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Council Information Memorandum 01-07-2005
CITY OF PLYMOI rp) COUNCIL INFO M Dummy January 7,. 200b UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) January 12 meeting agenda ............................... Page 3 Park & Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) January 13 meeting agenda ................. Page 4 January, February and March Official City Meeting Calendars ........................................... Page 5 Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings ........................................ Page 11 FOR INFORMATION ... News Articles, Releases, Publications, etc. Metropolitan Council notice of Water Resources Management Policy Plan publichearings.................................................................................................................... Page 12 Invitation to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Wayzata Schools Central Sports Complex Dome........................................................................................::. Page 13 Notice of a Wayzata Schools information meeting concerning the proposed Wayzata High School wind turbine.................................................................................... Page 14 Invitation to the Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) regional legislative meeting................................................................................................................................ Page 15 Star Tribune Plymouth—related articles from the Wednesday "West Edition": News story regarding the proposed closing of the Mission Detox Facility ............ Page 16 Summary of the Citizens League's annual ranking of average home values and property taxes........................................................................................ Page 17 Survey of west metro legislators on four issues likely to help define the 2005 legislative session........................................................................................... Page 18 League of Minnesota Cities' Minnesota Cities magazine profile of Mayor Johnson ......... Page 24 Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission January 12 meeting agenda .................. Page 25 City news release announcing a public meeting on a proposed Dial—A—Ride fareincrease........................................................................................................................ Page 27 Staff Reports Plymouth Fire Department November 2004 monthly report .............................................. Page 28 Update on Federal Railroad Authority (FRA) quiet zone regulations ................................ Page 36 Update on Willow Creek North and South Apartments...................................................... Page 41 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO January Z 1005 Page 2 Update on bonding for the Shops at Plymouth Creek & the Senior Housing projects ....... Page 43 Minutes Highway 55 Corridor Coalition October 15 meeting......................................................... Page 47 Highway 55 Corridor Coalition November 19 meeting ..................................................... Page 50 Human Rights Commission December 2 meeting.............................................................. Page 53 Youth Advisory Council December 20 meeting................................................................. Page 57 Correspondence Letter from Wright—Hennepin Cooperative Energy Association concerning plans install new underground electric cable in Plymouth ................................................. Page 59 Letter to Great River Energy regarding plan review of the GRE Plymouth— Maple Grove transmission line upgrade............................................................................. Page 60 Letter to Hennepin County Commissioners regarding the proposed closing of the Mission Detox facility in Plymouth Page 63 Letter to residents regarding a request for a zoning ordinance amendment (2004057) ...... Page 64 Letter to residents regarding a request for a site plan amendment and interim use permit for Opus Northwest LLC (2004143)................................................................. Page 65 Letter to residents regarding a request for a planned unit development amendment for Holiday Stationstores Inc. (2004148)............................................................................ Page 66 Letter to residents regarding a request for a variance for Ryland Homes (2004149) ......... Page 67 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, January 12, 2005 WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda* are considered to be routine by the 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. Anyone wishing to address the EQC must fill out a blue card located on the counter at the back of the Council Chambers. 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 4. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Approve the December 8, 2004, Environmental Quality Committee Minutes 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Approve 2005 EQC Meeting Schedule 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Update on Environmental Quality Education Theme B. EQC 2004 Annual Report and 2005 Work Plan 7. ADJOURNMENT 3 Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission January 13, 2005, 7 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Associations b. Staff c. Others 4. Report on Past Council Action a. 2005 park capital improvement projects b. 5. Unfinished Business a. Review goals for 2005 b. 6. New Business a. Discuss policy on facility usage (see attached task force report) b. C. 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff Communication 9. Adjourn Next regular meeting — February 10, 2005 n\parks\staff\eric\prac\agendas\Jan05.doc 4 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS January 2005 Sunday Monday -Tuesday-----F Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Feb 2005 1 Dec 2004 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S NEW YEAR'S 1 2 3 4 5 DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 6:45 PM YOUTH 7:00 PM HUMAN 7:00 PM ADVISORY PLANNING RIGHTS COUNCIL, Council COMMISSION COMMISSION - Chambers NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION, Medicine Lake Room Gleason Lake Room, lower level 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 530 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: CITY MANAGER ANNUAL REVIEW,(EDC), Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Council Chambers 7.00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 7.00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY (Observed) - 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7 00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 7 30 AM .9 00 AM MLC REGIONAL BREAKFAST, Plymouth Radisson Hotel& Conference Center City Offices Closed 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 11.45AMTWINWEST STATE OF THE CITY LUNCHEON, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers TRANS IT, Council Chambers (this meeting only) 30 31 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers modified on 1/7/2005 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS February 2005 11 Sunday I Monday I Tuesday I Wednesday I Thursday I Friday I Saturday II 2 A 3 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room M 5 2:00 PM -7:0IC0 PM FIRE &E FESTIVAL, Parkers Lake 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7:00 PM 530 PM PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 PM PARK & REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers ON NO -WAKE ORDINANCE, Com Chanbi' 7: DO PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC). C. -- REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers ASH WEDNESDAY 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Council Chambers 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 PRESIDENTS 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 AM -9:00 DAY - City Offices Closed REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT(PACT)- Medicine Lake Room AM MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION, Plymouth Radisson 27 28 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL. Council Mar 2005 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 Jan 2005 S M T W T F S 1 Chambers 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 modified on 1/7/2005 11 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS March 2005 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Feb 2005 S 111 T W T F S 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Council Chambers Medicine Lake Room 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council too PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC),Council chambers 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers Chambers 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 6:00 PM YOUTH TOWN FORUM, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING 6 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 PALM SUNDAY 11: 45 AM PLYMOUTH BUSINESS COUNCIL, Sheraton Minneapola west 12201 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON Good Friday TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake 7.00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers ROom 27 28 29 30 31 Apr 2005 EASTER SUNDAY 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council S M T W T F S 1 2 Chambers 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 modified on 1/7/2005 I Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items January 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve Tree Removal contract for 2005/2006 • Approve Recycling Contract for 2005 Approve Encroachment Agreement for Constructing a Berm within City Owned Vacated Medina Road Right -of -Way for the Benefit of "Shops at Plymouth Creek" CSM Corporation (2004112) Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. You're invited to review and react to the proposed 2030 Water Resources Management Policy Plan. Join Metropolitan Council members and staff for a presentation of the plan and an opportunity to share your thoughts. Wednesday, January 12, White Bear Lake City Hall - Chambers, 4701 Highway 61 N.,White Bear Lake 8:30-10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, 14S University Ave., St. Paul 1:00-2:30 p.m. Thursday, January 20, Brookview Community Center, 200 Brookview Parkway, Golden Valley 8:30-10:00 a.m. Monday, January 24, Eagan City Hall, Eagan Room, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 0-- A" Metropolitan Council u Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 the #mature, today. Water Resources management Policy Plan PRESORTED First Class Mail US Postage PAID Permit 4131 St Paul, MN 11.11,111AUTO"3-DIGIT 554 MS JUDY JOHNSON T5 P1 CITY OF PLYMOUTH X44 PLYMOtJfH BLVD F'L'Y i.lOU I i i i.'IN *44If-I48Z Z.y T 0 E; �- T ! Original Message ----- From: Allyne Anderson <Allyne.Anderson@wayzata.kl2.mn.us> To: Council Members <council@ci.plymouth.mn.us> Sent: Thu Jan 06 11:05:39 2005 Subject: Central Sports Complex Dome Grand Opening January 6, 2005 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, You are cordially invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Central Sports Complex Dome on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 7:OOPM on the Central Middle School campus. After the ceremony, tours of the dome will be available and refreshments will be served in Room A413 in Central Middle School. We proudly celebrate the fulfillment of this collaborative project and hope you will be able to participate in this grand opening event. Sincerely, Jim Brandl Director, Community Education Services Allyne Anderson Wayzata Community Education 305 Vicksburg Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55447 763-745-5213 allyne.anderson@wayzata.kl2.mn.us 13 Independent School District 284 Wayzata, Minnesota INFORMATION MEETING Wayzata High School Wind Turbine Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 7:00 PM Room B204 - 2nd Floor Forum Room Wayzata High School 4955 Peony Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 The Board of Education for Wayzata Public Schools is proposing to construct a wind turbine on the north end of the Wayzata High School campus. The wind turbine the District proposes to build would have a capacity of 1.65 megawatts. It would generate approximately the same amount of electricity that the high school consumes in a year. The turbine would be about 260 feet in height at the nosecone, and would have blades that are about 130 feet in length. You are invited to attend a community meeting about this proposal. Representatives of the school district administration will be present to explain details of the proposal, and to listen to concerns that neighbors or other community members might have. If you are unable to attend the meeting and have questions or would like additional information, please call 763-745-5024 or contact via email margie.martin@wayzata.kl2.mn.us. www.wayzata. k12. m n. us District Administrative Offices — 210 County Road 101 N, P.O. Box 660, Wayzata, MN 55391 From Minneapolis — St. Paul Int'l Airport: Follow Interstate 494 West. 1-494 will curve around and becomes 1-494 North. Stay on 1-494 North until Highway 55. Exit 22. Turn right onto Highway 55 East, and then left at the first set of signal lights, this will be Northwest Boulevard, Xenium Lane. Follow Xenium Lane to the Hotel. From Downtown Minneapolis: Take Interstate 394 West to the Plymouth Road Exit. Turn right and follow Plymouth Road, this will become Northwest Boulevard. After you have crossed Highway 55, take the third left, Xenium lane. Xenium Lane will curve around to the Hotel. The Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) cordially invites you to attend our Regional Legislative Meeting Friday, February 25th, 2005 7:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Breakfast will be served at 7:45 a.m. Radisson Hotel and Conference Center 3131 Campus Drive Plymouth, Minnesota (see enclosed map) Please RSVP to Nilani Jayatilaka by phone at 651-556-9205 or by e-mail at njayatilaka@mandklaw.coin prior to February 7th, 2005 Breakfast cost for legislators is $10.00 15 MapPoint' I 34th A% . of 34th Ave N y fr1 a X Radiss6n7Hotel & C 22. Plymouth 28th Ave N 27th Aire N- I 26th Ave N ti 4no04micowCup 02003NdN1Q.aad/010D Mc 25th Ave N From Minneapolis — St. Paul Int'l Airport: Follow Interstate 494 West. 1-494 will curve around and becomes 1-494 North. Stay on 1-494 North until Highway 55. Exit 22. Turn right onto Highway 55 East, and then left at the first set of signal lights, this will be Northwest Boulevard, Xenium Lane. Follow Xenium Lane to the Hotel. From Downtown Minneapolis: Take Interstate 394 West to the Plymouth Road Exit. Turn right and follow Plymouth Road, this will become Northwest Boulevard. After you have crossed Highway 55, take the third left, Xenium lane. Xenium Lane will curve around to the Hotel. The Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) cordially invites you to attend our Regional Legislative Meeting Friday, February 25th, 2005 7:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Breakfast will be served at 7:45 a.m. Radisson Hotel and Conference Center 3131 Campus Drive Plymouth, Minnesota (see enclosed map) Please RSVP to Nilani Jayatilaka by phone at 651-556-9205 or by e-mail at njayatilaka@mandklaw.coin prior to February 7th, 2005 Breakfast cost for legislators is $10.00 15 startribune.com Close Window Last update: January 3, 2005 at 4:56 PM Closing detox facility may hinder police Ben Steverman Star Tribune Published January 5, 2005 A Hennepin County proposal to close a Plymouth treatment center for the intoxicated could save money, but west suburban police say it also would create a major inconvenience. When suburban police officers encounter a drunken person, they often will take the person for sobering up and treatment at the 21 -bed Mission Detox Facility in Plymouth, the only such facility in the county outside of Minneapolis. The Plymouth facility saves police a longer drive into Minneapolis, which is important for smaller police departments that might only have one or two officers on duty at night. But under the county's proposal, the Plymouth facility would be replaced by a new 60 -bed Sobering Center in Minneapolis that would be the first stop for most drunks picked up by police. The new approach, which originated in Seattle and Portland, Ore., allows drunken people to stay at the center for up to a day, until they are no longer intoxicated. Only those who want or need more treatment would then be moved on for longer stays at more expensive detox facilities. "It's more short-term, more intense, and then gets people out to further assistance," county spokeswoman Luann Schmaus said. Because of the subsequent reduction in need for detox facilities, the county has proposed cutting $1 million in funding for the Plymouth facility while maintaining funding for a Minneapolis facility. Two-thirds of drunken patients at detox centers come from Minneapolis. Missions Inc., a 108 -year-old nonprofit, has run the detox facility since the late 1970s at its campus on the north end of Medicine Lake. Last year, the center received 3,400 requests for treatment, coming from police, hospitals and patients, executive director Patricia Murphy said. The center was on average 94 percent full in 2004. Plymouth Police Chief Michael Goldstein said the facility is "a vital resource" for his department, which often must deal with drunken people after drunken driving arrests, when called to parties or when police find drunken pedestrians. Plymouth police admitted 29 patients to the facility during the first nine months of 2004. Transporting a drunken person to Minneapolis means an officer has less time to patrol the community, Goldstein said. "The Sobering Center is a good idea," he said. "There is a need for it, but not at the expense of Mission Detox." The Hennepin County Board was slated to approve the restructuring of detoxification services last month, but opposition by suburban police chiefs caused commissioners to delay action. Now county staff members will discuss the plan further with city officials, according to Peg Murphy, a program manager in the county's department of Behavioral Health Services. A plan to open the Sobering Center in June probably will be delayed, she said. ID Copy right 2005 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. startribune.com Last update: January 3, 2005 at 12:38 PM West's home values -- and taxes -- top list Published January 5, 2005 Close window West -metro cities once again dominated the Top 10 in the Citizens League's annual ranking of average home values. But none held the top spot. That honor went again to North Oaks in Ramsey County, whose housing stock had an average market value of $520,440 during 2004, according to the League's rankings of 111 communities in the Twin Cities metro area. However, the next six spots, and seven of the top 10 overall, were occupied by cities in the western suburbs. Orono, Wayzata, Deephaven, Medina, Minnetrista and Shorewood ranked second through seventh, respectively -- exactly the same as in 2003 -- and Independence continued its climb into the Top 10, moving up from 10th in 2003 to ninth in 2004. The cities' average home values ranged from $519,833 for Orono (just $607 short of No. 1 North Oaks) to $355,060 for Independence -- and all were sharply above the metro -wide average of $195,000 for the communities in the survey. So the west -metro's property values continue to climb and lead the region. That's the good news for homeowners. The bad news is that these housing values translate into the highest tax bills in the state. Though third in home value, Wayzata moved to No. 1 in rankings of tax bills on average -value homes, at $5,779. Deephaven was a close second at $5,713, and after North Oaks in third place, west -metro cities filled out the remainder of the top 10 taxing cities. Victoria and Chanhassen homeowners had the unfortunate distinction of being the only ones whose average home values didn't muster Top 10 ranking, but whose tax bills did. While Victoria ranked 17th in average home value, it came in ninth in taxes paid on the average house -- $4,311. And the owner of that average home saw property taxes rise more sharply during 2004 than in any other metro -area city -- up 48 percent, or more than $1,400, from $2,908 in 2003. Bob DeBoer, senior program associate for the Citizens League, said the increase was attributable to a spike in school taxes as well as market value increases. Likewise, Chanhassen, which ranked 23rd in average home value, came in 10th in rankings of tax bills on average -value homes. But at least its homeowners didn't face the sticker shock of those in Victoria -- their tax bills rose 6 percent. This is just a sampling of the data that the Citizens League has put together. It has a lot more figures that reflect on tax burdens and how they are spread out across the state. If you'd like to mull over more numbers and how they affect your life, your pocketbook and public policy, go to vvww.citizen.sleague net. Sam Barnes is at sharnes(dsinrtribune. coin. ,` Cmvright 2005 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. .J = N RN N p -,n N "Y (0..0. y C y -10 /dg$ c> y :U L p, C :5- 4) c 0 C o ao C� a 30 me �':o�'m `ocx - r.r � P-4 c� .@ 3 @M1 .O �y (/ dyap � � t E a °' Ni >. O rN —OouAp_wC°°1ca"iaciai E >na 3�� ^ m •� +:,'+ N�Cd�«� yL aiL O C', 0.0 N 0 N3VV AA�, 0>. %w Acoc „~«c -c ;.'p.im0 E L � ao V 9 N, C N m N O C c 7 Y aL CV >. 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O U v ca o a° cite d o °c a o} Lo) E a� d d ny3 LMC President Judy Johnson lymouth Mayor Judy Johnson was elected president of the League of Minnesota Cities at the League's 2004 Annual Conference, held during October in Duluth. She has served on the LMC Board of Directors since 1999 and as an active participant on several Board committees. Johnson was elected as mayor in 2003 after serving for six years on the Plymouth City Council. During a recent interview, Johnson offered her thoughts on the coming year. What are the major challenges for Minnesota cities? The first challenge is to continue to provide quality services in the wake of budget constraints. In the last two years, cities have taken a hit with regard to revenues, but have managed to do more with less through collaborative and cooperative means. We have delivered services in efficient ways, but we can only do so much before basic services are compromised because we don't have the means to pay for them. Additionally, city officials will be keeping their eyes on how bills intro- duced this coming session affect cities in numerous areas of concern, like land use, local funding, and others. In Ply- mouth, we have growing concerns about the costs associated with street recon- struction and what kind of funding sources will be available for such projects in the short-term. Describe your strategies to help strengthen the relationships among the Legislature, governor's office, and cities. Cities need to have better relationships with both of those branches of the state government. I would like to establish a joint committee or council on inter- governmental relations, with officials from cities diverse in size, type, and geographic location meeting on an ongoing basis with representatives of the governor's office and the Legislature. Working together will help us frame By Don Reeder our challenges in a constructive way and reach consensus on positive solutions. I would like to do my part in continu- ing to advance the League as a strong, authoritative voice for issues that affect cities. City officials and residents should be viewed by state leaders as partners, not as special interest groups. What is most fulfilling about being a local elected official? Being able to see ideas and initiatives come to fruition in my own backyard. I find it reward- ing to see our City Council working together toward common goals, long - and short-term, as well. In Plymouth, residents recently came together with city leaders to update a comprehensive plan for land use. When I was first elected, I worked with councilmembers and citizens on a task force to help plan for an activity center for all generations. I have seen many other projects and plans come into being for the immediate and future good of our city. I am also very pleased to have a role in creating our city's Youth Council, which encourages young people to become involved in government. Why should young people pursue a career in public service, and how can elected officials encourage that pursuit? Elected officials need to set good examples and a tone for discourse that does not discourage youth participation. It is our responsibility to open doors. Through our Youth Council, we have found that sometimes it's as simple as adults asking young people to participate. Once they are in the door, it's possible for them to catch a passion for public life. We need to help young people realize that there is no such thing as a stereotypical politician or public servant. Young people want to make a difference. If I can be mayor—given my unlikely background—then any young person can have the same aspirations. It was very gratifying to see a young woman who served on our Youth Council recently graduate from college with a degree in engineering. Now, she wants to be employed in public service. We need to see more of that. What qualities do good leaders possess, and who are some leaders you admire? Strong leaders are selfless, committed, and hard working. They make differ- ences in other people's lives, often by working against the odds and overcom- ing obstacles. My mother immediately comes to mind. I have personally known many other individuals fitting that description—individuals living and working in our communities who see a need for action and work hard to find solutions. They don't do their good work simply to capture front-page headlines, but for all the right reasons. During the five years that I have been active in the League, I have been fortunate to work with a number of admirable leaders and I have learned from them. I greatly admire people who step forward and run for political office. Win or lose, those that run are sacrificing time and energy for the sake of public service and for the possibility of making a difference. After your term as president, what do you hope to hear LMC members say about Judy Johnson? I hope people will think of me as a strong advocate and effective leader for all Minnesota cities, someone who made a difference, some- one who worked hard to bring people together and helped our organization to move forward. Ir Don Reeder is public relations coordinator with the League of Minnesota Cities. Phone: (651) 215-4031. E-mail: dreeder@hnnc.org. 34 MINNESOTA CITIES NOVEMBER -DECEMBER 2 0 0 4 elm creek Watershed Management Commission ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNICAL OFFICE 3235 Fernbrook Lane Hennepin County DES Plymouth, MN 55447 417 North 5th Street PH: 763.553.1144 Minneapolis, MN 55401-1397 FAX: 763.553.9326 PH: 612.596.1171 e-mail: judie@jass.biz FAX: 612.348.8532 e-mail: Ali.Durgunoglu@co.hennepin.mn.us AGENDA January 12, 2005 1. Call to Order. 2. Approve Agenda. 3. Consent Agenda. a. Minutes of December Meeting.* b. Treasurer's Report and Claims.** 4. Action Items. a. Solicitation of letters of interest for technical services. b. 2001-013 The Preserve and Hidden Oaks at Elm Creek combined WCA application, Champlin.* C. 2004-073 Maple Creek Estates, Maple Grove.* d. 2004-074 Preserve at Rush Creek, Maple Grove.* e. 2004-075 Killarney Glenn, Maple Grove.* 5. New Business. a. Correspondence. 1) Mn/DOT Environmental Stewardship & Streamlining Workshop.* 2) Metropolitan Council Water Resources Management Policy Plan Update.* b. Elm Creek Channel Study. C. 2005 Monitoring Program. 1) CAMP. a) Rice Lake Monitoring. 2) USGS.* 3) River Watch. e. Website. 6. Old Business. a. Second Generation Plan. 1) Watershed Boundaries. 2) Basic Workshop for Newcomers. b. Fee Schedule. 7. Project Reviews. (See page 2 of this agenda.) 8. Other Business. a. TEP for CSAH 30 and 101 project. 9. Adjournment. a meeting packet **available at meeting CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS Project Reviews. a. 2003-053 Weber WCA Violation, Hassan. b. 2004-001 Three Rivers Estates, Hassan. C. 2004-008 Bell Tower West - LandCor Financial Center, Maple Grove. d. 2004-040 Diamond Lake Woods, Dayton.* e. 2004-042 Northdale Blvd., James Road Utility Project, Hassan. f. 2004-043 Bridgewater, Medina. g. 2004-046 Maple Creek Restoration, Maple Grove. h. 2004-049 Medina Retail PUD, Medina. i. 2004-050 Walgreen's, Maple Grove. j. 2004-052 Heritage Development, Hassan. k. 2004-057 TH101 and CSAH 36-37-30 & 42, St. Michael and Otsego. 1. 2004-058 Manley Development, Hassan/Rogers. M. 2004-059 Hydrology on French, Grass and Diamond Lakes, Dayton. n. 2004-061 Creekview Townhomes, Medina. o. 2004-064 CSAH 19, Corcoran. P. 2004-065 Thunder Addition, Hassan. q. 2004-066 Steig Road Wetland, Corcoran. r. 2004-068 Scheber Property, Hassan. S. 2004-069 MG Medical Campus, Maple Grove.* t. 2004-071 CSAH81 and TH610 Extension, Maple Grove U. 2004-072 Serenity Estates, Hassan. V. 2004-076 Fairview Health Services, Maple Grove. W. 2004-077 Lloyd Landkamer, Pond Excavation, Corcoran. X. 2004-078 Hedgestone, Corcoran. y. 2004-079 David Foy WCA violation, Corcoran. Z. 2004-080 Heritage Development Cowley Lake EAW, Rogers.* aa. 2004-081 Dunlaven Woods, Maple Grove. ab. 2004-082 Baumeister 3`d Addition, Corcoran. ac. 2004-083 Cedar Estates, Maple Grove. JC *in meeting packet **available at meeting CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS City of Plymouth News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 7, 2004 Contact: Pat Qvale 763-509-5052 Public Meeting January 26 on Plymouth Dial -A -Ride Fare Increase The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 to take comments on a proposed fare increase for the Dial -A -Ride service operated by Plymouth Metrolink. This increase would become effective March 12, 2005. The meeting will be held at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The proposed base fare would be $2.00 per one-way ride. This is the same as the current same- day fare; but a 50 cent discount for reserving rides in advance will no longer be offered. The fare for seniors, persons with disabilities (ADA) and Youth (K-12) would increase from 75 cents to $1.00 per ride. Pre-school children and ADA assistants will continue to ride at no charge. "The Dial -A -Ride fare has not increased in more than ten years," said Pat Qvale, Plymouth Metrolink Transit Administrator. "The senior, ADA, and youth discounted fares were implemented within the past three years. We believe the new fare structure is necessary due to increased operating costs." Comments can also be submitted in writing through Friday, February 4, 2005 to: Transit Administrator, Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN 55447 For details on other transit services offered by Plymouth Metrolink, visit their website at www.ci.pllymouth.mn.us (click on "services" and then on "transit") 0--.Iq a xCer 77"Fas x 4 PL'MO H FIRE EPARTIVIEN'T� �- .wt 0 Y� RTS 4 s4 t # '�Yt, t'2,y��9c., P �' ��r� •9t ° 1 �.r :^ � v y - .. s$� l L. . 1 .1 �r `� s r� •. :�' _rx��p? .a ,"�wy,$ i•�"{�t°,� x:a-c � �r�rgc8�r�..:, �'"* 104; $.': 3 , fi' '� •+ "g. �S s"'i �',� '�'rh � �y � � h+ t r$ �#.. �. � � � � � � �i,: r • It +'4>• 5'k'-va*-}' x � 5 � a PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT NOVEMBER 2004 Monthly Synopsis Year-to-date (YTD), the Department answered 1206 calls for service. This compares to 1195 calls for service in 2003 (YTD). The highest call volume in November occurred between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week. Fifty-eight percent of calls occurring in November were "Duty Crew" calls. Responses were divided between the fire stations as follows: Station I (13205 Co. Rd. 6) 30 Station II (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 28 Station III (3300 Dunkirk Ln.) 36 November 2004 in-service and on -scene (total response) times for emergency events are as follows. Duty Crew and non -duty crew times, as well as station responses, are noted. Si,enificant or Unusual Events In November, the following responses are notable: November 22 House fire (1:00 a.m.) November 26 Vehicle accident with entrapment (7:16 a.m.) November 26 Building fire (1:07 p.m.) During the month of November, thirteen calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for these calls was twenty-three members of the Department. Training During the month of November, four topics were offered during eleven regularly scheduled in- house training sessions. These topics included Company Operations, Skills, Airbags and First Responder Refresher. Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for members of the Hazardous Materials Team and, RAD team. Fifty-seven members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 438 — an average of over seven hours per participating member. 1St Truck 1 st Truck 2nd Truck 2nd Truck Duty Crew In -Service On -Scene In -Service On -Scene # Calls 0:52 6:01 6:22 11:07 24 Non -Duty Crew 5:09 9:45 6:37 12:03 7 Station I 8:50 11:04 N/A N/A 1 Station II 4:10 9:11 6:15 11:58 5 Station III 6:22 11:14 7:21 12:14 1 Si,enificant or Unusual Events In November, the following responses are notable: November 22 House fire (1:00 a.m.) November 26 Vehicle accident with entrapment (7:16 a.m.) November 26 Building fire (1:07 p.m.) During the month of November, thirteen calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for these calls was twenty-three members of the Department. Training During the month of November, four topics were offered during eleven regularly scheduled in- house training sessions. These topics included Company Operations, Skills, Airbags and First Responder Refresher. Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for members of the Hazardous Materials Team and, RAD team. Fifty-seven members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 438 — an average of over seven hours per participating member. Recruitment During the month of November, sixty-three paid -on-call firefighters served the City of Plymouth. No members left the department. We conducted background investigations for the next class of probationary firefighters. Duty Crew The Duty Crew Program was in operation on all 22 weekdays during the month including the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Thirty-four members participated in the program. In November, 100% of all shifts were fully staffed with at least four firefighters. During our busiest time period (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) 100% of the shifts were fully staffed with as least four firefighters. A staffing summary for the month, by shift, is included below. Staffin : 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 5 Firefighters 0% 5% 5% 0% 0% 4 Firefighters 100% 95% 95% 100% 100% 3 Firefighters 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% No Staff 0% 0% 0% 0% _ 0% NO p1;gIYIOtT'j�$ Plymouth Fire Department Mrxrr�50TH Monthly Fire Prevention & Life Safety w �_A Education Report FIRE -RESCUE Reporting Period: November 2004 Type of Program Number Time Spent Total Monthly of Programs Per Program Program Hours Station Tour 3 1 Hour 3 Hours Birthday Party/Station Tour Pre-school Visits Adopt a Hydrant Program Bike Helmet Sales Ski Helmet Sale 1 3 Hours 3 Hours K-6 Education 7 1 Hour 7 Hours Safety 1 Honeywell 3 Hours 3 Hours Fairs/Community Depot Safety Events Fair CPS Certification 1 Minntech 3 Hours 3 Hours Safety Fair 20 Car Seat 1.75 Hours 15 Hours Checks State Fire 4 Hours 4 Hours Educator's Meeting Safe Escape House Career Talk Fire Department Open House Smokebusters 3 Smokebusters 1 Hour 1 Hour Smokebusters for Seniors 7 Smokebusters .75 Hour 5 Hours for Seniors 3( Fire Extinguisher Training/EDITH Misc. Community 4 After School 1 Hour 4 Hours Presentation Programs 1 Poster 4 Hours 4 Hours Contest Banquet 3 Poster 1 Hour 3 Hours Contest Classroom Presentations 1 Juvenile 1.5 Hours 1.5 Hours Firesetter Misc. Outreach Summary • 53 Monthly Programs 33% of 173 hour • 56.5 Hours of month, 40 hour work Programming • 1.06 Hours Averaged week was committed to Public Education Per Program 60 50 40 30 20 10 a 14:24 12:00 9:36 7:12 4:48 2:24 0:00 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 1500 1000 500 0 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Station Comparison 36 30 28 p Nov -04 i 2 3 Response Time for Emergency Calls • � -zr � 7,{P3 r A Duty Crew Not Duty Crew Fire Loss Summary Year -to -Date $1,658,190 4 ,� Nf r $1,009,145 ❑ Nov -04 1/1/03-11/30/03 1/1/04-11/30/04 Total Calls Year -to -Date 1/1/03-11/30/03 12/16/2004 33 1/1/04-11/30/04 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT 12/16/2004 Calls by Time of Day 20 15 0 Nov -03 10 ■ Nov -04 5 tr yam" �Y- 0 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 2100-0000 0000-0300 0300-0600 Calls by Day of Week 25 20- 15 D Nov -03 10 Nov -04 5 M,. 4a�� Events By Category Other 0% Fires 11% Overpressure/ - Explosions Severe Weather 0% 0% Rescue/EMS False Alarms 11% 37% Hazardous Conditions 14% Good Intent Calls Service Calls 6% 21% 12/16/2004 DUTY CREW STAFFING November 2004 2% 225 Firefighters ❑ 4 Firefighters 98% CALLS FOR SERVICE November 2004 41% ..... ..... *.... Duty Crew ..... ,: 59% ' ® Non -Duty Crew � S. DATE: January 5, 2005 for the January 11, 2005 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager through Anne Hurlburt, Director of Community Development FROM: Ross Beckwith, P.E., Assistant City Engineer SUBJECT: FEDERAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY (FRA) QUIET ZONE UPDATE BACKGROUND: The Star Tribune published an article on January 4, 2005 discussing the upcoming FRA Quiet Zone regulations which results in trains being able to sound their horns 24 hours/day, 7 days/week as of April 1, 2005 at all of their at -grade crossings. Previously the deadline was December 18, 2004, but it was extended in November of 2004. Currently, Plymouth currently has a partial whistle ban in place with the FRA that prohibits trains from blowing their horns between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am, 7 days/week. In order for cities to keep their pre-existing quiet zones, certain structural upgrades must be made over the next five years to at -grade crossings, of which Plymouth has four. The four at -grade Canadian Pacific (CP) Railroad crossings are Vicksburg Lane, Pineview Lane, Larch Lane and Zachary Lane. Attached is a City Council memo from the August 24, 2004 meeting that explains in detail the entire process of the train whistle ban and the City's plan to comply with all of the upcoming regulation changes. As the Star Tribune article states, the FRA deadline for submittal to allow pre-existing quiet zones to stay in effect is April 1, 2005. The City had all final documents prepared and ready to meet the December 18, 2004 deadline and then the FRA extended their deadline. Due to this extension, our consultant has indicated that the City will actually benefit, as one of our train -car accidents will no longer count against our overall safety rating. Therefore, less overall improvements at crossings will be necessary over the next five years in order to keep our safety rating well below the National Safety Risk Threshold (NSRT). Final rules are expected to be released by the FRA around mid January, 2005. The City will then submit the updated information to the FRA in February to meet the April 1, 2005 deadline and keep the pre-existing quiet zones in effect. attachment cc: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. -3b O:\Engineering\GENERAL\MISC\Ross\Rai IRoadXing\StarTrilbRRArticleUpdate_Metno. doc Agenda Number: DATE: August 16, 2004 for the City Council Meeting of August 24, 2004 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager through Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E., Director of Public Works FROM: Ronald S. Quanbeck, P.E., City Engineer SUBJECT: DESIGNATE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AS THE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE FEDERAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY (FRA) QUIET ZONE ACTION REQUESTED: Make a motion to adopt the attached resolution designating the Public Works Director as the City's public authority authorized to administer the Quiet Zone for the FRA. BACKGROUND: The FRA will be imposing an ordinance to start blowing their train horns 24 hours/day at all at -grade crossings starting December 18, 2004, unless the crossing is under a pre-existing Quiet Zone or upgraded to an acceptable level of safety. The FRA acknowledges that Plymouth has a pre-existing quiet zone which prohibits trains from blowing their horns between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am, 7 days/week. Currently, the four at -grade crossings for Canadian Pacific (CP) Railroad in Plymouth are Vicksburg Lane, Pineview Lane, Larch Lane and Zachary Lane. The City has applied to have these Quiet Zones extended for a period of five years by which time we need to increase the overall combined safety of these crossings. The FRA requires that each city have a designated representative to oversee the Quiet Zones. A Risk Index is assigned to each crossing, based on their existing safety conditions, which factor in types of warning devices in place and train -vehicle accidents at the crossing. These numbers are then averaged to get an Average Risk Index for the City. A National Safety Risk Threshold (NSRT) has been established by the FRA, that cities must be below to permanently stop trains from blowing their horns between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am. Currently the City is above the NSRT and will need to install upgrades over the next five years to be in compliance and get below the NSRT. It is presumed that the NSRT will decrease over the next few years to increase safety at all crossings, so just meeting the minimum requirements today with upgrades would not suffice. The options for increasing safety include installing four -quadrant gate systems or installing medians/delineators down both centerlines of the approaching road for 100 feet to keep cars in their lane, and not allow them to drive around the existing two gate systems. Each upgrade O:\Engineering\GENERAL,\MISC'ROU\RailRoadXingWuthoriuP WDirMemo.doc a� SUBJECT: DESIGNATE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AS THE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE FEDERAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY (FRA) QUIET ZONE Page 2 lowers the Average Risk Index for the City and therefore finding the right combination of upgrades at the different intersections is necessary to adequately lower the overall Risk Average. Short Elliott Hendrickson, (SEH) is the City's consultant on this project and will help explore the most cost effective combination of crossing upgrades for the City to implement over the next five years. The City's Capital Improvements Program (CIP) will designate funding to construct the improvements. RECOMMENDATION: I hearby recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution designating the Public Works Director as the City's official contact for the FRA to administer the Quiet Zone. Ronald S. Quanbeck, P.E. City Engineer attachment: Resolution /7 S O:\Engineering\GENERAL MISC1R=\RailRoadXing\AudarimcPWDirMemo.doc startribune.com Close window Last update: January 3, 2005 at 11:50 PM Railroad crossing upgrades coming Laurie Blake Star Tribune Published January 4, 2005 Minneapolis, St. Paul and other cities that ban train whistles are facing expensive safety upgrades at railroad crossings if they wish to retain their quiet zones. Beginning April 1, new federal rules require trains to sound horns at all public crossings unless cities meet new safety guidelines. Other Minnesota cities whose quiet zones will be affected include Plymouth, Northfield and Duluth. Engineers have been blowing whistles at many crossings for decades under rail procedures and state laws. Even in quiet zones, an engineer can sound the horn if safety warrants. What's new is that the Federal Railroad Administration's rule will standardize whistle use and quiet -zone safety across the country. The goal is to cut down on train -car crashes. "We agree with the railroads that the sounding of locomotive horns provides an added measure of safety," said Steve Kulm, spokesman for the administration in Washington, D.C. But communities are not always fond of the whistles. Minnesota communities have whistle bans at almost 600 crossings, said Tammy Wagner, regional crossing and trespass manager for Region 4 of the Railroad Administration. Communities must notify the Railroad Administration if they want to keep their quiet zones, then evaluate the safety of every crossing under the new guidelines. "If they fail to notify us, [starting] April 1, the horns will sound," Wagner said. At a minimum each crossing in a quiet zone must have lights and gates. Depending on accident history and the volume of train and vehicular traffic, other safety measures may also be required to bring down the risk. "If it's a risky crossing, they have to update and provide additional safety measures," Wagner said. That could mean four safety gates instead of two -- eliminating the possibility of vehicles driving around the gates -- and concrete medians to prevent a driver from getting around lowered gates. Four gates cost $250,000 to $300,000 per crossing. St. Paul will have to install at least one of those, said Rick Person, administrator of the city's crossing program. An average of 35 to 40 trains a day pass through St. Paul on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe main line, he said. Two other St. Paul crossings will require upgrades, and new signs will need to be posted at all 107 crossings in the city, Person said. He estimated that all the improvements will cost $300,000 to $400,000. Minneapolis is anticipating paying even more. City engineer John Hotvet said the safety measures will be required at almost all of the city's 90 crossings by 2010. An early estimate of roughly $50,000 per crossing puts the total cost at $4.5 million, Hotvet said. The city has two years to develop a plan to address each crossing and three years to make the improvements. Although the new rule requires the improvements, "there is no state or federal funding to assist with these upgrades," said Susan Aylesworth, director of the Minnesota Department of Transportation's rail division. "If they wish to silence the whistles, this is a costly undertaking for most communities." Railroad reaction Railroads won't help pay for the safety upgrades; "they would rather blow the whistle," Aylesworth said. The railroads usually existed before roads. And railroads do maintain the crossing lights and safety gates. The railroads favor whistles for safety and generally are happy to have a uniform federal rule, said Steve Forsberg, director of the office of public affairs for Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Now a whistle is sounded continuously for a quarter -mile as a train approaches a crossing; the new rules require that whistles sound for 20 seconds as the train approaches. The horns will be permitted to range from a minimum of 96 decibels to a maximum of 110. Currently there is no cap on the volume. The switch from a distance to a time measure of whistle duration will be tricky, Forsberg said. Now engineers blow the whistle when they pass a physical marker. That means that a slow train could blow its horn for more than a minute while faster trains would blow for much shorter periods, Forsberg said. Meeting the new rule would require trains traveling different speeds to begin blowing the whistle at different places. "It's a question how that's done. It's one area that hasn't been addressed as thoroughly as it needs to be," he said. Railroads may have to pay to move whistle markers but would resist contributing to safety improvements at crossings, Forsberg said. "We don't own the roadways.... Our preference would be to eliminate as many railroad crossings as we can." Congress first ordered the new rules in 1994, after a period in which train -car crashes rose sharply in Florida following that state's decision to allow cities and counties to adopt nighttime whistle bans without requiring added safety protection at crossings. In 1996, Congress said the Railroad Administration must take into account the interests of communities with whistle bans, giving them time to comment. Laurie Blake is at lblake(startribune.com. C Copyright 2005 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. W MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: January 7, 2005 TO: Mayor Judy Johnson and the Plymouth City Council CC: Plymouth HRA Board Laurie Ahrens, City Manager Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director FROM: J12& -Housing Program Manager SUBJECT: Update on Willow Creek North and South Apartments As you are aware, HUD denied the appeal to consider renewal of the Project Based Section 8 Contract and approve the Mark -Up -To -Market program for the Willow Creek North and South apartment buildings in Plymouth. The HRA along with the Mayor and many other interested parties lobbied HUD and our congressional delegates in Washington to reverse the decision. Attached is a letter that was signed by Senator Coleman and Congressman Ramstad. Along with the letter, the staff of Senator Coleman and Congressman Ramstad had numerous telephone conversations with senior HUD officials. As of the date of this memo, the Plymouth HRA has been awarded "Enhanced Vouchers" to assist the 48 households for a minimum of one year. HRA staff will keep the Council and HRA Board informed of any further developments relating to these units. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at (763) 509-5412 Attachment 01/04/2005 13:10 FAX SENATOR COLEMAN Q002 Ctnngr ss of t4c Untfeh �5- ttttes a's4in:gtvn, BT, 210515 December 10, 2004 The Honorable Alphonso Jackson Secretary U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street S.W. Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Secretary Jackson: By fax and mail We are writing to express our serious concerns about HUD's denial of a Mark -Up -To -Market request for Willow Creek :!North and South (MN46-11162-136 and MN46-H162-210) in Plymouth, Minnesota. We are deeply concerned That HUD's recent denial of a Mark -Up -To -Market request will be a setback in Minnesota's efforts to achieving our mutual goal of preserving affordable housing. .Affordable housing is extr:mely limited in Plymouth, and preserving existing affordable housing is absolutely critical in this community. The owner has the unilateral right to withdraw these units from the Section 8 program. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) in Plymouth and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) have both demonstrated their desire to preserve these affordable units, including offering financial incentives to the owner of the property. However, the owner has made clear that the Section 8 contracts will not be renewed without Mark -Up -To -Market treatment. If HUD'sdenial remains, the tenants will be faced with losing their homes and Minnesota will lose a vital portion of its affordable housing stock in suburban communities where such housing is in critically short supply. In addition, Minnesota is already strained by the severe constraints on Section 8 vouchers. Losing this property would further strain Minnesota's ability to provide affordable housing to its residents. We urge you in the strongest possible terms to reconsider HUD's previous decision regarding the Mark -Up -To -Market request for. Willow Creek North and South. , . Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Sincerely, O AT MAN United States Senate PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 4 RAMSTAD Member of Congress DATE: January 7, 2005 TO: Laur'e Ahrens, City Manager .�9 FROM: es, Housing Program Manager, through Anne Hu"rlburt, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Shops at Plymouth Creek & Senior Housing Bond Schedule of Events Attached is the schedule of actions for the issuance of the TIF Revenue Bonds for road improvements relating to the Shops at Plymouth Creek and the Housing Revenue Bonds for the independent senior apartment project. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at (763) 509-5412. Draft date 01106(05 P1398.A3 City of Plymouth and Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota General Obligation Tax Increment Financing ("TIF") Bonds, Series 2005 ("TIF Bonds") General Obligation Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2005 ("Housing Bonds") MO., 1, • 11 FAITIM Schedule of Events Responsible Date City/HRAi Event Party iJanuary 3, 2005 i ,Finalize Bond structure and prepare Terms of Springsted Proposal. January 10, 2005 ... ....... _..................... ....-- .. Sale Recommendations delivered to the City. _ _ .._.._......a Springsted January 14,2005 I City (City approves development contract. City Staff January 12, 2005 HRA Resolution approving TIF Development Agreement Bond Counsel ;and TIF Pledge Agreement and HRA Resolution 'setting Housing Bond sale distributed. January 13, 2005 City • 11 FAITIM Schedule of Events Responsible Date City/HRAi Event Party iJanuary 3, 2005 i ,Finalize Bond structure and prepare Terms of Springsted Proposal. January 10, 2005 ... ....... _..................... ....-- .. Sale Recommendations delivered to the City. _ _ .._.._......a Springsted January 14,2005 I City (City approves development contract. City Staff January 12, 2005 HRA Resolution approving TIF Development Agreement Bond Counsel ;and TIF Pledge Agreement and HRA Resolution 'setting Housing Bond sale distributed. January 13, 2005 City iDeadline for submission of notice of public hearing Bond Counsel by City on Housing Bonds and Housing Program. Schedule of Events Responsible Date City/HRAi Event Party iJanuary 3, 2005 i ,Finalize Bond structure and prepare Terms of Springsted Proposal. January 10, 2005 ... ....... _..................... ....-- .. Sale Recommendations delivered to the City. _ _ .._.._......a Springsted January 14,2005 I City (City approves development contract. City Staff January 12, 2005 HRA Resolution approving TIF Development Agreement Bond Counsel ;and TIF Pledge Agreement and HRA Resolution 'setting Housing Bond sale distributed. January 13, 2005 City iDeadline for submission of notice of public hearing Bond Counsel by City on Housing Bonds and Housing Program. VA SPRINGSTED ?+4 Schedule of Events Responsible Date City/HRA Event Party January 18, 2005 Request for Official Statement information sent to Springsted Staff. January 19, 2005 City Deadline for submission of Housing Program to City Met Council. Bond Counsel January 20, 2005 HRA • HRA approves TIF Development Agreement HRA Staff and TIF Pledge Agreement. • HRA holds public hearing on issuance of Housing Bonds. • HRA considers Resolution setting Housing Bond i sale. January 25, 2005 City Resolution setting TIF Bond sale and City Bond Counsel Resolution relating to Housing Bond sale and G.O. ;Pledge distributed. February 8, 2005 City/HRA Information forwarded to Springsted for City Staff preparation of the Official Statement. HRA Staff February 8, 2005 City • City Council considers Resolution authorizing City Staff j the Bond sale. • City holds public hearing on Housing Bond sale and Housing Program. • City considers resolution relating to Housing Bonds and G.O. Pledge. i February 15, 2005 Rough draft of Official Statement sent out to City, Springsted i HRA and Bond Counsel for review. February 21, 2005 City/HRA Final comments to Springsted on Official City Staff Statement draft (no later than noon). HRA Staff Bond Counsel ................................................_..._.... February 22, 2005 ........... ....____...___......_._........._..__------..__...._..........._................... _....................__..._.......................... ._........_............_.._............. Posting of Official Statement and application for ..._.... _. Springsted rating forwarded to rating agency. _.... February 24, 2005 .......... _ .... .. . City TIF Bond Resolution and HRA Housing Bond Bond Counsel Resolution distributed. Week of City Rating of the TIF Bonds and Housing Bonds. Moody's February 28, 2005 City Staff HRA Staff Springsted March 8, 2005 HRA Sale and consideration and award of the Housing HRA Staff special meeting Bonds by HRA. VA SPRINGSTED Schedule of Events Responsible Date City/HRA Event Party March 8, 2005 City Sale and consideration and award of the TIF City Staff Bonds by City Council and approval of Springsted Assessment Agreement and TIF Pledge Agreement. March 15, 2005 . . . . . . .. . ........... ............................. . ......... . .............. bist-ribution of addendum to Official Statement. . ...... . ........ . ........................... . . Springsted March 22, 2005 City Award TIF road improvement construction bids. City Staff --ifiilly April, 2005 City/HRA,– -Settlement of the --TIF --Bonds —and ---Housing ---Bonds; City Staff ------ City receipt of TIF Bond proceeds and HRA receipt HRA Staff of Housing Bond proceeds. Bond Counsel Springsted 2 SPRINGSTED HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the SS Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Meeting Minutes October 15, 2004 9:30 a.m. Hennepin County Public Works Facility 1. Call to Order — Chair Jack Russek called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. with a quorum present. 2. Introductions — Jack Russek, Wright County; Chad Adams, City of Medina; Marvin Johnson, City of Independence; Anne Hurlburt, City of Plymouth; Jim Grube, Hennepin County; Karla Heeter, Wright County; Penny Steele, Hennepin County; Wayne Fingalson, Wright County; Dennis Beise, Rockford Township; Loren Harff, City of Greenfield; John Quirk, City of Rockford; Mark Casey, City of Annandale; Bruce Anderson, City of Buffalo; Jeff Swenson, City of Buffalo; John Griffth, Mn/DOT; Mark Matuska, Office of Congressman Mark Kennedy; Dave Montebello, SRF Consulting Group, Inc.; Brad Larson, SRF Consulting Group, Inc.; Praveena Pidaparthi, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. 3. Minutes — Motion by Marvin Johnson, seconded by Karla Heeter to approve the July 23, August 20, and September 10, 2004 meeting minutes. Motion passed with all voting in favor. 4. Membership Committee Report — Karla Heeter reported on the Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce presentation on September 14, 2004. The Membership Committee met last week and discussed various strategies to attract potential members. A stand alone website instead of the current website on the Wright County Highway Department website was discussed and is being investigated. A postcard updating recent events of the TH 55 Coalition was preferred over sending out our brochure. The postcard with our website address for people to visit would be helpful in providing potential members a quick glance on Highway 55 safety issues, the vision of the Coalition, how the membership dollars will be used and what supporting the Coalition means. Other marketing strategies discussed were billboards, press releases, and presentations to community and business groups. The next Membership Committee meeting is on November 17, 2004. Wayne Fingalson said that the ribbon cutting ceremony on the CSAH 14 intersection with TH 55 went well and the Coalition was recognized in Jack Russek's remarks at the ceremony. Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Wright County Highway Department 1901 Highway 25 North Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 Phone: 763/682-7383 FAX.- 763/682-7313 E-mail: wavne.>ingalson(Fr co.wright.mn.us HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota 5. Financial Report — Wayne handed out the Financial Report as of October 14, 2004 and noted the first bill of $3,564.61 from SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for their professional services has been received and 80% is paid from the federal grant to the Coalition. The Coalition has a fund balance of $5,126.54 as of October 14, 2004. Motion by Karla Heeter, seconded by Marvin Johnson to adopt the financial report. Motion was approved. 6. Technical Advisory Committee Report — John Griffith provided information about the status of the Cultural Resource Phase I study noting work is almost complete but the cost has exceeded the amount initially estimated for this work. SRF Consulting Group has been working on the traffic study for TH 55 based on the Metropolitan Council's new 2030 Model. Jeff Swenson updated the group on the TH 55 construction work going on in Buffalo and indicated that due to the extent of stormwater, sewer and other utilities in the area, the project will probably be pushed back a couple of months into next year. Hopefully, those portions under construction now will be paved prior to the winter shutdown. 7. Metropolitan Council's Transportation Policy Plan (TPP) Update — Copies of the letter to Metropolitan Council were handed out to the members. The members indicated that the wording of the letter was good and conveyed their concerns on the draft 2030 Transportation Policy Plan adequately. Motion by Anne Hurlburt, seconded by Penny Steele to approve the letter (see attachment). Motion passed with all voting in favor. Anne Hurlburt said that City of Plymouth adopted their letter to the Metropolitan Council Tuesday night at their City Council meeting. Wayne Fingalson indicated that he would prepare a letter for the Wright County Board to approve at their meeting next Tuesday. 8. Legislative Update — Mark Matuska reported that the Federal Transportation Bill is on an eight-month extension until May, 2005. The results of the election could determine when the bill gets completed. If the President wins and the House and Senate stay the same, there could be a bill passed yet this congressional session (December, 2004). If there are any changes in the President, House or Senate control, it might cause the whole process to start over in the 2005 congressional session. He indicated that Minnesota is the only state in the United States that mandates the use of ethanol. Currently the tax on ethanol fuels is 5.2 cents less per gallon than the tax on gasoline and 2.5 cents of the ethanol tax goes to the General Fund rather than the Highway Trust Fund. Under the ethanol tax fix, it is estimated that the State of Minnesota will receive $1.2 Billion of new money. However under the payback schedule for the $1.2 Billion based on FHWA's guidelines it would be two years after the approval of the new Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 763/682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX.- 763/682-7313 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail: wavne.Onzalson cUco.tvright.mn.rrs Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota Transportation Bill before Minnesota could receive the funds. To change that, Representative Kennedy has introduced a bill that would direct FHWA to make the payback immediately after approval of the new Transportation Bill. Mark Matuska indicated the Congressman's office welcomes any support in this matter. Brad Larson will put together a support letter on behalf of the Coalition for Jack Russek's signature (see attachment). At the State level Representative Bruce Anderson said that there is nothing to report at this time other than there are a number of groups working on transportation issues—Senator Murphy's work group, Minnesota Chamber, Itasca Group, Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) and State Aid. 2005 should be a good year for transportation. 9. Next Coalition Meeting — The next meeting is November 19, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. at the Hennepin County Public Works facility. Brad Larson pointed out that some people are not able to attend daytime meetings. Karla Heeter indicated that the Coalition Membership should consider meeting less frequently. It was suggested that a questionnaire be sent out to the members regarding what days and times are most convenient for them to attend the meetings. This will be an agenda item at the next meeting. 10. Adjourn — The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Minutes submitted by Praveena Pidaparthi, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 763/682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX.- 763/682-7313 1901 Highway 25 North LV1 E-mail: warne. auyalsonwco.wri��ht.inn.us Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the SS Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Meeting Minutes November 19, 2004 9:30 a.m. Hennepin County Public Works Facility 1. Call to Order — The meeting was not called to order as a quorum was not present. A discussion of agenda items started at 9:40 a.m. 2. Introductions — Jack Russek, Wright County; Wayne Fingalson, Wright County; Arne Hendrickson, Minnegasco; Marvin Johnson, City of Independence; Karla Heeter, Wright County; Gary Erickson, Hennepin County; Mark Casey, City of Annandale; Brent Morningstar, Wright Hennepin Electric; Chad Adams, City of Medina; Anne Hurlburt, City of Plymouth; Brad Larson, SRF Consulting Group, Inc.; Praveena Pidaparthi, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. It was noted that Penny Steele could not be in attendance due to another commitment that could not be rescheduled. 3. Minutes — Meeting minutes from October 15 meeting could not be approved as a quorum was not present. 4. Full Membership Meeting Date and Time — Keeping in mind the lack of quorum, this item was discussed first. Brad Larson provided results of the Coalition Meeting Times and Days survey. Seventeen people responded to the survey. Majority of the people preferred Friday mornings for the meeting time and day. It was also suggested that meetings be held every other month. There was some discussion whether fifty percent presence should be reduced to one-third or one-fourth presence for quorum. Jack Russek, Marvin Johnson, Gary Erickson, Wayne Fingalson and Brad Larson will meet to review the by-laws for potential changes that would address how the Coalition operates. 5. Membership Committee Report — Karla Heeter provided an update of the Membership Committee held on November 17, 2004. In this meeting, various strategies to attract potential members were discussed. These included a stand alone TH 55 coalition website. Brad Larson handed out information on website development and maintenance, content options for website, Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Wright County Highway Department 1901 Highway 25 North Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 • Phone: 763/682-7383 FAX. 763/682-7313 E-mail: wavnefingalson(ci:co.wrighonn.its ,`.0000 HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the SS Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota and examples of websites that SRF is involved with. Karla indicated that the web designer will be present at the next Membership meeting to provide an overview of the website. It is estimated that the cost will be less than $2,000.00 to establish, design and rent the website domain. Jack Russek indicated that expenses less than $2,500.00 can be approved by the officers of the Coalition. Motion by Karla Heeter, seconded by Jack Russek to approve the website expenses (Penny Steele will be contacted to obtain her vote on this motion). A postcard campaign was the next item of discussion. Karla Heeter handed out samples of postcard designs developed by SRF Consulting Group, Inc. to the group. She indicated that the campaign will include quarterly mailings to members as well as to a mailing list that covers property owners within 500 feet either side of the TH 55 corridor from I-494 to the western edge of City of Annandale. Gary Erickson suggested that contrasting colors for postcards can be used to avoid monotony. Other marketing strategies like billboards, press releases, video runs on local cable stations, PSA (Public Service Announcements) on radio, and presentations to community and business groups were also discussed. Karla Heeter noted dates of presentations already scheduled for January, 2005. Interest in a spotlight show in KRWC (Wright County radio) and a photo session with local newspapers was indicated. It was also suggested that members should be trained to do the powerpoint presentation. The group also discussed whether membership certificates or plaques be presented to Coalition members and whether different membership levels receive different certificates/plaques. The next Membership Committee meeting will be held on December 17, 2004. 6. Financial Report — Wayne handed out the Financial Report as of November 19, 2004 and noted a reimbursement of $6,091.59 from Mn/DOT. TriState Drilling in Medina has joined the Coalition. The Coalition has a fund balance of $7,268.25 as of November 19, 2004. Wayne indicated that notices for membership dues will be sent out soon and the fund balance will be pretty good by January 2005. There was some discussion on how to bill the expense for the website — bill separately or bill as a sub -consultant to SRF. Wayne said he will find out the best way to proceed. 7. Technical Advisory Committee Report — None. Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 763/682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX.- 763/682-7313 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail: warnefrnyalson['ro.imkht.mn.its Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota 8. Legislative Update — Brad Larson handed out the Coalition's letter to Congressman Kennedy supporting him on the early Ethanol payback schedule. Gary Erickson indicated that the Transportation Appropriations Bill is due for voting this weekend as part of the Omnibus Bill. Debt Limit Ceiling bill was passed the previous night (November 18, 2004). The TH 55 project is on the Senate version of the Transportation Reauthorization Bill for $5 Million. At the State level, there will be changes in the House committee chairs due to the elections and the 6 year limit for chairing a committee. Various transportation groups are or have developed proposals for transportation funding. These groups include the Association of Minnesota Counties' Transportation Task Force, the Itasca Group, Senator Murphy's Transportation Action Committee and the Minnesota Transportation Alliance's Transportation Needs Task Force. 9. Next Coalition Meeting — The next meeting is January 14, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. at the Hennepin County Public Works facility. This meeting would include the election of officers for the Coalition. 10. Adjourn — The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Minutes submitted by Praveena Pidaparthi, 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: wrrrne.Iiu-ealsonCcuco.i+right.mn.us Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 Plymouth Human Rights Commission December 2, 2004 Adopted Minutes Commissioners Present Excused Absent Venoreen Browne -Boatswain X Gloria Alexander X Vincent I'ioma X Gwen Adams—Drew X Don Ren uist X Hal Broxey — Chair X Jeff Westbrook X Jackie Fraedrich X Pat Gleason X Nicole Jin X David Bliss X Alina Cheng X Kristin Harris X Also present: Captain Franz and Office Support Representative Gulbrand. A meeting of the Human Rights Commission was held beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on December 2, 2004. Commissioner Broxey called the meeting to order. Commissioner Broxey noted that a quorum was present so official business could be conducted. Approve Minutes Commissioner Broxey asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the minutes of November 4, 2004. Commissioner Iiioma moved and Commissioner Alexander seconded to approve the minutes of November 4, 2004. Approve Agenda Commissioner Broxey asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the agenda. Commissioner Broxey added Response to the Neighborhood follow-up as 6B under Old Business. J's Human Rights Commission Minutes December 2, 2004 Page 2 of 4 Commissioner Browne -Boatswain added Meeting Space as 7D under New Business. Commissioner Alexander moved and Commissioner Ijioma seconded to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried. Committee Reports Student Human Rights Activities No report was given. Community Awareness Commissioner Browne -Boatswain stated that the sub -committee met on Tuesday, November 23 and the group discussed defining the differences between the Community Awareness committee and Community Education committee. Commission Browne -Boatswain reported on the following sub -committee accomplishments: Plymouth HRC articles in the Sun Sailor Revision of the Plymouth HRC Pamphlet Distribution of the New Neighbor Handbook and HRC Pamphlets The sub -committee discussed having their articles submitted to other newspapers within the community. Commissioner Adams -Drew stated that she had placed follow-up calls to some of the churches that had received the New Neighbor Handbook and HRC Pamphlets and had received positive feedback on the handbook. She will continue with the follow-up phone calls to the remaining churches at the beginning of the year. Commissioner Browne -Boatswain stated that the sub -committee plans on being more actively involved with distributing information on the Plymouth HRC to groups within the community; YMCA, League of Women Voters and Lifetime Fitness. They discussed the "It is Time to Talk" workshop and would like to have the Police Department take an active role in the program. The Community Awareness sub -committee will meet on December 16. Community Education No report was given. Human Rights Incident Response Team No report was given. S�_ Human Rights Commission Minutes December 2, 2004 Page 3 of 4 League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions (LMHRC Commissioner Alexander stated the magazine DiversityInc listed two Plymouth companies in the 2004 Top Companies for Diversity. The commission discussed sending a congratulatory letter to the companies. Commissioner Alexander suggested the commission have sponsorships from local businesses. The sponsorships would allow monies to be used for the essay contest awards and commission projects. The partnerships would also bring in more community awareness through the publicity. The St. Cloud Human Rights Commission will hold a Town Hall forum in St. Cloud on December 9 honoring Human Rights Day. The League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission will hold their monthly meeting on December 19 at the Plymouth Creek Center from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Old Business Plymouth Creek Homeowners board actionfollow-up and Response to the Neighborhood follow - Commissioner Broxey was directed ,by the commission to follow-up on the Plymouth Creek Homeowners Association potential human rights violation. He received a copy of the Plymouth Creek Homeowners newsletter that addressed the issue. The association will be sending out educational information on the Fair Housing Act. New Business Meetings scheduled with minority communities Captain Franz reported on the outreach program for the Hispanic, Somali and Russian communities. The Police, Fire, Community Development and Park and Recreation Departments are representing the Diversity Committee. The Diversity Committee has been developed to bring public safety, fire safety, and Section 8 awareness to the communities. The commission discussed the action plan of the committee and would like to offer their services. Looking ahead for 2005 commission leadership decision Commissioner Broxey stated that he will not be at the January 6 meeting and his term is expiring on January 31, 2005. He stated that he would not be renewing another term on the commission; therefore, the commission will need to elect a Chair. Commissioner Browne -Boatswain, Vice - Chair, will conduct the January meeting. 5:�- Human Rights Commission Minutes December 2, 2004 Page 4 of 4 Outgoing Chair comments Commission Broxey stated that it has been a privilege to be the chair for this commission. He summarized the work that has been completed in the 3 years that he has served on the commission. He thanked each of the members and staff for their contributions to the commission. Commissioner Broxey addressed the on-going projects that are listed on the commissions work plan and recommended following through with the tasks. Commissioner Browne -Boatswain thanked Commissioner Broxey for his leadership and felt that he brought energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the commission. 2005 Work Plan preliminary ideas A brief discussion took place on the upcoming 2005 work plan. MeetingSpace The commissioners should contact Office Support Representative Gulbrand to schedule a meeting room for the sub -committee meetings. Motion was made by Commissioner Ijioma and seconded by Commissioner Gleason to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Motion carried. 5L YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 20, 2004 6:45 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Council Members Present Absent Kristen Letich ✓ Mark McKee ✓ Patrick Heffner ✓ Christopher Fei ✓ Heather Gaudette ✓ Michael Letich ✓ Janet Li ✓ Aneesh Sohoni ✓ Whitney Waters ✓ Citizen Liaison Gary Landis, Customer Support Representative Allison Hoskins and Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffman were also present. Michael called the meeting to order at 6:50 PM. Heather made a motion, seconded by Aneesh, to adopt the agenda. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Patrick made a motion seconded by Kristen, to approve the minutes of the November 22 meeting. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Special Items and Guest Speakers: Youth Town Forum Invitation Letters Members agreed to sign letters of invitation to potential speakers. Staff will print off letters. COMMITTEE UPDATES: a) Youth Service Awards Committee Allison reminded committee members to contact the area Lions Club groups to confirm their continued participation and financial support. She said staff will post application and nomination forms on the website. She said that she also has forms for supporters to complete for tax filing. b) Youth Town Forum Committee Youth Advisory Council December 20, 2004 Meeting Page 2 Alison noted that the teen that ran for Mayor is from St. Mary's Point, a community east of Woodbury, and she might be a convenient speaker. Janet said she would follow up on contacting Geek Squad founder Robert Stevens. c) Intergenerational Committee Members had nothing to report. d) Ad hoc Web planning Committee Aneesh agreed to send an update on Youth Town Forum plans. Allison reminded members of the importance of meeting attendance and thanked members for coming. Adjournment Michael made a motion, seconded by Patrick, to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 PM. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. S-4 Wright -Hennepin GooDeroth.A Ek+c�rla Assact:t�lon ATout Wttt 'n rg7 Gooperotive Hoard Directors - Chris A. Lantto, Cl, ur Aunanrlah, MN -Thomas 13. Mach, Vcc Chair Maple Gam, AIN • Daie R Jun!, Secrctary-'rrmsurcr Brffakp AIN - Timotlry L Young, Anna„ ate, AIN • Butch A.11ulcdclscr, Ararr/l'ellq MN Burton R. i'3orvth, Kojair l Lake MN Cnro13n A. Mnior, PI mouth, MN • Domtld A. ).utas, Mople cNrY MN st,rkl. Herm, C rwran, AfN promidont Z CEO • b(nrk F. Vngt, /1nurrnr1a4 MN December 30, 2004 To: Del Miller, Three Rivers Park District AI Hartmann, City of Maple Grove Ann Hurlburt, City of Plymouth RE: Wright -Hennepin Underground Cable Replacement Project Maple Grove and Plymouth Area The purpose of this memo is to inform your organizations that Wright -Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (W -H) will be installing new underground electric cable in or near neighborhoods within the City of Maple Grove and the City of Plymouth. This is in conjunction with the Great River Energy 115 kV transmission line upgrade. Construction will be performed by W -H line crews and M&P Nexlevel, LLC underground contractors. Work is scheduled to start Monday, January 3, 2005 and will take approximately six weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions. Customer service and safety are priorities in all W -H construction projects, and we will do our best to minimize the impact this project may have on your areas. If a power interruption is necessary, every attempt will be made to notify all affected in advance. Landscape restoration will take place after the entire project has been completed. W -H thanks you in advance for your patience. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Tony Nelson 763-477-3157 (office) or 612-597-2940 (cell). Cooperatively, Lance Hovland VP Energy Distribution Cc: file j IW>tlSecurity MIDI Response WflGeneration WALiAIKO � M;i�iu ...............,__.._ U rit. _ .....,.�,. u.��..., ........ �.�... �.�. J ,...,,., po 13oz 330 • Rockford MN 45973-0030 . www.who.org • Metro 763.477-1000 • %11 Fran 1.800-940-2667 • 24 Hour Fait '763-477-3054 7,[l *� 'nN YU 4 u. nb : t n nu i bnn?-nc-nan CITV OF January 3, 2005 PLYMOUTR Gary Ostrom, Land Rights Supervisor Great River Energy 17845 East Highway 10 P.O. Box 800 Elk River, Minnesota 55330-0800 SUBJECT: GRE Plymouth -Maple Grove Transmission Line Upgrade Dear Gary: Thanks for sending us a set of plans for GRE's transmission line upgrade in the City of Plymouth. I asked our Engineering staff to review the plans. Attached is a copy of a memo from City Engineer Ron Quanbeck, summarizing his findings. I wanted to share this with you as soon as possible. It notes some issues we have already discussed, plus a few others that we'll need to consider as the project moves forward. If you have any questions about this information, please give me a call at 763 509-5401 or e-mail me at ahurlbur ,ci.plymouth.mn.us. You may also contact Ron directly; he can be reached at 763 509-5525 or rquanbecaci.plymouth.mn.us. Sincerely, Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP Community Development Director cc: Ron Quanbeck, City Engineer Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation PLYMOUTH A Beautifu(Plaee to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www.d.plymouth.mmus DATE: December 29, 2004 TO: Anne Hurlburt, Director of Community Development FROM: Ronald S. Quanbeck, P.E., City Engineer 19 e9' SUBJECT: GREAT RIVER ENERGY 115 KV TRANSMISSION LINE We received information from Great River Energy (GRE) regarding their proposed 115 kv transmission line extending from the Parkers Lake Substation on the east side of I-494 south of County Road 6 to the Bass Lake Substation north of Bass Lake Road in Maple Grove. A letter dated December 23, 2004 was submitted with easement descriptions for several properties the City owns along the route, and a preliminary plan dated November 30, 2004. The letter indicates that GRE plans to start tree clearing in January 2005 for the segment north of Schmidt Lake Road. The segment south of Schmidt Lake Road crosses several City parcels and GRE is in the process of acquiring appraisals for easement negotiations. Reviewing the documents, I noted several potential concerns. The most immediate concern is that the letter indicates that no easements are needed from the City of Plymouth for the segment north of Schmidt Lake Road. However, parcel maps and easement descriptions for City property in that area are provided. It is unclear from the information whether these are existing easements or easements that are to be acquired. If additional easement is needed, an agreement on the easement should be reached prior to any work on the property, including tree removal which as noted above is expected to start in January. The plan shows the conceptual layout for ball fields and parking areas on the City property on the west side of I-494 south of Schmidt Lake Road. It does not appear to provide for the anticipated future filling and grading on the site. The ground elevation at the location of Pole No. 48 is expected to be approximately 25 feet higher than the base of the pole shown. The ground around Pole 47 would be raised approximately five feet. In addition, it is unclear that sufficient clearance is provided between the wires and the future ball fields that they pass over. The segment of the line both north and south of Schmidt Lake Road may need to be relocated if an interchange is constructed at that location in the future. It should be clear that relocation of the power line in the event an interchange is constructed is solely the responsibility of GRE. •� I 0:\Engineering\GENERAL\MEMOS\RON\2004\KV Transmission_Line.doc SUBJECT: GREAT RIVER ENERGY 115 KV TRANSMISSION LINE Page 2 The profile and elevations of the poles and lines north of Schmidt Lake Road appear to be based on predevelopment elevations. The profile should be modified to reflect the elevations for areas that have been graded and developed north of the Canadian Pacific railroad tracks. In addition, an alignment study for County Road 47 from Dallas Lane west to Vicksburg Lane indicates that the grade for County Road 47 at the location of the transmission line crossing will be raised approximately ten feet to accommodate a future pedestrian underpass near Cheshire Lane. The plan should be modified to reflect this future grade change. Several poles along the alignment appear to be located within wetlands protected by the Wetland Conservation Act. Details for the work to be performed and impacts on the wetlands for both the pole and access should be provided to determine conformance with this state law. The letter acknowledges that GRE will need to work closely with the City concerning wetland issues. Several of the poles in the wetlands are in the northern segment of the line which the GRE letter indicates is expected to be constructed between February and April 2005. Pole No. 24 is adjacent to Plymouth Creek. Care should be taken to locate it outside of the floodplain. In addition, the City of Plymouth has several utility lines in the vicinity of this alignment. Location of those lines must be determined prior to final location of the transmission line poles to avoid conflicts. I also reviewed the plan with Park and Recreation Director, Eric Blank. He will need additional information on the number, location, size and species of trees to be removed on the City property. He is also concerned about the clearance for the future ball fields on the property south of Schmidt Lake Road and west of I-494. He would like the line located further west along the parking area to avoid having the wires over the fields. In addition, he is concerned that GRE be responsible for relocating the transmission line if future events such as construction of an interchange or other changes require it. cc: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E., City Engineer Eric Blank, Park and Recreation Director (o�Y O:\Engineering\GENERAL\MEMOS\RON\2004\KV Transmission_Line.doc CITY OF January 4, 2005 PLYMOUTR Commissioner Mark Stenglein Hennepin County Board of Commissioners Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487 Dear Commissioner Stenglein: Recently, we became aware that the County Board was considering an issue which would, in effect, discontinue funding of the current Mission Detox facility located in Plymouth in order to open a sobering facility within the City of Minneapolis. Although the proposal would increase the total number of beds available, it would negatively impact the suburban police departments in dealings with intoxicants.'- Because of this significant impact, the Plymouth City Council adopted the attached resolution urging you to support keeping the current Mission Detox facility operational. I would like to invite each of you to ride -along with our police department in order to personally see the challenges of suburban police operations and the use of the detox facility. I'm sure that the other suburban communities similarly affected by this potential closure would also be willing to offer this opportunity. If you would be interested in a ride -along in Plymouth, please contact Police Lieutenant Scott Webb at 763/509-5188. He will make arrangements to fit your schedule. Thank you for your consideration of our request and for your continued work on behalf of all residents of Hennepin County. At your service, 1l� Judy . Join n, a or of Pl outh cc: Pat Murphy, Exec Director Mission Detox Suburban users of Mission Detox facility; (Minnetonka, Hopkins, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, New Hope, St. Louis Park, Eden Prairie, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, Bloomington, Orono, Champlin, Edina) �3 PLYMOUTH bidding Quality to Life 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE :763. 509-5000 ® MWTED ON RECYCLE: PARER www.d.plymouth.mmus CITY OF January 7, 2005 PLYMOUTR SUBJECT: ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2004057) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you that the City of Plymouth, under file 2004057, will consider a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to alter the allowable uses in the C-1 (Convenience Commercial), C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial), and C-4 (Community Commercial) districts. The City of Plymouth initiated these amendments in response to neighborhood concerns about noise generated at a specific tenant space in the Plymouth Plaza shopping center. However, the text amendments proposed for the C-2 district would not be specific to this one location, but would affect all properties zoned C-2. 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 Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 19, 2005, 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 proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendment 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, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2004057propnotice PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www.d.plymouth.mn.us I CITY OF January 7, 2005 1 PLYMOUTR SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR OPUS NORTHWEST LLC (2004143) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a request by Opus Northwest LLC, under file 2004143, to allow a 54,000 square foot building addition onto the north side of the existing building, and an interim use permit for reduced parking, for AGA Medical Corporation located at 9700 Schmidt Lake Road. 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, January 19, 2005, in the City 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 Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2004143propnotice at the Community Wednesday through to 6:00 p.m., except IM M o z F- l �J PLYMOUTH A Beautifu[Pface to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ©�°°� •° www dplymouth.mn.us SUBJECT: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES INC. (2004148) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Holiday Stationstores, Inc., under File 2004148, for a planned unit development amendment to allow construction of a 1,277 -square foot conveyor car wash addition for property located at 2725 Campus Drive. 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 Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 19, 2005, 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, �� �►1�r�3 �I i h� �3 Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2004148propnotice 6C PLYMOUTH A BeautifufPface to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 � • www dplymouth.mn.us January 7, 2005 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR RYLAND HOMES (2004149) Dear Owner/Occupant: This letter is written to inform you that Ryland Homes, under file 2004149, submitted a planning application requesting approval of a front yard setback variance to allow construction of an uncovered stoop at the front -entry and steps for each dwelling. 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, January 19, 2005, in the City 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, 11 1 Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2004149propnotice 6 t PLYMOUTH A BeautifufPlace to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 -TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 0 ° www.d.plymouth.mmus