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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
August, September, and October Official City Meeting Calendars ...................................... Page 3
Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings .......................................... Page 9
FOR INFORMATION ...
News Articles, Releases, Publications, etc.
Notice of a State—sponsored seminar on the role of government in green
planningand building......................................................................................................... Page 10
Shakopee Valley News story regarding claims against the Shakopee city
government by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities ............................................... Page 12
Sun Sailor guest column submission by Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Anderson ............. Page 14
Sun Sailor news story reporting on the appointment of officers to the
Highway 55 Corridor Commission..................................................................................... Page 17
City news release inviting citizen applications to serve on boards and commissions ........ Page 18
Staff Reports
Fire Department June 2005 Report ..................................................................................... Page 20
Police Department June 2005 Report ................................................................................. Page 28
Police Department July 2005 Report .................................................................................. Page 35
Minutes
Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission July 13 meeting .................................... Page 42
Correspondence
Letter from City Attorney Roger Knutson to Ryerson, Inc. Manager John
Rich regarding company parking space use on City property ............................................ Page 48
Letter to residents regarding planned overnight construction on the Vicksburg
Lanereservoir..................................................................................................................... Page 49
Revised letter to Transportation Commission Carol Molnau commenting
on the draft Metro District Transportation System Plan ...................................................... Page 50
Letter from Golden Valley Mayor Linda Loomis in response to a letter from
Mayor Johnson regarding mutual interests in Highway 169 .............................................. Page 53
Letter from Beautiful Savior Outreach Pastor Bradd Lasch regarding possible
volunteer opportunities for church members in Plymouth ................................................. Page 54
OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
August 2005
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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5:30 PM
7:00 PM
NATIONAL NIGHT
PLANNING
OUT
COMMISSION,
Black Box Theater,
Plymouth Creek
Center
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7:00 PM
REGULAR CITY
7:00 PM CHARTER
COMMISSION MEETING,
PlymoulhCreekCenter,
COUNCIL
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MEETING, Black
Room
Box Theater,
Plymouth th Creek
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7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY COMMITTEE
Center
(EQC), P lymouth Creek
CaMer Classroom A
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7:00 PM
PLANNING
7:00 PM HOUSING 8
REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (HRA),
COMMISSION,
Plymouth Town Square
Black Box Theater,
Plymouth Creek
Center
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24
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27
1:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISORY COUNCIL,
Plymouth Creek Center,
7:00 PM REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING,9Iec1,11kv
Th-, Ply- Cmka r
Meeting Room 1
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
tIMMEDIPTELY FOLLOWING
REGULAR MEETING):CO RD
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LAYOUT; CONSIDER
PROCESS 8 APPTS TO
PLANNING COMMISSION;
aUDGET STUDY SESSION,
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Aug 2005
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7:00 PM HUMAN
RIGHTS COMMISSION,
Plymouth Creek Center
Conference Room 2
Friday
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LABOR DAY -City
Oi`fICCS Closed
7:00 PM SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETING:
BUDGET STUDY
SESSION; Conf. Rm. 2,
Plymouth Creek Center
lower level
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION,
Black Box Theater,
Plymouth Creek
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Plyrn. l Creek Center
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7:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISORY COUNCIL,
Plymouth Creek Center,
lower level Conference
Room 2
8:00 PM
REGULAR
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
Box Theater,
Plymouth Creek
Center
7:00 PM HOUSING 8
REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (HRA),
Plymouth Town Square
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COMPREHENSIVE
PUN OPEN
Plymouth CreekkHOUSE,Center,
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Plymouth Room
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION,
Black Box Theater,
9:00 AM -3:30 PM
PLYMOUTH
CLEAN-UP DAY,
Public Works
Plymouth Creek
Maintenance
Center
Facility
Autumn Art Fair
and Plymouth
on Parade
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27
28
29
30
7:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISORY COUNCIL,
Plymouth Creek Center,
lower level Conference
Room 2
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
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PLANNING
7:00 PM HUMAN
RIGHTS COMMISSION,
Plymouth Creek Center
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Conference Room 2
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Black Box Theater,
Plymouth Creek
Center
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AUTHORITY (HRA),
COMMISSION,
Plymouth Town Square
Black Box Theater,
Plymouth Creek
Center
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7:00PM-8:00 PM
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
OPEN HOUSE, Pymauth
7:00 PM
REGULAR CITY
7:00 PM .9.00 PM
COMPREHENSIVE PIAN
OPEN MOUSE, Plymouth
Creek Canter, Plymouth
COUNCIL
Craek Center, Plymouth
Room
MEETING, Black
Room
7:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISO RV COUNCIL,
Plymouth Creak Center,
bvnr bust Canference
Box Theater,
Plymouth Creek
Center
7:00 PM PLYMOUTH
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ON TRANSIT (PACT),
Plymouth Creek Center
Room 2
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DAYLIGHT
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
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, 8:00 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
• Announcement of Plymouth on Parade and Autumn Art Fair on September 24
• Consider layout for reconstruction of County Road 101 between 12th Avenue and 30th Place
North (5102)
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
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Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative.
Free presentation & discussion
Greening Residential
Construction
The Vital Role of Local Government
Featured speaker
1 David Johnston, President, What's Working, Inc.
Help your community shape its future
Green building is rapidly emerging as a major force in the
design, construction, and remodeling of communities
across the nation. Residential green building provides major
benefits to communities like yours, including lower
infrastructure costs, improved stormwater management, less
air and water pollution, a healthier living environment, and a
stronger community focus.
National green building expert David Johnston will explain
how your community can benefit from residential green
building, the key role that local government plays, and how
best to advance green building practices on a local and regional
scale. Learn how national programs such as LEED for Homes,
NAHB's Model Green Home Building Guidelines, and the Green
Communities Initiative are working to promote and mainstream
residential green building.
Additional speakers
• Thomas Burrows, Dakota County Capital Planning
• Jonee Kulman-Brigham, Center for Sustainable Building Research
September 14, 2005
Noon - 4:30 p.m. Includes lunch
Dodge Nature Center (West St. Paul)
Topics to be covered
• What is green building/remodeling?
• Why is it important?
• Who are the players?
• Role of local government
• Tools & incentives
• No-cost/low-cost approaches
• How to get started on a local level
• The power of collaboration
Who should attend
City/county administrators; planning/
zoning/inspections staff; community
development/ environmental
management staff; elected officials
DAVID JOHNSTON, President, What's Working, Inc.
Author (Building Green in o Black and White World) and consultant, David
Johnston is a leading thinker behind the green building movement. His
approach to green building has been embraced by municipalities, home-
owners, building professionals, and sustainability advocates nationwide.
Recognized as one of the top 50 building contractors in 1990, Johnston now
focuses his efforts on developing residential green building programs for
communities across the country. He currently is creating a national green
certification program for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
Johnston lives and works in Boulder, Colorado.
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Free event: Register by September 12, 2005
There is no charge for this event. To ensure a lunch,
registration is required by Monday, Sept. 12. Late
and walk-in registrations will be accepted if space
allows, but are not guaranteed a lunch.
Please provide the following information
and fax, e-mail, or mail it:
• Vegetarian lunch?
(indicate yes or no)
• Name
• Position/title
• Organization
• Mailing address
• City, state, zip
• Phone number
• E-mail
For more information about the event, call or
email Erin Barnes -Driscoll <erin.driscoll@
moea.state.mn.us> or Laura Millberg
<laura.millberg@moea.state.mn.us> : 651-296-3417
Dodge Nature Center
Farm Education Center
Aerie Room
1701 Charlton Avenue
West St. Paul, 551 18
The farm education building is located at 1701
Charlton Ave in West St. Paul. If turning onto
Charlton from Highway 110, the building will
be on the left between the intersections of
Marie and Wentworth, after you pass the
entrance to the preschool.
Registration options
Web:
www.moea.state.mn.us/
green bu i l d i ng/green i ng. cf m
E-mail:
<vonda.sanders@state.mn.us>
Mail:
Vonda Sanders
Environmental Assistance
520 Lafayette Road N, Floor 2
St. Paul, MN 55155-4100
Fax:
651-215-0246
Cancellation/substitutions
If, after registering, you are unable to attend
this event and can't find someone to come
in your place, please notify Environmental
Assistance staff (651-296-3417 or 800-657-
3843 toll free) so we do not order you a
meal. Thank you for your cooperation in
being cost- and waste -conscious.
www.dodgenaturecenter.org/mapdirections.asp
Sponsors
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Guest Column Submission
Submitted to the Plymouth Sun -Sailor
By Nancy Anderson
Coordinator of Volunteers
City of Plymouth
The City of Plymouth has a volunteer program that is vibrant and thriving. It is also an
illustration of how dedicated volunteers and city staff work as partners to add quality to
life in Plymouth.
Volunteers help the City tremendously. In 2004, more than 1,000 individuals of varying
ages contributed 13,120 hours of volunteer service. In 2005, we expect to meet or exceed
the 2004 numbers.
The City of Plymouth initiated its volunteer program twelve years ago. Its goal was to
have volunteers supplement and help staff. In doing so, volunteers would also stretch
taxpayer dollars. The program continues in that tradition today.
City volunteers work in partnership with city staff members. Volunteers provide extra
hands to get projects done faster. This allows city staff to focus on their highest priority
assignments. And, thanks to volunteers, city staff has been able to try out new ideas.
Volunteers also supplement city staff during times of peak activity, such as special events
and program registration.
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As volunteers assist city staff members, they get a better understanding of the workings
of city government. They see first-hand the important role city staff, elected officials and
engaged citizens, play in the success of our community.
On the other hand, staff members are consistently impressed with the dedication of
volunteers who generously give their time, talent and energy simply because they derive
satisfaction from helping others. The volunteer program gives city staff the chance to get
to know residents, the people they serve, in a unique way.
Finally, in many of the city staff/volunteer partnerships that have been forged over the
years, both sides have not only made new acquaintances, but friendships have also been
born.
Join This Partnership
Often volunteers tell me they get more out of their volunteer efforts than they give. Our
volunteers take pride in the work they do. Some are learning new skills, some are adding
to their resumes, some are doing things they love to do. Others are happy to meet new
people and to feel connected to a larger community.
Volunteers assist the City of Plymouth in a multitude of ways. Some people come in
once a week for three hours on an ongoing basis. They are able to devote uninterrupted
time to ongoing tasks that staff members often don't have time to complete. These tasks
can range from ordinary to more complex, but the key is that meetings, phone calls, or
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people at the counter do not interrupt the volunteer. Other volunteers are recruited for
short-term projects that often require a special skill. These positions usually range from a
month to a year. Special event volunteers make up the third category of volunteers.
These individuals usually spend from two to four hours helping at one of the City's
numerous special events.
Some of the City's volunteers have a long history with the City; others are fairly new.
All volunteers are valued by city staff people regardless of the length of time that they
volunteer or the volunteer position they fill. Each of them makes a contribution and
enhances City services, and city staff members are happy to work with all of them.
To learn more about how you can partner with a city staff person as a volunteer, call 763-
509-5230 or visit the city of Plymouth web site at www.ci.plymouth.mn.us. Click on the
jobs tab, and then select volunteer positions.
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(Created: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 2:08 PM CDT)
Jack Russek
Corridor Coalition elects 2005 officers
The Highway 55 Corridor Coalition recently elected its officers for 2005. Elected president for another
term was Wright County Commissioner Jack Russek. Russek, who lives and farmed near Delano, has
been a Wright County commissioner since 1992. He serves on many county committees and is a
representative of Wright County on three joint powers boards, including the Highway 55 Corridor
Coalition.
Elected vice president was long-time city of Independence councilman and mayor, Marvin Johnson.
Johnson has been involved in the city since 1973, serving on the planning commission from 1973 to
1975, then as a councilmember from 1976 to 1979. From 1979 to present, Johnson has been mayor
of Independence.
During this time, Johnson has served on numerous regional, state and national committees, including
vice chair of the League of Minnesota Cities.
Anne Hurlburt was elected secretary -treasurer. Hurlburt has been community development director
for the city of Plymouth since 1993. She also is the executive director of the Plymouth Housing and
Redevelopment Authority.
Prior to coming to Plymouth, Anne was the manager of comprehensive planning and local assistance
with the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area for five years. Prior to that, she spent more than
nine years with the city of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, first as a planner and then as director of
planning.
Hurlburt is a member of the American Planning Association and the American Institute of Certified
Planners (AICP). Besides representing the city of Plymouth on the Coalition Board, she also is a
member of the Coalition's Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) which provides technical
transportation and funding information and recommendations to the Coalition.
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City of Plymouth
News Release
For Immediate Release
August 18, 2005
Contact:
Sandy Paulson, 763-509-5080
Plymouth residents invited to apply for seats on citizen commissions;
Deadline for applications is October 28
If you are looking for a way to contribute to your community, apply to serve on a citizen advisory
board. Several groups advise the City Council on a variety of issues. Applications will be accepted
until Fri., Oct. 28. The City Council will interview applicants and make appointments later this year for
terms beginning in early 2006.
The following lists boards that may have openings and the times they typically meet.
Environmental Quality Committee (EQC): Second Wednesday of month, 7 p.m. The EQC makes
recommendations to the City Council on a variety of environmental issues.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA): Third Thursday of month, 7 p.m. The HRA works
with the City's housing and community development programs, administers federal, state, and local
grants for housing programs and manages a residential apartment building for seniors.
Human Rights Commission (HRC): First Thursday, 7 p.m. The HRC advises the City Council on
human rights issues, provides education on human rights and offers mediation services for human
rights problems.
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC): Second Thursday, 7 p.m. PRAC oversees
plans and proposals for the City's park system and recreation programs.
Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT): Fourth Wednesday, 7p.m. PACT advises the
City Council on the bus services operated by the City of Plymouth. These services include Plymouth
Metrolink, a commuter/reverse commuter service between Plymouth and downtown Minneapolis, and
Dial -A -Ride, a shared, curb -to -curb service.
Planning Commission: First and Third Wednesday, 7 p.m. The Planning Commission reviews land
development applications to ensure they conform to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
For an application, call Sandy Paulson at 763-509-5080. Please leave your name, mailing address and
phone number. Applications may also be downloaded from the City web site at
www.ci.plymouth.mn.us.
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PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
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PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
JUNE 2005
Monthly Synopsis
Year-to-date (YTD), the Department answered 631 calls for service. This compares to 645 calls
for service in 2004 (YTD). The highest call volume in June occurred between the hours of 12:00
p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday was the busiest day of the week. Seventy-two percent of calls
occurring in June were "Duty Crew" calls.
Responses were divided between the fire stations as follows:
Station I (13205 Co. Rd. 6) 38
Station II (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 51
Station III (3300 Dunkirk Ln.) 48
June.2005 in-service and on -scene (total response) times for emergency events are as follows.
Duty Crew and non -duty crew times, as well as station responses, are noted.
Significant or Unusual Events
In June, the following responses are notable:
June 5 Business fire (8:14 a.m.)
June 27 House fire (8:16 p.m.)
During the month of June, eleven calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for
these calls was 19 members of the Department.
Training
During the month of June, three topics were offered during six regularly scheduled in-house
training sessions. These topics included Driving and Pumping, Drafting, and Make -Up training.
Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for
members of the Hazardous Materials Team and RAD team.
Sixty-one members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of
hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 413.5 — an average of over six hours
per participating member.
1" Truck
1 Sc Truck
2nd Truck
2nd Truck
Duty Crew
In -Service
On -Scene
In -Service
On -Scene
# Calls
0:51
5:42
3:29
6:04
30
Non -Duty Crew
6:14
10:36
5:34
12:04
10
Station I
6:20
9:31
8:04
14:51
3
Station 11
6:13
10:16
2:23
12:17
4
Station III
6:09
12:08
6:16
9:05
3
Significant or Unusual Events
In June, the following responses are notable:
June 5 Business fire (8:14 a.m.)
June 27 House fire (8:16 p.m.)
During the month of June, eleven calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for
these calls was 19 members of the Department.
Training
During the month of June, three topics were offered during six regularly scheduled in-house
training sessions. These topics included Driving and Pumping, Drafting, and Make -Up training.
Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for
members of the Hazardous Materials Team and RAD team.
Sixty-one members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of
hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 413.5 — an average of over six hours
per participating member.
Recruitment
During the month of June, sixty-two paid -on-call firefighters served the City of Plymouth. No
members left the department. We conducted background investigations for the next class of
probationary firefighters.
Dutv Crew
The Duty Crew Program was in operation on all 22 weekdays during the month, Forty members
participated in the program.
In June, 88% of all shifts were fully staffed with at least four firefighters. During our busiest
time period (12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) 77% of the shifts were fully staffed with four firefighters.
A staffing summary for the month; by shift, is included below.
Staffin :
0600-0900
0900-1200
1200-1500
1500-1800
1800-2100
5 Firefighters
0%
5%
5%
5%
0%
4 Firefighters
82%
90%
77%
86%
90%
3 Firefighters
18%
5%
18%
9%
10%
No Staff
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Plymouth Fire Department
Public Education Programming June 2005
Programs
Children's Programming
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Station Tours
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The Birthday Club
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Preschool Visits
■
K-6 Education
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Career Talk
2
1
Family
Programming
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Bike Helmet Sales
■
Car Seat Check -Ups
■
Assist with North
Memorial with
Helmet Sales
■
Smokebusters for
Seniors
■
Smokebusters for
Families
■
Ski Helmet Sales
■
■
Adopt a Hydrant
Campaign
Adopt/Restaurants
Outreach
■
Block Parties
■
Parades
■
National Night Out
■
Fire Department
Open Houses
Business Programming
■
Fire Extinguisher
Training
■
Business Safety Fairs
■
Business Fire Drills
Number of Hours Averaged
—Programs per Program
1 1
2 1
Total Monthly Program
Hours
1
2
4
- 2.5
10
40
.75
30
2
.75
1.5
2
1
2
2 2 4
1 NNO 1.5 1.5
Meetin
1 10 10
1
1
3
�- 3
1
1
Staff Development
■ Public Education
Training for Fire
Personnel
■ Public Education
PC&FPF
2
2
Meetings
Meeting
■ Literature Drops
4 Recruitment
.5
2
Sign Project
■ Diversity Outreach
8 Deliver
3
3
Diversity
Packets
• Misc Community
1 City Council
1
Programming
Presentation
1 Connect
Collaborative
Club Kids
1
1
■ Special Projects
SAFE Kids
Quarterly
Meeting
Number of
Total Monthly
Percent of a 325 Hour Work
Programs
Program Hours
Month was Dedicated to
Public Education
72
72
22%
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
60
50
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30
20
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$1,100,000
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$500,000
$200,000
1600
1200
800
400
0
Fire Loss Summary Year -to -Date
1/1/04-6/30/04 1/1/05-6/30/05
Total Calls Year -to -Date
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7/26/2005
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PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
7/26/2005
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30
25
Jun -04
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Events
By Category
Other
Fires Overpressure/
0%
10% - Explosions
Severe Weather
0%
0%
Rescue/EMS
9%
False Alarms
42%
-
Hazardous
Conditions
f 14%
Good Intent Calls
Service Calls
20%
4%
7/26/2005
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June 2005
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0 3 Firefighters
CALLS FOR SERVICE
June 2005
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Duty Crew
72% ® Non -Duty
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meq.
City of Plymouth
Police Department
Activity Report for June, 2005
During the month of June, 2005, the Police Department
initiated 6,264 events. Included in those calls were 398 Part I
8, II Crimes, which are broken down in the following chart. A
total of 109 adults and 46 juveniles were arrested (booked, tab
charged, or cited) during the period. This number does not
include individuals charged later, primarily after investigations
are completed, by formal complaint, unless they were actually
booked at the time of the offense. A chart showing the
breakdown of the offenses and numbers also follows.
Officers also generated 1,175 traffic citations during the
period. These citations are divided into their three categories;
hazardous moving offenses, non-moving offenses, and non-
hazardous moving offenses and then further by type and
number. There were also a total of 110 traffic accidents
during the month.
The remainder of the calls generated ai
calls, which include various ordinance
calls, such as medicals, alarm calls,
animal calls.
e classified as "9000"
violation and service
noise violations, and
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Police Department
Montly Statistical Sumamry
SUMMARY STATS WORKSHEET:
Total Calls 8v Officer Initiated - 6,264 (YTD - 31,228)
June
Offense subtotal
TOTAL
YTD
Jun -04'
Arson
0
4
1
Assault
28
167
22
2nd degree 2
3rd degree 0
4th degree 0
5th degree 10
domestic assault 14
terroristic threats 2
Attempt to evade taxation
2
5
1
Attempted homicide
0
0
0
Burglary
36
172
36
Apartment 3
Business 12
Garage 11
Home 6
Storage Locker/Area 3
Attempt (no entry made) 0
Other (Church) 1
Conservation violation
0
0
1
Crime against family
0
11
4
Criminal sexual conduct
0
12
3
Disorderly conduct
10
39
8
Driving after cancelation (GM only)
3
6
6
Drugs
9
78
11
cocaine 0
marijuana 9
methamphetamine 0
paraphernalia 0
prescription 0
other 0
DWI
13
106
9
Underage dk & dry (18-21)
0
2
3
Underage dk 8v dry (under 18)
0
0
0
Escape/fleeing officer
1
7
1
False information to police
1
11
3
Falsely reporting a crime
0
0
0
Forgery
8
24
2
Harassment
12
631
15
�
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Police Department
Montly Statistical Sumamry
Offense subtotal,
Total
YTD
Jun -04
Interfere with emergency call
1
2
1
Juvenile
alcohol offense
8
18
3
controlled substance
0
0
2
curfew
9
17
0
runaway
8
38
5
tobacco
3
12
0
Furnishing alcohol to underage - cc
0
6
0
Furnishing tobacco to underage - cc
0
3
0
Leaving scene of accident (hit & run)
22
76
8
Liquor/underage consumption/poss
10
30
4
Obscenity/ indecent exposure
0
5
5
Obstructing legal process
0
5
4
Possession stolen property
1
6
1
Property damage
55
218
65
Robbery
4
6
1
Solicitation
0
0
0
Theft
general 46
gas no pay 19
identity 4
items/parts from MV 36
employee 2
shoplifitng 11
by check 4
by fraud/ swindle 8
mail 1
bicycle 1
132
555
92
Tampering with MV
4
9
3
Trespass
1
8
1
Unlawful deposit of garbage
0
1
0
Vehicle theft
10
42
6
Violation order for protection
5
18
6
Weapons
2
8
7
TOTAL
398
1,790
340
�U
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Police Department
Montly Statistical Sumamry
ARRESTS
Offense TOTALI YTD Jun -04
Adult
aiding & abetting
0
0
0
assault
18
60
11
attempted homicide
0
0
0
attempt to evade taxation
2
6
0
burglary
0
5
1
conservation (fish without license)
0
0
1
crime against family
0
0
0
criminal sexual conduct
0
3
0
driving after suspension (GM only)
0
6
0
disorderly conduct
3
8
4
drugs
8
64
13
DWI
11
101
10
Underage drinking & driving
0
2
4
escape/fleeing officer
0
2
0
false information
0
8
2
forgery
4
4
1
furnishing tobacco to underage
0
2
0
interfere with emergency call
0
0
0
leaving scene of accident (hit & run)
3
13
0
Liquor/underage cons
27
117
14
obscenity/ indecent exposure
0
0
0
obstructing legal process
0
7
1
possess altered DL
0
0
1
possession stolen property
1
6
0
property damage
0
1
0
solicitation
1
1
0
tampering with motor vehicle
0
4
0
theft
7
33
7
trespass
1
4
0
unlawful deposit of garbage
1
1
0
vehicle theft
0
1
0
violation order for protection
1
5
2
warrant
20
42
3
weapons
1
81
0
TOTAL
109
514
75
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Police Department
Montly Statistical Sumamry
Juvenile
Offense
TOTAL
YTD
Jun -04'
assault
4
33
4
burglary
0
1
0
criminal sexual conduct
0
3
0
disorderly conduct
3
25
0
false information to police
0
2
0
fighting on school property
0
4
0
harassment
0
1
0
indecent exposure
0
1
0
interfere with emergency call
0
0
1
leaving scene of accident (hit 8s run)
0
1
0
obstruct legal process
0
0
2
possess altered DL
0
1
0
possess stolen property
0
1
1
property damage
0
2
2
terroristic threats
0
0
0
theft
4
19
10
trespass
0
6
0
underage drinking 8s driving
2
6
1
vehicle theft
0
1
0
warrant
0
2
0
weapons offense
1
2
2
alcohol
9
52
6
controlled substance
0
15
2
curfew
16
24
1
runaway
5
121
2
tobacco
21
ill
0
TOTAL
461
2251
34
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Police Department
Montly Statistical Sumamry
CITATIONS
Offense
TOTAL
YTD
Jun -04
Speeding
401
2,511
467
Careless/ Reckless driving
9
29
4
Disobey signs or signals
37
230
34
Stop sign violation
53
304
85
Improper passing
2
39
11
Improper turning
12
43
15
Improper lane/wrong way/HOV
5
41
4
Fail to yield
18
69
3
Follow too closely
4
33
2
Improper/no signal
13
15
0
Open bottle
3
16
2
Defective/ improper equipment
25
100
53
Inattentive driving
17
65
7
Other hazardous violation
12
37
0
School bus stop arm violation
5
43
2
TOTAL
6161
3,575
689
Fire lane/hydrant parking violation
8
132
24
Snow removal parking violation
0
3
0
Other parking violation (2 to 5 a.m.)
83
787
202
Handicapped parking violation
3
34
8
Junk/ abandoned vehicle
0
0
0
Other non-moving violation
21
22
6
TOTAL
115
978
240
Driving after suspension/ cancelation/ revocation
81
552
71
No DL
26
106
21
Other DL violation
39
183
41
Improper registration
82
369
99
Motorcycle endorsement requirement
3
4
0
Overwidth/overweight (truck)
1
10
17
Blocking 8s obstructing traffic
0
2
0
Leaky/unsecure load
3
4
4
Unreasonable acceleration
0
2
0
Other non -hazardous violation
2
10
0
Seat belts
92
190
68
Child restraints
0
3
5
No insurance
115
652
15
Crosswalk/fail to yield for pedestrian
0
3
4
TOTAL
444
2,090
345
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Police Department
Montly Statistical Sumamry
ACCIDENTS
Offense
TOTAL
YTD
Jun -04
Fatal
0
0
0
PI
17
71
15
PD
93
494
83
TOTAL
110
565
98
City of Plymouth
Police Department
Activity Report for July, 2005
During the month of July, 2005, the Police Department
initiated 5,790 events. Included in those calls were 384 Part I
& II Crimes, which are broken down in the following chart. A
total of 61 adults and 32 juveniles were arrested (booked, tab
charged, or cited) during the period. This number does not
include individuals charged later, primarily after investigations
are completed, by formal complaint, unless they were actually
booked at the time of the offense. A chart showing the
breakdown of the offenses and numbers also follows.
Officers also generated 838 traffic citations during the period.
These citations are divided into their three categories;
hazardous moving offenses, non-moving offenses, and non-
hazardous moving offenses and then further by type and
number. There were also a total of 72 traffic accidents during
the month.
The remainder of the calls generated are classified as "9000"
calls, which include various ordinance violation and service
calls, such as medicals, alarm calls, noise violations, and
animal calls.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Police Department
Montly Statistical Sumamry
SUMMARY STATS WORKSHEET:
Total Calls & Officer Initiated - 5,790 (YTD -37,018)
July
Offense subtotal
TOTAL
YTD
Jul -04
Arson
5
9
4
Assault
26
193
20
2nd degree 2
3rd degree 0
4th degree 0
5th degree 11
domestic assault 11
terroristic threats 2
Attempt to evade taxation
1
6
2
Attempted homicide
0
0
0
Burglary
18
190
24
Apartment 1
Business 3
Garage 8
Home 4
Storage Locker/Area 1
Attempt (no entry made) 0
Other (Church) 1
Conservation violation
0
0
0
Crime against family
7
18
3
Criminal sexual conduct
2
14
4
Disorderly conduct
11
50
6
Driving after cancelation (GM only)
0
6
3
Drugs
9
87
7
cocaine 0
marijuana 5
methamphetamine 1
paraphernalia 3
prescription 0
other 0
DWI
16
122
16
Underage dk & dry (18-21)
0
2
4
Underage dk & dry (under 18)
0
0
2
Escape/fleeing officer
1
8
1
False information to police
1
12
3
Falsely reporting a crime
0
0
0
Forgery
21
261
5
Harassment
141
771
8
5G
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Police Department
Montly Statistical Sumamry
Offense subtotal,
Total
YTD
Jul -04
Interfere with emergency call
0
2
1
Juvenile
alcohol offense
2
20
3
controlled substance
0
0
1
curfew
2
19
4
runaway
13
51
7
tobacco
1
13
0
Furnishing alcohol to underage - cc
0
6
0
Furnishing tobacco to underage - cc
0
3
0
Leaving scene of accident (hit 8s run)
12
88
17
Liquor/underage consumption/poss
3
33
0
Obscenity/ indecent exposure
0
5
4
Obstructing legal process
1
6
2
Possession stolen property
0
6
2
Property damage
63
281
37
Robbery
0
6
0
Solicitation
0
0
0
Theft
general 54
gas no pay 26
identity 1
items/parts from MV 37
employee 0
shoplifitng 10
by check 2
by fraud/ swindle 10
mail 1
bicycle 9
150
705
95
Tampering with MV
0
9
0
Trespass
1
9
0
Unlawful deposit of garbage
5
6
0
Vehicle theft
5
47
3
Violation order for protection
7
25
1
Weapons
6
14
1
TOTAL
3841
2,174
290
37
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Police Department
Montly Statistical Sumamry
ARRESTS
offense 1,, TOTAL I YTD Jul -04'
Adult
aiding 8s abetting
0
0
0
assault
12
72
15
attempted homicide
0
0
0
attempt to evade taxation
0
6
0
burglary
0
5
0
conservation (fish without license)
0
0
0
crime against family
2
2
0
criminal sexual conduct
0
3
0
driving after suspension (GM only)
1
7
0
disorderly conduct
2
10
3
drugs
7
71
7
DWI
13
114
16
Underage drinking & driving
2
4
4
escape/fleeing officer
0
2
1
false information
0
8
3
forgery
0
4
0
furnishing tobacco to underage
0
2
0
interfere with emergency call
0
0
1
leaving scene of accident (hit 8v run)
2
15
1
Liquor/underage cons
3
120
11
obscenity/ indecent exposure
0
0
0
obstructing legal process
1
8
2
possess altered DL
0
0
0
possession stolen property
0
6
2
property damage
2
3
0
solicitation
0
1
0
tampering with motor vehicle
0
4
0
theft
4
37
2
trespass
1
5
0
unlawful deposit of garbage
0
1
0
vehicle theft
0
1
0
violation order for protection
1
6
1
warrant
6
48
1
weapons
2
10
0
TOTAL
61
575
70
37
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Police Department
Montly Statistical Sumamry
Juvenile
Offense
TOTAL
YTD
Jul -04
assault
1
34
0
burglary
1
2
0
criminal sexual conduct
0
3
0
disorderly conduct
6
31
0
false information to police
0
2
0
fighting on school property
0
4
0
harassment
0
1
0
indecent exposure
0
1
0
interfere with emergency call
0
0
0
leaving scene of accident (hit 8v run)
0
1
0
obstruct legal process
0
0
0
possess altered DL
0
1
0
possess stolen property
0
1
0
property damage
4
6
0
terroristic threats
0
0
0
theft
1
20
2
trespass
0
6
0
underage drinking 8s driving
1
7
2
vehicle theft
0
1
0
warrant
1
3
0
weapons offense
0
2
0
alcohol
5
57
6
controlled substance
2
17
1
curfew
4
28
8
runaway
5
17
3
tobacco
1
12
1
TOTAL
32
257
23
.S
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Police Department
Montly Statistical Sumamry
CITATIONS
Offense
TOTAL
YTD
Jul -04
Speeding
415
2,926
664
Careless/ Reckless driving
4
33
6
Disobey signs or signals
18
248
41
Stop sign violation
14
318
68
Improper passing
10
49
9
Improper turning
9
52
16
Improper lane/wrong way/HOV
2
43
7
Fail to yield
5
74
9
Follow too closely
1
34
3
Improper/ no signal
0
15
0
Open bottle
3
19
1
Defective/ improper equipment
15
115
51
Inattentive driving
6
71
12
Other hazardous violation
7
44
0
School bus stop arm violation
0
43
0
TOTAL
5091
4,0841
887
Fire lane/hydrant parking violation
16
148
25
Snow removal parking violation
0
3
0
Other parking violation (2 to 5 a.m.)
33
820
96
Handicapped parking violation
6
40
6
Junk/ abandoned vehicle
0
0
0
Other non-moving violation
16
38
5
TOTAL
71
1,049
132
Driving after suspension/ cancelation/ revocation
56
608
80
No DL
25
131
13
Other DL violation
25
208
28
Improper registration
46
415
96
Motorcycle endorsement requirement
2
6
0
Overwidth/overweight (truck)
7
17
10
Blocking 8v obstructing traffic
0
2
1
Leaky/unsecure load
1
5
12
Unreasonable acceleration
1
3
0
Other non -hazardous violation
1
11
0
Seat belts
26
216
50
Child restraints
0
3
0
No insurance
67
719
132
Crosswalk/fail to yield for pedestrian
1
41
1
TOTAL
258
23481
423
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Police Department
Montly Statistical Sumamry
ACCIDENTS
Offense
TOTAL
YTD
Jul -04
Fatal
0
0
0
PI
11
82
11
PD
61
555
69
TOTAL
72
637
80
elm creek
Watershed Management Commission
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNICAL OFFICE
3235 Fernbrook Lane Hennepin County, DES
Plymouth, MN 55447 417 North 5" Street
PH: 763.553.1144 Minneapolis, MN 55401-1397
FAX: 763.553.9326 PH: 612.596.1171
E-mail: iudie cD'ass.biz FAX: 612.348.8532
E-mail: Ali.Durgunoglu@co.hennepin.mn.us
MINUTES
July 13, 2005
I. The regular monthly meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order at
11:40 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2005, in the Emergency Operations Center, Maple Grove City Hall, 12800 Arbor Lakes
Parkway, Maple Grove, MN, by Treasurer Fred Moore.
Present were: Ken Kluck, Corcoran; Doug Baines, Dayton; Rick Lestina, Maple Grove; Madeleine Linck,
Medina; Fred Moore, Plymouth; Paul Kangas, Rogers; James Kujawa and Ali Durgunoglu, Hennepin County
Department of Environmental Services (HCES); John Barten, Three Rivers Park District; Jason Westbrock, Barr
Engineering; and Judie Anderson, Executive Secretary.
Also present: Steve Broyer and Dick Koppy, Ryan Companies, Kelly Bopray, Graham Environmental Services;
and Sean Cullen and Adam Parker, MFRA, for project 2005-027; and Dan Krocheski and John DeVries for project 2005-
032.
II. Motion by Kangas, second by Linck to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
III. Motion by Baines, second by Kangas to approve the Consent Agenda.
A. Minutes of the June meeting.
B. July Treasurer's Report and Claims.
Motion carried.
IV. Action Items.
A. 2004-061 Creekview Townhomes, Medina. This is a residential subdivision located on the north side
of the Hamel Road and Elm Creek Drive intersection. The site has floodplain, floodway and wetland issues. Staff
determined that the plan was incomplete. Staff received a new set of plans on January 24, 2005. These plans did not address
the issues outlined in Staff's October 29, 2004 letter to the City and the developer. The plan is still incomplete and this was
notified by email to the City and the developer on January 27, 2005. Applicant's agent has requested the Commission to
hold the plan review until they receive plat approval from the City. Motion by Kangas, second by Baines to set a deadline
of 21 days to receive additional information and directing Staff to inform the applicant that failure to receive additional
information within that time frame will result in denial of the application at the Commission's August 10, 2005 meeting.
Motion carried.
B. 2005-027 The Grove/Ruppert Property, Maple Grove. This plan proposes to merge two parcels
totaling 208 acres located in the southeast quadrant of I-94 and future Highway 610 (currently 101st Avenue). The site
will consist of a large retail center and North Memorial Medical Center/Hospital. Staff's April 6, 2005 letter to the
developer outlined the deficiencies in the application. Initial nutrient computations do not conform to Commission
standards. A list of Staff concerns were included in Findings dated April 27, 2005. A request to allow a lower phosphorus
export value for the site was denied. Staff has discussed options available to the developer to help them meet the non -
degradation requirements.
At the Commission's June meeting the applicant's agent provided a sketch showing ponds proposed for
phosphorus removal. Since that meeting Staff has received a written request from the applicant dated June 8, 2005,
requesting 1) the application be divided into two parts (erosion control and stormwater management) and 2) an extension
of time beyond the July meeting date. Staff has received plans for each review and has responded with comments. Staff
has authority for administrative approval of the Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) Plan. The Commission must act
only on the Storm Water Management Plan.
Revised plans for the Grove property connect the stormwater ponds in series to provide better rate and
CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS
Minutes elm creek Watershed Management Commission
July 13, 2005
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nutrient control. Runoff from 80% of the site will drain through two ponds prior to discharging from the site. Four ponds
upstream of the primary treatment pond provide pretreatment. The ponding systems appear to meet the Commission's
standards for both rate and nutrient control.
In the case of the Ruppert property, runoff from land developed by the applicant will drain to a 40 -inch
culvert in the middle of the site while runoff from land developed by the City of Maple Grove will drain to a 24" culvert
in the southwest corner of the site. Plans and computations for the pond and culvert have not been received for review.
Discharges to the 40" culvert appear to meet the Commission's standards for rate control. Four stormwater ponds treat
runoff discharging to the culvert. Three of the ponds are connected in series and provide optimal treatment efficiency.
In their Findings dated July 13, 2005, Staff recommended contingent on approval of the E&SC Plan. Motion by Lestina,
second by Kangas to approve the recommendation of Staff. Motion carried.
In a draft of the Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) report for the mitigation site in Corcoran dated July
12, 2005, panel members recommended the Commission, as LGU for Corcoran, to approve the site pending six items.
Motion by Moore, second by Lestina to accept the TEP findings once they are finalized and to approve the wetland
replacement plan within the City of Corcoran once six conditions are met. Motion carried.
C. 2005-030 Heritage - Edge Water Cowley Lake, Rogers. This is a 415 -acre parcel proposed for 1169
residential units in five phases of construction. A complete application was received May 16, 2005. At the June 2005
meeting, the Commission provided Staff the authority to approve Phase 1 grading plans provided the overall stormwater
management plan would be reviewed for approval by the Commission at its July 13 meeting. Staff approved Phase 1
grading plans and has received the overall stormwater management plan for all phases and finds it acceptable. In their
Findings dated June 27, 2005, Staff recommended approval of the overall stormwater management plan with the
understanding that floodplain mitigation necessary for Phases 4 and 5 (proposed for 2009 and 2010) will be resolved
when Phases 4 and 5 are reviewed and approved by the Commission and that E&SC plans must be reviewed and
approved by the Commission on all future phases. Motion by Baines, second by Muck to approve the recommendations
of Staff. Motion carried, Kangas abstaining.
D. 2005-032 Scherber Addition, Hassan. This is a 40 -acre parcel located on Trail Haven Road near 113th
Avenue. It is proposed for seven single-family residential lots. A complete application was received May 19, 2005. In
their Findings dated July 8, 2005, Staff listed the deficiencies in the application. They included concerns re post -
construction runoff rates for 2- and 10 -year rainfall events to wetland #1 as well as lack of pond outlet information,
E&SC and street details, and a Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP). The project is eligible for a wetland
exemption for filling 1,792 SF of a small existing wetland. Motion by Muck, second by Linck to grant Staff
administrative approval authority for this project. Motion carried.
E. 2005-037 Reimers 2nd Addition, Rogers. This site is located north of 129th Avenue near Basswood
Lane and is proposed for 23 single-family residential lots and one large outlot. A complete application was received May
13, 2005. In their Findings dated June 3, 2005, Staff requested an approved wetland delineation E&SC details and a
SWPPP and nutrient analysis. These items have been provided and reviewed by Staff. In their July 12, 2005 Findings,
Staff recommended approval contingent upon final plans showing seed and mulch will be applied within 72 hours after
completion of rough grading. Motion by Kangas, second by Muck to approve Staff recommendations. Motion carried.
V. New Business.
A. Correspondence.
Anderson provided materials from her meeting with Dave Neiman from the Upper Mississippi River
Source Water Protection Project. They discussed the group's efforts to protect our drinking water supply. Neiman
would like to attend a future Commission meeting to discuss ways the Commission can cooperate and collaborate in this
project.
B. Elm Creek Channel Study. The final contract has been executed by the Chair. Staffs from Bonestroo
and the Commission will meet later this month to kick-off the project.
VI. Old Business.
A. The Commissioner's Handbook is being reproduced.
B. Wetland Conservation Act. Performance standards will be developed for future projects and a five year
plan will be requested from developers as part of the monitoring requirements.
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C. Project Fee Schedule will be reviewed at the September meeting. Included will be a recommendation
re deadlines for active status.
D. Sewage Spill in Medina. Anderson contacted Metropolitan Council to learn when the lift station is
scheduled to be taken off-line. They reported the system was converted to new gravity pipe about a month ago. However,
one pipe "coming from the west" was not shown on the drawings. This pipe will be included in the conversion in
August. Currently a minimal discharge is occurring hourly for approximately five minutes. They will advise when the
conversion is complete.
VII. Project Reviews.
A. 2001-013 The Preserve and Hidden Oaks at Elm Creek combined WCA application, Champlin.
The developer informed Staff that the buffer sign installation was completed before the June 30, 2005 deadline. Staff
informed the developer by email that we would like to receive the final report before the August meeting.
B. 2003-053 Richard Weber WCA Violation, Hassan. The Webers decided to restore all the wetlands
on the parcel. The restoration plan issued by the DNR gave them until May 15, 2005 to complete the work. They
requested an extension due to wet conditions last fall and this spring. Staff continues to work with the Webers and the
NRCS to ensure compliance on WCA and FSA requirements for the restoration of the filled wetlands.
C. 2004-001 Three Rivers Estates, Hassan. This is a 144 -acre site located in the northwest quadrant of
the intersection of Bechtold and CR 117. The applicant proposes to develop 33 single-family residential lots on the site.
Site plans were approved at the Commission's June 2004 meeting. The applicant is working with the Township to utilize
a wetland mitigation area to compensate for impacts on project #2004-042. Staff continues to work with the parties to
complete the conditions for final WCA approval.
D. 2004-042 Northdale Blvd/James Road Utility Project, Hassan. Hassan is improving the roadways and
extending storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water along Northdale Boulevard and James Road. The Commission approved
the plans at their November meeting pending the recommendations of Staff. All of the Staff recommendations have been
resolved with the exception of the deed recording of restrictions and covenants for the mitigation site. Staff will follow
up.
E. 2004-046 Maple Creek Restoration, Maple Grove. The City is proposing to regrade, armor and restore
sections of Maple Creek between CR 10 and Elm Creek. This is an amendment to the City's approved stormwater
management plan. City staff requested Commission review of the Maple Creek Drainage Study. Commission Staff has
not completed the review.
F. 2004-050 Walgreens, Maple Grove. This is a 2.64 -acre commercial development located at the
northwest comer of CSAH 30 and Dunkirk Lane. This project has been postponed and most likely will be withdrawn
to accommodate an adjacent project.
G. 2004-054 City County Federal Credit Union, Maple Grove. This is a 2.3 -acre new branch office
located on CSAH 30, east of Lawndale Lane. Complete plans and fees were received last September. The site is being
replatted from four parcels into two parcels. The zoning will remain commercial/retail. Because there were no changes
in the stormwater plan and no wetlands or floodplains were present, Staff gave contingent approval pending receipt of
E&SC details on the plans. As of this date, the City has not issued a grading permit for this project. The applicant's agent
informed Staff they will submit a new plan to the City. Staff will request E&SC plans from the project architect.
H. 2004-065 Thunder Addition, Hassan. This is an existing 11.4 -acre site proposed for six single-family
residential lots located on County Road just north of 147th Street. Current land use is residential/hobby farm. This site
plus eight acres from adjacent properties drain into a depressional area on this property. Stormwater will be controlled
by the natural depression on site; an emergency overflow will occur south of this site. Water infiltration into the natural
sandy soils will be the primary outlet. Staff also analyzed the holding basin without an outlet. Natural export will not
occur from this development. Revised site plans were received and reviewed in January 2005. Contingent approval was
granted by the Commission at the February 2005 meeting. Erosion and sediment control plans and infiltration
protection/construction plans are still needed before final Staff approval. Staff has recently learned that this project has
been withdrawn. It will be removed from the agenda.
I. 2004-069 Maple Grove Medical Campus and Retail Center, Maple Grove. According to the City
of Maple Grove, the Maple Grove Medical Campus and Retail Center has become "The Grove" and the retail center to
the southwest, "The Grove South," is the Ruppert site. This item will be removed from the agenda.
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J. 2004-076 Fairview Health Service Center, Maple Grove. On July 5, 2005, Staff received the
requested revisions to the E&SC plan. Staff will complete the review and approve it administratively.
K. 2004-078 Hedgestone (EHLR property), Corcoran. The property is located west of CR 101 between
Gleason and Hackamore Roads. 287 single-family residential lots are proposed on 218 acres . Complete plans were
received November 30. WCA replacement plan approval was granted at the Commission's March 2005 meeting. The
replacement plan decision was noticed March 17, 2005. Buffer requirements and financial sureties of $50,000 for
replacement and $25,000 cash for monitoring were set at the April 2005 meeting but have not been received.
L. 2004-082 Baumeister 3'a Addition, Corcoran. This is a request for a wetland delineation review on
a ten -acre site. Staff visited the site and reviewed the delineation in December 2004. Two or three areas required
additional investigation during the growing season. Additional information was received and field reviewed by Staff in
June. This revised delineation was acceptable to Staff and noticed as approved. A copy of the Notice of Decision was
included in the meeting packet. This item will be removed from the agenda.
M. 2005-012 Fieldstone Meadows, Maple Grove. This is a new site development located in the extreme
southwest corner of Maple Grove near the intersection of CRs 47 and 101. The applicant has been contacted that their
application is incomplete because no hydrology calculations were submitted. No new information has been received.
N. 2005-017 Hartwood Trails, Hassan. Staff approved this project in Findings dated May 31, 2005,
pending Township approval of the Henry Lake overflow easement. Since the June meeting, Hassan has approved the
Henry Lake overflow easement dedication, thereby fulfilling the Commission's requirements for approval. This item
will be removed from the agenda.
O. 2005-018 Fieldstone 6th Addition, Maple Grove. Staff reviewed the plans for compliance to the overall
stormwater management plan approved for this area by the Commission in November 2002 and found one inconsistency
for which they have requested clarification. Once this is resolved to the satisfaction of the Watershed Management Plan,
Staff will approve the plans administratively. Additional information and approval from the City of Plymouth are still
required.
P. 2005-020 Roberts Development, Rogers. Staff approved this project administratively; however, the
SWPPP has not been received. The Applicant's agent informed us that the SWPPP would be submitted before the
meeting.
Q. 2005-024 Prominence Woods, Maple Grove. Staff received and rejected an incomplete application.
Their Findings dated July 7, 2005 were included in the meeting packet and outlined the issues that must be addressed
before a recommendation can be made.
R. 2005-026 Larson Wetland Violation, Corcoran. A wetland basin was filled during grading activities
at 20301 Larkin Road. A cease and desist and restoration order was issued by the DNR to restore the characteristics of
the original wetland by May 15, 2005. The contractor has restored the basin to the original shape and hydrology
condition but the landowner has yet to restore the vegetation as required in the restoration order. Staff and DNR continue
to monitor this violation.
S. 2005-028 CSAH30/CSAH116 Intersection, Corcoran. The Hennepin County Transportation
Department proposes improvements to the intersection of CSAH 30 and CSAH 116 including resurfacing, shoulder
widening, and tum lane construction/reconstruction. This project appears on the Board of Water and Soil Resources
(BWSR) Road Replacement Program application list as #3480M. This item will be removed from the agenda.
T. 2005-033 CSAH 30 and 101, Corcoran/Maple Grove. Deric Deuschle, representative from Champlin
and member of the Technical Evaluation Panel, reviewed the plans and agreed that the project was eligible for wetland
replacement under BWSR's Road Replacement Program. Deuschle signed the permit application and resubmitted it to
the County to forward to BWSR for acceptance and credit withdrawal.
U. 2005-038 Jubert Lake WCA-Saari Property, Corcoran. This review is for approval of a wetland
delineation. Staff has field -verified the delineation with one small revision requested. Staff noticed the delineation as
approved contingent upon elimination of an upland island area within wetland 3 in the delineation report. A copy of the
Notice of Decision was included in meeting packet.
V. 2005-039 Minnesota RV, Dayton. This is a 35 -acre site bounded by I-94 to the south, 113th Street to
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the east and Territorial Road to the north. The applicant is proposing to develop a sales/showroom facility, service
department, 106 storage bays and camping sites within the parcel. At this time this project is lacking an application and
review fees.
W. 2005-042 Tollefson Concept Plan, Maple Grove. This site is located on approximately 40 acres in the
southeast quadrant of Lawndale Lane and Elm Road. Elm Creek borders the east side of this site. This is a preliminary
review of a concept plan requested by the engineer for the developer. Staff provided verbal preliminary comments to
the engineer in their June 27, 2005 Findings.
X. 2005-043 Chris Hudok Lot Division, Corcoran. Staff received an application for wetland delineation
on May 18, 2005. Staff visited the site and did a slide review on the wetlands. Staff is disputing an area designated as
a non -wetland and has provided a wetland determination to the applicant for his use. Final ruling on the wetland
delineation is pending a decision by the City and the applicant on the easements around the wetlands and the floodplains.
The floodplain impacts and mitigation will be reviewed as a separate project. A copy of a summary email to the applicant
was included in the meeting packet.
Y. 2005-045 Villas at Rivers Edge, Rogers. This project was approved at the June Commission meeting
based on Staff Findings dated June 1, 2005, with the stipulation that the regional stormwater pond must be constructed
prior to or concurrently with this project. Staff so advised the City. This item will be removed from the agenda.
Z. 2005-046 Maple Creek Estates North, Maple Grove. This project consists of several parcels
comprising 25 acres that will be developed into 45 single family residences. The existing site is a combination of
agriculture, open grassland and farmstead. The project is proposing to provide rate and nutrient control with a single,
centralized pond. Rate and nutrient control submittals are incomplete and the Erosion Control Plan needs improvement.
Staff will grant a 60 -day extension.
AA. 2005-047 Rush Creek Meadows, Corcoran. Staff provided review and comment to the City re
preliminary plans submitted by the applicant. A complete plan has not been received.
All. 2005-048 Rogers Marketplace, Rogers. This is a 1.45 -acre commercial site located at the southeast
side of South Diamond Lake Road and Rogers Drive. The developed site will have about 1.05 acres of new impervious
surface. The stormwater from this site will be directed to an existing MnDOT pond located at the northeast corner of
Highway 101 and South Diamond Lake Road. Staff reviewed the erosion and sediment control plan and requested
revisions. Staff will review and approve this project administratively. A copy of Staff Findings dated June 14, 2005 was
included in the packet.
AC. 2005-049 Nottingham 11th and 12th Additions, Maple Grove. These are the last two phases of the
Nottingham subdivision approved by the Commission in 1997. They consist of 51 acres proposed for 65 single family
homes. The Commission will review the E&SC plan and for consistency with the original stormwater management plan
approved in 1997. A review and recommendation were not completed in time for the meeting.
AD. 2005-050 South Teal Crossing, Maple Grove. This site is located along Pineview Lane just north of
CR 30 adjacent to DNR pubic water #27-275W (Teal Lake). It is six acres in size, proposed for ten single-family
residential lots. Because the density is <2 units per acre site plans were reviewed for erosion and sediment controls only.
Staff has administrative approval authority for this review and is waiting for SWPPP plan revisions and details prior to
approval. The applicant will be refunded $250.00 for overpayment of fees. A copy of their June 29, 2005 Findings was
included in the meeting packet.
AE. 2005-051 Johnson's Grove, Maple Grove. This is a two -acre site located south of CR 30 at Norwood
Lane. The site has not been reviewed in time for this update. Staff will review for E&SC and has administrative approval
authority. Findings and Staff decision will be provided to the Commission when they become available.
AF. 2005-052 Hassan New Horizon, Hassan. This is a 1.5 -acre site located at the northwest corner of CR
144 and James Road, proposed for a childcare facility. When completed, the project will create 0.73 acres of new
impervious surface. Stormwater runoff from this site goes north into an existing on-site stormwater treatment pond in
the adjacent lot (approved under #97-060 and 2001-032, 101 Market Place). This area ultimately drains into the
Township's regional stormwater treatment pond located north of 101 Market Place and to the Crow River. The existing
on-site pond on 101 Market Place will be filled after this site has been stabilized. The plans were reviewed for
compliance with the Commission's E&SC standards. Staff approved the plan administratively. Staff Findings dated June
30, 2005, were included in the packet. This item will be removed from the agenda.
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VIII. Other Business.
Adjournment. There being no further business, motion by Kangas, second by Baines to adjourn. Motion
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 1:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Executive Secretary
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Attention: John Rich, Manager
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Dear Mr. Rich:
Our office represents the City of Plymouth. Ryerson has recently placed a new
bituminous overlay on the paved area at your facility that is located on City of
Plymouth property over which you have an easement for snow removal and disposal.
Striping was added to designate parking spaces in part of that area near the northwest
corner of the building, where parking spaces were not previously striped.
Pursuant to the easement, Ryerson only has the right to use the area for snow removal
and disposal. The striping of additional parking spaces expands Ryerson's
unauthorized use of the City's property.
Ryerson must remove the pavement striping for parking. This area may not be used
for parking. We will follow up in 60 days to verify that this has been done.
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Plymouth City Attorney
Dear Resident/Land Owner:
Last week the City sent out a notice stating the second overnight constriction event on the
Vicksburg Lane reservoir was to occur on August 17, 2005. I am sending you this letter to notify
you that due to technical difficulties, the second overnight construction event has been
delayed until August 24, 2005. The construction will occur between 12 pm and 8 am. We
sincerely apologize for any inconvenience due to the change in date. Also, as the project is
dependent on good weather, rain could delay the overnight constriction of the project by one or
two additional days. Currently, the third and final overnight construction is anticipated in
September. A separate notice will be sent to you before the third occurance.
The same efforts will be made to ensure the nighttime disturbance is minimized to the extent
possible. We have worked with the contractor to design the construction site to avoid having
trucks backing up during the process so the hazard signals would not produce irritating noise.
Additionally, lights would be aimed directly into the constriction area to minimize glare into
adjacent windows, and the generators powering the lights are insulated to reduce the noise
produced. Even with all our efforts, the construction activity may be an annoyance for the closest
homeowners.
If you have any general questions regarding the project, you can contact me at 763-509-5457.
Specific questions regarding the construction of the project should be directed to Brian Young,
Sewer and Water Supervisor, at 763-509-5992.
Sincerely,
Marie Darling, AICP
Senior Planner
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Carol Molnau, Commissioner
Minnesota Department of Transportation
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Subject: City of Plymouth Comments on Draft Metro District Transportation
System Plan
Dear Commissioner Molnau:
The City of Plymouth appreciates the opportunity to comment on Mn/DOT's draft Metro
District Transportation System Plan (TSP). The plan clearly documents the desperate
need we have as a state for additional funding for transportation. Without additional
funding and the corresponding transportation improvements it would support, we
envision a wide range of increasing negative impacts in this metropolitan area on
residential development, goods movement and the overall regional economy. Moreover,
we firmly believe that these regional impacts would have ripple effects statewide. In
addition to our overall concerns, the City has a number of specific concerns about the
draft plan and distribution of funding for transportation -related needs.
The City of Plymouth has the following comments on the draft:
I-494 Corridor
The only project in Plymouth that would receive funding in the "Fiscally Constrained
Investment Plan" is an additional lane in each direction of I-494 from I-94 to TH 55. The
draft TSP shows this project as needed between 2008-2015 but planned between 2015
and 2023; in other words, outside of the 10 -year work plan. The last TSP indicated this
project was in the "short term" time frame for investment. In the draft TSP, it is
identified as "medium term." When the Metropolitan Council updated its Transportation
Policy Plan last year, the timing of improvements to I-494 was unclear, but the Plan
implied that the timing would be advanced as soon as funding permits if additional funds
became available.
I-494 is the main street to numerous cities, including Plymouth. The six cities of
Plymouth, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Edina, Bloomington and Richfield have worked
through the I-494 Corridor Commission for more than a decade to secure improvements
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to this facility which is vital to businesses up and down the corridor. Clearly, losing
ground on the needed improvement through Plymouth does not support continued
economic vitality in the corridor.
Trunk Highway 55
Plymouth commends Mn/DOT for recognizing that there are needs on TH 55. However,
the addition of an "overpass" at the Xenium/Northwest Blvd. (CSAH 61) intersection
would not be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and would severely
compromise access to the commercial, industrial and other properties in that part of the
City. The Highway 55 Corridor Coalition, of which Plymouth and Hennepin County are
members, is currently working with MnDOT to study TH 55 from I-494 to Annandale
including a traffic study, official mapping and environmental work needed for the future
improvement of the corridor. This work will provide some information regarding the
future needs at the Xenium/Northwest Blvd intersection that should be considered before
determining whether an overpass, a grade -separated interchange, or some other design is
the ultimate improvement needed at that location.
The City also commends the recognition that additional lanes are needed on TH 55.
However, there may also be the need for additional lanes west of Arrowhead Drive,
which are not included in the TSP. Again, the corridor studies will provide important
information as to the fixture needs on TH 55. The Coalition will use the outcome of the
study to advocate for additional federal funds. Plymouth clearly sees the benefit of
having the project listed in the TSP, as some local match for any federal funds would be
required, even though there is no time frame or dollar amount listed.
We further note that the TSP cites several high crash intersections in the TH 55 corridor.
We urge Mn/DOT to consider the recommendations of the Corridor Coalition in making
investment decisions about intersections in this critical corridor.
US 169
Plymouth commends Mn/DOT for adding US 169 to the plan. There is a demonstrated
need for improvement to this facility. However, it appears unlikely that funding would
become available within the time frame of the TSP unless significant new resources are
found. US 169 is yet another excellent example of the fact that there are major, unmet
critical needs in the regional transportation system that are eroding mobility and
hampering the economic growth of the area.
Transit
The TSP assumes that transit ridership will double between now and 2030 consistent with
the Metropolitan Council's Transportation Policy Plan. However, in order for this to
happen, the State must invest in transit. The draft TSP shows a very small percentage of
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the total proposed transportation investments going to transit projects. While Plymouth
recognizes that we are an automobile -oriented society, we must strive to achieve a better
balance between investments that benefit the car and those that benefit transit.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft. Unfortunately, it paints a bleak
picture for our region. We believe that we must all work toward increasing investment in
our transportation system or we will continue to see a decrease in our overall quality of
life in this region and the state as a whole. We sincerely hope that Mn/DOT will
carefully consider our comments prior to adopting a plan that will affect all of us and
continue to work to give high visibility to the vast gap between our needs and our
resources to address those needs.
Sincerely,
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City of Plymouth
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State Senator David Gaither
State Senator Gen Olson
State Senator Anne Rest
State Representative Ron Abrams
State Representative Jeff Johnson
State Representative Sandra Peterson
State Representative Steve Smith
Hennepin County Commissioner Penny Steele
Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Stenglein
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Dear Mayor Johnson:
I am writing on behalf of the Golden Valley City Council, and in response to your
letter regarding TH 169 dated July 26, 2005. The City Council has reviewed your
letter and would be happy to meet to discuss our mutual concerns about TH 169.
Some of the issues the Golden Valley Council raised that are of interest to our
community include:
1. Current Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) policies
require that local units of government pay for relocation of utilities,
frontage roads and drainage systems impacted by a non -interstate
project. When MnDOT upgraded TH 100, the City of Golden Valley was
required to pay over $1.3 million in local costs for relocation of utilities,
frontage roads and drainage improvements. Recent efforts to advance
legislation to revise the cost-sharing policies have failed. We believe that
the cost-sharing policy must be modified before Golden Valley expresses
support for the TH 169 project.
2. Expansion of MnDOT highways generally result in acquisition of right-of-
way and associated loss of tax base.
3. With recent improvement of 1-494 and TH 100, TH 169 may not rank as
high in need for upgrade when compared to other highways in the
metropolitan area where congestion is prevalent.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this issue. Please contact me if
you would like to move forward with the next step of setting up a meeting. You
can reach me at 763.593.3990.
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August 16, 2005
Mayor Johnson,
Thanks so much for meeting with me on Monday, August 15, 2005.
I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss ways for Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church to be of
service to our community.
As discussed, I will further explore the volunteer possibilities in the following areas:
• Housing Week
• Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners — Jill Kohler
• PRISM
• Seniors and Assisted Living
• Home Free
• City of Plymouth — Nancy Anderson / City Volunteers
As I mentioned, we will be looking for short term and long term projects where we can
use the gifts, skills and abilities God has given us to serve our community.
I will drop you a line once in a while to let you know of our progress.
Thanks for all you do on our behalf to make Plymouth a wonderful place to live, grow,
work and play.
Thanks again for your time.
Keep Smiling ! ! !
In HIS Service,
Bradd Lasch ..
Director of Christian Outreach — Intern
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