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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 12-02-2005CITY OF PLYMC Dummy COUNCIL INFO 1 December 2, 2005 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Youth Advisory Council December 5 meeting agenda......................................................... Page 2 Planning Commission December 7 meeting agenda............................................................ Page 3 Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) December 7 meeting ............................ Page 4 December 2005, January and February 2006 Official City Meeting Calendars ................... Page 5 Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings ........................................ Page l l FOR INFORMATION... News Articles, Releases, Publications, etc ... Lakeshore Weekly News letter to the Editor from State Auditor Pat Anderson encouraging residents to attend the Truth in Taxation meetings ......................................... Page 12 St. Paul Pioneer Press news story concerning legal settlement over the proposed development of an Eagan golf course; submitted by Councilmember Willis ......................Page 13 Building Department newsletter Plymouth Builder............................................................ Page 15 Staff Reports Police Department October 2005 Monthly Report ............................................................. Page 18 Memo from City Engineer Ron Quanbeck regarding Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Meeting - Mooney Lake Emergency Pumping.................................................................... Page 49 Minutes Human Rights Commission, November 3, 2005 minutes .................................................... Page 50 Correspondence Letter to Treasure's Island, Inc. from the State Pollution Control Agency regarding proposed actions that might violate State pollution control statutes .................. Page 53 Invitation to Participate in Neighborhood Meeting for the Proposed Armstrong High School Site Projects.................................................................................................................................Page 54 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 2005 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH CREEK CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM 2 Time Allotment 1. Call to Order 7:00 PM 2. Presentations: a) 3. Approvals: a) Agenda 7:00-7:05 PM b) November 21 meeting minutes 4. City Council Update 7:05-7:10 PM S. Special Items: a) Sleepless Sleep—out plans 7:10-7:30 PM b) Youth Service Awards program plans 7:30-7:40 PM c) Youth Leadership program plans 7:40-7:50 PM d) Intergenerational activities 7:50-7:50 PM 6. Items for Future Discussion: a) Traffic issues on Peony Lane near Wayzata High School 7:55-8:00 PM b) Tree cutting near Maple Dell Park 7. Adjournment 8:00 PM 8. Additional Materials: a) December 2005—June 2006 Official City Meeting Calendars b) Next Meeting: December 19, : M PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2005 WHERE: BLACK BOX THEATER Plymouth Creek Center 1480034 th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda* are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Approve the November 16, 2005 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Welman Sperides Architects. Site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment and variances to allow a church expansion for Plymouth Covenant Church located at 4300 Vicksburg Lane North. (2005111) (Continued from the October 19, 2005 Meeting.) B. PCL Construction Services, Inc. Site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment to allow a two-story addition containing 9,600 square feet at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County Road 6. (2005133) C. Cressland Homes, LLC. Conditional use permit to allow construction of a garage that exceeds 1,000 square feet for property located at 5535 Glacier Lane North. (2005135) D. Kevin and Kristin Vickers. Conditional use permit to allow construction of a garage that exceeds 1,000 square feet for property located at 5635 Glacier Lane North. (2005137) 7. NEW BUSINESS A. City of Plymouth. Cancel the December 21, 2005 Planning Commission Meeting. B. City of Plymouth. Approve 2006 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule. 8. ADJOURNMENT AGENDA PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 — 34th Avenue North Wednesday, December 7, 2005 7:00 p.m. 1. Public Hearing — Dial -A -Ride Fare Increase. 2. Approval of agenda. 3. Approval of minutes for the October 26, 2005, PACT meeting (attached). 4. Transit Administrator updates: • Station 73 • Fare Box • Comprehensive Plan 5. Ridership information and review of ridership statistics for October, 2005. 6. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations. 7. Complaint Log (attached). 8. Adjournment. Note: Please call Pat Qvale at 763-509-5052, if you are unable to attend. OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS December 2005 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 3 Nov 2005 S M T W T F S Jan 2006 S M T W T F S 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Plymouth Creek Center Conference Room 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2:00 PM OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS - Plymouth Historical Society Building 7:00 PM TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING, Plymouth Creek Center, Black Box Theater 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Plymouth Creek Center, lower level Conference Room 2 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT), Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Plymouth Creek Center Classroom 9:30 AM 2005 HUMAN RIGHTS DAY EVENT, Plymouth Creek Center, Plymouth ROOM 7:00 PM JOINT COUNCIL -PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: LAND USE PLAN FOR NORTHWEST PLYMOUTH, PLYMOUTH CREEK CENTER, Plymouth Room 11 12 13 14 15 .16 17 700 PM TRUTH IN TAXATION 7:00 PM REjBox 7:00 PM 7:00 PM CHARTER HEARING CONTINUED(IF NEEDED), PNm«XhGNk c.M.I. 91,ck e.. rn.al« CITYCOU MEETING, BQUALITY Theater, Pl Creek Ce ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE (EQC), Plymouth Creek Center Classroom A COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING, Plymouth Creek Center Conference Room 2 JOINT COUNCIL -PUNNING COMMISSION LISTENING SESSION (IMMED)ATELY FOLLOWING TRUTH IN TAXATION MEETING). 7:00 PM HOUSING E P'__ G'.k cental REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Plymouth Town Square 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7:00 PM YOUTH CHRISTMAS ADVISORY COUNCIL, Plymouth Creek Center, EVE lower level Conference Room 2 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 CHANNUKAH CITY OFFICES BEGINS AT CLOSED IN SUNSET OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS DAY HOLIDAY modified on 12/1/2005 l .) OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS January 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NEW YEARS DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Plymouth Creek Center Conference Room 2 OF THE NEW Black Box Theater, YEAR HOLIDAY Plymouth Creek Center 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7:00 PM REGULAR CITYCOUNCIL MEETING, Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center 7.00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Plymouth Creek Center Classroom A 7:00 PM PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Plymouth Creek Center Classroom A IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY (Observed) - City Offices Closed 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Plymouth Creek Center, Meeting Room 1 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: NTERVIEWBOARD 8 COMMISSION CANDIDATES, Plymouth Creek Center Conference Room 2 lower level 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Plymouth Creek Center, lower level Conference Room 2 1145 AM PLYMOUTH BUSINESS COUNCIL, s",.- Minneapolis Wesl 122 n Ridq—oa.., M --k. 5- PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: CITY MANAGER ANNUAL EVALUATION, PLYMOUTH CREEK CENTER CONF. RM 2 7'. W PM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Black Ba. TNoale�, PHI, c'- c.-, 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT), Plymouth Creek Center 29 30 • 31 Feb 2006 Dec zoos S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 modified on 12/1/2005 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS February 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 2 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room / `t 2:00 PM -7:00 PM FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL, Parkers Lake Jan 2006 S M T W T F S Mar 2006 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 5 6 7 8 7:00 PM NVIRONMENTAL ALITY COMMITTEE (EOC), Council Chambers F 9 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 10 I1 12 .13 700 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 14 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 15 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 16 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY(HRA ), Medicine Lake Room 17 18 19 20 PRESIDENTS DAY - City Offices Closed 21 22 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT(PACT)- Council Chambers 23 24 25 26 27 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, CouncilChambers 28 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 12/1/2005 t ! Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items December 12, Special, 7:00 p.m., Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center lower level • Truth in Taxation Reconvene Meeting December 12, Special, following Truth in Taxation Reconvene Meeting, Joint Council/Planning Commission, Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center lower level • "Listening Session" on the Land Use Plan for Northwest Plymouth December 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center lower level • Adopt 2006 Budgets and Tax Levies • Approve 2006 Compensation and Classification Plans • Discuss potential rezoning of the southwest corner of Bass Lake Road and Nathan Lane • Approve Zachary Park improvements as requested by Armstrong Youth Little League • Conduct public hearing for off—sale liquor license application for Anh Dhong, Inc. d/b/a Wandering Spirits • Conduct public hearing for off—sale liquor license application for Jason Carlson 6020, Inc., d/b/a MGM Wines & Spirits • Approve final plat and development contract for Taryn Hills located east of Vicksburg Lane, north and south of County Road 47. U.S. Home Corporation. (2004054F) • Approve final plat for Phase II of Wynfield Place located north of 47th Avenue and west of Underwood Lane. Loucks Associates. (2005134) • Approve conditional use permit to allow construction of a garage that exceeds 1,000 square feet for property located at 5535 Glacier Lane North. Cressland Homes, LLC. (2005135) • Approve conditional use permit to allow construction of a garage that exceeds 1,000 square feet for property located at 5635 Glacier Lane North. Kevin and Kristin Vickers. (200513 7) • Approve modifications to legal descriptions to previously approved resolutions for Vision of Glory Church • Consider potential rezoning of property located south of Bass Lake Road and east of Nathan Lane. City of Plymouth. January 10, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center lower level January 17, Special, 6:00 p.m., Conference Room 2, Plymouth Creek Center lower level • Board/Commission interviews • Update Legislative Priorities and Goals January 24, Special, 5:30 p.m., Conference Room 2, Plymouth Creek Center lower level • City Manager's annual evaluation and update January 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center lower level Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. PRINT 0 QCLUS1 Monday, November 28, 2005 LETTERS, November 29, 2005 Truth in Taxation To the Editor: By now most Minnesota property taxpayers have received their tax statement telling them what the tax levy is going to be for the coming year. Also on that tax statement is a notice about an opportunity citizens have to let their local elected officials know how they feel about it This opportunity is called a "Truth -in -Taxation Hearing." State law says that most counties, school districts and cities over 500 in population must hold Truth -in -Taxation hearings so that taxpayers can have a chance to express their opinion as to whether or not they are OK with the levy amount listed on their property tax statement. Unfortunately, the "truth" about Truth -in -Taxation hearings is that they typically have very low turnouts. This is really a shame. These hearings are an excellent opportunity for citizens to hold local government officials accountable for their actions, as well as listen to the reasoning behind their decisions. Low turnout may also give elected officials the impression that citizens are satisfied with the levy. Remember, the amount of increase (if any) listed on the tax statement is the maximum amount they will be allowed to levy once they have completed the Truth -in -Taxation process. This means the hearing is your chance to let your voice be heard before final action is taken. If you want to brush up on how local governments in your area are spending taxpayers' dollars before going to the hearing, then go to our Web site at www.auditor.state.mn.us. You can access financial information for every city, county and school district in the state. Revenues and expenditures are broken down into several categories and presented on a per capita basis so that you can easily compare your local government to others across the state. I encourage all citizens to attend their local Truth -in -Taxation hearings and to access the State Auditor's Web site to find the financial information they need. Remember, silence is consent. If you don't make your feelings heard, your local elected officials will assume you're satisfied with the final outcome. — Pat Anderson Minnesota State Auditor Related Links Content © 2005 Lakeshore Weekly News Software © 1998-2005 1up! Software, All Rights Reserved City settles golf course dispute Neighbors frustrated 120 -acre Carriage Hills parcel is likely to become residences BY MEGGEN LINDSAY Pioneer Press Under a settlement the Eagan City Council approved to end a developer's lawsuit, much of the Carriage Hills golf course is likely to be developed into a residential subdivision. Before an overflow crowd of dejected residents Tuesday, council members voted unanimously to approve the compromise with course owner Ray Rahn and the developer to which he's selling the 120 -acre course, Eagan -based Wensmann Realty Inc. The council's action effectively ends its legal battle over one of the last remaining private open spaces in the otherwise built-up suburb. The decision came as a deep disappointment to many residents who had signed petitions and rallied against the course's development for years. They wanted the council to continue with its lawsuit appeal and had formed an investment group to try to buy the land outright. With sleeping babies and playing children in tow, nearly 90 golf course neighbors and preservationists braved snowy roads Tuesday night to plead with the council to fight the course development — or, at least, to explain its decision to settle the lawsuit. "We're concerned that this sends a message that you can out -lawyer the city," said Bob Acton, a member of the neighborhood's Carriage Hills Coalition. "Once this land is developed, it can never be brought back." The council was set to vote two weeks ago on the lawsuit's settlement, but pulled the item from its agenda in the face of resident outrage. Wensmann plans to build 480 housing units — condominiums, town homes and single-family houses — while preserving 30 acres as an executive nine -hole public course on the property, located off Yankee Doodle Road on Wescott Woodlands Drive. The settlement is contingent on the developer submitting a proposal to the city to amend its comprehensive plan to have the land redesignated as a "special area plan." If that application goes through, the lawsuit will be dropped. Eagan had fought the development since August 2004, when the City Council denied Wensmann's plan to rezone the 40 -year-old public course. The city's comprehensive plan — essentially, its blueprint for development — long has called for the property to be zoned only for parks and recreation. After the City Council and planning commission rejected the initial Carriage Hills development plans in 2004, Rahn Family LP and Wensmann sued the council in district court to try to force Eagan to allow a zoning change that would permit housing. Rahn closed the course in the spring and said he wanted to sell the golf course, which he bought in 1996, because it was losing hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Eagan officials have said the city could not afford to buy the course — and did not want to raise property taxes to do so. Neighborhood investors never made public what they could offer for the property but have disputed Rahn's contention that the course couldn't have been a moneymaker. In April, District Judge Patrice Sutherland sided against Eagan and ordered the city to either amend its comprehensive plan and the property's zoning or begin eminent domain proceedings to buy the 18 -hole course. Sutherland ruled that the city's denial of development amounted to taking the course without paying for it. The city took the case before the Minnesota Court of Appeals in May, arguing that it must protect the integrity of its comprehensive land -use plan. "We think the guide plan is worth fighting for," the council wrote at the time. Resident Jill Nichols echoed the view of many neighbors when she said her husband looked into the course's zoning before building their nearby home to make sure the land was protected. "We relied on that," she said. But Council Member Mike Maguire said he was worried that if the council went forward with its appeal and lost, it would set a binding precedent throughout the state for a loss of local planning control. He also said the course purchase price was such that if the city tried to buy it, there'd be no money left to protect other parcels. Maguire and the rest of the council struggled to answer residents' questions, while city attorneys cautioned them about breaking a gag order in the case. The members said they were frustrated that they could not publicly talk about why the city chose to settle. "This is in my back yard. I look out onto this course," council member Peggy Carlson said. "This is personal. I wouldn't be settling if I didn't think this was a good deal." Golf course neighbors and fellow preservationists thought the city was readying for oral arguments in the appeals case and had no idea council members had met for weeks in closed -door sessions about the settlement. "We feel like this was decided long before this meeting," Acton said. "It's beyond disappointing. We wish they would have gone forward. We'd like to have seen some follow-through." Meggen Lindsay can be reached at nllindsay@pioneerpress.com or 651-228-5260. 2005 St. Paul Pioneer Press and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved. littp://www.twincities.coin P1 mouth Builder it) 6,: Y_ A newsletter from the Plymouth Inspection Division, December 2005 City web site offers information, services 24/7 Tanhe City of Plymouth's web site puts city information d forms at your finger tips 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Web site visitors can print fee schedules, permit forms, check- lists and search for online property information at: www.plymouth. mn.us. Accessing property information is easy. Click on the "My Property Information" link under the "At Your Service" heading on the home page. Just by typing in the property address or utility bill account number, you can look up information on property value, property taxes, utility bill informa- tion, inspections, sales information and permits that have been issued for the property. If the City has a site plan/survey on file of the property, it is also included. Builders and contractors can find an array of forms, checklists and fee schedules online. To get to the building information, click on the Services tab. Then click on the Planning/Building link on the left side of the screen. Visitors will notice that the site features a changing menu on the left side of the screen. The choices on the left side menu will change and expand/contract to reflect the area you are visiting. The site map, located under the eServices tab, provides a quick index to higher- level information on the site. Frost precautions for cold weather construction Frost presents a constant problem for construction. Because frozen soils expand due to moisture, the Inspection Division strongly recommends that frozen soils never be used as fill material. For the same reason, we recommend that fill soils not be placed over frozen materials. Limit excavation to the amount of work that can be accomplished and protected from freezing temperatures in one day's time. After excavation, check trenches to make sure that all frozen materials have been removed. Do not delay pouring concrete. Cover the newly placed footing immediately to maintain the heat of the concrete. Keep the concrete covered until set. This generally takes two days. Thereafter, the footings can be stripped and the construction continued, assuming a heated environment is being supplied. Both interior and exterior backfilling operations should be completed before temporary heating facilities are removed, or during the time in which ambient temperatures will permit effective cell placement. In addition, interior footings or footings designed without frost protection should be Cold Wentber-continned on purge 3 Another way to look for informa- tion of interest to you is to click on the top level tab on the home page labeled "Especially For." The tab is aimed at helping people find information that may be of inter- est to thein based on a group that they may fall into such as volunteer, newcomer, builder, parent, bus rider, teen or senior. The City has plans to add the ability to apply for certain types of permits on-line and provide for the ability to pay online with a credit card sometime in 2006. Watch for more information. The City will also add more on-line forms and City services to the web as it becomes feasible both techno- logically and economically. New staff members By now, many of you have noticed new faces in our offices. In August and September of this year, the city hired Jessica Archer and Greg Metz as full- time building inspectors. Jessica's primary responsibility will be performing residential plan review, while Greg's primary responsibility will be performing commercial plan review services. In addition, Laurie Lokken was recently hired as our new office support specialist for our clerical staff. Plan Ahead for Your Inspection Requests Planning ahead when scheduling inspections will keep your construction plans on track. The Building Code is very specific regarding inspections. It is the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Building Official once the work is ready for inspection. The permit holder must also provide access to and means for inspection of such work. It is important to understand that requests for inspections are to be made only after the work is completed and ready for such inspection. Requests for building framing and final inspections are not to be made until after all other required inspections have been approved (electrical, plumb- ing, mechanical, fire protection, etc.). Our inspection personnel are performing excessive repeat inspections on some jobs where work is not ready for the inspection being requested. These unnecessary inspections result in our inability to provide all of you with effective and efficient inspection services. Inspection requests for specific times will be honored when it is possible. If the requested time is not available, customers will be advised so that an alternate time or the next business day can be selected. Check Your Jobs Before Calling Recently our office has received calls from contractors requesting us to verify if an inspection has been made and/or information regarding a Cor- rection Notice, posted on the job site. It is the contractor's responsibility to check their jobs. The approved job site plan, inspection requirement form, and permit inspection record cards are to be posted on the job site. Permit Fees Recently, the Plymouth City Council adopted a new fee schedule for plumbing, sewer and water, and mechanical permits effective Jan. 1, 2006. Details regarding this information can be obtained at our customer service counter or our City website. Although, our office has sent notices to these contractors, we would appreciate your assistance by sharing this information with your subcontractors as well. Met Council to Increase SA C Charge The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Division has approved the Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) rates for 2006. The base SAC unit will increase from $1,450 to $1,550 beginning January 1, 2006. Permits issued after the close of business on December 30, 2005 will be subject to the increased rate. While the City of Plymouth collects the charge for MCES, it is not a City charge. If the inspector has not returned from the field, we have no way of knowing whether the inspection was made, or what types of corrections were needed. The Plymouth] Builder The Plymouth Builder is published Please check your jobs and if there are specific questions, contact the appro- by The P City of Plymouth to share priate inspector between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4;00 p.m. information with contractors and to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. developers working in Plymouth. How are we doing? Let us know. Next time you are in to see us, take a minute to let us know how we are doing. Fill out a customer service card. Cards are located at our front service counter. 2 Let us hear from you. If you have any questions or comments, call Building Official Joe Ryan at (763) 509-5431 or drop us a note at the City of Plymouth, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN 55447. BILL OF RIGHTS Customer Service Policy Applicants for Permits and Licenses In order to assure fair and equal treatment under the law of applicants for all types of permits and licenses issued by the City of Plymouth, the following standards for our actions have been adopted by the City: 1. You have the right to be treated courteously and respectfully at all times during the course of your business transactions with the City. You have the right to request an informal meeting with staff, prior to submission of your application, to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with the application, plan review, investigation or inspection process. 3. You have the right to request a copy of any specific citation of a law, ordinance, code, or city resolution that is the basis for our requirements. 4. You have the right to appeal any decision of any enforcing official without fear of reprisal to an employee's supervisor, department head, and, if necessary, to the city manager. 5. You have the right to timely decisions based upon written departmental standards established from time to time. You have the right to have City personnel make a good faith effort to explain all relevant codes and requirements at the time your license or permit application is approved. 7. You have the right to have all rulings and interpretations following the original review of plans which have a significant impact on the cost or timely completion of a project reviewed by a supervisory person in advance of their issuance and to have a specific citation of the regulation that is the basis for the ruling. 8. You have the right to prompt action on your application or request for inspection of your work, even if the regularly assigned staff person is not available. Cold Weather -continued frons page 1 extended below frost depth unless adequate precautions are taken to prevent frost. After the structure has been enclosed, the Inspection Division recommends that all floor slab areas receive enough heat to allow the soil system to thaw. Periodically check the floor slab areas of frost and in -placed density prior to slab placement. Who's Who Community Development Department Protective Inspection Division City Manager Laurie Ahrens 763-509-5051 Community Development Anne Hurlburt, Director 763-509-5401 Assistant Building Official Larry Farris 763-509-5436 Building Inspector Arnie Rasmusson 763-509-5437 Building Inspector Bill Tor 763-509-5441 Building Inspector Karleen Lutter 763-509-5435 Building Inspector Greg Metz 763-509-5434 Building Inspector Chris Land 763-509-5439 Building Inspector Erik Noraas 763-509-5438 3 Support Services Manager Building Inspector Bob Rood 763-509-5442 Building Inspector Jessica Archer 763-509-5432 Denise Hutt Building Official 763-509-5408 Joe Ryan 763-509-5431 Office Support Spec. Laurie Lokken Housing Inspector 763-509-5430 Warren Kulesa 763-509-5445 Office Support Rep. Janice Bergstrom Fire Inspector 763-509-5430 Stan Scofield 763-509-5443 Office Support Rep. Patty Schaffer Fire Inspector 763-509-5430 Randy Kurtz — 763-509-5444 Office Support Rep. Barb Peterson 763-509-5430 Building Inspector Bob Rood 763-509-5442 Building Inspector Jessica Archer 763-509-5432 CITY OF PLYMOUTH Police Department Montly Statistical Sumamry SUMMARY STATS WORKSHEET: Total Calls 8v Officer Initiated - 5,144 (YTD - 53,403) October Offense subtotal TOTAL YTD Oct -04 Arson 0 10 2 Assault 27 277 33 2nd degree 3 3rd degree 0 4th degree 0 5th degree 8 domestic assault 10 terroristic threats 6 Attempt to evade taxation 0 6 3 Attempted homicide 0 0 1 Burglary 30 281 22 Apartment 1 Business 8 Garage 11 Home 3 Storage Locker/Area 2 Attempt (no entry made) 0 Other (School, vacant home) 5 Conservation violation 0 0 0 Crime against family 2 22 1 Criminal sexual conduct 2 28 5 Criminal vehicular operation causing injury 1 2 0 Death investigation 1 36 5 Disorderly conduct 18 84 8 Driving after cancelation (GM only) 0 13 3 Drugs 17 125 9 cocaine 0 marijuana 11 methamphetamine 0 paraphernalia 5 prescription 0 other 1 DWI 12 171 21 Underage dk & dry (18-21) 0 2 1 Underage dk 8s dry (under 18) 1 2 0 Escape/fleeing officer 1 9 0 False information to police 3 17 3 Falsely reporting a crime 0 0 0 CITY OF PLYMOUTH Police Department Montly Statistical Sumamry Offense subtotal Total YTD Oct -04 Fighting on School Property 1 1 0 Forgery 9 47 9 Harassment 7 112 6 Homicide 1 1 0 Impersonating police officer 0 1 0 Interfere with emergency call 0 2 1 Juvenile alcohol offense 2 23 4 controlled substance 0 0 0 curfew 3 27 2 runaway 11 90 8 tobacco 1 16 2 Furnishing alcohol to underage - cc 1 10 8 Furnishing tobacco to underage - cc 6 9 0 Kidnapping (incl deprive parental) 2 2 0 Leaving scene of accident (hit 8s run) 17 134 17 Liquor/underage consumption/poss 5 61 1 Obscenity/ indecent exposure 2 10 0 Obstructing legal process 0 8 0 Possession stolen property 2 10 0 Criminal damage to property 46 457 29 Robbery 7 17 0 Solicitation 0 0 0 Theft general 52 gas no pay 28 identity 1 items/parts from MV 22 employee 0 shoplifitng 14 by check 3 by fraud/ swindle 4 mail 1 bicycle 4 129 1,119 134 Tampering with MV 0 18 1 Trespass 0 16 0 Unlawful deposit of garbage 2 10 0 Vehicle theft 8 63 4 Violation order for protection 5 40 2 Weapons 3 20 2 TOTAL 385 3,409 347 CITY OF PLYMOUTH Police Department Montly Statistical Sumamry ARRESTS Offense I TOTALI YTDJ Oct -04 Adult aiding 8s abetting 0 0 3 assault 7 97 18 attempted homicide 0 0 1 attempt to evade taxation 0 6 2 burglary 0 5 1 conservation (fish without license) 0 0 0 crime against family 0 2 0 criminal sexual conduct 0 4 0 criminal vehicular op causing injury 0 1 0 driving after suspension (GM only) 0 13 1 disorderly conduct 3 17 2 drugs 10 97 9 DWI 13 160 19 Underage drinking 8s driving 0 8 1 escape/fleeing officer 2 4 0 false information 1 11 2 forgery 0 4 5 furnishing tobacco to underage 0 2 0 homicide 1 1 0 impersonating police officer 0 1 0 interfere with emergency call 0 1 0 leaving scene of accident (hit 8v run) 0 20 0 Liquor/underage cons 5 149 7 obscenity/ indecent exposure 0 2 0 obstructing legal process 0 9 0 possess altered DL 0 0 0 possession stolen property 3 9 0 Criminal damage to property 0 4 0 robbery 2 2 0 solicitation 0 1 0 tampering with motor vehicle 0 4 0 theft 10 61 8 trespass 0 6 0 unlawful deposit of garbage 0 2 0 vehicle theft 0 2 0 violation order for protection 2 9 1 warrant 1 64 3 weapons 0 11 0 TOTAL 60 789 83 CITY OF PLYMOUTH Police Department Montly Statistical Sumamry Juvenile Offense TOTAL YTD Oct -04 assault 5 43 6 burglary 2 4 0 criminal sexual conduct 0 4 0 disorderly conduct 13 53 5 false information to police 0 3 0 fighting on school property 2 6 0 harassment 0 1 0 indecent exposure 0 1 0 interfere with emergency call 1 1 0 leaving scene of accident (hit 8s run) 0 2 0 obstruct legal process 0 0 0 possess altered DL 0 1 0 possess stolen property 0 2 0 Criminal damage to property 1 13 0 terroristic threats 0 0 0 theft 3 29 0 trespass 0 11 0 underage drinking 8v driving 1 8 0 vehicle theft 0 1 0 warrant 2 6 0 weapons offense 1 4 0 alcohol 30 119 5 controlled substance 7 30 2 curfew 4 44 4 runaway 5 37 4 tobacco 1 15 3 TOTAL 78 4381 29 CITY OF PLYMOUTH Police Department Montly Statistical Sumamry CITATIONS Offense TOTAL YTD Oct -04 Speeding 275 3,908 451 Careless/ Reckless driving 0 36 2 Disobey signs or signals 0 294 33 Stop sign violation 44 415 56 Improper passing 5 148 2 Improper turning 8 62 9 Improper lane/wrong way/HOV 10 59 7 Fail to yield 4 95 6 Follow too closely 2 39 3 Improper/no signal 0 18 0 Open bottle 1 25 0 Defective/ improper equipment 4 137 20 Inattentive driving 16 122 15 Other hazardous violation 6 58 1 School bus stop arm violation 5 50 6 TOTAL 380 5,466 611 Fire lane/ hydrant parking violation 22 209 20 Snow removal parking violation 0 3 0 Other parking violation (2 to 5 a.m.) 58 1,088 90 Handicapped parking violation 12 64 9 Junk/ abandoned vehicle 0 0 0 Other non-moving violation 0 39 1 TOTAL 92 1,403 120 Driving after suspension/ cancelation/ revocation 77 812 91 No DL 20 181 11 Other DL violation 19 275 31 Improper registration 47 576 71 Motorcycle endorsement requirement 0 8 1 Overwidth/overweight (truck) 0 17 4 Blocking 8v obstructing traffic 0 2 0 Leaky/unsecure load 0 7 0 Unreasonable acceleration 3 10 2 Other non -hazardous violation 1 21 0 Seat belts 26 353 12 Child restraints 0 4 2 No insurance 64 928 95 Crosswalk/fail to yield for pedestrian 0 4 1 TOTAL 257 3,198 321 CITY OF PLYMOUTH Police Department Montly Statistical Sumamry ACCIDENTS Offense TOTAL YTD Oct -04 Fatal 0 0 0 pl 18 123 19 PD 90 838 75 TOTAL 108 961 94 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 DATE: November 30, 2005 TO: Doran Cote, P.E., Director of Public Works FROM: Ronald S. Quanbeck, P.E., City Engineer 111VA SUBJECT: MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT MEETING MOONEY LAKE EMERGENCY PUMPING CITY PROJECT NO. 8019 At their regularly scheduled November 29, 2005 meeting, the Mirulehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) discussed the elevations that pumping begins on Mooney Lake and the agreement with the City of :Plymouth to share the cost of emergency pumping. The report prepared by MCWD staff to the Board is attached. Several Mooney Lake residents were in attendance at the meeting. The discussion lasted approximately two hours. The issue was on the MCWD agenda due to the controversial decision not to pump after the lake level exceeded elevation 989 this Fall. The MCWD Board took action directing MCWD staff to develop a written cost sharing agreement with the City of Plymouth for emergency pumping of Mooney Lake. The agreement is to include: • The MCWD and City will share the cost 50150. • Pumping is to begin if Mooney Lake exceeds elevation 990 and continue until the lake is lowered to elevation 989. • The MCWD engineer is to determine the pumping rate based on a determination of the risk of increased flooding downstream. • If Mooney Lake exceeds elevation 989, MCWD and City staff are to discuss preparations for pumping and determine if pumping should begin at an elevation lower than 990. The action also includes direction that the MCWD begin discussions with the City on including the permanent emergency pumping facility in the MCWD's Storm Water Management Plan (509 Plan) Capital Improvements Program (CIP). 0AP1iginee1-ing\PR0IECTS\1990- 1999\8019\Memos\MooncyLkDiscossion_I I_30.doc SUBJECT: MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED MEETING MOONEY LAKE EMERGENCY PUMPING Page 2 The current Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) permit specifies that in Spring and Summer pumping may begin at elevation 990 and is to end at elevation 989. In Fall pumping may begin at elevation 989 and is to end at elevation 988. The pumping rate will be approximately 800 gallons per minute and not exceed 200,000,000 gallons per year. The MCWD Board deliberations included significant discussion about the permanent pumping facility. The currently proposed facility would include a forcemain and structure at the lake where a pump could be quickly installed. Permanent pumps were not included since pumping is expected to be infrequent. It appeared that the Board generally agrees that the cost of the permanent facility would be split with the City 50/50. There was discussion whether the MCWD's share would be a watershed wide ad valorem levy or a levy on a smaller area such as the Mooney Lake watershed. The Board appeared split on this issue. The elevations that purnping would occur and pumping rates would be part of the discussion on the permanent facility. There was discussion about the goal of the pumping. To date the MCWD's participation has been based on the likelihood of structural damage (houses flooding). It appeared some managers are also interested in reducing the other impacts of high water such as increased erosion, and lost trees and landscaping. One manager suggested consideration of installing a small permanent pump which would begin pumping at a low rate at a lower elevation to reduce the height of the fluctuations thereby reducing the environmental impacts. The MCWD Board discussed including the permanent emergency pumping facility in the 509 Plan CIP with construction in 2007. The timing would be dependent upon the 509 Plan having final approval by August 1, 2006, otherwise the project may be delayed or the major plan amendment is required. attachment 0Arngineedng\PR0kCTS\1990- 1999\8019\Memos\MooncyLkDiscussion_11_30.doc Minnehaha Creek Watershed District REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION TITLE: Mooney Lake Cost Share and Pump -out Elevation ITEM TYPE: ®Action ❑Consent ❑Discussion ❑Information PREPARED BY: Eric Evenson, District Administrator TELEPHONE: 952-471-0590 E-MAIL: eevenson@minnehahacreek.org REVIEWED BY: ® Administrator ❑ Board Committee ❑ Counsel ❑ District Engineer ❑ Consulting Engineer ❑ District Technician ❑ Planner/Program Mgr ❑ Other Date: November 28, 2005 Fiscal/FTE Impact: ❑ None ❑ Amount included in current budget ❑ Budget amendment requested ❑ Project/program adjustment needed for FTE ❑ FTE included in current complement ❑ New FTE(s) reauested ® Other (include explanation in text). PURPOSE or ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Formalize a cost share agreement with the City of Plymouth for emergency drawdown of Mooney Lake for the purpose of preventing structural damage due to flooding. 2) To clarify the pump -out elevation that will trigger District cost -share. PAST BOARD ACTIONS: 1) Attachment 1, Excerpts from MCWD Minutes Related to Mooney Lake. 2) Attachment 2, Chronology of Mooney Lake activities (1998-2005). SUMMARY: Mooney Lake is a landlocked basin contained within the boarders of three cities - Medina, Orono and Plymouth. The largest drainage area and the most runoff to the lake is from the City of Plymouth (Attachment 3). For some time, residents of these cities have been concerned about rising water levels which they feel threatens trees, landscaping and, potentially, their homes. In 1998, the cities of Orono and Plymouth filed a petition with the MCWD to install a permanent outlet on the Lake. Following the completion of a Feasibility Study, Tree Impact Assessment, and an Engineer's Report, the MCWD Board dismissed theetp ition with the finding that is was not cost efficient to install a permanent outlet, but that emergency pumping was a viable option. The record rainfall received in the summer and fall of 2002 resulted the highest water levels recorded on Mooney Lake and caused flooding of low lying properties, but no structures along the shoreline of the lake were effected. Minnehaha Creek and other lakes in the area also experienced similar problems including Lake Minnetonka which matched its historic high water level since records were kept beginning in 1914. In 2002, as a response to the record high water levels and concerns of the Mooney Lake Homeowners Association and other residents, the City of Plymouth and the MCWD worked cooperatively to lower water levels prior to winter freeze up. From September 30 through December 3, 2002, water was pumped form the lake lowering it approximately 1.2 feet to an elevation of 990.0. At this elevation, engineers from the City of Plymouth and the MCWD have concluded that there is less than a 1 % chance of structural damage. After the pumps were removed, the lake dropped and additional 1.4 feet over the winter. Following the 2002 drawdown, the City and the District cooperatively developed an "Emergency Pumping Plan" in early 2003 that contains target elevations for possible spring and fall drawdown. A meeting summary prepared by Wenck Associates and provided to the Board on 1/23/03 (Attachment 4) indicated that the City and Watershed agreed that the target elevations were "intended to serve as the basis for conducting emergency pumping in the fall, however, the existing conditions and circumstances at that time would be reviewed and the ultimate decision to commence emergency pumping would be done on a case by case basis." It also recommended that the future costs of emergency pumping should be split 50/50 between the City and Watershed and specified that the DNR permit to pump Mooney Lake was specifically for the purpose of flood protection to reduce the risk of structural flooding. The plan is careful to not create a downstream problem at the same time the risk of upstream flooding is reduced. A letter was sent to the city and Mooney Lake residents outlining the plan (Attachment S). On January 23, 2003, the MCWD Board directed staff to complete a plan for a long term emergency pumping system. On June 26, 2003, the MCWD Board reviewed and accepted the emergency pumping system and directed staff to entertain proposals to fund a long term pumping plan. A letter was sent to the cities on June 30, 2003 (Attachment 6) and a meeting was held with City staff on August 20, 2003 (Attachment 7). A rainfall event on October 4-5, 2005, caused Mooney Lake to rise from an elevation of 988.22 to 989.02 (9.6 inches). Over the next four days the lake increased an additional .05 of a foot (about 5/8'h of an inch) to 989.07 (Attachment 8). On October 6'h, the Mooney Lake Homeowners Association notified the City of Plymouth that the water level was above the fall pumping target of 989 feet and requested emergency pumping. On October 7"i, the City of Plymouth sent a letter to homeowners requesting an easement across their property for emergency pumping and indicated that the city "naay not need to pump down the lake this year if the weather holds" (Attachment 9). District staff discussed if pumping was warranted given current and forecasted weather conditions, ambient soil moisture conditions, and down stream water levels and decided to wait to see if water levels would decline naturally. The city was notified of staff's decision. October 14'h the City of Plymouth had a contractor on line to begin pumping. Cost was estimated for the contractor ($13,280) and utility costs to be approximately $15,000. On October 23`d water levels had dropped to 988.97. On October 26`h, the Mooney Lake Homeowners Association contacted City and Di$rict staff expressing dissatisfaction over the District's decision and concerns about lost of "lakeshore and trees due to erosion" (Attachment 10). Staff continues to recommend that pumping is not warranted and not feasible. At this time the potential for spring flooding is estimated at less than I% (Attachment 11). Although the City of Plymouth and the MCWD shared the cost of emergency pumping in 2002 and agreed to a 50/50 cost share for 2003 flooding, no formal agreement to cost share future pumping exists. With the DNR permit in place, the city can choose to pump down the lake within the guidelines of the permit and the Emergency Pumping Plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that: 1) Pumping is not done in 2005. 2) An elevation of 989 be set at which time the District will contact the City to discuss possible cost share for pumping. If there is a disagreement as to whether pumping is warranted, either party may draw down the lake to the OHW, without cost share from the other party... 3) An elevation of 990' is set which drawdown will begin and 50/50 cost share will occur providing that, - There is a 5-day upward trend in water elevations. - The potential for structural flooding downstream is no more than the potential for structural flooding upstream. 4) The permanent "emergency pumping infrastructure" recommended by Wenck Engineering in 2003, be included in the CIP of the District's revised Watershed Management Plan for construction in 2007 provided a funding agreement is formalized and the Watershed Management Plan is adopted by the Board and approved by member cities, counties, and state agencies no later than August 1, 2006. EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACT: Funds would need to be budgeted in 2006 for construction late summer of 2007. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NUMBER: -2005 TITLE: Mooney Lake Cost Share and Pump -out Elevation WHEREAS, in 2003 the MCWD developed the "Mooney Lake Emergency Pumping Plan" to protect shoreland property from structural damage; and WHEREAS, the "Mooney Lake Emergency Pumping Plan" established a target elevation of 989 feet at which time staff would determine if determine if drawdown was warranted; and WHEREAS, as a result of rainfall on October 4-5, 2005, the Mooney Lake elevation reached 989.07; and WHEREAS, staff determined that it was not warranted to drawdown the Mooney Lake unless elevations continued to rise; and WHEREAS, as of 11/28/05 water levels were at 988.77; and WHEREAS, Wenck Associates has determined there is currently less than a 1% chance of spring flooding will occur that may cause structural damage; and WHEREAS, the Mooney Lake Homeowners Association and the City of Plymouth have requested that an elevation be established at which time drawdown will occur; and WHEREAS, on June 26, 2003, the MCWD Board indicated a willingness to cost share an "emergency pumping system," s WHEREAS, on June 30, 2003, a letter was sent to the City of Plymouth requesting a proposal for a long term "emergency pumping system and finance plan," and WHEREAS, no official response was sent to the MCWD; and WHEREAS, a need currently exists for a funding agreement in case of future flooding. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the MCWD Board of Managers directs staff to develop a 50/50 cost share agreement with the City of Plymouth for the purpose of protecting homeowners from structural damage associated with Mooney Lake flooding with the following provisions: 1. An elevation of 989 is set at which time the District will contact the City to discuss possible cost share for pumping. If there is a disagreement if is warranted, either party may draw down the lake to the OHW, without cost share from the other party. 2. An elevation of 990' is set which drawdown will begin and 50/50 cost share will occur providing that, - There is a 5 -day upward trend in water elevations. - The potential for structural flooding downstream is no more than the potential for structural flooding upstream. FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, 2006 Revision of the MCWD Watershed Management Plan contain an "emergency pumping system and finance plan" for Mooney Lake. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that funding for the emergency pumping plan will be contained in the 2007 budget provided a funding agreement is formalized with the affected parties and the MCWD Watershed Management Plan is adopted by the Board and approved by member cities, counties, and state agencies no later than August 1, 2006. Resolution Number was moved by Manager , seconded by Manager Motion to adopt the resolution ayes, nays, abstentions. Date Attest District Administrator Date: Excerpts from MCWD Minutes Related to Mooney Lake (1998-2005) July 9, 1998 - Mooney Lake Petition The Board of Managers reviewed the resolutions from the Cities of Plymouth and Orono regarding a petition for a project to address flooding problems at Mooney Lake. Manager LaBounty stated that he felt it was important that the City of Medina also adopt a resolution in support of this petition. Mr. Cangialosi noted that it was his understanding from discussions with representatives of the City of Medina that the City was not inclined to support this project. Following discussion, it was moved by Manager Reid, seconded by Manager Maple to accept the petitions from the Cities of Orono and Plymouth and authorize the District Engineer to perform a feasibility study regarding the needs of stormwater management at Mooney Lake. Upon vote, the motion carried. Feburary 8, 2001 Public Hearing and Action on Mooney Lake Outlet Manager Blixt reopened the public hearing on the District's notification of intent to dismiss the project petition. No members of the public offered comments. Ms. Spiotta advised that two earlier letters from the City of Plymouth inadvertently had not been included in the Engineer's Report but had been considered by the District. She had notified Doug Dayton, a project advocate, of the Board's action this evening but observed that he was not present. In response to a question from Manager Fisher, Manager Schroeder advised that the question raised by Plymouth in its July 25, 2000, letter had been addressed by the District through further supplemental work. Manager Blixt closed the public hearing. It was moved by Manger Schroeder, seconded by Manager Fisher to adopt the proposed resolution dismissing the petitions of Orono and Plymouth for the Mooney Lake Outlet Project. In response to a question from Manager Calkins, Ms. Spiotta advised that the resolution contained no Board directive for staff to pursue an emergency pumping plan with the communities. The Board felt that the municipalities should be the ones to come forward with a proposal, and directed Mr. Evenson to send a letter so advising them. Upon vote, the motion carried 7 — 0. September 12, 2002 - Mooney Lake Emergency Pumping Plan Mr. Panzer noted that in response to Mooney Lake homeowner concern about high water levels, the MCWD has been meeting with representatives from the City of Plymouth and Hennepin County Commissioner Penny Steele to explore various options to address the situation. Mr. Panzer recommended the adoption of an ergiergency pumping plan this fall to be implemented in cooperation with the City of Plymouth. This pumping is necessary in order to bring the lake level down before winter freeze in order to prevent the potential of flooding of h9mes next spring. Mr. Panzer noted that they have evaluated Approximately six alternative routes for discharge of the pumped water from Mooney Lake, and. agreed yesterday with the City staff on a route of least disruption to property owners and City operations. The preferred route would be to pump to Pine Mr. Karl Pokorny, Mooney Lake resident, appeared before the Board of Managers. He stated that he had been monitoring Mooney Lake levels for the past eight years. He stated that there has been a historical concern around Mooney Lake, that with increased development, ultimately there would be flooding in Mooney Lake because there Was no outlet. He thanked the MCWD for its emergency efforts but also requested that there be a long-term solution to address this problem. f t Mr. Steven Campbell, Mooney Lake resident, appleared before the Board of Managers. He noted that several affected homes currently have only 1 to 1.5 feet of freeboard, and that he was worried that decreasing the lake level by only one foot wood be, although appreciated, not sufficient if in fact the lake level could rise up to 2.5 feet over. the winter. Mr. Panzer explained the details of the pumping plan, and emphasized again that the goal of the operation is to pump as much water as possible prior to winter freeze. Mr. Douglas Dayton, Mooney Lake resident, appeIred before the Board of Managers. He thanked the Managers for their efforts to address.tbz high water levels through the emergency pumping plan. He stated that he was particularly c. ncerned with tree loss caused as a result of the high water conditions. He urged ultimately th� there be a long-term solution beyond the pumping operation. Mr. Phillip Campbell appeared before the Board had considered renewed pumping of Mooney-Lat has been discussed with the City, and that the ber. place as well as the related infrastructure of pipes pumping plan next spring on fairly quick notice. the City in light of winter and spring conditions. Manager Schroeder arrived at this point in the There being no further discussion, upon vote, the plan as amended. Managers and inquired whether the District next spring. Mr. Evenson noted that this issue R of having this emergency pumping plan in could allow the possible implementation of a his would be an issue to explore further with (7:35 p.m.) carried to adopt the emergency pumping Manager Blixt noted that that it would also be apptbpriate to continue discussions with the City of Plymouth and other interested cities of Medina an*6rono to explore the potential long-term solution for flooding at Mooney Lake. Following`. ollowing` iscussion, it was moved by Manager Miller, seconded by Manager Thomas to direct the staff to vvork with the cities of Plymouth, Medina, and Orono to explore possible feasible solutions to loni term flooding at Mooney Lake including cost sharing options, and report back to the Board of Managers by February 28, 2003. 1 / Manager Calkins inquired whether it would be necessary in order to implement such a plan that the 2003 budget include funds for such a project. 4anager Miller stated that he felt that would be premature and that it would always be possible to 1 brrow funds from Hennepin County or explore other funding options as needed. Manager Gross stated that the MCWD had previo4ly reviewed a petition for an outlet to Mooney Lake, and based on a thorough engineering evaldgtion determined that it was not a cost-effective solution. She stated that she was concerned that'the Board not simply repeat the work done in the feasibility study. Manager Schroeder recalled that the issue considered previously by the MCWD was that the potential risk of damaging flooding on -Mooney Lake did not warrant the cost of the outlet, unless the lake rises to a given threshold. Vt asked Mr. Panzer whether we have reached this risk threshold. Mr. Panzer stated that in fact & threshold had been now reached by virtue of Mr. Panzer noted that for the pumping just conducted, Plymouth paid one half of the pumping cost; the District paid the entire cost of preparing the pumping plan, obtaining the DNR permit and so forth. The proposal for any further pumping would be a 50150 split of all costs. Manager Fisher asked whether the Board should set a not-to-exceed for the combined cost of spring pumping and the investigation into the optimal route for a permanent overflow conveyance. Mr. Panzer suggested that this later effort would consist of an evaluation of two or three possible routes and an estimate of the construction and easement costs for each. Mr. Holtman suggested that any approval of a cost split with Plymouth this evening be a conceptual approval. When Mr. Panzer returns in February with a specific plan and itemized costs for spring pumping, he suggested, the Board would be in a position to authorize a specific funding level. Mr. Holtman also noted that the design and construction of a conveyance system as a long-term solution would be a capital project subject to statutory procedures. Manager Calkins noted the differing figures as to the size of the drainage area. He noted that the EOR report states that the drainage area is 475 acres. Mr. Panzer replied that the best estimate is 560 acres, which includes the acreage of the lake. This is based on the City's storm sewer map. Responding to a question from Manager Calkins, Mr. Panzer estimated that Plymouth is 70%, Medina 20% and Orono 10% of the drainage area. He suggested that the position of Medina and Orono not to contribute to the pumping is based on the absence of structures at risk in those cities and their belief that the flooding problems are due to development in Plymouth. It was moved by Manager Thomas, seconded by Manager Fisher to authorize staff to apply for the DNR permit amendment at an estimated cost of $5,000 and to world toward agreement with Plymouth for a 50% across-the-board cost sharing arrangement not to exceed a District cost of $25,000 for 2003, including the planning and conduct of emergency pumping in the spring, a study to determine the route for a permanent system, and an examination of infiltration/diversion retrofit options. Mr. Panzer observed that $5,000 for the permit application and $11,000 for the permanent route review probably were generous estimates. He suggested that possibly a means to divert stormwater during off-peak times to the storm sewer was an option but a BMP approach probably would not succeed. Manager Thomas noted that with the District's H&H models in place, Plymouth should be able to review a storm sewer diversion option fairly easily. Phillip Campbell, Plymouth, thanked the District for its responsiveness over the past year. Tom Metcalf, Plymouth, also wished to thank the District and the City, and commend the efforts of the residents in addressing the issue. He expressed a concern about pumping only to a 990 elevation. In his experience, the lake level can rise rapidly and has risen substantially over the past 10 years. He suggested that pumping below 990 in the spring could defer a large capital investment for a permanent method. Dan Faulkner, Plymouth Public Works Director, stated that the City would examine infiltration and diversion but does not believe the opportunities are great. The soils are not highly permeable and there is not much land available for infiltration. Pumping into the storm sewer during off- peak times, as suggested by Mr. Panzer, may be a possibility. Responding to Mr. Metcalf, Mr. Panzer noted that the DNR was unlikely to approve pumping below the OHWL of 988.0. He also disagreed that the level of Mooney Lake has risen over the past 10 years and noted as well that the last six years have been years of excessive precipitation. A�*,Vofffdr Z Chronology of District Activities Related to Mooney Lake November 28, 2005 January, 1976 - Report on the effects of development on Mooney Lake submitted to the MCWD (attached). ??,1980 - Bonestroo report on flooding potential of Mooney Lake. December 13, 1988 — MCWD model results on flooding sent to Plymouth December, 1995 — MCWD report on flooding the potential of Mooney Lake to cause property dame to the lowest home is less than 1 % per year. July 1, 1996 — Meeting with Mooney Lake residents to discuss flooding problems. May, 1998 — Cities of Plymouth and Orono petition the MCWD to prepare a fesiability study on constructing and outlet on Mooney Lake due to concerns about damage to trees, yards, and landscaping. June, 1998 — April, 1999 — Discussions with residents, Orono, Plymouth, Medina, and Wayzata staff, field studies, etc. April, 1999 — Bonestroo submits draft outlet feasibility study for Mooney Lake to MCWD. The study is submitted to Orono, Plymouth, Medina, and Wayzata for comments. July, 1999 — Plymouth requests the MCWD to construct an outlet to Mooney Lake. June, 2000 — Bonestroo submits the Mooney Lake Outlet Feasibility Study to the MCWD Board. July, 2000 — In response to citizen concerns, MCWD Board orders a tree impact study on Mooney Lake. September 21, 2000 - Results of Bonestroo's Mooney Lake Tree Impact Assessment submitted to the MCWD Board (attached) and Board requests additional information.. October 12, 2000 — Bonestroo submits flood prediction model results to the MCWD — damage to homes is estimate at less than I% each year. November, 2000 — MCWD Board hears final engineers report and orders a public hearing to hear comments on the recommendations of Mooney Lake Feasibility Study Feburary 8, 2001— MCWD board dismisses the petitions of Orono and Plymouth consistent with recommendations from the Mooney Lake Feasibility Study. July — August, 2002 — Calls from concerns citizens and elected officials, site visits, discussions with city, county and state staff to identify ways to resolve concerns about high water. October 4-5, 2005 — 18 -year rainfall event causes the Mooney Lake elevation to rise to 989.02, Mooney Lake Homeowners Association contact the City and Watershed. October 6, 2005 — City and Watershed Staff initiate measures to bring a contractor on line to proceed with emergency pumping. October 7, 2005 — City sends letter to homeowners requesting temporary easements to dispo9se of water and indicated that pumping may not be necessary if weather holds. October 9, 2005 — Mooney Lake levels reach 989.07. October 9, 2005 — Staff recommends waiting with pumping to determine if the lake levels will drop naturally. October 14, 2005 — City of Plymouth has a contractor on line to begin pumping. October 23, 2005 — Mooney Lake level reported at 988.97. November 16, 2005 - Mooney Lake Elevation at 988.82 November 21, 2005 — Mooney Lake Elevation at 988.72 November 22, 2005 — District Administrator meets with Commission Steele and Council Person Slavik to discuss resident concerns regarding Mooney Lake. DA agrees to bring matter before the MCWD Board to seek clarification as to if the drawdown elevations are to be "absolute" levels and for Board approval to cost share of 50/50 for emergency pumping. November 23, 2005 — City Engineer and District Administrator agree that pumping does not make sense at this time but that issues relating to cost share and drawdown elevations need to clarified and communicated to the residents. Staff recommends that the MCWD budget for the "emergency infrastructure improvements" in 2006 for 2007 construction. The City Engineer indicated a willingness to amend their CIP to move the project from 2008 to 2007. AYlM��✓r 3 tMMUNJ & OLIVIER EL)IRESOURCES Memorandum Date: January 2, 2003 To: Eric Evenson, MCWD From: Christa Bren and Cecilio Olivier, P.E. Re: Mooney Lake 2002 Flooding Analysis Introduction Mooney Lake is a landlocked basin located within the Long Lake Creek Watershed of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (Figure 1). The basin has a relatively small subwatershed to lake area ratio (about 475 acres watershed to 125 acres lake surface). The lake is considered landlocked because no normal outlet exists and it is not predicted to discharge during a 100 year storm event'. If the lake were to reach its overflow elevation (at about elevation 997 feet over a driveway on the southwest end of the lake), flows from Mooney Lake would pass through a series of culverts and small wetlands before emptying into the eastern end of Long Lake which, in turn, flows into Browns Bay of Lake Minnetonka. Large volumes of rainfall fell during the year 2002 resulting in the area's 4`a wettest year on record, and produced high water elevations throughout the Twin Cities metro area. As a result of the high volume of rain received by Mooney Lake, the water surface reached a maximum elevation of 991.5 feet, the lake's highest recorded water surface elevation. Because Mooney Lake is landlocked, it is particularly sensitive to runoff volumes. The Hydrologic/Hydraulic XP-SWMM 2000 model generated as part of the Hydrologic, Hydraulic and Pollutant Loading Study (ILLS) -was used in order to estimate what percentage of the high water levels could be attributed to the weather pattern and how much could be attributed to changing landuse in the watershed. Predevelopment Landuse Estimation The following methodology was used to determine the predevelopment hydrologic input parameters for the Mooney Lake assessment. 1 As predicted by NFSWMM2000 version 8.05 software and assuming a starting water surface elevation of 988.0 feet at the beginning of a 100 year, 24 hour rainfall (6.0 inches) or 10 day snowmelt (7.2 inches) — event 989.5 feet. This is about 2.5 to 2.0 feet lower than the peak recorded water surface of 991.5 feet measured on September 8, 2002. 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MEMORANDUM TO: Eric Evenson, District Administrator Minnehaha Creek Watershed District FROM: Dale Claridge, P.E. Wenck Associates, Inc. RE: Mooney Lake Emergency Pumping DATE: January 10, 2003 A second meeting was held on January 3, 2003 with representatives of the MCWD, Hennepin County and the Cities of Plymouth and Orono to followup on previous discussions and recommendations regarding Mooney Lake from the November 19, 2002 meeting, including provisions for continuing emergency pumping again this spring. The City of Medina was notified of the meeting, however, no representatives were able to attend. The group was generally in agreement with the recommendations presented in Wenck's memorandum dated December 11, 2002 with the exception of the recommended lake level at which emergency pumping should be stopped, elevation 990.0. Although Plymouth agreed that emergency pumping should be initiated if the lake level rises above elevation 990.0, they felt that pumping should be continued below elevation 990.0 to provide additional flood protection. Elevation 990.0 was recommended as the starting/stopping elevation as it represents an elevation of the lake at which the annual risk of structural flooding is less than 1%. This number is conservative because the Mooney Lake drainage area is approximately 35 acres smaller than the area used in previous flood modeling analyses and conservative estimates have been used to model flood elevations. Based on the historical water level record, the summer/fall of 2002 was the only time that the water level on Mooney Lake has ever been above elevation 990.0. The all-time high water level recorded on September 8, 2002 of 991.5 was 2.1 feet higher than the previous historic high recorded in May 1996 of 989.4. High water levels on Mooney Lake in 2002 were the direct result of record setting rainfall received during the five-month period from June to October (30 inches). Spring/Summer Emergency Pumping 1':\0185\04\299 -Mooney\ Mooney 2nd M"dug Meim.doc 0 . Eric Evenson January 10, 2003 Page 3 Based on the historical water level for Mooney Lake, with the exception of 2002, water levels in the fall have always been below elevation 989.0. In fact, in five of the previous seven years, the water levels in the fall have dropped below the OHW elevation of 988.0. Therefore, based on the above target elevations, the probability of conducting emergency pumping in the fall is extremely low. Furthermore, these target elevations are intended to serve as the basis for conducting emergency pumping in the fall, however, existing conditions and circumstances at that time would be reviewed and the ultimate decision to commence emergency pumping would be done on a case-by-case basis. Cost Participation Although they support the emergency pumping measures, the Cities of Medina and Orono have both made it clear that they do not want any financial obligations. If emergency pumping is required in the spring to protect low-lying structures, MCWD and City of Plymouth staff discussed the possibility of splitting the emergency pumping costs 50/50 (similar to the agreement made between the two agencies to cover last year's emergency pumping costs) and would be willing to support such a cost-sharing proposal for consideration by the MCWD Board and Plymouth City Council. T:\0185\04\299 -Mooney\ Mooney 2nd Meeting Metno.doe 4,f*#4worj5 June 3, 2003 Dear Mooney Lake Resident: The purpose of this letter is to provide an update on the Mooney Lake high water level situation and what action has been taken since last fall to address this problem. Record rainfall received last summer and fall resulted in the highest water levels ever recorded on Mooney Lake and caused flooding of low-lying properties, but no structures, along the shoreline of the lake. The water level peaked at an elevation of 991.5 on September 8, 2002. To reduce the risk of structural flooding of homes along the lake, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) and City of Plymouth acted cooperatively to implement an emergency pumping plan last fall to lower water levels on Mooney Lake as much as possible prior to winter freeze up. The pumping was authorized by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) under a general permit, which allowed temporary pumping on an emergency basis for flood protection. Water was pumped from the southeast bay of Mooney Lake through an above -ground pipe and into a ditch along, the north side of County Road 6 that drains into Pinetree Pond in Plymouth. Water was pumped out of lake on a continuous basis over a two-month period in October and November. Earlier this year the MCWD prepared an emergency pumping plan and applied for a permit from the DNR to cover additional emergency pumping if required this year and into the future. Representatives of the MCWD, Hennepin County, and the Cities of Plymouth, Medina, and Orono met previously in November 2002 and January 2003 to review progress of the emergency pumping described above and to establish target water surface elevations for Mooney Lake to guide future pumping operations. It was mutually agreed upon that emergency pumping would start and stop when Mooney Lake water levels reach elevations 990.0 and 989.0, respectively in the spring/summer and reach elevations 989.0 and 988.0, respectively in the fall. The permit was issued by the DNR last month on May 20, 2003 approving the emergency pumping plan and the established target pumping elevations. Upon termination of last year's emergency pumping, the water level of Mooney Lake had dropped to an elevation of 990.0 in early December 2002. The lower water levels were a result of both the pumping and natural losses from infiltration and evaporation. During the pumping period, the month of October was wetter than normal, while the month of November was extremely dry. Water levels on Mooney Lake were monitored by the MCWD over the winter by taking water level measurements through the ice. Water levels continued to drop reaching a low point on February 27, 2003 at an elevation of 988.5, a drop of three feet from its record high in September 2002. A staff gauge was installed on Mooney Lake in early April 2003 as soon as the ice along the edge of the lake had melted. Weekly water level readings and readings after significant rainfall events have been taken since that time. Water levels on Mooney Lake this spring remained below elevation 989.0 T: 0185-O4Q99,Mooncy-Resident Lena 6-3-03.doc -Fl ece3.vea: 7/ 8/03 3:09PM; 6124710(382 -> WENCK ASSOC.; Page 2 JUL-08-2003 16:56 MINNEHAHA CREEK WnTERSHED 6124710682 P.02iO3 inehaha Cr) ekmow Watershed District ,'low Improvi7W Quality of Water, Quality ofLife Enablisbed in 1967 - Mail 18202 Minnetonka Blvd., June 30, 2003 Deephaven, MN 55391 Phone: (952) 471.0590 Dwight Johnson, City Manager. Fax: (952) 471.0682 City of Plyouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Email Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 admin®minnehahacreek.org Re: Mooney Lake Web Site: www.minnehahacreek.org Dear Dwight: The Mooney Lake Emergency Infrastructure Study report prepared by Wenck Associates, Inc. was reviewed and accepted by the Ivfinnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) Board of Managers at their June 26, 2003 board of Managers meeting. Attached is a copy of the resolution passed by the Board stating that Pamela Blixt any further action and expenditures relating to Mooney Lake beyond the joint funding of any emergency pumping activities that may be y required this year, James Calkins must first come before the Board for discussion and approval. lance Flsher Susan Goetz The City of Plymouth is welcome to submit proposals for implementing an Monica Gross emergency pumping system and financing plan for the Board's consideration. Please feel free to contact me at 952-471-0590 if you have any questions Richard Miller regarding this matter. Scot! Thomas Sincerely, so District Adminis . r cc: Board of Managers District Engineer Prtmed on recycled paper 0malrinp MM ® aI I 90% pozl oonwma WWQ. rhl W44QMMwue -VI Y Y�muth Letter 4.30.03.doc 7 w w Table 4 Shortlisted Route Estimated Construction Costs Mooney Lake Emergency Pumping Infrastructure Study �✓� Option lb ---Option 3 P P South Intake Route West Intake Route to to 18th Avenue Ferndale Road Item Amount Amount Mobilization/Demobilization $6,000 $6,000 Clearing and Grubbing $7,000 $7,000 8" HDPE Forcemain and Storm Sewer $30,000 $30,000 Jacking under Co.Rd. 6 -- $20,000 Lake Intake Connection Structure $2,000 $2,000 Catch Basin, Street Repair, etc. $16,000 $4,000 Electrical Service $2,000 $30,000 Restoration $15,000 $12,000 Easement Costs $6,000 $6,000 Subtotal $84,000 $117,000 Engineering Design and Bidding $20,000 $15,000 Contingency $15,000 $15,000 Total* $119,000 $147,000 *Does not include legal (cost -share agreement, easements), project coordination (landowners, City of Plymouth, meetings) etc. 1:\OIAS\04\299 moaneyUn(rastructwe_�nblcs.xlsN Cosu r@�lao�r�ua"r T WENCK ASSOCIATES, INC. MEMORANDUM TO: Eric Evenson, District Administrator Minnehaha Creek Watershed District FROM: Dale Claridge, P.E. Wenck Associates, Inc. RE: Mooney Lake DATE: August 27, 2003 This memo summarizes the discussions that took place at our meeting on August 20, 2003 with City of Plymouth staff (Dwight Johnson, Dan Faulkner, and Ron Quanbeck) regarding Mooney Lake. Fall Emergency Pumping The possible need to conduct emergency pumping this fall to lower water levels on Mooney Lake was discussed and evaluated. It was generally agreed upon that for purposes of conducting fall emergency pumping as approved under the DNR permit, fall would start this year on September 23, the official first day of fall (Autumnal Equinox). Based on the most current water level measurement taken on August 18, the lake was at elevation 989.04 or right at the established fall target pumping elevation of 989.0. . With the dry weather over the past several weeks, water levels on Mooney Lake have been steadily dropping. Taking into consideration the dry soil conditions and the trend for lower lake levels in the fall, it is not anticipated that fall pumping will be required. We agreed to continue to closely monitor the lake levels over the next few weeks and would meet again to reevaluate the need to pump should lake levels begin to rise and remain at or above elevation 989.0. An email was sent to the City after the meeting documenting the above discussion. Discrepancy in 2002 Water Levels A possible discrepancy was noted with the reference elevation for the staff gauge installed last year that was used to monitor water levels from July through December of 2002. Wenck reviewed field notes and compared standing water levels measured in 2002 and 2003 at the low point in Coccoluto's driveway on the north end of the lake. It appears that the 2002 staff gauge reference elevation was high. The actual water level elevations on Mooney Lake last year were probably 1.0 feet lower than reported and records should be adjusted accordingly. This helps explain the significant drop in water levels after December 4, 2002 upon termination of pumping T:\ 0185\04\299\Mooncy Aug 20-01 Meeting Menno.doc FROM : KARLS J/ Date I �' PHONE NO. : 612 476 1341 > 2005 Mooney Lake Elevations Location: Pokorny Point Staff Gauge Zero Elevation !a Oct. 13 2005 01:35PM P1 j 2_ M*0Mraf 8 Staff Gau e Readinq Lake Elevation Notes 1, 3V q�- o tj `J 3 8' . S 2-- �7 '7 �-'2- 98A. 7,;` •, ,, �, T\0195\4-5•Mooney\2005 Welor Lwol Oat:,z Moonoy l;ko )I-,A�Nra�.wryoF PLYMOUN October 7, 2005 NAME ADDRESS Plymouth, MN 55447 Subject: Possible Pumping of Mooney Lake Dear NAME, This letter will serve to follow up our past contact with you, in regards to controlling the water levels of Mooney Lake. Due to the unusually severe rain event last week, the level of Mooney Lake rose quickly. The lake was able to stay within acceptable levels during the summer, but we may need to install temporary pumps and surface piping to dispose of the excess water. In the summer of 2002 it was necessary to pump down the lake and your property was a critical element for the transfer of water. The method of this work is as follows: 1. 3 electric pumps are placed in Mooney Lake, near the property lines of 1615 and 1635 Troy Lane N. 2. 8" flexible lines are then run near that property line, primarily on the 1615 Troy LN side. 3. A special culvert then allows the 8" line to run under Troy LN N and onto City of Plymouth property to the east. That line then turns south. 4. The line then runs across the property at 18200 County Road 6 and terminates in the ditch on CR 6 on the north side. 5. The water flows to the east in the County Road 6 ditch, enters the storm sewer, under CR 6, and terminates in the wetland (DNR 822W) just south of the end of Peony LN N. PLYMOUTH Adding Quafity¢,vv\kk aleering\erosdrg\ltrs\20051107 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD o PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 1AAAAA1 ri nhrmniith mn its I IMM Tx TA INA mooney W. t, A Like- dC- Q V P ONE 8, V* F -R MAI! ............. -------- -1 1 ..... . ...... M �i:. .. K3:b. _.Yi•I`.�.L�4:{:.:: .���:ri�"• } FxnJ ..�.{�.i - �x .�- ..:i GZ F_� �.Hdd kuad,2000 N W,2000 800 Feet _-D A 4040.ffi(pt ►° -----Original Message ----- From: judy@cannontech.com [mailto:judy@cannontech.comj Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 10:40 AM To: Doran Cote; jello@teleprovision.com; Kelli Slavik; ron.carlson@willis.com Subject: Mooney Lake Hello everyone, I just received this from Jim today. I am concerned that it seems that the MCWD can still make judgement calls on whether the lake is lowered or not regardless of reaching the target high water of 989 as stated in Eric's original letter to all residents of Mooney Lake. We cannot predict what the lake level will be later this fall or this spring. It is worrisome to know that it took over 2 weeks for Jim to respond . Now he is saying that it looks like Eric has decided to "wait it out". If our spring high water level is reached, will they once again try to stall saying let's see what happens in a few weeks? I hope not, as we have lost enough lakeshore and trees due to erosion and flooding. We have no control over the amount of runoff that affects the lake level nor due we have an outlet for this lake. We can only depend on the City of Plymouth and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for assistance. Please let us know how the City of Plymouth feels about this and what we might do to expedite this issue.. Thank -you, Judy Cannon- President, Mooney Lake Association 4%W fm N. M►f N T Mike Panzer, Vice President ;t Wenck Associates, Inc. 1 - 1800 Pioneer Creek Cir. P.O. Box 249 Maple Plain, MN 55359-0249 (763) 479-4207 Fax(763)479-4242 E-mail: mike.nanzar5wenrk.rnm TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM TO: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Eric Evenson, Administrator FROM: Mike Panzer, P.E. DATE: November 28, 2005 SUBJECT: Mooney Lake Level Response Introduction This year the Mooney Lake level achieved a fall elevation slightly above the emergency pumping trigger (989) envisioned in the Emergency Pumping Plan developed by MCWD and the City of Plymouth. There has been some discussion between MCWD and Plymouth about pumping the level down. You requested me to look at the technical work that has been completed to refresh MCWD staff and Managers on the basis for the plan. Emergency Pumping Plan and Runoff Models I have reviewed the runoff -response models for Mooney Lake that were developed by Wenck and Bonestroo and the HHPLS response model done by EOR. The Wenck and Bonestroo models are independent and closely agree and have been used for this analysis. They form the basis of the emergency pumping plan. The plan calls for emergency pumping if the Mooney level is above elevation 990 in the spring -summer and 989 in the fall. Elevation 989.07.was achieved in the fall of 2005 because of higher than normal rainfall. Residential structures do not flood until elevation 992.85 is reached, although there are wet yards, submerged trees, etc. at levels lower than that. Therefore, 3.85 feet of freeboard exists at elevation 989, and 2.85 feet of freeboard exists at elevation 990 consistent with MCWD policy for protection of structural improvements with living space by incorporating at least 2.0 feet of freeboard. Special Concerns A special problem is that Mooney Lake is landlocked. The lake does not have an outlet so the level only recovers from a runoff event by loss to groundwater or evaporation or both. The fall pumping trigger of 989 is consistent with the primary concern for structural flooding and incorporates additional freeboard to compensate for the lack of an outlet. Z_: , LO 0 N N 'a U 0 L Y /U//) O �LL 0 O o J N L o. O a� N C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 �t cl i C� o ai 06 ti 0 o rn 0 rn 00 00 00 0 0 rn 0 0 o rn M (�aa�) Iana-1 ale- I I- 0 0 LO I 0 0 co 0 0 W1 2t 00 N M QED O O N <T C1 00 00 00 00 01� 01� O\ kr) V-) Ln O O O C*N V N O O O O O 00 00 MI u '--, M 00 01 Plymouth Human Rights Commission November 3, 2005 Adopted Minutes Commissioners Present Absent Venoreen Browne -Boatswain - Chair X Vacant., Vincent Ijioma X Gwen Adams—Drew — Vice -Chair x Kapila Bobra x Art Layton X Ramona Scarpace x Jeffrey Westbrook X Jackie Fraedrich x Vacant —school district 284 f flI district 270E„ Ahmed Uddin x . David Bliss x Alina Cheng X Natalie Novak X Also present: Wayzata High School Student Melissa Murphy, Armstrong High School Student Andrew Summers, Captain Franz and Office Support Representative Gulbrand. A meeting of the Human Rights Commission was held beginning at 7:11 p.m. in Conference Room 2, of Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Ave. N., on November 3, 2005. Commissioner Adams—Drew called the meeting to order. Commissioner Adams—Drew noted that a quorum was present so official business could be conducted. Approve Minutes Commissioner Adams—Drew asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the minutes of October 6, 2005. Commissioner Adams -Drew moved and Commissioner Ijioma seconded to approve the minutes of October 6, 2005. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Approve AF-enda Commissioner Adams—Drew asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the agenda. Human Rights Commission Minutes November 3, 2005 Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Ijioma moved and Commissioner Layton seconded to approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Committee Reports Student Human Rights Activities Commissioner Novak reported on the preliminary plans for the 2006 Student Workshop, which will focus on discussions and bands relating to human rights issues. Community Awareness and Education No report given. Human Rights Incident Response Team No report given. League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions (LMHRC) Commissioner Adams -Drew distributed a handout on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and requested the commissioners to review it. She stated Minnesota's 22nd Annual Conference is set for December 2 at Saint Paul RiverCentre. Commissioner Layton indicated that he would like to attend the conference; therefore staff will complete his registration. Commissioner Adams -Drew highlighted upcoming events that may be of interest to the commissioners. Old Business Human Ri hts Day 2005 Commissioner Adams -Drew stated that Commissioner Browne -Boatswain is in the process of organizing speakers for the event. Human Rights Award Nominations for the 2005 Human Rights Award are due on Friday, November 11. Human Rights Commission Minutes November 3, 2005 Page 3 of 3 Patriot Act The Commission discussed a resolution presented by Commissioner Bliss. He suggested the Commission recommend forwarding it to the City Council. After review the Commissioners decided while each could support the repeal of the Patriot Act individually, the Commission would not approve or forward the resolution. New Business Wayzata High School Student Melissa Murphy representing RARE and GSA was introduced. Adjournment Commissioner Adams—Drew adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m. November 23, 2005 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Mr. Gary C. Hoffinan, President Treasure's Island, Inc. 2655 Cheshire Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447 RE: Treasure's Island, 2655 Cheshire Lane North, Plymouth MPCA Project Number VP21060 No Association Determination Dear Mr. Hoffman: This letter is in response to the request from Mr. Joseph Maternowski of Moss & Barnett for a determination under Minn. Stat. § 11513.178 that certain actions proposed to be taken by Treasure's Island, Inc. (Treasure's Island) at the Treasure's Island site, located at the address referenced above (the Site), will not constitute conduct associating Treasure's Island with the release or threatened release of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants at the Site for the purpose of Minn. Stat § 11513.03, subd. 3(4)(2004). The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff in the Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup (VIC) Unit has reviewed the documents submitted for the Site. The Site is a two acre property located in a commercial/industrial area that that contains one large single story warehouse/office building that was built in 1999. Treasure's Island purchased the Site in 2000 and uses the building for storage of retail goods and office space. Treasure's Island also leases part of the building to various tenants for office and warehouse space. Prior to construction of the building in 1999, the Site was undeveloped. A limited environmental investigation was conducted at the Site in August 2005 to evaluate potential releases to soil and groundwater, based upon reports of releases at the Aacron Metals site, a facility that anodizes aluminum, located directly north of the Site. For the investigation, three surface soil samples were collected at the edge of a wetland that runs adjacent to the western property boundary of both sites. The soil samples were analyzed for arsenic based upon reports of elevated concentrations of arsenic in soil and sediment samples collected in or adjacent to the wetland on the Aacron property. In addition, three temporary monitoring wells were installed along the northern, shared property boundary with the Aacron site. Only one of the 520 Lafayette Rd. N.; Saint Paul, MN 55155-4194; (651) 296-6300 (Voice); (651) 282-5332 (TTY); www.pca.state.mn.us St. Paul • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Duluth • Mankato • Marshall • Rochester • Willmar Equal Opportunity Employer - Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20 percent fibers from paper recycled by consumers. Mr. Gary C. Hoffman, President Page 2 November 23, 2005 wells yielded enough groundwater to collect a sample, which was obtained and submitted for laboratory chemical analysis of several metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), based upon reports of the detection of elevated concentrations of aluminum and low levels of chlorinated solvents in groundwater samples collected previously. The results of the limited investigation indicate that arsenic was present in all three surface soil samples at concentrations ranging between 7.6 and 8.3 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg). These concentrations exceed the MPCA Soil Reference Value (SRV) for arsenic in soil for residential land use of 5 mg/kg and for industrial land use of 20 mg/kg. The results for analysis of the groundwater sample indicated that aluminum, arsenic, chromium and lead were detected at elevated concentrations compared to typical background concentrations of these metals in groundwater. However, the groundwater sample was not filtered prior to analysis therefore these results are inconclusive. Trichloroethylene (TCE), a chlorinated solvent, was also detected in the groundwater sample at a concentration of 2.6 micrograms per liter. This concentration is below the Minnesota Department of Health's Health Risk Limit for TCE in drinking water of 30 ug/L and the proposed revised limit for TCE of 5 ug/L. For the purpose of this letter, the identified release to soil and groundwater at the Site (Identified Release) consists of arsenic in soil and TCE in drinking water. Based upon a review of the information provided to the MPCA VIC Program, and subject to the conditions set forth in this letter, a determination is hereby made pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 115B.178, subd. 1 that the proposed actions (Proposed Actions) described in email correspondence from Mr. Joseph Maternowski to Ms. Cathy O'Dell of the MPCA, dated October 10, 2005 (the Correspondence), will not associate Treasure's Island with the Identified Release for the purpose of Minn. Stat. § 115B.03, subd. 3(4) (2004). The Proposed Actions for which this determination applies include the following: Obtaining financing for the Site; Routine use and maintenance of the building on the Site for commercial office and warehouse space; and Leasing building space to tenants for commercial office and warehouse space. This determination is made in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 115B.178, subd. 1, and is subject to the following conditions: 1. The Proposed Actions shall be carried out as described herein; Mr. Gary C. Hoffinan, President Page 3 November 23, 2005 2. Treasure's Island shall cooperate with the MPCA, its employees, contractors, and others acting at the MPCA's direction, in the event that the MPCA takes, or directs others to take, response actions at the Site to address the Identified Release or any other as yet unidentified release or threatened release of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant, including, but not limited to, granting access to the Site so that response actions can be taken; 3. Treasure's Island shall avoid actions that contribute to the Identified Release or that interfere with response actions required under any MPCA-approved response action plan to address the Identified Release; and 4. In the event that any suspected hazardous substances are encountered during Site activities (i.e., demolition, grading, redevelopment, etc.), Treasure's Island shall notify the MPCA project staff immediately in order to determine appropriate handling, sampling, analysis, and disposal of such wastes. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § I I5B.178, subd.1, when Treasure's Island takes the Proposed Actions in accordance with the determination in this letter, subject to the conditions stated herein, the Proposed Actions will not associate Treasure's Island with the Identified Release for the purpose of Minn. Stat. § 115B.03, subd. 3(4) (2004). Please be advised that the determination made in this letter is subject to the disclaimers found in Attachment A and is contingent on compliance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. If you have any questions about the contents of this letter, please contact Jerry Stahnke at (651) 297-1459 or Cathy O'Dell at (651) 282-2381. Sincerely, Barbara J son Supervisor Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup Unit Superfund Section Remediation Division BJ/jmp Enclosure cc: Loren Larson, Caltha LLP Dave Jaeger, Hennepin County Sandy Paulson, City Clerk, Plymouth ATTACHMENT A DISCLAIMERS Treasure's Island MPCA Project Number VP21060 1. Reservation of Authorities The MPCA Commissioner reserves the authority to take any appropriate actions with respect to any release, threatened release, or other conditions at the Site. The MPCA Commissioner also reserves the authority to take such actions if the voluntary party does not proceed in the manner described in this letter or if actions taken or omitted by the voluntary party with respect to the Site contribute to any release or threatened release, or create an imminent and substantial danger to public health and welfare. 2. No MPCA Assumption of Liability The MPCA, its Commissioner and staff do not assume any liability for any release, threatened release or other conditions at the Site or for any actions taken or omitted by the voluntary party with regard to the release, threatened release, or other conditions at the Site, whether the actions taken or omitted are in accordance with this letter or otherwise. 3. Letter Based on Current Information All statements, conclusions and representations in this letter are based upon information known to the MPCA Commissioner and staff at the time this letter was issued. The MPCA Commissioner and staff reserve the authority to modify or rescind any such statement, conclusion or representation and to take any appropriate action under his authority if the MPCA Commissioner or staff acquires information after issuance of this letter that provides a basis for such modification or action. 4. Disclaimer Regarding Use or Development of the Property The MPCA, its Commissioner and staff do not warrant that the Site is suitable or appropriate for any particular use. 5. Disclaimer Regarding Investigative or Response Action at the Property Nothing in this letter is intended to authorize any response action under Minn. Stat. § 115B.17, subd. 12. Page 1 of 1 • Replacement of the stadium turf, • Replacement of the stadium field scoreboard, • Reconstruction of the physical education/junior varsity field turf, • Adjustment of the physical educatioiVjunior varsity field to provide increased clearances to potential player obstructions and hazards, • Repairs and reconstruction of the softball and baseball field area, • Reconstruction of the five existing tennis courts, • Addition of two new tennis courts, • Reconstruction of the west staff stall parking lot, • An approximate 20 stall addition to the west parking lot, and • Improvements to the storm water management system. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING DETAILS • Date: • Time: • Location: • Building Access for Meeting: Monday, December 19, 2005 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Armstrong High School Main East Entry — interior signs will direct you to the meeting room location If you have any questions pertaining to this meeting or the proposed projects please contact: Patti Weldon at: 763-504-8818 ROD9I UShdLEirk INVITATION , TO •: PARTICIPATE IN NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING For Proposed ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL SITE PROJECTS Robbinsdale Area Schools invites your input and comments on the proposed repair, reconstruction and improvement of various site amenities of Armstrong High School. se cts are ro osed-tTacca d-urin -the-next-f ,e- ars.. _ _ �_-_P�' 1� P � Ye Robbinsdale Area Schools will be making application to the City of Plymouth for a Site Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Plan Amendment, and Interim Use Permit associated with the proposed projects. The major proposed multiyear phase projects include the following: • Replacement of the stadium turf, • Replacement of the stadium field scoreboard, • Reconstruction of the physical education/junior varsity field turf, • Adjustment of the physical educatioiVjunior varsity field to provide increased clearances to potential player obstructions and hazards, • Repairs and reconstruction of the softball and baseball field area, • Reconstruction of the five existing tennis courts, • Addition of two new tennis courts, • Reconstruction of the west staff stall parking lot, • An approximate 20 stall addition to the west parking lot, and • Improvements to the storm water management system. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING DETAILS • Date: • Time: • Location: • Building Access for Meeting: Monday, December 19, 2005 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Armstrong High School Main East Entry — interior signs will direct you to the meeting room location If you have any questions pertaining to this meeting or the proposed projects please contact: Patti Weldon at: 763-504-8818