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1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY26, 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: PARKING AT
LIFETIME FITNESS, Public Safety Training Room
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY26, 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINQ Council Chambers
2. MONDAY, FEBRUARY25, 7:00 PM YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers
3. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY26, 7:30-9:30 AM TWINWEST STATE OF THE CITY MEETINQ
Plymouth Creek Center
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY27, 7:00 PM
THURSDAY, FEBR UARY 28, 6.30 PM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 7.00 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 7. 00 PM
PLYMOUTHADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
(PACT), Bass Lake Room
YOUTH SER VICESAWARDS PROGRAM,, Plymouth
Creek Center
PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake
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A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached (M-8)
February, March, and April calendars are attached (M-9)
1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Notice of Metropolitan Council regional workshops on growth forecasts. (I -1a)
b) Items submitted by Mayor Tierney:
1) 1-494 Corridor Commission monthly report. (I -1b. 1)
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2) Draft minutes of the 1-494 Corridor Commission/JP4 January 23 meeting.
(TIb.2)
3) Minutes of a January 23 MACSSA. Family Services Collaborative
Committee. (I-1 b.3)
4) Information regarding the Communities in Collaboration Council (CICC)
Local Collaborative Time Study (LCTS). (I-1 b.4)
c) Correspondence to residents regarding proposed or pending Community
Development items:
1) Zoning ordinance text amendment and conditional use permit for Ivories
Wintergarden, Inc (2002010). (I -1c. 1)
2) Variance for FEC Construction (2001154). (I -1c.2)
3) Preliminary plat for Tomcar, LLC (2002004). (I--1 c.3)
d) Hennepin County notice of a public hearing on a petition to change the name of
Mud Lake. (Td)
2. STAFF REPORTS
a) Report from Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt regarding the
Highway 55 Corridor Coalition. (I -2a)
b) Fire -Rescue incidents of interest:
1) Regency Pointe Apartments. (I -2b.1)
2) 54h Avenue and Northwest Boulevard. (I -2b.2)
3) Hwy. 55 and Co. Rd. 24. (I -2b.3)
c) Report on new recycling truck. (I -2c)
d) Update on request for proposals for the sale of homes acquired by the City as part
of the Co. Rd. 101 project. (I -2d)
3. MINUTES
a) Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission January 9 meeting. (I --3a)
b) Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission January 10 meeting. (I -3b)
c) Youth Advisory Council January 28 meeting. (I -3b)
d) Communities in Collaboration Council February 14 meeting. (I -3d)
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from Donna Fern regarding traffic on Fembrook Lane between 4rd Avenue
and Schmidt Lake Road. The letter has been forwarded to Public Works Director
Dan Faulkner for a response. (I -4a)
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S. CORRESPONDENCE
a) 'Letter to Mayor Tierney from HUD Office of Community Planning and
Development Director Alan Joles regarding undisbursed Community
Development Block Grant funds. (I -5a)
b) E—mail communique from Harold Lederman expressing appreciation for the
February 19 Board and Commission recognition event. (I -Sb)
c) Letter from Public Works Director Dan Faulkner to Tom Belting regarding Pike
Lake Woods. (I -Sc)
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMMFAXNews. (I -6a)
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 26, 2002
7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
L Approvals:
a) February 11 meeting minutes
b) Agenda
Time
Allotment
7:00-7:05
Z. Guest Speakers and Special Items: 7:05-7:45
a) Discuss reducing marijuana use among youth—Plymouth Police
representative invited
b) Involvement in National Youth Service Days (April 26-28)
3. Receive updates: 7:45-88:15
a) Youth Services Awards Program (Eric)
b) Teen activities in Park & Recreation Department (Brianna)
c) Youth center (Alison)
d) Youth Town Forum (Archana)
e) Collaboration with Senior Council (Ifna)
fi Teen Safe Driving Initiative update
4. Informational Items: 8:15-8:20
a) Update on conferences — NLC and LMC
1) NLC Your City's Families Conference, 5/1-5/4, Minneapolis
2) LMC Annual Conference, 6/18-6/21, Rochester
b) Official City Meeting Calendars
c) NLC Survey on Student Internships to serve Youth Councils
S. Discuss future agenda items 8:20-8:25
6 Adjournment 8:25
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AGENDA FOR PACT MEETING
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: February 22, 2002
TO: Members of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
FROM: George Bentley, Acting Transit Administrator
SUBJECT: February 27, 2002 MEETING
The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting on WEDNESDAY, February
27, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bass Lake Room (lower level of Plymouth City Hall neat to the lunch room).
The agenda for the meeting is as follows: (Please note some materials will be distributed at the meeting.)
I. Approval of Agenda.
II. Approval of minutes of January 23, 2002 (attached).
III. Ridership Information and Review of Ridership Statistics for December, 2001. (Information will
be distributed at the meeting.)
IV. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations.
V. Legislative update (materials to be distributed at the meeting).
VI. Discussion of policy document from Metropolitan Council regarding transit service expansion outside of
historic Transit Taxing District (attached).
VII. Update on status of Plymouth Flyer
VIII. Transit Administrator's Report:
A. Report on trip to Kansas City to view computerized dispatch system
B. Update on transit hub site study
C. Pending Plymouth Metrolink studies
D. 2002 Rider Survey
E. Complaint log.
F. Other
IX. Other comments and adjournment
cc: Paul Colton, Metropolitan Council; Paul Buherin and Jim Baldwin, Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc., Steve
Mahowald, Jeff Wostrel and Joanne Smith, Metro Transit; Dan Faulkner
NOTE: Please call George Bentley at 763-509-5521 if you are unable to attend.
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
March 12
• Amend Pawn Ordinance
• Accept 2001 Annual Report and 2002 Work Plan from Public Safety Advisory Board
• Approve revised agreement with AT&T for antenna at LaCompte Park
• Accept 2001 Unaudited Financial Report and approve Transfers
• Construction Project Financing
• Adopt Parkers Lake Implementation Plan
• Approve consultant for County Road 73 Corridor Study
• Approve termination of contract for construction of bathroom facilities at West
Medicine Lake Park
March 26
• Deny Lot Division and Variances to create two lots on property currently addressed
11209 Sunset Trail. Joseph and Barbara Cavanaugh
• Timber Creek Crossing development
• Hearing on refunding bond issue
• Consider Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding accessory dwellings
• FEC Construction variance
• Preliminary Plat for Jordans Ridge
• Zoning ordinance text amendment to add restaurants as a conditional use in the B -C
District and a conditional use permit for Ivories Watergarden Inc., at 605 State
Highway 169
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The Twin Cities region will gain
930,000 people by the year 2030.
How should we grow to ensure
our continue d.quality of life?
What does it mean for transportation, jobs,
housing and the environment? To share your
views about the implications of new growth
forecasts developed by the Metropolitan Council,
you and other public officials and stakeholders
are invited to workshops hosted by the Council -.e
in March. (see schedule at right)
The forecasts will be the foundation for
developing a new regional growth strategy—
Blueprint 2030—to expand communities' choices
about how they grow, protect our high quality of
life, and maintain our competitive economy.
The Metropolitan Council proposes that
investments support growth in both developed
and developing communities, focusing growth
in centers and along transportation corridors,
fostering walkable neighborhoods in developing
areas, and protecting natural_resources.
Space is limited so please RSVP soon by calling
651-602-1844. (Be sure to indicate which meeting
you plan to attend.)
Help prepare
the metro area
for this future
challenge.
Workshops on
New Regional Growth Forecasts
Dakota County Western Service Center,
Apple Valley,
Tuesday, March 5,4:30-6:00 PM
(Maps on view starting at 4:00 PM.)
Room 1920
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley MN
Anoka County Library, Rum River Branch
Thursday, March 7, 5:30-7:00 PM
(Maps on view starting at 5:00 PM.)
Meeting Room A/B
42016th Avenue
Anoka MN
Maplewood Community Center
Tuesday, March 12,7:30-9:00 AM
(Maps on view until 9:30 AM.)
Room C
2100 White Bear Avenue
Maplewood MN
Chaska City Hall
Thursday, March 14, 7:30-9:00 AM
(Maps on view until 9:30 Ant.)
City Council Chambers
1 City Hall Plaza
Chaska MN
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Ross Thorfinnson, Jr. — Policy and Legislative Consultant
I-494 Corridor Commission — Written Report for February 20, 2002
Monthly Report for January 11, 2002 — February 18, 2002
To date, second year of the contract, an average of over 15 hours per week have been
spent on I-494 Corridor Commission policy and legislative activities, constituent and
community outreach and communication with member cities. The hours consist of
meetings, phone calls and preparation time.
Policy and Legislative Activities
Minnesota Business Transportation Coalition
The I-494 Corridor Commission continues to be represented at the meetings of this
group. Originally called together by the MN Transportation Alliance, the group is now
headed by the MN Chamber of Commerce, with Ron Lifson, LDI Fibres, a Minneapolis
Chamber member as the chair.
Sen. Dean Johnson and Rep. Tom Workman are sponsors of the Coalition's legislation.
It is now being heard and was referred yesterday to the House Transportation Finance
Committee without recommendation by the House Transportation Policy Committee.
The primary concern from Representatives appears to be that the legislation does not
request enough to solve the problem. They question the 3.5 cent gas tax increase, and
why it isn't a larger request.
The I-494 Corridor Commission has committed to be a member of the Coalition, and is
now listed as a member.
Terwilliger/Johnson Meetings
The results of the survey that the I-494 Corridor Commission helped to fund are back.
The survey shows a large percentage of those polled favor a sales tax increase to support
increase investment in highways and transit in the 11 county metro region. 91 % of those
surveyed considered the issue of traffic congestion either serious or somewhat serious,
and 58% would support higher taxes to fund highway and transit investments. 53% of
those surveyed supported a .5% increase in the sales tax to fund those investments.
The results of this survey are being used to resurrect the legislation from last session,
which called for a referendum on the issue of a .5% sales tax increase for highway and
transit investment in the metro region. Look for further developments this week or early
next week.
Rossihorfinnson, Jr., Polity and Legislative Consultant. 1-494 Corridor Commission- Monthly Report, January 11, 2002 — February
18, 2002, Cont'd — Page 2
MN Transportation Alliance Legislative Committee
The I-494 Corridor Commission continues to be represented at the MN Transportation
Alliance Legislative Committee meetings. Most of the time and energy of this group has
focused on the legislative effort of the MN Transportation Coalition.
Congressman Ramstad
A meeting was held with Congressman Ramstad in his local office. The purpose of the
meeting was to update the Congressman in regards to the recently completed preliminary
redesign of the 1-494/Hwy. 169 Interchange. The redesign eliminates the
stoplights on mainline Hwy. 169 and provides other major improvements to enhance
movement in and around the interchange. Congressman Ramstad has had a strong
interest in the project, MnDOT asked for our help in convincing the Congressman to
partially fund the reconstruction. We also discussed issues in regards to the addition of a
westbound ramp onto I-494 in the East Bush Lake Road area, and solicited the
Congressman's help with these issues.
Chair Hovland has written requesting the Congressman's help. These issues will be
discussed further with the Congressman in March during the I-494 visit.
March 2002 Congressional Visits — Washington DC
Plans are being made to visit our Congressman and Senators in Washington DC during
March immediately following the National League of Cities Congress of Cities event.
The NLC event is to be held March 8-12, 2002. The I-494 Corridor Commission visits
are scheduled for the afternoon of Tuesday, March 12, 2002 and the morning and early
afternoon of Wednesday, March 13, 2002.
We currently have appointments with Congressmen Ramstad and Kennedy, and
Congressman Oberstar's Chief of Staff. Appointments with Senators Wellston and
Dayton are still being arranged as well as appointments with Congressmen Sabo and
Luther.
As of this time, the following people are planning to attend this year's visits:
Councilmembers Peterson and Fossum and City Manager Mark Bernhardson from
Bloomington, Councilmember Enger from Richfield, Chair Hovland from Edina and
Councilmember Mosman from Eden Prairie.
Those attending the NLC event and extending their stay in Washington DC to attend the
Congressional Delegation visits should make plans to leave Washington DC in the late
RossThorfrnnson, Jr., Policy and Legislative Consultant, 1-494 Corridor Commission- monthly Report, January ll. 2002— February
18, 2002, Cont 'd — Page 2
afternoon or evening of Wednesday, March 13, 2002. All meetings will be scheduled to
allow sufficient time to catch a late afternoon or evening flight home. Our last
appointment on Wednesday is at 2:00 pm with Congressman Ramstad.
Appointment times and meeting locations will be forwarded to all delegation members
prior to the trip. In addition, presentation materials will also be available prior to the trip.
I-494 Corridor Commission Lobbying and Political Efforts — Advocacy Group
Work is progressing well on the new advocacy group. Meetings have been held with
representatives of the construction industry, commercial and office development industry,
property managers, consulting industry, area businesses, counties and cities outside the
corridor commission. In every case these representatives have expressed strong support
for this effort and pledged not only financial support but support in networking with their
contacts. We have also obtained commitments for in-kind contributions to help develop
marketing materials.
In addition, work has begun on the incorporation and paperwork needed to create the
advocacy group. And, preliminary design work is being done for a marketing brochure.
1-494 Corridor Commission/JPO
Meeting Minutes of
Wednesday, January 23, 2002
pdapproved)
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 8:39 a.m. by Chair Jim
Hovland at the Southwest Metro Transit Commission. Those in attendance were:
Jim Hovland, City of Edina
Bruce Sylvester, City of Richfield
Dick Allendorf, City of Minnetonka
Irene Wright, GTTMA
Jan Mosman, City of Eden Prairie
Joy Tierney, City of Plymouth
Dave Lindahl, City of Eden Prairie
Tom O'Keefe, MnDOT
Chris Roy, MnDOT
Ron Rauchle, SRF Consulting Group
Lisa Raduenz, LJR, Inc.
Rod Rue, City of Eden Prairie
Craig Larsen, City of Edina
Barb Senness, City of Plymouth
Randy Newton, City of Eden Prairie
Clarence Shallbetter, Met Council
Sue Sandahl, City of Richfield
Wayne Norris, MnDOT
Denny Eyler, SRF Consulting Group
Ross Thorfinnson, 494 Consultant
II. Consent Agenda. Chair Hovland asked each of the meeting participants to
introduce themselves and they did so. Allendorf moved the items listed under the
consent agenda. Senness provided a second to the motion. Motion carried.
III. Business Items. T.H. 494/169 Interchange Redesign. O'Keefe introduced
members of the presentation group, including Norris, Roy, Rauchle and Eyler. Norris
described the interim and full -build interchange plans as "consensus designs" of a
group of local city public works and engineers, MnDOT preliminary design staff, 494
Corridor Commission representative Raduenz and FHWA officials. He commented
that SRF Consulting had developed a "very creative and low cost plan" that met the
needs of each of the nearby communities and at that point turned the presentation
over to Rauchle of SRF Consulting Group, Inc.
Rauchle described both layouts, the Interim and Full -Build options to the group. The
ultimate goal of the project is to eliminate the stoplights along T.H. 169 on both sides
of 494, which would improve traffic flow along 169 and relieve traffic backups in
surrounding areas, including the Golden Triangle area and portions of Bloomington
near the existing signals. He indicated that the Full Build alternative was the
"ultimate" design and actually contained both options within the plan. Rauchle
outlined the major aspects of each plan, including flyover bridges and local
interchanges designed to be folded within the same existing footprint as exists at this
time in the interchange area. He informed Commission members that a new bridge
on 780' Street over T.H. 169 was a design that was included in both the Interim and
Full Build designs, and that all 494 to 169 moves would be done on elevated
roadways.
Rauchle indicated that there would be "some impacts" to businesses located within
the southwest quadrant of the intersection and that the Ultimate Build concept needed
to be designed first in order to better stage elements of the Interim plan. He
demonstrated the plan for a new bridge linking Washington Avenue to the south 494
frontage road and discussed plans to remove three signalized intersections in that area
in order to make the interim design work. Eyler commented that the first phase of the
project would mainly consist of taking the local east/west connections on W. 78th
Street and Marth Rd. in Bloomington and putting them underneath T.H. 169 for
traffic flow purposes. Allendorf asked what the timing was of the project and
whether any funding existed to pay for it. He also asked how the project plans fit into
the 494 scheduled work in that area. O'Keefe responded that there was no funding
assigned to the project. He indicated that MnDOT updates the Transportation System
Plan (TSP) in the next two years and that this project could come at the "tail end" of
the current planning period, which ends in 2025. Allendorf asked if the project fits
into the "design/build" process and questioned when the project was originally
finished in its current state. O'Keefe responded that the project was completed in
1998. Sylvester asked about the estimated cost of the plans. Rauchle responded that
the price for the first part of the project, known as the "Interim" plan, would cost
somewhere in the "mid -to -upper $20 million" range, but that they were still working
on identifying all the costs, including potential retaining walls in some areas. He said
it was not impossible to estimate another $30 million for the details contained within
the final or "Full Build" version of the plan due to the specialized bridge designs.
Hovland asked if these estimates included any right-of-way or engineering costs.
Rauchle responded that they did not. Shallbetter asked how the project fit in the
department's allocation of 494 funding? O'Keefe responded that the project did not
fit in the department's 20 -year plan, but that almost everything else on the 494
corridor was contained within the 20 -year plan, with the exception of the segment
from Highway 100 to the Mall of America, which, in O'Keefe's words, was "right
outside of the 20 year plan or somewhere near 2012 or 2013". Shallbetter asked if
MnDOT would conceive of putting "this particular investment" in front of any other
plans. O'Keefe responded that he was "not sure". Shallbetter restated his question to
ask "in terms of regular priorities, is 494 congestion more serious than other areas?"
O'Keefe responded that 494 is "more congested" than most other areas of the region.
Tierney stated that she met with Ron Abrams (Minnesota House Representative) and
that he said that "MnDOT is sitting on millions of dollars and why should we give
them any more?" O'Keefe responded that he was unsure where Rep. Abrams might
be getting his information but that "nothing is advancing" and that the $580 million
which the Legislature appropriated to MnDOT in 2000 is "on schedule to be spent
and delivered by 2003".
O'Keefe asked the group to hear him make two other brief comments. He indicated
that the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) is "excited by the design" and the
fact that the project would increase "important traffic flows". O'Keefe added that one
"semi -major concern" of the FHWA is that there is no designated eastbound 494 to
northbound 169 movement contained within the new plans. Eyler added that from a
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traffic forecasting standpoint, the movement volumes are not large and that 212
would be used by commuters wanting to go in this direction rather than 494.
Allendorf remarked that he had been in the same meeting with Rep. Abrams that
Tierney had attended and that the remark, he had heard from Abrams was something
to the affect of "don't you people know the congestion you're facing?" Allendorf
asked why "the region should spend $150 million on the Northstar Corridor when we
have needs on 494 and 35W". He asked the group if it would be of benefit to invite
Rep..Abrams to attend the next meeting of the 494 Corridor Commission and speak to
the group. Tierney remarked "he and others of his ilk are so angry about light rail
transit and that he is looking at a balanced transportation system". Hovland
responded that Rep. -Abrams would be welcome at any time he may be interested in
addressing the Commission's members and that the Commission should look to
making a presentation of its issues to him at some point in the future. He directed
Raduenz to provide Rep. Abrams with several future meeting dates to see when he
might be available to attend a Commission meeting.
Mosman asked if O'Keefe's answer that there was "no funding" implied no funding
for both the Interim and the Full Build plans? O'Keefe reiterated that there was no
funding for either project. Shallbetter stated that 169 was one of the "most congested
freeways from 494 to 694" and asked if this was a "first step" in expanding its
capacity to make the whole 169 corridor run more smoothly. O'Keefe responded that
MnDOT has some funding identified in the 20 -Year plan to improve but not expand
169. He added that he "tends to think that we will also need to expand 169 in the
future".
Eyler remarked that traffic modeling has been performed for six lanes across the river
on 169 and the interchange .is built to handle the amount of traffic that could be
accommodated. He stated that the next problem is at "169 and Crosstown" in terms
of traffic accommodation. Shallbetter remarked that the projects should be
considered "access to important traffic flow to Scott County and places south". Eyler
indicated that the interchange should have been part of the river crossing project to
the south. Rauchle remarked that the new projects will have benefits to 494,
specifically at the ramps near the mainline twenty years from now. O'Keefe added
that local access will be much improved as well, especially in the 494 parallel arterial
system and within the Golden Triangle area. Thorfinnson asked if there had been any
discussion on lowering the mainline portion of 494 beneath the Washington Avenue
Bridge. Eyler responded that the 494 profile will remain "relatively unchanged" and
that the consultants had shifted the bridge alignment slightly to the west to
compensate for the grade at that particular point of 494. Rauchle pointed out that
some right-of-way will need to be purchased in the southwest quadrant of the 494/169
intechange, with some small "strip takings" that would need to occur for the Interim
project and more parcels for the Full Build Alternative. Norris added that he has had
some discussions with FHWA staff on how to connect the Interim roadway in the
southwest quandrant with Hiighwood Avenue and that basically it is a "local money
vs. local needs issue" in that area that will require a future discussion on the ponding
issues in the quadrant. (At this point in the meeting, MnDOT, SRF and City of
Eden Prairie traffic engineering staff people leave the room)
IV. Legislative/Policy Consultant Report and Proposal for Transportation
Advocacy Group. Thorfinnson reported on a meeting held at Congressman
Ramstad's office on January 10h which he attended along with Raduenz, Hovland,
Mayor Winsted and Mark Bernhardson of Bloomington and MnDOT 494' project
managers. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss potential funding for the
494/169 interchange improvements that had just been presented to the Commission.
Another purpose for the meeting was to request the assistance of Congressman
Ramstad •in persuading the FHWA to allow an entrance ramp at WB 494 and East
Bush Lake Road. A letter was prepared under Chair Hovland's signature that
included technical information for both requests and will be sent to the Congressman
in the next several days.
Thorfinnson then passed out a three-page outline of a proposal for a "south area"
transportation advocacy group that the Commission had previously requested. He
indicated that he had simply picked the name "south area" in the short term and that
he clearly understood that the word "south" should not remain in a more formal title
for the proposed group. Under the proposal, the new organization would be
established as either a 501c(3) or a 501c(6) group, depending upon further legal
research that Thorfinnson will have done. A Board of Directors will be established
from dues paying members, with an Executive Director and
administrative/operational/policy and legislative support as potential organization
functions. Thorfinnson put together a list of potential members that could include
cities, counties, private for-profit companies, developers, property management firms,
non-profit organizations, chambers of commerce, individuals and other joint power
organizations, agencies and advocacy groups.
He proposed hiring staff at the federal and possibly local levels to oversee the policy
needs for the new organization. He asked Commission members for "concept
approval" to move forward and provide "seed money" to the organization in order to
attract new membership. Thorfinnson indicated that in conversations he has had with
various potential new members, "people are very excited" about the idea and willing
to pay dues to join the new group. He indicated that he believes that in the short term
he could initiate the new group as part of his duties on behalf of the I494 Corridor
Commission and remain employed by the Commission through July 31, 2002 when
his current contract expires. In the interim, Thorfinnson stated he plans to continue to
do policy and advocacy work for the 494 Corridor Commission, but also to attend to
the start-up details and membership building duties on behalf of the new organization.
He stated that he saw the group's building campaign as a "three -phased process",
where an initial goal of $100,000 (including a start-up sum of $30,000 from the 494
Corridor Commission) could be raised by the end of July 2002, and a Phase 2
campaign that would raise another $150,000 to $200,000 by the end of the calendar
year 2002. He estimated the total annual budget of the group to be somewhere
around $300,000.00. _
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Thorfinnson reported that he and Raduenz had met with two policy consultants from
Washington, D.C. in early January and that they indicated it would take
approximately $10,000 per month to move projects forward in D.C. He also stated
that the membership of the group would include both voting and "affiliate" members,
and would be comprised of both public and private members, including developers,
businesses and individuals interested in the organization's goals.
Lindahl asked if Thorfinnson was requesting an additional $5,000 per city for start-up
costs? Thorfinnson responded that from the Commission's monthly financial report
he estimated the Commission has about $115,000 available in current revenues and
another potential $15,000 in city dues receivable for 2002, bringing the current total
to about $130,0004135,000 in the Commission's. account. Lindahl asked if these
revenues included CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation Air Quality) funds? Thorfinnson
responded that they did not, but they did include an additional ten cents per capitain
city dues that the Commission had discussed using as seed money for the new
organization last fall. Hovland asked members for their feelings on Thorfinnson's
proposal. Senness responded that she felt the final name of the group was "extremely
important" since each city was experiencing budget shortfalls not of their own
making and that joining another group will raise the issue of being a 494 Corridor
Commission member to city councils. She indicated that funding was "going to be an
issue between now and the end of the year". Lindahl asked Thorfinnson if his plan
was to use the extra dues money to do advocacy and use the CMAQ funding for
technical work. Thorfinnson responded that if one were to project the current level of
funding available to the 494 Commission by the end of 2002, it was apparent that
there would be about $30,000 to $40,000 left by December 2002, and that next year
(2003) the local match contribution to the 2003-04 CMAQ grant would be $68,000
for two years. He indicated the Commission should have dollars in reserve. Lindahl
asked what the dollars in reserve would be used for, and questioned the role of the
494 Corridor Commission. Lindabl stated that he expected the role of the new
organization was to. assume much of the responsibility that 494 is now doing.
Thorfinnson responded that the 494 Corridor Commission would no longer hold his
own consultant contract, and that when he was Chair of the group two or three years
ago there was as much as $150,000 to $160,000 sitting in Commission accounts. He
stated that the Commission "shouldn't be storing a lot of money in our accounts" and
that it is hard to justify "keeping a balance".
Allendorf indicated he would like to "echo Barb's comments" and that he would
"find it hard to lose the focus of 494 in the new organization". He asked members if
the true focus of 494 was to shift from "little to large dollars" and whether the
objective is to move up the funding for 494 and to reduce congestion along the
corridor during reconstruction. Allendorf said that if the northern group has told
MnDOT repeatedly that they will deliver dollars to reduce future costs and improve
congestion, "that seems to be what 494 should do" and that he could "sell that to
Minnetonka". But, he indicated, if the new group did receive monies, and MnDOT
didn't react to the new funding, it would be a "tougher sell".
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Thorfinnson said that MnDOT had always told the Commission that if it secured
funding, MnDOT would use it to do 494 projects. O'Keefe remarked that this
method was indeed the way it worked with the Northern Metro Crossings group and
Highway 610. He said that they have received a stream of federal funding grants and
"picked off priorities one -by -one". Allendorf responded that he would like to see
"concrete numbers, timing and commitment from MnDOT". Hovland remarked that
it sounded like a "chicken -and -egg problem". Allendorf responded that the
Commission knows where 35W and 494 are in the sequence now and if the
Commission were to receive additional funds it would need to ask MnDOT to
accelerate the projects. Thorfinnson added that the Commission has always worked
on the premise that if there were additional dollars available. to 494 the project would
be advanced. He indicated the problem was bigger than 494, in that other projects,
like 35W, Highway 100/494 and 494/35W, remain unfunded at this time. He said the
question was really does one take the money in "chunks' and whittle down the big
project scope, because it is highly unlikely that the Commission or any other group
will receive a lump sum of $50 million to accelerate their projects.
Shallbetter reminded members of the earmarking process, where specific dollars are
"sunsetted" and projects have to be done during a certain amount of time, which
ultimately affects the timing of regional priorities. Allendorf remarked that what was
personally affecting him was that "someone at MnDOT is telling me that 494 is a top
priority but not until sometime after 2011". O'Keefe responded that the answer to
regional priorities happens at a "higher level" than he is at in the agency and that his
understanding is that the Tea -21 process did not have any deadline dates for project
completion. Shallbetter answered that the very nature of "sunsetting" a project labels
it as a "premier project" for the region.
Hovland asked the members if a decision needed to be made on how to spend the
$5,000 per city that the cities have already committed to the 494 Commission in
2002. Mosman responded that she believed it would be an "easy sell" for her Council
to support. Tierney responded that "as long as its not just the east/west portion of 494
that is the main focus". She indicated that people can "walk on the tops of cars along
169 during rush hour". Hovland responded that "we're not looking at the 494
corridor as meeting the needs of the region—look at Highway 10 and the many lanes
that are there... why is this? It is important that any regional improvements will help
everyone." Tierney asked a rhetorical question of the group, wondering how it was
that Ramstad and others feel that 169 is the most important part of the corridor?
Thorfinnson responded that while that is "one way to look at the problem, if we're not
at the table we will not get anywhere". Hovland remarked that `eve sent you to the
Capitol and you were candid about not getting anywhere", referring to Thorfinnson.
Thorfinnson said that `while we are light years ahead of where we were five years
ago, we still don't have the muscle we need to do the job". Undahl added "and there
is strength in numbers". Thorfinnson stated "we are trying to take a small amount of
city dollars and leverage it against other dollars for a pretty good retum—$120,000 for
$12 million".
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Allendorf said that if the money were the "same $5000 that the Commission already
received", there was no need to go back to the individual cities for expenditure
approval in this case. But, he cautioned, if it is "new money", the 494 Corridor
Commission would have to go back to each city's council. He indicated that he
personally was comfortable with identifying dollars that are needed to improve the
494 construction schedule and deliver the project. He said he was "not comfortable
with raising funds for fundraisers". Thorfinnson responded by saying the latter was
"not the case". Allendorf added that he would "hate to go back to Ron Abrams and
Gen Olson after giving money to MnDOT and watching it not get spent". He stated
"fair or not, we need to get a MnDOT commitment".
Senness remarked that she thought "we had a pretty good track record" prior to the
494 project to look -at for precedence. She indicated that while she thought there may
be a certain amount of risk involved, there have been other projects (i.e., Wacouta
Bridge) that have already received designated funding and have been advanced by
MnDOT. Senness stated that she was not uncomfortable about the process.
Allendorf responded that he was uncomfortable. Lindahl suggested that the topic was
"more of a work plan discussion" and that there was need for a "bigger group and
discussion to move things forward". Thorfinnson said that there is "a certain
credibility with the fact that the 494 Corridor Commission is the founding member of
the organization". Lindahl suggested that there be some kind of communication that
is "brief and concrete" to city councils, or possibly a visit to a city council workshop,
scheduled in the near future. Hovland remarked that the Commission has a "great
opportunity to create the organization that is inclusive of members' needs, as the
problems in Maple Grove and Plymouth are as significant as those in the south end."
He indicated that there were "benefits to it" and it was "a golden opportunity".
Thorfinnson said that speaking from a time perspective, now is the "right
opportunity" and that "private business, developers and others want to be involved in
something now."
Hovland remarked that because there is a budget crisis, he was a "little nervous" in
thinking about "going back to the cities for additional dues for next year".
Thorfinnson responded that he thought other significant monies could be raised to
supplant an increase in dues to the 494 cities. Hovland asked Thorfinnson what he
would do if the monies were not able to be raised. Thorfinnson answered that the
only funds that would be spent in the short term would be for the incorporation of the
group as a nonprofit organization and a brochure for membership marketing, so the
budget expenditures would not be that large in the initial phase of organization start-
up. Mosman asked about the timing of the project and if the first step was to sell the
plan to the cities. Thorfinnson responded that he needed to "move fast" and asked the
group if he couldn't just "move forward". O'Keefe remarked that it was especially
important to act on this now, with the "73 Reauthorization" pending. thorfinnson
added that the group would need to*submit a "marker request" in by March 31, 2002
and then the group would have "throughout next year" to work on it in continuing
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discussions. He indicated he felt that these things could be done in the short term
without "running it through the group".
O'Keefe added that another local organization known as the "Phillips Partnership",
which includes companies like Allina and Wells Fargo received $10.7 million from
Congressman Sabo, Gail Dorfinan and Peter McLaughlin for the new interchange at
Lake St. and I -35W. He stated that the group is big enough that they can have their
own "Fly -In" in Washington, D.C. every year. Lindahl asked what needed to be done
to "address Dick's concerns about MnDOT". Thorfinnson responded that the group
should "send Tom (O'Keefe) back to MnDOT to find out". O'Keefe nodded his
agreement. Lindahl asked if that was what everyone wanted to do. Sandahl
remarked that her experience had been positive when Congressman Sabo and
MnDOT worked together to collaborate on the funding for the Penn Avenue bridge
project, as the City of Richfield received some funds at the beginning and more
followed. O'Keefe answered Thorfinnson's question by indicating that "MnDOT
will show up", and that the Commission needed to get "its legislators to talk to the
Commissioner". Hovland asked O'Keefe if he could provide a letter of support.
O'Keefe responded that he was unsure about whether or not the agency would
provide a letter, as it had projects of its own under consideration at Congress.
O'Keefe added that usually MnDOT is "not as successful" as other groups in
obtaining project dollars, but that when federal dollars are available, "we're there".
Lindahl suggested the alternative might be a list of projects that could be moved up
from MnDOT.
Senness remarked that in a "blink of an eye, the budget for 2003 will be drafted by
each city" and that the group `will need to know", referring to additional dues
assessments for the new organization in 2003. Thorfinnson suggested that next year's
dues for each city should remain the same, but the real question was whether the 494
Corridor Commission should "double bill" or should the cities pay directly to the new
advocacy organization. Lindahl asked if there was a role for local chambers of
commerce. Thorfinnson responded that the chambers were useful in that they could
provide new members for the organization, but were not the primary membership
targets of the new organization. Hovland asked Thorfinnson how. much "seed
money" he needed to begin the new organization. Thorfinnson responded that
somewhere between $10,000 and $12,000 would cover marketing and start-up
expenses, and suggested that if members wanted to "move forward", a commitment
of $10,000 would work at this point. Thorfinnson asked if this approach made sense
in addressing the policy and legislative issues of the 494 Corridor Commission cities.
Hovland stated "as this organization gets larger it can leverage dollars, but what about
the issues of other members". Thorfinnson responded that he did not know if there
was any way to avoid that particular situation, but he felt that "a lot of people would
want to help the 494 problem". Lindahl suggested that this issue get addressed in the
bylaws of the new organization. Tierney asked if there was some problem in calling I
a 494 group. Hovland responded that he thought it should have some reference to
494 in the mission statement or that it could include a reference to 494 in the title of
the organization. Hovland suggested a motion that read "Move to provide $10,000 to
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Thorfinnson for the new organization start-up expenses, with an additional $20,000 as
a match once other membership dues are raised to match the initial contribution of the
494 Corridor Commission". The motion was made by Allendorl; with a second from
Lindahl. Motion approved.
Thorfinnson also quickly passed out a sheet that outlined the dates for a March visit
to Congressional members. He asked Commission members to let all elected officials
know- about the visit dates and that if anyone was interested in attending, they should
phone or email him to let him know. He also discussed the potential participation of
the 494 Corridor Commission in the State Chamber of Commerce Business
Transportation Coalition. He indicated that he had some concerns initially about he
group, but he feels that `we're at a point where we need to make a decision to join the
group", as "even this proposal seems to be a lot of money for transportation
purposes". Thorfinnson indicated that the Minnesota Transportation Alliance has
signed on as a partner and the Chamber has dropped its business title to expand the
group's membership. The authors for the bill that is being introduced include Senator
Dean Johnson and Carol Molnau and the bill provides between $140 and $170
million above and beyond the current allocation for a period of five years, according
to Thorfinnson.
Hovland indicated that he had one concern about joining the group, and that was an
issue that had been discussed previously with Senator Terwilliger in other meetings.
The issue is whether certain legislators will say in the future that they have "given
money to transportation" and that "transportation should not come back for more in
the future". Thorfinnson responded that "people finally understand that there is not
enough money to go around and that the reality is even this bill is not likely to get
passed this year". Hovland asked how this bill would affect the group's "new
venture". Thorfinnson responded that the state transportation funding proposal was
"quite different" from looking for federal funding for 494 and other projects.
Hovland asked what the consequences were of "not signing on to the Chamber
group". Raduenz responded that it would "not look right" if the 494 Commission
were "not supporting the bill" and the local 494 Chambers were supporting the effort.
Hovland asked if there was any cost to joining the group? Thorfinnson and Raduenz
responded that there was no fee for joining. A motion was made to formally join the
Chamber Transportation Group jointly by Senness and Tierney, with a second by
Allendorf and Lindahl. Motion passed.
V Public Opinion Poll on Transportation Funding Options. Hovland asked the
group if it was willing to spend an amount "up to $2,000" to support the cost of a
public opinion poll on transportation funding options, including a half -cent sales tax
in the metro area. He indicated that he had been told about the phone survey by
Senator Roy Terwilliger and he thought the idea "had merit". Raduenz reported that
several other transportation groups, _including the I -35W Solutions Alliance and the
Minnesota Transportation Alliance, were helping to pay for the cost of the survey as
well. Senness moved to pay up to $2,000 to help defray survey costs. Tierney
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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VI. Miscellaneous. Hovland asked Raduenz to provide a brief report about the
status of the CMAQ grant application for 2005-06. Raduenz reported that she had
contacted Kevin Roggenbuck of the Metropolitan Council on January 10, 2002 to ask
where the 494 funding request had ended up on the priority list for CMAQ-funded
projects. According to Raduenz, Roggenbuck had indicated that the 2005-06 CMAQ
funding pot was "very limited from the past available funds" and that while the 494
Corridor Commission scored fifth in the CMAQ category, there were not enough
monies* left in the $20.5 million "pot" at that point to fund the 494 Corridor
Commission request. Roggenbuck indicated that he was in the middle of preparing
some other options for funding the Commission's request using "STP" funds for
transit expansion and system improvements, and that the next meeting of the group
would determine the outcome of this approach. Raduenz reported that there would be
a presentation made that afternoon to the TAB Programming Committee at 12 noon
and that the full Transportation Advisory Board would vote on the Programming
Committee's recommendation after that at 2 PM today. She said that the TAB needs
to make all final decisions by February 20 in order to stay on schedule for the entire
regional process.
Raduenz also provided members with a copy of the vanpool bill she drafted that was
recently introduced by Senator Roy Terwilliger. The bill allows certain registered
vanpools in the region to use authorized bus shoulder lanes on all regional highways
that are marked for shoulder use. She reported that she is working with Senator
Terwilliger to find an author for the bill in the House of Representatives.
VII. Next Meeting. The next regularly -scheduled meeting of the I-494 Corridor
Commission is set for Wednesday. February 20. 2002 — 8:30 AM at Southwest
Metro Transit Hub.
VIII. Adjournment. The meeting ended at 10:50 a.m. An Executive Committee
Meeting was held immediately following adjournment.
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MACSSA
Family Services Collaborative Committee
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, January 23, 2002
The MACSSA Committee on Collaboratives met at 11 a.m. on January 23, 2002, in the Itasca
Room of the League of Minnesota Cities Building. The following members were present:
Present: Jerry Brustuen, Renville County; Rex Holzemer, Hennepin County;
Monty Martin, Ramsey County; Roma Steil, Stearns County; and
Jerry Soma, Anoka County
The following items were discussed:
1. There was a discussion of the collaborative governance agreements that have been sent
to approximately ten counties. A few months ago, there was a request for sample
governance agreements that could be used by other counties. Several counties sent in
those agreements, and approximately ten counties have received copies.
2. There was a discussion about the possibility of legislation being submitted this year that
could change our whole collaborative make-up. Certain legislators are getting input from
schools that the schools would like the money directly. There is also some speculation
that the large amounts of unspent monies that some collaboratives seem to have are seen
as a possible source of funding with the present shortfall.
At a recent meeting, Erin Sullivan Sutton indicated that the State of Missouri had asked
the federal government to institute a program very much like Minnesota's, but was turned
down. The federal government had indicated they were not going to review Minnesota'
s at this time because it was a negotiated agreement. There is concern that if there is
legislation that would change this negotiated agreement, the federal government, if
forced to open the issue, would cancel its arrangement with Minnesota, and Minnesota
could lose up to 60% of the $40 million that comes into the state each year through the
LCTS funding mechanism.
A legislative position paper that had been drafted was discussed — see attachment. It
was agreed to move this position statement to the MACSSA legislative committee and
ultimately to the MACSSA organization.
3. Jerry Soma reported that the State of Minnesota has convened a collaborative study
group based on a legislative directive from last year. The study group was formed
because of the suggestions made by the Citizens Council' s recommendations on
children's mental health. The purpose of the study is to see if the children' s mental
health collaboratives have met the goals set when the collaboratives were formed. The
legislation also references family services collaboratives.
The group selected for this study consists of persons from the Department of Health, the
Department of Children, Families and Learning, the Department of Corrections, a private
mental health agency, and at least three counties. There is a representative from the Pact
4 Counties, Judith Brumfield from Scott County, and Jerry Soma from Anoka County.
The first meeting consisted of answering a series of questions as to:
a. Are the collaboratives successful; and if so, in what areas?
b. What are the barriers to success?
c. What changes should occur?
In addition to the discussion, the University of Minnesota is going to have graduate
students study certain children' s mental health collaboratives across the state. There
will be two follow-up meetings.
There is emphasis on the children's mental health collaborative, but it' s clear that the
funding for both collaboratives at this point is primarily the LCTS money that comes
from the family services collaboratives.
The next meeting of this collaborative study group is in June.
7. The next MACSSA Family Services Collaboratives Committee meeting will be
February 27, 2002. Notices will be sent out prior to the meeting.
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MACSSA
2002 Legislative Position
TOPIC / DESCRIPTIVE TITLE:
Family Services and Children's Mental Health Collaboratives
BRIEF SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Minnesota Legislature established family services and children' s mental health collaboratives in
1993. The purpose of the legislation was to provide services in a new way by establishing
collaboration among schools, counties, public health and mental health entities in their efforts to
serve children and families who are at risk of having adjustment problems. It was also the goal to
provide services to children with mental health problems who are at risk of out -of -home placements.
The State of Minnesota gave financial grants to entities that established one or both of these
collaboratives. These grants were seed money to start new and innovative services for at -risk
families.
The Department of Human Services became aware of the possibility of claiming IV -E and Medical
Assistance administrative reimbursements for collaboratives. The money would be earned by a
random moment time study completed by the schools, corrections and public health agencies. The
legislature incorporated the authorization for these new claims into the collaborative legislation as
long as the collaboratives had control over the spending of the dollars.
Pilot projects for this new funding were started in 1995 and became available to all collaboratives in
1997.
Since the inception of this collaborative time study, in excess of $100 million has come into the State
of Minnesota and has been distributed to collaboratives across the state.
These monies have been used to start many new and innovative prevention and early intervention
programs, as well as provide direct services to at -risk families. The monies also have been used to
expand and create more family -friendly wrap-around services for children.
PROBLEM / ISSUE STATEMENT:
Control over the LCIS funds: Are school districts getting what they need from the collaboratives?
In many collaboratives, all of the partners are agreeing on how the LCTS money should be spent and
are very satisfied with their programs. In some school districts, school administrators would like to
see the money go to directly to schools, and the schools could decide which programs in the schools
they would fund. This concern has been heightened by the fact that school districts have received
significant cuts in their funding. This position also seems to be more prevalent when the top school
officials are not a part of the collaborative decision-making process.
Administrative costs for managing the LCIS claims: Some school officials are concerned that their
administrative costs for managing the LCTS claiming process are not being reimbursed.
The LCIS is not generating all the dollars it could be generating: The amount of funding being
generated relates directly to the numbers of persons and the time those persons spend providing
direct services to children. The Department of Human Services has set limiting conditions such as
that a person participating in the study must spend at least one-half of their time doing case
management activities in order to participate.
Legislation may be proposed this session that would change how the Local Time Study Money is
distributed, and perhaps give LCIS earnings directly back to school districts. Any reduction in
the monies available to collaboratives through the LCTS time study would curtail the prevention
activities that have been started. If school districts drop out of the collaboratives and are given the
authority to participate in the LCTS time study, they would only receive Medical Assistance
administrative dollars, which is less than one-half of the money that is brought into the state for
collaboratives. Thus the state would lose significant amounts of federal dollars that provide services
to children.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION PROPOSED:
MACSSA should oppose efforts that would return LCTS funds directly back to school districts or
other partners generating the LCTS funds. MACSSA should also support efforts to enhance the
LCTS claiming process and give more flexibility over use of the funds to reimburse local
administrative costs.
IMPACT IF THE MACSSA POSITION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL:
If LCTS funds are taken away from the collaboratives and returned directly to the school districts,
collaboration would suffer; and as a result, many early intervention programs and services to children
with mental health issues would be curtailed. The LCTS funding coming into the state would be
reduced by as much as 60%.
Concerns have been expressed that this IV -E and MA revenue generation program, currently
approved by the federal government, may lose this status if changed at the state level, resulting in
$40 million per year of lost revenue for the State of Minnesota.
The long-term results would be more family disruption, and greater numbers of children would be
having problems functioning in their schools and in the community. A long-term result could be an
increase in the number of children dropping out of high school, and an increase in the number of
children being handled by social services and correctional agencies with the result of increased out -
of -home placements.
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January 23, 2002
What is the CICC
and how does it relate to LCTS funding?
Family Services Collaboratives (FSC) ---- the CICO is an FSC
Established by Minnesota State statute in 19993 to:
• Provide coordinated family services and commit resources to an integrated fund.
• Have broad community representation.
• Identify local needs.
Develop comprehensive plan with clear goals and outcome -based indicators.
The Alliance for Families and Children in Hennepin County
Works to enhance the capacity of Hennepin County collaboratives to work together and
improve the healthy development of all families and the school success of all children in
Hennepin County.
Composed of 2 representatives from all 11 collaboratives in the county:
1.) Westonka
2.) Minneapolis
3.) Robbinsdale
4.) Hopkins
5.) St Louis Park
6.) Minnetonka
7.) Orono
8.) Wayzata
9.) Northwest (Anoka -Hennepin, Brooklyn Center and Osseo -Maple Grove)
10.) South Hennepin (Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield)
11.) Children's Mental Health Collaborative * (Includes 4 regions:
Minneapolis, Northwest, South and West)
* Children's Mental Health Collaborative: Focuses on reducing barriers and integrating services for
the most severely affected children, i.e, diagnosed with Emotional or Behavioral Disorder (EBD).
Because of the growing recognition of the need for early intervention for mental health issues in
children who are NOT yet diagnosed with EBD, there is also now a Leadership Action Group for
Children's Mental Health spearheaded by Hennepin County Commissioner Mary Tambornino. This
group helped implement the Primary Project now being piloted in our district and others.
The Alliance now also has MANDATED PARTNERS whose approval is required for
setting Alliance priorities and establishing the annual budget. They include:
• Hennepin County Administration (1 rep)
• The Three Health Departments (1 rep)
• County Corrections (1 rep)
• CASH (Community Action for Suburban Hennepin) or Head Start (1 rep)
• School Superintendents (1 rep)
• ISD # 287 (1 rep)
The inclusion of these Mandated Partners was the result of suggestions last spring and
summer by the County School Group (composed of County reps and SOME school
superintendents) to change the way LCTS funds are distributed. At that time there was
concern by some members of the Alliance that the changes recommended by the County
School Group would remove direct community involvement in the distribution of LCTS
funds.
Happily, however; consensus seems to have been reached on two levels:
1. The Alliance has adopted the 5 main goals established by the County School
Group as our priorities (as noted in your CICC red notebook)
2. The inclusion of the Mandated Partners (listed above) in the decision making
process of the Alliance has satisfied the County School Groups concern that they
have a voice.
LCTS (Local Collaborative Time Study)
The Local Collaborative Time Study brings additional funds into our school district from
the federal level to the local level to develop and enhance programs and services for
children and families. Approximately $9.4 million of LCTS funds were distributed in
Hennepin County in 2000. The ultimate goal of these funds is to help reduce out of home
placement of children. However, this goal has been broadly interpreted to include a full
spectrum of prevention activities aimed at the broader community (such as the after
school programs) as well as intervention programs (such as Project Local Link) aimed
directly at high-risk families.
LCTS funds are only available to communities that have a collaborative in place. LCTS
reimburses school districts for doing the work of federal entitlement programs,
Medicaid and Child Welfare (Foster Care). The time study identifies a variety of
school district job functions that are eligible for reimbursement including: school nurses,
social workers, early childhood staff and others. We began the time study in January
1998 and will continue as long as these funds are made available. Donna Marget,
Coordinator of Early Childhood Special Services for Wayzata Schools, chairs the LCTS
Grant Review Committee in our district. A funding round was completed in January
2002, and the next funding round is planned for spring 2002.
The LCTS funds flow from the federal government, to the state, to the county and then to
each local collaborative. Each entity takes off about S% for administration of the funds.
Each collaborative (including Children's Mental Health) earns LCTS dollars and has the
right to distribute them as they see fit within their community. A portion of our LCTS
dollars is also allocated for countywide priorities established by the Alliance.
The LCTS Finance Committee for Hennepin County, which determines the framework
for how LCTS funds will be distributed in our county, is composed of representatives
from the FSCs, Children's Mental Health Collaborative, and the mandated partners
(Hennepin County, Superintendents, ISD #287, etc). Jim Brandl and Carol Bergenstal
are Wayzata's representatives to this Committee.
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SUBJECT: ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR IVORIES WATERGARDEN, INC. (2002010)
Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a
request by Ivories Watergarden Inc., under File 2002010, for a Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment to add restaurants serving alcohol with live entertainment as a conditional
use in the B -C District (Business Campus) and a. Conditional Use Permit for a
restaurant serving alcohol with live entertainment at 605 State Highway 169 N.
Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 feet of the site of this
proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing
to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March
6, 2002 in the City Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth
Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this
application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-
5450 for more information.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community
Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
except holidays- ........... ........ --------
Sincerely,
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Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
2002010propnotice
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'LYMOUTH A Beautifu(PfaceTo Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD . PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000
February 22, 2002
SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR FEC CONSTRUCTION (2001154)
Dear Owner/Occupant:
This letter is written to inform you that FEC Construction, under file 2001154,
submitted a planning application requesting approval of a variance to encroach 7.6 feet
into the 25 -foot rear yard setback to allow construction of a sunroom addition at 14715-
lld' Avenue North. The request also includes a variance to allow an increase from
38.7% to 39.2% impervious surface coverage to construct the sunroom addition. The
Zoning Ordinance specifies 25% is the maximum allowed, however varianes were
granted for this development when it was constructed.
While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent
property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate
your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby rectified of
and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth ?fanning
Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in the City Council Chambers
at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Conununity
Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and VN7ednesday
through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal,
please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400.
Sincerely,
V%-\NW. q�jr4A-n
arbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
2001154propnotice
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PLYMOUTH A BeautitillTface To iiz%
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-11 - TELEF 763) 509 e D0
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February 22, 2002
SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR TOMCAR, LLC (2002004)
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a
request by Tomcar, LLC, under File 2002004, for a preliminary plat to subdivide 1.4 acres
located at 3785 Black Oaks Lane North into three single family lots.
Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal.
You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attrnd a Public Hearing to beheld by the
Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 6, 2002 in the Council
Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to
offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the
City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development
Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00
a.n-... to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays.
Sincerely,'
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
2002004propnotice
PLYMOUTH :1 Beautiful PCnceTTo Live
f2� 3400 P .-"I"tOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing before the
General Government Committee on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. on a.petition to
change the name of Mud Lake, located in Sections 3 and 4, Township 118N, Range 22W,
(DNR ID 27-99) in the city of Plymouth, MN to Lake Camelot. The hearing will be held
in the Board Room, 24h floor of the Administration Tower, Government Center, 300
South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Information about this petition may be
obtained by contacting Lake Camelot Estates, 6160 Dallas Lane No., Plymouth, MN
55446.
Questions about the Hennepin County Board
of Commissioners' Public Hearing Process?
Please contact
Kay Mitchell, Clerk to the Board
612-348-5433
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Agenda No: 9Z
RESOLUTION NO. 02-2-102
The following Resolution was offered by the General Government Committee:
BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing for the purpose of testimony on a
Petition to change the name of Mud Lake in Plymouth, MN, to Lake Camelot be
held on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. before the General Government
Committee in the Hennepin County Government Center Board Room, A2400
Government Center, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and that the Clerk of the Board be
directed to publish notice of said hearing.
The question was on the adoption of the Resolution and there were 7 YEAS and
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
YEA NAY OTHER
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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PETITION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF MUD LAKE # 27-99
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 83A.05 to 83A.07, the undersigned registered voters of
Hennepin County, Minnesota do hereby petition the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners for a public hearing to change the name of 'Mud Lake",located in Sections
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This lake is partially surrounded by a 186 unit housing development know as Lake
Camelot Estates. In addition another development Lake Camelot Overlook is close by.
We feel that this name change would be a benefit to our neighborhood and the surrounding
area. The name Mud Lake is not an asset for our neighborhood plus there are currently 3
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SUBJECT: Highway 55 Corridor Coalition
Since early 2001, a loose group called the Highway 55 Corridor Coalition has been meeting
monthly to discuss the future of Trunk Highway 55 (TH55) from I-494 on the east to the city
of Annandale on the west. Participants have included Wright County (which has taken the
lead), Hennepin County, the cities of Buffalo, Corcoran, Greenfield, Independence, Loretto,
Medina, Plymouth and Rockford, and Rockford Township. Other agencies participating
include MnDOT District 3, MnDOT Metro Division and the Metropolitan Council. The two
counties have engaged the Minnesota Transportation Alliance to provide some staff support to
the group. Plymouth was represented at the early meetings by Assistant City Manager Laurie
Ahrens, and by myself since June. Mayor Tierney has also attended several meetings. Non-
governmental participants have included the Wright County Economic Development
Partnership and businesses in the corridor.
The Coalition was formed to begin to address the need for improvements to TH55. While
TH55 in Plymouth is four lanes, it narrows to two lanes in Medina. Crash data and projected
traffic volumes suggest that expansion to four lanes may be needed in the future. In Plymouth,
forecasts indicate that a six -lane facility will be needed by 2020, but there are currently no
plans for widening or funds allocated to undertake such a project. There is concern that unless
planning begins soon to protect the future right-of-way of an expanded TH55, particularly
beyond the current four -lane section, that the project may become more difficult and
prohibitively expensive in the future.
So far, the group has agreed upon a Mission Statement:
To secure the right-of-way and related infrastructure improvements to increase safety
and provide additional capacity, including additional lanes, improved access and
transit services, where appropriate, in the Highway 55 Corridor between 1-494 in
Hennepin County and the western limits of the City of Annandale in Wright County.
The following "Vision Statement" has also been agreed upon:
The Coalition will work on all issues related to preservation of this corridor including
educating local and statewide officials of future right-of-way needs. The Coalition will
work to position the project for regional, state and federal approvals and funding
required for achieving the goal of mapping and preserving the Highway 55 corridor.
The Coalition shall include in its activities a pro -active education program for
municipalities and property owners along the corridor regarding the relationships
between planned right-of-way needs, future growth and minimizing the disruption of
future land acquisition.
Some steps have already been taken in furtherance of this mission. Contacts have been made
with state and regional agencies regarding the classification of TH55 in the transportation
system and the priority set for its improvement. Contacts have been made with state and
federal legislators to inform them of the needs in the corridor and to explore opportunities to
secure funds to do the necessary studies to map and protect the right-of-way. An educational
program for local governments dealing with access issues was held in January, with plans to
repeat the program in the future.
A legislative goal for 2002 was adopted: to secure state funding to complete official mapping
of the corridor. A bill (SF 2639/ HF 3145, see attached) has been introduced which would
appropriate $500,000 from the trunk highway fund for the following activities:
1) develop a preliminary plan and layout for the future boundaries and right-of-way needs of
the highway corridor;
2) develop an official map of the corridor;
3) conduct at least one official public hearing in the corridor upon completion of the official
map;
4) assist the municipalities in making any necessary comprehensive plan amendments, zoning
changes, or ordinance changes; and
5) educate the municipalities regarding appropriate strategies, procedures, and tools to use to
protect the corridor for the planned •right-of-way needs.
Senate sponsors are Mark Ourada and Gen Olson. House sponsors are Bruce Anderson, Jeff
Johnson and Mark Olson. The bill has been referred to the transportation committees in both
houses.
The group does not yet have a formal organizational structure. If the legislation passes as
written, the two counties and a majority of the cities and townships along the corridor would
be required to form a joint powers board by the end of 2002 in order to receive the funds.
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Hennepin County staff is currently drafting a joint powers agreement that will be soon be
available for review by the local governments.
A suggested dues schedule for members has been developed. The counties and large cities
(over 5,000) would be asked to contribute $1,000 as an annual membership fee. Collection of
dues awaits a more formal organizational structure. At that time, Plymouth will need to decide
whether and how to participate. Funds for the membership fee for 2002 are available in the
Planning Division budget.
Highway 55 is one of the most important transportation corridors in Plymouth. Any
improvements west of Plymouth will affect the City, as much of the traffic on TH55 is
traveling to and from I-494, and the job centers in Plymouth and the rest of the Metro Area.
Plymouth needs to be at the table when any changes to the highway are considered.
Plymouth's participation has already been important in determining the mission of the group.
Without Plymouth's insistence, it is unlikely that consideration of transit services in the
corridor would be part of the mission.
Staff will continue to monitor the Highway 55 Corridor Commission and the status of the
proposed legislation. When the appropriate time comes, we will bring the joint powers
agreement to the Council for consideration. At that time the Council would also appoint its
official representatives to the organization. It has not yet been determined how many
representatives or alternates will be needed or if they would need to be elected or appointed
officials.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. TH 55 Corridor Map
2. Traffic Forecast Volumes
3. SF 25639
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S.F No. 2639, as introduced: 82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002) Posted on Feb 1, 2002
1.1 A bill for an act
1.2 relating to transportation; establishing a trunk
1.3 highway corridor -protection demonstration project;
1.4 requiring the commissioner to report findings;
1.5 appropriating money.
1.6 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ::INNESOTA:
1.7 Section 1. [TRUNK HIGHWAY CORRIDOR-PROTECTIOP:
1.8 DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.]
1.9 The commissioner of transportation, in coopera_ion with the
1.10 trunk highway No. 55 joint powers board, shall e=_=ablish a
1.11 corridor -protection demonstration project along nae corridor of
1.12 trunk highway signed No. 55 between interstate hiahway signed
1.13 No. I-494 in Hennepin county and the city of Anna -dale in Wright
1.14 county. The purpose of the corridor -protection demonstration
1.15 proiect is to develop a transferable process and-ethodologies
1.16 for trunk highway corridor coalitions to use in zrotecting a
1.17 corridor for future capacity needs, such as for additional
1.18 lanes, saf--ty improvements, improved access manacement, and
1.19 transit sett -vices.
1.20 The commissioner, or designee, shall participa=e as a
1.21 nonvoting member of the trunk highway No. 55 joi-: powers board,
1.22 provide technical advice and guidance relating to developing a
1.23 corridor -protection plan and official map, and provide a grant
1.24 to the board to hire a consultant. The joint porters board shall
1.25 use the grant to hire a consultant to conduct, at a minimum, the
2.1 following activities:
2.2 (1) develop a preliminary plan and layout for zhe future
2.3 boundaries and right-of-way needs of the highway corridor;
2.4 (2) develop an official map of the corridor;
2.5 (3) conduct at least one official public hearing in the
2.6 corridor upon completion of the official map;
2.7 _(4) assist the municipalities in making any necessary
2.8 comprehensive plan amendments, zoning changes, or ordinance
2.9 changes; and
2.10 (5) educate the municipalities regarding apprcpriate
2.11 strategies, procedures, and tools to use to protect the corridor
2:12• for the planned right-of-way needs.
2.13 Sec. 2. [REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE.]
2.14 By January 15, 2004, the commissioner shall report the
2.15 results of the corridor -protection demonstration project to the
2.16 committees of the senate and house of representatives with
2.17 jurisdiction_ over transportation policy and finance The report
2.18 must include findings regarding the effectiveness of assisting
2.19 communities in developing a corridor -protection =Ian and
2.20 official niap and estimates of future right-of-way savings due to
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2.21 early implementation of right-of-way protection mechanisms.
2.22 Sec. 3. [APPROPRIATION.]
2.23 ,$500,000 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
2.24 commissioner of transportation to be used as a grant to the
2.25 trunk highway No. 55 Joint powers board for costs of hiring a
2.26 consultant to conduct the activities described in section 2.
2.27 The grant is available only upon the formation of a trunk
2.28 highway No. 55 joint powers board that, at a minimum, includes
2.29 the counties of Hennepin and Wright, and a majority of the
2.30 cities and townships that include or border trunk highway signed
2.31 No. 55 between interstate highway signed No. I-494 and the city
2.32 of Annandale. This appropriation cancels to the trunk highway
2.33 fund if a joint powers board has not been formed by January 15,
2.34 2003.
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DATE: February 19, 2002
TO: Dan Faulkner, Director of Public Works
FROM: Margie Vigoren, Solid Waste Coordinator
SUBJECT: NEW RECYCLING TRUCK
We have given Waste Management, our recycling contractor permission to try a new truck on
one of their routes in Plymouth. This truck has several advantages for the company, and some
for our residents. We have also expressed some concerns to the company, which we believe
they have addressed.
The truck is designed to haul commingled recyclables. Its hopper is placed low for easy access
by the driver. Materials are mechanically pushed to the back of the truck, using a small
amount of compression. This design will minimize lifting strain, and will provide efficiencies
in hauling, according to Waste Management.
Our residents will benefit by a reduction in accidental litter that occasionally occurs when the
current trucks unload the side bins into the hopper located at the top of the truck. The drivers
will also be able to accept more cardboard at a stop. Even though our educational materials
indicate that only 3'X3'X3' piles of cardboard are accepted, residents routinely attempt to
recycle much more than that at a time. This is especially true for new residents who wish to
recycle the boxes used for moving.
We outlined three concerns over the use of this new truck:
1. The truck looks more like a garbage truck than a recycling truck. Residents may lose
confidence that their materials are being recycled.
2. Residents will see the materials put all together in the hopper, and will question the
reason for continuing to separate them.
3. There may be additional contamination due to commingling containers and paper,
reducing either the value or the recyclability of the materials.
In light of these concerns the company has been asked to:
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1. Clearly label the truck for recycling, and notify, by mail, all residents in the area
serviced by the truck, telling them that their recycling is being collected by a new type
of truck.
2. Inform residents that their work to separate newspaper and miscellaneous paper helps
keep the materials separate in transport to the processing facility, where their efforts
make sorting more efficient, and help ensure their recyclability and value.
3. Conduct periodic testing of the quality of the materials from the new truck in
comparison to materials form their current trucks.
The areas that will be serviced by the new truck is along the north side of Highway 55 from
Dunkirk to the western City limits and along the east side of I-494 from Highway 55 to
Schmidt Lake Road.
Waste Management plans to begin using the truck in the above areas, and on routes in
Minnetonka and Golden Valley on March 1, 2002.
cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Kris Hageman, Solid Waste Coordinator
Mike Trulson, District Manager, Waste Management
Steve Chavis, Recycling Services Manager, Waste Management
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DATE: February 21, 2002
TO: Plymouth City Council
FROM: Jim Baffie—s, Housing Manager, through Anne Hurlburt, Community
Development Director and Dwight Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Update on Request for Proposals for the sale of four houses acquired
by the City as part of the County Road 1.01 project.
At the January 17, 2002 Council meeting, the Council directed staff to issue a Request
for Proposal (RFP) relating to the sale of four (4) of the homes acquired as part of the
County Road 101 project.
Staff issued the RFP on January 25, 2002 and set February 19, 2002 as the deadline for
interested parties to submit.a bid. Unfortunately, no bids were received for the houses.
Staff has spoken with a number of interested parties and found that the most common
reason for not submitting a proposal was the minimum bid was too high. Given this, staff
will be contacting all parties who indicated an initial interest and ask if they will submit a
proposal if the minimum bid was removed. We anticipate setting March 1, 2002 as the
new deadline for the submission of proposals.
The Council should be aware that they are not obligated to accept any of the bids
received. Staff is simply trying to determine what private sector rehabilitation companies
believe is a fair price for the homes to provide a basis for the Council to Consider when
discussing how to dispose of these four homes.
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DATE: February 21, 2002
TO: Plymouth City Council
FROM: Jim Baffie—s, Housing Manager, through Anne Hurlburt, Community
Development Director and Dwight Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Update on Request for Proposals for the sale of four houses acquired
by the City as part of the County Road 1.01 project.
At the January 17, 2002 Council meeting, the Council directed staff to issue a Request
for Proposal (RFP) relating to the sale of four (4) of the homes acquired as part of the
County Road 101 project.
Staff issued the RFP on January 25, 2002 and set February 19, 2002 as the deadline for
interested parties to submit.a bid. Unfortunately, no bids were received for the houses.
Staff has spoken with a number of interested parties and found that the most common
reason for not submitting a proposal was the minimum bid was too high. Given this, staff
will be contacting all parties who indicated an initial interest and ask if they will submit a
proposal if the minimum bid was removed. We anticipate setting March 1, 2002 as the
new deadline for the submission of proposals.
The Council should be aware that they are not obligated to accept any of the bids
received. Staff is simply trying to determine what private sector rehabilitation companies
believe is a fair price for the homes to provide a basis for the Council to Consider when
discussing how to dispose of these four homes.
elm creek
Watershed Man
ADMINISTRATOR
Judie A. Anderson
3001 Harbor Lane Suite 150
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 763/553-1144
Fax 763/553-9326
Email: jassgrfx@aol.com
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January 9, 2002
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.1ib TECHNICAL ADVISOR
nnepin Conservation District
Wedgwood Road Suite 140
Maple Grove, MN 55311
Phone: 763/420-2157
Fax: 763/494-3176
Email: Ari@hcd.hennepin.mn.us
I. The regular monthly meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order at
3:10 p.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2002, at Plymouth City Hall, Plymouth, MN, by Chairman Dan Faulkner.
Present were: Jack Bittle, Champlin; Jim Merickel, Maple Grove; Mark Metzger, Medina; Faulkner,
Plymouth; Gary Eitel, Rogers; Ali Durgunoglu, Hennepin Conservation District (HCD); Matthew Foli, Campbell
Knutson PA; John Barten, Three Rivers Park District; and Judie Anderson, Executive Secretary.
Also present: Rick Lestina, Maple Grove; and Jim Larsen, Metropolitan Council.
H. Minutes. Motion by Bittle, second by Faulkner to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2001 working
session. Motion carried. Motion by Eitel, second by Merickel to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2001
regular meeting. Motion carried.
M. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Eitel, second by Faulkner to approve the Treasurer's Report and pay the
claims. Motion carried.
IV. Correspondence.
A. Merickel gave an overview of his participation in the Minnesota Association of Watershed
District's (MAWD) annual meeting. Copies of handouts were available for those requesting them.
B. Commissioners received copies of brochure for Road Salt Symposium, February 1, 2002.
V. Water Quality.
A. Elm Creek Monitoring (USGS). Monitoring for water year 2002 began October 1, 2001. Results
of the 2000-2001 water year will be included in the Commission's annual report.
B. Macroinvertebrate (Biologicao Monitoring and Education Project. Results of the 2001program
will be included in the Commission's annual report.
C. Lake Monitoring. Staff has received the lake monitoring data from Hennepin Parks (now Three
Rivers Park District). It will be evaluated and a report will be included in the Commission's annual report.
D. Citizen Assisted Lake Monitoring Program (CAMP). The samples have been submitted to Met
Council for analysis. Staff will send volunteers Dick and Jeanne Reierson a. letter of commendation and ask them to
consider participating in CAMP again next year.
E. BMP Implementation (formerly under TCWQI). Fembrook Farms will do their project next
spring (April or May). The Lymangood tile replacement will also be done next spring.
F. Wetland/Project Fees and Monitoring Escrows. The Commissioners will hold a study session
prior to the Commission's February 13 meeting. Anderson distributed copies of a memo from Doug Snyder, BWSR,
re processing fees for WCA enforcement and memo from Foli re 60 day approval requirement.
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G. HCD mbe ,���f `echnica '44�,y Iuation Panel (TEP). At their December meeting, the
Commissioners voted tp aqua fi`e�ci O$ultant'J(5 rform the field work and to bill those costs back to the
appropriate member copnriiuni y ecr,'v,,e January 1; �QA2. Staff will review the original RFPs from the current
consultants and proved 'ftt of the tiuties4hhe con Itant as a member of the TEP. These documents will be
available at the Febru working session.
VL Wetland Conservvi�on Act (WCA).
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A. 97-051 rk,&o.p es, ' Corcoran. Staff has not heard from Ebert following the inspection.
B. 97-055 Rush Creek Golf Course, Corcoran. Once Staff receives verification that the
declarations for covenants have been properly recorded, the Commission must consider certifying the excess
replacement credits for future golf course projects.
C. 98-034 Kangas Property, Hassan. The proceeds from the letter of credit have been received.
The Commission must determine how to proceed with buying credits. 2600 SF of new wetland credits and 2600
SF of public value credits are required for this project. Motion by Eitel, second by Metzger requesting Staff to
identify available banking sites within the town of Hassan. Motion carried The Commission will also discuss its
banking policy at its February meeting.
D. 98-076 Greg Ebert Homestead, Corcoran. The wetland replacement surety for the project
has been reduced to $5,000 based on the outstanding issues for the project.
E. 99-079 Ebert Construction Site Improvement, Corcoran. This project is handled in
conjunction with 97-051.
F. 2000-001 Lake Jubert Estate, Corcoran. SRF submitted a bill for additional work for preparing
the 2001 monitoring report
G. 2000-005 Meadow Lake Estates WCA Banking, Hassan. The DNR Conservation Officer
contacted staff re a potential violation at this site. Although the work was permitted, best management practice
conditions at the site were poor. Staff contacted the Township requesting corrective action. No new information.
H. 2000-025 James Clemens Violation, Corcoran. HCD and DNR will keep the file open until
Spring 2002 and will make the final determination at that time.
I. 2000-055 Weinand Woods, Corcoran. Staff approved the delineation and noticed the WCA
decision. This item will be removed from the agenda.
J. 2001-012 Island View Estates Wetland Banking, Hassan. (Hassan Parkway in the southwest
comer of Sylvan Lake) Additional drain tile has been located and removed from the banking area. An application
has not been received.
K. 2001-013 The Preserve and Hidden Oaks Combined Wetland Replacement Plan, Champlin.
Monitoring report was due by the end of 2001. A partial report for Hidden Oaks has been received
L. 2001-021 Dahlstrom/Olek Wetland Violation, Hassan. An old delineation report from 1995
was found in HCD archives. Work completed to date was approved by HCD and a letter to rescind the cease and
desist order sent to DNR This item will be removed from the agenda.
M. 01-046 DItch Cleaning East of Rolling Hills Road, Corcoran. Staff has not received the design
details for cleaning the ditch between the east side of Rolling Hills Road and the main ditch (Rush Creek).
N. 01-048 Stan Zachman Property Delineation, Hassan. Staff asked for adjustments to the
delineation boundary.
O. 01-052 Pheasant Run Golf Course, Corcoran. A TEP was held to discuss sequencing and
mitigation concerns of relocating two golf holes. Staff is preparing tha formal Findings of Facts. This project will
be put on hold until a complete replacement plan has been resubmitted.
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P. 01-053 Mary Soligny Property, Corcoran. Staff issued the WCA decision notice. Commission
needs to review the grading plans.
Q. 01-058 Pouliot Addition, Corcoran. This is a single -lot subdivision on the northeast corner of
CR19 and Pioneer Trail. There is a potential that a proposed driveway may impact wetlands. The City has required
the developer to delineate any wetlands on the site. Commission will review the delineation when submitted.
R. 01-060 7015 Oak Ridge Road Driveway (Lee Cornelius), Corcoran. Staff received an
application for a de minimis exemption. The proposed impact is less than 400 SF. Staff requested supporting
documents. Staff is authorized to approve the application if it meets WCA requirements.
S. PSC96-030 Troy Park. This is a project which was transferred to the Commission at the time
all of Corcoran was incorporated into the Elm Creek Commission. Anderson will check with the bank re transfer
of the Letter of Credit from Pioneer -Sarah Creek Commission to this Commission.
VII. Project Reviews.
A. 2001-009 Meadows of Rush Creek, Maple Grove. Additional ponding and erosion control
information is needed before approval can be recommended. Floodplain fill will occur but is compensated for on
site. No new information.
B. 2001-016 Medina Highlands, Medina. Staff met with City staff and discussed the revisions
required by the Commission. City will send a revised plan.
C. 2001-017 Rogers Retail Center EAW, Rogers. Contingent approval of the plans was given at
the Commission's June meeting. City staff will send revised plans covering the contingency issues.
D. 2001-020 Rogers High School, Rogers. Diversion ofrunoff from the high school site to Hassan
Hills pond is the only remaining issue.
E. 2001-023 Dick Theis Wetland/Floodplain Fill, Corcoran. Theis and his engineer are working
on the delineation and floodplain issues. No new information.
F. 2001-031 Stormwater Study for DNR Wetland 289W. Stormwater outflows from this wetland
through the high school property (Project 2001-020.) A 1992 HCD study identified specific outflows from this
wetland into Hassan Township. Hassan approved this stormwater management plan. Policy issues from the
Commission may need to be considered if the two controlling government agencies cannot come to agreement on
appropriate flow levels into and out of these areas.
G. 2001-033 Town Homes at Nanterre, Plymouth. Approval contingent upon review and approval
by Staff of erosion and sediment control plans was granted at the August 2001 meeting. No new information.
H. 2001-035 Harvest Hills, Plymouth. Contingent approval was given at the August 2001 meeting.
No additional information has been received.
I. 2001-042 Fox Creek North, Hassan. This is a six -lot single residential developriment in northwest
Hassan, in an area surrounded by the City of Rogers. Contingent approval was granted at the September 2001 meeting.
No new information.
J. 01-047 EC Park Reserve Swimming Pond Reconstruction, Maple Grove. Staff received plans
from Hennepin Parks. The City has not confirmed the plan. Staff will review erosion and sediment control plans
only.
K 01-054 Fish Lake Trails, Maple Grove. Staff reviewed and comments on a 1.8 acre 13 unit town
home project. Staff Will review the erosion and sediment control plan only.
L. 01-059 Audubon at Diamond Lake, Dayton. This is a conceptual plan for a 40 -acre "low -
impact' development on the east side of Diamond Lake. Staff met with the developer and commented
to the City on potential issues related to floodplain, conservation areas, buffers, stoimwater management and
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stream channelization. The developer is likely to implement non -conventional, innovative stormwater management
methods suitable for low -impact developments. No action is required at this time.
M. 01-061 Champlin Senior Housing, Champlin. Staff reviewed the site plan for this 4.5 -acre senior
housing project along Mill Pond and requested revisions. Motion by Bittle, second by Eitel to approve this project
based on revised plans. Motion carried.
N. 01-062 Hope Ministries International, Corcoran. Staff is reviewing revised preliminary plans
for a church site at the northwest comer of CRI 16 and CR30. A wetland delineation report has already been
submitted. Staff considers this to be an incomplete project review and has no recommendation.
VIII. Informational Items.
A.
96-070
Tavis Metal Fabrication, Hassan. No new information.
B.
99-006
Tilden Avenue Extension, Champlin. No new information.
C. 99-007 Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Medina. The site has been built. Staff has received
the as -built plans and is reviewing them to determine if they meet the Commission's requirements.
D.
99-012
Hassan Business Park, Hassan. No new information.
E.
99-039
Fosters, Inc, Hassan. No new information.
F.
99-042
Rogers Veterinary Clinic, Hassan. No new information.
G.
99-066
Hassan Sand & Gravel, Hassan. No new information.
H.
99-074
MBV Basketball Club, Maple Grove. Staff is reviewing the plan. Contingent approval
has been given.
L
99-077
Highway 101 Corridor Stormwater Study, Hassan. No new information.
J.
2000-004 Longstreet Apartments, Maple Grove. Staff requested minor revisions in September
2000. No new information.
K. 2000-007 Rogers Industrial Park Distribution Center EAW, Rogers. Staff reviewed and
commented on ECW management plans criteria. City will send development plans in the near future.
L. 2000-009 Kelly's Bluff, Maple Grove. Staff sent comments requiring floodplain mitigation.
Contingent approval was given at September 2000 meeting. No new information.
M. 2000-010 Gleason Property, Maple Grove. Plans were submitted March 3 with revisions
received March 13. Storm water requirements for rate and quality controls meet Commissions requirements.
Erosion control plans require some revisions before final approval can be issued. Contingent approval was granted
in November 2000.
N. 2000-011 Maple Grove Lutheran Church. No new information.
O. 2000-027 Meadow Hills of Dayton. No new information.
P. 2000-032 Deerfield Park, Maple Grove. Contingent approval was given in August 2000.
Additional information for the regional and on-site ponds has been received and reviewed The designs meet the
Commission's criteria. Final plans will be approved when Staff receives and reviews the final construction plan
details for the pond outlets.
Q. 2000-033 The Oaks at Weaver Lake 2, Maple Grove. Staff sent comments on September 26,
2000, and requested minor revisions. Contingent approval was given in July 2000.
R. . 2000-040 Target Pond Expansion, Maple Grove. Staff met with City staff and iterated the
Commission's concerns re the pond design standards of the City's stormwater management plan.
S. 2000-044 LandCor, Hassan. Staff sent comments on October 31, 2000. Contingent approval
was given at the September 2000 meeting.
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T. 2000-048 Longstreet Apartments 2nd Addition, Maple Grove. Staff requested revisions.
Contingent approval was given at the September 2000 meeting.
U. 2000-059 Tipperary Meadows, Maple Grove. Staff is reviewing erosion and sediment control
plans and the wetland replacement application for this single-family development north of CRI 0 and west of W.
Fish Lake Road. Mitigation will be in Hassan Township on the Island View Development. The Commission is the
LGU for Hassan. No banking or mitigation plans for the Hassan site have been received. These are necessary for
Tipperary Meadows and the Deerfield Park development. Stormwater management is reviewed in conjunction with
Deerfield Park (00-032).
V. 2000-066 Hassan Business Park, Hassan. Staffhas not received the additional pond and erosion
control information requested. No action is recommended until these items are received.
W. 2001-00114455 Thomas Trail Streambank Restoration, Hassan. The stream bank rip -rap work
has been completed. Tree planting will be completed in the spring of 2002.
X. 2001-004 Pine Grove Terrace PUD, Maple Grove. No revisions have been received.
Y. 2001-007 Nostalgia Woods, Dayton. Staff reviewed and commented on the fust phase of this
26 -acre residential development. Additional information was requested before approval can be recommended .
Z. 2001-018 Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church, Dayton. Staff has requested additional
information.
AA. 2001-022 Fox Briar Ridge, Maple Grove. Stormwater management is provided in the adjacent
development of Deerfield Park. Miscellaneous erosion and sediment controls are still necessary.
AB. 2001-026 Rogers Industrial Park 9th Addition, Rogers. Contingent approval of stormwater
and erosion control plans was granted at the June meeting. City staff will send the revised plans covering the
contingency issues.
There being no further business, motion by Heenan, second by Stieg to adjoum. Motion carried. The meeting was
adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Executive Secretary
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January 10, 2002
A meetinngngle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chairman Ron
Quanbeck on Thursday, January 10, 2002, at 12:45 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing,
Brooklyn Park, MN.
Present were: Graydon Boeck, Brooklyn Center, Kevin Larson, Brooklyn Park; Tom Mathisen, Crystal; Gerry
Butcher, Maple Grove; Mark Hanson, New Hope; Quanbeck, Plymouth; Mike Liles,
Robbinsdale; Ed Matthiesen, Montgomery Watson Harza (MWH); Charlie LeFevere, Kennedy
& Graven; and Judie Anderson, Recording Secretary.
Also present: Diane Spector; TAC, Brooklyn Center, Rick Lestina, Maple Grove, Richard McCoy,
Robbinsdale; Jim Larsen, Metropolitan Council; Kim Boyce, U of M Extension Service; Karen
Johnson and Tim Reese, Hennepin Conservation District (HCD); Priscilla Schneider, Stephen
Decker, Evan Roubal and Rick Fletcher, Odyssey Charter School; Lorenzo Scott, Carly
Andresen, Amy Bydion and Cindy Jahnke, Park Center HS; Shoua Yang, Chhea Chanthon and
Mary Moreira, Patrick Henry HS; and Diane Niesen and Joe Mann, Brooklyn Center.
I. River Watch Program. Tim Reese, Environmental Education Coordinator, HCD, introduced students
and teachers from Odyssey Charter School, Park Center High School, and Patrick Henry High School. Reese
gave an overview of the 2001 River Watch Program. In 2001, two new monitoring sites were added to the
program, providing better sampling due to higher quality habitat. In addition to biomonitoring, several
stewardship projects were completed as well. Quanbeck presented the students and teachers with certificates
of appreciation from the Commission for their participation in last year's program.
II. Minutes. Motion by Mathisen, second by Hanson to approve the minutes of the December regular
meeting of the Commission. Motion carried
III. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Boeck, second by Butcher to approve the Treasurer's Report. Motion
carried.
IV. Approval of Claims. Motion by Boeck, second by Butcher to approve the claims. Claims were
approved by roll call vote: ayes - Boeck, Larson, Mathisen, Butcher, Hanson, Quanbeck and Liles; nays - none;
absent - Minneapolis and Osseo. Matthiesen will research the Microcomputer Use line item on the MWH
invoice.
V. Correspondence. The Commissioners received copies/notice of the following:
A. Communications Log. No action required.
B. 2002 Engineering Services Agreement from MWH. Motion by Mathisen, second by Hanson
directing the Chair to execute the 2002 agreement as revised. Motion carried.
C. Road Salt Symposium. Mathisen will attend this event on February 1. Discussion and
presentations will examine the toxic effects of road salt on natural resources.
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D. MWH January 10, 2002 memo re Canadian Pacific Railway, (CPR)4Wtland V
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summarized the monitoring report submitted by CPR re the impacts to a wetlapd-4s a result of themb r�8,
2000 train derailment in Plymouth After numerous site inspections it was condtuddd that the wetland by logy,
soils and vegetation has been restored to their original state. Cessation of the monitoring will be reque"ste
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E. MWH December 14, 2001 memo re NPDES Phase II meeting on l�W&A r 1,x,.2001. Bill
Weidenbacher, MWH, reported that PCA is not close to issuing a General Permit for IVI4s by the EPA
mandated date of December 2, 2002. PCA is awaiting 2000 Census figures to determine which operators will
be required to obtain a permit. A draft permit will be reviewed at a January 3, 2002 meeting. MPCA indicated
that counties having jurisdiction over drainage ditches would be considered small municipal separate storm
sewer system (MS4) operators and would be required to obtain permits. WMOs could fall under this cap.
MS4s must have permits in hand by March 10, 2003. NPDES Phase II will also require Construction Activity
Permits for all sites one acre or larger.
F. April meeting site. Motion by Butcher, second by Hanson to move the location of the
Commission's April 11, 2002 meeting to the Montgomery Watson Harza offices due to a scheduling conflict
at Lancer at Edinburgh. Motion carried.
G. An executed copy of Resolution 2001-06 ... Authorizing MWH to Provide Engineering
Services to the City of Maple Grove for the Red Fox Cove Channel Stabilization Project was included
in the meeting packet. Matthiesen also gave a presentation of the project elements to the Commissioners.
VI. Water Quality.
A. Twin Cities MetroEnvironment Partnership (MEP) Grant. The Commission has been
awarded $14,000 under this grant program. Todd Paulson from Met Council will present the Commission with
a certificate to celebrate this grant award at its February 14 meeting. Judie, send notice and agenda to Todd.
Motion by Boeck, second by Mathisen reauthorizing $2,000 from the Second Generation Plan
budget as Commission's financial contribution to this project. Motion carried.
Three demonstration sites will be presented at an April workshop -- rain gardens, rain barrels
and alternative landscaping. The first survey will be conducted in April as well.
[Larson departed 1:30.]
B. Reese gave an overview of the Wetland Health Evaluation Project. Volunteers are being
sought for this project. They will sample and analyze plant and invertebrate communities in identified
wetlands. Data collected will be used to establish reference wetlands for a larger assessment of wetlands in
the county and to monitor how changes in land use impact wetlands. Spector reminded Commissioners that
one of the requirements of second generation planning is to identify priority wetlands. Cost to support a team,
including training, small stipend for team leader, and lab review, is approximately $3,850.
[Mathisen departed 1:50; Butcher departed 2:051
VII- Project Reviews.
S 2002-01 France Avenue Relocation, Brooklyn Center. Approval of a wetland permit application
for extension of Azelia Avenue North and 50th Avenue North, construction of Drew Avenue North between
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47 and 48 Avenues, extension of France Avenue south from 50th Avenue, and construction of a ten foot wide
bike path along 50th Avenue North at a location north of TH100 between Lake Breeze Avenue and France
Avenue. A complete project review application was received December 12, 2001.
The proposed project involves 1.7 acres of new road construction on an undeveloped 3.1 acre site.
Following construction, 54% of the site will be converted to impervious area. Runoff from the 1.7 acres of
impervious area will be routed to one proposed stormwater pond having a permanent pool volume of 0.43 acre -
ft, meeting Commission requirements. The pond discharges into the proposed replacement wetland to the
west, then to a wetland to the north, finally discharging into Twin Lakes.
According to the National Wetland Index (NWI), there are two wetlands located on-site totaling 0.5
acres. The impacted wetland is a Type 3 wetland which will have 0.19 acres filled due to this project. The
second on-site wetland is a Type 2 and will be expanded by 0.28 acres to serve as the New Wetland Credit
(NWC) mitigation for this project. Mitigation will also be completed by the construction of a 0.10 acre
stormwater pond and 0.17 acre of Upland Buffer being planted. These two additions will serve as Public
Value Credit (PVC). The proposed mitigation more than meets the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) 2:1
mitigation requirement. The Commission is the WCA LGU.
The 100 -year flood elevation for the stormwater pond is 855.74. The 100 -year flood elevation for the
adjoining wetland has not been determined as of January 3, 2002. Building lowest floor elevations (LFE) have
not been specified, preventing this project from satisfying the Commission's one -foot freeboard requirements.
There is no floodplain associated with this site. A detailed erosion control plan satisfying Commission
requirements has been received. The project review fee has also been received.
Upon approval of project review, permittee is responsible for the following:
A. The replacement wetland approved as part of this review shall be constructed concurrent or
prior to any wetland fill activity.
B. The Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants of Replacement Wetland shall be properly filed
and recorded prior to any wetland fill activity, with proof of recording furnished to the City.
C. The permittee shall submit a monitoring report on the replacement wetland to the Commission
which includes the information specified in MN rules 8420.0620.
Motion by Boeck, second by Hanson to table action pending receipt of
1. Documentation showing provision of easement around ponding area.
2. An Operations and Maintenance Plan which will maintain the stormwater ponds. The plan shall
be provided to the City in the form of a recorded agreement that assures the designated operation and
maintenance procedures will be faithfully executed.
3. Documentation that existing or potential pollutants will not be disturbed by the routing of water
to the wetland mitigation area.
Motion carried.
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VIII. Second Generation Plan. Spector recapped the Steering Committee meeting, which preceded this
meeting. The Committee reviewed the Commission's existing policies and their relevance in the second
generation plan.
A. Anderson will submit an application for membership to the WatershedPartners.
B. Members of the Communications Subcommittee will meet on January 16 at 2:00 in the MWH
offices to develop a common message, inventory available resources, structure an education plan, identify and
collect collateral material, and establish a budget.
C. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet noon -3:00, January 24 at Lancer's to
begin the process of reviewing existing goals and standards, revising existing or developing new standards,
creating new goals and identifying a capital improvement program. A facilitator will be utilized to assist this
process.
D. The next meeting of the Steering Committee will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 14, at
Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. Topics will include establishing the
charge to the TAC and discussion of goals, objectives and general philosophy. [This meeting was
subsequently replaced by the second meeting of the TAC.]
IX. Other Business.
A. Hanson will Chair the Nominating Committee to select a slate of candidates for office.
Elections will be held at the February meeting.
B. Adjournment. There being no further business before the Commission, motion by Boeck,
second by Quanbeck to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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FEBRUARY 149 2002
Next CICC Meeting will take place
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2002
3:30-5:OOPM
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Central Middle School
Present: Ramona Steadman, Brenda Heim, Janet Schutz, Donna Marget, Mick Johnson,
Sue Freeberg, Jim Brandl, John Holst, Deb Truesdell, Linda Koblick, Eric Jungels,
Carol Vannelli, Barb McMillan, Fran Beard, Anita Lancello, Hal Schippits and
Carol Bergenstal
Ramona Steadman called the meeting to order at 3:33 PM and welcomed new member,
Janet Schutz, to the CICC. Janet will represent the Wayzata School Board at our
meetings.
MINUTES
The January CICC minutes were approved as written.
ALLIANCE UPDATE
The 2002 budget for the Alliance for Families and Children of Hennepin County (of
which the CICC is a member) was reviewed. The budget now reflects proposed spending
based on the 5 goal areas for Hennepin County (physically and mentally health children;
safe and stable individuals, families and communities; children thrive in early childhood
and are ready for school; children succeed in school; youth exhibit positive social
behavior)
The budget includes, among other things, continuing support for the Primary Project (the
early intervention projects, including here in the Wayzata School District) for young
children who exhibit signs of behavioral or emotional problems, and the Allies for
Change projects focused on Kids' Stability and Parent Involvement. The budget will be
voted upon at the Alliance meeting on February 28, 2002.
COMMUNITY NEWS
City of Minnetonka
Linda Koblick reported that the City of Minnetonka has established a Land Trust through
the West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust and has opened its fust house. They
are always on the lookout for more affordable housing sites to purchase.
Wayzata Parent Special Education Advisory Council
Sue Freeberg reported that Dr. Jill England, nationally recognized educator and author,
will speak on "Creating Inclusive School Communities" on Thursday, March 28, 2002,
6:00 — 9:00 PM at Wayzata Community Church. Admission is free. For more
information contact Sue, 763-473-6467.
Wayzata Library
Barb McMillan reminded us that Wayzata Library is closed for renovation for the next
year. Barb can be reached at Plymouth Library, 763-745-5042.
Plymouth Youth Advisory Council
Eric Jungles reported that:
■ Planning is underway for this year's Youth Town Forum.
■ The Youth Service Awards will be presented on February 28, 2002 at 6:30 PM at
Plymouth Creek Center.
■ Research continues into the development of a Youth Center.
■ A member of the Youth Advisory Council is researching a way to promote an
intergenerational service group composed of teens and elders.
CICC UPDATES:
Parents for Prevention
Brenda Heim reported that the "Youth Fishbowl Discussion on Underage Drinking"
(community forum) will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at 7 PM at Plymouth Creek
Center. Wayzata School District youth will discuss the issues they see contributing to
underage drinking and what the community can do to reduce the problem. Discussion
will then focus on the development of community standards and expectations around
alcohol use by minors.
A side discussion ensued around the data on drinking included in the Minnesota Student
Survey (which will be part of the presentation at the Community Forum). Ramona
suggested that the questions around alcohol use would be more reliable if they excluded
drinking alcohol as a part of religious ceremonies or family celebrations. A
recommendation was also made that the results of the Minnesota Student Survey should
be shared with the students in the district.
Brenda explained that Hennepin County has decided to transfer the support for the
Parents for Prevention project (which is the result of a grant written by Hennepin County)
to a nonprofit organization in Northwest Hennepin. Brenda expressed our community's
frustration that this decision was made without consultation with any of the communities
involved in the project and without any apparent reason to justify the move.
Kids' Care Connection
Brenda explained that a second meeting of key community leaders will take place on
Tuesday, February 26, at 7:30 AM at Messiah Methodist Church to further the dialogue
regarding partnering to support the families served by KCC. Mick Johnson will again be
the facilitator. Brenda also explained that there would be an Open House for families
who live in the apartment complexes near Messiah to familiarize those families with the
services of KCC.
Parent Support Activities
See attachment.
Ramona reported that the 6t' annual Parenting Those Wonderful and Crazy Kids was very
successful, despite a slightly lower number of participants, t
Child and Family Support Program (Formerly Early Childhood Mental Health)
Donna Marget reported that the program continues to be busy. Christa Berg is working
in home settings, where that is appropriate. The goal of the program is to help young
children remain in their daycare and nursery school settings. The program works with up
to 25 families at a time and is partnering with a Hennepin County worker to maximize
these services.
School Readiness
Deb Truesdell from Hennepin County and Carol Vannelli, ECFE, reminded us that the
countywide committee on school readiness has been meeting regularly to focus on
developing tools for assessing the literacy aspect of school readiness. They hope to
complete their recommendations on literacy fairly soon. They also plan to make
recommendations on how other committees can efficiently address the other aspects of
school readiness and develop recommendations in an expeditious manner.
Primary Proiect
Donna Marget reported that the pilot project (to address early behavior and discipline
issues with K-1 children) continues to go well at Birchview. A second round of children
are now receiving services through this project. 21 children participated in the first
round. Evaluation data is being collected on the first round, but is not available yet. Still
hope to expand these services to a second site.
Ruby Payne Presentations
Jim Brandl reported that the Ruby Payne tape, with an introduction by Paul Beilfuss, was
presented to the Wayzata Rotary on January 23 and was well received. A presentation is
planned for the Plymouth Minnetonka Rotary on February 21.
After School Activities Survey.
The Youth Providers' Summit was held January 30 to review the results of the survey
and determine gaps and duplication of services. Approximately 30 participants attended.
A summary of the discussion and outcomes for the Summit was distributed.
Jim explained that one outcome of the Summit was recognition of the fact that effective
communication about activities available to children and youth remains a barrier. John
Holst expressed frustration that the school district will not share information about
activities in faith -based organizations through the schools. Janet Schutz and Jim Brandl
agreed to look into this issue and clarify the current policy.
Community Clinic
Mick Johnson explained that the Wayzata Community Clinic will need to move from its
current location to a different location within the Wayzata Medical Building because the
Jane Brattain Breast Center will soon occupy the Clinic's current location.
Park Nicollet will host a meeting of representatives from all communities involved in
Park Nicollet sponsored free clinics to review policies, funding, service areas, parental
permission requirements, etc., on Monday, February 25. Mick explained that seven
school districts are now using clinics, and he surmised that locating clinics within schools
themselves might be the direction of the future.
Mick also explained that he is working with the Dental School at the U of Minnesota
regarding access to their dental mobile unit --- a van equipped with dental chairs and an
x-ray unit.
Donna Marget reported that the "Growing Through Grief' program is underway at West
Middle School. 6 youth are involved in the program, which helps youth deal with the
death of a loved one..
LOCAL COLLABORATIVE TIlVIE STUDY FUNDS
The remainder of the meeting was devoted to a discussion of LCTS:
LCTS Grants
Donna Marget reported on the funding decisions made by the LCTS Grant Committee on
January 17, 2002 and a list of the applicants and the amounts awarded was distributed. A
second round of funding will take place this spring and applications will be sent to all
CICC members, as well as the wider community.
LCTS Financing Framework
Jim Brandl and Carol Bergenstal represented Wayzata at the Hennepin County LCTS
Committee Meeting convened by Commissioner Mary Tambornino on February 12.
At that meeting, the committee agreed to forward a revised LCTS Financing Framework
to the Alliance for review and vote at the Alliance's February 28 meeting.
A major addition in the recommended framework reflects the governance of LCTS funds
generated by IDS 287. Jim and Carol reported that the committee agreed to recommend
that the use of these funds be developed through a planning process facilitated by ISD
287, with representation from Hennepin County Family Service Collaboratives (of which
the CICC is one), the Children's Mental Health Collaborative,.all school districts in
Hennepin County, and all other mandated partners in collaboratives. It is hoped that,
through this process, some LCTS funds will flow back to local districts for use on early
intervention and prevention projects, and not all be directed to ISD 287 programs.
The Future of LCTS Funds
Carol provided a brief review of LCTS funds --- what they are and how they are used in
our school district.. She explained that there is growing discussion at the Minnesota
Legislature regarding LCTS funds. In this time of budget cuts, there is concern that
LCTS funds might be looked upon as an available resource to replace other funds in
school districts. Some speculate that LCTS funds, as they are now managed, are
vulnerable because some people feel they have not produced enough hard outcome data.
Fran Beard expressed her opinion that the projects funded through LCTS funds in the
Wayzata School District have been extremely effective, and she would hate to see our
community lose the ability to make LCTS funding decisions at the local level.
Carol agreed to keep CICC members apprised of activity at the legislature that might
impact LCTS.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Bergenstal
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Honorable Joy Tierney
Mayor of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney.
Subject: Timeliness in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
In our role as steward of the public trust, the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) is continuing to discuss with CDBG program grantees the need to expend funds ul a timely
manner. In summary, we expect that by sixty days prior to the end of the grantee's current program
year, the total amount of undisbursed CDBG grant funds will be no more than 1.5 times the grant
amount for its current program year. This is one of the performance standards of the CDBG program
at 24 CFR 570.902(a). (The full text of this regulation is enclosed.)
Failure by our grantees to meet this requirement results in delays in the delivery of program
benefits to the population most in need of the assistance, low- and moderate -income persons. In the
aggregate, the large national backlog of unexpended CDBG funds also reflects poorly on the
management capacity of HUD and CDBG grantees. Finally, the backlog also provides critics the
opportunity to recommend lower funding levels for the program in the future. We all need to
understand that one of the ways that Congress measures the effectiveness of the CDBG program is to
examine how much of appropriated CDBG funds have been expended by CDBG grantees.
On May 2, 2002, HUD will measure whether the City of Plymouth has met the performance of
24 CFR 570.902(a). We want to alert you that as of February 13, 2002, the City of Plymouth has
$527,244.37 remaining in its Line of Credit. This is 1.63 years of grant funds. The City of Plymouth
will need to disburse $44,244.37 from the Line of Credit by May 1, 2002, to meet the timeliness
performance standard.
Housing forAll ThroughJustcejorAll
I hope that you will give this matter your serious attention. If you have any questions about
this matter, please feel free to contact your Community Development Representative, Cindy Behnke,
Sr. CPD Representative, at (612) 370-3019, extension 2101.
Sincere�,y�'/
an L. Joles, Director
Enclosure Office of Community Planning and Development
cc: Tun Barnes, Housing Manager
Subpart O -- Performance Reviews
570.902 Review to determine if CDBG funded activities are being carried
out in a timely manner.
HUD will review the performance of each entitlement and HUD -administered small cities recipient to
determine whether each recipient is carrying out its CDBG assisted activities in a timely manner.
(a) Entitlement recipients.
(1) Before the funding of the next annual grant and absent contrary evidence satisfactory to
HUD, HUD will consider an entitlement recipient to be failing to carry out its CDBG activities
in a timely manner if:
(i) Sixty days prior to the end of the grantee's current program year, the amount of
entitlement grant funds available to the recipient under grant agreements but
undisbursed by the U.S. Treasury is more than 1.5 times the entitlement grant amount
for its current program year; and
(ii) The grantee fails to demonstrate to HUD's satisfaction that the lack of timeliness
has resulted from factors beyond the grantee's reasonable control.
(2) Notwithstanding that the amount of funds in the line of credit indicates that the recipient is
carrying out its activities in a timely manner pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of this section, HUD
may determine that the recipient is not carrying out its activities in a timely manner if:
(i) The amount of CDBG program income the recipient has on hand 60 days prior to the end of
its current program year, together with the amount of funds in its CDBG line of credit, exceeds
1.5 times the entitlement grant amount for its current program year; and
(ii) The grantee fails to demonstrate to HUD's satisfaction that the lack of timeliness
has resulted from factors beyond the grantee's reasonable control.
(3) In determining the appropriate corrective action to take with respect to a HUD
determination that a recipient is not carrying out its activities in a timely manner pursuant to
paragraphs (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section, HUD will consider the likelihood that the recipient
will expend a sufficient amount of funds over the next program year to reduce the amount of
unexpended funds to a level that will fall within the standard described in paragraph (a)(1) of
this section when HUD next measures the grantee's timeliness ;performance. For these
purposes, HUD will take into account the extent to which funds on hand have been obligated
by the recipient and its subrecipients for specific activities at the time the finding is made and
other relevant information.
Laurie Ahrens
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From: Lederman, Harold [Harold.Lederman@liebermanmusic.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 8:25 AM
To: 'jtierney@ci.plymouth.mn.us'; 'shewitt@ci.plymouth.mn.us; 'jjohnson@ci.plymouth.mn.us'
Cc: Laurie Ahrens (E-mail)
Subject: THANK YOU
ON BEHALF OF MY WIFE AND 1; WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR THE LOVELY
APPRECIATION DINNER LAST EVENING. IT WAS VERY THOUGHTFUL OF THE COUNCIL AND
CITY TO SHOW ITS APPRECIATION IS SUCH A MANNER.
I ENJOYED MY TIME ON THE HRC AND HOPE SHOULD A SITUATION ARISE AGAIN I COULD
HELP OUT IN SOME CAPACITY IN THE FUTURE.
THANKS FOR THE EVENING AND ESPECIALLY THANKS FOR DOING A GOOD JOB RUNNING
OUR CITY.
Harold Lederman
Vice President and CFO
Lieberman Companies Inc
952-887-5241(TELEPHONE),952-887-5656 ( FAX)
harold.lederman@liebermanmusic.com
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CITYOF
February 21, 2002 PUMOUTR
Tom Belting
PIKE LAKE WOODS
9359 Tewksbury Gate North
Maple Grove, MN 55311
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RELATING TO PIKE LAKE WOODS
DEVELOPMENT
Dear Mr. Belting:
Please find enclosed the information that I received from Dale Hahn, Finance Director,
pertaining to the information you requested from him regarding Pike Lake Woods. As you
indicated at your appearance before the City Council at the Plymouth Forum on February
12, 2002, you mentioned that you had not received some of the information from the City
that you had previously requested. Hopefully, this enclosed material will serve to meet
your request.
In addition, you had mentioned that you had requested a meeting with certain City staff
sometime after Christmas. I called you on January 10, 2002, to set this meeting up and
you indicated we may not need to meet and further you would call me back on Monday,
January 14`h to let me know. On January 15`h, I received your voice mail message
indicating that things did not work out and you therefore would still like to receive a full
accounting of everything that you had previously requested. On January 23x, I called you
to set up your requested meeting and you indicated you would like me to set up a meeting
with the City Councilmembers as well as with City staff. I indicated I needed to check into
this request and would let you know. I subsequently left you a voice mail message
indicating that staff does not set up meetings for Councilmembers unless so requested by
the Councilmember or members. I further explained that if you desired to meet with the
City Council you should arrange these meetings directly with them. On January 24, 2002,
I prepared a memo to the City Councilmembers explaining that they may receive a phone
call from you requesting a meeting to discuss your issues with the Pike Lake Woods
development. I also indicated in my memo that the material that we received from you on
December 18, 2001, was available in my office for their review. I am enclosing a copy of
my January 24`h memo for your information.
PLYMOUTH ABeautifu[PCace?oLive
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000
®..-- www.cl.plymouth.mmus
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RELATING TO PIKE LAKE WOODS
DEVELOPMENT
Page 2
Finally, if you still have a desire to meet with City staff I would certainly accommodate
your request. If you do wish to meet, please let me know but I would ask that you provide
me with a written list of the specific items you wish to discuss.
Sincerely,
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
Director of Public Works
enclosure
cc: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
Anne Hurlburt, Director of Community Development
Dale Hahn, Finance Director
Eric Blank, Director of Park and Recreations
Craig Gerdes, Police Chief
Rick Kline, Fire Chief
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Mixed Housing
Bill Moving
Through Senate
The recommendations of the Com-
misslonerofthe Minnesota Hous-
ing Finance Agency (MHFA) re-
garding inclusionary housing have
been incorporated into SF 3169,
which was approved by the Sen-
ate Committee on Jobs, Housing
and Community Development on
Monday, February 18. The bill,
which is sponsored by Sen. Ann
Rest (DFL - New Hope), now goes
to the State and Local Govern-
ment Operations Committee.
AMM supports the provision that
would allow cities to establish
street utilities to fund collector
streets, but opposes parts of the
bill related to zoning authority
changes. Additional information
is available online, through the
AMM bill tracking system and the
Legislature's website. If you have
comments on the bill, please con-
tact AMM and your legislator.
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February 18 - 22, 2002
Senate Passes Bonding Bill
The Senate passed a record $1.2 billion capital budget bill on Monday by a vote of
51-13. The bill authorizes $1.08 billion in state bonds, $2.2 million in general fund
appropriations and $104.4 million in user funds.
The bill includes funding for state facilities, the University of Minnesota and MnSCU
systems, and several local government projects that have regional or statewide sig-
nificance. Among the proposed projects that will impact the Twin Cities region and
metro -area cities are:
$10 million to the Metropolitan Council for the Livable Communities Pro-
gram. This money would replace the Redevelopment Grant Fund operated by
the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development (OTED). it
would be distributed through the Livable Communities Program in grants to sup-
port public infrastructure projects related to development and. redevelopment
activities. DTED will continue to operate the Redevelopment Program but it will
be limited to Greater Minnesota.
• $10 million to the ONR for Metropolitan Regional park Acquisition and
Improvements.
• $28.5 million to the DNR for Flood Hazard Mitigation Grants. The cities of
St Anthony, St. Louis Park, Eagan and Minneapolis would be among those
receiving grants.
• $2.5 million to the DNR for Metro Greenways and Natural Areas.
- $2.5 million to the DNR for Scientific and Natural Area Acquisition and
Improvement. Of the total, $1.5 million is earmarked for acquisition, restora-
tion and development of the Seminary Fen in Carver County.
There are also grants for specific projects in Minneapolis. Minnetonka, New Brighton,
St Louis Park, St Paul, Savage, and Stillwater.
Met Council Bills Advance to House
Local Government Committee
The Metropolitan Council's bills relating to the Livable Communities Act, reconvey-
ance of wastewater facilities, contracting of services and aggregate fees were ap-
proved by the Subcommittee on Metropolitan Council and Agencies and sent to the
full committee. They are scheduled to be heard by the Local Government and Met-
ropolitan Affairs Committee at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20.
AMM Far News is faxed ro au AMM e, 4Y The aggregate bill received a significant amount of discussion and was sent to the
trtamagers attd a& ninyworxr feplamapecon. full committee without recommendation. The bill will be discussed further by the
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February 18 - 22, 2002
Senate Passes Bonding Bill
The Senate passed a record $1.2 billion capital budget bill on Monday by a vote of
51-13. The bill authorizes $1.08 billion in state bonds, $2.2 million in general fund
appropriations and $104.4 million in user funds.
The bill includes funding for state facilities, the University of Minnesota and MnSCU
systems, and several local government projects that have regional or statewide sig-
nificance. Among the proposed projects that will impact the Twin Cities region and
metro -area cities are:
$10 million to the Metropolitan Council for the Livable Communities Pro-
gram. This money would replace the Redevelopment Grant Fund operated by
the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development (OTED). it
would be distributed through the Livable Communities Program in grants to sup-
port public infrastructure projects related to development and. redevelopment
activities. DTED will continue to operate the Redevelopment Program but it will
be limited to Greater Minnesota.
• $10 million to the ONR for Metropolitan Regional park Acquisition and
Improvements.
• $28.5 million to the DNR for Flood Hazard Mitigation Grants. The cities of
St Anthony, St. Louis Park, Eagan and Minneapolis would be among those
receiving grants.
• $2.5 million to the DNR for Metro Greenways and Natural Areas.
- $2.5 million to the DNR for Scientific and Natural Area Acquisition and
Improvement. Of the total, $1.5 million is earmarked for acquisition, restora-
tion and development of the Seminary Fen in Carver County.
There are also grants for specific projects in Minneapolis. Minnetonka, New Brighton,
St Louis Park, St Paul, Savage, and Stillwater.
Met Council Bills Advance to House
Local Government Committee
The Metropolitan Council's bills relating to the Livable Communities Act, reconvey-
ance of wastewater facilities, contracting of services and aggregate fees were ap-
proved by the Subcommittee on Metropolitan Council and Agencies and sent to the
full committee. They are scheduled to be heard by the Local Government and Met-
ropolitan Affairs Committee at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20.
AMM Far News is faxed ro au AMM e, 4Y The aggregate bill received a significant amount of discussion and was sent to the
trtamagers attd a& ninyworxr feplamapecon. full committee without recommendation. The bill will be discussed further by the
rads' and Board members Please ahan rhif author and interested parties, including AMM, prior to the full committee meeting.
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Permanent Spending Reductions
(in millions)
K-92 Education
15.0
Fancily & Early Childhood
4.0
HigherEducation
50.0
Human Services
95.9
Environment
14.3
Agriculture
2.7
Transportation
4.1
Judiciary
26.3
Economic Development
7.0
State Govemment
41.9
TIF Grants
38.0
Salary Cap
40.0
Proressional &
35,0
Technical Contracts
TOTAL
374.3
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February 18 - 22, 2002; no. 2
House and Senate Agree to
Budget Reconciliation Plan
On Tuesday, February 19, House
and Senate leadership announced
a plan to balance the state's cur-
rent biennial budget and partially
resolve the projected deficit for the
next biennium. The plan could be
on the floor of each body as early
as Thursday, February 21.
Similar to the individual proposals
of the House and Senate, the com-
promise plan does not include the
LGA or market value homestead
credit reductions proposed by the
Governor. The compromise
would, however, eliminate the $14
million LGA reform account and
the $129 million TIF grant fund, as
well as planned inflationary in-
creases in LGA.
Dubbed "Phase I" by legislators,
the plan:
Uses $1.46 billion in one-time
resources. This includes the
$653 million budget reserve,
$195 million cash flow ac-
count, and $158 million tax re-
lief account; as well as $230
from the Workers Compensa-
tion Special Fund.
• Eliminates $131 million in one-
time spending, including $91
million for the TIF grant fund
and $40 million for the St. Paul
busway.
• Approves $374.3 million in per-
manent spending reductions.
(see table)
Continues the permanent re-
ductions in state fiscal years
2004-05 for a savings of $720
million.
• Eliminates the $1.13 billion
planning inflation estimates in
fiscal years 2004-05.
A conference committee will begin
meeting this afternoon to incorpo-
rate the agreement into HF 351,
which is the budget balancing bill
passed by the Senate last week.
At this time, the Governor has yet
to make an explicit veto threat and
it is unclear whether House
DFLers would participate in any
veto -override.
Phase II of the plan will focus on
the budget adjustments necessary
to respond to the February 27 rev-
enue forecast. If the deficit is
greaterthan the currently projected
$1.95 billion, additional budget
modifications will be needed and
local government aids could be
back on the table.
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Municipal consent to be
Eliminated for Many Highways
Does one of these
highways
run through
your community?
Hwy.
3
Hwy.
7 7
Hwy.
5
Hwy.
100
Hwy.
10
Hwy.
101
Hwy.
12
Hwy.
118
Hwy.
13
Hwy.
160
Hwy.
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Hwy.
169
Hwy.
4-7
Hwy.
212
Hwy.
52
Hwy.
242
Hwy.
55
Hwy.
252
Hwy.
61
Hwy.
280
Hwy.
62
Hwy.
610
Hwy.
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On February 21, the Senate Trans-
portation Committee approved SF
3277, sponsored by David Johnson
(DFL -Bloomington), and sent it to the
floor. The bill would require that all
highways in the national highway sys-
tem be subject to the same final con-
struction plan procedures as inter-
state highways. This would exempt
nearly all major Minnesota highway
projects from municipal consent:
adding over 3000 miles of Minnesota
roadways to the 800 -plus miles of the
Interstate System that are already
exempt.
Cities would still be asked to sign -off
on highway construction projects,
and if they did not, MnDOT could
appeal the issue to a three-member
appeals board. However, the ap-
peals process would only be a for-
mality. MnDOTwould not be bound
by the board's decision and could
proceed as planned regardless of
the outcome.
If the bill becomes law, all or part of
the following highways would no
longer be subject to municipal con-
sent: highways 3, 5. 10,12, 13, 36,
47, 52, 55, 61, 62, 65, 77,100, 101,
116, 150, 159, 212, 242, 252, 280,
and 610.
If this bill passes and one of these
highways runs through your city,
MnDOT will be able to proceed with
construction projects regardless of
local cost or design preferences.
The companion bill in the House is
Hl= 3525, sponsored by Rep. Mary
Liz Holberg (R -Lakeville). It will have
to be heard in the House Transpor-
tation Policy Committee sometime
between now and March 1. The
members of that committee include:
House Transportation Policy Committee
Rep. Workman, Chair (R - Chanhassen)
Rep. Clark (R- New Ulm)
Rep. Dibble (DFL - Minneapolis)
Rep. Holberg (R - Lakeville)
Rep. Howes (R - Walker)
Rep. Juhnke (DFL - WNlmar)
Rep. Kalis (DFL - Wells)
Rep. Kuisle (R- Rochester)
Rep. Larson (DFL - Bloomington)
Rep. Lieder (DFL - Crookston)
Rep. Marko (DFL - Cottage Grove)
Rep. Molnau (R - Chaska)
Rep. Ruth (R- Owatonna)
Rep. Vandeveer (R - Forest Lake)
Rep. Westerberg (R = Blaine)
Rep. Westrom (R - Elbow Lake)
Rep. Winter (DFL - Fulda)
AMM and other city organizations will
continue to work on this issue, but
we need your help. Please contact
members of the House Transporta-
tion Committee, as well as your own
Senators and Representatives, and
share with them the impact that the
loss of municipal consent would
have on local communities.
To view maps of the national highway system, visit
http://websas.bts.gov/website/NHS