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JULY 129 2002
COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
TUESDAY, JULY23, 6:00 PM
TUESDAY, JULY23, 7:00 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: REVIEW CITY
INTERNET WEB REDESIGN, Public Safety Training
Room
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINQ Council Chambers
TUESDAY, JULY23, IMMEDIATELY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: CONDUCT HEARINGS
FOLLOWING REGULAR COUNCIL & TAKE ACTION ONAPPE,4LS BYRICHARD AND
MEETING JANICE PICKERING AND BYJAMESAND EVELYN
ANDERSON OF DENL4L OF CLAIMS FOR
RELOCATION BENEFITS, Council Chambers
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 7: 00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers
THURSDAY, JULY 18, 7.00 PM PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORYBOARD, Public Safety
Library
THURSDAY, JULY 18, 7: 00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT A UTHORITY (HRA),
Medicine Lake Room
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 6:30 PM SPECIAL OPEN HOUSE ON CO. RD. 73 CORRIDOR
PLANS, Plymouth Creek Center
A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached. (M-6)
July, August, and September calendars are attached. (M-7)
1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Good Age story about alternative housing solutions for senior citizens; submitted
by Councilmember Black. (I -1a)
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JULY 12, 2002
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b) Star Tribune news story about an increase in the median price for Twin Cities area
homes. (I -1b)
c) Notice of an employee layoff at the Prudential Financial facility at 13001 Co. Rd.
10. (I--1 c)
d) Correspondence to residents regarding proposed or pending Community
Development items:
1) Notice of a development application for 18315 8u' Avenue N and 525
Queensland Avenue N. (2002055). (I -1d 1)
2) Variance for North American Properties (2002053). (I -1d2)
3) Variance for Gary and Janice Prazak (2002067). (I -I d. 3)
4) Variance for Finnamore Building Corp. (2002074). (I -I d. 4)
5) Withdrawal of application for Conditional Use Permit and Variance for
Charles David Johnson (2002077). (I -1d 5)
6) Withdrawal of application for Conditional Use Permit for T/C Builders,
Inc. (2002078). (I -I d. 6)
7) Development application for land north of Hwy. 55 and west of the Plum
Tree subdivision (2002058). (I -1d 7)
e) Notice of a community forum on Hennepin County funding priorities. (I -1e)
2. STAFFREPORTS
a) Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility monthly report. (I -2a)
b) 2002 Suburban Transit Association Legislative Report. (I -2b)
3. MINUTES
a) Park & Recreation Advisory Commission June 13 meeting. (I -3a)
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE,
a) Letter from Trygve Svard regarding problems with seal coating work. A copy of
the letter has been forwarded to Public Works Director Dan Faulkner for a
response. (I -4a)
A summary report on the 2002 correspondence is attached. (I--4)
S. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Internet communiqud from Thomas Murphy regarding Music in Plymouth. (I -5a)
b) Thank–you letter from Hazelden Executive Director Jim Steinhagen to Mayor
Tierney for her support of the Easy Does It Race. (I -5b)
c) Letters to I-494 Corridor employers regarding support for efforts to address traffic
congestion in and around the I-494 Corridor area. (I -5c)
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
® WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 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. Gary & Janice Prazak. Approve variances for replacement of a cabin and accessory
shed on Kelvie's Island on Bass Lake. (2002067)
B. Finnamore Building Corporation. Approve variance for 28.3 percent impervious
surface coverage for a 12 -foot by 17 -foot addition for property located at 11620-45h
Avenue North. (2002074)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Samuel & Jennifer Syrstad. Zoning Ordinance text amendment to Section 21145 to
allow home occupations within attached garages or accessory buildings. (2002062)
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. North American Properties. Variance for height of freestanding lighting at
Plymouth Marketplace located in the northwest quadrant of Highway 55 and
Vicksburg Lane. (2002053)
8. ADJOURNMENT
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City of Plymouth
Public Safety Advisory Board
Public Safety Library
July 18, 2002
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I. Call to order
H. Approval of Minutes from June 20, 2002
III. Draft Gambling Ordinance
IV. Council Issues
V. Around the Table, any other issues
VI. Agenda items for next month's meetings
VII. Adjournment
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PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2002 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Medicine Lake Room
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. CONSENT AGENDA*
A. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Reports.
B. Section 8 Program. Approve directing staff to apply for additional Section 8
Mainstream Vouchers.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Reallocation of 2001 and 2002 Community Development Block Grant funds.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Plymouth Towne Square. Update on rent recertifications.
B. Stone Creek Village Development. Replacement of CDBG funds with Tax Increment
Housing Assistance Program (TIHAP) Funds.
C. August HRA meeting date change.
5. ADJOURNMENT
July 23
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
• Appeal on staff's recommendation on relocation costs for 3030 County Road 101
• Hearing to consider the Vacation of a permanent street and utility easement for
Glacier Vista
• Public hearing for on—sale 3.2 malt liquor application for C.I.A.O., Inc. d/b/b
Broadway Pizza, 4190 Vinewood Lane, Ste. 120
• Public hearing for on—sale and Sunday intoxicating liquor application for Pirosmani,
Inc. d/b/a Pirosmani, 1115 Vicksburg Lane
• Proclaim August 6 as "National Night Out"
• Approve Final Plat and Development Contract for "Killian's Gate" for four single-
family lots on property located at 12795-6t' Avenue North. Coldwell Banker Burnet.
(2002027F)
• Approve Variance for 28.3 percent impervious surface coverage for a 12 -foot by 17 -
foot addition for property located at 11620-45 h Avenue North. Finnamore Building
Corporation. (2002074)
• Hearing on disposition of unneeded City right-of-way, Trunk Highway No. 383
renumbered 169 located north of 45h Avenue west of Trunk Highway 169
August 13
• Appoint Election Judges for September 10 Primary Election
• North American Properties -- Lighting Variance
• Request to amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding home occupations in accessory
buildings
• Variance to rebuild the cabin on Bass Lake island
August 27
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OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
July 2002
Sunday
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5:15 PM MUSIC
INDEPENDENCE
IN PLYMOUTH,
DAY - City
City Center
Offices Closed
Amphitheater
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6:00 PM SPECIAL
7:00 PM PARK &
COUNCIL MEETING:
DISCUSS OFFERS ON
RECREATION
CO. RD. 101 HOMES,
ADVISORY
Public Safety Training
COMMISSION
Room
(PRAC) SPECIAL
MEETING,
7:00 PM REGULAR
Plymouth Creek
COUNCIL MEETING,
Center
Council Chambers
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PLANNING
Medicine Lake Room
COMMISSION,
Council Chambers
7:00 PM PUBLIC
SAFETYADVISORY
BOARD, Police Dept.
Library
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6'.00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL
MEETING: REVIEW CITY
6:30 PM OPEN
INTERNETWEB SITE
REDESIGN, Pudic Safely
TN kpRoam
HOUSE ON
THE CO. RD. 73
700 PM REGULAR COUNCILCORRIDOR
MEETING, Card Chambara
STUDY,
(IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING:
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Plymouth Creek
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
TO CONDUCT HEARING&
TAKE ACTION ON DENIAL OF
CLAIMS FOR RELOCATION
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PARK TOUR,
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COUNCIL,
Hall
Council
Chambers
7:00 PM
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COMMISSION,
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COUNCIL MEETING:
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DISCUSS
RESIGNATION FROM
N.W. HENNEPIN
HUMAN SERVICES
COUNCIL, Public Safety
7:00 PM PUBLIC
SAFETY ADVISORY
BOARD, Police Dept.
Training Room
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BUSINESS COUNCIL,
7:00 PM PACT -
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7:00 PM
SPECIAL
COUNCIL
Radisson Hotel
MEETING:
7:00 PM REGULAR
BUDGETSTUDY
COUNCIL MEETING,
SESSION, Public
Council Chambers
Safety Training
Room
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DIDATE FILING
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September 2002
Sunday
Monday
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Wednesday
Thursday
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Saturday
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LABOR DAY - City
Offices Closed
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION,
7:00 PM HUMAN
RIGHTS COMMISSION
- Council Chambers
Rosh Hashanah
begins at sunset
7:00 PM
SPECIAL
COUNCIL
MEETING:
Council Chambers
BUDGET STUDY
SESSION, Public
SafetyTraining
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Room
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COUNCIL MEETING:
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Training Room
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COUNCIL
Bass Lake Room
Council Chambers
PM AUTUMN
COUNCIL
CANDIDATE
ARTS FAIR,
MEETING, Council
FILINGS CLOSE
Parkers Lake
Chambers
Park
PRIMARY
ELECTION DAY -
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AM -8 PM
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at sunset
7:30 PM
YOUTH
7:00 PM
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7:00 PM HRA -
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ADVISORY
COUNCIL,
Council
Chambers
COMMISSION,7:00
Council Chambers
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SAFETYADVISORY
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CLEAN-UP
DAY, Public
Works
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Facility
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COUNCIL, Radisson
Hotel
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Median home price sets yet another record: $188,900 1'(�—
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Neal Gendler
Star Tribune
07/11/2002
Another month, another record shattered: Strong demand for homes in the Twin Cities area, especially at entry level, has pushed the median price of home
sales to $188,900, up nearly 5 percent from a month earlier.
The median price of sales closed in June -- the point with half of sales for more, half for less -- was up from $180,000 in May and 9.8 percent ahead of
$172,000 in June 2001, according to data released Wednesday by the Realtor Public Policy Partnership, an alliance of the St. Paul, Southern Twin Cities
and North Metro Realtor organizations.
"The higher median value has caused difficulty for some entry-level buyers," said Todd Jorgensen, president of the Southern Twin Cities Association of
Realtors. "It's forcing people to look at other options, such as townhouses and condominiums, doubling up to buy or continuing to rent."
Using some broad typical lending criteria, Jorgensen said that buying at median price likely would require annual household income of $60,000. That's for
a 30 -year conventional loan at 6.75 percent interest, a 20 -percent down payment and a traditional ratio of 28 percent of gross household income going to
housing debt. Lower down -payment programs might require higher income, because the size of the loan would be larger.
The area's median household income was reported this year to be $76,700, but many loan programs exist to help first-time buyers of modest income; some
allow more debt or assist with down payments. Still, "one of the problems the market is facing is workforce housing, especially for single -income buyers,"
said Mark Allen, CEO of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors. "They're very challenged to afford the median -priced home," and good houses
priced below that can be difficult to find because they usually sell quickly.
Price growth may slow, as sales typically moderate in the second half of the year. Last month, the number of "sales pending" -- purchase agreements
signed for sales likely to close 45 to 60 days later -- fell to 5,067 from April's peak of 5,414 and from 5,375 in May. The record 49,603 sales closed in
2001 were helped by 5,208 purchase agreements signed that June.
Jorgensen said the July sales pace seems to have begun more slowly than June -- perhaps because of the heat and the mid -week holiday — although the
pace seems pretty normal. "We still have competing offers, but not nearly as many as last year," he said.
He and Allen said it was hard to explain rising prices when the number of purchase agreements being signed is falling and the inventory of homes is high.
At June's end, 19,650 homes were listed for sale, compared with 17,095 a year earlier. Allen said one reason is simply that "sellers are continuing to
demand more ... and buyers are willing to pay." Jorgensen said soaring land prices push new -home prices higher, pulling existing -home prices up with
them.
Also, "the extremely good interest rate is making it easier for the entry-level buyer to get into the market," increasing demand and thus prices, he said.
People unhappy with the unstable stock market may buy more homes as investments to put up for rent, he said. "Now you're adding more buyers — it's
supply and demand again -- and it's going to continue to push prices."
Jorgensen said a summer slowdown could shrink the median, but "the decrease won't be dramatic." And median price for the year will be higher than a
year ago, barring some economic or social catastrophe. He said an increase of nearly 10 percent in median price is close to price growth in the past several
years. But each percentage increase starts from a higher base, and the increases are pricing some people out of the market.
"I come across buyers and I just can't help them; they just can't afford what's on the market now," Jorgensen said. "That's the thing I hate most about this
business — to tell someone they can't afford to buy a home."
— Neal Gendler is at ngendktt Dstartribune.com .
0 Copyright 2002 Star Tribune. All rights reserved.
Prudential _ Financial
July 8, 2002
Mayor Joy Tierney
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: 60 Day WARN Notification
y -•r
Dear Sir/Madam:
Jill S.Verlo
Vice President, Human Resources
The Prudential Insurance Company of America
13001 County Road 10, Plymouth MN 55440
Tel 763-553-6545 Fax 763-553-8002
This letter is to inform you of the anticipated permanent elimination of the Employee
Service Center at Prudential's Plymouth Facility located at 13001 County Road 10,
Plymouth MN 55440. This constitutes a "plant closing" as that term is defined in the
Worker Adjustment and Training Notification Act ("WARN"). In accordance with that
law, we are notifying you of this event. The plant closing is expected to be permanent.
The expected date of the first employee separation is September 8, 2002 with notice
being given on July 9, 2002. We anticipate that approximately 47 employees will be laid
off at this time. The job titles of the positions to be affected, the number of affected
employees in each job classification, and the schedule for layoffs after July 9, 2002 are
listed on the attachment annexed hereto.
The affected employees are not represented by a union and are not entitled to bumping
rights.
For further information., please contact me at 763-553-6545.
Sincerely,
Jill Verlo
Vice President, Human Resources
Attachment(s)
July 5, 2002
Dear Resident/Land Owner:
PCITVf
PLYMOUTFF
The City recently received a development application from Thomas Laitala and Joseph
Sorrentino, under File No. 2002055, to allow development of roughly 9.13 acres of land located
at 18315-81h Avenue North and 525 Queensland Lane North. A map indicating the location of
the site is provided below. The proposal includes rezoning of roughly 7.3 acres from FRD
(Future Restricted Development) to RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1), and a preliminary plat to
allow the creation of nine single-family lots on the property. _
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
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SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR NORTH AMERICAN PROPERTIES (2002053)
Dear Owner/Occupant:
This letter is written to inform you that North American Properties, under file 2002053,
submitted a. planning application requesting approval of a variance for the height of
freestanding light poles on Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5 at Plymouth Marketplace located at the
northwest quadrant of Highway 55 and Vicksburg Lane North.
While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent
property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your
property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and
cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at
7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2002, in the City Council Chambers at the Plymouth City
Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community
Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall 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. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please
contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400.
Sincerely,
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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July 5, 2002
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SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR GARY AND JANICE PRAZAK (2002067)
Dear Owner/Occupant:
This letter is written to inform you that Janice and Gary Prazak, under file 2002067, have
submitted a planning application requesting approval of variances to allow replacement
of a cabin and shed for property located on Kelvie's Island on Bass Lake.
While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent
property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your
property is within 100 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and
cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at
7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2002, in the City Council Chambers at the Plymouth City
Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community
Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall 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. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please
contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400.
Sincerely,
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Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR FINNAMORE BUILDING CORP. (2002074)
Dear Owner/Occupant:
This letter is written to inform you that Finnamore Building Corporation, under file
2002074, submitted a planning application requesting approval of a shoreland ordinance
variance to exceed 25% impervious surface coverage to -allow construction of a 12 -foot
by 17 -foot addition for property located at 11620-45`h Avenue North.
While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent
property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your
property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and
cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at
7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2002, in the City Council Chambers at the Plymouth City
Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community
Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall 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. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please
contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400.
Sincerely,
Wlym �co
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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July 10, 2002
SUBJECT: WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR CHARLES DAVID JOHNSON
(2002077)
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a
request by Charles David Johnson, under file 2002077, to withdraw his application for a
conditional use permit for a garage to exceed 1,000 square feet for property located at
16720-12`h Avenue North. The request also includes a variance to allow construction of a
garage in a front yard.
Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 feet of the site of this
proposal. You are hereby notified of this withdrawal that was originally scheduled for
Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 17, 2002, in the City
Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. Feel free to
call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information.
INFORuIATION 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,
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR T/C BUILDERS INC. (2002078)
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to the provisions of 'the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a
request by T/C Builders Inc., under file 2002078, to withdraw their application for a
conditional use permit to move a 2,000 square foot single family home from `Maple
Grove onto a vacant lot located at 5005 Norwood Lane North.
Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 feet of the site of this
proposal. You are hereby notified of this withdrawal that was originally scheduled for
the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 17, 2002, in the
City Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. Feel free
to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community
Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except
holidays.
Sincerely,
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Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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Dear Resident/Land Owner:
The City recently received a development application from Lundgren Bros. Construction, Inc.,
under File No. 2002058, to allow development of the 13.32 -acre site located north of Highway
55 and west of the Plum Tree subdivision. A map indicating the location of the site is provided
below. The proposal includes rezoning of the site from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to
RSF-4 (Single and Two Family), and a preliminary plat to allow 48 twinhome units and 1 single-
family detached townhome 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
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Gonnmunity Forums
Hennepin County would like your thoughts on our funding
priorities. The priorities are attached to this meeting
announcement.
For your convenience we have scheduled two sessions:
July 16th at 1:30
Rockford Road Library
640142 nd Avenue North
Crystal
Or
July 30th at 9:00
Southdale Library
Full Meeting Room
7001 York Avenue South
Edina
Feel free to share this announcement with other people who may
be interested.
DRAFT
Human Services Housing
2002 Funding for Supportive Housing and Related Services
PRIORITIES
DRAFT
The overarching objective for Hennepin County Human Services as it relates to
housing, is to assure safety and stability for children and adults. Stable, safe and
affordable housing contributes significantly to reducing crisis and achieving success in
other program areas for many Human Services clients. Following is a list of priorities
for funding supportive housing and related services:
Funding will focus on supports for permanent housing for:
■ Children and adults who have been, or are at high risk of becoming, abused or
neglected
■ Vulnerable seniors
■ Persons with disabilities (including but not limited to mental illness,
developmental disabilities, physical disabilities etc.)
• Persons involved in multiple human services systems who are inappropriately
using crisis and emergency resources
■ Adults at high risk of becoming acute or chronic service users
• Funding will provide support services for new affordable housing or to help
conserve the client's "housing of choice," including promoting housing retention.
• Funding for housing supports should provide elderly and disabled persons a range
and balance of locational and service choices that offer opportunities to live in
community-based, integrated settings.
• Funding will provide for the development of housing support models that are
accepted as the most effective, culturally appropriate, and individualized. To that
end, contracts for supportive housing services and related activities are client -
centered and focused on client outcomes.
• Hennepin County Human Services recognizes the significance of rental subsidies for
supportive housing projects. Funding for supportive services will focus on projects
with either project -based or tenant -based rental subsidies that are consistent with the
above priorities highlighting target populations, consumer choice, and integration.
• Funding from county property tax dollars should be considered a last resort, only
after maximizing all possible sources of federal, state, and private funding. It
should be demonstrated that county dollars are a vehicle to leverage other
public/private funding.
DRAFT
FUNDING COMMITMENTS
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Applications and projects will be reviewed and selected based on criteria consistent with
the above priorities. In addition, applications will be reviewed for consistency with the
City/County Homeless Task Force Recommendations, the Hennepin County Housing
and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Strategic Plan, and Hennepin County's
Affordable Housing Incentive Fund criteria.
Hennepin County Human Services strives for a balance of locational and service
choices for all supportive housing. Currently, to achieve this balance of choice for
Hennepin County service constituents, models utilizing tenant -based subsidies or small
project -based subsidies will be given a higher priority. For such projects, services
ideally will not be tied to buildings and the client's tenancy will not be tied to accepting
services.
CONTRACT INFORMATION
The type, terms, and conditions of funding provided will vary depending on the needs
of the clients, the availability of funding resources, and type of activity. Hennepin
County utilizes competitive contracting. Housing program/service providers should
expect to negotiate contract parameters, including client outcome expectations, for any
funding managed by Hennepin County Human Services. If a service provider is unable
to achieve adequate client outcomes, Hennepin County may exercise its option to
contract with another provider.
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DATE: July 10, 2002
TO: Dwight Johnson, C' Manager
FROM: Anne Hurlburt, 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 June 2002.
The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility in June was 575, 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.
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DATE: July 10, 2002
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: George C. Bentley, Transit Consultant %V/
THROUGH: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Dan Faulkner, Director of Public Works
Pat Qvale, Public Services Manager
SUBJECT: 2002 Suburban Transit Association Legislative Report
Attached is the 2002 Suburban Transit Association (STA) Legislative Report from the STA
lobbyists, Messerli & Kramer, P.A. Specific language of bills referenced in the Legislative
Report can be accessed by going to the specific web site listed at the end of each section.
Next year's legislative session will be critical for transportation and transit funding, since the
transportation improvement need has been growing without a corresponding influx of funding
by the State. Plymouth Metrolink will continue working with the STA and others to find the
necessary sources of funding to continue providing the best suburban transit services possible.
STA will have more information available after the elections in November regarding the
prospects for funding and policy enhancements during the 2003 legislative session.
This is provided to you FYI. If you have any questions please contact me at 763-509-5521 or
at gbentley@ci.pllymouth.mn.us for further information.
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SUBURBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION
2002 REGULAR SESSION
MINNESOTA LEGISLATIVE REPORT
JULY 9, 2002
PREPARED BY
TOM POUL & LIZ SHIELDS KEATING
MESSERLI & KRAMER P.A.
SUBURBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION
2002 Legislative Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................1
II. LAWS ENACTED DURING THE 2002 SESSION
A. OMNIBUS BUDGET BALANCING BILLS
Chapters220 & 374.............................................................................3
B. PUBLIC FINANCE BILL
Chapter390......................................................................................5
C. OMNIBUS BONDING BILL
Chapter393......................................................................................6
D. TRANSPORTATION POLICY BILL
Chapter364......................................................................................7
E. DPS HOUSEKEEPING BILL
Chapter371......................................................................................8
F. BIODIESEL MANDATE
Chapter244......................................................................................9
III. BILLS THAT DID NOT BECOME LAW DURING THE 2002 SESSION....... 10
IV. CONCLUSION.................................................................................10
I. INTRODUCTION
For sheer political theater, the 2002 Session of the Minnesota Legislature will go down
in the record books as one of the best. They made you laugh. T hey made you cry.
Little was accomplished but, when it was all over, dozens of the actors took their final
bow while the Governor who had remained in the audience throughout the performance
tossed vetoes and brickbats at the departing company.
It was the year of legislative redistricting. Roger Moe had predicted that shortly after
the new lines were drawn that all we see from the Capitol steps would be "taillights on
the horizon." Wrong! What was slated as a "short session" to be ended by
Passover/Easter turned into trench warfare with all sides hunkered down until they
couldn't any longer. The clock ran out as lawmakers stayed to the last possible
moment. One -by -one the retirees bid farewell to their colleagues — "a great run," "an
extraordinary opportunity," "a humbling experience" were noted time and again.
But, none of it made up for the fact that the 2002 Session was long on acrimony,
political stonewalling and gubernatorial gamesmanship while short on accomplishment.
It was the end of tripartisan governing with the sound of "good riddance" all around.
Three in the dance may work elsewhere, but not here in Minnesota — at least not with
these partners.
And, when the party ended and there were bills to pay, lawmakers emptied the public
coffers and retreated to their new districts. "Bold," "innovative," collaborative" are not
terms that can be applied to the 2002 Session or its three predecessors. But, the show
is over. A new cast is slated to take the stage. Perhaps the elections will bring and end
to the beating and mark a new day for Minnesota. We can only hope!
STA SESSION OVERVIEW
Based on what might have happened in efforts to balance t he s tate b udget, o pt -out
transit did very well in the 2002 session. The t op two p riorities o f t he S TA w ere t o
maintain MVET dedication at the levels established by the 2001 Legislature, and to
secure $50 million (later amended to $54 million) in regional bonding authority. Both of
these objectives were accomplished.
Another STA initiative was to ensure that any long-term transportation funding package
included a significant transit component, including funding for outside the Transit Taxing
District. Unfortunately, no long-term funding solution was accomplished in the 2002
session. For STA and many others, the failure of the Legislature to pass a major
transportation funding package was the biggest disappointment of the session. For the
first time ever, a coalition of nearly 200 business led by the Minnesota Chamber of
Commerce led t he f ight f or a I ong-term, c omprehensive f unding s olution, i ncluding a
gas -tax increase.
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But in the end, partisan bickering killed any chance for passage of a transportation
package. (Particularly, the House's opposition to a tax increase or meaningful transit
funding, and the Senate's determination to maintain an adequately funded, balanced
package.) As suburbanites find themselves squeezed by congestion more and more
each day, we find ourselves saying yet again, "Maybe next year...."
The remainder of this report consists of synopses of 2002 legislation impacting STA
members.
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II. LAWS ENACTED DURING THE 2002 SESSION
2002 OMNIBUS BUDGET BALANCING BILLS
CHAPTER 220 — H.F. 351 (PHASE 1)
(REP. RICH STANEK & SEN. DOUG JOHNSON)
CHAPTER 374 - H.F. 3270 (PHASE 2)
(REP. KEVIN GOODNO & SEN. DOUG JOHNSON)
EFFECTIVE DATES VARY
The largest task facing the 2002 Legislature when it convened on January 2 9th was
solving a large and growing state budget deficit. The November Revenue Forecast
revealed that projected state revenues from income and sales taxes were significantly
less than had been expected when the FY2002-03 budget was adopted in June. The
anticipated deficit facing the Legislature on the first day of session was $1.95 billion for
the biennium, and $1.25 billion per year in FY2004 and FY2005. While Governor
Ventura was adamant about solving both the short- and long-term budget shortfalls, the
Legislature preferred to address the FY2002-03 deficit and wait until the 2003 "budget
session" to grapple with the structural deficit.
Amid much rhetoric about the spirit of cooperation and bipartisan effort, House and
Senate leadership held a press conference on February 19th to announce that they had
reached a veto -proof solution to the FY2002-03 deficit. H.F. 351 cut permanent
spending by $374.277 million, one-time spending by $131 million, and one-time
resources by $1.463 billion. Total cuts equaled $1.969 billion for the FY2002-03
biennium. H.F. 351 also eliminated $1.8 billion of the FY2004-05 deficit, out of a (then)
projected $2.5 billion shortfall. (Eliminating the inflation factor from revenue estimates
accounts for $1.127 billion of the structural solution.)
Cuts to transportation and transit in HF 351 totaled $4.1 million, including $2 million in
service cuts and $ 600,000 in administrative cuts for Metro Transit. Because opt -out
providers do not receive general fund assistance, they are exempt from these cuts. HF
351 also slashed $40 million in Riverview Corridor funding that was approved by the
2000 Legislature.
H.F. 351 was vetoed by the Governor, who had proposed a much broader budget
deficit reduction package, including deeper spending cuts and new tax increases to
address the 2004-05 deficit as well as 2002-03. The House and Senate overrode the
Governor's veto (on the second attempt in the House), and H.F. 351 took effect on
March 1, 2002.
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To view H.F. 351 language, please visit the Legislature's bill tracking website at:
]1t tom -I / ww w l e a s t a t P m n U S 1 ] e 11 e g i s h t m
Under 'House of Representatives Current Biennium,' type 'hf351' in the box marked
'Enter Bill number:"
Unfortunately for the Legislature, the February Revenue Forecast projected a FY2002-
03 budget deficit that was $439 million larger than estimated by the November
Forecast. This meant that the Legislature had to tackle the budget deficit a second time
in order to meet the constitutional requirement of a balanced budget for the current
biennium.
Despite the quick agreement between House and Senate on Phase 1, the second
round of budget balancing legislation nearly didn't materialize during the 2002 regular
session. It took until the final days before the constitutional requirement for
adjournment before the Legislature agreed on a plan to deal with the remaining $439
million hole in the state budget.
Among the sticking points that caused the 2002 legislative session to drag on over a
month past the expected time of adjournment were the size of the budget reserve
("rainy day fund"), whether or not available transportation funding dollars should be
converted to bonds to free up funds for the budget deficit, and whether or not tobacco
endowment funds should be used for cashflow.
The deal that was finally brokered included a number of accounting shifts, some
spending cuts, some spending increases, and use of the tobacco funds for cashflow
purposes. In the end, H.F. 3270 solved the projected FY2002-03 budget deficit and left
$300 million in the budget reserve. Specifics of the Phase 2 budget agreement are as
follows:
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K-12 Aid Payment Shift 83/17
473.5
K-12 Cash Flow Appropriation
17.5
K-12 Special Ed Excess Cost P mt. Chane
25.5
HHS Shift
36.9
Worker's Comp Transfer
20.0
Bonding for Cash Capital Pro'ects
75.0
Debt Service for Capital Pro'ect Bonding
10.0
Building Codes Account Transfer
June Accelerated_ Delay to 6/04
2.0
25.5
Assigned Risk Plan Transfer
14.0
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Cash Flow Account Transfer 155.0
ADDITIONAL SPENDING —
Bonding Bill 10.0
Anti -Terrorism 13.0
School Employees Health Insurance Study 0.7
RHnr.FT AnJt1STMFNTS
Dept. of Revenue for Compliance
7.6
Additional DOR Compliance Revenue
7.E
Governor's Mansion to reopen mansion
0.4
Hi her Education
11.7
K-12 Education
2.3
Legislative Budget Reduction
5.0
Solid Waste Fund for SCORE Grants
9.0
While the 2002-03 deficit has been addressed for the time being, the Commissioner of
Finance has suggested that an additional revenue forecast may be generated in late
summer or early fall. This could result in either a s pecial s ession o r u nallotment to
address new deficit projections. Finally, even if the 2002-03 deficit has been laid to
rest, the structural deficit still looms on the horizon.
To view H.F. 3270 language, please visit the Legislature's bill tracking website at:
h t t n•// www l e g c t a t a mn u S I 1 e g / 1 a u i c h t. m
Under 'House of Representatives Current Biennium,' type 'hf3270' in the box marked
`Enter Bill number:"
2002 PUBLIC FINANCE BILL
CHAPTER 390
S.F. 2572
(SEN. LARRY POGEMILLER & REP. RON ABRAMS)
EFFECTIVE DATES VARY
The Public Finance Bill contained t he m ost i mportant i tem i n t he 2 002 S TA A genda
from a proactive perspective: $54 million in regional bonding authority. The original
request by the Metropolitan Council was for $50 million in regional bonding authority,
but the STA lobbied successfully to have this figure increased to $54 million in order to
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provide new, rather than used, replacement vehicles for Minnesota Valley Transit
Authority (MVTA) and Metro Transit.
Opt -out projects to be funded with this bonding authority include the following:
MVTA
Midlife bus overhauls - $85,000
Replace buses - $7,808,941
SMTC
Add buses - $526,746
Midlife bus overhauls - $692,250
Replace buses - $3,125,000
Maple Grove Transit
Transit hub - $1,724,983
2002 OMNIBUS BONDING BILL
CHAPTER 393
H.F. 3618
(REP. JIM KNOBLACH & SEN. KEITH LANGSETH)
EFFECTIVE DATES VARY
The Bonding Bill had one of the most bizarre outcomes of any of the major bills passed.
After the House and Senate spent months attempting to settle on the total amount of
the Bonding Bill, they failed to pass the bill in time to override line -item vetoes. The
result was that the Governor slashed nearly half of the included projects. Below are the
specific provisions of interest to STA.
TRANSPORTATION/MET COUNCIL
Northwest Busway - $20 million (contingent upon $12M from Henn. Cty. and $5M
from Metropolitan Council)
Local bridge assistance - $45 million (Governor plans to release only $30M)
Prohibition of work on Dan Patch Line
Park & ride lots in 7 -county area, outside Transit Taxing District - $500K - VETOED
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Central Corridor planning - $1 million - VETOED
Greater MN transit facilities - $2 million — VETOED
Local share trunk highway projects - $10 million -VETOED
Local routes of regional significance - $10 million -VETOED
Northstar Commuter Rail Line
Snelling Bus Garage
Rush Line Transitway
Cedar Avenue Transitway
St. Paul Union Depot
10 Ton Road Upgrades
To view H.F. 3618 language, please visit the Legislature's bill tracking website at:
h t t o // WWW l P a c t a t a M Ic / l a g/ l a u i c h t m
Under `House of Representatives Current Biennium,' type `hf3618' in the box marked
`Enter Bill number:"
2002 TRANSPORTATION POLICY BILL
CHAPTER 364
S.F. 3298
(SEN. DEAN JOHNSON & REP. BILL KUISLE)
EFFECTIVE DATES VARY
Allows cities to advance up to $10 million to MnDOT to expedite construction of
interregional corridor or bottleneck reduction trunk highway projects, provided that
the project is already included in the 10 -year highway work program. MnDOT may
pay limited interest when repaying the local unit of government. (Sec. 6)
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Exemption from Phase 1 consultant contracts moratorium for projects funded by
trunk highway fund, CSAH, or MSA. (Sec. 30)
Allows acquisition of land by MnDOT for preserving future transportation corridors.
(Sec. 5)
Prohibition of work on Dan Patch line. (This provision was later included in HF
3618, the Omnibus Bonding Bill.)
Repeal of prohibition on trunk highway funds used for bus service to mitigate
congestion during construction projects. The provision to repeal this prohibition, and
therefore allow bus service for this purpose, was strongly advocated by Rep. Sharon
Marko (DFL - Cottage Grove). Her intent was to allow bus service on Hwy. 61
during construction of the Wakota Bridge. Reps. Mary Liz Holberg and Tom
Workman opposed this provision, which resulted in its removal from the bill. (This
provision was later included in HF 3203, the Department of Public Safety
Housekeeping Bill, and has been signed into law. See below.)
• Demonstration project of vanpools in 1-494 shoulder lanes. (This provision was
removed when it was brought to the conference committee's attention that during
the timeframe of the proposed demonstration project, there will be no shoulder lanes
on 1-494 due to ccnstruction.)
• Whistle -blowing prohibited within one-half mile of commuter rail stations.
• Commuter rail station working groups established in each city to address local
concerns relating to safety and security.
To view S.F. 3298 language, please visit the Legislature's bill tracking website at:
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Under `Senate Current Biennium,' type `sf3298' in the box marked `Enter Bill number:"
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HOUSEKEEPING BILL
CHAPTER 371
H.F. 3203
(REP. BILL KUISLE & SEN. STEVE MURPHY)
EFFECTIVE MAY 18, 2002
The DPS Housekeeping Bill contains an exception to the prohibition of the use of trunk
N.
highway funds for congestion mitigation during road construction. Rep. Sharon Marko
(DFL- Cottage Grove) served on this conference committee and championed this
provision. This exception is limited to Highway 61/1-494 during the Wakota Bridge
construction project.
To view H.F. 3203 language, please visit the Legislature's bill tracking website at:
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Under `House of Representatives Current Biennium,' type `hf3203' in the box marked
'Enter Bill number:"
BIODIESEL MANDATE
CHAPTER 244
S.F. 1495
(SEN. STEVE MURPHY & REP. TIM FINSETH)
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2002
The biodiesel mandate was defeated during the 2001 session but remained alive during
2002, the second year of the biennium. The 2001 conference committee reconvened in
February of 2002 to make another attempt at compromise language. The 2002
conference committee report adopted by both bodies includes the folowing:
All diesel fuel sold for use in internal combustion engines must contain 2% biodiesel
beginning 1) February 28, 2005, or 2) 18 months after a federal or state action
causes diesel containing 2% biodiesel to have a 2 cents/gallon tax cut or credit. The
Commissioner of Agriculture must have also published notice that annual capacity in
Minnesota for the production of biodiesel fuel oil exceeds 8 million gallons.
Exceptions are provided for motors located at an electric generating plant regulated
by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, railroad locomotives, and off-road taconite
and copper mining equipment and machinery.
If the mandate is repealed within eight years of its effective date, distributors that
made capital expenditures necessary to in order to blend biodiesel fuel may be
eligible for partial reimbursement. If the mandate is repealed within two years, the
Commissioner of Agriculture shall reimburse up to 80% of expenditures. The total
amount eligible for reimbursement must decline by 10% each year after the
mandate is effective and must end at 20% in the eighth year.
S.F. 1495 became law without the Governor's signature on March 15.
To view S.F. 1495 language, please visit the Legislature's bill tracking website at:
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Under'Senate Current Biennium,' type 'sf1495' in the box marked `Enter Bill number:"
III. BILLS THAT DID NOT BECOME LAW DURING THE 2002 SESSION
IV. CONCLUSION
2002 was a successful session for STA despite many challenges, including the state
budget deficit, gubernatorial politics, redistricting, the upcoming legislative elections,
anti -rail sentiment, and the "no tax increases" pledge made by many legislators. Though
the end result was satisfactory, the process itself was frustrating and unpredictable. No
long-term funding package was adopted, and the three -party system made it difficult to
gauge that outcome early on.
We are looking forward to the 2003 session, in particular for the opportunity to influence
the transportation funding package to address opt -out transit needs. Provisions for
increased service within and outside the Transit Taxing District, increased capital
investment for buses, park-and-ride lots and transit hubs, and maintaining and
expanding transit advantages on highways should be included in any comprehensive
long-term solution. We will be working very hard this summer and fall to educate and
inform members and candidates as to the needs of suburban transit providers. 2003
will prove to be a very interesting year, with a new Governor, new legislative leadership,
and many new legislators.
This was the seventh legislative session that Messerli & Kramer P.A. served as
legislative counsel for the STA. Please accept our thanks for the opportunity to serve
as the voice of opt -out transit at the State Capitol. If you have questions or comments
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about this report, please contact Tom Poul or Liz Shields Keating at 651/228-9757 or at
ouI mandklaw.com Or Ikeatinaamandklaw.com.
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Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
June 13, 2002
Page 22
Present: Chair Anderson; Commissioners Fiemann, Meyer, Rezabek, Krahulec,
Singer; Councilmember Hewitt; staff Blank, Evans, Michaud, Pederson
Absent: Musliner
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the June meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Singer and seconded by
Commissioner Krahulec to approve the minutes of the May meeting as
presented. The motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present.
b. Staff. Evans stated that we have processed over 9,000 registrations as of
June 11. The majority was done either in person or over the phone. 40%
were done using the Internet or the Touch Tone System. This has been a
very busy week for us. After the skate park grand opening Evans attended
the summer staff training orientation. The majority of the summer programs
begin next week. Our summer concert series started last Tuesday. We are
hosting water ski shows at Parkers this summer, June 20, July 18, and
August 15. Evans reminded commissioners of Music in Plymouth on July 2,
and the 5K Fun Run on June 29th. Blank stated that the Prior Lake Water Ski
team puts on the water ski shows.
c. Others.
4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION
None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Millennium Garden update. Blank stated that the stone people are facing
the concrete flat surfaces, a fountain has been added, trellises have been
completed, the foot bridge is in, curbing and sidewalks will be poured
next week, and a contract has been let for 1,000 bricks. Electric lights are
being placed in the walls, etc. We are making progress and still shooting
for a fall opening.
PRAC Minutes/June 2002
Page 23
b. Hilde Performance Center update. Blank said the roofing has begun, and
the painters are busy. By the end of next week, most construction should
be done. We will only be sodding the site in time for the concert. No other
landscaping will take place prior to Music in Plymouth.
c. Greenwood youth sports update. We're 95% done, Blank explained. There
are problems, however. The contractor hasn't seeded or sodded around
the pond area. The grass areas look like they are playable. Blank hopes
teams can start playing there next week. We will reschedule the
dedication, but first we want to get Wayzata Baseball started using the
fields.
d. Mud Lake park update. The Council awarded contracts for the play
structure, and is working out agreements with Hennepin County for the
trail that butts up to Co. Rd. 47. A guard rail has to be built on the road.
We will be out for bids on June 25 on the base project. We will be under
construction soon. We may start draining the lake soon. The name
change to Lake Camelot has been approved. Blank stated that PRAC will
take up the naming of the park at the August meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Teen survey - Regina Michaud. Blank introduced Regina Michaud. She is
in charge of teen programs primarily. She is also a staff liaison to the Youth
Advisory council subcommittee dealing with recreation. Michaud
oversaw the teen survey. She made up the questions and distributed it.
She stated that she polled approximately 1,100 teens ages 12-18, in
grades 6-12. One hundred twelve surveys came from high school kids and
the rest came from the middle school kids. Of those surveyed, 76% were
Plymouth residents with the remaining surveys from New Hope and
Wayzata residents. Forty seven percent were ages 13-14, and the next
largest group was ages 1 1-12. Fifty eight percent felt there was already a
place for teens to gather, i.e., Caribou Coffee, movie theaters, etc.
Seventy seven percent feel there is a need for a teen place, and 80% are
in favor of establishing such a place. The senior high kids were more
evenly divided on whether a place for teens is needed. There was fairly
even division on where such a facility should be. As for the features a teen
place should have, many different opinions were expressed. There is
strong interest in an advanced height skate park and BMX track. Forty
percent said they would use a teen center 1-5 times per month. Twenty
eight percent would use it one to five times per year or never. The most
popular time would be weekends and evenings during the school year or
summer. Forty five percent think a teen/adult board should run the facility.
There would be a transportation issue with a teen center, because most of
the teens do not drive. Sixty eight percent are involved in extra -curricular
PRAC Minutes/June 2002
Page 24
activities. Meyer asked how the survey was distributed. Michaud said she
visited the schools during lunch hours and handed them out and
collected them all on the same day. Singer asked what Michaud's
recommendation would be toward a teen center. If we have the money,
it would be awesome, Michaud responded. But most teen centers are
heavily funded by the cities where they are located. Most older teens
want to go to these centers to listen to bands. The middle school ages
want many different features in a teen center, all high end. Fiemann
asked what it costs other communities to run their centers. Michaud said it
costs $60,000 - $100,000 in operating costs per year. She said this is the
entire budget, maintenance, staff, bringing in bands, etc. Michaud said
you can bring in local bands at no cost, but then you don't always get
high attendance. She said Bloomington has a youth center in association
with the schools. Maple Grove has a teen center functioning now. They
have sand volleyball, a skate park, a small movie theater style room, a
small game room with foosball, pool table, video games, etc. Rezabek
said this teen center is always packed. We don't have any buildings right
now in Plymouth that would work for this facility, at least not one that
neighbors would be receptive toward. Meyer said it would be difficult to
put money into something that isn't a sure bet. Meyer said she isn't sure
we could do something they would want to frequent. Anderson said this
teen center idea has been discussed for a long time. It's an older crowd
that uses the Depot, and they all drive there. If it's in the right location,
Michaud said we could share a building that could be dedicated to
teens part of the time and other populations the other times. Blank said
there's no need for any recommendation tonight. It's too soon. If we go
down this road, it will be expensive Blank said. He said there are some
things we can do in the basement of the Plymouth Creek Center that
would be program oriented, rather than age oriented. Rezabek
wondered if the teen survey results would have been different if it had
been distributed at the movie theater, or other places where they hang
out. Michaud said she didn't think so. Hewitt said the high schoolers won't
go to the same place where the middle schoolers hang out. They don't
want to mix or mingle, and they don't want adult supervision. Hewitt said
Michaud did a good job with her survey. Blank told the commissioners to
hang on to the survey, because PRAC would continue to discuss it at
future meetings.
b. Plymouth Creek Center lower level improvements - Del Erickson. Blank
said staff has been working on the lower level design of the Plymouth
Creek Center. Council directed staff to come up with a master plan. A
staff committee has been working on this composed of the City Manager
Johnson, Park Director Blank, Recreation Superintendent Evans, Plymouth
Creek Center Manager Busch, Recreation Supervisor Greupner, Senior
Coordinator Mittelstaedt, Recreation Program Coordinator Michaud,
PRAC Minutes/June 2002
Page 25
Plymouth Creek Center Maintenance Supervisor Tigue, and City Hall
Property Management Coordinator Jones. A concept plan for the lower
level was presented to the Youth Advisory Council and the Senior Council.
Each group had some good ideas for features. A week from now the plan
will be shared with the Council. Currently we have money to finish about
1/3 of the space. Del Erickson then made a presentation on the plan. The
plan presented tonight embodies ideas suggested by the teens and the
seniors, Erickson stated. He pointed out the food court, small lobby/foyer,
multi -use space which would accommodate a hard floor surface for
dances, craft groups, exercise area, and card groups. The far northwest
corner is also multi -use with a tiered floor leading to a stage/movie
screen, etc. The tiers would accommodate two rows of seating or tables
and chairs depending on how they are arranged. There is a small
audio/visual control room, also. There is a need for a music lessons room.
The central lobby area which leads to the millennium garden and
fieldhouse could be used for pool tables, etc. There could also be a
concession/food vending area with some limited seating on barstools.
There would also be the capability to hook up computers in one area,
and there is also space for storage. Only a partial basement has been
designed at this point. The rest of the area is unexcavated at this time.
Singer asked about the small office that is currently on the lower level.
Blank pointed out where that was on the drawing. Erickson pointed out
where the opening is that goes to the upper level. The pool tables are
offset from that opening preventing noise from going straight up. She
asked what happens if she's holding a wedding upstairs and something's
going on downstairs. Blank said on Saturday night if there's a wedding
going on, the rest of the building would be shut down for the most part.
There might be exceptions to that on occasion, but it wouldn't be
anything big that would interfere with the upper level event. The major
revenue comes in from renting this facility for weddings, Singer stated.
Weddings are on the weekends, so that's two nights taken away from the
teens, Singer said. Blank said regardless of what goes on inside the
building, having a wedding upstairs and a teen event downstairs is inviting
trouble. Blank thought that two Friday nights a month the teens could
maybe have the facility, and no weddings would be booked on those
nights. We host 350 people sometimes for weddings. We have to
logistically program the building. There isn't enough parking to
accommodate too many events here at one time, Blank said. Erickson
explained that the multi -use room would have glass walls. Fiemann asked
if there's a way to make that room private and block those giass walls.
Erickson said you could put some kind of shades over the glass, or some
other type of screening. Rezabek thinks the noise coming off the pool
tables will carry to the upper level. Fiemann thinks the noise is a very valid
concern. Erickson says there's no way to block it out totally. The daytime
hours would mostly be seniors using the facility and playing pool, Erickson
PRAC Minutes/June 2002
Page 26
said. Fiemann said he likes the tiered multi -use room. It has been designed
to be lower into the ground than the rest of the basement. The music
room could be for music lessons. These rooms would also hold small
groups, such as a small chorus for example that might want to practice.
Singer asked if the storage area meets the needs of the seniors. Singer also
asked about additional bathrooms on this level. Blank said bathrooms are
the most expensive things to put in, so there will not be additional
bathrooms. She thinks it would be nice to have bathrooms to
accommodate the fieldhouse users and the other lower level users.
Fiemann asked again about how much money was available. Blank said
there's enough to do this one-third that is shown. The card room is a high
priority for the seniors. In order to do the tiered room, you have to do the
exit corridor, too, Erickson said. There has been no mention of putting a
fireplace on the lower level. Evans said the seniors are more interested in
table space than a fireplace. Singer said she likes the plan. Other
commissioners agreed. Blank said this plan will now go to the Council to
get their input. Rezabek asked if it's cheaper to do it in one phase, and
Erickson confirmed that it is. Krahulec asked about the timing of other
phases. There was no definite answer. Blank said there's one block of
money in the current CIP. He doesn't see this process taking longer than a
few years. Bank said there's a moveable wall between the tiered room
and the multi -use room. There is a lot of flexibility in this design, Blank said.
Fewer bathrooms means less cleaning time. The best time schedule is to
break ground in October with a completion date of mid-December.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Singer said the building is finished down at East Medicine Lake Beach and
that it is fabulous. A person who attends that beach every day suggested
that we need a recycling barrel there.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
Blank said he would be gone on July 11, but the meeting will go on as
scheduled at the Plymouth Creek Center for presentations by Busch and
Mittelstaedt. There will be no August meeting, but there will be a park tour
instead on August 7. The Hilde Dedication is July 2, during the Music in
Plymouth event. Blank reminded PRAC that there is also the Hilde reception
the evening of June 30th at the Plymouth Creek Center.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
July 9, 2002
Trygve Svard
12075 48th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Mr. Svard:
Thank you for your letter and pictures describing the problems with street repair work on 48th
Avenue North. I have forwarded your letter to our Public Works Director and asked his staff to
respond. Our Senior Engineering Technician, Dan Campbell, works with the contractors who
performed the previous crack sealing work and the recent sealcoating job. I am requesting that
he give you a phone call to discuss your request for damages. He can be reached at 763/509-
5522.
I am sorry that these problems occurred in your neighborhood and am hopeful for a successful
resolution to the situation. Thank you again for taking the time to write to explain the issues.
Sincerely,
Joycelyn H. Tierney
Mayor
Cc: Dan Faulkner, Public Works Director
Dan Campbell, Sr. Engineering Technician
PLYMOUTH ABeautifulPlace?o Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (763) 509=5000
Minneapolis 4 .duly 2002
City of Plymouth
Attn.: City Mayor
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447 �
Subject: City of Plymouth screwing up my 4th
Reference: Street repair on 48"' Avenue N.
Dear Friend,
Yesterday we had the opportunity to see City work at its not so best. l live on the north
side of Schmidt Lake on 48th Avenue and the streets here had a crew out a few weeks
ago filling in all the cracks in the street — and yes there are many many of them!
Yesterday morning we had the street sweeper here to clean up the street before the oil
coat and the gravel. The street sweeper did not only clean up the lose sand; it took
much of the filling from the cracks as well as part of the street surface. See pictures.
The crack fill did not always get swept up, and instead laid loose on top of the surface.
A car driving on this typically had the crack -fill material stick to the tires with the result
thai the tires got extremely unbalanced.
I called the city street department asking if they were aware of what had happened, and
the woman told me that she would send someone out and look at it. The young man
from the City who came out here told me that they would do the job as planned and
ignore all the ripped up street surface and the loose fill material for now and then come
back and fix that later some time. The street would be oiled and graveled!
So yesterday we had the crew here adding oil (or whatever that black Rt substance
is) and gravel. As I asked the crew if they felt proud this close to the 4t of July about
what they were doing to the street they stopped and started to talk amongst
themselves. Then they continued and were just going to cover it all up. When their
equipment had problems with the loose fill catching to their tires and making a royal
mess, I was able to get them to quit!!! Is this how my tax money shall work?
In addition, the crew did turn around one of their big machines driving it up on the
lawns making '/ foot deep gouges in the grass. We home owners had to repair this so
the grass would not die!
12075 W Avenue No., Minneapolis, MN 55442 U.S.A.
Phone: (763) 383-1118, fax (763) 383-1119, e-mail: TrygveS@
,AOL.com
The pictures show oil spills for tires and cars to get messed up with. Others show how
the sealed street and the gravel is not covering the loose crack fill material which has
dissolved even more from the new oil. Car tires will pick this up and be a road hazard
to the driver.
The two cars I own have been damaged to where they are not derivable today. ! have
been out with one trying to wear the crack fill off the tires, but without luck. No tire shop
was open today to have it fixed. The gas station (Texaco) would not do it today! I was
to be with friends in Rochester, MN for a 4th of July party this afternoon, but my car
shakes s0000 bad that it is not safe to drive much over 25 MPH.
I feel frustrated by what response I received from the city street department when I
called and when I spoke to the young man who was here looking at the mess. I feel
cheated that my tax money goes to such an unsatisfactorily management of a job. I feel
very upset that I have had to cancel my 4th of July celebration, and that I can't really
leave the house here all because city employees did not want to listen and take
appropriate action.
Please let me know where I can sent the receipt and cost for damages to, so I can
recover the financial set -back which the City has caused me. That I don't get to have a
"great American" 4h of July rather get to wash my cars with tar remover to get the
splashed tar removed is appalling to me. That's not how I wanted to spend my 4th. If
have to purchase new tires, should that bill go to the same place?
Please let me know urgently what will be done to correct this situation. I am not alone
with these problems, and I wonder if the City should not let us all know how to restore
our cars to safe driving conditions.
Sincerely
Trygve Svard
12075 48"' Avenue No., Minneapolis, MN 55442 U.S.A.
Phone: (763) 383-1118, fax (763) 383-1119, e-mail: TrygveS@AOL.com
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From: Thomas E. Murphy
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 10:45 PM
To: Laurie Ahrens
Subject: Music in Plymouth
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Hi Laurie. I wanted to provide some feedback on last night's Music in Plymouth. I'll rely on you to pass this on to
the interested people.
The new performance center looks great and sounded great. Particularly when the stage was lit up and night set
in. The entertainment including the orchestra was excellent as always. However, the fireworks were a
disappointment. My family and a large number of other people sitting in the tree line were unable to see the
display because the fireworks were obstructed by trees. I saw a number of people leave and others trying to move
around in the dark as the display started. This defeats the purpose of the amphitheater if a large area is unusable.
I hope that next year the organizers can find a better launch point or at least indicate to people if certain areas will
not work for the fireworks display.
See you at the next Charter Commission meeting. Have a good rest of the summer.
Tom
Thomas E. Murphy
7/8/2002
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Center for Youth and Families
July 3, 2002
Honorable Joy Tierney
Mayor, City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
11505 36th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55441-2398
Phone 763-509-3800
Fax 763-559-0149
www.hazelden.org
I am writing on behalf of Hazelden Center for Youth and Families to express our
gratitude for your continued support of and cooperation with the Easy Does It Race. We
enjoyed another successful event, which would not have been possible without all the
collective energy and assistance provided by our friends and volunteers.
Looking forward to working with you again next year.
Si erely,
Ji Steinhagen
Executive Director
Equal Opportunity Employer
July 2002
Dear I-494 Corridor Retail Employer:
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We are asking for your support of a regional effort to reduce traffic congestion in and around the I-494
Corridor area. This is the business area defined along I-494.
The City of Plymouth, the I-494 Corridor Commission and the Metropolitan Council are cooperating
in this regional effort. This effort involves several alternative ways to address traffic congestion along
the I-494 Corridor, including:
• A research survey to gather information from employees regarding their experiences with traffic
congestion in the area and opinions about transportation alternatives.
Creation of an employer network for sharing ideas, strategies and resources for encouraging
greater use of alternatives to driving alone, especially during peak periods.
• Transit service improvements.
For this effort to succeed, employee input is very important. We are asking you to post the enclosed
flyer in a location likely to attract the attention of your employees. The poster solicits employee
participation in a telephone survey. This survey will be administered on employees' own time in the
next few weeks. All contact information and responses to the survey will remain confidential. All
responses will be combined with other survey participants, and no participant's responses will be
looked at individually. MarketLine Research will conduct the survey.
Please post the flyers by Monday, July 15`h.
We appreciate your help in this effort. The market research results will be shared with you when
completed. If you have any questions about the survey or about commuter programs promoted by the
I-494 Corridor Commission, please contact David Van Hattum, I-494 Consultant at (612) 370-
3987.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Joy Tierney
Mayor, City of Plymouth
Jim Hovland
Chair, I-494 Corridor Commission
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Dear I-494 Corridor Employer:
We are asking for your support of a regional effort to reduce traffic congestion in and around the I-494
Corridor area. This is the business area defined along I-494.
The City of Plymouth, the I-494 Corridor Commission and the Metropolitan Council are cooperating
in this regional effort. This effort involves several alternative ways to address traffic congestion along
the I-494 Corridor, including:
• A research survey to gather information from employees regarding their experiences with traffic
congestion in the area and opinions about transportation alternatives.
Creation of an employer network for sharing ideas, strategies and resources for encouraging
greater use of alternatives to driving alone, especially during peak periods.
0 Transit service improvements.
For this effort to succeed, employee input is very important. We will shortly be distributing postcards
on vehicles in I-494 Corridor area parking lots requesting contact information from commuters
interested in participating in a telephone survey. This survey will be administered on employees'- own
time in the next few weeks. All contact information and responses to the survey will remain
confidential. All responses will be combined with other survey participants, and no participant's
responses will be looked at individually. MarketLine Research will conduct the survey.
We need your assistance in informing your employees about the postcard distribution that will occur
during the weeks after July 8th. Enclosed you will find flyers that announce our effort and samples of
postcards that will be distributed. We suggest that these be placed in common areas to attract attention
of your employees. Please post the flyers and postcard samples by Monday, July 151h.
We appreciate your help in this effort. The market research results will be shared with you when
completed. If you have any questions about the survey or about commuter programs promoted by the
I-494 Corridor Commission, please contact David Van Hattum, I-494 Consultant at (612) 370-
3987.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Joy Tierney Jim Hovland
Mayor, City of Plymouth Chair, 1-494 Corridor Commission
The te.ephone survey will be conducted w p� Ir�dg e/�dent mark t re$.earch firm, MarketLine Research.
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July 9, 2002
Prudential
13001 County Rd. 10
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear I-494 Corridor Employer:
As you know, traffic congestion is a costly and growing problem for businesses in Plymouth.
Increased congestion takes away valuable personal time from your employees and slows
important shipments of your products. Unfortunately, due to a legislative impasse at the state
Capitol, expansion of the I-494 corridor is not slated until sometime after 2011.
I am writing to encourage you to take advantage of the commuter services of the I-494 Corridor
Commission. The City of Plymouth, in partnership with five other cities, formed the I-494
Corridor Commission to encourage expanded investment in transportation options along I-494.
There are two important ways to immediately assist in managing traffic congestion.
1) Implement Commuter Programs that Encourage the Use of Car or Vanpools. Plymourh
Metrolink Buses Flexible Work Arrangements and Telecommuting. New programs make it
easy for commuters to find a carpool partner from virtually anywhere in the metro region,
and employees participating in the new Van -GO program can enjoy a stress -free commute
for about the same cost as a monthly bus pass.
2) Inform Employees about the Variety of Commuter Options and Incentives Available
(E.g. Personalized Commuting Information and the Guaranteed Ride Home Program).
Dave Van Hattum, Commuter Program Specialist for the I-494 Corridor Commission, can help
you, free of charge, implement new commuter programs for your employees. I urge you to call
Mr. Van Hattum (#612-370-3987), today, to learn how these programs can enhance employee
recruitment and retention, save money, and help manage congestion.
Additionally, you can assist the I-494 Corridor Commission in reducing congestion, on a long-
term basis, by supporting their advocacy group. This advocacy group, composed of public and
private sector members in corridor cities, hopes to prompt the 2003 state legislature to provide
sufficient funding for I-494 expansion to reduce congestion, enhance the ability to conduct
commerce, and improve the quality of life of our citizens within the next decade. Ross
Thorfinnson of Eden Prairie, MN (former Chair of the Corridor Commission) is leading this
group. For more information, Ross can be reached at (612 819 1743) or Rthorf c;aol.com
The City of Plymouth is proud to have you as a local employer and community member. I look
forward to working together to manage traffic congestion and facilitate economic development.
Sincerely,
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Mayor of Plymouth
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