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NOVEMBER 9, 2000
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
NOTE: Ward I Councilmember Tim Bildsoe is available to meet with residents and
receive their comments in the Council Conference Room, beginning at 6:00 PM
prior to Regular Council meetings
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 6:30 PM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO
REVIEW AND CERTIFY THE LOCAL
RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 7
ELECTION, Council Chambers
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 7: 00 PM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 7: 00 PM
2. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 7:00 PM
3. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 7:00 PM
4. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
REG ULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION,
Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached.
(M-7)
PARK AND RECREA TION AD VISOR Y
COMMISSION, Council Chambers
VETERANS DAY (OBSERVED)
City Offices Closed
S. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 12: 30 PM LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
INFORMAL MEETING ON YOUTH
INVOL VEMENT IN THE LMC,
Bass Lake Room (requested by
Councilmember Johnson)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
NOVEMBER 9, 2000
6. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 7: 00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION,
Council Chambers
7. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 5: 30 PM
8. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 7.•00 PM
9. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 7: 00 PM
10. THURSDAY & FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 23-24
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HRA TOUR OF HAMMER RESIDENCES
HRA, Medicine Lake Room
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL,
Medicine Lake Room
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, City Offices
Closed (Public Works Division will be open
Friday, November 24)
11. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached. (M-11)
12. November, December, and January Calendars are attached. (M-12)
1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Medicine Lake Watershed Sub -Committee November 30 meeting agenda. (I -la)
b) Hennepin County Community Health Department Youth/Alcohol survey. (I -1b)
c) Metropolitan Council memo regarding Plymouth's sanitary sewer element of the
city's comprehensive plan. (1-1c)
d) State Department of Transportation memo regarding the state metropolitan
Transportation System Plan. (I -1d)
e) Sun Sailor news story concerning the legislative town hall meeting on the
Metropolitan Council operations and structure which was held November 1 in
Plymouth. (I -1e)
2. STAFF REPORTS
a) Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility Population Report. (I -2a)
3. CORRESPONDENCE
a) E-mail communiqud from Hopkins schools regarding the "Kids Vote" Project
conducted in precincts 11 and 17 in the November 7 General Election. (I -3a)
4. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) Suburban Transit Association Legislative Report. (I -4a)
b) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMM FAX News. (I -4b)
Tentative Schedule for
City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items
November 28
• Gramercy Park
• Street Lighting Policy
• Public hearing on Bridgit Glen Street Lighting
• Hilde Performance Center Agreement
• Authorize preparation of plans for Millennium Garden
• Shadow Hills Apartments, 45`x' and Nathan
December 19 (proposed)
• Liquor Compliance Violation Hearings
• Plymouth Blvd. Street Lighting
• Adopt Budget and Tax Levy
• TIF amendment for Olympic Steel District
December 26
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OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
November 2000
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7:00 PM
YOUTH
GENERAL
ELECTION -
7:00 PM EQC,
Council
CO PM SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETING TO
REVIEW AND CERTIFY
THE LOCAL RESULTS
VETERANS
DAY
ADVISORY
Polls open 7 AM
Chambers
ELECTION, N, EMB` R 7
(OBSERVED),
COUNCIL,
- close 8 PM
Chambers
City Offices
Medicine Lake
Closed
Room
7:00 PM HUMAN
RIGHTS COMMISSION -
Medicine Lake Room
7:00mPbM PRAC, Council
Chaers
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5:30 PM HRA
REGULAR
PLANNING
TOUR OF
COUNCIL
COMMISSION,
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MEETING,
Council
RESIDENCES
Council
Chambers
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Medicine Lake
Room
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THANKSGIVING
THANKSGIVING
YOUTH
HOLIDAY - City
HOLIDAY - City
ADVISORY
Center Offices
Center Offices
COUNCIL,
Closed
Closed
Medicine Lake
Room
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7:30 AM LOCAL
BUSINESS
COUNCIL,
Radisson Hotel
7:00 PM
REGULAR
COUNCIL
MEETING,
Council
Chambers
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OFFICIALCITY MEETINGS
December 2000
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CHARTER
7:00 PM PACT -
Bass Lake Room
7:00 PM
HUMAN
HEARING,
Council
Chambers
COMMISSION,
Bass Lake
Room
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION,
Council
Chambers
RIGHTS
COMMISSION -
Medicine Lake
Room
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TAXATION HEARING
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NEEDED),Council
Chambers
7:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISORY
Lake RolomMedicine
7:00 PM
REGULAR
COUNCIL
MEETING,
Council
Chambers
7:00 PM EQC,
Council
Chambers
7:00 PM PRAC,
COUnCII
Chambers
7:00 PM PUBLIC
SAFETY
ADVISORY
BOARD, Public
Safety Library
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7:00 PM HRA -
PLANNING
Medicine Lake
COMMISSION,
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Council
Hanukkah
Chambers
begins at sunset
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HOLIDAY - Ci tY
Offices closed
7:30 AM LOCAL
BUSINESS
COUNCIL
Radisson Hotel
7:00 PM REGULAR
COUNCIL
MEETING, Council
Chambers
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OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
January 2001
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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NEW YEAR'S
DAY - City
Offices Closed
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION,
Council
7:00 PM
HUMAN
RIGHTS
COMMISSION -
Chambers
Medicine Lake
Room
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YOUTH
ADVISORY
7:00 PM
REGULAR
COUNCIL
7:00 PM EQC,
Council
Chambers
7:00 PM PRAC,
Council
Chambers
COUNCIL,
MEETING,
Medicine Lake
Council
Room
Chambers
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MARTIN
LUTHER KING
JR. BIRTHDAY
(Observed) -
City Offices
Closed
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION,
Council
Chambers
7:00 PM HRA -
Medicine Lake
Room
7:00 PM PUBLIC
SAFETY
ADVISORY
BOARD, Public
Safety Library
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YOUTH
ADVISORY
COUNCIL,
Medicine Lake
Room
7:30 AM LOCAL
BUSINESS
COUNCIL,Radisson Hotel
7:00 PM
REGULAR
COUNCIL
MEETING,
Council
Chambers
7:00 PM PACT -
Bass Lake
Room
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Medicine Lake Watershed Sub -Committee
AGENDA MEETING
November 30, 2000 (Th.)
at 6:30 PM
Medicine Lake Room
Agenda Items:
6:30 PM
Call to Order,
• Review of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes
6:35 PM
UP -DATE:
• Message from EQC. Any up date or news from the EQC's Nov. 8`s meeting (Kathu H. &
Terri G.)
6:40 PM
PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS:
• BMP. At our last meeting the members had requested a quick presentation on the definition of
various types of Best Management Practices (BMP). We will also review the Minnesota Pollution
Control's latest publication covering Best Management Practices for Dealing with Storm Water
Runoff.
• Lake Classifications. Various water bodies are classified into different categories depending
on their size, water quality, depth and other variables. A brief presentation will be provided on
the different classifications used by the City, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and
area watersheds (John Barten Hennepin Parks).
7:00 PM
PLAN DEVELOPMENT:
Diagnosis. At our last meeting, we emphasized the idea of getting on the same page -establishing a
common ground or starting point for all members. At this month's meeting our focus will be on
Diagnosis of Medicine Lake. Before the group can evaluate and prioritize the various proposed
solutions, it is important that the group agrees on the what the problems are. We will be working in
small groups and will be using three document: The Plymouth Water Resources Management Plan,
The Medicine Lake Study (BARR), and a case study -Rehabilitation of Delavan Lake WI, ( See
attached) to make our diagnosis.
8:55 PM
Plan for next meeting: December le 2000! (Mark your Calendar)
(The Committee members will help to determine agenda for next meeting)
General themes for the future meetings:
• December: Reviewing & Evaluating Solutions
• January Choosing the right solutions for the right problem
• February Prioritize the implementation items / Start the Educational Plan
• March The Educational Plan / Draft Recommendations
9:00 PM I
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Hennepin County Community Health Department
Health Protection Program Supervisor
Health Services Bldg — MC963
525 Portland Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1569
Attn: Jennifer Schuster
Subject: Youth /Alcohol Survey
Dear Jennifer:
Enclosed please find a copy of your letter dated 10/18/00, which includes a survey regarding young
people and alcohol. The survey is a prime example of bureaucratic lunacy ... at Hennepin County ...
the federal government ... and the City of Plymouth. I've got a revelation for each of you ... no one
needs a survey to tell us the problems with youth and alcohol. Is Hennepin County naive, or just plain
stupid ? ? ?
Simply put, the problem is bad parenting ... and a lack of common sense. Nothing about this survey will
yield any information we don't already know. By the way, I'm not involved in either the spirits, or the
tobacco industry. But watching you waste taxpayers money on such a ridiculous effort distresses me ...
and I'm sure others feel similarly.
Frankly, it appears that the purpose of the survey is to provide:
• Full employment for bureaucrats
• Revenue for bureaucrat's friends like Survey and Ballot Systems, Inc.
• Support for future plaintiff bar "tobacco -like" lawsuits against alcohol.
You can't possibly be proud of your involvement in such an effort, can you? I'm returning my copy of the
survey, I will not be a participant in such a ridiculous effort. Would you please also make your superiors
aware of my position? Wouldn't it be nice if we could put the money to a productive use ? ? ? .. .
or, heaven forbid, reduce taxes ? ? ?
Sincerely,
Aoma R. Karkela
( Plymouth, Minnesota resident )
PS You know, I've never seen a survey that also included a pen in the mailing. Obviously, you have
far too much money in your budgets! ... and I was further impressed with the slogan inscribed on
the pen ... Healthy people in healthy communities ... it gave me that warm tingly feeling!
cc: City of Plymouth I Joycelyn H. Tierney
Survey & Ballot Systems, Inc.
Hennepin County
An Equal Opportunity Employer
October 18, 2000
Thomas R. Karkela
17910 2nd Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55447-3486
Dear Mr. Karkela,
Do you consider underage drinking a problem in your community?
Do you think it should be okay for people to drink after they turn 18 years old?
Should communities suspend the liquor license of a business that sells alcohol to young people?
These are a few examples of questions that are asked in the enclosed survey. We are interested in
how Plymouth area residents feel about young people's use of alcohol (beer, wine, or liquor). We
are interested in knowing more about what citizens would like to see happen — or not happen — to
' discourage underage drinking. Your responses will help us determine what communities want for
youth.
Your name was selected at random to participate in this survey. This survey is anonymous. A
computer will enter all of your answers and no one will know how you personally responded to the
questions. By adding all the answers together, we will learn how a broad group feels about this issue.
If you have any questions, or need help answering, please call (612) 348-5618. While your
participation is voluntary, we really hope you take 10 minutes to complete the survey and return it in
the attached stamped envelope.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S
Jennifer/chus4t�er'
Health Promotion Program Supervisor
Hennepin County Community Health Department
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Joycelyn H. Tierney
Mayor, City of Plymouth
This survey is supported with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and
Learning. Minnesota is one of 19 states to receive federal monies to address underage drinking.
Community Health Department
Health Services Building - MC963
525 Portland Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1569
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Survey on Young People and Alcohol
We are very interested in your opinions about young people and their use of alcohol in
your community. Please tell us what you truly believe or think in response to the
questions below. Then return the completed form in the addressed, stamped envelope.
Do not put your name on the form. Your answers will be combined with others and
analyzed by a professional survey research firm. If you have any questions or concerns,
or need assistance completing the form, call Jennifer Schuster at the Hennepin County
Community Health Department (612) 348-5618.
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• Use a No. 2 pencil or blue/black pen. _
MARKING • Make solid marks that fill the oval completely. Correct Mark Incorrect Marks
INSTRUCTIONS • Make no stray marks on this form. X
• Do not tear or mutilate this form.
Alcohol and Your Community
In the following questions, "community" means the city or town you live in. "Young person" refers to anyone
under thea eq of 21 (the legal drinking age in this state).
In your opinion ...
1. How common is it for young people in your
community to drink alcohol? (Mark one option)
Very few young people drink before they're 21
Some young people drink
0 A lot of young people drink
Most young people drink
Almost all young people drink before they're 21
Don't know
2. How much of a problem is alcohol use by young
people in your community? (Mark one option)
0 Not a problem
A minor problem
C A moderate problem
A serious problem
A very serious problem
Don't know
3. Is there much social pressure on young people in
your community to drink alcohol? (Mark one option)
No pressure at all
0 A little pressure
0 Some pressure
A lot of pressure �-
A great deal of pressure
J Don't know
4. To what extent does your community seem
to tolerate or accept underage drinking?
(Mark one option)
0 The community doesn't tolerate underage
drinking at all, and actively prohibits it
-D The community says it's against underage
drinking, but doesn't do much about it
The community hasn't taken a stand one way
or another
0 The community basically allows underage
drinking to happen
The community promotes or encourages
underage drinking
Don't know .�
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Young people can often obtain alcohol in many
different ways. To your knowledge, how difficult is
it for young people in your community to do the
following? (Mark one option for each question.)
— Don't know
— Very difficult
— Fairly difficult
Somewhat difficult
— Not at all difficult
5. Buy beer, wine, or hard liquor at a
store themselves .................... 00000
6. Get an older brother, sister, or friend
to buy alcohol for them .............. 00000
7. Order a drink in a bar ................ 0 0 0 C) 0
8. Sneak alcohol from their home or a
friend's home ....................... 00000
9. Get their parents to give them
alcohol ............................. 00000
10. Get a stranger to buy alcohol for
them ............................... O O O O O
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Your Personal Opinions About
Underage Drinking ?�w
People have different beliefs and rules about
underage drinking. How much do you agree or
disagree with each of these statements?
(Mark one option for each question.)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Unsure
Agree
Strongly agree
11. The more adults try to stop kids from
drinking, the more they will rebel ......0'000 O
12. People who try drinking when they
are young almost always grow out
of it ................................ :M=C.> 0 0 0
13. It should be okay for a person to
drink after they turn 18 years old ...... O C 0 O O
14. Adults should allow young people
to drink on special occasions (like
prom night, hockey tournament,
spring break) ........................ 00000
15. It's okay if young people drink, as
long as they don't let it interfere
with school or sports ................. 0 00 0 0
16. If young people are allowed to
drink at home with their families,
they will be less likely to abuse
alcohol with their friends ............. O 0 0 0 0
17. Some underage drinking isn't bad,
it just depends on the kid and the
circumstances ...................... O O O G 0
18. Underage drinking is a problem
because it leads to car crashes,
vandalism, teen pregnancies, and
other drug use ...................... 0 0 0 0 0
19. When do you think it is okay for young people to
have a drink? (Mark all that apply.)
0 During a religious service
O For a toast at a wedding or other celebration
O At family dinners, if it's just a sip or two
O Whenever their parents are with them
O Whenever other adults are present
O At parties, as long as they don't get drunk
O At parties, as long as they don't drive
O Whenever the young person decides
O Young people should never drink before they
turn 21 years of age.
Who is Responsible for Preventing
Underage Drinking?
People differ in terms of who they think is
responsible for underage drinking, and whether
community members should be Involved with
preventing it. Please tell us the extent to which you
agree or disagree with the following statements.
(Mark one option for each question.)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Unsure
Agree
Strongly agree
20. No one is responsible for underage
drinking; it's just something that
happens ............................ O 0 0 O
21. Parents should always check to
see that parties are supervised by
adults before allowing their teens
to attend ............................ . D C, C) 0
22. Preventing underage drinking is
everyone's responsibility ............... O O O
23. As an individual, I feel I can
make a difference in helping
prevent underage drinking ........... O O O O O
24. 1 feel that my community is
committed to preventing
underage drinking ................... O O O O O
25. It seems like my community is not
interested in changing, no matter
what the issue is .................... O O ^ C 0
26. Underage drinking is a family
problem, not a community problem .... O O O C C.
27. There's no way to stop kids from
getting alcohol from older friends,
brothers and sisters ................. O O C= O
28. There's no way to stop bars,
restaurants, and liquor stores
from selling to kids .................. O O O O O
29. It is possible to reduce underage
drinking if community members
work together ....................... O O O O O
30. As a community, we have to stop
giving kids mixed messages
about drinking ...................... O O O
Your Opinions About Communit
Responses to Underage Drinkin
People have different opinions about things
communities can do to control underage drinking.
How much would you personally favor or oppose
each of the actions listed below? (Mark one option
for each question.)
Strongly oppose
Mostly oppose
Undecided
Mostly favor
Strongly favor
31.
Ban all advertising (billboards,
magazines, etc.) that shows
young people drinking ...............
O C''�.._=
32.
Impose a penalty on young people
who are caught using alcohol .........
0 C O - --> C
33.
Impose a penalty on adults (21
years or older) who provide alcohol
to young people .....................
0 0 0 0 0
34.
Suspend or revoke liquor licenses
of stores or businesses that sell
alcohol to young people ..............--
35.
Ban alcohol sales at community -
sponsored events that are opened
to young people .....................
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36.
Have police enforce the minimum
drinking age ........................
O O O C 0
37.
Suspend students who are caught
using alcohol from school athletic
or extracurricular activities
0.O O
38. Allow local communities to
establish and enforce their
own alcohol policies ................. 0 O 0 C" O
39. Increase sales tax on alcohol ........... C-,
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40. Increase licensing fees for stores
and businesses that sell alcohol ......
41. Use zoning laws to limit the number
and location of liquor stores .......... O O `=, C
42. Make young people who use alcohol
perform community service and
attend drug education classes ........
43. No actions should be taken by the
community to control underage
drinking ............................
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Information About You
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This information requested below will help us interpret the overall results. While you may skip any question
that you feel is too private to answer, keep in mind that all information is anonymous, and your responses will
not be shared with any other group or agency.
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44. How old are you? (Mark one option)
C: 21 - 30 years old
C31-40
C; 41 - 50
51 - 60
ti_61 - 70
' 70 years or older
45. How do you describe yourself? (Mark ALL that apply.)
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C American Indian/ Alaskan Native
Asian or Pacific Islander
C, Black or African American
0 Latino or Hispanic
White / Caucasian
46. How much school have you completed?
(Mark one option)
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- C• Less than high school
C High school graduate or GED
Vocational / technical training
0 Some college, but no degree
College degree
Graduate school or professional degree
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47. Which of the following BEST describes your living
situation? (Mark one option)
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'7 One family house
Two family house or duplex
Apartment
.7 Mobile home
Condominium
Retirement community / housing complex
48. What is your gender? (Mark one option)
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Female
Male
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49. Are you currently parenting one or more children
under the age of 21 ? (Mark one option)
0 Yes
0 No
50. Have you ever cautioned other adults about the
dangers of serving or providing alcohol to teens?
(Mark one option)
Yes
No
51. Do you monitor the alcohol supply in your home
to make sure none is missing? (Mark one option)
0 Yes
0 No
1 do not keep alcohol in my home
52. Have you ever had any personal problems
occur as a result of your own use of alcohol?
(Mark one option)
C Yes
No
53. Under what circumstances have you provided
alcohol to a young person under the age of
21 ? (Mark ALL that apply)
During a religious service
For a toast at a wedding or other celebration
At family dinners, I have allowed a sip or two
At home, when I've been around
At parties, as long as they didn't appear drunk
At parties, as long as they weren't going to
drive afterwards
C Whenever they have asked me
I have never knowingly provided or served
alcohol to a young person under the age of 21
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Working for the Region, Planning for the Future
Environmental Services
October 31, 2000
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Ms. Anne Hurlburt NOV 22 2000
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Community Development Director
City of Plymouth
TY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard COMMUNITY )DEVELOPMENT DE
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
RE: Tier II Sewer Plan
Acceptance of Plan and recommendation for implementation
Dear Mr. Hurlburt:
The Metropolitan Council has received the City's formal resolution adopting the sanitary
sewer element of the city's comprehensive plan, chapter 10, as their Tier II Sewer Plan.
In your letter dated August 9, 2000, you submitted the above referenced resolution and
requested approval of the City's Tier II Plan.
At its July 26, 2000 meeting, the Metropolitan Council adopted the review record and
recommended that the City put into effect its updated comprehensive plan. The
Council's recommendations included that the City formally adopt, by city resolution,
chapter 10 of the plan update, as the City's Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan. The
Metropolitan Council's recommendations included that prior to the adoption of chapter
10 of the update no extensions or additions to the City's sanitary sewer system could take
place.
The information included with your August 9 letter satisfies this requirement. As the
City's Tier II Plan goes through formal Metropolitan Council approval process, Staff will
keep you informed of the progress.
The City may initiate any capital improvements between now and the time of formal
Council action, provided that the improvements are consistent with the current
Comprehensive Plan Update and Tier II Plan. Council staff will recommend approval of
such improvements covered under Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MnPCA) permit
applications for sewer extensions.
230 Last Fifth Street St. Paul. Minnesota 55101-1.626 (651) 602-1005 Fax 602-1183 TDD/TTP 229-3760
An Equut
Ms. Anne Hurlburt
October 31, 2000
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If you have any questions regarding the City's Tier II Sewer Plan and the ability for the
City to apply for and obtain MnPCA permits, please don't hesitate to call either myself at
(651) 602-1116 or Kyle L. Colvin, Sr. Staff Engineer at (651) 602-1151.
Sincerely,
0 -4026z --
Donald S. Blu'nm
Manager, Municipal Services Section
DSB:KLC;klc
C: William G. Moore, General Manager, Wastewater Services
Kyle L. Colvin, Sr. Staff Engineer, Municipal Services Section
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Metropolitan Division
Waters Edge
1500 West County Road 82
Roseville, MN 55113
Elected Officials, City & County Administrators,
City & County Engineers, City & County Planners
As an individual or member of an organization with a strong interest in the state's metropolitan area
transportation system, you are invited to participate in a review and update of the draft Transportation
System Plan (TSP). The TSP outlines and prioritizes future metropolitan area transportation
improvements, spells out regional policies and governs how limited funds will be spent through 2025.
Following a public review process, the TSP Update also may be used to demonstrate unfunded
transportation needs at the state legislature as part of the state transportation package for funding
consideration.
The plan is updated every three years to reflect changes in the region or shifts in regional transportation
priorities. Consequently, the TSP reflects the changing priorities in balancing numerous competing
factors including Interregional corridors, Bottleneck removal, Advantages for Transit and Maintenance of
the existing transportation system.
A series of open houses are planned throughout the Twin Cities metro area to present an overview of the
plan and discuss impacts on the counties and region. The schedule is:
November 8
November 9
4-8 p.m.
4:00-7:30 p.m.
Community Center, 1255 Fuller Street, Shakopee
Carver County Government Center, 600 East 4'h Street, Chaska
November 9
4-8 p.m.
Fireside Room, 2661 Civic Center Drive, Roseville
November 13
4-8 p.m.
Room 330, County Government Center, 313 North Main Street, Center City
November 13
4-7 p.m.
County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Drive, Apple Valley
November 14
4-7 p.m.
Hennepin County Library, 22 1 Vh Avenue North, Hopkins
November 14
4-8 p.m.
Senior High School Media Center, 6101 Scandia Trail North, Forest Lake
November 15
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Hennepin County Library, 8600 Zane Avenue N., Brooklyn Park
November 20
4-8 p.m.
Washington County Library, 7900 Hemingway Avenue South, Cottage Grove
November 20
4-7 p.m.
Blaine City Hall, 9150 Central Avenue NE, Blaine
The draft TSP document and related background information will be available on the Mn/DOT Metro
Division web site at www.metrotsp.dot.state.mn.us beginning November 151. The TSP Update team also
is available to present the plan to interested organizations. Contact Brian Isaacson at (651) 582-1659 or
e-mail brian.isaacsonnadot.state.mn.us.
As the Twin Cities Metro area faces growing transportation demands, we must join together to understand
and address the challenges we face. If you have questions or comments, please contact Tod Sherman,
TSP project manager, at (651) 582-1548 or tod.sherman@dot.state.mn.us.
Thank you for your participation.
Richard A. Stehr
Division Engineer
An equal opportunity employer
2005-2025 TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PLAN
PRESERVATION'-
TOTAL
— BRIDGE
Repair
--�340
Interchanges - Reconstructinq Land Access interchanges, conversion of at -grade intersections to interchanges
$300
Replace
$500-
PAVEMENT
- OTHER MINOR PRES.
Traffic control and Hydraulic Infrastructure preservation $290
ALLOCATIONS TOTAL
1 $1,430
PRESERVE TOTAL 1
_1
MANAGE TOTAL----�-`-; ivV*WV* 74 77 F-7-7777-777 --i ;0�m,v?u' —
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Includes Access management, Advantages for transit, Hazard Eliminta!ion and Safety Improvements, and ITS S
$200
Interchanges - Reconstructinq Land Access interchanges, conversion of at -grade intersections to interchanges
$260
Sup. Agree
$105
MANAGEMENTTOTAL I I
$565
,OTHER ALLOCATIONS
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' NA
TO TA V
F�om
1-35W Wisconsin To be determined by corridor management plans
1-694 Anoka/Sherbume Co. To be determined by corridor management plans
ROW Acq. For advanced acquisition
$200
Hennepin/Wright Co.
$260
Sup. Agree
$105
Coop. Agree
$565
ALLOCATIONS TOTAL
CSAH 6
INTERREGIONAL CORRIDORS
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T.H. 8
T.H. 10
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1-35W Wisconsin To be determined by corridor management plans
1-694 Anoka/Sherbume Co. To be determined by corridor management plans
1-94
1494
Hennepin/Wright Co.
To be determined by corridor management plans
From ;�' �", � - ,
T.H. 101
1-94
HennepinNVright Co.
To be determined by corridor management plans
CSAH 6
T.H. 169
1494
Scott/Carver/LeSeur Co.
To be determined by corridor management plans
1-94
T.H. 212
CR 147
McLeod/Carver Co.
To be determined by corridor management plans
T.H. 110
T.H. 5
Add one lane in each direction
$70
1-35W
$465
Subtotal
Connects the 4 lane portions, includes Miss. Bridge
$185
1-35W
$45
1-35W
1-694
Anoka/Ramsey Co
Reconstruction
$70
T.H. 52
1-494
Dakota/Goodhue Co.
Selected interchanges and access management
.
1-35W
T.H. 169
1-94
T.H. 610
Interchang s and grade separations
$55
(Laf. Br)
1494
CR 147
1 Complete new alignment to CR 147, remainder TBD by CMP
14850
T.H. 212
Connects the 4 lane portions, includes Miss. Bridge
$55
T.H. 62
1-494
IRC TOTAL
Reconstruction
$85
T.H. 62
1-35WT.H.
BOTTLENECKS
0
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1-394
1-94
T.H. 100
West Jct 1-35E
East Jct. 1-35E
1-35W
T.H. 212
1-394
T.H. 77
East Jct. 1-35E-
T.H. 36
West Jct. 1-35E
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T.H. 12
CSAH 6
Wayzata Blvd
Earlier Staqes in the TIP
$20
1-35E
1-94
1-694
Add one lane in each direction
$205
1-35E
T.H. 110
T.H. 5
Add one lane in each direction
$70
1-35W
Washington Ave
T.H. 36
Connects the 4 lane portions, includes Miss. Bridge
$185
1-35W
46th St
94 Commons
Reconstruction- includes Lake Street Interchange
$160
1-35W
T.H. 36
1-694
Reconstruction
$50
$110
T.H. 36
1-35W
1-35E
Add one lane in each direction
T.H. 52
TH 1561-94
(Laf. Br)
Includes Replacement of Lafayette Bridge
$90
T.H. 61
Hastings Br.
— Hastings Br.
Connects the 4 lane portions, includes Miss. Bridge
$55
T.H. 62
1-494
1-35W
Reconstruction
$85
T.H. 62
1-35WT.H.
— 55
Reconstruction
$45
$55
1-94
McKnight
T.H. 120
Add one lane in each direction
T.H. 100
36th St.
Cedar Lake Rd
Add one lane in each direction
$45
T.H. 169
1-494
1-94
Reconstruction
$135
$20
T.H. 252
73rd Ave
T.H. 610
Add one lane in each direction
T.H. 280
Como
T.H. 36
convert to freeway, includes.Broadway as interchange
$70--
T H. 610
1-94
County Rd 130
completion of new aliqnment
$60
$1,460
BOTTLENECK TOTAL
BELTWAY
Highway
1-494
1-494
1-494
1-694
1-694
1-694
BELTWAY TOTAL
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1-94
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East Jct. 1-35E
1-35W
T.H. 212
1-394
T.H. 77
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T.H. 36
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$70
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Add one lane in each direction
Add one lane in each direction $400
Provides Lane continuity - Unweave area $70
Add one lane in each direction
Add one lane in each direction $130
$5,565
ITOTAL
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2005 - 2025 Investment Goals
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Local Forecast Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000
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PLYMOUTH
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Operations of Met Council were topic of Plymouth meeting
By Sally Thompson
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The operation and structure of the Metropolitan Council was the subject of a legislative town hall
meeting in Plymouth Nov. 1. About 30 people attended the event.
At The Lovieft
Pricest
The Plymouth meeting was the last in a series of six meetings held throughout the Twin Cities
suburban area by a subcommittee of the Minnesota House Local Government and Metropolitan
Affairs Committee. Other meetings were held in Lakeville, Vadnais Heights, Woodbury, Anoka
and Prior Lake.
Committee members Rep. Barb Haake, R -52B; Rep. Peg Larson, R-566; and Rep. Mary Liz
Holberg, R-376, heard testimony from local government officials and metro area residents who
wanted to share their views about the Metropolitan Council.
About half of the state's population lives in the seven -county metro area, Larson said.
Calling Minnesota a "populist" state, Hennepin County Commissioner Penny Steele said it may
be inconsistent to have "a large body of government with huge taxing authority that is not
elected."
"I would like people to ponder that question as we look at the best forum for regional planning,"
she said.
Some of the Metropolitan Council's smart growth plans have helped cause the cost of housing to
spiral, Steele said.
A member of the audience, noting he preferred not to identify himself, said, "I'm not opposed to
the way the Met Council is doing business, but I support the notion they ought to be elected by
the people they serve."
An Edina resident who works in Anoka County challenged the Met Council to rely on existing
scientific data from such sources as the U.S. Geological Survey rather than creating its own
data.
A St. Louis Park resident said there has to be a concentrated effort to provide affordable
housing.
A Maple Grove resident predicted the cost of housing will plateau and then drop as people leave
some suburbs to live closer to their jobs.
A Minneapolis resident said meetings should have been held in Minneapolis and not just in the
suburbs.
Minnetonka City Council member Terry Schneider said the Metropolitan Council is needed for
the coordination of services for a broad array of stakeholders.
Metropolitan Council District 3 Representative Mary Hill Smith, an Orono resident, explained that
the Met Council can only tax as much as the Legislature tells them to tax.
Also, individual localities plan their own zoning, she said.
DATE: November 6, 2000
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Anne Hurlbua�-ommunity Development Director
SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report
Hennepin County Community Corrections staff has submitted their monthly report on average
daily population for the month of October 2000.
The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility in October was 588, less than
the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit.
The chart below shows the average monthly population since we began receiving reports in
June of 1998.
HCACF Monthly Population Report
p CUP Limit
MA\erage Count
Date: 11/8/0 8:50 AM
From: DJ McCarthy (Hopkins Schools)
After a very late night, l am sending you the initial Kid's Voting — Hopkins results as they
currently stand. We had a wonderful voter turnout with approximately 4,700 students voting at
33 polling locations in the 7 communities served by District #270. A heartfelt thanks to the 875
volunteers and all the Hopkins staff who made this effort such a success!!
We have tallied about 75% of the votes for the major national races. The initial KId's
Voting - Hopkin's results indicate the following:
Presidential Race
Gore
54%
Bush
40%
Nader
5%
Others
1 %
U.S. Senate Race
Dayton 48.6%
Grams 36.8%
Gibson 10.6%
Others 5.0%
Disrtict 3
Ramstad 66.1%
Shuff 29.2%
Niska 4.7%
District 5
Pending
We hope to finish the hand tallying and data analysis in the next day or so. We will report
our final ballot counts and the details of the local races as soon as we are able to finalize them.
Finally, I can't help but reflect that as the nation waits to see who our next president will
be ... and the congressional election results suggest we will have a legislative branch that will
need to work effectively to charter a middle ground ... people all across the nation will begin to
analyze which vote(s) made the difference ...
Rest assured that our efforts to inform, involve, and inspire the students of Hopkins
Public Schools and to have them actively exercise their right to vote does make a difference !!
The presidential election looks like it may be won by a margin that is less than the 4,700 votes
our students cast !!
Again, thanks for all of your hard work and support which made our first
Kid's Voting experience such a positive one for our students !!
Barb Westmoreland
Hopkins School District 270 Volunteer and Community Partnerships Coordinator
barb_ westmoreland@hopkins.kl2.mn.us
952-988-4069
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins MN 55305
SUBURBAN -�- 4 2
TRANSIT LEGISLATIVE REPORT
ASSOCIATION
REPORT 2000-8
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2000
RAMP METERS TURNED OFF FOR STUDY
The long awaited ramp -meter study has begun. On Monday, October 16 all ramp
meters throughout the metropolitan area were set to flash yellow 24 hours each day.
No longer are commuters waiting at ramps for the light to allow them access to a
freeway.
The meters are expected to remain turned off for four to six weeks while consultants
study the effects on traffic flow and safety. While the meters are not functioning, the
high -occupancy -vehicle entrance ramps are still meant for the exclusive use of car-
pools and transit vehicles.
After the first weeks without ramp meters. the local media have reported some mixed
commuter reviews of traffic flow, but so far the majority of commuter comments have
been positive. It appears that traffic flow is moving better during the morning commute
without the meters, although the evening commute is showing some problems. (It
should be noted, however, that the first weeks of results may be thrown out to get a
better assessment of the true effect on traffic.)
We will keep you informed as the test goes forward and the results become available
early in 2001.
HOUSE REPUBLICANS BEGIN TO SET
2001 TRANSPORTATION AGENDA
House Republicans recently announced two transportation priorities for the 2001
Legislative Session.
Representative Carol Molnau, Chair of the House Transportation Funding Committee,
stated that one top priority for Republicans is the repeal of $60 million in funding for light
rail transit (LRT). According to Representative Molnau, the recent announcement that
United States Representative Martin Sabo would be pursuing an additional $60 million
in federal funds for the Hiawatha LRT line is the reason why a reduction in the State's
contribution will be sought.
The STA Legislative Report is prepared by Thomas J. Poul and Jennifer J. Sommerfeld
Messerli d Kramer P.A., 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450, St. Paul, MN 55103
Telephone (851) 228-9757 Fax (851) 228-9787
A second priority will be passage of a Constitutional Amendment to dedicate motor
vehicle excise tax proceeds to the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund (the Fund). This
would be done to plug the $176 million gap in the Fund created when the Legislature
reduced license tab fees last session. While the funding has been filled by a general
fund appropriation, House Republicans feel it would be more appropriate to have a
dedicated and reasonably predictable source of funding rather than relying on biennial
appropriations.
The Republicans are expected to announce additional transportation plans sometime
after the November elections. We will inform you as more information becomes
available.
The DFL majority in the Senate has not yet publicly announced its transportation and
transit priorities for the upcoming session, but we will let you know when they do.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL CHANGES
Metropolitan Council member Caren Dewar has resigned her position to become the
Community Development Director for the Council. According to a statement released
by the Council, Ms. Dewar is excited to become a part of implementing the Council's
Smart Growth objectives for the metropolitan area. In the near future, the Governor's
Office should announce the process for filling the vacancy left by Ms. Dewar.
Another recent change at the Council is Kim Eisenberg's promotion to Director of Public
Affairs. This position is responsible for overseeing the Government Relations,
Constituent Support and Communications departments at the Council. Previously, Ms.
Eisenberg served as Director of Intergovernmental Relations.
ELECTIONS RAPIDLY APPROACHING
All seats in the Minnesota House and Senate are up for election on Tuesday, November
7. Both parties consider this election to be particularly important, as redistricting will
occur during the upcoming session. As you are aware, this year is also a presidential
election year and United States Senator Rod Grams is embroiled in a close race as he
attempts to retain his seat.
The last time a majority of Minnesotans voted for a Republican President was in
1972 when the majority of the state voted for Richard Nixon.
The Minnesota Senate is currently controlled by a 41 senator DFL majority.
Republicans hold 26 seats and one Senator (Bob Lessard, International Falls) is
an Independent. To control the Senate, a party needs a minimum of 34 seats.
2
The Minnesota House is currently controlled by a Republican majority of 69
representatives. At the present time, there are 64 DFLers and one Independent
(Doug Reuter of Owatonna, who is not running for re-election). To control the
House, a party needs a minimum of 68 seats.
There are six Minnesota senators not running for re-election in November due to
retirement, a loss in the primary or a decision to seek another public office; five of
the senators are Democrats and two are Republicans. Only one Senator, a
Democrat, is running unopposed.
In the House, there are 13 representatives not running for re-election due to
retirement. There are 15 Representatives, 2 Democrats and 13 Republicans,
running unopposed.
Following the election, it is expected that both parties will provide more detailed plans
for the upcoming session. The next STA Legislative Report will contain a variety of
information and statistics on the November election as well as any more recently
announced legislative proposals.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The next STA Legislative Committee meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday,
November 15 at the Minnesota League of Cities building in St. Paul beginning at 11:30
a. m.
On Wednesday, November 8, a variety of transit, transportation and business
organizations are sponsoring a conference entitled "The Business of Moving Business."
The conference will be held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Minneapolis from 7:30 a.m.
to 12:00 noon. If you are interested in attending, you may register at www.Faegre.com.
The Metropolitan Council will be holding informational open houses on the
transportation policy plan at a few suburban locations. On Wednesday, November 8 at
5:30 p.m. an open house will be held at the Ridgedale Public Library in Minnetonka. On
Thursday, November 9 at 4:00 p.m. an open house will be held at the Minnesota Valley
Transit Authority's Burnsville Transit Station. The open houses are open to the public.
CONGRATULATIONS!
On October 24, 2000, the Minnesota Public Transit Association held an awards program
to thank a variety of individuals and organizations that have dedicated their time and
energy to the promotion of public transit.
Our own John Sweeney, Former Executive Director of Plymouth Metrolink, was given
the Distinguished Career Award in honor of his many years of service, and his
contributions to innovation, leadership and advocacy on behalf of public transit.
KI
Southwest Metro Transit Commission (SMTC) also was honored during the ceremony,
receiving the Management Innovation Award. That award is given to honor a project
implemented that is innovative to the field of transit. SMTC received this award for a
driver retention program that the Commission recently implemented in conjunction with
Laidlaw Transit Service.
Another award recipient, David Jacobson of Metro Mobility, received the Transit
Professional of the Year Award.
On behalf of the STA, congratulations to all awards recipients.
STATE FAIR POLL'
The Minnesota Senate recently issued the results of the 2000 State Fair Poll. The
results showed that 52.3 percent of Minnesotans favored a two -chamber legislature with
annual sessions. Of those polled, 19.5 percent favored a one -house legislature meeting
annually and 7.9 percent wanted a unicameral legislature that would meet bi-annually.
At 78.6 percent, support was strong for the law requiring motorists to stop for
pedestrians in crosswalks. Even stronger support was given to charging repeat DWI
offenders as felons with 85.8 percent of respondents agreeing that this was an
appropriate policy.
Poll respondents also listed their top priorities for state attention. Education came out
on top with 35.8 percent of respondents stating that education should be at the top of
the Legislature's priority list. Health care funding was listed as a top priority by 18.1
percent of poll -takers and reductions in property taxes for homeowners was a top
priority for 17.2 percent of respondents.
Information for this article was provided by the Minnesota Government Report of September 7, 2000.
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AMM ! ✓ ■ A Smt•.ry
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association of
NEWS Metropolitan
Municipalities
November 6-10, 2000
Storm Water Permit Discussions Begin
0 n Friday Nov 3, 2000
AMM representatives met with
staff of the Pollution Control
Agency (PCA), the Metropolitan
Council and League of Minnesota Cities
to discuss the process for the Phase I I
storm water permits The participants
reviewed the federal guidelines and
identified several issues that must be
resolved as part of the process Among
the issues are the identification of all of
the stakeholders and their role in the
process For example the MN Board of
Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is
responsible by state law for various
aspects of water planning The water
management organizations and the
watershed districts also are involved in
storm water Another issue is the type
of permit While most participants
would preferthat the PCA issue a
general permit rather than individual
permits, the possibility of linking the
permit to required state comprehensive
storm water plans was discussed
All metropolitan area cites must
prepare a storm water plan and it was
suggested that much of the required
content of the Phase II permit is
already contained in the water plans
The group agreed to further examine
the possible linkage and will meet with
the BWSR representatives to review the
planning process.
A II Ne?+,s Fax isfaxed to a11,4ffil city man-
agers and administrators, legislative contacts
and Boord members. Please shore this fox with
yonr ino)•ors, councihnenrbers and staff to keep
them abreast of tmportant metro Cil)' issues.
145 University Avenue Hest
St. Foul, 112N' 55103-2044
Phone: (651) 215-4000
Far: (651) 281-1299
E -moil: 01nmCamml45.org
PCA staff noted that recent federal
legislation modified the type and
amount of environmental funds that will
be available to the state The re-
sources could be a factor in providing
programs and assistance to imple-
ment the permits
The group agreed to meet again later
this month The agenda will include a
discussion with BWSR, a PCA briefing
regarding resources and a discussion if
legislation will need to be drafted or
amended to authorize the issuance of
rules related to the storm water permits
Metropolitan Council Committee Approves
Final Inclusionary Housing Grants
he Livable Communities Commit-
tee on Monday Nov 6, 2000
approved three grants totaling $1 15
million for inclusionary housing
developments. The funding for the
three developments located in Golden
Valley, Blaine and Apple Valley is the
last of the $d 0 million one time state
appropriation made by the 1999
legislature
It is estimated that the inclusionary
housing grants will leverage a total of
investment of approximately $17 5
million Of the total investment, $10 0
million is private investment
The cities also report that the grants
will produce 127 affordable units To
TAC Nominations
Needed
The AMM has an opening on the
Transportation Advisory Commit-
tee to the Transportation Advisory
Board in Rarnsey and Dakota Coun-
ties These must be department head
level persons in engineering or com-
munity planning. No applications have
been received to date Contact Roger
at 651-215-0002 for more information
assist in the developments the cities
waived local fees, increased permitted
densities, and or reduced setback,
parking, and brick construction require-
ments It is estimated that the city
actions will avoid or reduce approxi-
mately $1 6 million in costs
Metropolitan Council to
set public hearing date
for Housing Performance
Guideline Funding
0 n Wednesday Nov 8, 2000 the
Metropolitan Council will set a
public hearing date of Feb 21, 2001
for the hearing regarding the update
of the "Regional Guidelines for
Priority Funding for Housing Perfor-
mance " The update which was
discussed in a previous AMM Fax
will be reviewed by an AMM task
force The task force recommenda-
tions will be presented for review and
comment in a future fax
The Metropolitan Council will also
on Wednesday discuss the Smart
Growth Opportunity grant program It
is possible that some grants could
be announced at the meeting