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July 29, 2005
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Planning Commission meeting agenda................................................................................. Page 3
Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting agenda ..................................... Page 4
August, September, and October 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.
Schmidt Lake Watershed Neighborhood Notes from City of Plymouth Solid Waste
Coordinator Marjorie Vigoren............................................................................................ Page 12
Staff Reports
Memo from Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt to City Manager Ahrens,
Public Works Director Cote and Finance Director Hahn regarding Metropolitan Area Water
SupplyPlanning................................................................................................................... Page 14
Correspondence
Letter from Mayor Johnson to Cities of Golden Valley, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, New
Hope, St. Louis Park and Minnetonka regarding cable median barriers on Highway 169.. Page 17
Memo from Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission regarding August 10th Tour
of Basset Creek Watershed.................................................................................................Page 18
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2005
WHERE: BLACK BOX THEATER
Plymouth Creek Center
1480034 th Avenue North
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 July 20, 2005 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
B. City of Plymouth. Approve site plan amendment for a 56 -stall parking lot at
Greenwood Playfield located at 18005 Medina Road. (2005087)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Acacia Real Estate Partners LLC. Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted
Development) to C-1 (Convenience Commercial) and C-3 (Highway Commercial), a
site plan, conditional use permit, and variances to allow a 12,678 -square foot
office/retail building and a 4,200 -square foot auto -service building for "Plymouth
Acacia" located at the southwest corner of Old Rockford Road and Peony Lane.
(2005066)
B. Quantum Development Inc. Conditional use permit amendments to 1) eliminate
restriction on the transferability, 2) increase students allowed from 390 to 500, and 3)
renew permits automatically for property located at 12325 State Highway 55.
(2005077)
C. Victorious Life Church. Conditional use permit to operate a daycare facility out of
the church located at 100 Nathan Lane North. (2005088)
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
1.
AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHOP
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2005 - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Plymouth Towne Square
1550037 th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority 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. NEW BUSINESS
A. Award construction contract for Vicksburg Crossing
3. ADJOURNMENT
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OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
August 2005
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Black Box Theater,
Plymouth Creek
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COUNCIL
MEETING, Black
BOX Theater,
Plymouth Creek
7:00 PM
ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY COMMITTEE
(EQC), Plymouth Creek
Center Conference
Room 2
7:00 PM PARK &
RECREATION
ADVISORY
COMMISSION (PRAC),
Conference Room A.
Plymouth Creek Center
Classroom A
Center
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PLANNING
COMMISSION,
Black Box Theater,
7:00 PM HOUSING &
REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (HRA),
Plymouth Town Square
Plymouth Creek
Center
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1:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISORY COUNCIL,
LOCATION TO BE
ANNOUNCED
7:00 PM REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING, Bleck
Box Thaeter, Plym.0
Creek Center
SPECIAL COUNCIL
7:00 PM PLYMOUTH
ADVISORY
COMMITTEE ON
TRANSIT (PACT),
Plymouth Creek Center
MEETING (IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING REGULAR
MEETING) BUDGET
STUDY SESSION, Black
Box Theater, PCC
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OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
September 2005
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ? Saturday
Aug 2005 Oct 2005 1 2 J
7:00 PM HUMAN
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S RIGHTS COMMISSION,
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Plymouth Creek Center
Conference Room 2
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7:00 PM SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETING:
BUDGET STUDY
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SESSION; Cont Center
Plymouth Creek Center
lower level
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION,
B lack Box Theater,
Plymouth Creek
7:00 PM PARK 8
RECREATION ADVISORY
COMMISSION (PRAC)
Cl—room, Plymouth Creek
Center IN, maamre only)
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COUNCIL MEETING:
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COUNCIL
MEETING, Black
Box Theater,
7:00 PM
ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY COMMITTEE
(EQC), Plymouth Creek
Center Conference
Room 2
6:30 PM -8:30 PM
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN OPEN
HOUSE, Plymouth
Creek Center,
9:00 AM -3:30 PM
PLYMOUTH
CLEAN-UP DAY,
Public Works
Maintenance
Plymouth Creek
Plymouth Room
Facility
Center
7:00 PM HOUSING &
REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (HRA),
Plymouth Town Square
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ADVISORY COUNCIL,
Plymouth Creek Center
Conference Room 2
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COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN OPEN HOUSE,
Plymouth Creek Center,
Plymouth Room
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION,
Black Box Theater,
Autumn Art Fair
and Plymouth
on Parade
Plymouth Creek
Center
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11:45 AM PLYMOUTH
BUSINESS COUNCIL,
Sheraton Minneapolis
West 12201 Rklgedale
Drive, Minnetonka
7:00 PM PLYMOUTH
ADVISORY
COMMITTEE ON
TRANSIT (PACT),
Plymouth Creek Center
7:00 PM REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING, Black Box
Theater, Plymouth
Creek Center
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OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
October 2005
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Saturday
Nov 2005
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Plymouth Creek Center
conference Room 2
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PLANNING
COMMISSION,
Black Box Theater,
7:00 PM HUMAN
RIGHTS COMMISSION,
Plymouth Creek Center
conference Room 2
Plymouth Creek
Center
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Center Conference
Room 2
7:00 PM
REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL
MEETING, Black
Box Theater,
Plymouth Creek
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BEGINS AT
SUNSET
7:00 PM PARK&
RECREATION
ADVISORY
COMMISSION (PRAC),
Conference Room A,
Plymouth Creek Center
Classroom A
COLUMBUS DAY
(OBSERVED), Public
Center
Works Division closed
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ADVISORY COUNCIL,
Plymouth Creek Center
Conference Room 2
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION,
Black Box Theater,
7:00 PM HOUSING 8,
REDEVELOPMENT
plymTautOhRlown Square
Plymouth Creek
Center
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COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN OPEN HOUSE,
Plymouth Creek Center,
Plymouth Room
REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL
MEETING, Black
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
OPEN HOUSE, Plymouth
Creek Center, Plymouth
Room
Box Theater,
Plymouth Creek
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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ON TRANSIT (PACT),
Plymouth Creek Center
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SAVINGS ENDS
set Clocks hack 1
6:45 PM YOUTH
Plymouth Creek Center
Conference Room 2
hour
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
August 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center lower level
■ Approve layout for County Road 101 between 12th Avenue and 30th Place North (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)
■ Conditional use permit amendments to 1) eliminate restriction on the transferability, 2)
increase students allowed from 390 to 500, and 3) renew permits automatically for property
located at 12325 State Highway 55. Quantum Development Inc. (2005077
■ Approve site plan amendment for a 56 -stall parking lot at Greenwood Playfield located at
18005 Medina Road. City of Plymouth. (2005087)
■ Approve conditional use permit to operate a daycare facility out of the church located at
100 Nathan Lane North. Victorious Life Church. (2005088)
■ Approve reguiding, rezoning, preliminary plat, site plan, and variance for Taryn Hills, a
development containing 575 residential units (219 single-family units and 356 townhouse
units) and a roughly 8 acre commercial site, for 237.6 acres of land located east of
Vicksburg Lane, north and south of County Road 47. Lundgren Bros. Construction, Inc.
(2005045)
■ Approve grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol &
Gambling Enforcement Division
■ Submit comments to MnDOT on the Transportation System Plan
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)
• Recognize two firefighter retirees and administer oath of office to two new firefighters
September 6, Special, 7:00 p.m., Conference Room 2, Plymouth Creek Center lower level
• Budget study session
September 8, Special, 7:00 p.m., Conference Room 2, Plymouth Creek Center lower level
• Budget study session
September 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center lower level
• Public Hearing on 2005 Delinquent Water, Sewer, Recycling, Surface Water Fee, and Street
Lighting Service Charges
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Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative.
In this issue
Tracking water quality
indicators
SLIA block captains
improve communications
Mow for the flow
Plymouth yard waste site
hours
City contacts
City contacts
Derek Asche,
Water Resources Tech
763-509-5526
Plymouth Engineering
763-509-5500
Schmidt Lake Watershed
Neighborhood Notes
Summer, 2005
Tracking water quality indicators
Defining water quality
A national focus on water quality has
brought to the forefront our awareness of
the state of our water resources. But
what do we mean by "water quality"? It
is probably safe to say that the definition
varies, depending on who is using the
term.
For a boater or water ski enthusiast, water
quality may mean broad expanses of
water with no plants near the surface.
The angler would appreciate a healthy
plant population for fish habitat. The
bather may think that clear water, a
sandy or hard bottom and few aquatic
plants indicate good water quality.
Finally, there is the ecology of the lake
itself as an indicator of water quality.
Continued efforts may help ensure that Schmidt Lake's
Plymouth's Surface Water Management
Plan (the foundation of the Schmidt improv
Lake Water Management Plan) future.
addresses all of these goals for water
quality, based on ecological parameters of the lake.
ed water quality of 2004 will become a trend for the
Using the MNLEAP (Minnesota Lake Eutrophica-
tion Analysis Procedure) model, the City's water
quality goals for Schmidt Lake are based on the
lake surface area, mean water depth, watershed area
and eco -region. This model determines what condi-
tion the lake would be in without the presence of
human activity and development. That becomes the
goal for the lake's water quality. Indicators that help
determine whether or not the lake meets this water
quality goal are phosphorus (a plant nutrient),
chlorophyll a (a chemical that facilitates plant
photosynthesis, and indicates algae growth) and
transparency (water clarity). Each of these can be
(Continued on page 2)
Getting down to the (grass) roots:
SLIA initiates block captain program
The Schmidt Lake Improvement Association
(SLIA) is taking a more personal approach to
connect with lakeshore property owners and asso-
ciation members. The association has initiated a
program with five block captains, living on various
parts of the lake. These volunteers will help facili-
tate communication from SLIA to property owners
and — more importantly, according to association
president, Joel Scalzo — communication from
property owners to the association.
"We want to hear honest concerns about the lake,"
said Scalzo, "and we believe that a conversation
with a block captain who also happens to be a
neighbor will help people speak up."
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Beyond serving as a two-way conduit for informa-
tion and concerns, the five block captains will con-
duct surveys and organize events.
Their first event is coming up real soon. SLIA is
helping coordinate National Night Out gatherings
around the lake through the newly organized block
captains. Lakeshore residents can contact block cap-
tain coordinators Bill Goins (763-559-9613) or Ann
Scalzo (763-557-0016) for more information. Find
out about other neighborhood NNO events by calling
the City of Plymouth at 763-509-5198.
(Confinued from page l)
measured, and all are key in the life cycle (eutrophication or
aging) of a lake.
Measuring Schmidt Lake's water quality
For over ten years, citizens around Schmidt Lake have taken Sec -
chi disk readings to monitor the lake's water clarity. This data,
coupled with chlorophyll a and phosphorus levels collected by
Steve McComas, an ecologist with Blue Water Science provide a
picture of the water quality of Schmidt Lake.
Plant variety, growth and distribution are also indicators of a
lake's water quality. An annual aquatic plant survey of Schmidt
Lake provides the data to evaluate this part of the water quality
picture. 2005 marks the second year of the survey.
Interpreting the data
a reading was also lower than all but one out of ten years. In the
same report, McComas rated aquatic plant diversity as "fair".
Because all lakes are living systems and
are subject to change with changing con-
ditions, last year's report can be consid-
ered a snapshot of the water quality of
Schmidt Lake. The same monitoring this
year and in the future will answer the
question of which way Schmidt Lake's
water quality is headed. Continued ef-
forts by the City, the Schmidt Lake Im-
provement Association and citizens to
protect water quality will help ensure
that the snapshot is actually a trend.
Steve McComas compiled the most recent complete report of Native emergent and shoreline
these indicators for Schmidt Lake in 2004. The report gives a
picture of improvement over ten years. Water clarity exceeded all plants protect the shoreline and
but one of the previous ten years, and phosphorus levels were the promote water quality.
lowest of all readings from the same time period. The chlorophyll
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DATE: July 22, 2005
TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager
Doran Cote, Public Works Director
Dale Hahn, Finance Director
'31FROM: Anne Hurlburt, C° omunity Development Director
SUBJECT: Metropolitan Area Water Supply Planning
Late in the special session, the State Legislature passed a bill including the Metropolitan
Council's proposal for a greater role for them in regional water supply planning and
coordination. Attached for your information is a copy of the applicable section of the
Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources bill. We will need to monitor the
implementation of this legislation, which may affect the future operations and expansion of our
water supply system. There may also be implications for the update of the Water Supply
element of our Comprehensive Plan.
Met Council's responsibilities will include preparing a water supply master plan to guide local
investment, promote conservation, cooperation and sustainability, and to assure reliability,
security and cost effectiveness. The bill did not provide any funding. They are financing their
initial efforts through a transfer from an old reserve fund (about $1 million, as I recall.)
There will be a Water Supply Advisory Committee that will include representatives of state
agencies and two county and five non -county local government officials. Among those last
seven appointments there must be one representative from each of the seven Metro counties.
AMM has been asked to provide a list of local government officials for the Committee. Based
on my conversations with Louis Jambois, AMM Executive Director, it appears likely that the
Hennepin representative to the Committee will be from Minneapolis or one of the cities that they
supply with water. St. Paul will also probably want a seat at the table. I encouraged Louis to
suggest a representative of a growing community that takes their water supply from groundwater
so that there is some chance Plymouth's point of view could be represented.
The AMM Metropolitan Agencies Committee has asked the Metro Council staff to make a
presentation to us about this and a number of other issues at our next meeting. I'll keep you
informed as we learn more about it. Please share this with any members of your staff who may
also need to know.
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of the amounts remitted under this chapter must be credited to
the environmental fund established in section 16A.531,
subdivision 1.
(b) The remainder must be deposited into the general fund.
Sec. 146. Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 462.357,
subdivision le, is amended to read:
Subd. le. [NONCONFORMITIES.] (a) Any nonconformity,
including the lawful use or occupation of land or premises
existing at the time of the adoption of an additional control
under this chapter, may be continued, including through repair,
replacement, restoration, maintenance, or improvement, but not
including expansion, unless:
(1) the nonconformity or occupancy is discontinued for a
period of more than one year; or
(2) any.nonconforming use is destroyed by fire or other
peril to the extent of greater than 50 percent of its market
value, and no building permit has been applied for within 180
days of when the property is damaged. In this case, a
municipality may impose reasonable conditions upon a building
permit in order to mitigate any newly created impact on adjacent
property.
(b) Any subsequent use or occupancy of the land or premises
shall be a conforming use or occupancy. A municipality may, by
ordinance, permit an expansion or impose upon nonconformities
reasonable regulations to prevent and abate nuisances and to
protect the public health, welfare, or safety. This subdivision
does not prohibit a municipality from enforcing an ordinance
that applies to adults -only bookstores, adults -only theaters, or
similar adults -only businesses, as defined by ordinance
(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a municipality shall
regulate the repair, replacement_, maintenance,_ improvement, or
expansion of nonconforming uses and structures in floodplain
areas to the extent necessary to maintain eligibility in the
National Flood Insurance Program and not increase flood damage
potential or increase the degree of obstruction to flood flows
in the floodway.
Sec. 147. [473.1565] [METROPOLITAN AREA WATER SUPPLY
PLANNING ACTIVITIES; ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Subdivision 1. [PLANNING ACTIVITIES. (a) The Metropolitan
Council must carry out planning activities addressing the water
supply needs of the metropolitan area as defined in section
473.121, subdivision 2. The planning activities must include,
at a minimum:
(1) development and maintenance of
information needed for sound water sup
surface and groundwater availability a
projections, water withdrawal and use
and similar studies;
(2) development and periodic update
master water supply plan that:
a base of technical
ply decisions including
nalyses, water demand
impact analvses, modeli
of a metropolitan area
(i) provides guidance for local waterasupply systems and
future regional investments;
(ii) emphasizes conservation, interjuxisdictional
cooperation, and long-term sustainability; and
(iii) addresses the reliability, security, and
cost-effectiveness of the metropolitan afea water supply system
and its local and subregional components;;
(3) recommendations for clarifying the appropriate roles
and responsibilities of local, regional, and state qovernment in
metropolitan area water supply;
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202.25 (4) recommendations for streamlining and consolidating
202.26 metropolitan area water supply decision-making and approval
202.27 processes; and
202.28 (5) recommendations for the ongoing and long-term funding
202.29 of metropolitan area water supply planning activities and
202.30 capital investments.
202.31 (b) The council must carry out the planning activities in
202.32 this subdivision in consultation with the metropolitan area
202.33 water supply advisory committee established in subdivision2.
202.34 Subd. 2. [ADVISORY COMMITTEE.] (a) A metropolitan area
202.35 water supply advisory committee is established to assist the
202.36 council in its planning activities in subdivision 1. The
203.1 advisory committee has the following membership:
203.2 (1) the commissioner of agriculture or the commissioner's__
203.3 designee;
203.4 (2) the commissioner of health or the commissioner's
203.5 designee;
203.6 (3) the commissioner of natural resources or the
203.7. commissioner's designee;
203.8 (4) the commissioner of the pollution control agency or the
203.9 commissioner's designee;
203.10 (5) two officials of counties that are located in.the
203.11 metropolitan area, appointed by the governor;
203.12 (6) five officials of noncounty local governmental units
203.13 that are located in the metropolitan area, appointed by the
203.14 governor; and
203.15 (7) the chair of the Metropolitan Council or the chair's
203.16 designee, who is chair of the advisory committee.
203.17 A local government unit in each of the seven counties in
203.18 the metropolitan area must be represented in the seven
203.19 appointments made under clauses (5) and (6.).
203.20 (b) Members of the advisory committee appointed by the
203.21 governor serve at the pleasure of the governor. Members of the
203.22 advisory committee serve without compensation but may be
203.23 reimbursed for their reasonable expenses as determined by the
203.24 Metropolitan Council. The advisory committee expires December
203.25 31, 2008.
203.26 (c) The council must consider the work and recommendations
203.27 of the advisory committee when the council is preparing its
203.28 regional development framework.
203.29 Subd. 3. [REPORTS TO LEGISLATURE.] The council must submit
203.30 reports to the legislature regarding its findings,
203.31 recommendations, and continuing planning activities under
203.32 subdivision 1. The first report must be submitted to the
203.33 legislature by the date the legislature convenes in 2007 and
203.34 subsequent reports must be submitted by such date every five
203.35 years thereafter.
203.36 [EFFECTIVE DATE.] This section is effective the day
204.1 following final enactment and'applies in the counties of Anoka,
_ 204.2 Carver, Dakota, Henn6pin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
ti 204.3 Sec. 148. Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 473.197,
204.4 subdivision 4, is amended to read:
204.5 Subd. 4. [DEBT RESERVE; LEVY.] To provide money to pay
204.6 debt service on bonds issued under the credit enhancement
204.7 program 19p!QdqQd ar.Q 4Q pay d@))t sQ-zL4--
204.8 in repealed subdivision 1 of Minnesota Statutes 2004, section
204.9 473.197, the council must maintain a debt reserve fund 4s41;a
204.10and. ;4 -;Ll; }';^ ^;E{e^t-prJa;L1ded ia5-s�artion J321. 04 €es
204.11 pW@14�e €;a;; until the reserve is no longer pledged or otherwise
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July 26, 2005
To the cities of Golden Valley, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, New Hope, St. Louis Park,
and Minnetonka
Dear Mayor and City Council:
Transportation is on all our minds, and I'm writing today about Highway 169. The
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) recently announced the good news
that cable median barriers will be installed in 2006 on Highway 169 from Medicine Lake
Road to Bass Lake Road. These barriers are similar to the experimental barriers installed
last year on I-94 in Maple Grove, which have proven to be successful in preventing
crossover crashes.
This is a first step, but Highway 169 is a significant roadway serving all our
communities, and there is clearly need for more improvements. There is nothing in the
Metropolitan Council's 2030 Plan slated for this roadway, so there is more work to be
done to raise awareness of this need. Plymouth worked and lobbied to get the median
barriers in the corridor, but future improvements would be much more effective if we all
worked collectively.
Would your City Council be interested in discussing ways that we can jointly increase
visibility of the need for improvements to Highway 169? This could be as simple as
development of a message and joint lobbying by our communities, or something more
formal, but the first step may be to determine whether this is a priority issue that your
community wishes to influence.
Could you let me know your thoughts? If there is sufficient interest, we would be happy
to host a meeting or come to your community for an initial discussion.
At your service,
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City of Plymouth
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MEMORANDUM `
To: Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC), BCWMC Technical
Advisory Committee Members, and Interested Council Members and City Staff
FROM: Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
SUBJECT: August 106' Tour of Bassett Creek Watershed
DATE: July 26, 2005
The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commissibn invites you to attend a tour of the Bassett Creek
watershed at 4:30 p.m. oil Wednesday, August 10, 2005. An iritermediate pick up/drop off has also been
scheduled for 6:00 p.m at Golden Valley City Hall. Advance reservations for the tour are required. Please
RSVP to Amy Herbert,. BCWMC Recorder, by Monday, August 8, by calling 952-832-2652 or by sending
an e-mail to bora@barr.com. If you plan to join the tour at 6:00 p.m., please indicate so in your RSVP. Water
and soda pop will be provided.
Tour Schedule
4:15 — 4:30 Board bus at Golden Valley City Hall (7800 Golden Valley Road)
Sites we will visit:
Drive By 1. Ring & Courtlawn Ponds: Golden Valley
These water quality and flood control ponds were constructed by the City of Golden Valley
over 20 years ago to protect the Sweeney Lake Branch of Bassett Creek.
4:40 — 4:50 2. Schaper Recreation Area: Golden Valley ::
The recreation and water quality facility were completed during 1999: The project included
excavation of a large ponding area at the north end of the site and excavation of sediment
traps along the creek channel. The skimming structure was constructed during 2002 by
Mn/DOT as part of its agreement with the BCWMC for approval of Highway 100 and
Interstate 394 upgrades.
4:40 —4:50 3. Twin Lake Water Quality Pond: Golden Valley
Monitoring performed at Twin Lake has consistently shown it to be one of the lakes with the
best water quality in the Metropolitan area. The Twin Lake Watershed and Lake
Management Plan was completed in 2000. Capital improvements identified in the plan
include construction of a water quality pond at this location. The public hearing for the
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To: Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC), Technical Advisory Committee Members, Interested Council
Members and City Staff
From: Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
Subject: Tour of Bassett Creek Watershed
Date: July 26, 2005 Page 2
project was held during the July meeting. Implementation of the improvements are proposed
during 2005-2006.
4:55-5:00 4. Wirth Lake: Highway 55 Pond: Golden Valley
The Wirth Lake Watershed and Lake Management Plan was completed in 1996.
Implementation of the improvements are proposed during 2005-2006.
5:00-5:05 5. Wirth Lake: Golden Valley
The Wirth Lake Watershed and Lake Management Plan was completed in 1996.
Implementation of the improvements are proposed during 2005-2006
Drive By 6. Highway 55 Control Structure/Wirth Park Flood Storage Area: Golden Valley
The Highway 55 -control structure was completed in 1987. It was completed less than a
month before the 1987 flood and estimated to save $1,500;000 in flood.damages. The
structure creates approximately 630 acre-feet of temporary storage in the Theodore Wirth
Park storage area. The structure reduces downstream flooding. The total cost was
approximately $85,000.
5:15-5:25 7. Sweeney Lake: Golden Valley
The Sweeney Lake Watershed and Lake Management Plan was completed in 1994. Capital
improvements identified in the plan to improve the quality of Sweeney Lake are included in
the future Capital Improvement Project (CIP).
5:15-5:25 8. Twin Lake: Golden Valley
The Twin Lake Watershed and Lake Management Plan was completed in 2000. Rain
gardens were installed as part of the Hidden Lakes development during 2002 to treat runoff
for the homes between Sweeney Lake and Twin Lake.
5:30 9. Westbrook Road: Golden Valley
Westbrook Road crossing was constructed by the BCWMC and City of Golden Valley
during 1993 as part of the BCWMC flood control project. The construction cost was
$200,000.
5:35-5:45 10. Bassett Creek Park Pond: Crystal
A water quality and flood control project was completed by the BCWMC, St. Paul District
Corps of Engineers, Mn/DOT and city of Crystal during 1996. The construction cost was
$1,300,000. The Bassett Creek Park Pond Watershed and Lake Management Plan was
completed in 2000.
To: Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC), Technical Advisory Committee Members, Interested Council
Members and City Staff
From: Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
Subject: Tour of Bassett Creek Watershed
Date: July 26, 2005 Page 3
Reference 11. Northwood Lake: New Hope
The Northwood Lake Watershed and Lake Management Plan was completed in 1996. The
City of New Hope has implemented several ponds identified in NL -4 of the plan.
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5:50 12. Northwood Lake: St. Joseph's Pond: New Hope
The BCWMC and city of New Hope constructed the regional pond for Northwood Lake
during 2004. The pond is located adjacent to St. Joseph's Church.
6:0.0 Intermediate bus loading at Golden Valley City Hall
Drive By 13. Lakeview Park: Golden Valley
Golden Valley has proposed a water quality pond at this location to improve runoff
discharging to Medicine Lake. Implementation of the project would require a plan
amendment.
6:10 — 6:25 14. Medicine Lake Pond BC -107 (South Pond/East Med. Lk. Park): Plymouth
The BCWMC and city of Plymouth constructed two water quality ponds during 2004 as part
of the BCWMC CIP. The ponds will remove sediment and phosphorus from'entering
Medicine Lake.
6:10 — 6:25 15. Medicine Lake Pond BC -98 (North Pond/Lancaster Lane): Plymouth
The BCWMC and city of Plymouth constructed two water quality ponds during 2004 as part
of the BCWMC CIP. The ponds will remove sediment and phosphorus from entering
Medicine Lake.
Reference 16. Parkers Lake: Plymouth
The Parkers Lake Watershed and Lake Management Plan was completed in 1994. Capital
improvements identified in the plan to improve the quality of Plymouth Lake are proposed
for 2006.
Reference 17. Parkers Lake -Circle Park Basin: Plymouth
Implementation of the water quality basin near Circle Park is proposed during 2006. The
estimated cost is $42,000.
6:35-6:40 18. Ridgedale Shopping Center Pond: Minnetonka
The Ridgedale shopping center pond was constructed during development of the shopping
center during 1972. The pond treats runoff from the shopping center parking surface and
rooftop. Runoff is detained in the pond to allow settlement of sediment and nutrients. Excess
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To: Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC), Technical Advisory Committee Members, Interested Council
Members and City Staff
From: Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
Subject: Tour of Bassett Creek Watershed
Date: July 26 2005 Page 4
water is released through a gated structure following adequate storm water storage. The
system is operated by the Ridgedale maintenance staff.
6:35-6:40 19. City of Minnetonka/Crane Lake Treatment Site: Minnetonka
The city of Minnetonka constructed the water quality pond as part of the development for
Ramada Inn to protect the water quality of Crane Lake.
Drive By 20. Crane Lake: Minnetonka
The Crane Lake Watershed and Lake Management Plan was completed in 1995. Capital
improvements identified in the plan to improve the quality of Crane Lake are proposed for
2014.
6:50-6:55 21. Westwood Lake, Flag Avenue Pond: St. Louis Park
The Westwood Lake Watershed and Lake Management Plan was completed in 1995. Capital
improvements identified in the plan to improve the quality of Westwood Lake is proposed
for 2006/2007. The city of St. Louis Park is currently designing the pond and intends to
begin construction toward the end of this year.
Drive By 22. Highway 55/Boone Avenue Mitigation Area: Golden Valley
The mitigation area was constructed to provide 58 acre-feet of floodplain storage and 8 acres
of wetland. The pedestrian bridge reviewed during the July 2005 meeting is proposed at this
location.
Drive By 23. Highway 55/Boone Ave. Water Quality Pond: Golden Valley
The project by the City of Golden Valley includes construction of a berm and water quality
pond to remove the Boone Avenue/Golden Valley Road intersection from the floodplain.
The.project results in the removal of 26 acre-feet of storage from the. Bassett Creek
floodplain. The project is currently under construction.
7:00-7:10 Return to Golden Valley City Hall