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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 02-08-2002pumItty FEBRUARY 8, 2002 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. IL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: GOALS & PRIORITIES; MOWING REQUIREMENTALONG COUNTYROADS, Public Safety Training Room TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 7. 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS Council Chambers MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 7:00 PM YO UTH AD VISORY COUNCIL MEETING, Public Safety Training Room (This meeting only) - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 7. 00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Bass Lake Room THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 7. 00 PM PARK & RECREATIONADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 PRESIDENTS DAY (OBSERVED), City Offices closed TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 6.30 PM BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOGNITION EVENT, Plymouth Creek Center WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 7. 00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 7. 00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENTAUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 7.•00 PM PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY BOARD (PSAB), Police Department Library A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached (M-10) February, March, and April calendars are attached (M-11) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO FEBRUARY 8, 2002 Page 2 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) City new releases announcing the Fire Department certification in the State's Child Passenger Safety Program. (1-1a) b) Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission February 13 meeting agenda. (I -1b) c) Minnehaha Creek Watershed District February 14 meeting agenda. (I -1c) 2. STAFF REPORTS a) Hennepin County 2002-2006 Transportation Capital Improvement Program. (1-2a) b) 2001 Annual Report of the Employee Suggestion Program. (1-2b) c) Appointment of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair positions. (I -2c) d) Quarterly summary of Counter and Phone Contacts at City offices. (1-2d) 3. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter from Metropolitan Council Chair Ted Mondale to Judy and Leonard Luedke regarding their concerns over Plymouth's Comprehensive Plan and development of northwest Plymouth. (1-3a) b) Thank -you letter to Acting Transit Coordinator George Bentley from the Regency Pointe Russian Community for efforts to obtain Seniors discounts on the Plymouth Dial -A -Ride. (I -3b) 4. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS a) League of Minnesota Cities LMC Friday FAX. (I -4a) b) Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) Update. (1-4b) YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL IVI FEBRUARY 11, 2002 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING ROOM (THIS MEETING ONLY) Time Allotment 1. Approvals: 7:00-7:05 a) January 28 meeting minutes b) Agenda 2. Guest Speakers and Special Items: 7:05-7:50 a) Discuss Youth Advisory Council projects and goals with school officials 3. Receive updates: 7:50-8:15 a) Youth Services Awards Program (Eric) b) Teen activities with Park and Recreation Department programs (Brianna) c) Youth center (Alison) d) Youth Town Forum (Archana) e) Collaboration with Senior Council (Ifna) 4. Discussion Items: 8:15-8:25 a) Involvement in National Youth Service Days (April 26-28) b) Update on conferences — NLC and LMC 1) LMC Legislative Conference, 2/28, St. Paul 2) NLC Your City's Families Conference, 5/1-5/4, Minneapolis 3) LMC Annual Conference, 6/18-6/21, Rochester S. Informational Materials: 8:25-8:30 a) Official City Meeting Calendars 6. Discuss future agenda items 8:30-8:35 7. Adjournment 8:35 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Wednesday, February 13,2002,7:00 PM BASS LAKE ROOM M,.- 3 Agenda Items: 7:00 PM Call to Order Chair: Kathy Osborne • Review of Agenda • Approval of Minutes (attached) • Guest Introduction & General Forum: Guests may address the 'EQC about any item.wt contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the form. If the f tff15 minutes are not needed or the Foran, the TQC will continue with the agenda. 7:15 PM • Election. The EQC Chair person is elected annually by the members. The EQC members also need to review the committee's meeting time and dates. 7:30 PM • Parkers Lake Implementation Plan. As part of the implementation of the City's Water Resources Management Plan, the Engineering department has developed the Parkers Lake Implementation Plan. EQC needs to review this report and if acceptable, recommend it to the City Council for approval. 8:00 PM • 2001 Annual Report & 2002 Annual Plan. The EQC annual report and work plan are due in February of 2002. City staff has prepared a 2nd draft annual report and plan for 2002. EQC needs to review, complete and if acceptable, recommend it to the City Council for approval. • Kris Hageman, Plymouth Solid Waste Coordinator, will provide a brief presentation on the Plymouth Business Environmental Partnership 2001 Year End Review & 2002 Outreach Plan. This report is included in the EQC 2001 annual report & 2002 annual plan. Supplementary & Future Agenda Items: + Review of the Parkview Park native plant garden • Volunteers for the booth at the Environmental Fair • EXPO & seminars up -date • Orientation packet • Aquatic Vegetation Management Group • New Items: + 8:50 PM Plan for next meeting: March 13, 2002! (Markyour calendar) (EQC members wilfhelp to determine agenda for next meeting) 9:00 PM ADJOURNED DATEMM021302.doc M- 10 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items Feb. 26 • Hearing on Tax Increment Financing for Stone Creek Village • Consider Preliminary Plat for "Hidden Terrace Townhomes" development. SVK Development, Inc. (2001107) (Tabled from January 22) • Hearing for the Vacation of Utility and Drainage Easement for Ponding within Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, of Mission View Addition (2001121) • Approve Rezoning, preliminary plat, and site plan for a 164 -unit townhome development, Townhomes at Nanterre, located northwest of Schmidt Lake Road and Vicksburg Lane. Ryland Homes (2001148) • Approve Interim home occupation permit to operate a photography studio at 17945 24`h Avenue North. Richard and Nancy Decamp (2001 147) • Approve Planned unit development amendment for The Reserve to allow one of the four approved apartment buildings to have a front yard setback of 24.25 feet where 25 feet is the approved setback located at 5280 Annapolis Lane North. North American Properties (2002001) • Recognize two retirees from the Fire Department • Accept 2001 Annual Reports and 2002 Work Plans from Environmental Quality Committee, Planning Commission, and Park & Recreation Advisory Commission • Hearing to approve on—sale 3.2 malt liquor license for Joy Luck Wok, 101006`h Ave. N. • Hearing to approve on—sale wine license for Coquito's Mexican Grill, 1115 Vicksburg Lane #8 • Approve revised agreement with AT&T for antenna at LaCompte Park March 12 • Amend Pawn and Second Hand Good Dealer Ordinance • Accept 2001 Annual Report and 2002 Work Plan from Public Safety Advisory Board and Advisory Committee on Transit • Timber Creek Crossing development • Consider Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding accessory dwellings M' II OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS February 2002 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Jan 2002 Mar 2002 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 5:00 PM OPEN HOUSE: CO. RD. 101 LANDSCAPING ELEMENT, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10:21 AM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING, Public Safety Training (this meeting only) 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: GOALS 6 PRIORITIES; MOWING REQUIREMENT ALONG COUNTY RDS, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM EOC, Bass Lake Room Ash Wednesday (First Day of 7:00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers Lent) 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 PRESIDENTS 6:30 PM BOARD 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HRA - DAY - City Offices Closed AND COMMISSION RECEPTION, Plymouth Creek PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PUBLIC Center SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD, Police Dept. Library 24 25 26 27 28 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL,Council Chambers 7:30 AM '9:30 AM, TWINWEST STATE OF THE CITY MEETING, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake Room 7:00 PM YOUTH SERVICES AWARDS PROGRAM, Plymouth Creek Center 700 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 2/8/2002 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS March 2002 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Feb 2002 Apr 2002 1 2 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN PLANNING RIGHTS COMMISSION, COMMISSION - Council Chambers Medicine Lake Room 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7:00 PM YOUTH 7:00 PM 7:00 PM EOC, 7:00 PM PRAC, ADVISORY REGULAR Bass Lake Room Council Chambers COUNCIL,Council COUNCIL Chambers MEETING, Council Chambers 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 6:30 PM HOUSING 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM HRA - Medicine Lake Room SUMMIT, COMMISSION, Plymouth Creek Center Council Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD, Police Dept. Library 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL,Council Chambers 7:30 AM LOCAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, Radisson Hotel 7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake Room Passover begins Good Friday 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers at sunset 31 Easter modified on 2/8/2002 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS April 2002 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7:00 PM HUMAN 9:00 AM YARD ING RIGHTS & GARDEN t7:OOM COSION, COMMISSION - EXPO, Plymouth Couambers Medicine Lake Creek Center Room 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 DAYLIGHT 7:00 PM YOUTH 7:00 PM 7:00 PM EOC, 7:00 PM PRAC, 5:00 PM THRU SAVINGS ADVISORY REGULAR Bass Lake Room Council Chambers APRIL 16 - COMMENCES - COUNCIL,Council COUNCIL PLYMOUTH FINE set clocks ahead 1 Chambers MEETING, Council ARTS COUNCIL hour Chambers PRIMAVERA SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: DINNER WITH 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM HRA - Medicine Lake -HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSION, Room COMMISSIONERS, Council Chambers Ptymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY 8:00 PM BOARD OF APPEAL & EQUALIZATION, ADVISORY BOARD, Police Dept. Library P • Council Chambers 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL 7:30 AM LOCAL BuslNEss COUNCIL, Radisson 8:30 AM HUMAN RIGHTS Chambers Hotel COMMISSION 7:00 PM REGULAR STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING, WORKSHOP, Council Chambers Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake Room 28 29 30 1100 AM CRY EMPLOYEE Mar 2002 May 2002 RECOGIATgN LUNCH. S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Plym C_*, C. 1 2 1 2 3 4 BOARD of APPEAL. EOUALQATION 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 17'WPM (HEBOARDQNENEDF C-0 Dh-n . 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 (NAAIEDMTELY FOLLOWING(: DEPLETION OF CRYS AQUIFERS 6 FUTURE WATER 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 TREATMENT; TASTE OF WATER 31 modified on 2/8/2002 L-Ia News Release Plymouth Fire Department For Immediate Release Sara Lynn Cwayna February, 2002 763-509-5198 Plymouth Fire Department Earns Certification Child Passenger Safety (CPS) When asked why the Plymouth Fire Department has invested in Child Passenger Safety (CPS), Fire Chief Richard Kline said. "It's simple. We care about kids!" In the state sponsored Boost America Campaign, 92% of children's car seats inspected were found to be improperly installed or not used correctly. In 2000, this misuse or non-use of child restraints contributed to 63 fatalities or injuries of children ages four and younger. The Minnesota Department of Traffic Safety estimates that 70% of the state's child fatalities and severe injuries could have been prevented if the children had been properly secured in their vehicles. This past fall, the Plymouth Fire Department hosted a 16 -hour Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Course taught by NW Metro Minneapolis SAFE KIDS and North Memorial Hospital. Seven fire personnel, two police officers and one representative from the Plymouth Mom's Club earned certification as CPS Technicians. In this capacity, they are certified to inspect car seats and to educate the public on child passenger safety. In March, the Fire Department will host advanced CPS training to further firefighter's work in this area. "Parents want to do the right thing to keep their family safe. They're horrified to learn that their car seats were not installed properly and might not have protected their kids in a crash. We've been to too many crash scenes not to address this issue. Kids are too important," said Sara Lynn Cwayna, Fire Department Education Specialist. "CPS Certification has given the Fire Department the skills and knowledge to help families stay safe." "We know that offering CPS services is a big undertaking, and demand for our services will always outpace our resources," said Kline. "But, we are willing to take the first step, and have put together some valuable opportunities for Plymouth families." Plymouth Fire Department's program supports the recommended guidelines of the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. 1. All children under four years old must be in a child restraint that meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. 2. Children 12 years old or younger need to ride in the back seat. The force generated through the activation of a front air bag may be lethal to a child or to a small passenger. 3. Children who are between 40-80 pounds and under 4 -feet 9 -inches tall, need to use booster seats (generally children from ages 4-8). "Our Department's main challenge—and our opportunity—is to educate parents on the critical importance of booster seats so that they can do the safest thing for their kids," said Chief Kline. Ninety-two percent of Minnesota parents or caregivers have heard about booster seats, but only 30 percent of them actually use them with their 4-8 year olds. A vehicle's seats and safety belts are built to fit and protect adults, not children. Lap belts ride above children's hips, and the shoulder belts cut them across the neck. As a result, kids will tuck the shoulder belts underneath their arm for more comfort. Because the belts don't fit properly and aren't used as designed, in crashes or sudden stops, children can suffer life threatening internal injuries and broken ribs. Booster seats are specially designed and crash tested to keep kids safe. They keep lap belts low on children's hips and shoulder belts across their chests. The raised base of a booster seat is more comfortable for children because it allows their legs to bend naturally. It also reduces slouching, which is another cause of poor lap belt fit. An added benefit of booster seats is that it allows kids to see out of the window –a big plus for travelers with short attention spans. Beginning in May and running through August, the Plymouth Fire Department will sell new, low cost, Evenflo convertible and booster seats. The sales will be held in conjunction with the Department's traditional $8 bike helmet sales on Thursday evenings, from 6-8 p.m. at Fire Station III, 3300 Dunkirk Lane. Each week 12-15 seats (a mix of convertible and booster seats) will be available for sale. Residents may call ahead to reserve a seat for a Thursday evening pick up, or they may just stop by Fire Station III, between 6-8 p.m. on a Thursday evening and select from what is available. THURSDAY EVENING SALES: Evenflo convertible seat, weight to 40 pounds $40 Evenflo high back booster with five -point harness and tether $40 Evenflo high back booster with tether, without five -point harness $25 Evenflo low back booster $15 Bell manufactured bike helmets; all sizes and styles $8 Spoke Blazers, highly reflective $6 3M covering for spokes of bike and carriers. (Evenflo and Bell Manufacturing are sponsors of the National SAFE KID'S Campaign. They make this opportunity possible to Plymouth Fire through their partnership with the NW Metro Minneapolis SAFE KIDS coalition.) Then, on the first Monday of the month, beginning in March and continuing through August, the Fire Department will host a car seat fitting inspections from 4-8 p.m. at Station III. A limited number of appointments will be available each month. Residents may find additional locations and dates of upcoming check up events at www.buckleupkids.state.mn.us or at 800-818-9296. For more information on CPS visit www.safekids.org; or www.aap.org.; or www.buckleupkids.com or www.buckleupkids.state.mn.us. elm creek "� "Ib Watershed Management Commission ADMINISTRATOR Judie A. Anderson 3001 Harbor Lane Suite 150 Plymouth, MN 55447 Phone: 763/553-1144 Fax: 763/553-9326 Email: jassgrfx@aol.com AGENDA February 13, 2002 2:00 p.m. Study Session 1. Summary of Development Plan Review Rules and Fees.* a. Consider 60 day review time. 2. Fee schedule.* 3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting. 1. Call to Order. a. Approval of minutes of January meeting.* b. Treasurer's report and submission of bills.** 2. Correspondence. 3. Water Quality. a. Elm Creek Monitoring. b. Macroinvertebrate (Biological) Monitoring. C. Lake Monitoring/CAMP 2002.* 1) Reierson Bird Count.* d. BMP Implementation. 4. Wetland Conservation Act. a. Wetland/Project Fees and Escrows Schedule. b. TEP Consultants. 1) Modify RFP for Delineators.* 2) Performance of Wetland Services.* C. Bankling Policy. 1) Wetland Credit Costs.* d. Application Requirements for Compliance with WCA.* 5. WCA Projects. a. 97-051 G & M Properties, Corcoran. b. 97-055 Rush Creek Golf Course, Corcoran. C. 98-034 Kangas Property, Hassan. d. 98-076 Greg Ebert, CRI 16 and CR10, Corcoran. e. 99-079 Ebert Construction Site Improvement, Corcoran. f. 00-001 Lake Jubert Estate, Corcoran. g. 00-005 Meadow Lake Estates WCA Banking, Hassan. h. 00-025 James Clemens, Corcoran. TECHNICAL ADVISOR Hennepin Conservation District 6900 Wedgwood Road Suite 140 Maple Grove, MN 55311 Phone: 763/420-2157 Fax: 763/494-3176 Email: Ali@hcd.hennepin.mn.us CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA 9 PLYMOUTH - ROGERS Agenda February 13, 2002 page 2 i. 01-012 Island View Estates Wetland Banking, Hassan. j. 01-013 The Preserve and Hidden Oaks Combined Wetland Replacement Plan, Champlin. k 01-046 Ditch Cleaning East of Rolling Hills Road, Corcoran. 1. 01-048 Stan Zachman, Wetland Delineation, Hassan. M. 01-052 Pheasant Run Golf Course, Corcoran. n. 01-053 Mary Soligny Property, Corcoran. (Ernie Mayers Inquiry*) o. 01-058 Pouliot Addition, Corcoran. P. 01-060 Lee Cornelius Driveway, Corcoran. q. PSC96-030 Troy Park, Corcoran. 6. Project Reviews. a. 01-009 Meadows of Rush Creek, Maple Grove. b. 01-016 Medina Highlands, Medina. C. 01-017 Rogers Retail Center EAW, Rogers. d. 01-020 Rogers High School EAW, Rogers. e. 01-022 Fox Briar Ridge, Maple Grove. f. 01-023 Dick Theis Wetland/Floodplain Fill, Corcoran. g. 01-031 Stormwater Study for DNR Wetland 289W, Rogers. h. 01-033 Town Homes at Nanterre, Plymouth. i. 01-035 Harvest Hills, Plymouth. j. 01-042 Fox Creek North, Rogers. k. 01-045 Kavanaugh Glenn, Maple Grove. 1. 01-047 EC Park Reserve Swimming Pond Reconstruction, Maple Grove. M. 01-054 Fish Lake Trails, Maple Grove. n. 01-059 Audubon at Diamond Lake, Dayton. o. 01-062 Hope Ministries International, Corcoran. p. 02-004 Medicine Lake Lutheran Church & Academy, Maple Grove. q. 02-005 Deer Pass, Maple Grove.* r. 02-007 WG Anderson Building Expansion, Medina. 7. Second Generation Plan. a. Draft Standards (previously mailed) - Andrea Moffatt. b. Third Party GIS Data Agreement.* C. Limited License to Use Copyrighted Material.* Other Business. . a. Appointments to Commission. b. .Selection of Nominating Committee. C. Selection of Auditor. d. Selection of Depositories. 9. Informational Items. a. 96-070 Tavis Metal Fabrication, Hassan. b. 99-006 Tilden Avenue Extension, Champlin. C. 99-007 Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Medina. d. 99-012 Hassan Business Park, Hassan. Agenda February 13, 2002 page 3 e. 99-039 Fosters, Inc, Hassan. f. 99-042 Rogers Veterinary Clinic, Hassan. g. 99-066 Hassan Sand & Gravel, Hassan. h. 99-074 MBV Basketball Club, Maple Grove. i. 99-077 Highway 101 Corridor Stormwater Study, Hassan. j. 00-004 Longstreet Apartments, Maple Grove. k. 00-007 Rogers Industrial Park Distribution Center EAW, Rogers. 1. 00-009 Kelly's Bluff, Maple Grove. in. 00-010 Gleason Property, Maple Grove. n. 00-011 Maple Grove Lutheran Church. o. 00-027 Meadow Hills of Dayton, Dayton. P. 00-032 Deerfield Park, Maple Grove. q. 00-033 The Oaks at Weaver Lake 2, Maple Grove. r. 00-040 Target Pond Expansion, Maple Grove. S. 00-044 LandCor, Hassan. t. 00-048 Longstreet Apartments 2nd Addition, Maple Grove. U. 00-059 Tipperary Meadows, Maple Grove. V. 00-066 Hassan Business Park, Hassan. W. 01-001 14455 Thomas Trail Streambank Restoration, Hassan. X. 01-004 Pine Grove Terrace PUD, Maple Grove. Y. 01-007 Nostalgia Woods, Dayton. Z. 01-018 Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church, Dayton. aa. 01-026 Rogers Industrial Park 9th Addition, Rogers. *in meeting packet. **available at meeting. J.NCUEN %'%WATMiWMMCREEKWWC,TFEBAGEND.WPD FEB -08-2002 12:47 MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED 6124710682 P.01i02 Minnehaha Creek^s�-� Watershed District Irnproving Quality of Wafter, Quality of Life Thursday, February 14, 2002 6:45p.m. - Board of Managers ` Minnetonka Community Ccntcr 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard Minnetonka, MN 55345 Council Charnlrers Board of Managers: Pam Blixt, President; Malcolm Reid, Vice President; Tancc Fishcr, Secretary; Monica Cross, Treasurer; James Calkins, Manager; Robcrt Schroeder, Manager; Scott Thomas. Manager Note' Indicated times are estimates; actxal times may vary considerably. Individuals with Items on the Agenda or who wish to speak to the Board are rncvuragrd to be in attendance when the meeting is called to order. 6:45pm 1. Board Mceting Call to Order and Roll Call 6:45 - 7:00pm 2. Matters from the Floor Anyone wishing tv address the Board ofManajers on an item not on the agenda or an the consent agenda may curer fv►u,4rd at this time. Cumments are limited to two tnintetet. 7:00 - 7:05pm 3. Approval of Agenda (A,ItGur,rts/(7urrectit rtslDeletiotu) 7:05 - 7: l Opm 4. Citizens Advisory Committee Report 7:10 - 7:25pm 5. HCD-Students Report on the Riverwarch Program -Joan Ellis 7:25 - 8:00pm 6. Public Hearing -Rule M 8:00 - 8:15pm CONSENT AGENDA (The meant agenda it considered ai one item of business. it cortsiru of routine administrative items or items not requiring disrwsion. /runs ran be remaved fmm the runsrnt ♦gendt at the raiuest ofa Board Member.) 7. Approval of Minutes* 7.1 November 8, 2001 8. Consent Permits 8.1 01-468 Adath Yeshurn Cemetery: The Adath Ycshurn Ccmctary has applied for permits fur Rule A: Erosion Control, Rule F: Streambank Stabilization and Rule N: Stormwater Management for the grtding activities, coturruction of a bituminous trail and stream bank improvements at a property located at 5605 France Avenue South in the City of Edina. 8.2 02-016 Thomas and Mail Lauer:'I'homas and Mary Lauer have applicd for permits for Rulr B: Erosion Control and Rule C: Floodplain Alteration for the construction of a single-family home :tt a ptoperty located at 315 Lakeview Avenue in the City of Tonka Bay. 8.3 01-432 M. L Corea: M.J. Gorra has applicd fora pernnir. for Rule F: Shoreline Stabilization for the construction of 300' of rip -rep shoreline protection a property located at 2450 Island Drive in the City of Spring Park. 8.4 01-44B RoyLcev: Roy Lcry has applied For permits fur Rule B: Erosion Control and Rule N: Stormwater Management for the construction ofa four -lot subdivision located at 6185 Apple Road in the City of Shorewood. 8.5 Q1-431 Andrea F.dmttndson: Andrea Edmundson has applied for permits for Rulc 13: Erosion Control, Rulc D: Wcdand Protection and Rule N: Sturnlw31er Management for the const:rtsetion of riding arena and hones housing facilities at a property located at 3125 County Road 24 in the City of Medina. 8.6 02-015 Lakcwood Dcvclopment. Tnc.: Lakewood Development has applied for pennies for Rulc B: Erosion Control and Rule D: Wetland Protecrion for the construction of a single - h. mily horns at 165 Crystal Creek Road in the City of Orono. * Attachments enclosed. **A.ttPC>'t" nti in he --der separate cover. FEB -08-2002 12:47 MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED 6124710682 P.02/02 8.7 07--030 Marshall Weber: Marshall Weber, Thomas Thorton and Michael Woodley have requested renewals for three previously vpprvvcd permits for Rule E: dredging fora joint - dredging operation for the purposes of navil,,ttion. The proposed project area lies in front of three residential homes on Florence Drive in the City of Tonka Bay. 8.8 02-014 Patrick Burton: Patrick Burton has requested a renewal of a previously approved Hermit for Rulc B: Erosion Control and Rule D: Wetland Protection for the construction of a driveway for a single-family home located at 2601 Rainy Road in the City of Orono. 8.9 02-025 inorapg s Public Libraries The Minneapolis Public Libraries have requested a renewal of a previously approved permit for Rule B. Erosion Control and Rule N: Stormwater Management for the construction of an addition to the Linden Hills Library located at 2900 43rd Street in the City of Minneapolis. 9. Consent Item 9.1 Cynthia Krieg Grant Eligibility Criteria Changes -Sq an Carin• 8:15 - 9:15pm REGULAR AGENDA 10. Permits Requiring a Variance or Board Discussion -None 8:15-9:30pm 11. Board Action ltcros` lI.1 (,ray ,c Bay_Shnreline Srahili-rinn and RrstorationMtzrQpali,Improvement Ptnjecr Preliminary Quip Budgct Rr4nest-Glcnda D. Spioua 11.2 Gideon Glen Wctland R ggration and Water Oualiry Improvcmcnt Proj zdimipary Design Budget Request -Glenda D. Spiotta 9:30-10.00prn 12, Discussion/Information Items* 12.1 J,p ings Bay Value Me'lludoloa Study_ To better direct the Jennings Bay Value Methodology Expert Pancl, the MCWD Board of Managers previously responded to pertinent questions about issues and constraints identification, txpecattions from the panel and submitted specific questions for the panelist tv answer from their arca of expertise. The Managers' responses will be presented for further clarification to delivery on 2/15/02 to the panelists. -Glenda D. Spiotta 12.2 Watershed Strcam - Classification Degrad,tinn Invenrory�,Kitig3uon Stra.-Glenda D. Spioua 10:00pm 13. Adjournment 14. Pending Board Agenda Items Gray's Bay Shoreline Stabilization and Restoration Water Quality Improvement. Pruject: Cvoperativc Agreement (2/28/02) Gideon Glen Wetland Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Project: Cooperative Agreement (2/28/02) Long Lake Water Rrsourccs Management Plan (2/28/02) Jenninlp,% Bay Expert Panel Draft Report (3/21/02) Attorney Contracts (February 2002) 2002 Audit Acceptance (March 2002) 15. Pending Workshop/Discussion Items -TBD 16. Upcoming Meeting Schedule **Thursday, Fcbruary 14. 2002-Mee6ng-Minnetonka Community Center -Council Ch;trnbcrs "Thursday, Fcbruary 21, 2002 -Workshop -Minnetonka Community Ccntcr-St. Alban's Rovin "Thursday, Fcbruary 28.2002-Meeting-Minncton6 Community Center -Council Chambers * Attachments enclosed. *'.AttFrtirnents t- ••-der separate cover. TOTAL P.02 4, REA Wt a'iz e��.t�R� a ae s, ,' �e ORIN k ,� nab r 91-23400 Plymouth BoulevardM Plymouth, MN 55447 DATE: February 4, 2002 TO: Ywight Johnson, City Manager FROM: ( 'D/ aniel L. Faulkner, P.E., Director of Public Works SUBJECT: HENNEPIN COUNTY 2002 - 2006 TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM I am attaching a copy of a January 29, 2002 letter to me from Thomas D. Johnson, Transportation Planning Engineer, with Hennepin County Transportation Department, explaining the Plymouth projects included in their five year CIP. While our most recently adopted 2001 — 2006 CIP placed City/County projects in the same year as the County's previously adopted CIP, their recent version adopted December 11, 2001 includes two significant changes for projects within Plymouth as follows: CSAH 24 east of CSAH 101 to 30th Avenue (0.4 miles) was moved from 2002 to 2003/2004; CSAH 101 from CSAH 6 to CSAH 24 was moved from 2003/2004 to 2006/2007. It is my understanding the CSAH 101 improvement project was delayed due to a Federal funding request which appears to be very favorable, but funds wouldn't be available until 2006. I have no information on the CSAH 24 delay other than a change in the County's funding priorities. The other City/County projects appear to be consistent with the County's previous CIP and Plymouth's current CIP. This includes the CSAH 101 landscape project from CSAH 24 to TH 55 scheduled for late this year or possibly the Spring of 2003 and CSAH 73 from TH 55 to north of I-394 scheduled for 2006/2007. In addition, we have a signal project scheduled for this year at CSAH 9 at 36thAvenue/Dunkirk Lane which would need the County's approval, but is not in their CIP. In 2003, we have included a traffic signal installation at CSAH 9/Old Rockford Road which we are coordinating with the County in order to obtain County funding since this is a priority location for the County as well as the City. cc: Ronald S. Quanbeck Hennepin IL Hennepin County Transportation Department 1600 Prairie Drive Medina, MN 55340-5421 Mr. Dan Faulkner Director of Public Works City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 763-745-7500, Phone 763-478-4000, Fax 763-478-4030, TDD www.co.hennepin.mn.us January 29, 2002'-. Re: County's 2002 — 2006 Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) In order to aid in coordination of each of our roadway projects over the next five years, we are providing a list of projects in your city that are included in Hennepin County's adopted 2002-2006 Transportation Capital Improvement Program. The list that follows is presented first by budget year, then road number and finally a brief caption of the project. County County Budget Highway/ Year Project No. General Project Description and Limits Funded 2002 101/891101 Landscape Project 8911 from South of CSAH 24 to TH 55 2004 24/9617 Reconstruct Road from CSAH 101 to 0.4 Miles East 2006 73/9226 Reconstruct Road from North of I-394 to TH 55 2006 101/9516 Reconstruct Road from South of CSAH 6 to South of CSAH 24 Note that the column "County Budget Year" is the first year that construction funds would be budgeted by the county. Thus, the year is more of a funding schedule than a construction schedule. Right of Way acquisition may precede the budget year for construction; while actual construction may be the same as, or follow, the budget year listed above. Please note that for projects 73/9226 and 101/9516 right of way acquisition is funded in 2006, the last year of the current CIP. Construction funding for 73/9226 and 101/9516 would follow 2006. The list above does not include projects funded in prior years that have been delayed or projects currently under construction. It also does not include maintenance projects such as overlays, signage, or spot safety improvements performed by our Operations Division. Enclosed for your information are data sheets on each of the projects listed above, with a location map on the backside. The data sheets provide some detail on the purpose, location and description of each project. For the funded projects the data sheets also include a cost breakdown as to anticipated sources of funding. The details and cost participation for each project will be further refined as each project progresses. An Equal Opportunity Employer Recycled Paper Mr. Dan Faulkner January 29, 2002 Page 2 We invite any comments you may have on project concept, scope, cost, community support, timing or any other aspect of a project that you believe should be brought to our attention. If you wish, we would also welcome a meeting at your convenience to discuss any or all of the projects in the CIP. We hope this information is helpful in each of our planning and programming efforts. Sincerely, Thomas . ohnson, P.E. Transportation Planning Engineer Enclosures cc: Gary Erickson Jim Grube Bruce Polaczyk Greg Chock Warren Porter CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: January 11, 2002 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager FROM: Sandy Paulson, Heidi Sanderson, and Nancy Anderson (Employee Suggestion Committee) SUBJECT: 2001 Annual Report of the Employee Suggestion Program The Employee Suggestion Program guidelines provide that an annual report is to be provided to the City Council regarding the total number of suggestions received, number of suggestions implemented, savings realized, and estimated program administration and award costs. The following suggestions were submitted and considered in 2001 through the Employee Suggestion Program: The City eliminate sending utility payment envelopes for those residents who have chosen the automatic withdrawal payment option for their utility bills. The employee indicated that payment envelopes that aren't needed or utilized are discarded. By discontinuing this practice, there would be economic and environmental savings. Staff was previously notified of this concern prior to this suggestion being presented, and the printer had been notified. This suggestion was rejected with no monetary award since the problem had been addressed. The City post any articles that would be sold at the Public Auction on the City's web site. The employee felt that by posting these articles on the web site, they could either be claimed or bid on and after a certain period of time, they could be sold to the highest bidder. In addition, there could be a minimum savings of $1,000 as well as the man hours allocated to organizing the merchandise to be sold, the setting up, the hiring of the auctioneer, transporting the articles to the site, publicity, etc. This suggestion was rejected due to the following concerns: (1) There is not more than two days worth of labor transporting the items to the City shop and conducting the auction, (2) There are two Community Service Officers that work on the property part-time throughout the year, and there would be a large demand on their work load if there were ongoing Internet auctions throughout the year, Page 2 (3) There is a lot of property that is sold at the auction that the City wouldn't be able to sell over the Internet, (4) The City would be excluding a large population that does not have access to the Internet, (5) If staff would be too descriptive or place photos of property on the Internet, there could be a false identification problem, (6) There is a State Statute regulating how the City can dispose of these items, and (7) The auction is a very good public relations tool and is an event enjoyed by many. Even though all of the suggestions were rejected, the names of the employees will be placed in a drawing at the Employee Recognition Event in April. 1 L01 --o MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: February 7, 2002 TO: Joy Tierney, Mayor cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager FROM: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Appointment of Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson According to Section 305.03, Subd. 3. of the Plymouth City Code, the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Planning Commission are appointed by the Commission from among the members of the Commission, subject to approval by the Mayor, for a term of one year. At their February 6, 2002 meeting the Commission selected Roger Berkowitz as Chairperson and Karl Neset as Vice Chairperson. On behalf of the Planning Commission, I am requesting that you indicate your approval of the appointments. memos\ahur1bur\pcchair2002. doc SERVICE COUNTER VISITS FOR ONE WEEK PERIOD "--" indicates no surveys were conducted. 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quartei 4th Quarter 1986 -- 953 690 677 1987 849 832 670 804 1988 853 1,180 894 -- 1989 1,278 1,406 1,203 1,047 1990 1,474 1,725 1,191 1,538 1991 1,444 1,338 1,194 946 1992 1,575 1,046 1,402 1,373 1993 -- -- 1,417 1,280 1994 1,167 1,493 994 794 1995 1,160 1,254 765 -- 1996 1,103 1,190 1,058 -- 1997 654 800 810 -- 1998 583 728 650 1,458 1999 -- -- -- -- 2000 902 530 893 929 2001 1,019 1,184 1,084 1,081 2002 1,047 "--" indicates no surveys were conducted. PHONE CALLS FOR ONE WEEK PERIOD NOTE: DID System installed 4th Quarter 1989 "--" indicates no surveys were conducted. 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 1986 -- 4,534 3,848 3,391 1987 4,311 4,648 4,069 3,315 1988 3,639 4,942 4,156 -- 1989 4,901 5,235 4,593 2,284 1990 2,181 2,142 1,607 1,544 1991 1,613 1,406 1,389 -- 1992 1,265 1,907 1,795 1,617 1993 -- -- 1,295 1,294 1994 1,154 1,699 1,058 898 1995 1,502 1,117 1,148 -- 1996 1,282 1,154 1,234 -- 1997 1,002 1,108 554 -- 1998 485 707 641 422 1999 -- -- -- -- 2000 412 604 664 436 2001 474 831 732 651 2002 360 NOTE: DID System installed 4th Quarter 1989 "--" indicates no surveys were conducted. itMetropolitan Council Building communities that work January 25, 2002 Judy and Leonard Luedke 17910 Co. Road 47 Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Mr. And Mrs. Luedke: 1 2002 In response to your letter from December, 2001, I have had staff research your questions and concerns. As you may know already, the authority for planning and zoning in your area rests with the city of Plymouth and its city council. While I understand your concern and frustration, this issue is beyond the authority of the Metropolitan Council to intervene. The Council's Regional Blueprint is the policy plan used to provide the framework for local jurisdictions to follow in developing land use plans. The Council is responsible for reviewing local comprehensive plans to ensure consistency with regional policies and systems plans, but implementation of these plans is the responsibility of each local jurisdiction. As I understand it, you are ready now to develop your 53 -acre property, which is located in the northwest corner of Plymouth. However, the city's comprehensive plan does not plan for any development of this area until after 2020. The Plymouth Comprehensive Plan, which was accepted by the Council on July 28, 2000, identifies the area your property is located in as a Living Area -Rural, which includes areas outside the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) boundary, where public utilities and services such as sewer and water are not available. The plan states that the city desires to maintain a rural/agricultural density in the area outside the MUSA boundary and preserve a lifestyle characterized by active farms, hobby farms and homes on large lots. The Council's review of the comprehensive plan found that the city's present plan proposes to minimize future development in the NW area by limiting non-farm development to one dwelling per 20 acres. This is generally consistent with the intent of the Council's urban reserve guidelines, which is to protect lands in urban reserve for future urbanization by not allowing the land to be subdivided into smaller 2.5, 5 and 10 acre parcels that are more difficult to acquire and re -subdivide at urban densities. Your letter indicates that the Elm Creek sewer trunk line is proposed to cross the eastern edge of your property. The Council is undertaking a study to determine future demands and timing for regional wastewater services to be handled by the proposed Elm Creek Interceptor and to determine what other future system improvements may be needed to serve this area. Because Plymouth is not planning to be completely urbanized and fully serviced by the Regional Disposal System by 2020, the timing and extent of the provision of regional services needed to accommodate full build -out (ultimate development) will be considered as part of the Elm Creek Interceptor study. The Council is initiating this study of 12 NW Hennepin County communities to determine their long-range planning objectives and wastewater service capacity needs, and the decision on how and when to provide wastewater service capacity to the remainder of Plymouth will be addressed in that study. www.nietrocounci1.org Metro hifo Line 602-1888 230 East Fifth Street • St. Paul. Minnesota 55 10 1-1 626 • (651) 602-1000 • Fax 602-1550 • TFY 291-0934 An Equal OPPm1unfty Emplo&— Judy and Leonard Luedke January 25, 2002 Page 2 I understand my response may not be very satisfying, based on your desire to develop your property now. However, as stated previously and as your letter references, this is a local land use issue that will continue to need to be addressed at the local level. It would be inappropriate for the Council to insert itself where there is no authority to do so. inc ely, edMondale Chair cc: Saundra Spigner, Council Member District 1 Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director, City of Plymouth . G12 -002 - PG 2-00i A.z�+„.Y," &� Feb 61 ZOOZ 17:89:57 Via Fax L _Mc . a rfr..,-rte l'Wm Cx" &,.MArmI V.V.YFINtV -> 763+589+5866 Administrator Page 081 Of 00Z F r1 aY F ax - A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities The 2002 Legislature officially began their work this week after a month of reacting to the Governor's Big Fix. Capitol insiders speculate the Senate and House may be in a hurry to get a package on the table for the Governor's perusal. ------------------------------------------------------ HOLD ONTO YOUR HATS! Session is here, two new ANNEXATION bills have been introduced in the House. Word has it House Local Government Chair Rep. Jerry Dempsey (651.296.8635), on the advise of Speaker Steve Sviggum (651.651.296.2273) will be giving the contested case annexation "right to vote" bill a hearing in the next couple of weeks. House leadership wants a vote on the bill and to send it to the House floor for a vote to pass it to the Senate. Chances of shelving it in the House are slim, but cities need to make NOISE about this hearing. Finally, it must be "killed" in the Senate. That said, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that cities let their legislators and the legislators on the House Local Government Committee know your opposition to any legislation that undermines the current boundary adjustment process. The bill number is HF2774. It can be viewed at: www.rc,visor.leg.state.mn.us. House Local Government Committee members and their contact info can be found at: www.house.let?.state.mn.us Once you are done with the House, let the Senate know your thoughts. The Senate Local Government Committee members can be reached at: www.senate.leg.state.mn.us. Questions? Contact Remi Stone at rstoneglmnc.org or 651.281.1256. February 1, 2002 Page 1 In the first week the House and Senate have hit the legislative ground running as the days and nights fill up with hearings. Normally, even the short session does not contain the evening and weekend meeting schedule the Legislature has already adopted. The following list is just a taste of what is happening next week on the municipal front at the Legislature. For a full grasp of what is happening to whom, when and where consult the legislative web site at ht t p %/Iww w. le.g _state - nin. Ls /le,g /sc_-,hed, hi m. Schedules have been known to change regardless of the required three-day notice! Saturday 2/2/02 Senate State Govt., Economic Development and the Judiciary Budget Division 9 a.m. Room 107 Capitol Chair Senator Richard Cohen Agenda: Governor's bonding recommendations: Department of Administration, Capitol Area Architectural Planning Board, Department of Military Affairs, Housing Finance Agency, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board and Department of Trade and Economic Development. Monday 2/4/02 House Taxes 10:15 a.m. 200 SOB Chair Ron Abrams Agenda: Public testimony on Governor's tax proposals (The League expects to testify). Tuesday 2/5/02 Senate State and Local Government Operations Committee Chair: Senator Jim Vickerman 1 p.m. Room 107 Capitol For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member or the Lague or Minnesou Cities Intergovernmental Relations team. 651.281.1200 or 800.925.1122 Feb 01 Z69Z 17:10:36 Via Fax —> 763+589+5669 Administrator Page 88Z Of 66Z ridFax- Lmc-F� .wrB.Na. A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities February 1, 2002 Page 2 Agenda: HF 209 -Murphy Shooting Ranges, Governor's domestic terrorism and other bills. preparedness package short-changes locals Thursday 2/7/02 Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee 9 a.m. Room 107 Capitol Agenda: SF 1555 -Higgins: Restricting the use of phosphorus in lawn fertilizer. The House and Senate meet in regular floor sessions usually on Mondays and Thursdays, with the Senate at noon and the House at 3 p.m. Deadlines for committee action are the following: 1st deadline: Friday, February 22. Bills must be out of all policy committees in house of origin 2nd deadline: Friday, March 1 All House and Senate Files out of all policy committees, including bills with financial impact. 3rd deadline: Friday, March 8 Omnibus budget bills must be out of Senate divisions, finance committees and House finance committees. If you have questions on how a bill you are following will be impacted by the deadline schedule, give us a call at 651.281.1200. Flanked by several state agency commissioners, Governor Ventura yesterday unveiled his administration's domestic terrorism preparedness proposal. The governor's plan focuses on upgrading terrorism preparedness in the Minnesota departments of administration, agriculture, health, military affairs, pollution control and public safety. Unlike legislative plans, the proposal focuses on centralized coordination, training and laboratory testing. The package includes 517 million to be distributed over four years. To date, the Senate proposal provides up to 529 million and the House up to S25 million. Saying the federal government will meet local needs with President Bush's $37.7 billion homeland security package, the governor left out of his proposal the approximately $20 million local first responders have requested in domestic security aid. Public safety advocates have expressed concern that federal dollars may not arrive soon enough to address serious lapses in preparedness. Both the Minnesota House and Senate proposals include aid dollars for local units of government. Other provisions in the governor's package include: • Changes to the quarantine law • Expanded authority for certain officials during a state of emergency • Increased information sharing authority • Language that would close loopholes that give terrorists access to money, identification and information • New penalties relating to acts of terrorism For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the Lague of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team. 651.281.1200 or 800.925.1122 NL��o UPDATE UPDATE 2002-2 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2002 STATE BUDGET DEFICIT LOOMS The November Revenue Forecast revealed that projected state revenues from income and sales taxes were significantly less than had been expected when the FY2002-2003 budget was adopted in June. The anticipated shortfall for the FY2002-2003 biennium, which began July 1, 2001, is $1.95 billion. Additionally, there is an estimated structural ("permanent") deficit of $1.25 billion per year in FY2004 and FY2005. Because the Legislature has a constitutional requirement to pass a balanced budget, the FY2002-2003 budget deficit must be corrected prior to adjournment of the 2002 legislative session. With respect to the structural deficit, the Legislature can decide whether to address it during the 2002 session or wait until the 2003 "budget session." The Governor has indicated a strong desire to address the short- and long-term deficits during the 2002 session, and has proposed a plan to tackle both. One potential option for the Legislature would be to pass an adjusted FY2002-2003 budget early in the session, and deal with the structural deficit later in the 2002 session as more information becomes available. (In particular, the February Revenue Forecast will be available in late February.) The MLC Update Is prepared by Elizabeth Shields Keating and Thomas J. Poul Messerli 6 Kramer P.A., 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450, SL Paul, MN 55103 Telephone: 651/228-9757 Fax: 651/228-9787 E-mail: Ikea6ng@mandklaw.com and tpoul@jnandklaw.com GOVERNOR PROPOSES STATE BUDGET DEFICIT SOLUTION The Governor has proposed a solution to the projected FY2002-2003 $1.95 billion budget deficit as well as the $1.25 billion per year structural deficit. The "Big Fix" includes a combination of drawing down budget reserves, cutting spending, and raising taxes. The Governor's proposal would use $653 million in the state's "rainy day fund" and $14 million from the LGA Reform Account, cut spending by $700 million, refinance $340 million, advance $173 million in LGA payments to FY2002, and increase taxes by $397 million to cover the FY2002-2003 deficit. LGA REDUCTIONS There are a number of ways in which this proposal, if adopted, would impact municipal governments. The most significant impact to cities would be reductions to Local Government Aid (LGA) and market value homestead credit (MVHC) reimbursement. Of the $700 million in spending cuts in FY2002-2003, $117.73 million would come from LGA and MVHC cuts. These cuts would be made in two ways: as "growth -based" LGA cuts targeted towards cities that increased levies more from 2001 — 2002 than in past years, and uniform cuts that would impact all cities. The market value homestead credit reimbursement would be reduced for cities that do not receive enough LGA to cover their growth -based and uniform LGA cuts. Under the Governor's plan, cities would receive growth -based LGA cuts if they meet the following criteria: The city's levy -plus -aid increase from 2001-2002 exceeded the state's average household + inflationary growth (4.5%), AND The city's levy -plus -aid increase from 2001-2002 exceeded that city's average increase in household plus inflation growth over the previous three years. This formula is intended 1) to protect cities with increasing populations; 2) to account for the elimination of HACA; and 3) to target cities that the Governor perceives as having taken advantage of 2001 property tax reform by raising their levies more than usual. It is important to note that "levy -plus -aid" in the Governor's calculations includes not only operating levy, but also capital investments, including debt and HRA levies, which can vary widely from year to year. Additionally, the increases calculated for 2001-2002 were based on preliminary levies reported to the Department of Revenue in September, and not adopted levies certified in December. For many cities, the adopted levy was lower than the preliminary levy. For detailed information on the impact of these cuts on MLC communities based on preliminary levies, please see the chart on the next page. Information based on finalized, adopted city levies will not be available until late February. 2 C: aD E ca CL a Q CL v M =QU O O N O O(D O O MO = (D d� CD LO .E T- � 0) c m m N 0 r- N O N O co I` N LO � N�- _ O I` LO 00 00 00 M to O M 0> v 00 00 O 00 r- O I� O O I` V- O) I` Il- M Cr) CO CO N O CD O [,- `O & O d' - 00 1- 1- N M O O 1` 06 N O M O ti O N d' M 1` N N M O CD M O CD N O 00 M M Q J co4O M V O O ti ti O M m 0 In 00 M W o+ v M M �t M 00 O O ti 0 T- O 1` �- M O O M N 0 r- O I� N A O to 0 T- N t- CO O) 00 I` N �- O O O N V a) M M d' M r- N co s O O O M ti O (D N O N O J 050 ti O N 00 r- I` M LO Z W U � N � O N N O O N N 00 CD 00 LO N N +0 if) 1` d' I` 0 00 LO 00 I` M M LO 'IT 0 O 1-- O V O o Q= r- O N O ti CD M N > M M 00 (7) r- N CO M 1` N M a r- 00 O N M to 00 CD r- CD LO In I` O M d M O — N c G CD O 00 M O CD LO O 00 00 (D O LL N 0 O (D 00 N O M O I` M ct U-) � C) = CD OD OD O ti ti M CD CD f` M n N� O M 1` 'T M O N 1- M M O N - O O O O 00 Il CD M m r- CD CD 00 r- () N I` LO LO 00 00 - N 00 'It N O CD 00 00 1- CO LO 00 N O N Q Ln cD Un Ln O Ln O CD C) (7 I` M O N d' O N N —� 00 1` (D d� CD N U')M O N M d r- � M O O O 1` 0 M I- 'd' M 'd' �! T- M 1` W O J_ s O z = W J W > Z J W m w U)a a W O W CL O Z a z z o. Z W U) O 00 n a o o a Z 0= U Q m m W W W n 0- w 0 C: aD E ca CL a Q CL v M TIF GRANT FUND REDUCTIONS The "Big Fix" also calls for $129 million in cuts to the TIF Grant Fund. This fund was established by the 2001 Legislature to provide assistance to cities whose TIF districts would be negatively impacted by class rate compression and the elimination of the general education levy. The grants were not scheduled to be available until FY2004, and the Governor's plan would leave $38 million in the fund in each of FY2004 and FY2005. ELIMINATION OF FUNDING IN LGA REFORM ACCOUNT The 2001 Legislature created the LGA Reform Account in the amount of $14 million in recognition of the fact that the LGA distribution system is due for an overhaul. Out of the $565 million that is scheduled to be distributed in LGA in 2002, $353 million will be distributed in "grandfathered" aid, and not based on the LGA formula. The MLC has long held that the LGA system is flawed and should be corrected. Elimination of the LGA Reform Account could make this endeavor more difficult to tackle any time soon. EXPANSION OF SALES TAX TO MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR SERVICES Another potential impact to cities of the "Big Fix" is the expansion of the sales tax base to include motor vehicle repair services. This new tax would only apply to repairs performed by outside entities. If city vehicles are repaired/maintained by city employees, there would be no tax impacts. However, if vehicles are sent to a repair shop for service, the 6.5% sales tax on labor would apply. Under current law, parts are taxed, but labor is exempt. The Governor has also proposed expanding the sales tax base to include legal services purchased by individuals, but not businesses. According to the Department of Revenue, cities would be considered "businesses" as opposed to "individuals" for this purpose, and the tax on legal services would not apply. 4 MLC TESTIFIES IN HOUSE TAX COMMITTEE RE: GOVERNOR VENTURA'S "BIG FIX" On Monday, February 4, Mayor Mary Hamann -Roland (Apple Valley) and MLC Lobbyist Tom Poul testified in the House Tax Committee on the impacts the "Big Fix" would have on MLC cities. Listed below are the main points expressed by Mayor Hamann -Roland and Mr. Poul: • City cuts are disproportionately higher than state government cuts. • "Growth -based" LGA cuts are unfair because: ♦ the formula includes HRA and capital levy increases, and does not allow for factors that are unique to each city, such as the need for new public safety facilities or infrastructure investments ♦ cities that levy below levy limits are even targeted as "excessive spenders" (10 of 12 MLC cities will levy below levy limits in 2002, 7 of these would receive "growth -based" LGA cuts by the Governor's calculations). • MLC cities are willing to participate in LGA cuts to help solve the state budget crisis, however, reducing the market value credit reimbursement in 2003 and beyond could cause serious financial problems for cities. • Cities should be allowed to levy back all lost revenue without a referendum. • Permanent reform of the LGA system is needed: the formula should distribute dollars to assist cities with lower property tax wealth in providing core city services. • The market value homestead credit is NOT a state aid to cities. It is property tax relief from the state to individual homeowners, with most relief targeted to lower - valued homes. SENATE MAJORITY PROPOSES STATE BUDGET DEFICIT SOLUTION On the first day of the 2002 legislative session, Sen. Doug Johnson, Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced SF 2468, the Senate DFL proposal to address the FY2002-2003 budget deficit. This proposal is dubbed "The Fair Fix." The "Fair Fix" would resolve the FY2002-2003 budget deficit primarily through drawing down various reserve accounts, reducing spending, and refinancing certain projects. Another change proposed in this legislation is the elimination of the inflation factor from future revenue forecasts. There are no tax increases or state aid reductions included in the Senate proposal. 4T The specifics of the spending/reserve/refinancing changes in the Senate DFL proposal are as follows: (millions) Utilize "rainy day" budget reserve $653 Draw on Cash Flow Account $350 Eliminate Tax Relief Account $158 Eliminate 2002 LGA Reform Account $14 Transfer Workers' Comp Special Fund $230 Transfer Workers' Comp Assigned Risk Fund $96 Refinance remaining 1 -time road funding $245 Cancel remaining Riverview Corridor funds $15 Defer sales tax acceleration buyback $154 TOTAL SAVINGS $1,914 The Senate proposal does not address the long-term, structural deficit. HOUSE MAJORITY STATE BUDGET DEFICIT SOLUTION TO BE RELEASED SOON The House majority caucus is expected to release its proposal for a budget deficit solution as soon as next week. Look for the details on the House plan in the next edition of the MLC Update. MLC BREAKFASTS A SUCCESS The MLC once again hosted three Regional Breakfast Meetings to provide member city mayors, council members, and city managers an opportunity to discuss legislative issues with MLC legislators and Metropolitan Council representatives. These meetings have historically been held in late November/early December, but were delayed until January this year to allow cities more time to fully comprehend the impacts of the 2001 Tax Bill. Overall, the Regional Breakfast Meetings were a great success. Twenty-three legislators and five Metropolitan Council representatives were in attendance, along with thirty-nine MLC city officials. A Due to the timing of the release of the Governor's "Big Fix," the majority of the presentation and discussion revolved around the mechanics of this proposal and the impact it would have on MLC communities. The Regional Breakfast Meetings provided an excellent opportunity for city officials, legislators and Metropolitan Council representatives to discuss issues of common concern, and to gain a better understanding of each other's perspective. 7 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: February 5, 2002 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager FROM: Mike K�ancial Analyst through Dale Hahn, Finance Director SUBJECT: City of Plymouth Investment Report (12/31/01) Attached, you will find a report on the status of the City's investments as of December 31, 2001. You will note that the City's average weighted yield has been in decline since the beginning of the year. This is a consequence of the weakening in economic conditions and the resultant drop in interest rates. The Fed cut short-term interest rates by 475 basis points during 2001 (to a 40 -year low), and long-term rates have edged inward as a result of a flight from the equity markets. I would expect that our average weighted yield will continue to decline over the next year or so until the economy picks up steam and the Fed begins to become more restrictive. Most economists do not call for the Fed to begin tightening until late 2002. In the meantime, we will try to position our portfolio to be ready to when interest rates begin to increase. This is done by staying shorter than normal (low but current market yields) so that we are not locked into current (under -performing) yields when interest rates rise. I would expect that our investments should continue to outperform our benchmarks for the foreseeable future. City of Plymouth Investment Report December 31, 2001 Investments By Type Commercial Paper Federal Farm Credit Bank Federal Home Loan Bank Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Federal National Mortgage Association Money Market Resolution Trust Corporation Treasury Receipts Investments By Broker Dain Rauscher Morgan Stanley Dean Witter US Bancorp Investments Juran & Moody Miller -Schroeder Wells Fargo Investments Paine Webber Salomon Smith Barney Investments By Maturity Less than I year 1 to 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 to 4 years 4 to 5 years 5 to 6 years 6 to 7 years 7 to 8 years 8 to 9 years 9 to 10 Years 10 to 11 Years 1 I to 12 Years 12 to 13 Years 13 to 14 Years 14 to 15 Years Book Value Percent of Portfolio 10,852228.91 11.21% 1,767,062.50 1.83% 40,745,423.87 42.10% 5,289,595.00 5.47% 22,946,155.73 23.71% 3,133,456.61 3.24% 5,308,308.37 5.48% 6,746.87325 6.97% 96,789,10424 100.00% Book Value Percent of Portfolio 23,905,690.52 24.70% 13,887,883.18 1435% 21,380,304.65 22.09% 1,696,000.00 1.75% 770,751.62 0.80% 14,195,344.43 14.67% 8,279222.11 8.55% 12,673.907.73 13.09% 96,789,104.24 100.00% Book Value Percent of Portfolio 22,307,315.56 23.05% 8,560,310.53 8.84% 3,750,437.50 3.87% 19,319,517.90 19.96% 25,809,000.00 26.67% 11,218,713.11 11.59% 1,369,659,64 1.42% 1,956,650.00 2.02% 1,000,000.00 1.03% 1,000,000.00 1.03% 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00% 497.500.00 0.51% 96,789,10424 100.00% q4-2001 Investment Report Worksheet.xls Date 12/31/2001 9/30/2001 6/30/2001 3/312001 12/312000 9/302000 6/302000 3/312000 12/31/1999 9/30/1999 6/30/1999 3/31/1999 Average Yield 5.38 5.80 6.08 6.28 6.62 6.49 6.46 6.38 6.34 6.32 6.29 6.18 6.29 Quarterly Investment Performance (1999 -Present) Change -0.42 -0.28 -0.20 -0.34 0.13 0.03 0.08 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.11 2.91 3.38 Spread CPI -U CPI -Yield 1.53 1.55 3.83 2.65 3.15 325 2.83 2.92 3.36 3.39 3.23 3.45 3.04 3.67 2.79 3.70 2.68 2.68 3.66 2.63 3.69 1.96 4.33 1.73 4.45 2.91 3.38 5.41 0.89 q4-2001 Investment Report Worksheet.xls 2/62002 Spread 5 Year Treasury Treas-Yield 1.53 4.30 :.08 3.80 2.00 4.95 1.13 4.56 1.72 4.98 1.64 5.85 0.64 6.19 0.27 6.31 0.06 6.34 0.00 5.75 0.57 5.65 0.65 5.10 1.08 5.41 0.89 q4-2001 Investment Report Worksheet.xls 2/62002 5.12 1.17 Spread 4 M Fund Yield 4 M - Yield 1.53 3.85 3.08 2.72 3.68 2.40 5.08 1.20 6.39 0.23 6.37 0.12 6.24 0.22 5.68 0.70 5.64 0.70 5.02 1.30 4.59 1.70 4.56 1.62 5.12 1.17 N X0 c CM m Q LUL Z CL LL LL L Q Q W cu C U o M 'U (D w .U) z� A4 Y CC G in O c`) W � U LL H o Ln �3CL L U ca ..... o � U) L C J � LL a) W ^' E L W "cn m 0 a m 0 C L c C6 00 O 4) N C!) m O O � 06 LL. 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