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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 03-01-2002Dummy 1. 2. Kj MARCH 1, 2002 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 7: 00 PM TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 5:3 0 PM TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 7: 00 PM TUESDAY, MARCH S WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 7:00 PM 4. THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 7:00 PM S. MONDAY, MARCH 11, 7: 00 PM 6. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 7:00 PM 7. THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 7:00 PM 8. TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 6:30 PM 9. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 7: 00 PM 10. THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 7: 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers SPEC)AL COUNCIL MEETING: SNOWPLOWING DAMAGE; REDISTRICTING, Public Safety Training Room REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers CAUCUS NIGHT STATEWIDE PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers Agenda is attached. (M-3) HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room Agenda is attached. (M-4) YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Bass Lake Room PARK & RECREATIONADVISORYCOMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers HOUSING SUMMIT, Plymouth Creek Center PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT A UTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room I Il. 12. 13. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO MARCH 1, 2002 Page 2 THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORYBOARD (PSAB), Police Department Library A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached (M-12) March, April, and May calendars are attached (M-13) 1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) City News Releases: 1) Results of Youth Service Awards Event on February 28. (I-Ia. 1) 2) Notice that the City is accepting applications for Youth to serve on various City Commissions. (I -1a.2) 3) Notice of the March 19 Plymouth Housing Forum. (I -1a3) b) Correspondence to residents regarding proposed or pending Community Development items: 1) Rezoning request from ZB Construction, Inc. (2002012). (I -1b. 1) 2) Notice of a revised public hearing date on a request for rezoning, preliminary plan, site plan and variance for Timber Creek Crossing (2001114). (I -1b.2) c) Plymouth caucus location information for Tuesday, March 5. (I -1c) 2. STAFFREPORTS a) Purchase of water from Maple Grove. (I -2a) b) 2001 Annual Fire Department Report. (I -2b) c) Fire–Rescue incidents of interest: 1) Dana Spicer. (1--2c.1) 3. MINUTES a) Youth Advisory Council February 11 meeting. (1--3a) b) Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) January 23 meeting. (1--3b) 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter from Public Works Director Dan Faulkner to Donna Fern regarding traffic on Fernbrook Lane between 42"d Avenue and Schmidt Lake Road. Ms. Fern's original letter is also attached. (I -4a) A summary of 2002 correspondence is attached. (1-4) S. CORRESPONDENCE CITY COUNCIL INFORMA TION MEMO MARCH 1, 2002 Page 3 a) Post card from Sheila Van Houten regarding the Hennepin County proposed deer hunt. A copy of the card has also been forwarded to Larry Gillette at Hennepin County Parks. (I -5a) b) E—mail communique from Terri Goodfellow—Heyer expressing appreciation for the February 19 Board and Commission recognition event. (I -Sb) c) Letter to area legislators urging opposition to House File 3518/Senate File 3305. Copies were also sent to the League of Minnesota Cities, the Municipal Legislative Commission and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. (I -Sc) 6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS a) League of Minnesota Cities Friday FAX. (I -6a) b) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMM FAX News. (I -6b) PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ® WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2002 WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. CONSENT AGENDA* A. FEC Construction. Approve variances to encroach 7.8 feet into the 25 foot rear yard setback and allow an impervious surface coverage of 39.3 percent to construct an addition at 14715 11 th Avenue North. (2001154) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Orrin Thompson Homes, Inc. Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RMF -2 (Multiple Family Dwelling District 2), a preliminary plat, site plan and variance for 196 townhome units, known as "Timber Creek Crossing", on the 36.45 - acre parcel located north and west of the Canadian Pacific Railroad and north of future Schmidt Lake Road. (2001114) (Item to be continued to March 20, 2002 Planning Commission Meeting.) B. Tomcar, LLC. Preliminary plat to subdivide 1.4 acres into three single family lots known as "Jordans Ridge" for property located at 3785 Black Oaks Lane. (2002004) C. Ivories Watergarden Inc. Zoning ordinance text amendment to add restaurants as a conditional use in the B -C (Business Campus) District and a conditional use permit for a restaurant at 605 State Highway 169 North. (2002010) 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT I . . I . '. fil-v AGENDA Plymouth Human Rights Commission March 7, 2002 Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Student Subgroup Meeting at 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order (Nwamaka Ejebe or Patty Ple-Plakon) 2. Approve Minutes (January 3 and February 7 Meetings) 3. Approve Agenda 4. Elect Officers (Chairperson and Vice Chairperson) 5. Committee Reports A. Students meeting with schools B. Student Workshop on April 24 C. Domestic Partner Registration Project D. Intergenerational Project E. Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan 6. Old Business A. Claudelle Carruthers — List of Meetings attached B. Report on March 5 Meeting with Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council 7. New Business A. Claudelle Carruthers — Consider request to be a friend of Montgomery, Alabama B. Recommended Proclamation for "Days of Remembrance" 8. Announcements and Articles (for your information) A. Meetings attended or contacts you have made on behalf of the Plymouth Human Rights Commission in the past month B. Hennepin County's African American Men Project (final report is attached - Police Chief Gerdes plans to attend April meeting to present the status of this project. Please save copy of report and bring to April meeting) C. Justices Narrow Breadth of Law on Disabilities D. Regency Pointe Russian Community Thank You Letter E. The Rights Stuff 8. Announcements and Articles (continued) F. Medium RARE G. 101 tools for Tolerance H. Ten Ways to Fight Hate Crime I. Strangers on the Prairie J. Third Annual Northwest Hennepin Human Rights Coalition Art Contest Awards Ceremony Upcoming Meeting Events List is attached 9. Adjourn Next Meeting: April 4, 2002 a Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items March 12 fyl- lea— • 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 • Approve application for lawful gambling exemption for Ducks Unlimited • Approve Contract with the State of Minnesota State Patrol for Alcohol -Impaired Drivers Saturation Enforcement Program • Legislative Update • Accept Feasibility Report for Hemlock Lane Reconstruction and set public hearing • Approve Contract with Viking Council for Juvenile Diversion Program • Approve Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Predatory Offender Registration Unit for Web Interface Database Access • Approve Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to add restaurants as a conditional use in the B -C (Business Campus) District and a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant at 605 State Highway 169 North. Ivories Watergarden Inc. (2002010) • Approve Amendment to Section 400 of the City Code relative to Building Construction Regulations • Approve allocation of funds for the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program March 26 • Deny Lot Division and Variances to create two lots on property currently addressed 11209 Sunset Trail. Joseph and Barbara Cavanaugh • Hearing on issuance of Revenue Bonds to Finance and Refinance Housing and Health Care Facilities and a Housing Program (Fraser Project) • Consider Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding accessory dwellings • Variance for FEC Construction • Preliminary Plat for Jordans Ridge • Legislative Update • Approve Master Plan for Mud Lake Park April 9 Timber Creek Crossing development Continued hearing on establishment of Tax Increment Financing District for Stone Creek Village located at the northeast quadrant of Highway 55 and West Medicine Lake Drive Dominium Development Legislative Update 44 -/12 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS March 2002 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Apr 2002 1 2 Feb 2002 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Caucus Night 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN PLANNING RIGHTS COMMISSION, COMMISSION - Council Chambers Medicine Lake Room 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL,Council 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL 7:00 PM EQ Bass Lake Room 7:00 7:00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers Chambers MEETING, Council Chambers 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 6:30 PM HOUSING 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM HRA - Medicine Lake Room SUMMIT, COMMISSION, Plymouth Creek Center Council Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD, Police Dept. Library 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7:00 PM YOUTH. ADVISORY COUNCIL,Council Chambers 700 PM PACT - Bass Lake Room Passover begins at sunset Good Friday AM M LOCAL8U ]NESS 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING REDISTRICTING; SNOWPLOWING, PobIk S. T." Room '" 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Courml CNmbr 31 Easter modified on 3/1/2002 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS April 2002 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 S 6 7:00 PM WARD 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN 9:00 AM YARD 2 MEETING, Plymouth Creek Center PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room & GARDEN EXPO, Plymouth Creek Center 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS COMMENCES - set clocks ahead 1 hour 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL,Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM EOC, Bass Lake Room 7:00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers 5:00 PM THRU APRIL 16 - PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL PRIMAVERA SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 6:Do PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: DINNER WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HRA - Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY 8:00 PM BOARD OF APPEAL& EQUALIZATION, Council Chambers ADVISORY BOARD, Police Det P Library 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL,Council Chambers 7:30 AM LOCAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, Radisson Hotel 8:30 AM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, STUDENT WORKSHOP, Council Chambers Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PACT- Bass Lake Room p 2(7 29 30 11: W AM CITY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONLUNCH, RYm Crt Ca T:00 PM BOARD OF APPEAL6 EQUALIZATION (RECONVENED), Cwm1' Chwnb May 2002 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Mar 2002 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SPECIALCOUNCILMEETING 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 (IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING): DEPLETION OF CITY$ AQUIFERS & FUTURE WATER 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 TREATMENT: TASTE OF WATER 31 modified on 3/1/2002 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS May 2002 Sunday Monday I Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jun 2002 S M T W T F S 1 1 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 2 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - 3 4 Apr 2002 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Council Chambers Medicine Lake Room 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL,Council Chambers 7:00 PM EQC, Bass Lake Room 7:00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM PLYMOUTH HISTORY FEST, Parkers Lake Park 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 5:00 PM YOUTH 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HRA - ADVISORY REGULAR PLANNING Medicine Lake COUNCIL TOWN COUNCIL COMMISSION, Room FORUM, Plymouth Creek Center MEETING, Council Chambers Council Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD, Police Dept. Library 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL,Council Chambers 7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake Room 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: LAWFUL GAMBLING; VARIOUS TOPICS WITH NW PLYMOUTH RESIDENTS, Council Chambers 26 27 28 29 30 31 MEMORIAL DAY (Observed) - City Offices Closed 7:30 AM LOCAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, Radisson Hotel 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 3/1/2002 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release February 28, 2002 Contact: Judy Johnson, 763-509-5007 _L- -- /"f(. % Plymouth Youth Council recognizes five students with Plymouth Youth Service Awards The Plymouth Youth Council presented Plymouth Youth Service Awards to five students on Feb. 28 at Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Ave. N. Youth Service Award winners were Lauren Rodriguez, Becca Olson, Nwamaka Ejebe, Michelle Hed and Lucy Hartmann. The Plymouth Youth Service Awards recognize the positive contributions of Plymouth's young people, ages 10-19. Seventeen young people were nominated for Plymouth Youth Service Awards. Awards were made in two categories, Community Service and Special Recognition, for both middle school and high school age students. In addition, an overall award from the entire field of nominees was presented for Distinguished Service. Winners of the Community Service and Special Recognition Awards received $250. The winner of the Distinguished Service Award received $500. Distinguished Service Award— Lauren Rodriguez Lauren Rodriguez, a senior at Wayzata High School, was recognized with the Distinguished Service Award for numerous community service endeavors at home and abroad. Among those endeavors was serving as a Youth Group Leadership member. In that capacity, she has planned activities and service projects for senior high youth group members. She also has traveled to Haiti as a mission team member to work at Mother Theresa's orphanage. As an active member of the National Honor Society, Rodriguez has initiated, coordinated and completed various community service projects to benefit the Cancer Fund. In addition, she has volunteered as a Sunday school leader and child care worker, served on the Destination Imagination State Advisory Board, and helped with community youth gymnastics programs. She participated in a program that pairs high school students with incoming freshmen. She volunteered with community assistance programs such as Mary's Place, Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly and Interfaith Outreach/Community Partners. High School Community Service Award— Becca Olson Becca Olson, a junior at Wayzata High School, earned the Community Service Award for High School students. Olson has volunteered many hours at Clare Bridge Nursing Home. She has organized social activities, such as Bingo and sing—along programs, and provided companionship. She has worked with the Target Market TM program, a youth -led campaign to prevent tobacco use. She served as a Sunday school and vacation Bible school teacher. Olson also has worked with the Wayzata High School's Youth Extending Services (YES) program. She is involved with the Trojan Leadership Council, the Random Acts of Kindness group, Student Council and Link Leader group. She has participated in community service projects such as Habitat for Humanity, Feed My Starving Children program and Sharing and Caring Hands. High School Special Recognition Award — Nwamaka Ejebe Wayzata High School senior Nwamaka Ejebe was honored with the Special Recognition Award for high school students. Ejebe serves on the Plymouth Human Rights Commission. As part of her commission work, she has planned and organized two regional human rights workshops for students. Currently, she is working on an intergenerational project in the community. At school, Ejebe is president of Raising Awareness for Respect and Equality (RARE). She is active in school music groups and Math by Mail, a program which helps primary school students. She has served as editor of the monthly newspaper since 1999. She was a member of the Wayzata School District Strings Committee and helped redesign the K-12 orchestra program. She has been active in the YES program in a variety of projects that included feeding the homeless, planting trees and running youth carnivals and retreats. In the community, Ejebe has also volunteered more than 200 hours at Methodist Hospital. She has spent more than 200 hours at the Plymouth Community Library organizing short story writing contests, Read -to -Win contests and poetry contests. Middle School Community Service — Michelle Hed The Plymouth Youth Council recognized Wayzata East Middle School student Michelle Hed with the Community Service Award. Hed was recognized for her efforts collecting canned goods for Interfaith Outreach, working as a volunteer at the Hamel Lions' Haunted House and providing neighborhood childcare and supervision. As a former Girl Scout, Hed also helped a troop of Girl Scouts set up a booth and sell cookies. Middle School Special Recognition — Lucy Hartmann Middle school student Lucy Hartmann was recognized with the Special Recognition Award. Hartmann has been an active member of the Girl Scouts of America for eight years. She also volunteers at the Animal Humane Society Summer Camp, where she grooms, feeds and cleans up after homeless animals. Hartmann is an active member of St. Anne's Church in Hamel where she sings, baby-sits and helps with the youth religious education. Award Sponsors The Plymouth Youth Service Awards are sponsored by the Plymouth Youth Council, City of Plymouth, Plymouth Lions, Hamel Lions, Mann Theaters and Communities in Collaboration Council. Plymouth Youth Advisory Council The Plymouth Youth Advisory Council is a citizen advisory group to the Plymouth City Council. The Youth Council provides the City Council with a youth perspective on diverse city issues. The Youth Council provides members with leadership opportunities, knowledge of local government and hands-on experience in municipal government. -30- , City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release February 27, 2002 Contact: Sandy Paulson, 763-509-5080 Plymouth students sought for city government commissions Students who live in Plymouth can play an important role in city government. The City of Plymouth is seeking students to serve as members of three advisory groups to the Plymouth City Council. The City Council will be interviewing applicants to fill seats on the Plymouth Youth Advisory Council, Plymouth Human Rights Commission and Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee. Applicants to fill the students seats must be in at least the 9`h grade and under age 21. The deadline to apply is Fri., April 5. For an application, call City Clerk Sandy Paulson at 763-509-5080 or e-mail spaulson@ci.plymouth.mn.us. Please be sure to leave your name and mailing address. Applications also may be downloaded from the City web site at www.ci.plymouth.mn.us. Click on "City Government," then click on "Boards and Commissions." The Youth Council provides the City Council with a youth perspective on a variety of issues, not just those directly involving young people. The Youth Council meets every other Monday at 7 p.m. The Human Rights Commission meets on the first Thursday of the month. The Commission promotes human rights issues in the community through public education, student workshops and an annual human rights award. The commission also provides mediation service for human rights grievances. The Environmental Quality Committee advises the City Council on a variety of issues, including surface water quality. The committee meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. -30- City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release February 26, 2002 L -/4_ C3 Contact: Jim Barnes, 763-509-5412 Plymouth Housing Forum slated for March 19 at Plymouth Creek Center Due to a surge in home values, increasing land costs and an increasingly limited amount of developable land, affordable housing has been an important topic regionally and locally over the last several years. To highlight issues affecting the development of affordable housing in Plymouth, the City of Plymouth will sponsor a special Plymouth Housing Forum on March 19, 6:30 — 8:30 p.m., at Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 — 34`x' Ave. N. The public is encouraged to attend. To reserve a space, call 763-509-5400 by March 12. The forum will bring together citizens, developers, affordable housing advocates and City officials to address housing issues. "The forum is intended to be informational for all parties trying to address the issue of affordable housing," said Housing Manager Jim Barnes. Presenters at the forum will: • Define affordable housing; Highlight past affordable housing projects in Plymouth; • Outline ways the City of Plymouth may participate in affordable housing; • Discuss potential sources of funds to develop affordable housing as well as their restrictions; and e Identify new approaches to developing affordable housing. "Affordable housing is a complicated issue with many factors affecting it. One of the goals is to get everyone in one venue to hear all sides of the issue. Then, we'll all have that information in common as we move forward in addressing housing issues. This is an effort to help everyone broaden the information that they're exposed to," Barnes said. Barnes points out that developers, citizens, housing advocates and government officials all have important experience and perspectives on the affordable housing issue, but that individuals often discuss the issues only within a small circle of associates. "We want the forum to be educational. It's an opportunity to hear diverse perspectives and the challenges facing each group, including developers, policy makers, affordable housing advocates, program administrators and members of the public," said Barnes. The forum will consist of presentations by a developer, an affordable housing advocate and City staff. Following the presentations, the meeting will be divided into small groups to discuss the presentations and identify priority issues. Following the forum, City staff will work on options for addressing the priorities identified at the forum. Staff will present these findings and recommendations to the City Council at a later meeting. The forum is part of a larger participatory process. "Affordable housing is a livability issue for our community. It's important that we think creatively as we address this issue. By developing a common base of knowledge about the issues we face, we're hoping it will help us think outside the box as we move ahead," Barnes said. "Fixing the affordable housing crunch is not easy -- especially in the metro area where housing values have skyrocketed. But, we'll have more success if all stakeholders understand the challenges that others dealing with the issue face," Barnes said. -30- February 20, 2002 Dear Resident/Land Owner: The City recently received an application from ZB Construction Inc., under File No. 2002012, to allow development of the 18.65 -acre site located south of 34`x' Avenue and east of Pilgrim Lane. A map indicating the location of the site is provided below. The proposal includes rezoning of the northerly 5.1 acres of the site from RSF-2 (Single Family Detached 2) to RSF- 4 (Single and Two Family), and a preliminary plat to allow 14 twinhome units and 8 single- family detached homes on the site. This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice and information about the application - in advance of the official notice that will be sent out prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. The City will send out another letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners to appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. If you have any questions or' comments concerning this application or the review procedures, please call Shawn Drill, Senior Planner, at (763) 509-5456. In addition, you may review information relating to this application at City Hall during regular office hours. Office hours at City Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through Fridays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, except holidays. Plymouth City Hall is located at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager notices/2002/2002012-first-notice.doc CITY OF February 26, 2002 PUMOUTR SUBJECT: "NOTICE - REVISED MEETING DATE" REZONING, PRELIMINARY PLAN, SITE PLAN AND VARIANCE FOR "TIMBER CREEK CROSSING" BY ORRIN THOMPSON HOMES, INC. LOCATED EAST OF HOLLY LANE AND NORTH OF THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD (2001114) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Orrin Thompson Homes, Inc., under File No. 2001114, for a rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RMF -2 (Multiple Family 2), a preliminary plat, site plan and variance for 196 townhome units on the 36.45 -acre parcel located east of Holly Lane and north of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. 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 attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. On February 20, 2002, the public hearing was opened for comments and continued to the March 6, 2002 Planning Commission Meeting. At the applicant's request, the continued public hearing has now been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2002. 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, fwd,,�hw 1�uo L'a, Barbara G. 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Kope�co.hennepin.mn.us http://204.73.55.30/voterinfo/caucus/options.htm 3/1/2002 Precinct Caucuses 2002 Information Page 1 off Precinct Caucuses 2002 Information Precinct caucuses for each of Minnesota's four major political parties will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2002. The caucuses will begin at 7:00pm. You may participate in your party's caucus if, by November 5, 2002 you are (or will be) at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States and a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days. You may only participate in the caucus for the precinct in which you reside at the time of the caucus. You must be prepared to state publicly that you are in agreement with the principals of the party as stated in your party's constitution and that you either voted or affiliated with the party at the 2000 state general election or intend to do so at the 2002 state general election. 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Box 1180, Maple Grove, MN 55311-6180 763-494-6000 February 14, 2002 Mr. Dan Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Subject: Maple Grove Water Availability and Price Dear Dan: This is to follow-up our conversation in which I indicated that Maple Grove has the capability of again providing Plymouth with water in 2002 much like we did in year 2001. It is our understanding that Plymouth is looking at adding a couple of wells and ground reservoirs, however, these may not be online and available for service until 2003. The method of using Plymouth water meter records to determine the volume of water used by Plymouth in 2001 worked quite well. The same method would be acceptable to Maple Grove and Maple Grove would be acceptable to a rate of $.95/1000 gallons for water used by Plymouth in year 2002. As the summer season approaches, please let us know what your needs for year 2002 might be and how we may be able to assist you. GEB/sr Sinc:;rely, ,X& Gerrytcher Director of Public W "Serving Today, Shaping Tomorrow" AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ® Printed on Recycled Paper containing at least 15% postconsumer paper fibers. I)w � DATE: February 26, 2002 TO: Dwight Johnson — City Manager FROM: Richard C. Kline — Fire Che/ SUBJECT: 2001 Annual Report Attached is the 2001 Annual Report for the Plymouth Fire Department. The format of this report follows that of our previous monthly reports. During the second quarter of 2002, fire department staff will issue a report that will offer an expanded and comprehensive trend analysis of our operations and suggest alternatives to continue our services into the future. The Plymouth Fire Department had a very successful year in 2001. We will continue to challenge ourselves to provide innovative and quality services to our community into the future. If you have questions concerning this report or in the services we offer, please do not hesitate to contact me on 763- 509-5121. fpLymou T MINNESOTA FIRE -RESCUE 2001 ANNUAL REPORT PLYMOUT$ FIRE -RESCUE 2001 ANNUAL REPORT Yearly S t1ro semis During the year 2001, the Department answered 1371 calls for service. This compares to 1337 calls for service during the year 2000. The highest call volume during the year occurred between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 ,p.m. The busiest day of the week was Monday. Sixty-six percent of calls for service were received between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Fifty- nine percent of all calls were "Duty Crew" calls. Responses were divided between the fire stations as follows: In-service and on -scene (total response) times for emergency events are as follows. Duty Crew and non -duty crew times, as well as station responses, are noted. 2001 2000 Station I (13205 Co. Rd. 6) 417 433 Station II (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 472 482 Station III (3300 Dunkirk Ln.) 482 422 6:47 1371 1337 In-service and on -scene (total response) times for emergency events are as follows. Duty Crew and non -duty crew times, as well as station responses, are noted. Training During the year, two hundred and two regularly scheduled in-house training sessions were offered. Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew. Seventy-six members participated in training activities during the year. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 7525 — an average of more than ninety-nine hours per participating member. Year 2001 Year 2000 Duty Crew In -Service On -Scene In -Service On -Scene 1:10 6:35 1:18 6:47 Non -Duty Crew 5:59 10:14 5:51 10:25 Station I 6:16 10:19 5:48 9:44 Station II 6:06 10:49 6:20 11:24 Station III 5:30 9:18 4:52 9:12 Training During the year, two hundred and two regularly scheduled in-house training sessions were offered. Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew. Seventy-six members participated in training activities during the year. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 7525 — an average of more than ninety-nine hours per participating member. Recruitment We put on one class of nine probationary firefighters in Ma d additional clas ses of probationary firefighters during the first half of 2002. Last pea"II anticipate u, Nveo puttwo on one class of nine probationary firefighters in October. During the year, up to seventv paid -on- call firefighters served the City of Plymouth at any one time. DI+ Crew The Duty Crew Program was in operation on all weekdays during the year, with t the New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4'h, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Da and he ris mas of y holidays. y �y, Christmas Day Y sixty-five members participated in the program. This compares to fifty-nine participants during the year 2000. During the year, 67% of all shifts were fully staffed with 4 firefighters. Duringo period (3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.), only 54% of the shifts were fully staffed. A taffi busiest time for the year, by shift, is included below. ng summary For January – December 2001: Staffing: 4 Firefighters 0600-0900 0 090— 0_00 120 0 1500-1800_ 3 Firefighters 800 ° 74% 54% 1800-2 0 2 Firefighters 43% 3% 180 ° 22% 33% g— 5 130,0 1 Firefighter 1% lo° 0.5 /o 2% 6% 1°i0 No Staff 9% 0.5% 1% 3% 00 /0 1/0 o 4% 1°0 For January – December 2000: Staffing: 4 Firefighters 0600-0900 65% 0900-12000_120— 0-1500 150_ 0_1800 3 Firefighters 24% 49 /0 0 56/0 33% 1800-2100 2 Firefighters 9% ° 30a o 27% 29% 92% 7% 1 Firefighter 2% 150 ° 10% 23% 0% No Staff 0% o 3% 3% 3% 5% 0% 4% 10% 1% Fire Prevention and Life Safety Education Type of Program # of Programs Program Hours # of Programs Program Hours January — December 2000 January — December 2001 Station Tours 46 46 48 48 Birthday 10 10 32 32 Parties with Station Tours Pre-school 22 18.25 19 19 Visits Smokebuster 82 80S 62 60 Programs Bike Helmet 21 52 38 60 Sales K-6 Education 25 25 14 14 Community 19 43 39 107 Events Neighborhood 1 2 Watch Programs Safe Escape House Career Talks 3 4 Open House 1 6 1 6 Lester/Adopt- 22 53 14 63 a -Hydrant Programs Fire 13 20 13 14 Extinguisher Trainin s Misc. 17 30 22 45 Community Presentations Misc. Outreach 32 66 42 Programs Summary 311 Programs 451.25 Program 347 Programs 547.75 Program Hours I Hours (12% increase) 1 (21% increase) 1500 1000 500 500 450 400 350 TOTAL CALLS 1337 1371 STATION COMPARISON 1 2 3 FIRE LOSS SUMMARY 0 Jan -Dec 2000 El Jan -Dec 2001 ❑ Jan -Dec 2000 Jan -Dec 2001 CALLS BY TIME OF DAY 400 . ..... 300 300 200 100 0 CALLS BY DAY OF WEEK 0 Jan -Dec 2000: M Jan -Dec 2001 0 Jan -Dec 2000 19 Jan -Dec 2001 1131#N111In I.... .. .. :.. .............N 300 200 100 0 CALLS BY DAY OF WEEK 0 Jan -Dec 2000: M Jan -Dec 2001 0 Jan -Dec 2000 19 Jan -Dec 2001 EVENTS BY CATEGORY January - December 2001 EVENTS BY CATEGORY January - December 2000 12:00 9:36 7:12 4:48 2:24 0:00 CALLS FOR SERVICE January - December 2001 41% 59% ❑ Duty Crew �x § ■ Non -Duty Crew CALLS FOR SERVICE January - December 2000 52% 48% Duty Crew ® Non -Duty Crew RESPONSE TIME FOR EMERGENCY CALLS 10:25 10:14 DC Non -DC Jan -Dec 2000 M Jan -Dec 2001 DUTY CREW STAFFING January - December 2001 r3% 1%� I 3 26% 67% DUTY CREW STAFFING January - December 2000 58% 1:14 Firefighters 113 Firefighters 2 Firefighters Ell 1 Firefighter ■ No Staff 4 Firefighters ❑ 3 Firefighters 2 Firefighters 1 Firefighter ■ No Staff 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% DUTY CREW STAFFING January - December 2001 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 Time of Day/Shift DUTY CREW STAFFING January - December 2000 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 Time of Day/Shift Note: 0600-0900 Shift Added in October 2000 ■ No Staff ®1 Firefighter 02 Firefighters ❑ 3 Firefighters 04 Firefighters ■ No Staff 01 Firefighter 02 Firefighters ❑3 Firefighters 04 Firefighters �yM MOUTk FIRE -RESCUE PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 763-509-5120 FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT OF INTEREST DATE: 02/28/02 TIME: 2:16 a.m. ADDRESS: Dana Spicer DETAILS: The Plymouth Fire Department was dispatched to a reported building fire. Upon arrive, Chief 1 reported a heavy smoke condition within a large manufacturing building. Building occupants were evacuated and first in Ladder 31 (Hebert, Ahrens, Foley, Moore) secured a water supply with the assistance of Engine 31 (Ricker, Nelson, Branyon). Tower 11 (Burleigh, Fasching, Fasching, Kuss, Weldon) was given the assignment to ladder the roof and check for extension, as the crews from A-21 (Scofield, Branyon, Lindberger, O'Leary, Sjaarda) and Engine 11 (Hempel, Korsmo, Lanning) began ventilation operations. - The fire was contained to the furnace exhaust/duct system and declared under control 44 minutes following fire department arrival. There were no injuries to civilians or fire personnel. Thirty-two Plymouth fire department members responded (stand-by and on -scene). RESPONSE TIME: 9 minutes. FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: Accumulation of combustible material in exhaust/duct system. ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: $8,000. P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS: Engine Companies: E-31, E-21, E-11 Ladder Companies: L-31, T-11, A-21 Support Unit: U-21 Rescue Companies: R-31 Chief Officers: C-1, Dist. Chief's 11,21,31 Mutual Aid: Wayzata (Sta. III) (over) ASSISTING AGENCIES: EMS: North -ALS Red Cross: No Salvation Army: No Public Works: No State FM: No SECTOR OFFICERS: Chief Kline (Command), District Chief Elliott (Exterior), District Chief Blake (Interior), Captain Scofield (Ventilation), Lieutenant Weldon (Roof), Lieutenant Hendrickson (RIT) _TC_� J�t YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2002 Council Members Present Absent Archana Balasubramanyam %0 Katie Bonneville 40 Brianna Cohen Katelyn Donnelly Ifna Ejebe Supriya Gandham Jameson Johnson Eric Jungels Mark Lenhardt Alison Rapacz Dan Taylor 40 Also present: Wayzata High School Principal Dr. Craig Paul, Wayzata High School Administrator Denis Biagini, Wayzata East Middle School Assistant Principal Karen Keffeler, Armstrong High School Principal Dr. Harry McLenighan, Armstrong Assistant Principal David Dahl, Public Safety Advisory Board Liaison Gary Landis, City Manager Dwight Johnson, Park & Recreation Program Coordinator Regina Michaud, and Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffman. Minutes and Agenda Motion was made by Jameson, seconded by Katie, to approve the minutes of the January 28 meeting. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Motion was made by Jameson, seconded by Alison, to approve the agenda as amended. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Speakers School officials, Youth Advisory Council members and others present introduced themselves. Dwight summarized the Youth Advisory Council's history and highlighted some of its projects. He said the group is hoping to network with the area schools, and would like school officials to talk about ways to more effectively communicate and share information. Jameson noted that schools are the best places to effectively reach large numbers of youth. He asked about finding a way to get information into the schools about such Youth Advisory Council -sponsored project as the Youth Town Forum and Youth Services Awards. Dr. Paul responded that because of the number of groups requesting access to information distribution, the schools must follow Equal Access regulations. He said normally information unless must be tied to education or school activities. Youth Advisory Council February 11, 2002 Meeting Page 2 Mr. Dahl said that in the Robbinsdale Area Schools any school principals are available to discuss possible information distribution. Dr. McLenighan suggested the Youth Advisory Council explore possible collaboration under the umbrella of joint powers agreements. Dr. Paul said the best process would be to approach the school administration with the information and project goals, as well as whom the information is aimed at. Receive updates: Youth Services Awards Program Eric reported that 19 nominations have been received. The judging team plans to review the nominations on Wednesday, February 13. He said the subcommittee is developing invitation and program designs. He said the subcommittee is hoping to have plaques made up for the winners, and certificates for all nominees. Teen activities with Park and Recreation Department programs Brianna reported that the subcommittee is seeking a name for the planned July 11 music event at the Hilde Performance Center. She said the plan is to have two to four groups performing. She said the next subcommittee meeting would be at 6 PM on February 25. Youth Center Alison said she could speak with Armstrong Student Council advisors in an effort to distribute youth center surveys through the Student Council. Dwight said that it is likely the City Council will make a decision in March on approaching an architect for plans to develop the lower level of the Plymouth Creek Center. Youth Town Forum Archana distributed samples of the forum brochure and poster. She said the subcommittee would be meeting next on March 11. Collaboration with Senior Council The subcommittee plans to meet with representatives of the Seniors Council on February 15. National Youth Service Days The Council agreed to look for opportunities to participate in the April 26-28 National Youth Service Days Program. Alison suggested one possibility might be an offshoot of the March 1 Youth Reading Day by arranging reading sessions to children at the YMCA or other facilities. Youth Advisory Council February 11, 2002 Meeting Page 3 Conferences Update Dwight reported that the City is still maintaining a "wait and see" attitude before funding conference attendance. He said the City would have a clearer picture on the budget after the legislature establishes funding for the cities. Other Discussion The Council discussed getting an update on the safe youth drivers education grant program at the next meeting. Alison requested a chance to speak with members of the Police Department about an apparent increase in marijuana use by youth. She said she would like to see a program similar to the cigarette Target Market Project aimed at marijuana use. Adjourn Motion was made by Jameson, and seconded by Brianna to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM. The motion was passed without opposition. i --3 b MINUTES PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT January 23, 2002 PRESENT Mike Cagley, Bill Magratten, Shirley Hendricks, Hein Van Laarhoven, Mary Paprocki, Ryan May and Gary Horner OTHERS PRESENT: Jeff Wostrel, Metro Transit Jim Baldwin, Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. George Bentley, Transit Administrator Patty Hillstrom, Committee Secretary I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda for the January 23, 2002 meeting was approved with one change. II. INTRODUCTIONS Introductions were made to new PACT members, Ryan May and Gary Horner. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 2001 The minutes for the December 12, 2001 meeting were approved with one change. IV. ELECTION OF 2002 OFFICERS A motion was made by Bill Magratten, seconded by Mary Paprocki to elect Mike Cagley to serve as the Chair and Hein Van Laarhoven as the Vice -Chair for PACT. The motion passed unanimously. V. RIDERSHIP INFORMATION AND REVIEW OF RIDERSHIP STATISTICS FOR NOVEMBER, 2001 Bentley explained the process and methodology of the Ridership Graphs, Monthly Cost Summaries and Passenger Per Days graphs to the two new PACT members. MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT January 23, 2002 Page 2 VI. IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS OF CONCERN AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS Gary Horner's Comments Horner reported a problem with snow removal at the Four Seasons Park and Ride causing difficulty going over snow banks for a handicapped rider. Bentley stated that the maintenance people were notified and the problem is resolved. • Horner asked if the park and ride lot at Four Seasons could be plowed before the mall lot. Bentley stated that historically they have been very good at getting out early to plow that lot. That particular snowfall caught people by surprise because they had already plowed and then it continued snowing later. Shirley Hendricks' Comments • Hendricks' stated that everything is fine. • Hendricks' reported that a rider is on a Dial -A -Ride bus for two hours before arriving at her destination at Highway 55 and County Road 6. The bus driver is apparently belligerent and does not listen to anyone. Baldwin will check it out. Ryan May's Comments • May stated that as a whole he is very pleased with the 772 but there was an incident that occurred on the last snowfall where the bus was one hour late causing two buses to arrive at the same time. The two buses proceeded to race each other downtown. May stated that the two buses were just flying with one in the frontage road and the other going down Highway 55. Bentley will check into the matter and reminded everyone to document information such as time, bus number, which run it is, etc. on incidents like this and call it in right away. Mary Paprocki's Comments • Paprocki reported that a certain driver of the 793 that leaves downtown at 6:10 p.m. does not stop at the Four Season's Park and Ride unless a passenger rings the bell. CADocuments and SettingAkhoffman\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Fi1es\0LKD\012302.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT January 23, 2002 Page 3 Wostrel clarified that all buses should stop at the Four Season's Park and Ride whether a rider rings the bell or not. • Paprocki reported that on January 15, 2002, the bus going downtown from Four Season's Park and Ride left before shuttle arrived. Fortunately, they were able to catch up with the bus going downtown. Bentley will check the timing on the 792 schedule. Hein Van Laarhoven's Comments • Van Laarhoven suggested a detour for the hill near the Four Season's Park and Ride during icy conditions where the bus was stuck in recent winter poor driving conditions. Bentley stated that this was the first time there was serious problem there. The procedures have worked pretty good, although that snowfall was a surprise. VII. APPROVAL OF 2002 PACT WORK PLAN Bentley referred to a draft of the 2002 Work Plan explaining that Plymouth Metrolink is required to put together an annual work plan for PACT which is submitted to the City Council. He asked the PACT members to review the work plan and make a recommendation of approval to the City Council. A motion was made by Bill Magratten, seconded by Mary Paprocki to a recommend approval of the 2002 Work Plan to the City Council. The vote passed unanimously. VIII. DISCUSSION OF 2002 BUS PROCUREMENT PROGRAM Bentley referred to the memo with information regarding the $800,000 Regional Transit Capital grant to Plymouth Metrolink for 2002 vehicle procurement. He reported that he met with Jim Baldwin and Paul Buharin of Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. to discuss vehicle needs based on the service for the coming year. Some of the service enhancements that would be possible with the addition of more buses include Dial -A - Ride service to neighboring cities, adding midday runs on the 772 and the purchase of spare buses. Van Laarhoven would like further discussion of the mission and importance of enhancements to the Dial -A -Ride and the fixed route services at a future meeting. Cagley would like to see more statistical data relating to these issues. CADocuments and Settings\khoffman\t.ocal SettingsWemporary Internet Fi1es\0LKD\012302.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT January 23, 2002 Page 4 IX. UPDATE ON STATUS OF PLYMOUTH FLYER Bentley stated that he has received permission from the City Council on January 22, 2002, to proceed with trying to buy the Plymouth Flyer out from MnDOT and get out of the Section 5310 program. He reported that lower fares for seniors and persons with disabilities have been implemented on Dial -A -Ride vehicles to replace the service provided by the Plymouth Flyer, but there is not a contract with a cab company yet. X. TRANSIT ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Bentley provided the following updates for PACT: LSA Design, Inc. has contracted Dvorak Services to perform the maintenance at the bus shelters in Plymouth which includes emptying waste receptacles, removing snow, replacing glass and other repair work, cut grass, etc.. They will also maintain the transit station at the The Reserve which will have indoor amenities requiring general maintenance and cleaning. The owners of the Four Seasons Mall have agreed to a five year extension of the contract for the use of part of their parking as a park and ride. The cost increased by $3,000 from $13,300 to $16,300 per year. This item will be on the Council agenda for the meeting of February 8, 2002 for approval and will go into effect in March, 2002. • Surveys will be distributed on the buses in the month of March, 2002. • Bentley referred to the complaint log from December 13, 2001 through January 22, 2002 and briefly reviewed the list with PACT. • Bentley referred to the Suburban Transit Association (STA) 2002 Legislative Agenda and stated that the STA is the primary lobbying group for Plymouth Metrolink. He is on the Board of Directors and is Vice President of the Minnesota Public Transit Association which has its own lobbyist and will be lobbying as well. • Bentley referred to copies of newspaper clippings that appeared in the Sun Sailor advertising new senior fares on Dial -A -Ride and the results of the Dial -A -Ride survey done last summer indicating good customer satisfaction. XI. OTHER COMMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. CADocuments and SettingsUdtoffman\Local Settings\Temporary Intemet Fi1es\0LKD\012302.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT January 23, 2002 Page 5 The next PACT meeting will be held on February 27, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bass Lake Room on the lower level of the Plymouth City Hall. Respectfully, Patty Hillstrom Committee Secretary CADowments and SeningAkhoffman\Loeal Settings\Temporary Intemet Fi1es\0LKD\012302.doc February 28, 2002 CITV OF PLYMOUTR Donna Fern 4360 Harbor Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55446 SUBJECT: TRAFFIC CONCERNS ON FERNBROOK LANE BETWEEN 42ND AVENUE NORTH AND SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD Dear Ms. Fern: Thanks for taking the time to let us know of your concerns with the traffic volumes and street lighting on Fernbrook Lane, between 42nd Avenue North and Schmidt Lake Road. I am sorry to hear of the loss of your pet, as well as those of your neighbors. I understand that traffic volumes on Fernbrook Lane have been steadily increasing, which is one of the results due to the growth of Plymouth and surrounding communities. Fembrook Lane is classified as a major collector in the City's Comprehensive Plan, whose purpose is generally to distribute traffic to higher level roadways, allow easy movement from one neighborhood to another, and provide cross -city mobility. You have suggested the installation of an all -way stop at the intersection of Fernbrook Lane and 44th Avenue as a means to alleviate some of your concerns. Based on the existing and projected traffic volumes, we would not support the installation of an all -way stop at this intersection. Stop signs are not intended to control either speeds or volumes. A less safe condition could actually result with an all -way stop at this location as there would likely be low compliance from drivers. Drivers tend to ignore stop signs they feel are unnecessary. All -way stop control is more suitable at intersections with relatively equal traffic volumes on all approaches, which is not the case here. Since Fembrook Lane is classified as a major collector street and not a local residential street, it is the City's policy that consideration for stop sign installation is governed by the Minnesota Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices which includes warrants for all -way stop installations. The intersection of 44th Avenue and Fernbrook Lane does not meet any of the volume or accident warrants, and sight distance is also very adequate at this intersection. The City's policy does not provide for a neighborhood petition process for streets designated at the collector level and higher. While words such as `warrants" and "policy" sound rather bureaucratic, no one wants to create a less safe condition by doing something inappropriate. Based on statistics and from some of our own research in the City of Plymouth, we have observed that only approximately 20% to 30% of N:�pwTxgineeringkGENERALV.TRSCarla�?002lFanb kL,k-DFandw PLYMOUTH A Beautiful dace To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ®..-�,. www.d.oNmouth.mmus Donna Fern Page 2 drivers come to a complete stop at an unwarranted stop sign, and 70% to 80% either roll through the stop sign or completely disregard it. In addition we have observed all -way stops at some "T" intersections where drivers do not expect to stop on a major through route such as Fernbrook Lane and may unknowingly run the stop sign. Your letter also alluded to the possibility of the installation of more street lighting on Fernbrook Lane and possibly a higher and more powerful street light at the intersection of 44th Avenue and Fernbrook Lane. Throughout the city's street network, most intersections that contain a major street, i.e., collector, or above, have a street light in at least one quadrant of the intersection. There are some major street intersections that currently do not have any street lighting and these intersections are the City's first priority for a new installation. Since there currently is a residential type street light at the intersection of 44`" Avenue and Fernbrook Lane, a replacement would be somewhat less of a priority, but one that we will certainly keep in mind. I hope this information is helpful to you and if you have any other questions or comments, please contact Carla Stueve, City Traffic Engineer at 763-509-5535 or myself at 763-509-5520. Thanks again for your concern and letter. Sincerely, e�W4, at Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. Director of Public Works cc: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager Ronald S. Quanbeck, City Engineer Carla J. Stueve, Traffic Engineer N:\pw\Engineenng\GENERAL\LTRS\Cmla\2002�FanbookLn DFern doe �y 0 C �a o _o o� a A� �Y �o 00 w� � N Q O U w v � A � 'D U V L � � L � ISI � a Q u C4 d N v c :a 3 o � c � � Y o -o L S U U w cn c N U C J w C C O Q O L L U G cv. Y v a c New Light Consulting 7, 7539 Park Ave. �'s' Minneapolis, MN 5542 s \'w4 so c� ZA00 ansa S��►S 54477+ 1 48: r,1.;[fills pill rr,r.:IJIll11#11 Laurie Ahrens From: Laurie Ahrens Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 8:44 AM To: Joy Tierney Subject: thank you Dear Mayor Tierney, Thanks so much to you and our city staff for an absolutely wonderful evening for the members of Plymouth's boards and commissions. It has been an honor to work for this community that I love and hope to always serve in some volunteer capacity. I appreciate the words spoken to honor those that have served and stepped down as well as the encouragement to those of us continuing to serve in this capacity. Kudos to the staff that pulled the shindig together - it was really a treat! Thanks again ALL! Terri Goodfellow -Heyer Management Resource Solutions Account Executive 7600 Wayzata Boulevard Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55426-1647 763.253.6500 phone 763.253.6565 fax www.mrsusa.com CITY OF PLYMOU?FF February 27, 2002 Dear Legislator: I am writing on behalf of the Plymouth City Council to urge you to oppose HF 3518/SF 3305 relating to the building code and methods of inspection of residential buildings containing up to four dwelling units. We have a number of concerns with this proposed legislation. Compliance with the Minnesota State Building Code is currently assured by a system of trained and financially disinterested inspectors who are accountable as employees to each municipality's state -certified building official. These building officials and inspectors wield impartial law enforcement authority on behalf of the cities that employ them, exercising that authority to issue legally binding orders and citations to violators of the building codes. This system of regulation has successfully provided public safety in Minnesota for more than 30 years. The proposed bills would replace this consistent and effective system of residential construction inspection with a patchwork of owner -controlled private inspection by inspectors who may or may not be certified by the local municipality as competent, who have no regulatory authority, and who serve at the financial whim of the regulated party. Aside from the obvious conflict of interest issues, where will these inspectors derive legal authority to require code compliance? Citizens will no longer be able to rely on local city building departments to address consumer disputes concerning construction deficiencies or enforcement issues. Who will guard citizens after the private inspectors and builders are gone? Who does a property owner turn to if code violations are missed or overlooked? A private roofing inspector may not be around to address a leaking roof one or two years in the future, let alone have the authority to require his or her employer to correct the problem. How will uniform and consistent inspections and code compliance be achieved? This legislation would remove a significant portion of duties associated with municipal inspections. It would also restrict the fees cities can charge to administer and enforce the building code. Cities would need to assume the administrative burden of requiring the owner or inspector to file a record of each inspection with their office. PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ®r�-mw- www.d.plymouth.mmus City inspectors possess extensive knowledge and certification in both national and state codes in building construction, and in many other areas such as plumbing, sewer and water, heating, venting and air conditioning, energy and accessibility. It is highly unlikely that private inspectors will possess this same level of qualification or competency. And, will mortgage companies finance loans on what may be essentially self -inspected properties? Finally, will this proposed system reduce housing costs, as anticipated? We do not believe so. If there are proven financial cost savings, we question whether it is worth the loss in public safety and consumer protection. Thank you for considering these comments. Sincerely, e Joycelyn H. Tierney Mayor Feb ZZ ZOOZ 16:80:56 Via Fax fl 71 L-M-C r.r k,.rr•reM.r�Orufw wr vr C"r -> 763+509+5860 Administrator -F' r1 aY Fax - A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota C.io(,s Budget Compromise Sent to Gov. Action needed The House and Senate approved the budget compromise yesterday and tried to send it to the governor. Although there are signs posted around the capitol noting the "lost" governor, the bill has apparently now been delivered and the governor has three days to take action. He can either sign the bill, veto or allow the bill to become law without his signature. For cities, the House/Senate agreement preserves current year funding for LGA along with the current law annual appropriation inflator for LGA as well as the funding for the market value homestead credit reimbursement. The agreement is not all positive—it eliminates the TIF grant funding. However, the compromise plan is likely the best -case scenario for cities. If the governor vetoes the bill, urge your representative to support the veto override. Since the compromise was announced earlier this week, the governor has frequently repeated his concerns about the proposal. However as of this morning, he has stopped short of committing to a veto. On the House floor, DFL members indicated that they are not generally satisfied with the contents of the proposal, especially the cuts in education and human services and the fact that the bill achieves outyear savings by ignoring inflation. If the governor eventually vetoes the plan, it is unclear whether there are sufficient DFL House members who would change their position and vote to override the veto. The bill passed the House on a 76-56 vote and the Senate on a 57-8 vote. Seven House Democrats did vote in favor of the bill yesterday, including Tom Bakk (Cook), Al Juhnke (Willmar), Dan Larson (Bloomington) Ann Lenczewski (Bloomington) Bernie Lieder (Crookston), Paul Marquart (Dilworth) and Rod Skoe (Clearbrook). There are two remaining concerns about the state budget deficit. First, the updated state budget T_ Page 001 Of 00Z February 22, 2002 forecast will be unveiled next week. If that forecast indicates that the current biennial forecasted deficit is even larger than $2 billion, the legislature will have to take action to eliminate that additional deficit. There may be some ability to tap the tobacco endowment to cover an addition shortfall. However, given that the current plan uses almost all available state reserves, further budget -balancing cuts could be on the agenda—including cuts to LGA or the market value homestead credit reimbursement. Second, the 2004-05 projected deficit of more than $2.5 billion is still an issue that the governor has demanded be addressed this year. Although technically the legislature need only balance the current biennial budget, the fact that a large share of the 2002-03 solution is accomplished through one- time uses of reserves means that the outyear deficit is potentially a significant problem. The compromise passed yesterday enacts more than $720 million in permanent 2004-05 spending reductions but also eliminates "inflation estimates" from the 2004-05 planning estimates. Together, these two actions only cover about $1.8 billion of the $2.5 billion structural deficit—and the saving due to the elimination of the inflation estimates are very soft savings, at best. Cross your fingers that the forecast is not much worse. Unfortunately, rumors late this week suggest that the deficit could grow by $200 to $400 million in next week's forecast. Wine in Liquor Stores HF 1205, the "Wine with Dinner" bill, was defeated last evening in the House Commerce committee on a 7-15 vote. Debate on the bill went on for two hours, as representatives heard from both sides of the bill. LMC Board member and Plymouth city council member Judy Johnson testified against the bill citing the LMC's policy on Youth Access. Lakeville liquor store manager, Brenda Visnovec also testified against the bill. With a room filled with grocery store employees wearing "Wine With Dinner" pins, House members For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team. 651.281.1200 or 800.925.1122 Mar 01 ZOOZ 13:23:16 Via Fax -> 763+589+5868 Laurie Ahrens Page 003 Of 083 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities News Fax February 25 - Maroh !, 2002, page 2 of 2 Transportation Policy Committee on Thursday, and sent to the House Trans- portation Finance Committee. The com- panion bill (S.F. 3277) is awaiting action on the Senate floor. For additional infor- mation please refer to last week's Fax News (Feb. 18 -22, no. 3), which is avail- able online at www.amm145.orv. Please continue contacting your local represen- tatives to explain the impacts and costs this bill would impose on local commu- nities. Minnesota Housing Finance Agency,s Mixed Housing Bill The mixed housing bill (S.F.31691 H.F. 3430), which is based on the recommen- dations of the Minnesota Housing Fi- nance Agency's Inclusionary Housing Study, has been heard in both the Sen- ate Jobs, Housing and Economic Devel- opment Committee and the Local Gov- ernment Committee, and has now been referred to the Senate Tax Committee. However, the companion bill has yet to be scheduled for any hearings in the House. AMM has raised several concerns about the mixed housing and zoning provisions included in the bill. Minneotnka City Councilmember Terry Schneider and Woodbury city administrator Barry Johnson testified on behalf of AMM when the bill was heard by the Senate Jobs, Housing and Economic Development Committee. No testimony was offered at the Local Government Cmmittee. The bill may not be subject to futher action. Metropolitan Airports Commission Reorganization A bill (S.F.2682 / H.F.2568) that would have made the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) a division of the Min- nesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) was defeated in the Senate Local Government Committee on Thurs- day. During the committee debate, the bill was amended to give the Legislative Commission on the Metropolitan Coun- cil authority to review the MAC's budget, but the amended bill was defeated after a lengthy debate. Mark Your Calendars The Metropolitan Council will be hosting the following stakeholder workshops on the new Regional Blueprint: TUOSday, March 5 4:30 - 6:00 P. m. Dakota Co. Western Service Center, Apple Valley Thursday, March 7 4:30 - 6:00 p. M. Northtown Library, Blaine Tuesday, March 12 7:30 - 9:00 a. m. Maplewood Community Center Thursday, March 14 7.30 - 9:00 a.m. Chaska City Hall Friday, March 15 6:30 - 10:00 a.m. Midtown YWCA, Minneapolis City staff and elected officials are encouraged to attend. To RSVP, please call (651) 602 - 1844 For additinal information, visit www.ar M145 ora Tax Increment Financing The budget balancing bili that was passed into law this week eliminates funding for the tax increment financing (TIF) grant Program. However, other pieces of legis- lation designed to mitigate the negative impacts of last year's tax reform on TIF districts are still be considered. H.F.2881 /S.F.2796 would eliminate the require- ment that TIF authorities initially use pool- ing to eliminate deficits prior to uncap- ping the original tax rate or changing fis- cal disparities option. The bill has been heard in the Senate Property Tax Divi- sion of the Tax Committee and the House Local Government Committee. The latter committee passed the bill without rec- ommendation to the Tax Committee. In addition to H.F.2881 / S.F.2796, another TIF bill could be introduced that incorpo- rates recommendations from the State Auditor and suggestions to address po- tential revenue shortfalls.