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Council Information Memorandum 01-26-2001
JANUARY 26, 2001 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 5:30 PM TUESDAY, FEBR UARY 6, 7: 00 PM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 7: 00 PM Dummy SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: ESTABLISH GOALS & PRIORITIES, VISIONING, Plymouth Creek Center SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: DISCUSSION OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL STR UCTURE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, Council Chambers REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 2. THURSDAY, FEBR UARY 1, 8: 00 AM LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE, Sheraton Midway, St. Paul Tentative schedule is attached. (M-2) 3. THURSDAY, FEBR UARY 1, 6: 30 PM MEDICINE LAKE WATERSHED (EQC) SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING, Bass Lake Room 4. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 7: 00 PM S. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY2, 2:00 PM -7:00 PM 6. MONDAY, FEBRUARYS, 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room FIRE AND ICE FESTIVAL, Parkers Lake YOUTHAD VISOR Y COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2 January 26, 2001 7. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7,7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 8. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY8, 7: 00 PM PARK & RECREA TION A D VISOR Y COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 9. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached. (M-9) 10. January, February and March Calendars are attached. (M-10) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Mayoral proclamation for the "We Care About Kids Day" set for February 3. Activities for the day will be held at the Northwest YMCA. (I -]a) b) Preliminary report from the December 20 Community Leader dialogue. (I -lb) c) Agenda from the January 17 I-494 Corridor Commission meeting and minutes from the December 13 meeting submitted by Mayor Tierney. (I -1c) d) Update from LifeTime Fitness Operations Vice President Mike Brown outlining upgrades during the last remodeling of the Plymouth location. (I -1d) e) Letters to residents regarding items filed with the Planning Department: 1) Application filed for rezoning of property at the intersection of Schmidt Lake Road and Vicksburg Lane. (I-1 e.1) 2) Request for rezoning along Fernbrook Lane, on the February 7 Planning Commission agenda. (I-1 e.1) 2. MINUTES a) January 8 Youth Advisory Council meeting. (I -2a) 3. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter from Mayor Tierney to the Third District Nurses Association commending the organization on its 100`' anniversary. (I -3a) 4. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS a) Suburban Transit Association Legislative Report. (I -4a) b) League of Minnesota Cities FRIDAY FAX. (I -4b) L E A G U E O F M I N N E S 0 T C I T I E S 2 0 0 1 Legisl'at*ive February 1, 2001 Sheraton Midway Hotel, St. Paul City officials get the big story on the Big Plan and more City life under "W". reflections of veteran Capitol reporter are highlights of conference St. Paul — The executive director of the Texas Municipal League will share with Minnesota city officials how Texas cities fared under the government of Gov. George W. Bush next month. Frank Sturzl is a featured guest of the League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference,to be held Thursday, Feb.1 at the Sheraton Midway Hotel in St. Paul. City officials from across the state will gather to learn the latest on what cities can expect from the new Legislature and the Ventura Administration. Other conference highlights will be reflections from a veteran Capitol reporter and a review on using a communications campaign to work with legislators. Cities leaders are encouraged to bring youth delegates to the conference as an opportunity for them to learn how cities interact with the state. 8:00 Registration 8:30 Welcome Gary Doty, President, LMC 8:45 Today's Top Story — Property Tax Reform and the Big Plan: Headlines for MN Cities Matt Smith, Commissioner of Revenue 9:30 Today's Op -Ed Page — The Big Plan: Editorial Perspectives Ron Abrams, Chair, House Tax Committee Larry Pogemiller, Chair, Senate Tax Committee (invited) 10:45 This Just In! Latebreaking News About legislative Issues Intergovernmental Relations Staff, LMC 11:30 The Scoop — The Media: Why Legislative Issues Are Covered As They Are Dane Smith, Political Reporter, Mpls. Star Tribune 12:15 Lunch 1:00 Today's Feature Story — Life With "W": What Cities Might Expect Frank Sturzl, Executive Director, Texas Municipal League 1:45 City Sound Bytes— The Building Quality Communities Campaign: Its Message and Influence Laura Petersen, Public Relations Coordinator, LMC 2:30 Today's Trailer — Off to the Capitol! REGISTRATION FORM register online anytime: www.Imnc.org LMC 2001 Legislative Conference • February 1, 2001 • Sheraton Midway Hotel, St. Paul Registration fee: ❑ $70 Member ❑ $20 Youth Registrants name City you serve Title Address City Telephone number State Zip E-mail address Mail this form with payment to: Pag f Minnesota Cities, 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 0ax to: (651)281-1296 Registration fee: $70 for members; $20 for youth. How to register: Register online anytime at www.Imnc.org (online registrations will be billed). Housing:To make reservations for overnight accommodations, call the Sheraton Midway Hotel at (651) 603-5603. Cancellation Policy: All cancellation requests must be in writing and faxed or postmarked by Jan. 26, 2001; cancellations are subject to a $10 handling fee. All unpaid registrations not cancelled seven days prior will be billed at the full conference rate; no refunds will be made. Questions? Call Jodie Tooley (651) 281-1251 or Cathy Dovidio (651)281-1250. Method of payment: ❑ Check or PO enclosed (make checks payable to League of Minnesota Cities) ❑ Please bill the city ❑ I already registered online or via fax and I'm enclosing my payment LIMC ��;,`�,plletin Tentative Schedule for City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items February 13 • Vacation and Sale of right-of-way located west of I-494 and south of Begin Oaks Golf Course • Presentation and Approval of updated Emergency Management Plan • Approve amendment to the text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments address both technical (typographical errors, etc.) and substantive changes regarding general and zoning district standards. City of Plymouth. (20174) • Request to direct the Planning Commission to review the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to fencing requirements (requested by Councilmember Hewitt) February 27 M, - , t' OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS January 2001 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 NEW YEAR'S DAY - City Offices Closed 2 3 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 4 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 5 6 7 8 NhP7:00 ��E amb'ers L Medicine a e O0M 9 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 10 11 7:00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers 12 13 hammE °un" MAGN tilic Safety rainingoom C 11 ON N TION, Gleason a e Room 14 15 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY (Observed) - City Offices Closed 16 17 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 18 7: Medicine Lake oom 7 1' p UBLIC SgFE�R B I� Public Safety ibrary 19 20 5:30 PM EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY PARTY, Medina Entertainment Center 21 22 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room 23 �j IN l a isson Motel I MounC hambers 24 7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake Room 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 pli4 Cen er ek Dec 2000 S M T W T F S Feb 2001 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 modified on 1/26/2001 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS February 2001 Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Jan 2001 S `NN'[ T �T F S Mar 2001 S 11 T WT F Sa� 1 2 3 `2:00 .� - d°" PM - 7:00 PM FIRE 8 ICE FESTIVAL, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 K �,� 0}�4'"• Parkers Lake 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake 7'00 PM SPECIAL DIOSCUSSIONUNCIL OFING THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE THE FIRE DEPARTOMENT, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers Room 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7:00 PM EQC, Council 7:00 PM REGULAR] 00PM G LMC CONFERENCE LMC CONFERENCE Chambers COUNCIL11s MEETING, G, �Dam eruncb h FOR NEWLY ELECTED FOR NEWLY ELECTED Council OFFICIALS, St. OFFICIALS, St. Chambers PUBLIC Louis Park Louis Park RY Public UPetilbrary 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 PRESIDENTS DAY - City Offices Closed 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council 6 30 PM MEDICINE LAKE WATERSHED SUB -COMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room Chambers 25 26 27 28 r I oft rTeekK, enterrRoom 7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake C I R C� Mhambers modified on 1/26/2001 r OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS March 2001 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Feb 2001 S M T W T F S .Apr 2001 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 25 26 27 28 29 30 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room 6:30 PM BOARD COMMISSION RECEPTION, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7:00 El Couou ncil Chambers PMHRA- Medicine Lake Room 7 0 R LI �L Purblic Safety ibray 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OF7:00 on Hotel PM PACT - Bass Lake Room 6:30 PM MEDICINE LAKE WATERSHED SHED SUB -COMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room 5:00 PM THRU SATURDAY - PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL PRIMAVERA SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center C I R �CIkN , hamblers modified on 1/26/2001 CITY OF PUNOUTR PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Community Ahead and the Northwest YMCA are hosting the 'We Care About Kids Day' on Saturday, February 3`d as a free family event to celebrate families and to promote youth assets; and WHEREAS, there are 40 developmental assets identified as the framework for healthy growth in our children, such as family support, bonding to school, making good decisions, resolving conflicts and contributing to community, and WHEREAS, these 40 developmental assets will be the focus of 'We Care About Kids Day' through the volunteer efforts of community businesses, resource agencies, and schools; and WHEREAS, it is everyone's responsibility to build assets and help young people reach their potential; and WHEREAS, we encourage all residents of our community to attend the event to build assets while enjoying free entertainment, demonstrations, a student art show, free food, and the annual District 281 Role Model Awards on February 3`d at the Northwest YMCA in New Hope; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Plymouth City Council cares about kids; and that February 3`d, 2001 is hereby proclaimed as "We Care About Kids Day" throughout the City of Plymouth. JyTrney Mayor - PLYMOUTH ABeau tifufPlace 'ToLive 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®;nom ...... www.d.plymouth.mn.us Nxi DATE: TO: FROM: NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL Research, Planning, and Coordination of Human Services January 17, 2001 Plymouth Community Leader Dialogue Participants Bruce Hoheisel, Community Planner/Researcher, NWHHSC SUBJECT: Summary Report of the Dialogue and Priorities Enclosed please find a copy of the preliminary report for the City of Plymouth resulting from the Community Leader Dialogue held December 20, 2000. I am in the process of reviewing the data more formally and will issue a report to Plymouth in the next month or so. You will also get a copy of that report. The information enclosed is a list of the ideas you developed and a summary of the process we used to arrive at the results and is for your information. If you have any questions about this process, or the report (summary or formal), please do not hesitate to call me at (763) 493-2802. Thank you again for your participation in this process. We will use the information you provided to develop strategies and services to meet the needs of your community. Brooklyn Center - Brooklyn Park - Champlin - Corcoran - Crystal - Dayton - Golden Malley Hanover - Hassan - Maple Grove - New Hope - Osseo - Plymouth - Robbinsdale - Rogers 7601 Kentucky Avenue North - Brooklyn Park, MN 55428-1284 - (763) 493-2802 • Fax (763) 493-2713 Plymouth Community Leader Dialogue December 20, 2000 Participants: Liz Johnson, PRISM; Benita Schlotthauer, ARK Counseling; Ed Goldsmith, City of Plymouth HRA; Rebecca Stoen, City of Plymouth HRA; Joy Tierney, City of Plymouth Mayor; Ginny Clark, Wayzata Public School — District 284; Carol Bergenstal, Communities in Collaboration Council; George Bentley, Plymouth Metrolink; Eric Blank, City of Plymouth; Richard Zierdt, Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH); Debra Riel, TRAILS/Employment Action Center; Tim Nelson, Hammer Residences; Ben Withhart, Senior Community Services. Facilitators and Helpers: Bruce Hoheisel, NWHHSC; Yvonne Shoemaker, NWHHSC; Dana Cruzen, NWHHSC Advisory Board. Process: We used the Nominal Group Process in order to develop a list of issues identified by the participants to be issues relevant to the city of Plymouth. The issues were listed in the order given, and the group had an opportunity to ask questions to clarify any items on the list. The group also considered combining items that were duplicative. Then each person in the group chose the top five issues that he or she felt were the greatest priority, and assigned each item a point value — one being the lowest priority and five being the highest priority. We added up the points and arrived at five priorities for the city of Plymouth. All the ideas listed and the top five priorities are listed again below. What do you think the human services needs will be in Plymouth 3-5 years from now? 1. Increased early childhood education opportunities 2. Family stability assistance, long term solutions 3. Meeting increasing transportation needs of senior population 4. Roads and highway development and improvement 5. Affordable rental housing 6. Public transportation that is accessible to low income families to other suburbs and downtown 7. Enhancement of parenting skills 8. Affordable property for construction of homes for disabled people 9. Mental health care for children and families 10. Increasing role for schools in health and mental health 11. Whole series of programs that would allow seniors to maintain independent living 12. Increased collaboration for schools, families and human services 13. New and interesting opportunities for retired persons to participate in the community 14. Better scholarship/more inclusive sports/activities to include underprivileged kids 15. 'dorking with businesses to increase employment opportunities for hard to employ individuals 16. After school programs 17. Supportive services and emergency assistance for low income home owners such as foreclosure prevention 18. Maintain or increase battered women's services 19. Greater utilization of mediation services 20. Special education programs that are inclusive 21. Maintain the quality of the public schools 22. Increasing housing maintenance programs 23. Better pay for service jobs 24. Comprehensive plan about communication of human services in the community 25. Policies and programs which encourage and support greater integration of racial and ethnic minorities as valued members of the community - human rights advocacy, people with disabilities 26. Neighborhood organization for better socialization 27. Expanded coordination between human service transportation service providers and public transit 28. Volunteerism - expanding 29. Emergency assistance for renters to prevent homelessness, such as rent and utility payments 30. Comprehensive and effective ESL classes 31. Renter education to prevent the need for emergency assistance for renters 32. Affordable healthcare for low income people 33. Growing need with aging population - need 1 and 2 member household housing 34. Affordable drugs for elderly 35. Making county human services user friendly 36. Greater creativity in developing funding support for all programs 37. Meeting transportation needs of the disabled community 38. Accessible housing for individuals with special needs, both homeowner and renter 39. Affordable housing that accommodates large families/iminigrant families 40. Programs that teach socialization skills, being respectful of cultural differences and class differences 41. More leisure opportunities for handicapped and mentally challenged individuals 42. Improve accessibility to all public space 43. Increasing business participation in meeting human service needs - volunteerism, financial, donations, philanthropy, expertise 44. Transportation assistance and car programs for working families 45. With the coming of the MFIP time limits, increased suburban employment services 46. Expanding transportation for people with mental and physical disabilities 47. Improved day care options 48. Greater efforts towards joint ventures 49. Supportive services for elderly homeowners 50. Supportive services for families in rental housing 51. Information referral services 52. Provision of basic needs such as food shelf and clothing 53. More effective programs to address dysfunctional families and individuals 54. Undoing racism in the community and public schools 55. Family advocacy for children of color in the public schools 56. Post high school training for underemployed and unemployed individuals 57. Connecting employers with human service and employment training agencies 58. Increase alcohol and drug awareness in schools and employment 59. Alternatives to 12 -step programs for behavior change 60. Collaboration with faith communities with all these topics 61. Planning and funding for expanded transit facilities and services 62. Programs for at risk juveniles 63. Get the county involved 64. Providing adequate affordable housing (low cost) scattered site Top Five Priorities: 1. #64, Providing adequate affordable housing (low cost) scattered site (26 points) 2. #61, Planning and funding for expanded public transit facilities and services (22 points) 3. #35, Making county human services user friendly (16 points) 4. #12, Increased collaboration for schools and families and human services (12 points) 5. #25, Ethnic minority as valued members of the community (12 points) Grouped Items: The following represents the wishes of participants to group certain items into categories, and did not effect scoring: 1. Transportation - #4, 6, 3, 46, 44, 37, 27, 61 2. Housing - #5, 8, 38, 17, 49 ,31, 33, 39, 50, 22, 2.9, 64 3. Education -#1,7,20,40,16,21,30 Next Steps: NWHHSC will compile this information into a report to be distributed to group participants and other leaders in the community. The city specific information will be folded into a 15 city, regional report and redistributed to participants in all of the 15 city dialogues. A second round of dialogues, with city residents will be conducted in the spring. Information will be compared and NWHHSC will compile the information to help formulate strategies for addressing the needs. Questions: If you have any questions about this process, please call Bruce Hoheisel, NWHHSC Community Planner/Researcher and city liaison for Plymouth at (763) 493-2802. 1-494 CORRIDOR COMMISSION 8080 MikW Road • Eden Prairie MN 55344 • (414)699.4428 • FAX 690-4094 i, c r � vi MEETING AGENDA I-494 Corridor CommissioiOPO Wednesday, January 17, 2001 8:30 -10:30 am Southwest Metro Transit Hub 13500 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie L Call to Order (Chair Hovland) II. Review of Minutes of Last Meeting (Chair) A. December 13, 2000 III. Other Business: ♦ Penn Avenue Bridge Project (Mike Eastling, City of Richfield) ♦ MnDOT 494 FEIS Process ♦ Highway 62 Reconstruction Staging ♦ Golden Triangle TDM Demonstration Project Update ♦ TDM Ordinance Study Project- Met Council Update ♦ Tax incentives for Developer/ Building Owner TDM/Land Use conditions ♦ I -35W/494 Corridor Commission meeting with 35W Solutions Alliance ♦ Commuter First Aid Kit ♦ Legislative Activities (Raduenz) ♦ March 13-14, 2001 Congressional Meetings/ Process ♦ City Council Update Meetings ♦ 2001 Schedule of 494 Corridor Commission Meetings ♦ Other Business IV. Thorfinnson Contract - Legislative Outreach (Chair) V. 2001-2002 494 Corridor Commission Work Plan (Raduenz) VI. Dues Increase VII. Treasurer's Report (Raduenz) VIII. Next Meeting/Adjournment ■ Scheduled for Wednesday, February 14- 8:30 A.M at Southwest Metro Transit Hub 1-494 Corridor Commission/JPO Meeting Minutes of Wednesday, December 13, 2000 (]approved) 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m. by Chair Ross Thorfinnson at the Hilton Garden Inn Restaurant in Eden Prairie. Those in attendance were: Ross Thorfinnson, City of Eden Prairie Barb Senness, City of Plymouth Jim Hovland, City of Edina Mike Opatz, City of Maple Grove Larry Lee, City of Bloomington Perry Thorvig, City of Richfield Clarence Shallbetter, Metropolitan Council Dennis Maetzold, City of Edina Mayor Suzanne Zutter, Southwest Metro Transit Bob Burlingame, City of Maple Grove Lisa Raduenz, LJR, Inc. Chris Enger, Eden Prairie City Manager Russ Susag, City of Richfield Bob Streetar, City of Minnetonka Ron Marien, Bloomington Chamber Patty Carlson, Metro Commuter Services Joy Tierney, City of Plymouth Randy Newton, City of Eden Prairie Craig Larson, City of Edina H. Review of Minutes. Review of minutes from November 15, 2000 meeting. Motion made to approve minutes by Hovland. Senness seconded the motion. Motion passed. Other Business. Thorfinnson introduced Marien, the head of the Bloomington Chamber. Marien provided an overview of what has been going on with the Chambers along the corridor. The Bloomington Chamber has a goal to have 25,000 signatures from employees along the corridor to sign a petition sponsored by the Chamber asking the Legislature and the Governor for additional transportation funding. Last week, former Commissioner of Transportation Len Levine met with the heads of the local Chambers and Thorfinnson and Raduenz to outline his view of strategies for increasing 494 funding. Marien also related that the Minnesota State Chamber of Commerce did not internally rank transportation funding increases high enough on their annual issue platform, so the Bloomington Chamber sent a letter to the State Board to push the transportation agenda item closer to one of its top priorities for the 2001 legislative session. The result from the letter and pressure from members did increase the position from 16"' to one of the top five for this session. Marien thanked Thorfinnson and Raduenz for the time they have spent at the Bloomington Chamber Break sponsored by the Corridor Commission on November 15, 2000, and also time spent with him during 2000, briefing him on transportation issues and those specifically related to 494. Raduenz briefed the Commission members on the 494 Engineers' Subcommittee activities. The group has assembled a list of projects that would enhance the existing condition of the 494 parallel arterial relievers along the corridor. Group members have also ranked the projects in order of priority, and have assigned costs to each project. Where possible, funding authority and responsibility have also been set. The result is a list of parallel arterial projects that should be done in order to facilitate traffic flow on the relievers when the mainline 494 is backed up during r reconstruction and other._ periods. Raduenz will be meeting with this group one more time in February to finalize all information before presenting it to the Commission for approval. Wright and Newton reported on the latest activities of the Golden Triangle Demonstration Project. The Traffic Study has been completed and a draft final report is under review by the Coordinating Committee and to be completed by the end of December. The market research activities are about halfway complete—two employee focus groups have been held, and discussion is occurring with the Coordinating Committee about how to stage a phone survey with a limited number of employee phone numbers. However, work is progressing and the TMA has been initiated with approximately ten companies paying membership dues for the first year at this time. Raduenz reminded the Commission of the "Commuter First Aid Kit" concept that was first introduced earlier in the year. She has met with a graphic designer from Colle McVoy and passed out sample materials to those at the meeting. Senness suggested that the concept be developed on a less costly material than plastic (i.e., paper) and that corresponding website development would be extremely important if the kit was distributed. Senness asked Raduenz to obtain a memo detailing more specific cost information about production of the kit for the next Corridor Commission meeting. Information was unavailable about the TDM Ordinance Study Project to be overseen by the Metropolitan Council. Raduenz sent a letter under Thorfinnson's signature to Nacho Diaz at the Council and has not yet received a response. She will continue to follow-up with the Met Council staff to advance this idea. Thorfinnson reported on a series of legislative meetings that have been held between 494 legislators, Met Councilmembers, Thorfinnson and Raduenz. So, far about seven meetings have been held; Thorfinnson's goal is to meet individually with most of the 494 delegation prior to the end of his term. He and Raduenz have found face-to-face meetings to be "much more productive" than group meetings, as they are able to have frank, lengthy discussions with key policymakers. Maps showing the lack of progress made on 494 infrastructure improvements have been distributed at each of the meetings. Thorfinnson reiterated the need to obtain additional "jumpstart" funding for 494 projects by 2004, which is the next federal appropriations funding deadline for expenditures between 2005 and 2010. He also indicated that the way MnDOT's EIS is shaping up, it is expected the consultant will recommend reconstruction of the north/south segment of 494 between 212 and 394 to follow in the years after the initial project between 212 and 100, scheduled for letting in 2002. Thorfinnson stated that the segment east of 100 to the river is the segment that needs to be "pushed up" on the schedule as soon as possible, as the aging pavement and stresses on the system will only get worse once the 212/100 segment has been completed. This segment contains the 35W/494 interchange, which is the number one priority of the Corridor Commission, and is estimated to cost somewhere in the area of $120 million. He outlined the points that need to be kept in mind: 1) The Commission cannot let the project schedule slip any further back; 2) The Commission needs to move something forward ; 3) We need a long-range transportation plan for 494; 4) We need to "plug the hole" in transportation funding; and 5) We need to get a stable amount of additional funding to %InDOT and determine 2 why the money given to�them is not being spent in a timely fashion once received. Lee asked a question of Thorfinnson about the amount of time he has typically spent on 494 matters? Hovland responded that it will be extremely difficult for him to devote 15 or 20 hours per week on 494 issues in addition to his regular work schedule, and that he plans to approach Thorfinnson to see if he would be willing to act as a lobbyist for the Commission. Thorfinnson responded that he would be interested in discussing the idea and coming up with a cost proposal for the Commission at its next meeting in January. Tierney remarked that the March 2001 National League of Cities conference in Washington is coming up rapidly and it would be much more effective to include elected officials from each of our cities at the event. Discussion ensued about the best time to set appointments at the visit. Hovland asked Thorfinnson if Sabo were the focus of the meetings in Washington? Thorfinnson responded that he had been told by Oberstar's Chief of Staff to focus on Sabo, with side visits to the new Congressmen—Kennedy and Dayton. Marien asked if it would be helpful to bring along some top executives of companies to the visit? Thorfinnson responded that he did not see mixing them at the table during this particular venue as very effective; they would need (and should) to meet separately at another time. Thorfinnson reiterated the goal of having 7 Mayors and various Councilmembers from all cities in attendance at these important meetings, and directed Raduenz to set times for visits on March 14 with Congressmen Oberstar, Sabo, Kennedy and Ramstad and Senators Wellstone and Dayton. The City of Bloomington sent a letter to the Corridor Commission and the 35W Solutions Alliance asking them to prioritize the 35W/494 interchange and to push a funding agenda forward jointly to the Legislature and Congress. The City sent 400 city surveys to residents recently and the number one concern voiced by residents was congestion along 494 and on city streets. They will be releasing this report in January or February 2001. The 2001-2002 work plan and LJR contract renewal process was stopped per order of Chair Thorfinnson, he reported. This was due to the fact that there are many issues that are clouding the ability of the Commission to plan its work for the next year that must be resolved prior to Raduenz putting forth a draft plan. After discussion, a motion was made by Lee to extend the current LJR contract at its current terms through March 2001 in order to allow time for the 494 work plan for 2001-2002 to be completed. Senness seconded the motion. Motion passed. Under "Other Business", Raduenz reported on the workshop on Transit Tax Advantages that she attended in late November in downtown Minneapolis. At the workshop she had an idea about providing developers and property owners along 494 with tax breaks for providing less than maximum threshold parking availability at corporate sites. Raduenz outlined her idea, indicating that it could provide a direct tax benefit while at the same time discouraging the idea of a parking space for each employee. Senness asked that this agenda item be given more time at the next meeting of the Commission to sufficiently discuss. Raduenz agreed to contact Dee Long of ME3, a group that was successful in obtaining tax breaks during 2000 for employes who paid part or all of the cost of public transit passes for employees. Thorfinnson brought up one final item under "Other Business", indicating his reluctance in doing so but informing the group that they needed to be aware of information he and Raduenz had heard from 494 legislators while doing personal visits. Apparently several members of the State 3 Legislature had been told that Thorfinnson and Raduenz had been responsible for MnDOT's refusal to fund a portion of the new Penn Avenue Bridge project, due to their opposition to the Best Buy development. Thorfinnson assured the Commission that at no time did he or anyone else representing the Commission ever speak against the Penn Avenue Bridge project; he further stated that the 494 Corridor Commission's issues with the Best Buy development were voiced and made public in correspondence approved and shared by Commission members prior to sending it to the City of Richfield, and the areas of concern were in the traffic generation numbers omitted from the City's consultant, BRW, and the lack of preferential parking for carpools and vanpools at the Best Buy site. Given this information, which was already public, Thorfinnson relayed his anger at the information received from legislators and directly attributed the remarks to the City of Richfield's Manager and Public Works Director, based on the conversations he had with 494 legislators. Susag indicated that he had not heard the rumors. Thorfinnson responded that he must be the only one as even the Mayor of Richfield had heard the rumors and told Thorfinnson that when called. Susag stated that he heard the basis for MnDOT not being able to participate in bridge funding was related to a rating exercise done internally at MnDOT that ranked the project fairly low, something like 8t' or 9`h on their needs list. IV. Long Term 494 Corridor Commission Issues and Strategies Discussion. This item will be deferred until the 2001-2002 work plan has been completed. V. Treasurer's Report. Raduenz was unable to secure a financial report from the City of Minnetonka prior to the meeting. VI. Next Meeting/Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. The next regularly - scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at Southwest Metro Transit Commission. 4 LIFETIME" RE: Plymouth Remodel Eric Blank 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Eric, Per our conversation, here is a list of upgrades completed during the last remodeling at our Plymouth location. ❑ New carpeting throughout entire building. ❑ All new woodwork ❑ New lockers in locker room ❑ Added additional lockers in hallway near child care center ❑ Granite counter tops in locker rooms ❑ Granite counter tops on front desk, member services desk and P.T. desks ❑ Replaced all wallpaper ❑ Added slate to several walls ❑ Replaced all mill work ❑ Refinished racquetball courts, gym floors and studio floors. If you have any question regarding the items listed above, or any other questions about the remodeling of our Plymouth club, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely yours, Mike Brown Vice President of Operations LIFE TIME FITNESS Phone: 952.996.1124 E-mail: mbrown lifetimefitness.com JT CITVOF January 26, 2001 PLYMOUTR Dear Resident/Land Owner: The City has recently received an application from Edina Development Corporation, under File No. 20183, for a rezoning from FRD - (Future Restricted Development District) to RMF -2 (Residential Multiple Family 2), site plan and preliminary plat for 98 townhouse dwellings to be located at the on the north side of Schmidt Lake Road, west of the intersection of Vicksburg and Schimdt Lake Road. A map indicating the location of the area is provided below. This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice and information about the application — in advance of the official notice that will be sent out prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. The City will send out another letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners to appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or the review procedures, please call Marie Darling, Planner, at (763) 509-5457. In addition, you may review information relating to this application at City Hall during regular office hours. Office hours at City Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through Fridays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, except holidays. Plymouth City Hall is located at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. Sincerely, �✓l���l �7� C1��-U�/'� Barbara G. Senness Planning Supervisor notices/2000/20183.first notice.doc pi 'fin Lir; 2400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD55117-1 '32 TELEPHONE (612, 509 5^ c CITY OF January 26, 2001 PUMOUTR SUBJECT: REZONING, PRELIMINARY PLAT, SITE PLAN AND INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR DAVERN II (20136) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by DaVern II, under File No. 20136, for a rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to O -R (Office/Residential), a preliminary plat, a site plan and an interim use permit to construct six, three -unit office buildings on property located at 3135, 3225 and 3235 Fernbrook Lane North. 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, February 7, 2001 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Center, 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, g A ` Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 20136propnotice2 PLYMOUTH' 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLY` C)"1 -h', �R �,p ,=SOTA55447-'487_ •TELEPHONE (oil) X09 5000 (D , .. _.. ".ci.ri ,,, .:th.mn. ijs YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING JANUARY 8, 2001 The meeting was called to order by Paul Lenhardt at 7:05 PM. Also present were Katie Bonneville, Brianna Cohen, Katelyn Donnelly, Patrick Hartung, Amy Nagengast, Alison Rapacz, Eric Jungels, City Manager Dwight Johnson, and Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffman. Also present were Regina Callies of the Park and Recreation Department, and former Council members Amy Anderson and Laura Marofsky. Councilmember Judy Johnson was absent. Minutes The minutes of the December 11 meeting were approved. Subcommittee Updates Amy Nagengast reported that the subcommittee on recreation activities is soliciting ideas for activities in the next edition of the recreation brochure. Jameson Johnson reported that when the music programs subcommittee meets, it will be seeking talent and discussing possible options for music programs in summer, with a goal of publicizing the events in the summer recreation brochure. Paul Lenhardt said that the coffee house/programs activity subcommittee had no developments to report. Patrick Hartung reported that the Explorers subcommittee has not yet had a response from its contacts in the community. Eric Jungels reported that the Youth Awards subcommittee plans to submit an application to the Communities in Collaboration Council for a local collaborative time study grant for the project. Roller Disco Event Regina reported on her contact with the Rollerdome program based out of the Metrodome. She said that she has not yet received confirmation of a date for a group event. She said the recommended fee for the Youth Advisory Council to charge should probably be $8—$10, in order to ensure covering costs of the event. She said this amount should cover the cost of the bus transportation, which she said have been revised to be around $41 per hour. Jameson suggested raising the event fee to $10, and apply whatever surplus might exist to help finance other events. He suggested when publicizing the event to announce "limited transportation available". Motion was made by Paul Lenhardt, seconded by Patrick Hartung, to approve the use of $200 from the Youth Advisory Council budget to support an evening at the Rollerdome. Following discussion, a vote on the motion was delayed until more detailed plans and an official event date could be arranged. Youth Advisory Council January 8, 2001 Meeting r Page 2 Discussion about a youth conference during the June 2001 League of Minnesota Cities Statewide Conference in Duluth was postponed until the next meeting. Grant Application Opportunities A grant application for a series of youth activities at the Plymouth Creek Center will be submitted to the Communities in Collaboration Council. Eric reported that the Youth Service Awards subcommittee is considering submitting an application. The meeting recessed the meeting at 7:45 PM to be moved for informal discussions at Caribou Coffee. NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 7:00 PM MEDICINE LAKE ROOM CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ January 22, 2001 Third District Nurses Association 4915 West 35`h Street, Suite 105 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Dear Area Nurses: On behalf of the Plymouth City Council, I want to extend sincere congratulations on the 100`h Anniversary of the Third District Nurses Association! Along with the Plymouth City Council, I wish you well in your efforts to encourage more men and women into your important profession. We did not want this opportunity to pass without applauding your significant accomplishments. Your services are an asset to Plymouth, and your efforts have helped to make Plymouth a stronger community. Thank you for your continued work. Sincerely, Joyierney, Mayor City of Plymouth PLYMOUTH A Beautif'uf Pface'To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 www.6plymouth.mn.us SUBURBAN TRANSIT Asso LEGISLATIVE REPORT REPORT 2001-1 TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2001 THE 2001 SESSION HAS BEGUN The 2001 Session will again be an experiment in tripartite government. Republicans control the House with a narrow 69-65 majority. Democrats control the Senate on a 39- 27-1 split. The "one" in the Senate is Senator Bob Lessard, a recent convert to Governor Ventura's Independence Party. Senator Lessard (Ind. -International Falls), a fourteen -year veteran of the Senate DFL Caucus decided to run in the November election as an Independent against one of his former Democratic colleagues. The opening day of Session began with party bickering — Democrats were angered that Republicans denied a number of their committee assignment requests. On the second day, Governor Ventura delivered his State of the State address — one of the earliest on record — full of challenges and promises. Ventura put enough on the legislative table to give any lawmaker pause — income and property tax cuts, tax rebates, sales tax increases, education spending increases, telecommunications reform, teacher pay incentives, single -year sessions, campaign finance reform, and even a return of his unicameral legislature proposal. STA 2001 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA RECEIVES BOARD APPROVAL On Wednesday, January 17, the STA Board of Directors approved its 2001 Legislative Agenda. Highlights of the Agenda include: The STA will support the Metropolitan Council's request for regional bonding authority to fund transit capital projects. The STA strongly supports significant regional transit bonding authority to provide for basic transit investments such as bus fleet replacement, garage upkeep and construction, park -and -rides, transit hubs, and other passenger facilities. The Council's bonding request provides funding for a number of STA projects, including, but not limited to: (a) funding for a transit station deck and passenger shelter for Maple Grove Transit; (b) funding for computers, park-and-ride security, bus overhauls and replacements, and building of a bus garage for Minnesota Valley Transit Authority; and (c) funding for computers, security, park-and-ride lot relocation, purchase and overhaul of buses, and expansion of a bus garage for Southwest Metro Transit Commission. The STA Legislative Rep is preparedby Tom Poul and Jennifer Sommefeld Messerli & Kramer P.A., 145 UniversityAvenue West, Suite 450, St. Paul, MN 55103 Telephone (651) 228-9757 Fax (651) 228-9787 "C�, k 2. A very important goal for the STA this session is to find a solution to the funding limitations and -over reliance on the property tax faced by transit providers. As a defining principal for STA support, any solution to those problems must provide an adequate, reliable and growing source of revenue for the opt -out transit system. Possible options for alternative revenue sources include: (a) constitutional dedication of a portion of MVET revenue to transit services; (b) dedication of a portion of the state sales tax in the metro area for transit funding; and (c) a buy -down of property taxes using the mortgage and deed tax or surplus dollars. 3. The STA strongly supports finding a solution to the over -capacity problems at the Maple Grove and Burnsville transit hubs that provide express service to Minneapolis and St. Paul. If no overall transit funding solution occurs, there is a need for some additional funding to provide express service to Rogers and Lakeville to reduce the demand at Maple Grove and Minnesota Valley Transit Authority. A more detailed discussion of this issue begins on page three. 4. Currently, Metro Transit, Duluth Transit and St. Cloud Transit are exempt from payment of sales taxes on the purchase of transit buses. The STA supports an exemption for bus purchases and replacement parts for all public transit providers. 5. The STA will continue its support for transit advantages on highways, including bus only shoulder lanes, high occupancy vehicle lanes, and the ramp meter bypass system. If you would like a complete copy of the STA's 2001 Legislative Agenda, please contact Liz Shields by telephone at 651/228-9757 or by e-mail at eshields@mandklaw.com. We will keep you informed throughout the session as legislative activities occur that impact the STA in any way. SENATOR DAY GOES "ON THE ROAD AGAIN" WITH TRANSPORTATION REFORM PROPOSALS On Wednesday, January 10, Senator Dick Day (R -Owatonna) held a press conference to discuss the package of transportation proposals he plans to pursue this session, a package he calls "On the Road Again." Senator Day also took some time to complain that the Minnesota Department of Transportation is more of an impediment to road travel than a helping hand. On the heels of the recent study of ramp meters, he is proposing another study — this time of the high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on Interstate 394. Senator Day believes that studying the effects of opening these lanes to general traffic will show that they are ineffective and inefficient for moving traffic. Ultimately, he hopes that such a study will help create political support for eliminating HOV lanes altogether. K Other proposals included in "On the Road Again" are: 1. An amendment to the Minnesota Constitution that would dedicate 60 percent of the sales tax on vehicles to the highway trust fund. Currently, that revenue goes into the general fund. 2. An increase in the speed limit on Interstate 35E from 45 miles per hour to 55 miles per hour. 3. A $5 million appropriation for hiring 50 additional state troopers. 4. A $200 million appropriation from the projected budget surplus to fund road projects. Currently, Senator Day's proposals have not been introduced in the Senate. However, we will monitor his agenda, particularly the HOV proposal, and keep you up to date as "On the Road Again" makes its way through the legislative process. STA SEEKS SOLUTION FOR TRANSIT TAXING DISTRICT SHORTFALLS Increasing demand outside the transit -taxing district has placed a strain on STA community resources as parking facilities and express service buses are filled to capacity. A recent study performed by Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) surveyed license plates on vehicles parked at the Apple Valley Transit Station (AVTS), the Burnsville Transit Station (BTS), and the Blackhawk Park and Ride (Blackhawk). On the days of the survey, 49 percent of the vehicles parked at AVTS were from outside the transit taxing district, 26 percent of vehicles at BTS were from outside the district, and 14 percent of vehicles at Blackhawk were from outside the district. Maple Grove Transit (MGT) and Southwest Metro Transit Commission (SMTC) both suffer from a similar problem — filled to capacity buses taxed further by riders from outside of the transit -taxing district. SMTC estimates that 30 percent of its riders come from outside the SMTC taxing boundaries, with 10 percent of those riders from outside the transit taxing district. Possible solutions to this problem include: (a) limited expansion of the transit taxing district to include Lakeville, Rogers and Dayton; (b) a transfer of MVET revenue to supplement or replace the revenue received from property taxes; (c) a pilot project to provide transit service in certain communities outside the taxing district; or (d) dedication of a portion of sales taxes collected in the metro area to transit purposes. 3 Representative Rich Stanek (R -Maple Grove) and Senator Warren Limmer (R -Maple Grove) have already introduced legislation that would fund a pilot project in Rogers. The pilot would provide express bus service between Rogers and Downtown Minneapolis through June 30, 2003. The service provided for Rogers would include three or four express bus trips each morning and afternoon, utilizing three buses purchased specifically for the Rogers project. There would be one park-and-ride lot in Rogers, with space for at least 150-200 vehicles. Where such a park-and-ride facility would be located has not been determined, but could be in a parking lot leased from a local church or shopping mall. While this solution clearly will not solve the issues faced by opt -out providers, it might at least focus some legislative attention on an important problem for all of the opt -out providers. HOUSE AND SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE UPDATES The House and Senate Transportation Policy and Transportation Finance/Budget Committees have begun meeting. Generally, the first few meetings are primarily introductory in nature, with overviews of general policy and finance issues. For your information, the next two pages contain a list of committee members and their phone numbers. For the House committee members, e-mail addresses are included; for Senate committee members, office addresses are included. GI House Transportation Finance Committee Membership Meets: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:15 a.m. in Room 5 of the State Office Building. Chair: Carol Molnau (GOP) 296-8872 Vice Chair: Ray Vandeveer (GOP) 296-4124 Lead -DFL: Bernie Lieder (DFL) 296-5091 James Clark (GOP) 296-9303 Mary Liz Holberg (GOP) 296-6926 William Kuisle (GOP) 296-4378 Connie Ruth (GOP) 296-5368 Andrew Westerberg (GOP) 296-4226 Tom Workman (GOP) 296-5066 Alice Hausman (DFL) 296-3824 Al Juhnke (DFL) 296-6206 Henry Kalis (DFL) 296-4240 Dan Larson (DFL) 296-7158 Sharon Marko (DFL) 296-3135 ex -officio Dave Bishop (GOP) 296-0573 rep. carol.moinau@house. leg. state. mn.us rep. ray.vandeveer@house. leg. state. mn. us rep. bernie.lieder@house. leg. state. mn. us rep.james.clark@house. leg. state. mn. us rep. maryliz. holberg@house. leg. state. mn. us rep.william.kuisle@house.leg.state.mn.us rep. con nie.ruth@house. leg. state. mn. us rep. andrew.westerberg@house. leg. state. mn.us rep.tom.workman@house. leg. state. mn. us rep. al ice. ha us man@house. leg. state. mn.us rep.al.juhnke@house. leg. state. mn. us rep. henry.kalis@house.leg.state.mn.us rep. dan.Iarson@house. leg. state. mn.us rep. sharon.marko@house. leg. state. mn.us rep. dave.bishop@ho use. leg. state. mn.us Committee Staff Committee Administrator: Erik Rudeen 296-5528 Committee Legislative Assistant: JoAnn Overgaauw 296-5336 House Transportation Policy Committee Membership Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15 a.m. in Room 5 of the State Office Building. Chair: Tom Workman (GOP) 296-5066 Vice Chair: James Clark (GOP) 296-9303 Lead -DFL: Alice Hausman (DFL) 296-3824 Mary Liz Holberg (GOP) 296-6926 Larry Howes (GOP) 296-2451 William Kuisle (GOP) 296-4378 Carol Molnau (GOP) 296-8872 Connie Ruth (GOP) 296-5368 Ray Vandeveer (GOP) 296-4124 Andrew Westerberg (GOP) 296-4226 Torrey Westrom (GOP) 296-4929 Scott Dibble (DFL) 296-9281 Al Juhnke (DFL) 296-6206 Henry Kalis (DFL) 296-4240 Dan Larson (DFL) 296-7158 Bernie Lieder (DFL) 296-5091 Sharon Marko (DFL) 296-3135 Ted Winter (DFL) 296-5505 rep.tom.workman@house. leg. state. mn.us rep.james.clark@house. leg. state. mn. us rep. al ice.hausman@house. leg. state. mn.us rep. maryliz.holberg @house. leg. state. mn.us rep.larry.howes@house.leg.state.mn.us rep.william.kuisle@house. leg. state. mn.us rep. carol. molnau@house.leg.state.mn. us rep. conn ie.ruth@house. leg. state. mn.us rep.ray.vandeveer@house. leg. state. mn. us rep. andrew.westerberg@house. leg. state. mn. us rep.torrey.westrom@house. leg. state. mn.us rep. scott.dibble@house. leg. state. mn.us rep.al.juhnke@house. leg. state. mn. us rep. henry. kalis@house. leg. state. mn.us rep. dan.larson@house. leg. state. mn.us rep. bernie.lieder@house. leg. state. mn. us rep. sharon.marko@house. leg. state. mn.us rep.ted.winter@house. leg. state. mn.us Committee Staff Committee Administrator: Mary Cummins 296-3244 Committee Legislative Assistant: Rebecca Reiners 297-5603 1 Senate Transportation and Public Safety Budget Division Meets: Mondays -Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the State Capitol. Chair: Dean Johnson (DFL) 296-1738 124B State Capitol Vice Chair: Satveer Chaudhary (DFL) 296-4334 325 State Capitol Dick Day (GOP) 296-9457 147 State Office Building Randy Kelly (DFL) 296-5285 323 State Capitol Keith Langseth (DFL) 296-3205 122 State Capitol Mark Ourada (GOP) 296-5981 145 State Office Building Claire Robling (GOP) 296-4123 143 State Office Building Julie Sabo (DFL) 296-4274 317 State Capitol Roy Terwilliger (GOP) 296-6238 115 State Office Building Committee Staff Committee Administrator: Elizabeth Davis 296-1738 Committee Legislative Assistant: John Pollard 296-0415 Senate Transaortation Policv Committee Members and Staff Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the State Office Building. Chair: Randy Kelly (DFL) 296-5285 323 State Capitol Vice Chair: Satveer Chaudhary 296-4334 325 State Capitol (DFL) Bill Belanger (GOP) 296-5975 113 State Office Building Dick Day (GOP) 296-9457 147 State Office Building David Johnson (DFL) 296-9261 124 State Capitol Debbie Johnson (GOP) 296-3219 149 State Office Building Keith Langseth (DFL) 296-3205 122 State Capitol Jim Metzen (DFL) 296-4370 322 State Capitol Steve Murphy (DFL) 296-4264 306 State Capitol Mark Ourada (GOP) 296-5981 145 State Office Building Sandy Pappas (DFL) 296-1802 120 State Capitol Mady Reiter (GOP) 296-1253 155 State Office Building Claire Robling (GOP) 296-4123 143 State Office Building Julie Sabo (DFL) 296-4274 317 State Capitol Don Samuelson (DFL) 296-4875 120 State Capitol Grace Schwab (GOP) 296-9248 151 State Office Building Roy Terwilliger (GOP) 296-6238 115 State Office Building Committee Staff Committee Administrator: Kurt Schultz 296-4166 Committee Legislative Assistant: Mark Engebretson 296-5285 Committee Legislative Assistant: Mary Ann Hecht 296-4344 101 Jan ZZ Z001 1Z:11:5Z Via Fax Al ■ AX JOnuGry 22-26, 2001 -> 612+509+5060 Dwight Johnson Page 001 Of 001 Metropolitan council to Update and Revise the Regional Blueprint t the January 17, 2001 meeting the Metropolitan Council was briefed by staff regarding the update and revision of the regional blueprint. The ouncil intends to complete the revision by December 2002. Among the issues to be discussed as part of the revision are the following • Nodes, Corridors and Hubs • Urban Reserve -202-0 to 2040 and 2050 • Fiscal Policy • Redevelopment and Infill • Naiural Res(urces/Rivers Opportunities and Constraints • Adjacent Counties The issues will be developed in light of the smart growth strategy. Adoption of a revised regional blueprint will lead to new system plans that serve as the basis for the corsiprehensive planning process. Additional information will be available within the nett few months. association of Metropolitan Municipalities Affordable Housing Report 0 n January 30 the legisla- tive Auditor is scheduled to release its report on afford- able housing. The report was directed to focus on barriers and should include recommen- dations for legislation. A summary of the report will be the subject of an AMM Newsfax. Governor's Budget and Several Hearings Scheduled udget. On Tuesday, Jan. 23, the Governor will present his biennial budget at a briefing scheduled at the Science Museum. The budget will hopefully include the details of the property tax changes for such issues as levy limits, tax incre- ment financing, the local government sales tax exemption and local aids. In addition the proposed budget for state agencies will be announced. L1i,1P P"o„ �c Fn,� js faxed to all AHM city manager;; and adotinistrarors, legislative conracrs a.td Eoord members. Please shore chis fax with) our trio) ors, cf.)wsolmcrnber-s and staff to beep them abreast of itnpor- ront metro cir), issues. 145 University Avenue West Sr. Font, ;tiff 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 Far: (651) 281.1299 E-mail: a.nrrr,Ramm145.org Tuesday afternoon the Revenue Department will hold a meeting summa- rizing the budget's impact on cities. Comprehensive Planning Bill (HF46). Authored by Rep. Eric Lipman, the bill would reestablish local control over the comprehensive local planning process. The bill would repeal the Metropolitan Council's land use planning authority and its review of local comprehensive plans. If adopted the bill would be effective the day after final enactment. If you have any concerns regarding HF46 please contact Gene at the AMM or your house member. The bill could be heard next month. Housing Development Process: Hearings and Meetings. The Senate Housing and Economic Development Committee will also hold a hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 24 regarding how housing is proposed, approved and developed in cities. The AMM staff will participate in a panel of local officials that will discuss local government procedures. Other panels will consist of developers and builders who will probably raise concerns about local regulatory barriers. Us anticipated that the committee will draft a housing policy bill that may include changes to the super majority requirement for certain zoning decisions, inclusionary housing authority, and regulatory barriers. Regulatory barriers are often men- tioned as impediments to producing affordable housing but the barriers are not defined. The AMM will continue to be involved in the issue and has scheduled several meetings this week with representatives of builders and developers to discuss the issue. DATE: January 26, 2001 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City Manager fp SUBJECT: Meetings with Legislators -- REVISED The LMC Legislative Conference will be held Thursday, February 1, in St. Paul. Joy, Judy, Sandy, and Ginny are registered to attend the conference. If anyone else is interested in being registered for the conference, please call me. We have set up the following appointments for you: 2:00 p.m. Rep. Peggy Leppik's office, Room 485, State Office Building. Representatives Johnson and Stanek have conflicts, but will try to arrive late. Rep. Abrams cannot attend this meeting but will be presenting at a morning session of the conference and may be able to speak with you then. 3:00 p.m. Sen. Warren Limmer's office, Room 121, State Office Building. Senator Robertson has committee meetings scheduled all afternoon but will also try to join you. Senator Gen Olson will be in Washington DC all day. Attached is the legislative issues list for 2001 which includes the addition of positions on transportation funding and phosphorus in fertilizer. It has been e-mailed to our legislators. I learned that bills were drafted in the 2000 session to largely prohibit use of fertilizer containing phosphorus (similar to Plymouth's ordinance) and to prohibit the sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus. However, no bill was introduced in 2000 or yet in this session. I will watch for introduction of any bill or amendment on this issue. the State to take the lead in this investment and not to impose unfair and unaffordable burdens on local law enforcement and local government. The City of Plymouth urges support and funding of CriMNet. Firefighter Staffing. Shortage of paid -on-call and volunteer firefighters is a statewide issue. The City of Plymouth encourages the State to enact legislation to enhance recruitment and retention of paid -on- call and volunteer firefighters. Consideration could be given to providing tax credits for businesses that employ firefighters and/or allow firefighters to respond to fires during work hours; tax credits for firefighters; and payment of tuition for a firefighter and their family at state colleges. Metropolitan Council Planning Role. The Metropolitan Council serves as a long-range planning agency and operator of select regional services. The City of Plymouth believes that the powers of the Metropolitan Council should be limited and not expanded so as not to override city responsibilities, especially land use regulation authority. Election Reform. The City urges the State to address election reform by addressing current problems with increased absentee voting and by exploring new voting methods such as advanced open voting. Surface Water Quality Plans. As mandated by the State, the City Council has adopted a surface water quality plan and committed significant local funds for implementation. Because lakes and watersheds often cross municipal boundaries, the City Council requests that the State consider increased funding for water quality improvements to enhance funding at the local level. Transportation Funding. The entire economy benefits from a sound and adequately funded transportation system, but resources for roads and transit systems have fallen short. Additional resources are needed to provide a high quality, efficient metropolitan area transportation system. The City encourages the legislature to establish a permanent and fair funding mechanism for transit and other transportation funding and to reduce the reliance on the property tax system. Phosphorus in Fertilizer. Lake water quality may be maintained and improved if the amount of lawn fertilizer and other chemicals entering the lakes as a result of storm water runoff can be regulated. The City of Plymouth has enacted an ordinance prohibiting the use of fertilizer containing any quantity of phosphorous except in extremely limited situations. The City supports legislation at the state level to restrict the sale and use of fertilizer containing phosphorus, except in limited situations when warranted and when it is generally protected from runoff. Creative Solutions for Land Planning and Design December 29, 2000 City of Plymouth Anne Hurlburt Community Development Director 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1448 Dear Anne: Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 'l Coll, 11 J'r'T`i Enclosed please find the draft of the Medicine Lake Comprehensive Plan update for your review and comment as required by Minnesota State Statute 473.858, Subd 2 Adjacent review, comment. This statute requires a review by adjacent local units of government (LGU) prior to submission to the Metropolitan Council; however, local governments are required to respond within 60 days of receipt of the plan. We are therefore requesting that you review the Medicine Lake Plan and provide any comments in writing within that 60 -day period. If you are aware of any issues that may need resolution prior to the City of Medicine Lake submitting its plan to the Metropolitan Council, we would encourage you to contact me. The Medicine Lake Planning Commission and City Council have reviewed and approved the draft. The City acknowledges its responsibility to review comments from all agencies, jurisdictions, and Metropolitan Council prior to final adoption of the plan. Should such changes be determined to have an impact on other local governments we will promptly communicate those changes to the appropriate affected local government unit. Written comments can be sent to: Tom Schrader, Mayor City of Medicine Lake 10609 South Shore Drive Medicine Lake, MN 55441 If you have any concerns, questions or comments regarding clarification of the plan please feel free to contact me at 612.252.7123 or email 1!ordon((-Nhk!,i.com. Sincerely, <::J Loren Gordon, AICP Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. CC: City of Medicine Lake Enclosure 123 North Third Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1659 Ph (612) 338-0800 Fx (612) 338-6838 '1Fs .�: ,iii' mow_ ..y .:"�,-►ti ,e •' : .. .. �- y{r � r �+ii':" � f t .rest yt�,.+t��',"�`CR it.: � c �_ :; L`^y'�. •x � � • . '� ..•� i �.�- 1117!_}!� t"'/• � � � .. •� l ♦ .r:. /!i'...r., j 1. '��`1lt}}`�F!�� o• ?,. �M\• �.-_t,�.� !�_'�. t . � �s��.r' _� %if �a , x j� .'A � r ^. `.) ! ti_ � -r ` `y�q�•i0 '� .►— \ - City of Medicine Lake Draft Comprehensive Plan December 18, 2000 ©® Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mayor Tom Schrader City Council Ted Hoshal Bill Leonard John OToole Mary Anne Young Planning Commission Paul Samson, Chair Bill Enright Gary Fleishacker Chris Klar Bert Martinez Sue Noha Carl Shaffer City Staff Julie Deitte, City Clerk Craig Kile, Treasurer Dave Elliott, Fire Chief Ward Berquist, Assistant Fire Chief Alan Klar, Parks and Facilities Planning Consultants Hoisington Koegler Group Table of Contents Introduction.............................................................................................. 1 RegionalSetting........................................................................................ 3 CommunityHistory ................................................................................... 4 Trends Goalsand Policies................................................................................... 10 Natural Resources................................................................................... 13 LandUse................................................................................................. 18 Transportation........................................................................................ 28 Housing.................................................................................................. 35 Public Facilities and Services.................................................................. 46 Implementation - Capital Improvement Program ..................................... 53 AppendixA............................................................................................. 56 Figures Figure # Page 1. Regional Setting................................................................................. 1 2. Original Plat of Medicine Lake............................................................ 6 3. Regional Population Projections......................................................... 8 4. Wetlands..........................................................................................15 5. Soils.................................................................................................16 6. Floodprone Areas............................................................................. 17 7. Existing Land Use............................................................................ 21 8. Land Use Plan ................................................................................. 25 9. Functional Street Classification....................................................... 29 10. Transportation Analysis Zone 658 ................................................... 30 11. Existing Transportation System ....................................................... 31 12. Future Transportation System......................................................... 34 13. The Life Cycle Housing Chain.......................................................... 39 14. Sanitary Sewer System.................................................................... 51 15. Public Facilities................................................................................ 52 ii Tables Table # Page 1. Population Projections....................................................................... 7 2. Household Projections....................................................................... 8 3. Employment Projections.................................................................... 9 4. Existing Land Use Computations..................................................... 20 5. Residential Density...................................................!......................20 6. Future Land Use Computations....................................................... 24 7. Transportation Analysis Zone 658 Projections ................................. 30 8. Single Family Residential Property Valuation ................................... 36 9. Multi Family Residential Property Valuation .................................... 36 10. Building Permit Activity................................................................... 37 11. MCES Monthly Flows....................................................................... 49 12. Sanitary Sewer Flow Projections...................................................... 50 13. Street Capital Improvement Program ............................................... 53 14. Park Capital Improvement Program ................................................. 54 15. Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Program ................................. 54 16. Facility Capital Improvement Program ............................................. 54 17. Fire Department Capital Improvement Program ............................... 55 ui Introduction The City of Medicine Lake is required to complete and keep updated a Comprehensive Plan under the Metropolitan Land Planning Act of 1976 and all subsequent amendments to that act. The Metropolitan Land Planning Act (MLPA) addresses the interdependence of local units of government within the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and requires the adoption of coordinated plans and programs in order to "...protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public ... and to ensure coordinated, orderly and economic development."' State statutes give the local planning body the authority to prepare the plan and submit it to the governing body for approval and adoption. In preparing the plan, the planning body is required to work with other City agencies, adjacent communities, school districts and counties in order to ensure coordinated regional planning. A 1995 amendment to the MLPA required the Metropolitan Council to prepare a comprehensive development guide for the metropolitan area. The Metropolitan Council drafted the "Regional Blueprint" in December of 1996 to fulfill this requirement and to provide local units of government with direction on how to plan for growth, transportation, aviation and water resource management. The amendment also required local governments within the seven county metropolitan area to amend local comprehensive plans so that they are consistent with the goals and policies established for the region. What is a Comprehensive Plan? A comprehensive plan is a tool used to guide the physical and socio- economic growth of a community. It is intended to be broad in scope while establishing general goals and policies for such elements as land use, surface water management, public infrastructure (sewer and water supply systems), transportation, housing, economic development and redevelopment, park and open space public facilities and environmental protection. The plan is different from the commonly known zoning ordinance in that the plan is visionary and general whereas the zoning ordinance is exact and detailed. The zoning ordinance is a tool to implement the comprehensive plan and is amended to reflect the vision set out by the plan after the planning process has been completed. The primary users of the comprehensive plan are the City Council, Planning Commission and City Staff who must use the plan to guide the day to day decisions of local government. 1 Minnesota Statutes 473.851, Copyright 1996 by the Office of Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota Uty of Medicine Lake p 1 Draft Comprehensive Plan -12118100 Introduction Why do a Comprehensive Plan? The Minnesota Land Planning Act made comprehensive planning mandatory for local communities in the Metropolitan Area in 1976. A 1995 amendment to the act required plans to be brought up to date and, into compliance with regional growth policy by December 30, 1998 or June 30, 1999 if granted an extension by the Metropolitan Council. Since that time however, the deadline for local plan submittal was extended to December 31, 1999. The City of Medicine Lake received an extension to that deadline. This Comprehensive Plan is intended to comply with the 1995 amendment to the Land Planning Act. Comprehensive Planning is not only done because of legislative mandates. It is important to have a plan which will help guide not only physical growth of the community but also its social growth. In general, the Comprehensive Plan will: • Guide development and redevelopment efforts • Preserve desired qualities and resources • Enhance efficiency of public expenditures • Spark interest in new investment and reinvestment • Coordinate development and growth with other governments Previous Comprehensive Plans This updated Comprehensive Plan represents the third planning effort for the City of Medicine Lake. This plan represents an update to the 1970 and 1980 Comprehensive Plan and 1984 amendment. City of Medicine Lake p. 2 Draft Comprehensive Plan -12118100 Introduction Regional Setting The City of Medicine Lake is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, approximately 7 miles west of Minneapolis. Medicine Lake is essentially an island within the municipal borders of Plymouth located in the southeast corner of the City. Other surrounding communities include New Hope, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, and Minnetonka. Although Medicine Lake is within the second suburban growth ring of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, it's historical development pattern occurred at the same time the urban core cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul were experiencing significant growth. Located within the I-494/694 beltway, access to Medicine Lake is via Trunk Highway 55 and South Shore Drive. From T.H. 55, regional access to major employment centers, shopping, and the urban cores of Minneapolis and St. Paul is relatively convenient. Figure 1. Regional Setting City of Medicine Lake p. 3 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Regional Setting Community History The City of Medicine Lake has a rich history that dates back over a century and a half. Much of the community history described here is gleaned from the publication "Medicine Lake Village, Its' History and Its' People, 1858 - 1968," which was compiled from accounts of life on the peninsula by two of it's residents, Mrs. Hattie Naumann Kuehn and Mrs. Les Miller. "Affectionately known as the "peninsula" by its residents and locals, it is considered the gem of the surrounding lake area. Originally surveyed by the government in 1855, the land was purchased by the first private owner in 1858. The peninsula was platted in 1887 by Jacob Barge and was known as Medicine Lake Park, First Division. The last decade of the 1800's was by no means considered a boom time in the local economy. However, those who sought summer homes were able to consider a number of lakes including Harriett, Calhoun and the then distant but popular Lake Minnetonka. The advantage Medicine Lake had over these lakes at the turn of the century was its close proximity to Minneapolis and still affordable land. The early days on the peninsula saw little in the way of public improvements. The main road, Central Avenue, now called Peninsula Road was and remains the only access roadway. The Luce Line did offer limited service but not to the degree that was offered by the Minneapolis Transit Company to Linden Hills, Minnetonka Mills, and Excelsior. The residents had the persistence and foresight to secure a number of services in the early 1900's including telephone and electricity. Road improvements to the rutted Central Avenue were made through the work of the first formal association of residents in 1922, the Peninsula Association of Medicine Lake. This association was formed primarily on the need to raise funds for public improvement projects and would continue in this form for many decades to follow. This typified the spirit of cooperation among the small group of peninsula's residents during the early years and would provide the foundation for moving through the middle of the twentieth century. In 1944, the village was incorporated to what is now known as the City of Medicine Lake. The Village represented the first incorporation in Plymouth Township. The incorporation allowed the Village to adopt local laws and powers through the electing of a council and other city officials. A number of other community facilities and services were added over the next decade including mosquito control, a fire department, garbage collection, street lights, and a village hall. The early 1950's was also a . boom time for home construction and new families. City of Medicine Lake p. 4 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Community History As community growth continued into the 1960's, the city upgraded its roads and installed a sanitary sewer system as a replacement of individual septic systems. Zoning laws were also enacted to control development in the Village as it transitioned from a summer resort community to a more cosmopolitan community." The 1980's and 1990's continued to be times of change, seeing more redevelopment of original homesites. In the 1980's the City established a Planning Commission, restructured the Fire Department to a 17 to 20 rostered state certified department and added additional stalls for new fire trucks and equipment. The City realigned the South Shore Drive and Peninsula Road intersection and changed all of the street signs. The 1990's had the City overlaying the roads and rebuilding the lift stations with a strong maintenance program an added additional lighting in key areas throughout the city. In 1997 a new fire station was added, the city purchased new (used) fire trucks in 1998 and in 2000 and had the City offices completely remodeled during 2000. New zoning regulations were updated and adopted in 1999. City of Medicine Lake p. 5 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Community History Figure 2. Original Plat of Medicine Lake. a - 9 PLAT OF Medicine lake Park[ FIRST alwal".\\ FIs �•, w��\\�\ W b—OW A— f W IIW� Iib �� C• .(alr1.� nY.b lln. uY�k� W by • w In•r W Tw�W t...ley.a.+r[ h,YY M r:�riL K Th P"k7 Wr W. 11 JA & Rk7 Y wr1 b {.au YY miurma KMx { , T \ Y Y i i'' ---t �..+' •,1 ��l, �. �!{qq l..ls in! TnT o `T This map complete with frame but no date was donated to the Village Hall by Mrs, fidna Ertl. City of Medicine Lake p, 6 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Community History Trends Socio -Economic Information Socio-economic data provides baseline information about the community's population. This information is useful in planning for city services, anticipating changing population needs, and as an economic indicator among other things. Socio-economic data was gathered from a number of sources including the U.S. Census and the Metropolitan Council. Population The population of Medicine Lake is expected to remain relatively stable through the year 2020 according to Metropolitan Council projections. The City's 1996 population estimate is 373 persons, dowp 3 percent from the 1990 census figure of 385. Historical population figures since 1970 show a population decrease which is anticipated through the year 2010. After 2010, the post baby boom will slightly increase household size contributing to a slight increase in the City's population. A limited supply of available raw land and land for redevelopment will help maintain a relatively steady population through 2020. Table 1. Population Proiections ->aurce: meiropoetran uouncu On a regional level, both Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Area are expected to see population increases. The Metropolitan Area, with a 1996 estimated population of 2,482,858 persons, is expected to increase 20 percent to over 4 million. With the largest population in the state at just over 1 million persons, Hennepin County is anticipating a 13 percent population increase to 1.225 million by 2020. (Aty of -Medicine Lake p, .7 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Trends 1970 1980 1 1990 1996 2000 2010 2020 EST. Medicine Lake Population 446 419 385 373 370 360 370 ->aurce: meiropoetran uouncu On a regional level, both Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Area are expected to see population increases. The Metropolitan Area, with a 1996 estimated population of 2,482,858 persons, is expected to increase 20 percent to over 4 million. With the largest population in the state at just over 1 million persons, Hennepin County is anticipating a 13 percent population increase to 1.225 million by 2020. (Aty of -Medicine Lake p, .7 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Trends Figure 3. Regional Population Proiections Metropolitan Area and Hennepin County Population Households As the population age increases and the number of persons living in each home decrease, the number of households are expected to increase. This is a trend that is anticipated across the region. The accompanying table shows that the number of households in Medicine Lake are projected to increase 10% by the year 2020. The Metropolitan Council anticipates, like many other communities, densities will increase. For Medicine Lake, this assumption would hold true if the remaining vacant lands are developed for residential housing. This also assumes, there will be very little if any change in the existing single family character of the community. On a county and regional level, Hennepin County expects to see a 16% overall increase in households and the Metropolitan Area projects a 24% increase. The Metropolitan Council is projecting that the overall household density within the urbanized Metopolitan area will also increase due to land availability. Table 2. Household Projections Source. Metropolitan Council City of Medicine Lake p. 8 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Trends 1970 1980 1990 1996 2000 2010 2020 EST. Medicine Lake Households 157 162 169 170 170 180 190 Source. Metropolitan Council City of Medicine Lake p. 8 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Trends The average household size is anticipated to decrease through the year 2020. This is consistent with both regional and national trends. In 1970 there were an average of 2.84 persons per household. The 1996 estimate is 2.19 and is projected to drop to 1.95 persons per household in 2020. This decrease is attributable to the following factors: • The aging baby boom generation is resulting in more empty -nester households, where the children of families have grown and left the parents alone • Young adults and married couples are waiting longer to have children than previous generations • Families are having fewer children Employment As stated in the plan, Medicine Lake is a community of single family homes and does not anticipate additional commercial lands or businesses. The Metropolitan Council, however, estimates that employment will grow from 50 to 70 by 2020. These projections are based on the amount of undeveloped land zoned commercial and potential for redevelopment of existing commercial areas. Table 3. Employment Projections Source: Metropolitan Council Employment growth will also continue in the communities surrounding Medicine Lake which will contribute positively to the overall economy. City of Medicine Lake P. 9 Draft Comprehensive Plan -12118100 ?rends 1970 1980 1990 1996 2000 2010 2020 EST. Medicine Lake 36 50 50 50 50 60 70 Employment Source: Metropolitan Council Employment growth will also continue in the communities surrounding Medicine Lake which will contribute positively to the overall economy. City of Medicine Lake P. 9 Draft Comprehensive Plan -12118100 ?rends Goals and Policies As a preliminary exercise of the Comprehensive Plan, the City Council held a Strategic Planning Meeting on December 11, 1999 to define future policy direction of the community. The Council engaged in a number of exercises to define characteristics of the community, identify weaknesses and strengths, perceived problems, future challenges, and desired characteristics for Medicine Lake over the next 5 to 10 years. From these exercises, objectives and strategies were developed and prioritized to identify how future community characteristics would be realized. The Council also articulated a mission statement as a reflection of these community characteristics. The following is a summary of the Strategic Planning Meeting. Although this meeting was held to identify what a future Medicine Lake should be, there are strategies that show up as implementation items within the Comprehensive Plan. Mission Statement: To be a lakeshore community of family homes and engaged neighbors What characteristics define Medicine Lake? ➢ Small town feel ➢ Country flavor ➢ No sidewalks ➢ Housing variety (not "cookie cutter") ➢ The lake ➢ Proximity to downtown Minneapolis ➢ "Community" social fabric exists ➢ Involved residents ➢ Access to road systems/ amenities ➢ Safe community for families ➢ Opportunities to meet other residents ➢ Entry "greenspace" to delineate city ➢ Residential community ➢ No business/ industrial tax base ➢ "Invisible," "Isolated," "A secret" ➢ City buffered by natural resources ➢ Bedroom community City of Medicine Lake P. 10 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Goals and Policies ➢ People care for neighbors ➢ Mix of people (incomes, groups) ➢ High percentage of white-collar workers ➢ A special place ➢ Quality of life is uncompromised -"Place to live/ cabin to play" Weaknesses ➢ Access to city: 1) Speed humps, quality ➢ Residential tax base (limited funds) ➢ No city water ➢ No permanent staff ➢ Alley feel to city streets ➢ Road and sewer 32 years old 2) Bridge/two routes, 3) Road Opportunities ➢ Long-term planning for city ➢ Greenspace: 1) South Shore Drive and Peninsula Road, 2) South Shore Drive next to The Country House Restaurant ➢ Park Apartments development ➢ Flying Tiger property ➢ Trail system ➢ Flexibility of being a small city Problems ➢ Recruiting volunteers ➢ Ordinance enforcement ➢ Nonconforming properties/uses ➢ Reactive city response ➢ Deterioration of lake water quality ➢ Increasing taxes ➢ Potential for increase in expectations of city services Future Challenges ➢ Development Pressure ➢ Staffing/ volunteering ➢ Providing services on a limited city budget ➢ Record keeping/ administrative support ➢ Maintaining greenspace ➢ Controlling development ➢ Promoting lake quality ➢ Adjoining city development - Little Peninsula and Flying 71ger sites ➢ Loss of city road access City of Medicine Lake P. I 1 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Goals and Policies What characteristics do you want Medicine Lake to have in 2005, 2010? Associated priority (A to C) ➢ Small town feel (A) ➢ Independent community (A) ➢ High level of volunteerism from residents (A) ➢ Solid base (people) to keep city operating (A) ➢ Desirability the same as 2000 (A) ➢ Variety of housing [A] ➢ Lake quality/ use (B -/C+) ➢ User-friendly city services (B) ➢ Information access is easy /convenient (B) ➢ Safe for children (A) ➢ Primary focus on residential community - No need for additional commercial (A) ➢ Entry features as greenspace (A) ➢ Assistance from those who offer specialized services - City of Plymouth, Hennepin County (B) ➢ Enhanced city streets - Aesthetics: a boulevard look - keep from an "alley" appearance (C+) ➢ Keep the sense of community and social fabric (A) ➢ Higher density (multiple family) housing opportunities (B) Objectives and Strategies - (associated responsibility) ➢ Action plan for ordinance enforcement - (Planning, Commission) ➢ Action plan for bringing nonconforming properties into conformance - (Planning Commission) ➢ Attractive home financing information for offsetting increasing taxes - (Medicine Laker staffl ➢ Encourage tree planting - (Medicine Laker staffl ➢ Estimate of useful life of road and sewer - (Mayor Schrader) ➢ Phosphorous -free fertilizer ordinance adoption - (Planning Commission) ➢ Bury utility lines with new construction ➢ Rezone commercial property to residential - (Planning Commission) ➢ Greenspace: 1) South Shore Drive (east side), 2) South Shore Drive and Peninsula Road, 3) Behind City Hall Development of Flying Tiger Bar site ➢ Development of Website (Mayor Schrader) ➢ Improve city hall phone communication system - (Clerk Deitte) ➢ Codification of ordinances (Councilmember Young) ➢ Maintain unimpeded access with City of Plymouth (Councilmember Leonard) ➢ Adjoining city development - Little Peninsula and Flying Tiger Bar site - (Councilmember Leonard) City of Medicine Lake p. 12 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Goals and Policies Natural Resources Natural Resources have played an important role in the development of the community. The name of the original platting of the City suggests it, "Medicine Lake Park." As a peninsula surrounded on three sides by water, natural resources play an important part of life in Medicine Lake. Natural resources in Medicine Lake include Medicine Lake itself, floodplain areas, wetlands, trees, and soils. Respect of these resources will continue to play an important role in the community. The Medicine Lake planning program emphasizes an analysis of natural resources. A number of problems can be encountered when developing in environmentally sensitive areas. Poor soils cause foundation problems as well as the inconvenience of wet basements. Retaining walls often malfunction in steeply sloped areas. Filled wetlands are incapable of cleansing runoff, consequently, lakes are polluted. Clearing tree cover and other vegetation affects surface drainage, erosion, wildlife habitats and aesthetic appeal. The planning program examines natural features as an aid in guiding future development and redevelopment efforts. Poorly managed development frequently results in the depletion of irreplaceable resources. Many communities now recognize the value of the topography and vegetation of their cities. Marshy wetlands and wooded knolls are less frequently filled and leveled for development. New development or redevelopment should harmonize with existing environmental features and accentuate the land's natural beauty. Base data and field surveys for this section were provided by the Hennepin County Soil and Water Conservation Service and the Natignal Wetlands Inventory. Test borings, aerial photo analysis, foot surveys and other techniques were used to analyze soil characteristics and limitations. Interpretation of the natural resource information was accomplished as part of the planning program. Floodplain - A floodplain is defined as an area where surface flooding has the statistical likelihood of occurring once every 100 years. The floodplain can be divided into two areas: the floodway and flood fringe. The floodway is the area where absolutely no development should take place. The flood fringe is suitable for development if proper filling and flood proofing is conducted as part of construction. Floodplain areas bordering Medicine Lake and are directly linked to fluctuating lake levels. Floodplain also exists over the Bassett's Creek area. The 100 year lake elevation of Uty of -Medicine Lake p. 13 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12/18/00 Natural Resources Medicine Lake is 890.2 feet. Structures are required to be elevated above these 100 year flood elevations to protect their integrity and occupants in a flood event. Wetlands - Wetlands usually consist of peat and mucky soils covered with marshy vegetation. These areas experience a seasonal to permanent wetness with the water table lying within two feet of the surface. Wetlands serve as natural components of the overall storm water management system by holding water during heavy rains until evaporation or percolation occurs. Wetlands also serve as natural filters by removing impurities as the water passes through them prior to entering the underground water table. Wetlands also serve a valuable habitat for wildlife providing food and cover. Many of these areas are presently used as public open space. The most intensive wetland networks lie in the southern part of the community. The Wetlands Conservation Act (WCA) provides regulatory information regarding the protection of wetland areas. Soils - The predominant soil types in Medicine Lake consist of the Hayden Peaty muck association. Within this association are a number of classes including Hayden Loam, Heyder Complex, marsh, and sandy lake beaches. The Hennepin County Soils Survey provides a complete inventory map of soils and general influences they have on urban development activities. Slopes - Slopes can pose limitations on development. Severely sloped land more easily erodes, creating potential foundation problems. The steep slope map designates areas where slopes pose moderate to severe limitations on development. Land with slopes of up to 18% pose moderate limitations, however, they can be developed utilizing proper construction techniques. Land with slopes greater than 18% pose more severe development limitations and require proper management techniques. Additional slope protection is provided for in the Shoreland Management regulations for areas within 1000 feet of the ordinary high water line. Further regulations prohibit structures on the most severe slopes and require proper management of vegetation to reduce the potential for erosion. City of Medicine Lake p. 14 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12/18/00 Natural Resources N W E se f s I Cd I i i i I � iColonial Cir. City of Medicine Lake Comprehensive Plan Figure 4. National Wetland Inventory (NWI) I 0 Identified wetland area Completeness Report: All photo -interpretable wetlands are mapped. In general, the minimm mapping unit is from 1 to 3 acres depending on the wetland type and the scale and emulsion of the source aerial photography. Thus, a detailed on the ground and historical analysis of n single site may result in a revision of the wetland boundaries established through photographic interpretation. In addition, some small wetlands and those obscured by dense forest cover may not be included in this dataset. ©a li—gtm Koeskr Gm p City of Medicine Lake Comprehensive Plan Figure 5. Soils Mapping assembled with Hennepin County Soil Survey information M13 ®a Houingm Kaegi r Group .-r0at Y , In slat I IpN 0 gem OL awl IMt. tlOtt♦ a \� N W E �, low 0 OL am low Y t01t Y w1 OW tOOt C 70 K At– In 1 Ga. 6W 70O Y .—a ttR no loss O 1 / \ so" Y L MI \\ , �l [011/ 0 7011.0 , IN i sr Me AI tiY.rNM Krf.1:OC( Wl.tf W—1 yt.tiu. !OK 0 Mt A. tP41 ]rti.ln 1D O Yl[(Ta 1 v ALN r1 H 1m 1w1r rt K r r r w __/ rw..N •,aw1 r�. 1 w/rt• Cr. r o00+o0Yl Balt �— City of Medicine Lake Comprehensive Plan Figure 6. Floodprone Areas Zone A - Areas of 100 year flood Zone B - Areas between limits of the 100 year flood and the 500 year flood Zone C- Areas of minimal flooding. (No map shading) Mapping assembled with Flood Insurance Rate Map Community Panel Number 270690 OOOIA April 15, 1982 Ho—St- KoeSkr cmwp ®a Land Use There is an inherent character in Medicine Lake that is largely the result of the natural environment and the historical single family development pattern. With over 95 percent of the land having lake frontage, Medicine Lake is a lakeshore community in it's truest sense. This character is most obvious along the Peninsula Road, the City's main roadway. Nearly every home has two front yards, streetside and lakeside. With this lake orientation, many residents refer to their lake yard as the "front yard," further reinforcing the close relationship of the community with the lake. Originally platted for summer homes in the late 1800's, the lots are long and narrow, most averaging 50 to 70 feet of street frontage. A few lots have as little as 30 feet of frontage and some are 80 feet or more. Although, most of the lots are considered narrow by today's development practices, the depth of the lot provides ample space for most average sized homes, detached garages, patios, and yard space for outdoor activities. Lot depth is wider ranging than lot area, with a range of about 200 feet to over 500 feet. An average lot depth is 300 to 400 feet. The lot depth allows most homes to have fairly generous lakeside yard space. Setbacks of 50 to 75 feet are not uncommon. The platting in the late 1800's did not necessarily anticipate the coming of the automobile. Horse and buggy was the most widely used individual mode of transportation. To accommodate the automobile, the majority of properties have detached garages located between the street and the home. This is typical and efficient arrangement of building relationships for lakeshore properties by reducing hardcover and allowing a natural movement from street to home. This historical development pattern lends the inherent community character and a hierarchy of space. In typical subdivisions, the emphasis of public space is focused on the . street corridor. Street right-of-ways, sidewalks, and roadway edges are the defining edges of this public space. Definition and expression of front yard lawns and building facades is important to neighborhood character. Street corridors establish a network for the social fabric of a community. Informal interaction takes place within and on the edges of these corridors. Rear yards in typical subdivisions are much different spaces than* front yards. They offer a space to disengage from the social interaction corridor. Fencing and landscaping features offer the ability to define private spaces. City of Medicine Lake p. 18 Draft Comprehensive Plan -12/ 18/00 Land Use Lakeshore lots have a much different hierarchy of space that emphasizes public space in both yards. Community in Medicine Lake is certainly defined by the influence of these public spaces. By design, the social interaction corridor surrounds the home providing many spaces and opportunities for neighbors to engage. Existing Land Use Although Medicine Lake is considered a single family community, there are lands for commercial, park and municipal uses. The following categories represent existing land uses in the community. Single -Family Residential - This category includes single family residential land uses. Commercial - This category identifies the sole commercial use in the community. Park - This category identifies the Jevne Park site. Public/ Institutional - The municipal category recognizes the City Hall and Fire Station. Vacant/ Undeveloped - Undeveloped land includes all tracts of vacant land. This category includes land that is currently lying idle and/or is open space that may or may not have environmental issues. Railroad/ ROW - Includes railroad and public roadway rights-of- way. City of Medicine Lake P. 19 Draft Comprehensive Plan -12/ 18/00 Land Use Corresponding existing land use numbers are as follows: Table 4. Existina Land Use (2000) CATEGORY ACREAGE PERCENTAGE Residential 71.00 66 Commercial 2.71 2 Park/Open Space 3.47 3 Municipal .59 1 Vacant Undeveloped 14.42 13 Railroad ROW 15.1 14 TOTALS 107.29 100 Source: Hoisington Koegler Group Residential Housing density The historical platting practices of Medicine Lake have, to a large degree, influenced the current housing density. Although the density will fluctuate as land redevelops and parcels are split and combined, it is not anticipated that the density will change too much over time. The following table indicates the current density based on 2000 housing data. Table 5. Residential Densitu (2000) HOUSING UNITS ACREAGE DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE 170 71.00 2.4 Source: Metropolitan Council Hoisington Koegler Group City of Medicine Lake p. 20 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Land Use \ ISI 0 c6rddl f in Chicago Northwestern Railroad ------ / City Of Medicine Lake Comprehensive Plan Figure 7. Existing Land Use Single [Family Residential Commercial Park Public/Institutional Vacant/Undeveloped ROW/Railroad Medicine Lake OHIV 889. I' N W L S Ho,1h 0 300 600 Feet Scale: I" = 600' Mapping assembled with available Ilumrepin County Property and Survey Dnur %lap Date: September8, 2000 1;1©� I imsmgion Kocglur Group Given the predominant established single-family residential pattern of Medicine Lake, there are very few land use issues. Those issues that are present are fairly significant to the community given their location and potential impact to this character. The following discussion highlights those land use issues currently present in the community. The letter identification below relates to the location of each site as'shown on the Land Use Plan Map. A. Park Apartments - Located midway along Peninsula Road, the Park Apartments is a converted resort that was a popular destination for many years. A number of small cabins are scattered over the site at a low density. These cabins have been converted for year round use and currently serve as rental housing to its residents. Aside from regular building improvements, there is little adverse impact to surrounding residents. There have been many discussions over the years regarding the redevelopment of this site. Although nothing has ever transpired, previous site planning efforts confirm a number of single family housing scenarios could be developed on the site. B. Flying Tiger site - This is the former location of the Flying Tiger bar located on the west side of South Shore Drive just south of the railroad tracks. A fire destroyed the building in 1996 leaving the parking area that fronts on South Shore Drive. The lot is deep but has wetlands that impact about half of the site. C. Vacant lands along South Shore Drive - These lands are the largest tracks of vacant undeveloped land in the community. A number of interested parties have explored development of the land lying between the Country House and railroad tracks, but environmental conditions with poor soils and wetlands have been barriers. Some of the same conditions are present west of South Shore Drive as well. D. Country House - The Country House site is the City's largest commercial property encompassing 2.71 acres of lend. Located at the intersection of South Shore Drive and Peninsula Road, this prominent local restaurant is a gathering place for daily life, community celebrations and events. City of Medicine Lake p. 22 Draft Comprehensive Plan -12118100 Land Use Land Use Plan The Land Use Plan recognizes the historical single-family development pattern of Medicine Lake and seeks to maintain this community character. The preservation of this character should be guided through the land use controls guided by the land use plan and zgning regulations. State Statute requires that there be consistency between the land use plan and zoning, both in terms of their textual content and map boundaries. This strict consistency requirement ensures that guided land use is attained through short term zoning controls. The following planning framework is the basis for the land use plan: • The single family residential character will be maintained by promoting compatible land uses. Land uses that detract from this character should be addressed through site design improvements, mitigation of offensive use characteristics, or elimination of the use. • The country charm present at community entry points should be preserved. • Medicine Lake is a vital local and regional water resource which should be protected through proper location of adjacent land uses and mitigation of their associated impacts. • Environmental conditions will limit development of certain areas of the community. These areas are better protected as open space. • Existing commercial businesses should be located accordingly on the land use plan map because of their proximity to transportation systems. • Adjacent land uses and their market forces in the City of Plymouth should be considered when determining appropriate land use suitability in Medicine Lake. Single -Family Residential - This category includes single family residential land uses. Residential Planned Unit Development - This category is intended for those lands that have the potential to redevelop as single family areas and because of their size and relationship to the surrounding neighborhood, need special attention to ensure their compatibility in the community. City of Medicine Lake p. 23 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Land Use Commercial - This category identifies the sole commercial use in the community. Park - This category identifies the Jevne Park site. Public/ Institutional - The municipal category recognizes the City Hall and Fire Station. Mixed Use - The proximity of these lands along South Shore Drive and to the Luce Line regional trail system presents a unique development potential that should be further explored by the City. These lands could provide both employment and living opportunities in addition to providing opportunities for businesses that support the regional trail pedestrian and bike traffic. Open Space - This category identifies lands that have sensitive environment areas that pose potential development problems. These lands serve as the entry point to the community and help define the community's country charm. Railroad/ ROW - Includes railroad and public roadway rights-of- way. Corresponding existing land use numbers are as follows: Table 6. Future Land Use CATEGORY ACREAGE PERCENTAGE Residential 60.77 57 Residential PUD 6.5 6 Commercial 2.71 2 Park 3.47 3 Municipal .72 1 Mixed Use 7.38 7 O en S ace 10.64 10 Railroad ROW 15.1 14 TOTALS 107.29 100 Source: Hoisington Koegler Group City of Medicine Lake p. 24 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Land Use City of Medicine Lake Comprehensive Plan Figure 8. Land Use Plan and Issue Areas a .100 000 Feet Single Family Residential Sca{e: r• = 600• Residential PUD ® Commercial Mal ping assembled with available Hennepin County Property and Survey Daut Mixed Use Land Use Issues: Map Date: December 14, 4000 ® Park A • Park Apartments Public/Institutional B - Flying Tiger site Open Space C - South Shore ©B „—,,,g,oaK«g,o,a,-p Vacant Lands ROW/Railroad D - Country House The planning framework conveyed through the land use plan is supported by the following land use objectives for each land use category: Residential Land Use Objectives: • Protect the single-family residential character of the community. • Protect residential areas from incompatible land uses. • Promote the rehabilitation of residential homes where needed. • Promote life -cycle housing opportunities for all residents in the community. Commercial and Mixed Use Land Use Objectives: • Preserve areas where existing commercial uses are present. • Prohibit commercial uses anywhere other than South Shore Drive corridor. • Ensure commercial uses provide adequate controls such as screening and buffering to mitigate impacts on adjacent residential areas. Park and Open Space Land Use Obiectives: • Enhance the value of Jevne Park through regular maintenance and upkeep of lawns, trees, play equipment and structures. • Provide recreational amenities that meet the needs of residents. • Review opportunities to capture other lands for park and open space purposes when they become available. Municipal Land Use Obiectives: • Maintain City Hall as a resource for residents. • Ensure City Hall meets the service needs of government and Fire Department operations. City of Medicine Lake p. 26 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12/18/00 Land Use . Solar Access State legislation enacted in 1978 requires local comprehensive plans to address solar access protection. The law requires that communities make efforts to ensure that direct sunlight access to solar panels is not subjected to shading from nearby trees, buildings or other structures. In the 1980's, energy prices and potential fuel shortages focused attention on both passive and active solar collection systems. Since that time, however, lower energy prices have diminished interest in active solar energy collection systems. While solar energy issues are seldom discussed during building permit or subdivision reviews today, it is possible that conditions will change in the future. The fact that Medicine Lake is nearly a fully developed community suggests that consideration of solar access will occur during redevelopment efforts and on an individual basis. Accordingly, the City will take the following measures to ensure protection of solar access where appropriate: 1. Encourage access to direct sunlight for areas that will undergo redevelopment. 2. The City should consider making available, information pertaining to design criteria for solar access. 3. Encourage the design of new subdivisions in a manner that allows the maximum number of new buildings to receive sunlight sufficient for solar energy systems. The City will encourage the siting of buildings and vegetation in a manner that allows unobstructed sunlight to reach the south sides of structures between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 4. Consistent with State Statutes, the City will consider variances in circumstances where hardships are imposed because of the inability of structures to obtain direct sunlight for solar energy systems because of existing zoning and subdivision ordinance provisions. City of Medicine Lake p. 27 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Land Use Transportation Since the City of Medicine Lake is nearly fully developed, the transportation network is established and not likely to see major changes in the next 10 to 20 years. The fact that the network is established, however, does not diminish the importance of continually monitoring the system to ensure that it performs adequately. The transportation system in Medicine Lake includes the roadway system that accommodates motor vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Functional Street Classification System A comprehensive review of transportation in Medicine Lake must include a review of the components of the transportation system provided and maintained by state, regional and county agencies as well as by other municipalities. The Metropolitan Council and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) utilize a classification system for roadways that is applicable to the City of Medicine Lake. The system is known as functional classification. Functional classification involves the definition of roadways by function, prior to identifying design characteristics such as pavement widths, speed limits and access controls. It is a valuable tool in comprehensive planning because it ensures that land use decisions are considered in the transportation planning process. The Metropolitan Council uses functional classification to define those routes that are part of the metropolitan roadway system. They also use it to relate transit service to roadways. Functional classification is important to Medicine Lake for planning purposes. Additionally, it relates to jurisdictional classification which is subsequently discussed in this plan. A typical functional classification system breaks down into a hierarchy of five categories. As the least intensive classification, local streets provide access to property and as such, are intended to serve limited geographic areas. Collector streets connect neighborhoods within and between subregions and provide mobility between residential neighborhoods and other land uses. Minor arterials are designed for short trips at moderate to low speeds and local transit trips. Local streets, collectors and minor arterials comprise the non -metropolitan segments of the transportation system. The following chart is a publication of the Minnesota Department of Transportation suggested for use by communities. This is a general guideline for design of transportation systems and therefore may not be an City of Medicine Lake p. 28 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12/18/00 Transportation I accurate reflection of the system present in Medicine Lake. It should however be utilized when applicable for system improvements. Figure 9. Functional Street Classification Functional Street Classification Source: Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) City of Medicine Lake p 29 Draft Comprehensive Plan — 12/18/00 Transportation MAJOR MINOR ARTERIAL ARTERIAL COLLECTOR LOCAL Location At neighborhood At neighborhood On edges or within Within edges edges neighborhoods neighborhoods Land access None Limited Spaced access Direct access Traffic Signals/grade- Signals & stop Signals & stop Traffic control as control separated signs where signs where warranted/cul-de- warranted warranted sacs/diverters On -street Not permitted Not permitted Restricted by Restricted by parking width width Land use Inter -city Inter -city Connects Connects connections Intra -city neighborhoods blocks System To arterials To arterials To To connections arterials/collectors collectors/locals Service Long trips Medium to long Within City - links Short trips performed trips to rural county within city Travel speed High Moderate to high Moderate Low Traffic volume ranges 10,000-30.000 5.000-10,000 500-5,000 <500 (AWDT) Source: Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) City of Medicine Lake p 29 Draft Comprehensive Plan — 12/18/00 Transportation Existing Roadway System The existing system in Medicine Lake is comprised of local residential and collector streets. State roadways do not exist in the community but do link the community's system to TH 55 via South Shore Drive. TH 55 (Olson Memorial Highway) which is classified as a Principal Arterial in the Metropolitan Council Transportation System Plan. South Shore Drive is a Collector in the Metropolitan Transportation Systems Plan. This roadway connects Medicine Lake, Plymouth and Golden Valley. As a collector in Medicine Lake, it serves to direct local residential traffic to TH 55. In Plymouth and Golden Valley, it serves residential, commercial and industrial uses. This roadway is vital to the community because it is the only access to/from the City. The City will need to ensure that the City of Plymouth recognizes the importance of the roadway to Medicine Lake and roadway projects do not adversely affect access and safety. The existing roadway system underwent a reconstruction and pavement project in 1967. These improvements have proved to serve the City well and remain in relatively good condition. Periodic seal coating and patching have allowed them to exceed a typical material life expectancy. The Metropolitan Council utilizes a system known as Traffic Assignment Zones (TAZ) to analyze the impacts of future growth on the metropolitan roadway system. Medicine Lake is located within TAZ 658 which also includes portions of the City of Plymouth along South Shore Drive. For the portion of TAZ 658 where Medicine Lake is located, the following projections are applicable: Table 7. TAZ 658 Medicine Lake Projections 2000 2010 2020 Population 370 360 370 Households 170 180 190 Employment 50 60 70 Source: Metropolitan Council City of Medicine Lake Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12/18/00 Transportation Figure 10. TAZ 658 r p. 30 City of Medicine Lake Ern.'eviviiiia Comprehensive Plan Figure 11. Existing Transportation System - Roadways Collector Roadway Local Roadway 0 300 600 Feet Scale: I• = 600' Mapping assembled with available Hennepin County Property and Survey Data Map Date: Auguat 7, 2000 013 ©8 Hoimgtm Koen Gp Future Roadway System Improvements Medicine Lake is considered a fully developed community and does not anticipate changes to the existing roadway system. The few remaining vacant properties that could develop will not trigger system improvements as guided by the land use plan. Roadway maintenance will need to continue on a regular basis to provide a safe roadway surface for traffic movement. Public Transportation Medicine Lake is not served by Metropolitan Transit bus service. Plymouth Metrolink does provide service in the general area at TH 55 via Express Routes 91 C, D and L. A park and ride facility at TH 55 and County Road 73 serves the general area. Depending on future development patterns along South Shore Drive in Plymouth, public transit routes could provide service at the City's border. This would most likely assume high density residential development that would warrant modification of an existing route. It does not appear that at this time, there are plans to provide any bus service to the employment areas east of Medicine Lake in the City of Plymouth. Sidewalks/ Trails There are currently no sidewalks in Medicine Lake. Pedestrian traffic occurs on the street shoulder or edge. Given the residential traffic speeds and prohibited parking along streets, safety issues associated with pedestrian and vehicle conflicts are greatly reduced. Future sidewalk and trails plans include a regional multi-purpose trail along the railroad right-of-way and a potential connection along South Shore Drive. The segment of the Hennepin Regional Trail in Medicine Lake is anticipated to be completed, summer 2001. The City should begin to address connections along South Shore Drive for a link to the community. Two approaches could be taken to provide this trail — a widened pavement surface on each side with striped pedestrian lanes or an off-street multi- purpose trail. City of Medicine Lake p. 32 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12/18/00 Transportation Airports Mn/DOT has identified Medicine Lake as an area of seaplane operation. Within the City of Medicine Lake there are no structures that are above the tree line of 50 to 60 feet. Zoning regulations limits structure height to 35 feet. The City does not have a water tower, radio or television tower. Electric transmission lines are also less than 40 feet in height. The City will not permit any structure that exceeds 200 feet in height. High voltage wire towers run along the Chicago Northwestern Railroad tracks and are marked with orange visibility balls because of their proximity to Medicine Lake. The City has little if any regulatory influence over these regional electricity conduits. city of medicine Lake p. 33 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Transportation Medicine Lake % OHW 889.1' % N E %% S � \ 1 �i \ ti moi' 1; 1 % % % % \ % \ \\ N � � 074 • • Chicago Northwestern Railroad City of Medicine Lake 71"' Comprehensive Plan Figure 12. Transportation Plan - Roadways Collector Roadway \ Local Roadway Hennepin Regional Trail (multi -use) •Re • Potential Local Trail Connection - • OR general location (On/Off-Street) 0 300 600 Feet Scale: I" = 600' Mapping assembled with available Hennepin County Property and Survey Data Map Date: August 7, 2000 eaHoisington Koegler Gmup Housing Introduction Housing has played the key role in Medicine Lake's land use since the turn of the century when it was primarily a lake cabin community with a seasonal population. Platted lots were small reflecting land use patterns of the day. Over the years, the community became a location for primary residences and today, no seasonal homes remain. The legacy of seasonal cottages, however, has left an imprint which still heavily impacts the city's land use pattern and housing stock. In most communities, the primary role of the municipality is to serve as a place of residence. In Medicine Lake, 70% of the land is currently used for housing. Housing is a dominant component of the community and, therefore, a significant element of this comprehensive plan. The housing section of the comprehensive plan will present and analyze existing housing characteristics, discuss obstacles to the provision of various types of housing, address future needs and suggest implementation techniques. Existing Housing Stock There are 157 housing units in Medicine Lake according to the Hennepin County Assessor's Office. Nearly all of these units are single-family residential. A few double and triple unit buildings are scattered throughout the community. Census data from 1990 shows the City has 170 housing units, and is generally accepted as a more accurate account living units because of the canvassing that occurs during a census. The census will count basement and attic apartments, "mother-in-law" quarters, and carriage houses as dwelling units. Hennepin County data is tracks of units based on parcel and taxpayer data. Although the housing stock in Medicine Lake is primarily single family, the variety of styles makes it interesting. Styles range from an assortment of cabins that comprised a resort to contemporary and eclectic homes. City of Medicine Lake p. 35 Draft Comprehensive Plan — 12118100 Housing Housing Values Housing values in Medicine Lake have risen steadily during the 1980's and 1990's. During this time period, Medicine Lake ranked second to Sunfish Lake as the fastest appreciating residential valuation among metropolitan area communities. A strong economy and housing market, particularly in lake communities helped the median housing value to reach almost $200,000 by 1996. Lakefront properties have seen enormous increases in value regardless of the condition of existing homes. Currently, it is difficult to find lakefront residential property for less than $200,000. Assessed value information based on homesteaded property is shown below. This information is tied directly to the amount of property tax paid on residential land. Table 8. Single -Family Residential Proper(y Proper(Valuation Source: Hennepin County Assessor's Office Table 9. Multi- amil Residential PropertyValuation TOTAL VALUATION UNITS AVERAGE VALUATION 1996 $26,684,400 155 $169,964 1997 27,186,000 153 177,686 1998 30,001,700 153 196,089 1999 33,164,800 157 211,240 2000 40,177,900 157 255,910 Source: Hennepin County Assessor's Office Table 9. Multi- amil Residential PropertyValuation Source: Hennepin County Assessor's Office City of Medicine Lake p. 36 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12/18/00 Housing TOTAL VALUATION UNITS 1996 $917,100 8 1997 1,135,300 8 1998 1,314,300 8 1999 623,200 4 2000 894,400 4 Source: Hennepin County Assessor's Office City of Medicine Lake p. 36 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12/18/00 Housing In recent years, the value of single-family residential property has increased significantly. Since 1996, the average single- family home valuation has increased 50% or a 10.5% rate per year. This rate is almost double the average annual increase of 6% in the Metropolitan area. This is not uncommon for lakeshore properties that have experienced accelerated valuation increases during the 1990's. Many factors contribute to this including strong national and regional economies, a strong regional housing market, and a living environment many people find so desirable in lakeshore communities. Multi -family property valuation is also on the rise but at a lesser rate. The loss of 4 units in 1999 cut the stock in half. Although it was a loss to the multi -family housing stock, single-family units were replacements and the City experienced no net loss in it's total housing units. Building Permit Activity The demand for new housing in Medicine Lake is controlled by three primary factors: market conditions, zoning and land availability. Limited land availability and existing zoning have resulted in most of the new construction occurring as single-family detached units. Since 1990, the City has averaged approximately 8 building permits per year for new construction and remodeling projects. A detailed breakdown occurs as follows: Table 10. Buildin Permit Activi YEAR # OF PERMITS VALUE 1995 2 $43,500 1996 12 416,100 1997 13 411,500 1998 5 476,200 1999 8 466,200 Totals 40 $1,813,500 .Source: Hennepin County Assessors Office (Aty oJ Medicine Lake P 37 Draft Comprehensive Plan — 12/18/00 Housing Housing Analysis The information presented in the previous introduction and existing housing narrative section provides an overview of the type, cost and availability of Medicine Lake's housing stock. This plan adopts a goal calling for the provision of "housing opportunities for all residents." It must be realized that the attainment of this goal is controlled by an existing framework of limited land availability for the construction of new housing units or remodel of existing units. The Metropolitan Council's Housing Development Guide identified the term "life -cycle housing" which relates to Medicine Lake's housing goal. Life -cycle housing is based on the premise that as people mature, their housing needs change. The progression typically involves movement from rental housing to home ownership to "empty nester" situations. For many people, the final phase is a smaller housing unit with little or no maintenance or a health care facility. It is difficult to predict what the economy will do in the future and what impact it will have on housing needs and in general the peoples demand for housing. In the metro area, the big housing push (demand or want) has recently been for townhomes and condominiums, or larger single family homes on large lots. This is driven largely by the population cohort evolution and the growing age of the baby boom generation. City of Medicine Lake p. 38 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Housing The life -cycle evolution As people move through the different stages of life they develop different housing needs. A young person getting out of school, just starting out usually can't afford a home and begins their housing trek by renting. As they grow older, they establish a family and buy their first home either a townhome or a small starter home. Then the family's household income grows and children enter the picture and they move up to the biggest home. Once the children leave the house, the typical family downsizes and moves back to the smaller home with less maintenance needs. And finally they reach retirement and possibly desire or need an assisted living housing type. This represents the life -cycle housing chain as illustrated in the following figure. The following stages are involved in life -cycle housing: City of Medicine Lake p. 39 Draft Comprehensive Plan — 12/18/00 Housing Age Stage 18-24 Household formation, generally renters 25-34 First time home buyers 35-44 Second time home buyers 45-54 Completing raising children 55-64 Empty nesters, children independent 65+ Elderly, often single Figure 13. The Life Cycle Housing Chain One Level Townhornes Apurtments Sr. Housing ^�V -- I r j w � The Life Cycle Housing Chain 11 Apartments 0 �MR, IU=MM:. City of Medicine Lake p. 40 Draft Comprehensive Plan — 12118100 Housing The balance of housing in Medicine Lake is somewhat lopsided, as the majority of the housing supply accommodates those people in the middle of cycle. There are limited opportunities to meet the needs of new families or elderly. This fact is not the result of a conscious effort by the City, but rather a reflection of the historical platting techniques that have made it difficult to introduce multiple family living arrangements in the community. In this sense Medicine Lake represents a typical lakeshore community. With a strong housing market, quickly appreciating housing values, compounded with 95% of the housing stock is lakeshore property, few opportunities exist to make great shifts in the housing stock composition. Families tend to be longtime residents of the City so housing turnover is less frequent than what may be typical in other communities. The baby boom generation and its impacts The baby boom generation occurred basically in three cycles or three waves between 1940 and 1960. This large population cohort will be driving the economy for at least the next ten years when they will reach the peak of their spending years. Their housing needs are changing as well. Those who are in the 40's age group are living in the largest home of the life cycle chain and will be seeking to downsize in the next 10 to 20 years. Those who are in the 50's are looking to down size in the next 10 or so years while those in the 60's are driving the demand for one level townhome and senior housing today. As this generation moves into the next cycle of housing, they leave behind the larger single-family homes. The population cohort that followed the baby boom era is much smaller and when the baby boomers all begin to downsize at once in the next 10 or 20 years, there will be an excess supply of larger single family homes. The City of Medicine Lake has a few of townhome and condominium type housing. Provisions for this type of housing however will be difficult given the limited land availability in Medicine Lake and competition from rapidly growing communities where land is readily available to fulfill this need. City of Medicine Lake P 41 Draft Comprehensive Plan — 12/18/00 Housing The rental community Since 1990, the rental community has seen very little new development in the entire metro area, other than upper scale apartment complexes built in outer ring suburbs away from established single family neighborhoods and as of recently rental townhome developments. New multi -family housing is extremely difficult to build anymore largely because of public opposition. However, rental housing is a critical component of the life -cycle housing chain. Rental housing shows up at the beginning of the life -cycle chain and at the end filling the needs of several segments of the population including: • Commercial and retail service employees • Single income families and individuals • Senior citizens living on fixed incomes • Young people moving out of homes and into the workforce • Economically disadvantaged household The rental housing stock in the City of Medicine Lake, as well as throughout much of the metro area, is an aging housing stock and is in need of continual maintenance. The Park Place Apartments provide for much of this stock. A few single and two-family homes are also rental properties, but the Park Place Apartments are the bulk of the City's rental housing stock with 34 for -rent units. The City of Medicine Lake needs to ensure that the existing rental housing supply is maintained in good condition. The City's rental housing licensing program should be continually reviewed to provide good quality housing. City of Medicine Lake p. 42 Draft Comprehensive Plan — 12118100 Housing Conclusions and Recommendations The housing section of the comprehensive plan has presented general information on housing conditions in Medicine Lake and information on Medicine Lake's relationship to the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Based upon this information, future planning for housing in Medicine Lake needs to focus on two central issues: housing quality and housing availability. Specific conclusions and recommendations related to each of these topic areas are presented as follows: Housing Ouality Redevelopment efforts in the future may either result in a net addition of new housing units or the replacement of existing housing units in a state of disrepair. Because of limited growth potential, maintenance of the existing housing stock will be an important future planning and policy issue. If the community is going to continue to be an attractive place to live, existing housing must be maintained. Maintenance of housing usually takes one of two forms, either voluntary or regulatory. Most municipalities rely on both approaches. Ideally, Medicine Lake residents will continue to maintain their property in a safe, sound and attractive condition. Realistically, a certain percentage of the homes will not be adequately maintained because of economic hardship or owner preferences. In these cases, governmental agencies and regulatory tools need to be employed. The City of Medicine Lake does recognize that declining economic conditions frequently result in poorly maintained housing. In these circumstances, programs offered by local, county, state and federal agencies should be employed. Due to changes in federal policy, grant and loan programs to accomplish housing maintenance are much more limited than they were in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Despite this fact, local, state and federal programs do exist which may provide assistance to residents of the City of Medicine Lake. City of Medicine Lake p. 43 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Housing The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority offers the City the ability to administer programs for eligible projects and homes. The following is a list of programs available through HCHRA. • Minnesota City Participation Program First -Time Homebuyers Mortgages. • The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) offers deferred loan program, revolving loan program and accessibility loan program. • The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) Home Improvement Loan Programs —includes the Fix -up Fund and the Community Fix -up Fund. • The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) Community Revitalization Fund Program - single-family, accessibility modular ramps rehabilitation grants. • Minnesota 4d Property Tax Classification Program - inspections and monitoring - This is a property tax reduction program for residential rental properties that meet specific requirements for affordable housing, including rent and household income limitations. In addition to Hennepin County programs, there are many options for people living on fixed incomes to continue living in their homes. A reverse mortgage is a commonly used financial means that is offered by many lending institutions. A reverse mortgage is a type of home equity loan that allows a homeowner to convert equity into cash. Reverse mortgages work much like traditional mortgages, only in reverse. Rather than making a payment to a lender each month, the lender makes payment to a homeowner. Funds obtained from a reverse mortgage are typically used by the elderly on fixed incomes to meet housing expenses such as taxes, insurance, fuel, and maintenance costs. City of Medicine Lake p. 44 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12/18/00 Housing Housing Availability The housing analysis identified the need for housing serving those entering the housing market, empty nesters and elderly, particularly those in need of health care services. The primary local tool for increasing the supply of empty nester housing and housing for the elderly is tax increment financing. As discussed in this section, Medicine Lake will continue to be a highly desirable lake community to live. As a sought after location, it will be increasingly difficult to keep housing affordability in check. The demand for single-family lakeshore homes is outpacing supply in the metropolitan area and will likely continue into the foreseeable future. Given limited local government resources to balance market forces, the City will need assistance from outside sources to balance the housing affordability equation. Some of Medicine Lake's vacant and redevelopment areas may be suitable for a variety of housing types. The city recognizes the need for various forms of housing to respond to the needs of Medicine Lake residents. Where feasible, the city encourages innovative approaches to provide a mix of housing types for single households, families, empty nesters and the elderly. City of Medicine Lake p. 45 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Housing Public Facilities and Services This section describes the existing public facilities and services used by the residents of Medicine Lake. Public facilities in Medicine Lake include the City Hall, the Fire Station, and Jevne Park lands. Public facilities also include MCES (Metropolitan Council Environmental Services) sanitary sewer. The City of Medicine Lake operates under a mayor/council form of government. In this form of government, the Council is responsible for providing the policy directives for how the City should operate. The Council is comprised of 5 at large residents including the Mayor. The City has no full time staff but has elected and appointed officials that carry out many of the City's duties. A part time City Clerk, Treasurer, and Parks Superintendent are responsible for most of the City operations. The City has one appointed citizen board, the Planning Commission, to assist the City Council with land use related decisions. The Planning Commission's goal is to support the City of Medicine Lake to continue to be a single family community. Fire Department The Medicine Lake Fire Department was established by ordinance in 1950 as a volunteer fire department represented by an appointed Fire Chief and volunteer firemen. The Fire Station is located adjacent to the City Hall on South Shore Drive. A recent addition to the Fire Station now houses all fire apparatus and equipment in a building that will serve the City for many years into the future. The Medicine Lake Fire Department provides services to the community for fire, water rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency medical response. In recent years, total calls for the department have a range from 18 to 35 calls per year. The Department has no full time staff and is one of the only volunteer departments in the area. Other departments in the metro area have full City of Medicine Lake p. 46 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12/18/00 Public Facilities and Services time staff or paid on call personnel or a combination thereof. The Fire Department presently has 19 active firefighters with an Officer Corps of Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Captain, 3 Lieutenants, Fire Marshal, and Medical Officer. Firefighters are residence of Medicine Lake or former residence. Recruiting volunteer firefighters is becoming more and more difficult. Fire Apparatus presently consists of: • One 1979 Ford Fire Engine with a 1250 gpm pump, 750 gallon water tank, seating for 5 personnel, and well equipped. • One 1978 Ford Pumper/Tanker with a 750 gpm pump, 1000 gallon water tank, seating for 2 personnel, and well equipped. • One 1964 Ford Tanker with a 1500 gallon water tank, a 1500 gallon portable dump tank, portable pump, and seating for 2 personnel. • One 20 feet Pontoon Rescue Boat with a 40 hp. motor, equipment and trailer. • One 10 feet Zodiac Rescue Boat with an 8 hp. motor and trailer. In-house trainings for Medicine Lake Firefighters are offered two evenings and one Saturday morning per month with many additional courses available through the Hennepin and Anoka Technical Colleges. The Department is a member of the North Suburban Mutual Aid Association made up of 28 surrounding fire departments which assist each other on major incidents as requested. The ISO Rating for insurance purposes was Class 9 for many years in Medicine Lake. With the improvements in the fire department of trucks, equipment, and firefighter training in the early 1990's the rating was improved to Class 8. In 1986, the Medicine Lake City Council approved the formation of the "Medicine Lake Firefighters Relief Association." This Relief Association allows the firefighters to establish a retirement or pension program with some funding from the State Aid monies available through homeowners insurance premiums. The Firefighters now have a pension fund with vesting at 5 years of service and full funding at 20 years available to them after 50 years of age. Also, in the same year, the Council approved the Relief associations formation of a Charitable Gambling organization with operations presently in one location, the Country House Restaurant on South Shore Drive. City of Medicine Lake p. 47 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Public Facilities and Services As the City of Medicine Lake continues to plan and to implement the Comprehensive Plan, the safety and welfare of the citizens of Medicine Lake must be primary and foremost in the minds of the decision makers. Since the mission of Medicine Lake Fire Department is to anticipate, prepare for and to mitigate the effects of fire, water, and medical emergencies, the process of evaluation of these plans must include what effect, if any, will this decision have on the Fire Department now or in the future. Other Services In addition to public services, other private sector services are provided within the City. • Electricity • Natural Gas • Cable television • Garbage service • Recycling services Schools Medicine Lake is part of the Wayzata Public School District #284. It serves all or part of the cities of Wayzata, Corcoran, Maple Grove, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minnetonka, Orono, and Plymouth. There are no school facilities in Medicine Lake. Libraries The Hennepin County Library System has a number of branch libraries in communities it serves. The Golden Valley, Plymouth, and Ridgedale in Minnetonka libraries are the most convenient libraries for residents of Medicine Lake. City of Medicine Lake p. 48 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Public Facilities and Services Water System The City does not have its own municipal water system and all properties are served by private well systems. There are no plans for a municipally owned water system at this time. Although the City does not have a municipal water system, it does recognize that drinking water quality is critical to the health of residents. The City does provide random testing of households to monitor the water quality at various aquifer depths. It is realistic however, for the City, at some time in the future, municipal water service will be needed. Unless Medicine Lake is able to form its own water utility, service from either City of Plymouth or possibly Golden Valley present the most feasible options at this time. Additional study will be required to determine how water service should occur if municipal water service is needed. Sanitary Sewer System The City of Medicine Lake is within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) and sanitary sewer service is provided to the entire community by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES). Sanitary sewer service connection is required for all uses in the City. On-site sewage disposal systems are not allowed. MCES interceptor 1 -PM -466 serves the City of Medicine Lake. Table 11. MCES Monthly flow comparison in millions of gallons Source: Metropolitan Council Environmental Services City of Medicine Lake p. 49 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Public Facilities and Services 1995 1996 1997 1998 January 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2 February .9 1.2 1.1 1.1 March 1.3 1.3 1.6 1.5 A ril 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 May 1.4 1.7 1.4 1.3 June 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.3 July 1.3 1.2 2.5 1.3 August 1.4 1 1.4 1.2 September 1.1 1 1.3 1 October 1.4 1 1.3 1.1 November 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 December 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 Avera a Flow 1.3 1.2 1.4 1.2 Source: Metropolitan Council Environmental Services City of Medicine Lake p. 49 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Public Facilities and Services The City anticipates only a slight increase in flows over the next 20 years if identified lands along South Shore Drive are redeveloped with commercial and residential uses prior to 2010. If these lands remain vacant, 2010 and 2020 projections will probably remain in the 1.2 to 1.4 MG per month range. Table 12. Sanitary Sewer Flow Projections in million gallons 2000 2010 2020 Average Monthly Flow 1.3 1.5 1.5 Source: Hoisington Koegler Group City of Medicine Lake Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Public Facilities and Services City of Medicine Lake Comprehensive Plan Figure 14. Sanitary Sewer System Map A/ Sanitary sewer main 0 MCES Meter Station M119 0 300 600 Feet Scale: 1' = 600' Mapping assembled with available Hennepin County Property and Survey Data Map Date: Auguat 7, 2000 ININHoi.ington Koegkroe r Gp ©IN Medicine Lake i i I OHW 889.1' � I 1 , I i I i a Chicago Northwestern Railroad City of Medicine Lake Comprehensive Plan Figure 15. Public Facilities City Hall and Fire Department Jevne Park 0 300 600 Feet Sale: 1" = 600' Mapping assembled with available Hennepin County Property and Survey Data Map Date: August 7, 2000 Iffil ®a Hoisington Koegler Gwp Implementation Capital Improvement Program The City has developed a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which establishes priorities on the basis of which public infrastructure improvements will have the greatest impact on achieving the City's goals. The CIP is established for the years of 2000 through the year 2006. The City reserves the right to change its Capital Improvement Program to accommodate infrastructure repair and reconstruction as determined by the City Engineer, Parks Superintendent, and City Council. Table 13. Street Capital Improvement Program (2000-20061 YEAR TYPE OF COST FUNDING IMPROVEMENT SOURCE 2001 Seal Coating $40,000 General Fund 2005 Road Milling and 100,000 General Fund Overla Source: City of Medicine Lake A wash curb could be incorporated into the road resurfacing project to better channel storm water to a treatment area in Jevne Park. The City should explore other treatment areas for runoff as determined necessary for water quality purposes. In addition to the above improvement schedule, the City has long explored the incorporation of a pedestrian/bike system, primarily for Peninsula Road. This system could be designed as either an on or off- street system depending on a number of factors. Another component of this program could include a street beautification project to reduce the `alley feel' present along sections of Peninsula Road. Landscape plantings, pedestrian scale street lighting, and underground utilities would greatly enhance the aesthetics and safety of this major street corridor. The City should also consider limiting the number and width of curb cuts along its publicly dedicated roadways. A number of benefits would result including reduction of water runoff from hardcover, increase of green space, opportunities for increased aesthetic treatments and traffic safety. City of Medicine Lake p. 53 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Implementation - Capital Improvement Program Table 14. Park Capital Improvement Proqram (2000-2006) YEAR TYPE OF COST FUNDING 2002 IMPROVEMENT $35,000 SOURCE 2001 Resurface tennis 2,000 Park Fund 2003 courts 12,000 General Fund 2002 Park shelter house 7,500 Park Fund 2002 Water and Well 6,000 Park Fund House 2003 Trees and Flower 3,000 Park Fund Plantings Source: City of Medicine Lake Table 15. Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Program 2000-2006 YEAR TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT COST FUNDING SOURCE 2002 Line and Manhole $35,000 General Fund 2005 Improvements 12,000 General Fund 2003 Lift Station 12,000 General Fund maintenance - new um motor Source: City of Medicine Lake Table 16. Facility Capital Improvement Pro ram 2000-2006 YEAR TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT COST FUNDING SOURCE 2002 New Windows $5,000 General Fund 2005 City Hall - Tar Roof 12,000 General Fund Source: City of Medicine Lake City of Medicine Lake p. 54 Draft Comprehensive Pian - 12/18/00 Implementation - Capital Improvement Program Table 17. Fire Department Capital Improvement Proaram (2000-2006) YEAR TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT COST FUNDING SOURCE 2001 Breathing Apparatus 10,000 General Fund 2002 Breathing Apparatus 10,000 General Fund 2004 Tanker Truck 20,000 General Fund 2006 Engine Replacement 40,000 General Fund Source: City of Medicine Lake City of Medicine Lake p. 55 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12118100 Implementation - Capital Improvement Program endix A Metropolitan Council's Interim Strategy to Reduce uce Nonpoint Source Surface Water Management Plan The City of Medicine Lake falls entirely District. It is the responsibilityof within the Bassett Creek W the Bassett Creek Watershed Disttri Shed insure surface water resources are mance ed environme t g in a consistent cost effective and n Y aPPro appropriate manner. 8410 and the Metropole is Su I Management with Minnesota Rules Watershed District re g ment Act the Bassett Creek measure prepared a Comprehensive Watershed Plan. the City adopts the following As source pollution. If required, interim strategy an interim management plan to complye , Medicine Lake will prepare reduce ce water with State Statute. Prepare a surface water Surface Water Management Goals The following a1e the goals of the City relative to surface 1 • Control floodin d water management: 2. 3. 4. 5. 91 7. g an minimize public capital expenditures. Achieve water quality standards in lakes, streams consistent with the intended use and classification. rivers and wetlands Protect and enhance water recreational facilities, fish Increase and wildlife habitat. public participation and knowledge in management of th resources of the community. e water Marttin the amaintain defined flood ublictch and draina ewa system levels, which prote t business convey water to Promote and residences. ground water recharge and prevent contamination of the a Maintain (and restore where possible gaffers. to increase the wetland values theOunt of wetland acreage and within the Watershed. try City of Medicine Lake Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12/18/00 Appendix A P. 56 Policy for Surface Water Management The City of Medicine Lake adopts the following interim strategy to reduce nonpoint source pollution (as depicted in the Metropolitan LoLal Planning Handbook, May 1997) 1. The City of Medicine Lake will apply National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) standards for the design of new stormwater ponds and the MPCA's urban best management practices titled Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas to the review of any proposed development occurring in the City of Medicine Lake to reduce nonpoint source pollutant loadings in stormwater runoff. The City of Medicine Lake will incorporate these standards and requirements in its stormwater management plan and land use controls to implement this policy. City of Medicine Lake p. 57 Draft Comprehensive Plan - 12/18/00 Appendix A