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rCITY OF PLYM Dummy COUNCIL INFO August 5, 2005 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Notice of meeting and Charter Commission August 10 meeting agenda ............................. Page 3 Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) August 10 meeting agenda ................................ Page 5 August, September, and October Official City Meeting Calendars ...................................... Page 7 Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings ........................................ Page 13 FOR INFORMATION ... News Articles, Releases, Publications, etc. City news release announcing Fire Department's 5k run ................................................... Page 14 Star Tribune Plymouth—related articles from the Wednesday "West Edition": Story on Minnehaha Creek preservation efforts ...................................................... Page 15 Story on plans to widen Hwy 55 from Plymouth to Rockford ............................... Page 17 Home Free 2nd Quarter 2005 usage report .......................................................................... Page 18 Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission August 10 meeting notice and agenda as well as a project status report ............................................................ Page 19 Information on the September 24 City drop—off recycling day .......................................... Page 22 Metropolitan Council notice of Regional Policy Initiative Conference ............................. Page 23 Staff Reports Updates on City Projects 5105 and 4145............................................................................ Page 27 Minutes Suburban Rate Authority quarterly meeting minutes (draft) ............................................... Page 29 Correspondence Letter to residents regarding a request for planned unit development for Faegre and Benson LLP for "Parkers Lake Apartments" (2004019) .................................. Page 32 Letter to residents regarding a request for rezoning, preliminary plat, site plan, conditional use permit, interim use permit and variance for Lifestyle Properties (2005033)........................................................................................... Page 33 Letter to residents regarding a request for site plan amendment for Inspec, Inc. for Oakwood Elementary School (2005064) ................................................... Page 34 Letter to residents regarding a request for preliminary plat for Calhoun Development (2005078)...................................................................................................... Page 35 CITY COUNCIL INFORMA TION MEMO August 5, 1005 Page 2 Letter to residents regarding a request for comprehensive plan amendment and pre—application sketch review for Dove Capital I, LLC (2005079) ............................ Page 36 Letter to residents regarding a request for lighting zone map amendment for the City of Plymouth (2005082).................................................................................... Page 37 Letter to residents regarding a request for site plan amendment, variance and conditional use permit for McGough Development for "City Center Professional Building" (2005083)...................................................................................... Page 38 Letter to residents regarding a request for rezoning from Mohagen/Hansen Architectural Group (2005086)............................................................................................ Page 39 Letter to residents regarding a request for site plan amendment for Edward Farr Architects (2005096).................................................................................................... Page 40 Correspondence between Parks and Recreation Director Eric Blank and Kevin Erickson regarding dock issues along Medicine Lake ........................................................ Page 41 Correspondence between Parks and Recreation Director Eric Blank and Steve Chase regarding dock issues along Medicine Lake....................................................................... Page 43 Letter from Minnetonka Mayor Karen Anderson regarding requests for support for safety—related improvements on Hwy 169 ....................................................... Page 47 NOTICE OF CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING The Plymouth City Charter Commission will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, August 10, 2005, beginning at 7:00 PM. At the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Avenue North, in the Lower Level Conference Room 2. The purpose of the meeting is for discuss whether elected officials should be eligible to serve on the Charter Commission. This meeting is open to the public. Please call 763/509-5080 for further information regarding this Council meeting. Lawrence Marofsky Charter Commission Chair 3 PLYMOUTH Addin,q Quality to Life 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ® PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER www. d. p l y m o u t h. m n. u s AGENDA Charter Commission Meeting August 10, 2005 Plymouth Creek Center, Lower Level Conference Room 2 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Discuss whether elected officials should be eligible to serve on the Charter Commission 3. Other — Questions/Discussion 4. Adjourn 4� ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA August 10, 2005 WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth Creek Center 1480034 1h Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda* are considered to be routine by the Environmental Quality Committee and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Committee member, or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM — Individuals may address the Committee about any item not contained in the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Approve the May 11, 2005 and July 13, 2005 Environmental Quality Committee Minutes 5. NEW BUSINESS A. EQC 2005 WORK PLAN AMENDMENT: Student Project On Greenhouse Gases 7. ADJOURNMENT 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 7:00 PM7:00 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL PM CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING, Plymouth Creek Center, mwe.1-1Ceme— Room s MEETING, Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Y Center 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITV COMMITTEE (EDC), Plymouth Creak Center Cl..—.. A 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:00 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Plymouth Town Square Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED 7:00 PM REGUUR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, BWck k, TM�ler, Prymoulh dwk Center SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT), Plymouth Creek Center (IMMEDIATELY FOILOVJING REGUUfl MEETING) BUDGET STUDY SESSION, NO— Cteek Gaoler McNirp flown J, Iwnr Mwl 28 29 30 31 Ju12005 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 8/4/2005 17 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS September 2005 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Oct 2005 S M T W T F S 1 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, 2 3 Aug 2005 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 ] Plymouth Creek Center Conference Room 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LABOR DAY - City Offices Closed 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCILMEETING: BUDGETSTUDY SESSION; Cont. Rm.2, Plymouth Creek Center lower level 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Black Bax Theater, Plymouth Creek 700 PM PARK 8 RCOMMISSION DPRACRY Claecroom, Ply—w, creek Cemer (fhle meenna enly) Center 700P SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: BUDGET STUDY SESSION, Conf. Rm. 2, Plymouth Creek Center I— level 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7:00 PM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Black 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Plymouth Creek Center Classroom A 6:30 PM -8:30 PM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OPEN HOUSE, Plymouth Creek Center, Plymouth Room 9:00 AM -3:30 PM PLYMOUTH CLEAN-UP DAY, Public Works Box Theater, Maintenance Plymouth Creek Facility Center 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Plymouth Town Square 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 645 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Plymouth Creek Center, lower level Conference Room 2 6:30 PM -8:30 PM 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 25 26 27 28 29 30 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH BUSINESS COUNCIL, Sheraton Minneapolis West 12201 Ridgedale 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 modified on 8/4/2005 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS October 2005 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 7 Friday Saturday Nov 2005 S M T W T F S 1 1:00 PM Sep 2005 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PLYMOUTH ON PARADE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Plymouth Creek Center, lower level Conference Room 2 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Black Box Theater, 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Plymouth Creek Center Conference Room 2 Plymouth Creek Center ROSH HASHANAH BEGINS AT SUNSET 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 700 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Plymouth Creek centerCieee —A 7:00 PM REGULAR CITY COUNCILSUNSET MEETING, Black Box Theater, YOM KIPPUR BEGINS AT 7:00 PM PARK& RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Plymouth Creek Center Classroom A COLUMBUS DAVpl (OBSERVED), Public Warks Division closed y mouth Creek Center 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Plymouth Creek Center, lower level Conference Room 2 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Black Box Theater, 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Plymouth Town Square Plymouth Creek Center 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7:00 PM -8:00 PM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OPEN HOUSE, Plymouth Creek Center, Plymouth Room 7:00 PM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Black 7:D0 PM -o:oo PM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OPEN HOUSE, Ply—ue, creek center, Plymamn Room Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Y 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Center ON TRANSIT (PACT), Plymouth Creek Center 30 31 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS- set clocks back 1 hour 645 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Plymouth Creek Center, lower Ieeel Conference Room 2 modified on 8/4/2005 1I Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items 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 study session to discuss the 2006 budget and the layout for the reconstruction of County Road 101 between 12t4 Avenue and 30t4 Place North) • 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 • Set future study sessions 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 • Adopt 2006 preliminary budgets and tax levies, and establish dates for Truth in Taxation hearings • Approve franchise agreement with Centerpoint Energy September 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center lower level • Presentation of Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Award of Excellence for Sponsorships and Partnerships 13 Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release August 1, 2005 Contact: Steve Marti, 763- 546-9220 Register now for the Plymouth Fire Department's 5K Fun Run Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to join in the Plymouth Firefighters' 5K Run/Walk on Sat., Sept. 24. The 5K run/walk will start at 9 a.m. at Plymouth Fire Station II, 12000 Old Rockford Rd. The 5K will be followed by a free kids fun run at 10 a.m. The 3.1 mile course is laid out south of the fire station on neighborhood streets with gently rolling hills. Runners and walkers in the 5K will receive a cotton, long-sleeved T-shirt. Registration fees are: $18 for registrations received by Sept. 16; and $23 for registrations received Sept. 17 or later. Race day registration will be accepted from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Race day registration is $23. Registration is limited to 500 participants. For more information and a registration form, call 763-509-5120 or visit the City of Plymouth web site, www.ci.plymouth.mn.us. Click on the tab for "news/events." Registration forms are also available at area running stores. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Plymouth Firefighters Relief Association. This event is sponsored by the City of Plymouth, Plymouth Fire Department and the Medicine Lake Run. startribune.com Close window Last update: August 1, 2005 at 5:39 PM Protecting Minnehaha Creek, yard by yard Ben Steverman Star Tribune Published August 3, 2005 Many west suburban residents are harming Minnehaha Creek without even knowing it. That's one conclusion from a group of residents, organized by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, that spent the past year studying the creek and discussing how to improve it. Among their recommendations: Stop mowing lawns all the way to the water's edge, and stop letting sewers carry so much contaminated storm water from properties directly into the creek, or to Lake Minnetonka farther upstream. No one will be arrested for running a mower next to the creek, but the task force said it's important to encourage landscaping that benefits waterways. Minnehaha Creek flows from Lake Minnetonka, at Gray's Bay, to the Mississippi River, passing through Minnetonka, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Edina and Minneapolis. Residents of all five cities, sitting on the Citizens Visioning Task Force, came up with broad recommendations to improve wildlife habitat in the creek, prevent erosion and benefit people who use the creek for recreation, especially canoeing. Many of the recommendations focused on things local governments could do, such as upgrading the storm sewers that flow into the creek. They also could remove some of the dams along the creek so water flows more freely. Role of the dam To do those things, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District will get help from the experts at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The corps already came up with a computer model that could help the watershed district know exactly when to open and close the Gray's Bay dam for the benefit of both lake and creek residents. That dam, at the beginning of the creek, is the subject of much controversy because during dry periods it often stops all water from flowing into the creek. The task force advocated a more consistent, year-round flow of water through the creek. Now, water level varies widely, making life difficult for aquatic animals and making canoeing difficult at times because there is too much or too little water. "You're not likely to be canoeing if the water is so high you can't get under [Hwy.] 169," said John Iacono, a St. Louis Park resident who served on the task force. Doing their part The task force focused on improving water flow in the creek, but residents also emphasized how important private citizens' behavior could be to restoring a strong ecosystem in the creek. One key, experts told them, is to prevent huge amounts of storm water from flowing directly into the creek, causing water levels to spike and carrying pollutants into the creek unfiltered. Landowners who mow their lawns right up to the edge of the water encourage storm water runoff into the creek or lake, they said. Some experts recommend a 25 -foot buffer of natural vegetation, which also helps aquatic wildlife thrive. It's not just "creek people" and "lake people" who need to change the way they landscape their lawns, said Minnetonka resident Steve Pieh. Water from thousands of lawns, driveways and roofs ends up in the creek through 178 storm sewer pipes. "We're hoping that in time people will say, 'I'm going to be concerned about my leaves and fertilizer going into the creek,' " even if they live several blocks away, Pieh said. The task force recommends encouraging property owners to build rain gardens and other landscaping that filters runoff before it flows into sewers and waterways. 15,4 Task force members said part of the problem may be that many residents don't seem to know much about the creek. An education campaign could remind people that the creek is a natural resource that deserves preservation, participants said. Yvette Christianson of Hopkins called it a "hidden treasure." Parks along the creek are hard to find and often aren't marked by signs, she said. Contact the writer at 612-673-7168 or hstevernurntartribune ctim. 9. Co..pvrght 20.0...5. Star Tribune. All rights reserved. /G startribune.com Close window Last update: August 1, 2005 at 11:13 AM Drivers to see wider Hwy. 55, eventually Published August 3, 2005 THE PROJECT: Hennepin County will begin a detailed environmental study of plans to widen Hwy. 55 from Plymouth to Rockford. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: Hennepin and Wright counties formed the Hwy. 55 Corridor Coalition to lobby and plan for the improvement of Hwy. 55, with the focus on the busy 40 miles of road west of Interstate Hwy. 494 in Plymouth. When funding becomes available for construction of a wider highway, the counties want to be ready. MAPPING THE ROAD: The counties have started mapping where a wider Hwy. 55 would go. Cities will rely on the maps to keep the corridor free of development. An environmental assessment of the impact of such a road is necessary before the counties can begin buying up properties along the right-of-way. The goal is to buy land before it gets too expensive. COSTS: The federal government has provided $1.5 million to pay for the mapping and environmental assessment of the Hwy. 55 corridor. Last week, the Hennepin County Board voted to proceed with the environmental assessment. Ben Steverman Copyright 2005 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. 14 CITY OF PLYMOUTH QUARTERLY REPORTS APRIL 1, 2005 -JUNE 30, 2005 IST QTR 2004 1ST QTR 2005 2ND QTR 2004 2ND QTR 2005 YTD 2004 YTD 2005 Police Activities: Arrests 17 17 21 23 38 40 Dual Arrests 3 2 3 2 6 4 Juvenile Arrests 1 0 2 3 3 3 Home Free Victim Services Provided: 182 183 144 211 326 394 OFP's Written 7 6 7 9 14 15 OFP's Granted 4 8 7 5 11 13 Harassment Orders Written 1 5 2 3 3 8 Harassment Orders Granted 1 3 2 2 3 5 MFIP Safety Plans 3 9 0 12 Family Financial Assistance 1 1 2 1 3 2 Court Advocacy Provided 119 131 103 164 222 295 Transportation Provided 16 4 5 4 21 8 # of Support Groups 33 22 16 14 49 36 UNDUPLICATED NUMBER SERVED: — # of Women Sheltered 6 3 1 1 7 4 # of Children Sheltered 7 4 4 2 11 6 # of Women Attending Support Groups* 43 33 30 30 73 63 # of Children in Support Group Childcare" 39 28 30 28 69 56 # Victims Served in Community Programs 90 97 97 124 187 221 Total Unduplicated 185 165 162 185 347 350 *Support Group #'s include all cities l� elm creek Watershed Manaaement Commission ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNICAL OFFICE 3235 Fernbrook Lane Hennepin County DES Plymouth, MN 55447 417 North 5th Street PH: 763.553.1144 Minneapolis, MN 55401-1397 FAX: 763.553.9326 PH: 612.596.1171 e-mail: judie@jass.biz FAX: 612.348.8532 e-mail: Ali.Durgunoglu@co.hennepin.mn.us August 3, 2005 Representatives Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission Hennepin County, MN Dear Representatives: A regular meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. in the Emergency Operations Center (downstairs) at Maple Grove City Hall, 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove, MN. Please use the FAX response below to confirm whether you or your Alternate will be attending this meeting. Or e- mail your attendance to Judie[&iass.biz . Thank you. Regards, Judie A. Anderson Executive Secretary JAA:tim Encls Encls: Minutes cc: Alternates HCES TAC BWSR Agenda John Barten Clerks Met Council MPCA Treasurer's Joel Jamnik Crow River News DNR Report Please return to FAX number 763/553-9326. No cover sheet is required.) ❑ I will ❑ No one from our community will (please check one) be attending the regular meeting at 11:30 am on Wednesday, August 10, 2005, Signed J:\EIm Creek\Meetings\Meetings05\August noticempd CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS elm creek Watershed Management Commission ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNICAL OFFICE 3235 Fernbrook Lane Hennepin County DES Plymouth, MN 55447 417 North 5th Street PH: 763.553.1144 Minneapolis, MN 55401-1397 FAX: 763.553.9326 PH: 612.596.1171 e-mail: judie@jass.biz FAX: 612.348.8532 e-mail: Ali.Durgunoglu@co.hennepin.mn.us AGENDA August 10, 2005 1. Call to Order. 2. Approve Agenda. 3. Consent Agenda. a. Minutes of July Meeting.* b. Treasurer's Report and Claims.** 4. Action Items. a. Project Reviews - see page 2. 5. New Business. a. Correspondence. b. Channel Study - August 3, 2005 memo.* C. Project Review Fees - schedule study session prior to September meeting. 6. Old Business. 7. Project Reviews - see page 2. 8. Other Business. a. Commissioner Handbook.** 9. Adjournment. in meeting packet available at meeting CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS 7. Project Reviews. (Also see Status Report.*) A = Action item E = enclosure provided R = will be removed a. 2001-013 The Preserve and Hidden Oaks at Elm Creek WCA application, Champlin. b. 2003-053 Weber WCA Violation, Hassan. C. 2004-001 Three Rivers Estates, Hassan. d. 2004-042 Northdale Blvd., James Road Utility Project, Hassan e. 2004-046 Maple Creek Restoration, Maple Grove. f. 2004-050 Walgreen's, Maple Grove. g. 2004-054 City County Federal Credit Union, Maple Grove. R h. 2004-061 Creekview Townhomes, Medina. A E i. 2004-076 Fairview Health Services, Maple Grove. j. 2004-078 Hedgestone, Corcoran. E k. 2005-008 Ace Retail/Medina Retail Phase 2, Medina. 1. 2005-012 Fieldstone Meadows, Maple Grove. m. 2005-018 Fieldstone 6ie Addition, Maple Grove. R n 2005-020 Roberts Development, Rogers o. 2005-024 Prominence Woods, Maple Grove P. 2005-026 Larson Wetland Violation, Corcoran. 2E q. 2005-027 The Grove/Rupert Property, Maple Grove. r. 2005-030 Heritage - Edge Water Cowley Lake, Rogers. E S. 2005-032 Scherber Addition, Hassan. E/R t. 2005-033 CSAH 30 and 101, Corcoran/Maple Grove. U. 2005-037 Reimers 2nd Addition (Mystic Ridge), Rogers. V. 2005-038 Jubert Lake WCA - Saari Property, Corcoran. W. 2005-039 Minnesota RV, Dayton. X. 2005-042 Tollefson Concept Plan, Maple Grove A E Y. 2005-043 Chris Hudok, Corcoran. E/R Z. j 2005-045 The Villas at Rivers Edge, Rogers. aa. 2005-046 Maple Creek Estates North, Maple Grove. ab. 2005-047 Rush Creek Meadows, Corcoran. A E ac. 2005-048 Rogers Marketplace, Rogers. E ad. 2005-049 Nottingham 11th and 12th Additions, Maple Grove. A ae. 2005-050 South Teal Crossing, Maple Grove. A E af. 2005-051 Johnson's Grove, Maple Grove. ag. 2005-053 Lakes Area Realty Parcel, Corcoran. ah. 2005-054 Industrial Boulevard Extension, Rogers. E ai. 2005-055 White Oak Acres, Maple Grove. aj. 2005-056 Russell and Diana Straate, Medina. E ak. 2005-057 Maria Meadows, Hassan. al. 2005-058 Diamond Lake Village, Rogers. am. 2005-059 Kraft Property - Pulte Homes, Maple Grove. an. 2005-060 Rick Emery - CUP, Corcoran. E ao. 2005-061 Arrowhead Drive/Hackamore road, Medina. E ap. 2005-062 Taryn Hills, Plymouth. 3E aq. 2005-063 125" Ave/French Lake Road Improvements, Dayton. ar. 2005-064 Spring Meadow Estates, Corcoran. as. at. au. ay. aw. �1 Special drop-off day set for September 24 A special, one day recycling drop-off is scheduled for Sat., Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility, 14900 -23rd Ave. N. There will be a charge for some items. Plymouth residents may drop-off the materials listed below. People bringing items to drop off should enter only from Fernbrook Lane. N. and exit only at Niagara Lane N. The Yard Waste Site will be closed during the drop-off. Fluorescent Bulbs - Accepted for recycling from residents only. Disposal of fluorescent bulbs in the garbage is illegal in Minnesota. Pack bulbs in original boxes, or the boxes of the replacement bulbs. Do not tape bulbs together. If breakage occurs, seal bulbs in a covered container like an ice cream pail. Electronics — Accepted for recycling. No charge for TVs, stereos, home computers and other household electronics. New this year — cell phones, including chargers and cords, accepted for reuse and recycling. Upholstered Furniture, Mattresses & Box Springs — Accepted for disposal. $5 - twin mattresses or box springs; $6 - chairs, full mattresses or box springs; $8 - love seats, king mattresses or box springs; $10 - sofas; $20 - hide -a -beds. Lumber ($2 minimum, based on $25 per cubic yard) No railroad ties. No sheetrock. Windows, Doors & Plumbing Fixtures — Accepted for disposal. $4 each - window sash, window or door frame, interior doors, single sinks; $5 each - exterior doors, toilets; $10 - tubs, shower units; and garage doors, $7.50 to $15 depending on size; $15 - sliding glass doors. Carpet —Accepted for disposal. $.50 per square yard. Carpet Pad - Accepted for disposal. $5 total load. Appliances — Accepted for recycling. $12 - stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, water heaters, microwaves, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, furnaces, refrigerators, trash compactors, humidifiers and garbage disposals. $20 — window air conditioners, plastic water softeners. Donations of clothing and usable household items — Accepted for reuse. No charge for clothing, household items, small appliances, books, small electronics, toys, hardware, tools, hangers and small furniture (not upholstered) in usable condition. Only donate what you would give to a friend. Vietnam Veterans of America reserve the right to decline your donation. Tires — Accepted for recycling. Car - $2 each; light truck - $3 (add $1 each for car and light truck tires with rims); tractor tire - $10 - $20, depending on size (extra $5 with rim); semi - $7 or $10 with rim. Batteries — Accepted for recycling. Household and automotive batteries will be accepted for no charge. Scrap Metal/Batteries —Accepted for recycling. No charge for clean metal items, including swing sets, grills, auto parts, bicycles, fencing and pipes. There will be a $4 for items containing non-metal parts (wood, rubber, plastic), such as snow blowers, lawn mowers and lawn furniture. To avoid this charge, simply remove any non-metal parts. All engines must have oil and gas drained. Empty propane tanks will be accepted for $10 each. No garbage or household hazardous waste (other than fluorescent bulbs and batteries) will be accepted. You can take regular or large refuse items and household hazardous waste to the Hennepin County Recycling and Transfer Station in Brooklyn Park. Call Hennepin County for hours and directions at 612-348-3777. Loading Your Vehicle Items will be unloaded in the order listed above. Questions? Call 763-509-5500. Payment Payment will be accepted in cash or local check payable to the City of Plymouth. �l it Metropolitan Council Building communities that work August 3, 2005 Dear Regional Leader: We are inviting you to attend a regional policy conference on Wednesday, September 7, 2005, convened by the Metropolitan Council, the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs of the University of Minnesota and The McKnight Foundation. This half-day conference entitled "The Developing Edge: Managing the Transitions" will focus on the development issues faced by communities—developing suburbs, rural communities and exurban communities --in the path of growth. This conference builds on the discussion at the first regional policy conference held in May 2004 on overall growth issues in the Twin Cities region. New York Times columnist David Brooks will keynote the event. Brooks is the author of On Paradise Drive (May 2004), a book that focuses on life in developing -edge suburbs. He argues that new suburbs "are not the boring and conformist cul-de-sacs of popular repute but places where venerable and vibrant American traditions have taken root and flourished." Brooks is also a weekly guest on public television's "NewsHour with Jim Lehrer" and a regular commentator on National Public Radio. The conference will also feature three panels of local officials. One will focus on issues of fast growing suburbs. A second will highlight the issues confronting rural communities. The final panel will focus on growth in the Adjacent Counties. Each panel will spend 15 minutes to summarize their experience and key points regarding growth pressures and accommodating new development. An interactive audience discussion with the panels will follow. A cross-section of regional and local leaders—Metropolitan Council members, local and county officials, state government officials, business leaders, community organization leaders and university faculty—will attend. The conference will be held at the Continuing Education Center on the University of Minnesota's St. Paul Campus. The conference agenda, a map showing the location of the conference including parking information, and a fax -back response form are enclosed. Since space is limited, please respond with the fax -back form or call or email Marit Enerson at menersonQhhh.umn.edu or (612)625-8575 no later than August 31. Best Regards, Metropolitan Council Humphrey Institute The McKnight Foundation www.metrocouncil.org �3 Metro Info Line 602-1888 230 East Fifth Street • St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1626 • (651) 602-1000 • Fax 602-1550 • =291-0904 An Eaual Opportun[tu Emplouer Regional Policy Initiative Conference #2 The Developing Edge: Managing the Transitions September 7, 2005 7:30 AM to 12 Noon AGENDA 7:30 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 AM Welcome and Introductions, Peggy J. Birk, Interim President McKnight Foundation and J. Brian Atwood, Dean, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs 8:15 AM Keynote David Brooks "Suburban Growth -- A National Perspective" 9:00 AM Introduction, Panel Discussions, Peter Bell, Chair of the Metropolitan Council The Developing Edge—Managing the Transitions 9:05 AM Discussion Panel #1: Today's Developing Suburbs Overview presentation: Bryan Schafer, Community Development Director, City of Blaine Participating Panelists: ■ Patrick Trudgeon, Community Development Director, City of Ramsey ■ Dave Olson, Community Development Director, City of Lakeville Audience discussion with panelists 9:45 AM Break 10:00 AM Discussion Panel #2: Rural Communities in the Path of Development Overview presentation: Mike Greco, Eureka Township Envisioning Task Force and Vice Chair Eureka Township Planning Commission, Eureka Township Participating Panelists: ■ Leslie Vermillion, Director of Public Works, Scott County ■ David Engstrom, Mayor, City of Afton Audience discussion with panelists 10:45 AM Discussion Panel #3: Communities in the Adjacent Counties Overview Presentation: Alan Cottingham, Planning Director, City of North Branch Participating Panelists: ■ Denny Darnold, Community Development Director City of Hudson, Wisconsin ■ Nancy Spooner -Mueller, Planner -Zoning Administrator, Goodhue County ■ Marc Weigle, Community Development Director, City of St. Michael Audience discussion with panelists 11:30 AM Observations and Summary: David Brooks and Peter Bell 11:50 AM Wrap Up: What's next? 12:00 Noon Adjournment �,4 REGIONAL POLICY INITITATIVE CONFERENCE Continuing Education and Conference Center 1890 Buford Avenue University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus September 7, 2005 Fax -Back Response Form 612-626-9833 Yes, I plan to attend the Regional Policy Initiative Conference on September 7, 2005 No, I do not plan to attend Name Title Organization Address City/State/Zip Phone Fax E-mail Please RSVP to Marit Enerson no later than August 31, 2005 Fax: 612-626-9833 Phone: 612-625-8575 E-mail: menersonQhhh.umn.edu 157 Directions Continuing Education and Conference Center Driving directions and map to the Continuing Education and Conference Center From I-694 take 35W south to the Cleveland Avenue exit (Note: exit to the left). Follow Cleveland Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue. Go east (left) on Larpenteur to Gortner, turn south (right) on Gortner and go to Buford Avenue. Turn east (left) on Buford Avenue to the parking area. From I -35W take the Highway 36 exit and turn south on Cleveland Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue. Go east (left) on Larpenteur to Gortner, turn south (right) on Gortner and go to Buford Avenue. Turn east (left) on Buford Avenue to the parking area. From downtown St. Paul: Go west on I-94 to Snelling Ave. Go north on Snelling Ave. to Larpenteur Avenue. Go west (left) on Larpenteur to Gortner, turn south (left) on Gortner and go to Buford Avenue. Turn east (left) on Buford Avenue to the parking area. From downtown Minneapolis: Go east on I-94 to MN -280, exit number 236. (Note: exit to the left). Merge onto MN -280 north. Exit at Larpenteur Ave. Take Larpenteur east (right) to Gortner (3rd traffic light). Turn south (right) on Gortner and go to Buford Avenue. 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Como Avenue L, DATE: August 4, 2005 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager FROM: Ross Beckwith, P.E., Assistant City Engineer SUBJECT: VICKSBURG LANE/25 " AVENUE/SHENANDOAH SIGNAL PROJECT CITY PROJECT NO. 5105 CITY CENTER STREET LIGHTING PROJECT CITY PROJECT NO. 41.45 BACKGROUND: The Vicksburg Lane Signal Project at 25th Avenue/Shenandoah Lane was initiated in response to the increasing traffic along Vicksburg Lane, and safety concerns with the mid -block, uncontrolled pedestrian crosswalk that is currently located approximately 400 feet north of 25th Avenue/Shenandoah Lane intersection. The project was initially scheduled for the year 2006 in the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), but was moved up to 2005 since the recently completed Vicksburg Lane Corridor Study identified the intersection as a candidate for a traffic signal. The design for this project became more extensive than originally expected after increasing from a $232,000 to a $700,000 project with the addition of road widening for left turn lanes, trail relocations and retaining walls. As a result, soil borings had to be obtained before design of the new roadway section and retaining walls could begin. CURRENT STATUS: The City's consulting engineer, Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) will soon be submitting the signal project plans to State Aid for review, and I would estimate two to four weeks for that review. By the time the plans are approved, advertised and a bid is awarded it will be October before construction could. begin. Knowing Minnesota weather, tearing up a mile of Vicksburg Lane in October does not seem like a wise decision. However, there is some work that could be started this year off the roadway. There will be utilities to relocate and retaining walls to construct in the right -of --way, in order to make room for the road widening. All of this work could be completed over the course of the fall/winter as it would not disturb traffic along Vicksburg Lane itself. Then in spring, the actual road widening could begin right away, as the preliminary work would be done. The other project in discussion is the City Center Street Lighting Project, City Project No. 4143, which is to be combined with the Vicksburg Lane Signal Project. The thought was that since both of these projects require an electrical contractor, and they are geographically close to one another, there would be a cost saving due to economies of scale. In addition, managing only one 27 CADocuments and Settings\khoffman\Local Settings\Temporary Intemet Files\0LK34\MemroLaurie_5105.doc SUBJECT: VICKSBURG LANE/25TH AVENUE/SHENANDOAI-1 SIGNAL PROJECT CITY CENTER STREET LIGHTING PROJECT Page 2 contractor and one consultant project would save the City time and money. The Street Lighting Project does not have to go to the State for review and could be bid out separately at a sooner date, allowing it to be completed in 2005. However, project costs would increase due to higher consultant fees, higher bid prices and more staff time. This project is being assessed 100% to the adjacent property owners and therefore any cost savings that could be passed along to them. would likely be appreciated. In addition, I have not heard from any of the commercial property owners that they are hoping for the streetlights to be installed by the end of 2005. Currently, there are modifications being made to the existing signal at Hwy. 55 and Vicksburg Lane, and a new signal is under construction at Vicksburg Lane and 32°a Avenue, both resulting from the Lowe's site traffic study. These two signals are scheduled to be fully operational by September of this year. The Lowe's building itself is currently under construction and they are anticipating being open for business by Christmas of this year. The Vicksburg Lane/25"h Avenue/Shenandoah Avenue signal is a result of the Vicksburg Lane Corridor Study, and from a traffic operations standpoint there is not a great need to have the signal up and running this year.. In addition, the number of pedestrians that would benefit from the signal and. street lighting project will greatly decline once summer is over. Therefore, postponing the signal and lighting projects to next year will have a minimal impact on pedestrians, on motorists using the Lowe's site, and will be a cost savings to the City and the commercial properties being assessed. RECOMMENDATIONS: I recommend that the Vicksburg Lane/251h Avenue/Shenandoah Lane Signal. Project and the City Center Street Lighting Project be combined and bid as a single project, with a completion date of mid summer. 2006. I: also recommend that the project be bid and. the contract be awarded. this fall. This should bring in lower bid prices and allow the contractor the option of working on portions of the project outside of the roadway this fall/winter, so they can begin on. the roadwork next May. cc: Doran Cote, P.E., Director of Public Works ,Z8 CADocuments and Settings\khoffman\Local Settingffemporary Intemet Files\OLK34\MemoLaurie_5105.doc MINUTES OF THE QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY July 20, 2005 Pursuant to due call and notice the quarterly meeting of the Suburban Rate Authority was held at the Maple Grove City Hall, on July 20, 2005, commencing at 11:30 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Executive Committee Chair, Gene Dietz, called the meeting to order and roll call was taken. 2. ROLL CALL: Bob Cockriel Bloomington Diane Deblon Brooklyn Park Jim Keinath Circle Pines Bruce Nawrocki Columbia Heights Gene Dietz Eden Prairie John Wallin Edina Jeannine Clancy Golden Valley John Bradford Hopkins Brian Bakken -Heck Lauderdale Gerald Butcher Maple Grove Harlan Van Wyhe Maple Grove Desyl Peterson Minnetonka Richard McCoy Robbinsdale Also present was general counsel for the SRA, Jim Strommen. It was determined that a quorum of the votes of the SRA membership were represented at the meeting. 3. APPROVAL OF APRIL MEETING MINUTES AND RATIFICATION OF PREVIOUS ACTIONS: Ms. Peterson moved to approve the April meeting minutes and to ratify all acts taken by the SRA delegates at the previous meeting. Mr. Wallin seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Mr. Wallin reported on the financial condition of the SRA as of June 30, 2005. (Copies available on request) The membership assessments for the first half are completed with several cities paying in full during the first half and one city owing the first half. The matter of the legal fees was discussed as a continuation of the discussion in April that fees had exceeded the budget and cash availability of the SRA. The SRA has been very active in rate cases in 2004 and 2005 but has now pared back. To address the fees issue, Mr. Strommen stated that Kennedy & Graven has deferred billing to accommodate the current cash position of the SRA. Mr. Strommen predicted that by the October meeting, the fees accrued and cash available after second half assessments will substantially eliminate JMS-265788vl 1 SU160-3 CZ1n any deficit that now exists. It was noted that the budget reserve will be depleted at the end of 2005 due to the reduced assessment amounts and active participation in utility matters over the last three years. Mr. Bradford moved to accept the officer's report. Ms. Clancy seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 5. CENTERPOINT ENERGY RATE CASE: Mr. Strommen reported that the CenterPoint Energy rate case concluded successfully for SRA ratepayers and cities. The increase resulting to ratepayers is less than 1%, including residential rates. The SRA was successful in proposing a compromise increase in the fixed customer charge to residential ratepayers from $5 to $6.50 rather than $5 to $8 as proposed by CenterPoint and the Department of Commerce. The settlement also excluded the street relocation cost rider that CenterPoint Energy had proposed in the original filing. 6. XCEL GAS RATE CASE: Mr. Strommen reported that the Xcel gas case will be going to the Public Utilities Commission for decision on July 21, 2005. Due to cost considerations and to the acceptability of the terms of the proposed settlement between Xcel and the Department of Commerce, the SRA's participation in that case was very limited. It had originally supported the Attorney General in maintaining the customer charge at $6.50 per month as opposed to the $8 per month recommendation in the Xcel-Department of Commerce settlement proposal. The SRA withdrew that objection because the $8 customer charge for the same ratio to fix costs as did the CenterPoint Energy $6.50 fixed charge supported by the SRA. The proposed settlement reduces increases to residential rates to 1.2% over the previous rates. 7. UTILITY LOCATE RULES: Mr. Strommen reported that the Office of Pipeline Safety has promulgated rules requiring that all utilities, including municipal utilities, locate service laterals in the right of way with locating wire or other acceptable means. This is required as of January 1, 2006 for all new installations. Existing lateral installations need only be identified to the extent of existing records and state law does include certain immunities to protect cities regarding such location information. The SRA participated with the League of Cities in objecting to these proposed rules as expensive to implement and unreliable. The League determined that the matter should not be appealed and the SRA is not moving forward independently on that issue. The focus through the League process will be adding requirements to right-of-way management ordinances to address the safety issue driving these rules. This process is ongoing and the SRA will continue to monitor the process followed by the League. Information has been disseminated on the requirements and information will follow on specific ordinance provisions that can be adopted to place the proper responsibility on contractors who use directional boring equipment. Mr. Cockriel discussed potholing and other requirements the City of Bloomington will be requiring to address these issues. 8. 2006 BUDGET: The 2006 budget was approved by motion of Ms. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Keinath, which passed unanimously. JMS-265788v1 2 SU160-3 H 9. 2006 XCEL ELECTRIC RATE CASE: Mr. Strommen reported that that on or about November 1, 2005, Xcel is expected to file its first electric rate increase since 1995. The SRA should be active in this rate case. Among the issues discussed as potential matters of concern of the SRA are right of way relocation issues that may be included, street lighting service withdrawal or modification, the underground charge of $2 for residential hook-up, and municipal pumping rates. The possibility of retaining an outside expert consultant or drawing from SRA delegate expertise was discussed. This matter will be revisited when the case is filed or when further information is obtained regarding Xcel's proposed filing and issues of interest to the SRA. 10. QWEST NEW AFOR: Mr. Strommen reported that on June 30, 2005, Qwest filed with the Public Utilities Commission for approval of a new Alternative Form of Regulation (AFOR). Mr. Strommen reported that the plan includes request for further deregulation of residential rates and services. Qwest also seeks to pass through all relocation facilities requirements of cities in the right of way. The SRA has strongly objected to such provisions in the past and will continue to do so here. This case will be active in 2005 and early 2006. There was discussion as to the need for SRA participation in light of budget considerations. This filing is very important to many SRA member residential customers of Qwest, as well as to SRA cities themselves. Mr. Strommen indicated that billing for this work would be deferred until 2006 given the budget considerations. Ms. Peterson moved to authorize the SRA to intervene and participated as needed, with the fees being deferred until 2006 and for an amount not to exceed $5,000 without further SRA approval. Mr. Cockriel seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 11. TIME AND LOCATION OF NEXT MEETING: The attendees of this meeting endorsed the 11:30 a.m. lunch meeting as much easier to attend. Gerald Butcher was thanked for making Maple Gove city facilities available. Ms. Deblon volunteered Brooklyn Park as the site of the October 19 quarterly meeting. Arrangements will be make regarding that meeting with follow-up coordination between Kennedy & Graven staff and Brooklyn Park staff. 12. CLAIMS: Kennedy & Graven submitted a claim of $12,000. Mr. Wallin also sought approval for up to $1,000 for League of the Cities insurance trust coverage. It was noted that Kennedy & Graven itemization did not match up to the proposed bill. Mr. Strommen indicated that itemized bill corrections would be sent to Mr. Wallin. Mr. Butcher moved to authorize the $12,000 payment to Kennedy & Graven. Ms. Clancy seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Ms. Peterson moved to authorize up to $1,000 for League coverage. Mr. Keinath seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 13. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. Attest: Chairman Secretary JMS-265788v1 3 SU160-3 31 August 5, 2005 SUBJECT: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR FAEGRE AND BENSON LLP FOR "PARKERS LAKE APARTMENTS" (2004019) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions -of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Faegre & Benson LLP, under File 2004019, for a planned unit development amendment to allow various site plan inconsistencies from the original PUD approval for Parkers Lake Apartments for property located at 15100 -18th Avenue North. There are no exterior changes to the site proposed with this application. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at the Plymouth Creek Center located at 14300 -34th Avenue North in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, q IU2ro Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 3 �- PLYMOUTH Addiig Quality to Life 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD 9 PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a revised request by Lifestyle Properties for property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Nathan Lane and Bass Lake Rd. (County Road 10), under File No. 2005033, for a rezoning from C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial), FRD (Future Restricted Development), and RMF -2 (Multiple Family 2) to RMF -3 (Multiple Family 3) and RMF -4 (Multiple Family 4) for the portion of the property south of the creek. The applicant is now proposing to rezone the property closest to the existing single family homes to RMF -3. The applicant has also requested a preliminary plat to subdivide the property, a site plan showing 13 apartment -style buildings (ranging from four to 12 units per building), a conditional use permit for multiple principal structures on a lot, an interim use permit for reduced parking, and a variance to allow a sidewalk outside the public right-of-way. All the existing structures on the subject property would be removed. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a continuation of the Public Hearing by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at the Plymouth Creek Center located at 14800 -34th Avenue North. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, fA% Ovin -/)'UV1V\�`r) Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2005033propnotice2 33 3400 PLYMOUTH August 5, 2005 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR INSPEC, INC. FOR OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (2005064) Dear Property Owner: This letter is written to inform you that Inspec, Inc., under file 2005064, submitted a planning application requesting approval of a site plan amendment for a bituminous drive with adjacent concrete sidewalk at Oakwood Elementary School located at 17340 County Road 6. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2005, at the Plymouth Creek Center located at 14800-43r`' Avenue North. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, -NW1 J(�JNg Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2005064propnotice 34 - PLYMOUTH Adding Quafity to Life 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 0 August 5, 2005 SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CALHOUN DEVELOPMENT (2005078) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Calhoun Development, under File 2005078, for a preliminary plat for four single family lots for property located at 1010 Harbor Lane North. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at the Plymouth Creek Center located at 14800 -34th Avenue North. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Vo?w �(r,W'�' Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2005078propnotice S PLYMOUTH Adding Quality to Life 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND PRE -APPLICATION SKETCH REVIEW FOR DOVE CAPITAL I, LLC. (2005079) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Dove Capital I, LLC, under File No. 2005079, for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to reguide roughly 17 acres from C (Commercial) to MXD (Mixed Use), and for a pre - application sketch review for a development proposal that would include 57,549 square feet of retail and office use, and 76 multi -family dwelling units for land located south of Highway 55 and east of Cottonwood Lane. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at the Plymouth Creek Center located at 14800 -34th Avenue North. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, 19m1;79 m') Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2005079propnotice 36 PLYMOUTH Adding Quality to Life 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 20 August 5, 2005 SUBJECT: LIGHTING ZONE MAP AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2005082) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by the City of Plymouth, under File 2005082, for a Lighting Zone Map amendment from Lighting Zone 2 to Lighting Zone 3 for Beautiful Savior Church located at 5005 Northwest Boulevard. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at the Plymouth Creek Center located at 14800-341h Avenue North. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2005082propnotice 37 PLYMOUTH Adding Quality to Life 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD 9 PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 August 5, 2005 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT, VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MCGOUGH DEVELOPMENT FOR "CITY CENTER PROFESSIONAL BUILDING" (2005083) Dear Property Owner: This letter is written to inform you that McGough Development, under file 2005083, submitted a planning application requesting approval of a site plan amendment, variance and conditional use permit for a parking lot expansion at the City Center Professional Building located at 15700 371h Avenue North. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at the Plymouth Creek Center located at 14800-341h Avenue North. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, fxy\�n *)'.1 �,7 Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2005083propnotice PLYMOUTH Adding Quality to L fe 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 r, Dear Resident/Land Owner: The City has recently received an application from Mohagen/Hansen Architectural Group, under File No. 2005086, for a rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to B -C (Business Campus) for the 0.83 -acre parcel of land located at 18240 Highway 55. A map indicating the location of the area is provided below. The rezoning together with approval of a requested prelimiminary plat and site plan would allow construction of a town office condominium building containing three office units on the site. This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice and information about the application — in advance of the official notice that will be sent out prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. The City will send out another letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners to appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or the review procedures, please call Shawn Drill, Senior Planner, at (763) 509-5456. In addition, you may review information relating to this application at City Hall during regular office hours. Office hours at City Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through Fridays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, except holidays. Plymouth City Hall is located at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager notices/2005/2005086-first-notice. doc ® PPiNTFR f.IJ RFf.Vfl Ff� P�PFR 39 1 .. k ..............,.... �,,,, .....,......,......� PLYMOUTH /`1 ddiiW Quality to Life 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www.d.plymouth.mmus SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR EDWARD FARR ARCHITECTS (2005096) Dear Property Owner: This letter is written to inform you that Edward Farr Architects, under file 2005096, submitted a planning application requesting approval of a site plan amendment for Liberty Property Trust for a parking area expansion for property located at 4600 and 4700 Nathan Lane North. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hemlepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2005, at the Plymouth Creek Center located at 14800 -43rd Avenue North. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2005096propnotice b PLYMOUTH Adding Quality to L fe 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD 9 PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ' ,0"° August 2, 2005 CITY OF PLYMOUTH- Kevin Erickson 5125 Oakview Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Dear Kevin: I received your letter regarding dock issues along Medicine Lake. There are three types of property around the lake, The first is private property. In this situation, the private property owner has no limits on the number of docks and boats he may have. The City does not currently have a dock ordinance or a boat ordinance for Medicine Lake. The second type is park property. There are a few locations around the lake where the City owns property between the road and the water. In this situation, either all docks must be removed, or they are permitted by the City Council with a special permit. In those cases, the individuals pay a $25 yearly fee and take out a million dollar insurance policy co-insuring the City of Plymouth during the time that they have their permit. The property owners at have received permits from the City Council for docks and the use of park property. The third kind of property is city road right-of-way. We have thousands of feet where the road runs along the lake, and the road right-of-way goes underneath the water. In this instance, it is the practice of the City Council to allow the homeowner immediately behind the road to have one dock on the right-of-way. The reason for this is if the road were ever abandoned, the property would go back to the original owner, which would be the property behind the road, thus their front yards would extend down to the Lakeshore, and they would be the rightful owner. So, for the past 25 years, it has been the City's practice to allow homes immediately across the street from the lake to have one dock on the road right-of-way. In the areas where the City built the trail and retaining wall, it was the responsibility of each property owner to construct their own stairs. It was also a city requirement that they put the private sign there so. that the public would know that the stairs are private property. However the public is still allowed to use the shoreline for fishing, etc. With regard to the gentleman at , as I mentioned earlier, there is no current ordinance limiting the number of boats that can be tied up at a single dock. Your last question asked if the City had considered leasing dock space on the lake. This was discussed when the redevelopment of West Medicine Lake was under construction in the late 1980's. It was the overwhelming consensus of all the citizens attending the public meetings that there not be public docks on Medicine Lake. Kevin, I hope this answers your questions. If you have anything else you'd like to discuss, feel free to give me a call at 763-509-5201. Sincerely, Eric Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EB/np cc: City Council Superintendent of Parks lj PLYMOUTH Adding Quality to Life 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ® PRIMED UN RECYCLED PAPER www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Kevin Erickson 5125 Oakview La N Plymouth, MN 55442-2073 July 29, 2005 City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Subject: Property Owners Dear City Administrator, Please forward this to the correct department. It has been brought to my attention during my trips along Medicine Lake Drive that there are more docks, boats, lifts on the South West Medicine Lake than there was as shown in the attached aerial views taken in 2004. Reviewing the Hennepin County Property tax type, it appears that most if not all the properties immediately adjacent to Medicine Lake are not taxed as residential lake shore property owners. However, they appear to be utilizing the lakeshore as if they had residential lake shore. There are even cases where docks, lifts, boats are sitting unused on the land between the lake and Medicine Lake Drive. In addition, a Rubbermaid shed that is being utilized for storage can also be seen between the shore and the road. By what means does the city inform the users that this property belongs to the general public and there personal property needs to be removed or that it will be removed? It appears, some of the temporary structures are being added onto, docks being lengthened, docks obtaining face lifts, lifts being added and some are starting to look rather elaborate in some cases and trashy in other cases. What policing methods are being utilized? As my property is classified as residential homestead, what is preventing me from placing a dock, lift on the lake? Is the general public allowed to utilize the stairways via the chained black lettered metal "Private Property' signs that are seen throughout and along the South West Side? Who is the owner of these stairs? I have seen one resident at that has 5 boats tied up to his dock. Does Medicine Lake have a maximum restriction on the number of moorings that can be tied up to one residential lake shore property? If so, what is it? How is it enforced? Has the city considered placing a city owned/leased dock or dock spaces on the Southwest corner of the lake? Or, has the cityconsidered leasing the land to the general public to allow the pubic to place docks, lifts, boats on the lake? If not, why? Please address my concerns in writing to the above listed address. Sincerely, 44-- Steve Chase 11901 23'd Ave N Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Chase: I apologize for not getting back to you earlier on the matter of your dock request on Medicine Lake. As I indicated in our meeting I have been looking at every possible angle to determine whether or not you do possibly have any rights to a dock on city road right-of-way. At this time, I'm sorry to say that I have not been able to determine that you have any rights above and beyond any other Plymouth resident who does not have a house facing the lake. Please refer to the attached e-mail dated July 7 from the city attorney's office to me where he states that he cannot find any basis under which the City Council would find your property to be different than other properties throughout the city. Based on this information, I cannot recommend to the City Council that we allow you to use road right-of-way for your own purposes. Finding that there is no new pertinent information different than what the City Council reviewed last fall, I can find no justification for taking this issue back before the City Council. On the matter of the dock and boat that were removed from the shoreline, as noted in the letter sent to you earlier this spring, you may have these items back upon paying the fee that it cost us to remove them. Respectfully, Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation cc: City Council Superintendent of Parks PLYMOUTH Adding Quality to Life 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ® PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER www.d.plymouth. mm us From: Roger Knutson [RKnutson@ck-law.comj Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 4:27 PM To: Eric Blank Subject: Steven H. Chase - dock issue Eric, You asked me to review the following material with respect to the Chase dock issue: (1) certificate of title 763729 for lot 7, block 1 Penwalk Addition (2) one entry from an abstract of title for parts of Lots 14 and 15, Block 2 Elmhurst (3) West Medicine Lake Park map (4) newspaper article (5) document entitled "Highlights" (6) statement from Dean Weibel (7) letter from Steven H. Chase Based upon the information which I have reviewed, there is no legal basis for concluding that Mr.Chase has any dock rights. The certificate of title for Mr. Chase's property does not mention an easement or other legal interest that would give him dock rights. The abstract of title does not directly relate to Mr. Chase's property. Even if the property described in the abstract was subsequently plated into the legal description of the Chase property, there is no reason to believe that the right that may have been granted in 1908 continue. 7/8/2005 �`T Steven H. Chase 11901 23rd Ave N. Plymouth, MN 55441-4115 DATE: August 03, 2005 SUBJECT: Lake Usage / Dock/ Boat TO: Mayor Judy Johnson 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-2482 This letter is regards to the continuing dock/ boat usage as addressed in previous correspondence. A meeting was arranged by the Minnesota DNR at the request of Govenor Pawlenty. The meeting on June 23, 2005, was held at the Plymouth City Hall with Mr. Erik Blank of the Plymouth Park Department. Mr. Blank said dock issues are decided on a case by case issue. The following are my notes from that meeting: 1. Mr. Blank was asked why he wrote that I had placed my dock on park property. 1 told Mr. Blank that was incorrect as he knows I have never placed a dock on park property. 2. Mr. Blank was provided another copy of the abstract deed rights that he read. He said yes he had a copy of this. Also provided were statement of the sale of this property with the dock on the lake included in accordance with the MN disclosure act from the realtor. 3. Mr. Blank said I may be required to get a permit like you need to get a permit for a shed in your back yard. It was explained to Mr. Blank that. no one else was required to get a permit, why would 1 have to? 4. Mr. Blank said other people that have docks pay the city 25 dollars a year. They also have a retaining wall the city maintains. I told Mr. Blank if'that is the problem, I will make out a check. He said, no! 5. Mr. Blank said, maybe your dock is on road right-of-way? I said if mine is on a road right-of-way and was removed for that reason, why do the others remain that are on the same road? 6. Mr. Blank said the city owns all road right of ways. I told him my dock and boat were out of the road right of way. Why were the other docks left? 7. Mr. Blank said the city owns all the lake shore to include all the ground under the water. I told him I was advised by the Mayor of Medicine Lake that cities cannot oven lake shore or private 45- propery. Our dock rights have existed for years even before the establishment of the City of Plymouth. 8. Mr. Blank said, what do I tell other people when they say they want a dock? I said you tell them we have dock abstract rights. 9. Mr. Blank was asked why the Medicine Lake apartment complex can have 25 boats and the city allows these people that do not have abstract rights to have boats? No good asnswer was provided. 10. Mr. Blank was asked why the city decided that people that live across the road are the only ones that can have docks? Mr. Blank was advised a search was conducted of those they allow to have dock usage and most do not have dock rights. Why is the city allowing others to encroach upon those that are abstract holders with dock rights? 11. Mr. Blank said other people on Medicine Lake Drive are required to have million dollar insurance policies to cover their dock. I told Mr. Blank 1 have had a million dollar policy for years and would he like a copy. 12. The DNR office questioned why docks still remain on both sides of where my dock was located, ours was removed, theirs were allowed to stay? The City of Plymouth is showing favoritism. 13. Mr. Blank said he would review this material and get back to me in a week. He said he would bring it up at the city staff meeting to be held on Thursday of that week. He said i, f'neccessary he would revisit this to the city council and he could have it changed. I have not gotten a response from Mr. Blank in over a month. I would appreciate your response on this overdue issue. I am patiently waiting for your response before I must pursue this matter. Please address this issue in a week. The city has caused our family much grief. The City of Plymouth has confiscated my personnal property from known private abstract lake usage rights. We have been denied the use of my licensed boat. Please call me at 763-557-7019 and I would be more than willing to answer any questions you have. Respectfully, ,, 74 (/'" Steven H. Chase CC: Govenor Pawlenty, Representative Jeff Johnson, DNR Director Miriam, R. Reed,, file 4� ,,,Im.J1nnetonx%.m I` 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard Karen J. Anderson, Mayor August 4, 2005 Mayor Judy A. Johnson City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Mayor Johnson: Minnetonka, MN 55345 952-939-8200 Fax 952-939-8244 Thank you for your letter inviting the city of Minnetonka to join in highlighting the need for improvements on Hwy. 169, and congratulations on your success in having cable median barriers installed on 1-494 as well as on Hwy. 169 from 36th Avenue to 1-94. We are fully in support of further safety-related improvements to Hwy. 169, including median barriers and modification of highway access points. However, at this time we find it a higher priority to concentrate our attention on critical safety and traffic management improvements on 1-394, including emphasizing the need for construction of a full interchange at 1-394 and Ridgedale Drive. Since 1-394, like Hwy. 169, is heavily used by residents of both Minnetonka and Plymouth, we would welcome your support on these efforts. Sincerely, Karen J. Anderson Minnetonka... where quality is our nature