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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.
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 7: 00 PM
TUESDAY, JULY 25, 7: 00 PM
2. TUESDAY, JULY 4
3. WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 7:00 PM
4. THURSDAY, JULY 6, 5:15 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
INDEPENDENCE DAY, City offices closed
PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers
Agenda is attached (M-3)
MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH, City Center Amphitheater
An information sheet is attached (M-4)
S. THURSDAY, JULY 13, 7:00 PM PARK AND RECREA TION AD VISOR Y COMMISSION
(PRAC), Council Chambers
6. WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 7:00 PM PL YMOUTHAD VISOR Y COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
(NOTE DATE CHANGE THIS MONTH) (PACT), Hadley Lake Room
7. WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers
8. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached. (M-8)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
JUNE 30, 2000
9. July, August, and September calendars are attached. (M-9)
1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Hennepin County Attorney's Office Progress Report. (I -]q)
Page 2
b) Notes of the April 4 And June 6 meetings between members of the Plymouth City
Council, the Environmental Quality Committee and representatives of Barr
Engineering, and the Association of Medicine Lake Area Citizens. (I -1b)
c) Notice of a series of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District sponsored meetings
regarding a hydraulic and hydrologic study and pollutant loading model to be
implemented in the District. (I -1c)
2. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter to residents who were not selected to serve on the Ferndale North open
space management committee. Also attached is a list of residents who received
the letter. (I -2a)
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes to Jeanne Grates regarding
right -side shoulder passing along Co. Rd. 101 at 26`h Avenue. Ms. Grates' original
letter is also attached. (I -3a)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (I--3)
4. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMM FAX News. (I -4a)
b) Suburban Transit Association Legislative Report. (I -4b)
S. COUNCIL ITEMS
a) City Councilmembers meeting attendance record through June 2000. (I -5a)
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 0
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® WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2000
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. Delano Erickson Architects. Approve site plan and variances for a three-story office
building at 37' Avenue between Vicksburg Lane and Plymouth Boulevard. (20079)
B. Superior Storage II, LLC. Approve site plan and variance to allow construction of
a 90,854 square foot self -storage center at 15515 Highway 55. (20083)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Landform Engineering. Preliminary plat and final plat to move the lot line between
two townhome units to accommodate a different style of townhome unit for 5853 and
5857 Forestview Lane North. (20066) (Continued from the June 21, 2000 Planning
Commission Meeting.) (Applicant has withdrawn the request.)
B. Chesapeake Companies NLP Group, LLC. Conditional use permit to allow a
3,600 square foot retail store "TurnStyle Consignment" for property located at
15545 34`h Avenue North. (20086)
C. Dino's Gyros. Conditional use permit to allow a quick serve Greek restaurant in a
multi -tenant building located at 3355 Plymouth Boulevard. (20087)
7. ADJOURNMENT
Music in Plymouth Data 0
Mike Fairbourne, Master of Ceremonies, will do 5:00 & 6:00 weather broadcasts on location
Puppet Wagon 5:15
Kidsong & Company 5:30-6:00
Plymouth Community Band 6:15-7:00 Times are approximate.
White Sidewalls 7:15-8:15
Orchestra 8:45
Fireworks at 10:05
Also: face painters, Ted E. Bear Clinic (kids can bring a stuffed animal for a free check up),
book mobile, stiltwalker, juggler, magician, and other entertainment and activities
Concessions available (stuff like brats, hot dogs, ice cream, popcorn, pop, etc) or bring your
own.
Senior Bus Route: Wayzata Boardwalk at 5:30
St. Mary's of the Lake Church at _.5:45 --
Plymouth Shopping Center at 5:55
Handicap Parking at City Hall parking lot. Limited — first come, first served
All other parking is at Ice Arena, on the Streets.
No parking at Plymouth Creek Center — It is in the "fall zone" for the fireworks.
Rainout Date: July 12, 7:30 p.m. with alternative entertainment and fireworks.
July 11
July 25
Tentative Schedule for
City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items
• Rezoning/Reguiding of Study Area D.
• Sketch Plan for Plymouth Crossings, TOLD Redevelopment Project.
• City Center Zoning Text Amendments.
• "National Night Out" Proclamation.
• Vacation of sanitary sewer easements and street easements on Sunset Hill School
property.
• Vacation of part of Cheshire Lane in Berthiaume's Addition.
• Reguiding from C (Commercial) to LA -4 (Living Area 4) and rezoning from C-4
(Community Commercial) to FRD (Future Restricted Development) for Study Area D
(property located north of Bass Lake Road (Co. Rd. 10), east of Quinwood Lane, and
west of future Northwest Boulevard). City of Plymouth. (20009)
• Shoreland variance and front yard setback variance to allow a sport court addition at
5730 Annapolis Lane North. Dean and Cindy Burrington. (20060)
• Shoreland variance to exceed the 25 percent impervious surface coverage to construct
a swimming pool for property located at 11625 48th Avenue North. Michael and
Carol Kvasnik. (20067)
• Sketch _Plan for "Plymouth Crossings" a mixed use residential and commercial
development consisting of 237 multi -family units and eight acres of retail for property
located on the southwest quadrant of County Road 73 and State Highway 55. Told
Development Company. (20056)
Presentation on 1999 Audit Report
Consider Request for Speed Humps on Urbandale Lane, south of County Road 6
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OFFICE OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY ATTORNEY
AMY KLOBUCHAR COUNTY ATTORNEY
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June 15, 2000
Mayor Joy Tierney
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney,
I am pleased to send you the enclosed Progress Report for the Hennepin County Attorney's Office. This
publication provides a detailed update on our accomplishments during the first 100 days of this year.
As County Attorney, I have been focused on making our Office more results -oriented and accountable to
the public and local communities in Hennepin County. We now prepare a comprehensive and detailed set
of annual goals, including goals that will be our priority during the first 100 days of the year. By
documenting our work, this Progress Report is itself an example of our commitment to public
accountability.
I enjoy the opportunity to work closely with you and other elected officials on issues related to public
safety in Hennepin County. This has been, and remains, one my top priorities. I would also like to
highlight a few of the key priorities that will guide our lawyers and staff during the rest of this year and
beyond:
Prosecuting Violent and Career Criminals. We continue our focus on the aggressive prosecution of
violent and career criminals, including tougher penalties for repeat property offenders.
Building Community Connections. We are building positive connections between the courthouse and
the community by having attorneys work more closely with local residents, businesses and police to
prosecute crime in specific geographic areas.
Intervening with Kids. We are active partners with schools throughout the county both on our Safe
Schools Initiative and our project to keep kids in the classroom and out of the courtroom through early
intervention to reduce truancy (a leading risk factor for juvenile crime).
I hope you will find the enclosed Progress Report to be informative. Additional information about the
work of the County Attorney's Office is available at our new Web site (www.hennepinattomey.ore). As
a local elected official, your comments and suggestions are especially welcome. Please do not hesitate to
contact me about our efforts to protect the rights and safety of people in Hennepin County.
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AMY KLOBUCHAR
Hennepin County Attorney
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NMENT CENTER 300 SOUTH SIXTH STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487
PHONE: 612-348-5550 wwwco.hennepin.mn.us/coatty/hcatty.htm
HENNEPIN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ENIPLOYER
for the Year 21,1.)i �" 0
the current status and outcomes of
cases involving felony -level "livability"
crimes which are part of the County
Attorney's community prosecution
pilot project in the Third Police Precinct
in south Minneapolis. As a result,
neighbors who are affected by these
livability crimes prosecuted in
community court can now easily
find out about these cases, including
upcoming court dates and outcomes.
COMPLEX CRIMES
100 -DAY GOAL: Plan a major
training session for all law enforcement
agencies in Hennepin County about
the investigation and prosecution of
white-collar and complex crimes.
The Hennepin County Attorney's
Office is planning a training session
for the fall of 2000. Topics will
include computer-based evidence,
financial exploitation of vulnerable
adults and conducting financial
investigations. A significant portion
of the training session will feature
interactive role playing, with law
enforcement attendees called on to
conduct on -the -spot interviews and
analysis of financial records. We are
now approaching appropriate law
enforcement agencies and other
prosecutorial offices to secure their
participation in this program.
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around the nation to show support for federal
hate crimes legislation and to highlight successful Klobuchar described two hate crimes recently
partnerships between local and federal law prosecuted by the County Attorney's Office:
enforcement agencies in preventing and
prosecuting hate crimes. One case involved bias -motivated vandalism last
November against the Korean First Baptist Church
Immediately following the law enforcement`
meeting, Klobuchar joined President Clinton
and Attorney General Reno for brief remarks at
a news conference. Klobuchar, was introduced
by the Attorney General, and Klobuchar in turn
introduced the President4�
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In her remarks, Klobuchat; described the success
working partnership been... the Hennepin
County Attorney's Of&c d the U.S. Attorney'
Office in Minnesota.
— Janet Reno "NVIien I talk about crime with neighborhood
>rney General residents," she said, "they tell me they don't
really care who prosecutes a case, whether it's a
in Minneapolis. The defendant "spraypainted
hateful messages about women, gays and blacks
on the church, as well as racial epithets and
swastikas on the church van. He pleaded guilty
to first degree damage to property and will be
sentenced this summer.
ful The County Attorney's Office also recently
secured a conviction of attempted fust degree
Attorney's murder against a young man who shot a black
14 -year-old in Brooklyn Center on Martin Luther
King Day in 1998. Investigationby both local
police and federal authorities determined that
the victim was shot because of racial hatred.
The defendant awaits sentencing.
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Hennepin County Attorney and U.S. Attorney
Participate in White House Meeting on Hate Crimes
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Hennepin County Attorn Am Klobuchar and local, state or federal prosecutor. They just want
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U.S. Attorney Todd Jones joined President Bill us to get the job done."
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April 25 for White House strategy session on Klobuchar said she welcomes federal support and
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hate crimes. assistance in combating hate crimes at the locale
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community level. "Hate crimes are different,"
"They
The yb hite House invited a group of eleven local, she said. affect not just individual victims,
dedicated to the
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'want to get
ane and see
:e is done."
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around the nation to show support for federal
hate crimes legislation and to highlight successful Klobuchar described two hate crimes recently
partnerships between local and federal law prosecuted by the County Attorney's Office:
enforcement agencies in preventing and
prosecuting hate crimes. One case involved bias -motivated vandalism last
November against the Korean First Baptist Church
Immediately following the law enforcement`
meeting, Klobuchar joined President Clinton
and Attorney General Reno for brief remarks at
a news conference. Klobuchar, was introduced
by the Attorney General, and Klobuchar in turn
introduced the President4�
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In her remarks, Klobuchat; described the success
working partnership been... the Hennepin
County Attorney's Of&c d the U.S. Attorney'
Office in Minnesota.
— Janet Reno "NVIien I talk about crime with neighborhood
>rney General residents," she said, "they tell me they don't
really care who prosecutes a case, whether it's a
in Minneapolis. The defendant "spraypainted
hateful messages about women, gays and blacks
on the church, as well as racial epithets and
swastikas on the church van. He pleaded guilty
to first degree damage to property and will be
sentenced this summer.
ful The County Attorney's Office also recently
secured a conviction of attempted fust degree
Attorney's murder against a young man who shot a black
14 -year-old in Brooklyn Center on Martin Luther
King Day in 1998. Investigationby both local
police and federal authorities determined that
the victim was shot because of racial hatred.
The defendant awaits sentencing.
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VICTIMS
100 -DAY GOAL: Advocate for
increased participation by victims
in the civil commitment process for
individuals who are committed as
mentally ill and dangerous or as
sexual psychopaths.
In partnership with the Minnesota
Department of Human Services
and the Minnesota Ombudsman for
Crime Victims, the Hennepin County
Attorney's Office is working to make
victim notification requirements
more beneficial to victims in the civil
commitment process for individuals
who are committed as mentally ill and
dangerous or as sexual psychopaths.
In addition, our victim/witness staff
has expanded their responsibilities to
work with victims involved in civil
commitment issues and assist them in
filing Victim Notification Status forms.
CRIMINAL
JUSTICE SYSTEM
100 -DAY GOAL: Advocate for
system -wide elimination of court
delay. Assess the causes of delay in
all types of felony court appearances
and propose actions to reduce delay.
The Hennepin County Attorney's
Office has taken a leadership role in
the assessment and elimination of
court delay. Two phases of a study of
court delay in felony cases are now
completed, and a third phase should
be completed in the near future. This
monitoring has already helped to
identify specific cultural and systemic
factors, such as schedule conflicts, that
contribute to delays in court
proceedings. Participants in the court
system are now working together to
address these factors.
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Local and Federal Prosecutors
Cooperate in Prosecution
of Gun Crimes
The prosecution of crimes involving guns is a top priority
of the Hennepin County Attorney's Office. Earlier this year,
County Attorney Amy Klobuchar joined with the U.S.
Attorney and four other metro area county attorneys in
"Project Safety On," a joint prosecution effort aimed at
reducing gun violence and targeting repeat violent offenders
for the most serious penalties.
Project Safety On is designed to ensure that all criminals
possessing guns will face either state or federal charges, as
appropriate.
"Much of the violence in our neighborhoods and communities
is committed by convicted felons and others who illegally
possess guns," County Attorney Klobuchar said at the
announcement of Project Safety On. "This new coordinated
effort will help protect public safety by making sure that
state and federal guns laws are fully enforced."
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has already
been referring gun cases to the U.S. Attorney when federal
prosecution would result in tougher sentences against the
offenders. However, Project Safety On is new because it
involves a systematic, concerted effort by all of the county
attorneys in the Twin Cities area to work with the U.S.
Attorney. This initiative involves not only a coordinated
prosecution effort, but also law enforcement training,
education and public outreach.
Federal prosecution guidelines will be used as the basis
for referring violators of federal firearm statutes to the
U.S. Attorney's Office for federal prosecution. Project Safety On
will also strive to identify straw purchasers (those who purchase
guns for others) and those involved in gun store burglaries for
possible federal prosecution.
In Hennepin County, prosecutors are already using two
recent Minnesota laws against gun offenders. Since 1999,
Minnesota's felon -in -possession statute has called for a
mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison for a
convicted felon who is then later caught possessing a gun.
Minnesota law also calls for a three-year mandatory minimum
prison sentence for anyone convicted of a violent crime
who possesses or uses a gun at the time of the offense.
Nonetheless, there are cases (most famously, that of Donald;.:.
Blom) where federal prosecution is more appropriate and can
secure longer prison sentences for especially dangerous criminals.
With Project Safety On, HennepinCounty prosecutors
are working more closely with their federal counterparts to
evaluate all gun -related criminal cases to determine which
jurisdiction can most effectively prosecute each case and
achieve the best overall result. for public safety.
"The Hennepin
County
Attorney's
Office is a
critical partner
in Project Safety
On, our joint
Prosecution effort
that targets
criminals with
guns in the
Twin Cities
metro area.
Together, we're
sending a
message to those
caught illegally
possessing guns —
you will face
serious prison
time. "
— Todd Jones
US. Attorney -
Minnesota
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www.hennepinattorney.org
This spring the Hennepin County Attorney's Office launched a Web site
featuring a completely new design and content as well as a new address:
www.hennepinattorney.org
The new Web site provides Hennepin County residents with user-friendly access
"Thanks to the to practical information about the work of the County Attorney's Office. This Web
Coun y Attorneys site is part of the County Attorney's commitment to greater public accountability.
new I11'eb site,
The Web site includes descriptions of the individual divisions and units within ,the
3rd Precinct County Attorney's Office — including photos of our lawyers and staff in action!
residents and There are also special sections describing the County Attorney's efforts to
businesses now
have convenient
access to information
about what's
happening with
criminal cases from
our area. This is
a very important
model for opening
up the criminal
justice process and
making it more
accountable to
the public."
Rod Wooten
Executive Director
Lake Street Partners
prosecute violent crines, drug crines and property crimes, as well as a wide
range of efforts to protect children in the community.
Other features of the Web site include:
Community Prosecution. An entire section of the Web site is dedicated
to the County Attorney's community prosecution efforts, -an which prosecutors
are assigned to work with residents and police in specific geographic areas.
As a pilot project for increased community access to criminal justice information,
there is up-to-date information about the current status and outcomes of felony -
level "livability" cases from the Third Police Precinct in south Minneapolis. `
Victim Assistance. It is a priority of the County Attorney's Office to
respect the rights and serve the needs of crime victims. Two units in the
County Attorney's Office are dedicated exclusively to serving crime victims:
the Victim/Witness Assistance Program and the Domestic Abuse Service
Center. The Web site describes the wide range of services which are available —
including information, advocacy, support, referrals and safety options.
Publications. The new Web site features electronic versions of publications
produced by the County Attorney's Office. These publications can be either
viewed online or downloaded and then printed out by the user. Some of the
online publications include the Year 2000 Goals, the 1999 Annual Report and
fact sheets about domestic abuse, graffiti prosecution and truancy — as well as
MIS report!
Current Initiatives. The County Attorney's Office has introduced several
special initiatives to strengthen accountability and responsiveness to the public
and the local communities in Hennepin County. The `17eb site features detailed
information about these current initiatives — including the Safe Schools Initiative,
the Truancy Intervention Project'and Law Enforcement Training.
Legal Links. The County Attorney Web site features direct links to all of the
law enforcement agencies in Hennepin County, as well as links to a wide range
of state and national law-related Web sites.
You're invited to visit the Hennepin County Attorney Web site at
`5 http: / /www hennepmattorney oil
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CHILD SUPPORT
100 -DAY GOAL: Streamline case
processing of child support cases in
the expedited district court process.
Collect statistical data to identify and
implement standards for streamlining
expedited child support hearings.
The Hennepin County Attorney's
Office has created a computerized
database to track hearing statistics
in order to expedite cases involving
the establishment and modification
of child support orders. Faster,
more efficient case processing will
lead to long-term increases in the
establishment of child support.
CHILD
PROTECTION
100 -DAY GOAL: Produce and
distribute an informational video
on the open juvenile court to promote
public awareness about the child
protection process.
Since June 1998, Hennepin County
has been one of 12 counties in the
state participating in a three-year pilot
project that opens child protection
proceedings to the public. To raise
public awareness and encourage
• OFFICE OF THE
HENNEPIN COUNTY ATTORNEY
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AMY KLOBUCHAR COUNTY ATTORNEY
C-2000 GOVERNMENT CENTER
300 SOUTH SIXTH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487
PHONE: 612-348-5550
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community involvement to better
protect our children, the Hennepin
County Attorney's Office has
produced a video entitled "Opening
the Door to Protect Our Children: An
Introduction to Hennepin County's
Child Protection Process." Copies
of the video are being distributed to
community groups and libraries, and it
will also be shown on cable television.
COUNSEL
TO COUNTY
100 -DAY GOAL: Create a ready
response team with other Hennepin
County departments to deal with
issues and incidents invoh"ing violence
in the workplace.
The Hennepin County Attorney's
Office, working with the Sheriff's
Office as well as the Hennepin County
human resources director and security
chief, has developed a Workplace
Violence Critical Incident
Management Team. This multi-
disciplinary team will provide timely
consultation and threat assessments
to county departments in situations
that involve violence or the threat of
violence to county employees. The
team will be operational and available
as a resource for county departments
beginning in May 2000.
Association of Medicine Lake Area Citizens
June 22, 2000
AMLAC Board of Dieectors
City of Plymouth
Mayo, City Council and Environmental Quality Commission
We want to thank you all for your participation in the June 611, joint meeting regarding
the plans for improvement for Medicine Lake. We are looking forward to playing a
more active role in the process. Enclosed please find the article we will 6e pu6lishinq in
our upcoming newsletter regardinq the outcome of the meeting.
Sincerely,
Terrie Christian
Vice president
AM IAC
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April 4, 2000 Meeting of Plymouth City Council, EQC, Barr Engineering, AMLAC & citizens
Terrie Christian: 763-546-5266
Or e-mail: terriec!?i�citilink. coni
The primary purpose of this meeting was for Barr Engineering to present their Final Draft
Report, Medicine Lake watershed and Lake Management Plan, Volume 1: Lake and
Watershed Conditions, Water Quality Analysis Improvement Options and
Recommendations that they prepared for the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission.
Several AMLAC Board of Directors attended this meeting.
At our April 6'h AMLAC board meeting we addressed both our hopes and our concerns regarding
Barr's plan. On the plus side, it appears that implementation of rehabilitation of the lake is within
sight and Barr Engineer Len Kramer indicated that funding will be available for the work. Our
concerns about their proposal are many. For example, their recommendations are mainly
chemical, both for addressing clarity of the water, as well as growth of weeds. They recommend
building two alum treatment plants to be located on Plymouth Creek. The cost for building these
plants totals over 4 million dollars, then there will be ongoing operational and maintenance costs.
Their recommendation for treatment of weeds is to use diquat, a contact herbicide. Recent
research at Stanford University has found a link between pesticides, and herbicides and
Parkinson's Disease. We also now know that chemicals are linked to the deformed frogs found in
Minnesota and elsewhere. We have other concerns as well.
The Board of Directors decided to form a committee of people to put together a technical advisory
team to explore alternative solutions. We were able to meet with both state and county officials
who affirmed our concerns and gave us information about solutions that we can support. We
learned for example that state legislation to ban the use of phosphorus in fertilizer was proposed
in the last legislative session. Chemical companies such as Scotts, as well as golf courses and
sod farms lobbied against it. It was recommended that we contact the Minnesota Lakes
Association to join in their lobbying efforts to pass similar legislation next year, and we have
contacted them to add our voice. If we can be successful in this endeavor, alum treatment plants
will not be necessary. If you are interested in further information from the lakes association you
may contact them at: http://«wvwv.mnlakesassn.orOur thanks to Tom Hovey, DNR, Mark Tomasek
MPCA, Carolyn Dindorf Hennepin Conservation District and John Barten Hennepin Parks for their
help. An AMLAC member is attending the monthly Bassett Creek Watershed Commission
meetings. The City of Plymouth council members and EQC have also shared some of our
concerns and we appreciate their support in efforts to rehabilitate the lake.
Gray Freshwater Center
Hwys.15 & 19, Navarre
Mail:
2500 Shadywood Road
Excelsior, MN 55331-9578
Phone: (952) 471-0590
Fax: (952) 471-0682
Email
admin@minnehahacreek.org
Web Site:
www.minnehahacreek.org
Board of Managers
Pamela G. Blixt
James Calkins
Lance Fisher
Monica Gross
Scott Thomas
Malcolm Reid
Robert Schroeder
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1Ninnehaha Creek Watershed District
Improving Quality of Water, Quality of Life
Date: June 26, 2000 i� 1G
To: Joy Tierney, Mayor, City of Plymouth
Dwight Johnson, City Manager, City of Plymouth
Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, City of Plymouth
Fred Moore, Public Works Director, City of Plymouth
From: Jim Hafner
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Minnehaha aeek Watershed District
RE: Hydraulic and Hydrologic Study and Pollutant Loading Model
On behalf of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, I would like to invite you
to attend a "kickoff' meeting to introduce a new project to complete a hydraulic
and hydrologic study and pollutant loading model (also know as TMDL) for the
entire district. This comprehensive project integrates state-of-the-art technology
with a major public participation effort designed to engage stakeholders
throughout the three-year process and result in a consensus -based implementation
plan.
We have scheduled four kick-off meetings. Please consider attending the
meeting indicated for your region and RSVP the District's receptionist at
952-4701-0590 by the preceding Friday. Your involvement is vital to ensure
success! If you cannot attend, please call me at 952-471-0590, ext. 282 for more
information about the project.
I have attached an agenda for your information.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Gray Freshwater Center
Hwys.15 & 19, Navarre
Mail:
2500 Shadywood Road
Excelsior, MN 55331-9578
Phone: (952) 471-0590
Fax: (952) 471-0682
Email:
admin@minnehahacreek.org
Web Site:
www.minnehahacreek.org
Board of Managers
Pamela G. Blixt
James Calkins
Lance Fisher
Monica Gross
Scott Thomas
Malcolm Reid
Robert Schroeder
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at least 30% post consumer waste.
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
Improving Quality of Water, Quality of Life
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Hydraulic and Hydrologic Study and Pollutant Loading Model
Meeting Agenda
Meeting #1. Hopkins, Minnetonka, Golden Valley, Richfield, Minneapolis,
Edina, St. Louis Park, Plymouth, and Hennepin County
Tuesday, July 11 from 1:00-2:15PM at the Minnetonka
Community Center, The Minnetonka Community Center is located at
14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Enter on the South side of the building by the
fountain.
Meeting #2. Wayzata, Woodland, Deephaven, Long Lake, Tonka Bay,
Minnetonka Beach, Excelsior
Tuesday, July 11 from 2:454:OOPM at the Minnetonka
Community Center. The Minnetonka Community Center is located at
14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Enter on the South side of the building by the
fountain.
Meeting #3. Watertown Township, St. Bonifacius, Minnetrista, Greenwood,
Independence, Maple Plain, Orono and Medina
Wednesday, July 19 from 1:00-2:30PM at MCWD's District
Office Main level conference area. The District Office is located at
the Gray Freshwater Center at Highways 15 and 19 in Navarre, at
2500 Shadywood Road.
Meeting #4. Mound, Spring Park, Shorewood, Victoria, Chanhassen,
Laketown Township, Waconia Township and Carver County
Wednesday, July 19 from 3:00-4:30PM at MCWD's District
Office. Main level conference area. The District Office is located at
the Gray Freshwater Center at Highways 15 and 19 in Navarre, at
2500 Shadywood Road.
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June 26, 2000 buv OF
PLYMOUTH+
Steve Belden
18725 4th Place N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Belden:
Thank you for your willingness to be on the Ferndale North open space management
committee. Fifteen residents in the area volunteered to help work on this task. As I mentioned
in my initital letter, the task force is to be made up of eight people: two staff members, one
member of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, one member from the City's Open
Space Task Force, and four members from the Ferndale North neighborhood.
Listed below are the four individuals that have been accepted for the task force.
Eric Berg
Anne Johnson
Diane Kroupa
Mark Poppitz
Although you were not chosen to participate on this group at this time, I hope that you will
continue to volunteer to help make Plymouth a better place to live, work and play. I'm hopeful
that the task force will be wrapping up its work by early September and will be able to get
information out to the entire neighborhood regarding their recommendations. Of course, if at
any time you have questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call at 509-5201.
Sincerely,
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Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Open Space Task Force Members
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Steve Belden
18725 4th Place N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Mary Waldrop
18845 8th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Gordon Ortler
515 Zircon Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Ned and Maureen Carroll
19010 11 to Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Alan Schuler
18815 4th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Michael Onan
410 Zircon Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
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Jackie and Dave Hogshire
525 Brockton Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Jennifer and Jeff Summers
188104 th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Sue Siegel
18520 5th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Patti Keeney
900 Brockton Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Laura and Pat Moran
505 Brockton Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
June 29, 2000
Ms. Jeanne Grates
1863026 1h Avenue North
Plymouth, NIN 55447
Dear Ms. Grates:
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Mayor Tierney forwarded your letter to me with your concerns about cars passing on the
shoulder on 101 at 26`h Avenue for response.
In the State of Minnesota, the issue of using a camera to take photos of traffic offenders
and then issue citations is being studied, but is not currently legal. We would advise
against putting a barricade at the location as we need to have a safe area to allow traffic to
flow around an emergency, such as an accident, which could be blocking the roadway.
The "No Passing on Shoulder" sign was erected at the location because of the problems
being experienced there. We will notify our traffic enforcement unit to place the location
on their list and have them begin a concentrated enforcement effort. From your letter it
appears that during rush hours would be when the problem occurs frequently. If there
would be other times of the day you believe enforcement would be beneficial, please
contact us and let us know. You can call this information in to the Traffic Enforcement
Unit hotline number which is 509-5130. Thank you for taking the time to bring your
concerns to our attention.
Sincerely,
Crai C. erdes
Director of Public Safety
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
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PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live
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June 26, 2000
Joy Tierney
Mayor of Plymouth
Plymouth City Offices
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mn 55447
Re: 101 and 26`h ay. Passing on the shoulder
Dear Joy:
I am writing to you and the Plymouth Police Department to find out if there isn't something that
can be done to prevent people passing on the shoulder of the road at 26`h Av. North. Northbound
traffic on 101 is using the shoulder to go around us when we are turning left on 26`h. This is
happening even when the driver behind us does not have to wait.
There is a large sign on the right, prior to getting to the corner, that says "NO PASSING ON
SHOULDER". Can't we get a camera there and write some tickets? I would like a big orange
barricade so they could not go around even if they wanted to. It is certainly ridiculous when
these people must stop anyway at the 4way stop and county road 24.
In the winter we are sprayed with salt and snow and in the summer the clay rock and gravel.
These are very selfish and inconsiderate people to say the least.
If there is someone else I should be contacting regarding this matter, please let me know.
I hope things are going well for you.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Grates
CC Plymouth Police Dept.
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TRANSIT LEGISLATIVE REPORT
ASSOCIATION
REPORT 2000-7
THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2000
STA LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
TO DISCUSS TRANSIT FUNDING POLICIES
One primary duty of the STA Legislative Committee is to create and recommend an
annual legislative program to the Board of Directors. This coming session, it is possible
that the Legislature will continue to pursue proposals that would remove transit funding
from the property tax.
As you may recall, this past session there was a great deal of legislative attention paid
to a proposal that would have removed transit funding from the property tax and
replaced that funding with a General Fund appropriation. You also might recall that
numerous transit supporters and local government organizations opposed this risky and
unstable funding mechanism.
Therefore, to ensure that our voice is heard in this debate, the STA Legislative
Committee will be discussing possible funding alternatives to develop a proposal for
legislators and other policymakers to consider. The proposal will be based on the ability
to find a successful transit systm that has a dependable funding source with an
adequate growth factor..
The Legislative Committee hopes to schedule meetings with Representatives Workman,
Molnau, McElroy and Abrams; Senators Dean Johnson and Doug Johnson;
Commissioner Matt Smith of the Department of Revenue; and representatives of
Governor Ventura's office.
The Legislative Committee will also be meeting with officials from the Metropolitan
Council, the AMM, the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Association of Minnesota
Counties, and other interested parties in an attempt to fashion a workable solution that
will be acceptable to as many organizations as possible.
The S7A Legislative Report will keep you updated as meetings occur or as policy
proposals take shape.
The STA Legislative Report Is prepared by Thomas J. Poul and Jennifer J. Sommerleld
Messer(! & Kramer P.A., 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450, SL Paul, MN 55103
Telephone (651) 228-9757 Fax (651) 228-9787
TRANSIT SUPPORTERS PROMOTE
EMPLOYER TAX BREAKS FOR TRANSIT PASSES
This session the Legislature passed a law allowing businesses to take an income tax
credit equal to 30 percent of the cost of transit passes provided to employees at no cost.
For employers that provide transit passes at reduced rates, businesses may take an
income tax credit equal to 30 percent of the out-of-pocket costs to the business after
employee reimbursement. This tax credit provision was very popular with transit
supporters.
Now, however, it is time to get the word out to Minnesota companies about this benefit.
To accomplish that goal, Metro Transit has begun to prepare an informational brochure
to illustrate the tax savings potential, as well as market some commuter programs.
Highlights from the brochure include:
- The brochure explains that employers can save up to $65 per month/per
employee for providing subsidized transit passes such as the Metropass,
TransitWorks! passes, or by providing vanpools of six or more.
- The TransitWorks! program is explained. This program allows employees at
participating companies to purchase SuperSaver 31 -Day Passes and Stored
Value Cards at prices lower than those available to the general public. The
more than 500 companies participating in this program purchase the passes
from MetroTransit and then sell them to their employees.
The Commuter Check program is also discussed. This transit incentive
allows employers to purchase vouchers that are then given or sold to
employees. The vouchers can be used to purchase transit passes or
qualifying vanpool expenses.
The Guaranteed Ride Home Program is also highlighted in the draft brochure.
This program allows employers to give up to four coupons per year to
employees that provide them with a guaranteed ride home (cab or bus ride) if
an emergency occurs at a time when relying on pubic transit might be difficult.
This program might allay the fear of becoming stranded that discourages
many from utilizing public transit.
The transit brochure is scheduled for completion and release in July. Opt -out providers
will be able to personalize the brochures in order to reach their specific audience. Metro
Transit and the opt -out providers will all likely be distributing these brochures to
businesses in their service areas to educate metro area businesses of the benefits onf
utilizing public transit.
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Representative Linda Wejcman. Representative Wejcman has been a DFL
representative for the City of Minneapolis since 1990. Representative Wejcman has
focused much of her energies on welfare reform and job preparedness in order to
successfully move welfare recipients into the workforce.
Representative Phil Carruthers. Representative Carruthers was first elected to the
House in 1986. He served as the House Speaker from 1997-1998. Representative
Carruthers has spent a great deal of time on crime and justice issues during his tenure
in the House. Following his "retirement" he plans to return to the practice of law with the
Ramsey County Attorney's Office. Representative Carruthers represents the cities of
Brooklyn Center and portions of Brooklyn Park.
Representative Lee Greenfield. Representative Greenfield has served in the House
since 1978, and for a number of years served as Chair of the Health and Human
Services Finance Division. Representative Greenfield represents the city of
Minneapoiis.
Representative Ann Rest. Representative Rest is leaving the House seat she has
held since 1984 to pursue the Senate seat being vacated by Senator Ember Reichgott
Junge. Representative Rest is considered by DFLers and Republicans alike to be an
expert on a variety of tax and local government finance issues. She represents the
cities of New Hope, as well as parts of Crystal and one precinct in Golden Valley.
Representative Myron Orfield. Representative Orfield, a long-time foe of opt -outs is
leaving the House seat he has held since 1990 to run for Senator Spear's seat. Serving
on behalf of Minneapolis, Representative Orfield has focused much of his energy on
local government finance and property tax issues.
Representative Betty McCollum. Representative McCollum is a DFLer from North St.
Paul. She also represents portions of Maplewood and east St. Paul. She is retiring
from the House to pursue the Congressional seat vacated by Bruce Vento.
Representative McCollum is the DFL endorsed candidate for Representative Vento's
seat, and she will face at least two challengers in the September primary, including
retiring Senator Steve Novak and St. Paul City Councilmember Chris Coleman.
Representative Peg Larsen. Representative Larsen has served in the House since
1994, where she has focused her energies on local government finance and
governance issues. She served as Chair of the Local Government and Metro Affairs
Committee during the 1999 and 2000 Sessions. Representative Larsen represents the
cities of Lakeland, Afton and other communities in the east metro area.
Representative Sherry Broecker. Representative Broecker has served as a
Representative since 1994, representing the cities of Vadnais Heights, North Oaks,
Gem Lake, and parts of Little Canada, Shoreview, Maplewood and White Bear Lake.
Representative Broecker served as the Chair of the Judiciary Finance Committee during
the 1999 and 2000 Sessions. She plans to focus on her family and personal life
following retirement.
Representative Jim Rostberg. Representative Rostberg is retiring from the House to
focus on new business ventures. He has served as a Representative since 1994,
representing residents of Isanti, Kannabec and Chisago counties just north of the Twin
Cities.
Representative Barb Haake. Representative Haake recently completed her freshman
session representing the constituents of inner -ring northern suburbs, including Mounds
View and New Brighton.
Representative Doug Reuter. Representative Reuter, the former Republican from
Owatonna who became an Independent for the 2000 Session, is retiring to focus on his
privately -owned game business and to relocate his family to Texas. Representative
Reuter was elected to the House in 1996.
STATE BEGINS PLANNING FOR RAMP METER SHUT-OFF
On Monday, June 19, the Minnesota Department of Transportation began the process
of soliciting consultants to study the effectiveness of freeway ramp meters, with the
basis for that study the before and after effects on traffic flow caused by turning them off
for a period of time.
The ramp meters will be turned off for an as yet to be determined period of time this fall
in a location or locations in the metro area. The selected consultant will study the
benefits of ramp metering in light of the costs and drawbacks. Results of the study will
be presented to the Legislature by February 1, 2001.
The STA and other transit supporters are in favor of retaining some sort of freeway
access management system because such a system can incorporate incentives for
users of public transit such as ramp -meter bypass lanes.
We will keep you updated as more information about the study becomes available.
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2000 City Council Attendence
X - Absent
DATE MEETING TYPE
Johnson
Bildsoe
Slavik Brown
Black Harstad Tierney
01/04/00 Regular
01/11/00 Special
01/18/00 Regular
X
02/01/00 Regular
02/08/00 Special
02/12/00 Special
02/14/00 Special
X
X
X
02/15/00 Special
02/15/00 Regular
02/29/00 Regular
X
03/02/00 Special
X
03/09/00 Special
X
03/21/00 Regular
04/04/00 Special
X
04/11/00 Regular
X
04/18/00 Special
04/19/00 Special
X
X
X
X
04/25/00 Regular
X
04/26/00 Special
X
X
X
05/02/00 Board of Review
X X
05/02/00 Special
X
05/09/00 Regular
05/16/00 Board of Review
X
05/16/00 Special
05/23/00 Regular
X
06/06/00 Special
06/12/00 Regular
06/27/00 Regular