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Council Information Memorandum 08-03-2007
CITY OF PLYMOUTH �� COUNCIL INFO MEMO August 3, 2007 Z)1AMWtt UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Special City Council Meeting on Water Restrictions for August 3 ....................................... Page 3 Prevention Forum on September 11 at St. Louis Park City Hall ........................................... Page 4 August, September, October 2007 Official City Meeting Calendars ..................................... Page 5 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................... Page 11 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Star Tribune: Plymouth City Center Plan Gets a Strong Dose of Reality ........................... Page 13 Plymouth: Plymouth Steps Up Enforcement of Water Restrictions as Drought and Lawn Watering Take a Toll on Groundwater Levels and City Wells............ Page 15 MDH: Plymouth Designated a Governor's Fit City ................................................ Page 18 MEETING MINUTES July 18 Planning Commission............................................................................................. Page 19 CORRESPONDENCE Engineering Department's Active and Pending Public Improvements Projects .................. Page 24 Police Department's Community Crime Prevention Newsletter ......................................... Page 28 Article Regarding CenterPoint Energy Addressing Growing Customer Debt ..................... Page 30 Letter from Mayor Regarding July 12 Fire at Plymouth Oaks Apartments ........................ Page 31 Response to Sheryl McRoberts, 2345 West Medicine Lake Drive, Regarding Ice House Enforcement......................................................................................................................... Page 32 Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure Site for Heather Estates, 2900 Douglas Avenue North, Site ID# LEAK00016823......................................................................................... Page 33 Curlyleaf Pondweed Treatment Funding.................................................................... ......... Page 35 Variance for Mark and Amy Peterson (2007067)............................................................... Page 36 Pre -Application Sketch Review for Lakewest Development (2007065) ............................. Page 37 Preliminary Plat for Chandler McCoy for "McCoy Estates" (2007062) ............................ Page 38 Article Regarding Total Maximum Daily Load Limits (TMDLs) are Here to Stay ............ Page 39 0 P)I'Dity Plymouth Adding Quality to Life August 1, 2007 I hereby call a Special City Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss water restrictions. jWaAML- Kelli Slavik, Mayor 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us ,�'i I OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Auuust. 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 ? J L � Ju12007 Sep 2007 - S M T W T F S S M T W T F S PLANNING OM COMMISSSION, Council Chambers 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 2:30 PM -5.00 PM NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 8 9 10 11 KICK OFF EVENT, Fire ta Stion 111 fi:30 PM -9.30 PM NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 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 M PARK & RECDVISORYSSION (PRAC),cil Chambers F 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY SESSION - DISCUSS COMMITTEE ON BIENNIAL BUDGET, Medicine Lake TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A Conference Room 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 8/3/2007 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS SpntPmhpr 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Aug 2007 Oct 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 ll 12 13 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 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 - Clty6:30 Offices Closed PM CfTY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION -DISCUSS 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Packers Lake Room BIENNIAL BUDGET, Medicine Lake Conference Room 9 10 .11 12 13 .14 15 5:30 PM CITY COUNCILROSH STUDY SESSION - DRAFT NON -DEGRADATION HASHANAH 10:00 AM -5:00 PM AUTUMN ART FAIR, Parkers Lake Room PLAN AND UPDATE WITH CITY MANAGER, Medidrw BEGINS AT Lake Rooms SUNSET 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Coundl Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 6:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMfTTEE LEAMJ:]e PM PLYMOUTH CLEAN-unAr. 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CLEAN-1.1 MelnleneMe FedNy YOM KIPPUR BEGINS AT (EQC), Medicine Lake SUNSET Room 7:00 PM PLANNING 7Ae PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medklne Lake Room A COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00PMPARKb REC AWISORY rAMMISSION (PNACj, DaurcY LNvnben 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 5:Oo PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON 1:00 PM Plymouth on Parade Celebration, City Center Area POLICY, M.,fi s e Lake TRANSIT (PACT) Room , Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Coundl Chambers - 30 modified on 8/3/2007 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Ortnher 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 S 6 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 COLUMBUS DAY (OBSERVED), Public Works Division closed 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL OUALI Y COMMITTEE (EOC), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 12:00 PM -400 PM FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE, Fire Station III 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 6:30 PM VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENT, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT(PACT), Medicine Lake Room A 28 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS - Set Clocks back 1 29 30 31 F 530 PM -8:30 PM HALLOWEEN ON THE CREEK, Plymouth Creek Center Sep 2007 Nov 2007 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 1 2 3 hour 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 modified on 8/3/2007 PW Mr, � i Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items August 14, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve extension of previously approved variances for a detached garage in the front yard for property located at 10610 South Shore Drive. Damien and Kristen Wolf (2005046) • Approve conditional use permit for a 75 -foot monopole with antennas to be located at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 105 Forestview Lane North. T -Mobile Central LLC. (2007049) • Approve zoning ordinance text amendment to clarify the regulations regarding Day Care Facilities. City of Plymouth. (2007057) • Consider Joint Project Agreement relating to Erosion Repair Project at County Road 61 and County Road 9 • Adopt Information Technology budget amendment • Approve variance for impervious surface area coverage to allow a screen porch addition and patio for property located at 15605 40th Avenue North. Valet Building Services. (2007061) • Approve Plans and Specifications for Wikman Erosion Site (6113) • Approve Payment No. 3 & Final, 2006 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (612 1) • Approve No. 2 & Final, 2007 Sunset Trail Retaining Wall Project (7103) • Award Contract, 2007 Mill & Overlay (7104) • Approve reimbursement for required construction of public improvements in Taryn Hills Development (2005045) • Approve Final Release of Financial Guarantees for Timber Creek Crossing (2001114) and Timber Creek Crossing 2nd Addition (200410 1) • Approve an exemption and authorize Wetland Conservation Act Certificate of Exemption Form for PID 31-118-22-44-0049 and PID 31-118-22-44-0048 • Approve an extension to the Certificate of Exemption for the Wetland Conservation Act, Jack Day Property • Approve Wetland Replacement Plan Application for Bassett Creek Office Centre (2006111) • Adopt Ordinance amending Section 905 of the City Code relative to Fire Prevention Code 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 • Adopt Resolution authorizing return of TIF 7-A tax increment proceeds to the County • Adopt Resolution authorize transfer of HACA reserve funds • Comprehensive Plan - Draft Land Use Plan. City of Plymouth. (2005050) 11 Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. • Discuss Transportation elements of Comprehensive Plan • Announcement of winners of banner art contest • Public Hearing on the transfer of On Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Chili's Grill and Bar, 4000 Vinewood Lane • Announcement of Special Drop Off Event on September 8 September 4, Special, 6:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Budget Study Session September 11, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Review draft non -degradation plan • Update with City Manager 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 Plymouth city center plan gets a strong close of reality Starffiburtewcomi A+ UNI -NE. ' OLIS -ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, Plymouth city center plan gets a strong dose of reality Hopes for downtown -style retail were dampened by a sobering market study. By Jenna Ross, Star Tribune Last update: July 31, 2007 —1:39 PM Page 1 of 2 Three months ago, Plymouth had big dreams for its city center: Major redevelopment, high-end retail, a new road. It could become the next Arbor Lakes, the next Excelsior and Grand. But at a meeting last week, City Council members dropped talk of new retail and roads and resigned themselves to lesser goals -- such as adding potted plants. ("Some color could really make a difference," Council Member Jim Willis said.) In between: A reality check. Consultants and developers told the council that the area -- bounded by Hwy. 55, Vicksburg Lane and Plymouth Boulevard -- is unlikely to attract developers who will transform it into a downtown. The council had hired a consultant to do a market study on the city center, a traditional suburban retail expanse anchored by Cub Foods, Mann Theatres and their huge parking lots. In late July the consultant, Jay Demma of Bonestroo, gave grim answers: Improved pedestrian access or an additional road probably wouldn't attract redevelopment. The area can't compete with Ridgedale in Minnetonka and Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove for high-end retailers. And "the potential for additional retail within the next 10 years is limited," the report reads. "When we started talking about [a new vision for the city center], I thought it would be the end-all of end-alls ... the magic key," said Council Member Bob Stein. "That was the high point. It's been downhill ever since." In April, the council enacted a moratorium to pause plans for development in the area while it considered making its own. At last week's meeting, the council abandoned the idea of building a new road or boulevard, which city staff and council members originally thought would bring a more grid -like street pattern that might attract more storefronts. Staff estimated its cost at $447,300. 3 http://www.startribune.com/106/v-print/story/I 33284.htm1 7/31/2007 nymoutri city center pian gets a strong aose or reality Yage 2 of L The north -south road between 36th and 37th avenues would have run along the back of Plymouth's library, which Hennepin County has plans to tear down and rebuild beginning this fall. After nixing the road, the council removed the library property from the moratorium so it wouldn't impede the county's plans. However, the rest of the city center remains in moratorium mode. The council wants to prevent development while it studies a 1990s city plan for the area to see if it can resurrect some of its ideas. Some council members are also concerned about property owners' redevelopment ideas. The owner of the Cub Foods property has talked with city staff about building a strip mall -- much like at its Nathan Lane location in Plymouth -- along one side of the parking lot. "I don't know how many nail salons or dry cleaners we need," said Mayor Kelli Slavik. "They're great, but if we want this other concept for our city center, I don't want that strip mall." Slavik said Plymouth "has been told for years" that it wouldn't get the retail Ridgedale and Arbor Lakes attract. "I hear from people all the time, 'Why is everything going to these other communities?' " Plymouth's city center area is within five miles of both shopping centers. "Retailers who specialize in goods purchased infrequently," including jewelry and clothing, "would be more attracted to nearby Ridgedale and Arbor Lakes because the highway accessibility in those shopping districts allows them to draw customers from further distances," the market study reads. Those complexes feature many national clothing stores, such as Banana Republic and J. Crew. Plymouth's city center, in contrast, does not include one clothing shop. Instead, much of its square footage is dedicated to professional and medical services, such as small dental and law offices. In its coming meetings, the council could consider rezoning the city center area to allow residential uses. The market study allows that residential development within the area "will increase pedestrian activity and may slightly boost the potential for more retail." But, it warns, "For a substantial amount of new retail to be supported, there would need to be thousands of new housing units, not hundreds." Jenna Ross • 612-673-7168 • jrQss@s—tqrt(ibune.com © 2007 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. Iq http://www.startribune.com/1 06/v-print/story/l 333284.html 7/31/2007 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release July 31, 2007 Contact: Doran Cote, Public Works Director 763-509-5501 Plymouth Steps Up Enforcement of Water Restrictions as Drought and Lawn Watering Take a Toll on Groundwater Levels & City Wells To ensure that water is available to fight fires and for daily household and business needs, the City of Plymouth is calling on residents and businesses to follow Plymouth's restrictions on outdoor water use. The City will be stepping up enforcement of the restrictions starting today. Plymouth bans outdoor watering from noon to 5 p.m. on all days and has odd -even restrictions at other times. Repeat violators face a penalty of $100 a day. If the call for cooperation and increased enforcement are not successful in reducing water use, City staff plans to ask the City Council to enact emergency restrictions that could include extended ban hours or an overall ban on outdoor watering. Drought & High Volume of Lawn Sprinkling Taking a Toll This summer's drought, coupled with high temperatures, has increased lawn watering. That stretches municipal water systems and underground aquifers over an extended period of time. Aquifers require time to recharge. They cannot recharge quickly enough to meet demands when weather remains hot and dry. In Plymouth, Public Works Director Doran Cote is seeing a combination of factors coming together to create concern. Cote notes that pumps working 24 hours a day are more prone to breakdown. Plymouth has already lost two of its 16 well pumps. I S In addition, groundwater tables, the source for Plymouth's water, are dropping. This adds stress to well pumps that are already working overtime. Cote estimates that each well is pumping 150 to 200 gallons less water per minute due to the lower groundwater levels. Plymouth residents are using more than 20 million gallons of water a day this summer — nearly a million gallons an hour -- compared to the average of 9 million gallons a day residents use during the winter. The high use is making it difficult to keep city water reservoirs and towers filled. "We've seen a dramatic drop in Plymouth's water tower and reservoir levels, particularly after 5 p.m. as people start watering their lawns," Cote said. The volume of lawn watering concerns Plymouth Fire Chief Richard Kline. "We need to make sure we have enough water available and good water pressure to fight fires. I'm asking residents to follow the rules and go a step further and not water their lawns at all until we have significant rain fall. This will make sure that our fire department has the resources we need to do our job," Kline said. Plymouth Water Restrictions • No outdoor lawn watering from noon to 5 p.m. on all days. At other times, water customers must follow an odd/even schedule when sprinkling lawns. Homeowners and businesses with addresses ending in an odd -number may water on odd - numbered calendar days. Those with addresses ending in an even number may water on even -numbered days. • Automatic irrigation systems must be adjusted accordingly. Exceptions • City water customers may wash vehicles and do hand-held hose watering of shrubs, flowers and trees on any day and at any time if the hose has a nozzle with automatic shutoff. HO • If you have new sod, seed or landscaping, you do not need to follow the odd -even restrictions during the first 30 days after planting. You must, however, still abide by the midday ban from noon to 5 p.m. Penalty for Violators The penalty for violating restrictions is $100 for each day of violation. You will receive one written warning before you are penalized. 'a News Release FOR IMMEDIATE USE Contact: John Stieger July 31, 2007 MDH Communications Office (651) 201-4998 Plymouth designated a Governor's Fit City Plymouth earns recognition for promoting physical activity Governor Tim Pawlenty and Commissioner of Health Dianne Mandernach announced today that Plymouth has been designated a Governor's Fit City. The city earned the recognition by making a commitment to support and encourage its residents to be more physically active and to improve the overall health of the community. "The leaders of Plymouth have made a strong commitment to provide physical activity opportunities for people in their city," Governor Pawlenty said. "This commitment will help keep Plymouth citizens healthy for years to come." Plymouth achieved its designation by completing an application with the Minnesota Department of Health. The application asks cities to indicate their commitment to promoting physical activity, according to several criteria. Those criteria include whether a city has created inviting places to walk; whether a city has adopted a value statement affirming the importance of fitness; whether a city has sponsored at least one fitness activity; and whether a city has developed recreation areas that encourage fitness. Plymouth is committed to implementing a number of strategies for promoting physical activity, including: ■ Maintaining and expanding a cohesive system of parks and trails, incorporating accessible neighborhood parks, playgrounds and playfields. ■ Ensuring that physical activity facilities are accessible and affordable. ■ Providing year-round access to indoor recreational facilities for all ages. ■ Supporting recreation programs that encourage active living. ■ Building community awareness about locations, services and organizations dedicated to fitness and physical activity. "Physical activity improves nearly every aspect of a person's health and contributes to better health overall for communities," Mandernach said. "We encourage all cities to become Governor's Fit Cities." Plymouth will receive a plaque from Governor Pawlenty and Commissioner Mandernach, and may also choose to have Governor's Fit City signs placed on roadways entering the city. The Governor's Fit City initiative is part of an overall push by Governor Pawlenty to encourage fitness. The governor declared 2005 The Year of Fitness in Minnesota and created the Governor's Fitness Challenge. More information about the Governor's Fit City program can be found at www.healt11.state.mn.us/fitcity. -MDH- MDH Communications Office • 625 Robert St. N. • PO Box 64975 • St. Paul, MN 55164-0975 • (651) 201-4989 MDH news releases can be found at http://www.health.state.nm.us/news/index.html Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting July 18, 2007 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Holmes, Commissioners Frank Weir, Karl Neset, Terry Jaffoni, James Davis, Erik Aamoth, and John Cooney (arrived at 7:10). MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Shawn Drill, Senior Planner Marie Darling, Planner Joshua Doty, and Office Support Representative Barb Peterson 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the July 18, 2007 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 20, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the June 20, 2007 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. DAMIEN AND KRISTEN WOLF MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the request by Damien and Kristen Wolf for an extension of variances granted to allow a detached garage in the front yard and for impervious surface coverage for property located at 10610 South Shore Drive. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. Approved Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 2007 Page 2 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CLUTS, O'BRIEN, STROTHER ARCHITECTS. (2007045) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Cluts, O'Brien, Strother Architects for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit for an accessory clubhouse building for Park Place Apartments located at 14300 34`h Avenue North. Planner Doty gave an overview of the July 10, 2007 staff report. Commissioner Jaffoni asked why the Zoning Ordinance limits the height on accessory buildings to 15 feet and why this building needs to be higher than that. Planner Doty stated that the height requirement of 15 feet is appropriate in most instances. He said the request for a higher building in this instance is to complement the existing three-story apartment buildings. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant Paul Strother. Mr. Strother further clarified the reason for the increased height. He said it will provide a nice focal point and give character to match the other buildings. Commissioner Davis asked where the exercise equipment and leasing office are now located. Mr. Strother said that fitness equipment is scattered throughout the buildings and the leasing office is located in one of the apartment buildings. Chair Holmes opened the public hearing. Chair Holmes closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. Commissioner Davis said he would vote in favor of the project as it will add to the appearance of the apartment complex. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the request for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit for an accessory clubhouse building for Park Place Apartments located at 14300 34`h Avenue North. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. T -MOBILE CENTRAL (2007049) Chair Holmes introduced the request by T -Mobile Central for a conditional use permit to allow installation of a 75 -foot monopole with telecommunications antennas at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 105 Forestview Lane N. row -11 L10 Approved Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 2007 Page 3 Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the July 10, 2007 staff report. Chair Holmes asked if there is an existing cell tower in that area now. Senior Planner Darling said there is one located within the right-of-way of Forestview Lane, but the pole is not strong enough or tall enough to support more antennas. Commissioner Aamoth asked what the difference is between this request and the request made earlier in the year. Senior Planner Darling said the requests are very similar and from the same cellular provider, but the earlier request was to replace an existing light pole with a monopole and re -attach the lights. This application would be for a monopole that is structurally designed for multiple carriers. Commissioner Aamoth asked if the same questions were asked of the applicant this time. Senior Planner Darling said they were. Chair Holmes said the previous application was closer to residential areas. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Kari Brown, from T -Mobile. Chair Holmes opened the public hearing. Chair Holmes introduced Julie Fenyk, 104 Park Lane South, Minnetonka, MN. She said they will be able to see the tower from their front yard and she is concerned about the aesthetics. She asked why it isn't being located in a business park nearby instead of a residential area. She inquired about who will receive the rental fee and if the community will benefit from the funds. She said the FCC does prohibit reviewing telecommunications applications using property value and health impacts as review criteria, but she has concerns with these issues. Commissioner Davis asked Ms. Fenyk to locate their home on the map, which she did. Mr. Todd Billadeau, 104 Park Lanes, Minnetonka, MN stated that if the tower is going to be approved, it should be constructed taller and located on the school/park property to capture the financial benefit from the proceeds. Chair Holmes closed the public hearing. Ms. Brown introduced Weng Carpid, also from T Mobile, who stated the tower could not be placed on the business properties to the north because it would be too far to serve the targeted area that has poor service today. Ms. Brown said the Church was willing to sign a lease. She also said property studies have been done in Minnesota and Wisconsin proving that installation of the monopole will not hurt property values, noting she has previously provided the City with copies of these studies. She also stated that she has information on the health impact of the antenna emissions and that they are similar to baby monitors and similar electronic devices. Approved Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 2007 Page 4 Planning Manager Senness said the FCC does not allow the City to regulate the emissions or review applications based on the health impacts. Chair Holmes asked if there had been any discussions with the school about placing it on their property. Ms. Brown said that T -Mobile had rejected the site because of the drop in elevation on the school property which would affect the height of the tower. She said she was not certain if the school district was approached. Mr. Billadeau asked why the tower cannot be raised 10'. Chair Holmes said it didn't sound like the school wanted to enter into the contract. Senior Planner Darling stated that the Wayzata School District does not typically encourage towers on their property as they are long-term encumbrances. Taxes are collected on the income generated from the tower lease. She also said there is a limitation in the zoning ordinance on the height of towers, so a monopole could not be proposed higher than 75 feet. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the request by T -Mobile Central for a conditional use permit to allow installation of a 75 -foot monopole with telecommunications antennas at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 105 Forestview Lane N. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. C. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2007057) Chair Holmes introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for a zoning text amendment to clarify the regulations regarding day care facilities. Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the July 10, 2007 staff report. Commissioner Davis asked if the draft ordinance has been approved by the City's legal counsel. Senior Planner Drill said the draft language was reviewed by the City Attorney. He said that the City Attorney suggested a few edits which are reflected in the draft ordinance. He said the City Attorney concurs with the draft ordinance as proposed. Commissioner Weir asked why reference to the Planning Commission was eliminated under the Declaration of Conditions. Senior Planner Drill stated that the reference is proposed to be eliminated because the Planning Commission is a recommending body, and the City Council actually imposes the conditions when they adopt a resolution. Commissioner Davis asked if there was a specific need to amend the ordinance at this time. Senior Planner Drill said there was an inquiry about daycares that brought this discrepancy into light. Planning Manager Senness stated that the City attorney suggested revising the ordinance at this time. Approved Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 2007 Page 5 Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the request by the City of Plymouth for a zoning text amendment to clarify the regulations regarding day care facilities. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Davis asked if the packets could be delivered earlier for the next meeting. Planning Manager Senness said that might be possible. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Commissioner Wier, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Revised: 8/1/2007 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects Ac>..�e..Pub.rc..I.... I?.ov.:.: ....:............1.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:......:................................................................................:.:.............................:.........:.......:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:. ............................:.:.:.:..:.:...:........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1013 S Fernbrook Ln. - 27th to 34th - Design & ROW & DC/BM SRF $5,741,000 SRF Consulting Group, Inc. designated as Construction engineer. Engineering Agreement approved. Begin Preliminary Design. Public Information meeting held 4/27/06. Representatives of four properties in attendance. Staff determined watermain replacement. Approval from Bassett Creek Watershed has been received. Right of way acquisition in progress. Final plan approval requested from MnDOT. City Council approves condemnation proceeding to acquire right-of-way on 11/28/06. Sixteen of twenty properties acquired. R/W condemnation hearing on 3/12/07. Right of entry set 3/27/07. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approval received. 5/24/07 - bid opening. FHWA contract approval required. Contract awarded to Eureka Construction on 6/27/07. Construction started on 7/16/07. Medians removed traffic shifted to center of road. Temporary traffic signal being installed at Highway 55 and Fernbrook intersection. 4141 1 S I Petition Project - 47th Ave Street & Utilities 5102 1 S ICR 101, CR 6 to CR 24 DC/BB SRF $215,000 City Council awarded contract to R.P. Utilities, Inc. 8/9/05. Preconstruction meeting was held 8/10/05. Utilities are installed. Street to be built in Spring 2006. Concrete curb and aggregate base installed. Bituminous base installed, bituminous wear and punch list items completed. Engineer preparing final payment documents. Meeting with contractor on 3/5/07 to discuss project closeout. Negotiating with contractor to close-out project. Final payment approved by council on 7/10/07. Assessments being calculated. DC/BM Henn. $17,000,000 Preliminary layout of CR 101 approved by City Co. Council on 10/11/05. The plan is 30% complete. Met with Hennepin County 4/4/06. City staff will do engineering for watermain replacement. EAW comments received and approved by County. The plan is 90% complete. The County has sent out property acquisition letter to affected property 'nq Page 1Setting*C:0oaments and on baumlLocal Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK97Wct_Pndng_ProLRpt_7_31_SHORT_FORM.xis Revised: 8/1/2007 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects Page 2 C:Oo=ments and Setbngs\mmsenbaunn\Loim1 Settings'iTempomi-y Inter -net Files\OLK97\Act—Pndng_PMLRpL7-�31_SHORT—FORM.xls .................. � i . M. . . . . . . . . . . . . f� I �°i .!,.:! � � , `�i� E IHi I ! i li �� ,,, , , HIII], I. II ,,,I ,,i,ki, ii �,I c I ,�. � � I:�it , �.� ,II:I) ..� , !,� !� �. � ,,I �� � i ; i� �i I��� � � i � ! i ����� I,li �I (f! �"I� il� � !I-ll1iIII !! �,� ,E� i �. ( ((E �jfl ±I � II�� ii !. I{i � '` � I j� 'if � �I.l� (E � � f �!(� ll+�i!I ��,�l�I �i� �j �) � � `' � I!�! F'r0 !��:!�:��I � E �i� R.:�{I:I i.l � ik� l� h:ll {! 4 !I!?I. i ?Q i 8�i ! �,1 j I11R: :l#�[ i� !:��ill�I ! h# . $ INO ......N;O. ....... 5122 S CR 24, Olive Ln. to 32nd Avenue DC/BM Henn. $2,500,000 Co. Preliminary layout approved by City Council 6/14/05. Construction scheduled for 2008. Design in progress. Received Draft Layout 2/21/06. Met with Hennepin County design staff on 5/2/06. City staff will do design engineering for watermain replacement. Met with utility companies on 5/24/06. Received draft plan on 5/23/06. City watermain replacement plan completed and submitted to the County. 6102 S Black Oaks Lane Reconstruction RB $360,000.00 Construction is underway. Curb and gutter anticipated the first week in August. 6108 S Intersection Imp. - CR 47 & CR 61 RB $1.2 million Constrution delayed due to Hennepin County re- engineering the signal post design. Likely an August start date. 7101 S 2007 Street Reconstruction Project - Hawthorne JR $3,620,000 Curb has been installed on Queensland Lane Ponds Area. and adjacent cul-de-sacs. North part of Queensland Lane has been paved with base course asphalt. Watermain replacement on Narcissus, Merrimac, 4th -6th Ave is about 75% complete. Subcut on Merrimac Ln. is 7103 S Sunset Trail Retaining Wall RB $60,000 Constrution is complete, awaiting final quantiites from the consultant. Will go to Council on 8-14- 07 for final payment. 7104 S 2007 Mill & Overlay - Vicksburg Lane DC $566,000 Improvement currently under design, ordered 2/13/07. Plans and Specs approved on 6/26/07. Contract scheduled to be awarded on 8/14/07. 7107 S 2007 Street Reconstruction Project - City View JR $4,245,000 Curb and gutter is complete in the area Acres including 9th, 11th and Garland Lane south. The storm sewer is complete on 12th Avenue and Dunkirk Lane and the subcut has begun. 7123 S 2007 Temporary Overlay Project RB $270,000 Work underway. Paving should be complete by August 1. 7106 SS 2007 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project RB $336,000 Michels has the punchlist, they anticipate getting to it in late August. 5111 SS Sewer Capacity Imp. Downstream from RB/SN HRG $450,000 Lancaster Lift Sta. 6121 SS Line Sanitary Sewer Main - Annual Program RB/SN $300,000 Complete. 5110 W Water System Pressure Enhancements RB HRG $100,000 per HRG working on Preliminary Engineering Report. year for 5 Report received from consultant 4/07. years 3105 WR Plymouth Creek Channel BM/DT $325,000 Survey and soil testing completed. Water quality model to evaluate options. Barr Engineering finished Feasibility Study, discussed at recent watershed commission meeting. Preliminary Design will be next phase, and exploring funding for the project. RFP for Design submitted 7/27/07 with proposals due 8/22/07. Page 2 C:Oo=ments and Setbngs\mmsenbaunn\Loim1 Settings'iTempomi-y Inter -net Files\OLK97\Act—Pndng_PMLRpL7-�31_SHORT—FORM.xls Revised: 811/2007 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects IF 0 ... ! III Aonsu U rr. i 4135 WR CR 61/CR 9 Erosion Site UU BKA $350,000 Options and estimated costs received 10/27/05. Three options considered. Additional concerns raised by Three Rivers staff. Consultant directed to investigate drainage concerns south of County Road 9. Three Rivers requesting City to proceed with additional investigations south of County Road 9. Meeting held 7/26/06 to discuss downstream drainage issues with Three Rivers Parks staff. Three Rivers preparing draft agreement for review. The City has received funding through BWSR. Further funding discussions at City Council level are necessary. Revised agreement prepared by Three Rivers and will be brought to Council on 8/14/07. 6103 WR Repair Erosion -Wood Crk. DT/BM WENC $425,000 Preliminary designs are in progress. Trees have K been marked. Public meetings took place 11/13/06 and 1/29/07 to review design with residents. Homeowner's Association had a follow-up site visit with staff on 3/19/07. Revised plans showing minor creek adjustments being reviewed. HOA reviewed required easement and will vote on approval in July. HOA meeting scheduled for 8/21107 to consider granting easement. 6113 WR Wickman Erosion Project RB $200,000 Final design is underway. Will go to Council August 14 for approval of plans and specifications. 6115 WR Drainage Imp, - Between 38th & 39th - W of SN $100,000 Work Completed Harbor Ln. 7111 WR Mooney Lake Pump Project DT/BM WENC $250,000 Project included in MCWD CIP for 2007 K (permanent solution). Interim emergency pumping plan is still required for 2007. Waiting for final design from consultant and watershed. City is assisting with technical and historical data. MCWD Public Hearing is scheduled for July 19th. Project ordered by MCWD. Cooperative agreement with MCWD has been executed. Consultant proceeding with final design. ........... ...... .......... .............. ............. .......... ........... G:: MPr P .... ... ... .................... . ... W-2 W Watermain - Vicksburg Ln. - CR 47 to Schmidt $750,000 Dependent on development. Lake Road W-3 W Watermain - Cheshire Ln. - Glacier Vista to CR $370,000 Dependent on development. 47 I— Y(�r- Page 3 CADomn,ients and SattMg5\nnm_senbaurn%Loca1 SetfingslTernpomry Internet FileskOLK97W,ct—Pndng_ProLRpL7_31_SHORT_FORM.xls Page 4 Revised: 8/1/2007 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects CADocuments and Settings\rnmsenbaum\Local SettngslTemporary Internet Files\OLK97Wd_Pndng_Pmj_Rpt_7_31_SHORT_FORM.xls community crime Prevention Newsletter Plymouth, MN Volume 2007 Number 3 Vehicle Crashes: Facts and Prevention In 2006, there were 78,745 motor vehicle crashes, resulting in 35,025 injuries and 494 fatalities. The economic cost to Minnesota was staggering: $1.6 billion. Although 2006 had the fewest number of crashes since the 1960s and the lowest number of deaths since '1945, we still have a long way to go. 2006 Crash Facts: Young drivers are the most likely to be involved in a crash. Teens make up only 7% of the driving population, yet are involved in 14% of crashes. In comparison, drivers age 65 and over make up 15% of the population, yet are involved in only 7% of crashes. Moreover, traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for young people. 40% of those killed in traffic crashes were under age 30. Males are more liken to be involved in a crash. 55% of drivers in all crashes were male, and 72% of drivers in fatal crashes were male. .AIcohol is still a major factor. 124 of the 166 people who died in alcohol-related crashes were drinking themselves. Minnesota had a record number of DWI arrests in 2006: 41,842. Of these, 69% were male, 53% were 21-34, and 10% were under the age of 21...not even legal to drink! What you can do: Slow down, pay attention, and don't drink and drive --every day! Illegal/unsafe speed and driver inattention are 2 top reasons for crashes. Failure to yield the right of way is another main factor, as is alcohol consumption. For youth, driver inexperience is a big factor. In addition, the majority of crashes occur in daylight and good weather. In fact, July is the deadliest month on our roadways. Wear your seat belt' Even if you drive safely, you still have to protect yourself from other drivers. Wearing a seatbelt can help reduce your chance of being seriously injured or killed in a crash. Making simple changes in driving behavior can help reduce your chance of being involved in a crash. For more crash facts, go to: www.dps.state.mn.us and check out the 2006 Crash Facts. Drive safely! The Plymouth Police Explorer Program: Join Now! The Explorer program is designed to introduce young people to the career of law enforcement. Explorers interact with police officers on a regular basis and learn first hand what the duties and responsibilities are of police officers. Applications are now being accepted. Call 763-509-5008 x 7859 for more information. Minimum eligibility: • Between the ages of 14 and 20 years old. • No past criminal police contact and no more than 2 violations on their driving record • Must be able to attend weekly meetings. Operation: Youth update Operation: Youth is the police department's newest program, aimed at building bridges with youth in our community. Operation: Youth kicked off in May at Plymouth Colony Apartments. The program is open to all youth between the ages of 10 and 14. Youth meet with an officer every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play games, discuss safety, and learn about the police department. The program is free, but youth must have parent/guardian permission to participate. Operation: Youth moves to Lakeview Commons on September 11, 2007. To find out more about Operation: Youth or to register, call 763-509-5147. Crime Free Multi -Housing Corner: Trespassing What options do you have when a non -tenant is causing problems on your property? The easiest answer is to trespass that individual. Official trespass forms are available from the Police Department. Forms can be issued by a resident (to keep someone from their own unit) or management (to keep people off the property). Some things to remember when filling out trespassing forms: 1. You cannot trespass current tenants. To evict tenants, you must go through proper legal proceedings. 2. There must be a specific basis for trespassing someone (fighting, vandalism, etc.). In addition, that behavior must have occurred within the past 30 days. 3. Forms must be served in person. Mailing a copy to the individual will not suffice. 4. You may trespass for a period up to 1 year. 5. You can serve the form yourself. The person must sign acknowledging they received a copy. If they refuse to sign, give them a copy, and then have your copy notarized. 6. Be sure to keep a copy for yourself and send the remaining 2 copies to the Plymouth Police Department to make it official. 7. If you feel uncomfortable serving a trespass notice yourself, call 9-1-1 for police assistance. If you have questions about trespassing, please call 763-509-5147 or 9-1-1 to speak to an officer. Featured Crime Prevention Program: Amber Stick Getting police accurate information fast is essential in finding missing persons. The AMBER stick is a portable electronic (flash drive) identification device that can be carried on a keychain that enables police to download the profile of a missing person within seconds. The AMBER stick was created for missing children, but it can be used for all members of the family, especially vulnerable adults. The AMBER stick is available for $20. To reserve your AMBER stick, call 763-509-5198. Especially for Business Reducing Internal Employee Theft 1.Review your hiring practices. Check the credentials of potential employees. 2. Analyze your business procedures and policies. Each business function should have a check -and - balance control. Keep the operational and accounting functions separate. Don't allow the person responsible for receiving or disbursing goods, services, or money to do the accounting. 3.Evaluate your personal practices. Keep clear lines of authority and responsibility. Don't overlook losses or practice favoritism. 4. Establish a loss prevention program. Monitor the program at regular intervals to deter employees looking for ways to defeat it. One way to check if your security procedures are working is to deliberately inject errors into the system. 5. Keep an eye out for "high-risk" employees. By establishing clear polices and reducing opportunity, you can help reduce internal theft. - Fraud Stop: BBB Scam A new phishing email fraud has surfaced and has been circulating since May 2007. The email claims to be from the BBB (Better Business Bureau). The email states that a BBB complaint has been filed by someone against your business. When the victim clicks on the link embedded in the email, a malicious keylogger program is downloaded. Keylogging programs record keystrokes, making passwords and other personal information vulnerable to identity thieves. The BBB scam is sophisticated, because unlike most phishing emails that are very generic, the BBB email is tailored to the specific recipient and looks like actual complaint notices sent by the BBB. Another variation claims to be from the IRS. If you receive a complaint notice from the BBB, the best course of action is to contact the BBB directly, and not click on any links. (Source: www.scambusters.com) 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 ahasemanCa_ci.olymouth.mn.us. Thank you! J5 News you can use CenterPoint Energy addressing growing customer debt Thousands of CenterPoint Energy customers still have unpaid natural gas bills from last winter. In fact, this spring nearly 250,000 customers owed over $100 million in past -due bills. Left unpaid, this debt eventually increases natural gas bills for all customers — even those who pay their bills on time. CenterPoint Energy has launched a campaign to reduce this debt to more acceptable levels. We are informing customers who have fallen behind on their natural gas bills to call us immediately to make a payment arrangement that addresses their past -due bills. We will work with them to establish an acceptable payment arrangement and put them in contact with energy assistance agencies if eligible. Since this issue involves so many customers, it is possible you will hear from residents in your community. You may also know of,residents who need help. With either, please refer CenterPoint Energy customers to 612-372-4680 or 1-800-245-2377. You may also notice increased bill collection activity in your community because CenterPoint Energy is disconnecting customers who fail to make payment arrangements. Please contact our local or state government relations staff if you have questions. (See back page for contact information) 6 NO Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 26, 2007 Stan Mack Superintendent 4148 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Subject: July 12 Fire at Plymouth Oaks Apartments Dear Superintendent Mack: On behalf of the Plymouth City Council and City staff members, I want to express our gratitude to the District 281 School Board and school district staff for their cooperation in the aftermath of a fire on July 12. As you know, the Plymouth Fire Department battled a large fire at Plymouth Oaks Apartments that required the assistance of 11 jurisdictions and caused $4 million in damage. The fire affected 60 units in the 212 -unit complex and required the Red Cross to provide shelter to about 40 displaced families. Displaced residents were bused to Armstrong High School as the firefighters fought the fire. In addition, several families who had no place to go were sheltered at the high school. District 281's willingness to provide space at the high school for these families allowed the fire and police departments and Red Cross to provide them with a common meeting place where they could receive information and services during this traumatic event. Again, thank you for your willingness to help. The City Council very much appreciated your cooperation — and no doubt the kindness of school district staff will be long remembered by the residents who were evacuated and sheltered at the school. Sincerely, I 0� Kelli Slavik Mayor 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us 1,2p Plymouth s Adding Quality to Life July 301h, 2007 Sheryl McRoberts 2345 West Medicine Lake Drive Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Dear Sheryl: We received your letter regarding the garbage and debris that washes up onto the beaches of Medicine Lake. The City of Plymouth works very hard to provide quality facilities and services for all of our residents. In particular, we take great care to ensure that our beach facilities are safe and clean. Each year we dive and inspect these facilities prior to opening day to remove debris and to properly place swimming and boating buoys. As well, during the summer season our guards and park staff routinely rake and maintain the beaches to keep them attractive, safe and user friendly. Unfortunately, your trash and debris concern regarding the ice fishing season is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Therefore, we do not monitor the ice houses or clean the ice surface following the fishing season. We do however, do our very best to maintain and remove garbage that is washed up onto our beaches and parkland. We will continue in our efforts to provide a safe beach environment for the general public. Again, thank you for your concern and comments. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me at 763-509-5941. Sincerely, Mark Peterson Superintendent of Parks Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55°4"47-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us i'left, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road North I St. Paul, MN 55155-4194 1 651-296-6300 1 800-675-3843 1 651-282-5332 TTY 1. www.pca.state.mn.us RECEIVED July 30, 2007 JUL 31 2007 Mr. Gene Nelson Lanel Crystal Estates LLC 4601 Excelsior Boulevard, Suite 650 Minneapolis, MN 55416 RE: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure Site: Heather Estates, 2900 Douglas Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55422 Site ID#: LEAK00016823 Dear Mr. Nelson: We are pleased to let you know that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff has determined that your investigation and/or cleanup has adequately addressed the petroleum tank release at the site listed above. Based on the information provided, the MPCA staff has closed the release site file. Closure of the file means that the MPCA staff does not require any additional investigation and/or cleanup work at this time or in the foreseeable future. Please be aware that file closure does not necessarily mean that all petroleum contamination has been removed from this site. However, the MPCA staff has concluded that any remaining contamination, if present, does not appear to pose a threat to public health or the environment under current conditions. The MPCA reserves the right to reopen this file and to require additional investigation and/or cleanup work if new information, changing regulatory requirements or changed land use make additional work necessary. If you or other parties discover additional contamination (either petroleum or nonpetroleum) that was not previously reported to the MPCA, Minnesota law requires that the MPCA be immediately notified. You should understand that this letter does not release any party from liability for the petroleum contamination under Minn. Stat. ch. 115C (2002) or any other applicable state or federal law. In addition, this letter does not release any party from liability for nonpetroleum contamination, if present, under Minn. Stat. ch. I I 5 (2002), the Minnesota Superf ind Law. Please note that as a result of performing the requested work you may be eligible to apply to the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Fund (Petrofund) for partial reimbursement of the costs you have incurred in investigating and cleaning up this petroleum tank release. The Petrofund is administered by the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board (Petro Board) and the Minnesota Department of Commerce. To learn more about who is eligible for reimbursement, the type of work that is eligible for reimbursement, and the amount of reimbursement available, please contact Petrofund staff at 651-297-1119 or 1-800-638-0418. St. Paul I Brainerd I Detroit Lakes I Duluth I Mankato I Marshall I Rochester I Willmar I Printed on 100% post -consumer recycled paper 33 Mr. Gene Nelson Page 2 July 30, 2007 If future development of this property or the surrounding area is planned, it should be assumed that petroleum contamination may still be present. If petroleum contamination is encountered during future development work, the MPCA staff should be notified immediately. For specific information regarding petroleum contamination that may remain at this leak site, please call the Petroleum Remediation Program File Request Program at 651/297-8499. The MPCA fact sheet Request to Bill for Services Performed must be completed prior to arranging a time for file review. Thank you for your response to this petroleum tank release and for your cooperation with the MPCA to protect public health and the environment. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call me at 651/297-8577 or Tom Higgins at 651/282-9880. Sincerely, 651kcc_� Stacey Hendry -Van Patten Project Leader Petroleum Remediation Program Petroleum and Closed Landfill Section Remediation Division SHV:TH:tf Z� Tom Higgin4� Hydrogeologist Petroleum Remediation Program Petroleum and Closed Landfill Section Remediation Division cc: Sandy Paulson, City Clerk, Plymouth Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth Dave Jaeger, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer Dennis McComas, Thatcher Engineering Minnesota Department of Commerce Petrofund Staff 34 ��ity Plymouth Adding Quality to Life Mr. Michael Welch, Chair Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission c/o Barr Engineering Company 4700 West 77"' Street Minneapolis, MN 55435 July 31, 2007 SUBJECT: CURLYLEAF PONDWEED TREATMENT FUNDING Dear Mr. Welch: It is my understanding that the Bassett Creels Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) has approximately $30,000 remaining from the 2005 Capital Projects Budget for Medicine Lake In -Lake Treatment and approximately $55,000 remaining from the 2006 budget. As the Plymouth City Council begins their 2008-2009 budget deliberations, we would like the BCWMC to consider using these funds to assist the City with curlyleaf pondweed treatment in Medicine Lake in 2008 and 2009. We respectfully request that the BCWMC consider our proposal at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please feel free to call me at 763-509-5501. Sincerely, Laurie Ahrens City Manager cc: Councilmember Ginny Black Doran Cote, P.E., Director of Public Works 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us 35- O:\Engineering\GENERAL\LTKS\DORAN\2007\ W elch_Curlyleuf--und ing. doc P lymouth Adding Quality to Life August 3, 2007 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR MARK AND AMY PETERSON (2007067) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Mark and Amy Peterson, under File No. 2007067, for a variance to allow a 17.3 -foot front setback, where 25 feet is specified by the zoning ordinance for a front porch addition for property located at 320 Trenton Lane North. 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. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2007 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, /M6 Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007067propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us ,��i Plymouthrpu) Adding Quality to Life August 3, 2007 SUBJECT: PRE -APPLICATION SKETCH REVIEW FOR LAKEWEST DEVELOPMENT (2007065) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by LakeWest Development, under File No. 2007065, for a pre -application sketch review of a potential subdivision of "Outlot A, Heritage Woods Estates Second Addition" located northeast of Teakwood Lane and 57' Avenue. The sketch indicates six single family lots on the roughly 3 -acre site. 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 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2007 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about 'the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, fAA(0?y �Mrikn Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007065propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Plymouth Adding Quality to Life August 3, 2007 SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CHANDLER MCCOY FOR "MCCOY ESTATES" (2007062) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Chandler McCoy, under File No. 2007062, for a preliminary plat for "McCoy Estates" for two single family lots for property located at 11210 Sunset Trail. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 15, 2007, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), 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. Sincerely, MW/Tv Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007062propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel:763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us O O O W t-- t— W CQ G By Design Number 3 • August 2007 axoXyWo AUG 01 2007 Total Maximum Daily Load Limits (TMDLs) are Here to Stay Minnesota's waters are a valuable resource. Many of these water resources cannot currently support some designated uses because of pollution problems. Minnesota has tested approximately 20 percent of its waters to date and has already designated more than 2,000 waters as officially impaired. When all waters are given a designated use and tested, there could be more than 10,000 impaired waters in the State of Minnesota! If you are not presently affected by an officially designated impaired water, it is likely that you will be in the future. One part of the solution to the problem of impaired waters is the establishment of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) for use in regulating pollutants. A TMDL study identifies the sources of various pollutants such as phosphorous, mercury and coliform bacteria that affect water quality standards. It also defines the amount of the pollutant that can be in the water body without affecting designated uses. downstream waters and the level of effort required by each particular contributor to improve or protect those waters. The 1987 amendment of the Water Pollution Control Act, Section 303d, included a process for rating the designated use of the receiving water and setting water quality standards for that water. Most states are in the process of assessing their waters - measuring the water quality against water use. The chart below describes the process. After a water body is determined to be impaired, it will be subjected to an individual study of the likely sources of the impairment. The maximum allowable amount of the pollutant that can be discharged without further damage to the water will then be established. The process calls for MPCA to assemble a TMDL stakeholders' group to review the sources and allocate the allowable pollutant limits from each contributor. Most cities have become familiar with requirements associated with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase Il permitting. Permitting procedures 4; rely on Best Manage rrtent to improve the wa t f storm water runoff int sources.:i, . . 4 Although Phase II requirements are the key component of water quality the potential extent of =f ` impaired waters in Minnesota means �tt►at storm water,ipanaoement in the -- - -- futUre is likely 6.b6'governcd by the , -. quality of the receiving waters. Based n discussions with the Minnesota ollution Control Agency (MPCA), Develop TMDLs olton & Menk Water Resources staff elieves that the empas u6 xg; ,„� .. ired Water (303d list) permits will be on th www_bolton-menk-com Affected parties may be invited or volunteer to participate in the stakeholder process. Bolton & Menk is actively involved in several TMDL stakeholder meetings, both as an invited expert and as a client representative. As shown by the chart, the TMDL cycle continues until the water quality improves to the extent that it is no longer determined to be impaired. The water then becomes classified as a special water to be protected. The most likely way to protect these special waters is continuation of the same TMDL process that was instrumental in the improved water quality. If you have questions regarding TMDLs and how they may affect you, please contact Bill Douglass, P.E., Bolton & Menk Water Resources Group Manager and Board Member for the Minnesota River Citizens Adviso_ Group, at (507) 625-4171. x�