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Council Information Memorandum 06-01-2007
CITY OF PLYMOUTH rib COUNCIL INFO MEMO June 1, 2007 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS 9 -n Youth Advisory Council Agenda for June 4........................................................................................ Page 3 Planning Commission Agenda for June 6............................................................................................. Page 4 Metropolitan Council Environmental Services' 2008 Budget Meetings on June 13 and June 19....... Page 5 June, July, and August 2007 Official City Meeting Calendars............................................................ Page 7 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings .................................................... Page 13 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Star Tribune: West -Metro Leaders Discuss Improving Lake Water Quality .................................... Page 15 Plymouth: Plymouth's Goose Management Program to Focus on City Parks ................................. Page 20 Italian Soccer Team to Take on Minnesota Thunder on June 23 in Exhibition Game at Wayzata High School in Plymouth ................................................. Page 22 Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for Continuing Care Retirement Community is Available for Review............................................................ Page 24 Plymouth Police Makes the AMBER Stick, an Electronic, Portable Child Identification Tool, Available to Families............................................................. Page 26 CORRESPONDENCE Governor's Letter Relating to Veto of the Tax Bill............................................................................ Page 28 Community Crime Prevention Newsletter......................................................................................... Page 30 Medicine Lake Endothall Treatment to Control Curlyleaf Pondweed 2004-2006 Status Report from Three Rivers Park District.................................................................................. Page 32 Letter Re: Plymouth's Estimated Population and Households......................................................... Page 46 Special Thanks to Jim Renneberg and Engineering Department (Street and Water Improvementsto 3`a Avenue) ............................................................................................................. Page 47 Special Thanks to Police Department (Wayzata Senior High Class Celebration and Connor Meadows Homeowners' Association).................................................................................. Page 48 CityConstruction Projects................................................................................................................. Page 49 Letters Sent to the Cities of Brooklyn Park, St. Michael, Shoreview, Maple Grove, and Golden Valley to Thank Them for Offering Assistance with Clean -Up Efforts Following the May 23 Storm. Letters were also sent to the Minnesota Department of Corrections and Hennepin County Corrections for Providing Crews to Help withClean-Up.................................................................................................................................... Page 51 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Friday Fax................................................................................ Page 53 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL AGENDA June 4, 2007 6:30 P.M. ** Parkers Lake Room ** 1. Call to Order 2. Approvals: a. Agenda b. May 14 Meeting Minutes 3. City Council Update a. Agendas from May City Council Meetings 4. Special Items: a. Youth Advisory Council 2007-2008 Work Plan b. Youth Service Awards c. City Boards and Commissions -EQC Tour on July 11 d. Meeting Date for July 5. Adjournment Additional Materials: a. June, July, and August 2007 Official City Meeting Calendars 3 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 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 16, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. B. Craig Spencer. Approve variance to encroach six feet into the side yard setback to allow construction of a third stall garage addition for property located at 4810 Trenton Lane North. (2007046) C. Opus Northwest, LLC. Approve site plan amendment to add a 98 -stall parking lot to the north side of the AGA Medical building for property located at 5050 Nathan Lane North. (2007047) D. Gallagher Construction, Inc. Approve setback variance to construct an addition at the southeast corner of the home located at 5630 Sycamore Lane North. (2007052) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Pope Associates, Inc. Planned unit development amendment to combine two buildings into one with a 20,381 square foot building addition for Productivity, Inc. for properties located at 15150 and 15200 25`x' Avenue North. (2007037) B. Greenberg Farrow. Site plan, conditional use permits, and variance for a 1,477 square foot office building for Public Storage for properties located at 13011 State Highway 55 and 2320 Xenium Lane North. (2007039) 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Peony Retail Investments, LLC. 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Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 6/1/2007 0 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS AN 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY, City OffICBS closed S 5:15PM MUSICIN PLYMOUTH, Hilde Performance Center 6 7 8 9 10 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 11 5:30 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Ponds, Plants, and Practices - Sterling Plymouth Creek Center 12 700 PM PARK E REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 13 14 15 .16 17 18 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 19 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 20 21 22 23 24 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 25 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 26 27 28 29 30 31 Aug 2007 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jun 2007 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 modified on 6/1/2007 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS e„n„ct ?007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council chambers 2 3 4 Jui 2007 S M T W T F S Sep 2007 S M T W T F S7:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2:30 PM -5:00 PM NATIONAL NIGHT OUT KICK OFF EVENT, Fire Station III 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL Y COMMITTEE I(EQC),Medicine Lake ms A & B 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 6:30 PM -9:30 PM NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 12 .13 14 15 16 17 18 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - DISCUSS BIENNIAL BUDGET, Medicine Lake Conference Room 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSfT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 26 27 28 29 30 31 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - DISCUSS BIENNIAL BUDGET, Medicine Lake Conference Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 6/1/2007 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 • Announcement of Music in Plymouth on July 5 • Authorize application process for the Governor's Fit City Program • 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) • Approve renaming of Cheshire Lane between Schmidt Lake Road and County Road 47. City of Plymouth. • 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. John Day Company. (2007027) • Approve 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. Vladimir and Andrea Kelman. (2007040) • Authorize Mayor and City Manager to execute consent with Dove Capital I, LLC,/Plymouth Crossroads Station for Holiday Stationstores (2005121-F) • 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. (2007031) (Tabled from May 22) • Approve final plat for two single family lots for property located at 1900 East Medicine Lake Boulevard. Lake West Development. (2006121-F) • Approve variance to allow a 12 foot setback from the south (side) lot line to construct an addition onto the south side of the home located at 5630 Sycamore Lane North. Gallagher Construction, Inc. (2007052) • Ordinance approving Electric Franchise Agreement with Xcel Energy • Approve cancellation of park and ride agreement with Plymouth Covenant Church, 4300 Vicksburg Lane North • Discussion on City Center • Aquatic Vegetation Management report for Medicine Lake • Authorize Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for Safe and Sober Communities • Accept software donation from LETG • Approve agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the Metro -Environment Partnership Grant for the Plymouth Creek Regional Pond (3105) • Approve Agreement with BWSR, County Road 9/61 Erosion Repair (4135) • Approve Preliminary Engineering Report, County Road 9/61 Erosion Repair (4135) • Agreement for Stormwater Facility Maintenance for City View Acres Street Reconstruction project (7107) • Approve Traffic Control Signal Agreement No. 90796R with Mn/DOT for traffic signals on Fembrook Lane )3 Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. • Authorize "No Parking" on the south side of 2nd Avenue from Vicksburg Lane to Ranchview Lane • Approve agreement with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District regarding the proposed Mooney Lake Emergency Outlet Infrastructure Project • Approve Encroachment Agreement for a Wood Deck at 11615 - 40th Avenue • Approve Final Release of Financial Guarantee, Plum Tree East 4th Addition (20045) • Approve Encroachment Agreement for a proposed deck located at 4704 Vagabond Lane June 26, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss Special Assessment Policy (interest rate, duration of payout period) • Comprehensive plan amendment to the City's Transportation Plan to remove a planned minor collector roadway from the plan and approve a preliminary plat and planned unit development amendment 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. Finn Daniels Architects. (2006111) June 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Authorize solicitation of bids for electronic records software systems 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 ILI West -metro leaders discuss improving lake water quality 1 of 2 http://www.startribune.com/1 06/v-print/story/1207001.html Starfribunexom i MINNEAPOLIS -:ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA West -metro leaders discuss improving lake water quality West -metro political leaders and environmental groups convened last week for a "State of the Waters" summit on the condition of area lakes, and got environmental report cards showing grades ranging from an "A" for Christmas Lake to 'Y's for several west -metro lakes. Jake Parsley Special To The Star Tribune Last update: May 30, 2007 — 1:55 PM West -metro political leaders and environmental groups convened last week for a "State of the Waters" summit on the condition of area lakes, and got environmental report cards showing grades ranging from an "A" for Christmas Lake to "F"s for several west -metro lakes. Attending the session in Minnetonka were mayors from at least eight cities, officials from the Minnesota House and Senate, and representatives from the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, the Three Rivers Park District, the Lake Minnetonka Association and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The event, sponsored by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, also addressed concerns over invasive aquatic species and offered suggestions for community involvement to improve lake water quality. The event offered those attending a chance to talk about what their communities are doing to improve lake water quality and to address current legislation affecting lakes. Many of the mayors spoke of the need for communities to work together. Greenwood Mayor Bob Newman likened invasive species, such as zebra mussels, to aquatic terrorists and said combating them will require "cooperative efforts at all levels of government." Mary Hershberger Thun, mayor of Victoria, spoke of the city's policy requiring natural wildlife buffers around lakes and told of the difficulty of dealing with area developers to institute some environmental policies. Several Minnesota legislators discussed measures at the state level. Rep. John Berns, R -Wayzata, said that increases in state funding to combat invasive species and the willingness of Minnesota officials to discuss the future of Minnesota's lakes are signs of a changing climate in the state. "I think it was a great session for people who care about the environment," Berns said of the recently ended legislative session. Sen. Gen Olson, R-Minnetrista, talked about serving on Gov. Tim Pawienty's 157 5/31/2007 9:12 AM west-metro ieaaers aiscuss improving iaxe water quarry nttp:uwww.startrioune.conv i ubrv-prmustoryi i zu iuu i .mmi conservation legacy council and its continuing efforts to stabilize funding for the preservation of the area's lakes. Minnehaha Creek District Administrator Eric Evenson closed the meeting by emphasizing the need for cooperation to preserve area lakes. "I see this as an advocacy group," Evenson said. "Environmental issues require a broader perspective. It really is a bipartisan issue." C 2007 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. 2 of 2 5/31/2007 9:12 AM vrauRig i ne i nnc�. 1 of 3 uup:nwww.�.mi aioune.cv1ni ivoiv-prmus[ory izvivuD.nimi at -Tribune com. i m-APOLIS -ST, PAUL, MINNESOTA Grading The Lakes Last update: May 30, 2007 — 1:55 PM The annual Minnehaha Creek Watershed District lake water quality grades for 2006 were released last week. The district has used the grading system to analyze the condition of west -metro lakes and bays since 1998. The purpose of the grading system is to encourage residents to improve the quality of their local lake water. The district suggests that some methods of improvement might involve changes in drainage, increased filtration and retention of storm water. For more on the lake report cards and to compare these grades with previous years' marks, go to www.minnehahacreek.org. THE GRADES FOR 2006 Lake Minnetonka Black Lake C+ Carman Bay B+ Carsons Bay B+ Cooks Bay B Crystal Bay B - Forest Lake D Grays Bay B+ Halstads Bay D+ Harrisons Bay D Jennings Bay D Lafayette Bay B+ Lower Lake North B+ Lower Lake South/Gale Island B+ Maxwell Bay C+ North Arm B - Peavey Pond D E, 5/31/2007 9:12 AM Oradmg The Lakes http://www.startribune.com/106/v-print/story/1207005.htmi Priests Bay C+ Smithtown Bay B Spring Park Bay B St. Albans Bay B+ Stubbs Bay D+ Tanager Lake D Wayzata Bay B+ West Arm D+ West Upper Lake B Upper Watershed Lakes Carl Krey Lake B Christmas Lake A Dutch Lake C - East Auburn B - Gleason Lake D Hadley Lake B - Holy Name Lake D - Katrina Lake F Kreatz Lake C Langdon Lake F Long Lake C - Louise Lake C+ Lundsten Lake C Minnewashta Lake B Mooney Lake B - Mud Lake F Parley Lake D- 2 of 3 8 5/31/2007 9:12 AM Grading The Lakes 3 of 3 Pierson Lake B Schutz Lake C+ Shavers Lake D+ Snyder Lake F St. Joes Lake B+ Tamarack Lake C+ Turbid Lake C+ Virginia Lake C Wasserman Lake D+ Wolsfield C - Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Brownie Lake C+ Lake Calhoun A Cedar Lake B - Diamond Lake F Grass Lake C Lake Harriet B+ Lake Hiawatha C+ Lake of the Isles C Lake Nokomis C- Powderhorn Lake C - Twin Lakes D http://www.startribune.com/lUb/v-prinVstory/120'/UUb.htmi © 2007 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. 19 5/31/2007 9:12 AM City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: May 24, 2007 Dave Taylor, 763-509-5524 Plymouth's goose management program to focus on City parks The City of Plymouth will focus on five public sites in this year's efforts to manage Canada geese. The City will contract with the University of Minnesota to have geese removed from two City parks on Medicine Lake, one on Parkers Lake and from the Plymouth Creek Center and the Hilde Center. Plymouth's environment can support more Canada geese than are compatible with public health, good water quality and public tolerance, according to City of Plymouth Senior Engineering Technician Dave Taylor. Bacteria in goose droppings pose a threat to public health in areas where large numbers of both geese and people gather. Occasionally swimming beaches around the state and region are closed due to a high bacteria count caused, for the most part, by goose droppings. In addition, bacteria and phosphorus from goose droppings harms water quality. It feeds algae that turns lakes green and damages fish and wildlife habitat. Taylor offers the following tips for property owners who also want to discourage geese from their lawns and neighborhoods: Eliminate feeding - Geese aren't likely to leave a place where they get fed. Landscaping - Replace mowed lawn with a buffer of native plants around a pond or lake to discourage geese. Geese are particularly attracted to sloping grass yards that lead directly into a pond. They know that tall grass and plants can hide predators like fox and coyote, so they stay away from those areas. Scare techniques - Various devices can be used to scare geese. Life-sized plastic owls, pop-up balloons with eyes, recordings of goose distress calls, and dead goose look-alikes are some of them. For those who want to go a step further and remove geese from their yards, Taylor suggests contacting Dr. James Cooper, director of the Canada Goose Program at the University of Minnesota. Canada geese are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, so any physical management methods or trapping are not allowed without federal or state permits. Only the University of Minnesota's Canada Goose Program holds these permits and provides goose management services to both public and private parties. Dr. Cooper can be reached at 651-644-6206. 'On City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release May 31, 2007 Contact: David Wick, 612-281-3488 Eric Blank, 763-509-5201 Italian Soccer Team to Take on Minnesota Thunder on June 23 in Exhibition Game at Wayzata High School in Plymouth Soccer fans in the Plymouth area will have a chance to see some top-notch professional soccer played in Plymouth when the Minnesota Thunder takes on AC Milan Primavera in an exhibition game at the Wayzata High School Stadium, 4955 Peony Ln., on Sat., June 23, 7:30 p.m. The Plymouth Soccer Association (PSA) and City of Plymouth are co -sponsoring the game. General admission tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the game. Thunder and AC Milan players will be available for autograph and T-shirt signings before and after the game. "We are bringing the future stars from one of the world's top clubs to play the Thunder here in Minnesota," said Amos Magee, head coach of the Thunder. "Minnesota soccer fans will be able to watch many of the same players appearing in this year's Champion League semi-final in their own backyard. Our players, coaching staff and organization are thrilled to bring the famous red and black of Milan to participate in one of the best soccer events in Minnesota in recent years," Magee added. The event will bring fast paced, professional soccer to Plymouth, according to Parks and Recreation Director Eric Blank. "This is a great opportunity to see some fantastic soccer without having to travel. We have a strong soccer community in Plymouth so we're happy to be playing a role in bringing such high caliber soccer to Plymouth," said Blank. AC Milan Primavera is one of 53 teams that compete in the Campionato Primavera League, a combination of youth squads from the Italian Serie A, B and C leagues. The team is currently ranked dr second in its group. The Primavera squad features 10 players who have seen action with AC Milan's senior team during the 2006-07 season. Four of the players played for the U-18 Italian National Team for AC Milan in the early rounds of the Italian cup. Tickets are available at www.mnthunder.com, by calling 651 -917 -TEAM, the PSA Office at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 -34th Ave. N, or from the Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department in City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release May 31, 2007 Contact: Marie Darling, 763-509-5457 Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for continuing care retirement community is available for review The City of Plymouth has prepared an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) to assess the potential environmental impacts of a proposal to develop a continuing care retirement community in Plymouth. The City will accept public comments on the proposed project through July 7. The development, Trillium Woods, is proposed for a 46.36 acre site located at the intersection of Co. Rd. 47 and the future extension of Cheshire Ln. The retirement community would include: • Three hundred three independent apartments; • Twelve to fourteen one -level townhouses; • Thirty-nine assisted -living apartments; • Forty-five beds in a skilled nursing facility; and • Support services such as a dining room, hair salon, etc. The EAW is available for review on the City web site, www.ci.plymouth.mn.us, and at: City of Plymouth Community Development Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth Plymouth Branch — Hennepin County Library 1570036 th Avenue North Plymouth Environmental Conservation Library dq 300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN Comments should be submitted to: Marie Darling Senior Planner City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 mdarling@ci.plymouth.mn.us The City will also provide an opportunity for public comment on the proposed project at the June 20 Planning Commission meeting. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers, Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, at 7 p.m. as City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Lt. Craig Lindman, 763-509-5190 May 2007 The Plymouth Police Makes the AMBER Stick, an Electronic, Portable Child Identification Tool, Available To Families. The National AMBER Alert Program is a proven success and has helped rescue more than 324 children nationwide. More than 90 percent of these recoveries have occurred since the AMBER Alert became a nationally coordinated effort in 2002. Now all 50 states have AMBER plans in place. The Plymouth Police Department is committed to keeping families safe. Preventing child abduction and sexual exploitation is paramount. Over the past year, officers have worked with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to develop a comprehensive AMBER Plan if a child was reported missing in the city. As part of the plan, the Police Department is making AMBER Sticks available to Plymouth families. The AMBER Stick enhances the National AMBER Alert System by being able to provide accurate information immediately to law enforcement when a child or family member is reported missing. The AMBER Stick is a portable, electronic child identification device that enables law enforcement to download the profile of a child, vulnerable adult, or a loved one within seconds. This information can immediately be disseminated throughout the city, county, state, or country. The AMBER Stick is compatible with the National Code AMBER Alert System and data from the AMBER Stick can directly downloaded into the national database. The AMBER Stick is carried on a key chain, in a purse, or in a wallet by parents or caregivers. Software on a small USB flash drive stores pictures, height and weight measurements, medical information, emergency contacts, and physical descriptions for an entire family. This information can be downloaded instantly on any windows -based computer. The AMBER Stick is secured by a password to ensure privacy and the information stored is encrypted for added security. For more information on this technology, please visit www.amberstick.com. The AMBER Stick retails for $49.95, but Plymouth Police has secured the opportunity to them for $20 a Stick. Families interested in purchasing an AMBER Stick are asked to reserve one by calling the Plymouth Police Department at 763-509-5198. Program Highlights: ■ One AMBER Stick can hold information for an entire family. ■ "Missing Person" flyers and posters can be created instantly. ■ Data can be imported directly into law enforcement's computer. ■ Password is protected and information is encrypted for total privacy. STATE OF MINNESOTA Office of Governor Tim Pawlenty 130 State Capitol ♦ 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 May 30, 2007 The Honorable Margaret Anderson Kelliher Speaker, Minnesota House of Representatives 463 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear Speaker Anderson Kelliher: I have vetoed and am returning House File 2268, Chapter 149, the omnibus tax bill. I am supportive of many of the tax provisions in the bill such as increases in direct property tax relief to homeowners, sales tax exemptions for agriculture products, acceleration of the single sales factor for corporate income tax and the increase for the military combat credit. Unfortunately, the bill contains a policy provision that would put government growth on autopilot. I was very clear in communicating my opposition to this measure. DFL leadership and staff were aware prior to the end of session that its inclusion would result in the entire bill being vetoed. This provision could have been removed from the bill prior to final passage, but DFL leadership made a different choice. When legislators and the Governor assemble the state budget, we shouldn't assume that every program should automatically grow. We need to examine every taxpayer dollar that will be spent and ensure that we are streamlining and keeping government efficient and effective. For some programs, increases will be warranted. Other programs, however, may deserve a smaller increase or perhaps no increase at all. Each program should be evaluated on its merits and the overall growth in the budget should reflect that type of approach rather than assuming autopilot increases. I also have concerns over the distribution of the property tax relief in the bill as it is not properly balanced geographically. Too much relief would be provided through local government aid programs that benefit only half the population. More relief should have flowed directly to all homeowners. 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 nrd�hik � i Speaker Anderson Kelliher Page 2 May 30, 2007 Buying down property taxes through local government aid programs has never proven to be a long-term solution to property tax pressures. The only way to truly hold down local property tax increases is by capping them. The class rate increases for utilities and pipelines contained in the bill are also a concern. I recommended aid replacement for the few communities most impacted by the Department of Revenue utility market valuation rule change. This bill instead increases the class rate on these properties to offset the market valuation changes. The result will likely be a windfall increase in revenues for some of these communities above and beyond the impact of the rule change. Ultimately, consumers will pay the increased cost. Another problematic provision is the use of the fiscal disparities program to fund the expansion at the Mall of America. I support having the state assist with public infrastructure improvements related to the Mall of America expansion and would encourage the legislature to explore another funding source that will allow the project to move forward. I am hopeful that some of the positive attributes of this bill will be passed into law in a form that can be signed in the future. Sincerely, Tim Pawlenty Governor cc: Senator Lawrence J. Pogemiller, Majority Leader Senator James Metzen, President of the Senate Senator David Senjem, Minority Leader Senator Thomas Bakk Representative Ann Lenczewski Representative Marty Seifert, Minority Leader Mr. Patrick E. Flahaven, Secretary of the Senate Mr. Al Mathiowetz, Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives Mr. Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State ��nyyyy-- ff# t crime ta� Preveution 1 i Plymouth, MN Volume 2007 Number 2 Preventing Theft from Vehicle - Car break-ins are one of the most common crimes in Plymouth and the entire metro area. Car break-ins can occur anywhere you park your car: at home, at work, when shopping, at the park, or at the gym. Why is this crime so common? More people are installing expensive stereo equipment, DVD players, and GPS equipment in their cars, making cars more attractive targets. In addition, people tend to leave other items in their car that may encourage car prowlers. However, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your chance of becoming a victim of this common crime. What you can do: Do not leave valuables in your car. Remember, cell phones, CDs, Ipods, portable TVs and DVD players, sunglasses, small change, cameras, tools, gym bags, laptops, purses, and briefcases are all tempting to thieves. The loss of a stereo or 1pod may be inconvenient, but the loss of a purse, briefcase, or computer could open you up to a more frustrating crime: identity theft. is If you must leave valuables in your car, place them out of sight. Car prowlers know that a common hiding place is under the seat. The safest place for valuables is in the trunk. Try to lock your valuables in the truck prior to arriving at your destination. Don't forget, criminals often watch parking lots and see where people are putting their valuables. cas Lock your car. Thieves target easy victims. Locking your car makes it harder for a crime to occur. Park in well -lit, easily observable areas. This increases the chance of vandals or thieves being seen. Criminals prefer to work in dark, obscured places. ad Immediately report suspicious activity. If you see people lurking around cars, hiding from passing traffic, or looking into cars, call 9-1-1 right away! By taking a few simple steps, you can reduce your chance of becoming a victim of a theft from vehicle. Did you know? Parents often wonder when a child can be left home alone. Child Protection Services provides the following guidelines: ■ Children under the age of 8, or functioning below an 8 year old level due to any disability may not be left alone. ■ Children 8 or 9 may be left unattended for normal latchkey hours (up to 2 hours) ■ Children 10-13 may be left unattended up to 12 hours ■ Children 14-17 may be left unattended up to 24 hours ■ No child under the age of 11 should baby sit younger children The above guidelines apply unless the child does not know how to reach parents, the child is afraid, the child's basic needs are not met, the child has disabilities, or the child is involved in dangerous activities. Solicitors and Peddlers Spring brings warm weather, flowers, and door-to-door salespeople. If you do not want any solicitors, simply place a sign on your door stating, "Peddlers and Solicitors Prohibited" in a minimum of 48 point font. However, if you do make a purchase you have second thoughts about, Minnesota does have a "Right to Cancel" law. The law gives you 3 days to cancel any order over $25 and receive a refund in most cases. For more information, request "Peddler & Solicitor Rules in Plymouth" or go to www.ag.state.rnn.us. viol Fraud Stop: Hitman Scams Imagine you are checking your email when you receive a scary email from an anonymous source saying they have been paid a large sum of money to kill you. However, the "hitman" says that he has followed you around and realizes that you are not a bad person, so he is giving you the chance to pay them off and save your life. Information is given how to pay the "hitman" off. The "hitman" warns you not to contact authorities or he will be forced to cant' out the hit. While getting an email like this is very scary, is it real? Fortunately, NO! This is a simple extortion scam. Emails like this have been circulating since December 2006. The goal is to get victims to part with their money by scaring the victim into thinking their life is in danger. Be aware that there are variations to this scam. Sometimes the email does not ask for money; instead the email asks you to provide personal information to assist in the capture or prosecution of a hitman hired to kill you. If you get an email like this, don't panic. First, read the email carefully. Does the email say specific things about you? Does the email name you specifically, list your address, phone number, family's names, or other identifying information? Or is the information generic, so it could apply to thousands of other people? If it is general, simply hit the delete button. If the information is specific to you, contact the police and report it to the FBI. (Source: www.scambusters.com) Featured Crime Prevention Program: Project ChildSafe To help keep children safe, the Plymouth Police Department offers free gun safety kits to anyone who has firearms in their home. The kits include: a cable - style gun locking device, lock installment instructions, and a safety booklet. The locks work on many different types of guns. Plymouth has distributed over 2,000 free gunlocks since the program began. If you would like a gun safety kit, please call 763-509-5147. Remember, firearm safety is no accident. Especially for Business Are you protecting your customers' private data, or are you unknowingly opening them up to ID theft? Insufficient security and weak business practices can result in big financial losses. Think about the following: One lost laptop computer can cost a business $90,000 in litigation costs, victim credit monitoring, PR damage control, and fines. Set good, secure company policies when dealing with customer data. It's good for business. Crime Free Multi -Housing Corner Domestic Crisis Intervention: What Managers Can Do The last homicide in Plymouth was in 2005 and was the result of a domestic situation. This was a very tragic situation and it was not easily foreseeable. The rental community had run proper background checks on the residents and police had never had any contact with the suspect prior to the incident. Although this situation may not have been prevented, it is important to remember that help is available for victims of domestic violence. Many managers are concerned by repeated domestic disturbance calls and don't know what to do when faced with a situation like this. Domestic violence is not uncommon. In Minnesota, 63,000 women are abused each year. Due to confidentiality issues, managers can't ask Home Free, our local battered women's shelter, to contact a resident they suspect may be abused. However, managers can provide information about Home Free to suspected victims of abuse. Brochures may be handed out as needed and/or included with new resident welcome packets. Brochures are available from Home Free (763-545-7080.) Don't ignore a problem. Give victims information they need to get help. Working together, we can make a difference! Emergency: 9-1-1 Non -emergency: 763-525-6210 Crime Information Line: 763-509-5177 If you have any comments about this newsletter, please contact Officer Angela Haseman at the Plymouth Police Department, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447, 763-509-5147 or at ahaseman(a)ci.alvmouth.mn.us. Thank you! 31 Medicine Lake Endothall Treatment to Control Curlyleaf Pondweed 2004-2006 Status Report Prepared By Brian Vlach John Barten .7.w;o 0�-.M � h r 0 PARK DISTRICT March 2006 Medicine Lake Endothall Treatment to Control Curlyleaf Pondweed 2004-2006 Status Report Background Medicine Lake is an important resource within the City of Plymouth that receives a considerable amount of recreational use. The lake has a history of degraded water quality that potentially inhibits recreational use. The City of Plymouth developed a Water Resources Management Plan in 2000 that identified Medicine Lake as a high priority resource that requires water quality improvements. A Medicine Lake subcommittee was established to develop and facilitate a comprehensive management plan to pro -actively address the water quality issues. Water quality goals were developed for Medicine Lake to provide guidelines in making management decisions that would improve in -lake water quality conditions. Currently, Medicine Lake water quality does not meet the established water quality goals. Due to the poor water quality, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) also placed Medicine Lake onto the list of Impaired Waters for excess nutrients in 2004. The Medicine Lake subcommittee determined that curlyleaf pondweed is a significant factor inhibiting recreational use as well as potentially degrading the in -lake water quality. Curlyleaf pondweed is an exotic species that typically competes with other native plant species because of its unique life cycle. The plant germinates from turions (seed structures) in early fall when most native plants have died back, and the plant continues to grow slowly during the winter months. Curlyleaf pondweed growth increases substantially after ice -out due to an increase in light availability. According to preliminary aquatic plant surveys in the spring, Medicine Lake has approximately 30% to 40% surface area coverage of curlyleaf pondweed with nuisance growth conditions that inhibits recreational use. The plant begins to die -off (called senescence) after the completion of turion production by the end of June or early July. The senescence of curlyleaf pondweed provides an internal source of nutrients within Medicine Lake. Similar to other lakes dominated by curlyleaf pondweed, Medicine Lake has a characteristic total phosphorus spike that coincides with senescence. Nutrients released from the senescence process are in a soluble form readily available for algae uptake. Consequently, algae blooms frequently develop causing a decrease in water clarity. The senescence of curlyleaf pondweed exacerbates the eutrophication process by causing poor water quality conditions earlier in the season. A primary initiative of the Medicine Lake subcommittee was the formation of a Medicine Lake Aquatic Vegetation Management Group (AVM). The group consisted of members from the City of Plymouth Engineering Department, Three Rivers Park District, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR), Bassett Creek Watershed District, Association of Medicine Lake Area Citizens (AMLAC), City of Medicine Lake, and several lakeshore residents. The AVM group developed an aquatic plant management plan to control exotic species and promote the growth of native species as an effort to improve water quality conditions in Medicine Lake. The plan proposed to chemically treat the entire littoral area of the lake with an aquatic herbicide (Endothall) to control curlyleaf pondweed. A herbicide treatment for the entire littoral area had not been previously considered as a viable management approach because MNDNR rules and regulations limit herbicide applications to 15% of the lake littoral area. Monitoring data (water quality data and aquatic plant vegetation surveys) was provided to demonstrate the potential impact curlyleaf pondweed has on Medicine Lake water quality. The data was used to request a variance from the MNDNR to allow for a herbicide application over the entire littoral area. PH The proposed Medicine Lake herbicide treatment was considered a long-term management approach. Historically, curlyleaf pondweed management strategies have been primarily short-term approaches that temporarily control nuisance growth conditions to increase recreational use. Very few projects have considered a long-term management approach to control curlyleaf pondweed. The objective of the long-term management approach is to improve water quality conditions by reducing the amount of curlyleaf pondweed. Reducing the internal nutrient loading from curlyleaf pondweed senescence can potentially improve water clarity conditions and encourage native plant growth. Establishing a diverse native plant community can potentially inhibit the growth of curlyleaf pondweed and extend the longevity of the control programs. The MNDNR approved the project and granted a three-year variance (April 5, 2004) to the City of Plymouth for chemical control of curlyleaf pondweed in an area greater than 15% of the littoral area for Medicine Lake. Conditions of the permit required the implementation of an extensive monitoring program to determine whether project goals and objectives will be accomplished. The monitoring program was a collaborative effort among a group of agencies and consulting firms that included the following: • City of Plymouth — Submission of application for the Medicine Lake herbicide treatment. Contact and obtain permission from City of Plymouth shoreline residents about herbicide application. Coordinate and schedule herbicide treatment with contractor. • City of Medicine Lake — Contact and obtain permission from City of Medicine Lake shoreline residents about herbicide application. • Three Rivers Park District — Perform an aquatic vegetation visual survey using GPS to identify curlyleaf pondweed nuisance growth areas and estimate acreage for treatment. Bi -weekly monitoring to determine seasonal changes in water quality for Medicine Lake. Analysis of curlyleaf pondweed samples for nutrient concentration and biomass estimates. Watershed monitoring to determine nutrient loading to Medicine Lake. • Lake Restoration — Implement the Medicine Lake herbicide treatment with endothall (Aquathol-K). Monitor daily changes in water temperature to determine the time period for herbicide application. • Blue Water Science — Collected curlyleaf pondweed stem density and biomass samples to determine herbicide treatment effectiveness. • US Army Corps of Engineers — Point intercept aquatic macrophyte survey to monitor the diversity of the plant community for Medicine Lake. This report provides a summary of the herbicide treatments from 2004-2006. The report includes monitoring data that was collected by the different agencies and consulting firms. The report will be submitted to the MNDNR as part of the permit application to control curlyleaf pondweed in Medicine Lake for 2007. The data will be further used to determine whether the herbicide applications to control curlyleaf pondweed was a viable long-term management approach at improving in -lake water quality. WN Results Medicine Lake historically has had annual nuisance growth of curlyleaf pondweed that inhibits recreational use. Aquatic vegetation surveys performed by Three Rivers Park District indicated that there was a minimum of 300 acres of annual curlyleaf pondweed growth. Typically, nuisance growth conditions are present on approximately 30% to 40% of the surface area of the lake. The lake had approximately 375 acres of curlyleaf pondweed in 2004 which was considered nuisance growth that inhibited recreational use. However, nuisance growth conditions in 2005 and 2006 did not develop due to the previous successful herbicide treatments. Despite a decrease in nuisance growth conditions, curlyleaf pondweed was observed in the same locations as 2004. Consequently, the locations that were chemically treated in 2004 were treated again in 2005 and 2006. The curlyleaf pondweed acreage .estimated from the survey in 2004 was used to determine the amount of Aquathol-K necessary for the herbicide treatment. The map (below) represents the area that was chemically treated from 2004 through 2006. ,Three Rivers PARK OISil ISS Figure 1: Curlyleaf pondweed survey on Medicine Lake. The riparian property rights of all shoreline owners were recognized. Permission from the shoreline residents was obtained by the City of Plymouth and the City of Medicine Lake in all areas of the proposed chemical application that were closer than 150 feet from the lake shoreline. The property owners were contacted at least two months prior to the herbicide application. The majority of the Medicine Lake shoreline residents (99%) were in favor of the herbicide treatment to control curlyleaf pondweed. Those property owners that were not in favor of the herbicide treatment were identified on a map. The herbicide treatment was only applied to those designated areas in which permission was granted. 3S The Medicine Lake herbicide (Aquathol-K) treatment in 2005 and 2006 occurred considerably earlier than the treatment in 2004 (Table 1). The time period of the herbicide treatment was water temperature dependent. Aquathol-K is a contact herbicide that is effective at killing curlyleaf pondweed at water temperatures as low as 55° F. The temperatures in 2005 and 2006 were considerably warmer earlier in the spring in comparison to temperatures observed in 2004. The herbicide treatment was completed early in spring to ensure that the curlyleaf pondweed was eradicated prior to the development of turions. Lake Restoration applied Aquathol-K to achieve a target concentration between 1 and 1.5 mg/L. The typical length of the curlyleaf pondweed plants during the time period of treatment was between 21 and 27 inches with 10 or 11 nodes. During the initial herbicide treatment in 2004, there was approximately 1,668 gallons of Aquathol-K applied to approximately 317 acres of the lake (Table l). The amount of herbicide used in 2005 and 2006 decreased due to the reduction in curlyleaf pondweed (Table 1). The curlyleaf pondweed plants in 2004 and 2005 did not develop turions prior to the herbicide treatment. Consequently, there was less curlyleaf pondweed in subsequent years following each successive treatment. Table 1: Herbicide Treatment and Aquatic Vegetation Quadrant Survey Information. Category 2004 2005 2006 Herbicide Application May 8-11 April 19-21 April 18-20 Amount of Herbicide Used 1,668 Gallons 1,400 Gallons 1,357 Gallons Area Treated 317 Acres 325 Acres 320 Acres Pre -Treatment Quadrant Survey May 06 April 22 April 24 Post -Treatment Quadrant Swye June 14 June 02 May 25 To determine the effectiveness of the herbicide treatment at controlling curlyleaf pondweed, stem density aquatic macrophyte surveys were conducted prior to and after the herbicide treatments for each year (Table 2 & 3). Blue Water Science sampled stem densities at four sites on Medicine Lake. These same locations were sampled from 2004 through 2006. Each site was sampled at ten random 0.1-m2 quadrants for 6 ft and 9 ft depth intervals. The pre-treatment surveys indicated that stem densities of curlyleaf pondweed decreased for each successive herbicide treatment from 2004 through 2006. At the 6 ft water depth, the average stem densities decreased from 643 stems/m2 in 2004 to 127 stems/m2 in 2006 (Table 2). These differences were more significant for sites surveyed at 9 ft water depth where the average stem densities decreased from 472 stems/m2 in 2004 to 44 stems/m2 in 2006 (Table 2). The data suggests that the herbicide treatments occurred prior to turion development. Consequently, there was less curlyleaf pondweed in subsequent years following each successive treatment. The post treatment surveys for each year further suggested that the herbicide application has been effective in killing the curlyleaf pondweed. Table 2: Pre -Treatment Quadrant Surveys in 2004, 2005, and 2006. Stem Density at 6 -ft Depth Stem Density at 9 -ft Depth Site 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006 (Stems/m2) (Stems/m2) (Stems/m2) (Stems/m2) (Stem$/m2) (Stems/m2) 928 .00 205 432 215 555 11 • 66 4 ,1 327 .0 121 219 120 143 0 Data collected by Steve McComas and Jo Stuckert, Blue Water Science 36 The post-treatment surveys indicated that there was very little curlyleaf pondweed found in Medicine Lake (Table 3). The only year that had noticeable curlyleaf pondweed following the herbicide treatment was in 2006. The highest post-treatment stem densities in 2006 occurred in the southern portion of Medicine Lake. The post-treatment stem densities decreased for each sampling site in the northern portion of Medicine Lake. There was no curlyleaf pondweed found at the furthest northern sampling station (Site 1). The post-treatment stem density data suggests that prevailing winds from the south during herbicide application contributed to chemical drift toward the northern portion of the lake. The curlyleaf pondweed found in the southern portion of Medicine Lake was in very poor condition indicating that these plants were impacted by the herbicide application. Despite the differences in the effectiveness of the herbicide application, the treatment significantly reduced the amount of curlyleaf pondweed in Medicine Lake. Based on the preliminary data, the surveys suggest that consecutive whole -lake herbicide treatments have been effective in reducing the amount of curlyleaf pondweed in Medicine Lake. However, it is uncertain whether the amount of curlyleaf pondweed surviving after the herbicide treatment in 2006 will have an impact on future long term management efforts to control the invasive plant. Table 3: Post -Treatment Quadrant Survey in 2004, 2005, and 2006. Data collected by Steve McComas and Jo Stuckert, Blue Water Science Aquatic macrophyte surveys were conducted in Medicine Lake to assess potential changes in the plant community following the herbicide treatments. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers performed point -intercept surveys in April, June, and September from 2004 through 2006. Each survey was a compilation of 200 to 220 sampling points within the littoral area (depth:5 15 ft) of Medicine Lake (personal communication, John Skogerboe). The point -intercept method is a qualitative approach in which plant species are collected and identified from one rake throw at each sampling point. The pre-treatment and post-treatment surveys indicated that the herbicide was effective at killing curlyleaf pondweed in the year of treatment and reducing the amount of curlyleaf pondweed each consecutive year. The frequency of occurrence for curlyleaf pondweed decreased from 52% in April (pre-treatment) to 7% in June (post-treatment) of 2004, decreased from 37% in April (pre-treatment) to 5% in June (post-treatment) of 2005, and decreased from 22% in April (pre-treatment) to 1% in June (post-treatment) of 2006 (Table 4). During the early spring, there was not much diversity in the native plant community. The early spring herbicide treatment occurred prior to native plant germination. The fall (September) surveys from 2004 through 2006 indicated that the treatment did not appear to affect the native plant community. 3�_ 2 O O O O) r- d' LO O. LO O O�� ti O 0) C) W C) Cl)N Cl) me. LO O �- (D O r- M O V' O Q M— A M N O .. Cl) N v N M M ' Cl) N N O N O r- (D O O O O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (D . a) 't M O O M M� 0 M � <- O O CO tD CO LO O I- -M c- M c- O M O Lo N W �- M O O O M O O(D 0 Cl) `- `- N M `- N • (D Cl) O M O M N D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0— 00 M d- m O LO M �— N r N <— M (O N ti �— M N U') O r CO M N O M O r O r M W N O rIq N O O O V' O O r' O O r O O O O O r� 00Q) rq h cf)� w� CL in v G �= y m m o O ,p m m d o.. ro O :: a� y j CU Q � O of y c� k p '�- i L viz a Q E EEoz;W-,M(p z0ON a) (n N m v0 O O N co a)a t a)i4.0 ca 44.Ln'tinO N Z O O V= U O O Z ab rL C) �, N o a Q. Q. U a a 2 Medicine Lake has a diverse native plant community with 15 to 19 species present in the June and September surveys (Table 5). The dominant native species present were Ceratophyllum demersum (Coontail) and Vallisneria americana (Water Celery) (Table 4). It was anticipated that the decrease in curlyleaf pondweed would improve the abundance and enhance the distribution of the native plant community. Despite an existing diverse native plant community, there was no significant increase in the percent occurrence of most native plant species. The only substantial increase in percent occurrence for native species was Elodea canadensis (Table 4). Although there hasn't been an improvement, the percent occurrence for the native plant community has not significantly decreased. It is encouraging that the herbicide treatments did not appear to have a negative impact on the native plant community. Results from several previous projects indicated that the native plant community may not respond immediately to curlyleaf pondweed control (personal communication, John Skogerboe). The native plant community may require several years before there are noticeable improvements in percent occurrence. Consequently, this suggests that curlyleaf pondweed management efforts should be continued to allow for the further development of the native plant community. The return of curlyleaf pondweed each spring may have inhibited the further development of the native plant community. Typically, there is early fall germination of curlyleaf pondweed from viable turions residing in the sediments from previous years production. The percent occurrence of curlyleaf pondweed germinating in the fall (September) of 2004 was 12.3% (Table 4 & 5). The following spring there was approximately 37% occurrence of curlyleaf pondweed in 2005. The percent occurrence of curlyleaf pondweed further decreased to 22% in the spring of 2006 (Table 4 & 5). The herbicide treatments from 2004-2006 occurred prior to the development of turions. The data suggests that the viable turion seed bank within the lake sediments was reduced each consecutive year following initial herbicide treatment in 2004. Although the turion seed bank was reduced, it appears that the remaining turions in the sediments remain viable for several years. Unfortunately, monitoring efforts were not incorporated to determine the turion seed bank reduction so it becomes difficult to predict the curlyleaf pondweed growth in 2007. Despite the potential for curlyleaf pondweed turion germination, the reduction in the amount of curlyleaf pondweed each consecutive year certainly improved conditions that are more conducive for expanding the distribution of the native aquatic plant community. There was a concern that eradicating curlyleaf pondweed would cause Medicine Lake to shift toward a plant community dominated by Eurasian watermilfoil. Medicine Lake periodically has had nuisance growth conditions of Eurasian watermilfoil. Three Rivers Park District has previously harvested portions of the lake to remove Eurasian watermilfoil and improve recreational opportunities. These nuisance growth conditions do not necessarily occur every year. The point -intercept macrophyte surveys indicated that Eurasian watermilfoil percent occurrence was relatively low (8%) the first year of treatment in 2004 (Table 5). However, the percent occurrence of Eurasian watermilfoil increased significantly to 18% in 2005 and 70% in 2006 (Table 5). Based on the point -intercept survey, Eurasian watermilfoil has become the most common aquatic plant specie in Medicine Lake. It appears that Medicine Lake may be shifting toward a plant community dominated by Eurasian watermilfoil. The substantial increase in Eurasian watermilfoil may inhibit the potential increase in abundance of the diverse native plant community. Medicine Lake management efforts may have to consider controlling Eurasian watermilfoil to encourage native plant growth. Consequently, the monitoring efforts assessing the changes in the aquatic plant community should be continued to determine potential management objectives. 39 Another primary objective of the long-term management approach to controlling curlyleaf pondweed was to improve in -lake water quality conditions. Medicine Lake was monitored bi-weekly from 1990 to 2006 to determine seasonal changes in water quality. Prior to the herbicide treatments in 2004, Medicine Lake had a characteristic total phosphorus spike coinciding with curlyleaf pondweed senescence at the end of June and beginning of July. In 2004, the increase in phosphorus concentration coincided with the time period of the initial herbicide treatment (Figure 2). The amount of phosphorus released from the die -off of curlyleaf pondweed due to the herbicide treatment was estimated by performing phosphorus analysis on the biomass samples collected from the aquatic macrophyte quadrant survey (Table 6). Based on the phosphorus analysis from biomass samples, the die -off of curlyleaf pondweed released approximately 1,050 pounds of phosphorus as a consequence of the herbicide treatment (Table 5). The preliminary analysis provided an estimate of the internal loading from curlyleaf pondweed senescence. The data suggests that curlyleaf pondweed senescence provided a significant source of internal phosphorus loading. It was anticipated that management efforts to reduce curlyleaf pondweed abundance would further reduce internal phosphorus loading and improve water quality conditions. There was no increase in total phosphorus coinciding with the herbicide treatments in 2005 or 2006 (Figures 3 & 4). The extended time period between sampling intervals prior to and after the herbicide treatment may have missed a potential phosphorus spike in 2005 (Figure 3). Consequently, the sampling frequency in 2006 was increased to detect potential changes in water quality relating to the herbicide treatment. Samples were collected every week for a month after the herbicide treatment in 2006. The water quality data in 2006 suggests that a phosphorus spike did not occur after the herbicide treatment (Figure 4). This was most likely due to the decrease in curlyleaf pondweed biomass from the previous treatments. It was anticipated that a reduction in curlyleaf pondweed would eliminate the characteristic phosphorus spike that occurs following senescence at the end of June and beginning of July, and would improve water quality conditions later in the season. In 2006, there was no increase in the total phosphorus concentration that typically occurs at the end of June and the beginning of July (Figure 4). The total phosphorus concentrations in 2006 remained relatively low through the end of July. However, a total phosphorus spike did occur in 2005 at the beginning of July (Figure 3). The increase in phosphorus concentrations was not due to curlyleaf pondweed senescence because the early herbicide application in April effectively eliminated the plant. The temperature and dissolved oxygen profiles indicated that the increase in phosphorus concentration was due to the mixing of the water column causing a significant amount of internal loading. Medicine Lake has the potential to mix several times each year due to the prevailing northerly and southerly winds. These mixing events typically occur at the end of August and the beginning of September as water temperatures begin to change. Consequently, it was unexpected for Medicine Lake to have a mixing event at the beginning of July in 2005. Medicine Lake may have been more vulnerable for a mixing event to occur earlier in the season because there was a lack of vegetation to stabilize the sediments. Although there were some seasonal differences between 2005 and 2006, there was an improvement in phosphorus concentration relative to those years that had curlyleaf pondweed senescence. e� Total Phosphorus 120 120 Total Phosphorus 120 J 2005 2004 100 100 0 80 `0 a 60 a, 100- 00- in t a 40 30 28 ; 0 20 2 80 r / 0 N. "h `0 54 Ln in in 0 00 Ln N 0 0 0 0 0 Ln 0 a 60 LO 0 w Cr) m O N w - » w O N O ` O in r m N o N 7 1n iq O O O fD w h h O O O O 00 O 00 O CO O m O r 40 236 0 0 m 20 o , a 47 sa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N C%I r N O N O r O z O v in i�f to m CO ao m m o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Figure 2: Seasonal Changes in total phosphorus concentration for Medicine Lake in 2004. Figure 3: Seasonal changes in total phosphorus concentration for Medicine Lake in 2005. Total Phosphorus 120 Total Phosphorus 120 2005 ab 100 0 80 `0 a 60 a, 100- 00- in t a 40 30 28 ; 0 20 r / 0 N. "h Ln Ln in in 0 00 Ln N 0 0 0 0 0 Ln 0 Ln 0 LO 0 w Cr) m O N w - » w O N O ` O in r m N o N 7 1n iq O O O fD w h h O O O O 00 O 00 O CO O m O Figure 3: Seasonal changes in total phosphorus concentration for Medicine Lake in 2005. Total Phosphorus Figure 4: Seasonal changes in total phosphorus concentration for Medicine Lake in 2006. 9 ZJ 120 2006 a, 100- 00- 80- 80- 0 0 60 a 47 0 40- ii 26 20 ►o- 0 m so m m m m m m m m m cD m m m m 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 O 0 o 0 o 0 O 0 o 0 0 0 0 !i N N N N N" N N N N N N N N N -I! 0 !D -e �= n i- a O w O .0 h w N O r N U7 r r M r N N r N W N m N r :4.4 N N w 1D w w n A CO m O r Figure 4: Seasonal changes in total phosphorus concentration for Medicine Lake in 2006. 9 ZJ It appears that the reduction in curlyleaf pondweed may have had an impact on total phosphorus concentrations within Medicine Lake. Preliminary analysis of water quality data from 1995-2006 indicated that average phosphorus concentration calculated from May through mid-July (the time period of typical curlyleaf pondweed growth and senescence) was lower in 2005 and 2006 (Figure 5). This was attributed to the reduced amount of curlyleaf pondweed from consecutive herbicide treatments. The data suggests that the characteristic total phosphorus spike prior to the 2004 herbicide treatment was partially due to curlyleaf pondweed senescence. The total phosphorus concentrations in 2005 and 2006 did not significantly increase until the end of July or the beginning of August. Medicine Lake had total phosphorus concentrations at or near the water quality goal (38 µg/L) throughout a major portion of the summer in 2005 and 2006. These concentrations were an improvement in comparison to pretreatment years when excessive growth of curlyleaf pondweed contributed to phosphorus loading. Despite less curlyleaf pondweed biomass in 2005 and 2006, the decrease in phosphorus concentration from May through mid-July was not enough to result in a significant difference (p < 0.05) in the annual average total phosphorus concentrations for the entire growing season from 1995 through 2005 (Figure 6). Although these differences were not significant, it is encouraging that the annual average total phosphorus concentration has decreased considerably since the initial herbicide treatment in 2004. Figure 5: Medicine Lake average total phosphorus concentration from May through July. Figure 6: Medicine Lake average total phosphorus concentration from May through September. 10 �9 The decrease in total phosphorus concentration from the reduction of curlyleaf pondweed may be offset by increases in watershed loading. Medicine Lake receives a considerable amount of nutrient loading from the watershed that potentially inhibits improvements in water quality. There were I monitoring stations installed with automated samplers/flow data loggers to determine the watershed nutrient loading to Medicine Lake (Figure 7). The watershed monitoring program was a collaborative effort with the City of Plymouth and Three Rivers Park District. Prior to the herbicide treatment, the in -lake total phosphorus concentrations appeared to correspond with the changes in total phosphorus watershed loading (Figure 8). However, the Medicine Lake watershed phosphorus loading has not significantly changed since the initial herbicide treatment in 2004, but the in -lake total phosphorus concentrations has declined (Figure 8). This further suggests that the reductions in Medicine Lake internal loading as a consequence of controlling curlyleaf pondweed may have contributed to the in -lake total phosphorus improvements. Although these improvements may be attributed to the reduction in curlyleaf pondweed, the dynamics between watershed nutrient loading and internal loading with respect to the water quality impacts are very complex and will require further investigation. Figure 7: Medicine Lake watershed monitoring sites. Figure 8: Changes in total watershed phosphorus loading and in -lake phosphorus concentrations. 11 43 The nutrients released from the die -off of curlyleaf pondweed are in a soluble form that is readily available for algae and potentially can have an impact on water clarity. Typically, Medicine Lake has an algae bloom following curlyleaf pondweed senescence at the end of June or beginning of July. It was anticipated that a decrease in phosphorus concentrations would reduce the severity of potential algae blooms and improve water clarity conditions. Despite a decrease in phosphorus concentrations for 2005 and 2006, there were no significant differences in chlorophyll -a concentrations or secchi depth transparency (Figure 9). Although curlyleaf pondweed biomass has been significantly reduced, algae blooms developed at the end of June or the beginning of July (Figures 10-12). Medicine Lake continues to have excessive amounts of phosphorus available for algae uptake even though concentrations have decreased. The curlyleaf pondweed die -off from the initial herbicide treatment in 2004 released a considerable amount of nutrients. The conditions following the early spring treatment in 2004 were not conducive for the development of an algae bloom. The water temperatures were relatively cool for several weeks following the treatments inhibiting the growth of algae. Consequently, algae blooms did not develop until early summer when water temperatures were warmer (Figure 9 & 10). The data suggests that the algae bloom may be dependent upon weather conditions when nutrients are not a limiting factor. Medicine Lake has excess external and internal sources of nutrient loading that inhibit improvements in water quality conditions. Due to these excessive amounts of nutrients, Medicine Lake typically develops poor water quality conditions in late summer. It is still too early to determine whether curlyleaf pondweed management efforts will reduce in -lake nutrients enough to significantly improve water quality conditions. Figure 9: Annual changes in secchi depth and chlorophyll -a concentrations for Medicine Lake. 12 X14 Figure 10: Seasonal changes in secchi depth and chlorophyll -a concentrations for Medicine Lake in 2004. Secchi Depth and Chlorophyll -a Secchi Depth and Chlorophyll -a Secchi Depth and Chlorophyll -a O O O O • N N O O o o O o 0 o O o 0 0 0 O O O O w O O h N r r N N m O N co O m r N w h O ` O ti N 90 O O N O N O w O O t- O ti O CO O C1 O O O 4m O 0.0 0.0 80 E 1.0 90 90 E1.0 s� t 1.0 80 70 � CL 2.0 � 70 z 2.0 - 60 60 50 2.29 0 50 40 s CL m 2.80 40 T s 3.0 3.3 3.2 c — 0 Chlorophyll -a 10 v Secchi Depth Li 30 20 ° 2 4.0 0 CL 4.0 —�—Chlorophyll-a 10 r v -: 5.0 20 o v 0 --a— Chlorophyll -a Figure 10: Seasonal changes in secchi depth and chlorophyll -a concentrations for Medicine Lake in 2004. Figure 11: Seasonal changes in secchi depth and chlorophyll -a concentrations for Medicine Lake in 2005. Secchi Depth and Chlorophyll -a Secchi Depth and Chlorophyll -a O O O O O N O O N N O O N O O O O O O O O O 0 0 w r 4m O M w N O r O N O Ip r O m O r O r N N 0 0 0 O O O O w O O w ^ O O n CO OO O m O O CO O O 0.0 90 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O r 0.0 80 E 1.0 90 # 80 1.0 70 z a 2.0 70 z 2.0 - 60 d 3.0 2.29 50 40 s CL m 2.80 l Secchi Depth 2U `o W 4.0 40 c — 0 Chlorophyll -a 10 v 5.0 Li 0 CL 4.0 Figure 11: Seasonal changes in secchi depth and chlorophyll -a concentrations for Medicine Lake in 2005. Figure 12: Seasonal changes in secchi depth and chlorophyll -a concentrations for Medicine Lake in 2005. Secchi Depth and Chlorophyll -a 0 0 0 0 0 o O O O O o 0 0 0 0 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O r 0.0 90 80 1.0 70 z 2.0 - x 60 50 3 R 40 c 3,0 Li 30 CL 4.0 -: Secchi Depth 20 o v --a— Chlorophyll -a - 10 5.0 0 Figure 12: Seasonal changes in secchi depth and chlorophyll -a concentrations for Medicine Lake in 2005. ii Metropolitan Council v May 25, 2007 Laurie Ahrens City Manager City Of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Ms Ahrens: Each year, the Metropolitan Council prepares population and household estimates as of April 1 in the previous year. Preliminary estimates are shared with local governments for review and comment. Final estimates, certified by the Council in July, will be used by the State in determining local government aid (LGA) and local street aid allocations. Minnesota statutes provide the timeline for estimates delivery and local government review: • The Council is expected to convey preliminary estimates "by June 1 each year." • "A governing body may challenge an estimate made under this section by filing its specific objections in writing with the Metropolitan Council by June 24." • "The Metropolitan Council shall certify the estimates of population and the average household size... by July 15 each year, including any estimates still under objection." (Minnesota Statutes, section 473.24) We are now delivering preliminary April 1, 2006, estimates of population and households: • Plymouth is estimated to have 70,676 people and 27,771 households as of April 1, 2006. Household size averaged 2.49 persons per household. (Note: Household size averages represent persons living in households.) These estimates are benchmarked with Census 2000 counts. Annual updates reflect housing stock changes since 2000 and other information collected by Metropolitan Council Research. We have significantly enhanced the Council's estimates model this year with newly available data inputs. This should result in a more realistic, real-time representation of population growth since 2000. Council staff welcome discussion of the estimates. We have time to consider your comments, provided that you adhere to the timeline: Correspondence introducing specific requests or a "governing body's challenge" must be filed with Metropolitan Council Research by June 24, 2007. Written comments can be sent by mail, to Olivia McGaha, Metropolitan Council Research, or by e-mail to olivia.mcgahana metc.state.mn.us. Sincerely, Todd Graham Research Manager 710 www.metrocouncil.org 390 Robert Street North • St. Paul, MN 55101-1805 • (651) 602-1000 • Fax (651) 602-1550 • TTY (651) 291-0904 An Equal opportunity Employer Maria Rosenbaum To: Laurie Ahrens Subject: RE: Street and water improvements to 3rd Ave For cim ----- Original Message ----- From: Kelli Slavik To: Laurie Ahrens Sent: Wed May 30 19:57:51 2007 Subject: Fw: Street and water improvements to 3rd Ave FYI ----- Original Message ----- From: Korstad, Gregory E. <gkorstad@larkinhoffman.com> To: Kelli Slavik; Kathleen Murdock Sent: Wed May 30 10:47:58 2007 Subject: Street and water improvements to 3rd Ave Just a quick note to advise that I have been working with clients on Third Avenue who had concerns about potential conflicts between their surface use of their lot and the City's utility easement. We were pleased at the attention our clients concerns received and the thoroughness of the response by City Engineer Jim Renneberg, as we worked through how to replace infrastructure in a very complex location. Kudos to the engineering department. Gregory E. Korstad, Esq. Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren, LTD 1500 Wells Fargo Plaza 7900 Xerxes Avenue South Bloomington MN 55441 Office (952)896-3292 Wireless (612)867-7040 Facsimile (952) 842-1722 Home (763) 553-6111 gkorstad@larkinhoffman.com <http://citrix.larkinhoffman.com/images/lhnl.jpg> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: INFORMATION IN THIS MESSAGE, INCLUDING ANY ATTACHMENTS, IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL USE OF THE RECIPIENTS) NAMED ABOVE. This message may be an Attorney - Client communication from the law firm of Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd., and as such is privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, or an agent responsible for delivering it to an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this message in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete the message, and return any hard copy print-outs. No legal advice is being provided or implied via this communication unless you are (1) a client of Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd., and (2) an intended recipient of this message. CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: Any advice contained in this email (including any attachments unless expressly stated otherwise) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on any taxpayer. u� ,rage 1 of 1 Maria Rosenbaum To: Laurie Ahrens Subject: RE: CONGRATULATIONS MIKE!!! From: gregg.bernhardt@comcast.net [mailto:gregg.bernhardt@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:19 AM To: Mike Goldstein Cc: Craig.Paul@wayzata.k12.mn.us Subject: CONGRATULATIONS MIKE!!! Chief Mike, Your department is OUTSTANDING!!! This morning was perfect for everyone involved in the WHS scnior class's celebration of the start of their last day of school. No injuries, no accidents, no traffic tie-ups, no property damage, nothing. Your officers allowed the students to have their ritual celebration, kept a low yet visible profile, didn't get excited about minor infractions, and didn't let anything escalate or even begin to get out of control. They showed respect for the students, talked to several of them on a friendly individual basis, and gave every appearance of being supportive of their celebration without controlling it. Very professional. No, make that VERY professional! We had our annual Conor Meadows Homeowners' Association meeting last night. The WHS topic came up and I'm sure many eyes were on the anticipated events of this morning. You and your department did an absolutely incredible job and you can be assured that there are many appreciative residents of Plymouth this morning. Thank you, thank you, thank you! And if Dr. Paul and/or his staff had anything to do with keeping this year's celebration civil and under control ... many thanks to him as well. It is truly a welcome change from years past! Sincerely and respectfully, Mr. & Mrs. G. Bernhardt Plymouth p.s. No reply necessary or expected - enjoy your day! LX 5/31/2007 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 DATE: May 31, 2007 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager FROM: '` oran Cote, P.E., Director of Public Works SUBJECT: City Construction Projects In response to a recent issue on our 2007 Street Reconstruction Project whereby a resident became frustrated when they were unable to contact staff directly after hours and instead contacted a City Councilmember, we will be providing residents with the attached letters and we will send an updated newsletter advising residents of appropriate contact protocol in the event of an after-hours emergency. Residents can also sign up for weekly updates, they can contact the project hotline or they can check for project updates on the City website for similar information. It is my understanding that Helen is also working on a publicity piece relating to similar information or content. In the future, if a City Councilmember is contacted after working hours and they desire immediate response for an emergency related to a City construction project, please have them contact me on my cell phone or via email and I can usually address matters that may arise. I keep current at my home all City emergency call -out names and phone numbers, on-call lists and phone numbers as well as emergency contact information for City projects. O:\Engineering\GENERAL\MEMOS\DORAN\2007Nhrens_CityConstmctionP rojects_053107.doc May 30, 2007 SUBJECT: 2007 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 7101 HAWTHORNE PONDS TEMPORARY WATERMAIN Dear Property Owner: The water serving your property will be switched over to temporary water very soon. Here are some items to keep in mind while you're on the temporary water system: • Water pressure could be lower than it normally is. • Please do not water your yard while you are on temporary water and limit all non-essential water usage during peak water flow hours. Peak water flow hours are everyday from 5 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday's from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday morning. • Because the temporary watermain is above ground, you may encounter warmer than normal water temperatures. • For watermain leaks, please inform the City of Plymouth's inspector or the contractor on site, or call 763- 509-5500 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. For after hours emergencies, call 911. • You could be on temporary water for up to three weeks. If you have any questions about the temporary water, or the project in general, please contact me at (763)509-5541. Sincerely,. (� James Renneberg Design Engineer 0 CADocuments and Settings\dcote\Local SettingsUemporary Internet Files\OLKI 14\TempWater7101.doc ('2P Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 1, 2007 Mayor Linda Loomis City of Golden Valley 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 SUBJECT: Thank You for Your Willingness to Help Dear Mayor Loomis: On behalf of the Plymouth City Council, I am writing to express our sincere gratitude to your organization for its willingness to help Plymouth in the aftermath of the storm that hit our community on May 23. This storm was sudden and included heavy rains and winds. As a result, our city operations moved into emergency mode to clear roads of downed trees, handle snarled traffic caused by malfunctioning traffic lights and respond to emergency calls. As you know, when a community faces an incident such as this it stretches its resources. We are fortunate that Plymouth did not suffer more damage than it did in this storm, and we are very fortunate to have good neighbors who were able and willing to help. Throughout this incident, it was reassuring to know that we had others to call on if needed. While we were able to handle the clean up aspect of this storm without assistance, we certainly appreciated the help that your fire department provided immediately after the storm. It allowed our police and fire personnel to better manage numerous calls for assistance, and control access to areas that posed safety issues. Again, thanks for your willingness to help us with the aftermath of the May 23 storm. It's wonderful to have such good neighbors. Sincerely, Kelli Slavik Plymouth Mayor 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tet: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us ,�ti Plymouth1'.0P Adding Quality to Life June 1, 2007 Mayor Mark Steffenson City of Maple Grove 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway P. O. Box 1180 Maple Grove, MN 55311 SUBJECT: Thank You for Your Willingness to Help Dear Mayor Steffenson: On behalf of the Plymouth City Council, I am writing to express our sincere gratitude to your organization for its willingness to help Plymouth in the aftermath of the storm that hit our community on May 23. This storm was sudden and included heavy rains and winds. As a result, our city operations moved into emergency mode to clear roads of downed trees, handle snarled traffic caused by malfunctioning traffic lights and respond to emergency calls. As you know, when a community faces an incident such as this it stretches its resources. We are fortunate that Plymouth did not suffer more damage than it did in this storm, and we are very fortunate to have good neighbors who were able and willing to help. Throughout this incident, it was reassuring to know that we had others to call on if needed. While we were able to handle the clean up aspect of this storm without assistance, we certainly appreciated the help that your police department provided immediately after the storm. It allowed our police and fire personnel to better manage numerous calls for assistance, and control access to areas that posed safety issues. Again, thanks for your willingness to help us with the aftermath of the May 23 storm. It's wonderful to have such good neighbors. Sincerely, Kelli Slavik Plymouth Mayor 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us May 25 2007 15:94:19 Via Fax -> 763 509 5960 Administrator Paye 001 Of 003 weekly legislative update from the League ofMinnesota Cities The Governor's turn League weighs in The Legislature completed its work on Monday at midnight but the full story of the session is not yet complete. Since Monday night, Governor Pawlenty and legislative leaders have been jousting over the omnibus tax bill and a provision that would reinstate inflation adjustments into the semi-annual state budget forecast. During the final hours of negotiations over the omnibus tax bill, the governor warned that the inflation provision would draw a veto but the final bill approved by the House and Senate included the language. Although current law specifically states that "expenditure estimates must not include an allowance for inflation," the semi-annual state budget forecasts prepared by the Department of Finance do include an overall estimate of the impact of inflation on the state budget, which makes this fight seem more like a tempest in a teapot for both sides. In Minnesota, the governor can only line -item veto items of appropriation but not items of policy and as a result, if the governor wants to veto the inflation provision, he must veto the entire 312 -page bill. Under the state's constitution, the governor has three days, excluding Sundays, to act upon chapters of new law, but that three day clock does not begin until the new chapter has been physically presented to the governor's office. The exception to this rule occurs in the second year of the biennium, where upon sine die adjournment for the biennium, the governor has 14 days to complete his work. May 25, 2007 Page 1 After receiving a chapter, the governor can sign it into law, veto the chapter in its entirety, line - item veto items of appropriation within a chapter or allow the bill to become law without his signature. With the volume of legislation approved in the final days of the session, the revisor's office has been busy processing the results. On Thursday, the governor was scheduled to be presented with the health and human service omnibus finance bill and the state government finance bill, leaving the E-12 education finance bill, the higher education finance bill, and the omnibus tax bill, which we expect will be presented to the governor next Tuesday. As with most omnibus legislation, there are favorable and unfavorable provisions embedded within the omnibus tax bill. Due to the fact that it contains a number of important city initiatives, League President Marvin Johnson has sent a letter to Governor Tim Pawlenty encouraging him to sign the bill. The bill includes $70 million in additional LGA but the formula modifications sought by the Minnesota Association of Small Cities and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities and the North Metro Mayors are not included. Instead, the bill acknowledges those issues through the creation of an LGA study group. The bill does increase direct relief to homeowners by $32 million through an enriched homeowner circuit breaker program and leaves intact the existing market value homestead credit program. The bill includes class rate changes and aid formula modifications to offset new valuation methodology for public utility personal For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team. 651.281.1200 or 800.925.1122 May 25 2007 15:85:86 Via Fax -> 763 589 5060 Administrator Page 902 Of 003 Lmc -Freda Fax- L y,J Y!iW+Y.rfY A weekly legislative update from the League ofMinnesota Cities May 25, 2007 Page 2 property and to immediately recognize changes districts will have no authority under state law in tax base in aid programs including LGA. to establish trusts to fund OPER liabilities. The omnibus tax bill also includes important individual LGA increases for a number of cities including the cities of Mahnomen and Browns Valley. In the case of Mahnomen, the tribal casino in the city will be exempted from taxation in the near future and the bill will assure that the city's LGA distribution quickly acknowledges the loss of tax base. For Browns Valley, the bill would fully restore the city's 2003 LGA cut, which will help the city address the long-term budget challenges due to a loss of tax base and the city's recent increased reliance on the property tax. Within the economic development and public finance articles, the tax bill contains a number of city -specific tax increment financing provisions that will foster economic development and redevelopment projects. In addition, the bill contains a JOBZ modification that will allow a business to receive a full 11 years of tax benefits regardless of the remaining duration of the JOBZ zone. The bill includes an important transportation financing provision that authorizes cities to borrow in anticipation of the receipt of federal transportation grants through the issuance of GARVEE bonds. This authority includes the ability to borrow on behalf of a state agency that is to receive federal transportation grants. On a more technical level, the bill also contains an authorization for local units of government to establish trust accounts for "other post employment benefits" per the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 45. Without this general authorization, cities, counties and school The bill also includes five articles of tax policy housekeeping language sought by the Department of Revenue and also includes modifications that will maintain conformity with federal income tax code. Without these federal conformity changes, Minnesota taxpayers will pay an additional $32 million in income taxes over the upcoming biennium. Despite the controversy of the budget forecast inflation calculations, other provisions in the bill may give the governor pause before he issues a veto. We will know the fate of the omnibus tax bill no later than next Friday. Questions? Contact Gary Carlson at 651.281.1255 or .car isc..n!i.lm.rzc.or :7 or Jennifer O'Rourke at 651.281.1261 or jorourke@lrnnc.org. Need to address public safety concerns at school polling place sites The League is working in collaboration with associations representing public school superintendents, school boards and elementary and secondary school principals to advise city election officials regarding security concerns at schools where local polling places are located. The League has prepared and will be sending to city election officials information about concerns that school and police officials have expressed for school security at sites where polling places will be used this fall for local elections. The memo urges city election officials, particularly in cities where local elections will be held next fall_ to find a way to meet this summer (in June_ if possible) with Fos more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team. 651.281.1200 or 800.925.1122 5q May 25 2007 15:05:50 Via Fax —> 763 509 5060 Administrator Page 003 Of 003 Lc,,_fi'l�'W'A µJ J.•YVI�Jrrrr -Fri daYF ax - A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities school officials to coordinate and cooperate in taking stens to allay concerns by principals and parents regarding school security during .the hours when polling places are open on Election Day. City and county election officials in locations where elections will not be held until 2008 also have an opportunity now to begin discussions with local school officials to address any concerns related to the operation or location of polling places in schools for the 2008 election cycle and in future years. The League and school association officials agree that there are positive results of holding elections in school buildings and that in many communities such sites are often the only appropriate or adequate locations for polling places. Next Tuesday (May 29) associations representing school superintendents, principals and school boards are sending a memorandum to local school districts to provide advice on addressing local school security issues. May 25, 2007 Page 3 The advice that the associations representing school officials are offering to local school officials includes the suggestions to: • Recognize that the use of school buildings for polling place sites is mandated by state election law; • Where such polling place sites exist, city and school officials should meet well in advance of elections to resolve issues (recommend meeting in June); • City election officials and school principals should work together to separate, to the extent possible, voters arriving and leaving polling place sites within schools from students. Questions? Contact Ann Higgins at (551) 281- 1257 or ahiggcrin s; &.) lm.nc:. onz. For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team. 651.281.1200 or 800.925.1122 �7