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May 18, 2007
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit Agenda for May 23 ............................................ Page 2
City of Plymouth to Celebrate Zachary Playfield Remodeling with Ribbon Cutting
onMay 21, 6:00 p.m............................................................................................................. Page 3
May, June, and July 2007 Official City Meeting Calendars .................................................. Page 5
Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................... Page 11
MEETING MINUTES
April 19 Housing and Redevelopment Authority................................................................ Page 12
May 2 Planning Commission............................................................................................... Page 16
April 16 Youth Advisory Council........................................................................................ Page 27
CORRESPONDENCE
Fire -Rescue Incident of Interest for 15260 18`h Avenue #605 ............................................. Page 30
Property Taxes Paying Lion's Share for State's Roads, Bridges ......................................... Page 31
Letter Re: Governor Tim Pawlenty's Veto and Return of House File 2294, Chapter 81 ... Page 34
Letter Re: Governor Tim Pawlenty's Veto and Return of House File 946, Chapter 84...... Page 36
Letter Re: Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission 2008 Operating Budget. Page 39
City of Minnesota, Clear Channel Reach Tentative Agreement on Electronic Billboards.. Page 45
Variance for Cory and Ellen Tell (2007024) — Revised Meeting Day ................................. Page 47
AGENDA
PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
Medicine Lake Room
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
7:00 p.m.
1. Approval of agenda.
2. Approval of minutes for the April 25, 2007, PACT meeting (minutes attached)
3. Ridership update
4. Dial — A — Ride discussion (handout attached)
5. Adjournment
Note: Please call Bernie Maciej, if you are unable to attend at 763-509-5535
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City of Plymouth
Photo Opportunity/News Advisory
For Immediate Release
May 18, 2007
Contacts:
Eric Blank, 763-509-5201
Helen LaFave, 763-509-5090
City of Plymouth to Celebrate Zachary Playfield Remodeling
with Ribbon Cutting
Monday, May 21, 6 p.m.
Zachary Community Playfield
4355 Zachary Lane, Plymouth
(Northwest Corner of Co. Rd. 9 and Zachary Lane)
The City of Plymouth will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate the remodeling of Zachary
Corm-nunity Playfield. The project converted two adult size ball fields into three youth little league
baseball fields. The project was a collaborative effort of the City of Plymouth and Plymouth -New
Hope League. Plymouth -New Hope Little League contributed $250,000 to the project.
The event will include a short program, which will include continents by Plymouth Mayor
Kelli Slavik and Parks and Recreation Director Eric Blank. The mayor will throw out the first pitch at
the new completed fields. Members of Plymouth -New Hope Little League, the Plymouth City Council
and the Plymouth Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will be on hand at the event.
OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
1/lav 2007
Sunday Monday
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
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
• 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
• Authorize solicitation of bids for electronic records software systems
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
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Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative.
MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
April 19, 2007
PRESENT: Chairman Steve Ludovissie, Commissioners Jim Kovach, Jeff Kulaszewicz
and Bob Stein
ABSENT: Commissioner Jenny Flansburg
STAFF PRESENT: Housing Program Manager Jim Barnes and Housing Specialist Paula
Dorn
OTHERS PRESENT: None
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Ludovissie called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting
to order at 7:04 P.M.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve February 15, 2007 HRA Meeting Minutes
B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept monthly housing reports.
C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept monthly housing reports.
D. Plymouth Crossroads Station TIF District 1-3. Amend legal description.
MOTION by Commissioner Kovach and seconded by Commissioner Kulaszewicz to
approve the consent agenda.
Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Habitat for Humanity. Purchase Agreement
Housing Program Manager Jim Barnes gave a summary of the staff report. He also stated
that a revised purchase agreement and Declaration of Covenants had been placed before
the Board for consideration.
Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked what the differences are between the revisions received
at the Board meeting and the packet report. Housing Program Manager Barnes replied that
Habitat for Humanity had requested some revised language in the Covenants, but the
changes did not affect the terms and conditions of the sale or future use of the property.
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Commissioner Stein asked if Habitat for Humanity controls the sale price when it is sold
again. Housing Program Manager Barnes replied that there are controls in place through
the mortgage that regulate the future price. The mortgage documents are written using the
Land Trust model.
Commissioner Kulaszewicz inquired if any consideration was given to an escalation factor.
Housing Program Manager Barnes stated that staff considered this, but it was not placed in
the documents due to the low income of the families purchasing the homes.
Chairman Ludovissie asked what the estimated closing date is. Housing Program Manager
Barnes replied that the closing is tentatively scheduled for April 30, 2007.
MOTION by Chairman Ludovissie and seconded by Commissioner Kulaszewicz to
approve the purchase agreement and related documents for the sale of HRA owned
property to Habitat for Humanity.
Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
B. Vicksburg Crossing. Consider adopting a smoking fee.
Housing Program Manager Barnes gave an overview of the memo. Smoking in the units is
currently allowed at both Vicksburg Commons and Plymouth Towne Square. Staff has
noticed that when turning a unit, it costs more money to replace items in a smoking unit
than in a non-smoking unit. The smoking units at Plymouth Towne Square are not as
noticeable of a problem because the building has a different ventilation system than
Vicksburg Crossing. Grace Management is proposing a smoking fee to cover the costs of
redoing the unit, such as repainting and replacement of carpet once the tenant moves out.
Requiring a smoking fee is a trend in the industry along with no smoking buildings.
Chairman Ludovissie asked how many smoking units are currently in each senior building.
Housing Program Manager Barnes replied that there are six to ten residents at both
Vicksburg Crossing and Plymouth Towne Square who smoke in their units. Housing
Program Manager Barnes explained how the fee would be coordinated when tenants sign a
new lease at move -in or at lease renewal. Chairman Ludovissie stated that the proposal is
a good idea.
Commissioner Kovach asked if the buildings currently have a designated smoking wing.
Housing Program Manager Barnes replied no.
Commissioner Stein stated he is in favor of the smoking fee but is interested in researching
if we should take it to the next level and make the building smoke free.
Housing Program Manager Barnes stated staff has consulted with the city attorney and the
HRA could institute a policy making the building smoke free. Commissioner Stein asked
if other publicly owned senior buildings have gone smoke free. Housing Program
Manager Barnes said staff has not looked into this yet because staff was not sure of the
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Board's position on this issue. HRA Specialist Dorn stated that most Public Housing
buildings have gone smoke free in other cities.
Commissioner Stein asked if the $1,000 fee is sufficient to cover the damages. Housing
Program Manager Barnes stated that he did not think the fee would be sufficient to cover
all of the costs associated with turning a unit that is occupied by a heavy smoker.
Commissioner Kovach asks how many units are currently occupied at Vicksburg Crossing.
Housing Program Manger Barnes indicated that 54 units are occupied.
Chairman Ludovissie said staff is most concerned with the heaviest smokers and the
damages that they cause to the units. He added that he is concerned about complaints from
residents and how staff would monitor the situation.
Commissioner Stein asked what would be done if a tenant moved in and they do not
currently smoke, but started smoking mid -lease. Housing Program Manager Barnes stated
that the lease could be structured to include language to address that issue. He also said
that they could "grandfather" in anyone who is currently living in the building.
Commissioner Stein asked if the fee could be spread out over time to help residents that
could not afford to pay the fee up front. Housing Program Manager Barnes said that the
management staff could be flexible on how payment is received.
Commissioner Kovach asked if a lesser fee would be charged to the tenants that occupy the
affordable units. Housing Program Manager Barnes replied no.
Chairman Ludovissie stated he would like to have a draft policy written out and presented
at the next meeting. Commissioner Stein asked if a fee of $750 is enough or if $1,000-
$1,200 is more appropriate. He stated he would like more detailed information on the
replacement costs from the buildings.
The Board tabled the item in order for staff to gather more detailed information on the
costs for "turning' a unit and to research the possibility of making both HRA buildings
entirely smoke free.
C. Plymouth HRA. Review and accept the 2006 Annual Report.
Housing Program Manager Barnes stated he would not go through the entire report but
would answer any questions if that was acceptable to the Board. The Board agreed.
Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked if the Habitat project was a goal for 2006 or 2005.
Housing Program Manager Barnes explained that the Habitat project will be reflected in
the 2007 Annual Report.
Chairman Ludovissie inquired about the update of the HRA's Strategic Plan. Housing
Program Manager Barnes reviewed the Board's discussion from January and stated it was
staffs' understanding that the HRA would continue with the existing Strategic Plan that
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was adopted in 2003, and will coordinate the update of the Strategic Plan with the City's
update of the Comprehensive Plan.
Chairman Ludovissie asked about redevelopment opportunities. Commissioner Stein
stated that the Council is still reviewing possible redevelopment sites as part of the
Comprehensive Plan process. He indicated that two open houses were held and the
Council will evaluate the public input in May.
MOTION by Chairman Ludovissie and seconded by Commissioner Kulaszewicz to accept
the 2006 HRA Annual Report.
Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 PM.
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Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
May 2, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Holmes, Commissioners Frank Weir, Karl Neset,
James Davis, Terry Jaffoni and Erik Aamoth
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner John Cooney
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Shawn Drill,
Senior Planner Marie Darling, Planner Joshua Doty, City Engineer Bob Moberg and Office
Support Specialist Laurie Lokken
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the May
2, 2007 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes.. MOTION approved.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 18, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the April
18, 2007 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. HANS HAGEN HOMES, INC. (2007020)
Chair Holmes introduced the request by Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. for a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) amendment to replace an existing changeable copy sign with an
electronic changeable copy sign in the sign kiosk at Plymouth Station located at 16605
County Road 24.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the April 24, 2007 staff report.
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Commissioner Aamoth asked if staff has any studies that show a direct correlation between
electronic signs and increased traffic problems. Senior Planner Darling said that the larger
the sign, the more data that is available. Commissioner Aamoth asked if those studies are
for signs that have blinking lights or for flashing trailers. Senior Planner Darling said staff
has none to date for smaller electronic signs.
Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, John Rask, representing Hans Hagen Homes, Inc.
Mr. Rask gave an overview on the history of the development of the shopping center, the
number of tenants in the center and the sign needs for the center. He said that currently,
each tenant gets to reserve a certain amount of time on the kiosk. There are 27 tenants, so
each tenant gets about two weeks a year. He said it is important to consider the number of
tenants that would benefit and be able to utilize this signage. He said that it is also
important to note how it fits in to the comprehensive sign plan that was approved by the
City Council as part of this development.
Mr. Rask said the signage is tastefully done and they try to respect tenants' desires to
advertise their businesses. He said they are trying to avoid proliferation of temporary signs
as they have struggled to enforce their rules. He said their kiosk and the proposal are well
designed signage that won't clutter up this site. He said that the kiosk has served its
purpose in that regard. He said that the sign proposed is an electronic message sign, which
is no different than what's there now. He said that instead of getting on a ladder to change
letters, they can change it via keyboard.
Mr. Rask said that they have looked at a lot of studies and that they don't want to propose
anything that isn't safe. He said that studies find that if you have the appropriate size font
that is readable, it is not considered a distraction. He said this is not a safety concern
because studies have shown that it is not a distraction if done well and that it's a matter of
aesthetics. He said they are decreasing the amount of changeable signage.
Mr. Rask said this type of request does not set a legal precedent as this is a PUD. He said
they are trying to improve the aesthetics, the look of the sign and it is easier to change the
message.
Commissioner Aamoth asked if all the tenants are on board with the change. Mr. Rask
said that due to the uncertain nature of the application, they have not talked to all of the
tenants yet. Commissioner Aamoth asked if there were any estimates on the financial
impact for the tenants with more visibility. Mr. Rask said that under the City regulations,
they are allowed to change the message three to four times per hour and that they plan to
have one tenant message at a time. Commissioner Aamoth asked how long it would take
to change the message on the new sign. Mr. Rask said it would be done simultaneously
from their office.
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Commissioner Aamoth asked who would be responsible for the cost to bring down the sign
if it is erected. Mr. Rask said that as the property owner, they would be responsible for
putting up and taking down the sign.
Commissioner Davis asked what impact this would have on small signs that are seen along
the property. Mr. Rask said that each tenant lease states that they are not allowed to have
temporary signs on the premises or in windows. He said he thought this would provide a
more effective means to meet their needs and would reduce those problems.
Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak
on the item.
Commissioner Neset stated that he understands the concerns for safety but he is inclined to
push this through in a positive way. He said he likes the way the sign looks, that he is not a
fan of the current sign and this sign is cleaner, as long as it is not flashing to distract traffic.
He said he liked that it would impact the signs placed temporarily on property and in
windows. He said this sign would be an improvement to the site overall and he would
support approval of this request.
Commissioner Davis asked if this request is approved, whether all the other rules in the
ordinance about signs still apply about how many times a day they can change it and about
flashing and scrolling. Senior Planner Darling said that the Planning Commission can
include those as conditions and could also add additional conditions as well. She said that
Plymouth Station is a PUD, so the Planning Commission can customize the standards. She
said that if the Planning Commission recommends approval, it should be subject to the
standard conditions in the zoning ordinance.
Commissioner Weir asked how the size of the print will affect the size of the signage.
Senior Planner Darling said because the center is a PUD, there is some ability to customize
the size of letters. She said that if a larger sign is approved without specific findings, staff
is worried that will open the ordinance to challenge when other developments are told they
cannot exceed 25%. Planning Manager Senness added that when the City looked at
changing the ordinance to add electronic signs for up to 25% of the sign, it was for the
Waterford Center where there is an unusual situation due to difficulty in seeing the
individual tenant signage. She said this center has somewhat similar circumstances. She
said there may be difficulty if other applicants would come forward, the City may not be
able to find a basis to say no.
Commissioner Davis asked if the applicant wanted to have an electronic reader board as
25% of the sign, whether that would be the face of the sign or the total dimension of the
sign and how would that be reviewed. Senior Planner Darling said that the proposal is for
77% now and if they had proposed 25% of the sign, that could have been approved
administratively. Mr. Rask added that they have a lot less signage than the other center
referenced and they would be happy to restrict to this signage as it is today.
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Planning Manager Senness said that signage is in a state of change right now. She said that
at the last ordinance revision, the City Attorney had stated that the ordinance would be
back again very soon because of the state of technology and costs becoming affordable for
more businesses to have this type of signage. She said that staff has a concern for making a
decision that could affect a lot of other signage without doing it in a larger context for the
rest of the City.
Commissioner Davis asked if ordinance changes are being looked at now so that possibly
in the future if something is changed, the applicant could come back under a new
ordinance. Planning Manager Senness said that there will be changes made to the sign
ordinance in the next year update.
Commissioner Weir stated that he understands the client would like to have an electronic
sign and since it's not changing frequently, he certainly empathizes with them. He said
that he is concerned that if this is approved now it could open doors to a lot more than what
the City is willing to do right now.
Commissioner Aamoth stated that the size is not as important a measure as whether the
ordinance fits or not. He said he would be comfortable if more applicants came with same
request. He said that taking care of the blinking issue and the ones on trailers are more
distracting than size. He said he spoke with Mn/DOT and it is appropriate to regulate the
frequency of message changes and at the frequency the City allows, there should be no
issue. He said he supports Commissioner Neset's position and would also vote to approve
and have the City Council look at this request. He said this is the right thing to do for the
businesses in this community and the concern about the traffic is not so strong that that
should trump the interest of the businesses.
Commissioner Jaffom asked if this is approved and more applicants come in before there is
time to make any changes to the zoning ordinance, what the legal allegations are at that
point for having established precedence. Planning Manager Senness said that findings that
would be specific to this center can be crafted but that she is not sure there are
characteristics that are different from other centers that can make that differentiation. She
said that if other applicants came forward, there would be a variance situation until the
Planning Commission and City Council looked at changing the ordinance.
Commissioner Jaffoni stated that if a whole series came forward as a result of these
decisions and if the zoning ordinance is not changed, there is not much the Planning
Commission can do. Planning Manager Senness said they can still say no to the others but
there would still have to be a good basis to do it.
Chair Holmes stated that in looking at this request there is not a lot of question that the new
sign is more aesthetically pleasing than the old sign. He stated that the issue is that there is
a new technology layer being brought into signage that really hasn't been contemplated
from the City standpoint. He said that he would look at approving this sign but limiting the
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number of changes to once per day, since the goal of the sign is to give awareness of the
tenant. He asked that staff work on illumination issues in defining the electronic sign
versus the backlit sign in the lighting ordinance and the limitations so parameters can be
given of what can and cannot be done on signage. He said that he understands that if it had
been 25% of sign space, the request wouldn't be before the Planning Commission and it is
the larger size that makes this request subject to the Commission's review. He said that he
is in favor of newer and better looking signs but the City needs to drastically control the
changes on the sign and the lighting.
Commissioner Weir stated that he is not opposed to what is being proposed; however, the
whole picture needs to be looked at before approving.
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Chair Holmes, to deny the request by
Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. for a PUD amendment to replace an existing changeable copy
sign with an electronic changeable copy sign in the sign kiosk at Plymouth Station located
at 16605 County Road 24.
Commissioner Davis stated that the sign proposed seems to be an improvement over the
current sign but he is concerned about opening up a can of worms. He stated that he is not
a fan of electronic signs and that he supports the denial of the request.
Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION failed (Commissioners Neset, Aamoth and Holmes
voted nay). Item referred to the City Council subject to the comments of the discussion.
B. DANIEL & MARY BALLOY (2007030)
Chair Holmes introduced the request by Daniel and Mary Balloy for an interim use permit
to allow construction of a new home prior to demolition of an existing home for property
located at 2385 West Medicine Lake Boulevard.
Planner Doty gave an overview of the April 24, 2007 staff report.
Commissioner Weir asked if the applicant will be using the garage attached to the existing
house or using the detached garage during construction. Planner Doty said that during
construction of the new home, the existing garage would only be used for storage and that
the applicant would need to use the detached garage for parking vehicles.
Chair Holmes asked what the plan is to get the refuse off the property when the old
structure is taken down. Planner Doty said that the applicant has permission from the
property owner to the south to place a dumpster on their property for removal.
Chair Holmes asked if repair to the stairway on the property that goes to the lake is
included in the construction plan. Planner Doty said that the plans do not indicate any
changes to this stairwell.
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Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Dan Balloy, 2385 West Medicine Lake Boulevard.
Mr. Balloy stated that he had no comments or questions to add.
Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak
on the item.
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the
request by Daniel and Mary Balloy for an interim use permit to allow construction of a new
home prior to demolition of an existing home for property located at 2385 West Medicine
Lake Boulevard. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
C. O'BRESKY CLEANERS, INC. (2007031)
Chair Holmes introduced the request by O'Bresky Cleaners, Inc. for a zoning ordinance
text amendment to allow dry cleaning with processing facilities as an allowed use in the
commercial zoning districts.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the April 24, 2007 staff report.
Commissioner Aamoth asked if a different dry cleaner came to the Planning Commission
with a similar proposal, would they also have to use the same chemicals. Senior Planner
Darling said they would not have to use the same chemicals as there are other alternatives
they can use. She said that staff wrote the ordinance to be open to the type of chemicals
used because technology changes so quickly.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked how much hazardous chemicals can be involved for the
minimal hazardous waste generator license. Senior Planner Darling said it is ten gallons a
year. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if this request is approved and this business is not a
minimal waste generator because of the use of the other chemical, will it set a precedent
that minimal waste generators will also be accepted in the commercial zoning districts.
Senior Planner Darling said that for dry cleaning processing facilities, staff is requesting to
alter the zoning ordinance itself so it limits dry cleaning businesses to those that are
minimal waste generators or those that generate no hazardous waste because many dry
cleaners use less hazardous waste processing but still use hazardous chemicals as spot
treatments.
Planning Manager Senness asked for clarification that the county only does minimal
regulations for those that are minimal waste generators because they have found it is not a
major concern. Senior Planner Darling said that staff is comfortable recommending this
situation because with a minimal generator, the county does an initial inspection of the
business and they monitor them from time to time. She said that they don't do regular
inspections because the amount of hazardous waste on site is quite small.
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May 2, 2007
Page 7
Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Daniel O'Bresky, representing O'Bresky Cleaners,
Inc. Mr. O'Bresky said that the dry cleaning industry is going to undergo a very major
change due to chemical issues. He said they are looking at the opportunity to go to a very
safe process, to provide a better product for customers and because the hazards to workers
and to the environment are minimal. He said that spotting chemicals are used in drops. He
said that dry cleaning with hazardous materials is allowed in industrial areas but studies
show that if service is provided right at the store where customers can walk in and see
where their clothes are being handled, sales are 50 to 100% higher. He said that another
issue is the fuel savings by not transporting clothes back and forth. He said that they may
service a couple of drop stores that don't have plants in them out of this retail location but
the main focus is going to be retail locations.
Chair Holmes introduced Michael Gates, representing the dry cleaning franchise. Mr.
Gates stated he was there to answer any technical questions that the Planning Commission
may have.
Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak
on the item.
Commissioner Davis asked why the size limit of the dry cleaning processing facility as
suggested in the staff report is not included in the ordinance language that is proposed.
Senior Planner Darling said that staff did not include that particular limitation as they
found the use to be compatible to others without the size restriction.
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Neset, to approve the
request by O'Bresky Cleaners, Inc. for a zoning ordinance text amendment to allow dry
cleaning with processing facilities as an allowed use in the commercial zoning districts.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
D. CAMP BOW WOW (2007033)
Chair Holmes introduced the request by Camp Bow Wow for a 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.
Planner Doty gave an overview of the April 24, 2007 staff report.
Commissioner Neset said that this is being proposed for an industrial district and asked
what the neighbor's impact would be on the dogs to keep them calm and quiet. He asked if
they will be staffed overnight and how emergencies will be handled. Planner Doty said
that the majority of the building is warehouse space and that the facility would not be
staffed at night. Planner Doty referred to the applicant to respond to the handling of
emergencies.
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May 2, 2007
Page 8
Commissioner Davis asked if there is any place in the City of Plymouth that this facility
could go in right now. Planner Doty said not without a change to the zoning ordinance
text.
Commissioner Davis asked for the difference between this facility and a kennel. Planner
Doty said that a kennel can include the permanent storage of dogs and is not intended for
day and overnight boarding on a temporary basis. Planning Manager Senness added that
the zoning ordinance only allows for a kennel in conjunction with a veterinary operation
and since the applicant doesn't plan to do that, there needs to be a change to the zoning
ordinance.
Commissioner Davis asked if any interior noise is the responsibility of the owners, the
tenant or the City if one tenant objected about another tenant. Planner Doty said that the
City would respond to any complaints and contact the owner. Planning Manager Senness
said that the Burnsville Camp Bow Wow location is a multi -tenant building and they are
currently working on some insulation along pipes so that noise doesn't travel between
tenants. She said that the City would consider complaints but that property management
would likely be on top of that issue. She added that this was a location that the property
owner said would work for the applicant.
Commissioner Jaffoni said that the zoning ordinance text amendment is not specific to this
particular site but to districts, so Commissioner Neset's observation that animals going into
a heavy industrial district environment could be a different situation where there is quite a
bit of disturbance to the animals. She asked that if this change was made to the I-2 district,
would it also be allowed in the 1-3 district or can it be limited to I-2. Planning Manager
Senness said that it could be added that the use would not be allowed in I-3. She said that
most of the I-3 uses in the community are not in multi -tenant buildings but are singles users
and would be self -policing; whereby, a particular property manager or owner is going to
make sure their tenants are properly protected so that the stay.
Chair Holmes asked that if things go down the wrong path with a conditional use permit, if
the use could be taken away. Planning Manager Senness said that is correct.
Commissioner Aamoth asked if staff had received any feedback from notices that were sent
out. Planner Doty said that staff did receive one visit at City Hall from a business owner
located a distance away and they had no issues. Planning Manager Senness added that the
City of Plymouth exceeds notice requirements for anyone potentially affected.
Chair Holmes introduced Jeff Hall, representing Camp Bow Wow, 14305 Ewing Avenue
South in Burnsville. Mr. Hall stated that they are part of a nationally franchised boarding
facility and that a number of locations had tried to have staff available at night. He said
that the dogs were aware of the staff and stayed up all night so they have abandoned that
practice all across the country. He said that they have door alarms, glass alarms, motion
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May 2, 2007
Page 9
detectors and temperature sensors and that the Burnsville Fire Department. and Police
Department have emergency evacuation plans on file.
Commissioner Davis asked if a sprinkler system is required in this facility. Mr. Hall
responded that they do have a sprinkler system.
Commissioner Neset asked about the evacuation plans. He asked that if these dogs are all
secured in individual kennels at night, would all the kennels be able to be opened quickly
and would they be opened by firefighters. Mr. Hall said the kennels have individual
latches that are easily opened and they would be opened by firefighters in the same
procedure as for a veterinary clinic.
Chair Holmes introduced Raymond Vaughn, representing Carlson Real Estate Co. Mr.
Vaughn said that noise would not affect the dogs. He said the building has sprinklers and
is up to all fire/safety codes for the City of Plymouth. He said that this location will work
out the best for the applicant.
Chair Holmes introduced Mary Jo Bailey from Bailey Properties, representing Camp Bow
Wow. Ms. Bailey said that one of the challenges is finding a site that is set up to allow this
type of use. She said that dogs are dropped off in the morning, similar to a day care, and
stay all day long. She said that rather than being in kennels all day, they have eight play
areas for the dogs to interact with each other and expend their energy. She said that they
have web cam sites for owners to see their dogs. She said that the dogs are very busy in the
mornings and by afternoon, it is common to see them sleeping. She said that they looked
extensively in the area for a site and feels that this site is the best.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked how much of their business is for dog day care and how much
is for overnight boarding. Ms. Bailey said that the vast majority is for dog day care and the
boarding is for the day care customer. Mr. Hall added that Monday through Thursday there
is more day care than boarding but that on weekends and holidays, there is a lot more
boarding. He said that any dog attending the facility goes through an interview process.
He said that customers are looking for a safe, clean place for their dogs and they cannot
have vicious dogs.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked if they work with an area veterinarian to control any outbreaks
of disease. Mr. Hall said that their staff has been trained in emergency procedures and that
they do work with several veterinarians, with one set as the primary veterinarian during the
day.
Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Mr. Netley, representing Camp Bow Wow. Mr.
Netley said that he will run the facility as part owner and will be there every day.
Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak
on the item.
Approved
Planning Commission Minutes
May 2, 2007
Page 10
Planning Manager Senness said that this is clearly a use that seems to be emerging and was
not something that was allowed in the City before. She said that staff has viewed the
Burnsville facility and found it to be a very impressive facility on the inside with no noise
concerns outside.
Commissioner Weir asked about the concern that was raised to limit this to the I-2 district.
Planning Manager Senness said that this could be kept in I-2 and not carry over to I-3.
Chair Holmes added that I-3 tends to be a larger, heavier industrial area for stand-alone
facilities and would probably not be a target location for an operation like this. He said this
is not to say that an I-3 may be subdivided and still have that classification.
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the
request by Camp Bow Wow for a 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.
MOTION by Commissioner Jaffoni, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to amend the
motion that the resolution for a zoning ordinance text amendment will only specify the I-2
(General Industrial) zoning district. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed
(Commissioner Davis voted nay).
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. CUSTOM POOLS, INC. (2007022)
Chair Holmes introduced the request by Custom Pools, Inc. for a setback variance to allow
installation of an in -ground swimming pool for property located at 13010 Sunset Trail.
Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the April 24, 2007 staff report.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked if other properties in the area along the lake had any similar
types of swimming pools or other projects that have been built in the last five years. Senior
Planner Drill said that there are a few existing pools to the north but there have not been a
lot of new projects in this area in the last five years.
Commissioner Neset said the proposal, as constructed, does not exceed the impervious
coverage limitation. He asked if the applicant reduced the pool size to comply with
impervious surface. Senior Planner Drill said that given the area to work with, they did
select a smaller pool size. He said they also removed a planned patio area from what was
initially proposed to stay below 25% coverage.
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May 2, 2007
Page 11
Commissioner Davis asked if the pool would have sufficient setback from the property to
the east. Senior Planner Drill said that there would be a six-foot setback in compliance
with City requirements.
Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Mike Mulvaney, representing Custom Pools, Inc.
Mr. Mulvaney said that there is a pool to the north of the property and with this pool, there
would be four pools right in that area. He said the property owner has had a pool in the
past and they have kept the size for this pool as small as possible to keep as little intrusion
into this area as they can.
Commissioner Neset stated that he supports this request. He said that it is important to
keep in mind that this lot was established prior to the establishment of shoreland
regulations and that the applicant did their part to limit the impact on such a difficult lot.
Chair Holmes stated that because of the existing lot configuration, the size of the pool and
the one setback variance, he would vote in favor of the request.
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Neset, to approve the
request by Custom Pools, Inc. for a setback variance to allow installation of an in -ground
swimming pool for property located at 13010 Sunset Trail. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes.
MOTION approved unanimously.
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Holmes, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
April 16, 2007
6:30 PM
Council Members
Present Absent
Charlotte Arneson
X
Lindsey Beste
X
Alison Cheng
X
Christopher Fel
X
Anne Gottwalt, Vice -Chair
X
Kristen Letich, Chair
X
Michael Offerman
X
Parth Shah
X
Neha Singh
X
Others present: Community Liaison Gary Landis and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
1. Call to Order
Chair Letich called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
2. Presentations
2a. A representative from the Mosaic Youth Group was not present at 6:30 p.m. and the
Youth Advisory Council continued with the meeting as follows until the representative
arrived. (* Indicates where in the meeting the representative arrived.)
3. Approvals
3a. Councilmember Singh made a motion, seconded by Vice -Chair Gottwalt, to approve the
agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
3b. Chair Letich made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singh, to adopt the March 5,
2007, meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
4. City Council Update
4a. Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum discussed that the City Council had a special meeting in
March to continue discussions regarding the City's Land Use Plan and Hollydale Golf
Course.
5. Special Items
5a. 2006 Annual Reports/2007 Work Plans for the Environmental Quality Committee,
Planning Commission, and Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum informed that these reports had been provided to the
Council for review and notification as to what other commission's annual reports/work
plans consisted of for 2006/2007.
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5b. Youth Advisory Council 2006-2007 Work Plan
Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum informed that the 2006-2007 Work Plan had been
included with the agenda to provide the Council documentation as to what had been done
in the past. The Council will need to create a 2007 Annual Report and a 2007-2008
Work Plan.
The Council discussed how they had created this in the past and was in consensus of
having this item placed on the May Agenda for further discussion. Also to be placed on
the May Agenda would be a list of the Commissions that Council Members are to be
respectively following via the City's Website.
* At this time, Mosaic Youth Representative Elyse Farnsworth, arrived and presented a
Power Point Presentation on the Mosaic Youth Center and what the Center has to offer.
Vice -Chair Gottwalt asked if the Mosaic Youth Center was aware of the upcoming Youth
Leadership Conference. Ms. Farnsworth responded she was not aware of the event. She
informed that the Center has an activity bulletin board and that it would be a great way to
get events posted.
Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum was asked to e-mail the flyer that had been created to Ms.
Farnsworth.
Ms. Farnsworth expressed thanks for the opportunity to speak and encouraged the
Council to come and check the Center out at anytime.
5c. Youth Leadership Conference Scheduled for April 24
The Council discussed the upcoming event and the following will be taking place:
• All Council Members are to arrive at the Plymouth Creek Center at 5:30 p.m.
• Chair Letich will do an introduction on the Youth Advisory Council and discuss
their mission.
• All Council Members should be greeting at all times and Vice -Chair Gottwalt and
Council Member Fei should greet and welcome the speakers.
• Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum will be ordering Subway sandwich platters for 100
people. Along with the sandwiches, chips, cookies, and beverages will be
purchased.
• Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum will be purchasing name tags and get a basket for
the door prizes.
• Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum will print Bios and place them at each table.
• Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum will create a Thank You letter and provide to the
Council for their review before sending.
The Council discussed whether or not door prizes would be given away. It was the
consensus of the Council that they would try and get what they could for door prizes and
report to Deputy City Clerk by Friday, April 20, 2007. Chair Letich informed that she
had a letter that could be used to help seek donations and will forward the letter to
Deputy City Clerk Rosenbaum, who in turn would send via e-mail to all members of the
Council.
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5d. Youth Service Awards Donations
Council Members discussed the previous year's events and Chair Letich informed that
she would like to continue to make this event better. She discussed the issue of not
having enough money for the event and informed that she would like to use a letter to
help seek donations.
Community Liaison Landis discussed that the Council may want to consider changing
how this event takes since it is not expanding.
The Council will continue to seek donations and will discuss at its next meeting.
5e. Meeting Date for June
Council Members discussed the meeting dates for May and June. It was the consensus of
the Council to amend their meeting date of May 7 to May 14 and set June 4.
6. Adjournment
A motion by Vice -Chair Gottwalt, seconded by Councilmember Offerman, to adjourn the
meeting at 7:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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FIRE -RESCUE
PLYMOUTH FIRE
DEPARTMENT
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
763-509-5120
FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT OF INTEREST
DATE: May 13, 2007 TIME: 8:08 p.m. ADDRESS: 15260 181h Av. #605
DETAILS: On Sunday evening, May 13, 2007, the Department was dispatched to a fire alarm at
15260 181h Av. Upon the arrival of Engine 11 (Kuss, Fasching, Perbix, Alberti, Halvorsen),
residents reported smoke in the entryway. Engine 11 forced entry into apartment 605, confirmed
heavy smoke conditions, and requested a general alarm. Engine 11 established a water supply,
advanced a handline inside the apartment, conducted a primary search, and extinguished a fire in
the living room. Tower 11 (Evenson, Carlson, Weldon) assisted with overhaul and ventilation.
The fire was declared under control 14 minutes following fire department arrival.
Thirty-one Plymouth fire personnel responded to the scene of this incident.
RESPONSE TIME: Ten minutes. This call occurred outside the Duty Crew's hours of operation.
FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: The origin and cause of the fire are under investigation.
ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: $100,000.
P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS:
Engine Companies: E-11, E-21, E-31
Ladder Companies: TW -11, A-21, L-31
Support Units:
Rescue Companies: R-21, R-31
Chief Officers: C-2, C-21
Mutual Aid:
ASSISTING AGENCIES:
EMS: Yes
Red Cross: No
Salvation Army: No
Public Works: No
State Fire Marshal: No
Henn. Fire Invest. Team: No
SECTOR OFFICERS: Captain Evenson/District Chief Luth (Command), Lieutenant Carlson
(Interior), Lieutenant Rasmus (Relief), Firefighters Larson, M. Anderson, Halvorsen
(Investigation).
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Property taxes paying lion's share for state's
roads, bridges
As Minnesota's taxes dedicated to roads and bridges have stagnated, property tax payers have picked up
the slack.
By Conrad Defieu.re, Star Tribune
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Last update: May 12, 2007 — 6:18 PM
Motorists who use two interchanges on Interstate Hwy. 494 can thank a surprising group of contributors
to Minnesota's freeway system: Woodbury property tax payers.
In the past dozen years, Woodbury residents and businesses have forked over $34 million in taxes and
special assessments to add on- and off -ramps at Lake and Tamarack Roads to serve the fast-growing
suburb's traffic needs.
"Something needed to be done," said City Administrator Clint Gridley. "There was no money from the
state. It had to be on the nickel of our local taxpayers."
They had to pay because dedicated roads funding from state and federal road -user sources such as fuel
and vehicle taxes has been relatively stagnant for years. Meanwhile, local property levies for roads and
bridges in Minnesota have doubled since the mid-1990s -- to an estimated $1.6 billion in 2006. The
result, little noticed by most Minnesotans, is that property taxes have become the state's single largest
funder of roads, nearly equal to all state and federal sources combined.
And the connection between crumbling, congested roads and rising property taxes is helping fuel
legislative debate over increasing state taxes for transportation.
Property taxes and assessments for roads now are four times what Minnesota gets via the federal
gasoline tax, three times the state's vehicle taxes and fees, and more than double the state gas tax
collections.
"It's absolutely not fair," said state Sen. Steve Murphy, DFL -Red Wing, chief sponsor of the
Legislature's latest attempt to raise the gas tax and vehicle fees. "It's happened because we haven't raised
the gas tax since 1988."
Phil Krinkie, president of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota, disputes that assessment. "Property taxes
have always paid for local roads," he said. "That's for local governments to decide. They're the ones that
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raise property taxes."
State transportation officials under Gov. Tim Pawlenty acknowledge that local governments, which
manage 90 percent of Minnesota's 132,000 miles of streets and roads, need more revenue to build and
maintain them. But Pawlenty opposes increasing state -level taxes for transportation, more than a third of
which go to local road expenses.
Instead, Pawlenty has won support from voters and the Legislature for transferring vehicle sales and
lease taxes to roads and transit.
Bob McFarlin, assistant to Lt. Gov. and Transportation Commissioner Carol Molnau, said those phased -
in initiatives will eventually increase state contributions to local roads by the equivalent of a gas tax hike
of 6 cents a gallon.
Meanwhile, McFarlin said, the rising property tax burden for local thoroughfares has sparked "a fair and
honest debate" over the state's responsibility for that part of Minnesota's transportation network.
To that question, he added, "I don't have an answer."
Local sales taxes tapped, too
Local taxpayers in only four states -- California, Florida, New York and Texas, all with at least three
times the population of Minnesota -- paid more for roads and bridges in 2004 than Minnesotans did,
according to the latest figures from the Federal Highway Administration.
Besides the Woodbury projects, freeway interchanges in Blaine, Eagan, Lakeville, Maple Grove and
Richfield have been built with local funding, officials say.
Olmstead County borrowed $12 million for work on Hwys. 52 and 63, while Rochester extended a half -
cent city sales tax for transportation improvements. After spending $35 million on local road
improvements over the past five years, St. Cloud imposed a local sales tax to ease the bite on property
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While local taxpayers have paid to improve some parts of the state trunk highway system, an even
bigger burden has been the increased costs of maintaining 120,000 miles of county, city and township
streets and roads.
Three-quarters of that system is eligible for state aid from the gas tax and other user sources. But the
actual money that counties and cities receive has fallen to no more than $17 for every $1,000 in needs,
according to a study by the League of Minnesota Cities and associations of public works engineers.
And the gap is growing. Across all Minnesota jurisdictions, the share of property taxes going to roads
and bridges increased from 13.6 percent of total levies in 1988 to 18.5 percent in 2004, according to
state House research.
In west -central Minnesota's Kandiyohi County, the road and bridge property levy went from $2.25
million in 2002 to $3.65 million this year.
Given that surge, freshman state Sen. Joe Gimse, R -Willmar, has publicly supported a nickel -a -gallon
gas tax increase, even though he said: "I don't have working people coming up to me and asking me to
raise their taxes."
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
Office of Governor Tim Pawlenty
130 State Capitol ♦ 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155
May 15, 2007
The Honorable Margaret Anderson Kelliher
Speaker of the House of Representatives
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
463 State Office Building
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
Dear Speaker Anderson Kelliher:
I have vetoed and am returning House File 2294, Chapter 81, relating to property
taxes and individual income tax increases.
Although I am supportive of providing property tax relief, it should be funded
within the 9.8 percent biennial budget growth and the current surplus of $2.2
billion and not by increasing income taxes by $452 million.
The creation of a new 4th tier for individual income taxes at a 9 percent rate
would place Minnesota with the third highest tax rate in the nation. This tax
would fall most heavily on the job creators and employers in the state as 90
percent of businesses are flow-through entities that pay their taxes through the
individual income tax system. A permanent statewide tax increase of this
magnitude would place Minnesota at a competitive disadvantage, negatively
impacting our economy and the job creators in our state.
This bill also makes significant changes to the state equalization aid formula for
excess levy referenda. Current law defines a specific process for calculating a
school district's state equalization aid. This bill replaces the current fixed
standard to a new standard based on a percentage of "the market value
equalization factor." The "market value equalization factor" is a new term that is
not defined under current law or in this bill. If this provision became the law, the
state would not be able to calculate the equalization aid to otherwise qualifying
school districts. This would potentially harm qualifying school districts with less
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property tax wealth — these tend to be school districts in rural areas or those in
outer ring suburbs.
I encourage the Legislature to pass targeted homeowner property tax relief that
is sustainable and is part of the overall budget target agreement. We look
forward to working with you in this final week of session to reach a compromise
that is acceptable to all on the remaining omnibus tax and funding bills.
Sincerely,
Tim Pawlenty
Governor
cc: Senator James Metzen, President of the Senate
Senator Lawrence J. Pogemiller, Majority Leader
Senator David Senjem, Minority Leader
Senator Thomas Bakk
Representative Marty Seifert, Minority Leader
Representative David Dill
Representative Ann Lenczewski
Mr. Patrick E. Flahaven, Secretary of the Senate
Mr. Al Mathiowetz, Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives
Mr. Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State
-U�.O- STATE OF MINNESOTA
Office of Governor Tim Pawlenty
130 State Capitol ♦ 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55155
May 15, 2007
The Honorable Margaret Anderson Kelliher
Speaker of the House of Representatives
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
463 State Office Building
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
Dear Speaker Anderson Kelliher:
I have vetoed and am returning House File 946, Chapter 84, the Omnibus
Transportation Finance Bill.
With more than $5 billion in tax and fee increases, this bill would impose an
unnecessary and onerous financial burden on Minnesota citizens and would
weaken our state's economy. The entire array of tax increases in this bill would
cost an average family in Minnesota up to $500 per year.
As I clearly stated to the legislative conference committee that crafted this
legislation, I remain opposed to increasing the tax burden on Minnesota families.
With gasoline prices rising to historic highs, a gas tax increase of up to 7.5 cents
per gallon is untimely and misguided.
While the media have focused on the gas tax increase, other provisions in this bill
need to be highlighted, including:
• A 0.5% sales tax increase in the seven metro counties and any adjacent
county that chooses to join in without a voter referendum. This will result
in Minneapolis and Hennepin Counties having one of the higher sales tax
rates in the nation.
A 0.5% sales tax increase in Greater Minnesota counties, subject to voter
referendum.
A new $20 excise tax on motor vehicle purchases.
Removal of the requirement that metropolitan counties that impose a
wheelage tax ($10) offset that amount on their property tax levy,
effectively increasing property taxes.
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May 15, 2007
Removal of caps on "license tabs" which limit the tax to $189 in the second
year after a car is purchased and $99 in the third year, instituted at the
recommendation of Governor Ventura during the 2000 legislative session,
subjecting car owners to significant increases.
I am disappointed that the conference committee did not adopt my
transportation proposal and once again overreached. This type of overreaching
has resulted in a transportation funding stalemate at the Capitol for too many
years. Steady progress that is achievable is preferable to no progress at all.
Along with the numerous tax increases, the following provisions in the bill are
also objectionable:
• I remain opposed to the provision creating a new joint powers entity in
the metropolitan area with powers to distribute transportation funds to
counties, cities, and the state. The proposed governing board would create
a duplicative and unnecessarily complicated structure and add
unnecessary process at the local, state and federal levels. Separating
transportation spending decisions from the regional transportation
planning function - as HF 946 would do - would be a step backward
(recall the Regional Transit Board). This provision is bad public policy and
would likely feature parochial decision making over an objective, regional
perspective for transportation and transit planning, capital investments,
and operations.
I also remain opposed to the provision that severely restricts the extent to
which a county regional rail authority may participate in financing the
construction and operation of a transit project. This provision will have a
negative impact on Minnesota's ability to compete for federal capital
transit funding for future "new starts" projects, and it could also have an
immediate negative - or even fatal - impact on the Northstar commuter
rail project. This provision would necessitate a restructuring of the
Northstar capital financing plan that has been submitted to the Federal
Transit Administration. The restructuring effort could delay the project,
putting in question the project's ability to remain eligible for federal
funding.
3 7
Speaker Kelliher
Page 3
May 15, 2007
The bill includes many items on which we share some agreement, such as a
significant level of trunk highway bonding to accelerate long-delayed priority
highway projects, the distribution of constitutionally dedicated motor vehicle
sales taxes (MVST) with a ratio of 60 percent for roads and highways and 40
percent for transit, and the dedication of sales tax revenues on leased vehicles to
highways and transit. However, I strongly urge the Legislature to adhere to my
earlier proposal to include leased vehicle sales tax revenue in the base of the
constitutionally dedicated MVST fund, and distribute the overall transit portion
38 percent for Metro area transit and 2 percent for Greater Minnesota transit.
This formula will ensure that transit systems across the state will have additional
funds to meet their future operating obligations.
I am issuing my veto promptly because I believe there is still time this session for
the Legislature to pass a significant transportation financing bill - without tax
increases - that I can sign into law. Investing in transportation is important to the
citizens of Minnesota and a top priority of my administration. I urge the
Legislature to approve my administration's transportation financing proposal
and help us move forward in addressing Minnesota's transportation needs.
Sinc 7
Tim Pawlenty
Governor
cc: Senator James Metzen, President of the Senate
Senator Lawrence J. Pogemiller, Majority Leader
Senator David Senjem, Minority Leader
Senator Steve Murphy
Representative Marty Seifert, Minority Leader
Representative Bernard Lieder
Mr. Patrick E. Flahaven, Secretary of the Senate
Mr. Al Mathiowetz, Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives
Mr. Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State
Shin Mir
reek Watershed Management Commission
3235 Fernbrook Lane N • Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone (763) 553-1144 • Fax (763) 553-9326
www.shinglecreek.org
DATE: May 15, 2007
TO: Mayors, Member Cities
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
FROM: Judie A. Anderson, Administrator
RE: Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
2008 Operating Budget
At its May 10, 2007 meeting, the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission ("Commission") adopted
its general fund budget for calendar year 2008. A copy of the budget and the proposed assessment against each
member city are attached.
Article VIII, Subdivision 4 of the Joint Powers Agreement that established the Commission provides that a
member city may object to the budget by giving written notice to the Commission before August 1, 2007. If any
objection is received, the Commission will hear the objections and may modify the budget.
An amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement also sets an "assessment cap" on the Commission's
administrative budget. The budget cap can only be exceeded if the city councils of a majority of the Commission
members adopt resolutions approving the higher assessment prior to September 1, 2007. The amount of the cap
for 2007 will be $292,760. The proposed 2008 budget adopted by the Commission DOES NOT exceed the
budget cap.
The line items included in the 2008 budget are discussed below:
Budget
INCOME
Line
Explanation
1
The Commission increased its application fee structure for 2006 in order to recover a greater share of the
cost of project reviews. While the revised structure does not fully fund that activity, it does appear to be
recovering a greater share. In 2006, fees were $21,350 and project review expenditures were $36,359, or
about 59%. In 2005 application fees recovered about 47% of project review costs. While it is difficult to
predict the number of project reviews that will be completed in a particular year, the Commission increased
the expected income budget for application fees from $12,000 to $15,000.
3
The budget was increased for expected revenues from interest. The Commission has recovered from its
cash flow issues from a few years ago and now maintains a healthy fund balance in its 4M fund. In 2006
interest earnings were over $9,000.
7
The MPCA grant for the dissolved oxygen/biotic integrity TMDL and a corresponding expense are shown
in the 2007 budget and not the 2008 budget, even though that work will take place in both years. These
reimbursable projects proceed on their own schedule and according to the state's fiscal year, not the
Commission's fiscal year.
8
The bulk of the chloride prewetting grant is shown as revenue and corresponding expenditures in 2007,
although some of the cities/county will not purchase their equipment and request reimbursement until
2008. A portion of the grant - $4,800 in 2007 and $4,800 in 2008, is to the Commission to conduct the
evaluation part of the grant activity.
9
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May 15, 2007
2008 Operating Budget
9
The proposed assessment of $292,760 is a 2.4 percent increase over 2007.
10
The proposed Commission share for those capital projects listed in the CIP for construction 2007/pay 2008.
12
These projects must be considered through the public hearing process prior to being ordered. The
Commission must take additional affirmative action to order these projects and expend these funds.
Budget
EXPENDITURES
Line
Explanation
12
The general administrative services line item exceeded the budget in 2006 as the TAC began meeting
more regularly. This separate line item is to provide administrative support (scheduling, minutes, etc) for
regular TAC meetings and any special TAC, TMDL or other meetings that require administrative support.
28
The chloride TMDL annual report was funded from an above -the -cap assessment in 2007. This item is
proposed to be funded in 2008 and beyond through reallocation and the assessment inflation increase.
29
The Commission will conduct an evaluation of the prewetting equipment's effectiveness at reducing
chloride loading as part of the prewetting grant activities.
31
No adjustments to the volunteer stream monitoring budget are recommended for 2008. This may change
based on discussions with Hennepin County as they consider changes to the RiverWatch program.
32
The number of wetland sites monitored was increased to three. This activity was funded from an above -
the -cap assessment in 2007, but is proposed to be funded in 2008 and beyond through reallocation of
existing funds and the assessment inflation increase.
33
This activity was funded in 2007 from an above -the -cap assessment. It will not be continued in 2008 as the
Commission continues to discuss options for lake aquatic plant monitoring.
37
The Commission doubled the size of the education grant program in 2007 through an above -the -cap
assessment increase. The EPOC is in the process of retooling this program into a more focused program
and does not recommend that the additional funding be continued in 2008 until the revisions are
completed.
38
The chloride TMDL annual workshop was funded from an above -the -cap assessment in 2007. This item
is proposed to be funded in 2008 and beyond through reallocation and the assessment inflation increase.
46
The Commission budgets funds annually to prepare management plans, such as the Shingle Creek
Corridor Study, Phase II Stream Assessment, Chloride TMDL Implementation Plan, and the upcoming
Lake Management Plans. This funding will be continued at the same level for 2008, but the planning
activity will be refocused see below).
50-51
These line items are the proposed Commission share for those capital projects that are listed in the CIP for
construction 2007/pay 2008. These projects must be considered through the public hearing process prior
to being ordered. The Commission must take additional affirmative action to order these projects and
expend these funds. This action includes: receiving a request from the affected member city(ies) to
consider theproject; providing public notice and holding a hearing; and ordering the project.
Management Plans/Monitoring
As the Commission and cities transition from management planning to implementation and adaptive
management, additional monitoring will be required to adequately evaluate progress in improving lakes
and streams. There are gaps in existing data, principally for the lakes, that will need to be filled to
provide an adequate baseline and to take the TMDL findings and convert them into detailed lake
management plans. These gaps include aquatic vegetation surveys, lake profile information, and sediment
data used to estimate internal nutrient loading. Funds annually budgeted strictly for management plans
($15,000) will be refocused to provide both management planning and monitoring to fill data gaps. It was
originally estimated that completing lake management plans from the TMDLs-would be a two-year effort.
However, in completing the TMDLs, the importance of filling the data gaps has become very clear. By
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Shin
�'�..reek
May 15, 2007
2008 Operating Budget
staying within the $15,000 annual budget, it will take longer to complete the lake management plans, but
they will be better plans, especially for the shallow lakes.
Following completion of the management plans, additional monitoring will be necessary on an ongoing
basis to detect change and improvement as BMPs are implemented in the watershed and in -lake. The
TMDLs are set up to evaluate progress based on "Adaptive Management;" that is, implement
improvements, monitor and measure change, and adjust improvement strategies. Adaptive management
and activities such as the ongoing additional monitoring programs will be a central discussion of the
upcoming Third Generation Plan that will begin development in 2010-2011.
The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission requests approval of its 2008 Operating Budget.
Your cooperation in continuing the important work of the Commission is greatly appreciated. Questions
may be directed to this office or to your representative.
JAA:tim
Enclosures:
2008 Operating Budget
Member Assessments
Cc via email: City Managers
City Administrators
Commissioners
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Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
2008 Budget
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Approved
2005:
Approved':
2006
Unaudited
Actual '
2006.
Approved
2007:
Approved
Additional
Items 3007
Approved
2008
INCOME
1
Application fees
$12,000
$12,000
$21,350
$12,000
515,000
2
Wetland reviews
0
0
0
0
3
Interest income
1,000
500
9,623
1,000
5,000
4
Chloride TMDL grant
5,000
0
0
0
5
Lake TMDL grant
65,000
63,200
0
0
6
Corridor study grant
0
7
DO/Biotic integrity
200,000
0
8
Chloride TMDL Prewetting Grant
233,200
4,800
9
Assessment
268,190 1
276,500
276,500
285,900
13,100
292,760
10
Ad valorem
75,000
76,100
322,500
TOTAL INCOME
$286,190
$429,000
$446,773
$732,100
$13,100
$640,060
EXPENSES
OPERATIONS
Administration:
11
Administrative Services
$45,900
$54,500
$56,336
$56,900
57,160
12
TAC/Engineering Support
7,140
0
14,321
0
5,000
Engineering:
13
Administration
45,900
47,000
42,473
39,900
41,000
14
Management Plan
5,100
5,100
2,174
5,000
3,000
15
Grant Writing
7,650
7,700
10,152
6,000
6,000
16
TMDL/CIP Engineering
0
0
0
8,000
8,000
17
Field Inspection
0
0
0
0
0
Legal:
18
Legal Services
12,750
13,000
8,923
13,000
12,000
Project Reviews:
19
Engineering
28,560
29,000
31,582
32,000
32,000
20
Administration
4,080
4,200
5,216
4,300
4,300
Miscellaneous:
21
Bookkeeping
2,860
2,900
6,810
3,000
4,000
22
Audit
1,500
5,000
4,500
5,000
5,000
23
Contingency
5,000
5,000
0
5,000
5,000
24
Insurance & Bonding
2,500
2,500
2,657
2,800
3,000
25 1
Meeting Expense
2,750
2,800
2,398
2,800
2,800
SUBTOTAL OPERATIONS
$171,690
$178,700
$187,542
$183,700
$0 1
$188,260
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Approved
"2005
Approved
2006
Unaudited
Actual'
2006
Approved
2007
Approved
.'Additional'
Items 2007
Approved
2008:-
MONITORING AND INFO GATHERING
26
Commission stream monitoring
$35,000
$35,000
33,377
$38,800
38,800
27
USGS site monitoring
2,800
0
3,200
3,500
28
Chloride TMDL annual report
0
$5,000
5,000
29
Chloride TMDL Prewetting
Evaluation
0
4,800
4,800
30
Volunteer lake monitoring
6,500
6,500
5,249
6,500
6,500
31
Volunteer stream monitoring
3,000
3,000
1,400
3,000
3,000
32
Volunteer wetland monitoring
0
2,000
3,000
33
Volunteer aquatic plant monitoring
0
2,100
0
SUBTOTAL MONITORING
$44,500
$47,300
$40,026
$56,300
$9,100
$64,600
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH
34
Education Program
17,000
25,000
20,085
25,700
25,700
35
Web site
3,000
0
0
0
0
36
NPDES
2,500
0
0
0
0
37
Education and Impl Grants
2,500
3,000
684
3,000
3,000
3,000
38
Chloride TMDL annual workshop
1,000
1,000
SUBTOTAL EDUCATION
$25,000
$28,000
$20,769
$28,700
$4,000
$29,700
MANAGEMENT PLANS
TMDLs:
Shin le Cr Chloride
5,000
0
39
Lakes Phase I
0
40
Lakes Phase II
65,000
27,580
0
41
Shingle Cr DO/Biotic Integrity
5,657
200,000
0
Management plans:
42
Shingle Creek corridor study
0
43
Chloride/lake ph I TMDL impl plan
20,000
0
44
Stream assessment phase II
15,000
15,365
0-
45
Lake phase II TMDL imp] plan
2,987
15,000
46
Management Plans/Monitoring
15,000
SUBTOTAL MGMTPLANS
$25,000
$80,000
$51,589
$215,000
$0
$15,000
47
Contribution to constr/ rant match
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
48
Chloride TMDL Prewetting Sub ants
228,400
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 1
$286,190
$354,000
$319,926
$732,100
$13,100
$317,560
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
49
Brooklyn Park Stream Restoration
75,000
73,543
50
New Hope Wincrest Pond
72,500
51
Maple Grove Pond P51
250,000
SUBTOTAL CIP
$0
$75,000
73,543
$0
$0
$322,500
11
TOTAL OPERATING+ CAPITAL EXPENSE
$286,190
$429,000 1
$393,469 1
$732,100
$13,100 1
$640,060
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
Member Assessments
2008 Budqet
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
1
71
72 2007 Administrative Budget
73
74 Community
75
Acreage
2006 Tax
Capacity
Cost Allocation
° Based on Area
/°a e Dollars
Cost Based
on Tax Capacity
°
/°a a Dollars
Total Cost
° a a Dollars
/°
76
77 Brooklyn Center
3,720
16,184,222
13.07%
18,684.96
11.85%
16,942.93
12.46%
35,628
78 Brooklyn Park
7,080
33,467,807
24.88%
35,561.70
24.51%
35,036.77
24.69%
70,598
79 Crystal
2,480
12,536,941
8.71%
12,456.641
9.18%
13,124.67
8.95%
25,581
80 Maple Grove
5,020
24,145,535
17.64%
25,214.65
17.68%
25,277.47
17.66%
50,492
81 IMinneapolis
1,950
10,091,366
6.85%
9,794.54
7.39%
10,564.45
7.12%
20,359
82 New Hope
2,070
91479,187
7.27%
10,397.28
6.94%
9,923.57
7.11%
20,321
83 Osseo
300
2,208,888
1.05%
1,506.85
1.62%
2,312.44
1.34%
3,819
84 Plymouth
4,380
20,313,844
15.39%1
22,000.04
14.88%
21,266.15
15.13%
43,266
85 Robbinsdale
1,460
8,120,841
5.13%
7,333.35
5.95%
8,501.54
5.54%
15,835
86
871 Totals
28,460
136,548,631
100.00%
142,950.00
100.00%
142,950.00
100.00%
285,900
88
89
90 2007 Additional Items
91
92 Community
93
Acreage
2006 Tax
Capacity
Cost Allocation
° Based on Area
/°a a Dollars
Cost Based
° on Tax Capacity
/°a a Dollars
Total Cost
°
/°a a Dollars
94
95 Brooklyn Center
3,720
16,184,222
13.07%
856.15
11.85%
776.33
12.46%
1,632
96 Brooklyn Park
7,080
33,467,807
24.88%
1,629.44
24.51%
1,605.39
24.69%
3,235
97 Crystal
2,480
12,536,941
8.71%
570.77
9.18%
601.38
8.95%
1,172
98 Maple Grove
5,020
24,145,535
17.64%1
1,155.34
17.68%
1,158.22
17.66%
2,314
99 Minneapolis
1,950
10,091,366
6.85%
448.79
7.39%
484.07
7.12%
933
100 New Hope
2,070
9,479,187
7.27%
476.41
6.94%
454.70
7.11%
931
101 Osseo
300
2,208,888
1.05%
69.04
1.62%
105.96
1.34%
175
102 Plymouth
4,380
20,313,844
15.39%
1,008.05
14.88%
974.42
15.13%
1,982
103 Robbinsdale
1,460
8,120,841
5.13%
336.02
5.95%
389.54
5.54%
726
104
105 Totals
28,460
136,548,631
100.00%1
6,550.00
100.00%
6,550.00
100.00%
13,100
106
107 2008
108
109 Community
110
Acreage
2007 Tax
Capacity
Cost Allocation
Based on Area
%a a Dollars
Cost Based
on Tax Capacity
%a a Dollars
Total Cost
%a a Dollars
111
1121 Brooklyn Center
3,720
17,569,581
13.07%
19,133
11.43%
16,734
12.25%
35,868
113 Brooklyn Park
7,080
37,011,490
24.88%
36,415
24.08%
35,252
24.48%
71,667
114 Crystal
2,480
13,116,631
8.71%
12,756
8.53%
12,493
8.62%
25,249
115 Maple Grove
5,020
28,250,962
17.64%1
25,820
18.38%
26,908
18.01%
52,728
116 Minneapolis
1,950
10,960,570
6.85%1
10,030
7.13%
10,440
6.99%
20,469
117 New Hope
2,070
13,452,016
7.27%1
10,647
8.75%
12,813
8.01%
23,459
118 Osseo
300
2,251,723
1.05%
1,543
1.47%
2,145
1.260/.
3,688
119 Plymouth
4,380
22,030,296
15.39%
22,528
14.33%
20,983
14.86%
43,511
120 Robbinsdale
1,460
9,042,398
5.13%
7,509
5.88%
8,613
5.51%
16,122
121
122 Totals
28,460
153,685,667
100.00%
146,380
100.00%
146,380
100.00%
292,760
123
124
125
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Maria Rosenbaum
From: Laurie Ahrens
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:49 AM
To: Maria Rosenbaum
Subject: For CIM
May 15, 2007
City of Minnetonka, Clear Channel reach tentative
agreement on electronic billboards
At its Monday, May 14, study session, the Minnetonka City Council heard details of a negotiated agreement with
Clear Channel Outdoor that will allow limited use of dynamic (electronic) billboards in exchange for the permanent
removal and restriction of other off-site signs.
"Minnetonka prohibits any expansion of billboards, but federal and state laws make it nearly impossible for cities
to compel the removal of existing billboards," said Minnetonka Mayor Jan Callison. "Clear Channel has agreed to
permanently remove one-half of their existing 30 billboard faces in Minnetonka, in exchange for being allowed to
convert eight of its remaining billboard faces to dynamic signs."
City Manager John Gunyou confirmed that nearly all existing billboards along Highway 7, County Road 101 and
Minnetonka Boulevard will be removed in the settlement of an outstanding lawsuit. "Substantial public benefits
result from this tradeoff, since the billboards being removed are largely in residential, wetland and forested areas."
"We were pleased to be able to negotiate this win-win agreement with the city of Minnetonka," said Tom
McCarver, Clear Channel Vice President of Real Estate and Public Affairs.
Further details of the negotiated agreement between Clear Channel Outdoor and the city of Minnetonka include
the following:
. One-half of the 30 existing billboard faces in Minnetonka will be permanently removed, along with their
supporting structures, and an additional one-quarter will remain as traditional signs, in exchange for
converting the remaining eight faces to dynamic signs.
. Two-faced dynamic billboards can be located at the current sign locations at SH 7 and CR 101, and on 1-
494 north of SH 62. Along 1-394, one sign face may face east and west, on both sides of Plymouth Road.
This means that no more than eight dynamic billboard faces will be located at four to six locations.
• Free public service announcements will be provided for Amber Alerts and other community events.
The Clear Channel agreement was negotiated as the city of Minnetonka is considering changes to its dynamic
sign ordinance provisions.
"The simplest regulatory approach is to either prohibit dynamic signs altogether, or to allow them without
restriction," Gunyou said. "Instead, Minnetonka plans a balanced approach that protects the community interest,
while recognizing the need to reasonably accommodate evolving sign technologies."
The city council is considering standards for brightness, size and operating modes:
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• Brightness. Dynamic signs will be required to have the same appearance as regular signs, both
during the day and at night. Bright white lights will be prohibited. Because illumination standards are
difficult to enforce, disputes will be resolved by an independent arbitration panel.
Operating mode. To minimize distractions, only static displays will be permitted — no animation,
motion or video. Changes will be limited to the instant replacement of unrelated images, with no
distracting dissolves, fades or sequential messages. Messages cannot be changed more frequently
than every 20 minutes.
• Size. No more than 35 percent of a sign's allowable message area can be dynamic. Reserving two-
thirds of the sign face helps the public find their way, while discouraging the proliferation of multiple
changing signs. Dynamic messages will be limited to freestanding signs only, and will not be
permitted on building signs.
As part of the negotiated agreement, the eight Clear Channel billboards will be full-faced signs changing no more
than every eight seconds, an evolving industry standard. The dramatic reduction in billboards more than offsets
this exception to the expected ordinance standards. All other brightness and operating mode restrictions will
apply, and Clear Channel will comply with any future federal and state restrictions.
An ordinance detailing specific staff recommendations will be introduced at the June 4, 2007, Minnetonka City
Council meeting, and a public hearing will be held at the June 14, 2007, meeting of the Minnetonka Planning
Commission. The Minnetonka City Council will consider adoption of the new ordinance and approval of the
tentative agreement at its June 25, 2007, meeting.
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Plymouth
Adding Quality to Life
May 16, 2007
SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR CORY AND ELLEN TELL (2007024) — **REVISED
MEETING DAY**
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., Tuesday, 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,
If3api �m �111H �
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us
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