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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 09-15-2000Dummy SEPTEMBER 15, 2000 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe is available to meet with residents and receive their comments in the Council Conference Room, beginning at 6:00 PMprior to Regular Council meetings. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: INTERVIEW YOUTH CANDIDATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 7: 00 PM 2. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 10: 00 AM -5:00 PM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers A UTUMNARTS FAIR, Parkers Lake Park 3. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, PLANNING COMMISSION, 7: 00 PM Council Chambers. Agenda is attached. (M-3) 9. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 7:00 PM HRA, Medicine Lake Room S. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 7: 00 PM 6. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 9: 00 AM -3:30 PM 7. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETYAD VISOR Y BOARD, Public Safety Library PLYMOUTH CLEAN–UP DAY, Public Works Maintenance Facility. Information on the event is attached. (M-6) PL YMO UTH AD VISOR Y COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT), Bass Lake Room CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO September 15, 2000 Page 2 8. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 ROSH HASHANAH BEGINS AT SUNSET 9. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached. (M-9) 10. September, October, and November Calendars are attached. (M-10) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Notice of an open forum for the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 4:00-8:00 PM at Golden Valley City Hall. (I -]a) b) Notice of a meeting planned by Rottlund Homes representatives regarding the proposed development, The Reserve, scheduled for Thursday, September 21, 6:30-7:30 PM in the Council Chambers. (I -1b) c) Letter from Dan Wiles soliciting financial advice to the City. (I -1c) d) Letter notifying residents around the Plymouth Ponds Planned Unit Development regarding a request from Moen Leuer Construction to amend the PUD. (I -1d) e) Notice of a September 26 noon forum in Roseville on efforts to stop tobacco marketing aimed at teens(I-le) 2. MINUTES a) Notes of a September 11 meeting between Public Safety Department representatives and resident of the Eighth Avenue North Community. (I -2a) 3. STAFFREPORTS a) The Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility monthly report. (I -3a) 4. CORRESPONDENCE a) Correspondence from Karen L. Maverick regarding community assistance in finding a lost dog. (I -4a) b) Letter from Betty Belanger requesting consideration of the development of a hospital facility in Plymouth. (I -4b) c) Letter from Dana Cossette requesting consideration of development of a pedestrian and bike trail along Old Rockford Road. (1--4c) d) Letter from Dick Reed to Councilmember Brad Brown expressing concern about the width of 23`d Avenue near the intersection of 23`d and Hemlock Lane. (I -4d) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 3 September 15, 2000 5. BOARD AND COMMISSION ITEMS a) E—mail notice from Ann Marie Kjelland submitting her resignation from the Environmental Quality Committee. (I -5a) 6. HOW PLYMOUTH VOTED a) Attached is a precinct summary of the September 11 State Primary Election. (I -6a) 7. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMMFAX News. (I -7a) b) Suburban Transit Association Legislative Report. (I -7b) 8. COUNCIL ITEMS a) The final slate of candidates for City seats is attached. (I -8a) b) Letter to Council candidates from City Clerk Sandy Paulson announcing a Candidate Information Session on Tuesday, September 19 at 7:00 PM in the Park and Recreation Conference Room. (I -8b) PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20,2000 ;b) WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) 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. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. CONSENT AGENDA* A. City of Plymouth. Approve recommendation to City Council on continued participation in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Programs for 2001. B City of Plymouth. Proposed Tax Increment Financing District 7-6, Continental Property Group project, 2300 Berkshire Lane North. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Carlson and Harrington/Sprint PCS. Conditional use permit to co -locate roof - mounted antennas on the Wellington Apartments at 17210 County Road 6. (20127) 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT Recycling drop-off day Items not collected curbside accepted on September 23 A special, one day recycling drop-off is scheduled for Sat., Sept. 23, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the Maintenance Facility, 14900 -23rd Ave. N. There will be a charge for some items. Fluorescent Bulbs - Accepted for recycling from residents and small businesses (up to 10 bulbs only). Disposal of fluorescent bulbs in the garbage is illegal in Minnesota. Pack bulbs in original boxes, or the boxes of the replacement bulbs. Do not tape bulbs together. If breakage occurs, seal bulbs in a covered container (like an ice cream pail). Appliances - $10 - stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, water heaters, microwaves, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, furnaces, refrigerators, trash compactors, humidifiers and garbage disposals. $15 - air conditioners. No plastic water softeners. Tires - Car - $2 each; Light truck - $3; Semi - $8. Add $1 each for tires with rims. Electronics - No charge for TVs, stereos, home computers and other household electronics. Carpet —Accepted for disposal - $.25 per square yard. Upholstered Furniture, Mattresses & Box Springs - $5 - twin mattresses or box springs; $6 - chairs, full mattresses or box springs; $8 - love seats, king mattresses or box springs; $10 - sofas; $20 - hide -a -beds. Windows, Doors & Plumbing Fixtures - $4 each - window sash, window or door frame, interior doors, single sinks; $5 each - exterior doors, toilets; $10 - tubs, shower units; and garage doors, $7.50 to $15 depending on size. Donations of clothing and useable household items - No charge for clothing, household items, small appliances, small electronics, toys, hardware, tools and small furniture (not upholstered) in usable condition. Scrap Metal/Batteries - No charge for all -metal items such as swing sets, grills, auto parts and pipes. The vendor will collect a small charge for items containing non-metal parts (e.g. $3 for bikes and $5 for lawnmowers with tires, and $2 for lawn chairs with non-metal parts). To avoid charges, remove all non-metal parts before bringing items to the collection. Car and household batteries will be accepted for no charge. Loading Your Vehicle Items will be unloaded in the order listed above. Load materials in the reverse order of this list. Only the items listed above will be accepted. No paint or other materials will be accepted. Questions? Call 612-509-5506. Tentative Schedu e for City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items September 26 • Consider Speed Hump Request on Niagara Lane from Gleason Lake Drive to 9th Avenue • Public hearing on issuance of up to $3,000,000 of tax-exempt bonds for Daily Printing, Inc. for its facility located at 2333 Niagara Lane • Public hearing on On—Sale/Sunday Intoxicating Liquor License for LeCarnassier LLC., d/b/a Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers and Spirits, 15535 -34th Avenue North • Public Hearing on Levy Certification Tax Rate Increase • Reconsider "No Parking" Restriction on 23rd Avenue (tabled from September 5) October 10 • Consider Speed Hump Request on 8`h Avenue (continued from July 25) OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS September 2000 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Oct 2000 1 2 Aug 2000 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 31 29 30 31 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LABOR DAY - 7:00 PM 6:30 PM EQC, 7:00 PM City Offices REGULAR Medicine Lake HUMAN Closed COUNCIL Room RIGHTS MEETING, Council 7:00 PM COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Chambers PLANNING Room COMMISSION, Council Chambers 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 5:00 PM COUNCIL SEAT FILINGS CLOSE PRIMARY ELECTION DAY - Polls are open 7 AM - 8 PM 7:00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers 10:00 AM -5:00 PM AUTUMN ARTS FAIR, Parkers Lake Park 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: HOLLY LANE, PLYMOUTH CIVIC LEAGUE, MILLENNIUM GARDEN, Public Safety Training Room 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 7:00 PM7:00 PLANNING COMMISSION, PM HRA - Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM COUNCIL CANDIDATE 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM PLYMOUTH INFOMRATION SESSION, Park Council Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY CLEAN-UP DAY, Public R Recreation Conference Room ADVISORY BOARD, Public Safety Library Works Maintenance Facility 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 17 30 OUNCI�°R.e,. � H. e S 7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset 5.30 PM SPECIAL Room OUNCIL MEETING. INTERVIEW YOUTH APPLICANTS TO YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL 8 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Metliti Lake Room 7-.00 PM REGULAR CoounciCCh_beIL rs G' modified on 9/15/2000 kA- /o OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS October 2000 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6:30 PM EQC, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM 1:00 PM -5:00 PM PLYMOUTH ON PARADE 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake 7:00 PM TASTE PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers OF CHOCOLATE, Plymouth Creek Center 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 COLUMBUS DAY (OBSERVED), Public Works Division closed 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: CITY MANAGER EVALUATION, Bass Lake Room 7:00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Yom Kippur begins at sunset 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:00 PM HRA - Medicine Lake Room Council Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD, Public Safety Library 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake 7:30 AM LOCAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, Radisson Hotel 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake Room 7:00 PM -9:00 PM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CANDIDATE Room REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers FORUM, Council Chambers 29 30 31 Nov 2000 Sep 2000 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS - set S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 clocks back 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 hour 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 modified on 9/15/2000 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS November 2000 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 6:30 PM EQC, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 2 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EENT, Pl Cre k 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 3 4 Oct 2000 S M T W T F S Dec 2000 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 9 10 11 7:00 PM GENERAL 7:00 PM PRAC, VETERANS YOUTH ELECTION - Council DAY ADVISORY Polls open 7 AM Chambers (OBSERVED), COUNCIL, - close 8 PM City Offices Medicine Lake Closed Room 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:00 PM HRA - Medicine Lake Room MEETING, Council Council Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY Chambers ADVISORY BOARD, Public Safety Library 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PACT - THANKSGIVING THANKSGIVING YOUTH Bass Lake HOLIDAY - City HOLIDAY - City ADVISORY Room Center Offices Center Offices COUNCIL, Closed Closed Medicine Lake Room 26 27 28 29 30 7:30 AM LOCAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, Radisson Hotel 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 9/15/2000 e.'r'r• BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSIO_ • Crystal • Golden Valley • Medicine Lake • Minneapolis • Minnetonka • New Hope • Plymouth • Kobbinsdale • St. Louis Park September 8, 2000 �,g S, . Mr. Dwight Johnson City Manager i City of Plymouth ' 3400 Plymouth Boulevard f Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: Bassett Greek Watershed — Second Generation Pianning Dear Mr. Johnson: In November 1999, the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission (BCWMC) began the preparation process for its Second Generation Water Management Plan. As part of this process, the BCWMC intends to provide significant opportunities for public participation and comment. The first opportunity is an open forum scheduled for Wednesday, November, 2000, at the City of Golden Valley. Enclosed is the Public Notice of Open Forum. We are relying on your assistance in distributing this notice to interested parties within your community, such as members of your city council, planning commission, homeowner/lakeowner groups and other interested parties. We also submitted a copy to your communications coordinator for placement in your community newsletter and/or on your website. Please contact Pat Schutrop, (952-832-2652), the City's BCWMC representative, or me regarding any questions. E-mail requests should be directed to Pat Schutrop at pschutrop&barr.com. Sincerely, Lee Gustafson _.. _ ._ i iiQu„iau Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Enclosure c: Commissioner Ron Quanbeck Alternate Commissioner Fred Moore Ms. Helen LaFave, Newsletter Coordinator 219701 Lee Gustafson, Chairman City of Minnetonka 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard Minnetonka, MN 55345 952-939-8239 952-939-8244(fax) Charlie LeFevere, Attorney Kennedy & Graven 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN.55402 612-337-9215 612-337-9310 (fax) Leonard Kremer, Engineer Barr Engineering Company 4700 West 77th Street Minneapolis, MN 55435 952-832-2600 952-832-2601 (fax) Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Public Notice of Open Forum To: Public Interested in the Bassett Creek Watershed From: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Subject: Second Generation Plan Date: September 8, 2000 The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission (BCWMC) is preparing its Second Generation (water management) Plan. Revisions to the existing plan are necessary in order to comply with the provisions of the Metropolitan Area Local Water Management Rules (Minnesota Rules Chapter 8410), the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Rules 103B and the approved county groundwater and other regional plans. The objective of this notice is to invite the public and other interested parties to participate in an open house -type forum where information will be provided regarding the history of BCWMC and the second generation plan, a presentation of the draft Purpose and Strategy Statement of the Commission and list of issues pertinent to the planning process, and to offer opportunity for the public to give input. A key part of this effort is to incorporate public concerns into the management and planning of watershed activities. The open house will be on Wednesday, November 1, 2000, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber Room at the City of Golden Valley, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley. What is the BCWMC? The BCWMC was formed in 1969 to manage the water resources within Bassett Creek watershed. Its purpose is to manage surface water resources in the watershed as it develops with recent emphasis on maintaining and enhancing the quality of surface and ground water resources in the watershed. Representatives from the nine municipalities within the watershed make up the Commission. The nine municipalities represented by the BCWMC include: • Crystal • Golden Valley • Medicine Lake • Minneapolis • Minnetonka • New Hope • Plymouth • Robbinsdale • St. Louis Park 219177 September 8, 2000 Page 1 Public Notice of Open Forum The Bassett Creek Watershed covers more than 40 square miles and is divided into the following four major subwatersheds: • Main Stem: the Main Stem of Bassett Creek originates in Medicine Lake and generally flows east to the Mississippi River. It drains portions of southeast Plymouth, northeast Minnetonka, a large portion of Golden Valley, northwest St. Louis Park, southern Crystal, southern New Hope, southern Robbinsdale and a portion of Minneapolis. • Medicine Lake Branch: the Medicine Lake Branch drains parts of northwest Golden Valley, southwest New Hope, northern Minnetonka, and portions of Plymouth that discharge to Plymouth Creek. Plymouth Creek originates in western Plymouth and generally flows southeast through Plymouth to Medicine Lake. • North Branch: the North Branch of Bassett Creek drains portions of northeast Plymouth, southern New Hope and southern Crystal and joins the Main Stem immediately upstream of Highway 100. • Sweeney Lake Branch: the Sweeney Lake Branch drains portions of northern St. Louis Park and southern Golden Valley and joins the Main Stem in Theodore Wirth Park near Golden Valley Road. Over the years, the BCWMC has implemented several changes intended to improve the quality of life in the Bassett Creek Watershed, including several flood control improvements that were completed between 1982 and 1996 by the BCWMC, St. Paul District Corps of Engineers, and member municipalities. As part of the process, the Commission implemented an extensive public participation program to involve citizens in the 219177 September 8, 2000 Page 2 v P1emouth New. Elope i _I (:nftal i I U _ �\`difMC W Lala J `i - Golden VaUty ; itwteapolb - ...___. - Prrk —11 %linna»nia �1 .a Bassett Creek Watershed O / 7 MiW Over the years, the BCWMC has implemented several changes intended to improve the quality of life in the Bassett Creek Watershed, including several flood control improvements that were completed between 1982 and 1996 by the BCWMC, St. Paul District Corps of Engineers, and member municipalities. As part of the process, the Commission implemented an extensive public participation program to involve citizens in the 219177 September 8, 2000 Page 2 -fL Public Notice of Open Forum decision-making process. Some of the more significant water quality and flood control improvements include: • Completion of a new $28,000,000 tunnel to carry Bassett Creek through Minneapolis to the Mississippi River. About $10,000,000 was saved by constructing only one enlarged tunnel, designed for several uses. The Commission also succeeded in obtaining funding for 75% of the total project from the federal government and other state agencies. • Construction of ten channel crossing improvements, five control structures and storage basins and removal of a bridge along Bassett Creek. • Replacement of the Medicine Lake dam and construction of the Plymouth Creek fish barrier in Plymouth to improve the quality of Medicine Lake. • Completion of the Highway 55 control structure in Minneapolis in June 1987, that prevented millions of dollars in flood damages from the 1987 "Super Storm," which occurred one month later. • Floodproofing of several homes. The techniques that were used have been recognized as state-of- the-art and have become a model for floodproofing residential structures throughout the country. • Construction of the Wisconsin Avenue and Golden Valley Country Club flood control structures in Golden Valley. • Construction of the Bassett Creek Park flood control and water quality project in Crystal. In 1997, the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission was awarded the Governor's Commendation at the Governor's Partnership in Minnesota Conference. The award was in recognition of the Bassett Creek Water Management Partnership efforts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -St. Paul District, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the City of Crystal, and the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission. The partnership project involved the construction of a multi-purpose water management system that the public saved hundreds of thousands of dollars, while the project improves water quality, controls floodwaters, and provides more open space. In 1992, the BCWMC started its water quality program. Since then, the Commission has: • Adopted a water quality policy in 1994 to provide protection and improvement to water resources. • Prepared individual Lake and Watershed Management Plans for 13 water bodies. • Reviewed over 260 individual water quality plans as part of development proposals during the previous five years. In addition, the Commission regularly performs water quality monitoring for ten primary water bodies. 219177 September S, 2000 Page 3 ATTENTION NEIGHBORS Rottlund Homes cordially invites you to meet with their representatives regarding The Reserve, a proposed development site located between Interstate 494 and Hampton Hills Golf Course. The meeting will be held at: Plymouth City Hall Council Chambers Room 3400 Plymouth Blvd. on Thursday, September 21, 2000 f rom 6:30 - 7:30 PM Come and receive the latest information on the Site Plan, building prototypes and other discussions regarding this exciting and unique development. This meeting will give us an opportunity to interact with one another prior to the public hearings. Questions? Call Richard Palmiter, Vice President Development for Rottlund Homes, at (651) 638-0534. We look forward to meeting you! 10 .3' of Land /? ,a FWW Advisors in Public Finance September 7, 2000 Mayor Tierney and Members of the City Council Dwight Johnson, City Administrator Dale Hahn, City Finance Director City of Plymouth, Minnesota 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1448 Re: Financial Advisory Services Honorable Mayor and Members of the Council and Messrs. Johnson and Hahn: On behalf of FWW Financial, Ltd., I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our firm formally and ask for consideration for a portion of the financial advisory services used by the City of Plymouth. FWW, headquartered in Minnetonka, provides a highly personalized approach to financial advice. My partner, Bill Fahey, and I would like the opportunity to demonstrate both our abilities and perspective and our commitment to the City. I have been a resident of the City of Plymouth for the past 10 years and have been involved in community life in a number of areas. I serve with the Armstrong -Cooper Youth Basketball Association, on the board of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church and have children at Armstrong High School, Plymouth Middle School and Pilgrim Lane Elementary School. In addition, my neighborhood, at 37th Avenue North was named a "Neighborhood of Excellence" in the last two National Nights Out. My own personal experience and the experience of my firm indicates the ability not to just provide access to the capital markets, but the ability to help the City maximize its financial position. The depth of our involvement in community and school affairs indicates our interest in the long term health of the City. One of our major clients is the City of Fargo, North Dakota, which we have served over the past five years. I have attached a recent letter from the City Commissioner overseeing financial matters. We value his very kind comments and offer that same level of dedicated service to the City of Plymouth as well. We bring real value to our clients, in terms of both depth and cost of service. Our request is not just based on my residence in Plymouth. What that connection brings is a long history of caring about the welfare of this community. I would value the opportunity to bring my skills to service of our community. I will be calling City staff to schedule a meeting. Sincerely FWW FINANCIAL, LTD. t �l/ D'ahiel t. Wiles Principal and General Counsel FWW Financial, Ltd. I I 1100 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 160 • Minnetonka. MN 55305 • Phone: (952) 591-9153 • (800) 591-9153 • Fax: (952) 591-9222 ECI'T'Y OF E' 0 Board of City Commissioners Mr. Dan Wiles FWW Financial 11100 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 160 Minnetonka, MN 55305 Dear Mr. Wiles: July 13, 2000 Thanks for your extra efforts in representing the City of Fargo with the bond rating agencies when we were unable to make the trip. Despite the unusual circumstances, we all felt that the meeting went quite well Reflecting upon the presentation, I want to thank you for helping the City of Fargo considerably improve our financial position. Your efforts and patience in dealing with the political process, staff and especially elected officials has been very beneficial. I know that we could not have succeeded in making the changes necessary to put us into a position to seek a rating upgrade without your help. Your clear and concise explanations of risk and return and financial structure provided the setting for a factual and rational discussion rather than a political debate. I have certainly enjoyed working with you over the last five years. Many people questioned our decision to leave a large national firm to work with FWW. Thank you for providing such excellent services that those opposing our decision were left with absolutely nothing to complain about. The selection of FWW as the City's financial consultant was based upon your ability to bring a fresh and active perspective in line with our own management style. You most certainly have achieved that goal. Additionally, you have provided a thorough analytical (28 variations of the parking ramp) but yet creative level of service. Thanks once again for all your efforts on behalf of the City of Fargo. Sincerely, JYG.gri Finance Commissioner JGC:slo City Hall • 200 North 3rd Street • Fargo, North Dakota 58102 • Phone (701) 241-1310 • Fax (701) 241-1526 c'g September 15, 2000' Dear Resident/Land Owner: CITVOF PLYMOUTH+ The City has recently received an application from Moen Leuer Construction, Inc. (Fiskars), under File No. 20140, for an amendment to the Plymouth Ponds Planned Unit Development to allow warehouses with limited distribution center characteristics as a permitted use in Building 7, Plymouth Ponds Business Park, located at 17300 Medina Road. A map indicating the location of the area is provided below. This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice and information about the application - in advance of the official notice that will be sent out prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. The City will send out another letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners to appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or the review procedures, please call Marie Darling, Senior Planner, at (763) 509-5457. PLYMOUTH A BeauliJu! 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTi 0:,,.... t— www.d.piymouth.r Location Map -20140 Moen Lauer Const., Incl Plymouth Ponds H Request for a (PUDA) r + City Plymouth, Minnesota Land Use Guide C. Commercial CC, City Center CO, Commercial Offca P. Planned Industrial LA -1, Living Area 1 LA -2, Living Area 2 LA -3. Living Area 3 LA4, Living Area 4 LAR, Living Area- Rural P -I, Public/Semi-PubliUlnstitutional • ,i ELF f u c„u� I..,v IL61 IF, ZY `P., Sarah Gotwals Hennepin County Field Organizer for Target Market Plus Target Market Teens 1 see Target Market going to the max to show Big Tobacco people that we are serious and we want them to stop targeting us." Chris M. Community Prevention Coalition c/o Hennepin County Community Health Department 525 Portland Avenue (MC 968) Minneapolis, MN 55415 6121348-5618 FAX: 6121348-7548 ck, "We are making a wave, beginning a trend where it is rebellious to not smoke, rather than to smoke, as Big Tobacco has tried to make the image of smoking seem. " Grace R. "The main message that teens want to get out is that we are not pawns, we have our own views and we won't be fooled any longer!" Katie H. These are the voices of Hennepin County teenagers who are Target Market (TM) activists; a new movement that targets back Big Tobacco. Led by and directed at teens, TM is about taking control, spreading the truth about Big Tobacco to their peers, and speaking in their own voices. It's about getting their message across through ads, events, and community activism. TM was created by teens during a three-day summit in April called the Kick Ash Bash. Since that time, TM membership has grown to over 10,000 Minnesota teens and the numbers are growing! Come hear how TM teens are empowering themselves and how you can connect TM to your community. When: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 12:00 Noon -1:30 p.m. Where: Fairview Community Center 1910 County Road B West Roseville, MN Cost: Lunch: FREE - no need to pre -register Bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided at no charge. MOM n C ' ,, THE do • • • Hennepin County ti7 C O M AI U N I T YCommuniis ty Health Department Minnesota prevention MINNESOTA C 0 resource center Fairview Community Center 1910 County Rd B. West, Roseville, MN 55113 651.604.3510 From the North/West: On 35W in Roseville (south of 694), take Cleveland Ave/Highway 36 Exit (far left lane). Stay in far left lane past Highway 36 entrance ramp. Tum left (east) at first stop light - County Road B. Proceed east for approximately .5 mile to dip in road. Fairview Center will be on your right (south). From North/East: On 35E (south of 694) take Highway 36 west (first exit). Proceed to Fairview Avenue exit (Rosedale Mail will be on your right), approximately 4 miles. Tum left (south) on Fairview. Proceed through 2 additional stop lights. At third stop light, tum west (right) on County Road B; proceed for approximately 1/10 mile. Fairview Center will be on your left (south). From the South/West: On 35W - continue through downtown Mpls. taking 35W North. Take Highway 36 turnoff (2 east lanes); get into right lane. Take first exit (Cleveland Avenue) and turn left on County Road B at first stop light. Proceed (east) for approximately .5 mile to dip in road. Fairview Center will be on your right (south). From the South/East: On 35E - continue through downtown St. Paul taking 35E North. Take Highway 36 going west (second exit). Proceed to Fairview Avenue exit (Rosedale Mall will be on your right), approximately 4 miles. Tum left (south) on Fairview. Proceed through 2 additional stop lights. At third stop light, tum west (right) on County Road B; proceed for approximately 1/10 mile. Fairview Center will be on your left (south). PARKING/BUILDING ENTRANCE Park in front lot immediately off of County Road B. The Main Office building is center and west, and is connected to the Gymnasium/Pool building on the east by a Skyway. Enter the Main Office building in either of two entrances (both are numbered): County Rd B West FA I RY I E1Y s . CONIMUMrrY CENTER �. c RoselawnAvenue y � � v d 2 t11 U From the North/West: On 35W in Roseville (south of 694), take Cleveland Ave/Highway 36 Exit (far left lane). Stay in far left lane past Highway 36 entrance ramp. Tum left (east) at first stop light - County Road B. Proceed east for approximately .5 mile to dip in road. Fairview Center will be on your right (south). From North/East: On 35E (south of 694) take Highway 36 west (first exit). Proceed to Fairview Avenue exit (Rosedale Mail will be on your right), approximately 4 miles. Tum left (south) on Fairview. Proceed through 2 additional stop lights. At third stop light, tum west (right) on County Road B; proceed for approximately 1/10 mile. Fairview Center will be on your left (south). From the South/West: On 35W - continue through downtown Mpls. taking 35W North. Take Highway 36 turnoff (2 east lanes); get into right lane. Take first exit (Cleveland Avenue) and turn left on County Road B at first stop light. Proceed (east) for approximately .5 mile to dip in road. Fairview Center will be on your right (south). From the South/East: On 35E - continue through downtown St. Paul taking 35E North. Take Highway 36 going west (second exit). Proceed to Fairview Avenue exit (Rosedale Mall will be on your right), approximately 4 miles. Tum left (south) on Fairview. Proceed through 2 additional stop lights. At third stop light, tum west (right) on County Road B; proceed for approximately 1/10 mile. Fairview Center will be on your left (south). PARKING/BUILDING ENTRANCE Park in front lot immediately off of County Road B. The Main Office building is center and west, and is connected to the Gymnasium/Pool building on the east by a Skyway. Enter the Main Office building in either of two entrances (both are numbered): C /wk Meeting of Residents from 8th Avenue North Community, West of Highway 101. Monday September 11, 2000 7:00 p.m. Fire Station III, 3300 Dunkirk Lane North Facilitator Officer Scott Streachek, 509-5147 Recorder Sara Lynn Cwayna 509-5198 Officer Streachek and Sara Cwayna from the Plymouth Police Department introduced themselves and welcomed participants to the meeting. An attendance sheet and a handout that highlighted the agenda for the evening was provided. Officer Streachek solicited input from residents to define the problem on 8th Avenue North. Participants agreed that the fast rate of vehicular speed and traffic volume are their leading concerns. They defined that the users of 8`h Avenue North fall into three categories: residents, park -goers, and service vehicles such as pizza delivery cars. Other users include church -goers, preschoolers, pet walkers and natural wildlife. There are 59 households that make up the residential area in question and participants estimate that 30 families have grade school children, 20 families have middle school children and 9-10 families are raising teenagers. The teenagers who live in the neighborhood draw many other teenage drivers who do not live in the neighborhood. The heaviest time of teenage use of the roadway occurs after school until the evening and often past 10:00 p.m. when teens congregate at the park past park hours. Participants mentioned that the park trail that feeds into the neighborhood gets a large amount of foot traffic. Mayor Tierney, in a past meeting, said that this trail is soon slated to be black topped. Residents expressed concern that the right of way access to 8`h Avenue North is a blind intersection and said that the foliage needs to be trimmed back to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety. Residents agreed that they wanted to address the traffic and speed issues and arrive at a plan that will be a long-term solution to these issues. Officer Streachek conferred and said that his role in leading the meeting is to achieve an agreement and develop an action plan. Officer Streachek queried residents on what ideas for change on 8th Avenue North have been discussed in the past. Participants listed the following strategies: regulatory signs such as the posting of the speed limit, stop signs and crosswalk crossings; informational signs such as children at play or park hours; police enforcement actions, a drivers' pledge; education; stop signs; speed humps; the redesign of 8`h Avenue's access to the park, security lighting; crosswalk markings; bike lane markings, sidewalks; pavement grooves; and chokers. Participants mentioned that a speed limit sign has already been posted, but its orientation precludes it from being effective. They suggested that this sign be repositioned, additional signage be added and the foliage that impedes visibility on all right-of-ways be trimmed. Officer Streachek asked the group to break down into smaller groups and brainstorm other ideas that would address the rate of speed and volume of traffic on 8" Avenue North. Three groups presented the following new ideas: gating the community, hosting "fear of God"/enforcement action, creating a choke point that involves a beautification project, posting flashing yellow light at crosswalk, painting speed limits on the road, rerouting 8`h Avenue North's access to the park, integrating 20 mile per hour curves into the roadway, establishing pavement grooves/signs, providing temporary speed bumps, and using the Minnesota Department of Transportation's safe - light camera equipment. Residents indicated that the plan needed to be a neighborhood package, consisting of multiple strategies and integrating some type of "hardware" to make an impact on outside users of 8`h Avenue North. Officer Streachek then tasked the group to discuss all of the new and past strategies and develop an action plan that higlighted a natural progression of these ideas. At this juncture, participants asked for clarification on their role with this meeting. They asked if they were to bring back an action plan to the neighborhood for their review, or were they to present an action plan to the City Council and City Manager. This question generated extensive discussion. Officer Streachek said that his understanding was that this action plan would be forwarded to the City Council. Kris Carghill asked to go on record that she was not comfortable with voting on any plan without the consent of all neighbors. She felt that ranking the listed strategies constituted voting and she felt that voting went against the original charge of the meeting as recommended by the Council. She felt that establishing an action plan to highlight a natural progression was indeed voting and she was not at all comfortable with speaking on the behalf of other neighbors who weren't at the meeting. Meeting participants offered their opinion that although the process to evaluate this problem may have changed, all residents had been given the opportunity to attend this meeting to share support, apathy, or opposition to speed humps. Participants listed the strategies that they would like to include in an action plan. These strategies fell into one of three categories: signage, education, or physical hardware. The individual strategies are as follows: ■ Improve signage: advisory sign for park, the posting of park hours, speed limit, children at play and location of present signs ■ Speed humps ■ Chokers that integrated a beautification strategy such as a community garden or planters ■ Chokers that incorporate glow sticks ■ MNDOT camera ■ Neighborhood and outside communication ■ Education efforts ■ Businesses and neighbor pledge ■ Stop signs ■ Sidewalks to separate pedestrians and vehicles ■ Designate a bike lane ■ Street redesign ■ Enforcement ■ Speed trailor ■ Temporary speed humps ■ Pavement grooves perpendicular to road Again it was agreed that there needed to be some types of physical change enacted with the action plan to establish a presence and invoke immediate action. Looking at the aforementioned strategies, Officer Streachek asked participants to review them placing equal value to each strategy and place them into one of three categories: (1) immediate action (2) intermediate action (3) or long term action. Later these three categories were placed on an action time line that defined immediate action to take place within the next two months, intermediate action to take place until spring and long-term strategies to take place until October 1. After each timeline elapsed, the strategy would be evaluated for its effectiveness. The group suggested that a traffic study be done to evaluate compliance and soliciting neighborhood input on the success was also mentioned. Looking at the progression of these strategies in terms of the timeline, participants placed strategies in the categories of (1), (2), and (3). Kris Carghill stated for the record, said that she was abstaining from this activity and shared that this process has been going on for her for ten years. She is ready for speed bumps now. She said that the City Engineer recommended speed humps and said that they are the only option for the neighborhood that will have success. She felt that the neighborhood had already exhausted many of the listed strategies and feels that defining a natural progression will be perceived by the City Council as a vote and will negate the neighborhoods ability to secure speed humps. (1) Improve sign: an advisory sign for (2-3) park, the posting of park hours, speed (2) limit, children at (2) play (1) NINDOT camera (1) Neighborhood and Education (1) Businesses and neighbor pledge (1) Enforcement (1) Speed trailer (1) Outside Communication (2) Chokers that integrated a (2-3) Beautification Strategy (2) Flashing light (2) Stop sign (2) Designated bike Lane (2-3) Street redesign to Park (2-3) Temporary speed Humps (3) Speed humps (3) Sidewalks (3) Pavement grooves Perpendicular to Road Officer Streachek asked for volunteers among the participants who will follow the action plan with neighbors and the City Council to monitor its implementation and its effectiveness. Signe Hensel, Charlie McCarty, Russ Norha, Stephanie Micks and Bob Beach volunteered to serve in this capacity. Officer Streachek said that he is passing this issue back to the neighborhood, but he will assist with enforcement and education activities upon request and will be available to facilitate other meetings. A copy of the minutes will be sent to each participant and will be forwarded to Craig Gerdes, Public Safety Director, Dwight Johnson, City Manager and the City Council. Task force members may obtain additional copies of the minutes to distribute to their neighbors by calling Officer Scott Streachek at 509-5147. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. DATE: September 11, 2000 TO: Dwight Johnson,, City Manager FROM: Anne Hurlbu�rt Community Development Director SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report Attached is the report that was provided by Hennepin County staff for the month of August 2000. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility in August was 600, lower 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. 700 600 500 �j 400 m 300 L d a 200 100 0 00 0) c HCACF Monthly Population Report 00 00 M rn rn rn o 0 M rn rn rn rn rn o 0 (A 0 in 0 2 Month/Year ❑ CUP Limit MA\erage Count R-ickd ?*- To: Board of Hennepin County Commissioners From: Jan I. Smaby, Community Corrections Director Date: September 6, 2000 6 Subject: County Correctional Facility Population Report — August, 2000 As requested, please find attached the average daily population reports for the Adult Corrections Facility, the Juvenile Detention Center, and the County Home School for the month of August, 2000. Because of a change in placement categories on the Juvenile Probation information system, we are not able to provide placement numbers with this report. An updated chart will be included with next month's report. JIS/ctg Cc: Chief Judge Kevin Burke Judge Lucy Wieland Judge Robert Blaeser Sandra Vargas Anne Hurlbert, City of Plymouth State Representative Wes Skoglund Amy Klobuchar William McGee Dave Hough DOCC Management Team Adult Corrections Facility Men's Section August Average Population Average Men's Section Straight Time Total Count Less: Average Absentees* Plus: Work Release housed at Men's Section Average Men's Section Sentenced Inside Count Plus: Average non -sentenced residents (Jail Annex, INS) Total Men's Section Inside Count (highest inside count during month: 433) Men's Section Capacity Less: Average Inside Count Average Available Beds 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 2000 Monthly Average Population ACF Men's Section (Capacity - 395) �, a �aA� PQM `Sad �, �JP'0 y�Q OGS �o� O0G *Home Monitoring, housed in Work Release due to PSWP participation, etc. 378 (80) 9 307 69 376 395 (376) 19 ❑Avail. Beds ■ Not Sentenced ■ Sentenced Adult Corrections Facility Women's Section August Average Population Average Women's Section Straight Time Total Count Plus: Work Release women housed in Women's Section Less: Average Absentees (home monitoring, etc.) Average Women's Section Sentenced Inside Count Plus: Average non -sentenced residents (Jail Annex, INS) Total Women's Section Inside Count (highest inside count during month: 65) Total Women's Section Capacity Less: Average Inside Count Average Available Beds 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2000 Monthly Average Population ACF Women's Section (Capacity = 58) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec I 74 0 (19) 55 0 55 58 (55) 3 ❑ Avail. Beds ® Sentenced Adult Corrections Facility Work Release August Average Population Average Work Release Total Count Less: Average Absentees (home monitoring, etc.) Average Work Release Inside Count Plus: Average Straight Time Residents (Porters, PSWP) Total Work Release Inside Count (highest inside count during month: 177) Work Release Capacity Less: Average Inside Count Average Available Beds 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2000 Monthly Average Population ACF Work Release (Capacity = 172) 'P �,�� Q 0 X09 OGS' �oJ OCG 281 (138) 143- 26 169 172 -169 3 ❑ Avail. Beds ® Inside Count Juvenile Detention Center August Average Population Average Total Detained Population Housed outside of JDC: Home Detention/Post Disposition Home Detention CHS Secure Unit Other (Wabasha, Wilson Center, Ramsey Co., etc.) Average Total Housed Outside of JDC Average Inside Count: (highest inside count during month: 115) JDC Capacity Less: Average Inside Count Average Available Beds 2000 Monthly Average Population Juvenile Detention Center (Capacity = 87) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 178 49 3 30 82 96 87 -96 -9 0 Avail. Beds ■ Inside Count ��t QQ� �a� �J� �J� PJB hep Do'` Due to construction within the JDC, capacity was reduced to 75 January through June. Capacity returned to 87 in July. County Home School August Average Population (nignest insiae count aunng month: 1b4) 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2000 Monthly Average Population County Home School (Capacity = 166) ��* kQP �a� P�� �a� NP ��` P�� X69 OGS °J peG ❑ Avail. Beds ® Reserved Beds --NAverage Count *In cottages which have one or more residents on furlough status, one bed is reserved in the event that the resident is returned to CHS. Average Reserved Available Program Capacity Population Beds* Beds Cottage 1 24 22 0 2 Short Term Juvenile Males Cottage 2 22 18 1 3 Juvenile Female Offenders Cottage 24 22 1 1 Juvenile Sex Offenders Cottage 4 24 19 1 4 Adolescent Male Offenders Age 13-15 Cottage 5 24 23 1 0 Adolescent Male Offenders Age 15-17 Cottage 6 24 24 0 0 Adolescent Male Offenders Age 15-17 Cottage 7 24 24 0 0 Adolescent Male Offenders Age 17-19 Total 166 152 4 10 (nignest insiae count aunng month: 1b4) 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2000 Monthly Average Population County Home School (Capacity = 166) ��* kQP �a� P�� �a� NP ��` P�� X69 OGS °J peG ❑ Avail. Beds ® Reserved Beds --NAverage Count *In cottages which have one or more residents on furlough status, one bed is reserved in the event that the resident is returned to CHS. KAREN L. MAVERICK September 7, 2000 Dear Mayor of Plymouth: I am sending a copy of two different letters which I have written about your community. I hope that many people in Plymouth read the community newspaper because my husband and I wanted to thank all of the people who helped us find our dog. We truly appreciate all of the support which many individuals had given to us. I also wanted you to know how all of the police, dispatch personnel , postal workers, and the workers at PUPS. were so helpful as well. We passed out flyers to them and they were attentive to our situation. its the mayor of this community, we hope that these people are praised for their humanity towards others. The entire story is written in the two letters enclosed. Sincerely, Karen L. Maverick 803 CASE AVENUE • ST. PAUL, MN • 55106 PHONE: (651)772-3875 1 _� KAREN L. MAVERICK September 7, 2000 Dear KARE 11 News: I am enclosing a letter which I have sent to the local newspaper in Plymouth, Minnesota and to the mayor of the community. I know that your station has an award called the "Eleven Who Care". I feel that you should have an award called the "Community Who Cares". If there was such an award, Plymouth, Minnesota should be a recipient. When vre were searching for our lost beagle, the peoplc were so kind and supportive. `%Xe were so impressed with the community of Plymouth that we are even thinking of moving there in the near future. We are from St. Paul and met a family in Medina with a female beagle who wanted to breed with our dog. They live on a hobby farm with a secure kennel for Bandit to stay in for the week he would be out there. The neighbor's dog came over during the night or early morning and tore the fence away from the gate. Bandit got out and the people couldn't catch him. On the first day, he ran all the way to Plymouth and basically stayed in that area for the next three days. We were so upset because our dog is part of our family. The rest of this story is basically in the letter which I have sent to the paper. Once again, the people in the community of Plymouth are truly "Minnesota Nice". Sincerely, Karen L. Maverick 803 CASE AVENUE • ST. PAUL, MN • 55106 PHONE: (651)772-3875 KAREN L. MAVERICK September 7, 2000 Dear Editor: Last week our dog was lost and was reported to be in the City of Plymouth. We searched for four days, up and down all of the streets in the community and put up many flyers informing people about our lost beagle (Bandit). We finally found him on Saturday evening and that is why I am writing to your paper. My husband and I want to thank your community for all of your help. Many people called to tell us the location of the dog and even tried to get him to come to them. As we were putting up flyers at stop lights and other places, we felt as if this was hopeless. Throughout those days, there were times we didn't think that we would ever see Bandit again. People stopped us to share similar stories which had happened to them and to encourage us to continue searching. We continued on. Right before we found him by 55 and Industrial Parkway, we had about five people in cars, trucks, and SUVs following him and calling us with his location. There were also three boys on bikes leading us to our dog. If it weren't for the kindness and caring of people we would have never been able to find him without any of this help. We are grateful to your community for being so wonderful to us during this trying time. The following day when we drove around to take the flyers down, people asked if we had found him and if our dog was all right. It is refreshing to see people in this day concerned about others as this doesn't always happen. The City of Plymouth is truly "Minnesota Nice". We would be proud to live in such a kind and caring community. Thank you so very much! Sincerely, are. and Brian Maverick J Wanan 1 Beagle 803 CASE AVENUE • ST. PAUL, MN • 55106 PHONE: (651)772-3875 Jerry and Betty Belanger 994 Zanzibar Lane N. Plymouth, Mn. 55447 763-476-2212 9/8/2000 City of Plymouth Mr. Dwight Johnson Administrator 3400 Plymouth City Center Plymouth, Mn. 55447 Dear Mr. Johnson, Having an occasion, a few weeks ago, to make a hospital run it became alarmingly clear how far we are from Methodist or North Memorial Hospital. With the growth of the western suburbs I feel the time is right for Plymouth to study the advisability of a hospital. The municipalities surrounding us would all benefit so therefore should be supportive. I would like to see Plymouth put a land offering together so desirable, that a private hospital would have to at least discuss it. I cannot imagine anyone living in this area that would not support such an effort on your part. Sincerely, Mrs. Betty Belanger Mayor Joy Tierney 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Cc: Eric Blank, Park & Recreation Director; Fred Moore, Director of Engineering; Plymouth City Councilmembers September 11, 2000 Dear Mayor Tierney: I am writing you on behalf of the hundreds of homes that border along Old Rockford Road. Over the past years, the development along Old Rockford Road has exploded, and continues to grow. The road is narrow and windy, with a small gravel shoulder and cars traveling at the posted speed of 50mph, or more. We feel that it is imperative that a trail be placed along Old Rockford Road so that pedestrians, bikers, rollerbladers, etc. may safely use the road to access other areas of Plymouth. A few of my neighbors and I were present at the August 22nd council meeting. We expressed concern with the most recent approval of development on Peony and Highway 55 and the lack of a pedestrian trail. You recommended to us that we gather support from others in the area and attend the Park & Rec planning meeting on September 14''. Every person I have talked with supports a trail on the road. One person recounted a story that a neighbor who walks along the road with her two children was stopped twice by a police officer and told that it was not safe to walk along the road. We have gathered letters of support from homeowners that border the road. Several are included with this letter, and some have been sent to Eric Blank directly. The intent of these letters is to show the Park and Rec that a trail on Old Rockford Road is definitely a concern of homeowners in this area and very much supported. We know that safety is a primary concern of the city of Plymouth. A few of my neighbors and I will be present at the September 14ffi Park and Recreation planning meeting to express our concerns. We are asking that a trail along Old Rockford Road be part of this year's Capital Improvement Budget. We hope that we can obtain the support of you as mayor, the city councilmembers and of course, the Park & Recreation Department. We strongly feel we must do something with this road before someone is seriously hurt. Thank you for your support. Sincerely,` Dana Cossette e. 4340 Fountain Ln N Plymouth MN 55446.7 �? . 763-551-9850 encl. s ti. Eric Blank Plymouth Park & Recreation Director 3400 Plymouth Blvd. ►� , Plymouth, MN 55447 September 8, 2000 Dear Mr. Blank: As interim President of the Cavan Meadows Homeowner's Association, I am writing you on behalf of the 7 homeowners within our neighborhood. Our neighborhood backs to Old Rockford, southwest of the intersection with Dunkirk Lane. We are strongly requesting that the city create a path on Old Rockford Road that would provide safe access for the residents of Plymouth to the other trails and parks, neighborhoods, and schools within the city. We are requesting the path for several reasons: 1) As the development along the road has increased, more people are walking/rollerblading/biking along the road. With more development, the road has become even busier. 2) There is not a sufficient shoulder to prevent pedestrians from using the road surface to get to nearby streets, especially for those on bikes and rollerblades. 3) There are two elementary schools and a high school bordered by the road — students are frequently on the road for one reason or another. 4) Many of the new neighborhoods in Northwest Plymouth are surrounded by Old Rockford Road. An adjacent neighborhood is completely enclosed by it. Adding a trail allows residents to safely access other areas of the city without using their cars. 5) Old Rockford Road is a main road through Northwest Plymouth and people will unfortunately be on it whether it is safe or not — let's do something before someone gets hurt. Due to the safety issues involved as pedestrians and bikers share this posted 50mph road with vehicles, it seems imperative to add a trail to this city road as soon as possible. Please help us be safe and include this project in your current Capital Improvement Budget to be presented to the City Council. If our neighborhood can further help get a path put in on Old Rockford Road, please call me. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Gregg Hess Cavan Meadows Homeowners Association 1672043 d Ave N. Plymouth, MN 55446 763-509-0981 gflless@uswest.net Mr. Eric Blank Director, Plymouth Park & Recreation 3400 Plymouth Blvd. a ' Plymouth, MN 55447 Glenn & Jane McConnach 3880 Comstock Lane No, Plymouth, MN 55446 September 7, 2000 Dear Mr. Blank: It has been called to our attention that the City of Plymouth Park and Recreation Board is preparing its budget recommendations for Capital Improvement spending. We are writing to you today, with the support of our neighborhood, strongly requesting that you include a path along Old Rockford Road is this years budget. The development in this area is exploding and having a path along Old Rockford road is imperative. There is a limited amount of parking at Kimberly Lane School . At school events we have to park along Old Rockford Road. This is a dangerous situation for everybody. The speed limit on the road is so high and when cars are parked along both sides it is very narrow. I have personally walked with my young children on the side of Old Rockford Road and felt anxious about it the entire time. When you have a stroller you can not be in the gravel and this puts lives in danger. The fact that there are Plymouth residents living along Old Rockford Road that have no other access then Old Rockford Road to the cites wonderful trail system, and due'to the fact that Wayzata High School, Kimberly Lane Elementary School and Plymouth Creek Elementary all depend on Old Rockford Road as a main artery into their parking lots, Nve believe the Plymouth Park and Rec Board should make this a top priority for this years budget improvement recommendations. We know that you value the safety of all Plymouth residents and I am sure all of the parents at Kimberly Lane Elementary School would also agree that Old Rockford Road is not safe without a path. Please support us on this issue. We live in Westbranch Estates and we would also benefit from the path for our walking and running, biking and recreating. This would make the path around our development safe and accessible. We believe we speak for our entire development when we request that you approve a path along Old Rockford Road this year. Thank you for your support. Sincerely: Cn �w6k ne & Glenn McConnach 763-51.9-0028 Eric Blank a , Plymouth Park & Recreation Director 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 September 11, 2000 Dear Mr. Blank: I am a resident of the Westbranch Crossings neighborhood that is bordered by Old Rockford Road and Dunkirk Avenue. We strongly support the development of a path along Old Rockford Road for pedestrians, bikers, rollerbladers, etc. We feel this is extremely necessary for the residents of Plymouth to have safe access to the other trails and parks, neighborhoods, and schools within the city. Our development, especially, has a very high number of children, and many parents in this neighborhood have voiced concerns regarding safety issues and living so close to a busy road. The development of Northwest Plymouth continues to expand and having a path along Old Rockford Road is imperative with this development. There are hundreds of houses that now butt up against the road. Kimberly Lane Elementary, Plymouth Creek Elementary and Wayzata High School all have this road as a major entrance to their parking lots. With the speed of 50mph on the road, the narrow gravel shoulders, and the large volume of traffic mixed with pedestrians, it seems critical to have a path on Old Rockford Road as soon as possible. Please support us on this issue and make a path on Old Rockford Road a top priority for this year's Capital Improvement Budget. This would make our development safe and accessible. I believe I speak for our entire development when requesting approval for a path along Old Rockford Road. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments regarding my concerns. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Ju ie Nelson 4200 Black Oaks Lane North Plymouth, MN 55446-2683 763-509-9079 Eric Blank - Plymouth Park & Recreation Director 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 August 21, 2000 Dear Mr. Blank: I am President of the Holly Creek, Div I, Homeowner's Association, and I am writing you on behalf of the 14 homeowners within our neighborhood. Our neighborhood is bordered, and in fact, enclosed by Old Rockford Road. We are strongly requesting that the city create a path on Old Rockford Road that would provide safe access for the residents of Plymouth to the other trails and parks, neighborhoods, and schools within the city. We are requesting the path for several reasons: 1) As the development along the road has increased, more people are walking/rollerblading/biking along the road. With more development, the road has become even busier. 2) There are two elementary schools and a high school bordered by the road — students are frequently on the road for one reason or another. 3) Many of the new neighborhoods in Northwest Plymouth are surrounded by Old Rockford Road. Our neighborhood is completely enclosed by it. Adding a trail allows residents to safely access other areas of the city without using their cars. 4) Old Rockford Road is a main road through Northwest Plymouth and people will,unfortunately be on it whether it is safe or not — let's do something before someone gets hurt. One of Plymouth's goals is to "develop and maintain a trail system throughout the community to provide recreational opportunities and encourage non -motorized transportation". One of the vision statements is "Protect and enhance convenience and mobility" including that "the trail system and public transportation provide usable alternative modes of transportation". Adding a trail to Old Rockford Road would support many of Plymouth's goals. We understand that the city must prioritize its capital improvements within the entire city of Plymouth. We also have been told that Old Rockford Road will probably need to have street improvements in a few years. However, due to the safety issues involved as pedestrians and bikers use the narrow shoulder of a 501nph road, it seems imperative to add a trail to this city road as soon as possible. Please help us be safe and include this project in your current Capital Improvement Budget to be presented to the City Council. If our neighborhood can further help get a path put in on Old Rockford Road, please call me. Thank you for your support. 7 :dy cerely Cossette President, Holly Creek Homeowners Association, Div 4340 Fountain Lane N Plymouth, MN 55446 cdana@uswest.net Eric Blank Plymouth Park & Recreation Director , 3400 Plymouth Blvd. -' Plymouth, MN 55447 September 11, 2000 Dear Eric: I am President of the Golfview Homeowner's Association, and I'm writing you on behalf of the 52 homeowners within our neighborhood. Our neighborhood is bordered on the south side by Old Rockford Road. We are strongly requesting that the city create a path on Old Rockford Road that would provide safe access for the residents to the other trails and parks, neighborhoods, and schools within the city. We are requesting the path for several reasons: 1) As the development along the road has increased, more people are walking/rollerblading/biking along the road. With more development, the road has become even busier. 2) There are two elementary schools and a high school bordered by the road — students are frequently on the road for one reason or another. 3) This path would connect to the proposed walling path on Holly Lane between Old Rockford Road and Hollydale Golf Course which is currently in the plaming stage. Adding a trail allows residents to safely access other areas of the city without using their cars. 4) Old Rockford Road is a main road through Northwest Plymouth and people will unfortunately be on it whether it is safe or not — let's do something before someone gets hurt. I personally use the Old Rockford Road for jogging, as it is the only way that I can join the path on Vicksburg Lane. Several areas are very narrow and are risky for cars to pass. I'm planning on attending the Sept 14th Park & Rec meeting to support our position. Sincerely, David S. Klis President, Golfview Homeowners Association 16710 45°i Ave No Plymouth, MN 55446 daveklis@hotmaii.com September 13, 2000 Mr. Brad Brown — Ward 3 City Councilmember City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Brown, I am very concerned bout the 23rd Avenue hill and Hemlock Lane North intersection. Mr. Dan Faulkner, City Engineer and Mr. Fred Moore, Director of Public Works, agree that the road on 23rd is too narrow for cars to be parked on both sides of the street. My concern is for public safety. If a fire truck, ambulance or police car should need to get up the hill, not only is the visibility poor (especially at sun down) but it would be difficult for them to get through. Our neighborhood has quite a bit of pedestrian traffic (especially children and their parents) headed back and forth from the lake and with no sidewalks, it only adds to the problem. Wintertime is especially dangerous on this stretch of the road both up hill and down. Parking cars on both sides of the street would endanger motorists and pedestrians. This road is heavily used on a daily basis by garbage trucks, UPS, Federal Express, school buses and other larger vehicles. My property adjoins the two streets at the top of the hill and that could be available for parking. Something else that would add to the safety at 23rd & Hemlock would be by replacing the "Yield" sign on my corner with a "Stop" sign. Most cars coming south on Hemlock cut the corner on the left hand side causing many near accidents. I have spoken with Mr. Faulkner about this recently. My concern here is not to inconvenience some neighbors, but to make the neighborhood safer! Thank you for your service and consideration! Please distribute a copy of this letter to each council member. Thank you. Sincerely, 0KCkq4 Dick Reed 2307 Hemlock Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55441 Kurt Hoffman From: Laurie Ahrens Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 9:02 AM To: Kurt Hoffman Subject: FW: EQC Resignation Please include in the CIM. Thanks. -----Original Message ----- From: Laurie Ahrens Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 9:01 AM To: Council Subject: EQC Resignation ") Attached is a notice of resignation that has been submitted from Ann Marie Kjelland rie, >1 have been an EQC member since January 1st (and really enjoyed it), but I >am now back in school this fall, and the class times conflict with the EQC >meeting times. (I was anticipating that the program I am taking was >available during the daytime hours and would not conflict with the monthly >EQC meeting.) I am really disappointed, but because of the class times, I >am notifying you (if Shane hasn't already), that I can no longer be an EQC >member and that, that position is open for someone else. >1 really felt I learned a lot about how the city of Plymouth operates and >what fine people we have both living in and serving Plymouth. It is my >hope that down the line I can get involved in a committee again. > Sincerely, > Ann Marie Kjelland 2 � � t � �u �) � �� - - - k0 \ 0t 2 { / * ) () Lu - } - } - } §�! , §k �! a Ea ! k # ,, ! �a , ! - - - - - )�\- § )) E .2 3\ ® ^ 2 LLI DO 20 / )LLJ �\); \ UJ ,- ,#`»a §§§ @ - = f w§z Sep 14 Z000 15:48:06 Via Fax -> 612+509+5060 Dwight Johnson Page 081 Of 881 AMM FAX Association of NEWS Metropolitan Municipalities Sept. 1 1-15. 2000 Metropolitan Council member resigns Dewar steps down to become director of community development Caren Dewar has resigned as a member of the Metro- politan Council to assume the position as director of the Metropolitan Council's Commu- nity Development Division. Dewar's district included portions of Minneapolis and the cities of Golden Valley and St. Policy Meeting is set for Nov. 9 The AMM's Policy Adoption Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9. This is the membership's opportunity to debate and approve the AMM's policy platform for the 2001 Legisla- tive Session. More meeting details will be mailed to you. AY1411 z'1'vvs Fax is foxed to 011 Ah111 city managers and administrators, legislative contacts and Board members. Please shore this fox with your mayors. councilmembers and staff to keep them abreast of impor- tant metro city issues. 145 University Avenue Nest 5t. Paul, 11N 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 k -marl: aamL0mm145.org Louis Park. Her resignation is effective Sept. 15, 2000. She chaired the Metropolitan Council's Livable Communities and Land Use and Housing Advisory committees. The governor's office is in the process of appointing a re- placement. Details as to filing dates and interview schedules should be available soon. Dewar is replacing Tom McElveen, who resigned to accept the position as director of Public Policy for the Builders Association of the Twin Cities. Dewar begins work in her new position on Oct. 1, 2000. Mayors' Housing Task continues work he Mayors' Housing Task Force will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the League of Minnesota Cities Building. The task force will discuss reports from the work groups on funding and partnerships, design and management, land use and public awareness. The work group reports will include recommendations and findings. For example, the funding and partnerships work group has learned that between 35 and 40 percent of the households using section 8 are 62 years of age or older. The minutes of the work groups are posted on the Metro- politan Council's web site (http:// www.metrocouncil.org). A final report is expected in October. New Council chairs are announced wo new chairs have been appointed by Met Council Chair Ted Mondale to fill the vacancies left by Caren Dewar's resignation. Matthew Ramadan of Minneapolis will become the chair of the Livable Comm,,- nities Committee and Carolyn Rodriguez of Apple Valley will become chair of the Land Use and Housing Committee. In addition, Marc Hugunin of Grant will replace Ramadan as first vice -chair of the Metropolitan Cn� Inr'il. ig SUBURBAN�,- TRANSIT LEGISLATIVE REPORT ASSOCIATI REPORT 2000-7 i THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2000 UPCOMING STA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS The STA Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on October 18, at 11:30 a.m. at the Plymouth Creek Center. At this meeting, it is expected that the Board will provide its annual review of the legislative consultants providing service to the STA. Year 2001 dues and a budget will also be considered, and an officers' nominating committee will be appointed. The Board will not meet again until sometime in January. The next Legislative Committee meeting is scheduled for September 21 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the League of Minnesota Cities Building in St. Paul. The Committee is expected to finalize a draft 2001 Legislative Agenda at the September meeting and present it to the Board in October for preliminary approval. However, a finalized Agenda will not likely be adopted until after the November elections. FAVORABLE U -PASS REIMBURSEMENT RATE NEGOTIATED A new transit program meant to increase bus ridership to the University of Minnesota is up and running for the new school year. The U -Pass is similar to other reduced pass programs meant to encourage bus ridership. To take advantage of U -Pass, University students can purchase monthly unlimited bus passes at a reduced rate. The University of Minnesota will then reimburse the transit provider at a negotiated rate. In recent weeks, the reimbursement rate was the subject of some heated debate. When the program was originally proposed, the reimbursement rate was $1.81 per ride. At that rate, none of the U -Pass providers would suffer a loss. However, in recent weeks it was announced that the reimbursement rate would be $.77. The lower rate would have caused a $52,000 loss for the Southwest Metro Transit Commission (SMTC), the only opt -out provider directly serving the University of Minnesota until recently. (Minnesota Valley Transit Authority has begun providing similar direct service to the University campus.) Unlike SMTC, Metro Transit would not suffer a loss at the lower reimbursement rate and the University would be able to fund the program from a designated state appropriation without tapping into other revenue sources. The STA Legislative Report is prepared by Thomas J. Poul and Jennifer J. Sommerfeld Messerli 8 Kramer P.A., 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450, St. Paul, MN 55103 Telephone (651) 228-9757 Fax (651) 228-9787 After discussions among the interested parties, the University of Minnesota agreed to provide the $1.81 per ride reimbursement until available funding from the state has been exhausted. At that time, another solution or new reimbursement rate will be reached. We will keep you up to date on any future developments as they arise. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL PLANS TO EXPAND BUS SYSTEM FACE BUDGET CONSTRAINTS During the last legislative session, the Metropolitan Council announced plans to double the size and capacity of the metro area's bus system by the year 2020. However, the plans for such expansion are running into a major roadblock — a lack of adequate funding. According to the Metropolitan Council, there will be a major budget shortfall in next year's operating fund. While the exact amount of the deficit is unknown, it is estimated that the Council will be between $8 million and $15 million short in its needs for the year. Options for filling the budget gap could include fare hikes, a request for more state funding, or cutting back on service and growth plans. Requests for a dedicated or increased funding source to solve the shortfall problems will likely face resistance from budget -conscious legislators. Similarly, fare hikes and cuts in service could be self defeating as they might result in a loss of ridership, which in turn could lead not only to financial losses but also to further transit congestion woes. The Met Council will be sending a proposed budget request to the state sometime this month. We will update you when further information becomes available. TRANSIT NEWS AROUND TOWN Highway 35W HOV Lanes Extended Interstate 35W Southbound, between 66th Street and Highway 494 is undergoing construction to extend the high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane that currently runs from Highway 494 to Burnsville. The northbound HOV lane will be extended from Highway 494 to 66th Street in 2005. Extension of the northbound lane has been delayed to coincide with reconstruction of the Interstate 35W -Highway 62 interchange during the years of 2001 through 2005. 6 Rama Meter Test Moves Forward' Three firms have been selected to conduct the upcoming ramp meter study. Those firms are: Cambridge Systematics, a national firm that will serve as the project leader; SRF, a local firm that will focus on design implementation and traffic data collection; and N.K. Friedrichs, a national firm that will organize focus groups and prepare surveys. The firms were selected by an advisory committee headed by David Jennings, president of the Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce and a former speaker of the Minnesota House. The consulting firms will begin collecting "before" data shortly by studying the ramp - meter system's operation. It is then expected that in late -October there will be a four to six week system -wide shutdown of the ramp meters. The public will be notified approximately one week in advance of the shut -down. While the entire system will be shut down, the consultants will focus much attention on four freeway sectors to be known only by those involved in the study to prevent tainting of results. The study will measure meter effectiveness as it relates to customer satisfaction, travel times and the consistency of those travel times, freeway capacity, and environmental issues. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SELECTS COMPANIES TO BUILD THE HIAWATHA AVENUE LIGHT RAIL LINE Minnesota Transit Constructors Joint Venture, a consortium of more than 30 companies led by Granite Construction Company of California, was awarded a contract to build the Hiawatha Avenue light rail transit line. The consortium was the only company of the five bidders that offered to design and build the line within the $260 to $272 million budgeted by the State. Bombardier (pronounced bom-BAR-dee-AY), a Canadian corporation, was recently selected by the Metropolitan Council to build approximately 22 cars for the proposed Hiawatha Avenue light rail line. The contract awarded is worth $65 million to Bombardier. The total number of cars built will depend upon how much money is available in the budget after other construction costs have been paid. Each of the cars built will contain 67 passenger seats, as well as wheelchair space, and luggage and bicycle racks. Both contracts are tentative and await approval of $274 million in federal funds for the Hiawatha Avenue line. Once that approval has been granted, the contracts will be finalized. Such approval is expected by the middle of November. Information for this article was taken from a Friday, September 8, 2000, St. Paul Pioneer Press article written by Laurie Blake. 3 LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT COSTS CONTINUE TO RISE Recent bid submissions by construction companies interested in building the light rail transit (LRT) tunnel under the airport have shown that the estimated cost of $84.5 million is inaccurate. The lowest bid, submitted by Frontier -Traylor -Shea, LLC (a consortium of California and Indiana firms) was $109.4 million, $24.5 million more than the estimate. Interested parties are now scrambling to fill the funding gap, with the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) stepping forward with an additional $17 million. The MAC's contribution had previously been set at $70 million. News of the shortfall is likely to exacerbate concerns held by many legislators who feel that the LRT Hiawatha Avenue line is too expensive and that Minnesota Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Council officials have been less than honest in their projections of the line's overall cost. METRO RESIDENTS RANK TRAFFIC CONGESTION AT TOP OF "WORRY LIST" Each year since 1982 the Metropolitan Council has conducted a survey of Twin Cities residents. This year, concerns over traffic congestion jumped to the front of the list of possible concerns. According to the study, 37 percent of metro area residents describe transit services as below average when compared with other areas. Only five years ago, respondents to the Met Council survey were 20 times more likely to rank crime or another social ill at the top of their list. Another recent study, released by Metropolitan State University, showed that twin cities residents are highly concerned by traffic congestion. Of those surveyed, 31 percent placed traffic congestion at the top of their list of concerns. Suburban residents were even more concerned about congestion, with 42 percent of those respondents ranking traffic first among their concerns. In recent years, crime has been at the top of the list, but this year only 14 percent of residents put crime at the top of their list. rd Mayor Ward 1 Ward 3 At -Large City of Plymouth City Council Filings for November 7, 2000, General Election Joy Tierney 17915 201h Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 Daniel "Cadillac" Gustafson 1305 Olive Lane #114 Plymouth, MN 55447 David B. Hill 1071535 th Place North Plymouth, MN 55441 Sandy Hewitt 2800 Weston Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Jan Haugen 1576027 Ih Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 Bob Stein 2740 Medicine Ridge Road Plymouth, MN 55441 Jonathan A. Eklin (Jon E.) 1032027 Ih Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 Judy A. Johnson 125403 01h Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 Bill Bennett 1083538 th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441-1406 September 14, 2000 FirstName» aLastName» Addressl» «City», «State» «PostalCode» Dear «FirstName»: PCITYCOF PLVMOUTF+ We have scheduled a Candidate Information Session for all City Council candidates on Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Park & Recreation Conference Room at City Hall. Please note the change in the meeting location. Due to previous scheduling, we weren't able to reserve the Medicine Lake Room as intended. The Park & Recreation Conference Room is located in the main level of City Hall. As I indicated to you previously, this session is designed to provide additional information to you about the City, which includes current and future issues, the role of a Councilmember, and campaign issues. If you are unable to attend this session, please contact me directly at 509-5080. We look forward to meeting with you. Warmest regards, Sandra R. 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