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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 02-18-2005CITY OF PLYMOU Dummy COUNCIL INFO MErg) February 18, 2005 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) February 23 meeting agenda ............... Page 3 February, March, and April 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. Shingle Creek/West Mississippi Watershed Commission Email Update ........................... Page 12 Star Tribune Plymouth—related articles from the Wednesday "West Edition": Story regarding Police Department efforts to crack down on violators of the school bus stop arm laws.............................................................................. Page 14 Note on the City Council approval of the use of PVC pipes for city watermains............................................................................................................. Page 15 Profile of Providence Academy.............................................................................. Page 16 Wall Street Journal "Portals" column about Philadelphia's proposal to develop a citywide wireless high speed Internet service.................................................................. Page 19 msnbc.com website story ranking Plymouth as #4 in "least—stressed" mid—sized (50,000-100,000) cities in the nation................................................................................. Page 20 Minutes Park & Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) February 10 meeting ......................... Page 23 Youth Advisory Council January 24 meeting Youth Advisory Council January 31 meeting ................................................................ Page 26 ................................................................ Page 28 Plymouth Community Foundation February 3 meeting ..................................................... Page 30 Correspondence Vicksburg Lane speed authorization certificate from the State Department ofTransportation................................................................................................................. Page 32 Letter to homeowners with notice of a public meeting on Timber Creek neighborhood erosion control improvements..................................................................... Page 34 Letter from Captain Joel Franz to Rick Dutton regarding complaints about patrons at Dutton's Bar & Grill........................................................................................... Page 37 CITY COUNCIL INFORMA TION MEMO February 18, 2005 Page 2 Letter to residents regarding a request for a Comprehensive Plan amendment and sketch plan for Master Civil and Construction Engineering (2004146) ...................... Page 38 Letter to residents regarding a request for an interim use permit for Untiedt's Garden Market (2005004).................................................................................................... Page 39 Letter to residents regarding a request for a site plan amendment, conditional use permit amendment, and variances for St. Barnabas Lutheran Church (2005005) ........ Page 40 Letter to residents regarding a request for rezoning, a preliminary plat, and site plan for Henry Lazniarz (2005007).............................................................................. Page 41 AGENDA PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT Medicine Lake Room (upper level of City Hall) Wednesday, February 23, 2005 7:00 p.m. 1. Approval of agenda. 2. Approval of minutes for the January 26, 2005 PACT meeting (attached). 3. Ridership information and review of ridership statistics/complaints to be reviewed on a quarterly basis. 4. Introduction of new members: a. Carmen Pehler b. Sylvia Gustafson 5. New member orientation (material to be distributed). 6. Election of Officers (see attached memo). 7. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations. 8. Status of Driver Appreciation Award. 9. Status of Station 73 10. Review of 2005 approved work plan. Note: Please call Pat Qvale at 763-509-5052, if you are unable to attend. P:\Orgmization\Commissions\Plymouth_Advisory_Committee_ on_Transit\Agendas\2005\022305. doc OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS February 2005 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 3 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 4 5 2:00 PM -7:00 PM FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL, Parkers Lake 6 7 8 5:30 PM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING: DISCUSS DRAFT POND MAINTENANCE IMPLEMENTATION; Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 9 530 PM PUBLIC HEARING ON NO -WAKE ORDINANCE, Council chambers TDO PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Council Chambers 10 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 11 12 ASH WEDNESDAY 13 14 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 15 16 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 17 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), council chambers 18 19 20 21 PRESIDENTS DAY - City Offices Closed 22 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 23 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake Room 24 25 7:30 AM -9:00 AM MLC AL BREAKFASTREGIONPlymouth Radisson Hotel & conference center 26 9:00 AM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - SET 2005 GOALS & PRIORITIES; Plymouth Creek Center 27 28 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers Mar 2005 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan 2005 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 2/17/2005 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS March 2005 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 6:00 PM POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOGNITION 2 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 3 7:00 PM CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING, Lunch Room 4 5 Feb 2005 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 EVENT, Plymouth Creek Center [7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - dicine Lake Room 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: DOWNTOWN& OTHER DEVELOPMENT ISSUES: Lunchroom 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC),Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (p RAC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 6:00 PM YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 PALM SUNDAY 7:00 PM Good Friday 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH BUSINESS COUNCIL, Sheraton Minneapolis West 12201 ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT(PACT)- Medicine Lake Room Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka 27 EASTER SUNDAY 28 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council 29 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL 30 6:00 PM BOARD & COMMISSION RECOGNITION 31 Apr 2005 S M T W T F S 1 2 Chambers MEETING, Council EVENT - Plymouth 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Chambers Creek Center 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 modified on 2/17/2005 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS April 2005 Sunday Monday Tuesday I Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday May 2005 1 2 Mar 2005 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS 7:00 PM BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, Council Chamt— 7;00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMENCES- set clocks ahead 1 hour SPECIAL CITYCOUNCIL MEETING (ImmedhiWy I.Rowln9 Bd. of E9vakm8on): CITY MANAGER QUARTERLY UPDATE, Co—I Chambers COMMISSION, Council Chambers COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY(EQC), Council E (EQc), Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers Chambers 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 8:00 AM -1:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION STUDENT WORKSHOP, Plymouth tee Center 7;00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 9:00 AM CITY AUCTION, City Maintenance Garage, 1490023rd Avenue PASSOVER =(RECONVENED), BEGINS AT SUNSET 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council 6:00 PM YOUTH SERVICE AWARDS, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY Chambers COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 2/17/2005 9 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items February 26 (Saturday), Special, 9:00 a.m., Fireside Room at Plymouth Creek Center • Set Council Goals and Priorities March 8, Special, 5:00 p.m., Lunch Room • Discuss City Center concept, parking, Downtown Council, and signage issues • Discuss development/redevelopment process • Set Future Study Sessions March 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Sale of G.O. TIF Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, for HRA TIF Redevelopment District 1 • Hearing on 2004 Weed eradication and destruction, Roll 2 • Hearing on 2004 removal and destruction of diseased trees, Roll 2 • Adopt Pond Maintenance Policy • Hearing on liquor law violation of Dutton's Bar and Grill • Receive Park and Recreation Advisory Commission's Annual Report and Work Plan • Consider proposal from Plymouth Community Foundation relating to Hilde Center Gateway • Approve 2005 Consumption and display liquor licenses • Approval of Fire Relief Association By Laws March 29, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Consider Zoning Ordinance text amendment to change allowable uses the C-1 (Convenience Commercial), C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial), and C-4 (Community Commercial) districts. City of Plymouth. (2004057) (Postponed from February 8) • Consider issuance and sale of G.O. Housing Revenue Bonds and affirm the City's G.O. Pledge for the Plymouth HRA Senior Housing Project • Approve 2005 Garbage Hauler licenses Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. The Great Shingle Creek Watershed Cleanup - April 23 Check with your city to find out how you can participate! Shingle Creek corridor study update The Commissions' engineer and Brooklyn Park city staff met with Conceptual Cross Section. Shingle Creek residents who live on Shingle Creek between Hampshire and Brooklyn't p 100 year elevation Buff., Boulevard to discuss options for creek r Planted f «nt bar f ................. restoration. The ecological restoration s,e. ; concepts being developed for the overall corridor study were presented as -44WPnc.k New teb 2009 low -flow a preferred option, and were favorably Existing channel channel received. An overview of the corridor study is available on the Commissions' website at www.shinglecreek.org/. A public meeting covering all of Shingle Creek is expected this spring. Wh annual Salt Symposium coming up The Freshwater Society, Fortin Consulting, and LTAP will hold their fourth annual Salt Symposium on March 30, 2005 in St. Cloud. The symposium will present information on and encourage discussion of techniques to mitigate the effects of de-icing materials on the environment, without compromising safety. Topics include cost -benefits of various de- icing strategies, how to turn down application rates, and an introduction to the new Minnesota Snow and Ice Control field guide. In past years the Shingle Creek chloride TMDL was presented. For more information visit the Freshwater Society's Web page at www.freshwater.or /. Volunteers landscape River Park Last spring, well over 200 volunteers helped plant more than 350 trees and shrubs on 12 acres of Brooklyn Park's River Park, located on the Mississippi River between 81" and 83rd Avenues North. The city plans to restore the 40 acre park to its native landscape of prairie and oak forest to improve habitat, reduce erosion, and treat stormwater. Great River Greening and the National Park Service are assisting the city in these efforts, providing expertise, materials and volunteer training. This spring, additional volunteers are needed to weed, help place more wood chips, and help maintain the new plantings. For more information or to get involved, contact Jay Lotthammer at the Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department 763-493-8333. Pike Creek project gets national attention An article featuring the 2003 restoration project on Pike Creek in the cities of Maple Grove and Plymouth is featured in the January/February 2005 issue of Land and Water, The Magazine of Natural Resource Management and Restoration. This joint city project is serving as a model for other ecological stream restorations in Shingle Creek as well as other watersheds in the Metro area. The article is posted on the Commissions' website. I v' TMDL Update The Shingle Creek Commission's chloride TMDL analysis showed that a 73 percent reduction in chloride loading from the watershed is required for Shingle Creek to meet state and federal standards for chloride concentrations. The chloride TMDL is now going through the "Stakeholder Process," where the MPCA works with the city, county, and state road authorities in the watershed to determine how this 73 percent reduction will be achieved. The draft report can be found here: http://www.shinglecreek.or /g tmdl.pdf The preliminary nutrient TMDLs for Upper, Middle, and Lower Twin Lake, Crystal Lake, and Ryan Lake continue to be reviewed by the MPCA. City News Crystal Crystal staff designed and built a metal tool used to imprint a "No Dumping" message into wet concrete near catch basins. This tool has been used on Crystal's street reconstruction projects to permanently mark the catch basins instead of stenciling with paint. Brooklyn Center and Plymouth have obtained the tool design from Crystal and will require this imprinting in their future street reconstruction specifications. For more information contact Dave Fritzke at 763-531-1163. Plymouth Several items are up for discussion between the City of Plymouth and the Schmidt Lake Association in their ongoing partnership to implement the Schmidt Lake Management Plan. Items under consideration for implementation in 2005 include: �a e 1. Study the benefits of installing grit chambers for flared end sections of storm sewer pipe discharging directly into Schmidt Lake. 99 Magda 2. Conduct a hydrological study to c determine the capacity, effects e ATeadow and consequences of a drawdown Lak` Laky on Schmidt Lake and the says downstream water bodies. Creek 3. Study the creation of a bio-swale in the City Park area. L —Lr ' " 4. Increase the number of catch Schmidt Lake in the western watershed basin inserts strategically located for maximum effectiveness. 5. Offer grant funds to residents interested in incorporating rain gardens into their landscape as a means to treat surface water runoff within the watershed. 13 12 startribune.com Close window Last update: February 16, 2005 at 9:40 AM Plymouth police going after drivers who pass school buses Shruti L. Mathur Star Tribune Published February 16, 2005 Anyone tempted to breeze past that school -bus stop arm in a rush to work had better think again. The Plymouth Police Department is teaming up with First Student bus company to catch more motorists who are speeding past the flashing red lights and stop arms of school buses that are picking up or dropping off schoolchildren. The initiative comes in response to an increasing number of cars ignoring the stop -arm signals. Last November, a 12 -year-old Burnsville boy was hit by a violator. Todd Bauman, manager of the bus terminal in Plymouth, which mainly serves the Wayzata school district, said his bus drivers have been seeing about two violations per day. "That's where bus drivers could get the license plate," he said. "There have been times when six or seven cars go through at once." Bauman contacted the police department, which has launched an educational campaign and stepped up enforcement to catch violators. The bus company is compiling a list of "hot spots" -- areas where bus drivers notice more violators -- to provide for the police department. The department can then target those areas. The minimum fine for a stop -arm violation is $300, and it can be higher depending on the circumstances. Bauman said a unique aspect of stop -arm violations is that any citizen can report a violation by calling the police department with a license plate number. The mayor of Plymouth even phoned in a report last year. "This isn't a stop sign you see at Cub or Holiday, where you can blow through and no one is going to say much," Bauman said. The Burnsville Police Department is also working with the bus company on a similar plan. Contact the writer at 612-673-4395 or smathur(a)startribune.com 0 Copyright 2005 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. startribune.com Close window Last update: February 12, 2005 at 1:29 PM RECENT ACTION Published February 16, 2005 CHASKA Feb. 7: The City Council approved the construction of a $3 million addition to the city's community center. It also authorized the city staff to study the possibility of a senior citizen center, possibly connected to the community center. DEEPHAVEN Feb. 7: Residents have complained about noise caused when vehicles drive over grooves in the Carsons Bay Bridge. The City Council approved spending $8,400 to smooth down the grooves in an effort to reduce the noise. HENNEPIN COUNTY Feb. 8: The County Board approved $1.13 million in grants for environmental cleanup, including help for projects in Hopkins and St. Louis Park. In St. Louis Park, $192,750 will help clean up asbestos and petroleum contamination at Brookside Lofts, a 2.4 -acre site near Hwy. 100 and W. 41 st St., where a former elementary school is being turned into a condo development. In Hopkins, $58,700 will help Hopkins School District 270 and the city investigate the possibility of turning a closed landfill, near 13th Av. S. and S. 7th St., into a school bus depot. PLYMOUTH LFeb.8: The City Council voted to allow the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes for city water s in place of pipes made of iron or other materials. Iron pipes are more expensive and more likely rrode in Plymouth's soil, city officials said. ST. LOUIS PARK Feb. 7: The City Council enacted an ordinance giving residents up to 40 days, rather than just 20 days, to remove diseased trees. Ben Steverman Copyright 2005 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. startribune.com Close window Last update: February 14, 2005 at 3:22 PM Pride and Providence Brian Stensaas Star Tribune Staff Writer Published February 16, 2005 Throughout his years as an educator, Todd Flanders has been on the giving end of some important lessons. But about a month ago, the headmaster at Providence Academy in Plymouth found himself on the receiving end thanks to a couple of girls' basketball players. The morning after a one -point, last -second loss to a more experienced New Life Academy team, Flanders approached the two girls and remarked that it must have been a tough loss to swallow. "And they just looked at me and said, 'Dr. Flanders, no, we're extremely proud of our effort. We were able to step up and play well against that level. It doesn't matter that we lost.' "And I just thought, 'They have just defined it. That is the philosophy.' " Moral victories are important at Providence Academy, and they have good reason to appreciate them; in many ways, the entire sports program is a moral victory in itself. Opened in 2001, Providence this year is offering its 162 high school students 14 varsity sports and two JV sports. And the students do take advantage of the opportunities. Eighty-one percent of the high school's students are participating in at least one sport; two-thirds of that number are multisport athletes. There has been a growing sense of competition among these teams, too. This year, both the boys' and girls' basketball teams fielded a full varsity schedule (last year they played some JV -level competition); and beginning next fall, Providence will have its first varsity football team. "One of the big challenges, when you start out, [is that] it tends to be very participatory," said Kurt Jaeger, the athletics director and girls' basketball coach at Providence. "It's been more of a club thing in the past. But we're really trying now to get the point across that we want kids out [for sports] because they want to play and improve." Two years ago, all 18 members of the Providence girls' soccer team earned a varsity letter. Last season, Jaeger said, about two-thirds of the 22 members lettered, and this fall probably about half the team will letter. "Traditions and awards standards haven't been established here yet," he said. "But we're getting there." 'Academic in nature' On the hourlong bus ride to Holy Trinity in Winsted, Minn., like every other bus trip, the light is kept on so Jaeger's basketball team can study. While every high school athlete has to keep up with schoolwork, Providence prides itself in being a Catholic college preparatory institution, with a foreign language requirement through junior year and required Advance Placement English and advanced chemistry courses for seniors. "There's certainly a profile here and it's academic in nature," Jaeger said. "But we have kids who choose to go beyond." The girls' basketball team, after going 10-14 last year playing varsity and JV competition, was 12-11 this season playing a full varsity schedule. This shows progress -- you might say it's another one of those moral victories. But there's another number attached to this team that is more impressive. The cumulative GPA of the 18 -member girls' basketball team is 3.7. Jaeger is pleased with all of those numbers. But he admits there is concern going forward in managing expectations for the sports teams. Along with a heavy course load and lots of athletics, there are other opportunities at Providence, and the students want to take advantage of them as well. "It really is cool to see someone in uniform play the National Anthem [with the band] and then run back to be announced in the starting lineup," Jaeger said. "But you get to a point where you have to pick and choose. There's a lot of overlap. Varsity athletics take a lot of time, and we're trying to strike that balance of academics and athletics." It's a balance that Flanders said shouldn't necessarily tilt toward sports. Asked if he'd like Providence to make a name for itself as a small school athletic power, he said he'd take a slightly different approach. "If [making a name in athletics] happens in developing good kids who are academically strong and play at a strong level, that's fine," he said. "But it's not going to steer the direction of the institution." Multiple hats Don Dukatz is one of Providence's bus drivers by day, only to return to the school at night to take tickets during basketball games. John "Scoob" Wagner is the head custodian when school is in session, and the P.A. voice of the Lions for events. Kris Brehm tries to watch her daughter Sarah play on the girls' basketball team when she can but often finds herself down the hall at the concession stand stocking and helping customers. These testimonials aren't uncommon. You'll find similar stories at any high school. But these folks keep coming back despite serving maybe 40 fans at the most. "I've announced for 10 fans here," Wagner said. "If it was the last -place team playing some small school from, say, Duluth, I'd treat this the same as I would a tournament. I want this place to succeed." And so far, it is succeeding. "When my kids were at Wayzata High, kids and parents were very committed to athletics," Dukatz, 68, said, "and I see the same here. It's not a bad place to keep coming back to." j �. The future looks bright for Providence. It's growing. Its largest class to date is this year's 64 -student freshman class. And it has plans to continue expanding its reach in sports, including possible plans to add a more sufficient weight room. But it will always keep that small -school feel, and that's what the school is aiming for. 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Hartford, Conn. burdened with the most socioeconomic stress American City Business Journals Updated: 7:31 a.m. ET Feb. 18, 2005 Hartford is a troubled city. Connecticut's capital is burdened with more socioeconomic stress than any other major city in the United States, according to a new study by American City Business Journals. "Hartford is one of those places that continually pops up when urban hardship is measured," says Lisa Montiel, a research scientist at the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government in Albany, N.Y. "Several indicators point to Hartford's problems," she says. "The poverty level is substantial. A large percentage of its housing is old, and a good bit of that is vacant." ACBJ created a seven -part formula to rate socioeconomic stress, using raw data compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau. The formula analyzed factors that can affect any city's stability, such as poverty, unemployment, insufficient education and vacant housing. Hartford holds the worst score among the nation's 245 large cities, indicating that its stress level is the heaviest. The study defined large cities as localities with populations of 100,000 or more. Newark, N.J., has the second -worst stress score, followed by Brownsville, Texas; Miami and Buffalo. But not all cities are doing badly. At the opposite end of the scale is Naperville, Ill., which carries the lightest level of socioeconomic stress of any community with at least 100,000 residents. Life in Naperville, about 30 miles west of Chicago, is characterized by high incomes, low unemployment and stable families. "I would still characterize Naperville as very suburban. The population is what, 130,000? I'm always surprised to see that number on the welcome sign. To me, it doesn't seem that big," says Katharine Meyer, managing editor of West Suburban Living, a glossy magazine that covers the Naperville area. Other large cities enjoying low socioeconomic stress are Livonia, Mich.; Overland Park, Kans.; Gilbert, Ariz.; and Thousand Oaks, Calif. Their populations are above 100,000, but they essentially remain suburbs of Detroit, Kansas City, Phoenix and Los Angeles, respectively. Suburban roots give them an advantage over older, established cities like Hartford and Newark, in Montiel's opinion. "It's a case of them being at a different stage of development, being younger," she says. Behind the final score The seven factors included in ACBJ's study were: • Percentage of people living below the federally designated poverty level. • Ratio of households with low annual incomes (below $25,000) to those with high incomes (above $100,000) • Unemployment rate Z. 1 • Percentage of adults (25 or older) who didn't graduate from high school • Percentage of households defined by the Census Bureau as "linguistically isolated," meaning that no one older than 13 speaks English well • Percentage of families headed by one adult, with no spouse present • Percentage of homes sitting vacant (not including vacation homes) Each city's final score was calculated by comparing its performances in all seven categories against the national averages for all cities with populations of 10,000 or more. A negative score indicates heavy stress, while a positive number signifies a light socioeconomic burden. Total scores for the nation's large cities range from Hartford's -16.16 to Naperville's 6.32. The massive gap between these two extremes becomes clearer when indicators are compared. Nearly one-third of Hartford's residents live in poverty, dwarfing Naperville's rate of 2 percent. Roughly 40 percent of Hartford's adults lack high-school diplomas, compared to just 4 percent in Naperville. And the share of "linguistically isolated" households is seven times larger in the Connecticut capital than the Illinois suburb. ACBYs study of socioeconomic stress went far beyond major urban centers, covering 3,550 localities with populations as low as 10,000. Included were 874 unincorporated places that have the characteristics of cities, as determined by the Census Bureau. Communities were divided into three size groups, with separate rankings issued for each. Camden, N.J., has the highest stress level among 419 medium-sized cities, spanning a population range from 50,000 to 99,999. Maple Grove, Minn., carries the lightest burden. The worst score on the stress test for 2,886 small cities (10,000 to 49,999 residents) belongs to Gladeview, Fla., while Fort Hunt, Va., does the best. Similar results ACBJ'S results are similar to those of a 2004 Rockefeller Institute report that analyzed the levels of "urban hardship" in 86 major cities. It ranked Hartford as the third most -troubled city in America, behind Santa Ana, Calif., and Miami. "Typically, the cities at the worst end of the scale have been there for a long time," says Montiel, one of the authors of the institute's report. Four cities with the highest stress levels in ACBJ's study — Hartford, Newark, Miami and Buffalo — have consistently done poorly on the Rockefeller Institute's index. Each has ranked among the nation's 15 most -troubled cities ever since the institute began its rankings in 1970. Their fate, says Montiel, can serve as an object lesson for cities everywhere. "When we study urban hardship, we're giving a warning," she says. "We're saying that there are certain factors that cities need to pay attention to. If they don't, they could have serious problems in 30 or 40 years." American City Business Journals, Inc. URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6988164/ tL MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING February 10, 2005 Page 1 PRESENT: Chair Fiemann, Commissioners Rezabek, Pederson, Aamoth, Davis, Singer, Krahulec, Planning Commissioner Weir, staff Evans and Pederson ABSENT: Griwac, Rodriguez, staff Blank CALL TO ORDER Chair Fiemann called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The next order of business was to nominate a Chair and Vice Chair for 2005. Singer nominated Fiemann for Chair, Rezabek nominated Singer for Vice Chair. No other nominations were made. Nominations were approved, ayes all. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Singer made a motion to approve the minutes of the January meeting. Krahulec seconded. Motion carried, all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present. b. Staff. Evans stated that Fire & Ice was another big success. The warm weather brought out more people than last year. Attendance was estimated at approximately 4,000. About 1,200 people visited the DNR taxidermy trailer. The ping pong ball drop wasn't able to be done using the powered parachutes, but it still worked out okay. There were 98 volunteers who helped at this year's Fire & Ice. The Rotary was pleased with their fishing location. Planning Commissioner Weir said about 30 fish were caught altogether. Evans said that The Little Sweetheart Ball was held the evening before on February 4. Attendance at this was about 170. The warming houses and outdoor rinks have had a less than perfect season. The weather has not been very good for outdoor ice. We hope to keep the outdoor rinks open through February 21. We will have a full report at next month's meeting regarding attendance figures, etc. So far this season 4,373 people have visited the warming houses. Rezabek needs to know the number of rinks at each location and the attendance at each. This information will be provided at the March meeting. Evans said we're working on the summer brochure, which is a 72 -page publication. Staff is working closely with the Civic League on Music in Plymouth, as well as working on the Primavera event, the Yard and Garden Expo, History Fest, the parade, and the Autumn Arts Fair. 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Council approved purchase of five acres on Pomerlea_uLake for the Northwest Greenway. This five acres will be purchased for $210,000. The golf course adjacent to the southern end of the lake has been purchased by a developer. A portion of this golf course which is undevelopable may be sold to Providence for fields. PRAC Minutes/February 2005 Page 2 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Approve 2004 Annual Report and 2005 Work Plan. Evans said staff understands there may have to be some changes, but we need approval this evening so we can forward the report to the Council in March. Fiemann commented that he loves the format. Other commissioners agreed. The work plan was discussed. The 50th anniversary celebration is being conducted throughout the year, but it will be showcased at Music in Plymouth and other major events like Plymouth on Parade. Commissioners agreed that the 2005 work plan was fine as presented. The rest of the annual report was then reviewed, with several suggestions for grammatical changes that should be made. These changes will be made prior to final copies being presented to the City Council. On page 25 there is a change in the budget numbers Evans said. The numbers were unaudited when we prepared the report. The actual number for the fieldhouse was $309,382 for both fees and expenses. The transfer to retained earnings is $121,376. Singer wanted to know when the City Council approved the Tobacco Free Policy. If it was in 2004, it needs to be mentioned in the Highlights section. Staff will look into this, and add it if it wasn't part of the 2003 Highlights. Singer said that each year the annual report improves, but this year is the best she has ever seen. The Commission said they would be willing to keep their copies as is. Singer wanted to know if Plymouth's comments were included in the Tobacco Free Youth Recreation newsletter that was in their packet. Evans believed they were. Singer also asked if there has been any noticeable change in the cleanliness of our parks since the policy was implemented. Evans isn't sure if the tobacco policy has improved conditions in the parks, or not. The signs haven't been up that long to measure the success. REZABEK MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2004 ANNUAL REPORT WITH NOTED CHANGES AND TO FORWARD IT TO THE CITY COUNCIL. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY DAVIS. MOTION CARRIED, ALL AYES. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Review proposal for Gateway to the Hilde Center from the Plymouth Foundation. This was initiated by the Plymouth Foundation, Evans said. They wanted to find a project to give to the community as a gift from the Foundation. They selected this project to fund. This is a pergola type design that incorporates the look of the Millennium Garden and the Hilde Center. It will be positioned adjacent to the sidewalk. It's about 20 feet wide by 15 feet deep. It will have kind of a plaza feel. A kiosk containing information will be part of the design as well. Fiemann asked if there was any concern for the safety of people stopping to read the kiosk and then backing up and getting hit by others who might be passing by on the sidewalk, either on bikes, in-line skates, or jogging. Evans said the kiosk would be far enough back to prevent this from happening. Rezabek asked about the curb cut for dropping off people. Will it be deep enough to handle this type of activity? Evans said yes. Pederson asked about the signage at the top. Will it be the same or similar to other park entrance signs? Evans said not in this particular case, because this is a unique facility similar to the Millennium Garden. Davis asked if any of the trees that are depicted in the drawing would have to come down. Evans said a couple of trees may have to come down, but not many. PRAC Minutes/February 2005 Page 3 Fiemann had some concerns about whether or not there would be sufficient lighting. Evans said lighting is included in the concept, but we don't yet know how that will look. There is lighting all the way down the trail. We want to get this done before Music in Plymouth. SINGER MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE ADDITION OF THE HILDE PERFORMANCE CENTER PERGOLA AT NO COST TO THE CITY, WITH THE LIGHTING STUDY TO BE ADDED. Feimann pointed out that in staff's attached memo, Director Blank stated that the City may have to upfront the cost and be paid back later by the Foundation. Evans said we will not ask the Foundation for more than $55,000, and if the project runs slightly more, our department is prepared to fund the difference. SINGER AMENDED HER MOTION TO SAY PRAC IS IN FAVOR OF THE HILDE GATEWAY PERGOLA CONCEPT, WITH THE CITY COUNCIL TO MAKE THE FINAL DECISION REGARDING THE COST OF THE PROJECT. REZABEK SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION None. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION None. 9. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 24, 2005 6:45 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Council Members Present Absent Kristen Letich ✓ Mark McKee ✓ Vacant Patrick Heffner ✓ Christopher Fei ./ Heather Gaudette ✓ Vacant 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. Mike called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM. Aneesh made a motion, seconded by Heather, to approve the agenda. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Heather made a motion seconded by Aneesh, to approve the minutes of the January 3 meeting. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Special Items and Guest Speakers: Youth Advisory Council support for "Battle of the Bands " Mark was not in attendance with further information, so the Council took no action on the matter. COMMITTEE UPDATES: a) Youth Service Awards Committee Mike reported that he met with Heather and Kristen to discuss the program. They suggested putting together a larger brochure with information about the award winners as well as about the Youth Advisory Council. He said he has prepared a letter for the Lions groups. Allison reminded the group that they must move quickly. She asked for information to have a news release by the end of January. She said applications should be ready to go this week and sent out to schools, to allow ample time for nominations and submissions. I�j Youth Advisory Council January 24, 2005 Meeting Page 2 Youth Town Forum Committee Janet reported that the committee discussed speakers, and she has e-mailed more information about the event to Robert Stevens. She said she has also spoken with Erin Feehan Nelson and will provide suggestions and guidelines for her, in an effort to keep the program positive in tone. Mike made a motion, seconded by Aneesh, to consider holding a separate town forum event with the City Council. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Youth Advisory Council members discussed suggestions about shifting the tone of the March 14 event from government issues, since City Council members will be unable to participate. Youth Advisory Council members discussed possible titles for the March event, and agreed to focus on youth leadership elements. Youth Advisory Council members expressed an interest in holding an invitation—only youth town forum with the council May 24 from 5:00 — 6:30 PM. Allison agreed to contact schools counseling offices to obtain names of top students to invite to meet with the City Council about issues. Janet suggested contacting social studies instructors, since modern problems classes may be interested participating. Mike made a motion, seconded by Aneesh to hold two separate youth discussion events. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Allison said she would make reservations for space and contact schools. She said she would prepare a publicity flyer for Youth Advisory Council approval. Janet agreed to contact local sandwich places about donations and said she would contact Davanni's about providing food for the leadership event. Janet and Aneesh agreed to provide questions for the speakers over the next week. Aneesh agreed to help create publicity. Intergenerational Committee The group had nothing to report. Ad hoc Web planning Committee Allison reported that she has received a submission from Patrick. Mike directed other Council Members to set a goal of providing more frequent submissions for the website. ADJOURNMENT Mike made a motion, seconded by Janet, to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2005 6:45 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Council Members Present Absent Kristen Letich ✓ Mark McKee ✓ Vacant Patrick Heffner ✓ Christopher Fei ✓ Heather Gaudette ✓ Vacant 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. Mike called the meeting to order at 6:50 PM. Patrick made a motion, seconded by Aneesh, to approve the agenda. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. There were no meeting minutes to approve Special Items and Guest Speakers: There were no special items or guest speakers. COMMITTEE UPDATES: a) Youth Service Awards Committee Allison reported that the Plymouth Lions Club is interested in offering support for the awards. She said the Mosaic group has agreed to publicize the awards program on its "What's Up Hot Line." Members agreed to distribute applications in the schools in areas such as the counseling offices and the Guidance Resource Center. Allison requested at least one Council member accompany her to an event at Minnetonka similar to the Youth Service Awards so they can get some ideas or tips. Council members agreed to contact Allison if they can attend. Youth Advisory Council January 31, 2005 Meeting Page 2 Youth Town Forum Committee Following discussion, Council members agreed to e—mail event name suggestions for review. Members discussed the event format, and considered using an icebreaker to generate questions for the speakers. Janet agreed to e—mail the speakers some question and discussion guidelines. Allison said she would be able to meet with any members to plan a promotional flyer. The group agreed to meet at City Hall after school on Friday, February 4 to produce a flyer. Allison also agreed to produce a news release for the event when a formal name has been adopted. Following discussion, members agreed to meet on February 12 at 2:00 PM to solicit prize donations from area business. Janet agreed to contact Davanni's to solicit a food contribution, or at least, a discount on food. Intergenerational Committee The group had nothing to report. Ad hoc Web planning Committee Allison reported that she has received some information to post on the City website, but said she is waiting to receive all reports from Council members. ADJOURNMENT Mike made a motion, seconded by Janet, to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. �cj The Plymouth Community Foundation Minutes Special Board Meeting 7:00 PM, February 3, 2005 Plymouth Creek Center Present: Larry Brauch, Bernie Klein, Tom Davis, Frank Weir, Alan Shuler, Melissa Musliner, Barbara Willis, Jim Willis, and Steve Beachler Absent: Cindy Ackerman, Judie Anderson, Bill Nelson and Bruce Behm. Also Present: Eric Blank and Diane Evans, Plymouth Park & Rec. Dept. This meeting was arranged to discuss the Hilde Gateway project with Park & Rec staff. Steve Beachler reviewed what had led up to this meeting, including original discussions with Eric Blank, original understandings, the gateway design competition, and a new design brought forward by Park & Rec. staff. The PCF Board has expressed great interest in the new designs, but many questions had arisen during the last Board Meeting on January 27tH The floor was opened for discussion with everyone present participating. Issues regarding construction timing, material, signage, overall costs and procedural issues respecting the Planning Commission and City Council were discussed. Eric Blank indicated he was certain the design could be constructed for between $50,000 and $55,000.00. Other issues discussed: -Eric will make contact with architects for initial planning. -Park and Rec. staff would complete much of the site prep work with concrete, erection, lighting and signage to be bid out. -Most landscaping could be completed by Park & Rec staff. -The structure displayed was manufactured by a Michigan firm; other manufacturers will also be consulted for bids. -Staff will seek contractors for erection services, and attempt to get some in-kind contributions for some of the work, thereby holding down costs. -The structure will be fabricated of a steel, however it was suggested to inquire if the canopy material could be cedar, treated lumber or a fabricated, weather resistant material. Lighting could be added at a later date, if desired. -Signage design will need to comply with City Sign Ordinances. -A curb cut in front of the gateway would be desireable for a drop-off area. - A financing plan will need to be presented when the project goes before the City Council. -Adequate donor recognition will be included. 50 Board of Directors, February 3, 2005 Page 2 Project Timing: It is presumed that if everything falls into place as anticipated, the project could be constructed in time for the Music in Plymouth series. The project will be placed on the Park Commission agenda for its 2/10/05 meeting City Council presentation is anticipated for 3/8/05. Construction could begin in early May, pending all the approvals and bids. The Board discussed the recent design competition. The contemplated structure will incorporate some of the elements of the winning design. Eric Blank agreed to provide 8 %2" x 11" drawings of the project for use in Foundation solicitations and presentations to the City Council. Board Members agreed the project will provide a needed incentive to get underway with fund development. MOVED by Larry Branch, Seconded by Frank Weir, to request the Plymouth Park & Rec. Dept. proceed with gateway development as outlined, with the Foundation's commitment not to exceed $55,000.00. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM Respectfully submitted, Steve Beachler Chairman 0 Minnesota Department of Transportation s° Office of Traffic Engineering and OFTfl�Intelligent Transportation Systems Office Tel: 651/284-3500 Mail Stop 725, 2nd Floor North Fax: 651/205-4526 395 John Ireland Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55155-1899 February 3, 2005 Sandra Paulson City of Plymouth City Clerk 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN, 55447-1482 Dear Ms. Paulson, As requested by a resolution dated November 9, 2004, attached is authorization to erect the appropriate signs designating the reasonable and safe speeds on Vicksburg Lane. Please keep this authorization in your permanent files; we have our necessary copies. Erection of signs shall be in conformance with the current Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Note the contingency on the authorizations. This must be met before the regulatory speed limit signs are erected or changed. Sincerely, Susan M. Groth, P.E., PTOE Assistant State Traffic Engineer cc: Dan Faulkner, City Engineer l 204 L - N TE4A.doc An equal opportunity employer T 29213 (12-78) STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION o pNE6pJ, orrn� Page l of 1 Page(s) LOCAL STREET OR HIGHWAY SPEED LIMIT AUTHORIZATION Road Authority City of Plymouth Date February 3, 2005 Road Name or No. Termini of Zone: From Vicksburg Lane County State Aid Highway 6 To Old Rockford RoadI Date of Request November 9, 2004 As authorized in Minnesota Statutes, Section 169.14, it is hereby ordered that the following speed limits are approved and shall be put into effect on the described roadway or sections thereof. 50 miles per hour between the intersection with County State Aid Highway 6 and the intersection with 28th Avenue North 45 miles per hour between the intersection with 28th Avenue North and the intersection with Old Rockford Road NOTE: The speed limits, described in this authorization, are authorized contingent upon curves and hazards being signed with the appropriate advance curve or warning signs, including appropriate speed advisory plates. The roadway described shall be reviewed for traffic control devices impacted by the authorized speed limits before posting the signs. Warning signs and speed limit signs shall be in accordance with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. (1) White - Road Authority Mn/DOT Authorized' Signature (1) Pink - Central Office Traffic (1) Blue - District Traffic Engineer for Road Authority use only Date traffic control devices ch Month -Day -Year TE4.doc ementing this authorization Signature 3 Title Name» ((Address» Plymouth, MN 55441 SUBJECT: FOLLOW-UP NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING TIMBER CREEK EROSION CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 4137 Dear Homeowner: As previously advised at the neighborhood meeting of January 20th, the City of Plymouth Engineering Division has been addressing the erosion concerns along Timber Creek and has since completed revised drawings for this project. As mutually agreed at this meeting, our staff has further developed the concept into working drawings, which also addresses some of the concerns from the first meeting. These working plans will be presented to the neighborhood at this second meeting. We have set up the meeting as follows: Date: Thursdav, February 24, 2005 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: McGregor-Uttley Residence (same location) 2820 Medicine Ridge Road Plymouth, NIN 55441 During the meeting, we will show the working drawings, related information and will be available for any questions or comments. As no drainage or maintenance easements exist in this area, the City of Plymouth will need to secure the access ways before work begins. Our easement representative, Steve Deuth, will also be present to answer any questions. By next week, we will be staking out the proposed alignment of the storm sewer to show the actual area of the work. 0'-Engincenng•PR0JEC7S'•:000 - 2009'4117 Ltts.�lccting:_ 1 I jort doc PLYMOUTH .gdai y 4ualitu .o _ife 3.100 PLY14ICUT'�— 3CUL_'/AP..O • PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 5_'147-1 482 • TELEPHONE ^3i 3z09-5000 SUBJECT: FOLLOW-UP NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING TIMBER CREEK EROSION CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 4137 Page 2 We hope to see you there. Other interested parties are welcome to attend. In the meantime, please feel free to call me at (763) 509-5524, if further information is needed. Respectfully, 0 Dave Taylor Senior Engineering Technician cc: Councilmember Bob Stein Anne Hurlburt, AICP, Director of Community Development Ron Quanbeck, P.E., City Engineer Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer Jim Renneberg, Civil Engineer Steve Deuth, Senior Engineering Technician J 0 Engineering, P ROJ ECTS'7000-=009k411 T LcrsMec[mg]_=I I_lorrndoc Robert Hammond Kin HingPaul and Jrebe Tsang Larry and Carol Decker Deborah Brevig 10310 — 28th Avenue North 2805 Revere Circle North 2S 15 Revere Circle North Plymouth, MN 55441 Plymouth, NIN 55441 Pivmouth, MN 55441 Julia McGregor James L ttley 2820 Medicine Ridge Road Plymouth, NN 55441 Vincent and Sharon Seiter 10320 — 28th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 Joan Andresen Benjamin Ostfield 2810 Revere Circle North Plymouth, NIN 55441 aiv OF PLYMOUTFF February 10, 2005 Mr. Richard Dutton, Owner Dutton's Bar and Grill 1115 Vicksburg Lane #8 Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Dutton: POLICE DEPARTMENT Telephone (763) 509-5160 Fax (763) 509-5167 Several weeks ago, we received a call from an anonymous party reporting that patrons were being over served at Dutton's. The caller also claimed that there was narcotic use, including possibly dealing, going on in the establishment. We sent undercover officers in to check on these complaints. Officers did not observe any narcotic use but did observe several individuals who appeared extremely intoxicated. Minnesota State Statute 340A.502, states "No person may sell, give, furnish, or in any way procure for another alcoholic beverages for the use of an obviously intoxicated person. " A violation of this statute is a Gross Misdemeanor. In addition, a violation of this statute would also require an administrative hearing in which a civil penalty could be imposed, up to and including revocation of the license. It was also reported to us that you have volunteered to drive anyone home who has had too much to drink. Although this may prevent them from driving home while under the influence it does not forgive or cover a violation of over serving. The purpose of this letter is advise you of this improper activity and to inform you that any further violations will be referred to court and through civil licensing hearings. If you have any questions, I can be reached at 763-509-5192. Sincerely, Joel Franz, Captain Professional Standards Commander 5 PLYMOUTH Adding Quality to Life 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 ® PRIMED ON RECYCLED PAPER www.Ci. Plymouth. m n.0 s SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND SKETCH PLAN FOR MASTER CIVIL AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING (2004146) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Master Civil and Construction Engineering, under File No. 2004146, for 1) a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to reguide the 23.4 -acre parcel located at 10 Zachary Lane from LA -1 (Living Area 1) to LA -2 (Living Area 2) and 2) a sketch plan for 42 dwelling units. The applicant has proposed to retain the existing single-family home and develop the remainder of the property with 41 townhomes. 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, March 2, 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. • 1 • • • . • 11 • • 11 •His- • • • . m��t � �®/ � 1 �•�'��+�� •r �� .III IMM�� ME 3� PLYMOUTH Adding Quality to L fe 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ®PRINTFb (1N RFf.Vf.I Ff PAPFR WMAI ri nlumnl lth m IIC SUBJECT: INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR UNTIEDT'S GARDEN MARKET (2005004) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a request by Untiedt's Garden Market, under File 2005004, for an interim use permit to allow operation of a seasonal market from April 20, 2005 to July 15, 2005 and from September 15, 2005 to November 1, 2005 for property located at 1605 County Road 101. 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, March 2, 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 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 2005004propnotice -3 PLYMOUTH Adding Quality to Life 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ®aAN.F �uAG ,F�aePFA %nnnnnl ri nhimniith mn its February 18, 2005 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT, AND VARIANCES FOR ST. BARNABAS LUTHERAN CHURCH (2005005) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a request by St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, under File 2005005, for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment to allow a 17,000 square foot expansion for property located at 15600 Old Rockford Road. The request also includes two setback variances. 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, March 2, 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 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. . r --\r --,u. N Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2005005propnotice PLYMOUTH Adding Quality to Life 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 MAMA/ ri nlvmni ith mn i is SUBJECT: REZONING, PRELIMINARY PLAT, AND SITE PLAN FOR HENRY LAZNIARZ (2005007) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Henry Lazniarz, under File No. 2005007, for a rezoning of property from RMF -2 (Multiple Family 2) to RMF -4 (Multiple Family 4), and for a preliminary plat and site plan to allow a residential development containing 18 condominium units in one building, for the 10.3 - acre site located north of 11th Avenue and west of South Shore 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, March 2, 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, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2005007propnotice PLYMOUTH Add -Ing Quality to L fe 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ® PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER www. C i . D Iv m o uth . m n . u s