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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 12-06-2002r?) Dummy DECEMBER 6, 2002 Environmental Quality Committee December 11 meeting agenda .................................................. Page 3 Charter Commission December 12 meeting agenda........................................................................ Page 4 Public Safety Advisory Board December 12 meeting agenda ...................................... !.................. Page 5 Official Meeting Calendars for December 2002, January, and February 2003 ................................ Page 7 Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings .................................................... Page 13 NERSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. Invitation to Suburban Transit Association December 16 regional meeting .................................. Page 15 City news release announcing the December 5 emergency drill .................................................... Page 16 State General Budget breakdown graphs submitted by Councilmember Ginny Black ................. Page 17 Information regarding the State proposal for a half—cent initiative for natural resources funding........................................................................................................................................... Page 19 Agenda for December 16 Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions Interagency Plan Review and Comment meeting ................................................... Page 21 BOARD AND COMMISSION ITEM Resignation letter from Planning Commissioner David Gaither ................................................... Page 22 STAFFREPORTS Summaries of 4h Quarter 2002 City Hall telephone and service counter contact information ..... Page 23 Fire—Rescue incidents of interest.................................................................................I.................. Page 27 CITY COUNCIL INFORMA TION MEMO December 6, 2002 Page 2 Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility Population Report ................................................. Page 29 CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence between Three Rivers Park District Superintendent Douglas Bryant andKen Wendinger........................................................................................................................ Page 30 Letter to residents from Planning Manager Barb Senness regarding a request for variance for North American Properties (200215 1) ....................................................................... Page 34 Letter to residents from Planning Manager Barb Senness regarding a request for Preliminary Plant and variances for Ilya's Construction (2002146) .............................................. Page 35 Letter to residents from Planning Manager Barb Senness regarding a request for variance for Minntech Corporation (2002149).............................................................................. Page 36 Letter to residents from Planning Manager Barb Senness regarding a request for variance for Michelle Brousseau (2002145).................................................................................. Page 37 Letter to residents from Planning Manager Barb Senness regarding a request for preliminary plat for Twin Oaks Realty (2002150)......................................................................... Page 38 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 11, 2002 Public Safety Training Room, Public Safety Building Agenda Items: 7:00 PM Call to Order: Chair: Kathy Osborne • Review of Agenda • Introduction • Approval of Minutes (attached) • Guest Introduction & General Forum Guests may address the EQC about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the forum. If the Il 15 minutes are not needed or theforum, the EQC will continue with theagenda 7:05 PM Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan: Last month, the AVM Group gave a detailed presentation at the EQC and the proposed Aquatic Vegetation Management plan was distributed to the EQC members for their review. The EQC needs to evaluate the plan and forward a recommendation to the City Council for approval or schedule a 'oint study session. 7:30 PM EQC's Proposed Annual Plan & Budget: At the September EQC meeting, members had asked to review the proposed 2003 budget and action plan. Margie V. and Shane M. 8:10 PM Public Educational Display 8:15 PM Storm Water Phase II Permit: An Overview: Since the mid 1980's, the US Environmental Protection Agency has made an effort to regulate the pollutant loading of storm water runoffs. Beginning in 1990's, all cities with population over 100,000 have had to implement a storm water management program to address the pollutant loading in municipalities. Starting March 2003, the EPA will be requiring most other cities in the large metro areas to also develop a detailed storm water management plan. These plans need to address specific minimum requirements to reduce pollutant loading from storm water runoff. A brief presentation will be provided to the EQC and discuss the E C's possible role in the Storm Water Phase II Permit. 8:55 PM Plan for next meeting: January 8,2002! (Mark your calendar) (EQC members will help to determine agenda for next meeting) EQC January meeting will be held in the Public Safety Training 9:00 PM ADJOURNED Supplementary & Future Agenda Items: • Others: Erosion control training for area contractors; Orientation; Education Assessment (Focus groups and Evaluation Methods) and Citizen survey; Annual Plan; Enforcement: Plymouth Friends of Lakes & Wetlands Enviroforce ; NEMO(National Education for Municipal Education). Future Meetings: January 8, 2003. IV CADocuments and SettingsUdrofFinan.CITYCENTER.000\Local Settings\Tempmary Internet Fi1es\0LKD\121102.doe AGENDA Plymouth Charter Commission Thursday, December 12, 2002 Public Safety Training Room (Second Floor Public Safety Building) 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Minutes 3. Approve Annual Report to District Court Judge 4. Discuss any Issues for Charter Consideration 5. Elect Officers: A. Chairperson B. Vice -Chairperson C. Secretary 6. Adjourn 11 City of Plymouth Public Safety Advisory Board Public Safety Training Room December 12, 2002* 7:00 p.m. AGENDA I. Call to order II. Approval of Minutes from September 19, 2002 III. Status of the Public Safety Advisory Board IV. Adjournment *Note that this meeting is being held the 2"d Thursday of the month rather than on the 3 d Thursday! 5 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS December 2002 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 S 6 7 2:00 PM OLD7:00 FASHIONED CHRISTMAS - PM TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING, Council Chambers SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Council Chambers 4:30 PM Deadline for receiving Plymouth y Historical Society Building (IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWINGTRUTHIN TAXATION -Y. FIRE DEPT. REPORT, CONSIDER PULL TAB 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY At -Large g Council Seat applications FUTQURE TSUEDY SESSIONS 1c Safety Training Room COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Bass Lake Room 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE 7:00 PM CHARTER COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING, Public Safety Training Room 6:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING INTERVIEW BOARD/COMMISSIO CANDIDATES; (EQC), Medicine Lake CCR/DEPUTY Room (this month) MAYOR APPTS'7:00 REVIEW AT-LA{tGE PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COUNCIL APPLICATIONS, COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers Public Safety Training Roost 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD (PSAB), Police Dept. Library 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 11:01 PM SUBURBAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY LEGISLATIVE MEETING, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM REGULAR 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), COUNCIL COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room e.00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR AT -LARGE COUNCIL; MEETING, Council Chambers Council Chambers Plymouth Creek Center Ballroom C 7:00 PM (this meeting only) YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chem — 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 CITY OFFICES CHRISTMAS CLOSE AT HOLIDAY - City 12:30 PM IN Offices closed OBSERVANCE OF THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY 29 30 31 Nov 2002 Jan 2003 CITY OFFICES S M T W T F S S M T W T F S CLOSE AT 4:30 PM IN 1 2 1 2 3 4 OBSERVANCE 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 OF THE NEW 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 YEAR HOLIDAY 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 12/6/2002 VA OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS January 2003 Sunday Monday I Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 Dec 2002 Feb 2003 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S NEW YEAR'S DAY - City 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Offices Closed 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 REGULAR COUNCIL 7:00 PM RONMENTAL p ALITYCOMMITTEE (EOC), Medicine Lake 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL, MEETING, Council Room (this month) COMMISSION, Lunch Room, Council Chambers Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council CChambers 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7:30 AM -9:15 AM - MLC 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), LEGISLATIVE Council Chambers Medicine Lake Room BREAKFAST, Radisson Hotel & LEAGUE OF Conference MINNESOTA Center, 3131 CITIES Campus Drive LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE, St. Paul 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 Aidgedale 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 12/6/2002 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS February 2003 Sunday Monday I Tuesday Wednesday I Thursday Friday Saturday Jan 2003 S M T W T F S Mar 2003 S M T W T F S 2:00 PM -7:00 1 2 3 4 1 PM FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL, 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Parkers Lake 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN YOUTH PLANNING RIGHTS ADVISORY COMMISSION, COMMISSION - COUNCIL, Council Chambers Council Chambers Council Chambers 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Bass Lake Room 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING, Council (PRAC), Council Chambers Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PRESIDENTS DAY - Ci 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYHRA Offices Closed Medicine Lake(Room Council Chambers 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR PLYMOUTH COUNCIL ADVISORY MEETING, Council COMMITTEE ON Chambers TRANSIT (PACT) - Bass Lake Room modified on 12/6/2002 0 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items December 17 • 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 Paulas 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 • Consider Interim Home Occupation license to operate a residential housecleaning service out of the home located at 4810 Quinwood Lane North. Sandra Perreault. (2002129) (Postponed from November 26) • Consider request for City to assume water quality pond maintenance for Harrison Place on Bass Creek (9405 1) (Tabled from November 26) • Approve planned unit development amendment to allow 23 -foot front yard setbacks for two single family homes to be constructed at 14100-55`h Avenue North and 14100-54'h Avenue North in The Reserve Second Addition. The Rottlund Company. (2002132) • Approve variance to allow the placement of a 5 -foot privacy fence in a front yard, where 3 feet is the maximum height allowed for a privacy fence in a front yard for property located at 4115 Forestview Lane North. Michael Stiegler and Sonja Savre. (2002139) • Consider Sketch plan including alternative wetland buffers for a 35 -unit apartment building to be known as "Marshview Senior Condominiums" for property located at 17320 State Highway 55. RTS Investments. (2002138) • Approve Variance for driveway setback and width for property located at 16955 40th Avenue North. Barb Fontaine. (2002142) • Approve Labor Contract with AFSCME Council 14, Local 3839 which represents clerical, technical, and professional employees • Approve 2003 compensation and classification plans • Approve 2003 health, dental, and deferred compensation benefits for non - represented employees • Approve adjustment to firefighter compensation • Approve amendment to the Personnel Policy regarding annual leave accrual and holidays • Approve decertification of Tax Increment Financing Districts 7-2 and 7-3 • Approve Safekeeping and Securities Lending Agreements • Approve dissolution of the Public Safety Advisory Board • Award bid for Schmidt Lake Road bridge 1 3 January 7 • 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) • Public hearing on sale of property to Family Hope Services • Adopt Legislative Priorities January 28 • Public hearing on whether to allow charitable gambling in Plymouth Come hear about the exciting transit opportunities taking place in our communities! WHO: Area legislators, Plymouth City Council & Minnetonka City Council WHEN: Mon., Dec. 16, 5:00 — 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Plymouth Creek Center 14800 34th Ave. N. Please RSVP to Liz at 651-228-9757 by Dec. 11. Sincerely, Tom Poul, James Clark, Plymouth Metrolink & City of Minnetonka \S City of Plymouth News Advisory City of Plymouth Plans Emergency Drill on December 5 The City of Plymouth is planning an emergency training drill on Thurs., Dec. 5 at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility, 14900 23` Ave. N. The drill will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. It is expected to last until about 4:30 p.m. Some radio contact among emergency personnel will be necessary as part of the drill. Consequently, news organizations, which are monitoring public safety radio frequencies, may hear radio communication related to the drill on Dec. 5. Please keep this in mind if you monitor scanners on that day. Businesses located in the vicinity of the Plymouth Maintenance Facility have been notified that they will see emergency personnel, vehicles and equipment in the area. The exercise will not impact general traffic into or around the area. Most of the drill activity will take place on the City of Plymouth's property at the Maintenance Facility. The exercise will include a simulated evacuation. Emergency personnel may be stopping at businesses to offer a mock notification. Businesses have been notified that they are not expected to ` evacuate the area. Emergency personnel are simply testing their response personnel to improve their ability to handle emergency situations. Media representatives interested in covering the drill the day of the event are welcome to attend. Secured access for the media will be provided near the Plymouth Skate Park, which is located on the grounds of the Maintenance Facility. If you have questions about this drill, please contact Plymouth Police Lieutenant Mike Goldstein at 763-509-5129 or mgoldstein@ci.plymouth.mn.us. 1j LL d O L V O .® N O o Q V - = U L �o V i a T N Q W = O O . � � > UL W ECL E m00L O a� K • �O�E .�N O O O �� L. -0\ yC O ° LQ O j *O' 4-d N v ( 1- C O LL k 11 V) A R rA O L V O U -0-0, O o Q V - 's L �o V i a T N Q W = O O . � � UL W k 11 V) A R rA 4h, CD Lo Oila In CD 0.. CD Q� c CL rn C c 0-% :) -n o o En R5 w a) W W O� t•] O 13 N O O M N (J) Cr N � O mn W a m CL cn O a ml 0 CD r - n CD CD 97 CD a CD c CD z a 1 CD � � a CD O CD R5 w a) W W O� t•] O 13 N O O M N (J) Cr N � O mn W a m CL cn O a ml 0 CD r - Minnesotans are a people defined and inspired by the outdoors and our natural environment. Our wealth of natural resources has fueled the economic engines of agriculture, forestry, mining, tourism. Our lakes and woods and other natural features figure prominently in what we do for fun and where we decide to live. We take these things that nature gives us for granted, as something that always has been there and always will be, a cherished part of our birthright and a legacy for our heirs. Resources at risk But today, with a booming population that's putting more demands than ever on these resources, our natural heritage is in jeopardy. A growing number of trends paint a disturbing picture. ❑ Since 1998, we've added 500 lakes and streams to the list of waters that need to be cleaned up under federal law. ❑ Between 1994 and 2000, the number of lakes suitable for swimming has declined by 15 percentage points. ❑ The miles of streams supporting aquatic life have fallen by eight percentage points. ❑ Each year from 1992 to `97, an average of 46,400 acres of natural areas and open space across the state was converted to urban use. ❑ In our northern forests, bird species with declining populations outnumber those that are increasing two to one. The message is clear: Unless we commit the necessary resources to better care for the natural environment that takes care of so many of our wants and needs, we will October 2002 lose our great natural legacy and the quality of life associated with it. A long-term solution This sobering realization has led the Minnesota DNR, the Pollution Control Agency, the Board of Water and Soil Resources and the Office of Environmental Assistance, in partnership with environmental and conservation organizations, to propose the "Half Cent for Nature" initiative. By dedicating half a cent of the sales tax generated on each dollar's worth of purchases to our natural environ- ment, we can develop and implement the long-term stewardship plans needed to assure that our children will inherit the same opportunities we have enjoyed. The health of our lakes and streams, the quality of air we breathe, the loss and degradation of habitat critical to fish and wildlife populations – these are long-term issues that require a long-term approach. Managing these needs within the politically charged arena of the biennial budget process may have worked in years past. Today, the threats are too great — and growing – to continue gambling on the prospect that sound policy will prevail over politics. A sound investment Giving half a cent back to nature is not only sensible policy, it's a sound investment. A recent study by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that hunting, fishing and wildlife watching amount to a $3.5 billion dollar industry in Minnesota. Compared to what state government spends on natural resources, that's nearly a ten -to -one return on our investment. Half a cent for nature -- it's a small price to pay for all the benefits nature provides us with in return. N 1� uestions &A nswers Q: What is the "Half CentFor Nature" initiative? A: A proposal to address the growing threats to Minnesota's natural environment by creating a long-term stable funding mechanism. Q: How would it work? A: If approved by voters as a constitutional amend- ment in the 2004 election, the proposal would dedicate half a cent of the sales tax on each dollar's purchases to Minnesota's natural environ- ment. The IL55 million gene d would be appropriated by the legislature to replace general fund money for the Minesota DNR (64%), the Pollution Control Agency (10%), the Board of Water and Soil Resources (10%), the Office of Environmental Assistance(9%) and the Metropoli- tan Council's park system (7%). Q: How does "Half Cent For Nature"differ from the 113/16" proposal offered up in the last legislative session? A: "Half Cent For Nature" builds on the good work done by backers of "3/16" but broadens the focus. It aims at better stewardship of our entire natural environment, beyond the recreational aspects such as hunting, fishing and parks that the "3/16"pro- posal targeted. By providing a stable funding source, "Half Cent For Nature" will help the agencies responsible for natural resources and the environment do a better job of planning a coordi- nated approach to issues such as water quality and habitat protection. Q: With Minnesota facing so many other pressing needs, why should we provide dedicated fund- ing for natural resources and the environment? A: The state does indeed face a broad range of needs and issues. But the truth is that funding for natural resources and the environment, which amounts to less than 2 percent of the state's budget, has long failed to reflect the importance of these things to our economy and overall quality of life. Yet when ever times get tough, natural resources and the environment are among the first things cut — not because they're unimportant, but because the impacts don't show up right away. With growing October 2002 1, Half Ce" NATUM development pressures and increasing recreational demands impacting resources as never before, we're now seeing the cumulative effects of this approach. Unless we come up with a long-term stable funding mechanism that allows resource and environmental agencies to develop long-range coordinated plans, we run the risk of losing the many benefits our natural environment provides. Q: Don't natural resources and the environment already have dedicated funding from the Lottery? A: For each dollar of Lottery sales, about 78 cents goes for prizes and administrative costs. Of the remaining 22 cents, only about half goes to the environment and natural resources, and half of that may expire absent legislative re -appropria- tion. The 5.8 cents that goes into the Environmen- tal Trust Fund is allocated to a range of largely supplemental projects by the legislature in a highly competitive process. As a result, only about 12 percent of the DNR's operating budget comes from the Lottery. Q: Will Half Cent For Nature head off the drastic budget cuts that DNR and other environmental agencies have been warning about? A: Not in the next biennium. Money from this initiative would not be available until fiscal year 2006. State environmental agencies will still need to develop short-term funding plans to maintain stewardship efforts. Q: How will the state assure that money from this initiative provides maximum benefit to our natural environment? A: Agencies funded by this proposal are committed to working with lawmakers and interest groups to develop performance measures that will assure that desired results are achieved, in addition to contin- ued work with existing oversight committees. It's also important to note that while the Half Cent For Nature initiative will create a dedicated funding source, all money will still have to be appropri- ated by the legislature, subject to the intense scrutiny that body provides. 1 le Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions Interagency Plan Review and Comment Meeting December 16, 2002 00 To 12:00 A.M. At BWSR ConE Room — Lower level o� AGENDA — Phil Belfiori - Why we are here and outcomes of the meeting. (5 minutes) 2. The Plan (20 minutes) —Diane Spector and Ed Matthiesen- Engineers for the Commissions will briefly outline the SC and WM WMC Draft Plan and answer any questions. 3. Group will generate list of action statements (90 minutes) Mission: The Board of Water and Soil Resources and the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions (SC and WM WMC) invite you to meet with them on December 16, 2002 from 10 a.m. to noon, to review and comment on the Commissions' draft Second Generation Watershed Management Plan. To assist in this agency review, BWSR and the Commissions have agreed to provide an opportunity for various agency representatives to get together to discuss the Plan, the revised rules and standards, and the Commission's proposed work plan for the coming ten years. The Commissions received very little comment from agencies during the initial 60 -day review period and we want to ensure the Plan hasn't missed anything major while we are still in the early part of the review process. You have been recruited to generate a list of clearly articulated action statements strengthened by example plan language. " These action statements will be recorded and sent to the SC WM WMC Board with the expectation that they will be addressed in the next Plan. The result of this meeting is not meant as a substitute for your individual agency comment letter. Your responsibility: A. Pick a half dozen or so of your most important plan comments/questions. B. Determine your "common ground" comment list: a. If you think that SC WM WMC either will not be interested in the idea, just won't do it, is a "no brainer" like small language /grammatical changes delete it from your list. b. The 1-3 comments/questions remaining are your comments that we will work on today! C. We will go around the table — give the group your best "common ground" comment and the group will help shape your comments into a clear action statement strengthened by examples that will be sent to the SC WM WMC. FAProjects\Phil\.SC and WMiss WMMAgenda FOR Dec 16.doc December 4, 2002 Ms. Anne Hurlburt Director, Planning and Community Development City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Delivered via email Dear Anne: As a result of my election to the Minnesota State Senate, it is with mixed feelings that I offer my resignation as Planning Commissioner for the City of Plymouth, effective December 31, 2002. I wish to offer to you, the City Council and The Mayor my appreciation for this opportunity to serve our community. This experience has been both challenging and enjoyable. In every case it has exceeded expectations. In particular I would like to offer my compliments to the staff. I have had the pleasure to work with many groups of professionals and to a person, none compare with those professionals I have had the pleasure to serve over the past 2 years on this commission. Thank you again. David Gaither PHONE CALLS FOR ONE WEEK PERIOD NOTE: DID System installed 4th Quarter 1989 "--" indicates no surveys were conducted. a -s 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 1986 -- 4,534 3,848 3,391 1987 4,311 4,648 4,069 3,315 1988 3,639 4,942 4,156 -- 1989 4,901 5,235 4,593 2,284 1990 2,181 2,142 1,607 1,544 1991 1,613 1,406 1,389 -- 1992 1,265 1,907 1,795 1,617 1993 -- -- 1,295 1,294 1994 1,154 1,699 1,058 898 1995 1,502 1,117 1,148 -- 1996 1,282 1,154 1,234 -- 1997 1,002 1,108 554 -- 1998 485 707 641 422 1999 -- -- -- -- 2000 412 604 664 436 2001 474 831 732 651 2002 360 598 646 388 NOTE: DID System installed 4th Quarter 1989 "--" indicates no surveys were conducted. a -s y X cu c 0 L d �r O N O O N a \-� CC a C\ N N r- � %lo �.o t� M CN 00 [- �D — r- D\ 00 a O M M M vl -- Cl N 00 O �y � O 00 V) N �-+ �O - N -+ O� N 1,0 kn N ON N N H N W) �10 r- N Ol� M M M N M N N M 00 .� - Q a � � z W� w zz 3 o14. O r-�o r- ON �10 00 M N N IT 00 to M Wn 1�1- N a d W a� � W W I'D Q 00 \D N �-- , - -- to to M 00 N -- M r' -V- � O� M z 0 y V U U r. 0 o .r r U y pA .fl o�.� o�z 00 C�.i+ -� c�8 4y QV' g)l D O Cci Cd O r 4 U W W 44144 x _, .� a a \-� CC a SERVICE COUNTER VISITS FOR ONE WEEK PERIOD "--" indicates no surveys were conducted. 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 1986 -- 953 690 677 1987 849 832 670 804 1988 853 1,180 894 -- 1989 1,278 1,406 1,203 1,047 1990 1,474 1,725 1,191 1,538 1991 1,444 1,338 1,194 946 1992 1,575 1,046 1,402 1,373 1993 -- -- 1,417 1,280 1994 1,167 1,493 994 794 1995 1,160 1,254 765 -- 1996 1,103 1,190 1,058 -- 1997 654 800 810 -- 1998 583 728 650 1,458 1999 -- -- -- -- 2000 902 530 893 929 2001 1,019 1,184 1,084 1,081 2002 1,047 1,416 1,082 1,041. "--" indicates no surveys were conducted. INFORMATION COUNTERS Week of November 18-22, 2002 iLlymI1114�YA Reception/Adminstration 2 5 Assessing 28 23 Cashier/Finance 37 33 Building/Planning 42 38 Engineering 15 22 Ice Arena 12 6 Park & Rec 21 14 Plymouth Creek Center 38 35 Public Safety 7 15 Public Works 24 21 TOTAL 226 212 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY TOTAL 6 10 9 32 21 15 11 98 27 20 34 151 30 21 35 166 9 5 6 57 8 13 14 53 12 7 10 64 66 50 73 262 28 13 11 74 16 12 11 84 223 166 214 1041 "M 'yYa iS• < DEPARTMENT. 3400 Plymouth Boulevard `Iymauth, Minnesota 55447 763-509-5120 FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT OF PERE T DATE: 12/30102 TIME: 5:00 a.m. ADDRESS: Central Water Treatment Plant, City of Plymouth x = DETAILS: The Department was dispatched.to a reported chlorine release at the central �x water treatment plant. Upon investigation, a chlorine- leak was confirmed and conned within the ftatmenit facility. Plymouth hazardous material team membi"s (Everson,. rN Hendrickson, Julseth, Hebert) monitored the area and then made entry into the facility ° utilizing level "A" protection. Tanker 31 established a decontamination area. Two chlorine control valves were shut down and the facility ventilated. The incident was declared under control 56 minutes following fire department arrival. Twenty-seven Plymouth fire personnel responded to this incident (on -scene and stand- by) There were no civilian or firefighter injuries.:,*,, ;. :+ y. RESPONSE TIME: 7 minutes FIRE ORIGEWCAAUSE: ' r ori A k w Y Y 2` ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: f 4f +s P.F.D. RESPONDING. UNITS: ASSISTING AGENCIES Engine Companies: E-31 EMS: Yes i Ladder Companies: L-31, A-21 Red Cross: No Support Unit: T-31 :.:9 Salvation Army: No Rescue Companies: R-11, R-21 Public Works: No Chief Officers: C-1, C-21 State FM: No Mutual Aid: SECTOR OFFICERS: District Chief Luth (Command), Captain Scofield, (HM , x. , Operations), Captain Hurr (Reference) t�w � x PLYMOUTH FIRE • DEPARTMENT 3400 Plymouth Boulevard €' Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 `�''•`'. kap' F.rrik'�, �; �' 'a�' r. �,,"" 763-509-5120 FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT •OF EV EREST .:13ATE:11/27/02 TIME: 11:06 am. ADDRESS: Hwy. 55 & Revere Lane DETAILS: " The Department was dispatched to a reported vehicle accident with entrapment at the intersection of highway 55 and Revere Lane. First arriving Captain 2 (Evenson) reported a threeTvehicle accident with five patients. Two of the involved vehicles required fire department efforts to extricate the patients. Crews from Rescue 11 (Dore, Peterson) and Ladder 31 (Korsmo, Lanning, Pohtilla, Couser) extricated the patients and provided medical care untit'the arrival of EMS. Patients removed from vehicles 20 minutes following fire department arrival. Sixteen Plymouth fire personnel responded to this incident (on -scene and stand-by). There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. RESPONSE TIME: 3 minutes. FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS: ASSISTING AGENCIES: ; + Engine Companies: EMS: Yes ` Ladder Companies: L-31 Red Cross: No Support Unit: Salvation Army: No Rescue Companies: R-11 Public Works: No Chief Officers: C-1 State FM: No Mutual Aid: SECTOR OFFICERS Captain Evenson (Command) 711 `r TT x. r DATE: December 4, 2002 TO: Dwight Johnson, Qity Manager FROM: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report Hennepin County Community Corrections staff has submitted their monthly report on average daily population for the month of November 2002. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility in November was 554, less than the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit. The chart below shows the average monthly population since we began receiving reports in June of 1998. 700 .81 500 c �j 400 d 2 300 m a 200 100 HCACF Monthly Population Report 00 pp O O O O O O O O O O O O r O O O r � N N N O O O O O O O O O -5 O IL LL. LL W Month/Year M4W ❑ CUP Limit ■ Average Count • Three Rivers �• PARK DISTRICT Ken Wendinger 54650 Orleans Lane #1 Plymouth, MN 55442 Dear Mr. Wendinger: Administrative Headquarters 12615 County Road 9 Plymouth, MN 55441-1299 Telephone 763/559-9000 • TDD 763/559-6719 • Fax 763/559-3287 www.threeriverspark-district.org • an equ4,9ppWunity employer December 2, 2002 y\� �•. DECD We received your correspondence with regard to concerns at Eagle Lake Regional Park. In the last letter we sent you pertaining to these issues, we: explained that many of the problems you observed are not a result of the current development (see attached "August 22, 2002 response letter). Much of the erosion you describe has resulted from drainage that had been occurring for many years even before the Park District acquired the property. We further stated that because the shade and woodlots restrict the growth of vegetation, erosion control is very difficult, and the Park District is attempting to use best management practices, designed by the Natural Resource Conservation Service and Soil and Water Conservation`District, to address these problems. With regard to Hole #6, all turf in this -area has now been established to reduce the volume and speed of run-off. The existing walking trail has been upgraded to what, is now known as the Pike Lake Trail. Four culverts were installed under the trail to allow season -long usage. Class #5 rock was added to the trail in low areas where rutting existed. Wood chips have been spread over the Class #5 to soften the step. A series of rock check dams are in the process of being installed, as weather permits, in the main drainage channel of this area to "pond" and slow water movement. A NURP basin above this area was drained down to allow capture and storage of more spring run-off. In reference to Hole #8, you noted that there -are two .gullies 2-3 ft. deep and that tree roots have been exposed. Once again, the gullies existed for many years prior to our development. Tree roots can be seen growing around rocks, which definitely indicates how long this process has been going on. As for the well being of these trees, they remain healthy. A defined drainage channel has been reestablished in the forest north of Hole #8 to safely'convey outflow from the NURP basin to ' Pike Lake. The drainage channel has been completely lined with rock to slow moving water and reduce erosion. Confining water to the channel will alleviate sheet flow of runoff over the hiking trail, and improve season -long trail use. Two culverts were installed under the trail to allow season -long access. A large culvert was added in the area between the irrigation pond and the NURP basin. This system has a sediment -trap area lined with rock above the culvert. Currently, a series of small rock check dams are being.installed in this drainage way, including all areas from the irrigation pond to Pike Lake. The dams will pond water and slow water movement. You should be aware- that this area contained a large gully, 4-6 feet deep, which was repaired during the construction of the Golf Course Facility. Because of the wet conditions this -fall, staff was not able to lower the irrigation pond, but it is in our plans to do when possible, to allow for capture and storage of spring run-off. Promoting environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural resources -based park system -2- - The Park District has been and will continue to -be responsive to natural resource management concerns in Eagle I,ake Regional Park. We have been active in addressing real issues including working to make the drainage and erosion situations better. I believe the District and our staff should be commended for Park enhancements to date at Eagle Lake Regional Park which are veryresponsive to our natural resources management obligations as well as service to the. public. ' Contact me at 763-559-6748 if you have any furthex issues/questions ori this matter. ' I • I Sincerely, intendentDou lasFBryant, Superintendent and Secretary to the Board c: Board of Commissioners Margie Walz, Director Park Operations John Barten, Water Resqurces Manager Bill Vollbrecht, Golf Maintenance Supervisor '.Dwight' Jot nsori; City oTPPTymoutt% C ty'Manager� Ken Wendinger 5465 Orleans Ln #1 Plymouth, MN 55442 763-550-1028 November 12, 2002 Dear Mr. Bryant, Today I walked through the wooded area north of the Three Rivers Golf Course near Eagle Lake. I was upset that practically nothing has been done to repair the damage that erosion caused in the woods north of the greens on hole number 64 8. Additional runoff from the golf course created 2 gullies 2-3 feet deep north of hole #8 and one gully on hole # 6. This erosion has severely exposed the roots of many elm and oak trees 2-3 feet in diameter. To prevent those trees from dying I think soil has to be replaced around the roots and maybe a tile line or NURP pond installed. The present condition is unacceptable. We were assured that this problem would be resolved this fall. Soon the soil will be frozen and snow is predicted this week. Time is running out. Please tell us when and how the erosion problem will be fixed. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, Ken Wendinger Cc: Darrel Johnson, City of Plymouth 3a December 6, 2002 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR NORTH AMERICAN PROPERTIES (200215 1) Dear Owner/Occupant: This letter is written to inform you submitted a planning application existing wall -mounted light fixture Lane North. that North American Properties, under file 2002151, requesting approval of a variance to maintain the s on buildings located at 3505 and 3525 Vicksburg 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 18, 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 2002151propnotice PLYMOUTH .A Beautiful Place 7o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 99_.° _w www.d.plymouth.mmus CITY OF December 6, 2002 PLYMOUTH SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT AND VARIANCES FOR ILYA'S CONSTRUCTION (2002146) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Ilya's Construction, under File 2002146, for a preliminary plat and setback variances to allow construction of a two-family home for property located at the northeast corner of 40`h Avenue and County Road 101. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 18, 2002, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Vm (0r)'r-1 /xv) y-'_ �, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2002146propnotice is. PLYMOUTH A Beautifu[Place % Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ®p"•.7mm wwwxi. plymouth. mn.us I CITY OF December 6, 2002 PUMOUTR SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR MINNTECH CORPORATION (2002149) Dear Owner/Occupant: This letter is written to inform you that Minntech Corporation, under file 2002149, submitted a planning application requesting approval of a variance to allow a 5 -foot parking setback to the principal structure where 10 feet is specified under the Zoning Ordinance, for 11 additional parking spaces for property located at 14550-28`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 18, 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, �'wI, `AN, VA 1711) Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2002149propnotice PLYMOUTH A Beautifu[Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ®p. owm. www.d.plymouth.mmus CITY OF December 6, 2002 PLYMOUTR SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR MICHELLE BROUSSEAU (2002145) Dear Owner/Occupant: This letter is written to inform you that Michelle Brousseau, under file 2002145, submitted a planning application requesting approval of a variance to allow an above grade cantilever addition 8 feet 4 inches from the side property line where the Zoning Ordinance requires 15 feet for property located at 3735 Wellington Lane North. The existing home is 10 feet from the side property line at the closest point. -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 18, 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, D i mp '!�D(A N r7 Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2002145propnotice PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ®�•-�� www.d.plymouth.mmus CITY OF December 6, 2002 PLYMOUTR SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR TWIN OAKS REALTY (2002150) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Twin Oaks Realty, under File 2002150, for a preliminary plat to subdivide one lot into two lots for property located at 4525 Zachary Lane North. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, an& cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 18, 2002, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2002150propnotice 3� PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Pface 7o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ® mom» www.d.plymouth.mmus