjournment Additional Materials: a. May, June and July 2007 Official City Meeting Calendars PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda* are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Approve the May 2, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. B. John Day Company. Approve site plan and variance to allow a 5,230 square foot bank at the southeast corner of 37"' Avenue and Vicksburg Lane. The variance would allow four stacking spaces per lane for the drive -up teller area, where six stacking spaces per lane are specified. (2007027) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Finn Daniels Architects. Comprehensive plan amendment to the City's Transportation Plan to remove a planned minor collector roadway from the plan, by eliminating a segment of future 6th Avenue lying between existing 6th Avenue and the north frontage road for Highway 55. The requested amendment is in conjunction with a proposal for a five story, 150,000 square foot office building for property located north of Highway 55, east of South Shore Drive, and west of Revere Lane. (2006111) B. Vladimir and Andrea Kelman. Conditional use permit to allow an attached garage to exceed 1,000 square feet in gross floor area for property located at 1010 Garland Lane North. The additional garage area would be constructed in a lower level in an area now shown as storage area on the plans. (2007040) 7. NEW BUSINESS A. City of Plymouth. Proposed land use changes for five areas in the existing urban service area. (2005050) 8. ADJOURNMENT AGENDA MEETING PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007 - 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Medicine Lake Room City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes from April 19, 2007. B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Reports. C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing Reports. 3. NEW BUSINESS A. First Time Homebuyer Program. Appeal denial for subordination. B. Vicksburg Crossing/Plymouth Towne Square. Consider adopting a smoking fee. C. Vicksburg Crossing. Review overall project costs and approve Change Orders #6 and #7. D. Plymouth Towne Square. Review for acceptance of the roof/insulation repair bid. 4. ADJOURNMENT F� OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Mai) 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Apr 2007 S M T W T F S 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Chambers Parkers Lake Room 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION- STREET SWEEPING 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL TY COMMITTEE 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION(PRAC), PROGRAM AND PRELIM. BUDGET Medicine Lake A 8 B Council Chambers2009-2009 DISCUSSION, Madmim Lake Conference Room L(EQC), ooms 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 6:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, 3:00 PM ARBOR DAY PLANTING, Pilgrim 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT 9:00 AM -3:30 PM RECYCLING Council Chambers Lane School AUTHORITY (HRA), DROP-OFF EVENT, Medicine Lake Room A Maintenance Facility, 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 14900 -23rd Avenue Norlh 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 - 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION- ORGANIZED GARBAGE 7:06 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COLLECTION AND UPDATE WITH THE CITY TRANSIT (PACT), MANAGER, Medicine Lake Conference Room Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 27 28 29 30 31 Jun 2007 MEMORIAL DAY S M T W T F S (Observed) - City 1 2 Offices Closed 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 modified on 5/11/2007 ; III Aj OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Temp 2007 Sunday Monday I Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Ju12007 2 May 2007 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - 2006 AUDIT PRESENTATION, Medicine Lake Conference Room 6:00 PM -7:00 PM PUBLIC MEETING ON CIN STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B Flag Day 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA) Medicine Lake Room A 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY, Medicine Lake Conference Room 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 5/11/2007 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Adv 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 S 6 7 INDEPENDENCE DAY, City Offices closed 5:15 PM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH, Hilde Performance Center 8 9 10 .11 12 13 14 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 5:30 PM ENVIRONMENTAL OUALRY COMMRTEE (EOC), Ponds, Plants, and Practices Tour, Starting at Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers .15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY(HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCILMEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT). Medicine Lake Room A 29 30 31 Jun 2007 Aug 2007 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 5/11/2007 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items May 22, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss organized garbage collection • Update with City Manager May 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Hearing on 3.2 On Sale and Wine Liquor licenses for Qdoba Mexican Grill, 4345 Nathan Lane North • Announcement of Human Rights Commission Essay Contest Winners • Adopt Human Rights Commission 2006 Annual Report and 2007 Work Plan • Approve Minor Plan Amendment to the Water Resources Management Plan Policies regarding non -degradation standards • Authorize solicitation of bids for electronic records software systems • Approve Preliminary Land Use for Comprehensive Plan • Approve plans and specifications and advertise for bids for facilities management/condition assessment . • Approve Award of Property and Liability Insurance with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust • Award contract for the County Road 47/County Road 61 intersection improvement project (6108) (Tabled from May 8) • Approve zoning ordinance text amendment to allow dry cleaners with processing facilities as an allowed use in the commercial zoning districts. O'Bresky Cleaners, Inc. (200703 1) • Approve zoning ordinance text amendment, site plan amendment and conditional use permit to allow a dog day/overnight boarding use with an outdoor play area at 2067 East Center Circle, Building 6. Camp Bow Wow. (2007033) • Approve setback variance for installation of an in -ground swimming pool for property located at 13010 Sunset Trail. Custom Pools, Inc. (2007022) • Planned unit development amendment to reconfigure the existing changeable message board on the sign kiosk adjacent to Highway 55 from manual to electronic. Hans Hagen Homes. (2007020) • Proposed land use changes for five areas in the existing urban service area. City of Plymouth. (2005050) • Approve Variances to allow construction of a new home on a non -conforming lot and for impervious surface coverage for property located at 2560 Medicine Lake Boulevard East. Cory & Ellen Tell. (2007024) (Tabled from May 8) • Approve repeal of various City policies • Proclamation Declaring May 22 as "2007 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Michael Smart Day" • Consider appointments to the Environmental Quality Committee and Shingle Creek Watershed Commission June 12, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • 2006 Audit Presentation June 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Accept 2006 Audit Report )10 Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. • Approve interim use permit to allow construction of a new home prior to the demolition of an existing home for property located at 2385 West Medicine Lake Boulevard. Daniel & Mary Balloy. (2007030) • Announcement of Music in Plymouth on July 5 June 26, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss Special Assessment Policy (interest rate, duration of payout period) June 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announcement of "National Night Out" on August 7 August 14, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 21, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Budget Study Session August 28, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Budget Study Session August 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Award bid for electronic records software systems September 4, Special, 6:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Budget Study Session September 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Adopt Preliminary Property Tax Levy and Budget September 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers ,mews Release _ _ _ _ Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, City of Plymouth 12 pt For Immediate Release Contact: Sara Lynn Cwayna Formatted: Font: Century Gothic April 12, 2007, _. 763 509-5198 UFormatted: Font: century Gothic Smokebusters is Coming to a Neighborhood Near You. What could be better than having a big red fire truck pull into your neighborhood and firefighters help you plan for safety? Make a date with the Plymouth Fire Department's Smokebuster Team and they'll make sure to stop by this summer. Beginning May and running throughout August, Plymouth firefighters will visit with families on Tuesday evenings. They'll meet individually with families to develop home escape plans, test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, review 9-1-1, pick a meeting place outside the home where the family will meet at in an emergency, and review their home for fire safety practices. If a home has all of its smoke detectors working and passes the safety check, firefighters will award the family a free Lester the Smoke Detector t -shirt. At the end of the evening, firefighters will display their truck and firefighting equipment for the neighbors. You can set up an appointment for your own family, or you can make it a neighborhood event and schedule appointments for up to four neighbors in one evening. "Anyway you choose to do it, you'll be glad that you took part in the program. Smokebusters makes learning about safety fun and gives everyone a stake in keeping their neighborhood safe," said Fire Captain Tom Evenson. "Our schedule fills up quickly, so make your appointment today." To schedule a Smokebuster appointment, call the Fire Department at 763-509-5198. ( Formatted: Font: Century Gothic �Formatted_Line spacing: 1.5 lines VAJ News Release City of Plymouth For Immediate Release April 26, 2007 Contact: Sara Lynn Cwayna 763-509-5198 Police and Fire Departments will Kick -Off National Night Out with an Open House This year the Plymouth Police and Fire Departments will host an open house to kick-off National Night Out on Tues., August 7, from 2:30 — 5 p.m. at Fire Station III, 3300 Dunkirk Ln N. The kick-off will feature an array of public safety vehicles, including fire trucks, squad cars, an ambulance, water rescue craft, and Aircare helicopter. The K9 Unit, Police Mountain Bike Patrol, SWAT team members and DARE Officers will also be on had as well as plenty of crime prevention information. Families can learn about safety through several hands on activities. There will be free balloons and stickers for kids and treats from local restaurants. Families are encouraged to bring a donation of a "back to school" item for Plymouth families in need. Donations will be given to Interfaith Outreach and Prism. News Release City of Plymouth For Immediate Release May 7, 2007 Contact: Sara Lynn Cwayna 763-509-5198 Plymouth Police Offers Neighborhoods Help Planning for National Night Out, Tuesday August 7 Plymouth residents who want some help planning for their neighborhood's gathering for National Night Out (NNO) on Tues., Aug. 7 can get it at planning meetings hosted by the Plymouth Police Department. The Police Department will host a NNO planning meeting on June 5, at 7 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. It will provide neighbors with the chance to gather ideas and resources, ask questions, and learn about successful events that have been held in other neighborhoods. Attendees will also get information about upcoming summer programs, the File - of -Life medical alert program, the City's free gunlock program, and reduced cost anti -vehicle theft locks. On July 26, a meeting will be held for all NNO organizers at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Ave. N. One representative from each party should attend the final meeting to pick up complimentary t -shirts, coupons for helium balloons, and NNO updates. National Night Out is held the first Tuesday in August throughout the country. Neighbors enjoy local block parties to get to know one another and show their commitment to preventing crime in their neighborhood. "National Night Out is one of the best nights of the year. Strong neighborhoods add to the quality of life and enhance safety. Last year, 138 Plymouth neighborhoods participated in NNO. It was the City's largest celebration," said Police Chief Mike Goldstein. Neighborhoods are encouraged to register their event with the Police Department. NNO registration forms can be downloaded from the City's web site, www.ci.plymouth.mn.us. Information on other summer public safety programs is also available on the web or by calling 763-509-5198. Iq City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: May 8, 2007 Bernie Maciej 763-509-5535 The Week of May 21 — 25 Ride Plymouth Metrolink Free from Station 73 If you commute to downtown Minneapolis from Plymouth and the thought of eliminating high downtown parking fees, stressful commuting and unpredictable gas prices sounds good, the week of May 21 — 25 is the time to try Plymouth Metrolink, the city -operated bus service. Commuters can ride the bus free all week to downtown Minneapolis and back to Plymouth in the afternoon if they board the bus in the morning at Plymouth's new park and ride ramp, 10905 Hwy. 55. The ramp, called Metrolink Station 73, is at the southeast corner of Hwy. 55 and Co. Rd. 73. No coupons are needed for the free rides. Riders just need to show up and board the bus. The promotion is aimed at getting people to try the new ramp and join in the Commuter Challenge, a metro -wide effort to get people out of single occupant cars. "We want this to be easy for people. We have a terrific new facility that we think people will like so offering free rides from the ramp during the Commuter Challenge made sense," said Transit Coordinator Bernie Maciej. The station includes climate -controlled waiting, covered parking, security cameras, restrooms and parking for 280 vehicles. Parking at Station 73 is always free. "Our most effective advertising is getting people on our buses. We offer a good service that's dependable, safe and more relaxing than driving. Plus, riders don't have to pay for gas and downtown parking. During the free ride week, they won't even have to pay bus fare. This is the ultimate free trial offer," Maciej added. Typically, bus fare is $2.75 each way. Routes & Times Finding the right bus route is simple for new users of Station 73, according to Maciej. The bus routes that serve the new ramp — routes 772, 774 and 777-- all run on the same roads when they travel between Station 73 and downtown Minneapolis (and vice versa). The morning buses travel on I-394, making stops along 2nd Ave. S. between 11th St. and Washington Ave. Metrolink buses make midday and evening pick ups at stops along Marquette Ave. from Washington Ave. to 11th St. All stop at Station 73 once back in Plymouth. Travel time is about 30 minutes. For more information on the free rides, routes and pick up times, visit the City web site or call 763-509-5535. Commuter Challenge The Station 73 free ride week is being held in conjunction with the region -wide Commuter Challenge, sponsored by Metro Transit. The challenge asks commuters to try an alternate form of commuting (anything other than driving in a single occupant vehicle) at least once between April 1 and June 30. People who take the Commuter Challenge pledge are eligible for prizes, including a flat screen TV, iPods, bicycles, digital cameras and other items. You can pledge and learn more about the challenge at www.metrotransit.org. or by calling 612-373-3333. F. W Ib If you start your morning commute to downtown Minneapolis in Plymouth, you can ride Plymouth Metrolink free from Station 73 from May 21 — 25. P6 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: May 4, 2007 Heidi Sanderson, 763-509-5122 Women's Fire Expo Set for May 19; Expo will Highlight Options for Careers in Fire Service for Women Women interested in learning more about becoming a firefighter should plan to attend the Women's Fire Expo on Sat., May 19, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility, 7525 Braemar Blvd., Edina. This event will offer a brief classroom session before attendees move on to a day jam-packed with hands-on training scenarios. The scenarios will include: physical agility; search and rescue; ground and aerial ladders; auto extrication; and live fire suppression. The event is free, but registration is required. Women interested in attending can register online at www.nswfa.org. "We think women attending the expo will come away with a much better idea of what being a firefighter is all about. They'll get to try hands-on activities as well as speak with women who are already working in the fire service," said Heidi Sanderson of the Plymouth Fire Department, an expo organizer. Women are underrepresented in the fire service. The expo is designed to showcase the profession for women who want to learn more about jobs in the fire service. Women who live or work in Plymouth are encouraged to attend the event. The expo is sponsored by the North Star Women Firefighters Association along with the Plymouth Fire Department and the fire departments of Bloomington, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka and St. Louis Park. zrg� MEDIA ADVISORY For Release: May 4, 2007 On -Site Media Contact: Kim Cummings Eden Prairie Firefighter and Event Coordinator 952-949-8367 WOMEN'S FIRE EXPO MEDIA DAY May 9 WHO: The Plymouth Fire Department, in conjunction with the fire departments of Bloomington, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka and St. Louis Park. WHAT: The Women's Fire Expo is a day filled with classroom training and hands-on scenarios designed to get women interested in becoming firefighters. On media day, female reporters will have the opportunity to preview the event by participating in hands-on scenarios that will be included in the Expo, such as putting out an actual fire and extracting a "victim" from a wrecked vehicle. WHEN: The Women's Fire Expo is Saturday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Media day is Wednesday, May 9 from 4:3o a.m. to 8 a.m. WHERE: The South Metro Public Safety Training Facility located in Edina near Braemar Park at 7525 Braemar Boulevard. WHY: Women are tremendously underrepresented in the firefighting field and area fire departments are continuously recruiting to fill the very real need for more firefighters, both men and women. This event is designed to highlight the positive aspects of the profession and show more women that they can become firefighters, too. i9 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION For Now and the Future CONTACT: Jean Hill, (612) 342-9806 Plymouth Community Foundation Elects New Board Members; Names Officers PLYMOUTH, MINN. — The Plymouth Community Foundation recently elected three new members to its Board of Directors. Elected to three-year terms were Plymouth residents Susan Johnson and Steve McCulloch. Greg Korstad was elected to a two-year term. ■ Johnson is Vice President of Fidelity Bank, Edina, working in a commercial lending capacity. She currently serves on three boards: The Turnaround Management Association, Upper Midwest Chapter; WomenVenture; and a townhouse association in Bayfield, Wisc. ■ Korstad is an attorney with Larkin -Hoffman Law Firm and has been an active community volunteer serving and chairing on several boards. In addition, he has been active in the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, currently serving as a board member. ■ McCulloch owns Linsk Flowers, St. Louis Park, Minn. He has served on a wide variety of civic organizations in leadership capacities, including the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce and as a board member of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. The Foundation's Minn. With a goal of creating a legacy one gift, �� :��'�rid�tlal� use,th� cbmblried guts or many individual contributors to positively impAtgthe quality e foundation's areas of focus include: the arts and other cultural endeavors and prga�t�opn}spaces, such as parks, trails and wetlands (environmental friendliness); the social needs of Plymottki' with if fricus; ei�y iuth and the elderly; and, educational initiatives. d The Foundation a 41sf elf with the Minnesota Community Foundation and its professional investment and granting servzc80 _ is assures security and sound management of gifts and funds. The board works to build local visibility, attracti't onor contributions, review grant applications and issue grants back to community organizations. Recently, th 1, oundation awarded grants to both Home Free, a program of Missions, Inc. and Mosaic Youth Center. The Fo . tion holds 501(c)(3) status, which means donations are deductible to the extent allowed by IRS code. For additional information or to get involved, log on to www.plyMoutheonimunityfound.ation.org or contact Plymouth Community Foundation, P.O. Box 47093, Plymouth, MN 55447. -30- P.O. Box 47093, Plymouth, MN 55447 r/� City of Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) April 11, 2007 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Kathy Osborne, Commissioners Laura Brinkman, Carlos Gutierrez, Terrie Christian, Sally Strand, John Berrigan and David Pellinger MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Wesli Waters STAFF PRESENT: City Engineer Bob Moberg, Water Resources Engineer Shane Missaghi and Water Resources Technician Derek Asche OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Ginny Black; John Barten, Three Rivers Park District; David Thill, Hennepin County Environmental Services and Greg Wilson, Barr Engineering 1. CALL TO ORDER — 6:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda for the April 11, 2007, EQC meeting was approved as written. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF MARCH 14, 2007, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Christian, seconded by Commissioner Strand, recommending approval of the March 14, 2007, Environmental Quality Committee meeting minutes. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. City Engineer Moberg asked Councilmember Black for clarification of her request that any materials put together by staff for the May 22, 2007, City Council meeting be provided for the EQC in the Info Memo. Councilmember Black confirmed that that was the request. 5. GENERAL BUSINESS A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCE INVENTORY; DAVID THILL, HENNEPIN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES David Thill, Hennepin County Environmental Services, gave a detailed presentation on the City of Plymouth's natural resource inventory. The presentation covered the content of the report, methods used in developing the report and a detailed presentation on different types of rZA Environmental Quality Committee Minutes April l 1, 2007 Page 2 information provided by the inventory and how it may be used in the future for the City's Comprehensive Plan. A copy of the report summary was provided for all EQC members. David Thill's presentation was completed at 6:50 p.m. and Greg Wilson of Barr Engineering was introduced to give a presentation on the City's non -degradation load assessment report. B. CITY OF PLYMOUTH, EPA PHASE II LOADING ASSESSMENT; GREG WILSON, BARR ENGINEERING Mr. Wilson started by explaining the contents of the report and the methods used to conduct loading assessments. He also covered a brief history of the non -degradation load assessment requirement and how it was included in the MS4 permit application. The Metropolitan Pollution Control Agency's (MPGA) guidelines and modeling requirements were explained and discussed. The modeling approach used in this report used a simple method utilizing the P8 water quality model to assess the effectiveness of Best Management Practices, particularly the water quality ponds constructed for improving water quality. Mr. Wilson explained that the load assessment uses the impervious and land cover information used for 1988 to the present and to the year 2020. The objective is to establish the impact of imperviousness from 1988 to today and also to project out to 2020 as well as to develop and quantify the impact on the average annual flow volume, total phosphorus and total suspended solids for each one of those years. Mr. Wilson reviewed the results of the report and indicated the current levels of total phosphorus and total suspended solids in comparison to 1988 and 2020 do not show significant degradation. As a matter of fact, total suspended solids have been reduced relative to 1988 and will be improved in 2020 relative to present. However, average annual flow volume has increased significantly compared to 1988 and will also increase somewhat in 2020. The results and recommendations are discussed in detail in the report and Mr. Wilson covered some of them briefly. The EQC members reviewed and discussed the report and asked many questions. Mr. Barten asked what information was used for rainfall events and volume. Mr. Wilson explained that he used historical information and explained that the MPCA is interested in the percentage of change of land use from 1988 to present and into 2020 and the focus is the relative change and not the absolute numbers. Mr. Barten asked what areas were excluded from the study. Mr. Wilson explained that in review and consultation with City staff, the county and state road rights-of-way were excluded from the model and were eliminated from the calculations. City Engineer Moberg asked if MnDOT and Hennepin County will become involved once the City gets involved in any TMDL process. Mr. Wilson explained that would be the case. Environmental Quality Committee Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 3 Mr. Barten commented that BMP's need to be developed that reduce and transfer pollutants before they go into our lakes and streams. Mr. Wilson explained that is why the MPCA does not allow the use of wetland credits for water quality treatment that they provide as part of the storm water system. Commissioner Christian asked if impaired water bodies will require TMDL's and will they cover other parameters or just what the water is listed for. Mr. Wilson explained that any TMDL's developed for any impaired water bodies will focus on the listed parameter. The EQC recommended forwarding the non -degradation load assessment report for the City Council's review and acceptance. MOTION by Commissioner Christian., seconded by Commissioner Berrigan, recommending that the report be forwarded to the City Council for their review and acceptance of the report and to accept the recommendations of the report. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. The presentation was concluded. 6. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS A. BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Councilmember Black reported that the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Cormnission is reviewing the process of funding for the ad-velorem. tax and perhaps increasing the tax capacity for the watershed. B. PROPERTY MANAGERS FORUM AND LUNCH Water Resources Technician. Asche gave a report on the Property Manager's Forum and Lunch. He indicated that there were 38 people who attended the meeting and issues covered included law, wetland management and buffer management issues. Everyone was excited and looking forward to another forum. C. WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN MINOR AMENDMENT: UPDATING WATER QUALITY POLICY 2.1 AND 2.2 Water Resources Engineer Missaghi. presented the Water Resources Management Plan minor amendment updating Water Quality Policy 2.1 and 2.2. He explained that the policy had been . reviewed by the EQC previously and staff has had a chance to complete it and put finishing touches on it and it is ready to be forwarded to the City Council. MOTION by Commissioner Berrigan, seconded by Commissioner Strand, recommending that the amendment update be forwarded to the City Council. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. Environmental Quality Committee Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 4 D. PLYMOUTH CREEK PHASE I — FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST MEDICINE LAKE PARK POND City Engineer Moberg gave a quick presentation of the project and explained that a feasibility report was completed by Barr Engineering, but has not been reviewed by the City Council. However, both the City and the BCWMC are ready and have included this project in their respective CIF's. As requested by Councilmember Black, it is now being brought to the EQC for review. City Engineer Moberg said he will also be presenting the information at the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission's next meeting. Commissioner Pellinger asked if the project could be divided. City Engineer Moberg explained that the project will be done in phases, with the pond work identified as the first phase. Commissioner Christian commented that AMLAC is happy and very supportive of the project. MOTION by Commissioner Berrigan, seconded by Commissioner Christian, to forward the EQC's recommendation to go ahead with the project to the City Council. The motion was amended to consider a pre -sedimentation basin (forebay) in order to reduce the cost of future maintenance. Commissioner Christian asked if stream restoration could be brought up sooner in the process rather than later. City Engineer Moberg replied yes and that it was in the CIP but it depends on the budget and process of the project. Chair Osborne asked if anyone from the City would be attending the road salt workshop. She was informed that City staff has attended previous workshops but no one is planning on going to this particular one. EQC members were informed of the Yard & Garden Expo and if they wished to volunteer at the EQC booth to contact Water Resources Engineer Missaghi. 7. FUTURE MEETINGS May 9, 2007 — Presentation by Solid Waste Coordinator Kris Hageman on multi -family and small business survey questions and curbside collection systems. June 13, 2007 — Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Im Q in, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency � 7 2002 520 Lafayette Road North I St. Paul, MN 55155-4194 1 651-296-6300 1 800-657-3864 1 651-282-5332 TTY I www.pca.state.mn.us May 1, 2007 Ms. Felicity Donarski Sagamore Two Association 10750 Rockford Road, Unit 316 Plymouth, MN 55442 P, -E: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure Site: Sagamore Two Association, 10750 Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN 55442 Site ID#: LEAK 00016555 Dear Ms. Donarski: We are pleased to let you know that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff has determined that your investigation and/or cleanup has adequately addressed the petroleum tank release at the site listed above. Based on the information provided, the MPCA staff has closed the release site file. Closure of the file means that the MPCA staff does not require any additional investigation and/or cleanup work at this time or in the foreseeable future. Please be aware that file closure does not necessarily mean that all petroleum contamination has been removed from this site. However, the MPCA staff has concluded that any remaining contamination, if present, does not appear to pose a threat to public health or the environment under current conditions. The MPCA reserves the right to reopen this file and to require additional investigation and/or cleanup work if new information, changing regulatory requirements or changed land use make additional work necessary. If you or other parties discover additional contamination (either petroleum or nonpetroleum) that was not previously reported to the MPCA, Minnesota law requires that the MPCA be immediately notified. You should understand that this letter does not release any party from liability for the petroleum contamination under Minn. Stat. ch. 115C or any other applicable state or federal law. In addition, this letter does not release any party from liability for nonpetroleum contamination, if present, under Minn. Stat. ch. 115B, the Minnesota Superfund Law. Please note that as a result of performing the requested work you may be eligible to apply to the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Fund (Petrofund) for partial reimbursement of the costs you have incurred in investigating and cleaning up this petroleum tank release. The Petrofund is administered by the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board (Petro Board) and the Minnesota Department of Commerce. To learn more about who is eligible for reimbursement, St. Paul Brainerd Detroit Lakes Duluth Mankato Marshall Rochester Willmar Printed on 100% post -consumer recycled a � � � � � � � � P Yc ed p per Ms. Felicity Donarski Page 2 the type of work that is eligible for reimbursement, and the amount of reimbursement available, please contact Petrofund staff at 651-297-1119 or 1-800-638-0418. If future development of this property or the surrounding area is planned, it should be assumed that petroleum contamination may still be present. If petroleum contamination is encountered during future development work, the MPCA staff should be notified immediately. For specific information regarding petroleum contamination that may remain at this leak site, please call the Petroleum Remediation Program File Request Program at 651-297-8499. The MPCA fact sheet Request to Bill for Services Performed must be completed prior to arranging a time for file review. Thank you for your response to this petroleum tank release and for your cooperation with the MPCA to protect public health and the environment. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call me at 651-297-8598. If you are calling long distance, you may reach the MPCA by calling 800-657-3864. Sincerely, Gary Zarling Project Manager Petroleum Remediation Program Remediation Division GWZ:ais cc: Sandy Paulson, City Clerk, Plymouth Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth Dave Jaeger, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer Anthony Coryell, STS Consultants, Ltd., Maple Grove Minnesota Department of Commerce Petrofund Staff B R I N G 1 N G May 4, 2007 F A M Il I E 5 Plymouth City Council c/o Laurie Ahrens 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 T O G E T H E R RECEIVED MIV 0 7 2007 Dear Members of the Plymouth City Council: On behalf of everyone involved with Teens Alone, I want to thank the City of Plymouth for its donation of $2000. Your financial support is absolutely critical to continue to do our work with middle and high school youth and their families who live in the Wayzata School District. The Teens Alone community uses our service! Counselors answered 620 crisis calls last year. That's a big jump for us; the most calls ever received before were 479 in 2001. We also provided free counseling for an increased number of clients, more than four hundred. Because we saw a four -fold increase in the number of young people in housing crisis (youth on the verge of losing, or have already lost, stable housing), Teens Alone is the lead agency for the West Metro Homeless Youth Task Force. Our goal is to keep our teens safely sheltered so they stay in school. We'll keep you posted on the efforts of this group. There are many worthwhile organizations doing good work. We are grateful your community believes in Teens Alone. We promise to be good stewards of your gift. Thank you again. 4c rely, L is Kihm Executive Director Teens Alone is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3). Teens Alone provided no goods or services in exchange,for this donation. C23- 9 1 5 23- 915 M A I N S T R E E T N0PRINS MN 55343 ADMIN 952 988 4086 COUNSELING 952 988 TEEN FAX 952 988 5358 MllNICIPAL LoMM�o League of Minnesota Cities Building 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450 St. Paul, Minnesota 55103 Telephone: (651) 228-9757 Facsimile: (651) 228-9787 May 4, 2007 Dear Members of the Tax Conference Committee (HF 2362): Representative Ann Lenczewski Senator Thomas M. Bakk Representative Paul Marquart Senator Dan Larson Representative Lyndon Carlson Senator Rod Skoe Representative Jim Davnie Senator Mee Moua Representative Dean Simpson Senator John Marty RE: Support for provisions in HF 2362 (Omnibus Tax Bill) The Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) would like to highlight and encourage your support for provisions in HF 2362 which align with MLC legislative philosophies and goals. MLC supports the following: • The House direction in targeting property tax relief directly to individuals within budgetary limitations ➢ Specifically, the phase-out of the Market Value Homestead Credit (MVHC) with additional funding for the property tax refund (PTR) program • Comprehensive study and analysis of Minnesota sales tax policy • Current law on the phase-out of limited market value • Study of the Fiscal Disparities program The MLC thanks you for your consideration of these measures for the final Tax Conference Committee Report. Sincerely, X,4� Mayor Bill Hargis, Woodbury Chairman of the Municipal Legislative Commission Board of Directors CC: Municipal Legislative Commission Board of Directors Member Cities: Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Shoreview, Woodbury May 7, 2007 STATE OF MINNESOTA Office of Governor Tim Pawlenty 130 State Capitol * 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard • Saint Paul, MN 55155 The Honorable James Metzen President of the Senate 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 322 State Capitol Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 Dear President Metzen: I have vetoed and am returning Chapter 56, Senate File 1997. The basic structure of the bill is flawed. It relies on unrealistic revenue projections to increase spending beyond sustainable levels, pumps vast amounts of funds into the Legislature's own budget, and both underfunds and undermines the work of the executive branch. Even if these provisions were to be fixed, however, I am unable to approve this bill until the Legislature more fully identifies an overall budget plan. Only in that context can we, and the public, understand the choices involved in the remaining budget bills. My budget included an aggressive tax compliance initiative that was estimated to net an increase of $40 million in revenues. This bill doubles the amount, disregarding the concerns raised by the Department of Revenue that needed infrastructure and personnel will not be in place fast enough to generate the revenue projected in the bill. The bill also uses this unrealistic revenue projection to fund a 19 percent increase in appropriations to the Legislature. At the same time, the bill eliminates appointed and unclassified employees throughout the executive branch. The work of these employees is critical in supporting the Legislature's deliberations and managing the day-to-day operations of state government. I will not support such a deliberately irresponsible action. Even with more revenue than I recommended, Senate File 1997 fails to include many key infrastructure projects. The bill does not provide adequate direct funding for IT Voice: (651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717 Fax: (651) 296-2089 TDD: (651) 296-0075 or (800) 657-3598 Web site: http://www.governor.state.mn.us An Equal Opportunity Employer Printed on recycled paper containing 15% post consumer material The Honorable James Metzen May 7, 2007 Page 2 security, electronic licensing, the integrated tax system, or the grants management office. My budget placed a high priority on technology improvements so we can make Minnesota government more efficient. This bill misses a tremendous opportunity to invest in Minnesota's infrastructure and improve state government's ability to better serve its citizens and customers. I am also disappointed in the language contained in article 2, section 14, that allows appropriations to continue beyond the end of the fiscal year if the Legislature is unable to complete work on the budget bills. This language relieves the legislative and executive branches of government from their duty to pass the legislation necessary to operate government. Extending the deadline 31 days does nothing to change the dynamic of budget deliberations other than to encourage more delay. The bill has not removed all of the domestic partner provisions as I have previously requested. Moreover, a provision remains in the bill which would permit the unlimited expansion of employment benefits to domestic partners and others by local units of government. Again, I am opposed to any legislation concerning domestic partners benefits, including the bill's study and definition of "significant individual." I also have serious concerns regarding the bill's creation of numerous commissions and groups which duplicate activities already available in state government. The bill expands the work of the Attorney General's office to include providing assistance to veterans in relation to accessing services. This duplicates the expertise and services already funded through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Commission on Terrorism and Disaster duplicates efforts already undertaken by the Department of Public Safety and other legislative committees. Similarly, the proposed new Commission on Ethnic Heritage and New Americans needlessly duplicates and confuses the work of the three other existing minority councils, which receive almost two million dollars in state general fund appropriations. Each of these councils have new immigrant representation and statutory duties duplicative of those proposed for the new commission. These, and other similar provisions, move state government in exactly the wrong direction at a time when we need to focus our resources to provide services as efficiently as possible. I am also concerned that the Legislature has not appropriated specific money to fund these new commissions and groups, and it is not clear what legislative or agency budgets will be responsible for doing so. Many of these newly created commissions and groups are given express and unlimited authority to appoint staff, hire consultants, The Honorable James Metzen May 7, 2007 Page 3 enter into contracts, and hire experts. Resting such unlimited spending power in these groups is fiscally imprudent and in some instances raises separation of powers issues under the Minnesota Constitution. The provisions in SF 1997 that relate to elections are especially troublesome. Minnesota is known nationally and globally as a leader in civics and election integrity, as evidenced by our history of nation -leading voter turnout and same day registration. Most of Article 4, however, represents a substantial departure from Minnesota's current voter registration and election practices. The changes required by this bill are unnecessary and undermine the overall integrity of our current nation -leading voter registration and election system. My administration has repeatedly raised concerns over these election provisions with legislators and the Secretary of State. Unfortunately, the troubling provisions remain in the bill. My concerns include: Automatic Voter Registration. This bill would fundamentally alter Minnesota's voter registration system by creating "automatic" voter registration when applying for a drivers' license, shifting responsibility from the individual to the government. Under current law, the drivers' license form allows applicants to apply to register to vote. As part of this process, the individual specifically affirms each of the criteria for voting and signs the registration form. A person who knowingly falsifies the registration form is subject to criminal prosecution. This bill would implement automatic voter registration unless a person applying for a drivers' license affirmatively opts out of registration. The Secretary of State then assumes the sole responsibility for determining whether the person is eligible to vote. However, there is no current and reliable database of information for the government to factually determine whether a person meets all of the eligibility criteria. Moreover, the process and criteria for obtaining a drivers' license is not the same as the criteria for voting and the driver's license system is not foolproof. There is significant anecdotal information that illegal immigrants are able to use falsified documents to obtain drivers' licenses. Further, by wholly removing the individual's personal responsibility to certify each element of their eligibility at the time they register, this bill undermines our current enforcement laws which are based on those certifications. It will also likely undermine the state's ability to enforce current law prohibiting people from voting when they are ineligible to do so. Under this bill, the government will send people who have been "automatically" registered a notice that they 31 The Honorable James Metzen May 7, 2007 Page 4 have been registered to vote. A person relying on the government's registration of them as a voter would likely preclude any individual responsibility for the person voting when they are not eligible. Their defense would be their reliance upon the government's determination of their eligibility. Finally, this provision also imposes unnecessary and costly burdens on the Department of Public Safety's drivers' license system. This approach is a solution in search of a non-existent problem. Minnesota's current same-day voter registration makes the need for the automatic government registration of individuals unnecessary. Online Registration. The bill's online voter registration permits registration without a signature on the certification of eligibility. The result would be the inability to enforce our current laws which make it a felony for an individual to knowing register to vote when they are not eligible to vote. Unlimited Expansion of Absentee Voting. This bill significantly expands absentee voting in Minnesota in a manner that could introduce fraud and unacceptable partisan coercion into Minnesota elections. Most troubling are the provisions that permit any registered voter to vote by absentee ballot regardless of their ability to vote at the polling place, coupled with the significantly expanded use of absentee ballot "agents" who can be designated to obtain, deliver, and help complete an absentee ballot on behalf of any voter, and the potential creation of electronic ballots. These provisions move Minnesota in a direction where partisan advocates can go door to door, present the voter with an absentee ballot, and pressure voters to fill out the ballot and designate the advocate as an agent to deliver the ballot. The risk of abuse of this system is magnified by the proposed automatic voter registration system, the repeal of current provisions that require records of those requesting absentee ballots, and the introduction of absentee ballots being made available electronically. The bill also allows individuals to vote in our elections despite having never lived here. A fundamental aspect of fair elections is that they occur in the open. These provisions do not move Minnesota in the right direction. • Unrestricted Emergency Powers. Senate File 1997 also grants extraordinary emergency powers to the Secretary of State in relation to elections. More thorough planning should occur to ensure that military members are able to WWA The Honorable James Metzen May 7, 2007 Page 5 exercise their right to vote during a period of deployment. However, the provisions of this Chapter are not limited to military absentee voting, and are inconsistent with emergency management laws and procedures applicable under current law or through the courts. Other provisions are also problematic. For example, this bill repeals a voter complaint system that complies with the requirements of the federal Help America Vote Act ("HAVA") and replaces it with a system that does not meet all the minimal criteria set forth in HAVA. The bill also eliminates voting in the wrong precinct as a violation of election law and removes the current requirement to notify to the voter of such a violation. Further, it eliminates the conditions for political party balance in election judges, the recording of those who vouch for others, and unnecessarily extends the period for purging inactive individuals from the system. My hope is that the Legislature will present comprehensive budget targets soon so that work on this and other budget bills can proceed in a timely manner. My staff and I look forward to working with you in that regard. Sincere Tim Pawlent Governor Cc: Representative Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Speaker of the House Senator Lawrence J. Pogemiller, Majority Leader Senator David Senjem, Minority Leader Senator Don Betzold Representative Marty Seifert, Minority Leader Representative Phyllis Kahn Mr. Patrick E. Flahaven, Secretary of the Senate Mr. Al Mathiowetz, Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives Mr. Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State 33 r�Plymouth Adding Quality to Life May 9, 2007 SUBJECT: MINOR VARIANCE FOR BEN GUNDALE (2007043) Dear Property Owner: This letter is written to inform you that Ben Gundale, under file 2007043, is requesting a minor variance to encroach three feet nine inches into the 15 -foot required side yard setback for a a third stall garage addition for property located at 18125 19`h Avenue North. A minor variance may be approved administratively. If you would like to comment on this proposal, please fill out the attached project description page and return it to the City in the enclosed self-addressed envelope no later than May 23, 2007. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, City regulations require that property owners be notified of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. Information related to the application as submitted by the petitioner is available for review at the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays, except holidays. If you have any questions you may call Associate Planner Jared Noelting at (763) 509- 5463. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007043Gundale.doc ' L �16TFf�7E-1 ! IV - u. / (y�� k k I 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us a t !� r� Plymouth Adding Quality to Life May 9, 2007 Kelly Grissman Three Rivers Park District 3000 Xenium Ln. N. Plymouth, MN 55441-1299 Subject: Trail Connection Request from Camelot Estates Homeowners Association. Dear Ms. Grissman: Thank you for your letter requesting the City of Plymouth's review of the subject request. The above project is described as the financial responsibility of the Homeowner's Association and on property under their ownership. The City of Plymouth acknowledges and supports the trail connection with the understanding that any wetland impacts would be reviewed for compliance with the Wetland Conservation Act by the City as the RGU prior to construction. Please call Marie Darling, the principal reviewer, at 763-509-5457 if you have any further questions on this matter. Sincerely, UA �pv 50ri►'d V-, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763 509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us se April 25, 2007 _l ThreeRivers PARK DISTRICT Ms. Marie Darling Three Rivers Senior Planner Park District City of Plymouth Board of 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Commissioners Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 APR 2 7 L.007 RE: Camelot Estates Homeowners Association Sara Wyatt Medicine Lake Regional Trail - Trail Connection Request District 1 Dear Ms. Darling: Three Rivers Park District is beginning planning efforts to design and Marilynn Corcoran construct the portion of the Medicine Lake Regional Trail between County District z Road 10 (Bass Lake Road) and County Road 47. Three Rivers Park District staff has received and reviewed a request from Camelot Estates Homeowners Association (Camelot Estates) for a Mark Haggerty neighborhood trial connection to the Medicine Lake Regional Trial and District 3 acknowledges that the request is in accordance with the intent and use of the regional trail. The neighborhood trail connection location is noted on the enclosed map. Dale Woodbeck The financial responsibilities for the costs related to the neighborhood trail District 4 connection including but not limited to planning, design, permits, construction, consultants, and testing is the responsibility of Camelot Estates. Three Rivers Park District will assume responsibility for renovation, Rosemary Franzese replacement, repair, maintenance, and upkeep of the trail connection within District 5 the property boundaries of the Park District. The Park District shall be solely responsible for establishing design and maintenance standards for the trail. Please confirm, in writing, that the City of Plymouth acknowledges and Larry Blackstad, Chair supports the above noted trail connection requests and financial Appointed responsibilities. Sincerely, Joan Peters, Vice Chair Appointed Kelly Gr man Landscape Architectural Designer Cris Gears KG:fo Superintendent Enclosure C: Brian Junk, Camelot Estates Homeowners Association President J:\PROJECTS\Regional Trails\RTK 0701 Medidne lake Regional Trail Segment - CR 47 to Fsh\A General Corr\04-25-07--Plymouth Confirmation Letter.doc Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441-1299 Information 763.559.:1000 • TTY 763.559.6719 • Fax 763S59.3)R7 • www ThraaRivarcParkr)istrirt nrn 9 F E� %Am IM"il"im May 9, 2007 Sandy Engdahl City Clerk City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 I have enjoyed serving the City of Plymouth for the last two and a half years on the Environmental Quality Commission and as an alternate commissioner for the Shingle Creek Watershed Commission. I hope you have felt that I have served the interests of the Council and the environment to your satisfaction. I am accepting a new position that will require me to move from this wonderful community. Regrettably, I must ask for you to accept my resignation from both the Environmental Quality Commission and as the alternate commissioner for the Shingle Creek Watershed Commission. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the City of Plymouth. I have truly enjoyed the experience and will miss the City very, very much. )-�" aell . Berrigan Jr., P.E.301 Minnesota Lane North Plymouth, MN 55446 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: May 11, 2007 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager cc: Steve Juetten FROM: Barbara Senness" , Planning Manager SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report Hennepin County Community Corrections staff has submitted their monthly report on average daily population for the month of April, 2007. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility was 572, less than the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit. The difference from the last several months when the numbers exceeded the 601 limit comes from a lower number of County -incarcerated (versus short term offenders transferred from MN Department of Corrections facilities) in the Men's section. The chart below shows the average monthly population since we began receiving reports in June of 1998. HCACF Monthly Population Report goo -- -- -- - - 500 500 c c 400 V ❑ CUP Lind w m 300 ■Average Q Count 200 100 0 y p p OD OD l0 O� O O� O O O O N N NO O O l7 O O O O N N N N tp 1p h rn m m m rn m o 0 0 0 0 `0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 h `m t h ri'i ❑ i ri'i ❑ E `i'i ❑ i -+ in ❑ E �' ❑ fi'i ❑ -+ U) ❑ --, fi'i ❑ -, `i'i ❑ Month/Year OW ®City of P lymouth Adding Quality to Life May 11, 2007 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR CORY AND ELLEN TELL (2007024) Dear Property Owner: This letter is to inform you that on May 22, 2007 the City Council will consider the request by Cory and Ellen Tell, under File No. 2007024, for variances to allow construction of a new home on a substandard size lot and for impervious surface coverage for property located at 2560 Medicine Lake Boulevard East. The Council tabled this item at their May 8 meeting and continued it to their May 22 meeting to allow the applicant an opportunity to speak on the request. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby cordially invited to attend City Council meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2007 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, yz) �P/, 'IV) r4 V, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007024propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Te q6) L• 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us .,�� 3 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life Neighborhood Notes is a newsletter addressing areas of interest to specific groups or neighborhoods in the City of Plymouth. In this issue: • Permanent lake outlet planned for Mooney Lake Mooney Lake Neight Spring, 2007 Watershed and City move forward on plans for permanent lake outlet The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, with input and assistance from the City of Plymouth will begin taking steps to provide a permanent outlet to Mooney Lake. There is no natural outlet to the lake. This has resulted in some damage to trees, yards and land- scaping over the past several years. Homes have not—and are not currently—at risk for flooding. However, heavy or persistent rain events have, at times called for temporary pumping measures to lower the level of the lake. These measures become costly in materials, work and staff time according to Plymouth Senior Engineering Technician, Dave Taylor. The proposed plan will create an outlet at the • Landscaping for southeast bay of Mooney Lake. An underground water quality with pipe will carry overflow water approximately native plants 1,300 feet to an existing catch basin located at 18th Ave. and Ranier Ln. (See aerial photo below). • Contacts Contacts Renae Clark, MCWD Project Manager 952-471-0509 X208 Dave Taylor, Plymouth Senior Engineering Technician: 763-509-5524 Plymouth Engineering Division: 763-509-5500 Taylor cites several advantages to the location of the proposed plan: • The discharge pipe will connect directly to an existing in-place storm sewer. This would eliminate the possibility of an erosion problem at the outlet of the pipe from the lake. • Most of the project would take place on City - owned park property, along public streets and within existing easements. Project timeline Workers from Wenck Associates, engineers for the project, will begin survey work for the project during the week of May 14, 2007. Survey infor- mation will be used to draft plans for the project. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will establish the level of the lake, which will dictate the elevation of the outlet. Plans will be reviewed by the watershed district, . City and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Installation of the outlet and pipe is expected to be completed later this fall. Any needed restoration will also be completed in the fall, according to Taylor. A pipe will carry overflow water from Mooney Lake to an existing storm water catch basin 1,300 feet away at 18th Ave. and Ranier Ln. ui Landscape with natives—a way to care for Mooney iey Lake Wbat laquing your own back yard. You can reclaim some of our natural heritage in your own back yard by planting Minnesota native plants. These wild flowers and grasses are beautiful and long-lived. They provide food and shelter for our native birds and beneficial insects and they help ab- sorb and clean storm water runoff. Native plants are different from lawn grass because they have very deep and dense root systems that help water soak into the soil. By including native plants in your landscape, you can reduce the speed of storm water runoff and help it soak slowly into the ground. Native plants are adapted to local soils and growing conditions. That means they require no fertilizer and less watering than non-native plants. They are resis- tant to diseases and don't require pesticides, so they provide safe food for our native birds, insects and animals. For instance, Bluestem grasses have roots that can reach 5 to 10 feet into the soil. Their roots actually break up clay soil as they grow. They create channels that enable storm water to infiltrate deeper. As their roots decompose they provide valuable or- ganic matter to the soil. Deep roots, vigorous growth in existing growing conditions, drought resis- tance, color and structure are all advantages of landscaping with Minnesota native plants. Space is still available for low-cost rain garden workshops. Go to www.metroblooms.org for more information or to register for sessions on May 19 or June 9. Native plant sale May 29 and 30, 6 to 9:30 p.m. June 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Barnabas Lutheran Church 15600 Old Rockford Rd., Plymouth Native plants add accents to your existing landscaped areas. Native grasses add distinct upright structure to Natural Shore Technology, local grower of Minnesota native flower beds and help keep other plants upright. In plants, will have a selection of the most popular native plants fall and winter, their grace is undiminished even in for rain gardens and other landscape applications. the snow. s;noN pooyoq TQN 0318-1 AQUOOW ZVtgg NW 'glnowAld P4 'PA18 glnowAld 00K glnowAld to Al!o Ino