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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 10-04-2002Dummy OCTOBER 4, 2002 Environmental Quality Committee October 9 meeting agenda ....................................................... Page 3 Housing & Redevelopment Authority October 10 meeting agenda ................................................. Page 4 Official Meeting Calendars for October, November, and December ............................................... Page 5 Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings ..................................................... Page 11 NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. Notice from Interfaith Outreach/Community Partners of an October 4 "State Housing Week" ceremony............................................................................................................................ Page 12 Update watershed issues from the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission ............. Page 14 Notice and agenda for October 9 Aquatic Vegetation Management Group Meeting ..................... Page 16 Invitation to State of the County Address, Monday, October 21 ................................................... Page 17 Plymouth Fire Department informational sheet on carbon monoxide in the home ....................... Page 18 Notice of Regional Fair Housing Implementation Council of the Twin Cities October 17 meeting...................................................................................................................................... Page 20 Notice of October 16 Metropolitan Council Blueprint 2030 public hearing ................................ Page 23 Information on the Rondo Community Land Trust, submitted by Councilmember Hewitt .......... Page 24 MINUTES Highway 55 Corridor Commission July 24 organizational meeting notes .................................... Page 26 Youth Advisory Council September 16 meeting............................................................................ Page 30 CITYCOUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO October 4, 2002 Page 2 Human Rights Commission September 12 meeting...................................................................... Page 32 STAFFREPORTS Report on complaints about the practice of "jack braking".......................................................... Page 36 CORRESPONDENCE Letter to residents with an update on Council action regarding lighting at Plymouth Marketplace.................................................................................................................................... Page 41 Letter from Water Resources Engineer Shane Missaghi to residents regarding Lake Camelot water quality improvement plans..................................................................................... Page 42 Thank -you letter from PRISM for the City's participation in National Night Out activities in the Walnut Grove Pond neighborhood........................................................................ Page 43 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Wednesday, October 9, 2002, 7:00 PM Bass Lake Room Agenda Items: 7:00 PM Call to Order: Chair: Kathy Osborne December 11 • Review of Agenda • Approval of Minutes (attached) • Guest Introduction & General Forum: Guests may address the EQC about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the forum. t"the full 15 minutes are not needed for the forum, the EQC will continue with the agenda. 7:15 PM Presentation: Lighting Ordinance Amendment. Barb Senness, City Planning Manager, will provide a brief presentation on the new proposed changes to the City's lighting ordinance. 7:45 PM The Shingle Creek 2"d Generation Water Plan. The Shingle Creek Watershed Commission is developing their 2nd Generation Water Plan. The Plymouth City Council has asked for the EQC's input before their October study session to review the watershed's plan. 8:10 PM EQC's Proposed 2003 Budget and Action Plan & Displays. In the last EQC meeting (September 18, 2002), EQC members asked to review the proposed 2003 budget and action plan. 8:20 PM 2003 Plymouth 7th Annual Environmental Fair. The 2003 Environmental Fair will be held at Oakwood Elementary School. EQC has traditionally participated in the Environmental Fair by helping in the planning stage and having a booth at the fair. 8:30 PM Review of Plymouth Recycling Program. Margie Vigoren will provide a brief presentation on the potential available options for an Organic Waste Pick Up Program, and their pros and cons. 8:55 PM Plan for next meeting: November 13, 2002! (Mark your calendar) (EQC members will help to determine agenda for next meeting) EQC November meeting will be held in the Medicine Lake Room Some suggested agenda items for the month of November: • Review the proposed Medicine Lake Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan (at 6:00 pm?). • Ordinances regulating yard waste • Discussion and review of the Plymouth Storm Water Utility Fee and funding for the implementation of the Plymouth Surface Water Management Plan, specifically funding for the implementation of Medicine Lake. 9:00 PM ADJOURNED Supplementary & Future Agenda Items: • Others: Erosion control training for area contractors; Orientation; Education Assessment (Focus groups and Evaluation Methods) and Citizen survey; Annual Plan; Enforcement: Plymouth Friends of Lakes & Wetlands (Enviroforce); NEMO(National Education for Municipal Education). 2002 EQC mee ing dates: November 13Janu 8, 2003 December 11 3 AGENDA ® PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2002 7:00 p.m. WHERE: 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 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. Revised 2002 Section 8 Program Budget. Approve request to accelerate the change of the Housing Eligibility Specialist to full time status. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. Section 8 Program. Annual Public Housing Agency Annual Plan and proposed changes to the Administrative Plan. B. West Lutheran High School. Request for the Plymouth HRA to approve issuance of revenue bonds in the amount of $2,100,000. 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. ADJOURNMENT OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS October 2002 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Sep 2002 S M T W T F S 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS 1:00 PM -5:00 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 COMMISSION, COMMISSION- PLYMOUTH ON 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Council Chambers Council Chambers PARADE 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5.30PMSPECIAL000NCIL MEETINGOISCUSS WESNONOUIL DRAINAGE ISSUES; DISCUSS LIFT STATION IN AUTUMN HILLS; SET FUTURE STUDY SESSIONS, Fu S Waly TraWWV Roan TDO PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EOC), Bass Lake Room 7:00 PM HRA - Council Chambers (this meeting only) g y) 7:00 PM PRAC, 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, C—il ChrMrs Medicine Lake Room (this meeting only) 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY BOARD (PSAB), Police Dept. Library COLUMBUS DAY (OBSERVED), Public Works Division dosed 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7:00 PM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM, Council Chambers AM PLYMOUTH-MINNETONKA BUSINESS COUNCIL, war.,ra, n0 Uri— 5.00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON 7:00 PM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS STATE LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES FORUM, Council Chambers MEETING: ECREEK EKAN TRANSIT (PACT) - SEC ONO GENERATION WATERSHED MGMT PIAN, Bass Lake Room PUGFc Sally T—V R— "I'MREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, C—ii Ch -"w 27 28 29 30 31 Nov 2002 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS - set docks back 1 hourCOUNCIL, 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY Council 7:00 PM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CANDIDATES FORUM, Council Chambers S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Chambers 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 modified on 10/4/2002 15 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS November 2002 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Oct 2002 Dec 2002 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 GENERAL7:00 ELECTION - PM PLANNING 7:00 PM CHOCOLATE SAMPLER, Plymouth Polls open 7 AM COMMISSION, Creek Center - Close 8 PM Council Chambers 7:00PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Council Chambers 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VETERANS DAY (OBSERVED), 5 30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR POLI YON DISPOSAL OF CITY-0WNED PROPERTY, 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Room (this month)PRAC 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION �, Council CI Offices City SET FUTURE STUDY ( Closed Public Safety Training Room Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chemben 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL7:00 MEETING -DISCUSS: PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD 7:00 PM PLANNING PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), CONTINUANCE: FIREFIGHTER POLICY; WEED MOW NGa ASSESSMENT COMMISSION, Council Chambers Plymouth Creek Center (this meeting only) ORDINANCE; BLUEPRINT 20.10; FALLEN TREES POLICY; SCHEDULE FUTURE STUDY SESSIONS, Com rCnamn.e 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD (PSAB), Police Dept Library 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7:30 PM YOUTH 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH-MTKA 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - City Chanukkah begins at sunset ADVISORY BUSINESS COUNCIL, location to ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON Center Offices Closed COUNCIL, be announced TRANSIT (PACT) - Council Bass Lake Room THANKSGIVING 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Chambers HOLIDAY - City Center Offices Closed modified on 10/4/2002 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS December 2002 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2:00 PM OLD TDO PM TRUTH IN TAXATION NEARING, Canal Chwn 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN FASHIONED m PLANNING RIGHTS CHRISTMAS - Historical SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: ,IMMEDIATELY TRUTH IN TLAXATIIONO):FIIRE DEPT. REPORT, CONSIDER PULL TAB REQUEST, SET COMMISSION, Council Chambers COMMISSION Council Chambers Society Building FUTURREET' DY ONS. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7:00 PM TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING ENVIRONME 7:00 PM]Lake QUALITY COM (EQC), Medici 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION RECONVENED (IF NEEDED), Council Room (this m (PRAC), Council Chambers Chambers 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Council Chambers MEETING, Council Council Chambers Chambers Too PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD (PSAB), Police Dept. Library 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:30 PM CHRISTMAS YOUTH HOLIDAY - City ADVISORY Offices closed COUNCIL, Council Chambers 29 30 31 Nov 2002 Jan 2003 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 10/4/2002 60 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items October 22 • Announcement of November 5 General Election, City Clerk Sandy Paulson • Announcement of Chocolate Sampler, Park Director Eric Blank • Approve HRA's issuance of bonds to West Lutheran High School • Public hearings for 2002 removal and destruction of diseased trees and weed eradication and destruction • Assessment hearing on Schmidt Lake area street reconstruction (east of Larch Lane, west of Zachary Lane including 45th Avenue through 48th Avenue — Project No. 2001) • Assessment hearing on Nathan Lane/Lancaster Lane Street Improvements (Nathan Lane from County Road 9 to 45th Avenue and Lancaster Lane from County Road 9 to approximately 1,105 feet south of County Road 9 — Project No. 10 14) • Deny rezoning from C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial) and C-3 (Highway Commercial) to C-4 (Community Commercial) for three parcels including the Plymouth Shopping Center located south of Highway 55 and east of Cottonwood Lane. Gem Enterprises. (2002092) (Plymouth Shopping Center) • Consider comments on Met Council 2030 Blueprint • Approve tobacco license for Four Seasons Liquors • Public hearing for Four Seasons Liquors 3, Inc., dlb/a Four Seasons Liquors, 4232 Lancaster Lane • Approve variance to encroach 16.25 feet into the required 25 foot front yard setback to allow construction of a 3 -car garage (the existing garage would be converted into living space) for property located at 2825 Evergreen Lane North. Joseph Scheitlin. (2002117) • Receive report on HRA's revised 2002 Section 8 Budget • Deny Variance to allow construction of an in -ground swimming pool and concrete patio structure setback to the wetland 12 feet into the required 15 foot wetland buffer for property located at 4895 Rosewood Lane North. Jeffrey &Cheryl Chanen. (2002114) • Set special meeting to canvass results of Nov. 5 General Election November 12 • Consider Eligibility for Relocation Benefits: Richard and Janice Pickering for 3030 Highway 101, and James and Evelyn Anderson for 17915 30th Place • County Road 73 Study November 26 December 17 SEP-30-2002(MON) 15:58 Interfaith Outreach (FAX)952)4734337 P.001/001 To: Mayors of Wayzata, Plymouth, Medina, Orono, Long Lake From: LaDonna Hoy, Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners Subject: State Housing Week Ceremony Date: September 30, 2002 On Monday, October 7, at 4:00 pm there will be a presentation of the State of Minnesota's Housing Week Proclamation to Bob Fisher and me. We would very much like for the mayors from the five cities we serve to be a part of this media event. It will be held in the office of the Metropolitan Council, 230 E. 5h Street in downtown St. Paul. (This is at the SE corner of Wacouta and E. 5t` Street, just across from Mears Park). Ted Mondale (Met Council), Kit Hadley (MHFA), Sec. Of State Mary Kiffmeyer and Governor Ventura are expected to be present. If you are unable to attend, could you please send a representative of your City Council or of your staff to represent your city? We hope to have major media coverage and would like to highlight your city's support of the IOCP Housing Week campaign and Bob's Sleep Out. I TOP SEP-30-2002(MON) 1559 Interfaith Outreach (FAX)9524734337 P.001/001 STATE of MINNESOTA HOUSING WEEK in the State of Minnesota and encourage all citizens to participate in the activities associated with Housing Wrek IN WITNE55 WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Minnesota to be affixed at the State Capitol this 26th day of April in the year two thousand and two and of the State the one hundred forty-third. i✓ I ; GOVERNOR WHEREAS: The Twin Cities metropolitan area faces a shortage of affordable housing, where more than 80,000 low-income households compete for an estimated 39,000 low-income housing units and the rental vacancy is one of the tightest in the nation at less than 2 percent. The shortage of affordable housing contributes to homelessness; and WHEREAS: More than 16,000 Minnesotans (half of them children) are homeless on anv given night, and women and children now make up the fastest growing segment of the homeless population; and WHEREAS: Seven Thousand children are expected to be homeless in the Twin Cities this year; and WHEREAS: Homeless children are much more likely to experience physical, behavioral, and emotional health problems, be held back in school, and suffer from learning disabilities than non -homeless children; and WHCKEAS: Public, private, non-profit partnerships play an essential role in the development and preservation of affordable housing; and WHCREAS: National Lunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is November 16-23, 2002 and the State supports a balanced housing supply, with housing available for people at all income levels; and WHEREAS: An adequate supply of safe, well -kept, affordable housing is an important component of a strong, stable, economically vibrant state; and WHEREAS: "Housing Week" is a state initiative to raise awareness about local housing issues, to raise money to address housing needs, and to promote community involvement and volunteerism. NOW THEREFORE, 1. JESSE- VENTURA. Governor of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim that, the week of November 16 through November 22, 2002 shall be observed as: HOUSING WEEK in the State of Minnesota and encourage all citizens to participate in the activities associated with Housing Wrek IN WITNE55 WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Minnesota to be affixed at the State Capitol this 26th day of April in the year two thousand and two and of the State the one hundred forty-third. i✓ I ; GOVERNOR SHINGLE CREEK WKERSHED MHNHGEMEt 3235 Fernbrook Lane. Plymouth, MN 55447 Telephone (763)553-1144. FAX (763)553-9326 October 1, 2002 Dear City Manager: Thank you for providing time on your busy City Council and Commission agendas for presentation of the Shingle Creek/West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission Second Generation Management Plan. The questions raised and comments made at those meetings have helped to fine tune the draft Plan. This letter provides an update on the status of the Plan as well as other issues relating to the Watershed Commissions. Second Generation Plan Update The draft Plan has been submitted to the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) and other state and local agencies for their 60 -day comment period. After completion of that comment period, the Commissions must respond to comments received, make Plan amendments accordingly, and schedule a public hearing for final public input. At this time we expect that the public hearing will be held at the Commissions' regular meeting on December 12. After the public hearing, BWSR and the state agencies will have another 45 -day comment period, after which the Plan should be ready for final review and approval by BWSR - a process that can take up to 90 days. We expect the Plan and the revised Joint Powers Agreement will be presented to the cities for adoption in April or May 2003. Tire Commissions will continue to take public input, including comments from city staff, until that public hearing. The Plan is available on the Commissions' website, www.shinglecreek.org, under the tab "Management Plan." Consolidation of Commissions No objections have been received regarding the recommendation to consolidate the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Commissions into a single commission, although some cities have questioned the financial impact. We will obtain authorization for the consolidation from BWSR and will proceed to redraft the Joint Powers Agreement to accomplish this consolidation. A financial analysis will be submitted to cities with the draft JPA before the final decision must be made. NPDES Phase II Permit Services No objections have been received regarding the Commissions' proposal to provide the Public Education and Outreach and Public Participation and Involvement components of the NPDES Phase H permits. The Commissions' Education and Communications Committee will begin working on developing these components so they are complete by March 2003. The Education and Communications Committee is composed of city staff who are involved with developing and disseminating informational materials as well as representatives BROOKLYN CENTER. BROOKLYN PARK. CRYSTAL. MAPLE GROVE. MINNEAPOLIS. NEW HOPE. OSSEO . PLYMOUTH. ROBBINSDALE I + from state and other agencies who also develop and disseminate material. The Committee intends to use existing materials as much as possible, and to work closely with the cities to avoid duplication of efforts. Sincerely, Diane Spector l Second Generation Plan Steering Committee Chair Cc: Commissioners !:\CLIENTS\S\SHINGLEC\2ndgen\Octoberl update.doc y�t BROOKLYN CENTER. BROOKLYN PARK. CRYSTAL. MAPLE GROVE. MINNEAPOLIS. NEW HOPE. OSSEO . PLYMOUTH. ROBBINSDALE I -' MEMO d y CITY OF PLYMOUTH Y T ; 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, lyriio1 1 uth, MN 55447 � �- " x.... �... DATE: October 2, 2002 TO: Aquatic Vegetation Management Group (AVM Group) FROM: Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer SUBJECT: AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT GROUP MEETING Dear AVM Group: Please plan to attend our next meeting on: Wednesday, October 9, 2002 at 9:00 A.M. Medicine Lake Room For your review, enclosed please find: • Final Draft of the proposed AVM Plan As always, please feel free to contact me at 509-5527 or e-mail at smissagh(&-ci.plymouth.mn.us, if you have any questions. cc: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E., Director of Public Works Ronald Quanbeck, P,E., City Engineer 14 N:\p%\Engineering\N?RQLTY\AVMG\Mmtsngnotice_Oct AVMG.doc re! pin County A4 kill' The 2002 State of the County Address will be delivered exactly 150 years after the first meeting of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 21, 1852. The board's first meeting was conducted at the John H. Stevens House, which was located on the west bank of the Mississippi River at St. Anthony Falls — near the present-day Minneapolis Post Office. The Territorial Legislature of Minnesota established Hennepin County on March 6, 1852. Hennepin began as a governmental unit serving a population of only a Jew hundred settlers. The county was named after Father Louis Hennepin, who had explored the region in 1680 and named the falls on the Mississippi "St. Anthony." In many ways, the power of the falls built Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis, the county seat, serving as the vital link between the central city and the farmsteads scattered throughout the county. Today. Hennepin is du most populous of the 87 counties in Minnesota, with 1.1 million people. It also is the largest unit ol local government in the state in terms of its assessed valuation and annual budget. An historical displuv of Hennepin County government will be located in the Nicolle( Island Pavilion the day of the address. 0 Jp Y The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners cordially invites you to Hennepin's 150th anniversary State of the County Address 1� Presented by Mike Opat, Chair Monday, October 21 3 p.m. Nicollet Island Pavilion 40 Power Street Minneapolis Reception follows address 9) -c O =.- y0.+ t 00 c a v'"i O 0000 r LTi Oi -0 C C O M > I Z �, a 0 C u Lam, ? r�0 C O Z 0,., 'j 5, .� 41 4 u ani Q C ° o .ems Vu a 1 a' .c a E eo oe 0 c M u C c`� u !s rho .0 C'0 O c O m s a A 1— -C 3oZe 0�3 & re! pin County A4 kill' The 2002 State of the County Address will be delivered exactly 150 years after the first meeting of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 21, 1852. The board's first meeting was conducted at the John H. Stevens House, which was located on the west bank of the Mississippi River at St. Anthony Falls — near the present-day Minneapolis Post Office. The Territorial Legislature of Minnesota established Hennepin County on March 6, 1852. Hennepin began as a governmental unit serving a population of only a Jew hundred settlers. The county was named after Father Louis Hennepin, who had explored the region in 1680 and named the falls on the Mississippi "St. Anthony." In many ways, the power of the falls built Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis, the county seat, serving as the vital link between the central city and the farmsteads scattered throughout the county. Today. Hennepin is du most populous of the 87 counties in Minnesota, with 1.1 million people. It also is the largest unit ol local government in the state in terms of its assessed valuation and annual budget. An historical displuv of Hennepin County government will be located in the Nicolle( Island Pavilion the day of the address. 0 Jp Y The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners cordially invites you to Hennepin's 150th anniversary State of the County Address 1� Presented by Mike Opat, Chair Monday, October 21 3 p.m. Nicollet Island Pavilion 40 Power Street Minneapolis Reception follows address V11MI VT11 Carbon Monoxide What is carbon monoxide (CO) and how is it created? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, deadly gas that is a by- product of incomplete combustion. CO can form in homes when there is not enough fresh air for complete combustion of fuel. Sources of CO include. • furnaces • wood burning stoves • water heaters • motor vehicle exhaust • fireplaces • gasoline powered engines • gas appliances • charcoal -burning barbecue grills • kerosene heaters and appliances What may cause CO levels to increase in a home? Fuel -burning appliances and other equipment that are not functioning properly or are not adequately vented may cause a build up of CO. Air tight, energy efficient homes meant to keep warm air in during winter months and cool air in during summer months may also trap CO inside. Other reasons CO levels may increase? • cracked famace heat exchanger • blocked vents and chimneys • disconnected or corroded vents • an inadequate air supply for fuel - burning appliances can cause downdrafting which may force CO contaminated air back into the home. What are the signs of CO poisoning & build up? • sleepiness • headaches • dizziness • blurred vision • nausea • flu-like symptoms Signs that a fuel -burning appliance is not receiving enough fresh air for combustion: • excessive humidity in the house indicated by heavily frosted windows • a peculiar, stale odor • burning eyes when an appliance is operating • a fireplace that doesn't draw properly How do you prevent CO build up? • Make sure that of your fuel - burning appliances are in good operating condition and are properly vented with an adequate fresh air supply. • Never use a charcoal barbecue grill inside of your home or garage. • Never run an automobile inside of a garage. • Perform annual maintenance checks on your home's ventilation systems. Check fireplace, clothes dryer, space heaters and chimney. • Have your furnace inspected annually. FIRE -RESCUE What features should you look for when purchasing a CO Detector for your home? CO detectors are the only way to detect dangerous levels of CO in your home. Ideally you should have one CO detector for every level of your home. Ensure that a detector is placed near sleeping areas. Features to look for. • The Underwriters Laboratory (UL) symbol. This symbol means that the detector has met the recommended safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. • CO detectors manufactured after October 1995. These detectors comply with improved safety standards. • CO detectors with an audible alarm. • AC/DC powered detectors. This type of detector will provide coverage during a power outage. • CO detectors that have a digital readout This will allow you to determine how you should respond. A high readout requires immediate evacuation of the home and possibly medical attention. A lower reading gives you the opportunity to contact your utility company. What should you do if your CO detector sounds? Assess the health of the people in the house. CARBON MONOXIDE, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 763-509-5120 • If there appears to be no • If anyone is experiencing • Consider leaving the home until immediate health hazards call symptoms of CO poisoning call assistance arrives, to avoid the your utility company or an 9-1-1 immediately. potential for CO poisoning. appliance repair service for • Open windows to ventilate the assistance. home. Keep Your Family Safe: What you need to know about Carbon Monoxide in the home. I I MEETING NOTICE Regional Fair Housing Implementation Council Twin Cities (meetings are open to all interested persons) Thursday, October 17, 2002 8:30 AM -12: 00 PM Hennepin County Housing, Community Works & Transit 417 North 5t" Street 1St Floor Conference Room Minneapolis, MN 55401 Housing ... a Matter of Justice Presented by Alberto Barrera of Access Living Access Living is providing training to the Council only, however other interested parties may attend on a RSVP basis only. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED. Please RSVP to kimberly.stol.ernci.minneapolis.mn.us or (612) 673-2445 by 4:30 PM October 9, 2002. If alternative forms of the training session are needed, please indicate when calling to RSVP. (See attached map for directions and parking information) Cr =P �U• ll_l 4: JLf h1 HtNPJ NLANNING b GEVEL�Ph9tNT N..01F,- [Up. 2/2 i 0 0 C � o to cto N � o -- o O cc C v o Jz�w (U Q ,d cc U cc v Q� �n � cV al E-, o ZA La L SeP.30. 2002 4:02PM HENN CTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT -9Q T Ems-' U -a x No.0567 P. 3/3 31 c St' �y 4th 5t• . one �y 5th St' ^� 6thst•�- � C z C9 fZ- ': h aJ z The Twin Cities region has a high qualityof life, efficient public -services, -clean lakes andlrivers, and a. strong economy. That could change as our communities grow larger. But there is much we can do to protect the region, now and in the coming decades. Blueprint 2030 points the way. The Blueprint is a new strategy to strengthen our communities. It is designed to align regional investments and incentives to support communities as they change and grow, and make the best use of public money. You talked, we listened. Over -the past two years, the Council hosted scores of meetings and workshops to discuss growth and its implications for the region's future. Citizens, local governments, business and numerous community organizations all engaged in'the process and provided valuable input. Working together a new vision emerged and is now presented for final public review in the draft Blueprint. Now it's your turn again. You have another chance now to tell us what you think before the Blueprint is completed. Your additional comments will help ensure that the Blueprint is a meaningful and viable strategy for the region's future. You can submit your comments in several ways, listed below. Read the Blueprint. The Blueprint 2030 Public Hearing Draft is available on the Council's web site at: w%,,tiv.metrocouncil.org(planninOblueprint2030/overview.litm. Paper copies are available at the Council's Data Center. Call 651.602.1140 or email: data.centernmetc.state.mn.us. A public hearing will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2002. All written and oral comments collected at the hearing will be entered into the official public record, and will be considered before the Blueprint is adopted. ■ 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. — Minnetonka City Hall, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka. ■ 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. — Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul. ■ 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. —Metro Transit Heywood Office Building, 560 6`h Avenue North, Minneapolis. Register to speak at the public hearing. To register in advance, please contact the Data Center at 651- 602-1140 or via e-mail: data.center(ci).metc.state.mn.us. Be sure to indicate the location you will attend. You can also register at each location. Speakers will present in the order in which they sign up. Individuals will have 3 minutes each, and groups will have 5 minutes each, to present comments. You can also submit comments for the official record in the following ways. ■ Mail: The Metropolitan Council Data Center, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN, 55101 ■ Facsimile (fax): 651.-602-1464 ■ Public comment line: 651-602-1500 • E-mail: data.center amete.state.mn.us • TTY: 651-291-0904. ***All comments will be accepted until 5 p.m., October 28,2002.*** Upon request, the Council will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities Please call the Data Center, 651-602-1140, with your request at least five working days before the meeting. Z3 HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Meeting Notes Organizational Meeting July 24, 2002, 6:30 p.m. Wright -Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association 6800 Electric Drive, Rockford, 55373 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. 2. Ken Jude was nominated Temporary Chair, and Karen McDougall was nominated Temporary Secretary. The agenda was adopted as presented. 3. Paid Members - Wayne Fingalson reported thatthere are 14 local governments signed on, with 1 declining and 3undecided. (See Attachment A.) Messina recommended thatwe contact orvisitthe 3 undecided for a special invitation. Commissioner Steele volunteered to visit Corcoran and Loretto. 4. Roll Call/ Introductions were given. Attendees: Jeff Swenson, City of Buffalo; Dan Faulkner, City of Plymouth; Penny Steele, Hennepin County; Gary Erickson, Hennepin County; Ken Jude, Wright County; James S. Lane, City of Medina; Leland Schut, Maple Lake Township; Mike Messina, City of Maple Lake; Douglas Triplett, Albion Township; Jack Russek, Wright County; Jim LaTour, City of Annandale; Karen McDougall, Rockford Township; Jane Etzel, Hennepin County; Wayne Fingalson, Wright County; Fred Corrigan, MN Transportation Alliance. 5. Quorum - Itwas determined thatthere was a quorum in attendance. (Hennepin and Wright Counties, Cities of Buffalo, Plymouth, Medina, Maple Lake, Annandale, Townships of Maple Lake, Albion, and Rockford.) 6. Election: Chair - Motion by Russek, seconded by Steel, to nominate Ken Jude. There were no her nominations, and a unanimous ballot was cast for Ken Jude to be Chair. Vice Chair - Motion by Triplett, secondedbyRussek, to nominate PennySteele. There were no further nominations, and a unanimous ballot was cast for Steele to be Vice Chair. Secretary-Mot/onbyRussek, secondedbyMessina, tonominateKaren McDougall. There were no further nominations, and unanimous ballot was cast for Karen McDougall to be Secretary. 7. Joint Powers Agreement -Wayne Fingalson requested clarification on a few items. It was agreed upon that the date of `Ju/y24, 2002, "would be the effective date of the beginning of the existence of the agreement. There was discussion on what constitutes a "quorum." The language on page 7 of the agreementwill be clarified ... Motion by Triplett, seconded by Russek to have the language read.- "The coalition shall consist of 11 ormore members. "There was no further discussion, the motion carried, allvoting/nfavor. It was requested thatthere be clarification to the definition of "1:11 Technical Advisory Committee." Fingalson felt that "non-profit, private sector" excludes Mn/DOT and County Engineer members. After some discussion, it was decided to make no further changes to the Agreement. If too many changes were made, it would necessitate re-signing of the agreement. The Technical Advisory Committee memberswill be appointed under Agenda Item # 10 of this meeting. Z 6 Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Organizational Meeting Notes - July 24, 2002 - page 2 8. The Financial Report was presented by Fingalson and reviewed. (See Attachment B.) There was discussion about what a minimum amount for the budget would be. It was estimated to be a minimum of $18,000 per year (the annual facilitation fee to the Minnesota Transportation Alliance). It was suggested that the target amount should be $20,000 per year. CommissionerJude suggested thatthe Counties contribute $5,000 per year forthe next year, as an added boost to funds, until our membership gets higher. Commissioner Steele was not comfortable with the idea at this time. It was noted that the goal is to protect and preserve the corridor and that once the goal is attained, costs could be reduced until further funding (federal/state) is obtained. Motion by Triplett, seconded by Russek, to set a target budget for the year 2003 in the amount of $20, 000. Discussion: It should be clarified exactly what we need for the operation of the coalition. Motion carried, all votingin favor. It was stated that revenues are tied to membership. 9. Official Designation of Coalition Fund -A. Fiscal Agent -It was noted that Wright County is currently the fiscal agentfortheCoaIition. Motion by Erickson, se condedbyRuss ek,tohaveWrightCoantybetheFisca/Agentfor the Coalition. There was no further discussion; motion carried, all votingin favor. B. Legal Advisors - It was noted, currently, that Hennepin and Wright County Attorney Offices have both been working to review items. Motion byRussek, seconded by Triplett, to have both the Hennepin and Wright CountyAttomeys be the Legal Advisors to the Coalition. Discussion: It was noted that the Joint Powers Agreement covers the legal advisor issue. Russek and Triplett withdrew their motion and second. 10. Technical Advisory Committee - MotionbyTriplett, secondedbyLaTour, tohavetheEng/neeringStaffofea017 member, Mn/DOT District 3 and Metro Division, Fred Corrigan, and representatives from member uti/ity companies (i. e. Wright -Hennepin Electric, Lakedale Telephone), /ftheydesire to participate. It was noted that the group valued the participation given so far. Motion carried, al/votingin favor. 11. Membership Committee - A draft letter, drawn up by the membership committee, for property owners/taxpayers/business owners was distributed for review. (See Attachment C.) Changes should be submitted to McDougall or Etzel within 2 weeks. It was agreed that preparations could be made for the membership letter. The membership committee will meet again in Augustto finalize the mailing. A bulk -rate postage permit is available for our group. It was stressed that efforts need to be made to communicate and recognize Coalition members. This will be valuable, if renewed memberships are needed. The idea of a separate web site was discussed, along with a possible link from local government web sites, which would save on postage. Corrigan will check on this, along with establishing a database for the project. Target for mailing letter - September. 12. New Business - A. Meeting Dates - The next meeting for the Coalition was discussed. Motion byRussek, secondedbyLaTour, to meet Friday, September27 at 9.30 a m at Wright -Hennepin Electric in Rockford. There was no discussion. Motion carried, all votingin favor. Membership Committee -will meet sometime in August. 13. Other - Messina thought that the membership letter, mission and vision statement, and brochure should be available to encourage membership and community support. 14. Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen McDougall, Secretary vof HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Hwy 55 Corridor Coalition Meeting Notes General Membership Meeting July 24, 2002, 7:30 p.m. Wright -Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association 6800 Electric Drive, Rockford, 55373 1. Chair Jude called the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m. 2. Introductions - Attendees: Jeff Swenson, City of Buffalo; Dan Faulkner, City of Plymouth; Penny Steele, Hennepin County; Gary Erickson, Hennepin County; Ken Jude, Wright County; James S. Lane, City of Medina; Leland Schut, Maple Lake Township; Mike Messina, City of Maple Lake; Douglas Triplett, Albion Township; Jack Russek, Wright County; Jim LaTour, City of Annandale; Karen McDougall, Rockford Township; Jane Etzel, Hennepin County; Wayne Fingalson, Wright County; Fred Corrigan, MN Transportation Alliance; Ralph Ordorff, Buffalo Township; Pam Kelley, Rockford Township; Mark Matuska, Congressman Kennedy's Office; Greg Altringer, City of Rockford; Dennis Beise, Rockford Township; Loren Harff, City of Greenfield; Dale Grove, Bonestroo & Associates; Alan Jude, Lakedale Telephone; Wayne Bauerschumidtt, Wright Hennepin Electric; Noel Labine, Wright County Economic Development Partnership; Bruce D. Anderson, State Representative 1913; Pat Hackman, Safe Communities of Wright County; Chad Hausmann, Mn/DOT; Tim Melby, SEH; and John Griffith, Mn/DOT. (Senator Mark Ourada arrived later in the meeting.) 3. Organizational Announcements - The Coalition currently has 14 paid members, with 3 undecided and 1 declining. (See Attachment A.) At the organizational meeting earlier this evening, the following people were elected to the positions noted: Ken Jude, Chair; Penny Steele, Vice -Chair; and Karen McDougall, Secretary. 4. State Legislative Wrap -Up- Fred Corrigan furnished handouts, which describe the legislation passed last session bythe Minnesota Legislature forth "preservation" and "protection" of the corridor, for orfrom, future development. He told of our SUCCESS and thanked Senator Ourada and Representative Anderson (who were present at the meeting) for their efforts. 5. Mn/DOT Update - Chad Hausmann, District 3, and John Griffith, Metro Division, stated thattheywould have a draft layout for the coalition for comment prior to the public meeting. Local municipalities can start working with Mn/DOT now on this project. Jude commended the two Mn/DOT Districts for their great cooperation on this project and also thanked the State Legislators and Congressman Kennedy for their support. 6. Open House Dates -Attendees discussed dates for the public open houses. There will be two dates: Thursday, October 17, 2002, Wright County Government Center, Commissioner's Room, 4:00 - 7:30 p.m.; and Thursday, October 24, 2002, Hennepin County Public Works Facility, Medina, 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. rmJv Highway 55 Corridor Coalition General Membership Meeting Notes — July 24, 2002 — page 2 7. Federal Appropriation Request - Corrigan has submitted the letter to Congressman Mark Kennedy's Office, which is an annual process to request. Mark Matuska, from the Congressman's office, complimented the efforts of the Coalition and noted the number of local governmental units in support of this effort. The Congressman will continue to request reauthorization for the upcoming year. 8. Alliance Washington Fly -In Report - Fingalson, Russek, Erickson, and Grove attended and are hopeful of getting future federal funds. Homeland Security will be challenging the availability of funds, and we really need to be specific on what we need. 9. Membership Update - Chair Jude reported the local government participation and that we also had three businesses, Lakedale Telephone, Wright -Hennepin Electric, and Security State Bank, signed on. Lane recommended that we contact the Chamber of Commerce clubs. We will also try to put some information out at the Wright County Fair. McDougall and Etzel were thanked for their work so far. They will be setting a Committee meeting next month. 10. Towards Zero Death Program - Wayne Fingalson, along with Pat Hackman from Safe Communities of Wright County, reported a program started by Mn/DOT and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for accident reduction on a section of Highway 55 (between Buffalo and Loretto) and Highway 95 near Isanti. They feel it would complement the Coalition's goals. Jude remarked that since education is part of the demo project legislation, we should think about partnering with this group. LaTour asked about funding. Hackmananswered that donations and foundations fund the program. 11. Other-Chairlude thanked Wright -Hennepin Electric for the use of their building for our meeting and for their support to the Coalition. LaTour asked (Mn/DOT) if there were any way to reduce the environmental costs of these projects. Erickson replied that Mn/DOT has been trying to go with Environmental Assessments, not the full-blown study (EIS). Griffith said Mn/DOTtriesto break the project down in steps for environmental assessment Ordorff asked why Truck Highway 25 from Buffalo to Monticello was being improved before Highway 55. Hausmann explained that it was a connection to 1-94 and an interregional corridor. Capacity was not the issue -safety and budget were. It is an easier project, and TH 25 is a two-lane, high-speed highway also. 12. Adjourn -The Chair thanked everyone for their attendance. The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 a.m. Respectfully, Karen McDougall Secretary 7/1 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 Council Members Present Absent Peter Beste Ifna Ejebe Kee -Ju Hong Paul Jungels Akash Kumar VO Mark Lenhardt Michael Letich Janet Li Jean Yin Wayzata student Michael Hed, Councilmember Judy Johnson, City Manager Dwight Johnson, Recreation Program Coordinator Regina Michaud, Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffman, and Public Safety Advisory Board Liaison Gary Landis were also present. Manager Johnson asked for a volunteer to call the meeting to order. Ifna volunteered and convened the meeting at 7:40 PM. Council members conducted a blind vote to select co-chairs and an alternate to serve in the event both co-chairs are absent. Ifna and Jean were voted as co-chairs, with Janet selected as the alternate chair. At this point, Jean took over meeting. Jean made a motion seconded by Mark, to approve the agenda. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Ifna made a motion seconded by Paul, to approve the minutes of the August 19 meeting. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Plymouth on Parade Jean suggested the theme of "super Heros" for the Youth Advisory Council entry in the Plymouth on Parade. Michael Hed offered the use of his truck if no other vehicles are available. The City has magnetic signs available to adhere to the sides of the truck. Council members will bring in poster board for signs and work on ideas for decorating tee shirts. Janet and Akash volunteered to get tee shirts and materials to make capes. Judy offered to get bubbles and spray string. Regina stated the Park and Recreation Department might have fabric paints available. Council members agreed to decorate tee shirts on Monday, September 23, at 7:30 PM in Jean's basement. 30 Youth Advisory Council September 16, 2002 Meeting Page 2 The Council will gather to decorate the truck at 9:30 AM on Saturday, October 5, in the far corner of the parking lot at the Plymouth Creek Center. Committee Work Updates The Intergenerational Group will be meeting at 3:00 PM on Friday, September 27 at the Plymouth creek center. The group will discuss future projects. The Marketing Committee has held two meetings. Jean reported the committee would like the Youth Advisory Council to develop a "YAC SHACK", a portable booth to set up at events to publicize the Youth Advisory Council and its activities. She said there might be a futon available, which could be used at every event in the Shack. Gary said the committee would discuss going into the community and to schools to make a presence. He suggested looked for communty support to fund the creation of the Shack. The Council also discussed the idea of having balloons with a Council logo, or creating "yac-y sacs" to distribute at events. Gary said the Marketing committee also discussed the importance of maintaining Council member involvement to keep the group active. He said the committee believes in the importance of Youth Advisory Council attendance to keep in touch with activities. The Marketing Committee will meet on Saturday, October 12 from 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM at the Vicksburg Caribou. The Council noted that the Teen Sober Concert is set for Saturday, October 12 from 3:00 PM — 9:00 PM. Nancy Franke Wilson will provide more information. In other committees, Akash and Janet agreed to co—chair the Youth Town Forum Committee. Paul will chair the Youth Services Awards Committee. Ifna will chair the Intergenerational Committee and the Volunteer Committee. Other items on the agenda were continued to the September 30 meeting. Adjournment Jean made a motion seconded by Paul to adjuourn the meeting. With no opposition, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM. 5► Plymouth Human Rights Commission September 12, 2002 Adopted Minutes Commissioners Present Absent Claudelle Carruthers Jackie Fraedrich Ruth Ruffin VO Lisa Hunter Don Ren uist Vikas Chhabra — V. Chair Prathyusha Mandavilli — V. Chair Hal Broxey VO Norma Garfin - Chair DeMarcus Suggs Anay Bedi Nicole Jin VO Ginny Clark Mary Ellen Martinson Gloria Alexander Also present: City Councilmember Sandy Hewitt, Assistant City Manager Laurie Ahrens, Amy Malinski and Office Support Representative Sue Gulbrand. A meeting of the Human Rights Commission was held beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Lunch Room of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on September 12, 2002. Commissioner Garfin called the meeting to order. Commissioner Garfin noted that a quorum was present so official business could be conducted. Approve Minutes Commissioner Garfin asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the minutes. Commissioner Fraedrich moved and Commissioner Alexander seconded to approve the minutes. Motion carried. Approve Agenda Commissioner Garfin asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the agenda. Commissioner Fraedrich added the New Hope Commission announcement as 8.F. 3 Z Human Rights Commission Minutes September 12, 2002 Page 2 of 4 Student HRC workshop announcement was added as 8.G. Commissioner Fraedrich moved and Commissioner Carruthers seconded to approve the amended aizenda. Motion carried. Presentation (4.A) Incident regarding Handicap Transfer Zone at 235 Nathan Lane Commissioner Renquist reported on the Handicap Transfer Zone incident that has been reported by a Plymouth resident. There is a handicap transfer zone at 235 Nathan Lane and the resident has issued complaints because the space has been used for vehicle parking. The police have been involved and she feels that they do not take this matter seriously, since they do not issue tickets to the person parking in the handicap transfer zone. Commissioner Renquist and Commissioner Garfin have offered to meet with the resident. Commissioner Garfin will contact Chief Gerdes for any information regarding the ticketing of vehicles. Commissioner Renquist has agreed to contact the resident again for further follow-up. Committee Reports (5.A.) Review draft Nationals Handbook Councilmember Hewitt had received the handbook from the League of Women Voters of St. Louis Park. The New Neighbors' Handbook was prepared to assist immigrants living in the St. Louis Park community with emergency information, general information, educational opportunities, etc. Councilmember Hewitt had suggested that we prepare a handbook similar to this for the City of Plymouth. Intern Archana Ballasubramanyan, Commissioner Bedi and Commissioner Mandavilli had worked on the draft of the Nationals Handbook. The HRC members will review the draft and will bring back the handbook with their comments and recommendations at the next meeting. (5.B.) Review draft revised Bias/Hate Crime Plan The committee had met during the summer and had reviewed the existing Bias/Hate Crime Plan for the City of Plymouth. The current plan had only applied to Bias/Hate crimes; therefore, the committee had revised the plan to include Bias Incidents. The Incident Report form was also reviewed and revised. A draft of the Bias/Hate Crime and Bias Incident Response Plan was presented to the committee members. Examples of various incidents were discussed and a conversation took place on what actions would occur based on the incident. Commissioner Garfin should be notified if an incident comes to any of the member's attention. The plan is a resource to be used for the steps and guidelines of any incidents. The police will contact the Plymouth Human Rights Commission when they receive a report on an incident. 11 Human Rights Commission Minutes September 12, 2002 Page 3 of 4 Commissioner Clark moved to recommend the draft to the City Council and Commissioner Fraedrich seconded. Motion carried. (5. C.) Report on Domestic Partner Registration Project Commissioner Renquist reported on the request that was made by Girard Griggs at the June 6, 2002 meeting. This was preceded by a presentation by Allec Rain and Vidal Santos at a previous meeting. A subcommittee has studied the issue of Domestic Partner Registration. A conversation took place on the Domestic Partner Registration and the legalities involved. The commission feels that the county and state would be a more appropriate arena to handle this request. Commissioner Fraedrich suggested that staff draft a letter thanking Mr. Rain and Mr. Santos for the presentation; but the commission feels that other government agencies should be addressing this matter. Councilmember Hewitt agreed to meet with the county commissioners and will bring this to their attention. Commissioner Fraedrich moved to direct staff to draft the letter. Motion carried. A draft of the letter will be presented at the next meeting. Old Business (6.A) Discuss Hennepin County's African American Men Project Assistant City Manager Ahrens presented a brief report on the Hennepin County's African American Men Project. New Business (7.A) Plymouth on Parade, October 5 The Human Rights Commission will participate in the Plymouth on Parade, which is Saturday, October 5, 2002. The parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. with over 100 units including clowns, bands and floats. The parade will start on 34th Ave. by the Plymouth Post Office, and go north on Plymouth Blvd. to 37th Ave. It will end at the Plymouth Ice Center. (73.) Tri -Pack Covenant (Claudelle Carruthers) The Tri -Pack Covenant request by Commissioner Carruthers was tabled to the October 3 meeting, as she had left the meeting. (7. C.) Revised list of Places of Worship serving Plymouth A listing of places of worship serving the Plymouth area has been updated. 3 4 Human Rights Commission Minutes September 12, 2002 Page 4 of 4 (7.D.) LMHRC 31' Annual Conference, September 28 Councilmember Hewitt will be attending the LMHRC 31" Annual Conference on Saturday, September 28, 2002. Commissioners Mandavilli, Bedi, and Ruffin will also attend. Commissioner Fraedrich will be at the conference through the school district. Announcements and Articles (8.A) Together Assistant City Manager Ahrens discussed the Plymouth HRC Student Workshop had been a front-page story in the Together newsletter. Discussions took place on the articles that had been submitted: (8.B.) Multicultural Cookbooks (8. C.) Pittsburgh Mobilizes EVERYONE to Overcome Health Disparities (8.D.) Funding for Anti -Racism Efforts in Ramsey, Washington, & Dakota Counties (8. E.) Fight hate and Promote Tolerance — Target Store (8.F.) New Hope Commission Announcement Commissioner Fraedrich reported on the New Hope Commission Challenge Day. The Challenge Day is a cultural and ethnic reflection to target 9th and 10th graders and bring students together. The students will be participating in a fundraiser for the Challenge Day. The New Hope Commission will have a cross-cultural dialog take place in the spring. This event will focus on the new immigrant populations and members. Plymouth Commissioners have been invited to participate in these events. (8. G.) Student HRC Workshop Councilmember Hewitt had asked the students if they were interested in hosting a workshop next year. The student members will meet at 6:00 on October 3, 2002 to discuss a possible event. Motion was made by Commissioner Clark and seconded by Commissioner Ruffin to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Motion carried. Next Meeting: October 3, 2002 6:00 p.m. Student Workshop, Medicine Lake Room 7: 00 p.m. Regular Meeting, Council Chambers 3e MEMO PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447-1482 DATE: September 4, 2002 TO: Chief Craig Gerdes FROM: Lt. Scott Webb -� SUBJECT: Noise Complaints Reference to Trucks and Exhaust Brakes On August 13`h, 2002 Councilmember Ginny Black received a question and concern from a citizen regarding whether the City of Plymouth has an ordinance prohibiting "jake braking." Jake braking is the same as exhaust braking, which is defined as: using or changing the flow of exhaust from an engine to reduce the speed of a semi -tractor or dump truck. It produces a loud spattering exhaust sound when used. The citizen who contacted Councilmember Black was Claire Lason who lives near the intersection of Fernbrook Lane and Rockford Road. I contacted Ms. Lason and asked her how often the trucks are jake braking by her house. She informed me that the problem seems to be mainly with dump trucks traveling south on Fernbrook. She also stated that most of the trucks going by do not jake brake. It is only a problem with a few trucks. She stated that there has been increased truck traffic near her home because of the construction taking place north of her around Schmidt Lake Road and Cheshire Lane. I instructed CSO Supervisor Chris Wagner to have the CSOs do monitoring of the area around Fernbrook and Rockford Road. The area was monitored on six different days all at different times. During the monitoring times there were five trucks that used the fake braking method of slowing down for the intersection. Decibel readings were also taken during the monitoring period. The trucks that fake braked ranted from 72.3 to 74.9 decibels. Readings were also taken on trucks using normal airbrakes to stop. These non fake braking trucks ranged from 70.0 to 82.1 decibels. Lt. Franz had done similar research in November of 2001 regarding this nuisance problem. In Joel's report it mentioned that the County might have reservations about allowing the City to post jake braking ordinance signs on the county roads. 1 contacted Hennepin County and inquired about this. I was told that the County would possibly allow the signs but we would be responsible for creating and maintaining them. I was told the City would need to put their request I C in writing for approval. Even though they stated they would probably allow the signs they did not sound enthused about the request. I have attached a copy of Lt. Franz's report from 2001 that included possible ordinance language regarding the prohibition of jake braking. The sample ordinance is language from the City of Farmington, which was provided to us by our City Attorney. The complaints from the public on this issue as far as I am aware are very infrequent. The latest complainant Claire Lason advised that there are only a few truckers that use this system of braking. This was also found to be true by the monitoring that our department did. She also advised that the problem has gotten worse since the construction began north of her on Schmidt Lake Road and Cheshire area. 3? ORDINANCE NO. CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1 OF THE FAIWINGTON CITY CODE PROfJBITING THE USE OF EXHAUST BRAKES WITHILN THE CITY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 6-1-34 of the Farmington City Code is amended in its entirety to read: 6-1-34: MUFFLERS; UNNECESSARY NOISE: It shzll be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle which shall not at all tunes be equipped with a muffler upon the exhaust thereof in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise_ It shall be unlawful for any person operating any motor vehicle to use a cutout, by- pass or similar muffler elimination device, including exhaust brakes, commonly referred to as "engine brakes" or "jake brakes" (Jacob Engine Brakes), which ire designed to change or use the flow of exhaust from the engine to reduce the speed of a semi -tractor. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upcn its passage. ADOPTED this Fannington. Attest: SEAL day of 2000, by the Ci -y. Council of the City of CITY OF FARIVIINGTON GerEld Ristow, Mayor John Erar, City Administrator Approved as to form the day of _, .2000. City Attorney Published in the Farmington Independent the day of S7225 1 38 Fm CITY OF CANNON FALLS GOODHUE COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CANNON FALLS, MINNESOTA AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY CODE, PROHIBITING THE USE OF EXHAUST BRAKES WITHIN THE CITY NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF CANNON FAILS ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 8 of the Cannon Falls City Code is amended by adding a new Section 8.05 to read: SEC. 8.05. EXHAUST BRAKES. Subd. 1. Definition. "Exhaust brakes" mean:; using or changing the flow of exhaust from the engine to reduce the speed of a semi -tractor. The term "exhaust brakes" includes brakes commonly referred to as "engine brakes" c r "j ake brakes," such as Jacob Engine Brakes. Subd. 2. Prohibition. The use of exhauEt brakes within City limits is prohibited. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. ADOPTED this day of 1999, by the City Council of the City of Cannon Falls. CITY OF CANNON FALLS BY: Lean Hanson, Mayor ATTEST: Dallas Larson, City Administrator 71489 31 Scott Webb To: Ginny Black; Dwight Johnson Cc: Craig Gerdes Subject: Jake Braking Complaint Dear Councilmember Black & City Manager Johnson, I have completed a study on the "jake braking" complaint that I received in August. The main complainant that I spoke with was Claire Lason who lives in the area of Fernbrook Lane and County Road 9. Claire advised me that she thought most of the trucks that were using the jake braking method of slowing down were coming from the construction sites in the area of Schmidt Lake Road and Cheshire Lane. She also said that only a small percentage of the trucks were doing this. We set up in this area over six days at different times and surveyed the frequency of occurance and also the decibel levels. During this period there were only five trucks that jake braked. The decibel readings we received on these were 72.3 to 74.9. The non fake braking trucks using their normal air brakes to slow registered decibel readings of 70.0 to 82.1. 1 did obtain a draft ordinance that the City Attorney had obtained from the City of Farmington, which prohibits jake braking. This was actually obtained last year when a similiar complaint came in. At that time it was determined that the problem was not frequent enough to enact the ordinance. On the suggestion of the City Manager I composed a letter from the Police Department and sent it to several builders and construction companies operating in the area of Schmidt Lake road asking them for some voluntary cooperation with this nuisance complaint. At this point I am hoping that the letter will help with this location. If the problem does continue I believe we are ready to go the ordinance route if that is what you wish. I have hard copied all of the reports, draft ordinance and copy of the builder's letter and sent them to you for your review. If I can be of further assistance please feel free to ask. Thank You, Lt. Scott Webb 46 September 30, 2002 FirstName» Address l» ((City)) Dear «LastName»: Attached is a copy of a status report on Plymouth Marketplace lighting. As with previous correspondence on this matter, I am writing individually to each of the Sugar Hills residents who signed the letter of complaint about lighting at Plymouth Marketplace dated April 15, 2002. On August 13, 2002, the City Council approved a variance for the height of the freestanding luminaries on three lots at Plymouth Marketplace. The Council approved the variance with the condition that North American Properties install shields on all the luminaries that exceeded the maximum height. These include the luminaries on the Ruby Tuesday, Marquette Bank and Noodles/Chipotle building lots. At their August 13 meeting, the Council asked staff to prepare a status report on the remaining Marketplace lighting issues within 45 days. The attached report is in response to this directive. As you will note in the status report, North American Properties has either resolved or is in the final steps of resolving the remaining issues. The shields were in fact installed last Saturday. Once the decorative lighting is replaced and the new shielded lights are installed at Chipotle, I believe all the issues you raised in your complaint will have been addressed. If you have any further questions about this matter, please contact me directly at 763- 509-5452. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager cc: Plymouth City Council Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director Enclosure 41 ary of PLYMOUTF+ October 1, 2002 SUBJECT: LAKE CAMELOT WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY Dear homeowner: We are happy to inform you that the Lake Camelot Park Project is moving forward and approaching completion very quickly. One of the park project activities includes the improvement of water quality of Lake Camelot. After studying the lake, we have decided that the best method to improve its general condition and water quality is to perform a draw -down. This means lowering the water level of the lake as a cost effective way to control aquatic weeds such as Eurasian Water Milfoil and water lilies. The control of aquatic weeds leads to the expansion and strengthening of native aquatic plant colonies. As part of this project, we have installed a new water control structure at the outlet of Lake Camelot and have begun the draw -down of the lake. We anticipate draining most of the lake by lowering the lake's outlet. We may use water pumps to drain the remaining water trapped in the lower part of the lake. Again, the purpose is to expose the bottom lake sediment to winter freeze. The freezing of the sediment will help eliminate many of these undesirable weedy plants and will also shrink the sediment which will provide greater water depth. Currently, we are planning to bring the water level back to its original level by next spring. We have worked through the necessary permitting process and have obtained all necessary permits from the Department of Natural Resources. If you would like more information on this procedure, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 509-5527 or e-mail me at smissaghi@ci.plymouth.mn.us . Sincerely, Shane Missaghi Water Resources Engineer cc: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E., Director of Public Works Ronald S. Quanbeck, P.E. City Engineer AWL CADocuments and SettingsWoffn=\Local Seninga\Te Internet Files\OLK6B\IkCamelot Wul utWMan_IO l.doc PLYMOUTH A Beauti ulPlace * Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www.d.plymouth.mmus Mit PRISM People Responding In Social Ministry 2323 Zenith Avenue North Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422 Telephone: Fax: 763.529.1350 763.529.1454 PRISM ;;JX Express: 763.529.1252 Project Family Car: 763.529.7332 Website: www.PRISMMpls.com Responding to people's needs... walking alongside them on the path toward self-sufficiency October 2002010 City of Plymouth ' Laurie Ahrens, Asst. City Manager �~ 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 �� r Dear Laurie: We are writing to express PRISM's heartfelt thanks for the City of Plymouth's participation in the Walnut Grove Pond Homeowners Association's National Night Out on August 6th. Your donation to their raffle generated much needed funds for our organization. PRISM, which stands for People Responding In Social Ministry, is a non-profit social services agency providing eighteen different support programs for families living in Plymouth, Golden Valley, New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale. We provide emergency food, clothing and financial assistance, and ongoing counseling and support services to walk alongside families on their journeys toward self-sufficiency. Participation and donations by community businesses like yours are a mainstay of our annual operating budget. We couldn't serve all the families we do each month without your continued, faithful support. Once again, thank you for your contribution. We hope you will consider a continuing partnership with PRISM as we work to provide hope and help for those in need. Sincerely, VEl'zaetson ector eb ah Moir Development Manager Member Congregations: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Brunswick United Methodist Church Calvary Lutheran Church Church of the Good Shepherd Holy Nativity Lutheran Church House of Hope Lutheran Church Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church (Plymouth) Olivet Baptist Church Olivet United Methodist Pilgrim United Methodist Church Robbinsdale United Church of Christ Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church St. Joseph's Parish Community St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church Unity Christ Church Valley Community Presbyterian Church Valley of Peace Lutheran Church Supporting Municipalities: Brooklyn Center Crystal Golden Valley New Hope Plymouth Robbinsdale 43