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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 07-13-2007Agend�Packet (Du mY) UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Planning Commission Agenda for July 18 ............................................ Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority Agenda for July 19 July, August, and September 2007 Official City Meeting Calendars ... Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ...... INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Star Tribune: How far a reach for Metropolitan Council? ............................................. Minnesotans face some of worst traffic in U.S., study shows ................. MEETING MINUTES June Environmental Quality Committee......................................................................... June Park and Recreation Advisory Commission........................................................... CORRESPONDENCE Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Public Notice ................................................... Letter from Dept. of Economic Development............................................................. Letter dated from EQC regarding meeting schedule changes ..................................... Letter from Mr. Chandler regarding proposed 2008 street reconstruction .................. Letter from Metropolitan Council awarding TBRA grant ........................................... Letter from Planning to residents................................................................................. Letter from Engineering to residents........................................................................... Letter from Olympic Steel to attend Make -A -Wish ceremony .................................... Memo from Ann Higgins to Join cable franchising task force ..................................... Letter of resignation from PRAC from Seth Pederson ................................................ Letter from Planning to residents regarding subdivision for Greg Anderson .............. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 9 Page 11 Page 15 .Page 17 .Page 21 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 .... Page 36 Page 37 Page 39 . Page 40 Page 42 ..... Page 43 ..... Page 44 ..... Page 45 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 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 Com inission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items inless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be remov d from the consent ap-enda and considered in non -nal 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 June 20, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. B. Damien and Kristen Wolf. Approve extension of previously approved varix a detached garage in the front yard for property located at 10610 South Sbor (2005046) 6. PUBLIC HEARING .ces for Drive. A. Cluts, O'Brien, Strother Architects. Site plan amendment and conditi Val use permit for an accessory clubhouse building for Park Place Apartments toated at 14300 34`h Avenue North. (2007045) B. T -Mobile Central LLC. Conditional use permit for a 75 -foot monop le with anterulas to be located at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 105 Forestview Lan North. (2007049) C. City of Plymouth. Zoning ordinance text amendment to clarify the regulations regarding Day Care Facilities. (2007057) 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT (1) AGENDA MEETING PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2007 - 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Medicine Lake Room City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in nornzal sequence on the agenda. J 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes from May 17 and May 31, 2007. B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Reports. C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing Reports. D. Approve CDBG Consolidated Annual Perfonnance and Evaluation Report. 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Plymouth Towne Square. Review request from residents regarding satellite dish service. B. 2007 HRA General Fund Budget. Amend 2007 Budget. C. Plymouth Towne Square. Review and approve Change Order #1 for Roof Renovation Project. D. Vicksburg Crossing. Review and approve Change Order #8. 4. ADJOURNMENT (2) OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS July 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY, City Offices closed S 5: 55 PMMU—SI C IN PLYMOUTH, Hiltle Pedmmance Center 6 7 8 9 10 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 11 7:Oo PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B 12 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 13 1 15 16 17 18 7.00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 19 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 20 2 22 23 24 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 25 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Metlicine Lake Room A 26 27 - 2. 29 30 3.1 Jun 2007 S M T W T F S 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 12 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 modified on 7/12/2007 {3) OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS August 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 ? J �j `f Jul 2007 Sep 2007 S M (' W T F S S M f W T F S OM PLANNING COMMISSSION, Council 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Chambers 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 S 6 7 8 9 10 1 2:30 PM -500 PM NATIONAL NIGHT OUT KICK OFF EVENT, Fire Station III 6:30 PM -9:30 PM NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT Council Chambers Chambers AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers .19 20 21 22 23 24 2 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY TH SESSION -DISCUSS BIENNIAL BUDGET, ) ,Metlicine EOM Lake m A Conference Room 26 27 28 29 30 3.1 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - DISCUSS BIENNIAL BUDGET. Medicine Lake Conference Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. Council Chambers modified on 7/12/2007 {5) OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Se tember 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday W2007 Aug 2007 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 16 1 718 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LABOR DAY -City Offices C10 c 630 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - DISCUSS BIENNIAL BUDGET, Medicine Lake Conlerence Room 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7 00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Parkers Lake Room 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 7,00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers ROSH HASHANAH BEGINS AT 10:00 AM -5'00 PM UTUMN ART FAIR, arkers Lake Room SUNSET 16 17 18 19 20 21 2 6:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MMITTEE (EOC), Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 9WAM'3-PLYMOUTX CLEAWUP DAY, PYEMWmFs Mrnlenanca FaPNry g,0a AM PARK L REC ADVISORY COMMISiION IPRACI, Counctl CbmLers ).00 pM XOD91N0 L REDEVELOPMENT AUTXORIIv IXRAI. MaUcne Laic Room A YOM KIPPUR BEGINS AT SUNSET 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, Medicine Lake Room 7,00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A P :00 PM Plymoulh on rade Celebration. Cay Cemer Area 30 modified on 7/12/2007 (7) Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items July 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announcement of "National Night Out" on August 7 • Presentation of 2007 Environmental Champion Awards • Approve Site Plan Amendment to add a 98 -stall parking lot to the north side AGA Medical building for property located at 5050 Nathan Lane North. Or Northwest, LLC. (2007047) of the • Approve revisions to Chapter IV (Building, Housing and Constriction Reg ations) of the City Code. City of Plymouth. • Site plan amendment and conditional use permit for an accessory clubhouse building for Park Place Apartments located at 14300 34`h Avenue North. Cl ts, O'Brien, Strother Architects. (2007045) • Adopt a resolution declaring a finding of "no need" for an Environmental In pact Statement (EIS) based upon review of the EAW for "Trillium Woods" to be ocated at the southeast corner of Juneau Lane and County Road 47. LCS Development. (2007044) • Approve submission of 2006 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 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 financial 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, Special, 5:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Special Assessment, Policy September 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by 9 ) ail; all other topics are tentative. How far a reach for Metropolitan Council? Page 1 of 3 StarTribune.com MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA How far a reach for Metropolitan Council? A conference makes the case for expanding efforts outside the seven -county metro area. By David Peterson, Star Tribune Last update: June 25, 2007 — 9:51 PM Twin Cities civic leaders looked down the road Monday and cringed at where they see the metro area heading: already congested commutes worsening amid uncoordinated development in the communities ringing the seven -county area. It's a future they'd like to avoid A serious push is needed to bring those counties under the influence of the Metropolit n Council or lure them into another form of coordinated planning, said numerous speake s Monday at a conference of regional leaders. There was also strong bipartisan support -- from legislators and others -- for depoliticing hro the council to some extent by stripping from newly elected governors the right to tw out all previous appointees and putting in a new slate. Expanding the council's reach into surrounding counties has been batted about for ma years but seldom, if ever, with quite the public intensity of Monday's session, convene( and led in large part by the council itself. "It is inconceivable that we can go on much longer without transit to surrounding counties," said James Solem, who once oversaw the council's staff. "What a goofy notion, that everyone drives to work." Keynote speaker Hazel Reinhardt, a demographic consultant who works with government agencies on the suburban fringe, said she feels "very strongly" that the council is only overseeing the growth of a portion of what she called "the real region." One of the main concerns within the inner metro is that surrounding counties are addii new housing and therefore commuters without any overall coordination, meaning they are being piled on top of already congested roadways without regard to the long term. Council Chairman Peter Bell, while emphasizing that he sees no prospect for any involuntary takeover, repeatedly questioned how the council could expand its domain, talked of offering carrots such as park-and-ride lots in exchange for less local autonon in planning. Some willingness in 2 counties httn://www.startribune.com/4fi2/v-print/story/12E.. (. 1.1..�.. �l 1 iii n/?nn7 How far a reach for Metropolitan Council? Page 2 of—) In interviews Monday, officials from two "collar counties" expressed a willingness to work with the Met Council, while stopping short of embracing the prospect of formal membership. To the north, Isanti County, where about 45 percent of commuters drive to work in the Twin Cities, County Board Chairman Larry Southerland said his county wants to coordinate transportation planning with the council and is involved in regional planning for a possible commuter rail line. As far as joining the council tax levy area, "we'll look at it to see what's in best interest of folks here." To the east, St. Croix County, which includes Hudson, Wis., might be interested in working with the council on transit, said County Board Chairman Clarence Malick. He agreed that the many commuters (42 percent of them) from his county who drive to work across the St. Croix River into the Twin Cities could use more options. However, it would be a "hard sell" to persuade his board's 31 commissioners to use county money for transit service, Malick said, and he doubted there was support to seek state legislation for a Met Council tax. Bus service would be helpful, he said. The Metropolitan Council, which has modest taxing authority, oversees growth in the Twin Cities area, while providing various services. Cities within its jurisdiction benefit from a number of those services, such as transit and waste treatment, but are also subject to certain restrictions, at times controversially so. The cities may not, for instance, get expensive water and sewer service unless they agree to a certain amount of density in housing developments. Looking beyond 7 counties The people who crafted the original Met Council in the 1960s, speakers agreed, did so when the metro area was limited to five counties. Nonetheless, seeing where things were heading, they drew in then -remote Scott and Carver counties to make it seven. Based on commuting patterns, the U.S. Census Bureau counts 11 Minnesota counties as part of the Twin Cities. And a new documentary film prepared in part by the council makes a big point of just how many workers in the "collar counties," all those adjoining the inner seven, make their way to work each morning through inner -metro roads. Of those 12 adjoining counties, a map on the screen indicated, five (Chisago, Isanti, Sherburne, Wright and Wisconsin's St. Croix) send more than 40 percent of their commuters into Hennepin, Ramsey and other counties -- which account for most metro - area jobs. Bell asked the ballroom full of regional leaders -- including mayors, council members, university experts and representatives of various interest groups -- whether they thought that within the coming decades pollution from septic systems and other factors would push at least some outlying communities into the Met Council's own wastewater littn://www.startribune.com/462/v-print/story/12( 2_ _)__il 7/10/2007 How far a reach for Metropolitan Council? Page 3 of 3 treatment system. Almost all raised their hands. The same consensus existed when he asked whether that change would involve imposing new requirements upon them in exchange for that service. Staff writer Jim Adams contributed to this report. David Peterson • 612-673-4440 dapeterson@startribune.com © 2007 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. httn://www.startribuiie.com/462/v-print/story/126-(- 1.3)..11 7/10/2007 "Minnesotans face some of worst traffic in U.S., study shows" Laurie Ahrens From: Jennifer L. Berquam Uberquam@MesserliKramer.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:39 AM To: tlawell@ci.apple-valley.mn.us; city manager@ci.bloomington.mn.us; craig.ebeling@ci.burnsville.mn.us; thedges@cityofeagan.com; sneal@edenprairie.org; ghughes@ci.edina.mn.us; smielke@ci.lakeville.mn.us; amadsen@ci.maple-g rove. mn.us; greg.copeland@ci.maplewood.mn.us; jgunyou@eminnetonka.com-, Laurie Ahrens; tschwerm@ci.shoreview.mn.us; cgridley@ci.woodbury.mn.us Subject: "Minnesotans face some of worst traffic in U.S., study shows" Page .1 of 2 Minnesotans face some of worst traffic in USS., study shows WASHINGTON — Motorists in California, Minnesota, New Jersey and North Carolina have been stuck in some of the worst traffic in the United States, according to a study released Thursday. More than 70 percent of urban hiterstates in those states qualifying as congested, the study sa d. Minnesota scored best, I st place, on rural interstate condition with no poor miles reported. It anked 4th on fatality rate and 5th on deficient bridges. The lowest rankings were 49th for urban intersta e congestion and 35th for maintenance disbursements per mile of responsibility. "Minnesota seems to be holding its own despite rising congestion and unit costs," the study s id. North Dakota and South Carolina roads rated highest in the study's overall rankings, while N w Jersey roads ranked the lowest. The study ranked Montana highways as the deadliest in the nation. The study, based on data from 1984 through 2005, found that while road conditions have imp�oved in recent years, traffic congestion and highway fatalities have increased slightly. The state -by -state evaluation of highways was conducted by the University of North Carolindat Charlotte and financed by the Reason Foundation, a libertarian think tank based in Los Ange s. With the federal highway fund running short of money for major highway projects, state gov rnm are faced with having to pick up a greater share of the cost of building and maintaining highNlays. Dr. David T. Hartgen, the highway study's lead author, says the results show that states need 10 prioritize, directing their transportation money to projects specifically designed to reduce con estion. "Gridlock isn't going away," Hartgen said. The study ranked highway systems in each state according to their cost-effectiveness, which was determined with several factors including traffic fatalities, congestion, pavement condition, bridge condition, highway maintenance and administrative costs. Evaluations were done on highwa s and all state-owned roads. The five states with the most cost-effective roads, according to the study, are North Dakota, outh Carolina, Kansas, New Mexico and Montana. The bottom five states are New Jersey, Alaska, New York, Rhode Island and Hawaii. 7/10/2007 ( 1 5 ) "Minnesotans face some of worst traffic in U.S., study shows" Page 2 of 2 The study found that traffic fatalities rose by less than l percent between 2004 and 2005. Montana had the deadliest roads, with 2.3 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. Massachusetts roads were the safest, with 0.8 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles. Congestion rose by a similar amount. According the study, almost 52 percent of the nation's urban interstate highways were regularly congested in 2005, the last year included in the evaluation. In a statement, Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said congestion has nearly tripled in metropolitan areas during the past 25 years despite increases in spending over that period. Resolving the issue has been a priority for the department, which last year announced a plan to combat gridlock through long - terms investments in key corridors. "It's so important to get our transportation policies headed in the right direction — away from the federal government and back to the states and localities where innovation in America has always originated," she said. Congress will have to find new sources of revenue if it wants to tackle the problems, said Matt Jeanneret, spokesman for American Road and Transportation Builders Association. His group estimates that Americans spend 47 hours a year stuck in traffic. "This illustrates the capacity crisis that is facing this country, which is only going to get worse if trends stay the same," Jeanneret said. "We are bursting at the seams with motor vehicles and we're not adding capacity to that." Janet Kavinoky, who works on transportation issues at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, says the nation's traffic woes are at crisis levels. "There's more bad news coming," she said. "You hate holiday traffic? Pretty soon it's going to be business as usual." 7/10/2007 ( 1 6 ) DraR Minutes City of Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) June ] 3, 2007 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Kathy Osborne, Commissioners Carlos Gutierrez, Pellinger, Terrie Christian, Wesli Waters and Sally Strand MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Tawnia Johnson and Peggy Willenberg STAFF PRESENT: City Engineer Bob Moberg, Water Resources Technician Derek Engineering Intern Lina Kelpsaite and Office Support Representative Patty Hillstrom OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Ginny Black and Brian Vlach, Three Ri District 1. CALL TO ORDER — 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Water Resources Technician Asche introduced Engineering Intern Kelpsaite to the EQC. Commissioner Gutierrez wondered if the EQC should be taking any emergency actior horrible condition of Parker's Lake. He explained that the lake is reddish color. Resources Technician Asche replied that the condition is caused by milfoil and the received several calls on not only Parker's Lake but Schmidt and Medicine Lakes. He Council is planning on discussing the City's role in aquatic management at an upcom: Council meeting. David e, Park on the Water ;ity has Said the ng City Water Resources Technician Asche spoke with Steve McComas and John Barten and he 1 eported that the hope is that milfoil is going through a bloom cycle that is more extensive than what is normally espected. City Engineer Moberg reported that the problem is metro wide and explained combination of the drought cycle, little snow cover over the past few years and the uns warm spring add to the effect. Commissioner Christian stated that there was an expectation with the Aquatic Ve Management Committee that if the curlyleaf pondweed was treated there woulc overgrowth of another invasive. She said it was found that milfoil was taking over rapid rate (60-70%) in Medicine Lake last year and this year there is more than ever, ( 1 7 ) the bly elation be an a very Environmental Quality Committee Minutes Jime 13, 2007 Page 2 Mr. Vlach explained that with lower phosphorus levels there is excellent water clarity which results in higher light penetration into the water. He said that when that happens there is more excessive plant growth. Mr. Vlach pointed out that sometimes when aquatic vegetation is seen growing to the surface it is assumed that the lake has bad water quality and he said that is not necessarily the case. Councilmember Black stated that at last nights City Council meeting, Eric Blank, Director of Park and Recreation, said there is money in the Park budget to harvest milfoil around the outskirts of the beach on Parker's Lake. Councilmember Black added that there is another 23 acre area that has been identified that is the right depth for harvesting. She said harvesting this area could cost $15,000 to $20,000, it would likely need to be harvested more than once a season, and there is no money in the current budget to do this. Mr. Vlach noted that there is possible funding for Three Rivers Park District to chemically treat milfoil on Medicine Lake. The agenda for the June 13, 2007, EQC meeting was approved with additions. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF MAY 9, 2007, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Christian, seconded by Commissioner Strand, recommending approval of the May 9, 2007, Environmental Quality Committee meeting minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. PRESENTATIONS A. TMDL STATUS Water Resources Technician Asche provided an overview on the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) process that is required of the City by the federal Clean Water Act, Councilmember Black asked how the TMDL will play into the City's Surface Water Management planning process. Water Resources Technician Asche anticipates that the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will become part of the Water Resources Management Plan. 6. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS A. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS ( 18 ) Environmental Quality Committee Minutes June 13, 2007 Page 3 Water Resources Technician Asche briefly reviewed the memos regarding the Bassett Creek, Elm Creek and Shingle Creek Watershed Commission meetings. Commissioner Christian asked Water Resources Technician Asche to provide the before and after photos of the Timber Creek project to the EQC members. . Councilmen-iber Black reported that the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission's education committee has been pretty active and co -meeting with the Shingle Creek Watershed Commission. She said the two watershed commissions have really done a lot of different things which include submitting several grant applications. B. ACCEPT NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2007 ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION AWARD AND NAME THEM 2007 ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPIONS MOTION by Commissioner Strand, seconded by Commissioner Pellinger, accepting nominations for the 2007 Environmental Champion Award and naming the Gleason Lake Water Quality Team, St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, Boston Scientific Corporation and Honeywell Plymouth Operations as the 2007 Plymouth Environmental Champions. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. Water Resources Technician Asche reported that the awards will be presented at a City Council meeting in August. C. RECEIVE MEDICINE LAKE ENDOTHALL TREATMENT TO CONTROL CURLYLEAF PONDWEED 2004-2006 REPORT MOTION by Commissioner Christian, seconded by Commissioner Strand, receiving the Medicine Lake Endothall Treatment to Control Curlyleaf Pondweed 2004 to 2006 report. Mr. Vlach stated that the report is a synopsis of all the monitoring that has been done by Three Rivers Park District. He said Endothall was highly effective in killing curlyleaf during the years of the treatment. Mr. Vlach said surveys in 2007 have indicated that quite a bit of curlyleaf pondweed has come back from the residual seed bank. Commissioner Christian referred to Page 7 of the report indicating that Eurasian milfoil has become the most common aquatic plant species in Medicine Lake. She feels that the City Council does not completely understand the science of invasive plants and she would like to see them educated. Commissioner Christian stressed that it is not just for recreational reasons that Medicine Lake should be treated for Eurasian milfoil, it is also because the increase in Eurasian milfoil may inhibit the potential increase in the abundance of diverse native plants. City Engineer Moberg stated that one of the reasons the City Council supported the program to treat curlyleaf pondweed in Medicine Lake is because of the plant characteristics. He said it (19) Environmental Quality Committee Minutes June 13, 2007 Page 4 grows earlier in the season and also dies off early in the season. I -Ie said when it dies off early in the summer it releases phosphorus. Mr. Vlach agreed that curlyleaf pondweed is viewed as having more of an impact on water quality than mil -foil. He said one of the objectives of the study and what was originally approved was to try and maintain and reestablish the native plant community. I -Ie said if you get rid of one exotic species something is going to fill that void. The hope was that it would be the native plant community, but it seems that the curlyleaf pondweed is being replaced by ELirasian milfoil. Chair Osborne suggested amending the motion to include a presentation given by Three Rivers Park District to the City Council explaining the report. Commissioner Strand felt that it was more of a money issue with the City Council. _ MOTION by Commissioner Christian, seconded by Commissioner Strand, to amend the main motion to include a presentation to the City Council by Three Rivers Park District explaining the Medicine Lake Endothall Treatment to Control Curlyleaf Pondweed 2004-2006 report. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. D. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING FOR STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) Water Resources Technician Asche reported that the annual SWPPP informational meeting was held prior to the EQC Meeting. He said three people (including staff) attended the public information meeting. E. PLANTS, PONDS AND PRACTICES TOUR Water Resources Technician Asche reminded the EQC of the Plants, Ponds and Practices `four on July 11, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. Participants will meet at Plymouth Creek Center and light refreshments will be served. F. MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH Chair Osborne asked if the EQC will have a booth at Music in Plymouth on July 5, 2007. Water Resources Technician Asche replied that he would check with Communications Coordinator Margie Vigoren and request that she send a request for volunteers by email to EQC members. 7. FUTURE MEETINGS July 11, 2007, Plants, Ponds and Practices'four S. ADJOURNMI?N`I' With no objection, the meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m, (20) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING June 14, 2007 PRESENT: Commissioners: Fiemann, Krahulec, Singer, Anderson, Smith, Planning Commissioner: Weir Staff: Blank, Evans, Miller ABSENT: Knight, Mohagen, Griwac, Pederson PACKET INCLUSIONS: Agenda, 5/10/07 Minutes, Neighborhood Park Development Memo with Master Plan graphics, SRF Comprehensive Plan memo with future neighborhood and mini park location graphics, 2007 trail improvement Project memo and graphics. 1. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm in the council chambers by Chairperson Commissioner Fiemann. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commission Fiemann asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Singer motioned to approve the minutes. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. All ayes and the motion was carried. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS presented by Evans: a. Athletic Associations: None were present at the meeting. b. Staff: None c. Updates: Summer seasonal employees have been hired and have just completed training ➢ Most summer programs will start June 18. Swimming started Monday, June 11. ➢ Parkers Lake Water quality issues are stemming from an abundance of weeds in the lake. Fiemann asked what type of weeds and what the remedy would be. Evans replied the majority is milfoil and they are waiting for DNR permits to allow for cutting and another spray. The City will take care of the swimming area and boat launch as it is too costly to do the entire lake. Blank interjected that they will be cutting around 8 acres with a depth of approximately 3-4 feet. The lake will continue to be monitored. • Due to the weed conditions the Water Ski Show has been cancelled. Looking at options for July or August shows. • First swimmer's itch was reported this week. Events • Evans reported that the Star and Tribune did a piece on wakeboarding. Plymouth Park and Recreation is offering wakeboard classes this season and both courses are full. • Roll the dice bike rally is Saturday June 16, 2007. Pre -registration is $6.00 and $8.00 the day of the rally. We are offering both long and short courses. • Big Walter Smith and Groove Merchants are currently playing at the Hilde Amphitheater for the start of Entertainment in the Park. Evans encourages everyone to take advantage of the musicians that will be performing over the summer. (21) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING June 14, 2007 Recreation Brochure • Currently working on the fall Plymouth Leisure Times. • Scheduled to go the printer on Monday, June 18, 2007. • Fall registration is scheduled to begin on July 11 for Plymouth residents and July 17 for non- residents. Evans concluded her presentation. 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION None reported 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Approve Neighborhood Park Master Plan- Seven Greens Blank started the topic by providing some background information to the commissioners. This small neighborhood area was turned over to the city by Swanson's Developers. Upon deciding to create a neighborhood park, letters were sent to residents inviting them to attend two neighborhood meetings to get their thoughts and ideas. Also in attendance at those meetings was the consulting agency that would work with staff to formulate the master plan, Brauer and Associates. Blank introduced, from Brauer and Associates, Amanda Prosser and George Watson. Both Prosser and Watson will present the master plan to the commissioners. Neighborhood residents were sent an invitation, along with the master plan, to attend this commission meeting to voice their opinions. The process this evening will be to present the master plan and ask that the commissioners accept, modify or send it back for continual work. Staff is recommending that the plan be accepted as it is currently outlined. Watson presented the following: (Refer to the master plan packet for complete details) ➢ Background information • This site is natural with existing water ponds • Two access points. One off Quantico Lane and the other off Terraceview Lane. • Portions of the property have been cleared of buckthorn creating more space. Prosser completed the presentation by pointing out the following highlights. (Refer to the master plan packet for complete details) • Recommending that nature species be reintroduced to the outer portion of the park. • Pointed out the paved asphalt trail. • Parking provided along Quantico Lane. Reviewed the plan which showed that a parking lot could be built that would accommodate 6-8 cars, but will not be included in the initial build. • Play equipment has a nature theme. • Other site amenities would include: o Open space picnic shelter and grills. o Lawn and games area, ♦ Arbor with associated seating Page 2 of 12 (22) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING June 14, 2007 ♦ Seating- benches and picnic tables ♦ Trails- both paved and unpaved. ♦ Enhanced landscaping including rock boulders provide seating and border of the lawn/game area. Prosser stated the trails would be field staked. She indicated there was a concern about the trails being to close to property line. They reviewed and realigned to get more space between the trails and the resident homes. Reintroducing natural species would also provide an additional buffer for the park and homeowners. The following dialogue ensued after Prosser concluded her presentation. Anderson questioned whether the west entrance was compliant with ADA standards. Prosser responded that they need to bring in a substantial amount of fill for it to be 88% compliant. Creating switch backs is something that they would have to look at. Smith wondered if there was need for lighting. Prosser stated that there is not lighting in any neighbor parks. Singer inquired if all the paved trails would be asphalt. Prosser replied that the trails will be 8 ft. wide and paved with asphalt for maintenance purposes. Blank requested that Prosser address the Southwood Park. Prosser explained that one of the reasons they decided to go with a smaller play area and nature theme for the new park, is that just one block south is an existing playground park. Per the neighborhood meetings, it was determined that by adding a few extra elements to the existing park, they could accommodate the needs of the neighborhood. The neighborhood meetings brought out residents requesting a set of swings and overhead structures. Krahulec asked if these items are available on the market and Prosser replied with a yes. He also inquired about the storm water ponds. Prosser informed the commissioners that the storm water ponds hold water to collect all run off from the adjacent development. Fiemann asked Blank if charcoal grills are generally placed in neighborhood parks and questioned if it posed a fire hazard. Blank replied that neighborhood park grills are waist high- not on the ground. Residents are not encouraged to bring grills. On that same note, Anderson mentioned that he heard an inquiry about having an above ground fire pit in the park. Blank stated it's not on the plan to add a fire ring at this time, but may look at that option later on. Singer questioned the need for paved trails in the park. Blank replied that the paved trails here are put in for recreational use such as walking, rollerblading, etc. It is easier to do these activities on a hard surface. Wood chips and/or rocks are high maintenance and also deteriorate quickly. In reviewing the plan, Smith stated that there is no indication of where the portable bathrooms will be. Blank replied it will be easier to determine placement once construction begins and they are able to walk the park to insure that the portable bathrooms are out of view of people's homes. He asked the commission to remember that this is a very high level plan, and as the process moves forward, further details will be provided. Singer questioned the statement of possibly bringing this park in under the budgeted amount of $300,000, wondering how much below budget the amount could be. Blank answered the biggest dollar amount would be the asphalt trails. The arbor structure will also be a deciding factor. Blank feels very comfortable with the budgeted amount and that the project will not exceed that amount. Page 3 cif 12 ( 23 ) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING June 14, 2007 Fiemann asked for other questions. Krahulec referred to the informal lawn area, wondering how it would be maintained. Prosser replied that this would be level open space that would be manicured and mowed. Fiemann asked attending residents if they had any question or comments. None were submitted. Fiemann questioned if further discussion was needed or a motion be made to approve the plan as is. Singer moved that the PRAC commissioners adapt the staff's recommendation of the master plan as presented to commissioners this evening. Krahulec seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion was carried. Blank interjected that the plan will now be moved to the June 26, 2007 City Council meeting. If approved at City Council, construction would possibly begin in August with a completion date of October. b. Comprehensive Plan Blank explained to the commissioners that SRF has been contracted as the consulting firm to work with staff to complete the comprehensive plan. They were the same consulting team that updated the City's comprehensive plan in 2000. They were also the team that worked on the Northwest Greenway, along with strategy to link the trails together. They have been asked to follow through by working with staff on several components of the City's park, trail and open space plan as part of the City's larger effort to update the City's Comprehensive Plan. SRF team members are present at tonight's meeting to review the Northwest Plymouth- Future Neighborhood and Mini Park Locations. Staff is not asking for any action by the commissioners at this time. The next four meetings will be to present pieces of the comprehensive plan, and to give commissioners the opportunity to understand all components of the plan. This first presentation of the plan is at its highest level. Staff will not ask for a final motion until all components have been presented, reviewed and understood. The timeline is expected to move as follows: ■ PRAC commissioners approve in October. ■ Public hearing with the planning commission in November or December. ■ To the City Council by December or January. Blank turned the presentation over to Barry Warner. (Refer to Northwest Plymouth Future Neighborhood and Mini Park Location hand-out for complete details). The highlights of this presentation included: Park Definitions o Prototypes that guide the development of neighborhood parks ■ Neighborhood Parks • Parks within Plymouth are proposed to be approximately 12 acres. • 5 acres of the park are dedicated towards recreational activities. • Remaining 7 acres are dedicated to passive facilities such as ponds, wetlands and woodlands. • Parks are typically located to serve residents located within 0.5 miles of the park without having to cross barriers such as high volume roadways or railroad tracks. • Mini Parks Page 4 of l 2 (2 4 ) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING June 14, 2007 • Proposed to be approximately 2 acres in size. • Recreation facilities such as open play fields. • Serves small residential pockets that are bounded by City boundaries and/or high volume roads. • Located to serve residents within 0.5 miles with having to cross barriers such as high volume roadways and/or railroad tracks. o Land Use • City updated the land use plan for the northwest area. ■ Analysis is based on projected residential uses and densities. o Northwest Greenway Corridor Master Plan ■ City Council adopted a master plan for future open space amenities extending across a large portion of northwest Plymouth. ■ Greenway will preserve existing natural resources and provide an integrated trail network for this area. ■ Potential parks will be evaluated as to their relationship to the greenway. The presentation was turned over to Joni Giese to address the park site analysis. (Refer to Northwest Plymouth Future Neighborhood and Mini Park Location hand-out for complete details). ➢ Park Area 1 o Service Area ■ Abuts the western city limits, immediately south of Highway 55. ■ Existing land use is primarily agricultural with some commercial and single family residents. ■ Natural resources include large wetlands and some woodland. ■ Two existing parks located just outside of the functional park service area. o Special Considerations ■ Service area has very few streets. ■ Future development will include an internal street system to provide park access. o Park Alternatives ■ Site 1A- located in western service area with wooded hillside and lower wetlands. Access for future residential development along Brockton Lane. • Site 1B- more centrally located than lA with two wooded hillsides, wetlands, and flat, agricultural land. A roadway or trail will need to be developed through the wetlands to provide park access along Brockton Lane. ■ Site IC is centrally located a little further to the south and predominantly consists of wetlands. o Recommendation ■ Providing either a roadway or trail can make a connection through the wetland, staff recommends site 1B. ■ If this is not feasible, then SitelA would be the alternative because of its close proximity to the residents to the west. Page 5 of ] 2 (25) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING June 14, 2007 Fiemann asked how wide the wetland between lA and 113 is. Giese responded her quick estimation is approximately 200-250 ft. Fiemann then asked if you moved the site to 1A, houses just to the east of site 1 B could not get to the park. Giese admitted this is a problematic area with the wetlands centered in the middle of the area. Smith questioned if in situations like this, would they consider developing two mini parks rather than one big park. Blank responded that planning is usually stopped at this level because when developers buy the land, it depends on who assembles the land and how many parcels they are able to assemble. The more parcels a developer can assemble the more leeway they have in developing their road system. Utility systems also need to be considered and the cost of running those systems through the wetlands come into play. Blank stated they will sit with the developer to determine which site is more feasible lA or 1 B. We can use a trail to link the two neighborhoods. Park Site Area 2 (Refer to hand out for complete details) o Service Area ■ Abuts the western city limits immediately south of Cty. Rd. 47. ■ Park service area is bound by Cty. Rd 101 to the west, Cty. Rd. 47 to the north, the future Peony Lane extension to the east and green space and Elm Creek Golf Course to the south. ■ Land is primarily rural, low density, single family residents. ■ Natural resources include large wetland, bounded wooded slop and some rolling woodlands. o Special Considerations ■ Elm Creek Golf Course may be redeveloped into residential land. ■ It is anticipated that future residents will utilize the existing community play field located immediately west of Wayzata Senior High if Elm Creek goes residential. ■ The City is planning on extending Peony Lane northward to connect to Lawndale Lane. o Park Alternatives ■ Site 2A- located in the northern portion of the service area. Existing wetlands and associated drainage with an agricultural field that can be converted to an active recreation area. ■ Site 213- located immediately south of site lA and centrally located. Captures portions of a natural drainage corridor. Large portion can be created in to active recreational area. Large portion of the site will need to be re -vegetated to provide an enhanced passive recreational experience. ■ Site 2C- located in the southern portion of the service area. Site will provide attractive views towards a large wetland complex. Potential to be connected to the Northwest Greenway ■ Site 2D- location of a new church that will be constructed immediately east of Cty. Rd 101. Church site is not central within the neighborhood. Conflicts in facility programming and use may also exist. o Recommendations . ■ Site 213 is recommended as it is centrally located in relation to the residential land. • Provides ample opportunity for active recreation and will preserve a natural drainage corridor. Paye 6 of l2 (26) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING June 14, 2007 Krahulec asked how they could connect 2C to the Greenway. Giese replied that they would have to review if these would be additional roadways being built in that area providing an intersection crossing to the wetland complex. Park Site Area 3 (refer to hand out for complete details) o Service Area ■ Bound by the City limits on the north and Cty. Rd. 47 on the west and south. Vicksburg to the east. • Existing land is primarily rural, low density, single family or agricultural. • Number of isolated wetlands. o Special Considerations ■ Service area has very limited streets within it. Any proposed park would require access be built. ■ Potential for pedestrian underpass of Cty. Rd. 47. o Alternatives ■ Site 3A - located in the western portion of the service area. The site is flat which allows for development of active recreation area and takes advantage of wetland views. ■ Site 3B - centrally located and provides scenic view for park users. ■ Site 3C - located east central within the service area. The site is relatively flat which facilitates the potential of an active recreation area. o Recommendations ■ Site 3A is recommended as a future mini park site. Significant residential development is likely to occur. It will provide an active recreation area as well as scenic views of the wetlands. Fiemann asked if the blue areas noted on the graphic were wetlands or required wetland buffers. Giese replied that there are designated wetlands covering all categories. Fiemann responded that the City has required buffers around the wetlands which further restricts option 3B and 3C. Fiemann then questioned whether Maple Grove is building anything that we could latch onto. Blank replied that he is not currently aware of any, but will be communicating with Maple Grove in the months ahead. We will be connecting with Maple Grove at Elm Creek, bringing the trail to the Greenway. Park Site Area 4 (Refer to hand out for complete details) o Service Area ■ Bounded by Cty, Rd. 47 on the north, Vicksburg on the east, the SOO Line Railroad and Schmidt Lake Rd. on the south and Peony Lane on the west. • Area contains a number of wetlands. This wetland is planned to be incorporated into the Northwest Greenway. ■ City's only dog park is located in the northwest portion of the service area. • A gun club operates a shooting range on a wooded parcel in the southern portion of the service. o Special Considerations Page 7 of 12 (27) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING June 14, 2007 • Two parcels in the NE quadrant of the service area are currently under consideration as a potential location for a new community playfield. • Few streets exist within this area. New neighborhood park access would improve existing local streets or new internal streets. o Park Alternatives ■ Site 4A- Egan Park current use is a dog park. Converting five acres to an active recreation area could not be done without adversely affecting the site's natural resources. ■ Site 4B- Southeast of Egan Park. High demand for parking associated with the dog park could pose issues for a new neighborhood park. This site also has the potential to function as a portion of the Northwest Greenway, completing the link between Dunkirk Land and the Elm Creek wetland complex. • Site 4C -centrally located with convenient access to the existing multi -family neighborhood. ■ Site 4D- located immediately northeast of the existing multi -family housing in the portion of the service area. This site is envisioned to be a mini park. While a mini park will provide recreation opportunities, it will be offset by the passive recreational opportunities that will be available in the Northwest Greenway. o Recommendation ■ Site 4B has been recommended, with Site 4D recommended as a mini park. ■ Site 4B provides access to the natural resources within Egan Park as well as being a component for the Northwest Greenway. ■ Site 4D will provide convenient active recreation for residents. Singer questioned why Site 4C was not chosen. Giese responded that the City is considering two potential playfields in that NW area and those playfields would have some recreational equipment. Residents close to that site would be in close proximity of those playfields. Anderson had a question about the Greenway and gaining access to it from other parks within the city. Giese replied that they are looking at Holly Lane and crossing of the railroad. She stated there are still issues surrounding some of the concepts they are presenting tonight and may need to revisit the site location based on the resolution of some of those issues. Blank identified three areas available to cross the railroad. One at the far east at Three Ponds Park, Holly Lane, which has retained right of way for future trail and Dunkirk Lane, which would have a north/ south corridor that would take you to the Greenway. The issues of the train and the whistles will be a matter that the consultants will be looking into. More issues may be identified as they continue through the process, especially as they begin to look at the trail system. Fiemann asked Blank if he was aware if Dunkirk is being planned to connect into the south at any point. Blank replied that there is a sign that reads Dunkirk Lane will be extended, He stated that all planning efforts also indicate that this will be done. Giese asked for additional comments on Site 4. Krahulec asked if the mini park would serve a high density area. Giese replied that she felt the recreational area would be sufficient and that it will also meet the residential passive needs. Blank interjected that they may do a Page 8 of 12 (28) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING June 14, 2007 household survey to see the number of children that reside in that area or ask the school for a census list. If a larger structure is deemed necessary, it will be considered. Park Site Area 5 (Refer to hand out for complete details) o Service Area ■ Bounded by Cty. Rd 47 on the north, the future Cheshire Lane extension on the east, the Northwest Greenway on the south, and Vicksburg Lane on the west. • Envisioned as a mini park. ■ The border area is planned to be incorporated into the Northwest Greenway. o Special Considerations • New housing developer has provided space within the development for a mini park. ■ Private parks have been provided in the newly developed residential housing located north of Cty. Rd 47. o Park Alternatives ■ Site 5A is the only site under consideration. The park is centrally located with one side of the park directly abutting the future Northwest Greenway. o Recommendations ■ Site 5A in the recommended future site of a mini park. Park Site Area 6 (Refer to hand out for complete details) o Service Area ■ Bound by the Northwest Greenway on the north, Cheshire Lane on the east, the S00 Line Railroad on the south, and Vicksburg on the west. ■ Lake Pomerleau is located on the eastern portion of the service area. o Special Considerations ■ Service area has very few streets. ■ Three Rivers Park trail runs along the west side of Cheshire Lane. Plans are continue this trail northward. o Park Alternatives ■ Site 6A - centrally located. Provides a safe and convenient access for future residents west of the lake. ■ Site 6B - located southwest of the lake. Residents west and east of the lake will have easy access to the park. ■ Site 6C - located between Lake Pomerleau and a wetland located southeast of the lake. Provides direct access to the lake. o Recommendations ■ Site 6A is recommended as it is centrally located and can successfully protect the natural resources while providing topography to accommodate active recreation. Anderson asked how this relates to possible future trails and if there has been consideration to have a connection over the railroad into the Providence Academy area. Blank replied that Providence Academy had been in contact with the railroad and talked about tunneling under the railroad track to develop soccer fields on the north side of the tracks. The railroad grade would allow for tunneling under the tracks. They are exploring all possibilities with developers, the railroads and school. Page 9 of 1 (29) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING June 14, 2007 Park Site Area 7 (Refer to hand out for complete details) o Service Area ■ Bounded by the SOO Line Railroad on the north, Hollydale Golf Course on the east, Old Rockford Road on the south and Peony Lane on the west. ■ Significant feature within the area is the golf course which will remain an active facility. ■ West of Holly Lane contains a mini park provided by the homeowners association. o Special Considerations • Two trails have to be constructed to connect the new residential area. Current trails terminate at the edge of the new development. o Park Alternatives • Site 7A will allow for the extension of the existing trails into the woodland areas. • Site 7B has direct road access and parking could be shared by the park users and golf course. o Recommendations ■ Site 7A is the recommended future site as it will allow for the extension of the existing trails into the woodlands. Given the unique character of this woodland, it is recommended that the City acquire the entire woodland, if adequate resources exist. Singer asked what is in the private park and Blank responded "a swimming pool". Fiemann asked if the blue area, as shown on the graphic, should be considered wetlands. Giese stated that there are many different categories of wetlands. Sometimes woodlands are classified as wetlands as they flood during the spring melting months. Graphics were not broken down into different wetland categories. Singer asked Blank how many of their neighborhood parks are without parking. Blank replied that 25 parks out of 30 probably do not have parking. Singer asked for overall big picture which was presented on the last slide outlining the overall service areas and proposed sites. Some overlap is due partially as a result of railroads and roadways Smith commented on the nice coverage. Giese asked for next steps and Blank asked if the commissioners have any questions or additional research they would like the consultants or staff to do. He also stated that the park tour would include these proposed areas or they bike through them on their own. In the months ahead, staff will be coming back with updates to the maps, adding continuous layers as they move towards the final park integrated system. This final system should be ready by October, 2007. Staff and consultants will be working on the next four items to present for the July commission meeting. 6. New Business Fiemann introduced the next agenda item: Approve 2007 Trail Improvement Projects. Blank presented the following. ■ There are 100 miles of off road trails. ■ Most trails are built by developers. They are required to build trails as they construct the roadways, but there are always gaps in the system ■ Staff and engineering do an annual analysis of trails making recommendations based on the following: Page 10 of l2 (30) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING June 14, 2007 o Where the gap are. o The safety concerns of each location. o The financial impact to improve or build the trails. ■ Budget allocated this year is $75,000.00. It takes approximately $100,000.00 to build one mile of new trail. • As previously reported, a number of trails where looked at for improvement. o 2 trail improvement projects would fall in the $75,000.00 budget and based on engineering analysis. Recommendation is: ■ The trail on Bass Lake Road between Deerwood Lane and Zachary Lane. ■ The trail on Old Rockford Road at the intersection of Revere Lane and Highway 55. Anderson asked Blank if he considered the Bass Lake Road connection a completion or a safety factor and Blank responded that he felt it was a combination of both. Anderson stated that he can't picture how this would be routed through on the southern section as there is no connection to Saratoga. Blank replied that three different plans are being considered. The decision will be left to the traffic engineers. Fiemann asked the commissioners if there were further questions. There were none. He then asked Blank if there was an action he was requesting from the commissioners. Blank stated that he would like to get a motion in order to move the recommendation to the City Council meeting on June 26. Singer made a motion to recommend the trail improvement segments in 2007 be approved. Smith seconded the motion. All ayes and the motion was carried. Blank reported the damage at Parkers Lake Park from the May storm. ■ Lost 5-6 trees on the beach side. This has now been cleaned up. ■ On the north side of the park, the wind picked up a five year old bleacher and embedded it in the fence, thus tipping the fence to a 45 degree angle. ■ Damage to all back stops and a few trees. The build went unscathed. ■ Public works had a well roof come off and smash on to an employee's car. Also lost a few trees. In addressing the Parkers Lake weed issue, Blank is hoping that they will receive the DNR permits tomorrow so they can begin spraying. After spraying, they will commence cutting the weeds. 7. Commission Presentation Mike Misk, residing at 1800 Magnolia for the past 15 years, was present to represent the Medicine Sailing Club. He first commented on what a phenomenal job the park and recreation department does and how the programs have been a part of their family activities. His purpose to present at tonight's meeting is to ask that a sailing park be included in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Misk stated that he has over thirty years in sailing. Blank asked him to mention races he has competed in. Misk responded that he has competed both regionally and nationally. He also mentioned that Larry Kick races and is one of the founders of the Minnetonka Sailing Club. Misk went.on to ask that the Medicine Lake Sailing Club collaborate with the City of Plymouth to have events similar to the Minneapolis Aquatenial working with the Minneapolis Calhoun Beach Club. Page 1 I cif l2 (31) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING June 14, 2007 Misk could envision the Medicine LakeSailing Club, in conjunction with the City of Plymouth, offering sailing, with an emphasis on racing. Blank stated that recreation and sports are addressed in the comprehensive plan and to take note that sailing has not been included. Discussion will continue with the sailing club. 8. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Commissioner Fiemann asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Singer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Krahulec seconded motion. All ayes and the meeting adjourned at 8:59p.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2007. Respectfully Submitted, Mary Miller PRAC recorder Page 12 of ] 2 (32) PUBLIC NOTICE MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers will hold a Public Hearing at its meeting on Thursday, July 19 at 6:45 p.m. to consider ordering the Mooney Lake Emergency Outlet Project. The project will establish permanent infrastructure for emergency pumping of Mooney Lake to prevent structural flooding damage during periods of high water levels. After the public hearing, if the Managers find that the project will be conducive to public health, promote the general welfare, and is in compliance with the Watershed Management Plan, the Board will order the project. The estimated project cost is $300,000. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District proposes to fiend up to $150,000 through the ad valorem tax levied on real property within the District. The remainder of the cost is proposed to be paid by the City of Plymouth. The meeting will be held at the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District office, 18202 Minnetonka Boulevard, Deephaven, MN in the lower level meeting room. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please call 952.471.0590. (33) n �'M,inncfolEa- June Department of Employment �J and Economic Development t 22, 2007 The Honorable Kell] Slavik City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Slavik: `JED I am pleased to inform you that your application for a Contamination Cleanup grant for the Bassett Creek Office Centre site has been approved for funding. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) received a total of twelve Cleanup and two Investigation applications and the Bassett Creek Office Centre site was selected for an award. Everyone involved in the preparation of your application can be proud of a job well done. DEED will award the City of Plymouth $297,812 for the cleanup of contaminants at the Bassett Creek Office Centre site as outlined in the application. You will soon be receiving a grant agreement that must be signed and returned to DEED for execution. Once this grant agreement is fully executed, you can begin drawing funds. For additional information, contact Kristin Lukes, Interim Brownfields & Community Assistance Director, at 651-296-1149. Congratulations to you and your staff for putting together a successful application. �i lcere y, Di�inac I•oy Commissioner cc: David Vieau Jim Barnes Business and Community Development Department of Employment and Economic Development 1st National Bank Building - 332 Minnesota St., Suite E200 - Saint Paul, MN 55101-1351 - USA 651-297.1291 - 800.657.3858 - Fax 651-296.5287 - TTY/TDD: 651-282-5909 - www.deed.state.mn.us An equal opportunih ( .3 4 ) service provider. City o Plymouth Adding Quality to Life Ms. Kathy Osborne, Chair ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC) City of Plymouth Minnesota SUBJECT: UPCOMING EQC MEETINGS Dear Ms. Osborne and EQC members, July 2, 2007 Several changes have been made to the upcoming EQC meeting schedule in August and September. Please take note of the changes below and contact me with any questions (763-509-5526). As a reminder, we are taking the Plants, Ponds, and Practices Tour on July 11`h. We will be leaving from the Plymouth Creek Center at 6 pm. Light refreshments will be served at 5:30 pm. Please RSVP to the Engineering Department at 763-509-5500. August 8, 2007- This meeting is canceled. The City Council and the City Manager have been invited to attend an informational meeting at Maple Grove City Hall on August 8, 2007 at 7 pm regarding new proposed regulations for development within the Elm Creek Watershed to prevent further degradation of the Elm Creek channel. This meeting will likely be very informational and it is suggested EQC members attend this meeting in lieu of the August EQC regular meeting. September 12, 2007 — Pending confirmation with Chair Osborne, this meeting will be changed to September 19, 2007 due to a conflict with a religious holiday and will start at 6 pm to accommodate information on Multi -family and Small business recycling opportunities previously scheduled in August. Additionally, for new members the City has an Orientation Booklet which will be available to you at the September meeting. If you would like the booklet prior to the September meeting it is available at the Engineering Counter at Plymouth City Hall. Sincerely, Derek Asche Water Resources Manager Cc: Bob Moberg, City Engineer 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.d.ptymouth.mn.us 0:\Enginee ring\WTRQLTY\Agendas\2007\meeting_changes 07.doc (35) July 3, 2007 TO: Mr. Bob Stein City of Plymouth Councilman -Ward 3 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, Minnesota -55447-1482 FROM: Paul C Chandler P.O. Box 41607 Plymouth, Minnesota -55441 Doar Mr. Stein: This letter is in regard to the proposed 2008 Street Reconstruction Project. This letter also represents those of us that reside on Oakview Lane between 26th Avenue and 281h Avenue. I mention this only to "sat -the -stage" and advise you most of the residents know each other very well, are well informed citizens, and (most) have resided at their present location for 25 or more years. We are active in National Night Out and all feel that Plymouth is a great community to live in. With all that said, I am addressing ONLY that portion of Oakview Lane between 26th Avenue and 281h Avenue. I have learned (and observed) the following: (and have discussed with most of the folks mentioned above). (1). The sewer is in great shape. I am told that it is clay and that the newer sewers are installed using a plastic composition. However, I was told that the current sewer has "many more years" of life. (2). The curbing (except for a few "dings" by snow plows)is in excellent shape. (3). To the best of my recollection there has been only one water main break during the extremely cold part of the winter months. (4). The street is in horrible shape (for various reasons). What I am a strong advocate for is the "milling" and replacement of the street surface. In order for both the City of Plymouth and its residents to be good stewards of the existing (substantial) street investments and to extend the life of this investment, I believe regular (and) periodic maintenance should be performed. I know of only ONE occasion where maintenance has taken place since we purchased this property in February of 1979, "Extending the life of our streets" does NOT mean NOT doing regular maintenance and then scheduling a reconstruction project to "preserve the substantial investment" ( in these streets). RECEIVED JUL 0 62007 ( 36 ) What I am asking of you is this: (1). Please give consideration to the above even though the RECONSTRUCION PROJECT has as its boundaries those that are listed in the project's letter and attached map. Ibr other words. (perhaps) a one -size -fits -all approach is not what is needed. (2). Please advise me when the cutoff date would be for a petition to be completed and submitted from our Oakview Lane neighbors (if that becomes necessary). Looking forward to your timely reply. Since ply, ILl e &,� Paul C Chandler Mailing address: P.O. Box 41607 Plymouth, MN -55441 Residence: 2705 Oakview Lane Email: paulcchandler(a-),msn.com Tel: 763-553-1436 Cc: Kelli Slavik-Mayor Jim Renneberg-Engineering (37) AAA Metropolitan Council July 5, 2007 Kelli Slavik, Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 RE: Livable Communities Tax Base Revitalization Account Grant Award Dear Mayor Slavik: I am pleased to inform you that on June 27, 2007, the Metropolitan Council awarded the city of Plymouth a Livable Communities Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) grant for $311,600 for the Bassett Creek Office Centre project. The Council received 20 applications and awarded grants to 14 projects through a competitive process that favors projects such as this one that result in significant increases in jobs and tax base in relationship to the amount of funding requested, or add affordable housing units, and are consistent with the policies and goals of the Council's 2030 Regional Development Framework. A grant agreement specifying the payment procedures, reporting requirements and agreement expiration date will be drafted for the city's review within the next two weeks. After both the city and Council sign the agreement, reimbursement requests may be submitted. If you have questions about grant administration procedures, please contact Kathy Johnson at 651-602-1332. Congratulations on your successful application. The Metropolitan Council is pleased to assist local communities, through its Livable Communities programs, with projects that help achieve both local and regional goals. Sin ere , /1 Peter Bell Chair CC: Jim Barnes, Housing Manager, City of Plymouth Roger Scherer, Metropolitan Council Member, District 1 Guy Peterson, Director, Community Development Division Jan Gustafson, Manager, Livable Communities Program Freya Thamman, Metropolitan Council Sector Representative www.metrocouncil.org 390 Robert Street North • St. Paul, MN 55101-1805 • (651) 602-1000 • Fax (651) 602-1550 • TTY (651) 291-0904 M Equal ( 3 O ) ployer 1,. P ymouth I0P City of Adding Quality to Life July 12, 2007 Dear Resident/Land Owner: The City has recently received an application from Greg Hoglund and Gary Anderson, under File No. 2007060, for a comprehensive plan amendment of one property from P -I (Public/Semi- Public/Institutional to LA -1 (Living Area 1) and a rezoning of the same property from P -I (Public Institutional) to RSF-1 (Single Family 1). The request also includes a preliminary plat, final plat, and lot area variances of the same property to create two lots where one currently exists. The new lot would accommodate one new single family home and the existing home at 4520 Holly Lane would remain. This request is not an application to develop the Hollydale Golf Course. A map indicating the location of the parcels is provided below. This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice and information about the application — in advance of the official notice that will be sent out prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. The City will send out another letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners to appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or the review procedures, please call Joshua Doty, Planner, at (763) 509-5453. In addition, you may review information relating to this application at City Hall during regular office hours. The application and plans are available for review at City Hall. Office hours at City Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through Fridays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, except holidays. Plymouth City Hall is located at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. 1 ilii 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us 0 (39) Sincerely, /vll- q,� �Avkw YAWU `7 ' � �_' � 4fi_ t �<^� y� a Barbara G. Senness, AICP � Planning Manager ,.- notices/2007/2007060-first-notice.doc � I 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us 0 (39) 1'.Pu Plymouth July 11, 2007 Adding Quality to Life SUBJECT: CITY OF PLYMOUTI I 2007 SEAL COAT PROJECT CITY PROJECT NO. 7117E Dear Plymouth Resident: A private contractor, working for the City of Plymouth, will be performing a seal coat application on your street. The anticipated project start date is July 16, 2007. The entire project will take a few weeks to complete, but the actual time spent working on each individual street will be no more than one day. Attached on the back of this sheet for your reference is a map of the entire seal coat area. Seal coating is a surface application of an asphalt emulsion followed by the placement of small aggregate. It's a wear -resistant coating that protects pavements from oxidation and the effects of moisture. You may drive on the seal coated surface after the rock has been placed and the rollers have been over it. However, when driving on the newly placed seal coat please try to avoid slow moving sharp turns as they can damage the application. Temporary "No Parking" signs will be installed on your street minimum of 24 -hours in advance of any work. If you have any questions concerning this maintenance operation or the proposed schedule, please contact me at 763-509-5522. Sincerely, Daniel K. Campbell Sr. Engineering Technician cc: Bob Moberg, P.E., City Engineer 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.ptymouth.mn.us O:VingiuccringV'ItOJL.C'I'S12000'y1d?a. F,4�1t�9[0 ` (40) 2007 Seal Coat ,��•rr. AVI -TH h1L. iBTF. AVL.. AVE. 11 Ow I;b City of � 2007 Seal Coat I 4,U AVL. zTR AVE. jt,Ty. 'N1. I -TP, F.%V. F I I E Engineering Department OLYMPIC STEEL Minneapolis Subsidiary - Plate 13100 151h Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 (763)544-7100 (800) 328-0757 (763)544-1595/fax info@olysteel.com www.olysteel.com July 6, 2007 City Council 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Plymouth City Council Members Olympic Steel would like to invite you to attend our Make -A -Wish ceremony on Tuesday, July 17th, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. at our Plate Division in Plymouth. Over the past three years, Olympic Steel has partnered with the Make -A -Wish Foundation in a company -wide fundraising effort to make special wishes come true for children with serious illnesses. In 2007, our annual company -wide fundraising campaign was well supported by our employees and vendors; we were able to grant the wishes of seven young children across our continental geographic footprint. One of these seven sponsored children, Abi, is from the Minneapolis area. Since 1980, the Make -A -Wish Foundation has given hope, strength and joy to children with life- threatening medical conditions, evolving in to an organization that grants a child's wish in the United States once every 41 minutes. Olympic Steel is proud to partner with this outstanding organization year after year. We will celebrate the success of our fundraising campaign by presenting Abi with her wish on Tuesday, July 17th at 2:30 p.m. Please join us at our Plymouth, Minnesota office as we watch her dreams come true. I appreciate your response on or before Friday, July 13th, so we may plan for your attendance. Please RSVP to Theresa Schuck directly by phone at (763) 797-5376 or email at tschucknolysteel.com with the number of attendees. Sincerely, r David Thielman General Manager OLYMPICSTEEL, INC (42) July 9, 2007 TO: City Managers, Administrators, IT Directors, and Cable Franchise Administrators FROM: Ann Higgins, IGR Representative; Torn Grundboefer, General Counsel RE: Nominations for Appointment to LMC Telecommunications Policy Task Force At its June meeting, the LMC Board of Directors created a task force on telecommunications issues to recommend policies on competitive cable/video franchising and broadband deployment and directed staff to solicit the interest of city officials to serve on the tasko7�thelectedd I encourage and appointed city officials with particular interest and awareness of issues related to the future of cable franc -sing and access to advanced broadband services to contact me at ahig ig nsglmc.org or (651) 281-1257 no later than July 20, regarding interest in serving on the task force. The LMC Executive Committee, comprised of the officers of the LMC Board of Directors, will appoint the members of the task force. The task force schedule has not yet been established. It is anticipated that meetings will occur, perhaps more than once a month, during the period from July — November. The League has charged the task force to recommend policies on both co -repetitive cable franchising and broadband deployment in recognition of the likelihood that the 2008 legislature will actively deliberate legislation that could reduce or eliminate local franchising authority and address what role cities will have in providing for access to advanced broadband services at the local level. The task force will carefully examine legislation (HF 2351/SF 2216) that proposes to eliminate local franchising authority in favor a state franchising process as well as a bill (HF 2107//SF 1918) that makes it a state responsibility to ensure two-way gigabit broadband service throughout Minnesota by 2015. Representative Sheldon Johnson, Chair of the House Telecommunications Regulation & Infrastructure Division, has also announced that he intends to create working groups to address key issues related to how the entry of competitive cable services should be regulated and whether the provisions of HF 2351 should be modified or adopted as currently proposed. It is anticipated that those working groups, comprised of stakeholders and interest groups that support and oppose the legislation, will also begin meeting during the interim between the 2007-2008 legislative sessions and will likely be in place during at least a portion of the time during which the LMC task force will also be conducting its deliberations. The legislative work groups are expected to report to the House Telecommunications Division by February, when the 2008 legislature convenes. (43) Resignation from FRAC Laurie Ahrens From: Eric Blank Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 4:05 PM To: Laurie Ahrens Subject: FW: Resignation from PRAC fyi From: Pederson, Seth [mailto:seth.pederson@exponentpr.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 9:54 PM To: Kelli Slavik Cc: Eric Blank Subject: Resignation from PRAC Dear Mayor Slavik: Page l of 1 Regretfully, I am writing to submit my resignation from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, effective immediately. My family and I have sold our home in Plymouth and will be moving to Rockford, Minn., in November. While our new home is being built, we will be living with friends and relatives and we will not reside in Plymouth. Because I am not able to attend the regularly scheduled July meeting, Eric Blank suggested that I submit my resignation prior to that meeting. It has been my great pleasure to have served on PRAC for several years alongside many outstanding board members. I have gained a greater appreciation for the services and facilities that makes Plymouth one of the best places to live in the state. Most importantly, I want to commend the Parks & Recreation staff led by Eric -- they are truly an inspired group and an amazing asset to this incredible city. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve this great city in this capacity. Sincerely, Seth Pederson 3845 Yellowstone Ct N Plymouth, MN 55446 763-478-2352 7/12/2007 (4 4 ) ® City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 12, 2007 SUBJECT: MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR GREG ANDERSON (2007064) Dear Owner/Occupant: This letter is written to inform you that Greg Anderson, under file 2007064, submitted a planning application requesting approval of a minor subdivision to create two lots from one existing lot at 15020 9`' Avenue North. The proposed lots would allow the construction of one new home. The existing home would remain. The subject site is zoned RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1) which specifies a minimum lot area of 18,500 square feet per lot. Under the plan, the existing 47,073 square -foot lot would be divided, creating a 26,586 square -foot property and a 20,487 square -foot property. The proposed lots would exceed the requirements of the RSF-1 district. The subject property is legally described as follows: Lot 3, Block 1, Christianson's Parker's Lake Third Addition, according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of Registrar of Titles, Hennepin County, Minnesota. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. If you have comments, please call within ten days. 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, T?Nl > Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us 1,, 1 _-, 1� 4 (45)