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DUMMY CITY OF PLYMOI rib COUNCIL INFO M December T2007 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Medina Planning Commission Public Hearings, December 11, 2007 .................................... Page 1 Environmental Quality Committee Agenda, December 12, 2007 .......................................... Page 7 League of MN Cities Leadership Conference, January 18-19, 2008 .....................................Page 8 Metropolitan Council 2008 State of the Region Event, February 4, 2008 ............................. Page 9 December 2007 and January & February 2008 Official City Meeting Calendars .............. Page 11 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................... Page 17 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Column from Lakeshore Weekly News RE: Bicycles for Transportation ........................... Page 19 Fire -Rescue Incident of Interest, December 4, 2007............................................................ Page 21 MEETING MINUTES Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Committee Meeting Minutes, October 19, 2007 .............. Page 23 Wayzata Communities in Collaboration Council Minutes, November 8, 2007 ................... Page 27 Charter Commission Meeting Proposed Minutes, December 5, 2007 ................................ Page 31 Charter Commission Meeting Adopted Minutes, April 11, 2007 ......................................... Page 33 STAFF REPORTS December 2007 Newsletter from Plymouth Inspection Division ........................................ Page 35 Plymouth Market Trends from the Assessing Division...................................................... Page 39 Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility Population Report ........................................ Page 41 Community Development Pending Planning Applications.................................................. Page 42 CORRESPONDENCE Letter to Property Owners RE: Variance for H&G Management Services (2007005)......... Page 45 Letter to Property Owners RE: Variance for Janese Evans (2007108).................................Page 46 Letter from Property Owner RE: Replacement of Tree ....................................................... Page 47 Letter to S&S Amoco RE: Gasoline & Tobacco Licenses .................................................... Page 48 Letter to Homeowner RE: Minor Variance for Rick Harker (2007109) ............................... Page 49 CITY OF 06 e LJ 2052 County load 24, Medina, 1VIN 55340 Subject: Public Hearing Notice. The public hearing circled below is regarding an application within 1000 feet of your property. THE MEDINA PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARINGS STARTING AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 2052 COUNTY ROAD 24 ON: Tuesday, December 11, 2007. 1. Decennial update of the Medina Comprehensive Plan. (Continued Public Hearing) _. Darrel A. Farr Development— Coiicept Plan (preliminary) for the development of a 64 -be ineinor_y care center and two business condo structures in the Uptown Hamel (UH) zoning district - 22, 36, and 42 Hamel Road (PIDs 12-1 18-23-41-001 1, 12-118-23-41-0014 and 12- 118-23-41-0013) 3. Ordinance Amendment — Section 828.43 — Pertaining to regulations related to wetlands. 4. Ordinance Amendment — Section 826.21 and 826.98 — Removing Animal -Assisted Therapy as a Conditional Use in the Rural Residential (RR) zoning district. THE PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE ORDER GIVEN ABOVE. ALL PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD WILL APPEAR AT THIS TIME. WRITTEN COMMENTS ARE ALSO SOLICITED. PLANS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT CITY HALL. For the City of Medina, Chad M. Adams, City Administrator Administration • Planning and Zoning • Public Works Phone: 763-473-4643 • Fax: 763-473-9359 www.ci.medina.mn.us Page 1 Public Safety Phone: 763-473-9209 • Fax: 763-473-6939 � „L � ♦ it �:1 � 1 c � �;. t a ��r } 3 T yy> 5Jp 4 F i �({� ��... q t T � r kw �.:3} Y�' iityyyg � -� sl � #v�,. � i • . Mif �•' i F r ��f Y y � y� .. t� i ss �, , ,...v�r ''� ` r � k�-4,.x{, $ .' „ -' tit►'...?—.,_�,al ..�7A. t'�' ~ r' *► _'may" " O £ 1 � T ~ 41 4 ' Via..'. i �' n,. • , '- Ile 1 J• w 7' barrel A. Farr DEVELOPMENT ■ CORPORATION Proiect Narrative Darrel A. Farr Development of Medina, MN has been -developing communities since 1965 and is proud to introduce its newest undertaking in Medina located in the Uptown Hamel redevelopment district. Being planned is a 64 bed care center for residents with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. In addition, two brownstone style business condominium buildings will sit along the edge of Hamel Road. All this will surround the existing Provenance gallery, which is expected to be reborn into an exciting restaurant. Memory Care Residence Memory impairment affects close to half of the population over 85 and is one of the most common reasons for dependency in late life. Our goal is to enable residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia to retain abilities, function and enjoyment of life for as long as possible. Our program promotes resident independence, dignity and self-esteem through consistent care, stimulating activities and a specialized residential. design that incorporates small, intimate living areas for no more than 8 residents per neighborhood. Our specially trained staff will provide attentive 24 hour care and a stimulating purposeful array of daily activities. Families will have peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are in a home surrounded by warmth, comfort, and emotional nurturing. Business Condominiums Business Condominiums provide a vehicle for small business owners to invest in real estate on a small scale and build equity in a property instead of shelling out capital for a lease. They have more control over their space planning needs and offer stability to their, occupants and the community. Impact on the City of Medina Together these new businesses will: • Dramatically improve the streetscape of the Uptown Hamel district by bringing world class architectural design that fits within Ithe parameters of the Uptown Hamel district guidelines -- including facades that continue the edge of the streetscape, bringing the buildings and its activity more in contact with.Hamel Road. • Add a visible gateway to Uptown Hamel for travelers heading west and bring more attention to this currently "hidden jewel." • Make a significant addition to the tax base with a combined estimated market value of $12 million dollars. • Bring an estimated 50'new jobs to the area which in turn will support other area businesses. Offer current residents of Medina and the surrounding area a highly convenient and desirable choice for dementia care services (children of Alzheimer's patients typically want their parent close by). Site Resign Features, • off-street parking for 40 cars _ • covered entry drop off provides convenient and sheltered access for emergency crews and visitors at the memory care center, • new sidewalks interconnect buildings with the street • new vegetation dispersed throughout, including designated green space for memory care residents { n Page 3 } L�_4w.1�.,.'1�-���..u:.__.i�.4.Yf ML;�af. ��lY1.➢`4;A..:�.:fLWu �<m:4..1.....aF::.:�Fx J..1..L..;«.ii:�:F.'�wA.iSFTI..'Y.ax':.�:k-.. �s.2�1L'�S.Sw..�, V^=x ,H.t�Li{S'��s Q. �!9 s�L.� DEVELOPMENTFarr Darrel.A. a CORPORATION • proposed impervious cover area of 75% falls well under the maximum allowed 90% • adequate service drive on east side for food service and trash removal • minimal site grade disturbance Site Density Total site area: (42, 36, and 22 Hamel Road) Impervious area: Driveway/walks: Buildings: Total: Pervious area (Green Space) Impervious cover percentage: Bu ld;--g Densit31 64 bed Memory Care Center 51,308 sf 21,636 sf 17.045 sf 38,681 sf 13,077 sf (25%) 75% 10,645 sf ground floor area x 4 levels .42,580 sf Note: this will be a health care service facility, ?lot apartment units — dementia residents do not oivn cars and will be sharing kitchen/drninglliv?ng space In 11 neighborhoods ., of eight with 24 how- staff care. Business Condos Project Tinning/Staging 6,400 sf ground floor area (1,600 sf per unit) Expected Construction Start Spring/Summer 2008 Construction Completion 9 months from construction start (memory care) 4 months from construction start (business condos) Note: it is anticipated the business condo buildings will be staged with one being const?•ucted and sold before the second one is started n 641 Page 4: �il�: ` — 'Er�elip111t L—= �` 011CNfin iilll,�' :� 1 r Page 6 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday December 12, 2007 7:00pm WHERE: MEDICINE LAKE ROOM 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 Environmental Quality Committee and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Committee member, or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM — Individuals may address the Committee about any item not contained in the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - EQC Members may add items to the agenda including items contained in the EQC Info Memo for discussion purposes or staff direction only. The EQC will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda. 4. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Meeting Minutes from October 24, 2007 B. Meeting Minutes from November 14, 2007 5. PUBLIC HEARING A. None 6. GENERAL BUSINESS A. 2007 Annual Report and 2008 Work Plan 7. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 8. FUTURE MEETINGS: January 9, 2008 9. 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Register online at: www.imc.org Page 8 Page 1 0l' 1 Lisa Baird From: Laurie Ahrens Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 3:33 PM To: Lisa Baird Subject: FW: State of the Region For CIM: State of the Region Metropolitan Council The Metropolitan Council will hold a 2008 State of the Region event at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, at the new Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall. Council Chair Peter Bell will discuss the progress made in our region in the last year and some of the Council's plans for the future. We'll also be releasing the Council's Annual Report, the results of our Annual Residents' Survey and the latest regional economic and social indicators. The event also will provide an opportunity to get a closer look at the new, 353,000 -square -foot library, designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli. Hope to see you there! STEVE DORNFELD Public Affairs Director Metropolitan Council 390 N. Robert St. St. Paul, MN 55101 651-602-1518 IIIII 11 . rnclrocouncil. ol-g 12/6/2007 Page 9 OFF ILIAL CITY MEETINGS December 2007 L _ Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday % Nov 2007 Jan 2008 j S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2:00 PM -5:00 PM OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS - Plymoulh Historical Truth in Taxation Hearing 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers CHANNUKAH BEGINS AT SUNSET 7; 00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, caNI cnamNera Society Builtling CHARTER COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING 7.00 PM, McOkine Lake Raom 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 700 PM TRUTH IN TAXATION MEETING CONTINUED IF NECESSARY), Council 5:30 pm Council Study Session Multiple Animal Licenses, TIF, Outlots Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Cnamtea Rooms A & B REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, councilCNim- 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY, City Offices closed City Offices closed 30 31 New Years Eve Event Plymouth Ice Center 6-9pm modified on 12/7/2007 Pago 11 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS January 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Dee 2007 S NI "1- W "1- F S NEW YEAR'S DAY (City Offices closed) 700 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 1 2 3 d 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1.1 li 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - Update w1h City Manager - Medicine Lake Room 7.00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. Council Chambers 700 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 13 14 1-5 16 17 18 19 Board & Commission Interviews 630 Pm Medicine Lake Room 700 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY (Observed) - C1y Offices Closed- 100 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. Ccunol Chambers 7100 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON IT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 7.00 PM HRA MEETING I Medicine Lake Room 27 28 29 6.00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING- Goals & Priorities - Medicine Lake Room 30 31 Feb 2008 S NI I NN' T F S 1 2 •3 -1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 li 16 17 IS 19 20 21 22 23 24 25; 26 27 28 29 modified on 12/7/2007 Page 13 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS February 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 — Jan 2008 S IM T W 'T F S filar 2008 S N1 T W T F S 2:00 PM -7:00 PM FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL, 1 Parkers Lake 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3 4 6 7 8 9 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Parkers Lake Room Chambers 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7.00 PM REGULAR 7'.00 PM 7:00 PM PARK & REC COUNCIL MEETING, ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY Council Chambers QUALITY COMMITTEE COMMISSION (PRAC), (EQC), Medicine Lake Council Chambers Rooms A & B 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 PRESIDENTS DAY - City Offices Closed 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, Council Chambers 24 25 26 27 28 29 5.30 "SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - Rental Licensing - Medicine Lake Room 7.00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room 7.30 AM STATE OF THE CITY MEETING i 7.00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. 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I Chambers Plymouth Creek Center modified on 12/7/2007 Page 15 Tentative Schedule for • City Council Agenda Items January 8, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Update with City Manager January 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Appoint 2008 Deputy Mayor • Appoint 2008 City Council Secretary • Designate 2008 Official Newspaper • Appoint 2008 Official Depositories • Public Hearing on Amending Park Dedication Fees • Approve request of Plymouth Lions Club to conduct lawful gambling at Broadway Bar and Pizza, 13705 27`h Avenue North January 15, Special, 6:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Board and Commission interviews January 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Project hearings on 2008 street constriction/mill and overlay projects • Oath of Office to Six Firefighters • Announcement of Fire and Ice Festival on February 2 • Approve appointments to City boards and commissions January 29, Special, 6:00 p.m. Medicine Lake Room • Discuss 2008 Goals and Priorities February 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers February 26, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Discuss Rental Licensing Ordinance and Point of Sale Inspection February 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other- topics are tentative. Page 17 Page 18 Lakeshore Weekly News I Minnetonka, MN I Bicycles for transportation Page I of 1 PRINT LM UI19 People Chao" f ees l o Veek.yN Covering Ate Grcater lie INI i n netoalca Forest Monday, December 03, 2007 Bicycles for transportation By David Schueller Monday, December 03, 2007 Plymouth is making an appropriate move by switching its language on bicycling from the park section of its comprehensive plan to the transportation section, a revision that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission on Dec. 5. The move shows a correct shift of thinking that reflects input cyclists gave for a bicycle roundtable discussion called by the city last winter. The reasoning for the change can be summed up in a January 2006 document on the city's Web site publicizing that meeting. "On -road biking is an area of growing interest for bicyclists interested in commuting to work or exercising," according to the announcement. It quotes Planning Manager Barbara Senness as stating, "It is distinctly different from the city's off-road trails, which are oriented toward casual recreation use. On -road biking is an issue that affects the entire city and will be considered in the overall Comprehensive Plan update." Bicycling's recategorization in the comp plan reflects the reality that people use bikes as transportation It also ditches the implication that roads are made exclusively for automobiles. Minnesota law gives cyclists and drivers equal rights to the road, and holds both groups responsible to follow traffic laws. In following through with the comp plan revision, Plymouth could please the greatest number of serious cyclists by simply paving more shoulders. Installing paved shoulders avoids the unhappy medium of asphalt trails adjacent to shoulderless roads, a common sight in outer -ring suburbs and a clear message that bikes don't belong on such roads. Serious cyclists - who often travel near the speed of residential traffic - tend to avoid these trails if they frequently intersect driveways and roads, for safety reasons and because of the innumerable speed bumps implied. You don't hear many cyclists complaining about paved regional trails, though in transportation terms these trails are typically used to supplement a bike route. By identifying bikes as means of transportation fit for the roads rather than toys to be played with in parks, Plymouth is helping provide safer routes for cyclists. Related Linlzs Content © 2007 Lakeshore Weekly News Software © 1998-2007 1up! Software, All Rights Reserved Page 19 http://weeklynews. I upmonitor.coni/print.asp?ArticlelD=4015&SectionID=16&SubSectioiilD... 12/4/2007 Page 20 VLM M VIR FIRE -RESCUE PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 763-509-5120 FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT OF INTEREST DATE: December 4, 2007 TIME: 3:19 a.m. ADDRESS: 3180 Queensland La. DETAILS: The Department responded to a reported garage fire. Upon arrival, Chief 1 (Kline) reported a two story residential dwelling with fire showing from an attached garage. First arriving Engine 31 (Berg, Etzel, Kauffmann, Evans) advanced a 1'/" handline to the A/B exterior corner of the garage and began extinguishment. Aerial 21 (Marti, Magy, Jurek, Friske, Walter) established a water supply for Engine 31 and began overhaul operations in the garage. Wayzata Engine 11 was assigned the RIT, with Tower 11 (Weldon, Evenson, Anderson, Draper, Halvorsen) providing ventilation. The fire was contained to the garage and placed under control 8 minutes following fire department arrival. No firefighters or civilians were injured. RESPONSE TIME: 12 minutes FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: Exterior garage wall. Fireplace ash. ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: $10,000 P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS: Engine Companies: E-31, E-21 Ladder Companies: TW -11, A-21 Support Units: Rescue Companies: R-31 Chief Officers: C-1, C-2, C-21, C-31 Mutual Aid: Wayzata ASSISTING AGENCIES: EMS: Yes Red Cross: No Salvation Army: No Public Works: No State FM: No SECTOR OFFICERS: Chief Kline (Command), Deputy Chief Hurr (Interior), FF Magy (Investigation). www.highway55.org. HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Full Membership Committee Meeting Meeting Minutes Friday, October 19, 2007 9:30 a.m. —11:30 a.m. Hennepin County Transportation Facility Medina, MN Training Room Call to Order — A quorum being present, Mark Casey called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. Introductions — Wayne Fingalson, Wright County; Marthand Nookala, Hennepin County; Jim Grube, Hennepin County; Marvin Johnson, City of Independence; Loren Harff, City of Greenfield; Mark Casey; City of Annandale; Claudia Dumont, MnDOT D3; Elizabeth Weir, City of Medina; Chad Adams, City of Medina; Nancy Carswell, City of Rockford; Doran Cote, City of Plymouth; Fred Ryan, Ryan Commercial Properties; Dave Westin, resident; Doug Dickerson, City of Medina; Rick Brown, SRF Consulting Group, Inc.; Brad Larson, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Special Guests — Representative Bruce Anderson, Sean Nienow from Representative Michele Bachmann's office. 3. Approve Meeting Minutes from August 17, 2007: The minutes were reviewed with no changes noted. Motion by Liz Weir, second by Marvin Johnson to approve the August 17, 2007 meeting minutes. Motion passed with all voting in favor. 4. Financial Report: Wayne handed out the Financial Report as of October 18, 2007. He noted the current fiend balance of $21,210.16. Motion by Liz Weir, second by Marvin Johnson to approve the Financial Report. Motion was approved 5. Marketing Committee Report: Brochure — Wayne Fingalson updated the Coalition on the status of the Coalition's new brochure. The final draft of the brochure was handed out for the members review and comments. Wayne noted some the main items in the brochure. The inside pages show the Hwy 55 corridor and the current projects with their status. Also included are quotes from various officials, businesses and citizens concerning Hwy 55. The website address and Coalition contacts are clearly displayed. Wayne said that the life of this brochure should be about 2 years and at a minimum 1000 copies will be printed Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 763/682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX: 763/682-7313 Page 23 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail. �+nrne.Tusalso�riri;c,o. Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 0 oft /� HIGHWAY 55 www.highway55.org CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota depending on the cost of printing. All members and elected officials will be sent a copy and additional copies will be given to the Counties, Cities and Townships. Wayne said that the Marketing Committee members and Jane Griener, MnDOT graphics designer should be commended for their excellent work on this brochure. Members concurred. A few corrections/changes were noted and they will be changed. Members should review the brochure and get any suggested changes to Wayne or Brad within the next week. 6. Technical Advisory Committee/MnDOT Report: • TH 55 Environmental Assessment Status: Jim Grube noted that each City has been met with twice with one more round to go to get their comments on the future alignment and design of Hwy 55. The schedule now has the completion of the EA extending into 2008. Rick Brown said that the first draft of the EA will be submitted to staff in a few days for their review and then submitted to MnDOT and FHWA. Anticipate approval by the agencies by the end of December, 2007. This approval will allow the EA to go to the public for review and comment. An early January notice of a hearing near the end of January, 2008 will be published. The hearing will be an Open House -type with a presentation. The hearing will be held at the Hennepin County, Medina facility. After the hearing will be a comment period and the County/MnDOT may go back to the cities to review the public comments received if the cities desire such a meeting. Final approval is anticipated in March, 2008. Once the EA is approved, federal fields will be eligible to be spent on right-of-way acquisition along the Hwy 55 corridor in Hennepin County. Claudia Dumont said that the EA from Rockford to Buffalo is a high priority in District 3 and they will hopefully get started in the near future. They will be meeting with FHWA in the near future on the EA from Rockford to Buffalo. FHWA has had concerns on other EA's that were done and then put on the shelf due to lack of fielding for right-of-way and construction. Funds are available/programmed for this project so this should not be an issue at the meeting. Claudia further noted that MnDOT was made aware that some property that MnDOT will need right-of-way from is being auctioned off. MnDOT will stake the right-of-way needed on this property and will acquire easements for this. Claudia was asked about an Industrial Park development in Buffalo that wants access to Hwy 55. Claudia said that working with the Wright County Planning & Zoning that the development will have to use the existing access not one on Hwy 55 and the developer is being asked to dedicate or plat as an outlot about 1 acre of property needed for right-of-way along Hwy 55. • Federal Funding Eligibility Status: See Federal update below Project Status: All Coalition funded projects have lead agency certification that the projects are moving forward and the federal funds will be expended prior to the end of the SAFETEA-LU bill in September, 2009. Nancy Carswell wanted to know if the TAC had concurred with the City's change in scope of the Autumn Oaks project as noted in the Project Certification submitted by the City of Rockford. Brad Larson noted that the Project Certification was received with the noted project Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 763/682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX: 763/682-7313 1901 Highway 25 Nath E-mail: ivavnefnwLL(s LL;irco Page 24 Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 www.higliway55.org HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from 1-494 to Annandale, Minnesota change but the TAC has not met since the Certifications were received. In general, if the project still improves the situation on Hwy 55 it should continue to be eligible for the federal funds. The TAC will meet with this on the agenda and notify the City of its determination. Doran Cote said that the Fernbrook project has been delayed by 2 months due to delays in utility relocations and Mother Nature. Project should now be completed by the end of 2008. 2008 Consultant Agreement Recommendation: Wayne Fingalson has received confirmation from MnDOT that a supplemental agreement extending the length of the current consultant agreement with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is within the scope of the contract. Motion by Marvin Johnson, second by Liz Weir that the consultant services agreement by extended for one year to December 31, 2008 with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Motion passed with all voting in favor and the City of Plymouth representative abstaining. 7. Legislative Updates. Federal — Sean Nienow from Representative Michele Bachmann's office confirmed that the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee passed out of committee the Senate version of the Technical Corrections bill in July. However, the frill Senate has still not voted on the bill. Until that happens, the Coalition will NOT be able to use the $4 Million in federal finds on safety improvement projects. Claudia and Wayne noted that without a Technical Corrections bill, the Hwy 55 @ CR 134 and the Hwy 55 @ CSAH 12 projects are in jeopardy. Wayne said he had recently spoken to Representative Oberstar on this issue and was told that someone in the Senate is holding up the vote on this bill. It was explained that under Senate rules any one Senator can stop a bill from being voted on. This happened last session when the Technical Corrections bill was passed by the House but not voted on by the Senate prior to the end of the Congressional session. Sean Nienow said that some Republican members of the Minnesota delegation have or soon will introduce a separate funding bill for the I35W Bridge rather than waiting for the finding through the FY08 Transportation Appropriations bill that the House and Senate have passed but have not had agreement yet on a compromise bill. The President has threatened to veto the bill. Claudia Dumont said that without the federal funding for the I35W Bridge, other MnDOT projects will be impacted and delayed. She explained that federal finds in the bill are to be used to reimburse MnDOT for costs on the Bridge project. Therefore, MnDOT first has to pay the cost and then ask for reimbursement. MnDOT administration has told District 3 that they need to identify $5.7 Million for deferral. This could impact funds currently slated for the CR 134 @ TH 55 project. If this happens, the construction of the project would be delayed or the County/City would have to up front the deferred amount of the project for MnDOT. • State — The lack of a new transportation finding bill will significantly affect MnDOT and the Counties and Cities. Representative Brice Anderson said that the legislature is waiting to see what happens at the federal level with funding, especially the I35W funding. Wayne noted how other states like Missouri have increased transportation finding due to the I35W Bridge collapsed but Minnesota has not. Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 7631682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX: 763/682-7313 Page 25 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail: ivarne f r)�aLcou it c Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 &M rr?' www.highway55.org HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota 8. Communications: There was no communications to the Coalition since its last meeting. 9. Establish next full membership meeting date and time: The next meeting is Friday, December 14; 2007 at 9:30 a.m. at the Hennepin County Public Works facility, Training Room in Medina. This is one week earlier due to the Holidays. 10. Other Business: Brad Larson reminded members that election of Officers for 2008 will beat the December meeting. Also, 2008 Dues statements will be mailed out the first part of December. 11.Adjourn: On a motion by Marvin Johnson, second by Wayne Fingalson the meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Respectfully submitted: Brad Larson, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 763/682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX: 763/682-7313 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail: i civne fnr rulsan'ir c' Page 26 Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 MINUTES WAYZATA COMMUNITIES IN COLLABORATION COUNCIL November 8, 2007 Next Meeting: Thursday, December 13, 2007 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Room A 413 Central Middle School PRESENT Brenda Heim, Christina Fairbanks, Maggie Frick, Becca Fink, Fran Beard, Lynn Zemlin, Kristin Tollison, Gloria Lundberg -Jorgenson, Cheryl Lubinski, Linnea Lind, Jessica Graanstra, Bob Ostlund, Susan Droegemueller, Jim Brandl, Leah Hughes, Charlene Barghini, Marcia Treno, LaDonna Hoy, Donna Marget and Carol Bergenstal Welcome to WHS student, Maggie Frick, Wayzata School Board member, Susan Droegemueller_and Caring for Kids Initiative Coordinator, Nancy Johnson. OCTOBER MINUTES The October minutes were approved as written. CARING FOR KIDS INITIATIVE • CfKI Coordinator Nancy Johnson provided an overview of the Caring for Kids Initiative, which provides access to quality early childhood care, education, and support for families; setting kids on a path for success in school. • Nancy reviewed the data demonstrating the education gap that exists in early childhood --- and the evidence that early support makes a difference. • CfKI works to raise awareness of the issue, raise fiends for scholarships and build community partnerships. • CfKI is one of four designated pilot sites of the Minnesota Early Learning Foundation (MELF). • In 2006-07 CICC LCTS funds helped CfKI: ➢ Meet one-on-one with 30 prospective scholarship families. ➢ Provide $15,000 for scholarships. ➢ Provide a Family Learning Center parent educator for 6 monthly parenting discussions, one-on-one meetings with parents, and newsletter articles. Provide a licensed School Readiness teacher 3 afternoons per week to work with 4 year olds at Kids' Care Connection (day care center at Messiah Methodist Church). ➢ Provide 4 networking/training meetings for pre -K directors in the community. Help Kids' Care Connection align their curriculum with Wayzata School District expectations for kindergartners. Paye 27 ➢ Provide support to Family Learning Center Staff to help develop the CfKI model and raise awareness in the community. ➢ Pilot early childhood screening on site at Kids Care Connection. • Nancy explained that the average cost of full-time day care in the Wayzata School District is $15,000. • The average cost of CfKI scholarships is $10,000 per child for full-time care and $2,000 per child for part -day or part -year care for families earning up to 185% of the poverty level ($30,710 for a family of 3). • The average household income of families receiving CfKI scholarships is $23,742. • Parents who receive CfKI scholarships for their child/ren have the choice of selecting among a variety of high quality (accredited) childcare providers in our community. • Brenda commented that CfKI is a true example of systems change --- and a powerful example of the impact of partnerships. MIDDLE SCHOOL Y ACTIVITY NIGHTS and AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS • Becca Fink and Fran Beard provided an update on the year's first Y Middle School Activity Night that will take place Friday, November 16, 7-9 PM, Ridgedale Y. • Becca reported that each middle school PTA will sponsor one Activity Night this year. A good relationship has been established with each PTA president. • The night of the third Activity Night for the school year has been changed to Friday, April 25, 2008. • Leah Hughes volunteered the support of the Minnetonka Center for the Arts. • Becca reported that the after school programs at each middle school are also going very well --- with increased attendance at each site. • Fran pointed out that the social -emotional aspect of the after-school programming is just as important (and helps complement) the academic portion of the programming. LCTSUPDATE Donna Marget, Wayzata's LCTS Coordinator, reported that the current LCTS reserve is approximately $100,000. A meeting of the LCTS Grant Committee will be convened in December to recommend the process to be used to allocate approximately half of that reserve. ALLIANCE UPDATE • There is no further word on the status of the appeal by the State of Minnesota regarding the disallowance by the Federal government of $9.7 M in LCTS funds received in 2004. • The comment period is over for the proposed changes in the Medicaid regulations that would severely curtail the flow of LCTS funds. CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services) must now consider those comments and respond to them. There is no set time period for Page 28 this to happen. In the meantime, legislation to impose a moratorium on administrative changes to Medicaid (and preserve LCTC funding) was included in both versions of the SCHIP (State Children's Health Insurance Program) legislation that have been considered by Congress. Although the legislation passed the House and Senate twice, there were not enough votes to override the Presidential veto. According to Congressman Jim Ramstad's office (who supported SCHIP), the fact that the language regarding the moratorium was included in both iterations of the SCHIP legislation indicates that it is likely to continue to be part of any forthcoming legislation. The big question, though, is whether enough of a compromise can be reached regarding the SCHIP legislation itself to ensure that it could withstand a third Presidential veto. • It has been proposed that the Alliance voting process be realigned to allocate one vote per school district, rather than one vote per collaborative. (Update: This proposal was approved at the November 8 Alliance Meeting.) • The Alliance meeting on November 8 will be focused on review of the 2008 Alliance budget that reflects a balanced budget and which is reorganized to better reflect a service integration model and more flexibility for program support at the district level. (Update: This proposal was approved at the November 8 Alliance Meeting.) • Bridge funding of $60,000 has been allocated in the 2008 Alliance budget to fund the Family School Coordinator Positions (Sandy Hricko in Wayzata) through the end of the 2007-08 school year. • The annual LCTS Financing Framework Meeting (where the decision will be made regarding the allocation of 2008 LCTS income in Hennepin County) will be held November 16, 8:30 — 10:00 AM, Ridgedale Library. NEWS TO SHARE • The Family Learning Center will host a fundraiser, An Evening Out, on November 17`h at The Reserve in Plymouth. $25/person. Call 763-745-5292 for details. Proceeds will be used to provide shade on the playground and for scholarships for School Readiness. • The Soup Supper and Sleep Out Faith Raiser will take place Thursday, December 6 at 5:30 PM at Messiah Methodist Church. There is NO CHARGE for this event, but donations will be accepted. • The 70"' Anniversary Waytonka Club Holiday Luncheon will take place Friday, December 7, 11:30 AM, Wayzata Country Club. $25/person. Contact Marlys Dorfer, 4205 Merrimac Lane N, #67, Plymouth MN 55446, for tickets. • Lori Line Benefit for Caring for Kids Initiative, Tuesday, December 11, 2007 7:30 PM, Oipheum Theater. Contact Gail Munsell for ticket information: 952- 473-3247 Page 29 Futures Conference, Saturday, December 1, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Sheraton West (next to Ridgedale), RSVP to Bob Noyed, 763-745-5068 or Robert.noyedcr"wayzata.kI2.mn.us Goodbye Hello Open House, Plymouth Library, Thursday, Dec. 27, 4-6 p.m. Revisit good times at and say farewell to the current Plymouth Library. Get a sneak preview of the new building (architect's drawings) and share ideas for events and programs to celebrate the grand "re -opening." Sponsored by the Friends of the Plymouth Library. The Plymouth Library continues to host numerous, wonderful events for all ages. Check out the details at: www.hclib.oEg NEXT MEETING: Thursday, December 13, 2007 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Room A 413 Central Middle School Updates will be presented on the Chemical/Mental Health Grant and on The Choice is Yours Program Respectfully submitted, Carol Bergenstal 4 Page 30 Proposed Minutes Charter Commission Meeting December 5, 2007 Chair Marofsky called the Annual Meeting of the Plymouth Charter Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. in Medicine Lake Room at City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on December 6, 2006. Commission Members Present Absent Chairperson Marofsky X Anne Andreasen X Dharam Bobra X Terry Cheng X Terry Donovan X Richard Dunn X Judy Johnson X Mary McKee X Thomas Murphy Jr. X Christian Preus X Lori Schwartz X Louise Speck X Jeffrey Thompson X Jim Willis X Edward Clyman X Also present: City Clerk Engdahl. Approval of Minutes Motion was made by Preps, and seconded by Bobra, to approve the minutes from the April 11, 2007 meeting. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Reports of the Chair There were no reports from the Chair. Unfinished Business There was no unfinished business. Page 31 Proposed Charter Commission Minutes December 5, 2007 Page 2 of 2 Election of Officers The following were elected officers of the Charter Commission: Chairperson Judy Johnson Vice Chairperson Richard Dunn Secretary Christian Preuss Approve Annual Report to District Court Judae The proposed 2007 annual report to the District Court Judge was unanimously approved. Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) City Clerk Engdahl briefly mentioned that IRV is being studied by the Secretary of States Office and the City of Minneapolis. Currently, State law doesn't provide for this type of voting method. Adiournment Chairman Marofsky declared the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Sandra R. Engdahl, City Clerk Page 32 Adopted Minutes Charter Commission Meeting April 11, 2007 Chair Marofsky called a Special Meeting of the Plymouth Charter Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. in Medicine Lake Room at City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on April 11, 2007. Commission Members Present Absent Chairperson Marofsky X Peter Bartling X Dharam Bobra X Pete Cahill X Terry Donovan X Richard Dunn X Judy Johnson X Mary McKee X Thomas Murphy Jr. X Christian Preus X Lori Schwartz X Louise Speck X Jeffrey Thompson X Jim Willis X Also present: Administrative Services Director McGann and City Clerk Engdahl. Approval of Minutes Motion was made by Preps and seconded by Bobra, to approve the minutes from the December 6 2006 Annual Meetirgwith a minor correction to page two. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Reports of the Chair Chair Marofsky reported that he received a letter of resignation from Peter Bartling. The notice of this vacancy would be included in the advertisement with the other vacancies. Unfinished Business There was no unfinished business. Page 3 3 Adopted Charter Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 2 of 2 New Ru6ness (A & B) Term Limits for Charter Commission Members and for Officers The Commission discussed whether there should be terns limits for Charter Commission Members as well as officers. The majority of the Commission was in agreement that there is no need for term limits; therefore, no action was taken on this item. (C) Policy and Practice Issues Reminder was given that Charter Commission members should communicate directly with staff when it comes to email communication in order to not violate the open meeting law. Discussion was held on the current vacancies on the Charter Commission and the process to apply for appointments as well as reappointments. The suggestion was made to include "appointed by the District Court Judge" on the City's website where it explains the Charter Commission. Adjournment Chainnan Marofsky declared the meeting adjou ed at 7:32 p.m. Sandra R. Engdahl, 0ity Clerk Page 34 q A newsletter from the Plymouth Inspection Division, December 2007 Met Council increases .`"yam.. „-.1 C C ha r a ne 'I lie Metropolitan Council EllVil_VnnlCnlall Ser\ ices (MC":S) Di\ ISIUn has approved the Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) rates for 2008. The base SAC unit will increase frons $1,673 to 51,823 beginning January I, 3008. Permits issued after the close ol'business on Dec. 31, 3007 will be subject to the increased rate. While the City 01' PiynlOuth collects the charge for (\-ICES, it is not it Citv char -c. State adopts new building codes 1 11'ectke .hill 7, 2007, the State of Minnesota adopted three neve codes. In addition to these codes, the state adopted new amendinents to other chapters of Minnesota Rules. The new codes adopted by the State are: • 3006 International 131.1ilding Code • 3006 International Residential Code • 2006 International Fire Code Plymouth Builder is published by the City of Plymouth to share information with contractors and developers working in Plymouth. Let us hear from you. If you have any questions or comments, issues or concerns, call Building Official Joe Ryan at (763) 509-5431 or drop us a note at the City of Plymouth, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plym- outh, MN 55447. Department sees staff changes Reular custutllcrs 01 the Conllrtunitl Development Department have no doubt noticed sore changes in the staff serving them. A lone -tinge employee retired late this SLIn1i11Cr and two new enlploy'ces joined the staff. A familiar face on job sites is gone due to retirement. After IS ),eats ol'service, Building Inspector Karleen I.,uttCl- retired I'r0111 the City of Plymouth. Check your jobs before calling Recently the Building Division office has received calls fr0111 contractors requesting City staff to verify that an inspection has been made and/or information regarding a correction notice posted on the job site. It is the contractor's responsibility to check theirjobs. The approved job site plan, inspection requirement form and permit inspection record cards are to be posted on thejob site. II'the inspector has not rcturncd From the field, the olficc stall"has no way of know- ing whether the inspection was made or what types ol'corrections were needed. Please check your jobs and il'thcre arc Specific questions, contact the appropriate inspector between the hours 0118 a.m. 10 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.nl. to 4:30 p.in., Mon- day rhrou011 Friday. Thank you Ior \'01.11 - cooperation. She put in her last day on Aq. 29. \Tillie Williams has joined the Conllnu- nity Development Department as a new Iiousin" inspector. \Willie's first day was Dec. 3. Rich Van Der Grif" has also joined the City 01' PI\'nlOnth. Rich is the BUild- in1 Division's new part time electrical inspector. Rick generally wurks two to three days a week. Know requirements for deck, poa,cn pians "Throughout the year, the Conulunity Development Department received many building permit applications contain- ing construction drawings developed from local retail hardware stores that use a computer program for estimating purposes. Due to the incompleteness and lack of detailed iniOrnlation, the City will no longer accept computer generated plans from retail home centers for these types of projects. Information required for cleck and porch plans is detailed in handouts available at 01.11• front service counter. ,•-Page 35 1 State Lave requires co AlarMs Thr 301K1 Icyative session passed a new carbon monoxide (CA law (Minn. Stat. § 299F.50) requiring CC) alarms in all single-family homes and multifamily apartment units. Every sMWC-family (iwcllill , and cvrr� multil;unily d\\ellin`- unit shall be pro\ ided with an approved and fully operational carbon rllunuxide alarm. Effcctiye 1),Itcs • [:flCctivC an. I. 3007, all newly constructed single f:unily honks and 111t11111aillik dwelling units for which buildini! pCrnlits wCre issued on or after that date, must have an approved carbon 111,1luxidc; alarm. • I,ffective Aug. I, 3005, all cxistin, ",oc-L,ly humCs shall be equipped with an approved carbon monoxide alarm meeting UndowritCrs Laboratory RX) specifications. f ffective Aug, 1, 3000, all other nwhb f;nlil� or upartnlcnt-dwelling units shall be provided with approved CO alarm. Location Requirements • Within 10 No of each room lawful- lused for sleeping purposes. Certification of Detectors • AH CO alarms shall be certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory til Con forlll to the latest UL standards t,ko known as U11034 Standards). I'uN\ cr • CO alarms rust be either hardoyircd into the electrical wiring, directly plu1ud into an electrical outlet without a slvitch or battery powered. �fvou have questions or need marc infor- rn:uion on the carbon monoxide NO" tion please contact the State We Wshal I)iyisiun at 651-301-7300 or visit \Vw«'. fil—cyate.mn.us. Plan ahead for ijjspect on requests I'I;inning ahead when ;ChCdulin� inspce- tiuns will keep your cunst-uCtion plans on OTaCk. rhe building Code is very specific rcumoling inspections. It is the duty ()('tile pCrsou duin`- the -,vurk aul.110H .Cd by a permit to notify the building official once the work is ready fur inspection. The permit huldCr must also provide access to and "'Cans fur inspection of the work. It is llllportallt to undo -Mand that m- qucstS fur inspections are to he Made only alter the work is Completed and I'Cady for such inspCCOon. Requests liar building fr.uiling and final inspections are not to he rade - j � -IKr� ✓ until after ill other required inspections have been approved (elccitical, plumb- ing, mechanical, fire protection, etc.). City inspection persunml continue to perform C\Ccssive repeat inspections on sornC jobs, where �vorlo is not ready For the Inspection being mkiLICSted. These tlrlllCUSSal'y InSpCLOOnS result Ill con- stiluCtiun delays and hamper the City's ability to provide all Contractors with Cf= ILctive and efficient inspection SCMICK- In,�prction rrquCSU, fur specific times will be honored wllCll it is possible. 11' the requested time is nal available, CUSilxnrrs will be advi>Cd su that an ahcrnatC time ur the lw':l business clay caul tic :.elected. a?sport�ae ba n news c )[werning r®et coverings and inspections The 3006 International Residential Code prohibits the installation of new asphalt shingles over ani cNistin,=, roof'covcr- ings. In accordance wiill the provisions set forth in the International Residential Curie. the (:ity of I'lynuxlth is located in all ;u Ca that is All.jCCI to nluderate had d:Un;1gC. NCw code provisions now require all previously installed roof Cover- ings be removed prior to the installation of ally new asphalt shingles. As a result of currC111 weather conditions, requests for ruuGng inspections hill nut be honored or performed unless the entire roof arca is completely cleared of snow and visable for the proper inspection. Cede 1rid UCIE) s V!ew provisions f I r `�a`t+° ail ', a c t j�i! 9 Ile 3006 Internaaiunal Residential COLIC contains Sonne nc\v provisions that "All affect most new' homes and other residen- tial sir wwms built aRer.lan. I, 3005. As of that date, I'lynlvuth's plan review stall' will beein revic ing permit applications and plans w verify conformance with the new gall bracing I-Cquirenlents. l hese cock provisions are know as the wall bracing pruvisiuns, conulined in Section 116000 of the 3006 hlternation- al Residential Code. 'file requirements have changed dramatically oyer the _, ;Irs and can be very difficult Ol undCrstand. Several urg.tnir.atiuns have \�eb sites dcsiened to help individuals understand these basic requirements. For Inure inf•ur- Illatiun, visit these sites: httpailN vyw.nLill brc.ur 'docs; ; 1C" 1 Ium"C liutlunsCunfrrcncC:;andScminars-JS_'' \\'allbracilrC-3000IbS.pdf hop:;"www.�psa.curll�tech'codc. taint www.iccsafc.olg 1\1wVV.wal Ihrac irlg.org: .: x' ..l- .. .o.,+4- ='00.e. °:+ r•.: !a?d7r MAN, N MOriWW e(I' oily, ��� ������ � From A// off uS Joe Ryan, 13uildinI Official 763-509-5431 Lain Farris, Assistant Building Official 763-509-5436 Bob Rood, Commercial Plan Review 753-509-5443 Grc,-, Metz, Commercial Plan Revicw 763-509-5434 Jessica Archer, Residential PlUn Review 763-509-5433 Chris Land, Building, lnspcoor 763-509-5439 Erik Nomas. Building Inspoctor 763-509-5438 Arnic Rasnmsson. BuildinL Inspector 763-509-5437 Bill Tonn. 1.3uildinLI Inspector 763-509-5441 Todd Sandell. lActrical Inspector 763-509-5447 Stan Scofield, Fire Inspector 763-509-5443 Randy Kln-t"L, Fire Inspector 763-509-5444 Warren KLIIeSa, l lousin�l Inspector 763-509-54=45 Willie Willicuns. Ilousim, Inspector 763-509-5417 Rick Van Der Grill. I Iccirical Inspector 763-509-5447 Support Staff Denise Whalen, Support Services Manaocr 763-509-5408 Laurie Lokken, Office Support Specialist 763-509-5430 Janice Bergstrom, Office Support Rep. 763-509-5.130 Barb Peterson, Office Support Rep. 763-509-5430 Tanva Wagner, Office Support Rep. 763-509-5430 Page 37 Xwi#vm h o's "''V h' 0 �)m;jjittjjty Development Department - irspectl©l Ds�rast�a� =01)(-)55, Support ScrN'ices I\1anaer Denise \\'halon 703-309-5-108 Office Support Spec. Laurie Lokken 763-309-5430 Office Support flop. Janice licrostrom 763-509-;5430 Office Support Ilcp. Tanya \1 :ryner 763-5(19-5-L30 Office Support flop. Barb Peterson 763-509-;-130 Page 38 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: November 27, 2007 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager FROM: Jan Olsson, Appraiser Supervisor SUBJECT: Plymouth Market Trends The City of Plymouth is experiencing a sluggish real estate market in the residential sector. The number of foreclosures is up but not drastically like in other communities such as Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park, where it has become the norm. The statistics in Plymouth indicate that property owners are opting for quick sales or short sales rather than face the possibility of foreclosure. Property owners read the headlines and assume that every property is over assessed. We are finding that the 2007 assessment values are (in most cases) in line with the current market; except for townhomes and condominiums. The heavy saturation of townhomes and condominiums has affected that market with lower sale prices and incentives to buy; similar to the apartment market a few years ago. The 2007 estimated market values were set from sales occurring in 2006 when sales were at the end of high appreciation. The 2008 estimated market values (based on sales from 2007) show areas where values have remained flat or have even depreciated. The adjustments in the assessing office for the 2008 assessment are based on neighborhoods, types of housing and location. There will be no general market increase against all residential market values. This past season we have spent the majority of our time looking at the allocation between land and building values. The land continues to appreciate while some of the building values are depreciating. There will be areas in Plymouth that increase in value, some that remain flat and some that decrease in value. In setting the ratios for the upcoming assessment we will be looking at a target ratio of 93-95 % instead of 95+%. The overall feeing across the county is that the market will remain flat for a period of time thus the lowering of the target ratio. Historically we can look at the sales for the past few months and see that the market is relatively flat. We can only speculate that the market will remain stagnant for the next few months before we see a rebound in the residential market values. Page 3 9 As stated in the first paragraph, Plymouth is in good shape compared to sonic neighboring jurisdictions. Our assessment values are based on the market and we will continue to watch that market closely. Page 40 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: December 10, 2007 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager cc: Steve Juetten FROM: Barbara Senness, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report Hennepin County Community Corrections staff has submitted their monthly report on average daily population for the month of November, 2007. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility was 571, less than the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit. The difference from the recent months when the numbers exceeded the 601 limit comes from a lower number of County - incarcerated (versus short term offenders transferred from MN Department of Corrections facilities) in the Men's section. The chart below shows the average monthly population since June of 1999. 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N N a Q a a W '' U U - N 4% U U U °U 4 c c 04 .- c c c c O CO ON O~ O O �0 O 0 O 04 N N NN y O O O O O O N N N r N N N N No N ::3 (n a0 0) O ' OT 0) LO 0 0 C) O O O 4;:: O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O `i.�4:: N N N N N Q N N N N N N Q 0 G) 0 0 N ti w Q) m m a. 0 0 r 0 0 N N Cl) C O is U O` O �4 Q N � ass ►.+ U O � CL O Q � C CLEn .. a m U. CD �o�=o m M zomo 3 U m Y U) ri m Z Li Y In W — Cl) 0 � A �'Q N a � N 0 0 r 0 0 N N Cl) City 0'f ymoutn Addin Quality to Life December 7, 2007 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND VARIANCE FOR H & G MANAGEMENT SERVICES (2007005) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by H & G Management Services, under File No. 2007005, for a site plan amendment and setback variance to allow the existing roughly 14 -foot by 14 -foot detached accessory building to remain for Pirtek located at located at 11,350 State Highway 55. The City learned of this use in September of 2007 and informed the applicant of the need for a site plan amendment and variance for the accessory building. Prior to contact with the City, the applicant was not aware of the need for a site plan amendment and variance. 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, December 19, 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, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007005propnotice LA -1 kwy NIX oss 34CO:Plymouth Blvd . Plymouth, Minnesota 571,4471-1432 • Tel: 763-509-5000 - wAAA/.d.ptymouth.mn.us 4T City of T. P I Y 11 - Adding Quality to Life December 7, 2007 SUBJECT: VARIANCES FOR JANESE EVANS (2007108) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Janese Evans, under File No. 2007108, for variances to the rear yard setback and to allow a porch addition greater than 300 square feet on pier footings for property located at 5445 Ximines 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, December 19, 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, ,r Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007108propnotice 3400 Ptvmouth Blvd , Ptymouth, ,Minnesota 55447-1432 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • wvw.ci.plymouth.mn.us Page 1 of 1 Lisa Baird From: Laurie Ahrens Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 3:09 PM To: Lisa Baird; Sheila Langer Subject: FW: new tree Lisa, Please print attached for CIM. Sheila, Please put in E -News. From: French Shari [mailto:sfrench@ci.new-hope.mn.us] Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 1:45 PM To: Paul Buck Cc: Laurie Ahrens Subject: new tree Paul, we live at 3600 Ximines Lane. One of the trees the city planted in about 1999 along the Pathway on 36th Avenue (which :is in our side yard.) was knocked over by a ]Zit and run driver last spring in the middle of the night. I contacted you and the tree was removed right away. A few weeks ago the city planted a new tree in the same spot. We love having the plantings along the path on 30' Avenue —it adds beauty to that path and to our yard as well. Just wanted to say thank you for your efforts — the new tree is much. appreciated.! tNe Create Coniniunity Through People, P17rks and Programs Shari. French, Director New Hope Parks and Recreation 4401 Xvlon Avenue North New Hope, :,V1N 55428 763-531-5152 (phone) 763-531-5136 (fax) Visit the city of New Hope at www.ci.:new--hope.mmus 12/6/2007 ®City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life December 6, 2007 S & S Amoco 3955 Vinewood Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55441 RE: GASOLINE SERVICE STATION AND TOBACCO LICENSES Dear Licensee, On October 30, forms were sent to you to renew your Gasoline Service Station and Tobacco Licenses which expire December 31, 2007. During the past week, we have made numerous attempts to contact you by telephone to renew your licenses, but our phone calls weren't returned. The City Council will be approving renewal of Gasoline Service Station and Tobacco Licenses at their meeting on Tuesday, December 11. This is the ONLY Council meeting that will be held prior to the expiration of your licenses on December 31, 2007. Therefore, if applications and payments aren't received by 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, December 7, 2007, no gasoline or tobacco sales can be held at your business effective. 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2008. We have included another set of application forms. As -a reminder, the fees are $120 (Gasoline Service Station) and $225 (Tobacco License). Payment must accompany the applications. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Si cerely, Sandra R. Engd 1 City Clerk Attachments cc Laurie Ahrens, City Manager Mike Goldstein, Police Chief 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000• www.ci.plymouth.mn.us ,1v h� l� r 3 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life November 30, 2007 SUBJECT: MINOR VARIANCE FOR RICK HARKER (2007109) Dear Property Owner: This letter is written to inform you that Rick Harker under file 2007109, is requesting a minor variance to encroach two feet into the 15 -foot required side yard setback (on the east side of the existing garage) for a 14 -foot by 21.5 -foot third stall garage addition for property located at 18515 — 29`h Avenue North. A minor variance may be approved administratively. If you would like to comment on this proposal, please fill out the attached project description page and return it to the City in the enclosed self-addressed envelope no later than December 13, 2007. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, City regulations require that property owners be notified of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. Information related to the application as submitted by the petitioner is available for review at the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays, except holidays. If you have any questions you may call Planner Josh Doty at (763) 509-5453. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007109Harker.doc 3400 Plyn;aut 81,ad • Plymouth, hAinnesota 554.17-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us t1 � ��� AM