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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 05-19-2000Dummy rib F— MAY 199 2000 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: NOTE: Ward I 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, MAY 23, 7:00 PM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 7: 00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, Public Safety Training Room. Topics: E—Government Options, Water Resources Plan Implementation, Citizen Education, Options for Open Space MONDAY, JUNE 12, 7: 00 PM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Council (NOTE SPECIAL DATE) Chambers 2. SATURDAY, MAY20, 9:00-3:30 PM PLYMOUTH CLEAN—UP DAY, Public Works Maintenance Facility 3. MONDAY, MAY 20, 4:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room (NOTE SPECIAL START TIME) 4. WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 7: 00 PM PLYMOUTHADVISOR Y COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT, Hadley Lake Room. Agenda is attached (M-4) S. MONDAY, MAY 29 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY, City Offices Closed 6. THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 7: 00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room CITY CO UNCIL INFORMATION MEMO MAY 19, 2000 7. SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 10: 00 AM 8. SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 6:00 PM Page 2 PLYMOUTH CREEK CENTER GRAND OPENING, 14900 34" Avenue N. YOUTH JAM 2000, Plymouth Creek Amphitheater 9. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached. (M-9) 10. May, June, and July calendars are attached. (M-10) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) City news release for the June 3 Plymouth Creek Center grand opening. (I -]a) b) City news release with highlights of the June 3 Youth Jam 2000. (I -1b) c) Metropolitan Council notice of a May 31 meeting regarding an appointment to the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM at the New Hope City Hall. (I -1c) d) Home free first quarter 2000 statistical reports. (I -1d) e) Cover memo and executive summary for the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission 1999 Annual Report. (I -1e) 2. MINUTES a) Proposed minutes of the May 11 Charter Commission meeting. (I -2a) 3. STAFF REPORTS a) Update on the County Road 101 Improvement Project. (I --3a) 4. CORRESPONDENCE a) Correspondence between Allen Schnurr and Frank Greamba and Metropolitan Council Community Development Director Tom McElveen regarding development in northwestern Plymouth. (I -4a) b) Correspondence between City Manager Dwight Johnson and Life Time Fitness Research and Analysis Associate Adam Bebus regarding the Life Time request to increase the daily rate fee for Plymouth residents from $8.00 to $8.50. (I -4b) S. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter from Public Works Director Moore to Aamna Ali about public transportation issues in the city. Aamna's original letter is also attached. (I -5a) A status report on recent correspondence is attached (1-5) CITY CO UNCIL INFORMATION MEMO MAY 19, 2000 6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities bill tracking report. (I -6a) b) League of Minnesota Cities Friday FAX. (1--6b) Page 3 DATE: May 16, 2000 TO: Members of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit FROM: George Bentley, ACTING Transit Administrator SUBJECT: May 24, 2000 MEETING (Please Note Location Change) The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting on WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bass Lake Room (lower level of Plymouth City Hall, opposite end of the hall from the Engineering Department). The agenda for the meeting is as follows: (Please note some materials will be distributed at the meeting.) I. Introductions II. Approval of minutes of April 26, 2000. III. Status report and discussion on acquisition of new transit vehicles. IV. Ridership Information and Review of Ridership Statistics for April, 2000 (information will be distributed at the meeting). V. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations. VI. Discussion of route renumbering (information attached). VII. Report on status of bus overcrowding and service issues from last meeting. VIII. Legislative update. IX. Other comments. cc: Paul Colton, Metropolitan Council Kevin Odegard and Jim Baldwin, Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. Steve Mahowald, Jeff Wostrel and Joanne Smith, Metro Transit DATEM1\5 24 OOPACT.doc Tentative Schedule for City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items June 12 Vacation of road right-of-way on parcel adjacent to Lot 1, Block 1, Northwest Business Campus Sixth Addition Vacation of street right-of-way in Outlot F, Silverthorne 4`h Addition Vacation of road right-of-way in Section 4, north of County Road 47 Expand Citizen Involvement Process for Capital Projects (requested by Councilmember Black) Schedule Joint Meeting with Osseo School District 279 Schedule Council Study Session to conduct interviews for Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) June 27 Receive 1999 Audited Financial Statements OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS May 2000 M-10 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake 7:00 PM BOARD OF REVIEW, Council Chambers 9:00 AM REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE, City Hall Room (IMMEDIATELY 7:00 PM ECIC, FOLLOWING Medicine Lake BOARD OF Room REVIEW SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING) G SION, LCouncilhambers 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM CHARTER COMMISSION, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM PRAC - Council Chambers 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM BOARD OF REVIEW RECONVENED, Count l Chambers 5'00 PM HRA MEETING (SPECIAL ME) -Bus tour affordable housing in Plymouth 9:00 AM -9:00 AM - 3:30 PM PLYMO1JTH CLEAN-UP DAY, Public Works MMMEDIATELY OLLOWING BOARD OF REVIEW, SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING) Maintenance Facility y 7 00 T PUBLIC BOARD, Fire SSO#i 13205 Co. Rd. 6 (this meeting only) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 7:00 PM PACT - 30 PM YOUTH 7:30 AM LOCAL DVISORY BUSINESS Hadley Lake Room COUNCIL (NOTE COUNCIL, SPECIAL START Radisson Hotel TIME Medicine Lake Boom 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 28 29 30 31 Memorial Day (Observed) City Offices Closed Apr 2000 S M T W T F S Jun 2000 S M T W T F S 1 1 z 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Il 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 Modified on 5/19/2000 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 2000 A.-) Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 May 2000 1u1 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 - Medicine Lake Room PM, PLYMOUTH CREEK CENTER GRAND OPENING 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 6:00 PM YOUTH JAM 2000, Plymouth 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 mphitheater 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 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 (raining Room 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH 5k RUN Room 25 26 27 28 29 30 7:30 AM LOCAL 7:00 PM PACT - BUSINESS Hadley Lake Room COUNCIL Radisson Motel 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Modified on 5/19/2000 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS July 2000 to - ( n 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 4 5 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 1112 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 DVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room Independence Day City Offices Closed 5:15 PM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH, City Center Amphitheater 7:00 PM EOC, 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 training 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 5/19/2000 r CITY OF News Release PLYMOUTH+ For Immediate Release Contact: May 18, 2000 Rick Busch, 763-509-5281 Plymouth Creek Center Grand opening set for June 3 The public can get its first look at the City of Plymouth's new activity center on Sat., June 3, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m., at the grand opening of Plymouth Creek Center. In addition to officially unveiling the new activity center, the day will offer music, art, sports, nature walks, clowns, crafts and more. Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 — 34`" Ave. N., is composed of an activity center and inflatable dome field house. The field house opened last fall. Because the dome is only inflated during cold weather months, the dome will not be up for the grand opening. Still, you can see the field house's permanent state-of-the-art artificial turf field. Plymouth Creek Center Manager Rick Busch is excited about the opportunities the facility will offer the community. "As Plymouth grows, our recreation programs have to keep pace. Plymouth Creek Center will let us expand our recreation programming to meet the increasing needs of our residents," he said. Busch also sees Plymouth Creek Center as being valuable to people of all ages and diverse interests. "The field house gives youth and adults a great place for sporting events. The activity center will gives senior and arts programs a central location. Plymouth Creek Center is a great community asset. We're very excited to have people come see it, use it and be part of it," Busch said. Winners from the annual spring art exhibit, Primavera, will be on display at the activity center. The activity center houses a banquet room, recreation activities, senior programs, meeting rooms, crafts and fine arts programs. The field house provides space for a variety of sports as well as an indoor walking/running track during the winter. For information on rental rates, call 763-509-5280. Grand Opening Activities 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Youth Soccer Games 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Plymouth Community Concert Band 10:15 a.m. Ribbon Cutting 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Self Guided Tours of the building/grounds 10:30 a.m. –12 p.m. Children's Crafts Magic, Clown/Mime Senior Programs - Demonstrations/Information Millennium Garden Information/Buy a Brick Program 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. Brass Ensemble 12 – 2 p.m. Open House Nature Walk Frisbee Golf Soccer Games -30- PLYMOUTH A Beauti (Pface ?o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ep. —p. www.ci.plymouth.mn.us (It ti I CITY OF News Release PLYMOUTFF For Immediate Release Contact: May 16, 2000 Jameson Johnson, 612-384-4637 Youth Jam Set for Saturday, June 3 at Plymouth Creek Amphitheater A Minneapolis-based band that has emerged on the national scene will headline Youth Jam 2000. Alternative rockers Johnny Clueless will top the bill at the outdoor concert on Sat., June 3, 5:30 — 10 p.m. In addition to Johnny Clueless, several local bands will be showcased at Youth Jam. The Plymouth Youth Council is organizing and sponsoring Youth Jam 2000. Youth Jam will be at the Plymouth Creek Amphitheater, 36`h Ave. N. and Plymouth Blvd. (between Life Time Fitness and Plymouth City Offices). Tickets cost $5 in advance and $7 the day of the concert. Tickets are available at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Tickets will also be sold for one week at each of the high schools. Students should watch for information on ticket sales at their school. The Plymouth Youth Council has designed and planned this event. Youth Jam 2000 will be held rain or shine. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Way 12 Halfway House, a Wayzata -based youth shelter. Johnny Clueless With four successful releases to their credit since 1994, Johnny Clueless has received exposure on commercial radio stations across the country, national television and college radio stations. Early in 2000, Johnny Clueless released a remake of the 1982 Soft Cell classic, "Tainted Love." Johnny Clueless is a featured artist on 104.1 FM, the Point. The quartet has played over 250 dates per year and shared the stage with Cheap Trick, Goo Goo Dolls, Sheryl Crow, The Wallflowers, Semisonic, and Barenaked Ladies. Plymouth Youth Awards The first annual Plymouth Youth Awards will be presented during the concert. The Youth Awards will recognize two middle school students and two high school students for their community service work. Youth Council Both the Youth Jam and the Plymouth Youth Awards are sponsored by the Plymouth Youth Advisory Council. The Plymouth Youth Advisory Council is a citizen advisory group to the Plymouth City Council. The Youth Council provides the City Council with a youth perspective on diverse city issues. The Youth Council provides members with leadership opportunities, knowledge of local government and hands-on experience in municipal government. -30- PLYMOUTH ABeautifulPface?o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®,.w"mow www.d.plymouth.mn.us JJA Metropolitan Council Working for the Region, Planning for the Future May 11, 2000 To: Metropolitan Area City, Township and County Administrative Staff As you were previously informed, the Metropolitan Council will be making one appointment to the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission. Minnesota laws require that the appointment process include holding a public meeting to invite participation and recommendations on the appointment from local government officials and the general public. A public meeting for this appointment has been scheduled as follows: 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2000 New Hope City Hall 4401 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope For your information, enclosed is a list of the names, addresses and background of each of the candidates who have applied for this position. A map showing the geographic make-up of the district is also enclosed. In addition to testifying at the public meeting, local governments may submit their recommendations in writing to the Metropolitan Council, attention Julie Opsahl, council liaison, at the address below or via fax (651/602-1358). The deadline for written comments is May 26. Please note that this information is being sent to you as the chief administrative official for your local unit of government. I would, therefore, appreciate your assistance in bringing it to the attention of the elected officials in your jurisdiction. The Metropolitan Council would sincerely appreciate receiving any advice and recommendations that you would like to make on this appointment. It is anticipated that the Metropolitan Council will act upon the appointment in June. Sincerely, �f Ted Mondale Chair 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul. Minnesota 55101-1626 (651) 602-1000 —� �`Z^ Qi Fax 602-1550 TDD/TN 291-0904 Metro Info Line 602-1888 An Equal Opportunity Employer f METROPOLITAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION (MPOSC) APPLICANT SUMMARY COMMISSION DISTRICT A (Metropolitan Council Districts 1-2) CASEY, Thomas 2854 Cambridge, Mound, 55364; Legislative District 34; Metropolitan Council District 1. A practicing attorney, Mr. Casey has legal background in the areas of land use, real estate, and environmental law, and has represented numerous conservation organizations in their efforts to protect open space. Mr. Casey is a member of the City of Mound Park and Open Space Commission, the Citizen's Advisory Committee of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, the Board of Directors for 1,000 Friends of Minnesota, Inc., and the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Land Trust, West Metro Chapter. ELSTAD, Dean 7964 Mississippi Lane, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444; Legislative District 48A; Metropolitan Council District 2. Mr. Elstad has been a resident of Metropolitan Council District 2 since 1990 and currently is the Recycling and Trails Coordinator for the City of Minnetonka. HARTMAN, Hilmer 17501 Dayton River Road, Dayton, MN 55327; Legislative District 33; Metropolitan Council District 1. Mr. Hartman is a lifetime farmer and resident of Dayton. He has held elective office for 38 years and currently serves on the Dayton City Council. WICKLUND, Robert 11748 Red Fox Drive, Maple Grove, MN 55369; Legislative District 33; Metropolitan Council District 1. Prior to his recent retirement, Mr. Wicklund acquired 30 years of experience in local government, primarily in the management of park and recreation systems. In that time he worked in the communities of Booklyn Park, New Brighton and Robbinsdale and, most recently, as director of administration for Hennepin Parks. 5/11/00 Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission District Boundaries Mcitrtopolatan�anei� August 1999 ttw for St Randa 1 Iimrood Tap Ent Bethel Burns Twp Oak Cnova An ka 9 Runacy Coh®ba Twp Mdo Ham Lake New Sandia Twp Forst Lake Twp Ano" Roserf Dayton Com RWM Lino laky haunt, Twp Ch vint ® Burne Hum MayTr Was ington O-6.1d Corconrr 4 Maple Grow Bmoklya Park e P Shomiew VIDIN, White Bea North Odu Twp 3. StriUwuw Twp R. 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RandoFph Twp o 5 10 15 20 25 Miles G`°n pvile W ri9 7 s Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission District Boundaries u Home Free Community Programs 3409 Kilmer Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55441 May 12, 2000 Dwight Johnson City Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Johnson: Business (612) 545-7080 Crisis Line (612) 559-4945 Fax (612) 545-7071 5 Enclosed are the 15t quarter statistical reports. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 763-545-7080 x12. Best regards, Laura Landis Community Programs Coordinator Enc. Cc: Crag Gerdes, Chief of Police Sgt. Mike Goldstein, Plymouth Police Department Elliott Knetsch, City Prosecutor Mary Monteon, Director Home Free Nita Quinn, Home Free CITY OF PLYMOUTH - REVISED 1ST QUARTER 2000 (HOME FREE REPORT FOR JANUARY 1, 2000 TO MARCH 31, 2000 2000 1999 QTR. YTD QTR. YTD Police Activities: Arrests 19 19 17 17 Dual Arrests 3 3 3 3 Juvenile Arrests 2 1 2 0 0 Non Crime Incidents 25 25 40 40 Complaints 19 19 N/A N/A Home Free Not Notified by Police 25 25 18 18 City Prosecution: Formal Complaints 19 19 N/A N/A Tab Charges (Charged at time of arrest) 18 18 N/A N/A Charges Declined by Prosecutor 1 j 1 N/A N/A Home Free Victim Services Provided: I 633 I 633 406 406 OFP's Written j 15 15 7 7 OFP's Granted ; 7 7 5 j 5 Harassment Orders 3 i 3 j 0 0 Court Advocacy Provided 102 102 28 28 Safety Plans 68 68 73 73 Family Financial Assistance 6 6 8 8 Systems Advocacy 1 12 12 12 j 12 Community Visits 0 i 0 i 1 1 Transportation Provided 9 9 j 8 j 8 Face -to -Face Contacts 42 42 j 14 j 14 Phone/Letter Contacts 237 237 103 103 Information/Referral 112 112 124 124 # of Support Groups Held 20 20 23 23 UNDUPLICATED NUMBER SERVED: # of Women Sheltered 1 1 2 2 # of Children Sheltered 0 0 4 1 4 # of Women Attending Support Groups 27 27 30 1 30 # of Children in Support Group Childcare 44 44 45 1 45 # Victims Served in Community Programs 113 113 i 159 1 159 Total Unduplicated 185 185 i 240 1 240 .Home Free - Plymouth 1st Quarter 2000 Jan. 1, 2000 to Mar. 31,2000 Unduplicated Victims: 113 Race/Ethnicity: 28 African American 15 American Indian 1 Caucasian/White 83 Hispanic 2 Other 2 Unknown 10 z i A # of females: # of males: 106 7 I Age: # of Children: 13-17 7i 30 18-24 28 25-29 15 30-34 13 35-44 271 45-54 16 Unknown 7', Home Free - Police Activity - Plymouth 1st Quarter,2000 Jan. 1,200 to Mar. 31,2000 # of Arrests: # of Dual Arrests: 19 3 # of Juvenile Arrests: # of Non -Crime: 2 20 j # of Not Notified by Police: # of Complaints: # of Tab Charges: 25 19 1 j 18 Prosecutor: # Charged: # Declined: 9 I 1 Police: # Charged: 1 Home Free - Victim Services - Plymouth 1st Quarter,2000 Jan. 1,2000 to Mar.31,2000 # of OFPs Written: II # of OFPs Granted:; 15 � 7 # of HAs Written: # of Transports: 3 9 # of Face to Face: # of Phone Calls: 42 125 # of Letters: 52 F—# of Safety Plans: # of Info/Referrals: I 112 68 of Court Advocacy i 1# of Family Financial As 102 I ! 6 May 16, 2000 Barr Engineering Company 4700 West 77th Street • Minneapolis, MN 55435-4803 Phone: 952-832-2600 • Fax: 952-832-2601 Minneapolis, MN • Hibbing, MN • Duluth, MN • Ann Arbor, MI • Jefferson City, MO Mr. Dwight Johnson City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission 1999 Annual Report Dear Mr. Johnson: In accordance with the Minnesota Rules Chapter 8410, Metropolitan Area Local Water Management," water management organizations are required to submit an annual report to the Board of Water and Soil Resources. The Minnesota Rules require that each WMO provide communication to inform the public of its activities. The 1999 Annual Report identifies the Commission's representative from each city; and discusses the goals and policies of the organization, the 1999 work plan summary, the 2000 projected work plan, and other information relative to the Commission's activities. Enclosed for the City's use, and for review by interested citizens, is a copy of the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission's 1999 Annual Report. Additional copies of the report will be sent to the public libraries within the Bassett Creek watershed. Sincerely, dud z Pat Schutrop Recorder Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Enclosure c: Mr. Ron Quanbeck 26287 1. Annual Activity Report A. 1999 Commissioners Municipality Commissioners Alternates Term Expires Crystal Tom Mathisen, Secretary David Anderson February 1, 2000 4141 Douglas Drive 2949 Hampshire Avenue Crystal, MN 55422 Crystal, MN 55427 763-531-1160 651-297-3010 Golden Valley Edward Silberman, Treasurer David Hanson February 1, 2000 5901 Laurel Avenue, Unit #336 1030 Angelo Drive Golden Valley 55416 Golden Valley 55422 763-544-6488 763-588-1478 Medicine Lake John O'Toole Neal Sorensen February 1, 2000 181 Peninsula Road 132 Peninsula.Road Minneapolis 55441 Minneapolis 55441 763-540-2422 763-545-2698 Minneapolis R. Kannankutty Jodi Polzin February 1, 2001 309 Second Avenue S. 309 Second Avenue S. Minneapolis 55401 Minneapolis 55401 612-673-2456 612-673-3626 Retired: December 1999 Retired: December 1999 Michael Welch Edward McRoberts Minnesota Environmental Initiative 2400 Glenwood 219 N. Second Street, Suite 201 Minneapolis, MN 55405 Minneapolis, MN 55401-1453 612-374-5894 612-334-3388 Minnetonka Lee Gustafson, Vice Chairman Michael Johnson February 1, 2001 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard Minnetonka 55345 Minnetonka, MN 55345 952-939-8239 Retired: August 1999 Jennifer Posma 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard Minnetonka, MN 55345 952-939-8234 New Hope W. Peter Enck, Chairman Dan Donahue February 1, 2001 9000 47�/z Avenue N. 4401 Xylon Avenue N. New Hope 55428 New Hope 55428 763-533-4707 763-531-5112 Retired: December 1999 Guy Johnson 5500 International Parkway New Hope, MN 55428 763-533-4823 (ext. 16) Plymouth Ron Quanbeck Fred Moore February 1, 2002 3400 Plymouth Boulevard 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth 55447 Plymouth 55447 763-509-5525 763-509-5501 Robbinsdale William Deblon Lori Hoebelheinrich February 1, 2002 4100 Lakeview Avenue North 4100 Lakeview Avenue North Robbinsdale 55422-1898 Robbinsdale, MN 55422-1898 763-537-4534 763-537-4534 St. Louis Park Michael Rardin Carlton Moore February 1, 2002 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard St. Louis Park 55416 St. Louis Park 55416 952-924-2551 952-924-2552 :0DMA\PCD0CS\D0CS\215634\1 • River Watch Program— The Commission agreed to participate with the Hennepin Conservation District in this program. • Wisconsin Avenue Control Structure— The Commission will assist the City of Golden Valley to review modifications to the Wisconsin Avenue control structure and other flood storage areas to minimize inundation of upstream storage areas. • Flood Profiles—The Commission worked with the Corp of Engineers to approve revised flood profiles along sections of Bassett Creek for the Federal Flood Insurance Program. • Bassett Creek Middle Mississippi Watershed Boundary Change—The Commission worked with the City of Minneapolis regarding a proposed boundary change due to construction of the new tunnel. • Second Generation Planning Committee— The Commission established a committee to review preparation of its Second -Generation Water Management Plan. • Watershed Partnership— Commission staff attended a meeting conducted by a group called the Watershed Partnership. This is a newly formed organization consisting of members of WMO's, watershed districts, and cities. • Phosphorus Free Fertilizer— Commission sent letters to encourage member cities to consider adopting a phosphorus free fertilizer ordinance. • State Bonding Bill— A letter was submitted to Minnesota State Planning Department requesting that funds for lake restoration projects for Medicine Lake, Sweeney Lake and Wirth Lake be included in the State Bonding Bill. • Ditch Legislation— Commission sent a letter to Hennepin County supporting legislation to transfer authority of county ditches to WMO's. • St. Louis Park Water Management Plan— The Commission reviewed the St. Louis Park Water Resource Management Plan. The plan was conditionally approved at its May 20, 1999 meeting. • Resolution 99-1, Room and Board Properties—The Commission adopted resolution 99-1 granting a variance to the water quality management policy. :ODMA\PCDOCS\DOCSU 15634U 6 • Resolution 99-2, Bassett Creek/Middle Mississippi Watershed Boundary Change—The Commission adopted Resolution 99-2 recommending to member cities a change in boundaries of the Bassett Creek Watershed. • Resolution 99-3— The Commission adopted a resolution of appreciation for services by Alternate Commissioner Michael Johnson commending his 16 years of service. Mr. Johnson was appointed an Alternate Commissioner by City of Minnetonka in 1983. • Resolution 99-4— Commission adopted a resolution, authorizing signature of Board of Water and Soil Resources Watershed Plan Grant Documents. • Resolution 99-5— Commission adopted a resolution establishing policy for credit for funds remaining from construction of flood control project. • Resolution 99-6, Golden Valley Surface Water Management Plan— The Commission reviewed the City of Golden Valley Surface Water Management Plan. The plan was conditionally approved at its August 19, 1999 meeting. Resolution 99-6 was prepared approving the plan. • Resolution 99-7, Plymouth Water Resource Management Plan— The Commission reviewed the Plymouth Water Resource Management Plan. The plan was conditionally approved at its February 18, 1900 meeting. Resolution 99-7 was prepared approving the plan. • Resolution of Appreciation for W. Peter Enck— The Commission adopted a resolution of appreciation for services by Commissioner W. Peter Enck commending his 27 years of service. Mr. Enck has served as the City of New Hope Commissioner since 1974 and as Chair of the Commission since 1979. Under Mr. Enck's dedication and leadership, the Commission has implemented the construction of significant public works, assisted its member cities in regulating development to assure sound management of surface waters of the watershed, developed.and reviewed plans for surface water management and become a model joint powers organization in the State of Minnesota. :ODMA\PCDOCS\DOCS\215634\1 7 • Flood Profiles—The Commission will continue to work with the Corp of Engineers to approve revised flood profiles along sections of Bassett Creek. • Water Management Plan Amendment— The Commission will proceed in preparing minor amendments to the Water Management Plan and present amendments to the Board of Water and Soil Resources. • Development— The Commission will continue to review development proposals in the watershed for conformance to water quality and flooding policies. Some cities may elect to minimize Commission review after approval of its individual water management plan. • Citizen Advisory Committee—The Commission will continue to make provisions for citizen participation. • Total Maximum Daily Load Program (TMDL) — Commission will follow EPA's proposed revisions to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Water Quality Standards Program to facilitate implementation of TMDL's. • Second Generation Water Management Plan— The Commission will continue its second generation planning process. Revisions are necessary to the existing plan in order to comply with the provisions of Minnesota Rules Chapter 8410, the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act, the Metropolitan Water Management Development Guide and the approved county groundwater and other regional plans. • LCMR Grant Application— A LCMR (Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources) grant application will be prepared for funding lake restoration projects at Medicine, Sweeney and Wirth Lake. • Ditch Legislation— Commission will continue to work with Hennepin County regarding legislation to transfer authority of county ditches to WMO's. • Capital Improvement. Plan and Prioritization --Commission will.continue to review and update its capital improvement plan and its water resource prioritization. :ODMA\PCDOCS\DOCS\215634\1 9 E. Project Reviews The following two tables list construction projects and other plans that were reviewed by the Commission and/or its engineering consultant. The first table, "Plans Presented for Commission Review and Comment," is a list of projects that were discussed during Commission meetings. The second table, "Plans Presented for Administrative Review and Comment," is a list of projects that were reviewed by the Commission's engineering consultant in accordance with policies of the Commission. Plans Presented For Commission Review and Comment ::ODMA\PCDOCS\DOCS\215634\1 10 Date of Appl. Date Commission Form # Project Name Submitted City Comments Review 98-56 Flesner Addition 01/13/99 Plymouth Conditional approval of 2/18/99 single family residence. 98-53 Bassett Creek Trail 12/10/98 Minneapolis Conditional approval of 2/18/99 bike and pedestrian trail. 99-5 Theodore Wirth Golf 03/11/99 Golden Conditional approval of a 3/19/99 Course Valley channel stabilization Project. 99-7 Streambank 03/26/99 Golden Conditional approval 4/15/99 Restoration Valley streambank restoration ro'ect. 99-8 Plymouth Pavilions 03/31/99 Plymouth Conditional approval of a 4/15/99 public facility. 99-9 1999 Golden Valley 04/08/99 Golden Conditional approval of 4/15/99 Pavement Valley public street Management -North reconstruction. Area 99-10 1999 Golden Valley 04/08/99 Golden Conditional approval of 4/15/99 Pavement Valley public street Management- St. reconstruction. Croix Ave. Area 99-14 Xenia Avenue 05/03/99 Golden Conditional approval of 5/20/99 Extension/Turners Valley public street Crossroad reconstruction and water Reconstruction quality pond. 99-16 Hidden Lakes 05/07/99 Golden Conditional approval of 5/20/99 Valley culvert extension. 99-15 Hearthstone Assisted 05/07/99 Plymouth Variance request tabled 5/20/99 Living for commercial development. 8/19/99 Conditional approval of 7/26/99 revised plan. ::ODMA\PCDOCS\DOCS\215634\1 10 Plans Presented for Commission Review and Comment (continued) ODMA\PCDOCS\DOCS\215634\1 11 Date of Appl. Date Commission Form # Project Name Submitted City Comments Review 99-17 S.P. 2735-160 (TH 04/99 Golden Approved extension of 5/20/99 100 Segment 2) Main Valley/ box culvert at Bassett Stem Crossing Crystal/ Creek Main Stem 10/21/99 Robbinsdale Review of DNR permit for 10/6/99 culvert extension. 12/22/99 Conditional approval of 01/20/00 public highway roject. 99-18 S.P. 2735-134 (TH 04/99 Golden Approved revised 5/20/99 100 Segment 1) Valley crossing of TH 100 at Sweeney Lake Sweeny Lake Branch of Branch Crossing Bassett Creek 98-21 Renaissance on the 07/02/98 Minneapolis Conditional approval of 5/20/99 River multiple residential development. 97-47 Harrison School 01/98 Minneapolis Deferred to future 6/17/99 meeting pending submittal of alternative and review. 99-23 215 Peninsula Drive 06/21/99 Medicine Conditional approval, 7/15/99 Lake single family home. 99-25 General Mills JFB 06/30/99 Golden Conditional approval, 7/15/99 Technical Center Valley building addition plan. Add. 98-50 Plymouth Covenant 11/24/98 Plymouth Conditional approval 8/19/99 Church Parking parking expansion plan. Ex ansion 98-11 Breck School Site 04/08/99 Golden Conditional approval of 8/19/99 Development Valley Phase 1 of school expansion. ODMA\PCDOCS\DOCS\215634\1 11 Plans Presented for Administrative Review and Comment Appl. Form # Project Name Date Submitted City Type 97-47 Harrison School 1/98 MPLS Public, School 98-21 Renaissance on the River 7/2/98 7/8/98 MPLS Multiple Residential 98-32 Cornerstone Commons 7/31/98 PLY Multiple Residential 98-50 Plymouth Covenant Church Parking Expansion 11/24/98 PLY Institutional 98-52 Room and Board 12/2/98 GV Industrial 98-53 Bassett Creek Trail 12/10/98 MPLS Public Trail 98-54 Dundee Nursery Stockpile Plan 1/5/99 PLY Commercial 98-56 Flesner Addition 1/13/99 PLY Single Residential 98-57 Eastridge Urban Housing 1/13/99 MTKA Multiple Residential 99-1 Carlson Child Care 3/2/99 PLY Commercial 99-2 Borton Volvo 3/9/99 GV Commercial 99-3 CSAH 73 / Fairfield Road 3/10/99 MTKA Public Street 99-4 Wrico Expansion 3/10/99 PLY Industrial 99-5 Wirth Golf Course: Shoreline Erosion Protection 3/11/99 MPLS Streambank Erosion Control 99-6 Express Point Technology Center Parking Expansion 3/26/99 GV Commercial 99-7 Azzam Residence: Streambank Erosion Protection 3/26/99 GV Streambank Erosion Control 99-8 Plymouth Pavilions 3/31/99 PLY Public Park 99-9 Golden Valley Pavement Management: North Area 4/8/99 GV Public Street 99-10 Golden Valley Pavement Management: St. Croix Ave. 4/8/99 GV Public Street 99-11 Breck School Expansion 4/8/99 GV Institutional, School 99-12 Minnetonka Storm Sewer Improvements: Phase III 4/17/99 MTKA Public Street 99-13 YMCA / Redstone Grill 5/7/99 MTKA Commercial 99-14 Xenia Ave. Extension/Turners Crossroad Reconstruction 5/3/99 GV Public Street 99-15 Hearthstone Assisted Living 5/7/99 PLY Commercial 99-16 Hidden Lakes Culvert Extension 5/99 GV Public Storm Sewer 99-17 SP (Hwy 100 Main Stem Crossing) 4/99 GV/CRY Public Streets 99-18 SP (Hwy 100 Sweeney Branch Crossing) 4/99 GV Public Streets 99-19 Lou Park Apartments Expansion 5/17/99 SLP Multiple Residential 99-20 Mtka — Ford Road Drainage Improvements 5/22/99 MTKA Public Storm Sewer 99-21 Northpointe Corporate Center 6/4/99 PLY Commercial 99-22 Bone Avenue Pond 6/15/99 NH, Public Storm Sewer 99-23 215 Peninsula Road 6/21/99 ML Single Family Residential 99-24 Valley Square 6/21/99 GV Multiple Residential 99-25 General Mills — JFB Tech Center 6/30/99 GV Industrial 99-26 Greenwood Elementary School Addition 8/3/99 PLY Public School :ODMA\PCDOCS\DOCS\215634\1 12 • Twin Lake Watershed Management Plan—Twin Lake is defined as a Level I water body in the draft Water Quality Plan. The recommended management plan for Twin Lake consist of: (1) adopting runoff and treatment requirements for stormwater discharging to Twin Lake consistent with standards (completed 1994); (2) performance of a detailed diagnostic - feasibility study to evaluate nutrient sources, and to evaluate the effect of various best management practices (BMPs) on water quality; and (3) identify specific locations and opportunities for water quality improvements and prepare cost estimates for implementing the improvements. A copy of the executive summary is appended. • Bassett Creek Park Pond Watershed Management— Bassett Creek Park Pond is defined as a Level III water body in the draft Water Quality Plan. The recommended management plan for Bassett Creek Park Pond consist of: (a) adopting runoff and treatment requirements for stormwater discharging to Bassett Creek Park Pond consistent with standards (completed 1994); (b) performance of a detailed diagnostic -feasibility study to evaluate nutrient sources, and to evaluate the effect of various best management practices (BMPs) on water quality; and (c) identify specific locations and opportunities for water quality improvements and prepare cost estimates for implementing the improvements. A copy of the executive summary is appended. • Water Quality Capital Improvement Plan—A draft capital improvements plan for water quality improvement throughout Bassett Creek watershed was summarized and revised. An overall draft prioritization of the primary water resources within Bassett Creek Watershed was prepared. A copy of the draft capital improvement plan and draft prioritization is appended. :ODMA\PCDOCS\DOCS\215634\1 15 I. Professional Services Proposal In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B.227, Subdivision 5, the Commission solicited proposals for legal and engineering technical consulting services. The Commission formed two committees, one for legal and one for engineering, to review the proposals. During its September 17, 1998 meeting, the Commission elected to retain the firm Kennedy & Graven for legal services. During its November 19, 1998 meeting, the Commission elected to retain Barr Engineering Company for engineering technical services. J. Assessment of Changes in Fund Balance A discussion of the fund balance is included in the Audit Report and the Treasurers Report. K. Wetland Conservation Act/Wetland Banking Program 1991 Wetland Conservation Act: The interim program of the 1991 Wetland Conservation Act was effective through December 31, 1993. On January 1, 1994, the permanent program of the 1991 Wetland Conservation Act became effective. Each municipality was required to designate the local government unit (LGU) responsible for administrating the interim program and the permanent program of the 1991 Wetland Conservation Act. The following table indicates the local governmental unit for each municipality. Municipality Local Government Unit (LGU) Interim Program Through 12/31/93 Permanent Program Effective 1/1/94 Crystal BCWMC Crystal Golden Valley BCWMC Golden Valley Medicine Lake BCWMC BCWMC Minneapolis BCWMC Minneapolis Minnetonka Minnetonka Minnetonka New Hope BCWMC New Hope Plymouth Plymouth Plymouth Robbinsdale BCWMC BCWMC St. Louis Park BCWMC BCWMC BCWMC = Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Wetland Mitigation Policy—The Commission's wetland mitigation policy specifies that filling or developing existing lakes and wetlands require an evaluation of the benefits of the wetland :0DMA\PCD0CS\D0CS\215634\1 18 for stormwater storage, water quality enhancement, and wildlife habitat, as well as the development of a plan to mitigate the loss of those benefits somewhere in the affected municipality. Wetland Banking Program—Currently, the Commission has not adopted a wetland -banking program. ODMA\PCDOCS\DOCS\215634\1 19 Proposed Minutes Charter Commission Meeting May 11, 2000 A meeting of the Plymouth Charter Commission was called to order by Chairman Sipkins at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Training Room, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on May 11, 2000. CHARTER COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Sipkins, Commissioners Johnson, McKee, Bobra, Marofsky, Garst, Pauba, Willis, Walling, Preus, Thompson (arrived at 7:08 p.m), and Murphy. ABSENT: Commissioners Donovan, and Schwartz. OTHERS: Assistant City Manager Ahrens and City Clerk Paulson. Approval of Minutes Motion was made by Commissioner McKee, and seconded by Commissioner Pauba, to approve the minutes of the March 30, 2000 meeting. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Consideration of Charter Amendment Amending Mayoral Term of Office from 2 to 4 Years Chairman Sipkins reported the Council adopted an ordinance on April 11 to amend the City Charter to change the Mayor's term of office from two to four years and place the issue on the November 2000 ballot. He stated the Charter Commission has the opportunity to review the adopted ordinance; however, regardless of any action this evening, the issue would be on the November 2000 ballot. Commissioner Marofsky asked if it is necessary to either approve or disapprove the language or vote "yes" to place it on the ballot. Chairman Sipkins replied according to State Statute, the Charter Commission either approves, rejects, or offers an amendment. Motion was made by Commissioner Pauba, and seconded by Commissioner Garst, that the Charter Commission recommends approving the language and change the term of the Mayor's office from two to four years. Substitute motion was offered by Commissioner Marofsky to approve the language adopted by the Council and submit it to the voters. Proposed Charter Commission Minutes May 11, 2000 Page 2 of 5 Commissioner Preus stated he is a little concerned that the Council is acting on this too quickly without taking into consideration why the office is currently a two-year term. In addition, he is concerned that some of the Councilmembers aren't aware of the previous debate that occurred on this issue. He feels the interests of the public far outweigh the interests of a candidate. Lastly, he hasn't been convinced that a four-year term would be better than a two-year term. Commissioner Marofsky withdrew his motion. Commissioner Pauba stated there are good reasons for four-year terms. He stated in addition to the education aspect for individuals, who are elected as Mayor, the experience is an extremely important area. Commissioner Marofsky stated this is an issue that should be for public debate as there are pros and cons either way. He reiterated that the Charter Commission doesn't need to to approve it or disapprove it but just approve the language that has been approved by the Council and for placement on the November ballot. Commissioner McKee asked why the Charter Commission initially approved a two-year term of office. Chairman Sipkins replied none of the current commission members were present when that language was adopted. He stated there was a lot of controversy at the time, and as he understands it, the intent was to provide a structure by which a majority of the Council's terms would be up at each election. Commissioner Willis stated the two-year term of office has been in place at least since 1968. Commissioner Preus stated the two-year term of office has contributed to many significant differences in the City with the ability to remove a majority of the Council every two years. If that is eliminated, it is possible that four individuals could be elected and wouldn't be able to be removed for four years. Commissioner Thompson asked Commissioner Preus for specific examples. Commissioner Preus stated when municipal elections were changed from odd year to even year, the Council extended some Council terms for another year. Another example was to expend a significant amount of reserve funds for a sports facility which ultimately was presented in a different form. He stated these issues caused a significant amount of controversy in the City at that time. He added the large voter turnout for the last mail ballot election was due to the word getting around on these issues. Proposed Charter Commission Minutes May 11, 2000 Page 3 of 5 Commissioner McKee stated hearing the history of these issues make her very hesitant. Chairman Sipkins stated the issue of extending the Mayor's term could be perceived to not be that big of an issue. However, if the public engages in dialogue, it may not be that easy of an issue as it appears. Commissioner Thompson asked if the Charter Commission could conduct a public hearing before they vote on this item. Chairman Sipkins stated based on previous public hearings that the Charter Commission has conducted, it probably wouldn't be well attended. In addition, he believes the commission has spent enough time studying this issue and certainly doesn't need another 150 days to discuss it. He stated this issue is presented to the commission in a different form than the super majority issue. Commissioner Willis stated his experience is that the issue of the two-year term versus a four-year term has less relevance than it did years ago. Previously, he supported a two- year term for the reasons stated by Commissioner Preus. However, the nature of the work performed by the Mayor has evolved, and he thinks a better case could be made for the four-year term even though some individuals might perceive that it could influence the way people or coalitions behave. The probability of that occurring is very slight. He stated a four-year term provides additional time for a person to be comfortable with the job. Therefore, he supports the four-year term. Commissioner Sipkins reiterated that it is the Council's intent to place this question on the November ballot. Commissioner McKee asked if the motion is approved, could this be implemented without the issue being on the November ballot. Commissioner Sipkins replied no. He explained the City Council would need to cast a unanimous vote. He believes that after conversing with Councilmembers, there are enough Councilmembers who support the issue being placed on the November ballot. In addition, the ordinance that was adopted by the Council states that the question be placed on the November ballot. Therefore, his opinion is that it would be highly unlikely that the Council would attempt to enact the charter amendment by unanimous vote. The commission then voted on the motion. The following voted in favor of the motion: Marofsky, Garst, Pauba, Walling, and Willis. The following voted against the motion: Bobra, McKee, Johnson, Preus, Sipkins, Thompson, and Murphy. The motion failed. ,:, .. z-a Proposed Charter Commission Minutes May 11, 2000 Page 4 of 5 Chairman Sipkins stated with the motion failing, he encouraged commissioners to write articles on the issue this fall. Commissioners stated this would be acceptable, and commissioners should be able to convey their viewpoints if they so desire. For the record, Commissioner Thompson stated he would have voted yes, and Commissioner Garst stated he would have voted no on the mail ballot issue that the commission discussed at their previous meeting. Consideration of Amendments to Charter Commission's By -Laws Chairman Sipkins reported that he and Commissioners Murphy and Marofsky met to discuss possible amendments to the Charter Commission's by-laws. Commissioner Willis asked if the City Attorney reviewed the amendments. Assistant City Manager Ahrens stated the City Attorney wasn't asked specifically to review the document; however, he does receive and review the Charter Commission packets. Commissioner Pauba suggested that the commission terminate the office of secretary. He currently is the secretary of the Charter Commission; however, the City Clerk prepares the minutes. Therefore, he believes the duties should be assigned to the City Clerk. Motion was made by Commissioner Pauba for the Charter Commission to approve the proposed amendments with the amendment to remove the office of secretary and any other references in the by-laws pertaining to this office. Commissioner Thompson and Chairman Sipkins recommended that the City Attorney review the office of secretary based on statutory requirements. This issue could then be placed on the next agenda. Commissioner Bobra suggested the office of secretary be retained. Commissioner Pauba withdrew his motion. Motion was made by Commissioner Pauba, and seconded by Commissioner Willis, to approve the amendments as presented. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Proposed Charter Commission Minutes May 11, 2000 Page 5 of 5 Schedule Next Meeting The commission scheduled November 16, at 7:00 p.m. as their annual meeting date. The meeting would be conducted in the Bass Lake Room. Adjournment Motion was made by Commissioner Pauba, and seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. City Clerk S- 3a DATE: May 19, 2000 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, ity Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 101 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CITY PROJECT NO. 9005 On April 14, 2000 the Hennepin County Department of Transportation made a negative declaration and declared no need for an Environmental Impact Statement for the County Road 101 Improvement Project. This was done after an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was prepared and submitted for public comments and agency review on January 10. After all comments were received and an extension granted to two petitioners for additional time to make comments, Findings of Facts were prepared and the negative declaration made by the County. On May 16, 2000, the County was served with a summons and complaint concerning the negative declaration by Leonard, Street and Deinard. This law firm is representing John Rosendahl and Michael Melnychuk. I have a complete copy of the summons and complaints. I believe the complaint is basically stating that the County has done everything wrong so far concerning this project. Specifically, with regard to the EAW, they are stating that the EAW was prepared by Hennepin County Department of Transportation and not by the Hennepin County Board, therefore, the EAW is not valid. Also they are stating that this is a related area project involving 12 to 15 miles of County Road 101 from Trunk Highway 7 in Minnetonka to I-494 in Maple Grove and therefore requires an E.I.S. As relief, they are requesting the court to remand the matter to the County for preparation of an EIS for the project. By copy of this memo I am submitting a full copy of the summons and complaint to Roger Knutson. Although the City is not directly named in the suit, we are a partner in this project with the County. 1:\pw\Engineering\PROJECTS\9005\Mcmos\CR I01_Imp_Dwight.doc SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 101 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Page 2 Z- -3 a At this time the consultant for the County is continuing to complete the design plans for the project. City staff is working with property owners at the north end of the project to resolve the frontage road/access issues. Also, we are proceeding through the process of the voluntary acquisition of the single family homes along the project. Since my mailing of May 12, I have heard from two of the eight property owners that they do not have any factual information to submit on our appraisals and wish to continue to enter into an agreement with the City for the purchase of their property. I have also heard from a third property owner that they are having their own independent appraisal completed. cc: Roger Knutson (attach summons and complaint) 1:\pw\Engineering\PROJECTS\9005\Mcmos\CR 101 _I mp_Dw ight.doc Metropolitan Council Working for the Region, Planning for the Future May 11, 2000 Allen J. Schnurr 7100 Harriet Avenue South Richfield, MN 55423 RE: Northwestern Plymouth Dear Messrs. Schnurr and Greamba: 14920 -- 45th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55446-3416 Thank you for your letter of April 27, 2000, regarding northwestern Plymouth. I appreciate the information conveyed in your letter and will pass it on to my staff for consideration in their review of the recently submitted comprehensive plan from the city of Plymouth. Metropolitan Council policies strongly encourage cities to follow Smart Growth principles and to urbanize lands adjacent to areas already served by regional sewer and transportation systems before development spreads into areas further from the core. The Council encourages cities to provide a full range of housing types to serve the changing life cycle needs of families and our aging population. However, beyond affirming existing Council policy, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the specifics of the Plymouth comprehensive plan. As I noted above, it was submitted for formal Council review on May 9. Our review process involves first making a determination as to whether the plan is complete for review. In other words, whether the plan has all the required contents. This first stage in our review generally takes less than 10 days. If the plan is determined to be incomplete, the Council's review is suspended until the missing materials are supplied. Once the plan is found to be complete, a team of planners from various technical areas review the entire document and prepare a "review report" with recommendations for Council action. Council action occurs at a meeting of Council members, at which time the plan review is presented by staff, and interested parties are invited to testify. I have instructed my staff to provide you with a copy of the draft review report and an agenda for the Council meeting at which the Plymouth plan is scheduled for action. This will be sent at the same time that it is mailed to Council members and city officials. You are invited to attend the public meeting and to offer testimony if you wish. Your letter will be attached to the review report so that Council members are aware of your concerns. '!':11 R:..t 1)!; It til n -.•t G 1,-1 \1i nr.•... t., ,5 10 1 1!;)!; Wr ,11 (;09 ! ! t , r ) ! 't•l slid I 1 I 1 I' .� t; 1' IS � 1 'I'Itll/"I'll' . I t \1..••�•. 1••4.1 ...• t:n9 Ivr:.4 a Messrs. Schnurr and Greamt5' May 11, 2000 Page 2 tir,*, If you have further questions or concerns, please contact Phyllis Hanson, acting sector representative for Hennepin County communities, at 651-602-1566, or Jim Uttley, AICP, principal reviewer of the Plymouth plan, at 651-602-1361. Mr. Uttley may also be contacted by e-mail at Jim.Uttley@metc.state.mn.us. "Sincerely, Tom McElveen Director, Community Development Division cc: Anne Hudburt, Community Development Director, City of Plymouth Saundra Spigner, Metropolitan Council District 1 Eli Cooper, Director, Planning and Growth Management Department Dick Thompson, Supervisor, Comprehensive Planning Phyllis Hanson, Acting Sector Representative, Hennepin County Jim Uttley, AICP, Planning and Growth Management Department File Copy M f April 27, 2000 Mr. Tom McElveen Development Director Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre 230 East 5th St St Paul, MN 55101 Dear Mr. McElveen: We read the March 23 Star Tribune article entitled "Outer suburbs to get more room to grow". We and other land owners in northwest Plymouth have been fighting the Plymouth City Council to develop this remaining unsewered area of Plymouth. For over twenty years their council has remained firm in keeping this area undeveloped, contributing to the current shortage of raw land. During open forum meetings the constituents were evenly split between full development, partial development and no development. Even though the planning commission recommended full development the council voted for partial development, which is leaving an island of undeveloped land bordered by Maple Grove's development to the north and Plymouth's partial development stopping at Vicksburg Lane, their newly proposed western MUSA boundary. We see this as directly opposed to the Metropolitan Council's development direction. The island in northwest Plymouth is further facilitating the "leap frogging" effect of new home owners having to go out further to purchase land for building. This is creating transportation problems by raising commuting distances, in addition to contributing to the skyrocketing of raw land prices, since the current supply is so low. We Just vmnted to bring your attention to this specific area to see what the Metropolitan Council's stand is on situations like this. Could you please spare the time to respond to us in writing? Sincerely, (�g-(Z- Allen /JSchnurr 7100 Harriet Av So Richfield, MN 55423 F Gam,, Frank Greamba 14920 45th Av N Plymouth MN 55446-3416 "�: 4 CITY OF PLYMOU?I+ May 18, 2000 Mr. Adam T. Bebus Research and Analysis Associate Life Time Fitness, Inc. 6442 City West Parkway, Suite 375 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 We have reviewed your letter of May 16, 2000 indicating your plan to raise the daily rate fee from $8.00 to $8.50 pursuant to our contract. As you indicated, the ground lease does provide a formula for adjustment related to the Consumer Price Index. The calculation you provided does conform to the contract provisions, and we therefore have no objection to the plan to increase the daily fee as proposed. Thank you for notifying us and providing us with your calculation of the new rate. Sincerely, &/WkI-P,--� Dwight D. Johnson City Manager PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 LIFETIME"" musclam VIA COURIER Dwight Johnson City Manager, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 May 16, 2000 RE: LIFE TIME FITNESS of Plymouth — Daily Fee Adjustment Dear Mr. Johnson: Pursuant to Section 2.04 of the Ground Lease and Development Agreement between the City of Plymouth, Minnesota and LIFE TIME FITNESS, Inc., LIFE TIME FITNESS, Inc. wishes to adjust Subsection (a) of Section 2.02 for inflation. The applicable daily rate is currently $8.00 for Adults using the Club/Pool Complex. According to the "Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI -U) U.S. City Average, All Items," a copy of which I have enclosed for your reference, the CPI for December of 1998 was 163.9 and the CPI for December of 1995 was 153.5. Using the adjustment formula contained in Section 2.04, the new 2000 Daily Rate would be expressed as: ($8.00) X ((163.9) / (153.5)) _ $8.54. Subsequent to the above adjustment formula, LIFE TIME FITNESS, Inc. wishes to adjust the daily rate for Adults listed under Section 2.02, from $8.00 to $8.50. After you have had sufficient time to review this proposal, please respond to me at the above address with your comments. If you find that you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (952) 562-0351. Regards, R'1�1 Adam T. Bebus Research and Analysis Associate LIFE TIME FITNESS, Inc. Enclosure cc: Eric Buss (w/o encl.) 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Pl,,mouth, NIN 55446 SLBJECT: PLYMOUTH TRANSIT SYSTEM Dear Aamna: I am responding to your letter concerning the Plymouth transit system. For your information, enclosed is a brochure about all of the opportunities for public transit offered by the City of Plymouth. There are also many other agencies that offer public transportation for certain groups such as disabled persons or elderly. In your letter you are stating that the city buses are really dirty and unsafe. The City does have an advisory committee of riders of our bus system that meets on a monthly basis. Your letter will be referred to this group to see if they have the same concerns. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works enclosure cc Mayor and City Council (C/R 2000-28) Q:\ wEngmceringTR:\NSIT LTRSJ�:A:i _'-Ib doc PLYMOUTH A BeautiJu(Place'-v Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 Q..,,....:u www.ci.plymouth.mn.us independent SchC01 District 254 a Ai S 3840 Black Oaks Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55446 April 25, 2000 Mayor Joy Tierney 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1448 Dear Mayor Joy Tierney: Kimberly Lane Elementary School : ax. 612 7 Gary K Kipling I am sending this letter to you because there is a problem. All taxis and city buses are really dirty and unsafe. If you could think about it you would certainly agree with me. We need to have some type of clean and safe public transportation system. This system will help people no cars or even people who have 1 car. People's car bill will decrease and there wont be so much usage of gas and oil. Also, there will be less road maintenance needed. For example, say a person with on car and it breaks down, shat would they do, what would you do if the same thing happened to you? Take a dirt city bus of taxi, ooh I don't think that I would. This system will have buses that can fit more people than 10 or 11 cars could. Think about traffic jams we all hate traffic jams. One way to make the amount smaller is less cars, to make less cars we need this system so people know it is a safe place to get a ride. ybure coming back from work and have had a very hectic day, if I were you I wouldnt want to drive all the way home instead I'd take this system and relax or do some of my work. All those accidents you here about on T.V well with this system could prevent you, me and the people around us from getting in a car accident. This system will benefit individuals, our country and our environment. If we could have this start this system it could make the roads a safer place to be Sincerely, Aamna Ali Work... Respect.. 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Bert was one of those genuinely nice people who cared deeply about his community and thoroughly enjoyed being mayor. He will be missed by many throughout Minnesota. Services are tentatively set for 11 a.m., Monday, May 21 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Visitation is tentatively scheduled for 4-9 p.m. Sunday and 7:30-8:30 a.m. that day and then at the church until the service. Session ends The 2000 legislative session officially came to an end on Thurs- day morning as the House ad- journed at 5:30 a.m. The final legislative day was nearly a repeat of the all-night session held last Tuesday. Together, the 1999 and 2000 sessions became the longest biennial session in state history. Although the day was most notable for the debate over a compromise in the profiles of learning, several other pieces of legislation that will impact municipal operations were approved and sent to the governor Legislature overrides governor's vetoes On the last day of session, the Legislature voted to override four of the governor's line -item vetoes. The votes resuscitated $1.5 million for multicultural development grants for the cities of Pelican Rapids and St. James, $135,000 for an organ donor vehicle, $1 mil- lion for the Lanesboro Center for the Arts, and $3 million for the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. A vote in the House to save $30,000 for grants for drug -detecting dogs was not successful. Other final day action On the final day, the House and Senate passed several bills of interest to city officials. The county plat review bill and the public finance bill were approved and sent to the governor. The plat review bill essentially clarifies the process for city, town, and county plats to be reviewed by the county and state. It directs counties to promulgate guidelines for ingress and egress and right-of- way onto county roads. In the event there are insurmountable disagree- ments between the city or town and county over a particular plat's access to county roads, the city or town must meet with the county to discuss the plat and the implica- tions the plat will have on the transportation system. The out- come of the conversation is not binding on the final plat approval by the city or town. The public finance bill contains language authorizing the cities of Minnetonka and Shorewood to opt out of the metropolitan transit service. Also included are provi- sions related to the sale of bonds to finance the costs of constructing, enlarging or improving airports or other air navigational facilities, an extension of the special service district law, greater authority to issue variable-rate bonds, and special assessment authority for Internet access improvements. The public finance bill also includes a program that will guarantee payment of certain county debt obligations. With the state's back- ing, a county will be able to issue debt at a reduced interest rate. However, the state backing comes with state strings attached. This provision is modeled on a law that currently applies to certain school district debt. The county program is administered by the state public facilities authority (PFA) and the commissioner of finance and used to finance correc- tional facilities, law enforcement facilities, social services or human services facilities, solid waste facilities, courthouses, administra- tive buildings, roads, and bridges. The county will have to enter into a qualified agreement with the state public facilities authority, and if default occurs the county could have their state aid payments garnished or be required to in- crease their property tax levy. Legislative review sessions The League IGR staff will be conducting three legislative session review sessions next week. We will also be holding a review session at the annual conference in St. Cloud on Wednesday, June 14, 3:15- 4:45 p.m. Space is still available in Benson and St. Paul; contact Mary Diedrich or Donyelle Mikacevich at the League to register. For more /nJormallon on city legklative Units, contact any member ojtho beajue oJMlnnosotn Cl/1e; Intergovernmental Rolatlons team, (651) 281-1200 or (800) 925-1122 , May 19 Z008 14:54:19 Via Fax FRIDAYF,4x MAY 19, 2000 — PAGE 2 • May 23, Benson City Hall 1410 Kansas Avenue Registration begins at 3:30 p.m. • May 24, Owatonna City Hall 540 West Hills Circle Registration begins at 3:30 p.m. • May 25, St. Paul, League Offices 145 University Avenue West Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Cities Bulletin publication schedule With the adjournment of the Legis- lature, the Cities Bulletin will re- sume a bi-weekly publication schedule. Watch your mail for the May 31 issue that will include summaries of new laws, an over- view of initiatives that failed during the 2000 session, and estimates of the 2001 Local Government Aid and Homestead and Agricultural Credit Aid distributions. They've had enough? Although the fall election could yield new faces in the Legislature, we are certain to see many new faces due to announced retire- ments. Below is a list of announced retirements, several which were not known until shortly after the ses- sion adjourned on Thursday morning. Don't be surprised if the arduous session ultimately takes a few more faces. Anyone interested in running? -> 61Z+589+5868 Administrator Page 88Z Of 88Z L G� Representatives retiring Sherry Broecker (R -White Bear Lake, District 536) Ann Rest District (DFL -New Hope, District 46A) Doug Reuter (I -Owatonna, District 28A) Peg Larsen (R -Lakeland, District 56B) Myron Orfield (DFL -Minneapolis, District 60B) Jim Rostberg (R-Isanti, District 18A) Betty McCollum (DFL -North St. Paul, District 55B) Alice Johnson (DFL -Spring Lake Park, District 48B) Lee Greenfield (DFL -Minneapolis, District 62A) Phil Carruthers (DFL -Brooklyn Center, District 47B) Steve Trimble (DFL -St. Paul, District 67B) Linda Wejcman, (DFL -Minneapolis, District 61B) Senators retiring Allen Spear (DFL -Minneapolis, District 60) Carol Flynn (DFL -Minneapolis, District 62) Ember Reichgott-Junge (DFL -New Hope, District 46) Linda Runbeck (R -Circle Pines, District 53) MINNESOTA CITIES: Building Quality Communities League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference 2000 LMC's 87" Annual Conference Junc 13-16, 2000 St. Cloud, Minncsota Mark your calendar now and plan to join us for LMC's premier conference event! Attending LMC's Annual Conference 2000 is a smart way to collect strategies and information, renew your enthusiasm, investigate new products and services, and spend time with colleagues who will remind you of your commitment to outstanding leadership. Plan now to join us in St. Cloud, and we'll warmly welcome you there: See future issues of Cities Bulletin and the April issue of Minnesota Cities magazine for more information on how to register for this event, or download the housing and registration forms from our Web site: T v ww.1mnc.org. L cw