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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 03-17-2000Dummy 2", MARCH 179 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, M4RCH21, 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE ON BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED, Council Chambers TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 7: 00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATESAND COUNCIL SALARIES, Council Chambers TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 7: 00 PM 2. SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 9:00 AM -1:00 PM 3. MONDAY, MARCH 20, 7: 00 PM 4. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 7: 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers OPEN HOUSE ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, Council Chambers YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room Agenda is attached. (M-3) PL YMO UTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRAIVSIT, Hadley Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M-4) CITY CO UNCIL INFORMATION MEMO MARCH 17, 2000 5. THURSDAY, M4RCH23, 10:00 AM -4:00 PM 6. TUESDAY, MARCH 28 7: 30 AM 7.TUESDAY, MARCH 28 7: 00 PM 8. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 7: 00 PM 9. THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 7:00 PM Page 2 REVERSE COMMUTE JOB FAIR, Plymouth Radisson Hotel/Conference Center TWINWEST–PLYMOUTH COFFEE BREAK, Council Chambers SPECIAL HRA MEETING, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Room 106, 5005 NW Blvd. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON COMP. PLAN UPDATES, Council Chambers CHARTER COMMISSION, Lunch Room, lower level Agenda is attached. (M-9) 10. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached. (M-10) 11. March, April, and May calendars are attached. (M -I1) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Notice of a series of town meetings to be held by Congressman Jim Ramstad. The Plymouth meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 19, 7:00 PM in the Council chambers. (7-1a) b) Notice of a special HRA meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 7:00 PM at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5005 Northwest Blvd., regarding tax forfeited -- ---- ----- ------ - - — --- ---land. (I -1b) c) City news release announcing the youth town forum sponsored by the Youth Advisory Council, scheduled for Thursday, April 27, from 5-7:30 PM at Plymouth Creek Center (I -1c) d) Update from Robbinsdale Area Schools on the search for a new superintendent. (I-1 d) e) Agenda and roster for the recently formed Metropolitan Council Mayor's Regional Housing Task Force, of which Mayor Tierney is a member. The news release announcing the appointment of the task force is also attached. (1-1e) f Information regarding a youth–led prevention forum scheduled for Tuesday, March 28 from noon to 1:30 at the Fairview Community Center in Roseville. (I -1j) CITY CO UNCIL INFORMATION MEMO MARCH 17, 2000 Page 3 g) Hennepin County Community Health Department report on underage alcohol use in Hennepin County. (I -1g) h) Report on Bassett Creek Watershed District second generation planning. (I -1h) 2. STAFFREPORTS a) Status report on funding applications for new transit vehicles. (1-2a) b) Hennepin County Adult Correction Facility report for February, 2000. (1-2b) c) Report on revised landscaping plan for County Road 10. (I -2c) 3. MINUTES a) Youth Advisory Council March 6 meeting. (I -3a) b) Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit February 23 meeting. (I -3b) 4. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter of thanks to the City from Teens Alone for continued City support. (I -4a) b) Letter from Bill and Nancy Mehus regarding development of the Plymouth Marketplace area. (I -4b) c) Thank–you letter from Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners for continued City financial support. (1--4c) d) Letter from Jim Willis, representing the Plymouth Civic League, regarding a Plymouth Amphitheater Performing Arts Facility. (I -4d) e) Thank -you letter from Councilmember Judy Johnson to Congressman Jim Ramstad for time spent with the Plymouth delegation to the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, DC. (I -4e) S. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter to Ruth Gregory from Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes regarding an animal bite case in her neighborhood. A copy of Ms. Gregory's original letter is attached. (I -5a) b) Letter from Public Works Director Fred Moore to Stanislaw Skrowaczewski regarding assessments for the Ferndale Road improvements. The packet of earlier correspondence is included. (1-5b) A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-5) 6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMM FAX News. (1-6a) M AGENDA Plymouth Charter Commission March 30, 2000 City Hall Lunchroom - Lower Level 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Consider issue of Mail Ballot for City Special Elections 5. Consider issue of possible change of Mayor term of office from 2 to 4 years 6. Review Proposed Amendments to Charter Commission By -Laws 7. Schedule Next Meeting 8. Adjourn DATt,: March 17, 2000 TO: Members of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit FROM: John Sweeney, Transit Administrator SUBJECT: MARCH 22, 2000 MEETING The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hadley Lake Room (lower level of Plymouth City Hall in the Engineering Department). The agenda for the meeting is as follows: (Please note some materials will be distributed at the meeting.) I. Organizational Changes II. Approval of minutes of February 23, 2000. III. Ridership Information and Review of Ridership Statistics for February, 2000 (information from George Bentley will be distributed at the meeting). - - -- -- -- -- - -- IV. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations. V. Discussion of Reverse Commute Job Fair. VI. Status of rider surveys. VII. Discussion Re: Draft PACT 2000 Work Plan VIII. Marketing update. IX. Other comments. cc: Paul Colton, Metropolitan Council Kevin Odegard and Jim Baldwin, Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. Steve Mahowald, Steve Jaeger and Joanne Smith, Metro Transit George Bentley, Consultant S.F. March 22, 2000 N:\pw\Engineering\TP ANSITAGENDAS\2000\3_22_OOPACT. doc IVI - q AGENDA Plymouth Charter Commission March 30, 2000 City Hall Lunchroom - Lower Level 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Consider issue of Mail Ballot for City Special Elections 5. Consider issue of possible change of Mayor term of office from 2 to 4 years 6. Review Proposed Amendments to Charter Commission By -Laws 7. Schedule Next Meeting 8. Adjourn M -lo Tentative Schedule for City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items April 11 Public Safety Report on Alcohol Compliance Violation Penalties April 25 Comprehensive Plan - approve for submission to Metropolitan Council May 9 May 23 C/) z W W MCD C) c VL cu J � t� L LL 0 M- P N CD O N C 0 0 2 z aU j zZ ZD jE 7.,Zlo gpp=U wG aJ aNc9wW � a��aQ OCL opwOa R �USU7 day S U H C Oj0 a0`y N� go =�E oUL GYY ¢jt 0aW Wd�v oUE mym aUm y R 2wW ¢zLLE o. Cl) OW 70 i w - N N <w c 000 R LL M .r- N L) Nm F- c >' C7 Z o _ m m oom C �+ O S'U C7 F� O m W vi O �� �n �uS�y0o m wW.2 as 'w`a ¢o mU DOLE z <z Zu E � ¢ tom oiLc Q0om L od m� SOo --0� a` =It o Des ivwiEo aZ,>a aLn 6 aZi� aL aK 201 ¢ma v._ m� im O 2Y O�� C O m Oy a_N �. 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I would like to personally invite you to join me at any of these town meetings to express your concerns and ideas and hear what's on the minds of our mutual constituents. Enclosed you will find a list of the town meetings. As you will notice, one of the torn meetings is in your area. If your schedule permits, I sincerely hope you'll attend and let me know your questions and concerns. Let's keep in touch. Si rely, JI RAMSTAD Member of Congress JR: sh PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1� I� NEWS FROM Ramstad Minnesota's 3rd District 2000 SPRING TOWN MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday, April 18 Bloomington City Hall Council Chambers 2215 West Old Shakopee Road Noon - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 Sava" City Hall Council Chambers 6000 McColl Drive 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Washington Office 103 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-2303 (202) 225-2871 Wednesday, April 19 Plymouth City Hall Council Chambers 3400 Plymouth Blvd. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 20 Orono City Hall Council Chambers 2750 Kelley Parkway 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Minnesota Office 8120 Penn Avenue South, Suite 152 Bloomington, MN 55431-1325 (612) 881-4600 News Release For Immediate Release r-blik" 1� I C., First Ever Plymouth Youth Town Forum Set Contact: Nnennia Ejebe NEjebe@ci.plymouth.mn.us (763)509-5064 The City of Plymouth, through its Youth Advisory Council, is holding its first ever Youth Town Forum. The Plymouth Youth Town Forum is a venue for young Plymouth residents (in grades 8-12) to learn about and express their opinions on current and future city initiatives. The Forum is a wonderful opportunity for students to become more informed and involved in Plymouth's activities. The Forum is one of Plymouth's many steps toward including young people in the dialogue that occurs before all city actions. In fact, in 1998, the Plymouth City Council formed the Youth Advisory Council, recognizing that the community would benefit from an added youth perspective. The City of Plymouth is sponsoring this event in hopes of bringing even more young people to the table. The Plymouth Youth Advisory Council (PYAC) is a city commission composed of young people from the City of Plymouth who strive to improve the quality of life in the community by: • Contributing a youth perspective about city issues • Providing safe and positive venues for young people to connect with each other and other members of the community • Aiding in the development of citizenship skills • Promoting community involvement. The Plymouth Youth Town Forum will be held on the evening of Thursday, April 27, 2000, from 5-7:30 PM. All people interested in participating in the Youth Town Forum must register by Wednesday, April 19, 2000. The Forum will be held at the new Plymouth Creek Center, located at 14800 34th Avenue North. For PYAC agendas/minutes go to www.ci.plymouth.mn.us/about/boards.html. For more information about the Youth Town Forum, please call (763) 509-5064 or e-mail nejebe@ci.plymouth.mn.us. PLYMOUTH 91. Beautifuf4'face To Line _ 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 www.ci.plymouth.mn.us .Tlopi j_ J; March 6, 2000 r O DISTRICT 467 W IZODDIk15WLE area schools TO: All who were invited to give input for the Superintendent Search FROM: Dave Baumann Senior Associate for Human Resources RE: Superintendent Search Update On behalf of school board chair, Bob Hernz, and the entire school board, thank you for taking time to provide feed back on the "desired qualities" of the new superintendent. The results of all the input are enclosed. The consultants, Ray & Associates, have organized the information. That material has been included in a "profile document" that has been a part of the application materials for potential candidates. The next step in the process for us is the screening of the finalists. We would again invite your involvement. At this time, we are anticipating screening five (5) finalists. The plan is to interview one candidate per day beginning Monday, April 10 and continuing each night that week, ending Friday, April 14. Your group will have the opportunity to meet with the candidate at 4:30-5:15 p.m. each day. You are also invited to observe the formal interview each night. In order to be an "official delegate" and provide feed back -to the school board, you -must -be -willing -to -be -p at every 4:30 p.m. session. We need to have consistency in terms of how each candidate is evaluated. I will be asking the Inter -council PTO, the Redesign Committee, and the Community Education Advisory Committee to appoint representatives from their group. If you are not a part of one of those groups, I invite you to contact Pat Theiringer at 763-504-8009, to indicate that you would like to be involved. At this time, there is a training session tentatively scheduled for March 22, at 5:30 p.m., in the board room. We will confirm that date with all who are going to be involved. 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O O 2 0 c C 0 CL O N a) O a L a) L X C X C L .G X O 10 N O x L L a) a) a) LL �U) uj<0<wYwYQQwUQ.-�UQaw<<00 r N M v 0 w 1� OD O O r Nm 'Ct m wt- m o O � N M '�! to W t- M m Or. �- r �- r N N N N N 04 N N 04 04 M M. CD 0) W a V" Metropolitan Council !, Working for the Region, Planning for the Future March 10, 2000 Mayor Joy Tierney City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1448 Dear Mayor Tierney: At its March 8 meeting, the Metropolitan Council established a Mayors' Regional Housing Task Force and appointed its 16 members, including your appointment as a member. I am very pleased that you have agreed to take on the important work of the Task Force. The Council has formed the Task Force to facilitate regional solutions to increasing and maintaining the region's supply of affordable housing. Affordability of housing, a concern for growing numbers of families throughout the metropolitan area, is important to the viability of our cities and neighborhoods and to the region's economic vitality. Economic growth will suffer without a sufficient supply of housing affordable to workers. And closer proximity of jobs and housing, and transportation access to jobs, is needed. While the Council believes that a regional approach to housing is essential, we also recognize that the Council needs collaborations such as this to be successful. You and your fellow mayors, the leaders in your communities, are closest to the issues and are in the best position to assess ways to move forward on a variety of housing issues. You can forge a regional coalition and shape an action plan that includes practical and strategic solutions. Attached is a more specific charge to the Task Force. This will be the group's starting point, and will be refined as the work gets underway. Staff will be contacting you in the next few days about scheduling a first meeting of the Task Force. In the meantime, if you have questions, contact Joanne Barron in the Community Development Division, at 651.602.1385. I am c halent that the work of the Task Force will be a significant contribution to addressing housing le es in the region. nc el ed onda e ' 1' Chair Attachments: Task Force charge Task Force roster 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul. Minnesota 55101-1626 (651) 602-1000 Fax 602-1550 TDD/;MY 291-0904 Metro Info Line 602-1888 An Equal Opportunity Emplw- , :L Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN. 55101-1634 Phone (651) 291-6359 TDD (651) 291-0904 FAX (651) 291-6550 Metro Info (651) 229-3780 CHARGE TO THE MAYORS' REGIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE March 10, 2000 The Mayors' Regional Affordable Housing Task Force is charged with the following ■ Review the current status of affordable housing, by examining data, policies, programs and strategies. e Evaluate what is working, what is not working. ■ Determine what needs to change to achieve regional and local affordable __housing goals and develop proposals for policies, strategiesp-ograrns armed__ legislative recommendations to achieve the goals. The Task Force will begin meeting within the next few weeks, and will meet 4-6 times during 2000. It is expected that legislative recommendations would be prepared for the 2001 Minnesota Legislature. s Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN. 55101-1634 Phone (651) 291-6359 TDD (651) 291-0904 FAX (651) 291-6550 Metro Info (651 MAYORS' REGIONAL HOUSING TASK FORCE Appointed by the Metropolitan Council 3-8-2000 1. Sharon Sayles Belton, Minneapolis (Co-chair) 2. Duane Zahn, Lakeville (Co -Chair) 3. Karen Anderson, Minnetonka 4. Grace Arbogast, Brooklyn Park 5. Robert Burlingame, Maple Grove 6. Kathy Busho, Rosemount 7. W. Peter Enck, New Hope 8. Tom Gamec, Ramsey ------ --- ------ 9. William Hargis, Woodbury 10. Jean Harris, Eden Prairie 11. Elizabeth Kautz, Burnsville 12. Jay Kimble, Stillwater 13. Nancy Mancino, Chanhassen 14. Sandy Martin, Shoreview 15. Thomas Ryan, Blaine 16. Joy Tiernery, Plymouth SENT BY 3-16- 0 ; 16:i4 ; Metropolitan Council Working for the Region.. Planning for the Future For Immediate Release: Contact: Bonnie Kollodge (651) 602-1357 `METRO COUNC I L- Metropolitan Council Names Metro Mayors to Task Force on Affordable Huusing Sl'. PAUL—March 16, 2000—The Metropolitan Council has appointed 16 metro -area mayors to a regional housing tusk force on affordable housing. The Mayors' Regional Housing 'Task Force has broad geographic reprv5cntation. It is charged with developing an "action agenda" for maintaining and increasing the supply of affordable housing in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including legislative recommendations for 2001. The task force co-chairs are Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton and Lakeville Mayor Duane Zaun. Other members include; • Karen Anderson, Minnetonka • Grace Arbogast, Brooklyn Park • Robcrt Burlingame, Maple Grovc V Cathy Busho, Rosemount • W. Peter Lack, New Hope • Tom Gamec, Ramsey William Hargis, Woodbury • Dr. Jean Harris, Eden Prairie • Elizabeth KautL, Burnsville • Jay Kimble, Stillwatt-r • Nancy Maneino. Chanhassen • Sandy Martin, Shoreview • Thomas Ryan, Blaine • Joy Tierney, Plymouth "I'm thrilled with the makeup of the task force," said t:oul)cil Chair Tcd Mondalc. "Its members are movers and shakers who can make things happen at the local level. I feel confident, with their participation, we'll see real. progress on this important issue; an issue at the very heart of the region's ability to thrive and remain economically ciunpetitivc." Council officials and other partners on this issue say the region faces a critical shortage of affordable housing. If not addressed, they concur, the region's economy and quality of life will suffer, and the social costs associawd with families in distress will climb. The task f'oree will meet four to six times this year and.propose policy, programs and legislative initiatives to achieve local and regional affordablehousing goals. -30- [Bust plfth Strecl Sl. Mul. Wnneeutu 65101-1G20 (05 1) 602-1.000 lhut (6r, I) rA)2-155U '17.)1')/'nY (651)'2'91-090.1 Metry )rt(q Unc (651) 2'19-37030 AnbMminyl+vt-zNo11rrtp O- WWu4nrdn�vtlrtCtl.Ory 0 0 r- -I L__A 1"atls Prevention', effective youth -led • — nvolving youth in the design and implementation of programs has been encouraged in the prevention field for well over a decade. Research indicates that youth leaders Kevin Ringhofer, Ph.D. working with their peers have had a positive impact in Prevention Specialist promoting healthy behaviors. It can sometimes be difficult to central Center for the choose what program or strategies to use considering not all Application of Prevention these strategies have been well researched and some programs Technologies are more effective than others. your col/eq9tr,� fwc ke a diff ever�' Minnesota Institute of Public Health 2829 Verndale Avenue Anoka, MN 55303 7631427-5310 FAX: 7631427-7841 ill identify and examine several This prevention forum w maj or categories of youth -led prevention strategies. It will look at using these strategies to meet school and community prevention goals. It will examine key prevention review principles for successful youth -led prevention as w resources on effective strategies. When: Tuesday, March 28, 2000 12:00 Noon -1:30 p.m. Where: Fairview Community Center 1910 County Road B West Roseville, MN Cost: FREE - no need to pre -register Lunch: Bring your lunch, or call 612/348-5618 to request a box lunch ($7.00). Beverages will be provided at no charge. mm_ & Hennepin County c� o�ns n+n+ u r m T � Community Health Department EVA �0N °, THE -V0 r n1�OnC minnesota prevention resource center MINNESOTA Fairview Community Center 1910 County Rd B. West, Roseville, MN 55113 651.604.3510 VV --j— E e — 95 --- From the NorthlWest: On 35W in Roseville (south of 694), take Cleveland Ave/Highway 36 Exit (far left lane). Stay in far left lane past Highway 36 entrance ramp. Tum left (east) at first stop light - County Road B. Proceed east for approximately .5 mile to dip in -road. Fairview Center will be on your right (south). From North/East: On 35E (south of 694) take Highway 36 west (first exit). Proceed to Fairview Avenue exit (Rosedale Mall will be on your right), approximately 4 miles. Tum left (south) on Fairview. Proceed through 2 additional stop lights. At third stop light, tum west (right) on County Road B; proceed for approximately 1/10 mile. Fairview Center will be on your left (south). From the SouthlWest: On 35W - continue through downtown Mpls. taking 35W North. Take Highway 36 tumoff (2 east lanes); get into right lane. Take first exit (Cleveland Avenue) and tum left on County Road B at first stop light. Proceed (east) for approximately .5 mile to dip in road. Fairview Center will be on your right (south). From the South/East: On 35E - continue through downtown St. Paul taking 35E North. Take Highway 36 going west (second exit). Proceed to Fairview Avenue exit (Rosedale Mall will be on your right), approximately 4 miles. Tum left (south) on Fairview. Proceed through 2 additional stop lights. At third stop light, tum west (right) on County Road B; proceed for approximately 1/10 mile. Fairview Center will be on your left (south). PARKING/BUILDING ENTRANCE Park in front lot immediately off of County Road B. The Main Office building is center and west, and is connected to the Gymnasium/Pool building on the east by a Skyway. Enter the Main Office building in either of two entrances (both are numbered): Hennepin County r i I February 18, 2000 Greetings: 6' An Equal Opportunity Employer I am pleased to send you the report entitled - Underage Alcohol Use in Hennepin County and its executive summary. This report assesses the nature, extent and consequences of underage drinking in Hennepin County using local data; examines the social and environmental factors that contribute to underage drinking; details the costs; and summarizes a comprehensive list of potential strategies, highlighting four of the most promising strategies. As the report shows, underage alcohol use is an important public health and safety issue. In addition to monitoring the current health status of Hennepin County residents, we hope this report will be useful for future planning and policy development efforts. We thank everyone who contributed to the development of the report, and we look forward to working with interested parties in addressing this serious issue. The reports are also accessible via our web site: www.co.hennoin.mn.us/commhlth—/rQorts/alcohol.htm If you have any questions about this report, or would like additional information, please --- --contact Jim Mara at 612-348-6150.- - - - - - Sincerely, Sue Zuidema Director, Hennepin County Community Health Department Enclosures Communitv Health Department Health Services Building - MC963 Recycled Paper 525 Portland Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1569 Underage drinking, binge drinking in particular, is threat- ening the health of , H-nnepin County's young people. The social, economic and health conse- quences of under- f age alcohol use are tragic and can be lifelong. Underage alcohol use is often a precursor to the development of other unhealthy behaviors; underage drinkingis associat- ManyFlen.n in'Couh young people.aredrinking 48 percent ed with increased ;; o 1-2th''' ersondslpercent rates of unprotected ojyoungaduttsaged 18-20 are sex, teen re nanc curtentdrinkers'(hauinghad P g y one`akoitolictlrinkatleast sexual assaults, and once t►,"rhepast3odayal. other violent crimes. Underage drinking should not be a socially accepted rite of passage to adulthood. It can be reduced through the collective efforts of young people, par- ents, policy makers, law enforcement agencies, and communities. This document presents key findings from Underage Alcohol Use in Hennepin County'. Using local data, the full report assesses the nature, extent,- and consequences of underage -drinking in --- Hennepin County. The report compares local rates to state and national trends, details costs, presents dozens of potentially successful prevention strate- gies, and highlights the most promising approach- es for addressing the issue. What is happening? Many young people are drinking. Although under- age drinking is illegal, many young people under age 21 in Hennepin County are using alcohol; some begin drinking in their early teens. Drinking rates among students are higher in later grades. By the end of high school, most teens in Hennepin County have engaged in some underage drinking, and nearly half (48%) drank in the past 30 days. Boys are more likely to drink than are girls. By the time young people reach college age (18-20), a majority (51%) are drinking one or more times per month. Among 18-20 year-olds, the current drinking rate is higher among Whites (55%) than among African Americans (25%), and higher among men (62%) than among women (42%). Most young drinkers are drinking to excess. Underage drinking is not done casually. Unlike older drinkers, many young people drink for the sole purpose of getting drunk. Binge drinking (five or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion) is more commonamong teen boys than teen girls, and it is more common among young Whites than young African Americans. One-third of all male 12th grade students in Hennepin County reported binge drinking in the past two weeks. Close to three out of five (59%) current young adult drinkers (aged 18-20) in Hennepin County reported binge drinking at least once in the past 30 days. Many young adult binge drinkers also drink heavi- ly, at a rate of more than 60 drinks per month. Again, binge drinkers are disproportionately young white men. Binge drinking rates are especially high on college campuses. Even though young people in Hennepin County drink at rates less than, or comparable to, their counterparts across the state or the nation, local drinking is still excessive. Young people in Hennepin County drink at rates less than, or com- parable to; their-c-ounterpar-ts-statewide-aru-aem s— --- the country. Although drinking rates among local students have been leveling off or declining, under- age drinking rates in Hennepin County do not meet state or national health standards. Most Hennepin County oung drinkers are drinking to excess; over t half (56 96) of 12th graders v ,w� ' %who currently drink, engaged in binge drinking ,I avmg five or more drinks on one occasion in the r.past two weeks). Close to three out of five (59%) i young adults aged ,:18-20 who currently drink, reported binge drinking in the past 30 days. What happens when young people drink? Alcohol is the drug of choice among Hennepin County teens. The currentalcohol use rate for county 12th graders (48%) far exceeds the rates for cigarette smoking (39%), marijuana (24%), crack cocaine (2.3%), or any other drug. Drinking and driving is very common among underage drinkers. The mix of drinking and driving by young people with little alcohol tolerance or driv- ing experience is deadly. However, it is not uncom- mon for young people to drive a vehicle after drink- ing or to ride as a passenger in a vehicle driven by someone under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol contributes significantly to the leading caus- es of death and injury among young people. The leading causes of death among young people aged 12- 20 in Hennepin County during 1995-97 were: homi- cide, motor vehicle crashes, other injuries, and suicide. These causes accounted for 80 percent of all deaths for this population. Alcohol is one of the major factors contributing to all of these causes of death. The health and social consequences of underage drinking are -extensive. Underage alcohol use is — associated with numerous health and social prob- lems, including increased incidence of unprotected sex, teen pregnancy, and sexually transmitted infec- tions; sexual assaults and other violent crimes (as offenders or victims); emergency room admissions; and academic failure. Alcohol is the drug most commonly used by young people; its use is strongly associated with other drug use. Alcohol is the drug of choice among young peo- ple. Young people use alcohol more often than they do tobacco, and far more often than marijuana or any other illicit drug. Alcohol use is also associated with young people's use of other drugs. Underage alcohol use predicts future alcohol abuse, predisposing teens to later alcohol dependency and other drug use. Recent research has found that young people who begin drinking before the age of 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependency than those who begin drinking at age 21. A majority (58%) of 12th graders in Hennepin County who cur- rently drink, began drinking at or before age 15. The economic costs of underage alcohol use.are substantial. Nationally, the estimated cost of the immediate health and social consequences of underage drinking is $578 per household per year; or S216 per year for every man, women, and child in the country. Based on population projections, Hennepin County's estimated share of these costs is S231 million per year. A recent study found that the governments of Hennepin County and the City of Nlinneapolis have spent more than $2.8 million per year for services and activities directly related to underage alcohol use. Why is this happening? It is too easy for young people in Hennepin County to obtain alcohol. Despite the minimum drinking age laws, alcohol use among teens remains very high, in part because it is too easy for young people in Hennepin County to acquire alcohol. Alcohol is read- ily available to young people through commercial and social sources, often from adult providers, including friends, siblings, parents, co-workers, and strangers. Casual drinking among underage youth is "socially accepted". Widespread social acceptance of under- age drinking perpetuates the problem, offering young people opportunities and encouragement to break the law. While parents and other adults can be part of the solution, their attitudes and behav- iors supporting underage drinking can contribute to the problem. Alcohol is promoted heavily through marketing and advertising to young people. Young people are being bombarded with marketing messages that promote- alcohol use; through specially targeted promotional efforts, they are promised fun, popu- larity and peer acceptance if they drink. Research has found that young people wto start drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependency than those who start drinking at age 21. A majority (58%) of Hennepin county 12th graders who have used alcohol, started drinking at or before age 15. What can we do to prevent underage drinking? Restrict the supply and reduce the demand. There is no doubt that underage alcohol use is an extremely serious public health and safety concern in Hennepin County. A comprehensive approach that targets not only individual risk factors, but also the enirironment that facilitates underage alcohol use is needed to prevent and reduce underage alcohol use. Such an approach needs to reduce the demand for alcohol, by developing community norms and expectations that help Hennepin County youth stay alcohol -free; and to restrict the supply of alcohol, limiting both the social and com- mercial provision of alcohol to underage youth. Most promising strategies for preventing underage drinking. The full report outlines close to 100 potentially successful strategies to restrict the supply (restricting commercial and social provision of alcohol to youth) and reduce the demand (through media campaigns, counter -advertising, and school-based strategies). Four of the most promis- ing strategies are summarized below. They offer the greatest evidence of being particularly effective in reducing and preventing underage drinking. Local experts have also determined these strategies most relevant to local community needs. ■ Implement compliance checks at least once per year for all alcohol establishments (restricting the supply). The use of compliance checks has proven to be an extremely effective strategy for reducing illegal commercial sales to underage youth. A success where tried in local communi- ties, compliance checks need to be instituted on a regular basis, countywide. ■ Increase alcohol prices through higher excise taxes (reducing the demand). Increases in alco- hol prices greatly reduce alcohol consumption, particularly among youth and young adults. Not indexed to inflation, Minnesota's alcohol taxes fall far below the national average and are declin- ing in real value. An increase in the state's excise tax rates would decrease underage alcohol con- sumption in Hennepin County. ■ Launch media campaigns, media advocacy, and counter -advertising (reducing the demand). Media campaigns have been found to be impor- tant components of enforcement efforts, greatly magnifying their effectiveness. Counter -adver- tising has also been found to be effective in reducing youth use of tobacco. Media messages highlighting the problems of the social provision of alcohol and the marketing of alcohol to young people would provide strong support to larger underage drinking prevention efforts. ■ Develop, implement, and enforce policies restrict- ing alcohol use on secondary and post -secondary school properties and at school -sponsored events (restricting the supply). Standardized school alco- hol use policies have been developed by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning and adopted by many school districts across the state. Enforcement of these policies and procedures at the school level would help youth successfully combat peer pressure regarding underage drinking. "Parents, schools, and communities need to say to our young people with one voice that underage drinking can jeopardize their health and lifetime prospects." Donna Shalala, Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Reference: 1. Hennepin Count%, Community Health Department Underage Alcohol Use in Hennepin County. Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 2000. Suggested Citation: LI-ennepin County Community Health Department. Underage Alcohol Use in Hennepin County - Executive Summary. Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 2000. If you would like more information, or a copy of the full report - Underage Alcohol Use in Hennepin County -please contact: Jim Mara, Supervisor Hennepin County Community Health Department 612-348-6150 jim.mara@co.hennepin.mn.us Visit our web site at www.co.hemepirl.mrLus/commhlth/reports/alcohoLhtrn Acknowledgments: This summary was prepared by: Ymgmei Ding, MD, MS, Hennepin County Community Health Department Meg Hargreaves, MPP, Hennepin County Community Health Department Special thanks to the Advisory and Working Groups that provided constant support and advice for this project. The project team gives special thanks to Sue Zuidema, Director of the Hennepin County Community Health Department. The team would also like to thank the individuals who contributed to this project by providing data and technical services. They are Alan Rogers and Jonathan Walseth, Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety; Nagi Salem, Minnesota Department of Health Center for Health Statistics; Narciso Mindajao, Minnesota Department of Revenue Tax and Research Division; Jim Colwell, Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning; Suzanne Gaines and Margaret Holm, Hennepin County Community Health Department; Michelle Joseph, Hennepin County Public Affairs Department; and Shelley Hohenecker, Litho Technical Services. Thanks also to the American Medical Association Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, City of Roseville, Minnesota Police Department, Photographer Bill Fleming, youth and adults who assisted with this project. Hennepin County Hennepin County Community Health Department Health Services Building Mail Code 963 525 Portland Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55415 Hennepin County provides equal access to employ- ment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, public assistance, criminal record, or national origin. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the Administration Division of the Human Resources and Employee Relations Department, A-400 Government Center, Minneapolis, MN 55487, (612)348-3562, or TTY (612) 348-3770. This material can be given to you in different forms, such as large print or on tape, if you call the Hennepin County Community Health Department at (612) 348-7548 (voice) (612) 348-4774 (TTY). BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Charlie LeFevere, Attorney Kennedy & Graven 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 612/337-9215 Fax: 612/337-9310 March 9, 2000 Mr. Dwight Johnson City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Leonard Kremer, Engineer ` Barr Engineering Company 4700 West 77th Street Minneapolis MN 55435-4803 Phone: 612/832-2600 Fax: 612/832-2601 Re: Bassett Creek Watershed — Second Generation Planning Dear Mr. Johnson: Crystal Golden Valley Medicine Lake Minneapolis Minnetonka New Hope Plymouth Robbinsdale St. Louis Park The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission (BCWMC) will soon begin preparing its Second Generation Water Management Plan. As part of this process, the BCWMC intends to provide significant opportunity for public participation and comment. Two documents have been prepared to inform and solicit comments from the public. We request your assistance to distribute these documents. Notice of Watershed Planning. Please send a copy of this letter to stakeholders, including city council members and other elected officials; interested neighborhood and business groups; and individuals that may have an interest in this planning process. Commissioner Ron Quanbeck or Alternate Commissioner Fred Moore may be able to assist with stakeholder identification. Please provide a list of stakeholders that were sent a copy of the letter to Pat Schutrop, BCWMC Recording Secretary, for the BCWMC records. 2,____News.Beleas-e._-A- news- release was -prepared -and -submitted by-tbe-C-omrnission-to--various - newsletters and publications identified on the attached page. Please notify Pat Schutrop if the news release should be submitted to a publication not shown on the list. Please contact Pat Schutrop, (612-832-2652), the City's BCWMC representative, or me regarding any questions. E-mail requests should be directed to Pat Schutrop at pschutrop@barr.com. Sincerely, Lee Gustafson Chairman Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Enclosures c: Commissioner Ron Quanbeck Alternate Commissioner Fred Moore 214332 BXSSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Charlie LeFevere, Attorney Kennedy & Graven 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 612/337-9215 Fax: 612/337-9310 Leonard Kremer, Engineer Barr Engineering Company 4700 West 77th Street Minneapolis MN 55435-4803 Phone: 612/832-2600 Fax: 612/832-2601 NOTICE OF WATERSHED PLANNING To: Public Interested in the Bassett Creek Watershed From: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Subject: Second Generation Plan Date: March 9, 2000 WATERSHED PLANNING Crystal Golden Valley Medicine Lake Minneapolis Minnetonka New Hope Plvmouth Robbinsdale St. Louis Park The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission (BCWMC) is in the beginning stages of preparing its Second Generation (water management) Plan. Revisions are necessary to the existing plan in order to comply with the provisions of the Metropolitan Area Local Water Management Rules (Minnesota Rules Chapter 8410), the Metropolitan Surface Water Management rules 103B and the approved county groundwater and other regional plans. The objective of this notice is to inform the public and other interested parties that the BCWMC is beginning these planning activities and to identify stakeholders that are interested in the planning process. A key part .of this effort will be to incorporate public concerns into the management and planning of watershed activities. HISTORY The BCWMC was formed in 1969 to manage the water resources within Bassett Creek watershed. Its purpose is to control flooding along the Bassett Creek trunk system and to maintain and enhance the quality of surface and ground water resources in the watershed. Representatives from the nine municipalities within the watershed make up the Commission. The nine municipalities represented by the BCWMC include: • Crystal • New Hope • Golden Valley • Plymouth • Medicine Lake • Robbinsdale • Minneapolis • St. Louis Park • Minnetonka 212959.doc To: Public Interested in the Bassett Creek Watershed From: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Subject: Second Generation Plan Y ' Date: March 9, 2000 Paee: 2 WATERSHED The Bassett Creek Watershed covers more than 40 square miles and is divided into the following four major subwatersheds: • Main Stem: the Main Stem of Bassett Creek originates in Medicine Lake and generally flows east to the Mississippi River. It drains portions of southeast Plymouth, northeast Minnetonka, a large portion of Golden Valley, northwest St. Louis Park, southern Crystal, southern New Hope, southern Robbinsdale and a portion of Minneapolis. • Medicine Lake Branch: the Medicine Lake Branch drains parts of northwest Golden Valley, southwest New Hope, northern Minnetonka, and portions of Plymouth that discharge to Plymouth Creek. Plymouth Creek originates in western Plymouth and . generally flows southeast through Plymouth to Medicine Lake. • North Branch: the North Branch of Bassett Creek drains portions of northeast Plymouth, southern New Hope and southern Crystal and joins the Main Stem immediately upstream of Highway 100. • Sweeney Lake Branch: the Sweeney Lake Branch drains portions of northern St. Louis Park and southern Golden Valley and joins the Main Stem in Theodore Wirth Park near Golden Valley Road. Fhmouth t t L �` edreiee Lake Crystal to 6DG�sdale 'hIi¢n¢apolis, Coble¢ Valley .. :t. I ,Park' N A p 1 Z Milw Bassett Creek Watershed .c To: Public Interested in the Bassett Creek Watershed / From: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Subject: Second Generation Plan �~ Date: March 9, 2000 Paae: 3 STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS Over the years, the BCWMC has implemented several changes intended to improve the quality of life in the Bassett Creek Watershed, including several flood control improvements that were completed between 1982 and 1996 by the BCWMC, St. Paul District Corps of Engineers, and member municipalities. As part of the process, the Commission implemented an extensive public participation program to involve citizens in the decision-making process. Some of the more significant water quality and flood control improvements include: • Completion of a new $28,000,000 tunnel to carry Bassett Creek through Minneapolis to the Mississippi River. About $10,000,000 was saved by constructing only one enlarged tunnel, designed for several uses. The Commission also succeeded in obtaining funding for 75% of the total project from the federal government and other state agencies. • Construction of ten channel crossing improvements, five control structures and storage basins and removal of a bridge along Bassett Creek. • Replacement of the Medicine Lake dam and construction of the Plymouth Creek fish barrier in Plymouth to improve the quality of Medicine Lake. • Completion of the Highway 55 control structure in Minneapolis in June 1987, that prevented millions of dollars in flood damages from the 1987 "Super Storm," which occurred one month later. • Floodproofing of several homes. The techniques that were used have been recognized as state-of-the-art and have become a model for floodproofing residential structures throughout the country. • Construction of the Wisconsin Avenue and Golden Valley Country Club flood control structures in Golden Valley. • Construction of the Bassett Creek Park flood control and water quality project in Crystal. The Commission received a "Seven Wonders of Engineering" award from the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers based on the unique engineering elements and social significance of these improvements. WATER QUALITY In 1992, the BCWMC started its water quality program. Since then, the Commission has: • Adopted a water quality policy in 1994 to provide protection and improvement to water resources. • Prepared individual Lake and Watershed Management Plans for 13 water bodies. • Reviewed over 260 individual water quality plans as part of development proposals during the previous five years. In addition, the Commission regularly performs water quality monitoring for ten primary water bodies. To: Public Interested in the Bassett Creek Watershed From: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Subject: Second Generation Plan Date: March 9, 2000 Paee: 4 PARTICIPATION Please fill out the attached form and mail or e-mail it to address listed below, if you are interested in periodic status reports regarding the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission's Second Generation planning process. Name: Representing: Address: City/State/Zip Code: Phone Number: — E-mail Address: _ _ I would be interested in participating if an advisory panel were formed. _ I would like to receive periodic status reports regarding the planning. I have the following concerns regarding the Bassett Creek Watershed (Also see Bassett Creek Website: http://www.barr.com/bassett/index.html) Mail form to: Barr Engineering Co. Attn: Pat Schutrop 4700 West 77th Street Minneapolis MN 55435-4803 or e-mail comments to Pat Schutrop at Barr Engineering Company: pschutrop@barr.com BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Charlie LeFevere, Attorney Kennedv & Graven 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 612/337-9215 Fax: 612/337-9310 Contact: Pat Schutrop 612-832-2652 Leonard Kremer, Engineer Barr Engineering Company 4700 West 77th Street Minneapolis MN 554354803 Phone: 612/832-2600 Fax: 612/832-2601 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Crystal Golden Valley Medicine Lake Minneapolis Minnetonka New Hope Plymouth Robbinsdale St. Louis Park The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission (BCWMC) is inviting public participation as it prepares its second generation (water management) plan to comply with the provisions of the Watershed Law (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. Formed in 1969, the BCWMC manages water resources in the Bassett Creek watershed to control flooding along the Bassett Creek trunk system and to maintain and enhance the quality of surface and ground water. The commission includes representatives from the nine municipalities within the watershed: Crystal, New Hope, Golden Valley, Plymouth, Medicine Lake, Robbinsdale, Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, and Minnetonka. Some of the BCWMC's water quality and flood control projects have included completion of a - -- - $28 million tunnel to carry Bassett Creek through Minneapolis to the Mississippi River, replacement of the Medicine Lake dam and construction of the Plymouth Creek fish barrier to improve water quality in the lake, and review of more than 260 individual water quality plans. The BCWMC will be soliciting input from area residents, and providing periodic status reports on the planning process to anyone who is interested. More information is available from Pat Schutrop at 612-832-2652 or by e-mail at pschutrop@barr.com, or by visiting the BCWMC's website at www.barr.com/bassett. 214035 2Mo. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Second Generation Plan List of Mailings News Release (w/accompanying map) (February 2000) Crystal (Janet Lewis) Golden Valley (Cheryl Weiler) Golden Valley League of Women Voters (Nancy Azzam) Medicine Lake (Kip Leonard) Minneapolis — North News (Mike Anderson) Minneapolis — Bryn Mawr Bugle (Jennie Bartholomew) Minneapolis — Southwest Journal (Linda Picone) Minnetonka (Joan Post) New Hope (Sue Henry) Plymouth (Helen LeFave) Robbinsdale (Jean Feldges) St. Louis Park (Lynn Schwartz) Sun/Sailor (Minnetonka, Plymouth, St. Louis Park) Sun Post (Crystal/Robbinsdale and Golden Valley/New Hope) Lakeshore Weekly (Plymouth/Minnetonka area) Cable 12 (Golden Valley, New Hope, Crystal) Friends of Bassett Creek (Ed McRoberts) :ODMA\PCDOCS\DOCS\214355\1 1 03/09/00 DATE: March 16, 2000 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager through._, Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works' FROM: John R. Sweeney, Assistant to Public Works Director SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT ON FUNDING APPLICATIONS NEW TRANSIT VEHICLES Attached to this memo is a copy of Action Transmittal No. 2000-02 that was presented to the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) at their meeting yesterday afternoon, March 15, 2000, which was held at the League of Minnesota Cities Building. I had been informed that the TAB would be reviewing the 1999 Regional Solicitation Projects that had been previously reviewed and recommended for approval by the TAC Funding and Programming Committee on January 27, 2000, the TAC Committee on February 2, 2000, the TAB .Programming. -Committee- March 1, 2000, --and -the-TAB Relations Committee -on -March 6, 2nnn r - - ..- also understood that there were some concerns expressed by some trail open space advocates regarding lack of funding for one or more of their projects, so it seemed piudent to attend this final important meeting where the TAB would review and approve the final list of 78 projects out of 384 submittals. Finally after much discussion and some proposed amendments (ultimately failed) that would drastically harm our program and eliminate the funding for 15 transit vehicles in 2000, the TAB did approve the projects that were previously reviewed and recommended for approval by all of the aforementioned committees or advisory groups. Therefore, it is with great pleasure that I am able to inform you that per Page 1 of the attachment, Project No. TC -8-99(P) we will be receiving $1,520,000 of STP funding at a future date, and pursuant to Project No. TC -9-99(E) we will also be receiving 5864,000 of Congestion Mitigation Air Quality program (CMAQ) funding ,for eight additional vehicles. It's important to note from the specific charts that in both cases no RTC Bond Funding is necessary for our projects because in our applications we had indicated that we would contribute up to P:\pw\Engineering\TRANS(]\MEMOS\2000\.Status_Rpt_Funding_V ch.doc SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT ON FUNDING APPLICATIONS FOR NEW TRANSIT VEHICLES Page 2 $600,000 from Budget Carryover Funds for these projects. It also means that our projects are not dependent on anything that is happening at the legislature during this session. Funding will ultimately be made available from the appropriate funding categories sometime late fall of 2000 or early winter, depending on some issues that must be resolved between the Metropolitan Council and the Feds regarding the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). It is my understanding that the final approval for our projects will be given by the Metropolitan Council as soon as their meeting schedule permits. If you have any questions regarding this matter, I believe that Mayor Tierney can address those as she is a member of the TAB. If you have other specific questions regarding the funding request, please contact me at your convenience. attachment P:\pw\Engineering\TRANSIT\MEMOS\2000\Status_Rpt_Funding_V eh.doc TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 ACTION TRANSMITTAL No. 2000-02 DATE: March 8, 2000 TO: Transportation Advisory Board FROM: Transportation Advisory Board Programming Committee TAB Relations Committee MOTION: That the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) approve the attached list of transportation projects for inclusion in the draft 2001-2004 Transportation Improvement Program and forward the list to the Metropolitan Council for concurrence. BACKGROUND & PURPOSE OF ACTION: The purpose of this action is to program federal transportation funds from the Surface Transportation Program, Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program and the Transportation Enhancements Program, as well as an anticipated amount of regional transit capital bond funds, into the region's TIP. The attached list of multi modal projects was chosen through the 1999 TEA -21 regional solicitation process. These projects support the goals and policies in the Regional Blueprint and Transportation Policy Plan. ISSUES RAISED BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS: The TAB Programming Committee discussed whether the TAC and TAB should prioritize transit preservation projects. The committee also discussed whether all the transit preservation projects meet the definition of a transit capital project that should be part of the regional solicitation process. ROUTING TO ACTION REQUESTED DATE COMPLETED TAC Funding and Programming TAC Review & Recommend Review & Recommend January 27, 2000 February 2, 2000 TAB -Programming Committee Review & Recommend March 1, 2000 TAB Relations Review & Recommend March 6, 2000 Transportation Advisory Board Review & Approve Metropolitan Council Concur TABatm00-02 1999 Regional Solicitation '�--La Recommended Surface Transportation Program Projects The funds available to program include $5.5 million of additional STP funds from Metro Transit's I-394/CR 73 park and ride project that was dropped from the current TIP. applicant project name STP $ RTC Bonds project no. AR -15-99 IBloomington Hennepin Co. Reconstruct Lyndale Av. between 78th St. and 82nd St. Reconstruct CSAH 61 from Bren Rd. to CSAH 3. $1,832,000 $2,560,000 NA NA AR -2-99 AR -1-99 Ramsey Co. Reconstruct Terminal Rd./Co.Rd. B2 from TH 280/1-35W to Fulham St. $3,680,000 NA AR -12-99 Bloomington Reconstruct 80th St. between Penn Av. and Knox Av. $1,552,000 NA AE -11-99 Dakota Co. Reconstruct CSAH 31 from near CR 58 to near CSAH 42, including a transit center. $4,000,000 NA AE -7-99 Hennepin Co. Reconstruct CSAH 101 from TH 7 to CSAH 5. $2,640,000 NA AE -20-99 Dakota Co. Construct extension of CR 28 from TH 149 to CSAH 63 with parallel bike trails. _ $2,400,000 NA AE -1-99 Anoka Co. Reconstruct two portions of Lexington Av. $3,580,000 NA AC -2-99 Carver Co. and MN/DOT Reconstruct and realign TH 5 near Waconia. $4,000,000 NA Carver Co. Reconstruct CSAH 10 from CR 110 to CSAH 11. $4,160,000 NA AC -3-99 AC -4-99 Washington Co. Hennepin Co. Richfield Reconstruct CSAH 8/14 from 1-35E to TH 61. Reconstruct CSAH 3 from 2nd Av. to 21st Av. Reconstruct the 66th St. and Portland Av. intersection. $3,00,000 $5,5500,000 $1,280,000 NA NA NA AA -7-99 AA -1-99 PA -6-99 MN/DOT Construct interchange at TH 61 and Glen Road, as part of the overall Wakota Bridge project. TH 242 access management improvements. Reconstruct TH 280 from Larpenteur Av. to I-35W/TH 36. $ 0,000 $960,000 $96 $5,500,000 NA NA NA PA -1-99 Anoka Co. PA -5-99 MN/DOT PA -9-99 North St. Paul reconstruct TH 36 from Third St. to Charles St. including bridge on Margret St. over TH 36. Hennepin County Public Safety - North Skyway. Hennepin County Public Safety - South Skyway. Hiawatha bike trail connections. $5,500,000 $939,000 $1,251,000 $614,000 NA NA NA NA BW -15-99(1) Hennepin Co. BW -16-99(1) Hennepin Co. BW -7-99(2) Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis Trail. $1,686,400 NA 9-99(2) Minneapolis County Road B-2 pathway. ADA bus stop compliance. $1,540,000 $640,000 NA $160,000 18-99(2) P Roseville 39-99(H) Metro Transit TC -8-99(P) Plymouth Metrolink Replace 5 small and 10 medium size vehicles in 2000. Engine rebuild in 2004. Programmed totals Funds available to program ' $1,520,000 $3,340,000 $69,774,400 $67,500,000 $0 $835,000 $995,000 $124,000,000 TC -158-99(P) Metro Transit _ Underprogrammed or (ove rprog rammed) amount ($2,274,400)1 $123,005,000 The funds available to program include $5.5 million of additional STP funds from Metro Transit's I-394/CR 73 park and ride project that was dropped from the current TIP. 0 TC -110-99(E) Metro Transit 1999 Regional Solicitation Recommended Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program Projects $4,125,000 project no. applicant project name CMAQ $ RTC Bonds CM -3-99 Metropolitan Council regional TDM and commuter alternatives program. 53,224,000 $0 CM -20-99 Minneapolis downtown Minneapolis TMO-2003 and 2004. $527,000 $0 CM -21-99 MN/DOT Fort Snelling multi -modal transit station. $5,500,000 $0 CM -16-99 Metro Transit sector 1 and 2 transit service restructuring plan. $5,493,180 $0 CM -1-99 University of MN U -PASS transit program. $5,500,000 $0 CM -25-99 1-494 Corridor Commission 1-494 corridor commission TDM program. $283,600 $0 CM -34-99 MN/DOT regional transportation management center. $5,500,000 $0 CM -43-99 SMTC Southwest Station, phase II. $5,500,000 $1,300,000 CM -39-99 MVTA MVTA Eagan Station. $4,384,000 $946,000 CM -38-99 MVTA MVTA Burnsville Trans- Station - phase III. $2,400,000 $1,000,000 CM -10-99 Metro Transit sector 5C south 1-35W corridor service expansion plan. $5,432,717 $0 CM -11-99 Metro Transit sector 5B - Hiawatha corridor service expansion plan. $4,476,620 $0 CM -52-99 Metro Transit sector 7 west metro suburban service expansion plan. $1,502,726 $0 CM -49-99 SMTC purchase 10 additional arge vehicles. $3,906,1441 $976,536 CM -15-99 Metro Transit Woodbury park and ride service expansion. $905,625 $0 CM -12-99 Metro Transit sector 5A western St. Paul service expansion. $3,248,456 $0 CM -32-99 MN/DOT Bus only shoulders on TH 169 from 1-494 to 1-394. $624,000 $0 TC -9-99(E) Plymouth Metrolink 6 medium and 2 small buses $864,000 $0 TC -50-99(E) Maple Grove Maple Grove Transit Huo $5,500,000 $1,375,000 sector 1 and 2 service - capital needed TC -110-99(E) Metro Transit purchase 34 forty -foot buses in 2001. (75% or 26 buses) $4,125,000 $3,015,000 TC -138-99(E) Metro Transit purchase 15 small/mid size buses in 2002. $1,837,000 $550,000 TC -35-99(E) Metro Transit construct park and ride lot at 1-35W and 95th Av. $2,640,000 $660,000 TC -26-99(E) Metro Transit construct Sunray transit hub. Title III $200,000 TC -29-99(E) Metro Transit construct Rice Street transit hub/park and ride lot. $2,000,000 $500,000 TC -28-99(E) Metro Transit construct parking deck at Rosedale Mall and expand existing transit hub. Title III $1,200,000 TC -32-99(E) Metro Transit replace the Maplewood Mall transit stop with a transit hub. Title III $200,000 sector 5c service - capital needed ------------- - TC -36-99(E) Metro Transit construct transit station at 1-35W and 42nd or 46th St. $0 $6,875,000 TC -110-99(E) IMetro Transit I purchase 34 forty -foot buses in 2001. (12% or 4 buses) 1 $688,0001 $502,000 woodbury service - capital needed TC -24-99(E) Metro Transit construct Woodbury park and ride lot. $2,800,000 $700,000 TC -110-99(E) Metro Transit purchase 34 forty -foot buses in 2001. (12% or 4 buses) $688,000 $502,000 programmed totals $79,550,068 $20,501,536 funds available to program $74,000,000 $124,000,000 underprogrammed or (overprogrammed) amounts ($5,550,068)1 $103,498,464 2 1999 Regional Solicitation Recommended Regional Transit Capital Bond Projects project no. applicant project name Regional Bonds RTC Bonds spent for STP Match $995,000 RTC Bonds spent for CMAQ Match $20,501,536 TC -4-99(H) Metro Mobility 150 new small buses - replacement. $7,500,000 TC -6-99(H) Metro Mobility Metro Mobility computer replacement. $750,000 TC -39-99(H) Metro Transit ADA bus stop compliance. in STP match (. 5� 011948 007000 TC -43-99(H) Anoka Co. Transit Traveler bus replacement project. TC -47-99(H) DARTS SMART DARTS Phase III matching funds to FHWA. $115,000 TC -52=99(1-1) MVTA certificate of participation Burnsville bus garage buy-out. $3,074,200 TC -66-99(P) MVTA replace 36 express buses in 2002. $11,195,000 TC -169-99(P) Metro Transit tire leasing - 2001. (Balance from Title III) $226,800 TC -170-99(P) Metro Transit tire leasing - 2002. (Balance from Title III) $261,600 TC -171-99(P) Metro Transit tire leasing - 2003. (Balance from Title III) $301,200 TC -172-99(P) Metro Transit tire leasing - 2004. (Balance from Title III) $346,000 TC -67-99(P) MVTA replace 20 express buses in 2003. $5,690,000 TC -178-99(P) Metro Transit replace regional fare collection system. 52,400,000 TC -65-99(P) MVTA replace 5 mid-size buses in 2004. $565,000 TC -160-99(P) Metro Transit transit bus engine purchase/rebuild - 2004. in STP match TC -159-99(P) Metro Transit transit bus engine purchase/rebuild - 2003. $4,331,666 TC -158-99(P) Metro Transit transit bus engine purchase/rebuild - 2002. $3,751,667 TC -157-99(P) Metro Transit transit bus engine purchase/rebuild - 2001. $3,401,667 TC -46-99(P) DARTS replace 22 small buses in 2000. 51,350,706 TC -156-99(P) Metro Transit transit bus engine purchase/rebuild - 2000. $3,610,000 $400,000 99(P) MVTA replace 6 small buses in 2001. $3,700,000 99(P) Metro Transit Lake and Chicago transit hub replacement. $2,000,000 -99(P) Metro Transit replace roof on overhaul base. $1,500,000 -99(P) Metro Transit repair of the metal walls at overhaul base and Heywood. 99(P) HIS Transporter replace 12 vehicles in 2000, 01 and 04. $770,368 -99(P) ilm Metro Transit transmission purchase/rebuilding - 2004. 51,579,000 -99(P) Metro Transit replace fire alarm systems at four service garages. $900,000 -99(P) Metro Transit transmission purchase/rebuilding - 2003. 51,518,000 -99(P) Metro Transit purchase the Metro Transit police building. $1,000,000 5-99(P) Metro Transit transmission purchase/rebuilding 2001. 51,228,000 6-99(P) Metro Transit transmission purchase/rebuilding - 2002. 51,257,000 -132-99(P) Metro Transit purchase 79 replacement 40 -foot buses in 2002. $5,425,000 TC -107-99(P) ITC Metro Transit purchase 63 replacement 40 -foot buses in 2001. 54,191,000 TC -173-99(P) Metro Transit annual farebox purchase/replacement - 2000. $100,000 TC -174-99(P) Metro Transit annual farebox purchase/replacement - 2001. $100,000 TC -175-99(P) Metro Transit annual farebox purchase/replacement - 2002. $100,000 TC -121-99(P) Metro Transit purchase 28 replacement 40 -foot buses in 2003. $1,960,000 TC -153-99(P) Metro Transit purchase 26 replacement 40 -foot buses in 2000. FUND FROM $16M TC -105-99(P) Metro Transit 1purchase 24 replacement 40 -foot buses in 2001. $1,724,000 TC -109-99(P) I Metro Transit Ipurchase 23 replacement 40 -foot buses in 2001. $1,515,000 TC -119-99(P) IMetro Transit Ipurchase 22 replacement 40 -foot buses in 2003. 51,540,000 TC -130-99(P) Metro Transit purchase 23 replacement 40 -foot buses in 2002. $1,630,000 Tc -155-99(P) Metro Transit 124 replacement 40 -foot buses in 2000. (balance from $16M) $750,000 TC -87-99(P) Metro Transit Ipurchase 21 replacement 40 -foot buses in 2004. $1,430,000 TC -111-99(P) Metro Transit I purchase 20 replacement articulated or coach buses - 2000. $2,740,000 TC -122-99(P) Metro Transit purchase 20 replacement 40 -foot buses in 2003. $1,460,000 expand and relocate the transit control center, replace 450MHz radio TC -12-99(P) Metro Transit with 800 MHz. (Balance from Title III) $1,500,000 TC -126-99(P) IMetro Transit Ipurchase 15 replacement articulated or coach buses - 2004. SKIP TC -134-99(P) Metro Transit purchase 8 replacement articulated or coach buses - 2003. 51,929,000 TC -19-99(P) MCTTD replace 15 40' regional fleet buses 2000. (balance from $16M) $1,900,000 TC -40-99(P) Metro Transit replace the Brookdale transit hub. $1,000,000 TC -136-99(P) Metro Transit purchase 8 replacement articulated or coach buses - 2003. $808,000 1999 Regional Solicitation Recommended Regional Transit Capital Bond Projects project no. applicant project name Regional Bonds TC -16-99(P) MCTTD private vehicle capital payments -leased vehicles. $380,160 TC -18-99(P) MCTTD replace 16 small buses in regional fleet - 2001. $1,032,000 TC -22-99(P) MCTTD purchase 5 replacement medium buses in 2001. $1,050,000 TC -23-99(P) MCTTD replace engines, transmissions, lifts and fareboxes-2001. $450,000 TC -6n -99(P) MVTA midsize bus overhauls. SKIP TC -79-99(P) SMTC replacement of transit vehicles. (2002) $3,125,000 TC -80-99(P) SMTC Vehicle maintenance and refurbishment. $575,000 TC -1-99(P) Carver County Bus replacement (5 total) $316,687 TC -7-99(P) Sr. Community Services replace 3 vehicles. (1 in 2000, 2 in 2003) $201,484 TC -10-99(P) Scott Co. transit replace 8 total vehicles in 2002, 03 and 04. $480,000 programmed totals $126,431,741 funds available to program $124,000,000 underprogrammed or (overprogrammed) amounts ($2,431,741) • w 1999 Regional Solicitation Recommended Transportation Enhancement Projects project no. applicant EN -14-99(B) Minneapolis EN -18-99(H) Park/Rec. EN -15-99(B) Minneapolis EN -17-99(B) Park/Rec. EN -13-99(B) Minneapolis EN -25-99(B) Vadnais Heights EN -31-99(B) MN/DOT EN -24-99(B) Dakota Co. EN -28-99(B) St. Paul Parks/Rec. EN -23-99(6) Dakota Co. EN -4-99(B) Brooklyn Park EN -19-99(13) Minneapolis MCDA improvement-Lyndale Av. to Oakland Av. Minnesota Valley EN -41-99(B) Rest. Project EN -37-99(B) Bloomington EN -14-99(B) Minneapolis EN -35-99(B) Champlin EN -15-99(B) Minneapolis EN -21-99(B) Minneapolis Valley Minnesota Trans. EN -6-99(H) Museum EN -36-99(B) lBloomington -43-99(B) Hastings !EN Minnesota Trans. -99(H) Museum $240,00 Crystal & Golden IEN-5-99(13) Valley Minneapolis EN -22-99(H) Park/Rec. EN -48-99(B) Shakopee IEN-47-99(B) Shakopee Minneapolis and EN -32-99(S) Hennepin Co. Minneapolis and EN -33-99(S) Hennepin Co. Minneapolis and IEN-34-99(S) Hennepin Co. project name ill Ruins Park plank roadway and tunnel. Mill Ruins Park pedestrian circulation system/landscaping. Midtown Urban Greenway safety project - Phase 2 and 3. Centerville Road Trail. bike and ped trail system in Newport and amenities. Big Rivers Regional Trail -1-35E Project. Lower Phalen Creek Trail Project - A North Urban Regional Trail -Phase 11 Edinburgh trail pedestrian bridge. riverfront plaza and bike/walkway. reconstruction of Murphy's Inn and Landing. bi11 k 11 e and ped improvements along East Bush Lake Road from 84th St. to 106th St. r Park bikeway - Phase II ed bridge over TH 169 between 114th and 117th Avs.e station at Lake St. and Chicago Av.Northside redevelopment project-bike/ped trails. TE $ $700,00 $675,OC $621,0( $607,4 $700,0( $200,41 $700,0 $443,5 $480,0 S700,C S700,C 5700,( $700,1 $700,' $240, $700, I $700,001 Jackson St. roundhouse powerhouse restoration. bike and ped improvements along existing NSP Aerial Transmission $686,00 Corridor between 79th St. and 105th St. $240,00 TH 61/CR 47 trail underpass. Como -Harriet streetcar line extension/improvement. $440,0( bridge over TH 100 at 29th St. and Bassett Creek. $640,0( bike/pedestrian Grand Rounds wayrinding improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists and $675,01 tourists. --- — -_ $363,6 TH 169/CR 79 bike/ped bridge and trail. $347,15 TH 169/CSAH 17 bike/ped bridge and trail. improvement -Hiawatha Av. to West River Pkwy. 5700,( Lake St. streetscape improvement-Lyndale Av. to Oakland Av. $700,( Lake St. streetscape Lake St. streetscape improvement -Oakland Av. to 21st Av. 5700,1 $15,759, Programmed totals $15,620, Funds available to program ($139 - Underprogrammed or (overprogrammed) amount I I -lb DATE: March 9, 2000 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager FROM: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report Attached is the report that was provided by Hennepin County staff for the month of February, 2000. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility in January was 601, exactly the same as the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit. The chart below shows the average monthly population since we began receiving reports in June of 1998. k HCACF Monthly Population Report 7� w { MM ,02� +61,3 i.,�Y` Y e•,�, R CITY kOF PLYMOUTH ar ; 3400> LYMO , �H BOULEVARD,"PLYMOUTH, MN, 55447 DATE: March 9, 2000 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager FROM: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report Attached is the report that was provided by Hennepin County staff for the month of February, 2000. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility in January was 601, exactly the same as the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit. The chart below shows the average monthly population since we began receiving reports in June of 1998. HCACF Monthly Population Report 700 600 500 C 400 CUP Limit co p L 300 EAoerage Count d a 200 100 0 ao rn ao rn ao ao rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn m rn o o "7 Q 0 p .6 LL. Q U Q 0 Q U— Month/Year DATE: March 13, 2000 TO: City Council Members FROM: Paul Buck, Forester, through Eric Blank, Director of Park & Rec. and Dwight Johnson, City Manager SUBJECT: Revised landscaping for Co. Rd. 10 I met with the Hennepin County Permits Engineer on February 1 to review the preliminary proposed planting scheme for Co. Rd. 10. They had some concerns with the shrub concept plan that I had not fully addressed in my design. The first concern was the use of wood chips along the curb. It was recommended that a concrete edge (minimum 2' width) be installed to prevent dirt/mulch/plants from dispersing into the roadway. The revised plan includes a concrete edge. Secondly, the current median grades are inverted to drain toward the center of the medians and may not be altered. This eliminated the shrub concept, as it was impossible to find drought & flood tolerant shrubs that would naturally maintain a height below 3 feet (height maximum to ensure adequate sight lines). The -revised plan includes very hardy perennials that are drought & flood tolerant and naturally maintain a height less than 3 feet. Thirdly, the formal planting scheme of shrubs did not mesh well with the existing natural look of much of the existing right of way. The six species of flowers selected will be massed in pairs to create a definite splash of color yet will enhance the slightly natural setting of the existing roadway. These changes will not negatively affect the overall budget of the project and will most likely provide for a better, cheerier landscape entrance into the City. My next step will be to apply for a Hennepin County Utility Permit Application with the revised planting plan and proceed with an early summer planting date. RI � � 'fit 2i MEMO iA- 6*0 Y""OF PLYM � ��3400 �'LYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMO'Via .ea 7 i DATE: March 13, 2000 TO: City Council Members FROM: Paul Buck, Forester, through Eric Blank, Director of Park & Rec. and Dwight Johnson, City Manager SUBJECT: Revised landscaping for Co. Rd. 10 I met with the Hennepin County Permits Engineer on February 1 to review the preliminary proposed planting scheme for Co. Rd. 10. They had some concerns with the shrub concept plan that I had not fully addressed in my design. The first concern was the use of wood chips along the curb. It was recommended that a concrete edge (minimum 2' width) be installed to prevent dirt/mulch/plants from dispersing into the roadway. The revised plan includes a concrete edge. Secondly, the current median grades are inverted to drain toward the center of the medians and may not be altered. This eliminated the shrub concept, as it was impossible to find drought & flood tolerant shrubs that would naturally maintain a height below 3 feet (height maximum to ensure adequate sight lines). The -revised plan includes very hardy perennials that are drought & flood tolerant and naturally maintain a height less than 3 feet. Thirdly, the formal planting scheme of shrubs did not mesh well with the existing natural look of much of the existing right of way. The six species of flowers selected will be massed in pairs to create a definite splash of color yet will enhance the slightly natural setting of the existing roadway. These changes will not negatively affect the overall budget of the project and will most likely provide for a better, cheerier landscape entrance into the City. My next step will be to apply for a Hennepin County Utility Permit Application with the revised planting plan and proceed with an early summer planting date. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 6, 2000 The meeting was called to order by Chair Paul Lenhardt at 7:10 PM. Also present were Amy Anderson, Nnennia Ejebe, Dev Jadhav, Jameson Johnson, Sam Kelner, Laura Marofsky, Councilmember Judy Johnson, and Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffman. Manager Dwight Johnson arrived at 7:40 PM. Also present was Communities in Collaboration Council Director Carol Bergenstahl. Trent Eisenberg was absent. The minutes of the February 28, 2000 meeting were approved as amended. Councilmember Judy Johnson introduced Carol Bergenstahl, who attended the meeting as an observing guest. The Youth Jam 2000 subcommittee reported it is reviewing options for performance talent. Park and Recreation Department staff made available compact disc recordings of the work of three music groups. The subcommittee members are also speaking with possible artists for publicity posters. The full Council reviewed the timeline for the Youth Jam 2000 project. Letters to supporters in the business community will go out March 7. Nnennia Ejebe reported that several requests have come in for applications for the youth community recognition awards. She presented a mock—up flyer for the town forum. She said the town forum subcommittee has decided not to employ a facilitator, but to have a member of the Youth Advisory Council conduct the meeting, using guest speakers from City departments. - -- Council members agreed to find the schedules for area drop—in nights and coffeehouse events, to get an idea on formats for the proposed activities at Plymouth Creek Center. The Council reviewed plans for hotel accommodations and travel connections for the National League of Cities conference March 11-14 in Washington DC. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM, to review audition music for Youth Jam 2000. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 20, 7:00 PM. f 11 U ;10MINUTES PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT February 23, 2000 PRESENT Mike Cagley, Bill Magratten and Barb Roberts Councilmember Scott Harstad Representing Metro Transit — Jeff Wostrel Representing Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. — Jim Baldwin Representing the City of Plymouth — John Sweeney Consultant for Plymouth Metrolink —George Bentley Committee Secretary — Patty Hillstrom I. MEETING MINUTES The minutes for the January 26, 2000 meeting were approved as written. II. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS Introductions of members were made to Jeff Wostrel of Metro Transit who is replacing Sheri Gingerich. III. RIDERSHIP INFORMATION AND REVIEW OF RIDERSHIP STATISTICS FOR JANUARY, 2000 Bentley distributed the ridership -graphs and -shared the -following -information - Ridership Graphs • For the first time ever in January the system ridership passed the 30,000 ridership mark. • The Dial -A -Ride ridership is also up substantially. • The Flyer has not shown much movement but an increase in ridership is expected when the senior center opens. • Ridership for Metrolink was at the highest level its ever been. Passengers Per Day Graphs • Passengers per day for Metrolink and Route 91 are up. • Ridership on Route 92 is slightly down from January of 1999. • Passengers per day on Route 93 jumped substantially. On a daily basis it was almost 100 passengers more on average per day than it was in December. MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT February 23, 2000 Page 2 IV. IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS OF CONCERN AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS Mike Cagley's Comments • The seats that were chosen for the newer articulated buses (graffiti proof with a carpet like material) are very uncomfortable on a bumpy road. Barb Roberts' Comments • In reference to a concern from the January 26, 2000 PACT meeting, Roberts' asked what the policy will be if the 91D does not arrive on time at the park and ride. Baldwin will check into the matter and let her know. • Roberts' can see the buses arrive out her window and commented on how timely they arrive and that the bus overcrowding has eased. Bentley stated that the additional runs that were added recently in both the morning and afternoon have helped. John Sweeney's Comments • Sweeney stated that there were some complaints about snow plowing on Plymouth Boulevard by the Amoco station. Neither the City or Amoco clean the sidewalk and the bus riders are standing in the street waiting for the bus. The City will now clean that sidewalk on a routine basis. • Sweeney stated that there were some internal complaints (from City staff) about —the Dial -A -Ride -service: Baidw ri-stated `-that he -had received --t il—ose complaints and will check with the riders and report back to Sweeney. Scott Harstad's Comments • Councilmember Harstad provided a copy of the Metro Mobility Annual Rider Satisfaction Survey for use with the next Plymouth Metrolink Survey. V. DISCUSSION OF REVERSE COMMUTE JOB FAIR Bentley stated that planning for the Reverse Commute Job Fair which will be held on March 23, 2000 is moving along well. Currently, there are about 20 businesses that have signed up with a goal of 35 businesses. The primary effort right now is in marketing both to businesses and potential participants. There will be radio and print advertising and a lot of advertising on cable. N:\pw\Engineering\TRANSI W AMMINUTES\2000\PACT_2_21_00, doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT February 23, 2000 - 1.1: 1 Page 3.:" Initially, the job fair focused on entry' level jobs but it was found that the people that came were looking for a wider range of jobs. Participating businesses are told the core focus is on entry level jobs but they are encouraged to have a wide range of jobs. Some businesses have no entry level jobs. VI. UPCOMING RIDER SURVEYS Bentley distributed a commuter, reverse commuter and Dial -A -Ride survey from 1999 and asked for some input from the group for the upcoming surveys. The survey will probably be sent out around mid March. Several comments were made. VII. PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION OF MIDDAY SERVICE CONNECTIONS Bentley stated that there are funds in the budget for implementation of midday service although a ruling is still needed from the Metropolitan Council regarding the impact on feathering. VIII. MARKETING UPDATE Videos promoting Dial -A -Ride service were shown to the group. These videos were televised on cable television and appear to be working. The ridership numbers for Dial - A -Ride have increased. I1. OTHER COMMENTS - • Bentley stated that effective on February 22, 2000 the web site will be totally updated with current information. • Councilmember Harstad suggested that everyone in the group receive a copy of the citizen survey. Members can then review transit issues and discuss better ways to serve riders and potential riders of the Plymouth transit system. • Councilmember Harstad asked the group for their input on bus service in regards to the Highway 101 Improvement Plan. • Councilmember Harstad stated that PACT is required to submit a work plan to the City Council with things that the group would like to accomplish during the course of the year. N:\pw\Engincering\TRANSIT\PACT\,%I UTES\2000 PACT2 23_OO.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT February 23, 2000 Page 4 • Cagley inquired about the status of the bus shelters. Bentley stated that the design of the shelters has held progress up and that the neighborhood meetings ,vould be held soon. The next PACT meeting will be held on March 22, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Engineering Conference Room (Hadley Lake Room) on the lower level of the Plymouth City Hall. Respectfully, Patty Hillstrom Conmlittee Secretary N:\pw',Engineering\TRANS IT\PACT\MNli-rES\2000\PACT_=_23 _00. doc B R I N G I N G F A M I L I E S T 0 G E T H E R March 9, 2000 Mayor Joy Tierney City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth IVIN 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney, On behalf of the clients, Board of Directors, and staff of TEENS ALONE, I want to thank the City of Plymouth and its City Council for its contribution of $2,000. We appreciate your continued support as we work together to meet the needs of homeless and runaway youth, those at -risk, and their families in the Plymouth community. Please convey our thanks. Si hely, Gt, Lydia Kihm Executive Director P.S. I look forward to seeing you at the alcohol compliance breakfast sponsored by WPACHE this spring. Thanks again for your support. 915 MAANSTREET HOPKINS MN 55343 ADMIN 612 988 4086 COUNSELING 612 988 TEEN FAX 612 988 5358 Bill & Nancy Mehus 3660 Yuma Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55446 612-559-4882 To: Members of the Plymouth City Council From: Bill & Nancy Mehus, Sugar Hills Date: 3/10/00 Re: Development of property in the northwest corner of Vicksburg and Hwy 55, Plymouth Marketplace. Further the Plymouth City Council Meeting of 2/15/00, the following is our observations and comments/suggestions and possible conflicts/contradictions. The following is laid out in outline form. The item I referred to below reviews without limitations, what the overall responsibilities/duties of local government are. These items are focused towards the above mentioned proposed development. I. Duties of Government A. Protect Citizens 1. Residents including children a. Protect pedestrians (residents going to City Center, children going to library, etc.) including Reckless/heavy traffic patterns/areas, b: -Protect citizens from unknown- -potentially --- dangerous people frequenting bars. B. Act on behalf of local citizens concerns, requests, etc. 1. Our requests and reasoning on the above proposal are a. Prevent traffic through Sugar Hills – Safety for Children in Sugar Hills. By having a 36`h Ave access to the development, Sugar Hills could act as an escape hatch for heavy traffic. b. Allow no truck access on 36`h ave. – Safety for pedestrians to and from City Center. C. Allow only Nursing Home access or emergency exit for the 36 entrance.—Safety for children and pedestrians. C. Protect Environment 1. Plymouth's Conservation agenda?, and our requests. a. Build a berm on the 36`" Ave. side of the development. b. Keep 100% of the tree buffer on 36`h Ave.. C. Investigate and approve a low light option i.e. lights facing south so not to be seen from Sugar Hills. D. Maintain Consistent Strategies (City Integrity) 1. Sugar Hills was approved by Plymouth with this considered development being issued as an office building with inherent properties of a. Limited hours of operation b. Little weekend access. C. Limited lighting d. Limited or no truck access e. Access off of Vicksburg only 2. Residents relied in good faith on this plan when deciding to live in Sugar Hills. In fact, had many of us known this area would be retailibar, we would not have built in Sugar Hills. If this were true Mr. Harstad's relative and the city of Plymouth would have suffered (Harstad loss of revenue from sold lots and Plymouth the loss of tax revenue). J. Once Sugar Hills completed, fully built, Plymouth then considers and approves a shift of strategy from office to retail/restaurant bar. II. Questions/Comments 1. Mr. Harstad has stated he would not abstain because it would create an unfair obstacle for the developers. I say to you that by Mr. Harstad not abstaining, he is creating an unfair position for the CITIZENS of Plymouth/Sugar Hills. In fact, by not abstaining, he is giving developers an unfair advantage! Who is more important to Plymouth City Council, developers or Citizens?!! I also find it interesting that during that meeting, Mr. Harstad had very little to say or question. In fact one of his only statements was to request a break. Is that because he already knows the complete details of the development, and also has taken a positive position prior to the meeting/vote? 2. Your investigation suggested that on 10% of the traffic would come by way of 36`h Ave.. If only 10% will use 36`h Ave., why is this access so important? Why not keep it only for use by the Nursing Home. 3. Kindly e-mail us your specific position and voting record on this development and your opinion on the above issues. Because of your intense scrutiny, we trust that you are serious and conscientious in doing the right thing for the residents/Citizens of Plymouth. We anxiously await your response on your opinions and voting records. Thank you for your consideration in advance. Sincerely, William P. Mehus Nancy L. Mehus e-mail: wmehus(aoutsourceone.com address: 3660 Yuma Lane No. — — _ - ------ Plymouth, MN 55446--- _- March 9, 200.0 Laurie Ahrens Civ. k)fPlymouth '4010 Plymouth Bl%d PIN-mOtlth, `.l'�. 55447-145' Dear els. Ahrens: On henalf of Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners. i �,ould like to thank %ou, fig;, staff and the City Council of the City of Plymouth for your g,enierous grants. We are so ver}- thankful for your support and partnership in helping, Plymouth families mol, e to%% rd self-sufficiercv and economic independence. Your grant of Sl 5,900 will enable us tv continue to work with more than 700 families each year, mostly working poor. As we address the immediate needs they bring to us, we also identify, and work with them to overcome the bigger issues that are keeping them stuck in a cycle of poverty. Our food and clothing shelves continue to provide immediate relief, while our staff work with families to design, support and encourage efforts that will bring long-term stability and economic independence. Additional thanks for your kind support in providing a grant of 58,000 to the CONECT program. CONECT has made great progress in linking families of multiunit apartment complexes in Plymouth, with the community life and resources available to them. We look forward to expanding CONECT programs to a great number of families, and thank: the City of Plymouth for its continued support. ------ ---- ------ ---- - Thank you, City of Plymouth, for being a valued partner of TOCP in building a better community for all. Sincerely, ' LaDonna Hoy, Executive Director NTERFAITH OUTREACH & COI\XNlUNITY PARTNERS � 3 10CP did not provide any goods or services { in consideration of this lift.'` I 10 Grand Avenue South `Wayzata, Minnesota 55391-1872 612/473-2436 Fax 612/473-4337 James G. Willis 16511 -26 1h Avenue Plymouth, MN 55447 612-559-3099 March 9, 2000 Board of Directors Plymouth Civic League Plymouth Amphitheater: Performing Arts Facility Dear Board Members: Several months ago I was approached by a private party who indicated a desire to contribute a significant gift to the citizens of Plymouth. I have known the donors for many years and have firs' h,-ind knowledge of their commitment to the community. The donors, who for the present time wish to remain anonymous, requested that I initiate some inquiries to see if a performing arts structure was desired in the community Following several meetings, it was determined that the Plymouth Amphitheater site would provide an ideal setting for such a structure. The donors have in mind an outdoor performance facility for Music in Plymouth, as well as other community based performing arts groups. The facility, for which no architectural planning has commenced at this time, would ideally have a stage area large enough to accommodate the needs of Minnesota Orchestra, the Plymouth Community Band, as well as meet a wide variety of other performance needs, including storage, dressing rooms, lighting and sound facilities, etc. This proposal has been reviewed with the City Council at a study meeting. While they have taken _ no official position on the project, there is unanimous support from the Council to encourage the donors to continue with the initial planning phase. The donors have expressed particular interest in the acoustic characteristics of the site, and the need to adequately address acoustic issues prior to commencing architectural work. We solicited proposals from acoustical consultants who have a solid track record in performance facilities, and have selected The Talaske Group, Inc., of Chicago, for this assignment. They are prepared to undertake the work immediately. No budget for the entire project has been set, however the donors have indicated that their gift would be sufficient to cover the project costs. A very rough estimate of the project costs suggests they could reach $1,000,000 and perhaps more. The donors are familiar with the Plymouth Civic League and its long association with the Minnesota Orchestra as an integral part of Music in Plymouth. The Plymouth Civic League is being requested by the donors to be the conduit by which the donors would make tax- deductible gifts to the League to fund the project. The League would become an active participant in this project but would not bear any unnecessary burden with respect to it. The League Board would receive reports on the project, and would be invited to have one or more representatives actively involved. I plan to remain active in the project as long as my services are useful. The League would have no financial responsibility for any project costs. Funds from the donors would be made available to the League to meet any and all contractual obligations, e.g. the initial contract with The Talaske Group. The League Treasurer would issue periodic payments to the contractor when such payment requests were presented and recommended for approval. Init;ally, I would perform the role as the person recommending approval. Assuming the project proceeds, I anticipate a construction management firm would be hired to manage the project throughout the construction period. believe this opportunity is not only exciting something of major significance for those who center at the Plymouth Amphitheater site. for the community, but an opportunity to do have longed for a special outdoor performance Today, I am requesting that the Plymouth Civic League Board agree to participate in this project as outlined above. I know this project will enhance the visibility of the PCL, it's role in the community, and provide the community with an outdoor performance center benefiting the citizens of today and tomorrow. The donors have requested an informal meeting with the City Council next month. Members of the PCL Board will be invited to attend this brief meeting and become acquainted with the donors. It will be an opportunity to hear of their vision of the center, and for you to share yours. Thank you for your consideration of this unique opportunity. Sincerely, c J es G. Willis P.02 CITY OF March 17, 2000 PLYMOUTH+ The Honorable Jim Ramstad Member of Congress 103 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Jim, On behalf of the Plymouth delegation to the National League of Cities Congressional Conference and the Plymouth Youth Advisory Council, l would like to express my deep appreciation for your time and attention given to the group during our visit to Washington. The tour of the White douse and the Capitol were absolutely wonderful. The youth really enjoyed their trip and gained a deeper appreciation for our system of government and our country's rich history. We were especially thrilled with the time you spent with us in your office, allowing the youth to talk to you about what is important to them. I am sure the photo of our group with you on the steps of the Capitol will be proudly displayed by all for years to come. Mayor Tierney, Council Member Bildsoe and I are very appreciative of your views on legislation affecting local government. We stand firmly behind local control and the future decision-making abilities of the people in the cities they represent. - -- - You truly have inspired me to go further with my public service at many different levels. I am actively involved with young people in my community, church, schools and family. 1 hope to inspire them with your message of selfless service to community, state and country. Best wishes to you as you represent the people of the Third District of Minnesota. 1 look forward to seeing you, again, at the upcoming town meeting in Plymouth. Sincerely, Juc v Joh n Pllyinouth ..ity uracil Member At Large PLYMOUTH A:6eauVfu[:P(aee To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARE) • PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 554d7-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 March 3, 2000 Ms. Ruth Gregory 14811 Gleason Lake Drive Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Ms. Gregory: I received your letter outlining your concerns about the incident involving Plymouth Police Case #00-3556, incident date February 2, 2000. This was an animal bite case involving Ms. Dolores Buker and her dog and the American Staffordshire Terriers owned by Mr. Gregory Brandt. I have attached a copy of the section of the City Ordinance which also reflects State Statute language regarding these types of situations for your information. I would like to explain how the situation works so you have an understanding of what has taken place. Both of the dogs were placed on ten-day quarantine which precludes contact with any individuals at the time of the bites. On February 10`t', before the quarantine had ended, Mr. Brandt was notified that the City had determined through investigation of the case that we intended to declare the dogs as dangerous animals. They have a right, under law, to request a hearing if they would like to object to this declaration by the City. In order to clarify, this is not a public hearing, -- - - --this -is a formal -opportunity for-the--Brandts-to provide any-information-theybe ieve we _ may not have in regard to the situation that they believe may affect our decision. At any time, we can also receive information from any interested parties they would also like considered. We do need to consider the actions of all parties in our decision. Also, we did not believe there was a safety issue for the neighborhood because we placed several restrictions on the owners that took affect on February 10th requiring them to, "Immediately upon receipt of the notice, you shall confine the dogs in a proper enclosure or shall muzzle the dogs whenever outside. At no time are your dogs permitted to run at large, which is a violation of Plymouth City Code." The letter also informed them that if they wanted to use a "proper enclosure" it would need to be approved by the Police Department. We would never approve the dogs being loose in the backyard unmuzzled or unattended. PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place ?o Give 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®„ ,„„, mm. www.ci.plymouth.mmus T-sa Letter to R. Gregory Page 2 March 3, 2000 This is a very difficult and complicated situation. We believe we have taken steps to ensure the safety of the neighborhood with the restrictions placed on the animals. The additional process with the dangerous or potentially dangerous declarations also allow us to keep control over the situation with continued restrictions. As the police department, we are required to protect the rights of not, only Ms. Buker and the neighborhood, but the Brandts as well. Sincerely, �ra C. Ger es Director of Public Safety PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT be 08/17/1994 11:11 612-4752643 RUTH GREGORY PAGE 01 _T_ Ruth Gregory 14811 Gleason Lake Dr. Plymouth, Mn 55447 Phone: 475-4955 Fax: 475-2643 E-mail: gregory®epi.umn.edu 3/l/00 Mr. Craig Gerdes Chief of ponce, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Mr. Gerdes, It has come to my attention today that there was a hearing in reference to the violent Pitt bull attack on my neighbor Dolores Buker on 2/2/00. My first question is why were the neighbors not notified of either the attack or the hearing? I am shocked and extremely"dismayed that these violent animals have been allowed to return to their owners, in my neighborhood! Why were these violent animals not destroyed? I have seen the injury they have caused to my neighbor, who required surgery after the attack. Don't we have laws about the destruction of animals that attack people? This is now an issue of public health. I have a vulnerable child age 14 who will ride past this house in the summer. She walks past Bucker's on the way home from school. I should not have to restrict her walking or bike riding in the neighborhood for fear of her life. Seeing what these animals were capable of doing; to an adult, my fear is that a.ehild or vulnerable youth could loose a limb if not their life! It is my understanding that these dogs were free in their back yard when_they_attacked Ms. Buker. What would happen if a child stuck an arm through their fence? Will the City of Plymouth be the responsible party in the case of another attack? I ani offended to think that my tax dollars could end up being spent to defend the city for knowingly allowing dangerous animals to remain free. Doesn't the city have an affirmative duty to protect it's citizens? Are the ordinances on our city books strong enough to protect the residents of this city? if not we need to change them. These animals have proven to be dangerous in the extreme. What would it take to have these dogs destroyed? I look forward to your written response. Yours Very Truly, Ruth Gregory z4ocqz�7 CC." Mayor Joy Tierney All Members of the City Council Mr. Frederick Moore City of Plymouth page 2 street was closed for hours, several. times a month,without a warning, we lost irreplaceble large trees due to careless exca- vation and root, damage,, our fence was damaged, although later corrected, the curb was installed 5 feet off center, causing another closing of our exit to the street, we are still removing large debris which the workmen left on our property. All this can hardly be called an " inconvenience " . Since our appeal WAS FILED ON TIMEwe have the right to transfer this matter to the District Court however I dant have the .time, nor the disposition to " fight with the City Hall ". We will pay the assessment, but by this letter we are expressing our objection and strong disapproval of the manner in which we were treated,as residents of Plymouth for over 35 years. You state in your letter that" there: had previously been no assess- ments to the properties for any street improvements ". There were NO IMPROVEMENTS ( you cannot call filling foot deep potholes with a shovelfull of blacktop -"improvements"). Delivery trucks refused to enter our driveway due to the fact that they could not turn into the driveway; several potholes made the turn im- possible. I could write volumes on this subject, we suffered long enough. We had the right to appeal the amount of the assgsment and the City Council had a right to reject our appeal, but it had NO RIGHT to IGNORE it. Sincerely► /""- Stanislaw Skrowaczewski cc: Sandra Paulson, City Clerk Joy T.iernev, Mayor of Plymouth t;TANISLAW SKROWAC'ZEWSKi F. O. BOX 700 ,,120 FERNDALE ROAD NORTH WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 95391 March 3, 2000 Sandra Paulson, City Clerk City Council Citv of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Bldv. Plymouth, }iN 55447 We are still waiting for a reply from the City Council regarding our objection to the proposed assessment of our proprty after the Ferndale Fd. North improvements. Ie filed our objection letter according to the instructions and on time. So far we have no answer from the City Council. Enclosed are copies of our former letters. please contact us as soon as possible. Tel. nr. 612-473-8536, Fax, 612-473-7384. 4 enclosures Krvbn'na S�.rowacz«:wsxi P. v. Box 700, f Q0 Ferndale Road, N. Wayzata, Minnesota $5391 -E_ November 27, 1359 City Council City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 on October. 8th 1999 we delivered a letter , ( copy enclosed ) egarding the proposed assessment after the Ferndale Rd. North im- provements. cue objected to the alTlount of the assessment of our property and so far received no comment , or reply irum the City Cc.,uncil. As the Holidays approacr and we willbe: dwa we, and other residents of this area would like to hear about the decisions of the. City Ct-�+unci.l regarding the assessments. SiAr3{_�A�n/ SKR01" AC•ZEWSKI P. O. Li )k 7 G 0 1?.O r�A.NnAt.E BOAC ":bR7H Wf'YZAYA, MIfSN�SO A 59=.�; October Or 1999 Sandra p&ulson, City Clerk City council, City of Plymouth 3400 plymouth blvd. plymouth, MN 55 447 Ret proposed assessment, Ferndale Rd. North improvements residence at 112E Ferndale Rd. North As we were out of the Country at the time Of the hearing regarding assessments, we could not voice our objections as to the amount o£ ®sidentPsnofatheied to our Orono �cideproperty. the road As far a,s we know, -' kind and residents of our area bear no assessment of any have assessments murk lower thanused ours. by the construction was The damage to our p P Y not taken into con sideration; we lost and had remove two large pins trees injured by the road excavaatt ion, roots out and lack of water for over 4 months, our fence was fence a rocks atherenandL1ction b©causedebris thethrown faultyover installation fence are still car damage caused of the curb aturnheoverr ad Ofhigh our cementastep in order to exit by having to j p into the street etc. The only advantage of the road reconstruction( which we share with all residents of this area ) is the fact that thIs. city street is finally safe to drive on. We find the assessment of our property excessive - Page Two THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE YOU 'WII,L RECEINT, FOR THIS ASSESSMENT, YoU WILL NOT BE BILLED. FOa I:N'FORINIATION ABOJIT THE CITY COUNCIL'S DECISION ON THIS ASSESSINIENT�CALL 509-5322, or 50.'-5531: rjYomaya e anv as, anient to the district Court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section .81 bv,�sErving notice :�f u t appeal upo�rt�e��[a or or the City Clerk,cv_ thin "0 days af�er_thc adoption of the assessment roll and fiffiig such notice District Court within tern (10) days after service upon the Mayor or City Ck:rk, No such appeal as to the amount of an assessment as to a specific parcel of land may be made unless the owner has either filed a signed written objection to that assessment with the C-.. Clerk prig to the hearing or has press �tteu the written objection to the presiding officer at the hearing. �,-ceraYauf -i on. C iter Cler YOUR TOTAL ASSESSMENT IS: Concrete Curb and Gutter 1,7182.50 Street Reconstruction 1,028.00 DATED: September. 20, 1999 TOTAL; ASSESSMENT: $2,810.50 L.pv: Eat MM; V PRO)6CM60071,PublicHni.1:ociw�feege Form.d� 4° o o "°, a to C/) Cl. � '> o o -d a 'b o •o o o O'� .. R' 0 U E t, N C O K"T, O N p O . + ..�+ t1, i�' . 0 � � ,� X � X � O a sa,ow a�U a�a-o �0 o �a U Eck o U O p o O p 0O p po po p p o 0 - .-. M ON N O N O M ^ NO NO p O O C) O O C) O O O p O O O QI C> O O p p O O ' ' ' [� O N N N CO N O M .� NO NO p M O O C) O O * O O O O O p O O O O p p (=> O 1 dd 'A [� N 0o .M+ N c:> O N .-- M I, •-- p O M O O O O O O O O O O O O C) O p O O , N OI ' ' N ' M d M 4 � � N .-■ M C:) p O Q O O >' E o o o U N°a. 'd b w N ti N 4i Q a0i� o o � cd� — C x ;:3 � 0 O w, cd 0 0 3 co o o0o�oo H U A 3 A U_ U U rs: N N > o x �Cd N3 H )O o PCd , -0 00 0 c 0 0 0 M 00 0; N N Q) bD a From: AMM To: Laurie Ahrens Date: 3/15/00 Time: 7:40:14 PM AMM FAX HEWS March i3-17, 2000 Page 2 of 2 association of Metropolitan Munidpalitie5 Second legislative deadline passes Tax and appropriation bills are being developed he legislature's second dead- line that requires bills to pass from all policy committees in both the House and Senate was March 10. Being aware of the deadline, the status of several bills of interest to AMM members follows: MET COUNCIL STUDY TASK FORCE (SF 2827/HF 3694) The House Local Government Committee amended the task force language to the Metropolitan Council's housekeeping bill. HF 3694 was approved and sent to the House floor. The chief author of the bill also was changed. Rep. Mary Liz Holberg (R -Lakeville) is now the chief author. The Senate file has passed off the Senate floor. Both bills amend the Livable Communi- ties Act (LCA) so that a city does not annually need to pass a resolu- A3f3f Fax News is faxed periodically to all AMM city inanagers and adMinistrators. The information is in- te►tded to be shared with mayors, corutcilmeatbers and staff in order to keep officials abreast of important ncetro city issues. OCopyright 2000 A ifAf 145 University Aven:ie West St. Paul, DIN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E -nail: amnt@amm145.org tion to continue to participate in the LCA. The city would need to pass a resolution to drop out of the LCA. EMINENT DOMAIN CHANGES (HF 591/SF 45) The bill was not heard or amended to another bill. TIF REPORTING (SF2610/HF 3116) The Senate File should be part of the property tax section of the Senate Tax Bill which will be heard on Wednesday. The House file will be heard on Wednesday and could be part of the House Tax Bill that could also be heard also on Wednesday. ------- *'"-- TIF -TIF TECHNICAL & MINOR CHANGES (HF 4099) The bill makes several changes to the TIF Act. The bill repeals the mined underground space district authority, changes dates for several actions related to county road and county comments, modifies the duration limit for economic develop- ment districts and attempts to clarify the relationship between a housing district and housing project area. The bill has various effective dates. It is probable that the bill will be amended and be part of the House 1017n l oTMO -011 PUBLIC FINANCE BILL The Senate file has been ap- proved as amended by the Senate Tax Committee. The bill extends the sunset for housing improvement districts -by four years but does not -- contain the provisions to permit a city to have a capital improvements program with bonding authority. The capital improvements program was deleted from the bill. Transportation, property tax bills in progress The House and Senate Trans- portation Policy committees and finance divisions are in the process of marking up their funding bills. The Senate version appropriates $400.0 million for highway and transit projects, including $12.5 million for Municipal State Aid and $7.5 million for Metro Transit. The Senate bill also authorizes trans- portation bonds. The House bill spends $400.0 million for interregional corridors and metro area bottlenecks. More detail on the transportation funding bills will appear in tomorrow's fax. PROPERTY TAX BILLS The House bill would continue levy limits for one additional year and further compress rates. A more detailed analysis of the House bill and its Senate counterpart will also be in tomorrow's fax. From: AMM To: Laurie Ahrens Date: 3/16/00 Time: 7:17:42 PM AMM FAXNEWS Page 2 of 2 ,��i 1".; .) /association of Metropolitan Municipalities March 1 13-17, 2000 (no. 2) Transportation funding bills in final stages The House and Senate are in the final stages of developing the Transportation Capital Funding bills. The two bills are in final committee prior to being sent to the respective floors. HF 2891 (Molnau) is in Ways and Means and SF XXXX (Dean Johnson) is in Rules. HF 2891 provides $327 million _ general fund and $75 million trunk highway fund money for new road construction. Half is to be spent on metro bottlenecks on or within the 1- 494/1-694 beltway and the remaining $201 million for interregional corridors primarily in outstate. However, in theory, some could be spent for partial metro corridors such as Highway 212. In addition, $3.7 million is provided for metro transit, $450,000 for outstate transit assis- tance, S3 million for a new intergovern- mental cooperative facilities loan fund, and $20 million to the transportation revolving loan fund. The bill requires: 1) ramp meters to be turned off for a period and results studied and 2) HOV lanes to be studied for possible use by large trucks. The law prohibiting new optouts is repealed. A major projects commission is created consisting of the governor, three governor appointees and 10 legislators AAfbf A'ews Far is fared to all AMM city managers and administrators, legislative contacts and Board members. Please share this far with your mayors, councilmembers and staff to keep them abreast of impor- tant metro city issries. ®Copyright 2000 AMM 145 University Avenue West .St. Pauli MN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 E-mail., ainm@amml45.org that must review a list of projects annually provided by MN/DOT before commencing construction. This may add politics to the choice of which highways get money? The bill cancels bonding authority for Hiawatha LRT and prohibits trunk highway money spent on road changes attributed to LRT. It also requires utility relocation for LRT to be included in MN/DOTs budget rather than paid for by the utility company as has been the case for road construc- tion projects for decades. Bonding authority for metro transit capital expenditures is provided in a different bill as is one-time highway bonding authority. SF XXXX (which is not assigned a number because it has not been submitted yet) provides $100 million trunk highway bonding per year for 10 _years. It transfers $145 million from the general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund which splits: $85.405 million to trunk highways, $47.125 million to counties and $12.470 to cities. The Wakota bridge is allocated $12 million from the general fund through the trunk high- way fund and various building projects receive $27.4 million from the trunk highway fund. $44 million from the general fund is appropriated for local bridges. Approxi- mately $10 million in expenditures for non -highways is transferred from the highway trunk fund to the state general fund. In addition to a number of outstate projects, the metro area is provided $20 million for bus garages and $10 million for bus transitways. The Metropolitan Council is authorized to issue up to $40 million in transit capital bonds in 2002 and each year thereafter, plus an annual inflation each year. $3.7 million is appropriated to metro transit opera- tions. A multimodal fund is created and $119.650 is appropriated from the general fund on June 30, 2001. In all a total of $425 million in cash is trans- ferred from the general fund for trans- portation purposes. However, a portion of that is allocated to uses other than highway or transit. A constitutional amendment is provided for 15 percent of MVET dedicated to the trunk highway fund to replace about $80 million in auto tab fee reduction and 15 percent of MVET to a transit fund. The transit portion is about the same as the current state appropria- tion for transit. Thus the constitutional amendment provides no new money. Property Tax Omnibus bills getting underway The House and Senate are just beginning to develop the Omnibus Tax bills. They will be marked up in the tax committees the week of March 20. The House extends levy limits one year, reduces limited market value from 8.5 percent to 7.0 percent increase in any one year for home- stead, non -homestead residential and non-commercial seasonal recreational properties, and reduces class rates for most property types, except lower valued homes. From a city perspective, the most notable feature of the Senate bill is that levy limits are NOT extended. The bill reduces apartment class rates from 2.4 to 1.95 percent, increases the educa- tion agricultural credit and increases HACA to offset class rate changes. GOAL Comprehensive Plan Implementation Open Space Acquisition 2000 Major Goals and Objectives May General Work Plan May LEAD STAFF WORK ELEMENTS TIME Hurlburt Public meetings March Preliminary Adoption April Study Area "D" July Final Adoption of Plan August Study Area "E" October Subdivision regulations update December Zoning Map & Text amendments June, 2001 Blank Traffic, Crossing Safety Gerdes, Moore and Speeding Water Resources Plan Moore Millenium Garden Blank, Ahrens Housing Hurlburt Targeted Redevelopment Hurlburt Review possible parcels May Develop financial options May Decide Plan/Call Election? August Possible Election November Education/Enforcement Program Ongoing Hire Traffic Engineer July Proactive accident analysis December Chart activities/revenues March Consider next actions May Review as part of budget August Fund Raising Ongoing Preliminary Design May Final Plan August Groundbreaking Fall Planting Spring, 2001 Revenue Bond policies October Code change -accessory apartments November Code change -architectural guidelines December Review subdivision regs for impact December Identify opportunities Ongoing Project -2300 Berkshire May Study Area "A" -TOLD June Other Goals and Objectives General Work Plan Town Meeting Ahrens Publicize and plan meeting Nov/Dec. Conduct Meeting at PCC January Liquor Compliance Gerdes Identify alternative options April Procedures Decide/implement options May. Education Ahrens Catalog all city efforts May Present results to Council June Budget review/possible changes August E -Government Ahrens, Hahn Establish Council E-mail April Identify goals April/May Proposal to Council June Implementation Plan July Budget review/possible changes August City Center Streetscape Hurlburt Signage design & financing Summer, 2000 Finish street light project Fall, 2000 Decide next steps Fall, 2000 Design landscape plan Winter 00-01 Plan for Fire Station 4 Gerdes General review of Fire Dept. April Review recruiting results September Meet with'Maple Grove September Decision on joint station Early 2001