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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 06-02-2000Dummy rib NNE 29 2000 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 7: 00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, TOPICS: E -Government Options, Water Resources Plan Implementation, Citizen Education, Options for Open Space Public Safety Training Room MONDAY, JUNE 12. 7:00 PM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, (NOTE SPECIAL DATE) Council Chambers TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 7: 00 PM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 2. SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 10: 00 AM PLYMOUTH CREEK CENTER GRAND OPENING, 1480034 1h Avenue N. 3. SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 6: 00 PM YOUTHJAM2000, Plymouth Creek Amphitheater 4. MONDAY, JUNE S, 7:00 PM YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room Agenda is attached. (M-4) 5. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 7: 00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room 6. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers Agenda is attached. (M-6) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO JUNE 2, 2000 7. THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 7:00 PM 8. THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 7:00 PM 9. THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 7:00 PM Page 2 PARK AND RECREA TIONAD VISORY COMMITTEE, Council Chambers HRA, Medicine Lake Room PUBLIC SAFETY AD VISOR YBOARD, Public Safety Training Room 10. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached. (M-10) 11. June, July, and August calendars are attached. (M-11) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) 1999 Street Reconstruction Project Update from the Engineering Department. (I--1 a) b) Lakeshore Weekly News cover news story about the Youth Jam 2000. (I -1b) c) Invitation to Mayor Tierney to speak to the 2000 Annual Meeting of the Laestadian Lutheran Church in the United States and Canada on June 30. (I -1c) d) Northwest Notes from the Community Development Department. (1-1d) e) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities notice of positions available on the AMM Policy Committee. (I -le) 2. MINUTES a) Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit May 24 meeting. (I -2a) b) Park and Recreation Advisory Commission May 11 meeting. (I --2b) 3. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letters regarding the proposed reguiding of the property located on the Northwest Boulevard extension. This item comes before the Planning Commission at the June 7 meeting. (I -3a) 1) Letter from Marcel and Ellen Gastuck (I --3a.1) 2) Letter from Erma and Roger Nordell (1--3a.2) 3) Letter from Marion Vukelich (1--3a.3) 4) Letter from Reuben and Betty Dundee (I -3a.4) b) Letter from Bill Duenow regarding street improvements and assessments. (I --3b) CITY CO UNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 3 JUNE 2, 2000 c) Letter from Ann and Larry Marczak and Debra and James Powers regarding the County Road 101 Project. (1--3c) d) Thank -you letter from Census Bureau Regional Assistant Manager Melissa Mohr for City cooperation in preparing for the 2000 Census. The Bass Lake Room at City Hall was the site of evening enumerator training sessions. (I -3d) 4. STAFFREPORTS a) Invitation from City Clerk Sandy Paulson to sign up for the "Know Your City Tours", an endeavor aimed at acquainting City employees with new developments in the City. (I --4a) 5. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS a) Suburban Transit Association Legislative Report. (I -5a) b) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Bill Tracking Report. (I -5b) M-4 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL JUNE 5,2000,7:00 P.M. MEDICINE LAKE ROOM AGENDA 1. Review Youth Jam 2000 event 2. Receive report on April 27 Youth Town Forum 3. Review Plans for League of Minnesota Cities Conference attendance 4. Review calendar and discuss summer meeting schedule 5. Adjourn Possible topics for future meetings: • Presentation on "Kids Vote" Project in Hopkins School District 270 (June 19 meeting?) • Discuss issues surrounding skateboard parks • Discuss health issues and abstinence education PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA M C ® WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2000 I • 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. Inspec, Inc. Approve site plan amendment and a variance for improvements to the east parking lot and new bleachers for the baseball diamond at Armstrong High School located at 10635 36' Avenue North. (20062) 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) B. Patrick Kelly. Conditional use permit to allow a 1,536 square foot attached garage located at 5005 Harbor Lane North. (20071) C. City of Plymouth. 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 for property located north of Bass Lake Road (Co. Rd. 10), east of Quinwood Lane, and west of future Northwest Boulevard. (20009) D. North American Properties, Inc. Rezoning, preliminary plat, PUD general plan, site plan, conditional use permits and variances for a development to be known as Plymouth Marketplace located on the northwest corner of Highway 55 and Vicksburg Lane North. (20040) E. City of Plymouth. Amend the text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments include changes to the area requirements and construction limitations and special design and performance standards for the CC (City Center) District. (20072) 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Told Development Company. Sketch Plan "Plymouth Crossings" for 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. (20056) 8. ADJOURNMENT June 12 Tentative Schedule for City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items • Vacation hearings - 3 • Public Improvement Hearing for 11th Avenue improvements (9911) • Expand Citizen Involvement Process for Capital Projects (requested by Councilmember Black) • Rezoning from RSF-2 (Single Family Detached 2) to RSF-4 (Single and Two Family) and a preliminary plat for 40 twinhome units located south of 34th Avenue and east of Pilgrim Lane. Sunrise Park Development, LLC. (20022) • Consideration and review of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for construction of Cheshire Lane north of Schmidt Lake Road and south of County Road 47. The project includes construction of a bridge over the Canadian Pacific Railroad. City of Plymouth. (20055) June 27 • Receive 1999 Audited Financial Statements • Reguiding from CO (Commercial Office) to LA -4 (Living Area 4) and a Rezoning from O -R (Office Residential) and B -C (Business Campus to RMF -4 (Multiple Family 4) for three parcels of land located northeast of 45 Avenue and Nathan Lane. City of Plymouth. (20050) • Plymouth Marketplace • Public hearing on bond issue for Nuaire. July 11 • Rezoning/Reguiding of Study Area D. • Sketch Plan for TOLD Redevelopment Project. • "National Night Out" Proclamation July 25 A- II OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 2000 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 May 2000 3u1 2000 7:00 PM HUMAN 10:00 AM - 2:00 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S RIGHTS COMMISSION - PM, PLYMOUTH CREEK CENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Medicine Lake Room GRAND OPENING 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 6:00 PM YOUTH JAM 2000, 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Plymouth Amphitheater 30 31 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7:00 PM YOUTH DVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM PRAC - Council Chambers 7:00 PM EQC, Medicine Lake Room PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7:00 PM REGULAR 7:00 PM HRA - Medicine Lake COUNCIL MEETING, Council Room Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD Public Safety l raining Room 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM CHARTER COMMISSION, Public Safety Training Room MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH 5k RUN 25 26 27 28 29 30 7:30 AM LOCAL 7:00 PM PACT - BUSINESS Hadley Lake Room COUNCIL, Radisson Hotel 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Modified on 6/2/2000 M- 0 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS July 2000 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Jun 2000 Aug 2000 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room Independence Day City offices Closed I 5:15 PM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH, City Center Amphitheater 7:00 PM EQC, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PRAC - Council Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7:00 PM YOUTH DVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HRA - Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PUBLIC Room SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD Public Safety Yraining Room 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7:30 AM LOCAL 4:30 PM CITY BUSINESS EMPLOYEE COUNCIL, SUMMER EVENT, Radisson Hotel Parkers Lake Park 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PACT - Hadley Lake Room REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 30 31 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room Modified on 6/2/2000 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS August 2000 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Jul 2000 S M T W T F S 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - 7:00 PM EOC, Medicine Lake Room Medicine Lake Room 1 7:00 PM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PLANNING COMMISSION, 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Council Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7:00 PM YOUTH DVISORY 7:00 PM REGULAR 7:00 PM PRAC - Council Chambers COUNCIL, Medicine Lake COUNCIL MEETING, Council Room Chambers 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HRA - PLANNING Medicine Lake COMMISSION, Council Chambers Room 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD Public Safety training Room 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7:00 PM PACT - 7:00 PM Council 7:30 AM LOCAL Budget Study Session Public Safety training BUSINESS COUNCIL, Radisson Hotel Hadley Lake Room Room 7:00 PM 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Room 27 28 29 30 31 Sep 2000 8:00 AM COUNCIL SEATING FILINGS OPEN S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7:00 PM COUNCIL BUDGET STUDY SESSION, Public Safety Training Room 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Modified on 6/2/2000 Project? Update 1999 Street Reconstruction Project C.P. No. 9001 June Edition Parking Predicaments The City of Plymouth has established an ordinance 1. On -street parking overnight is allowed only for prohibiting overnight parking on City streets. those who do not have access to their This ordinance applies to all City driveways. streets and can cause a problem for 2. Overnight parking is only allowed on some people as construction activities streets being reconstructed. temporarily limit or prohibit access to 3. You should place a note on your driveways. This is especially true windshield indicating that you are parking when the curb and gutter ison the street because you do not have constructed across a driveway. access to your driveway due to the During this reconstruction project, you construction activities. This note should may park on the street overnight if you also include your name and address. follow a few simple guidelines: We hope that these few guidelines will help you to avoid parking predicaments. The Curbs are Coming, The Curbs are Coming.... Construction in has progressed schedule thanks the project area pretty much on to the efforts of the contractor and a little help from Mother Nature. Storm sewer construction has been. completed, excavation of unsuitable soils is progressing, and the streets will soon be covered with a layer of gravel. Calendar corner The next phase of the project is to construct the new curb and gutter. When the curb is placed in front of your driveway you will be asked not to park in your driveway until the curb hardens. The new curb requires a minimum of 3 days to harden before passenger cars can drive over it and 7 days for larger vehicles. This section of the newsletter will be dedicated to keeping you up to date on the project schedule. As you might expect, the schedule can change dramatically based on weather conditions, material availability and the like. The current project schedule is as follows: You can park on the street in front of your home during this period. The contractor will pass out flyers and knock on doors to let you know when your street will be worked on. They will also backfill behind the curb with gravel when it can be driven on again. WORK DATE Tree Removal Completed Storm Sewer Completed Street Excavation In Progress Curb and Gutter June Paving June/July Sod & Cleanup August Complete Construction September 1 June 2000 N:\pw\Engineering\PROJECTS\9001\Letters\Mail Merge\luneNews.doc Questions....?? Do you have questions, comments, compliments or complaints? If so, .' give us a call, we would be happy to help you! You can call the ` project construction field office at (763) 546-0133, Steve Bot with the Plymouth Engineering Department T- la at (763) 509-5538, or Jerry Mach with Northwest Asphalt at (952) 445-1003. If you want to talk to someone at the project site, City employees wearing "Field Staff" safety vests are onsite throughout the Droiect. RECYCLING, GARBAGEM .... When, Where, Why??? Safety first Friday is the official recycling day for this project area. Because of the construction the recycling truck will arrive at 7:00 a.m. Please have your recycling out before 7 a.m. each Friday to assure pick-up. Direct any recycling questions or concerns to the City's Solid Waste Coordinator at 509-5506. Place your garbage out before 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled garbage collection day as well. Questions about garbage collection should be directed to your garbage hauler. Please keep in mind that both the garbage and recycling haulers may be in the neighborhood at different times than normal, but have reassured us that they will make every effort to pickup materials on the scheduled day. Please remember that construction sites can be very dangerous places. There will be heavy equipment operating on the site, and paving operations involve placing blacktop at temperatures in excess of 300°. We know that kids (young and old) like to watch street construction, but please make sure that they watch from a safe distance. City of Plymouth Engineering Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 NAME OR CURRENT OCCUPANT ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP A:kl VA.,If i i N:\pw\Engineering\PROJECTS\9001\Letters\Mail Merge\lumNews.doc W .� ro �..N R. bX V Q.l `V o0r,0:3 Jcl R :s R 075 g - 70 O '� O U R b iO V1 v a�.0 v •0 vv o kuou 2— .0 0 v N En 6 o >. -(� .s .y po R y 0 �•3gb N aRJ 'o R bA 9 R v d �R toI, o. 11>1'w R W.. 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Hebrews 13:8 Mayor Joy Tierney City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney, June 30 - July 3, 2000 The Minneapolis Laestadian Lutheran Church (MLLC) located in Plymouth, MN, is pleased to host the 2000 Annual Meeting and Summer Services of the Laestadian Lutheran Church (LLC) in the United States and Canada. These services will be held June 30, 2000 through July 3, 2000, at the Wayzata High School. In connection with these services will be an exhibit on the history of Laestadian Lutherans in North America. This letter is to confirm that you will address our group at this event. I would also like to extend an invitation to your family as well. The services officially open Friday, June 30'h at 6.00 p.m. with an opening ceremony. At this ceremony there will be a number of short welcomes followed by a sermon (see the attached schedule). We have invited Dr. Craig Paul, Greg Rye and you to address our group. A 5 -minute address would be appreciated. The main focus of your message is to welcome the guests to the Plymouth area. Dr. Craig Paul and Greg Rye will welcome the guests to WHS and mention any special features of the school and curriculum. The services are open to the public. We extend an invitation to everyone in the community to attend. The service motto from Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and forever," reminds us that God's teachings are unchanging. We expect the services to open with 1,500 guests and reach a peak of 3,500 by Saturday evening. Guests will come from several states, Canada, and from overseas from Finland and Sweden. Please let me know if you have further questions. I can be reached at 612-546-7007 during the day or 612478-8542 in the evenings. You can also find additional information about our group and this event on the Internet at www.mllchurch.org. Sin c ely, Jim Jurmu Planning Committee Chair Sponsoring o : Schedule of event and flyer. Host Congregation: Laestadian Lutheran Church Minneapolis Laestadian Lutheran Congregation 10911 Highway 55, Suite 203 13030 - 47th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 Plymouth, MN 55442 612-544-8118 Pastor - phone/fax: 612-553-1727 fax: 612-544-8229 Highlights For More Information: • Status of Metropolitan Council review • Call Community Development at 509.5450 • Interim ordinance on urban expansion area expires • Cheek the City Web Site at www.ei.plymouth.mn us June 1 • E -Mail us at AHurlbur@ci.plymouth minus • Work on land use plan "study areas" underway On April 25, 2000, after receiving the Planning Commission's positive recommendation, the City Council voted to forward Plymouth's updated Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council for their review and comment. 'I'he City has been working on the plan update for almost three years. The update includes plans and policies for land use and infrastructure (including parks, transportation, sewer, water and public facilities) from now until the year 2020. The Metropolitan Council must review the plan for consistency with regional plans and policies before the City may officially adopt the plan and put it into effect. Guidelines require the Metropolitan Council to complete their review within sixty days after receiving a "complete" plan from the City. After the City resolved a couple of minor issues and submitted some supplemental data, the Metropolitan Council declared Plymouth's plan complete for review on May 26, 2000. The date for Metropolitan Council review of the plan has not yet been set but should occur in mid-July. City Council action to adopt the plan has not been scheduled, but should closely follow the completion of the Metropolitan Council review. Please contact the Community Development Department at City Hall for the latest information on scheduled meeting dates. An interim ordinance (also known as a moratorium) prohibiting submission or approval of new subdivision, rezoning, land use guide plan changes, conditional use permits, interim use permits, variances, site plans or planned unit development applications within the 2020 urban expansion area expires on June 1, 2000. The ordinance had been in effect since January of 1999. Its purpose was to give the City time to complete its plan before development applications were submitted. Even though affected landowners may now submit applications, the City will not be able to give any project approvals until Metropolitan Council review of the plan is complete and the City has formally adopted the plan. The expiration of the moratorium does not mean that all property in the urban expansion area is subject to immediate development. The Comprehensive Plan provides for orderly staging of the roads and utilities needed for development over the next several years. Plans will be approved only where and when services and facilities needed for development will be available within a reasonable time. During the course of updating the Comprehensive Plan, the City identified sites within the existing urban area that have a potential for change. Some Land Use Plan changes were made, but the City also identified five areas for future study. While the City determined that a change in land use might be called for in each of these areas, further study is needed before any guiding changes are made. Work has begun on several of the studies anticipated by the Land Use Plan. Here is a brief update on the status of the five study areas: Study Area A (area around the Plymouth Shopping Center near Highway 55 and County Road 73 intersection): a developer has submitted a sketch plan for redevelopment of the shopping center and surrounding area for apartments and several free-standing retail buildings including a new gas/ convenience store. The sketch plan includes rebuilding the frontage road and removal of the shopping center, "Mr. Gas" and homes on Cottonwood Lane. The Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss the sketch plan at its June 7, 2000 meeting (7:00 p.m. at City Hall.) Staff contact: Planner Kendra Lindah4 509- 5453 Study Area B (County Road 73 corridor between Highway 55 and Minnetonka Border): further study of this area will take place in conjunction with the planning for the upgrade of County Road 73. Because Hennepin County has not established a timetable for roadway planning, it is uncertain as to when this study area will be addressed. It may be a year or longer before the study begins. A New leaerfor Rendenu and orthw Nestmm Landomnen IJJXe 21 May 31, 2000 On April 25, 2000, after receiving the Planning Commission's positive recommendation, the City Council voted to forward Plymouth's updated Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council for their review and comment. 'I'he City has been working on the plan update for almost three years. The update includes plans and policies for land use and infrastructure (including parks, transportation, sewer, water and public facilities) from now until the year 2020. The Metropolitan Council must review the plan for consistency with regional plans and policies before the City may officially adopt the plan and put it into effect. Guidelines require the Metropolitan Council to complete their review within sixty days after receiving a "complete" plan from the City. After the City resolved a couple of minor issues and submitted some supplemental data, the Metropolitan Council declared Plymouth's plan complete for review on May 26, 2000. The date for Metropolitan Council review of the plan has not yet been set but should occur in mid-July. City Council action to adopt the plan has not been scheduled, but should closely follow the completion of the Metropolitan Council review. Please contact the Community Development Department at City Hall for the latest information on scheduled meeting dates. An interim ordinance (also known as a moratorium) prohibiting submission or approval of new subdivision, rezoning, land use guide plan changes, conditional use permits, interim use permits, variances, site plans or planned unit development applications within the 2020 urban expansion area expires on June 1, 2000. The ordinance had been in effect since January of 1999. Its purpose was to give the City time to complete its plan before development applications were submitted. Even though affected landowners may now submit applications, the City will not be able to give any project approvals until Metropolitan Council review of the plan is complete and the City has formally adopted the plan. The expiration of the moratorium does not mean that all property in the urban expansion area is subject to immediate development. The Comprehensive Plan provides for orderly staging of the roads and utilities needed for development over the next several years. Plans will be approved only where and when services and facilities needed for development will be available within a reasonable time. During the course of updating the Comprehensive Plan, the City identified sites within the existing urban area that have a potential for change. Some Land Use Plan changes were made, but the City also identified five areas for future study. While the City determined that a change in land use might be called for in each of these areas, further study is needed before any guiding changes are made. Work has begun on several of the studies anticipated by the Land Use Plan. Here is a brief update on the status of the five study areas: Study Area A (area around the Plymouth Shopping Center near Highway 55 and County Road 73 intersection): a developer has submitted a sketch plan for redevelopment of the shopping center and surrounding area for apartments and several free-standing retail buildings including a new gas/ convenience store. The sketch plan includes rebuilding the frontage road and removal of the shopping center, "Mr. Gas" and homes on Cottonwood Lane. The Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss the sketch plan at its June 7, 2000 meeting (7:00 p.m. at City Hall.) Staff contact: Planner Kendra Lindah4 509- 5453 Study Area B (County Road 73 corridor between Highway 55 and Minnetonka Border): further study of this area will take place in conjunction with the planning for the upgrade of County Road 73. Because Hennepin County has not established a timetable for roadway planning, it is uncertain as to when this study area will be addressed. It may be a year or longer before the study begins. 2 Northwest Notes May 31, 2000 Study Area C (southwest of County Road 10 (Bass Lake Rd.) and Highway 169 interchange): the City Council recently adopted an interim ordinance prohibiting new development applications in this study area until planning is complete, or until May 23, 2001 whichever comes fust. Exempted from the moratorium are two parcels south of 56& Avenue. Staff contact Planner john Rask, 509-5457 Study Area D (north of County Road 10 (Bass Lake Rd.) and west of future County Road 61): study of this area is underway. The Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a land use guide plan change on Wednesday, June 7 (7:00 p.m. at City Hall) A guide plan change from C, Commercial to LA4, High Density Residential (12 to 20 units per acre) and a rezoning from C-4, Community Commercial to FRD, Future Restricted Development will be discussed. An interim ordinance adopted earlier this year prohibits development applications in the study area until July 31, 2000 or until the study is complete. One of the two landowners has indicated their City of Plymouth Community Development Department 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 desire to develop their property for a senior housing project. Staff contact Planner john Rask, 509-5457 Study Area E (north of Highway 55 on Old Rockford Rd): the study for this area is now getting underway. The City Council recently adopted an interim ordinance prohibiting new development applications in this study area until planning is complete, or until December 31, 2000 whichever comes first. Exempted from the moratorium is a project for which the City received a complete development application prior to the moratorium: a gas/convenience store, car wash and office project at the southeast comer of Peony Lane and Old Rockford Rd. Staff contact: Planner Kendra Lindab4 509-5453. The draft Comprehensive Plan document is contained in two volumes, one containing the main chapters of the plan and a second with technical appendices. Copies of the documents are available for review at the Community Development Department in City Ilall during regular City Hall office hours. A copy is also available for review at the Plymouth Community Library, located at 15700 36"' Avesuie. North (phone 612-847-5825). Those who have access to the World Wide Web from their home computers can review the plan by visiting the City of Plymouth web site. All of the plan chapters (policy plan, land use, housing, transportation, sewer, water, etc) and many maps are available on the web site. To check out the World Wide Web version of the plan, visit www.ci.plymouth.mn.us and click on "Comprehensive Plan" on the home page. For more information please contact the Community Development Department at 509- 5400. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday through Friday; 8:00 am. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. You may also send e-mail to ahurlbur@ci.plymouth.mn.us. Northwest Notes✓News on Planning for Northwest Plymouth =11 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities DATE: May 31, 2000 TO: Member city officials FROM: Terry Schneider, AMM president RE: AMM policy committees WE NEED YOUR HELP — SERVE ON POLICY COMMITTEE! Please consider serving on one or more AMM legislative policy committees and make a big impact on the AMM legislative effort. Enclosed are committee descriptions and a sign-up form. To ensure your city's representation, complete and return the sign-up form TODAY! The tentative committee schedules are included in the committee descriptions. Each committee will meet four or five times during July, August and September to develop AMMI policies. If necessary, committee meetings may be called during the legislative session to respond to changing conditions. As city officials, we cannot afford to speculate and anticipate what the governor and the legislature may do. In the past, the AMM has been included in the development process of important legislation such as the Omnibus Tax Bill, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) policy, the Livable Communities Act, the Metropolitan Land Planning Act, housing policies and others because AMM had specific, well-defined policy and persistent presentation. This must continue, and only through active participation by all city officials can decisive, insightful and well -reasoned positions on critical metro issues be developed and achieved. Thank you in advance for your participation. Regardless of whether or not you are currently serving on a committee, please mail or fax the enclosed form to the AMM by Monday, June 26, 2000. If you have any questions, contact Roger Peterson at (651-215- 4002). NOTE: This bulletin was mailed to mayors, managers/administrators, councilmembers and current committee members only. However, other city employees such as finance directors, planning directors or city engineers, etc., are also welcome to serve on a committee — so please route the enclosed form to these people. CheryVmsofficetmsdocs/committees/cmtebu1599.doc 145 University Avenue West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103-2044 Telephone: (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E-mail: amm@amm145.org UP (- le The following committees annually develop policy based on input from member city representatives. The. committees submit their policy recom- mendations to the Board of Directors for review, modification and distribu- tion to the general membership. The membership meets in November before each legislative session to debate and adopt the AAVJ policies. Metropolitan Agencies Considers legislative issues and other policies related to the Met Council and metro agencies. It monitors the structure and relationship between the regional and local units of govern- ment and reviews amendments to the Metro Development Guide Policy Chapters. It has previously developed policy on land use planning, solid waste management and the Met Council selection process. It reviews the Council's yearly budget . and monitors other Council policies and plans being developed. Will meet on Thursdays from 8-10 a.m. (July 20, Aug. 3, Aug. 24, Septa 14, Sept. 28) Municipal Revenues Considers any matter concerning city revenues, property taxes and city expenditures, including state aid formulas and dollars, levy limits, property tax assessments and fiscal disparities. Will meet on Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. (July 8, Aug. 1, Aug. 22, Sept 12, Sept. 26) Housing & Economic Development Considers all issues related to economic development and housing, including subsidized housing, affordable housing and activities of the Metro HRA (Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority). It also reviews all amendments to the Met Council's Housing Guide Policy Chapter and develops policy dealing with economic development issues, HRAs, TIF (Tax Increment Financing) and development authorities. Will meet on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (July 20, Aug. 3, Aug. 24, Sept. 14, Sept. 28) Transportation & General Government onsiders all major issues related to air and surface transportation, including funding sources at all govern- ment levels, and issues which have impact on metropolitan area cities outside the scope of other AMM com- mittees. AMM members of the Trans- portation Advisory Board (TAB) and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) are encouraged to join, along with other city officials. This committee has developed policy on issues such as transportation funding, regional transit, traffic law compliance and county. authority over city plats. Will meet on Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. (July 19, Aug. 2, August 23, Sept - 13, Sept 27) Sign up now for... Name: Title: City: (Street Addj•ess or P.O. Box) Pty) (ZIP code) (Phone) (Fax) (E-mail) Committee Choice(s): (Please place a checkmark next to the committee or committees you would like to serve on during the summer/fall of 2000.) Municipal Revenues MetropolitanAgencies Housing & Economic Development Transportation & General Government Please mail or fax completed form to: A7TN.- Laurie Jennings Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, AN 55103-2044 -- - - - - -Fax. 651-281-1299 I Phone: 651-215-4000_ - -- - MINUTES PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT May 24, 2000 PRESENT Mike Cagley, Ralph Durand, Bill Magratten Others Present - Barb Roberts Councilmember Scott Harstad Representing Metro Transit - Jeff Wostrel Representing Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. - Jim Baldwin Representing Plymouth Metrolink - George Bentley Committee Secretary - Patty Hillstrom I. INTRODUCTIONS II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 2000 MEETING The minutes for the April 26, 2000 meeting were approved as written. III. STATUS REPORT AND DISCUSSION ON ACQUISITION OF NEW TRANSIT VEHICLES Plymouth Metrolink is in the process of replacing the current fleet of vehicles and also purchasing additional vehicles for the fleet. The current fleet will be replaced with 10 Bluebird CS buses which are under construction right now and five El Dorado buses. Six more medium sized buses (Trans Shuttle) and two more El Dorado buses will be purchased. The ten Bluebird CS buses are under construction right now and should be arriving in September or October. The other buses have not been ordered yet because of the funding process and timing concerns with the availability of federal funding. IV. RIDERSHIP INFORMATION AND REVIEW OF RIDERSHIP STATISTICS FOR APRIL, 2000 Bentley distributed ridership information to all in attendance and reported the following statistics: MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT May 24, 2000 Page 2 • Dial -A -Ride has been steady and fairly consistent this year. Another Cable Channel 12 TV commercial has been done promoting the summer fare card. • There was a grand opening at the new activity center in May and hopefully the ridership numbers on the Plymouth Flyer will increase. • The Route 91 has shown a big upturn in ridership. • The Route 92 ridership has stayed even. • The ridership on Route 93 is down a little. There seem to be fewer riders on Fridays. Overall, ridership is very strong and at a high level compared to previous years. V. IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS OF CONCERN AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS Barb Roberts' Comments • Roberts' inquired about the possibility of the 91C using the shoulder along Hwy. 55 in the p.m. between Xenium and Fernbrook to avoid backups at the traffic lights. Some drivers are already doing this. Wostrel will refer this to Aaron Isaacs at Metro Transit for review. • Roberts' gave accolades to Carmen Garcia who drives the 91C at 7:45 a.m. Ms. Garcia is the best driver they have ever had. Mike Cagley's Comments • Cagley reported that he is hearing many comments from passengers about the seats on the graffiti proof buses. They are very uncomfortable. Wostrel will check into possible replacement of the seats. Bill Magratten's Comments • Magratten distributed a copy of the Summary of Transit Commuter Benefit Program from the American Public Transportation Association describing the Transportation Equity Act for the 21" Century. The new law allows employers a deduction on their business income tax for benefits paid to employees that commute to work by transit or eligible van pools. DATEMPTACP 5 24 OO.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT May 24, 2000 Page 3 VI. DISCUSSION OF ROUTE RENUMBERING The entire region will be going to three digit numbers before the end of the year. Plymouth Metrolink is in the part of the region assigned numbers between 700 and 799. The proposal from Bentley is to renumber Routes 91ABCDL to #770-774, Routes 92ACDRT to #740-744, and Routes 93ABCSL to #790-794. These numbers meet the regional renumbering criteria and are currently available. The renumbering has become necessary because the current system is running out of numbers and has resulted in route number duplications in some cases. By consensus, the Committee agreed with the proposed route renumbering effective with the September, 2000 pick. VII. REPORT ON STATUS OF BUS OVERCROWDING AND SERVICE ISSUES FROM LAST MEETING Bentley stated that the worst overcrowding is occurring on the Route 91C at the 4:35 p.m. and 4:40 p.m. pickups. Most of the passengers get on the first bus and avoid the second bus. A survey was distributed on May 22, 2000 asking for riders input on different options for resolving the overcrowding problem. There are standing loads every morning on the 7:40 a.m. bus out of the Hwy. 73 and Hwy. 55 park and ride. The Routes 91C and 93A at 5:10 p.m. have overcrowding problems and will continue to be monitored. VIII. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE The legislature approved and the governor signed the public finance bill which obtains language that gives Minnetonka and Shorewood until June, 2003 to decide whether or not they want to opt -out. This action may have an effect on Plymouth Metrolink in the future. The legislature approved 19.4 million in regional bonding authority. Plymouth Metrolink has no projects at this time that are dependent on those dollars but there are other regional projects that use those dollars as matching funds for federal dollars. If it had not been approved, there was a possibility that the Metropolitan Council would DATEMPTACT 5 24 OO.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT May 24, 2000 Page 4 have been forced to go back through the evaluation process and Plymouth could have been bumped off of the list for vehicle replacement. IX. OTHER COMMENTS Four applications have been received for open positions on the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit. The applications will be reviewed at a City Council workshop which is tentatively planned for sometime in June. The next PACT meeting will be held on June 28, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bass Lake Room on the lower level of the Plymouth City Hall. Respectfully, Patty Hillstrom Committee Secretary WTEMPTACP 5 24 OO.doc MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING May 11, 2000 Page 21 Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Singer, Meyer, Thompson, Wahl; staff Bisek, Busch, Callies, Mittelstaedt and Pederson Absent: Commissioners Fiemann, Musliner; staff Blank 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. in Meeting Room 1 at the Plymouth Creek Center. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Singer moved and Meyer seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the April meeting. Motion passed. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present. b. Staff. Sara Mittelstaedt, Director of Senior Services, explained that she worked for the City on a contractual basis through Senior Community Services. She stated that the Senior Premiere sold out three weeks after it was advertised. Three hundred fifty people are signed up, with 60 on a waiting list. She feels the event is so popular because the facility is new, and the seniors want to check it out. Also, the seniors have been waiting for a long time for a facility like this. She said the Senior program began in 1972 and that the Plymouth program started with six members. One of those original members is now 90 years old. Sara explained that with the new center we can now offer art classes, because we have the rooms available and storage areas for keeping supplies. We are offering more trips and numerous classes that we couldn't offer before, and we are hoping to have more special interest groups. The focus of senior clubs is changing, Sara said. They are getting away from the huge social clubs, and focusing in on more specific interests. An example of this is a bird watching club, which began last week with 18 members. Sara says it is better to form these groups based on what the seniors have indicated they are interested in, rather than she trying to come up with things she thinks they might like. Sara then discussed the younger seniors. They tend not to volunteer as much as the older seniors. They are busier and many are still working. She is trying to find more things to interest this group such as programs offered in the evenings to better accommodate their schedules. Sara said that the Plymouth Creek Center is going to try to offer a dining program. Typical congregate dining programs turn some people off, Sara said. Most of the seniors in our community seem to be a little more affluent and don't need a low cost PRAC Minutes/May 2000 �- Page 22 1 _ Z meal. Noon meals don't always fit into the typical lifestyle of today's seniors. They are too busy. We're going to try something called lunch express, which would feature soup and salad or soup and sandwich . It would be available during a more broad time frame. These meals will be held at the Plymouth Creek Center every week day. They've approached our caterer about providing these meals at cost. This program will hopefully begin in September. People will need to register in advance for it, so the caterer will know how much food to prepare. Sara stated that the programs that appeal to the younger seniors are the exercise programs, and the biking and tennis programs. People like to be with their own age group. Chair Anderson commented that nowadays many people retire at the same pay they had when they were working. Sara said travel is offered at some very reasonable prices. Commissioner Meyer asked if we do special mailings for advertising the senior activities. Sara distributed a copy of the Senior Grapevine and said this is the newsletter that is mailed to the community's seniors. The first one was recently mailed out. The second one is going out soon. There are 1,200 on the mailing list right now and Sara expects this number to double. Plymouth seniors also receive the Plymouth Leisure Times, which advertises a variety of programs for seniors. Sara stated that today's seniors are very active and drive themselves around. They are not housebound. If they see a program they are interested in, they will drive to other communities to participate. Commissioner Wahl asked if we have a golf program for the seniors. Sara mentioned the women's golf league, which is predominantly made up of seniors. Sara is thinking of having Galyans' come to Plymouth Creek Center sometime and make a presentation on golf. Sara said a survey will be done on Monday during the Senior Premiere on senior dining. The survey will ask what seniors would be willing to pay for a meal, the best time of day for the meals to be offered, etc. Chair Anderson thinks that a history club could be of interest. Sara feels that when people reach age 50 they become more interested in their genealogy. She suggested that a book club about history might attract some members. One very popular club is the wood carving club, which has 40 members who get together once a week to carve and whittle. They meet from 10-4 every Thursday. c. Others. There were no other visitor presentations. 4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION PRAC Minutes/May 2000 Page 23 ` 2 Mary stated that not a lot was going on right now. There's a bid out for playground resurfacing and a change order for Plymouth Creek Center. We will also be going to the council for approval to work with a designer on the Greenwood ball fields design. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Plymouth Creek Center update. Rick said the Senior Premiere next Monday is the first event at the Center with a full house. The grand opening is set for June 3, along with the Millennium Garden groundbreaking. Furnishings are slowly coming in and getting set up. There are four full time people on staff. Rick, Dan Lauer, who is Rick's assistant manager, Sara, and Sheri, Rick's administrative assistant. There is also a part time senior outreach coordinator who works with Sara. Rick recently hired a custodian who started tonight. There are also three part time building supervisors, who work weekends and evenings, when there are activities going on during times other than normal business hours. Rick distributed some materials on the fieldhouse to the commissioners. The cover sheet showed regular expenditures consisting of costs for temporary staff, gas, electricity, sewer and water. He explained that these numbers should stay fairly consistent from year to year. He said that revenues started rather slowly the first couple of months but then picked up considerably. April revenues were way down, but Rick feels that was due to the warm weather we had then. There were limited hours for walking and jogging, but next year there will be a lot more hours available, because the Plymouth Creek Center will be open full time with more staff on hand to supervise. Word is spreading fast about the great playing surface, especially for playing soccer. Rick explained that most of the expenditures on the second page were first year start up costs. Rick said that the field surface is guaranteed for five years, and the roof is guaranteed for anywhere from 10-20 years. Rick then discussed the various clubs and groups that used the fieldhouse and the revenues collected from each of them. Commissioner Wahl asked how the field is holding up. Rick said there have been a couple of problems with the turf separating from the rubber backing. The manufacturer has been here and done some patching. The surface is still very good to play on. Rick stated that over the summer, in-house and traveling soccer will be using it in the evening. Summer daytime use will be soccer camps run by our Parks and Recreation Department. Chair Anderson asked Rick who is doing the scheduling now that he has new duties as the Activity Center manager. Rick said Dan Lauer is now in charge of scheduling. Mary stated that Dan would attend a future PRAC meeting, so people could meet him. Commissioner Singer asked about the wedding and how it went. Rick said it went very well. There were 150 guests. Rick stated that with our weddings and special events, we now have two wedding and special event coordinators - Commissioners Singer and Musliner. Rick said invitations for the June 3 grand opening will be mailed in the next few days. The Plymouth Community Band will be performing in the parking lot beginning at 10 PRAC Minutes/May 2000 Page 24 L a.m. The ribbon cutting will be taking place around that time also. Then there may be a ground breaking for the garden. There will be appetizers in the ballroom served by the caterer. The craft rooms will have activities for the kids, like face painting and other craft projects; and soccer games will be played on the field. Dignitaries, the construction company representatives, the architect, etc., will all be invited. Most activities will take place between 10 and noon, followed by self -guided tours of the facility. Rick mentioned that there's a greeter program starting soon at the Plymouth Creek Center. Our volunteer coordinator recruited these folks. Each greeter works a half day per week, from 9-3. They greet visitors, direct them to their classrooms and give tours of the building, etc. They will also do light clerical work. There's more landscaping to be done at the site. They hope to have the parking lot done by the end of the month. Commissioner Singer said people are asking about getting married in the garden and then having the reception in the banquet room. Mary mentioned that a donor has come forward who wants to build a permanent stage in the amphitheater. Because of that Hennepin Parks is interested in our Showmobile. We may be selling it to them. We have an agreement that we would still get to use it for Music in Plymouth this year, and we will have priority to use it for other special events. The waterfall is in, built by Hedberg Aggregate. They built it as a training seminar for their contractors. b. Millennium Garden update. We're working with two design firms and expect to have a preliminary design from them by mid June. Mary Meyer will be joining the committee working on this project. We're still getting donations, in addition to the brick buying program. Mary introduced Regina Callies, a graduate intern from the U of M. Regina is working on a fund raising program for the Millennium Garden. Staff decided on two major fund raising events over the next year, explained Regina, and the first one is the chocolate sampler, scheduled for October 5, in conjunction with Plymouth on Parade. It will be held at the Plymouth Creek Center. We will use the entire facility for this event. It will run from 6:30-9:30 that evening. There will be a chocolate dessert competition, a chocolate boutique, a live auction and possibly a silent auction, too. Regina explained how the evening would unfold. Desserts will be judged on taste and appearance. There will also be beverages, such as a gourmet coffee bar. Other limited beverages will be on hand, as well. The chocolate boutique will be set up in the Fireside room, where event attendees will be able to purchase chocolate items. We're looking for some larger items for the live action, such as trips, etc. We're also looking for a local celebrity that would be involved in gardening or in chocolate in some way to host the event. Typical revenues for this type of event range anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000 to as much as $50,000. Commissioner Thompson suggested auctioning off the first row of bricks as one of the large items for the live auction. PRAC Minutes/May 2000 Page 25 -- -� 6. NEW BUSINESS No new business was discussed. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION Commissioner Thompson mentioned that when you drive down 18th Avenue going towards Medicine Lake, there are no curb cuts for the many bikers and parents pushing strollers. Commissioner Singer pointed out that the East Beach bath house is in bad shape. Lots of families visit this beach, and the building is rather unsightly from the exterior. Commissioner Wahl said the East Beach is always busy. Mary said she would pass this information on to the park maintenance department. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Mary reminded the commissioners of the Spring Ice Show at the Ice Arena coming up May 12-14. The theme is Dancing Through the Decades. Guest skaters are the National Junior Pairs Champions from Michigan. Channel 9 and 12 both were at the History Fest this morning, which was the first day of Education Days. Mary handed out the program for the History Fest and encouraged everyone to come on Saturday. Director Blank is having a great time in England. He's taking lots of garden pictures, going to soccer games, etc. 9. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ni Gf oz e 353 Marion vi &twh 5684 Rgyah Oaks Drive - Shoreview, N 55126 i 4 / 0 C2�GU� 7 C ./L %✓r�� �� ��/SIw�LG3lt �d7>!: ..Lc'� �fi�v �T.f" %7'%G'ZC�� ��. %tL�. ��vrt � � ��� �G'L`L�C� •�! �Y-z. � �/`L��f -C,(%_ ' G�7 Z` �'?/ l� Reuben C Dunder 29th Ave N Min Mlnneepolle MN 55427-2818 L7 ��G� O r Mayor Joy Tierney 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth MN 55447 \�t From: William F Duenow (Bill) May 30,2000 18 Forestview Lane Plymouth MN 55441-5909 612-545-4881 612-593-5745 Subject: Street Improvements and Assessments to Cover the Costs The Plymouth Council is to be congratulated on Public Service in regard to responsiveness to citizens with street and drainage problems: however before making assessments the Council should look at another viewpoint from a Plymouth citizen. As a Plymouth property owner since 1960 I have paid by assesment for the street three times. Forestview Lane was in good condition in the year 2000 when the street was destroyed in the name of progress. The street — Forestview Lane was hardsurfaced and would accomodate bicycles, pedestrians and automobile traffic with ease ----but Alas "progress" destroyed the street. As a citizen of Plymouth and an assessment receiver I ask the Plymouth Council to consider: 1. the multiple years the property owners have paid for the street 2. the destruction of a functional street in the name of "progress: 3. the benefits each property receives from the so called improvement—[ have been told if the property owners do not receive a benefit from the improvements at least equal to the assessment cost there can be no assessment against the property. Chapter 429 Sincerely, .•�C/ CC: all Council Members Plymouth Engineering Staff 3345 Olive Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447 May 30, 2000 Dear Mayor Tierney, 3335 Olive Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447 Subject: County Road 101 Expansion Project -Additional Berming We are writing to urge you to make a minor change in berming/landscape portion of the Highway 101 expansion project. This change is to close off the trail/bike path access between 3345 and 3335 Olive Lane North (Heather Run) with a continuation of the berm on the east side of Highway 101. The continuation of a berm to close off the trail opening from Heather Run on Olive Lane will provide both noise and sight abaitment from the expanded roadway for Heather Run residents. This will also improve safety for the children of Heather Run, and their friends who live on the other side of Highway 101, as there will be no direct access to Highway 101 from the backyards. This closure would encourage the use of the new crosswalks that will allow people to safely cross Highway 101 at the stoplights that will be installed at County Road 24 and Medina Road. We discussed this idea with Ms. Sue Mason and Mr. Dan Faulkner at the last public meeting on Highway 101 expansion project held on April 27. The roadway is to be expanded and the current trail along the east side of Highway 101 in this particular section is to be moved 8 feet or more to the east. This would impact our backyards. Plans for raising the berm along the Heather Run side of Highway 101 (without berming off this area) will create a "Tunnel" for noise and the view of the roadway from the trail access between 3345 and 3335 Olive Lane North. This closure would also discourage people from crossing a 4 -lane Highway from Heather Run to 34h Avenue (Boulder Crest) and vice versa. We urge you to include in the project the continuation of the berm and close off this trail access. According to City Council Resolution #99-457; Issues #2 and #3, this will provide better sound and sight mitigation of the roadway and improve safety since children will be less able to travel toward the highway via the access trail. This trail is used infrequently and Heather Run residents will still be able to access the trail at County 24 (where a new trail will be installed on County 24 connecting to the Heather Run entrance) and Medina Road. The continuation of the berm will also reduce the expense of soil removal by providing an additional site for the deposit of excess soil, in addition to raising the height of the existing berm. In addition, we have discussed this extension of the berm and trail closure with Ms.Ginny Black, Ms. Kelli Slavik and Mr. Tim Bildsoe. Thank you for your consideration in this important matter. Enclosed you will find a map which indicates the bike path access we are discussing. Please feel free to contact us anytime regarding the berm extension and trail closing request. Sincerely, 'a' � k Ann and Larry Marczak 3345 Olive Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447 (612) 476-6216 Debra and James Powers 3335 Olive Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447 (612) 404-0624 I i I I I I 0 10 20 40 60 80 100 m o I � I o I ' I L I o 17995 a I -7111 u n Queensland Lone I ^ --- --- Oueenslond Lone v I --- � O �- 3170 rr, 3180 Tt, ) 3220 3200 I I I 3230 I 3240 lO l0l I ❑ I r 1 J Ek t I I 3300 10 3310 0 p' 1 [112.] 22 ' -- -- O O O m - 'CL N SIS N i OO OOO* c�µJ,** * *O- - BOO -0-- *�*** /* fc / O c 9�0 * *(D /17820 Wet lan0 ._--_.--..—/� 17815 1 \ \ 3315 1 3725 I 3375 --�\�\ * f . w �\ / 3305 \\ 17805 \ \ 3125 j 3135 3295 \ 01 Iva L 17800 17795° ---------'J / — c, / c \ 4 10 ye n , 17790 / I17785 i N � 7165 0 o \ a L \ H C `\ m a C Q DESIGN TEAM m DRAWN BY: _ c DESIGNER: C I CHECKED BY: 1 nKeoy certify tnat M. Di—* speClflcatiat . or report .MOrspared by eN Or utWer my direct .RJOervlslpn dna rd that I alll a dUY LlCentea Profe"I o Enpk,eer �r I the Idre of the state of filmes ta. Sigrwtwm Ootn —_ REVISIONS Print ea � Nea• Ib. __ Laurie Ahrens Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mrs. Ahrens: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census Local Census Office, 8000 West 78`' Suite 250 Edina, MN 55439 612-941-3427 May 30, 2000 United States Census 2000 I wanted to take this opportunity to extend the sincere thanks of all of us who work for the Census Bureau for the use of your facility for our application and testing sessions. It has been a long process and we are very grateful for your cooperation. Getting ready for and conducting the Census, the largest peacetime operation the United States will undertake, is one of the most important tasks any of us will ever be involved in. The success of the Census means millions of dollars for our communities in a wide variety of forms. At its most basic, the Census gives our state a voice in Congress by determining the number of Representatives Minnesota sends to the House in Washington, D.C. And it all starts with recruiting and testing applicants. If it were not for you and the Plymouth City Hall, our job would have been much more difficult. Once again, please accept a heartfelt THANK YOU from all of us. Cordially, Melissa A. Mohr Assistant Manager - Recruiting �"n DATE: June 2, 2000 TO: City Council FROM: Sandy Paulson Customer Service Committee SUBJECT: "Know your Town Tour" The Customer Service Committee is organizing a "Know your Town Tour" for City employees. The purpose of the tour is to acquaint employees with new developments and City facilities. If your schedule allows, you are invited to join us on one of the tours. The tours will be conducted on: Wednesday, June 21 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Please contact me by June 13 if you are interested. SUBURBAN TRANSIT LEGISLATIVE REPORT ASSOCIATION STA LEGISLATIVE REPORT THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2000 REPORT 2000-5 2000 LEGISLATURE CONCLUDES Early on Thursday, May 18, the 2000 Legislature adjourned. The session was contentious and surprisingly long. Republicans, Democrats and the Governor all fought hard for their tax and funding plans, but'tripartisan politics and the upcoming elections made compromise elusive. Finally, after weeks of inaction, legislators and Governor Ventura reached an agreement to split the budget surplus among each camp, thereby providing $175 million each for the House, the Senate and the Governor to spend. The Republicans chose to pass a scaled-down version of their income tax reduction plan, DFLers provided additional funding for education and environmental projects, and the Governor chose to reduce motor vehicle tab fees and fund a bus transitway. Following a flurry of activity, and an all-night floor session, the Legislature recessed on May 10. Legislators chose to recess rather than adjourn to reserve a few legislative days to complete outstanding legislation and override any gubernatorial vetoes. Governor Ventura signed most bills into law on Monday, May 15, including the Omnibus Transportation Bill. He did line -item veto a number of capital funding initiatives however, legislators chose to override some of those vetoes on May 18 and 19. The Public Finance Bill was passed by the Legislature on the last night of session and is currently awaiting gubernatorial action. The remainder of this STA Legislative Report will summarize a variety of transportation and transit funding initiatives included in the Omnibus Transportation, Tax and Public Finance Bills that are of interest to STA communities. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Poul by telephone at 651-228-9757 or by e-mail at tpoul@mandklaw.com. The STA Legislative Report is prepared by Thomas J. Poul and Jennifer J. Peterson Messerli 8 Kramer P.A., 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450, St. Paul, MN 55103 Telephone (651) 228-9757 Fax (651) 228-9787 OMNIBUS TRANSPORTATION FUNDING BILL Transit supporters and the Governor were all disappointed in this year's Omnibus Transportation Funding Bill as it was heavy on funding for roads and bridges, but extremely light in its financial commitment to public transit. Of the $596 million appropriated in this legislation, only 3.5 percent was for transit needs and development. There were, however, numerous funding and policy provisions that are of interest to STA communities. Those provisions are discussed on the following three pages. METRO TRANSIT SERVICE FUNDING Of the $596 million in the Transportation Funding Bill, $20 million was given to the Metropolitan Council for transit purposes. Some of the projects to be funded through that appropriation include: 1. $10 million for the construction of a bus garage. 2. $6.3 million for engineering, design, and construction of a bus transitway, including acquisition of land and rights-of-way. 3. $3.7 million is appropriated as supplemental operating revenue for Metro Transit. However, it was specified in the legislation that this appropriation is not an addition to the Met Council's funding base. GREATER MINNESOTA TRANSIT The Legislature appropriated $872,000 for grants to greater Minnesota public transit systems. This appropriation will allow those systems to acquire rolling stock and intelligent transportation system technologies, and to provide operating assistance. Priority for funding must be given to projects with matching federal funds, and only $450,000 of this appropriation may be used for transit operating assistance. ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR TRANSITWAYS In addition to the $6.3 million appropriated to the Metropolitan Council for transitways, the Transportation Finance Bill appropriates $5 million to the Department of Transportation for construction of bus transitways and highway -related transit advantages, such as shoulder lanes for buses. LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT This legislation provides the Metropolitan Council with authorization to sell or lease naming rights for light rail transit (LRT) stations and apply any revenues earned to light rail transit operating costs. There is no accurate estimate on the amount of revenue the authorization rights will raise. 2 Another LRT provision in this bill prohibits the Commissioner of Transportation from applying for federal highway funds for LRT other than federal funds that are earmarked for transit capital projects. This is to prevent federal funds that would otherwise be used for road projects from being applied to the Hiawatha Avenue corridor LRT line. COMMUTER RAIL There are a number of provisions in the Omnibus Transportation Funding Bill related to commuter rail. Those provisions include: 1. The appropriation of $100,000 to study the feasibility of extending to Little Falls the North Star commuter rail corridor between Minneapolis and St. Cloud. This appropriation is contingent upon matching federal funds. 2. The Commissioner of Transportation is prohibited from spending any state funds for construction or equipment of commuter rail facilities unless specifically authorized by the Legislature to do so. In the original Transportation Finance Conference Committee Report there was language prohibiting right of way acquisition, planning, engineering, etc., which would have stifled the development of commuter rail transit. 3. Language was also removed from the conference committee report that would have allowed local government involvement in the appeals process regarding the physical design of commuter rail. MAJOR TRANPOSRTATION PROJECT COMMISSION This legislation creates the "Major Transportation Project Commission" (MTPC) that will serve as a review board for certain transportation projects funded by the state. The MTPC will be made up of the governor, four gubernatorial appointees, seven senators and seven representatives. The members will review all transportation projects involving the Department of Transportation that cost more than $5 million, that are a critical element of the transportation system for the state or a region therein, and that have a completed environmental impact statement. Without review of the MTPC, the Commissioner of Transportation is prohibited from constructing a major transportation p roject. TRUNK HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS The Transportation Finance Bill appropriates $100 million in bond proceeds for reconstruction and replacement of key bridges on the state trunk highway system; for construction, improvement and maintenance of the interregional highway corridor system; for the improvement of highways classified as bottlenecks by the Commissioner of Transportation; for providing highway -related advantages for transit; and for acquisition of properties necessary to locate, construct, reconstruct, improve and 3 maintain the trunk highway system. Before any of this appropriation may be used, the Commissioner of Transportation must demonstrate to the Commissioner of Finance that the proposed use of the bond proceeds is a cost-effective investment of state funds. BOTTLENECK REDUCTION In addition to the unspecified portion of $100 million in bond proceeds that may be used for improvement of highways classified as bottlenecks, $176.75 million has been appropriated from the General Fund and Trunk Highway Fund for improvements within the seven -county metropolitan area primarily for the purpose of improving traffic flow and expanding highway capacity by eliminating traffic bottlenecks. REPORTS AND STUDIES Continuing government's love for studies, this legislation provides for a study of ramp meters and Metro Mobility. I. RAMP METERS For a time to be determined by the Commissioner of Transportation, the metro area's freeway ramp meters are to be turned off. During the ramp meter holiday, the Commissioner will study traffic flow and highway safety, creating a report that must be delivered to the legislature by February 1, 2001. ll. METRO MOBILITY The Transportation Finance Bill requires that the Metropolitan Council report to the House and Senate Transportation Policy and Transportation Finance Committees regarding alternatives and strategies for the following: 1. Increasing the availability of Metro Mobility service to meet present and anticipated demand; 2. Integration of Metro Mobility services into the new and expanded transit services described in the Metropolitan Council's regional transit master plan; 3. Integration of private taxi services to provide a more efficient pick up and delivery system, and potential savings from doing so; and 4. Changes in state or federal law, including, but not limited to, changes in fare structure and requirement, to increase effectiveness of the service. This study must be presented to the Legislature by February 1, 2001. 0 i OMNIBUS TAX BILL Probably the most important news regarding the Omnibus Tax Bill is what it does not contain. In recent weeks there was a great deal of discussion regarding a proposal advanced by Representative Ron Abrams (R -Minnetonka) that would have replaced the transit property tax with a General Fund appropriation. To cover the cost of funding transit through the General Fund, HACA appropriations to metro cities would have been reduced in an amount equal to the property taxes collected in that community. The April STA Legislative Update focused on this proposal and the arguments against it. The STA and other transit supporters lobbied against this provision, and were relieved that this proposal to fund transit from an unstable source was not enacted. There were, however, a few provisions in the Omnibus Tax Bill that are of interest to the STA, (1) motor vehicle tab fee reductions and (2) corporate tax credits for businesses providing transit passes to employees; and (3) clarification of the Met Council's sales tax exemption for bus purchases. TAB FEE REDUCTION Governor Ventura utilized $147.439 million of his portion of the budget surplus to provide vehicle owners with a reduction in tab fees. The tax on a vehicle would be equal to the base tax of $10 added to 1.25 percent of a vehicle's base value (or a portion of the value). The full tax will be paid for a new vehicle, but there will be a cap of $189 for the first tab renewal and $99 for every year thereafter. This means that all cars with a base value of more than approximately $15,000 will receive a reduction in tab fees for the first renewal period, and all cars with a base value of $8,000 or more will receive a reduction in tab fees during the second and subsequent renewal years. TAX CREDIT FOR TRANSIT PASS PROVISION A provision in the Omnibus Tax Bill that was authored by Rep. Dan McElroy allows 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. Transit supporters and the STA strongly supported this legislation when it was introduced last year, and the STA worked to ensure its passage this session. MTC SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR BUSES The Omnibus Tax Bill clarifies that purchases and leases of Metro Transit buses are exempt from the sales tax. A 1997 law change had the unintentional effect of imposing sales tax on buses purchased or leased by the MTC. That legislation was intended only to clarify that local governments are required to pay sales tax on their off-road vehicles. This change corrects the oversight retroactively to July 1, 1997. k, OMNIBUS PUBLIC FINANCE BILL This legislation, which was approved by the Legislature on the last night of session, includes $19.4 million in increased regional bonding authority for the Metropolitan Council. Projects to be funded through this bonding authorization, which was strongly supported by the STA, the Met Council and other transit supporters, include.- 1. nclude: 1. $5 million for regional fleet replacement. 2. $2.6 million for Metro Transit fleet replacement. 3. $7.7 million to match federal funds for 1-35W transit stations. 4. $500,000 in payments for leased vehicles. 5. $200,000 to purchase three buses for NEST 6. $1.3 million to increase parking at the Southwest Metro Transit station (an addition of 550 parking spaces). 7. $1.0 million to increase parking at the Minnesota Valley Transit Association's transit hub in Eagan (an addition of 550 parking spaces). 8. $1.1 million to increase parking at the Minnesota Valley Transit Association's transit hub in Burnsville (an addition of 450 parking spaces). In addition, this legislation includes language that would allow the cities of Minnetonka and Shorewood to study, as well as become, replacement transit service providers within the next three years if they so choose. At one point in the legislative process, this language authorized all metro cities to become opt -out providers, but ultimately legislators were convinced to take a more cautious approach. OMNIBUS BONDING BILL The Omnibus Bonding bill includes a $44 million General Fund appropriation to the Metropolitan Council for capital improvements related to bus transitways. The appropriation is for fiscal years 2001 ($25 million) and 2002 ($19 million), and is one of the spending decisions made by Governor Ventura to utilize his share of the budget surplus. The bus transitway being discussed would run from downtown St. Paul to the airport (commonly referred to as the "Riverview Corridor"). 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W N O O n a) 0 U- L M -O O 0 O) Q E Q Q a E O E Q U) LL U) L O 7 Q _ m U- r U O a -�, 5b N Y U Q .N Q Q � C L � Q Q L V � O C � O U Q .N cuQ O Q C O N Q Q N •N Z m CL �) Q L O C Q E �o L fn O E U � _ Q v ++ _ cl) � U c U Q Vi Q a% Q Q L OLLI Y. r N M N Y U Livable Communities Demonstration Account 2000 Phase I Application Project Name: The Reserve Applicant: City of Plymouth Contact Person: Ed Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor Address: 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Phone: 763-509-5412 Fax: 763-509-5407 June 2, 2000 Ms. Joanne Barron Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101-1634 Re: Livable Communities Demonstration Account Phase I Grant Application - The Reserve Dear Ms. Barron: The Rottlund Company, Inc. has proposed the residential development of a vacant 125 -acre site at the northwest intersection of I-494 and the Canadian Pacific Rail Road tracks, north of Schmidt Lake Road as "The Reserve". In discussions with Rottlund, we have encouraged them to consider incorporating a number of innovative features related to housing affordability, public transit, pedestrian circulation, sidewalks, and trails, and native/natural "low resource" landscaping. In response to these discussions, Rottlund has been working with staff representing the City and the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to identify a number of opportunities to provide affordable housing as part of this development and demonstrate innovative approaches to incorporating public transit, pedestrian circulation, and "low resource" landscaping and urban design. Hennepin Parks staff has also been working with the City and Rottlund in coordinating the pedestrian circulation system with the proposed regional trail that will run through the development. The City and HRA are working with Rottlund to integrate affordable housing in the development in accordance with the City's Housing Plan and Metropolitan Livable Communities housing goals for the City. However, the funding that will be needed to meet these affordability goals will leave little, if any, funding available to demonstrate the other innovative development concepts being proposed. In order to demonstrate the feasibility and benefit of these innovative concepts we have developed the attached Phase I application for Metropolitan Livable Communities Demonstration Account funding for your consideration. If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact the City's HRA Supervisor, Ed Goldsmith at (763) 509-5412. Thank you. Sincerely, 4# Dwight D. Johnson City Manager Cc: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Ed Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor enclosure PLYMOUTH A Beau iif ull'lace ?o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ©i-•www.d.plymouth.mn.us ROTTLUND HOMES M A DIVISION OF THE ROTTLUND COMPANY, INC. June 2, 2000 Ms. Joanne Barron Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101-1634 Re: Livable Communities Demonstration Account Grant Application - City of Plymouth, The Reserve Dear Ms. Barron: Rottlund Homes has been working with the City of Plymouth in regards to development of a vacant 125 -acre site in the proposed MUSA expansion area in northwest Plymouth. Rottlund has a purchase agreement for this property and we have proposed development of approximately 1,000 owner and renter occupied housing units on this site starting this fall. We have been discussing with the City a number of issues related to a variety of development and housing objectives of interest to us and the City. These have included housing affordability, public transit, pedestrian circulation, sidewalks and trails, and native/natural "low resource" landscaping. In developing our plans we have identified several opportunities to demonstrate innovative approaches to incorporating public transit, pedestrian circulation, and "low resource" landscaping and urban design. Working to meet the goals for housing affordability, leaves few resources available to address the demonstration potential for these other issues. In response we and the City, working in cooperation with the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District (Hennepin Parks), have developed the attached Phase I application for Metropolitan Livable Communities Demonstration Account funding. We are certain that after reviewing this application, you will invite the City to submit a Phase II application. If you have any questions regarding Rottlund Homes' participation in this project, please contact me at (651) 638-0534. Thank you. Sincerely, Richard Palmiter Vice President Q ,Z.1-10335 MLS E00 -UA -_ING U�- 3065 CENTRE POINTE DRIVE ROSEVILLE, MN 55113 (651) 638-0500 FAX (651) 638-0501 PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP'THROUGH RECREATION AND EDUCATION IN A `NATURAL RESOURCES -BASED PARK SYSTEM District Headquarters ■ 12615 County Road 9 ■ Plymouth, MN 55441-1299 Telephone 763/559-9000 ■ TDD 763/559-6719 ■ Fax 763/559-3287 www.hennepinparks.org ■ an equal opportunity employer June 2, 2000 Ms. Joanne Barron Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101-1634 Re: Livable Communities Demonstration Account Grant Application = City of Plymouth, The Reserve Dear Ms. Barron: Hennepin Parks has been meeting with the City of Plymouth and Rottlund Homes in planning for the extension of the Regional Park Trail through The Reserve development. We have been discussing ways to effectively plan a pedestrian and non -motorized circulation system that takes advantage of the opportunities to coordinate the Regional, City, and private trails and sidewalks that will be part of this development. We are looking forward to developing a plan that will provide a significant link in the region's trail system and that will take advantage of the unique features of this proposed higher density development and the surrounding rural environment. Positive consideration of the City's request for Livable Communities Demonstration Account funding in support of this innovative development would greatly facilitate the success of this interjurisdictional endeavor between Hennepin Parks and the City of Plymouth. If you have any questions regarding Hennepin Parks participation in this project, please call me at (763) 559-9000. Thank you. Sincerely, Douglas F. Bryant, Superintendent and Secretary to the Board sh 1 /wp/letters/doug/2000/22 LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT PHASE I APPLICATION THE RESERVE, CITY OF PLYMOUTH Project Description Funding Category - Mixed Residential (C) Concept, Goals, Scope: The Reserve will be a mixed residential development on a 118 -net acre vacant site in the north central portion of Plymouth at the northwest intersection of I-494 and the Canadian Pacific rail line, north of Schmidt Lake Road. The site is part of the 1,200 acres in northwest Plymouth designated as the Urban Expansion Area in the City's proposed 2020 Comprehensive Plan. It is the single largest vacant parcel of land suitable for residential development in the MUSA Expansion Area along the I-494 corridor and is an important opportunity for increasing density and the availability of affordable housing in Plymouth. A site location map and development Master Plan are attached. The development will provide mixed housing types at a variety of costs in order _to provide life cycle housing opportunities for families with children, professionals, couples, empty nesters, and retirees. Both ownership and rental housing will be available with a significant number of units providing affordable housing in accordance with the City's Housing Plan and the City's Metropolitan Livable Communities Housing Goals. Individual unit design features that promote interaction among neighbors will project a 1930's small town community feel. This is emphasized by the "Main Street" that runs through the center of the Reserve and a large central park for socialization and recreation. Process to Date / Status: The Rottlund Company has submitted preliminary conceptual plans for The Reserve project and received favorable reviews of these plans from the Plymouth City Council, Planning Commission, and staff. An environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) is currently being prepared for the proposed development. Next Steps: Following a negative declaration on the EAW, Rottlund will complete preparation of the Planned Unit Development application, preliminary and final plats, and building permit applications for submission to the City for final approvals. Rottlund anticipates completing the City approval process in order to begin construction in the fall of 2000. 2 Proiect Components/Threshold Criteria Proposed Densities: The Reserve is proposed as a mixed -density community with densities ranging from 3 to 24 units per net acre with an average of approximately 9 units per net acre. The lowest densities will be among the small lot single-family dwellings. The apartments will produce the highest densities. Depending upon the particular style, condominiums and townhomes will produce densities approaching 20 units per net acre. The average density of 9 units per net acre is three times the typical residential density in Plymouth. Proposed densities are highest near the "Main Street" core of the development and along I-494 where the apartments will be located. Densities will decrease outwards from the core area and 1-494. Housing Mix and Integration: The Reserve's development concept is based upon the view that a "traditional" neighborhood should include a large variety of different structures, lifestyles, and incomes. A variety of housing designs will be visually integrated throughout the development to create a sense of community, while promoting diversity in design and type of housing. A mix of prices will meet the needs of individuals at different income levels, as well as different stages of the life cycle. _Housing styles include townhomes, single-family homes, condominium units, and apartments. A total of approximately 537 townhome units located in two areas will range in price from $120,000 to $200,000. Three types of one -level living plans, priced between $150,000 and $250,000, will provide 121 units targeted to the elderly and persons with disabilities. Approximately 98 single- family homes along the western edge of the development, near the golf course and the large central park will range in price from $160,000 to $250,000. Anticipated residents of these units include families with children and professional households. Approximately 400 rental apartments will be developed in the area to the west of I-494. The City and Rottlund Homes both acknowledge the need for affordable housing and are aggressively working toward integrating affordable units in The Reserve. The proposal is being planned to exceed the City's minimum affordable housing goals of 35% for rental and 21% for owner -occupied units. A full range of local, state, and federal, housing assistance programs. including the Metropolitan Housing Opportunities Program (MHDP) will be pursued to meet these project goals. The City, the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and Rottlund Homes will work together to provide innovative financing and marketing programs to make these homes more affordable and to provide for long-term affordability. This type of successful public-private partnership between the City, the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and Rottlund Homes to develop affordable housing was recently demonstrated in the Village at Bassett Creek development. Employment Proximity: . The proposed housing mix of The Reserve will assist in meeting the demand to provide housing for employees who work in Plymouth. With approximately 6,700 persons employed within a one -mile radius of The Reserve, there is an opportunity to provide affordable housing for people to lire within the community in which they work. Plymouth is home to several major employers such as Prudential Insurance Co., Carlson Companies, US West Communications, and Honeywell Inc., which have large numbers of employees in need of affordable housing. The Reserve is an ideal model in which the connection between employment growth and housing can be demonstrated. 3 Proiect Features The Reserve will integrate a variety of housing types that promote a sense of community. The main focal point of The Reserve is the large park located near the center of the development. A linear green space will run perpendicular to the "Main Street", connecting homes located further from the park. A gazebo and park building will provide spaces for neighbors to gather. Other small parks will be located along the trails throughout The Reserve. The project will benefit from recent efforts of the City and Hennepin Parks to work together to facilitate multi -community efforts in designing, developing, and operating the County, City, and private pedestrian circulation systems proposed for this area. Hennepin Parks owns property immediately to the southeast and northwest of this site for development of a regional trail to connect French and Elm Creek Regional Parks. The regional trail connection through the project will be coordinated with City trails and pedestrian facilities throughout the development. The proposed trails through this area will complete an essential link in the regional trail system. The design of the trails and sidewalks throughout the development will encourage pedestrian access and circulation through the development and connect with facilities throughout the community. In an effort to maximize pedestrian and non -motorized traffic, the demonstration will incorporate sidewalks and trails within the community as well as other pedestrian amenities such as benches, streetlights, and landscaping. Inclusion of these features will demonstrate the importance of including such characteristics to encourage non -motorized traffic in future developments within developing suburban communities. A neighborhood transit stop is proposed on the "Main Street" near the central park, which will take advantage of the higher density area of the development. The transit stop will be a small indoor climate controlled facility where residents can comfortably wait for the bus. It will be designed to encourage drop-off of commuters, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non -motorized means of access to the stop. The trail and sidewalk network in the development will provide connection to the neighborhood transit stop. Lockers and bicycle facilities will be provided as a convenience. The facility will be leased to a vendor to sell coffee, bagels, etc. and will not only provide convenient amenities for commuters, but will also provide a gathering place for residents. The City's public transit will be expanded to this development to provide linkages to employment, shopping, medical facilities, and other amenities in the region. Development of this neighborhood transit stop will promote the use of the City's bus system, reduce the reliance upon the automobile and limit traffic, reduce pollution, and decrease the demand for more public resources for roads and parking. The project will be an ideal demonstration model of the benefits of providing this type of facility in similar developments. The Reserve will also be a model for the promotion of the wise use of the natural environment by marketing the benefits of using native and "low resource" landscaping in the development to prospective homebuyers. The inclusion of a significant amount of native and other "lo,,v resource" vegetation will enhance the natural environment. The benefits of this vegetation is the reduction of the use of fertilizers and artificial irrigation, decreasing the need for underground storm water drainage, opening up Plymouth's predominately compacted clay soils, and reducing surface water run-off. In addition, Rottlund would also incorporate high tech responses to reduce resource utilization, such as the use of moisture sensor controlled artificial irrigation. 11 FUNDING The estimated total value of the completed Reserve development is $150,000,000. We are requesting $1,000,000 in funding for the project. The Demonstration Account funding will be used for items that support pedestrian, non -motorized and public transit, native and "low resource" landscaping activities, and a formal analysis and evaluation of the demonstration to promote replicability of the project's innovative features. Included in this are the neighborhood transit stop, additional sidewalks and trails, pedestrian lighting, benches, and innovative landscaping techniques. The following illustrates the projected costs for each component of this funding request. Neighborhood Transit Stop Facility $600,000 Sidewalks 50,000 Trails 50,000 Pedestrian Lighting 50,000 Benches 10,000 Decorative concrete for crosswalks 40,000 Low Resource Landscaping 150,000 Analysis & Evaluation of Demonstration 50,000 - Total $1,000,000 The value of providing these features to the project is the creation of a development that not only provides residential housing that is physically and economically integrated with an efficient use of space, but also encourages community through pedestrian access and circulation, and preserves natural resources. The Reserve will be a place where affordable housing is included in a mixed income community which showcases the community building benefits of higher density housing, pedestrian, non -motorized and public transit, and the efficient use of natural resources. The costs indicated are preliminary and based upon our best estimates of the proposed project features and development costs. If selected to submit a Phase II application, the grant and development budgets will be further refined. If additional funds are not obtained to support these efforts, the neighborhood transit stop, additional sidewalks and trails, streetlights, benches, and innovative landscaping can not be included in the development. Although the City and Rottlund both see the benefit in these features, the reality of the cost of providing a significant amount of affordable housing in this development makes it essential that Livable Communities Demonstration Account funds be provided for these valuable features. Funding assistance will allow The Reserve to be a model for a mixed housing development that integrates an economically diverse community, preservation and enhancement of natural resources, common areas, and increases pedestrian and other non -motorized access and circulation to encourage alternatives to motorized transportation. The location of The Reserve, in close proximity to major employers in Plymouth, will connect housing with employment and increase the use of pedestrian and other non -motorized forms of transportation. 5 Pomer- leau Lake s Wye IVlud Lake I 0 � I 0 a R r -I