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Council Information Memorandum 06-21-2002
Dummy JUNE 219 2002 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 5:30 PM TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 7:00 PM TUESDAY, JULY 9, 7: 00 PM TUESDAY, JULY23, 7:00 PM 2. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 7:00 PM 3. SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 9:15 AM 4. TUESDAY, JULY 2, 5:15 PM S. THURSDAY, JULY 4 6. WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 7. 00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: DISCUSS PLANS FOR PLYMOUTH CREEK CENTER LOWER LEVEL, OAKWOOD TENNIS COURT DOME PLANS, FUTURE STUDYSESSION TOPICS, Public Safety Training Room REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS Council Chambers PLYMOUTHADVISORYCOMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT), Bass Lake Room MUSIC IN PLYMO UTH 5k FUN R UN MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH INDEPENDENCE DAY— City offices closed ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYCOMMITTEE (EQC), Bass Lake Room 7. THURSDAY, JULY 11, 7. 00 PM PARK & RECREATION ADVISOR YCOMMISSION (PRAC) SPECIAL MEETING, Plymouth Creek Center 8. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached. (M-8) 9. June, July, and August calendars are attached. (M-9) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO JUNE 21, 2002 Page 2 1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Notice of the temporary closure of County Road 101 from just north of County Road 24 to Highway 55. (I -1a) b) News story, photo and accompanying cover letter regarding citizen's awards by the North Hennepin Mediation Program. (I -1b) 2. STAFFREPORTS a) Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility May Population Report. (I -2a) b) Notice of temporary stop sign installation at Lawndale Lane and Medina Road. (I -2b) 3. MINUTES a) June 2 Youth Advisory Council meeting. (I -3a) b) Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission May 8 meeting. (I -3b) c) Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission May 9 meeting. (I -3c) 4. CORRESPONDENCE a) Correspondence to the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission regarding its Capital Improvements Plan; submitted to the CIM by Councilmember Black: 1) April 12 letter from Plymouth City Manager Dwight Johnson to BCWMC Commissioner Elizabeth Thornton. (I -4a.1) 2) April 16 letter from New Hope Mayor Peter Enck to BCWMC Commissioner Vincent Vander Top. (I -4a.2) 3) June 11 letter from Golden Valley Mayor Linda Loomis to BCWMC Chair John O'Toole. (I -4a.3) 4) June 13 letter from Plymouth City Manager Dwight Johnson to BCWMC Chair John O'Toole. (I -4a.4) b) Thank—you letter from the G & F Garden Club for the City's support in the group's planting program. (I -4b) M -'t, AGENDA FOR PACT MEETING CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: June 21, 2002 TO: Members of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit FROM: George Bentley, Acting Transit Administrator SUBJECT: June 26, 2002 MEETING The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting on WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bass Lake Room (lower level of Plymouth City Hall next 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 May 22, 2002 (attached). III. Presentation by Jim Lasher, LSA Design, Inc. of design plans for The Reserve Transit Station. IV. Ridership Information and Review of Ridership Statistics for May, 2002. (Information will be distributed at the meeting.) V. Update on construction re-routes (downtown, CR 61/Hemlock, CR 101). VI. Fare box upgrade, smart cards (information will be distributed at the meeting). VII. Service planning for transit service for The Reserve (information will be distributed at the meeting). VIII. July meeting date change due to schedule conflict. IX. Transit Administrator's Report: A. Complaint log B. Other X. 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, Pat Qvale, City of Plymouth NOTE: Please call George Bentley at 763-509-5521 if you are unable to attend. N:\REFERENC\Commissions\Plymouth_Advisory_Committee_on_Tmm it\Agendas\Cuuent_Year\062602. doc July 9 July 23 M,7 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items • Adopt Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program • Award bid for Mud Lake Park • Approve application for Lawful Gambling Exemption for the Plymouth -Minnetonka Rotary Club • Hearing on Tobacco Compliance Check Violation for Snyder Drug Store No. 5079, 4132 Lancaster Lane • Approve Wetland Mitigation and Replacement Plan for Timber Creek Crossing (2001114) • Approve Final Plat for Paulas Place, 10 townhome units located at 2220 County Road 101. MIM Enterprises. (2001017F) • Presentation by Cub Scout Pack 388, Webelos #2, on garlic mustard and buckthorn (Deb McCullough) • Approve Final Plat for The Reserve 2nd Addition for property located west of I-494, north of the Soo Line Railroad. The Rottlund Company, Inc. (2002054F) • Approve Variance to allow construction of a 24 -foot by 29 -foot addition that would encroach six feet into the side yard setback for property located at 11800 Sunset Trail. Keith and Kathryn Waaraniemi. (2002059) • Approve Shoreland Ordinance Variance to exceed 25% impervious surface coverage to allow construction of a 10 -foot by 17 -foot addition for property located at 1845 Ithaca Lane. Jim McNally. (2002060 • Approve Site Plan to allow a 15,354 square foot expansion of the existing Willow Creek Cinemas and variance to the drive aisle setback from the principal structure for property located at 9900 Shelard Parkway. Muller Family Theatres. (2002064) • Approve Site Plan Amendment for Green Mill, located at 2705 Annapolis Lane North, to enclose one of the outdoor dining areas and variance to allow a 4 -foot drive aisle setback where 10 feet is required. Blue Wave Ventures, Inc. (2002068) • Approve revisions to the Plymouth Economic Development Fund Guidelines for the Revolving Loan Fund Program • Approve Final Plat and Development Contract for "Hidden Terrace Townhomes" for property located roughly 600 feet east of Fernbrook Lane on 460, Place North. SVK Development. (2001107F) • Consideration of Fire lane Variance for the Berkshire Office Buildings located at 2200 and 2300 Berkshire Lane. Continental Property Group. (2002044) • Appeal on staff's recommendation on relocation costs for 3030 County Road 101 • Appointment of Election Judges for the September 10 Primary Election OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 2002 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Ju12002 S M T W T F S 1 9:00 AM - 3:30 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 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 PM, PLYMOUTH CLEAN-UP DAY, Public Works Maintenence Facility 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL,Councl Chambers 6:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: REVIEW HOUSING FORUM FINDINGS, City Hall 6:30 PM GREENWOOD SPORT FIELD DEDICATION, 3635 CO, 101 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Council Chambers 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 530 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: SNOWPLOWING; CREATING A 4:00 PM SKATE PARK CELEBRATION, 14900 23rd Avenue 7:00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers Flag Day DOWNTOWN COUNCIL, Public Salt Training No om 7.00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 6:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EDC), Council Chambers (this meeting only) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00PM HRA - Medicine Lake Room COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:0o PM PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY BOARD, Police Dept. Library LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Rochester Civic Center 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7:30AMLOCALBUSINESS7:00 COUNCIL, Rtlsaan Ilald 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: PLANS FOR PLYMOUTH CREEK CENTER PM PACT- Bass Lake Room 9:15 AM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH 5k RUN LOWER LEVEL, OAKWOOO TENNIS COURT DOME PLANS, PUEIk Sdaty TnFanp Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, C...K Charnbara 30 modified on 6/21/2002 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS July 2002 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 5:15 PM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH, City Center INDEPENDENCE DAY - City Offices Closed Amphitheater 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC) SPECIAL MEETING, Plymouth Creek Center 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM HRA7-7 - Medicine Lake Room COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY BOARD, Police Dept. Lib ary 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 7:30 AM LOCAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, Radisson Hotel 7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 28 29 30 31 Jun 2002 Aug 2002 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 modified on 6/21/2002 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS August 2002 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Ju12002 Sep 2002 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 29 30 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7:30 PM YOUTH 5:30 PM NATIONAL NIGHT 4:00 PM ANNUAL PARK TOUR, ADVISORY OUT depart from City COUNCIL, Hall Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7:00 PM REGULAR 7:00 PM EQC, Bass Lake Room 7:00 PM HRA - Medicine Lake Room COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD, Police Dept. Library 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7:30 PM YOUTH 7:00 PM PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION, COUNCIL, Council Chambers Council Chambers 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 7:30 AM LOCAL BUSINESS 7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake Room 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL COUNCIL, Radisson MEETING: Hotel BUDGET STUDY SESSION, Public 7:00 PM REGULAR Safety Training COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Room modified on 6/21/2002 CZ HAnepin County Transportation Department 1600 Prairie Drive 763-745-7500, PhoneMedina, MN 55340-5421 763-478-4000, Fax H�' 763-478-4030,TDD www.co.hennepin.mn.us TO: Those Listed Below June 12, 2002 FROM: Jerry Smrcka, Traffic Operations Engineer SUBJECT: CSAH 101 from CSAH 24 to TH 55 in Plym the On Thursday, June 20, 2002, CSAH 101 will be closed from just north of CSAH 24 to TH 55 for roadway reconstruction (County Project #8911). Local access will be allowed. A marked detour route will be provided via CSAH 24 & TH 55. The roadway is anticipated to be opened, to traffic approximately July 29, 2002 with construction continuing to the completion of the project. Hennepin County Board of Commissioners County Administrator Public Works — Gary Erickson Transportation Department Staff Sheriff's Department Sheriff s Radio Tower Library Director - Charles Brown MIS - Jeanette Westbrook Bruce Thompson Minnesota Dent. of Transportation Metro Division Engineer. — D. Stehr Division Traffic Engineer - C. Hudrhk Traffic Management Center Operations Road Information & Permit Office Minnesota State Patrol East Minnesota State Patrol West Municipalities Cities of Plymouth, Wayzata, Medina, Maple Grove, and Corcoran. Manager, Dir. of Public Works Fire Chief, Police Chief School District 284, 279, 278, 883, and 877. Wayzata, Osseo, Orono, Rockford, and Buffalo Superintendent Transportation Director Emereencv Service Methodist Hospital - Emergency Hennepin County Medical Center No. Memorial Med Ctr - Emergency Waconia Ridgeview Hospital - Ambulance Service Allina, Communications Director Medic Control Minnesota Truck Center Media Star Tribune, Editor Sun Sailor Newpapers North Crow River News, Editor Radio Station WCCO Metropolitan Traffic Control American Automobile Association Ken Mohr, Domestic Travel Transit MCTO Operating Division Dick Loeffler, Mgr., St. Ops. An Equal Opportunity Employer Recycled Paper 33tjoBass Lake Road I've enclosed a copy of NHIVIP's 2003 funding request letter that I'm sending to MM June 18, 2002 Brooklyn Center MN C me Mayor Joy Tierney rM City of Plymouth North Hennepin 3400 Plymouth Blvd Mediation Plymouth MN 53447 Program Inc. cities similar in size ranges from $3900 to $4500.) Fax: ( Fax: ( 763) 561-026666 Dear Mayor Tierney: 33tjoBass Lake Road I've enclosed a copy of NHIVIP's 2003 funding request letter that I'm sending to Suite Laurie Ahems. At the city council meeting on February 12, I mentioned that I would Brooklyn Center MN C me be asking the City Council to consider restoring the funding level for mediation ssa2s services to where it was prior to the cuts in 1999. The level of services provided to •Champlin Plymouth residents has increased substantially. In addition, restoring funding levels 561-00 to $4000 would put Plymouth back on par with other cities. (Funding from other • Crystal cities similar in size ranges from $3900 to $4500.) Fax: ( Fax: ( 763) 561-026666 increase in calls from such articles. www.mediationprogram.com We are enjoying being involved with the City of Plymouth. There's a real receptiveness to mediation among Plymouth residents, as well as a willingness to serve as a trained volunteer. Serving: Our Plymouth mediators enjoyed receiving your letter of appreciation, and the Plymouth pin, at our volunteer appreciation dinner. I've enclosed a copy of the • Brooklyn Center newspaper article about the dinner, and a photo of five of the Plymouth mediators. • Brooklyn Park You might be interested to know that this year's Mediator of the Year award went to •Champlin Judy Mason, a Plymouth resident who serves as a mediator and a Board member. • Corcoran • Crystal I appreciated your article on mediation in your Plymouth News column. We see an • Dayton increase in calls from such articles. • Hassan Township • Hanover Please let me know if you need more information from NHMP as you considering • Maple Grove our funding request. I'd be happy to provide statistics or testimonials or answers to • Minneapolis (north) questions. I'll continue to work with Laurie on funding requests and contracts, but • New Hope wanted to apprise you of this request, and thank you for the many ways you've • Osseo supported this partnership. • Robbinsdale • Rogers Sincerely, Beth Bailey -Allen Serving New cities: Executive Director director@mediationprogram.com •Deephaven • Golden Valley • Hopkins • Medina • Minnetonka • Orono • Plymouth • Shorewood • St. Louis Park • Wayzata CC: Laurie Ahrens Mediation program honors its volunteers by Lauri Winters North Hennepin Mediation Prograln's volunteers received some special recognition this year. Letters of commendation and congratulations from a variety of public officials were presented to those who donate their time and service to this non-profit or- ganization that serves residents in many suburban communities. The letters came from area may- ors, chiefs of police, city manag- ers, Hennepin County Commis- sioner Mike Opat, Hennepin County Attorney Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone. The celebration of volunteer service was May 8 at Sundance Golf Club in Dayton at the mediation program's an- nual appreciation dinner. 20TH ANNIVERSARY Beth Bailey -Allen, executive director, noted that 2003 would be the 20th anniversary year for North Hennepin Mediation Pro- gram (NHMP). Bob Quenroe provided memo- ries of the early years. He said that a group of community lead- ers in Brooklyn Center thought that people needed a place to turn with disputes that might otherwise end up in court, police departments or just never get resolved. The mediation pro- gram was officially formed in 1983 with donated furniture, a used typewriter and donated temporary space. Contributions came in the form of $5 or $10 here and there, he said. Since those early years, the program has continued to grow and now serves people in Maple Grove, Osseo, Champlin, Day- ton, Hassan Township, Hanover, Rogers, Corcoran, Medina, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Deephaven, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, north Minneapolis, New Hope, Orono, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, Shorewood, St. Louis Park and Wayzata. NEW BOARD MEMBERS Outgoing board of directors' president Phil Carruthers intro- duced the new board president Joan Molenaar, a member of the Champlin City Council. She in turn introduced other new board members: treasurer Dale Korpi, secretary Carol Habstritt, and directors Andrea Childs, Jim Collins, Jan Frankman, Leonard Lindquist, Judith Ma- son and Sean Rahn. Carruthers was presented with a letter in recognition of outstanding service to NHMP from Wellstone. "In all the years that I have known you, I have respected your keen sense of fairness and .personal courage," Wellstone wrote. "Day after day, you have given voice to the voiceless; week after week, you worked for jus- tice in the face of blatant injus- tice; and month after month, you have given strength to the weak. You have done this with a sense of humor and with unfathom- able compassion." RECOGNITION Bailey -Allen recognized Janet Mauer and Jean Hosterman for 15 years of ser- vice to NHMP. "The fact that we have media- tors who continue to volunteer for 15 years tells me they leave a mediation session with the sense that they've made a differ- ence," Bailey -Allen said. A 10 -year service award was presented to Richard Hendrickson, an attorney with a private practice in Osseo. He specializes in mediating land- Tord-tenant and business -con- sumer cases. Hendrickson was named Mediator of the Year in 1996. Mediators with five years of service are Carol Francis, Ben Hyman, Bonnie Marten, Ron Meulners and Betsy Sandell. Rookie of the Year Awards, a new category of recognition, were given to Joni Brown of Brooklyn Park, Sandra Moberg Walls of Champlin and Peter Enck, mayor of New Hope. MEDIATOR OF THE YEAR Mediator of the Year honor went to Judith Mason of Ply- mouth. She has a family law practice in Rogers. "Judy has worn just about ev- ery hat in this organization," Bailey -Allen said. ."She medi- ates court, community, victim - offender and post -divorce cases. She has served for many years on the board of directors includ- ing three years as president. Judy has helped with training, has taken new mediators under her wing as a mentor, has re- cruited new talent to the organi- zation and has provided a link between volunteer mediators and volunteer board members. More than anything, as a new executive director, I am espe- cially grateful to Judy's willing- ness to remain another year on the board helping North Hennepin Mediation Program through this transition." Bailey -Allen succeeded Bonnie Lukes who stepped down as executive director in June of 2001. TRAINING PROGR .ML In January and February of 2002, 13 new mediators com- pleted an intense 30 -hour train- ing program. The new members of the NHMP team are: Abby Badzin, Lee Bearmon, Karen Chesebrough, Randall Fowler, Gary Goldetsky, Sandy Hanf, Amy Kodet, Gorden Kruse, Cheryl Lev-Shilkrot, Tim Springer, Steve Stern, Shirley White and Edward Whittaker. In addition to this group, four other mediators joined the pro- gram. They are Julie Allen, Venoreen Browne -Boatswain, Carol Carmichiel and Roger Lindquist. /�' 22 Wo DATE: June 17, 2002 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager FROM: Anne Hurlb rt, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report Hennepin County Community Corrections staff has submitted their monthly report on average daily population for the month of May 2002. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility in -May was 592, less than the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit. The chart below shows the average monthly population since we began receiving reports in June of 1998. HCACF Monthly Population Report ❑CUP Limit ■Average Count 700 600 500 c Lj 400 (D m 300 Q a 200 100 0 00 O 00 CO 0) CA O O O O (7) O 0) O O O O �— N O O O O O Co O O O O C Q U U C Q U �-' Month/Year ❑CUP Limit ■Average Count DATE: June 20, 2002 TO: Daniel L. Faulkner, Director of Public Works FROM: Ronald S. Quanbeck, P.E., City Engineer 0 A SUBJECT: TEMPORARY STOP SIGN INSTALLATION LAWNDALE LANE AND MEDINA ROAD The Hennepin County project to reconstruct County Road 101 is closing County Road 101 from Medina Road to State Highway 55. Only local traffic without another way to access the property will be allowed on County Road 101. This will close the two Cornerstone Commons accesses to County Road 101. The result is that all Cornerstone Commons traffic will be required to use Lawndale Lane to access Medina Road. At the request of Cornerstone Commons residents, staff has looked at this intersection in the past to determine if warrants for an all -way stop are met. While the warrants are not met, staff has noted limited sight distance for both northbound and southbound Lawndale Lane. With the additional traffic on Lawndale Lane due to the closure of sections of County Road 101, the City will be installing signs to create an all - way stop condition at the intersection until completion of construction of County Road 101. This temporary installation will be removed at the completion of the County Road l01 project. We will continue to investigate ways to reduce the sight distance problems at the intersection. N:\pw\Engineering\SIGNS\STOP\MEMOS\2002\TanpStop_Lawndl_Medina.dce YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 39 2002 Council Members Present Absent Archana Balasubramanyam Katie Bonneville Brianna Cohen VO Katelyn Donnelly Ifna Ejebe Supriya Gandham %0 Jameson Johnson Eric Jungels Mark Lenhardt Alison Rapacz Dan Taylor Youth Advisory Council Designees Kee Ju Hong, Akash Kumar, Janet Li, and Jean Yin were in attendance. Architect Del Erickson, Consultant Kim Rowe, City Manager Dwight Johnson, Councilmember Judy Johnson, Park & Recreation Director Eric Blank, Recreation Supervisor Diane Evans, Recreation Program Coordinator Regina Michaud, Public Safety Advisory Board Liaison Gary Landis and Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffman were also present. Alison called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Brianna made a motion, seconded by Supriya, to approve the April 22 meeting minutes. Councilmember Johnson requested additional time to discuss fundraising efforts at the Rochester League of Minnesota Cities Conference. Archana made a motion, seconded by Ifna, to approve the agenda. Presentation from Kim Rowe, Community Prevention Coalition Kim Rowe gave an update on efforts to reduce underage drinking in the Plymouth/Wayzata school district. She presented a strategic plan offered by the Hopkins school district. She noted there is no youth involvement at present in the Wayzata/Plymouth program, and asked the Youth Advisory Council for suggestions on recruiting high school students. She presented a public service video aimed at legislation that would permit wine sales in stores. She stated that students wrote a grant for state assistance, and worked with a producer to create the video. Youth Advisory Council June 3, 2002 Meeting Page 2 Alison suggested the Coalition go to Wayzata High School's Target Leadership Council or Armstrong High School's Target Leadership group. Kee Ju suggested involving the Teen Safe Driving group. Kim stated she is also hoping for a representative from the Wayzata Plymouth Chemical health group to participate. Katelyn asked about the message the Coalition is trying to convey. She stated that the message youth often receive from the community is that drinking in moderation and not driving is acceptable. Kim responded that the Coalition does not advocate any teen drinking. Katelyn asked how the group addresses emphasis on drinking in other cultures. Kim responded that it is legal for parents to provide drinks to their own children in the home such as in the context of religious ceremonies. She stated their efforts are to prevent drinking outside that context. Kim stated that the Coalition has only focused on alcohol consumption in past, but that in December, with the end of a grant, the group will open up its efforts to bring attention to use of all chemicals by teens. Kee Ju offered to take a leadership position to present the Coalition information to the Target Leadership Council and to the Teen Safe Driving group Alison and Brianna also suggested contacting Armstrong High School Councilors Leslie Kelly and Mary Sand. Update on Plymouth Creek Center lower level/Youth Center' Dwight introduced architect Del Erickson to the group, saying Del has been working for a month or so on plans for the lower level of the Plymouth Creek Center. Del presented architectural drawings with suggested uses for the lower level space including a space with self—serve beverages and vending machine foods and microwave heating capabilities. Other meeting spaces could be used for card tables, space for soundproof music practice with instruments, access to multi—use rooms, conference room, and a larger room with high ceiling tiered levels in auditorium style with small stage area. He stated the tiered setup could be used for theater, music, or dinner theater presentations. Areas could be separated with retractable and moveable walls to combine all areas for certain events, including setup of a dance floor space. Alison asked about stage area and whether soundproofing would be possible. Del responded that sound transmission loss is planned. He stated that moveable partitions are not effective at reducing sound, so the music/performance space was moved into back corner of the room. Council members discussed the positioning of elements on the lower level, such as placement of a pool table area, and the conference rooms. Council members discussed the availability of multi—media, music, and video presentation capability, and placement of a tech booth aligned with the center stage area. Council members asked about the possible placement of any pool tables near the music/performance area. Youth Advisory Council June 3, 2002 Meeting Page 3 Council members discussed computer use and access. Regina noted some firewall software would be needed if members of the public brought in their own computers for Internet access. Dwight stated that funding for about 35 to 40 % of the lower level space is possible at present. Del presented other options that would develop the lower level as funding becomes available. In response to his request for priorities in development, several Council members suggested developing the stage area, which would be a more unique setting, while one Council member favored completing the vending area first. Dwight stated that staff and Del are scheduled to meet with representatives from the senior citizen groups later in the week. He added that the next step would be to bring plans to the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission, with City Council study session to be held in the next 30 days. Regina presented results from youth center—focused surveys conducted among Wayzata High School and two of the middle schools. She stated that middle school students more than high school students are interested in a space for hanging out. She noted that transportation issues would have to be addressed. Most respondents would be interested in a center if something more permanent would be available. Most would like some sort of teen board oversight. She stated that senior high students wanted a center away from City -managed space, while middle school students are interested in activities within City buildings and park facilities just to have a place on their own. Ifna suggested that youth facilities might be used more by middle school students because transportation issues dictate they would have no where else to go. Regina stated programs would be developed as staff learns what sort of use is desired. Council members agreed that it would not work to mix middle school students with high school students. Discuss attendance at LMC State Conference in Rochester Judy reported that League of Minnesota Cities convention planners have discussed fundraising for the Vietnamese schools project promoted by the League's former president, David Doty. She stated they will have some sort of table set up at the conference to raise money and awareness for the school program. The planners are looking for approximately 20 students to staff the table through the entire conference. Judy suggested that the newly appointed Youth Advisory Council members attend the conference. She explained the conference addresses topics for youth involvement in government, including a mock city council with planning issues and general city issues to be worked on. Staff reported there was interest in student representatives from the Human Rights Commission attending, since an emphasis on diversity will be discussed. Teen activities in Park & Recreation Department Regina reported that staff is in the process of summer program registration, with more than 100 teens registered. She said the Department is planning fall activities as well, and brochure articles Youth Advisory Council June 3, 2002 Meeting Page 4 are due June 15. She stated she hasn't received any more indication of interest from bands to perform at the July "Stage" concert, and encouraged Council members to solicit bands who were interested and could submit a tape and a music play list. Intergenerational Project Ifna reported to new Council members work done in the spring by the subcommittee. She stated that fall plans include a discussion on politics and work as election judges. Marijuana awareness project New members of the Council will receive background information on the project. Discuss future agenda items/meeting dates Council members reviewed the calendar with the newly appointed members, and agreed to hold an informal meeting for orientation on June 17. The Meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM. J elm creek Watershed Management Commission ADMINISTRATOR Judie A. Anderson 3001 Harbor Lane Suite 150 Plymouth, MN 55447 Phone: 763/553-1144 Fax: 763/553-9326 Email: jassgrfx@aol.com MINUTES May 8, 2002 TECHNICAL ADVISOR Hennepin Conservation District 6900 Wedgwood Road Suite 140 Maple Grove, MN 55311 Phone: 763/420-2157 Fax: 763/494-3176 Email: Ali@hcd.hennepin.mn.us I. Due to the lack of a quorum, the regular monthly meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission was not held on Wednesday, May 8, 2002. H. In its stead, a meeting of the Commission's Business Planning Committee was convened at 3:50 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at Maple Grove City Hall, Plymouth, MN, by Vice Chairman Jim Merickel. Present were: Jack Bittle, Champlin; Tom Heenan, Hassan; Merickel and Rick Lestina, Maple Grove; Chris O'Hagan and Fred Moore, Plymouth; Ali Durgunoglu, Hennepin Conservation District (HCD); Matthew Foli, Campbell Knutson PA; and Judie Anderson, Executive Secretary. III. Approve Agenda. Motion by Heenan, second by O'Hagan to approve the regular meeting agenda. Motion carried. IV. Consent Agenda. Motion by Heenan, second by Bittle to approve items on the Consent Agenda. Motion carried. V. Action Items. A. 20101-016 Medina Highlands, Medina. Revised plans have been received. All grading and utilities have been constructed. Motion by Heenan, second by O'Hagan to approve the plan as submitted. Motion carried. B. 2001-062 Hope Ministries International, Corcoran. New plans were received on April 25. Staff has not completed their review. C. 2002-016 The Fields of Nanterre, Plymouth. Original and revised plans have been reviewed and were included in the meeting packet. Motion by Heenan, second by Bittle to approve the plan as submitted. Motion carried. D. 2002-017 Timber Creek Crossing Plymouth. Site plans were received and reviewed by staff. The information was included in the packet. Motion by Bittle, second by O'Hagan to approve the plan as submitted. Motion carried. E. 02-018 ABRA Auto Body and Glass, Rogers. Site plans were received and reviewed by Staff, who requested revisions to the erosion and sediment control plan This information was furnished in time for the meeting and Staff recommended approval. Motion by Bittle, second by Heenan to approve the plan as revised. Motion carried. F., 02-020 Hamel Qwest Addition, Medina. Site plans and revisions were reviewed by Staff who recommended approval. Motion by Heenan, second by O'Hagan to approve the plan as submitted. Motion carried. Staff also recommended the Applicant develop short and long-term maintenance plans for the rain garden/holding area. G. 2002-021 Verstecker Acker 3d Addition, Rogers. Rogers does not have floodplain maps for this area. The project review fee has not been received. CHAMPLIN 9 CORCORAN • DAYTON • HASSAN • MAPLE GROVE 9 MEDINA • PLYMOUTH • ROGERS BPM Minutes elm creek Watershed Management Commission May 8, 2002 page 2 VI. Correspondence. Included in their meeting packets or distributed to the Commissioners at the meeting were the following. A. 2001 Annual Report. B. Notice of 2002 MAWD Summer Tour. C Notice of Crow River Watershed CRP Incentive Program. Property owners in the part of Hassan draining to the Crow River are eligible for this program. D. Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Elm Creek Interceptor -Medina Leg. Comment period extends from April 29 until May 29, 2002. Durgunoglu enumerated some of the issues he identified and will send comments to MPCA. VII. Water Quality. A. Elm Creek Monitoring. Staff worked with the USGS to sample two snowmelt events. B. Macroinvertebrate Monitoring. This year's macroinvertebrate monitoring will take place during the week of May 6. Wayzata, Armstrong, Maple Grove, Osseo and Champlin Park High Schools will be monitoring sites on Rush and Elm Creek. Staff is looking for a team to take over a Rush Creek site in Maple Grove. Teams sample twice a year and teenage or adult groups are appropriate for this type of work. HCD has been nominated for a prestigious environmental education award for this program. Winners will be announced May 8. C. Lake Monitoring. The Three Rivers Park District has started monitoring Fish and Weaver Lakes and the Mill Pond. Volunteers will monitor French Lake through CAMP. D. BMP Implementation. Staff is trying to coordinate the projects with NRCS. VIII. Wetland Conservation Act (WCA). A. A subcommittee recommended Kjolhaug, SRF and SEH to perform wetland consulting services for the Commission for 2002-2003. Motion by Bittle, second by O'Hagan to approve the recommendation. Motion carried. B. 98-076 Greg Ebert Homestead, Corcoran. Staff met with Ebert, his wetland consultant and his legal counsel to discuss issues relating to Basin E. Ebert's intent is to submit a revised wetland replacement application for Basin E that will remedy the issues outlined in the Commission's March 27, 2002 letter and also to request the Commission's consideration concerning the usage of Basin E for certain personal activities. Commissioners received a copy of the Staffs comments. Staff will write a reminder letter urging Ebert to submit his application. June 30, 2002 is the deadline for action as outlined in Foli's letter to Ebert dated March 27, 2002. There being no further business, motion by Heenan, second by Bittle to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judie A. Anderson Executive Secretary JAA:tim J:\CLIENTS\E\ELMCREEK\02MTGS\MAYBPM. W PD CHAMPLIN • CORCORAN • DAYTON • HASSAN • MAPLE GROVE • MEDINA • PLYMOUTH • ROGERS SHINGLE CZEEK WATERSHED MHNFGEMENT COMMISSION 3001 Harbor Lane • Suite 150 • Plymouth, MN 55447 Telephone (763)553-1144 • FAX (763)553-9326 MINUTES May 9, 2002 A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chairman Tom Mathisen on Thursday, May 9, 2002, at 12:50 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. Present were: Graydon Boeck, Brooklyn Center; Kevin Larson, Brooklyn Park; Mathisen, Crystal; Rick Lestina, Maple Grove; Marilyn Borea, Minneapolis; Sarah Schield, Osseo; Ned Carroll, Plymouth; Mike Liles, Robbinsdale; Diane Spector and Ed Matthiesen, Montgomery Watson Harza (MWH); Charlie LeFevere, Kennedy & Graven; and Judie Anderson, Recording Secretary. Also present: Ron Quanbeck, Plymouth, and Richard McCoy, Robbinsdale. I. Minutes. Motion by Boeck, second by Lestina to approve the minutes of the April meeting of the Commission with the following correction: IX. D. Motion by Boeck, second by Hanson naming the ftsev--MaplePost Publications as the Commission's official newspapers. Motion carried. ' Anderson will also send press releases to the Osseo -Maple Grove Press and Plymouth Sun -Sailor. Motion carried. II. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Boeck, second by Larson to approve the Treasurer's Report. Motion carried. III. Approval of Claims. Motion by Boeck, second by Borea to approve the claims. Claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Boeck, Larson, Mathisen, Borea, Lestina, Schield, Carroll, and Liles; nays - none; absent - New Hope. IV. Correspondence. The Commissioners received copies/notice of the following: A. Communications Log. No action required. B. 2001 Annual Report. Report will be sent to member cities, agencies, local legislators, and Hennepin County Commissioners and be placed on the Commission's web site. C. Roster of Commission members. This has been forwarded to BWSR to determine compliance with MN rules. D. Jon Willand May 5 letter re parking lot extension project on North Hennepin Community College campus. Matthiesen stated this project falls bellow the commission's minimum requirements for review. He will follow up with Willand. BROOKLYN CENTER 0 BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL 9 MAPLE GROVE 9 MINNEAPOLIS 9 NEW HOPE 9 OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE Minutes SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION May 9, 2002 page 2 V. Water Quality. A. Minneapolis Storm Water Management Program/Annual Report. Commissioners received a draft for comment of this report which was prepared as a requirement of the City's NPDES I permit. Spector reviewed the report and commented in her April 24 memo. The report details activities in 13 stormwater management programs but finds as weaknesses the limited flexibility to tailor the program to Minnesota - specific needs, lack of funding, and extensive documentation and record keeping. Motion by Boeck, second by Lestina to respond to the City of Minneapolis, requesting it to amend its draft report to indicate that Shingle Creek is on the PCA's Impaired Waters list for chloride and that the Commission has begun the required TMDL study. Motion carried. B. Public Health Assessment, Joslyn West Area. Spector's April 23 memo commented on the MN Dept. of Health's report which evaluated scientific data and other information on past releases of hazardous substances on the Joslyn site to assess any current or future possible impacts on the public's health and identify further study or action needed to evaluate or prevent possible human health effects. The report concluded with ten recommendations and a Public Health Action Plan. Copies of the report were available to those individuals requesting them. The Commission will request to be kept apprised of the status and results of sampling and testing programs. C. Soil Analysis Sampling. In his May 9 memo Chris Meehan, MWH, outlined the results of the soil sampling undertaken in the watershed to evaluate levels of phosphorous. Of the 16 samples analyzed, only two in Plymouth showed levels low enough to require phosphorous amendment. D. TMDL Project. A technical advisory committee (TAC) must be appointed to begin developing the project work plan. E. Twin Lakes Environmental Education Project. Joe Bischoff, MWH, and participating students will have an information booth at Brookdale on May 11 from 10-3. Audits will take place the week of May 13. F. Over 200 people participated in the Great Shingle Creek Watershed Cleanup, April 27. The volume of debris that was collected is still being determined. VI. Project Reviews. A. SC2002-01 France Avenue Relocation, Brooklyn Center. LeFevere reported that a pre - settlement hearing conference has been scheduled for May 28. He is having a record of proceedings prepared. B. SC2002-02 Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge Replacement, Brooklyn Center. The Commission received an undated memo from Barbara Johnson, 4th Ward Minneapolis Council Member and SCWMO Commissioner expressing concern re noise and air pollution anticipated by the increase in track grade on this project. Matthiesen will call CPR and report back to Johnson. C. SC2002-07 The Fields of Nanterre, Plymouth. Construction of 164 townhome units on an undeveloped 45 acre site located in the northwest quadrant of Vicksburg Lane and Schmidt Lake Road. Following completion, approximately 27% of the site will be converted to impervious area. A complete project review application was received April 11, 2002. BROOKLYN CENTER 0 BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE 9 OSSEO • PLYMOUTH 9 ROBBINSDALE Minutes SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION May 9, 2002 page 3 Runoff from the impervious areas will be routed to two proposed stormwater ponds for which permanent pool volumes had not been determined as of April 29. The ponds have been designed to meet Commission standards for water quality treatment and discharge into a MnDNR wetland. According to the National Wetland Index (NWI), there are four wetlands located on-site. (The City is the WCA LGU.) Building lowest floor elevations have been specified which satisfy the Commission's one -foot freeboard requirements. There is floodplain associated with this site; however, no floodplain impacts are anticipated. A detailed erosion control plan satisfying Commission requirements has been received. Motion by Larson, second by Mathisen directing Staff to notify the City of Plymouth that approval of project SC2002-07 is hereby granted pending receipt in the office of the Commission's engineer of a revised outlet detail for Pond #1 to show an outlet invert of 990.75 on both pages of the grading plan. Motion carried. D. SC2002-08 Glacier Vista, Plymouth. Construction of a 27 -acre single and multi -family residential development on an undeveloped site located in the northeast corner of Pomerleau Lake at Juneau Lane. Following completion, approximately 18% of the site will be converted to impervious area. A complete project review application was received April 22, 2002. Runoff from the impervious areas will be routed to two proposed stormwater ponds having permanent pool volumes which meet the Commission's requirements. The ponds have been designed to meet Commission standards for water quality treatment and discharge into Pomerleau Lake, a MnDNR protected water, located on-site.. According to the National Wetland Index (NWI), there are two wetlands located on- site. (The City is the WCA LGU.) Pond construction is outside of the wetlands. Building lowest floor elevations have been specified which satisfy the Commission's one -foot freeboard requirements. There is floodplain associated with this site; however, no floodplain impacts are anticipated. A detailed erosion control plan satisfying Commission requirements has been received. Motion by Boeck, second by Larson directing Staff to notify the City of Plymouth that approval of project SC2002-08 is hereby granted pending receipt in the office of the Commission's engineer of 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. Motion carried. E. SC2002-09 TH100 Segment #4 Wetland Replacement, Brooklyn Center. Review of wetland mitigation and replacement plan for impacts associated with TH100 improvements from south of Indiana Avenue to 50th Avenue. A complete project review was received April 22, 2002. According to the NWI, there are five wetlands located on-site. MnDOT is the WCA LGU since the project is related to traffic improvements. Wetland impacts associated with this project are 11,439 fl to a Type 4 wetland (MnDNR Protected Water 640W). Three sequencing scenarios were proposed: 1) No Build.; 2) Interchange at France Avenue consisting of a full diamond interchange to increase safety and allow for entering and exiting traffic to accelerate/decelerate to oncoming traffic speeds. 3) Local access alternatives at Indiana Avenue. The interchange option at France Avenue was selected due to the additional traffic safety impacts. There is no feasible or present alternative to the proposed action. The "South Beach Condo" wetland will be the location for the wetland mitigation. The site is located within the Twin Lake watershed, at the BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL 9 MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS 9 NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSaALE Minutes SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION May 9, 2002 page 4 northeast quadrant of the intersection of Twin Lakes and TH 100. There will be 0.65 acre of Type 3-4 New Wetland Credit (NWC) and 0.49 acres ,at 75% credit, of upland buffer will complete Public Value Credit portion of the mitigation. This will satisfy WCA 2:1 replacement requirements for the site. There will also be approximately 0.05 acres of temporary fill to MnDNR Protected Water 640W to allow for service road access to impacted area. Restoring the affected wetland area to pre -impact contours and hydrologic regime will rectify the temporary impacts to the wetland. The physical characteristics will be restored within six months of the completion of the project. The additional credits will also be used by the CPR Rail project which required 0.14 acres of Type 3-4 wetland as NWC, and 0.14 acres of PVC. The additional excess NWC and PVC will be used by MnDOT for future wetland mitigation needs. According to the DNR Protected Waters Inventory (PWI), Protected Waters 640W, and 42P are located on-site. Building lowest floor elevations have been specified which satisfy the Commission's one - foot freeboard requirements. There is floodplain associated with this site; floodplain impacts associated with the project will be 2.8CY. This impact is considered insignificant and not require mitigation. A detailed erosion control plan satisfying Commission requirements has been received. Motion by Larson, second by Boeck directing Staff to notify the City of Brooklyn Center and MnDOT that project SC2002-09 has been reviewed and satisfactory comment was given pending receipt in the office of the Commission's engineer of details showing silt fencing between proposed TH1200 improvements and South Beach Condo Wetland Replacement site. Motion carried. F. SC2002-10 The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove. Proposed 53 -acre commercial development located in the southeast quadrant of Elm Creek Boulevard and Main Street, Maple Grove. Following completion, approximately 98% of the site will be converted to impervious area. A complete project review was received April 30, 2002. Runoff from the parking and rooftop areas will be routed to one proposed stormwater pond and the existing Arbor Lake stormwater treatment area. The proposed stormwater pond permanent pool volume had not been determined as of May 2. Stormwater runoff directed to the Arbor Lake stormwater system has been previously approved by the Commission for volume control and water quality treatment. It is unknown whether the proposed pond has been designed to meet NURP standards for water quality treatment. The proposed stormwater pond discharges into Interstate 94/694 right of way, which drains into Shingle Creek. According to the NWI, there is one wetland located on-site. The City of Maple Grove is WCA LGU. The 100 -year flood elevation for the stormwater pond is 926.0'. Building lowest floor elevations have been specified which satisfy 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. A project review fee of $1,000 has been received. Motion by Lestina, second by Boeck directing Staff to notify the City of Maple Grove that approval of project SC2002-10 is hereby granted pending receipt in the office of the Commission's engineer of the following: 1. Provision for floatable control measures and emergency overflow for proposed stormwater pond. 2. Dead storage calculations for the proposed stormwater pond. 3. Provision for silt fence around proposed stormwater pond between the NWL and HWL and addition of riprap to pipe outflows into the pond. 4. An Operations and Maintenance Plan which will maintain the stormwater ponds. The BROOKLYN CENTER s BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE 9 MINNEAPOLIS 0 NEW HOPE 9 OSSEO • PLYMOUTH 9 ROBBINSDALE Minutes SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION May 9, 2002 page 5 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. 5. Provision of an easement around the proposed stormwater ponding area. Motion carried. VII. Wetland Conservation Act. No action. VIII. Second Generation Plan. Spector recapped the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting, that preceded this meeting. A. The Commissioners received the following: 1. Minutes of April TAC Meeting. 2. May 1 Draft Rules and Standards. 3. May Goals, Time Frame, Policy Issues, Cost of Implementation. 4. Minutes of April Communications Subcommittee Meeting. B. The first meeting of the Policy Committee (PAC) will convene at noon, Thursday, May 23, at Lancer at Edinburgh. They will consider 1. Goals and Policies. 2. Rules and Standards. 3. The Big Picture. 4. Requirements of NPDES II. 5. Work Plan. 6. Five Year Budget Plan. C. The Steering Committee will reconvene at 10:00, Thursday, June 13, at Lancer at Edinburgh. IX. Other Business. A. 2003 Budget. Staff presented a draft budget for the year 2003 as well as a 2003 Shingle Creek/West Mississippi combined budget. They outlined various programs and projects for the coming year, focusing on water quality education, NPDES II, and cooperative grant funding for future capital projects/studies as identified in the Second Generation Plan and elsewhere. Assessments to member communities would increase considerably under the budgets proposed. The budget will be considered at the June meeting. B. Adjournment. There being no further business before the Commission, motion by Boeck, second by Lestina to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judie A. Anderson Recording Secretary JAA:tim J:\CLIENTS\S\SHINGLE002MTGS\MAYMINS.WPD BROOKLYN CENTER 9 BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS 9 NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH 9 ROBBINSDALE April 12, 2002 PLYMOUTR Elizabeth Thornton, Commissioner BCWMC 4270 Lawndale Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55446 SUBJECT: BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Dear Commissioner Thornton: Thank you for meeting with City staff to discuss the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission (BCWMC) Capital Improvements Program (CIP). City staff has several major concerns and recommendations regarding the proposed CIP. 1. The City's own adopted Medicine Lake and Parkers Lake plans should be incorporated into the BCWMC CIP. The City has recently prepared plans for Medicine Lake and Parkers Lake. The plans are the results of an extensive public process, including participation by the City's Environmental Quality Committee, lake associations and in the case of Medicine Lake a citizen's task force. They are based upon newest and most complete data for the lakes. These plans largely emphasize an approach of source reduction and enhancement of the biological environment to improve the water quality of the water bodies. In the case of Parkers Lake, the water quality goal for the lake has been exceeded the last two years, and the plan emphasizes measures to maintain this high level of water quality. We recommend that these plans be incorporated into the BCWMC Water Quality Management Program. 2. The overall funding level of the plan is too high and should be substantially reduced. There are several reasons for this conclusion. First, new state legislation limiting the use of phosphorous in fertilizer for lawns in the metropolitan area will have a significant impact on water quality. Plymouth has had this requirement since 1996 for commercial applicators and since 1999 for all lawn areas. While the water quality improvements in Parkers Lake, and less markedly, in Medicine Lake cannot be traced to this limitation, we feel it has been a contributing factor and when implemented across the watershed will have a significant impact on the water quality of all the water bodies, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for many of the projects anticipated in the CIP. Second, several water bodies in the BCWMC currently meet all or most of their water quality goals, including Parkers Lake in Plymouth. Some of the projects previously proposed are not likely to show benefits that outweigh the costs at the time of implementation. N:NpwT,gk,,i,,g\GFNERAL\LTP%\ROM20=Thomton HCWC CIP.doc PLYMOUTH A Beaut fu[PfaceTo Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447.1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 E)—.-- www.ci.plvmouth.mn.us Elizabeth Thornton, Commissioner Page 2 Third, the required level of funding would substantially exceed the City's long term available revenues. The City instituted a Storm Water Utility Fee which became effective in the middle of 2001. That fee was based on a projection of providing $500,000 for water quality capital improvement projects throughout the city. The BCWMC proposed program would not only increase the City's assessment by nearly 3 %2 times over the next several years, but would absorb nearly all of the capital money the City was planning for the entire City of Plymouth including three other watersheds over the long run. While Medicine Lake and Parkers Lake in the BCWMC area are the top priorities for Plymouth, we will have other important projects elsewhere in Plymouth in the coming years. 3. The funding formula for cost sharing should be reviewed and changed. The currently proposed formula when applied to some of the projects outside Plymouth, would require that the City of Plymouth to pay more for a project than the city in which the water resource was located. Also, we note that work on several of the water bodies appears to have only a local benefit while other projects have major regional significance. We suggest that the BCWMC prioritization of water bodies and especially the measure of regional significance be used to determine the cost share breakdown for the BCWMC CIP and as a guide to generally reduce the overall funding level needed. Thank you for the opportunity to comment at this time. If the commission wishes to meet with City staff to discuss the BCWMC CIP, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, a�o 1�0 ?W."n Dwight D. Johnson City Manager cc: Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission KWE4-e-in81GEN YAi.V.T?S%ROM20=Th"nWa BCWC CIP.dw 05-20-2002 03:04pm From -CITY OF NEW HOPE 7635315136 T-621 P-002/002 F-572 L FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR W. Peter En.ck April 16, 2002 Vincent Vander Top Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission 2335 W. Highway 36 St. Paul, MN 55113 SUBJECT; BCWMC.CIP Dear Commissioner Vander Top: The improvement and protection of our water resources within the City of New Hope and Bassett Creek Watershed is important to the City Council, staff, and residents. We appreciate the opportunity to review the preliminary capital improvement program as presented at our work session last Monday night. We understand that a significant amount of work has gone into the plan, and that more discussion and review needs to occur before the plan is approved. As discussed, we arc primarily concerned with the issue of equity. The City of New Hope has actively pursued and constructed regional water quality improvements in the past in accordance with the City's approved Surface Water Management Plan. In fact, some of the ponding improvements listed in the,.preliminary CIP near Northwood Lake have already been constructed. Other listed improvements are coincidentally part of proposed construction projects for this summer. The CIP should be adjusted to account for this completed work, and cities such as New Hope that have completed regional watershed improvements should be compensated in the proposed assessment process. In a related manner, each city's contribution toward regional improvements should equate more to the level of water quality problems created rather than the benefit received. This should be taken into,account in the general assessment to cities, and also the matching project funding (20% for most projects). Again, it is not necessarily, equitable for a City to fund other's solutions.. Similarly, New HoPe w. l.need to explore options to assure that residents of Shingle Creek Watershed in the City of 'New Hope do not; necessarily carry the financial burdens of Bassett Creek Watershed residents to meet;the goals of Northwood Lake, for example. Please consider these thoughts as you participate in CIP discussions. We would anticipate opportunity for further input prior to final approval. Sine ely, W. Peter Erick Mayor 4401 Xyion Avenue Norfh New Hope, Minnesota 55428 Phone: 763.531-5100 Fax. -763-531-5136 www.ci.new-hope.mn.us MAY PP POOP 14:9A 7535315135 PAGE.02 uuw.ci.go1�den-vaA7mn.us r. June 11, 2002 G ABmett Creek\Correspondenoe\SecondGenCommniB.doc Golden Valley.max John O'Toole .7. .-.53427-4588 Chairman of BCWMC 181 Peninsula Rd Minneapolis MN 55401-1453 1ourdl Subject: Second Generation Plan and Proposed Capital Improvement Program 0 . 2'. Dear Mr. O'Toole: I am writing to respond to the Bassett Creek Water Management .,"79 Commission's (BCWMC) request for comments on the proposed Second Generation Plan policy statements and proposed capital improvement program. Golden Valley recognizes that a great deal of effort has been committed to development of the plan. On behalf of the Golden Valley City Council and staff, we would like to express our appreciation for the opportunity to comment and ask questions about this very important document. After meeting with city staff, the Commission's engineer, and the City's censing representative to the BCWMC; carefully studying the proposed capital p Dif— improvement program (CIP) and the policy statements; and attending the Commission's workshop held last week, the City of Golden Valley offers 6Ohing the following comments and questions: 1. It seems as though in recent years extensive effort has been committed to improving and protecting water quality throughout the watershed. Golden Valley, for example, has implemented ordinances limiting the use of fertilizers containing phosphorous, protecting water resources through best management practices in Ceciririnn the area of erosion control, requiring water quality ponds in it redevelopment areas, and other best management practices. The '44N .%..-..-55426-1364 City has also undertakerra capital improvement program that includes development of water quality ponds, retrofitting existing i- 4 k ponds with buffer strips and stream bank stabilization. Were these activities and their impact on water quality taken into account when the capital improvement program was developed? G ABmett Creek\Correspondenoe\SecondGenCommniB.doc Golden Valley.max John O'Toole June 11, 2002 Page 2 2. The City Council understands that, through a public participation process, a decision was made to place the water quality goal at Level I for all water bodies within the Commission's jurisdiction. How does the Level I goal compare to what is required by existing or proposed State or Federal mandated treatment requirements? How does the Level I goal compare to the historical water quality levels of the water bodies within the Commission's jurisdiction. 3. As a City Council, we are concerned about the large financial commitment.that is required -to implement the Commission's PIP: It should be noted that the budget being considered by the Commission would cause an increase in the City's storm water utility fee by approximately 57 percent. While we support the Commission's efforts to improve and protect water quality, we have many other needs in our community that also need attention. 4. The City is concerned about the equity of the assessment formula for water quality improvements with relationship to the amount of representation that the City has on the Commission. Golden Valley pays about 25 percent of the budget. Combined with Plymouth, we will be assessed for over 72 percent of the Commission's projects. While these two communities will pay for the majority of the assessments for the projects, the Commission could go forward with a project if both Golden Valley and Plymouth voted against the project. The Commission's bylaws allow for the authorization of projects by member Cities who are not affected significantly by the cost of the project. 5. The cumulative total of Golden Valley's assessments is more than the amount of money scheduled to actually be spent on water quality improvements in Golden Valley. Golden Valley realizes that the assessment formula currently in effect was developed when the flood contr9 I project was completed, but also recognizes.that much of the flood co�itrol project -was paid for by Federal and State grants. It is not clear that the water quality projects identified by the Commission will enjoy the same level of Federal and State funding. What would the assessments be if each City were responsible for undertaking the cost of the project that resides within its own jurisdiction? 6. It is our understanding that, even with the extensive cost of some of the projects, the water quality goals originally established by the Commission will not be met on some water bodies. Hasa cost to benefit analysis, including the attainability of water quality goals, been done for each and every project to determine whether or not it should be included in the Plan? GABassett Creek\Correspondence\SeoondGenComments.doe Golden Valley.max John O'Toole June 11, 2002 Page 3 7. While the Council is not prepared to comment on individual projects, we did notice that the use of alum is a significant part of the CIP. Have any tests been done, or long-term projections been made, about the effectiveness of alum and whether or not there are any adverse environmental or human Impacts associated with its use? 8. Given the concerns noted above, the City Council requests that any proposed increases in.the Commission's operating budget associated with the water quality projects listed in the. CIP be delayed until our concerns can be further. discussed. We look forward to continued discussion regarding this very important issue. If you have questions, please contact me at 763.593.3990. Sincerely, �6v�- 36077�� `�,•C Linda R. Loomis Mayor C: City Council William S. Joynes, City Manager Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works David Hanson, Commissioner, BCWMC Len Kremer, Commission Engineer G.\Bwsett CmeMComWondenoe\SecondGencommenb.doc Golden Valley.max June 13, 2002 CITY of PLVMOUTR The Honorable John A. O'Toole, Chair Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission c/o Barr Engineering Company 4700 West 77th Street Minneapolis, MN 55435 RE: Comments on the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission proposed 2003 budget and 30 -year CIP. Dear Commissioners: We have received information about the proposed 2003 budget and the 30 -year CIP and understand that the proposed assessment for Plymouth would increase from $139,170 in 2002 to a total of $239,668 in 2003, an increase of just over $100,000. We further understand that the major increases in the watershed budget are for the following items: 1. Public Education Program $50,000 2. Long Term Maintenance of Flood Control Project $25,000 3. Erosion Repair/Sediment Removal $50,000 4. Water Quality Capital Improvements $100,000 After review of the proposed 2003 budget and CIP by both Council and staff, we have the following comments and recommendations: Budget 1. We support the budget allocations for Long Term Maintenance of the Flood Control Project (item 2) and for Erosion Repair/Sediment Removal (item 3). The maintenance of the flood control project will support our joint investment in this project over many years and the erosion repair/sediment removal program addressing the capacity of Bassett Creek will benefit the entire watershed. 2. We are concerned that the education program proposed is a significant duplication of our own environmental education program and therefore recommend that the Public Education Program be cut in half to $25,000. It is our understanding that the goal of the $50,000 allocation is to help coordinate the public information and education programs in the various municipalities, and we believe this can be accomplished with less time and effort than proposed. In addition, it is unclear whether the Commission will be printing materials for use by member cities or whether the cities will be printing materials developed by the Commission. There is a significant cost difference. PLYMOUTH ABeautifufPfaceToLive 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www.d.plymouth.mmus The City and the Commission agree on the importance and value of an education program regarding Best Management Practices. The City has heavily invested in its own education program and plans to continue to do so. We are more than willing to share our program with the Commission, but do not wish to see the Commission duplicate our current efforts. 3. We propose that there be no increase for Water Quality Capital Improvements in this next budget year. The capital improvement program for the watershed is still under review and has not been adopted. We feel it is premature to begin collecting funds for the program before costs and responsibilities are clearly defined. Plymouth expressed considerable concern about the draft Capital Improvements Program in a letter to you dated April 11, 2002. A copy of that letter is attached for your reference: More specific information about our concerns with the proposed Capital Improvements Program is noted below. Capital Improvements Program Our major concern with the CIP is the significant variation with the City of Plymouth's adopted plans for both Parkers and Medicine Lake. The Commission's Plan deviates from the City's plan for these two lakes in both where the money would be spent and the types of projects for which it would be spent. We suggest that the Commission commit to review each project in the plan before implementation to see if the project should still be completed as originally proposed. Capital Improvements Program for Medicine Lake. The Medicine Lake Plan, adopted by the City of Plymouth, was developed by a citizens group made up of residents and businesses within the watershed. In addition, the citizens group and City invited the City of Medicine Lake and the Commission to participate in that planning process. The citizens group spent many months reviewing Commission documents regarding Medicine Lake and learning about the various lake management methods available for effectively cleaning up the Lake. The final plan was very similar to the Commissions plan with two very large exceptions, the in -lake alum treatment and the alum treatment facility located on Plymouth Creek. The in -lake alum treatment is in the City's Plan but has an unspecified date. The alum treatment facility on Plymouth Creek is not adopted in the City's Plan. The reason for these two deviations from the Commission's Plan was that the City's Plan focuses on the elimination of upland sources of phosphorus before the implementation of any type of alum treatment. The citizens and businesses felt that for the first 4-5 years the focus should be on removing the sources of phosphorous and sediment through the construction of stormwater retention ponds, a restriction of the use of phosphorous fertilizers, street sweeping, proper management of yard wastes, lake scaping, rain gardens, education, aquatic plant management, and many other low tech methods that may be effective in this situation. The City requests that the Commission eliminates or put in reserve the alum treatment plant located on Plymouth Creek. From the CIP it appears that the in -lake alum treatment is scheduled sometime around 2021. This should give sufficient time for the City's Plan to reveal its total impact to the Lake and decisions can be made about the need to do an in -lake alum treatment. Capital Improvements Projects Budget for Parkers Lake We have a particular concern regarding the number of projects listed for Parkers Lake. The CIP lists $2,386,000 in projects, ranging from stormwater detention ponds to in -lake alum treatment. This seems unreasonable considering the Lake has exceeded the water quality goal set by the Commission. In addition, because this lake has exceeded its water quality goal, Plymouth has not included any of these projects in its Parkers Lake Plan. We are, however, taking many actions toward sustaining the quality of the lake for the long term such as street sweeping, developing a submerged rock berm in front of a major outlet, aquatic plant management and a grant program for rain gardens. At this point in time the City is monitoring the lake to be certain that it continues to meet its water quality goals. Should the lake fall below the water quality standards set for the lake, and maintain poor water quality readings for an extended period of time, the City would be more then willing to consider additional steps to bring the water quality up to the level set by the Commission. Parkers Lake has one of the City's premier parks on its shores and the water quality of the lake impacts that park. The City requests that the Commission remove projects identified on the Map as PL -1, PL -2, PL -3, and PL -4 from the Capital Improvement Plan as well as the O&M costs for the alum treatment plant. Education programs in the CIP The Commission's CIP has a line item for Education under each major activity. For Medicine and Parkers Lake the Commission is proposing to spend $52,000. The City is already spending significant dollars educating all residents on water quality issues, as well as for specific education programs for residents close to Medicine and Parkers Lakes. Our concern again is that the Commission may be proposing to duplicate an existing, successful City program. Funding formula for water quality projects in the CIP We are also concerned about the funding formula for water quality projects. We do not believe that the proposed formula for water quality projects is equitable. The Policy Advisory Group recommendation presented to the Commission stated "In most cases, the cost sharing formula presented in the Joint Powers Agreement is preferred, except for unique situations where funding will be negotiated." Plymouth was represented at every meeting of the Policy Advisory Committee, and disagrees that the Policy Advisory Committee ever reached agreement on this for water quality projects. The Policy Advisory Committee (and Plymouth) did reach agreement that this formula has merit for drainage and flood control projects. However, there was much discussion about the funding formula for water quality projects and no agreement was ever reached. The funding formula for water quality projects is still an open issue that needs to be addressed. Conclusion The City of Plymouth is very committed to improving water quality. Plymouth has been a leader in environmental issues such as restricting phosphorous fertilizer, wetland protection, and environmental education. The City has already initiated many programs to carry out the City and Commission's plans for improving water quality in both Parkers and Medicine Lake. We sincerely hope that the BCWMC budget, CIP and Second Generation Plan can be better coordinated with Plymouth's programs and projects to assure the best overall result for our citizens. We would be happy to meet with the Commission to discuss these concerns. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, of Dwig t D. Johnson City Manager �f Aloyor Tt'ern6- P/ 11, L�til � v✓C� �Z � 1l _ -� c w�iG���� �ve S � I G1 n � �Yl oar eve � � c � �� � }�, ry, ��� ► r� to � Gcf c� r? . I/I,I� f �i o c1� /O Lkr ) e f/D We - 6 e -G C, u l ci jj E10 �G�- t o"�, ar h i e oe-j o tt (- yoa )S. T I han bel ��iA 7,2 6r©u p