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Council Information Memorandum 06-10-2005
CITY OF PLYMO Dummy COUNCIL INFO M June 10, 2005 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Planning Commission June 15 meeting agenda.................................................................... Page 3 June, July, and August 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. Notice of Fire Department Family Safety Night.................................................................. Page 12 City news release regarding new cable television program about the Plymouth PoliceDepartment............................................................................................................... Page 14 City news release announcing commemorative tote bags on sale ...................................... Page 16 Star Tribune Plymouth—related articles from the Wednesday "West Edition": Story about the growing demands on area community libraries ............................. Page 17 Star Tribune commentary piece on economics and education ............................................ Page 18 Star Tribune feature on "Flamingo Fridays" featuring former Planning Commissioner Melissa Musliner........................................................................................ Page 20 Plymouth Police Department newsletters: Crime Free Newsletter............................................................................................. Page 21 Crime Prevention Newsletter.................................................................................. Page 23 Business Watch Newsletter...................................................................................... Page 25 Staff Reports Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility population report ......................................... Page 27 Fire—rescue incident of interest........................................................................................... Page 28 Memo from City Engineer Ron Quanbeck to Acting City Manager Eric Blank regarding Public Hearing Notices for Watershed Projects. (BCWMC on July 21, 2005 and SCWMC on July14, 2005)...................................................................................................................... Page 29 Minutes Youth Advisory Council May 23 meeting.......................................................................... Page 43 Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission minutes from May 11, 2005 ............:.....Page 45 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO June 10, 1005 Page 1 Correspondence Letter from the Northstar Commuter Development Authority Chair Duane Grandy with an update on the project...................................................................... Page 52 Thank—you letter from Wayzata Schools regarding the recent "Critical Incident" exercise with the Police Department................................................................................... Page 53 Letter from Metropolitan Council regarding population and household estimates ............ Page 54 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 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 Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Approve the June 1, 2005 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. B. Portfolio Design Services, Inc. Approve site plan amendment and variance to redesign the parking lot at Swanson Flo -Systems Company for property located at 2655 Cheshire Lane North. (2005054) C. Sally Usselman. Approve variances to allow a 5.7 -foot side -yard setback and 28 percent impervious surface area coverage for property located at 10215 South Shore Drive. (2005058) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Lifestyle Properties. Rezoning from C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial) to RMF4 (Multiple Family 4), a preliminary plat and a site plan showing 13, 12 -unit apartment -style buildings "Villas of Bass Lake Creek" on property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Nathan Lane and Bass Lake Rd. (County Road 10). (2005033) (Open public hearing and continue to July 20, 2005.) B. Richard Elsen Construction, Inc. Preliminary plat and variance for "Medicine Lakeview Estates" for two single family detached lots for property located at 1829 Forestview Lane. (2005051) (Open public hearing and continue to a date uncertain.) C. Quest Development, Inc. Comprehensive plan amendment to change the guiding from CO (Commercial Office) to LA -4 (Living Area 4), a rezoning from O (Office) to RMF -4 (Multiple Family 4), a site plan, conditional use permits and a variance to allow the construction of two apartment -style buildings with a total of 51 dwelling units "Highway 169 and 55 Condominium" on property located at 9805 Highway 55. (2005042) D. City of Plymouth. Lighting zone map amendment from Lighting Zone 2 to Lighting Zone 3 for properties located at 15530 and 15600 Old Rockford Road and 4300 Vicksburg Lane North. (2005055) 7. OLD BUSINESS A. City of Plymouth. Comprehensive Plan Update — continued discussion. (2005050) 8. ADJOURNMENT OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 2005 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 May 2005 S M T W T F S Ju[2005 S M T W T F S 6:00 PM SPECIAL PLANNING MEETING: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE- Lunchroom 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 —CommlssloN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 7:00 PM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING: BUDGET PRIORITIES; Lunch Room 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: DISCUSS CO. RD. 101, Lunchroom 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 690 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: REVIEW AUDIT REPORT. CONSIOER ZONING AMENDMENTS TO ALLOW RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONSIN 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 4:30PMANNUAL PARK TOUR, depart from City Hall INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS: Lun'ly Council Chambers 1700P REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.0—IICN 1— Flag Day 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT(PACT)- Council Chambers 600 PM SPECIAL HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY(HRA) MEETING, Plymouth Town Square 26 27 28 29 30 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR PLANNING COUNCIL COMMISSION, MEETING, Council Council Chambers Chambers modified on 6/10/2005 c�� OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS July 2005 Sunday Monday Tuesday I Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Aug 2005 1 2 Jun 2005 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 it 12 13 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CITY OFFICES 5:15 PM MUSIC CLOSED IN PLYMOUTH, Hilde INDEPENDENCE Performance DAY Center 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING,Black Box Theater, M NTAL EITYMITTEE th Creek 7:00 PM PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION(PRAC), Conference Room A, Plymouth Creak Center Plymouth Creek Center 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Black Box Theater, 700 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Plymouth Town Square Plymouth Creek Center 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH BUSINESS COUNCIL, Sheraton Minneapolis Wast 12201 Rideedale DA, , Minnetonka 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT), Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Bleck Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center 31 modified on 6/9/2005 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS August 2005 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 5:30 PM 7:00 PM NATIONAL NIGHT PLANNING OUT COMMISSION, Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORYCOUNCIL, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Black BOX Theater, 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Conference Room A, Plymouth Creek Center Plymouth Creek Center 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY(HRA), Plymouth Town Square Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT), Plymouth Creek Center SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETING) BUDGET STUDY SESSION, Black Box Theater, PCC 28 29 30 31 Jul 2005 Sep 2005 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 6/9/2005 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items June 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announcement of Music in Plymouth on July 6 • Approve preliminary plans for reconstruction of County Road 101 (5102) • Approve comprehensive plan amendment to change the guiding from CO (Commercial Office) to LA -4 (Living Area 4), a rezoning from O (Office) to RMF -4 (Multiple Family 4), a site plan, conditional use permits and a variance to allow the construction of two apartment -style buildings with a total of 51 dwelling units "Highway 169 and 55 Condominium" on property located at 9805 Highway 55. Quest Development, Inc. (2005042) • Approve site plan amendment and variance to redesign the parking lot at Swanson Flo - Systems Company for property located at 2655 Cheshire Lane North. Portfolio Design Services, Inc. (2005054) • Approve variances to allow a 5.7 foot side yard setback and 28 percent impervious surface area coverage for property located at 10215 South Shore Drive. Sally Usselman. (2005058) • Approve lighting zone map amendment from Lighting Zone 2 to Lighting Zone 3 for properties located at 15530 and 15600 Old Rockford Road and 4300 Vicksburg Lane North. City of Plymouth. (2005055) • Consider Variance to allow a detached garage in a front yard for property located at 200 Vicksburg Lane North. Mark Warren. (2005043) • Proposed service cuts to the Plymouth Metrolink System (effective September 12) July 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center lower level July 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center lower level • Award bid for Station 73 project (3125) August 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center lower level August 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center lower level (Following completion of the agenda, Council will adjourn to a budget study session) September 6, Special, 7:00 p.m., Conference Room 2, Plymouth Creek Center lower level • Budget study session September 8 (if needed), Special, 7:00 p.m., Conference Room 2, Plymouth Creek Center lower level • Budget study session �j. Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Watdz a claws oflffe" De rmstra ion Meet a Police K-9 Team Family Safety Night at the Plymouth Fire Department Thursday June 16h 6:00-8:00 pm. Fire Station III 3300 Dunldrk Lane North I r I'Ll 11 MT 4 FIRE -RESCUE Free Children's ID/DNA Kit While Supplies Last Stay Safe, Learn About: ■ The McGruff Truck Program ■ What a Dog's Growl Means ■ Dangerous weather, are you prepared? ■ Keeping Two Hands on the Wheel, Bike Like a Pro ■ Bike Helmets and Keeping Your Head Safe ■ PFUs, they'll Float When You Don't ■ Buckling Up the Right Way ■ Looking Both Ways! Crosswalk Safety Buy a Bell Bike Helmet for $8.50 or for $12.00. Firefighters will help you fit and size your helmets so that they protect and perform as designed. 92% of Children's Car Seats Are Installed Incorrectly. Are Yours in Right? Learn about Plymouth's Car Seat Check Up Program Order a quality car or booster seat and purchase them at cost. ■ Outdoor Grilling Tips and Fire Extinguishers ■ Making a Home Fire Escape Plan ■ Meet 9-1-1 Dispatchers. Learn When to Call 9-1-1 Meet McGruff and Sparkv! Plymouth Police Department ■ Mountain Bike Patrol ■ Canine Unit ■ DARE Officers ■ SWAT Unit ■ Crime Preventi o File of Lk © Low Cost o Free Gu ; r Reserve Offic . a Fire be Fire Extinguisl Home Fire Esc Fire trucks ani Water Rescue Child Passenge Outdoor Grillit $8.50 Bike He Car Seats Special Gues ons ram ki Eight Leading Ways Children are Injured or Killed Every Year. Learn How To Keep Your Kids Safe! . Car ike ng Pedestrian Injuries Non-perishable food items will be gathered for PRISM. Help make a difference for families in need. North Memorial Aircare Unit -Hel ..,ate. McGruff Truck Program The National Weather Service Hennepin County Water Patrol Hennepin County Burn Unit 1 Excel Energy Power Line Safety Demonstrations North Memorial Medical Ambulance and Bike Paramedics American Red Cross, First Aid Kits and Family Emergency Preparedness Plan 9-1-1 Telecommunication Center Memorial Blood Center For more information call the Minnesota Poison Control Center Plymouth Fire Department 763-509-5198. City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: June 6, 2005 Curtis Smith, 763.509.5191 Plymouth Police Invite Residents "Along for the Ride" Via New Cable Television Program Plymouth residents can learn more about the work of their Police Department and programs available to citizens and businesses thanks to a new cable television program that will debut in the northwest suburbs in June. The program, called "Along for the Ride", will air on June 7, 14 and 21 at 8 p.m. on channel 20. In the first show, Police Chief Mike Goldstein recaps his first year on the job as Plymouth's top cop. The show also features a discussion with Police Officer Jeff Swiatkiewicz about the use of tasers, an increasingly common weapon carried by police officers across the country. The taser discussion includes a videotaped demonstration of a taser being used. Viewers will also learn about the Police Department's self-defense class for women and the McGruff Truck program. Police Officers Nate Hultgren and Angela Haseman co -host the monthly show, which is produced with the help of the Senior Corps, a volunteer group that works with the Police Department, at the studios of Northwest Community Television in Brooklyn Park. Hultgren, who proposed "Along for the Ride" program, sees the new show as a vehicle to introduce the public to police employees and their areas of expertise in a way that will be educational as well as entertaining. He promises each show will be unique, but viewers can expect to see interviews, crime prevention tips, crime statistics and hot/cold case information. Goldstein, who has emphasized community outreach since becoming the police chief in 2004, said he is pleased with the program. "It's another venue for people to learn more about our department, and how they can benefit from our programs and the information that we offer." Goldstein notes that the project would not have been possible without the time and energy of the volunteer Senior Corp members Kersten Beckstrom, Bob Prestifilippo, Willie Williamson and Roman Rowan. The program will also periodically be show on Channel 16 in Plymouth. Viewers should check channel 16 for dates and times.# CITY OF PLYMOUTH NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2005 CONTACT: Allison Hoskins, 763-509-5066 City of Plymouth sells commemorative tote bags to celebrate fiftieth anniversary Help celebrate and support the City of Plymouth's 50th Anniversary by buying the commemorative, limited edition Plymouth tote bag. The totes sell for $5 each. Plymouth tote bags can be purchased throughout the year at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Avenue North, or at Plymouth's booth at Music in Plymouth on July 6. City Hall office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday. "Buy a tote bag and show your Plymouth pride. These totes are really nice and can come in handy all year around. Get one before we run out," said Mayor Judy Johnson. This 501h anniversary milestone is important. In 1955 Plymouth was incorporated as a village. Had citizens not voted for incorporation, Plymouth would likely have been annexed by surrounding cities and virtually disappeared. "We owe much to those early visionaries who took pride in our community and wanted Plymouth to stay Plymouth," according to Johnson. M startribune.com Last update: June; 6, 2005 at 6:32 PM Library growth spurt in works Ben Steverman Star Tribune Published June 8, 2005 Close window Close on the heels of opening a new library in Eden Prairie, the Hennepin County library system is looking to expand or replace its libraries in fast- growing Plymouth and Maple Grove. Right now, attention is focused on expanding in Plymouth. "We know that we need a larger library with a shift in the features that we offer, but we're not exactly sure what," said library system director Amy Ryan. Residents will be asked what they would like from a larger facility at community meetings at 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Saturday at the library at 15700 36th Av. N. The current Plymouth library occupies 16,000 square feet, which library officials and residents say isn't nearly enough space for a city of 70,000 people. Though "it's a beautiful library," the parking lot is often full, the meeting room is small and often booked, computer workstations are often taken and the children's programs are always full, said LuAnn Svendsen, a Plymouth resident who is the volunteer president of the Friends of the Plymouth Library. Though Plymouth is now the second-largest suburb in the county, it didn't have a library until 10 years ago, when the current facility was built. Before that, Svendsen remembers browsing at a bookmobile that would roll through the city each week. Officials seemed to underestimate the demand for library services when they built the Plymouth library in 1995. "The demand in this part of the world for library services is just phenomenal," Svendsen said. Last year, the Plymouth library loaned out 772,000 books and other materials. Ryan said the library should provide more space for all that goes on there. But, she added, "It's not all about size. People do want libraries to be community gathering places." The design of the renovation and expansion will use history and art to try to reflect Plymouth's character, making it distinct from libraries in 26 other Hennepin County communities. Svendsen said this is important, since Plymouth is a community whose young people are divided among three school districts, leaving the library as one of the few common gathering spots for all Plymouth residents. "It's just alive. It's just a beehive of activity," Svendsen said. "I never really thought of a library as a hub of community. But it is." Maple Grove site A new Maple Grove library could be built near the city's government center and community center, but details are still being worked out, City Manager Al Madsen said. It would replace a library at 8351 Elm Creek Blvd. that officials say is also too small for the growing community. The City Council has approved the donation of 6.3 acres for the library, Madsen said. He said he hopes construction can start in 2006. Renovation and expansion of the Plymouth library could also start next year if planning goes well. The schedule and costs of both library projects have not yet been determined, Ryan said. Neither library would be as large as the new 45,000 -square -foot Eden Prairie library. That facility at 565 Prairie Center Dr. is one of the system's larger resource libraries, with more materials available for patrons from a broader area. The libraries in Maple Grove and Plymouth would be smaller community branches, aimed at meeting local residents' needs. Contact the writer at 612-673-7168 or bstevernian(ti�startribune.con. startribu ne.com Close window Last update: May 29, 2005 at 8:04 PM Fighting it out on the other battlefield Published May 30, 2005 Today is the day America remembers those who gave their lives in the defense of this country and our way of life. These days, that way of life and standard of living are in jeopardy, I would argue, not so much from the threat of military invasion but rather from a world where competition in the classroom and the laboratory is now as important as the competition that comes from the assembly line. America's education system from grade school through high school and beyond is the battleground that will produce the next generation of technologies and products that will create the next wave of jobs. It is this war that we will have to win if we hope to remain in the forefront of the world economy. To do that, our schools will have to produce students whose education has prepared them for the global job market. There is growing evidence that our education system today no longer is geared to producing the caliber of student that will be able to compete in the world of the 21 st century. I could recite the familiar litany of shortcomings in our public schools and how other countries seem to do much better. But just one comment from Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates will amply illustrate my point: "American high schools are obsolete," Gates said in a recent speech to a conference of governors. "When I compare our high schools to what I see when I'm traveling abroad, I am terrified for our workforce of tomorrow. In math and science, our fourth -graders are among the top students in the world. By eighth grade, they're in the middle of the pack. By 12th grade, U.S. students are scoring near the bottom of all industrialized nations.... In 2001, India graduated almost a million more students from college than the United States did. China graduates twice as many students with bachelor's degrees as the U.S. and they have six times as many graduates majoring in engineering. In the international competition to have the biggest and best supply of knowledge workers, America is falling behind." I don't know about you, but Gates' observation gives me the willies. And this is not about bashing teachers or administrators but rather about the message we should be sending to our kids, their parents and our business community. I agree with St. Thomas University Prof. Fred Zimmerman, a frequent contributor to these pages, who pointed out in a February article that we have a lot of dedicated, hardworking people who make up our education system both here in Minnesota and across most of this country. But sometimes it's hard to recognize their efforts when the message being delivered by so many seems to confuse the issue. One recent example involves a bill, already approved by the Minnesota House (although the Senate has not taken up the measure), to delay the start of the school year until after Labor Day. It was sponsored by a legislator from Minnesota's resort area as a way to help the hospitality industry by ensuring that staggered school starting dates would not interfere with the last big holiday weekend of the summer season. While this proposal is not earth -shattering, the thinking behind it is more appropriate to an earlier era, such as when the state was primarily an agricultural economy and set the school calendar accordingly. But today Minnesota competes for its economic future with India and Japan, where the school calendar is more demanding. And what message does the debate over a new stadium for the Twins and/or a new stadium for the Vikings, new gambling facilities for the state, a new public golf course in Highland Park and new athletic facilities for the high school send to our students? None of these issues is bad in and of itself. But when coupled with many of our schools whose infrastructure is badly in need of repair, curriculums that need to be drastically upgraded and teachers who need to be given new training and salary adjustments, then the message gets garbled. The message should be that we are serious about this matter. It's about letting our kids know that competition for jobs is global, that the standards for knowledge workers are getting higher and that there is a flood of highly trained foreign workers waiting in the wings to fill the needs of U.S. business. We can't blame U.S. companies for going offshore to get the trained workers they need, but we can blame the leadership of government, the educational establishment and the business community for not sending the right message and for not delivering the tools to make our future workers competitive. Management guru Peter Drucker said: "Be ready or be lost. If you don't think globally, you deserve to be unemployed -- and you will be." We need to understand that the world is now one integrated job market and the competition for the jobs of the future will be from the pool of available, highly trained workers found in the European Union, India, China, Canada and Australia, among others, as well as the United States. As someone who once served on a public school board, I believe the taxpayers are becoming more aware of our own shortcomings and the need for all of our citizens to be in the forefront of the next great job market. I also believe that they would willingly support, through increases in taxes if necessary, the upgrading of our education system if they were convinced that by doing so our graduates, at all levels, would be ready to compete globally for the jobs of the future. Whether or not school starts after Labor Day isn't an issue that's even going to begin to address the problem. In the past, America looked to the men and women of our military to maintain our way of life and our standard of living. It is right and proper that we honor them today. But in the future, it will be our schools, our teachers and our graduates who will fight the economic battle for our country. Let's not send them the wrong message. The author Ronald M. Bosrock holds the John H. Myers Chair of Management at St. John's University and is the founder and director of the Global Institute, a research center. His Global Executive column appears on the last Monday of each month. He can be reached at ron@bosrock.com. 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'� :� W "' m °b m o°a:00.� o �'btiz p ci A m o>° 3 0 8 Crime Free Newsletter Plymouth, MN June 2005 Fire Safety in Multi -Family Housing A big thank you goes out to Summer Wood for hosting the May Plymouth Managers' Meeting. Captain Dave Dreelan of the Plymouth Fire Department spoke to managers about the Fire Department and also gave attendees a chance to learn how to use a fire extinguisher properly. The Plymouth Fire Department is available to help managers develop fire safety escape plans. Contact 763-509-5198 to set up an appointment. Fire Safety Tips for Residents: ➢ Properly dispose of cigarette butts and fireplace ashes in a metal container with a tight -fitting lid. Let cool for a couple of days before disposing in the garbage. Ashes can smolder for hours, even when they appear to be cool. ➢ Never throw cigarette butts off the balcony. Several apartment fires have started this way. ➢ Never leave burning candles or cooking unattended. ➢ Keep a tight lid close by. If the pan should start on fire, simply slide the lid onto the pan—this will smother the fire. ➢ If no lid is available, keep a box of baking soda close. If the contents of the pan catch on fire, pour baking soda in the pan. There may be a slight flare-up; keep pouring and the fire will go out. ➢ Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen, in an accessible place. Extinguishers are effective on small fires. Make sure you read the directions and know how to use it! ➢ NEVER USE WATER ON A GREASE FIRE! Oil, grease, and other flammable liquids are lighter than water. The water will spread the burning liquid wherever the water goes. ➢ Know where fire extinguishers are in the building. Remember, extinguishers are designed only for small fires. If the fire is large, don't waste time trying to fight the fire. GET OUT. The heated gasses and toxic chemicals in the smoke can become lethal within minutes. ➢ Notify neighbors and call 9-1-1 immediately when you are safely out of the building. ➢ Do not use the elevator. The hallways and stairwells are designed to offer protection while getting out of the building. ➢ If you are in your apartment and the hallway is filled with smoke, STAY IN YOUR APARTMENT. Keep doors closed and put a wet towel under doorways to stop smoke from coming in the room. Go to an outside window and wait for the Fire Department to arrive. Have your own family SAFE ESCAPE PLAN and practice it. (Source: "Fire Safety in Apartments" by the Brooklyn Park Fire Department) Excerpts from the Plymouth Multi Family Housing Fire Ordinance: 905.15 Fires or Cooking Devices on Balconies or Patios. Subdivision 1. Prohibition. No person may kindle, maintain or cause any fire or Open Flame Fire or store or use any Cooking Device, fuel, torch, or other heating or lighting equipment or flammable chemicals on any balcony above ground level or on any ground floor patio immediately adjacent to or within 15 feet of any unit in any structure containing two or more vertically stacked residential units. Subdivision 4. Definitions. (a) "Cooking device" means any barbecue, rotisserie, roaster, oven or similar equipment used in food preparation. (b) "Open flame fire" means any burning of fuel, and includes any torch, flare, decorative light, fondue or other heating, burning, or lighting equipment or device having an open flame. Note: It is also illegal to store propane tanks inside an apartment unit, garage, storage unit, or balcony. Featured Safety Program: Low Cost Bike Helmets Protect yourself and your loved ones as they have fun in the sun this summer! If you or your child needs a bike helmet, new helmets are sold at Plymouth Fire Station III (3300 Dunkirk Lane) every Thursday evening from 6-8 PM now through August 25. Bell bike helmets are available in toddler through adult sizes for $8.50. Multi -sport helmets are available for $12. Firefighters will help size and fit your helmets, so you can be sure you are getting the right one! For more information, call 763-509-5198. If you see susicious activity, please call 9-1-1 immediately. National Night Out is August 2, 2005 National Night Out is a chance for neighbors to turn on their lights, lock their doors, come together, and give crime a going away party! Neighbors who know each other and watch out for each other; it is one of the most powerful crime prevention strategies there is. To fmd out more about National Night Out, or to register your party, call 763-509-5198 or attend an informational meeting on June 21", 7 pm, Fire Station III (3300 Dunkirk Lane.) Parties must register before July 26. Registered parties will get a visit from the Plymouth Police or Fire Departments! Helpful Reminders: Street Parkine Restrictions: Vehicles cannot be parked on any public city street between the hours of 2:00-5:00 AM. To request an overnight parking permit, contact the Plymouth Police Department at 763-509-5160. Hennepin County Curfew. Under 15: 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Sun-Thurs) 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Fri/Sat) 15-16: 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Sun-Thurs) Midnight to 5:00 AM (Fri/Sat) Age 17: Midnight to 5:00 AM Fireworks: Any fireworks that explode or go up in the air are ILLEGAL! Seatbelts: Seatbelts are required for all front seat passengers and children under the age of 11, anywhere in the vehicle. All children under the age of 4 must be secured in a safety spat that meets federal standarrla. Thefts from Vehicles: Parking Lots/Garages Multi -Family housing is a prime location for thefts from cars. Typically, the thefts occur in the nighttime hours. Please keep a watchful eye out and call 9-1-1 immediately if you see or hear anything suspicious. EXAMPLES OF SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: ■ People lurking around vehicles, hiding from passing traffic, or looking into cars ■ People sneaking into underground garages ■ The sound of breaking glass WHAT YOU CAN DO: ■ Park in well -lit areas. This increases the chances of vandals or thieves being seen. ■ When entering or exiting an underground garage, wait and watch the garage door close behind you to ensure nobody can sneak into the garage. ■ Do not leave valuables in your car. If you do, lock them in the trunk before you arrive at your destination. Remember that cell phones, CDs, purses, briefcases, laptops, portable TVs, sunglasses, clothing, small change, etc. are all tempting to thieves. ■ Lock your car. ■ Do not let anyone unknown to you into secured entrances of buildings. Do not prop open secured entry doors for guests. If you see a security door propped open, close it. �i Emergency: 9-1-1 By working together, we can reduce crime and increase the safety, security, and desirability of Plymouth rental property! Non -emergency: 763-525-6210 Tip Line: 763-509-5177 If you have any comments about this newsletter or you would no longer like to receive this newsletter, please contact Officer Angela Haseman at 763-509-5147 or by email: ahaseman@ci.Plymouth.mn.us. Thank you! t� F a 4`Crime Prevention i A •� �+ f..Newsletter Plymouth, MN Volume 2 Number 3 Summer Bike Safety Summer is here and now is the time to get outdoors and get riding! Biking is an enjoyable activity, but it also has some risks. Bicycles are the second leading cause of childhood injuries. When a bicycle crash occurs, the head is injured 2 out of 3 times. By taking several precautions, you can greatly improve your and your child's safety of a bike. ✓ Always wear a bike helmet to protect your head. Helmets need to fit and be wom correctly for the best protection. The helmet should be worn level, not tilted forward or back, and should be tight enough that it does not move around on your head. ✓ Wear the right clothes. Wearing light colored or florescent clothing can make you more visible to traffic. Remember to secure your pant leg to avoid getting it caught in the chain. Wear proper shoes. Don't bike barefoot or wear cleats or shoes that can easily slip off the pedals. To avoid overheating in the warm summer months, wear lightweight clothing and drink lots of water! ✓ Follow traffic laws. Bicyclists must follow the same rules as cars and obey all traffic laws. Ride on the right-hand side of the road, in a bike lane, not on the sidewalk, if possible. If you are riding in a group, always ride single file. Walk your bike across busy intersections using the crosswalk. Use hand signals. ✓ Left turn: left arm straight out. Right Turn: left arm in an "L" shape. ✓ Other safety tips. Never carry passengers on your bike. If you ride at night, install reflectors and a headlight on your bike. Don't wear headphones—you need to be alert to traffic at all times. Remember, cars do not always see bicyclists. Stay alert, ride smartly, and stay safe! (Minnesota Crime Prevention Association) Additional Resources: www.safekids.com www.nhtsa.dot. =ov www.ncepc.org ***Extra, extra, extra! If you or your child needs a new helmet, low cost, quality helmets are sold at Plymouth Fire Station III (3300 Dunkirk Lane) every Thursday evening from 6-8 PM through August 25. Firefighters will help size and fit your helmets, so you can be sure you are getting the right one! For more information, call 763-509-5198. Featured Crime Prevention Program: Premise Security Survey Have you ever wondered how safe your home is? Residential burglaries are a frequently committed crime in the City of Plymouth. 80% of burglaries occur through an unlocked door, window, or an open garage door. Besides locking doors, there are many easy ways to increase the safety of your home and protect one of your most valuable assets. For crime prevention recommendations that are customized to your home and your needs, take advantage of a free premise security survey. A Plymouth Police officer will come out to your home. The officer will meet with you to discuss your safety concerns and security needs. The survey will be conducted with you and various recommendations will be discussed. A complimentary written report will be issued, detailing the results of the survey for your convenience. The survey takes approximately one hour. To make an appointment for your free survey, call 763-509-5147. Plymouth Citizens Public Safety Academy—Fall 2005 If you are interested in getting a behind -the -scenes look at what police and firefighters do, the Plymouth Police and Fire Departments are again offering the Plymouth Citizens Public Safety Academy. The academy gives attendees insight into the day-to-day world of Plymouth police officers and firefighters. Sessions will cover diverse topics, including fire operations, crime lab, SWAT, investigations, auxiliary services, and dispatch. Students also will learn about the challenges facing these professions. The academy will feature: classroom instruction on methodologies, laws, equipment and technologies; field experience; and personal interaction with department members. "ghe academy has received excellent reviews from past attendees. Course graduates appreciated the interactive nature of the academy. Participants do not just fasten to lectures, they have an opportunity to e;Terience a hands-on learning environment,"said ChiefMikg Gofdstein. Apply now! The academy is offered on Tuesday evenings from 7-10 PM, beginning September 13. The academy ends November 29. (No class on November 8.) Class size is limited to 30 students. Interested persons, 15 years old or older, may call 763-509-5166 for an application. Please leave your name, mailing address and phone number. Applications must be postmarked by July 29, 2005. The application process will include a criminal history check on each applicant. Plymouth Police Explorers The Explorer program is designed to introduce young people to the career of law enforcement. Explorers interact with police officers on a regular basis and learn first hand what the duties and responsibilities are of police officers. Applications are now being accepted. New Explorers start in September each year. Call 763-509-5147 for more information or to request an application. Minimum eligibility: • Between the ages of 14 and 20 years old. • No past criminal police contact • No more than 2 violations on their driving record If you see susicious activity, please ca�l 9-1-1 immediately, Along for the Ride Helpful Reminders: Street Parking Restrictions: Vehicles cannot be parked on any public city street between the hours of 2:00-5:00 AM. To request an overnight parking permit, contact the Plymouth Police Department at 763-509-5160. Hennepin County Curfew: Under 15: 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Sun-Thurs) 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Fri/Sat) 15-16: 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Sun-Thurs) Midnight to 5:00 AM (Fri/Sat) Age 17: Midnight to 5:00 AM Fireworks: Any fireworks that explode or go up in the air are ILLEGAL! Seatbelts: Seatbelts are required for all front seat passengers and children under the age of 11, anywhere in the vehicle. All children under the age of 4 must be secured in a safety seat that meets federal standards. The Plymouth Police Department invites you to join us on a monthly virtual ride along. Tune in to our new TV show, "Along for the Ride," featured on local cable Channels 16 and 20. Each month, we will highlight different police activities, services, programs, and safety topics. Get to know the Plymouth Police Department in a whole new way! We welcome your input! If you would like to see a topic covered on "Along for the Ride" or have a question or comment about the program, call 763-509-5139 or go to alongfortheride@ci.plymouth.mn.us. Emergency: 9-1-1 Non -emergency: 763-525-6210 Crime Information Line: 763-509-5177 If you have any comments about this newsletter, please contact Officer Angela Haseman at the Plymouth Police Department, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447, 763-509-5147 or at ahaseman@ci.plvmouth.mmus. Thank you! �E Busiuess Watch 4Newsletter Plymouth, MN Volume 1 Number 4 Robbery Prevention Armed robbery is one of the most serious and dangerous crimes faced by businesses. A robbery occurs because the robber believes the risk is worth the potential profit. In order to reduce the chance of your business being the victim of a robbery, you must take steps to decrease the profit that can be gained through a robbery and increase the risk of the robber being apprehended. However, no matter what steps you take, it is important to remember that employee safety is #1. No amount of money is worth a human life. Prevention Areas 1. Offer training to employees a. Establish opening and closing procedures b. Practice proper cash handling procedures c. Have employees use good customer service d. Teach employees about suspicious behavior e. Make sure employees what to do if they are robbed 2. Use good security measures f. Follow CPTED principles g. Have good locks on exterior doors h. Research other security tools i. Physical barriers ii. Safes iii. Security Cameras iv. Alarms Following crime prevention practices can help reduce the chance of a robbery occurring. However, there is no guarantee that a robbery will never occur. Knowing what to do during and after a robbery is essential in keeping your employees safe. To schedule a robbery training for your business, contact Officer Angela Haseman at 763-509-5147. Notes from the May Business Watch Meeting At the May 2005 Business Watch meeting, participants learned about robbery prevention. Officer Angela Haseman presented information about why robbery occurs, the difference between robbery, burglary, and theft, what to do when a robbery occurs, and how to be a good witness. • Robbery: taking property from a person by force • Burglary: entering a building without permission to commit a crime • Theft: taking property without force During a robbery, it is important that employees remain calm and do nothing to escalate the situation. The goal is to get the robber out of the business as quickly and safely as possible. Employees can be of help best by being a good witness and notifying police as soon as the robbery is over. Featured Crime Prevention Program: Premise Security Survey Have you ever wondered how safe your business is? Business burglaries are a frequently committed crime in the City of Plymouth. For crime prevention recommendations that are customized to your business and your needs, take advantage of a free premise security survey. A Plymouth Police officer will come out to your business. The officer will meet with you to discuss your safety concerns and security needs. The survey will be conducted with you and various recommendations will be discussed. A complimentary written report will be issued, detailing the results of the survey for your convenience. The survey takes approximately one hour. To make an appointment for your free survey, call 763-509-5147. Who do we call? Imagine: It is 2:00 am and there is an emergency at your business. Who do the police 1 contact? The Plymouth Police Department would like to remind businesses to keep their "on-call' lists up-to-date! The dispatch center keeps a list of contact phone numbers for use in an after-hours emergency. It is very important that the list is kept current, in the event the police or fire department needs to contact someone after hours. To update the emergency contact information for your business, contact Officer Angela Haseman at 763-509-5147 or via email at allaseman(rtci.pl.ymoutli..tnn.us. Thank you for your assistance! Helpful Reminders: Street Parking Restrictions: Vehicles cannot be parked on any public city street between the hours of 2:00-5:00 AM. To request an overnight parking permit, contact the Plymouth Police Department at 763-509-5160. Hennepin County Curfew: Under 15: 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Sun- Thurs) 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Fri/Sat) 15-16: 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Sun-Thurs) Midnight to 5:00 AM (Fri/Sat) Age 17: Midnight to 5:00 AM Fireworks: Any fireworks that explode or go up in the air are ILLEGAL! Seatbelts: Seatbelts are required for all front seat passengers and children under the age of 11, anywhere in the vehicle. All children under the age of 4 must be secured in a safety seat that meets federal standards. &minder : Business Watch meetings are hefd-the 3rd Tuesday of February, May, .,august, and Xovem6er. 10:30 to 11:30 am. Wffreshments served compliments of the 'Plymouth Pohice Department. Reducing False Alarms The majority of burglary alarms police respond to are false. Not only do repeated false alarms cost your business money through fines, but false alarms also cause mistrust of the system. When you cannot trust your alarm to do what it is designed to do—detect criminal activity—it loses its effectiveness, making your business vulnerable to burglary. In order to make sure this does not happen to you, training is key. Employees must be trained (and regularly refreshed) on how to operate the system, when to activate the system, and how to cancel a false alarm. By taking these steps, you can protect your investment and keep trust in your alarm system. Emergency: 9-1-1 Non -emergency: 763-525-6210 Crime Tip Line: 763-509-5177 If you have any comments about this newsletter, please contact Officer Angela Haseman at the Plymouth Police Department, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447, or 763-509-5147 or at ahaseman@ci.plymouth.mn.us. Thank you! DATE: June 7, 2005 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager FROM: Anne Hurlburt�Community Development Director SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report Hennepin County Community Corrections staff has submitted their monthly report on average daily population for the month of May, 2005. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility was 563, less than the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit. The chart below shows the average monthly population since we began receiving reports in June of 1998. 700 :fl 500 c v 400 m 300 L d Q 200 100 0 HCACF Monthly Population Report 00 0 U 01 6 O 6 O U O 6 U O'IT 6 N i i N � N i N 9 O N � N 7 7 7 0 7 Q 7 Month/Year ❑ CUP Limit ■Average Count FIRE -RESCUE PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 (763) 509-5120 FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT OF INTEREST DATE: June 5, 2005 TIME: 8:14 a.m. ADDRESS: 2600 Niagara Lane DETAILS: The Fire Department was dispatched to a reported roof fire at Progress Casting. Arriving units were advised of a roof fire in the area of a foundry exhaust duct. Plymouth Tower 11 (Evenson, Weldon, Nordby, Perbix, Draper) raised their aerial to the roof and began opening up the roof surrounding the exhaust duct. Due to the molten aluminum hazard, dry chemical extinguishers were used for primary extinguishment. A 13/a handline was advanced as a protective handline. Engine 31 (Cooper, Hughes, Peterson, Ricker, Korsmo) laid a supply line to TW -11 and assisted with roof operations. Engine 11 (D. Fasching, Altorfer, Specken, D. Carlson) was assigned the interior sector with Chief 2 (Hurn). Wayzata TW -11 and Plymouth A-21 (Sjaarda, Branyon, Friske, Marti, Spencer) were placed on the north side of the building. Wayzata utilized their aerial to support roof operations. The fire was placed under control fifty-seven (57) minutes following fire department arrival. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries. Thirty-two (32) Plymouth firefighters responded or were on stand-by for this event. RESPONSE TIME: 8 minutes FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: Combustibles (roofing material) too close to exhaust chimney. ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: $15,000 P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS: Engine Companies: E-11, E-31 Ladder Companies: TW -11, A-21 Support Units: Rescue Companies: R-21, R-31 Chief Officers: C-1, C-2, C-31 Mutual Aid: Maple Grove, West Metro ASSISTING AGENCIES: EMS: Yes Red Cross: No Salvation Army: No Public Works: No State FM: No SECTOR OFFICERS: District Chief Blake (Command), Captain Hendrickson (RIT), Captain Evenson (Roof), Deputy Chief Hurr (Interior). DATE: June 10, 2005 TO: Eric Blank, Acting City Manager FROM: Ronald S. Quanbeck, P.E., City Engineer SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES FOR WATERSHED PROJECTS Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) and Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (SCWMC) have sent notices of public hearings for projects within each watershed. Both notices are attached. The BCWMC public hearing on July 21, 2005 is for a water quality improvement project to construct a pond for Twin Lake. The SCWMC public hearing on July 14, 2005 involves a project to address erosion along the Shingle Creek channel in the City of Brooklyn Park. The project would be funded 25% from SCWMC and 75% from Brooklyn Park. In March 2005 the City Council considered a proposed Capital Improvement Program Cost Sharing Policy for SCWMC that includes dividing costs with from 25% SCWMC and the remaining 75% divided by benefiting cities. Attached for your information is the letter providing the City's comments to SCWMC. The policy has not yet been adopted, but Brooklyn Park has requested that the project be approved with Brooklyn Park paying the entire 75% not provided by the SCWMC. If the City Council wishes to discus either of these public hearings, we can prepare an item for a City Council meeting prior to the public hearings. attachments cc: BCWMC public hearing notice SCWMC public hearing notice Letter from Laurie Ahrens to SCWMC Chair Hanson Oi(Engineering\GENERAL\MEMOS\RON\2005\BCWMC-SCWMC hearings.doc Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission g , www.oassettcreeKWMO.org - Crystal - Golden Valley - Medicine Lake - Minneapolis - Minnetonka - New Hope - Plymouth - Robbinsdale - St. Louis Park May 26, 2005 Ms. Sandra Paulson " ate.: City Clerk City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 MAT 3 0 2W Re: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE • %I Minor Plan Amendment — Twin Lake Water Quality Improvement ` Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Dear Ms. Paulson: Attached is a Notice of Public Hearing notifying the member. cities of the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) that the BCWMC is considering the proposed improvement as stated in the BCWMC approved minor plan amendment to its Watershed Management Plan (Plan), which involves the Twin Lake (TW -1) water quality improvement as contained in the Plan's Capital Improvements Program for construction during 2006. The hearing will be held during the BCWMC's July 21, 2005 meeting for the purpose of hearing public testimony regarding the proposed water quality improvement project. Interested persons are invited to attend. Information regarding the water quality project is contained in the BCWMC Watershed Management Plan and can be found on the BCWMC's website: www.bassettcreekwmo.or�. If you have any questions, please contact BCWMC's engineer, Len Kremer, at 952-832-2781, or me at 763-764-2422. Very truly yours, JIrt'Lw lam[- (/ John A. O'Toole Chair, Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Enclosure c: Ginny Black 245856 John O'Toole, BCWMC Chairman do Barr Engineering Company 4700 West 77"' Street Minneapolis, MN 55435 763-764-2422 Charlie LeFevere, Attorney Leonard Kremer, Engineer Kennedy & Graven Barr Engineering Company 470 US Bank Plaza, 100 South Sixth Street 4700 West 77h Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Minneapolis, MN 55435 612-337-9215 952-832-2600 612-337-9310 (fax) 952-832-2601 (fax) BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Improvement Contained in the Minor Plan Amendment to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission's Watershed Management Plan NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) will meet at Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN, on Thursday, July 21, 2005 and hold a public hearing at 11:30 a.m., before the BCWMC's regular meeting. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear public testimony and comments of member cities regarding the proposed improvements contained in the BCWMC's approved minor plan amendment to its BCWMC Watershed Management Plan, which will involve the following: Twin Lake (TW -1) — excavation of a pond south of Chicago Northwestern Railroad and east of Ottawa Avenue (modified option 1 in Twin Lake Plan) The estimated cost of the improvements is $219,310. The proposed method by which the costs of the improvements are to be paid is a levy of an ad valorem property tax by Hennepin County on property within the watershed. Interested persons are invited to attend. Information regarding the proposed improvements as contained in the approved minor plan amendment can also be found at the BCWMC's website: www.bassettcreekwmo.org. BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION John O'Toole, Chair P:\23\27\051\p1an\P1an Amendment - Twin Lake\Legal notice to cities for win Lake.doc WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS 3235 Fernbrook Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447 Telephone (763) 553-1144 Fax (763) 553-9326 May 25, 2005 Dear City Clerk, Member Cities: The Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions propose the attached minor plan amendment to their joint Second Generation Watershed Management Plan. This minor plan amendment would revise the existing CIP to provide more detail on one proposed project in that CIP and to amend its estimated cost and funding source. The Shingle Creek Commission also proposes to order construction of that improvement project. Pursuant to the Commissions' Joint Powers agreements, this letter provides 45 -day notice of a joint public hearing on the CIP amendment and proposed improvement project at the July 14, 2005 Commission meeting, to be held at 12:45 pm at the Commissions' usual meeting place, Edinburgh USA, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park. This hearing will also serve as the public meeting required to be held to explain proposed minor plan amendments. Publication and legal notice of this hearing pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 103B.25 land a project feasibility report will be submitted prior to the hearing date. Attached to this letter is a copy of the minor plan amendment notice to the Board of Water and Soil Resources and Tables G-2 and G-3 from the Plan as proposed to be amended. This cover letter provides supplemental information, including information on the process as well as more detailed information on the specific project. Process The Commissions are proposing to take three separate but related actions simultaneously. All three actions require notice and a public meeting or a public hearing. More information about these proposals is presented below and in the attached notice of proposed minor plan amendment. The first is consideration of a minor plan amendment to amend the Second Generation Plan CIP. Minnesota Rules provide that watershed management organizations may make minor amendments to their approved, adopted plans under the following conditions: The proposed amendment must meet certain standards to be considered minor. For CIP amendments, the CIP must have set forth the proposed improvements but either the detail was lacking or has changed. The Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) must agree that the proposal is a minor plan amendment. If the amendment is to a CIP, the County must approve the revised project description, cost, and proposed funding. Hennepin County typically conducts a public hearing to consider whether to approve a revised CIP. To approve a minor plan amendment, the Commissions must first send copies of the proposed amendment to the affected cities, county, Metropolitan Council, and state review agencies for comment. The Commissions must then hold a public meeting to explain the proposed minor plan amendment. The Commissions may then consider comments and choose to act upon the amendment. Once adopted by the Commissions, the amendment is approved (subject to county approval if it is a CIP amendment). SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CHAMPLIN - MAPLE GROVE - OSSEO 3�- kl? WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS 2. The second action is consideration of an improvement project. Under the authority of the Joint Powers Agreement and State Statutes 103B.251, the Shingle Creek Commission proposes to consider ordering the project described in detail below. This action requires 45 -day notice to the member cities and an improvement project hearing. - A two-thirds majority of Commissioner votes is required to order a project. Finally, the third action is the proposed certification of a tax levy to Hennepin County to fund 25 percent of the cost of the proposed project. Under the authority of the Joint Powers Agreement and State Statutes 103B.251, the Shingle Creek Commission proposes to fund its 25 percent share of the cost of the proposed project through a tax levy on all taxable property in the Shingle Creek watershed. This action requires an improvement project hearing. A two-thirds majority of Commissioner votes is required to order a project. - Cities desiring to comment on the proposals may send written comments prior to the hearing to be entered into the record, may have a staff member verbally deliver city comments at the public hearing, or choose to have their Commissioner convey city comments. M— -1 , . , , Proposed Project The Second Generation Management Plan CIP includes a proposed $40,000 Shingle Creek Commission contribution to a project to be considered for 2005 called "Shingle Creek Greenway and Channel Improvements." This plan amendment provides more detail for this project, which is proposed as the ecological restoration of approximately 2500 feet of Shingle Creek in Brooklyn Park, from the Hampshire Avenue footbridge to Brooklyn Boulevard. Project Limits r - Flow The proposed project is currently in design, with a feasibilityI �T _Bmo/�yrtBoul<e>Irac report expected June 20, 2005. The estimated project cost is ' $200,000-400,000. Based on the preliminary design conducted to date, the Commission's technical advisors believe that $300,000 is a reliable planning figure. The proposed Commission contribution is 25 percent of that amount, or $75,000 based on the planning estimate. That figure may go up slightly or down based on the final cost estimate in the June 20 feasibility report. The current CIP assumed that the Commission's contribution would be funded by contributions from all nine member cities in accordance with the same formula used for the general city assessments. The Commission proposes in this revision to amend that to funding from a one-time ad valorem tax levy. Thus, there would be no direct cost to the member cities from the Commission's share. The estimated cost to the owner of a $250,000 home in the watershed would be a one-time charge of $1.65. The City of Brooklyn Park would contribute the remaining 75 percent of the cost of the project. The project design is based on the findings of the Shingle Creek Corridor Study. Shingle Creek is currently designated an Impaired Water for chloride and dissolved oxygen. It is almost certainly going to be designated an Impaired Water for impaired biota on the 2006 state 303(d) list. A TMDL will be prepared for dissolved oxygen in 2006. The expected biological impairment listing will also require a TMDL. The Corridor Study evaluated in a general way the types of issues that will be looked at in more depth in those SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CHAMPLIN - MAPLE GROVE - OSSEO 33 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS TMDLs. Streambank erosion, lack of buffer zones, lack of in -stream habitat, "flashy" hydrology, and nutrient/sediment loading from the watershed were all identified as potential contributors impairments. The study recommended that ecological restoration and management principles be used to improve and manage the Creek and its corridor over the coming decades to address these impairments. It is the Commission's conclusion that the elements being incorporated into the final design of this proiect would benefit the entire watershed by proactively addressing water quality and ecological impairments identified by the State's TMDL program, improving Shingle Creek water quality and ecologic integrity in the following ways: j I f The five-foot dam just upstream of the Brooklyn Boulevard crossing would be replaced by rock cross vanes. Grade and erosion control along the length of the project would be provided by the installation of approximately 15 cross vanes and 17 j -vanes. Rock vanes reduce bank erosion by deflecting flow into the center of the channel. They also encourage the creation of scour holes, and mimic the riffle -pool structure found in natural streams. Turbulent flow over the vanes aerate the water, increasing dissolved oxygen. The vanes and pools provide habitat for macroinvertebrates, fish, and other aquatic life. (Above) Rock cross vane (Re.lnw) Ronk 7 -vane. ■ These rock vanes would divert flow into a new, low -flow channel that would be created in the bed of the existing channel. This channel would convey water during times of low flow, reducing stagnation and loss of dissolved oxygen. Where the new channel would at low flows expose streambed, that exposed area would be seeded with native wetland plants. ■ Additional erosion control and bank stabilization would be provided by planting the streambanks with live stakes (budding branches) of willow and other low, woody vegetation. A vegetated buffer will be established on both sides of the creek, which for the most part are currently turf grass with scattered trees and some native plantings. This buffer will reduce nutrient loading from runoff and erosion, reducing algal blooms and increasing dissolved oxygen. ■ The project area includes two wide areas (>100' wide) with small islands. This project would divert low flows to one side of the island, creating a wetland backwater area on the other side of the island. The backwater area would provide habitat and refugia for aquatic life. SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CHAMPLIN - MAPLE GROVE - OSSEO l ■M— oM.* Fke Conceptual Cross 5ectlon, 5hin4jie Creek T.P of j Buffer 100 year elevation Buffer k ; � -1 flanted pant bar ,flY� .. .............../... PRwkvmw ti ............. ................. MWenCk .. r New Feb zoos low -flow Existing channel channel ■ These rock vanes would divert flow into a new, low -flow channel that would be created in the bed of the existing channel. This channel would convey water during times of low flow, reducing stagnation and loss of dissolved oxygen. Where the new channel would at low flows expose streambed, that exposed area would be seeded with native wetland plants. ■ Additional erosion control and bank stabilization would be provided by planting the streambanks with live stakes (budding branches) of willow and other low, woody vegetation. A vegetated buffer will be established on both sides of the creek, which for the most part are currently turf grass with scattered trees and some native plantings. This buffer will reduce nutrient loading from runoff and erosion, reducing algal blooms and increasing dissolved oxygen. ■ The project area includes two wide areas (>100' wide) with small islands. This project would divert low flows to one side of the island, creating a wetland backwater area on the other side of the island. The backwater area would provide habitat and refugia for aquatic life. SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CHAMPLIN - MAPLE GROVE - OSSEO WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS Thank you for your review of this proposed amendment and project. Please submit your comments to Mark Hanson c/o JASS at the watershed office. Questions may be directed to Ed Matthiesen P.E., Engineer for the Commissions, at Wenck Associates, 763-479-4208. Sincerely, 4 Mark Hanson, City of New Hope Chair, Shingle Creek WMC q444�� F>0" Grady Boeck, City of Brooklyn Center Chair, West Mississippi WMC Cc: Commissioners SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CHAMPLIN - MAPLE GROVE - OSSEO v5 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS 3235 Fernbrook Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447 Telephone (763) 553-1144 • Fax (763) 553-9326 May 25, 2005 Mr. Brad Wozney Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources 520 Lafayette Road North Saint Paul, MN 55155 RE: Minor Plan Amendment — Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission's Second Generation Watershed Management Plan Dear Mr. Wozney: The Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions propose a minor plan amendment to the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Second Generation Watershed Management Plan (Second Generation Plan) to allow for the construction and funding of a stream restoration project brought forward by the city of Brooklyn Park to reduce erosion, improve water quality and increase habitat on Shingle Creek. The minor plan amendment would amend the Capital Improvement Program and Work Plan (Tables G-2 and G-3 of the Plan) to specify in more detail that the 2005 CIP project described as Shingle Creek Greenway and Channel Improvements is the project Shingle Creek Restoration, Brooklyn Boulevard to Hampshire in the city of Brooklyn Park, and to revise the Commission contribution from $40,000 to $75,000* to be funded from an ad valorem tax rather than the Commission assessments. Please note that while the Commissions completed a joint Management Plan and thus both Commissions need to amend the plan, only property in the Shingle Creek watershed would be subject to any ad valorem tax approved for this proposed project The Commissions have called for a public hearing on July 14, 2005 to consider the proposed minor plan amendment, the CIP as amended by this project, and the proposed project. This letter provides notification of the proposed minor plan amendment and solicits comments from interested parties. Table 1. Proposed Minor Plan Amendment *The Commission's intent is that 25% of the estimated cost of this project would be contributed by the Commission from the ad valorem tax levy. While the initial estimate is that this project would be in the $200-400,000 range, the project is currently under design and a feasibility report and a revised cost estimate will be provided prior to the public hearing when formal notice is given in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 103B.251. This notice assumes a project cost of $300,000 and Commission share of $75,000. Brooklyn Park would fund the balance of the project cost. SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CHAMPLIN - MAPLE GROVE - OSSEO As Approved In The Second Generation Plan As Proposed In The Minor Plan Amendment 2005 Capital Project Shingle Creek Greenway and Channel Improvements Shingle Creek Restoration, Brooklyn Boulevard to Hampshire Commission Contribution $40,000 $75,000* Funding Source Commission assessments Ad valorem tax *The Commission's intent is that 25% of the estimated cost of this project would be contributed by the Commission from the ad valorem tax levy. While the initial estimate is that this project would be in the $200-400,000 range, the project is currently under design and a feasibility report and a revised cost estimate will be provided prior to the public hearing when formal notice is given in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 103B.251. This notice assumes a project cost of $300,000 and Commission share of $75,000. Brooklyn Park would fund the balance of the project cost. SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CHAMPLIN - MAPLE GROVE - OSSEO WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS Project Purpose The Second Generation Plan sets forth an action plan for the improvement of water resources in the two watersheds. Key to the action plan is the development of resource -specific management plans. In 2004-5 the Commission completed a Shingle Creek Corridor Study that identified specific problem areas on Shingle Creek, and presented a set of ecological restoration principles that could be used by cities to construct improvements. The study does not include specific projects but sets forth design criteria to be used to provide for ecological restoration of form, function, and water quality. During the development of the Corridor Study, a group of Brooklyn Park residents approached the Brooklyn Park City Council and the Shingle Creek WMC to request consideration of a streambank stabilization project north of -Brooklyn Boulevard. The Brooklyn Park City Council authorized development of a feasibility report to construct an ecological restoration project on the reach between Brooklyn Boulevard and the Hampshire Avenue footbridge consistent with the Shingle Creek Corridor Study, and has requested the Commission to consider funding 25 percent of the cost through an ad valorem tax across all the property in the Shingle Creek watershed. Using $300,000 as the estimated construction cost, the amount to be levied is estimated to be $75,000. To calculate the tax impact of a given levy, divide the proposed levy by the total net tax capacity in the watershed ($113,835,900 in 2004). $75,000/$113,835,900 = $0.000659/ $ of tax capacity. Table 2. Estimated Ad Valorem Tax From a $75,000 Levy Taxpayer Tax Ca aci Ad Valorem Tax Taxpayer Tax Capacity Ad Valorem Tax $150,000 home $1,500 $0.99 $500,000 apt $6,250 $4.12 $250,000 home $2,500 $1.65 $500,000 C/I $9,250 $6.09 $350,000 home $3,500 1 $2.31 1$1,000,000 C/I $19,250 1 $12.68 This cost sharing proposal is similar to the proposed CIP and cost sharing policy being discussed separately by the Commission and member cities except that Brooklyn Park has agreed to contribute all of the balance of 75 percent of the project cost. The project under consideration includes full or partial removal of the dam at Brooklyn Boulevard; channel regrading to create a low -flow channel and eliminate large pools behind the dam; installation of several rock vanes to provide grade control and serve as riffles; streambank stabilization with native vegetation and root wads, with hardscaping across from stormsewer outfalls and at curve scour points; and tree removals and buffer plantings. The project extends from Brooklyn Boulevard north to the Hampshire Avenue footbridge. The project length is approximately 2,500 feet. The design concept for this project benefits the watershed by addressing water quality impairments identified by the State's TN DL program, improving Shingle Creek water quality and ecologic integrity in the following ways: SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CHAMPLIN - MAPLE GROVE - OSSEO 3l WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS o Increasing aeration with rock vanes and riffles and by creating a low flow channel to carry base flows, reducing stagnation. This will address the current dissolved oxygen (DO) impairment. o Decreasing sediment loads from streambank erosion by bioengineering streambanks, addressing the upcoming biologic impairment listing. o Decreasing nutrient loading by buffering direct runoff from adjacent lawns, addressing the DO impairment; o Improving biologic integrity by creating habitat for fish, macroinvertebrates, and other aquatic and terrestrial life, addressing the upcoming biologic impairment listing. The Corridor Study and the proposed stream improvements in the existing CIP were actions developed in response to issues identified by the public during the development of the Second Generation Plan. Selected issues and responsive actions are shown in the table below. Table 3. Second Generation Plan Work Plan and CIP Issues and Actions (Appendix G) Issue Action in Work Plan (WP), CIP, Plan • CIP establishes a construction/grant match fund to assist in the Water quality in Shingle Creek should be construction of improvements as identified in management plan improved • Plan encourages the construction of streambank stabilization and habitat restoration projects • WP and CIP include a project to develop a Shingle Creek The natural beauty and recreational Corridor Plan. opportunities of the creek and river should • CIP establishes a construction/grant match fund to assist in the be capitalized upon with expanded trails, construction of improvements as identified in Corridor Plan parks, and access . Plan promotes Shingle Creek and other rivers and streams as reenwa s Native habitat should be evaluated and • WP and CIP include a project to develop a Shingle Creek protected Corridor Plan Runoff volumes and lack of vegetative • Rules and Standards require installation of buffer strips between border has led to stream degradation and wetlands and watercourses and development and redevelopment erosion that should be evaluated and projects • WP and CIP include a project to develop a Shingle Creek improved Corridor Plan. In accordance with Minnesota Rules 8410.0140, we are sending copies of this proposed plan amendment to the affected cities, Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council and the state review agencies for their review and comment. Copies of the minor plan amendment will also be made available on the SCWM website (www.shinglecreek.org). Written comments should be sent to the address shown below. As provided by Minnesota Rules 8410.0140, the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi WMCs will conclude that this is a minor plan amendment and proceed accordingly unless we hear to the contrary from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) within 45 days of your receipt of this amendment. The Shingle Creek and West Mississippi WMCs anticipate holding a public hearing and taking action on this minor plan amendment at their July 14, 2005 meetings. SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CHAMPLIN - MAPLE GROVE - OSSEO 38 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS Thank you for your review of this proposed amendment. We look forward to B WSR's determination that this is a minor plan amendment. Please call either Charlie LeFevere, the SCWM WMC legal advisor, at 612-337-9215 or Ed Matthiesen, P.E., the SCWM WMC engineer, at 763-479-4208 if you have any questions. Sincerely, , A I •�'' ,. 1. Mark Hanson, City of New Hope Chair, Shingle Creek WMC ct'vg" Grady Boeck, City of Brooklyn Center Chair, West Mississippi WMC Please send written comments to: Mr. Mark Hanson, Chair Shingle Creek WMC c/o JASS 3235 Fernbrook Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Enclosure — Proposed Amended Plan Pages (2 pages) cc: Commissioners City of Brooklyn Center — City Clerk City of Brooklyn Park — City Clerk City of Champlin — City Clerk City of Crystal — City Clerk City of Maple Grove — City Clerk City of Minneapolis — City Clerk City of New Hope — City Clerk City of Osseo — City Clerk City of Plymouth — City Clerk City of Robbinsdale — City Clerk Hennepin County — Joel Settles Hennepin Conservation District — Justin Blum Department of Natural Resources — Dale Homuth Pollution Control Agency — John Hensel Department of Health — Terry Bovee Department of Agriculture — Becky Balk Metropolitan Council — Judy Sventek SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER -BROOKLYN PARK- CRYSTAL -MAPLE GROVE -MINNEAPOLIS -NEW HOPE - OSSEO -PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CHAMPPLIN - MAPLE GROVE - OSSEO \.,/ / Appendix G Proposed Minor Plan Amendment. 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D R• C7 LN 3 •� i o o c° °' xa3a'.�5 C:�mw ���- vE✓���mwv3 Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions Page G-7 Second Generation Watershed Management Plan May 2994 1u1�24D� t Appendix G Proposed Minor Plan Amendment. Deletions are shown in strikeou , additions are shown in double underline. Table G-3 2003-2012 Estimated Budget and CIP(Total SCWM WMC) Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions Page G-6 Second Generation Watershed Management Plan" -May 2999 24 i'% 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Opening Balance ": " $344,996 $182,731 $144,031 $126,151 S, 98,441 -- � $ 78,451 INCOME $387,000 $354,000 $440,000 $465,000 $490,000 $515.000 Assessments $225,000 $324,000 $410,000 $435,000 $460,000 $485,000 Other $162,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 EXPENSES* $549,265 $392,700 $457,880 $492,710 $509,990 $522,260 Eng/Admin/I,egal/Misc* $203,900 $262,700 $270,590 $278,710 $287,070 $295.680 Programs $ 53.500 $ 97,500 $107.290 $114,000 $120,420 $126.580 Volunteer -assisted monitoring $ 11,500 $ 17,000 $ 18,000 $ 20,000 $ 22,000 $ 23.000 Commission monitoring - $ 22,000 $ 22,500 $ 28,630 $ 30,060 $ 31,560 $ 33,140 Education and web site $ 20,000 $ 40,000 $ 42,000 $ 44,100 $ 46,300 $ 48,620 NPDES activities $ $ 13,000 $ 13,660 $ 14,340 $ 15,060 $ 15,820 Education grants $ - $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,500 $ 5,500 $ 6,000 Resource Mgmt Projects $291.865 $ 12,500 $ 40.000 $ 50.000 $ 47.500 $ 40.000 2nd generation plan $155,850 TMDL study $113,000 Twin Lakes homeowner ed $ 18,015 Water resource mgmt plan Water quality plan $ 12,500 Shingle Creek mgmt plan $ 30,000 Practical use & goals plan $ 10,000 TMDL Implementation ? Wetland mgmt plan $ 15,000 BMP evaluation $ 35,000 Eval creek 100 yr elevation $ 40,000 $ 40,000 West Miss unspecified project $ 5,000 MNRAA Tier I1 status $ 7,500 Construction/Grant Match Fund $,182,731 $ 20,000 $144,031" $ 40,000 ""$126,151$;1 $ 50,000 $ 55,000 $ 60.000 x71,191'. Closing Balance.= *Assumes 3-5 percent annual growth. Construction/Grant Match Fund O enui Balanc } w$ P 0. ME ON HIM 5,888' >s948 , $ 55,000 $ 60,000 Capital contribution $ 20,000 $ 40,000 $ 50,000 Ad valorem tae contribution $90 Capital Projects Twin Lake Restoration $ 45,000 Shingle Creek gfeenway & ehaanel $-x,000 seats -Restoration. $ 7� Brooklyn Boulevard to Hampshire $ 65,000 Wetland/habitat restoration Local project match $ 25,000 Closing Balance $ 20,500 $ 15,888 1-67..53.51 8 I-S&KAl x-54 S IMM Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions Page G-6 Second Generation Watershed Management Plan" -May 2999 24 i'% PFP,P,P_ March 11, 2005 Mark Hanson, Chair Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission 3235 Fernbrook Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Hanson: On March 8, 2005 the Plymouth City Council considered Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission's (SCWMC) proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Cost Sharing Policy. The City of Plymouth recognizes and appreciates that the SCWMC has gone to great effort to develop a CIP Cost Sharing Policy that is fair and equitable. The City also appreciates the opportunity to participate in the process and provide our input on the policy. The City supports balancing watershed -wide benefit with more direct benefit. The City believes this is a fairer method of paying for capital projects then one based solely on either property values as would the ad valorem tax, or based on a combination of area and tax capacity as the overall operating budget is funded. The proposed Cost Sharing Policy does better at balancing the benefits then other scenarios we have seen. We support the policy as proposed with one reservation. The City of Plymouth requests that contributing flow be used to determine the 50% of project funding that is proposed to be apportioned based on contributing area. We believe the flow rate is a more direct measure of the contribution to the problem being addressed by a project and provides incentive/reward for storm water management measures taken upstream such as limiting impervious surface and providing ponding. Again thank you for your efforts developing the Cost Sharing Policy and including the member cities in the process. We look forward to working with the SCWMC to improve the water resources of the watershed. Sincerely, *11_/Z� Laurie Ahrens, City Manager PLYMOUTH ;4dding Quality to Life 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 PRINTED ON RECYCLED RAPER wwwxi.plymouth `mn.us YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 23, 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 ✓ Customer Support Representative Allison Hoskins was also present. Presentations Introduction of Youth Advisory council appointees Allison introduced two new members of the 2005-2006 Youth Advisory Council—Neha Singh and Lindsey Beste. They were very excited about joining the council. Mike called the meeting to order at 6:53 PM. Mike made a motion, seconded by Aneesh, to approve the agenda. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Patrick made a motion, seconded by Kristen, to adopt the minutes of the May 9 meeting. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Special Items Youth Town Forum Event Planning Allison went over the agenda and answered any last minute questions about the event. Summer YAC Meeting Schedule The Youth Council agreed to move the July 18th meeting to July 11th to better fit their schedules. They will decide on an August meeting date at the June 6th meeting. Recognition Event for Out -going Members and welcoming New Members The Youth Council agreed that there would be a recognition event in August for out -going and in -coming members. Youth Advisory Council May 23, 2005 Meeting Page 2 Committee Updates Ad hoc Web planning Committee No update. Adjournment Mike made a motion, seconded by Aneesh, to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. elm creek Watershed Management Commission ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNICAL OFFICE 3235 Fembrook Lane Hennepin County, DES Plymouth, MN 55447 417 North 5"' Street PH: 763.553.1144 Minneapolis, MN 55401-1397 FAX: 763.553.9326 PH: 612.596.1171 E-mail: judieCDiass.biz FAX: 612.348.8532 E-mail: Ali.Durgunoglu@co.hennepin.mn.us MINUTES May 11, 2005 I. The regular monthly meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order at 11:35 a.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2005, in the Emergency Operations Center, Maple Grove City Hall, 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove, MN, by Chairman Jim Merickel. Present were: Deric Deuschle, Champlin; Elwyn Manthei, Corcoran; Doug Baines, Dayton; Danny Nadeau, Hassan; Jim Merickel, Maple Grove; Fred Moore, Plymouth; James Kujawa and Ali Durgunoglu, Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services (HCES); John Barten, Three Rivers Park District; Jason Westbrock, Barr Engineering; and Judie Anderson, Executive Secretary. Also present: Scott Lange, SEH, City of Rogers. II. Motion by Moore, second by Merickel to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried. III. Motion by Moore, second by Merickel to approve the Consent Agenda. A. Minutes of the April meeting. B. May Treasurer's Report and Claims. Motion carried. IV. Action Items. A. Elm Creek Channel Study. Members ofthe Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) provided an update of the interview process and recommended to the Commission that Bonestroo & Associates be selected to undertake this project. Motion by Merickel, second by Nadeau to approve the recommendation ofthe TAC. Motion carried, Moore abstaining. The Commissioners discussed a preliminary contract received from Bonestroo. They will review and comment to Anderson prior to the June meeting. The Commissioners also considered studying all reaches of the creek at an additional cost of $27,000. It was a consensus that this decision would be made within 30 days of receiving and reviewing the first progress report (at the end of Task One). B. 2004-071 CSAH 81 and TH 610 Extension, Maple Grove, MnDOT. The proposed roadway project is expected to extend and expand 2.5 miles of CSAH 81 and TH 610 and includes three new crossings over Elm Creek. The new CSAH 81 will be paved and will be installed with curb and gutter drainage systems. Only earthwork will be provided for TH 610. All runoff from impervious surfaces will be routed to one of six stormwater treatment ponds to be constructed as part of the project. The project also proposes to route runoff from a 135 -acre watershed upstream of the system through one of the stormwater ponds. An infiltration basin with structural vortex pre-treatment facilities is proposed for the median ditch immediately adjacent to Elm Creek. Stormwater computations show a reduction in peak rates and nutrient loads to the Creek. Contract documents for this project will also include the Elm Creek Interceptor/ Water Main project (2005-019). Therefore, this project is being reviewed concurrently. Staff has concerns about floodplain mitigation, erosion control and bank stabilization. At the April meeting, the Commission requested a meeting between Commission Staff, DNR, MnDOT, Maple Grove and the Army Corps of Engineers; however, MnDOT responded to Staff concerns, making the meeting unnecessary. Staff recommended approval. ALSO see 2004-084 and 2005-019, below. C. 2004-084 36" Trunk Water Main along Territorial Road, Maple Grove. The City is proposing to open cut a trunk water main under Elm Creek at Territorial Road. This will be done at the same time and in the same vicinity that Metropolitan Council will be relocating the sanitary sewer interceptor. Staff will review the projects concurrently. Staff recommended approval contingent on work being completed in conjunction with the proposed CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS Minutes May 11, 2005 page 2 elm creek Watershed Management Commission CSAH81/TH610 road work. ALSO see 2004-071, above, and 2005-019, below. D. 2005-019 Elm Creek Interceptor/ Water Main, Maple Grove. The project is anticipated to disturb approximately 600 lineal feet of Elm Creek floodplain. The project includes two crossings of Elm Creek upstream of Territorial Road. The interceptor sewer crossing consists of a 54 -inch pipe and the water main crossing consists of a 30 - inch ductile iron pipe. Staff has concerns about wetland, floodplain and creek channel impacts and construction sequencing that need to be formally addressed by the applicant. This project will be constructed as part of Mn/DOT's CSAH 81 and TH 610 Extension project (2004-071). Staff recommended approval contingent on work being completed in conjunction with the proposed CSAH81/TH610 road work. ALSO see 2004-071 and 2004-084, above. Motion by Moore, second by Nadeau to approve the recommendations of Staff for 2004-071, 2004-084 and 2005-019. Motion carried. Staff Findings dated April 26, 2005 were included in the meeting packet along with copies of an April 14, 2005 email from Brian Kelly, MnDOT, and responses to Commissioner questions from James Roth, Metropolitan Council. E. 2004-081 Dunlaven Woods, Maple Grove. This is a 30 -acre site proposed for 43 single-family lots. The east property line is Rush Creek. It is located south of 101 n Avenue, north of CR 30. Staff extended the review period 60 -days to May 18, 2005. Hydrologic analysis elements, phosphorus loading calculations, and erosion and sediment control (E&SC) plans are required before a recommendation can be made by Staff. Motion by Moore, second by Nadeau to deny this application unless the applicant requests an extension of time prior to May 18, 2005. Motion carried. F. 2004-083 Cedar Estates, Maple Grove. This is a 37 -acre site abutting Elm Creek just south of Bass Lake Road. The developer proposes 68 single-family residential lots for the site. Future development of the site includes the Cedar Crest Academy. The applicant has resubmitted site plans and has addressed all issues except nutrient loadings. The deadline for this review was extended to May 18, 2005 at the applicant's request. In April and early May, the site plans were altered significantly and must be reviewed. Staff received verbal indication that the applicant will request a second review extension. Motion by Moore, second by Merickel to grant the applicant's request for a second time extension. Motion carried. G. 2005-05 Red Oak Acres, Maple Grove. This is a 5 -acre site located in the northwest intersection of Peony Lane and 78°i Avenue. The applicant is requesting approval to redevelop the land from agricultural into 11 single- family residential lots. Revised plans were received on April 29, 2005. In their Findings dated May 10, 2005, Staff recommended approval of this project pending receipt of E&SC revisions. Motion by Moore, second by Merickel to approve the recommendations of Staff. Motion carried. H. 2005-017 Hartwood Trails, Hassan. This is a 75 -acre agricultural area proposed for nine residential lots. It is located in the SW quadrant of Tucker and Bechtold Roads within the Rush Creek subwatershed. Two lobes of Henry lake extend into the northern portion of the site. Henry Lake is a landlocked basin and the natural overflow of the lake is to the south and east across the site. A 100 -year flood elevation has not been established for Henry Lake. At the April meeting, the Commission set the minimum floor elevation of homes adjacent to Henry Lake at 936.0 and approved the Wetland Delineation Report. Staff would also like to see the project's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). A 60 -day extension was issued, extending the review period to June 22, 2005. Staff Findings dated May 11, 2005 recommended approval contingent on receipt and approval of a revised grading plan showing the extent of riprap erosion protection ofoverflow spillways from stormwater ponds, minimum floor elevations ofall proposed homes, and a revised plan showing easements protecting the overflow path of Henry Lake. Motion by Nadeau, second by Baines to approve the recommendations of Staff. Motion carried. A copy of the April 13, 2005, WCA decision approving the wetland boundary and type was also provided in the meeting packet. I. 2005-028 CSAH30/CSAH 116 Intersection, Corcoran. The Hennepin County Transportation Department proposes improvements to the intersection of CSAH 30 and CSAH 116 in Corcoran. The project proposes resurfacing, shoulder widening, and turn lane construction/reconstruction. Permanent wetland impacts total 3,500 SF of Type 1 wetland. Temporary impacts will total 1,527 SF. Impacts are to the same basin, which is a farmed Type 1 wetland. Wetland impacts are proposed to be mitigated through the BWSR Road Replacement Program. The WCA Notice of Decision for Approval was made on April 29, 2005. The authority for approving grading and erosion control plans pending the receipt of those plans was also granted. The E&SC plans and the SWPPP were received on May 4, 2005. Deuschle provided an update at the meeting. Motion by Moore, second by Merickel to grant administrative approval authority. Motion carried. J. 2005-034 Rogers Public Works Facility, Rogers. The City is proposing to build a public works facility at the northeast intersection of South Diamond Lake Road and I-94. Staff's April 28, 2005 memo outlined the CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS Minutes elm creek Watershed Management Commission May 11, 2005 page 3 deficiencies in the application. Revised plans were received May 4, 2005. In their May 9, 2005 Findings, Staff recommended approval of the revised grading and E&SC plans as submitted. Motion by Nadeau, second by Baines to approve the recommendations of Staff. Motion carried, Deuschle abstaining. K. 2005-036 Medina Retail, Medina. The site for the proposed Target is the former Medina drive-in theater. The site borders Highway 55 (with the primary development north of Highway 55) between CRs 116 and 101. Staff met with the applicant prior to submittal of their Request for Plan Review. The applicant is proposing to treat stormwater with two ponds. Current plans call for filling within the floodplain. A mitigation plan dated May 13, 2005 was received??? proposing to mitigate 10,600 cubic yards of new floodplain. Staff Findings dated May 11, 2005 recommended approval. Motion by Moore, second by Manthei to approve the recommendations of Staff. Motion carried, Nadeau voting nay. [Merickel departed 1:35 p.m. Deuschle assumed the Chair.] V. New Business. A. Correspondence. B. Project Review Waiver. A draft general permit will be considered at the June meeting. C. A draft 2006 operating budget was presented at a working session prior to the regular meeting. Anderson recapped the discussion that occurred at that session. A revised budget will be presented at the June meeting. VI. Old Business. A. Web Site. Development is ongoing. B. A Basics Workshop for Newcomers. The Commissioner's Handbook will be reproduced. C. Wetland Conservation Act. Performance standards will be developed for future projects and a five year plan will be requested from developers as part of the monitoring requirements. VII. Project Reviews. A. 2001-013 The Preserve and Hidden Oaks at Elm Creek combined WCA application, Champlin. The developer informed Staff on May 4, 2005, that the buffer sign installation has started. Staff has already received a call from a resident complaining about the sign. B. 2003-053 Richard Weber WCA Violation, Hassan. The Webers decided to restore all the wetlands on the parcel. The restoration plan issued by the DNR gave them until May 15, 2005 to complete the work. They have requested an extension due to wet conditions last fall and this spring. Staff continues to work with the parties involved. C. 2004-001 Three Rivers Estates, Hassan. This is a 144 -acre site located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Bechtold and CR 117. The applicant proposes to develop 33 single-family residential lots on the site. Site plans were approved at the Commission's June 2004 meeting. The applicant is working with the Township to utilize a wetland mitigation area to compensate for impacts on project #2004-042. Staff continues to work with the parties to complete the conditions for final WCA approval. D. 2004-042 Northdale Blvd/James Road Utility Project, Hassan. Hassan is improving the roadways and extending storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water alongNorthdale Boulevard and James Road. The Commission approved the plans at their November meeting pending the recommendations of Staff. This was noticed on February 11, 2005. All of the Staff recommendations have been resolved with the exception of the deed recording of restrictions and covenants for the mitigation site. E. 2004-046 Maple Creek Restoration, Maple Grove. The City is proposing to regrade, armor and restore sections of Maple Creek between CR 10 and Elm Creek. This is an amendment to the City's approved stormwater management plan. City staff requested Commission review of the Maple Creek Drainage Study. Commission staff has not completed the review. F. 2004-049 Medina Retail PUD, Medina. Staff has responded to the City's request for comment on the preliminary PUD plan. New information was received from Medina on January 24, 2005, but was considered incomplete. An advisory letter was sent to the applicant on February 2, 2005. This item is being reviewed under 2005-036 and will be removed from the agenda. CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS 1_ 7 Minutes elm creek Watershed Management Commission May 11, 2005 page 4 G. 2004-050 Walgreens, Maple Grove. This is a 2.64 -acre commercial development located at the northwest corner of CSAH 30 and Dunkirk Lane. Staff will ask the City if the project has been withdrawn. H. 2004-054 City County Federal Credit Union, Maple Grove. This is a 2.3 -acre new branch office located on CSAH 30, east of Lawndale Lane. Complete plans and fees were received in September 2004. The site is being replatted from four parcels (two lots with two outlots) into two parcels (2 lots). The zoning will remain commercial/retail. Because there were no changes in the stormwater plan and no wetlands or floodplains were present, Staff gave contingent approval pending receipt of E&SC details on the plans. No new information has been received. I. 2004-061 Creekview Townhomes, Medina. This is a residential subdivision located on the north side of the Hamel Road and Elm Creek Drive intersection. The site has floodplain, floodway and wetland issues. Staff determined that the plan was incomplete. Staff received a new set of plans on January 24, 2005. These plans did not address the issues outlined in Staff's October 29, 2004 letter to the City and the developer. The plan is still incomplete and this was notified by email to the City and the developer on January 27, 2005. Applicant's agent requested the Commission to hold the plan review until they get a plat approval from the City. J. 2004-064 CSAH 19 Roadway Construction, Corcoran/Medina. The wetland plan was approved at the Commission's March meeting. The County will submit plans for floodplain mitigation, North Fork Rush Creek culvert replacement and the subsequent HEC -RAS computations to show that low flows and the 100 -year flood profile will not change due to the culvert replacement. This project will continue as 2005-040. K. 2004-065 Thunder Addition, Hassan. This is an existing 11.4 -acre site proposed for six single-family residential lots located on County Road just north of 147th Street. Current land use is residential/hobby farm. This site plus eight acres from adjacent properties drain into a depressional area on this property. Stormwater will be controlled by the natural depression on site; an emergency overflow will occur south of this site. Water infiltration into the natural sandy soils will be the primary outlet. Staff also analyzed the holding basin without an outlet. Natural export will not occur from this development. Revised site plans were received and reviewed in January 2005. Contingent approval was granted by the Commission at the February 2005 meeting. Erosion and sediment control plans and infiltration protection/construction plans are still needed before final Staff approval. L. 2004-068 Scheber Property, Hassan. This is a request for a wetland delineation review. The site was visited and a few minor adjustments requested. Staff is waiting for the final report with these adjustments. No new information has been received. M. 2004-069 Maple Grove Medical Campus and Retail Center, Maple Grove. This is not a formal review, but is assistance to Maple Grove on a wetland replacement plan. A TEP was held on site with recommendations given to the City for their consideration in reviewing the wetland replacement plans and providing recommendations to their City Council. A letter was sent by the Commission to the Corps of Engineers requesting a public hearing. No new construction or site plans have been received. N. 2004-072 Serenity Estates, Hassan. A complete plan set was received on February 25, 2005. A wetland replacement plan was received and noticed on February 23, 2005. This site is approximately 36 acres and is located northeast of Henry Lake. There are nine single-family residential lots proposed for the subdivision. There will be 5,600 SF of wetland impacted on site. The applicant proposes to use the Blundell wetland bank site for replacement credits. Site plans were reviewed and revisions requested. Conditional approval was granted at the Commission's April meeting. The wetland decision and Commission actions were noticed with the following conditions: 1) that, prior to wetland impacts, the Applicant must provide the Commission with the completed, original BWSR application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits OR a $7,500 cash or letter of credit escrow for wetland replacement; 2) Applicant must provide a $1,000.00 cash escrow for expenses fortechnical, administrative or legal processing costs; 3) the site pians are approved subject to Staff approval of the E&SC plans; and 4) receipt of more detailed floodplain information as requested in Staff Findings dated April 11, 2005, item #3. O. 2004-076 Fairview Health Service Center, Maple Grove. Staff notified the applicant on November 29, 2004 that the application was incomplete. No new information has been received. CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON, HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS Z/ C/ r � Minutes elm creek Watershed Management Commission May 11, 2005 page 5 P. 2004-078 Hedgestone (EHLR property), Corcoran. The property is located west of CR 101 between Gleason and Hackamore Roads. It consists of 218 acres and is proposed for 287 single-family residential lots. The current land use is agricultural. Complete plans were received November 30. The applicant was granted WCA replacement plan approval at the Commission's March 2005 meeting. The replacement plan decision was noticed March 17, 2005. Buffer requirements and financial sureties of $50,000 for replacement and $25,000 cash for monitoring were set at the April 2005 meeting. Q. 2004-082 Baumeister 3'd Addition, Corcoran. This is a request for a wetland delineation review on a ten -acre site. Staff visited the site and reviewed the delineation. Two or three areas require additional investigation during the growing season. A decision can be made after the applicant provides the required information to the Commission. The applicant extended the deadline to June 25, 2005. R. 2005-04 Brockton Meadows, Rogers. This is a preliminary plan that has not been reviewed because the fee has not been submitted. Staff will request an update from the City. S. 2005-06 Amber Hills, Maple Grove. This is a 4.6 -acre single-family lot proposed to be redeveloped into 14 single-family, common lot area homes. It is located between the north lot line of Basswood Elementary School and Bass Lake Road. Preliminary review of the plans by Staff showed additional technical and erosion control information is needed. An additional fee of $600 was received April 12, 2005, to complete the review application. No new information has been received since the review was distributed on February 9. T. 2005-09 Water Treatment Facility, Medina. This is an existing industrial lot on Tower Drive southeast of the intersection of CR 116 and Highway 55. The City proposes to build a water treatment facility on this lot. Revised plans were received on March 31, 2005 and reviewed by Staff. They have granted administrative approval. U. 2005-010 Bridgewater, Medina. This is a 123.7 -acre site proposed for 106 residential lots. The site is located east of Hackamore Road, approximately 0.6 miles north of Highway 55, on the west shore of Lake Medina. Stormwater from the site will be controlled and treated with five stormwater ponds. Staff approved the project in a memo dated April 29, 2005. This item will be removed from the agenda. V. 2005-012 Fieldstone Meadows, Maple Grove. This is a new site development located in the extreme southwest corner of Maple Grove near the intersection of CRs 47 and 101. The applicant has been contacted that their application is incomplete because no hydrology calculations were submitted. No new information has been received. W. 2005-014 William Bryant, Corcoran. This is a simple lot division that will not require an official review by the Commission. No wetland delineation has been done for the site so Staff recommended to the City that they delay action until the wetlands are identified and platted. X. 2005-018 Fieldstone 6th Addition, Maple Grove. This is the final addition to the Fieldstone Subdivision reviewed under project 2002-12. Staff reviewed the plans for compliance to the overall stormwater management plan approved for this area by the Commission in November 2002 and found one inconsistency for which they have requested clarification. Once this is resolved to the satisfaction of the Watershed Management Plan, Staff will approve the plans. At their March 2005 meeting the Commission provided Staff with administrative approval authority. Y. 2005-020 Roberts Development, Rogers. This is a two -lot parcel proposed for an office/warehouse building. Stormwater treatment and ponding is provided by a regional pond system. No E&SC plans were received with the application. If the revised site plans are consistent with an approved stormwater management plan and the E&SC plans meet the requirements of the Commission, Staff will approve administratively. Z. 2005-021 CVS Redevelopment, Maple Grove. This is a redevelopment of the Fuddruckers site next to Applebee's at the Weaver Lake Road/I94 intersection. This application is incomplete because a signed application and nutrient analysis have not been received. The applicant was so advised. No new information has been received. AA. 2005-023 Hidden Creek, Maple Grove. This 39 -acre site is proposed for 146 townhouse units. The site is located in the northwest corner of Lawndale Lane and 63`d Avenue. An unnamed tributary of Elm Creek cuts diagonally through the site. The project consists of both detached and attached townhomes, roads (including one creek crossing), and 14.5 acres of open space. This project was approved at the April meeting contingent on Staff approval of revised E&SC plans. CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN- DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS Minutes elm creek Watershed Management Commission May 11, 2005 page 6 AB. 2005-024 Prominence Woods, Maple Grove. This is a small residential subdivision. It is an incomplete application since additional plans were needed. Plans have been received by the City and are being reviewed by their staff prior to being forwarded to the Commission. AC. 2005-025 King Estates, Rogers. This is a utility plan submitted by the City to the Commission. The City of Rogers acknowledges it is an incomplete submittal and has informed the developer of our submittal requirements. New information was received on April 29, 2005. This review will be for E&SC only. Staff administrative approval authority is available for this project since the stormwater is handled by a regional facility previously approved by the Commission for the Fletcher Hills Subdivision (2004-027). AD. 2005-026 Larson Wetland Violation, Corcoran. A wetland basin was filled during grading activities at 20301 Larkin Road. A cease and desist and restoration order was issued by the DNR to restore the characteristics of the original wetland by May 15, 2005. AE. 2005-027 The Grove/Rupert Property, Maple Grove. This plan proposes to merge two parcels totaling 208 acres located in the southeast quadrant of I-94 and future Highway 610 (currently 101 st Avenue) in Maple Grove. The site will consist of large retail center and North Memorial Medical Center/I Iospital. This application is considered incomplete. Staff's April 6, 2005 letter to the developer outlined the deficiencies in the application. An update was included in Staff Findings dated April 27, 2005. AF. 2005-030 Heritage - Edge Water Cowley Lake, Rogers. This is a 415 -acre parcel proposed for 1169 residential units in five phases of construction. Site plans and hydrology information have been received but fees and the application have not, so the plan is still considered incomplete per Staff's letter dated April 8, 2005. AG. 2005-031 Benzinger Retail Center, Rogers. Plans were received too late to be reviewed for this meeting. This site is within the regional pond system approved by the Commission for the Rogers Truck Stop area. Staff administrative approval authority should be available on this review. AH. 2005-032 Scherber Addition, Hassan. This is a 40 -acre parcel located on Trail Haven Road near 1136' Avenue. It is proposed for seven single-family residential lots. The current submittal is incomplete due to the lack of hydrology and wetland information. The project application was received on April 25, 2005, and the applicant was notified of the incomplete application on May 2, 2005. Al. 2005-033 CSAH 30 and 101, Corcoran/Maple Grove. Deuschle, member ofthe Technical Evaluation Panel, reviewed the plans and agreed that the project was eligible for wetland replacement under the Board of Water and Soil Resources Road Replacement Program. Deuschle signed the permit application and resubmitted it to the County to forward to BWSR for acceptance and credit withdrawal. AJ. 2005-035 Culver's Restaurant, Rogers. This site is located on Lot 2, Block 1 of WJD 2nd Addition. It is 1.5 acres zoned for retail development. The applicant proposes a restaurant with the associated parking and drive- through facilities on this parcel. Staff reviewed the site plans and gave administrative approval for the site plans. Findings dated May 3, 2005 were included in the packet. AK. 2005-037 Reimers 2nd Addition, Rogers. This site is located north of 129`" Avenue near Basswood Lane and is proposed for 23 single-family residential lots and one large outlot. At this time the project is considered incomplete due to the lack of an application, fee and nutrient calculations. The plan was received April 29, 2005; the developer was contacted by letter on May 4, 2005. AL. 2005-038 Jubert Lake WCA-Saari Property, Corcoran. This review is for approval of a wetland delineation. Staff will review and comment on the delineation administratively. AM. 2005-039 Minnesota RV, Dayton. This is a 35 acre site bounded by I-94 to the south, 113th Street to the east and Territorial Road to the north. The applicant is proposing to develop a sales/showroom facility, service department, 106 storage bays and camping sites within the parcel. At this time this project is lacking an application and review fees. AN. 2005-040 CSAH 19 Roadway Construction, Corcoran/Medina. The project involves about six miles of reconstruction for safety purposes and adding a trail on the east side. Wetlands were approved under 2004-064. The project crosses North Fork Rush Creek. Site layout plans; stormwater treatment plans; and floodplain mitigation plan and the hydraulic analysis for Rush Creek culvert replacement were submitted on May 4, 2005. Erosion and sediment control plan and the SWPPP will be submitted later. CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS Minutes elm creek Watershed Management Commission May 11, 2005 page 7 VIII. Other Business. Adjournment. There being no further business, motion by Moore, second by Nadeau to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 1:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judie A. Anderson Executive Secretary JAA:tim JAEIm Creek\Meetings\Meetings05\MayMinutes.wpd CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS June 2, 2005 Dear Ms. Ahrens, There have been several exciting developments on the Northstar Commuter Rail project over the past several months, leading to significant progress toward making Northstar a reality. I would like to provide you with an update on the project. State Approves First Step of Funding for Northstar Commuter Rail With overwhelming support from legislators from all parties and areas of the state, the 2005 Legislature voted in favor of state funding for Northstar Commuter Rail. On April 11, Governor Pawlenty signed into law the $886 million bonding bill that includes $37.5 million for Northstar Commuter Rail. This is the first time significant state funding for Northstar has been approved by the Minnesota Legislature. Passage of the bonding bill this year was vital to the future of Northstar Commuter Rail. The previous lack of state funding jeopardized the project's standing with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and delayed important progress on the project. The strong support from legislative leaders and the Governor sends a clear signal to the FTA that Minnesota is committed to Northstar and is worthy of a federal investment in the project. Next Steps The coming months will be busy as the Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA) and the Minnesota Department of Transportation continue work on the project. The state funding allows for significant project advancements including: ■ Application to the FTA for final design approval, regaining a "Recommended" rating and accessing highly competitive federal matching funds. ■ Proceeding with major engineering, design and property acquisition. ■ Continuing negotiations on construction and operating agreements with BNSF Railway Company. We anticipate making steady progress as we head into the 2006 legislative session. The NCDA and other project backers will be seeking the final state commitment needed to complete construction on Northstar, which is currently estimated to be $51 million in bonding. This state funding is in addition to the $44.2 million committed locally by the NCDA and the anticipated federal match of $132.5 million. While there is more to be done before Northstar is operational, the overwhelming support for Northstar this year is a positive sign for the future. We are pleased to see the project moving forward and are optimistic about gaining the remaining state and federal funding that will get Northstar up and running to deliver relief to Minnesota commuters. If you would like to know more about Northstar or learn about ways you can help advance the Northstar project, please contact the NCDA at (763) 323-5729 or at 1-888-478-6782. For the latest news on Northstar please visit the Northstar website at www.mn-GetOnBoard.com. S* erely, nn Duane Grandy Chair, Northstar Corridor Development Authority Northstar Corridor Development Authority 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2265 1-888-478-NSTAR (6782) (763) 323-5700 Fax: (763) 323-5682 www.mn-GetOnBoard.com ,295 Independent School District 284 June 3, 2005 Chief Mike Goldstein 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Chief Goldstein, Special Services Department 05 Vicksburg Lane 1yihout' N 55447-3941 63.745.5009 JUN Fax: 3.745.5059 2005 F On behalf of the Wayzata School District, I would like to thank you for our opportunity to participate in the Armstrong Critical Incident Exercise. It was apparent that the Plymouth Police Department and the Robbinsdale School District were well prepared for a critical emergency. The knowledge gained from the exercise and debriefing have definitely helped improve Wayzata's planning for and response to potential critical emergencies. We look forward to our continued partnership and exercise in the fall. Sincerely, ,pe,,„r.� art - Donna Marget Special Services 763-745-5042 CC: Lt. Dan Plekkenpol Laurie Ahrens, City Manager✓ DM:jw Z_ www. wa'yta. 2.mn. us AA Metropolitan n Co nc it June 3, 2005 Ms Laurie Ahrens Manager City Of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447-1448 Dear Ms Ahrens: 2D1fb Each year, the Metropolitan Council prepares population and household estimates for cities and towns in the Twin Cities area. Preliminary estimates are shared with local governments for review and comment. Final estimates, certified by the Council next month, will be used by the State in determining local government aid (LGA) and local street aid allocations. A new session law, Chapter 151, signed by Governor Pawlenty on June 2, and effective on June 3, 2005, provides a new timeline for estimates delivery and local government review: • The Council is expected to convey preliminary estimates "by June 1 each year." • "A governing body may challenge an estimate made under this section by filing its specific objections in writing with the Metropolitan Council by June 24." • "The Metropolitan Council shall certify the estimates of population and the average household - --- size.., by July 15 each year, including any estimates still under objection." (Minn. Stats., revised June 2005, section 473.24) Accordingly, we are now delivering preliminary April 1, 2004, estimates of population and households in your community: • City Of Plymouth is estimated to have 70,682 people and 27,206 households as of April 1, 2004. Household size averaged 2.54 per household. (Note: Household size averages represent persons living in households.) These estimates are benchmarked with demographics from Census 2000. Annual updates reflect residential construction data and other information provided by local government staff. We greatly appreciate the cooperation of the cities and towns in the Council's data collection. Council staff welcome discussion of the estimates. We have time to consider your comments, provided that you adhere to the timeline: Correspondence introducing specific requests or objections (if any) must be filed with Metropolitan Council Research by June 24, 2005. Written comments can be sent by mail, to the attention of Kathy Johnson, Metropolitan Council Research, or by e-mail to kathv.iohnson(a-)metc.state.mn.us. Sincerely, Todd Graham Research Manager www.metrocouncil.org 230 East Fifth Street • St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1626 An Eauai Opportunity Metro Info Line 602-1888 602-1000 • Fax 602-1550 • TTY 291-0904