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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 11-22-2002r?)Dummy NOVEMBER 22, 2002 NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. Notice of a December 12 public hearing on the draft Second Generation Watershed Management Plan of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission................................................................ Page 12 Notice of a December 3 public information meeting on the Great River Energy and Wright—Hennepin Cooperative transmission line and substation upgrade ..................................... Page 13 City news release announcing Plymouth Police Department participation in a seat belt and sober driving enforcement campaign...................................................................................... Page 15 Notice to residents of a request for variance for Barb Fontaine (2002142) ................................... Page 16 I-494 Corridor Resident Survey Findings summary ...................................................................... Page 17 STAFFREPORTS Status of emergency pumping of Mooney Lake and the permanent outlet options ....................... Page 31 October 2002 Fire Department Monthly Report ............................................................................ Page 33 MINUTES Park & Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) Novemenber 14 meeting (draft) ................... Page 41 Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission October 9 meeting ........................................... Page 47 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONMEMO November 22, 2002 Page 1 Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission October 9 meeting ...................................... Page 52 CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY' CORRESPONDENCE Summary of 2003 correspondence tracking................................................................................... Page 55 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Timothy and Brenda Pearcy regarding Fire Department performance ....................... Page 56 Letter from Kapila Bobra regarding maintenance of a wetland area behind the Bobra home ....... Page 58 Thank you letter from Interfaith Outreach/Community Partners for City support duringHousing Week..................................................................................................................... Page 59 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Municipal Legislative Commission Update................................................................................... Page 60 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 25, 2002 7:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Time Allotment 1. Approvals: 7:30-7:35 [Introduction and seating of new Youth Advisory Council members] a) Agenda b) October 28 meeting minutes 2. Guest Speakers and Special Items: 7:35-8:00 a) Possible Youth Town Forum speakers and topics b) Youth Advisory Council presentations at school LILAC meetings c) Rotation of co—chairs positions 3. Committee Updates: 8:00-8:20 a) Intergenerational Committee b) Marketing Committee c) Youth Town Forum Committee d) Youth Services Awards Committee e) "Corner Center" Committee (Co. Rd. 6/Niagara Building) 4. Future agenda items 8:20-8:25 S. Adjournment 8:25 6. Additional Materials: 1. Updated Youth Advisory Council Roster (contains private info) 2. November, December, January, and February Calendars OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS November 2002 Sunday Monday Tuesday I Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Oct 2002 Dec 2002 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 9:00 AM -3:00 PM CITY HALL 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 OPEN FOR 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ABSENTEE 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 VOTING 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 8:00 AM -7:00 GENERAL 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PM CITY HALL ELECTION - PLANNING CHOCOLATE OPEN FOR Polls open 7 AM COMMISSION, SAMPLER, ABSENTEE - close 8 PM Council Chambers Plymouth Creek VOTING Center 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VETERANS DAY (OBSERVED), 5'00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL INTERVIEWS CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR POLICY ON DISPOSAL OF 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EDC), Medicine Lake 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Council Chambers (note special date) City Offices CITY OWNED PROPERTY,ROOM SET FUTURE STUDY (this month) SESSIONS Safety m 7:00 PM PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (PVC), Plymouth Ice Center (this meeting on T00 PM REGULAR MEETING, Coouncil Chbm 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 6:30 PM JOINT MEETING: CITY 7:00 PM PLANNING 5:30 PM HOUSING & COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING -DISCUSS: COUNCIL/HRA: PUBLIC SAFETY BOARD COMMISSION, EDEVELOPMEN LAND TRUSTDVISORY CONTINUANCE; Council Chambers AUTHORITY PRESENTATION, FIREFIGHTER POLICY; REVIEW (HRA), Plymouth Council Chambers FINAL BUDGETARY Creek Center FUTUSI#E SCHEDULE SESSIONS, Council Chambers 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7:30 PM YOUTH 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH-MTKA BUSINESS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - Cit y Chanukkah begins at sunset ADVISORY COUNCIL, Center Offices COUNCIL, Sheraton Ridgedale Closed Council THANKSGIVING Chambers 7;00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council HOLIDAY - City Center Offices Closed Chambers modified on 11/22/2002 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS December 2002 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2:00 PM OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS - Plymouth y Historical Society Building 7:00 PM TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING, Council Chambers SPEC AL COUNCIL MEETING: IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING TRUTH IN TAXATION): FIRE DEPT. REPORT, CONSIDER PULL TAB FUTURE STUDvTRANSIT SESSIONS, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON (PACT) - Bass Lake Room 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Council Chambers 4:30 PM Deadline for receiving At -Large g Council Seat applications 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8:00 PM TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING RE CONVENED (IF NEEDED), Cm—Il Ch—b— 830 PM (ORINSAEDIATELY FOLLOWING TRUTH IN T TIION1SPECIALCOUNCIL 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Room (this month) 7:00 PM CHARTER COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING, Public MEETINGS' INTERN EW BOARMOMM CANDIDATES: CCIID REPUTY MAYOR APPTS, REVIEW Safety Training Room AT-IARGE COUNCIL APPLICATIONS, PW S.Wy Trrdp Room 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION RRAC), Council ambers 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 5:00 PM SUBURBAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY LEGISLATIVE MEETING, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING d REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Council Chambers 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR AT -LARGE COUNCIL: Plymouth Creek Center Ballroom C Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD (PSAB), Police Dept P Library 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:30 PM CHRISTMAS YOUTH HOLIDAY - City ADVISORY Offices closed COUNCIL, Council Chambers 29 30 31 Jan 2003 Nov 2002 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 11/22/2002 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS January 2003 Sunday Monday I Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 `'' % 3 4 Dec 2002 S M T W T F S Feb 2003 S M T W T F S NEW YEAR'S 7:00 PM HUMAN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DAY - City Offices Closed RIGHTS COMMISSION - 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Council Chambers 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EOC), Medicine Lake 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION COUNCIL, Room (this month) (PRAC), Council Council Chambers Chambers 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION; 7:00 PM HOUSING a REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Council Chambers MEETING, Council Council Chambers Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD (PSAB), Police I Dept. Library 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MARTIN 7:00 PM LUTHER KING PLYMOUTH JR. BIRTHDAY ADVISORY (Observed) - COMMITTEE ON City Offices TRANSIT (PACT) - Closed Bass Lake Room 26 27 28 29 30 31 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH-MTKA BUSINESS COUNCIL, Sheraton Ridgedale 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 11/22/2002 December 17 January Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items • Adopt 2003 Budget and Tax Levy • Ordinance amending Section 725.06 of the City Code modifying the appeals mechanism for the Storm Water Utility and Consider an Appeal • Approve 2003 Gasoline Service Station, Tobacco, Amusement, and Target and Trap Shoot Licenses • Vacation of a perpetual sanitary sewer easement within Paula's Place • Presentation of Citizen Academy Graduates • Variance to encroach two feet into the required 25 foot rear yard setback to allow construction of a room addition for property located at 4910 Olive Lane North. Soumya and Ruma Roy. (2002124) • Off -sale intoxicating liquor license application for Cub Food, 4445 Nathan Lane • Approve designation of Deputy Mayor • Appoint Council Coordinating Representatives • Appoint individuals to Boards and Commissions • Appoint individual to fill at -large City Council vacancy • Oaths of office for Mayor and councilmembers • Set regular meeting schedule for March — December, 2003 • Appoint Health Officer • Appoint Council Secretary • Consider Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment related to the regulation of Exterior Lighting. City of Plymouth. (2002046) SHINGLE CREEK WRTERSHED MRNAGEMENT COMMISSION 3235 Fernbrook Lane - Plymouth, MN 55447 Telephone (763)553-1144 - FAX (763)553-9326 November 18, 2002 A hearing to receive comments on the draft Second Generation Watershed Management Plan of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 12, 2002, in the Council Chambers at Brooklyn Park City Hall, 5200 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443. JAA:tim 1:1C:cm1rs1S1sHIl+f31M2Mro=EcfffAR %?D Judie A. Anderson Recording Secretary '91— BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS a NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE 1b3 GREAT RIVER ENERGY =J! 17845 East Highway 10 P.O. Box 800 • Elk River, Minnesota 55330-0800 763-441-3121 Fax 763-241-2366 November 20, 2002 WO #18691,=`_ Dwight Johnson City Administrator City of Plymouth - 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Subject: Great River Energy (GRE) and Wright -Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WHEA) - Plymouth to Maple Grove 115 kV transmission line and substation upgrade. Dear Mr. Johnson: Thank you for taking the time to visit with me about the planned Plymouth to Maple Grovel 15 kV transmission line and substation upgrade project. The copies of the Certificate of Need Application that I left with you last Friday represent the first phase of the permitting process. Once the Public Utilities Commission approves the Certificate of Need application, GRE/WHEA will then file an application for a transmission line route permit with Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. If all goes well, the State permit approval process will be complete by mid year 2004. As I indicated during our meeting, GRE/WHEA will host a public information meeting on December 3, 2002. The location of the meeting will be at the Plymouth Creek Center. The meeting will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a short presentation at 7 p.m. GRE/WHEA will be available to visit with you, your staff and the Plymouth City Council at your request. As we enter the route selection portion of the permitting process, it may be appropriate to give a short project presentation to your staff and the City Council. I will contact you to establish a convenient time for this presentation. Since the project is now public, you or your staff may receive inquiries about the project. You may direct these inquiries to either Kandace Olsen at 763-241-2200 or me at 763-241-2377 or visit our websites at www.greatriverenergy.com and www.whe.org. Again, thank you for your time and we look forward to working with you on this very important project for the City of Plymouth and the utilities that serve the electrical needs of the City. Sincerely, GREAT RIVER FNERGY G Osttom, SR/WA Land Rights Supervisor c: Rod Nikula, Wright -Hennepin Cooperative GO:j h\r:\westmetro\acq\permit\p lymouth\pu blicmtg Itrtodwig htjoh nson.doc 13 Direct Dial (763) 241-2377 E -Mail gostrom@grenergy.com FAX (763) 241-6177 A Touchstone Energy" Cooperative K, 1)C Great River Energy, a generation and transmission cooperative headquartered in Elk River, Minnesota, has filed an application for a Certificate of Need with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on November 14, 2002, to upgrade and expand its existing transmission system in central Plymouth and Maple Grove. Great River Energy is the wholesale power supplier for Wright -Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association, which provides electricity to area residents. A Certificate of Need is a state permit confirming that construction of an energy facility is in the public interest. The specific location for the facility is not at issue as part of this process; only whether the need exists for it. If the application is accepted, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission will convene public hearings and public meetings as part of its Certificate of Need process. Certification of the line would enable Great River Energy to acquire easements for construction and operation of the line. Great River Energy is also required to apply for and receive a site permit for the project from the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (MEQB). Only routes for the line, not the line's need, are considered during the Iv1EQB siting process. The shaded area on the map represents the corridor where a 115 kV transmission line could be located. No exact route for the new line has been selected. The black line represents Great kiver Energy's existing 69 kV transmission line. The public is invited to ask questions and learn more about the proposed new line at a Great River Energy Informational Open House scheduled for: Tuesday, December 3, 2002 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. . (short presentation at 7:00 p.m.) Plymouth Creek Center 14800 34th Ave. N. Plymouth, ;\EV 55446 763-509-5280 Copies of the application for a Certificate of Need are available for review at pubic libraries in Plymouth and Maple Grove. Great River Energy, based in Elk River, is Minnesota's second largest electric utility. As a generation and transmission cooperative, the organization provides energy to 29 distribution cooperatives. For more information about Great River Energy and transmission line project or to view the Certificate of Need application, visit: www.GreatRiverEnergy.com or call: 763-241-2200. Substation Owners Line Owner Wright -Hennepin Electric — Current Great River Energy S Connexus Energy 69 kV lines i Xcol Energy City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Sgt. Larry Holzerland November 21, 2002 763-509-5160 SEAT BELT WARS: THE ENFORCEMENT STRIKES BACK, COMING TO A ROAD NEAR YOU Plymouth Police officers will join a cast of 350 other agencies and the Minnesota State Patrol in a Safe & Sober enhanced enforcement campaign targeting seat belt use. The effort, Nov. 21 – Dec. 1, will be directed by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Minnesota's overall seat belt use has increased from 74 percent last year to a record -high of 80 percent, according to observational studies conducted in August. In 2001, seat belt non-use resulted in 317 deaths on Minnesota roads—more than two-thirds of all traffic deaths—and 33 deaths alone in Hennepin County During the special enforcement period, Plymouth officers will ticket those not using seat belts. OTS reports the best way to turn the remaining unbuckled 20 percent of vehicle occupants away from the "dark side" is to use the enforcement—and issue tickets. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called for every state to execute this mobilization to increase seat belt use. The Safe & Sober campaign is funded by NHTSA and administered by OTS. The program is designed to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries. -30- i5 CITY OF November 22, 2002 PLYMOUTH+ SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR BARB FONTAINE (2002142) Dear Owner/Occupant: This letter is written to inform you that Barb Fontaine, under file 2002142, submitted a planning application requesting approval of a variance for a driveway to be located along Garland Lane, 30 feet from the intersection of Garland Lane and 40`h Avenue where 40 feet is required by the Zoning Ordinance for property located at 16955-40`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, December 4, 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 2002142propnotice 1 PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE. (763) 5095000 494 Corridor Resident Survey Conducted - October 2002 Presented to Commission — November 20, 2002 padilla speer Eeardsley padllla speer beardsler Research Objectives • Identify the level of concern for traffic congestion on 1-494 relative to other issues • Identify the level of concern about various traffic -related issues • Identify use and opinions about 1-494 specifically • Explore alternatives for solving the problem • Identify what residents are willing to do to help solve the problem 2 1 I� padilla speer heardslay Research Methodology • Survey sent to 794 residents of the 1494 Corridor; 324 responses (40 percent) — Bloomington — Richfield — Edina — Eden Prairie — Minnetonka — Plymouth — Maple Grove • Open-end and closed-end questions • Standard frequency, cross -tab reporting padilla speer heardsley Summary of Findings • Traffic congestion is the problem of greatest concern (more than housing, crime or education) • Nine out of 10 people pay attention to information about transportation • Freeway congestion is the #1 transportation concern • More than 80 percent of respondents say they use 1- 494, more than any other metro area freeway • More than 80 percent of respondents say 1-494 should be a top priority and needs to be addressed soon ` 4 12 2 padilla speer heardsley Summary of Findings— continued • Adding lanes is the favored 2-1 over other solutions to the congestion problem • Traffic congestion on 1-494 threatens economic vitality of the area �ehjc *e, • Nine out 10 say transportatin funding could come from dedicating a portion ofsales tax, twice as many as favor increasing the gas tax • Residents are unwilling to do much to support transportation initiatives pad llla :Peer Oeardsley Demographics 6 I 3 1 padilis speer bardsley Age Over 66 6% Ur der 25 26%25.34 2,% 35.49 38% 7 4 padllhspearbeardslep Number of licensed drivers in household 4 or more 7% 9 driver 3 dv 29% 2 drivers 57% 8 4 padilla speer bunbl" Household income Over $100,000 14% Under $25,000 $75,000-599,999 6% 525,000-49,999 4� 26% $50.000-74,999 32% 10 �7 padilla speer beardsley Number of vehicles in household 4 or more 7% 1 vehicle 21%s ;kit �x #S 2 vehicles 46% 9 padilla speer bunbl" Household income Over $100,000 14% Under $25,000 $75,000-599,999 6% 525,000-49,999 4� 26% $50.000-74,999 32% 10 pDdilh sDgerbeardsley Concern with issues facing community Traffic congestion Crime and public safety Property taxes Health care K-12 education Housing Mass transit Parks and recreation 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% ■ Somewhat concerned ■ Very concerned 12 CJS 0 I Padilla speer bardsiq Attention paid to transportation news and information W attention Little attention Z% 9% lot of attention t" 34% Some attention 55% 14 padilla speer heardsler Primary method of transportation Bus Bicycle Oyler Drive with 5% 1% 1% someone/carpod 15% Drive alone as% is padilq speer heardsln Most congested highway ,,694 FH+y 100 1-35E 1-945% 2% 1% 1-394 6% l35W F494 FAvy 1 10% FMmy 62 20% 16 2Lk- O padilla speer beardsley Use of metro highways 1-494 25% May 169 22% Hwy 62 1 Fbvy 100 1-35W 1-94 1-394 13% 1-694 a% 1-35E 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% ® One or two days per week ■ Three to five days per week O ktre than five days per week 17 Issues specific to 1-494 494 congestion should be addressed sooner than later 494 should be a priority for addressing metro transportation issues C not addressed, 494 congestion will negatively impact the community I avoid 494 due to congestion 494 congestion significantly impacts me Legislators shoiid prioritize 494 Spend on education over Mang congestion Addressing cogestion not best use of funds Padilla speer beardsley 0% 20% 40% 60% 60% 100% M Agree ■ Strongly agree r� 5 9 padilb speer tKardsley Proposed improvements for 1-494 Adding lanes Making light rail available Expanding bus service Adding an HOV lane Turning off ramp meters Adding bus only shoulder lanes Adding bike lanes 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% ■ Some improvement ■ A lot of improvement 19 Impact on community 494 congestion will result In economic losses a" Nie corridor 494 congestion needs a creative and Immediate kroding sohAion VokGg my concerns on 494 will impact solutions 494.corgestion will cause Nx Twin Cities to lose economic Wand I may move N move N 494 congestion Is not addressee padilla speer Beardsley OX 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% R Agree ■ Strongly agree 2o- �� 10 Support for Dedicate vehicle sales t proceeds to transportab Reduce governm expenditures tofu transportation increase state gas sales I increase sales tax in affect region Develop higNey loss padilh speer beardslq unUiny Lrar 15PUr LdLIUI i n nLiauvC5 �A I I I I I I I F ---T 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 86% 90% 100% ■ 1&ely ■ Very likely 22 /qt J padb War bear" Personal willingness to support transportation initiatives Vote for a candidate that supports increasing transportation funding Write a letter to my legislator Write lo my local paper Appy a bumper stk*er to my vehicle Post a yard sign Other Organ®e a lown meeting 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% ■ Likely ■ Very likely 23 Priority for spending funds to address transportation 1 dont care horn it's spent as long as the problems are fixed Split between transportation and transit, more to transportation PA on transportation (roads, bridges and highways) Equaly split on transit and transportation Split between transportation and track, more to transit AN on Pra si C R padpaspeerbestdsiey 0% 5%_ „ 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 24 padilla speer beardsley Conclusions • Good News — Traffic congestion is a big concern — there is a lot of angst among 1-494 corridor residents — People pay attention to information about transportation. • Bad News — While residents are upset, they're not willing to take action themselves — Tax increases is not an acceptable way to fund improvement on 1-494 • Constituents support legislators who support transportation improvement; this may be a key to motivating people to take action padilla speer Beardsley Discussion • It's tough for PR to move an embedded needle • The political landscape is changing • Perhaps, we should look broader, but act narrowly • Determine media use of survey results 25 26 ,%1 13 padilia speer beardsley Recommendations • Immediate tactics — Support legislative activities • Develop fact sheet/one-pager • Assist with distribution — Monitor gubernatorial and legislative position developments/look for opportunities — Develop an e-mail list for Action Alerts — Actively participate, if appropriate b pad illa speer 6eardsby Recommendations, cont. • Potential tactics — Create traffic gridlock around State Capitol to intentionally emphasize the problem and get everyone's attention, including the media — Deliver survey results/findings in an interruptive format to media and legislators — Publish a MN/DOT report showing how transportation dollars have been allocated 27 za -30 14 MEMO s I} „ Yy A.. IZ'Y OF PIYMOUTH 1 )0 P0moaith Bdulevard w"�i � �„� a ?l ou` MN, 55'4,47 � •�, o �+�• is u'' � � � =M •:� s �,~ � DATE: November 20, 2002 TO: City Councilmembers g�FROM: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E., Director of Public Works SUBJECT: MOONEY LAKE PUMPING The purpose of this memo is to update you on the status of the emergency pumping of Mooney Lake and the permanent outlet options. The pumping of Mooney Lake began on September 30 through a contract with Northern Dewatering with the expectation that the pumping rate would be at least one cubic foot per second (430 gallons per minute) for approximately two months with the expected results of lowering the lake level by approximately one foot. The actual pumping rate has varied from 1 cfs to 1.4 cfs with an estimated 34.5 million gallons being pumped out of Mooney Lake through November 18. This volume is equivalent to 11.1 inches of elevation, although the actual water level of Mooney Lake has only been reduced ten inches, i.e., from 991.15 on September 30 to 990.32 on November 18, due to approximately four inches of rain that has fallen in the area since pumping began. There are also other factors that relate to the water level of Mooney Lake, such as infiltration and evaporation. It is now projected that by the end of November, or earlier, if it becomes a problem with the pumping, the elevation of the lake will be approximately 990.0 which is two feet above the OHW and 2.9 feet below the elevation of the lowest home on the lake where structural flooding would occur. With these facts in hand, Dwight Johnson, Ron Quanbeck, and I attended a meeting on Tuesday, November 19 at the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District office and met with MCWD representatives, their engineers with WENCK Associates, Inc., the City of Orono representatives, the City of Medina representptives, and a representative of Hennepin County. It was the consensus of the group that the Mooney Lake water level will not be sufficiently lowered at the end of the current emergency pumping process, and therefore. additional pumping will be necessary next spring. The MCWD staff emphasized that their participation in future pumping operations would be focused on preventing potential structural damage, i.e., the threat to homes but not landscaping or trees. The Hennepin 71 N:�p. Eagioc=4\GGENERAL\MEMOSIDANF\2002Wooneytake_t 1 20.doe SUBJECT: MOONEY LAKE PUMPING Page 2 County representative indicated there may be some Hennepin Conservation District funding available for the replacement of damaged landscaping. While historically the water levels in Mooney Lake have been below the 988 OHW in the more recent past, since 1995, lake elevations have periodically exceeded the OHW except in the year 2000. With this historical data in mind, it was the group's consensus that future pumping will likely be necessary, but probably on a sporadic basis. It was felt that a permanent emergency pumping plan versus a permanent outlet system would adequately address future concerns and at considerably less cost. The basic difference in a permanent system versus a permanent emergency system would be the outlet structure and pumps, i.e., under an emergency plan, the pumps and outlet system in the lake would be a portable system versus a permanent installation, although either system would require some type of buried piping system. The meeting concluded with the MCWD staff directing their engineers to prepare a cost estimate for the preparation of a Feasibility Study — Permanent Emergency Plan. This information is anticipated to go to the MCWD's December 19 board meeting. In addition, a Spring emergency pumping plan would also be presented to the board at that meeting. In order to proceed with a Spring emergency pumping plan, the DNR will require that an individual water appropriations permit be obtained since over 50 million gallons of water would be pumped out of Mooney Lake within a one year timeframe. It has subsequently been suggested to the MCWD staff that their engineer also be directed to prepare the individual water appropriations permit application. Up to this point in time, the District is splitting the contract pumping cost with the City estimated at approximately $20,000; the District has been paying their engineer to monitor the pumping operation, including lake levels and downstream conditions; the City has installed a pipe conduit under Troy Lane and has also checked the pumps in Mooney Lake and downstream flow conditions on a daily basis. With the conclusion of the current pumping contract, it was mutually agreed to by both District staff and City staff that future engineering costs as well as pumping contracts would be shared 50/50 between the District and the City of Plymouth, and this should be presented to the MCWD board after the December 19 meeting. It was also reiterated by the District staff that future pumping would only proceed with the goal of protecting residents from potential structural damage to their homes. If property owners are concerned about damage to trees and/or landscaping, which may require additional pumping, this cost would not be shared in by the District. Prior to the MCWD board meeting of December 19, District staff will prepare a report on this item and share this with the City. cc: Dwight D. Johnson Ronald S. Quanbeck N:\ew\EnginecringkGENERALNMEMOS\DANMO02\MooncyLakc—I l 20.dot PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT OCTOBER 2002 33 PLMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT OCTOBER 2002 Monthly Synopsis Year-to-date (YTD), the Department answered 1215 calls for service. This compares to 1170 calls for service in 2001 (YTD). The highest call volume in October occurred between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Thursday was the busiest day of the week. Sixty-six percent of calls occurring in October were "Duty Crew" calls. Responses were divided between the fire stations as follows: Station I (13205 Co. Rd. 6) 40 Station U (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 39 Station III (3300 Dunkirk Ln.) 32 October 2002 in-service and on -scene (total response) times for emergency events are as follows. Duty Crew and non -duty crew times, as well as station responses, are noted. Significant or Unusual Events In October the following responses are notable: October 8 House fire (12:20 a.m.) October 10 Apartment fire (8:40 p.m.) October 12 Apartment fire (6:52 p.m.) October 13 Chlorine leak (8:05 a.m.) During the month of October, ten calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for these calls was more than eighteen members of the department. Training During the month of October, five topics were offered during eight regularly scheduled in-house training sessions. These topics included Company Operations, Pumping Ladder 31, Ropes/Knots, Tower 11, and Extrication. Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for members of the Hazardous Materials Team. Sixty-two members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 643 — an average of more than ten hours per participating member. 4, 1 sc Truck 1 'c Truck 2nd Truck 2nd Truck Duty Crew In -Service On -Scene In -Service On -Scene # Calls 0:52 7:01 4:29 10:24 35 Non -Duty Crew 7:38 10:49 6:53 11:17 8 Station I 9:18 11:25 N/A N/A 1 Station II 7:59 11:32 N/A N/A 5 Station ffi 5:56 8:44 6:53 11:17 2 Significant or Unusual Events In October the following responses are notable: October 8 House fire (12:20 a.m.) October 10 Apartment fire (8:40 p.m.) October 12 Apartment fire (6:52 p.m.) October 13 Chlorine leak (8:05 a.m.) During the month of October, ten calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for these calls was more than eighteen members of the department. Training During the month of October, five topics were offered during eight regularly scheduled in-house training sessions. These topics included Company Operations, Pumping Ladder 31, Ropes/Knots, Tower 11, and Extrication. Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for members of the Hazardous Materials Team. Sixty-two members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 643 — an average of more than ten hours per participating member. 4, Recruitment During the month of October, sixty-six paid -on-call firefighters served the City of Plymouth. No members of the department left the fire service. Duty Crew The Duty Crew Program was in operation on all 23 weekdays during the month. Thirty-five members participated in the program. During October, 68% of all shifts were fully staffed with 4 firefighters. During our busiest time period (12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.), seventy-four percent of the shifts were fully staffed. A staffing summary for the month, by shift, is included below. Staffing: 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 5 Firefighters 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 4 Firefighters 57% 87% 74% 43% 83% 3 Firefighters 39% 13% 17% 43% 17% 2 Firefighters 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 1 Firefighter 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% No Staff 4% 0% 0% 10% 0% 2 3s pL��Tg ME -RESCUE Plymouth Fire Department Monthly Fire Prevention and Life Safety Education Report Type of Program Number of Programs Reporting Period: October 2002 Time Spent Total Monthly Per Program Program Hours Station Tour 2 1 Hours 2 Hours Birthday 5 1 Hour 5 Hours Pa /Station Tour Pre-school Visits 6 1 Hour 6 Hours Adopt a Hydrant Program Bike Helmet Sales K-6 Education 18 1 Hour 18 Hours RiSafety 21 car seat check-ups .75 Hour 15.75 Hours Fairs/Community Events 1 Carlson Companies 2 Hours 2 Hours CPS Certification Disaster Video 4 Hours 4 Hours 1 Walk This Way Event 1 Annual Fire 2.5 Hours 2.5 Hours Prevention Poster Contest Neighborhood Watch Program Safe Escape House Career Talk 1 College Research 2 Hours 2 Hours Project Fire Department 1 7 Hours 7 Hours Open House Smokebusters 2 1 Hour 2 Hour Fire Extinguisher 3 1 Hour 3 Hours Train /EDITH Misc. Community Presentation Misc. Outreach 1 Battery/SD assist .75 Hour .75 Hours 3 .3 Summary • 63 Monthly • 40% of 173 Programs Hour month, 40 • 70 Hours of Hour work Programming week was 1.11 Hours Averaged Per Committed to Program Public Education 5� 50 40 30 20 10 0 12:00 9:36 7:12 4:48 2:24 0:00 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $0 1400- 1200- 1000- 800- 600- 400- 200 200-1000- 800600- 400- 200 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Station Comparison 40 39 32 ®Oet-02 i `;,DPW 1 2 3 Response Time for Emergency Calls 10:49 7:01' fi ❑Oct -02 Duty Crew Not Duty Crew Fire Loss Summary Year -to -Date 1/1/01-10/31/01 1/1/02-10/31/02 Total Calls Year -to -Date 1170 1215 �F 1/1/01-10/31/01 11/20/2002 '3� 1/1/02-10/31/02 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Calls by Time of Day 30- 0 20- 2010 10 _ ■Oct -02 0 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 2100-0000 0000-0300 0300-0600 Calls by Day of Week 3025- 20- ❑ Oct -01 15 10 ■Oct -02 5 0-4 1 1 1 1 1 1 Events By Category Fires 14% Other 52% Alarms 34% 11/20/2002 J� 26% DUTY CREW STAFFING 1% October2002 3% r)% CALLS FOR SERVICE 34°i October 2002 J,,D ® 5 Firefighters ❑ 4 Firefighters ❑ 3 Firefighters ® 2 Firefighter ® No Staff ❑ Duty Crew ® Non -Duty Crew Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting November 14, 2002 Page 39 Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Fiemann, Krahulec, Meyer, Musliner, Rezabek, Singer; staff Abel, Blank, Evans, and Pederson 1. Call to Order Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. at the Ice Center. 2. Approval of Minutes Singer moved and Meyer seconded a motion to approve the October minutes. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Associations. None were present. b. Staff. Evans talked about the Poetry Slam held at the Plymouth Creek Center. Seven teens and three adults participated, each doing three different pieces of original poetry. Some members of the audience were judges. It was a fun, successful evening. Prizes were awarded. The audience was highly involved, getting to cheer and boo. Poets were allowed three minutes per poem. A slam master hosted the evening. She was a former national poetry slam winner. Krahulec asked how we solicited participants. Evans explained that our staff member Karol Greupner, who is a member of the Fine Arts Council, sent letters to schools, posted flyers at the library, and sent a news release to the local newspaper. Following the event, Caribou Coffee asked the kids to come and read poetry at their coffee shop. Another new program we're doing is intergenerational with seniors and teens. We've held our second Bridging the Gap session, and this one covered politics. A Wayzata teacher came in to mediate. Between 30 and 40 people were involved. The Chocolate Sampler was very successful, with 180 participants. Thirty of those were volunteers. Eight restaurants participated. We will be doing this event again in 2004, but in the spring. Old Fashioned Christmas is coming up the first Sunday in December at the Plymouth Creek Playfield, with most of the event taking place in the Historical Society Building. Also coming up is New Years Around the World on December 31 st, at the Ice Center and at LifeTime Fitness, from 6-9 p.m. Staff is working on other projects including: the winter/spring issue of the brochure, budgets, annual report, and other housekeeping items. Evans stated that she is working on the History Fest, and the Yard and Garden Expo, too. Abel mentioned some hockey tournaments coming up Thanksgiving weekend and the weekend after Christmas. Evans stated that she was looking at 4-- 1 PRAC Minutes/November 2002 Page 40 some financial information for the recreation department. For 2002 we needed to generate revenue of $668,000. We've exceeded that already, and have one quarter to go. This summer we had over 11,000 kids participate in our programs. Singer asked how the Big Wu concert went. Evans said it had a decent turnout, but not as many as expected. Blank said he worked on the sound. Because it was such a windy day, sound did not travel beyond the edges of the park. Evans said she was amazed at how long it took to get things set up. There was a lot of high tech equipment. 4. Report on Past Council Action a. Accepted donation of glass trophy cases from PSA. The Plymouth Soccer Association has donated a trophy case for the lower level of the fieldhouse lobby, which they will use to display trophies and other awards received by their players, etc. 5. Unfinished Business a. Millennium Garden update. Blank stated that work on this project has pretty much wrapped up for the year. We are now focusing on June 15th, 2003, for a grand opening. Blank said that he discovered some nice bronze statues and other sculptures at the national parks conference at a very reasonable price. These may be purchased for the garden. b. 2003-2007 CIP - review possible update to plan The City Manager has been working on a city-wide 10 year budget to figure out how to finance big items, like another water tower, another fire station, etc. Blank said we have learned that the price of raw land has been going up at 15% per year. The City Manager is urging Blank to purchase land sooner rather than later based on this finding. However, there are no landowners right now willing to sell us any property Blank stated. The City Manager has given his nod of approval to the parks CIP that staff has been working on. Blank then reviewed the projects proposed in 2003 and the various funding sources for those projects. The park replacement fund is meant to generate funds from interest. We take a certain amount of money from park dedication and put it in the park replacement fund, he explained. The l Oth playfield is a large expenditure. Blank stated that Mr. Begin recently passed away and that Mrs. Begin is interested in their property becoming a park, but no further discussions with the Begin family have taken place at this point. Blank explained that the individual who wants the Bass Lake hockey rink paved has been out soliciting donations and signatures on a petition. Blank said he is budgeting the entire cost for paving the rink. Pat Heising and Bob Kohns were present to discuss their interest in the Bass Lake hockey rink paving. Kohns said he walked around his neighborhood and discovered that many of his neighbors were very +Z PRAC Minutes/November 2002 Page 41 excited about this. He stated that paving this rink would help expand the hockey program, especially for Mites. In the summer the rink sits empty, but if it was paved, inline skaters could use it during that time to develop their skills. There are many children who will be able to make use of this facility. Blank said we have one other paved hockey rink located at Plymouth Creek Playfield. We'll be able to flood an asphalt rink sooner than one built from the ground up. The amount of labor to maintain it will be reduced as well. Abel said a concrete surface would make the rink last longer in the winter season. Heising said many of the people he spoke to were not real anxious to contribute money, because of the taxes they pay, and they feel the City should fund it. Blank said there are 11 hockey rinks in Plymouth and no one else has requested a paved one at this time. Rezabek asked about advertisers helping out by advertising on the boards around the rink. Blank explained that there's a city ordinance prohibiting this type of advertising in the parks. Blank explained that this is a draft document. If all goes well, PRAC should adopt this at their December meeting. Blank said his feeling is that this rink will likely go through. Blank said a letter would be mailed to the residents surrounding this park to give them an opportunity to speak to the Commission prior to the formal approval. Mark Peterson and Blank have been doing research on the dog park issue. Blank said people are very interested in dog parks. At a recent parks conference, Blank learned from Ramsey County that there's no need for a fence at the dog park. In our situation, we will have very tall grass to act as a barrier. We are going to recommend trying it without a fence. Blank also learned that the people who take their dogs to dog parks are very responsible pet owners. It is recommended that we not put in benches, thus encouraging dog owners to remain standing and actively playing with their dogs. Blank then talked about the Plymouth Creek maintenance building and how it is necessary for storing maintenance equipment for taking care of the Millennium Garden. Blank discussed the repair of four ball fields. He's been in touch with the Pilgrim United Methodist Church, and they are excited about the BMX course/skate park being on their property. Fiemann said the new skateboard park in the industrial park is very large. He thinks it's going to be a premium facility. Admission is going to be between $6 and $7. It will include a climbing wall, meeting rooms, etc. The skate park under the bridge in Hopkins may be in trouble due to their admission fee. They are the largest facility in the Twin Cities. Blank said that $115,000 would fund the BMX/skate park course. The Imperial Hills lighting project will cost $15,000. To finish the Plymouth Creek Center basement will cost $960,000. Blank said the money is there now, however, if the legislature takes money away from us, as they are implying, it could come out of this item, leaving us with $600,000. Blank said we have all the money in the bank right now to do all the 2003 projects. In 2004, we are proposing trails, land 43 FRAC Minutes/November 2002 Page 42 acquisition, park replacement, parking lot/trail repair, playground replacement, replacing the Ridgemount warming house, a small playground for the amphitheater, parking expansion at Greenwood, and development of a new neighborhood park. Blank said that by the December meeting, costs would be identified for a third sheet of ice. Singer asked how we rank what year we do things. She thinks the Ridgemount warming house is more important than the Bass Lake hockey rink paving. Blank said he put the hockey rink in 2003, because the residents came to him asking for it. Anderson feels that the Ridgemount building will last another year without a problem. It has only an eight-week skating season for which it is used. This is the first time it's been included in a CIP with money assigned to it. Musliner mentioned attending Shakespeare in the Park and how a playground in the amphitheater may interfere with the sound. Blank said he's thinking more in terms of a small pre-school playground and locating it 300-400 feet away from the Hilde Performance Center stage. The amphitheater playground was an internal request by our staff, he stated. Discussion continued on whether or not there's a need for a playground in the amphitheater. REZABEK MOVED TO WITHDRAW THE $25,000 FOR THE PLAYGROUND. FIEMANN SECONDED. Blank suggested taking a year to run the performance center and evaluating the crowds to see if a playground is needed. Rezabek suggested soliciting comments from the public. Krahulec said his preference is to leave the money in the CIP for now. Blank said he is very comfortable taking the money out for 2003 and adding it back in later. Krahulec asked for clarification of the motion. Fiemann said the funding would come out now but may go back in next year when reviewing the CIP in 2003 for the 2004-2008 CIP. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. When asked if paving the Bass Lake rink would bring in more requests for similar rinks, Blank said he doesn't think we will open a Pandora's Box by paving the Bass Lake hockey rink. Krahulec asked how the Lake Camelot park is coming along. Blank said it's going well. It's 50 to 60 percent drained. Blank then continued the capital improvements budget discussion. In 2005, we propose trails, a spray playground, park replacement, new tennis courts, and parking lot and trail repair. Rezabek thinks we should build an indoor playground, like the one in Maple Grove. Blank said it's much less expensive to let Plymouth residents travel to Maple Grove to use theirs then it would be for us to build one. Singer asked if we are going to add additional parking when planning the 3rd sheet of ice. Blank said he could make a case either way for adding parking. Blank said people walk farther to attend the high school football games than they do to attend hockey events at the Ice Center. Rezabek asked if there are a certain number of parking spaces required when you add another hockey rink. Blank said it's based on the number of spectator seats that are added. There's a code you have to follow. The final two years of the q1� PRAC Minutes/November 2002 Page 43 2003-2007 CIP are very generic, Blank stated, showing trails, park replacement, trail and parking lot repair. Staff will be ready for a motion to approve the parks CIP at the December meeting. Some of the projects that will need approval early next year include the BMX skate park, the storage shed at the Plymouth Creek Center, and the dog park. This is so construction can get underway in the spring of 2003. b. Update on tobacco policies. Blank said this item was discussed with the City Council and received mixed reaction. It's on a pending study list for after the first of the year. The presenter who attended the PRAC meeting may be asked to come and speak to the Council about it. Study sessions are always posted on the City's web site. Meyer feels strongly that we should adopt such a policy. Evans talked with Wayzata schools and their policy is tobacco free on their property. We should be following that policy when we schedule things at Elm Creek, because that's located on school property, Evans said. 6. New Business a. Ice Center Operations - Bill Abel. Blank introduced Bill and said that he started working for us about 10 months prior to the Ice Center opening. Abel stated that we are in our sixth year of operation. He said the Ice Center is home for the Wayzata and Armstrong high school hockey programs, the Wayzata and Armstrong youth hockey associations, the Plymouth Pandas Figure Skating Club, our own learn -to -skate program, and many adult and private ice rental groups that use the facility during late night hours. Abel stated that there are an average 18.5 hours of ice usage daily on rinks A & B, and 26+ hours on the two rinks on an average weekend day. Most of this is paid events. We book over 6,682 hours a year. We rank about number two in the state. Braemar is only slightly better than us, but they have three sheets of ice. We've rented over 3,500 pair of skates and have done over $61,000 in concession sales through the month of October. We've taken in $22,000 in vending revenue. The learn - to -skate program has 680 kids in it and brought in $90,000 in revenue. $520 per day is spent on gas and electricity, etc. Abel stated that the Ice Center uses an indirect refrigeration system with a propane back-up system. As of the end of October, the Ice Center was operating in the black. There are funds in reserve for repairs, purchases, etc. About $85,000 a year is set aside to fund these things. Zamboni's cost about $75,000. Abel stated that we are seeing some decrease in board revenues due to less advertising. Ice time costs $140 per hour. We have ice year round. The Ice Center budget is roughly $874,000 per year. Blank said the parking lot plowing is paid for out of the general fund, but then is reimbursed by the Ice Center. Blank said if we build the third sheet of ice we hope to get money from three different sources, one of which would be donated +5 PRAC Minutes/November 2002 Page 44 funds. The Ice Center is open most nights until 10:30 or 11, weekends until midnight. The Zamboni advertising banners bring in $2,000 per side per year. The Domino's Pizza Zamboni revenue may be ending, because new owners have taken over Domino's and they are reluctant to continue advertising. It's getting difficult to secure advertisers. Many advertisers would rather sponsor teams than pay for ads on the boards. Rezabek stated that he sells advertising, so Blank suggested that he meet with him and Abel to discuss strategy. Our capacity is 1,000 on Rink A and 200 on Rink B. This is very adequate, Abel said. The meeting rooms are given out free to the community. People having birthday parties can use the meeting rooms for free, but if they wish to skate, they must then pay for that. LifeTime Fitness members get to skate for free during open skating time. Blank is negotiating with LifeTime to get some financial assistance for grounds keeping, etc. Blank said that he thinks we will have to add a third sheet of ice in the future. We have to be economically viable for 20 years. Wayzata hockey is going to rent 1,600 hours this year, and they buy additional time elsewhere. We'd like to have a few more hours of open skating each week, and the figure skaters are also asking for more time. 7. Commission Presentation Fiemann said that he and Rezabek are both coaches in the Wayzata hockey association. He distributed a facts sheet on the association. It is one of the largest youth associations in the state. There are over 880 boys and girls in the youth program at all levels (K -12th grade). The girls' program is up 17% from last year. They have 200 volunteer coaches registered with USA hockey and Minnesota hockey. They host nine weekend tournaments during the winter, with many of the teams coming from outside the Plymouth area, bringing business to many of the local restaurants, hotels, etc. They purchase 2,900 hours of ice at the Plymouth Ice Center and Wayzata Central Middle School, plus an additional 800 hours elsewhere. Blank thanked Fiemann for his presentation and said that it was good information to have. 8. Staff Communication The next meeting will be on December 12. 9. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m., at which time several commissioners went on a tour of the Ice Center. 4G elm creek Watershed Management Commission ADMINISTRATOR Judie A. Anderson 3WFf#arbor�=anc= -iw=== 3235 Fembrook Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Phone: 763/553-1144 Fax: 763/553-9326 Email: jassgrfx@aol.com MINUTES October 9, 2002 TECHNICAL ADVISOR Hennepin Conservation District 6900 Wedgwood Road Suite 140 Maple Grove, MN 55311 Phone: 763/420-2157 Fax: 763/494-3176 Email: Ali@hcd.hennepin.mn.us I. The regular monthly meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order at 7:06 p.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2002, at the Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN, by Chairman Jim Merickel. Present were: Deric Deuschle, Champlin; Ken Muck, Corcoran; Tom Heenan, Hassan; Merickel, Maple Grove; Mark Metzger, Medina; Fred Moore, Plymouth; Ali Durgungolu, Hennepin Conservation District (HCD); John Barten, Three Rivers Park District; Matthew Foli, Campbell Knutson PA; and Judie Anderson, Executive Secretary. Also present: Pete Willenbring, WSB & Associates. II. Public Hearing. The first item on the agenda was the Public Hearing for the draft second generation Watershed Management Plan. There being no visitors, the Chair proceeded with the regular meeting. (See V.I., below.) III. Approve Agenda. Anderson provided a revised agenda. Motion by Heenan, second by Metzger to approve the revised agenda with the following addition: 4.g. Solicitation of Interest Proposals. Motion carried. IV. Consent Agenda. Motion by Heenan, second by Deuschle to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. Motion carried. V. Action Items. A. 00-009 Kelly's Bluff, Maple Grove. This site has had a serious erosion problem for over two years. The main concern is the erosion along the slopes of the house pads which is sending sediment into the Elm Creek floodplains and into the creek. HCD staff has contacted City staff numerous times verbally, in writing, and on site, but no work has been accomplished. Staff suggests the Commission send a lettcr to the City requesting they use their available resources to stabilize the site prior to winter freeze up. Motion by Moore, second by Deuschle directing the Chair to write a letter to the Mayor and City Council requesting their cooperation in this matter. Motion carried. B. 02-028 Delgany, Maple Grove. This is a48 -acre mixed -density residential development on thenorthwest comer of Rush Creek and 97th Avenue. Rush Creek runs along the east side of the property. Zoned for agricultural in the 1990 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, stormwater runoff rates must be maintained at current levels. Requested information and fees were received on August 28, 2002. Findings dated October 9, 2002 wherein Staff recommended approval were presented at the meeting. Motion by Moore, second by Heenan to approve the recommendation of the District Office. Motion carried. D. 02-036 WBSE Building, Hassan. This is a three -acre site being developed into a commercial facility. Reiriew of erosion, sedimcat and stormwater controls is needed. The sixty day time line for a decision from : `he Commission expired September 10, 2002. The applicant has agreed in writing to a 60 -day extension for action on this application. No recommendation at this time. E. 02-049 Hassan Hills and Rogers High School Culvert Replacement, Hassan. Durgungolu recapped the Subcommittee's October 2 meeting, reporting that the issues remain unresolved. Notes from the subcommittee meeting were available at the meeting. The Commissioners received a packet of information under Hassan's October 9, 2002 4 CHAMPLIN • CORCORAN • DAYTON • HASSAN 9 MAPLE GROVE • MEDINA 9 PLYMOUTH • ROGERS Minutes elm creek Watershed Management Commission October 9, 2002 page 2 memorandum. Motion by Deuschle, second by Moore to table action pending receipt of additional information and reconvention of the TAC. Motion carried. F. 02-052 Terry Geffre, 882 Hamel Road, Medina. This site is located at the intersection of Elm Creek and Hamel Road. Met Council's sanitary sewer project excavated the site a few years ago and the backfill has settled below the original ground level. Historical topographical maps and personal observations by City staff concur with that assessment. About 300-400 CY of fill may be required to grade the ground to the original level. Geffre submitted a sketch showing silt fence, extent of the grading and the amount of fill needed. The maximum fill would be about one foot deep. Staff discussed this with the City and the DNR. Staff recommended approval to bring in up to 400 CY (30 dump loads of dirt and 10 dump trucks of top soil) and to grade to match the original topography. Metzger indicated that this site may be part of the proposed sewer project routing and could be disturbed again in the future. Motion by Moore, second by Deuschle to approval the recommendation of the District Office, provided it is not inconsistent with Met Council's plan and that the applicant be notified of the concerns expressed by Metzger. Motion carred. G. Various materials pertaining to the November 5 referendum re HCD were included in the meeting packet. Motion by Heenan, second by Kluck to approve Resolution 2002-1009 Declaring Support for the Continued Existence of the Hennepin Soil and Water Conservation District as amended by the discussion. Motion carried. Foli will draft language for a press release. The resolution will be sent to local newspapers. H. Solicitation of Interest Proposals. Motion by Heenan, second by_Kluck directing Staff to solicit letters of interest for administrative and legal services for 2003-2004. Motion carried. 1. At 7:52 p.m., Merickel declared the Public Hearing open. Willenbring reviewed WSB's September 27 memo enclosing responses from the City of Maple Grove and DNR. (Comments are also expected from the City of Plymouth.) The Hearing was closed at 8:00 p.m. 1. The Commissioners spoke to funding for capital improvement projects. The Joint Powers Agreement must be revised to allow for such funding. The CIP program must be fleshed out. Willenbring will rank the projects, outline a funding process and make the list available prior to the TAC meeting. Revisions to the JPA will also be provided. 2. A draft of the revised Fee Schedule was included in the meeting packet. Anderson will adjust 2003 budget to reflect proposed schedule. 3. The TAC will meet at 9:00, Wednesday, November 13, 2002 (prior to the regular November meeting) to discuss these elements. Motion by Heenan, second by Moore, to approve these actions. Motion carried. VI. Water Quality. A. Elm Creek Monitoring. Monitoring is continuing. Staff asked the USGS to submit a new draft contract for next year's monitoring. B. Elm Creek High Flows. Based on provisional values, Elm Creek at the gaging station had a record flow volume this year (based on 24 years of data). These high flows correspond to the record high summer precipitation observed in Hennepin and Wright counties. C. Macroinvertebrate Monitoring. Staffreported a successful monitoring season last spring. Six ofthe eight active sites were monitored. (Sites 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 26). At site 2 Dan Hanka and his students had a difficult time collecting over 100 macroinvertebrates, which is the target minimum. Jenny Schaust (HCD) and Connie Fortin (Fortin Consulting) spent a day with Hanka teaching him a multi -habitat sampling technique. He was optimistic that he and his students will find greater numbers this fall. Those same sites, (excluding site 3 that will be monitored by the HCD), will be monitored this fall and site 4 will be added. Dr. Yvonne Boldt, a teacher from Provideace Academy, has joined the tearl and went through training late this summer. Teachers and students began fall monitoring this week. Schaust will make a presentation to the Commission in November. Site 1: Wayzata H.S. Dave Astin Site 2: Armstrong H.S Dan Hanka Site 3: HCD staff will do this site Site 4: Providence Academy Dr. Yvonne Boldt 4�9 CHAMPLIN . CORCORAN . DAYTON . HASSAN . MAPLE GROVE . MEDINA . PLYMOUTH . ROGERS Minutes October 9, 2002 page 3 Site 5: Maple Grove H.S. Gary Gerst Site 26: Champlin Park H.S Kim Kovich. elm creek Watershed Management Commission Site 6: Osseo H.S. Jim Schultz D. Lake Monitoring. The Three Rivers Park District will conclude this year's monitoring of Fish and Weaver Lakes, and the Mill Pond this month. Volunteers monitored French Lake through CAMP. Staff was unable to survey the French Lake staff gage due to equipment problems. E. BMP Implementation. An overview of the Fembrook Farms project was provided at the meeting. Final payment of $5,000, as previously authorized, was made. F. Sewage Spill in Elm Creek. No more information is expected. This item will be removed from the agenda. VII. Correspondence. A. 97-051 G&M Properties, Corcoran. Notification of title registration action. B. Physical and Ecological Classification of Elm Creek and its Tributaries. Copies of final reports to Corcoran, Dayton, Hassan, Maple Grove and Rogers are available in the Administrative Offices. C. Boundary Discrepancy. Review of watershed maps revealed a small unclaimed area in Medina which is not under the jurisdiction of either the Elm Creek Commission or the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. If the former claims the area, the four lots involved will be contiguous in one watershed. Staff wrote a letter to the City, with a copy to the MCWD, requesting the City to make this determination. The watershed's legal description will be be amended prior to adoption of the second generation plan. VIII. Information Items. A. PSC96-030 Troy Park. The deadline for completion of the second replacement site is December 31, 2002. B. 98-034 Kangas Property, Hassan. A TEP was convened at the Meadow Lake Estates site (2000-005) to discuss the certifiable credits for banking. Credits from 2000-005 may be purchased to replace the credits for this project. C. 98-076 Greg Ebert Homestead, Corcoran. Deadline for the repairs is November 2002. D. 99-006 Tilden Avenue Extension, Champlin. No new information. E. 99-066 Hassan Sand & Gravel,Hassan. Applicantis expectedto submit a mining permit and restoration plan in October. F. 99-077 Highway 101 Corridor Stormwater Study, Hassan. The Stormwater Improvement will be completed along with the extension of sewer and water north to the Crow River. These discussions are ongoing with the City of Rogers and will, hopefully, be completed by 2005. No new information. G. 00-001 Lake Jubert Estate, Corcoran. Monitoring is continuing. H. 00-005 Meadow Lake Estates WCA Banking, Hassan. A TEP was held at the site on October 1, 2002, and concurred that the new wetland credits are certifiable. The owner will make adjustments on the buffer line and record an amended easement. This.was needed due to some encroachment into the buffer easement by a driveway. Owner will also reseed the buffer areas with native plants. It is not expected that the buffers will be established before next year. A TEP report will be prepared by HCD and distributed to the TEP members. This is the site where the Commission is contemplating buying banking credits for the Kangas replacement site. 1. 00-025 James Clemens Violation, Corcoran. The Cease & Desist Order has been rescinded by the DNR following successful restoration. This item will be removed from the agenda. J. 00-027 Meadow Hills of Dayton. No new information. K. 00-048 Longstreet Apartments 2nd Addition, Maple Grove. Contingent approval was given at the September 2000 meeting. Staff is seeking clarification for the stormwater management plan. L. 01-007 Nostalgia Woods, Dayton. Staff reviewed and commented on the first phase of fids 26 -acre residential development. Additional information is required before approval can be recommended. CHAMPLIN . CORCORAN . DAYTON . HASSAN .MAPLE GROVE . MEDINA . PLYMOUTH . ROGERS Minutes October 9, 2002 page 4 elm creek Watershed Management Commission M. 01-009 Meadows of Rush Creek, Maple Grove. There are unresolved floodplain issues. Staff has requested an as -built plan. N. 01-012 Island View Estates Wetland Banking, Hassan. Site is located on Hassan Parkway in the southwest comer of Sylvan Lake. Commission has not received a formal banking application. O. 01-013 The Preserve and Hidden Oaks Combined Wetland Replacement Plan, Champlin. Monitoring is continuing. P. 01-017 Rogers Retail Center EAW, Rogers. Contingent approval of the plans was given at the Commission's June 2001 meeting. City staff will send revised plans covering the contingency issues. Q. 01-018 Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church, Dayton. No additional information has been received. R. 01-020 Rogers High School, Rogers. Final revisions for the controls of high school pond discharges are being made. Attention to outlet controls and downstream culvert size and effects are being addressed in the final plan. S. 01-023 Dick Theis Wetland/Floodplain Fill, Corcoran. A follow-up letter was sent and a meeting held with Theis. A site visit was conducted October 2, 2002. Approximately one truck load remains to be removed from the site. T. 01-026 Rogers Industrial Park 9th Addition, Rogers. Contingent approval was granted. City staff will send revised plans covering the contingency issues. U. 01-031 Stormwater Study for DNR Wetland 289W, Rogers. Policy issues from the Commission may need to be considered if the two controlling government agencies (Hassan Township and the City of Rogers) cannot come to agreement on appropriate flow levels into and out of these areas. This item will be removed from the agenda. V. 01-033 Town Homes at Nanterre, Plymouth. Final plans dated April 23, 2002 were approved by staff on April 29, 2002. No further action is necessary. This item will be removed from the agenda. W. 01-042 Fn !`rani, HT... h, Rogers. This is a six -lot single residential development in northwest Hassan, in an area surrounded by the City of Rogers. Contingent approval was granted at the September 2001 meeting. No new information. X. 01-053 Mary Soligny Property, Corcoran. Staff is awaiting the grading plan. Y. 01-058 Pouliot Addition, Corcoran. This item has been withdrawn by the City and, therefore, will be removed from the agenda. Z. 01-059 Audubon at Diamond Lake, Dayton. This was a conceptual plan for a 40 -acre "low -impact" residential development on the east side of Diamond Lake. This item will be removed from the agenda, since it appears that there will not be any action on it. AA. 01-062 Hope Ministries International, Corcoran. This site was approved at the June 2002 meeting. The south portion of the site that is outside of the construction limits has not been approved for grading and will receive a new number when it is reviewed by the Commission. This item will be removed from the agenda. A.B. 02-013 Caverly Cease and Desist Order, Hassan. A wetland violation was reported east of Grass Lake just north of 133rd Avenue. DNR issued a cease and desist order on March 5, 2002. Staff met with Caverly on June 20 and discussed the process with him. A restoration order was drafted with HCD and provided to DNR. The completion date on the order is August 1, 2002. Staff will inform the Commission on their inspection results when they are able to visit the site. AC. 02-019 North 101 Self Storage, Hassan. This item has been removed from the Township's agenda and, therefore, will be removed from the Commission's egenda. AD. 02-023 Joseph Scherber Property, Hassan. This is a 6 -lot single-family residential subdivision proposed on 13.6 acres on Tucker Road by Henry Lake. Staff met with Scherber at the site on September 4, 2002 to discuss potential flooding issues. The Elm Creek Watershed Plan has no floodplain shown on this property, but Henry Lake is across (north of) Tucker Road from this site. The Commission has no study of flood elevations on this lake, but �0 CHAMPLIN . CORCORAN . DAYTON . HASSAN MAPLE GROVE . MEDINA . PLYMOUTH . ROGERS Minutes elm creek Watershed Management Commission October 9, 2002 page 5 recommended the Township pursue such a study. At this time no recommendation can be given because complete drainage and erosion control information and fees have not been received. AE. 02-025 Elm Creek Interceptor EAW-Medina Leg,Medina,Plymouth, Maple Grove. Staffsent comments to the Pollution Control Agency. A joint meeting with the PCA, Met Council, HCD and the involved cities was held to discuss the logistics of erosion and sediment control during the construction. Construction plans were provided to Staff for review on September 19. The review was not completed before the October meeting. AF. 02-033 Maple Grove Medical Facility, Maple Grove. This was a conceptual plan. Staff has received no information. This item will be removed from the agenda. AH. 02-038 Dayton River Estates, Dayton. Preliminary plans were received for review on a 6 -unit, 2 -acre town home development on the Mississippi River. An unofficial review of the plan was provided to the City. No action is necessary until a completed plan is received. Al. 02-039 Winchester Trail - Daniel Patnode, Corcoran. Staff will follow up with a site inspection to confirm that the remaining material has been removed from the wetland per the restoration plan. AJ. 02-040 Sioux Drive Culvert, Medina. Staff has been instructed to review the original and revised flood profiles for this area to determine if the culvert size and elevation discrepancy would affect the established flood profile. AK. 02-043 Medina Town Offices, Medina. This ten -acre site is proposed for an office development. The project is partially in the Elm Creek floodplain. The Applicant must remove the portion of the pond in the floodplain or mitigate for the encroachment. Commission granted administrative authority for approval to Staff at their August meeting. No new information has been received since that meeting. Staff has notified the applicant's engineer that a decision on their application will be extended 60 days, requiring a decision by December 2, 2002. AL. 02-045 Abilene Lane Culvert Replacement and Ditch Cleaning, Corcoran. Staff received the complete application, completed the review and issued a WCA Exemption Certificate on September 16, 2002. A copy of the Findings were included in the meeting packet. This item will be removed from the agenda. AM. 02-046 Meadow Ridge, Maple Grove. This is an incomplete plan. AN. 02-048 Rogers Retail Center Shell, Rogers. Staff received the plans and the fees. The stormwater management plan for this site were handled by Project 01-017. No recommendations at this time. AO. 02-050 CSAH 101 (SAP 27-701-09) (CP 9823), Hennepin County. This project involves the improvement of CRI 01, starting north of CR47 and ending at Highway 55. The project will take place in the cities of Maple Grove, Corcoran, Plymouth and Medina. Staff has not completed the review and has no recommendations at this time. AP. 02-051 Cascades, Plymouth. Administrative authority was granted to Staff at the September 2002 meeting. Staff completed their review. The revised plan satisfies the Commission's requirements for rate control and, therefore, was approved by Staff. There being no further business, motion by Heenan, second by Metzger to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 44_c�,o Judie A. Anderson Executive Secretary JAA:tim J:\CLIENTS\E\ELMCREEK\02MfGS\OC .kgN.S.WPD 5t CHAMPLIN . CORCORAN . DAYTON . HASSAN . MAPLE GROVE . MEDINA . PLYMOUTH . ROGERS SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MHNHGEMENT COMMISSION 3235 Fernbrook Lane • Plymouth, MN 55447 TEL (763)553-1144 • FAX (763)553-9326 MINUTES October 10, 2002 A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chairman Tom Mathisen on Thursday, October 10, 2002, at 12:50 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. Present were: Graydon Boeck, Brooklyn Center; Kevin Larson, Brooklyn Park; Mathisen, Crystal; Rick Lestina, Maple Grove; Marilyn Borea, Minneapolis; Ned Carroll, Plymouth; Mike Liles, Robbinsdale; Chris Meehan and Ed Matthiesen, Montgomery Watson Harza (MWH); Charlie LeFevere, Kennedy & Graven; and Judie Anderson, Recording Secretary. Also present: Scott Brink, Brooklyn Center, and Alison Fong, Minneapolis. I. Minutes. Motion by Boeck, second by Lestina to approve the minutes of the September meeting of the Commission. Motion carried. II. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Boeck, second by Larson to approve the Treasurer's Report. Motion carried. III. Approval of Claims. Motion by Boeck, second by Mathisen to approve the claims. Claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Boeck, Larson, Mathisen, Lestina, Borea, Carroll, and Liles; nays - none; absent - New Hope and Osseo. IV. Correspondence. The Commissioners received copies/notice of the following: A. Communications Log. No action required. B. Notice of intent to develop a wellhead protection plan was received from the City of Brooklyn Park. Staff will send copy of Commission's proposed rules to the City's Wellhead Protection Manager. C. Notice of the second annual Twin Cities River Summit, November 14, 2002, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. D. SC2002-01 France Avenue Relocation, Brooklyn Center. LeFevere reported that BR'SR has remanded the case to the Commission with instructions to conduct further proceedings. The Commission must reconvene a public hearing to consider two things: the formal Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) report and a more detailed analysis of costs for the alternatives presented. Motion by Boeck, second by Borea to set the hearing for 1:30 p.m., November 14, 2002, during the Commission's regular November meeting and request Staff to give appropriate notice. Staff was also directed to send a letter to the City of Brooklyn Center cutlining the costs incurred by the Commission to date in administration of this project, attaching an invoice for payment, copies of invoices to the Commission, and a copy of Resolution SC93-7 ... Establishing a Policy re Administrative Costs; also informing the City that additional costs will be incurred as a result of the hearing above. V. Water Quality, A. MetroEnvironment Partnership (MEP) Grant Program. The Commissioners received copies BROOKLYN CENTER e BROOKLYN PARK a CRYSTAL 0 MAPLE GROVE 52, MINNEAPOLIS 0 NEW HOPE 0 OSSEO 0 PLYMOUTH s ROBBINSDALE Minutes SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION October 10, 2002 page 2 of a draft application for Shoreline and Streambank Erosion Control and Buffer Landscaping Demonstration projects along with letters of support from the City of Brooklyn Center and the Hennepin Conservation District. The cost to the joint Commissions to support the application will not exceed $12,500. Motion by Liles, second by Boeck to approve the application. Motion carried. B. The Green Institute has inquired about residential flooding in the watershed. They have contracted with the Shingle Creek Neighborhood Association to develop a plan and recommendations for eco - industrial development on a 17 acre parcel in Minneapolis. MWH will provide general information. C. Twin Lakes Diagnostic Study and Management Plan. The Technical Advisory Committee met on September 24. Members met to identify important management issues in Twin Lakes and its watershed. Another meeting will identify public interests and concerns. The results of the Twin Lakes Environmental Education Project are currently being compiled. D. TMDL Project. A Technical Advisory Committee was formed and met on September 25 to kick off the project. A meeting of street maintenance supervisors will be scheduled later this month. VI. Project Reviews. A. SC2001-08 Owens Corning Off -Site Storage, Minneapolis. Review of site plans for expansion of the Owner's stormwater pond to accommodate additional drainage from the 12.2 acre Canadian Pacific Railway property to the south. The site is located in the northwest quadrant of 47th and Humboldt Avenues, west of Shingle Creek, within the Humboldt Railroad yards. The initial project was approved in June, 2001. At the September meeting, Staff gave an overview of the proposed project. Applicant was given verbal permission to proceed. Since this is an amendment to the previous project, the 60 -day review period is not relevant. The original pond was designed for development of a 10.23 acre site. After excavation, it was determined that an additional 12.2 acres south of the Owens Corning site contributed runoff to the pond. The proposed project will expand the pond to provide water quality treatment for the additional area. Following completion, approximately 91% of the site will be converted to impervious area. Runoff from 22.86 acres will be routed to the proposed stormwater pond which has a permanent pool volume meeting the Commission's requirements. It has been designed to meet NURP standards for water quality treatment, discharging into the City's stone sewer system and eventually to Shingle Creek. According to the National Wetland Index (NWI) there are no wetlands located on site. (The City is the WCA LGU.) Building lowest floor elevations have been specified which satisfy the Commissions one -foot freeboard requirements. There is no floodplain associated with this site. A detailed erosion control plan satisfying Commission requirements has been received. Motion by Mathisen, second by Boeck to advise the City of Minneapolis that approval of Project 20021-08 is hereby granted, noting that verbal approval had been granted in September. Motion carried. B. SC2002-15 Zane Avenue Box Culvert/Brunswick Avenue, Brooklyn Park. Removal of Brunswick Avenue crossing and stabilization of banks. Replacement of two 72" culverts at Zane Avenue with single 12'x7' box culvert at a location on Shingle Creek between Zane Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard. MWH memo dated September 24 provided an update. Revisions are in conformance with the previously approved plan and all items have been received. 1;,5,5 n BROOKLYN CENTER a BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE 9 OSSEO a PLYMOUTH a ROBBINSDAU Minutes SMIHGLE CREEK WATERSHED MOHAGEMEHT COMMISSIOM October 10, 2002 page 3 C. SC2002-17 Ahrens Trucking, New Hope. Development of 2.9 acres for an office/warehouse facility with parking and truck docks at 9200 49th Avenue North. MWH memo dated September 24 provided an update. Revisions are in conformance with the previously approved plan and all items have been received. D. Staff provided a list of projects reviewed by the Commission in 2002, noting the instances where the project fees were waived. Information only. VII. Wetland Conservation Act. Meehan's September 19 memo discussed wetland credit costs in the metropolitan area. The Commissioners also received a copy of a resolution adopted by the Elm Creek WMC setting a replacement wetland location policy. The Commissioners will adopt a fee structure and policy at the November meeting. VIII. Second Generation Plan. Spector reported that presentations have been made or are scheduled for all member cities except Maple Grove. Anderson will send a follow-up letter to the City of Maple Grove. A.. The Communication and Education Committee reviewed the single application received for the joint Commissions' Water Quality Education Grant program and recommended that it be funded. Motion by Boeck, second by Larson to award a $500 grant to fund the Fair Oaks (Elementary School in Brooklyn Park) Kindergarten Pond Project. Motion carried. B. Spector's October 8 memo listed topics proffered by the Committee for development in 2003. They included phosphorus management, composting, the Great Shingle Creek Watershed Cleanup, shoreline/streambank erosion management and animal waste disposal. Motion by Boeck, second by Liles to approve the first four topics. Fifth topic should be included if minimal funding is required. Motion carried. C. It was suggested that, with the possible merger of the Commissions, the Joint Powers Agreement be reviewed and budget impacts be discussed IX. Other Business, A. Motion by Boeck, second by Liles to publish a solicitation of letters of interest for legal technical and administrative services for 2003-2004. Motion carried, B. Adjournment. There being no further business before the Commission, motion by Boeck, second by Liles to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 1:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, J_tscl�_ 44C_ci� 0tl� Judie A. Anderson Recording Secretary JAA:tim J.! 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'C8 7 -a E 3 v •� w asi �, � � � c°a c L v ° ECG o v 3 a ° R a Laj y ej o a. u R o c p °a L v c -k L' QI a y .--. o 5 O ° U on C a._ L 7 R c N 3 bu y E o 'b R �•,� o •Rl o z U c°cL L �„ oj)c° to ca °c° > °o E L i •�'° �_ 3 cb c E R ;, c E o cj v o o E a , 3 cn N U wv� ° > NQ.a tR.. G1 cr >� Ea ani U R EW C 'O cc cC E aE N a O a L NcG N 7 cacnv'3 � c 0 N _ CC 1y b o •� U N � L o 0. fA a 3 � [ c v y R E p a .t v L u bo o a > a� E A. > cn a Ca Q :; F cZ a H c a; w w x w x C7 w W w x C7 w w w w O N M v1 N M zr 55- TIMOTHY & BRENDA PEARCY 4230 COMSTOCK LANE PLYMOUTH, MN 55446 November 14, 2002 Plymouth Mayor Tierney City Council Members 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth MN 55447 Dear Mayor and Council Members: I am writing on behalf of my family. We have lived in Plymouth for 12 years and thoroughly enjoy the city and all it has to offer. Yesterday my wife inadvertently left a pot of meat simmering on the stove while she took our daughter to school and then stopped for some shopping. This turned into burning meat on the stove and a potential fire situation. Fortunately the alarm system in the house alerted the security company, who alerted the City Police and Fire Department Both my wife and I arrived at home minutes after the Fire Department made their forced entry into our home. The purpose of this letter is to tell you how incredibly impressed we are with the Plymouth Fire Department's personnel whom we encountered. There were three gentlemen and a lady. We interacted with each one of them. Thev were kind, respectful, thorough, caring and supportive people. We expressed immediate gratitude towards them and they brushed it off as simply doing their job. If they were simply doing their job, all they had to do was break down the door and spray some water and leave a mess. These individuals went far beyond our expectations of professionalism and comprehensive courtesy for our property and us. We are indebted and thoroughly thankful to the City of Plymouth and its exemplary Fire Department. We hope this Department receives all of the appropriate funding and attention it needs for the vitally important roll they serve so well. s� Mayor Tierney & City Council Members November 14, 2002 Page 2 We will be delivering home -baked treats to Station #3 for the duty crew that operates there. It feels like an inadequate way to thank them. Thanks for providing such a great, quality fire department for Plymouth residents. Sincerely, _77 Timothy & Brenda Pearcy TEP:be CC: Fire Chief Richard Kline Heidi Sanderson November 19, 2002 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members, I am Kapila Bobra, Resident of Plymouth for last 25 years. Our current address is 16105 39th Place North, Plymouth, MN. 55446. Our house is facing 39th Place and back is all wetland extending up to Vicksburg Lane without any access from the house to the Vicksburg Lane. Also, it has a Plymouth Creek pond. The engineering staff has denied access and advised that lawn moving and weed control is not required in the wetland area because there is 10" sidewalk behind the curb on Vicksburg lane without any boulevard green area. The Environment Division suggested us to come in the study session to express our concerns and hardship for weed control and grass cutting in this area. We talked to the division chief and he understands that it is a hardship for us to bring in the Van, and unload lawn mover and weed control equipments in this Vicksburg Lane area. Despite hardship, we followed City's order to load and unload lawn moving and weed control equipment from the Van after driving few miles from the home. In addition, no parking is allowed in this area. In this summer, when we were lawn moving and spraying weed control chemicals, a respectable police officer stopped and started questioning us and said `what are you doing in the middle of nowhere in the wetland and why are you lawn moving and spraying, this is not allowed because this is a city pond area?' Lot of pedestrians and bicyclist also stopped and objected of our working in this area near the city pond and wetland. It is confusing for the city, residents, and us. I request you that considering these unusual circumstances we should be exempted from the maintenance on the Vicksburg Lane. We really enjoy living in Plymouth, and will appreciate your help. Kapila Bobra 16105 39`'' Place N Plymouth, MN 55446 763-559-1061 November 21, 2002 City of Plymouth C/o Plymouth City Council 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Plymouth City Council Friends: Thank you so very much for again allowing us to use your showmobile as a part of our Housing Week kick-off last Saturday. It provided a wonderful backdrop for our program and adds so much to the ambience for the evening. As you know, we have a most ambitious goal of raising $750,000 in this year's Sleepout campaign. To date we have raised $348,000...a good beginning, but still a ways to go! We very much appreciate the kind words and wonderful support of your mayor, Joy Tierney, and many others of the city staff who have gone out of their way to demonstrate support for our goals. A very special thanks to Eric Blank, Director of Plymouth's Park and Recreation Department, for his active participation on our Board of Directors and his unwavering enthusiasm and fountain of new ideas in support of Interfaith Outreach and the services we provide. As you know, the majority of our client families as well as our generous supporters are citizens of Plymouth. We look forward to continuing to work with the City of Plymouth to build strong families and a caring community. Thank you for all you do! Sincerely, A a� gk�, LaDonna Hoy Executive Director 110 Grand Avenue South, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391-1872 952/473-2436 Fax 952/473-4337 MUNICIPAL LEGISLARVE COMMISSION U P D A -1 T'.f UPDATE 2002-5 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2002 LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS There is no way to characterize the 2002 Minnesota elections as anything but a Republican sweep. Republicans currently control the Minnesota House by a 71-63 margin. They picked up a stunning 11 new seats, and will control by a 82-52 margin when the Legislature reconvenes in January. The House Republican caucus met on November 9 and reelected Rep. Steve Sviggum (R — Kenyon) as Speaker of the House. Rep. Erik Paulsen (R -Eden Prairie) was chosen to replace Governor -Elect Tim Pawlenty as House Majority Leader. House Minority Leader Tom Pugh (DFL- So. St. Paul) resigned his leadership post after the election. The DFL caucus has chosen Rep. Matt Entenza (DFL — St. Paul) to succeed him. In the Minnesota Senate, the DFL maintained a slim majority. Democrats currently control the Senate by a 39-27-1 margin. They lost four seats in this election, leaving a margin of 35-31-1. The Independence Party member elected in 2002 is Sen. Sheila Kiscaden (R -Rochester), a former member of the Republican caucus who was not endorsed by her party for reelection. The MLC Update is published by Elizabeth Shields Keating and Thomas J. Pouf Messerli & Kramer P.A., 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450, St. Paul, MN 55103 Telephone: 651/228-9757 Fax: 6511228-9787 E-mail: lkealing@mandklaw.com and tpoul@mandklaw.com 6(3 The 2003 MLC legislative delegation includes 15 senators and 24 representatives. In the Senate, there are 6 veteran MLC legislators, 4 incumbents who are new to the MLC, and 5 first -term senators. Three of the 5 DFL senators are committee chairs. On the House side, 16 of 24 members are veterans of the MLC legislative delegation, 3 incumbents are new to the MLC, and there are 5 first -term members. Of the 19 Republicans, 9 are current committee chairs. Please see the chart below for specifics on the 2003 MLC legislative delegation. 2002 Minnesota State Legislative Elections *Indicates incumbent Bold = winner District DFL Republican Independence NOTES ABOUT WINNER or Other 33 Julie Ingleman *Gen Olson Elected 1982; Assistant Minority Leader 13,607 (35%) 25,407 (65%) 33A Martha VanDeVen *Steve Smith Elected 1990; Chair of Civil Law; new to 7,131(38%) 11,542 (62%) MLC 33B *Barb Sykora Elected 1994; Chair of Early & Family Childhood Education 37 Rhonda Arkley *David Knutson Elected 1992; Assistant Minority Leader 12,156 (36%) 21,852 (64%) 37A Gerrie Boice *Chris Gerlach Andrew Ward Elected 1998 5,565(33%) 10,378 (61%) (IND) 1,083(6%) 37B Rosie Isaacson *Dennis Ozment Elected 1984; Chair of Environment & 5,615(33%) 11,529 (67%) Natural Resources; new to MLC 38 *Deanna Wiener Mike McGinn _7 term, former police officer— 30 years 16,618 (50%) 16,642 (50%) with St. Paul 38A Meg Tilley *Tim Wilkin Art Seaberg Elected 1998 5,998(37%) 8,657(54%) (IND) 38B Wayne Gilbert Lynn Wardlow Paul Bakken 15 term; teacher and coach — Eagan High 5,687(34%) 8,894(53%) (IND) School 1,989(12%) Lance Staricha (Green) 324(2%) 39 *James Metzen John Trojack Elected to House in 1974, senator since 20,855 (58%) 15,005 (42%) 1986; Chair of Telecommunications, Energy & Utilities; new to MLC 2 �I 39A *Thomas Pugh Brian McClung Elected 1988; recently resigned as 10,109 (55%) 8,429(45%) Minority Leader; new to MLC 40 Ray Heinonen *William Belanger Elected 1980; Republican tax lead 13,483 (43%) 17,815 (57%) 40A Joe Rosenfield *Dan McElroy Dan Kimmel Elected 1994; Chair of Jobs & Economic 5,425(37%) 8,720(59%) (Green) Development; resigning to be 647(4%) Commissioner of Finance 40B *Ann Lenczewski Don Stiles David Groves Elected 1998 10,082 (59%) 6,477(38%) (IND) 588(3%) 41 Marilyn McKnight Geoff Michel Andy Otness 19erm; former general counsel with 13,232 (33%) 22,253 (56%) (IND) Governor Carlson; attorney — Minnesota 3,309(8%) Life Ins. Co. Tom Cleland (Green) 838(2%) 41A Deb James *Ron Erhardt Elected 1990; Chair of Property Tax 7,231(35%) 13,230 (65%) 41 B Kurt Laughinghouse *Alice Seagren Elected 1992; Chair of K-12 Finance 6,883(36%) 12,087 (64%) 42 Larry Piumbroeck David Hann Sherry Butcher 15 term; Eden Prairie School Board 7,542(21%) 17,986 (49%) (IND) 11,014 (30%) 42A Dave Larson Peter Adolphson David "Ed" 15 term; naval officer; Ion Corporation 6,269(34%) 9,621(52%) Larson (IND) 2,467(13%) 42B Ray Daniels *Erik Paulsen Elected 1994; Chair of Redistricting; 2003 4,85628 12,489 (72%) Majority Leader -designate 43 Harold Lerner David Gaither Saundra Spigner 7term-, business owner; beat Martha 12,391 (34%) 19,537 (54%) (IND) Robertson for endorsement 4,109(11%) 43A Sheryl Frieman *Jeff Johnson Elected 2000; attorney 6,573(38%) 10,621 (62%) 43B Wes Lindstrom *Ron Abrams Elected 1988; Chair of Tax Committee; 7,552(40%) 11,486 (60%) Speaker Pro Tempore 45 *Ann Rest Rebekah Adams Elected to House in 1984, senator since 20,453 (60%) 13,823 (40%) 2000; specializes in tax area; new to MLC 45A *Mark Thompson Lynne Osterman 15 term; executive director of 7,403(45%) 8,851(54%) Manufacturing Technology of Minnesota 50 *Satveer Steve Minar Elected to House in 1996, senator since Chaudhary 14,936 (44%) 2000; new to MLC 18,646 (55%) 50B *Geri Evans Char Samuelson 1S term; New Brighton City Council 8,099(45%) 10,027 (55%) 53 Paul Auger *Mady Reiter Elected 2000; insurance agent/partner 18,051 (48%) 19,484 (52%) 53A Tom Kranz *Philip Krinkie Richard Bokovoy Elected 1990; Chair of State Government 7,452(40%) 10,225 (55%) (IND) Finance 815(4%) 54 *John Marty Mark Zasadny Elected 1986; Chair of Judiciary 21,609 (57%) 16,359 (43%) 54B Bev Scalze *Carl Jacobson Elected 2000; accountant 9,052(49%) 9,380(51%) 55 *Charles Wiger Joel Blackford Elected 1996; attorney/writer 20,890 (61%) 13,609 (39%) 55A *Scott Wasiluk Jan Steiner Elected 2000; microbiologist 10,023 (59%) 6,997(41%) 55B *Nora Slawik Brett Walsh Elected 1996, lost in 1998, re-elected in 10,195 (59%) 7,088(41%) 2000 56 *Leonard Price Brian LeClair —i"—term, health insurance executive 17,400 (47%) 19,857 (53%) 56A Mike Redmond *Eric Lipman Elected 2000; attorney 8,837(48%) 9,565(52%) 56B Matt Tourville Karen Klinzing 1S term; teacher— high school social 7,649(41%) 11,193 (59%) studies teacher 63 *Jane Ranum Vern Wilcox Edwina Garcia Elected 1990; Chair of Crime Prevention; 15,506 (48%) 10,995 (34%) (IND) new to MLC 5,575(17%) 6,-3 r 63B *Dan Larson Marc Sullivan Elected 1998; business 7,996(58%) 5,668(41%) MLC CITY ELECTIONS Eight MLC cities held council elections this year. All mayors who ran for reelection, including Mary Hamann -Roland (Apple Valley), Nancy Tyra -Lukens (Eden Prairie), Sandy Martin (Shoreview) and Bill Hargis (Woodbury) were reelected. In Eagan, State Auditor -Elect Pat Awada will be succeeded as mayor by Pat Geagan, former Eagan Police Chief. In Plymouth, retiring Mayor Joy Tierney will be replaced by current Council Member Judy Johnson. The MLC congratulates all new and returning mayors and council members. * Indicates incumbent Rnlrl = winnar CITY CANDIDATE FILINGS APPLE VALLEY MAYOR COUNCIL (2 seats) *Mary Hamann -Roland *Bob Erickson William Robin St. Ana John Bergman O.J. Doyle BURNSVILLE COUNCIL (2 seats) *Charlie Crichton Teresa Daly Jerry Willenburg Kathy Farm Peter Demos, Jr. Carl Covell Mard Edward Bullis Dan Powers Skip Nienhaus Stephen Lyzenga EAGAN MAYOR COUNCIL (2 seats) Pat Geagan *Peggy Carlson Gary Huusko Mike Maguire Gregory Wilkin Duey Bendt 5 `- EDEN PRAIRIE MAYOR COUNCIL (2 seats) *Nancy Tyra-Lukens *Ron Case Jeffrey Thompson Philip Young Gerald McCoy Harry Davis, Jr. Ryan Douglas John Murray Fred Seymour EDINA COUNCIL (2 seats) *James Hovland *Scot Housh Joshua Duff PLYMOUTH MAYOR COUNCIL (wards) Judy Johnson At Large: Sarah Cawley Tim Bildsoe David Hill *Scott Harstad Ward 2: *Kelli Slavik Ward 4: *Ginny Black SHOREVIEW MAYOR COUNCIL (2 seats) *Sandy Martin *Terry Quigley Larry Morrisette Bob DeWerff WOODBURY MAYOR COUNCIL (2 seats) *Bill Hargis *Mike Madigan *Cheryl Hurst Beth Roberts Ron Lattin SA VE THE DA TE MLC TO HOST REGIONAL BREAKFAST MEETINGS The Municipal Legislative Commission will once again host three Regional Legislative Breakfast Meetings in order to foster communication and cooperation between city officials and the suburban legislative delegation. The dates and locations of the breakfasts are listed below: REGION 1: EDEN PRAIRIE, EDINA, MINNETONKA & PLYMOUTH Date & Time: Tuesday, January 14, 2003, 7:30 a.m. — 9:15 a.m. Location: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center 3131 Campus Drive Plymouth, Minnesota REGION 3: APPLE VALLEY, BLOOMINGTON, BURNSVILLE & EAGAN Date & Time: Thursday, January 16, 2003, 7:30 a.m. — 9:15 a.m. Location: Holiday Inn - Burnsville 14201 Nicollet Avenue South (1 -35W/1 -35E & County Road 42) Burnsville, Minnesota REGION 2: MAPLEWOOD, SHOREVIEW & WOODBURY Date & Time: Wednesday, January 22, 2003, 7:30 a.m. — 9:15 a.m. Location: Woodbury Central Park Woodbury, Minnesota In addition to each city's mayor, council and city manager/administrator, the MLC invites the legislative delegation and Met Council representatives from each region. Invitations will be mailed out in mid-December. If you have questions about the Regional Breakfast Meetings, please contact Liz Shields Keating at 651/228-9757 or Ikeating@mandklaw.com.