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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 03-23-2001Dummy MARCH 23, 2001 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 5:30 PM TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 7: 00 PM 2. SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 11: 00-4 PM 3. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 7: 00 PM 4. THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 6: 30 PM S. FRIDAY, MARCH 30, S: 00 PM 6. SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2: 00 AM 7. MONDAY, APRIL 2, 7: 00 PM 8 TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 7: 00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, Police Training Room -Speed Hump Policy REGULAR CITY CO UNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 2001 YARD AND GARDEN EXPO Plymouth Creek Center PACT, Bass Lake Room MEDICINE LAKE WATERSHED (EQQ, SUBCOMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL, PRIMA VERA ART SHOW BEGINS, Plymouth Creek Center (through April 4) DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS, Set Clocks forward one hour YO UTH A D VISOR Y COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Police Training Room -City Center Streetscape Improvement, Parking Bays on Plymouth Blvd. and Related Issues. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO March 23, 2001 9. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 7: 00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 10. THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 7: 00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room 11. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached (M -I1) 12. February, March and April Calendars are attached (M-12) 1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Press Release from Sara Cwayna, City of Plymouth Education Specialist, regarding Fire Safety and Injury Prevention. (I -la) Page 2 b) Flyer from Sensible Land Use Coalition regarding a program by Tom Martinson, author of "American Dreamscapes. Suburbs: In Pursuit of Happiness will be presented March 28, 2001 from 11:30 - 2:00 at the Doubletree Park Place in St. Louis Park. (I -1b) c) Flyer from Community Prevention Coalition regarding a Prevention Forum on Tuesday, March 27, 2001 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. at the Golden Valley Library. (1-1c) d) Flyer from Ply. Park and Recreation regarding Plymouth Skate Park Information Meeting on Wednesday, April 4, 7:00 P.M. at the Plymouth Creek Center. (I -Id) e) Flyer from Tree City USA Awards Luncheon on March 22, 2001 listing the City of Plymouth being awarded for 17 years of Certification. (7-1e) Proposed 2001-2002 Corridor Commission Work Plan submitted by the I-494 Corridor Commission along with meeting minutes of Wednesday, February 14, 2001, a list of past, present and future commission activities and a monthly report for February 12 - March 16, 2001 submitted by Ross Thorfinnson, Jr. - policy and legislative consultant for the I-494 Corridor Commission. (I-1fi 2. STAFF REPORTS a) Memo from Fire Chief Rick Kline to City Manager Dwight Johnson regarding the February 2001 Fire Department report (I -2a) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 3 March 23, 2001 3 CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter from Tom Resick, 15160 38" Ave. No., expressing his thoughts on adding an ice sheet and parking to the Lifetime Fitness Center. (I -3a) b) E-mail from Anna Zderchuk regarding a city owned lot at 12630 15`h Ave. No. which is next to a home they are buying, asking about the possibility of purchasing the city's lot for a future garage addition. (I -3b) c) Letter from George A. Farr, 1054 Xene Lane, regarding ice conditions on the pathways around Parkers Lake. (I -3c) d) Response from Director of Park and Recreation, Eric Blank to Larry Leistiko, Medicine Lake Sailing Club approving the use of Medicine Lake for sailboat races during the 2001 summer season. (I -3d) e) Letter from Barb Senness, Planning Manager to property owners regarding preliminary plat, site plan and variance for 14 townhome units - "Graviere Second Addition" on 2.58 acres of property located at 16530 Co. Rd. 6. (I -3e) f} Letter from Barb Senness, Planning Manager to property owners regarding request by John Rawski regarding a variance for a garage and home addition that would encroach 9 feet into the required 15 foot side yard setback for property located at 19015 26`h Ave. No. (I-3fi A summary report on the 2001 correspondence is attached (1-3) 4. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS a) League of Minnesota Cities Friday Fax. (I -4a) b) Letter from City of Shorewood to City Manager Dwight Johnson regarding legislation relating to lawn fertilizers containing phosphorus. (I -4b). c) Letter from the Metropolitan Council regarding them updating the Regional Recreation Open Space Police Plan and the 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP). (I -4c) d) Letter from Suburban Transit Association regarding STA pursuing solutions to transit taxing district shortfalls (I -4d) 5. MEETING MINUTES a) Youth Advisory Council minutes from March 5, 2001. (I -5a) b) Human Rights Commission minutes from February 1, 2001. (I -5b) (M-11) Tentative Schedule for City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items April 10 • Present Environmental Champion Awards • St. Philip the Deacon parking lot request • Tiller variance and conditional use permit request April 24 • Present Human Rights Commission Essay winners • Public improvement hearing on Plymouth Blvd. improvements including parking bays • Assessment hearing on False Fire Alarm Permit fees • Assessment hearing on 2000 Weed Eradication and Destruction, Roll 2 • Assessment hearing on 2000 Diseased Tree Removal and Destruction, Roll 2 • Sunrise Park development OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS March 2001 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Apr 2001 S M T W T F S 1 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS 2 3 Feb 2001 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 COMMISSION - 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Medicine Lake Room 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7:00 PM YOUTH 6:30 PM BOARD 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PRAC, ADVISORY AND PLANNING Council COUNCIL, COMMISSION COMMISSION, Chambers Medicine Lake RECEPTION, Council Chambers Room Plymouth Creek Center 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7:00 PM EQC, 7:00 PM HRA - 8:30 AM - 2:30 Council Medicine Lake PM, LEAGUE OF Chambers Room 7:00 PM PUBLIC MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS SAFETY REGIONAL ADVISORY MEETING, BOARD, Police Council Dept, Library Chambers 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: Update on Hilde Pert. Ctr. and Surface Water Utility Fee Structure, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 5:00 PM - 7 PM, 2001 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION, Lunch Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 7:30 AM LOCAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, Radisson Hotel 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: Speed Hump Policy, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM PACT - gaSS Lake Room 6:30 PM MEDICINE LAKE WATERSHED SHED SUB -COMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room 5:00 PM THRU APRIL 4 - PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL PRIMAVERA SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 3/22/2001 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS April 2001 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 S 6 7 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS COMMENCES- 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: City set docks ahead 1 Medicine Lake Center Streetscape Medicine Lake hour Room Imp., parking bays on Ply Blvd., Police Training Room 7:00 PM SKATE PARK INFORMATIONAL MEETING, Plymouth Creek Center Room 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7:00 PM 7:00 PM EQC, 7:00 PM PRAC, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Council Chambers Council Chambers Chambers 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM BOARD OF REVIEW, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HRA - Medidne Lake Room 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY 11:00 AM CITY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION LUNCHEON, Plymouth Creek Center ADVISORY BOARD, Police Dept. Library 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:30 AM LOCAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, Radisson Hotel 700 PM PACT- Bass Lake Room 6:30 PM MEDICINE LAKE WATERSHED (EQC) SUB -COMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 29 30 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Mar 2001 S M T W T F S May 2001 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Medicine Lake Room 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 3/23/2001 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS May 2001 Sunday I Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 7:00 PM BOARD OF REVIEW (RECONVENED), Council Chambers 2 8:00 AM - 1 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGIONAL WORKSHOP, Plymouth Creek Center 3 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 4 5 Apr 2001 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 $ 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 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL TOWN FORUM, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM EQC, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM PLYMOUTH HISTORY FEST, Parkers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Lake Park 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HRA - Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD, b alircye Dept. 7:00 PM YOUTH SERVICE AWARDS, Plymouth Creek Center 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 6:00 PM MILLENNIUM GARDEN GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY, Plymouth Creek Center 7:30 AM LOCAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, Radisson Hotel 7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 27 28 MEMORIAL DAY (Observed) - City Offices Closed 29 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, 30 31 Jun 2001 S M T W T F S 1 2 Medicine Lake Room 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 modified on 3/22/2001 Spring into Home Fire Safety Press Release For More Information, Call: Sara Lynn Cwayna For Release 710:26 AMEST 763-509-5198 March 22, 2001 Spring into Fire Safety and Injury Prevention rage - i With spring weather right around the corner, Plymouth Fire Chief Richard Kline asks homeowners to have their fire alarm systems cleaned and tested by a professional. "This helps to insure that systems are working properly, which in turn, reduces the number of false alarms that we receive," said Chief Kline. The Fire Department suggests that homeowners have their systems serviced twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. False alarms account for 60% of the Fire Department's annual call volume -which is a costly equation for both the City and for residents. Last year, firefighters responded to over 700 false alarms, and homeowners are charged $100.00 for each false alarm that their system generates. Having home alarm systems professionally serviced significantly reduces the likelihood that a false alarm will occur and helps to insure that the system will operate as designed. Questions concerning smoke detection or fire sprinkler systems may be directed to Stan Scofield, Plymouth Fire Inspector, 763-509-5443. "Fire prevention is very important to us. In fact, it's as important as fire suppression and rescue," said Chief Kline. "This summer we will be offering a variety of safety programs that we hope the community will take part in. Our calendar fills up very quickly, so plan to schedule events at least one month in advance," suggested Chief Kline. For more information on these opportunities, please the Plymouth Fire Department at 763-509-5198. - more - Spring into Home Fire Safety STATION TOURS Station tours are given Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., at Fire Station III, 3300 Dunkirk Lane N. Firefighters will discuss home fire safety & injury prevention, put on their rescue gear, and show fire trucks and equipment. At the end of the tour, complimentary fire hats and stickers will be given to the children. BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE FIRE STATION Children five years old or older, can have their birthday party at Fire Station III, 3300 Dunkirk Lane N. Parties are scheduled Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. They include a fire safety presentation and a tour of the station. Then, after the tour, the group may use the station's community room for eating, present opening, and games for the children. Complimentary fire hats and stickers will be given to the children. SMOKEBUSTER'S PROGRAM Imagine bow thrilled your kids would be when the big red fire engine pulls up and firefighters come inside to help you plan for safety. Firefighters make scheduled visits to Plymouth homes to help residents test their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, develop home fire escape plans, and review home fire safety practices. Residents are awarded free Lester the Smoke Detector T-shirts if their smoke detectors pass the safety check. If the home needs additional smoke detectors or new batteries, firefighters will provide them to the residents at no charge. Smokebusters is offered on Tuesday evenings, June through September, from 6:30 — 8:00 p.m. BLOCK PARTIES AND NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETINGS Does your neighborhood host an annual block party? Invite firefighters to your party and they will arrive in a fire truck and discuss home fire safety with your neighbors. This opportunity is available Monday through Friday. - more - Page - 2 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT National Night Out 2001 will be celebrated on August 7h from 630 to 9:30 p.m. To learn more about NNO or to receive notices of upcoming meetings and copies of print literature please call (763) 509-5198. FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING AT CONCERT IN THE PARK SERVICES, PARKER'S LAKE PARK Calls for fire service permitting, firefighters plan on attending Plymouth's "Concert in the Park" series on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. Firefighters will set up a fire extinguisher practice station so that residents can try their hands at using an extinguisher. BIKE HELMET CAMPAIGN The Plymouth Fire Department will sell new bike helmets, that meet proper safety standards and come in a variety of styles and sizes, for $8.00. Helmets will be sold on Thursday evenings, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., June through August, at Fire Station III, 3300 Dunkirk Lane North. BIKE HELMET REWARD PROGRAM Firefighters and police officers will give away certificates for free fast food treats to bikers, skateboarders, and scooter drivers who they spotted wearing their helmets. BIKE RODEO: Plymouth Police and Fire Department will sponsor their annual bike rodeo for kids, grades 1- 4, on Saturday June 2°d at Fire Station III. At the rodeo kids will learn about proper helmet fit, bike maintenance, and safe rules of the road. They'll practice their skills on a rodeo course and then accompany firefighters and police officers on a community ride. For more information on the rodeo, please call (763) 509-5198 or visit www.ci.plymouth.mn.us. Spring into Home Fire Safety EIGHT SAFETY TIPS FOR OUTDOOR GRILLING 1. Have propane cylinders for gas grills filled by a professional. Overfilled or leaking propane cylinders can be deadly. 2. Establish a no play zone 6-10 feet around the grill. Keep children and games such as tag, ball toss, frisbee etc. away from this area. 3. Grill on concrete whenever possible, at least 10 feet away from any building. Grills should never be used on wooden patios or under overhangs of garages, homes or decks. 4. Close the vents of the grill after you use it and make sure the fuel source has been shut off if it is a gas -powered or electric grill. 5. Avoid loose fitting sleeves or clothing when cooking. Wind can easily blow loose clothing into grill cooking surface. Remember to always use potholders. 6. Keep lighter fluid, matches, paper plates, garbage, tents, sleeping bags or combustibles away from the grill. Never use gasoline to start or stoke a fire. 7. Keep charcoal briquettes stored in a metal container with a secured lid. Match light briquettes can self ignite under the right conditions. 8. If a fire starts on the grill, put the cover on the grill and turn off the heat source if possible. Smother a grease fire. Do not use water. WHYTim Page - 3 (I -I b) � 1 (Presents SUBURBS: In Pursuit of Pappiness Tom Martinson, author of "American Dreamscapes- will cUlenge the images anti societal assumptions we near daily about suLrLan communities anti engage- those who attend about the opportunities far the American SuLrL in the future. OW • v//Ly is there no sympathy for suLur6an living? • In whose Lest interest is it that society %ashes' American suLurLs?? • /hat is the future of our suLurLs? This session will be videotaped. ■■■ PLEASE RETAIN A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS 000 .......................................................... Date: March 28, 2001 Sign up at meeting for Real Estate, Builders, Register. 11:15 AM AICP, & AELSLAGID • Program: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Continuing Education Credit. Location: See map on reverse side. Next Program: April 25, 2001 Cost: $30 / members and $40 / nonmembers "To be Announced" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reservation: SUBURBS: In Pumuit of i-iQppiness a March 28, 2001 Name: Company/Agency: Register by: Phone: Fax: Mail: 952.474.3302 952.474.3993 Sensible Land Use Coalition PO Box 284, Excelsior, MN 55331-9998 Please indicate method of payment: (Sorry, no PO's) 0 Check enclosed ❑ Mailing check ❑ Pay @ door Phone: ❑ Vegetarian meal preferred ❑ :Member / 530 ❑ Nonmember/ $40 TOTAL ENCLOSED '` SENSIBLE ""A ' LAND USE o'! 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Ta e Hennepin County MW O n C Community Health Department t I COMMUNITY Minnesota prevention ® resource center C O A L I T I O N [I reventing youth from using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) is the responsibility of both parents and the wider community. Yet, many parents feel confused about what they should do and feel they lack community support in raising drug-free children. While many families set State Incentive Grant clear guidelines to prevent youth alcohol use, adults who provide alcohol to Recipients: youth compromise their efforts. Several State Incentive Grants are mobilizing communities to reduce ATOD Drew Brooks use among youth. Through these grant projects, communities are learning how to develop safe environments for youth by focusing on adult providers of Bloomington Public Health alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Eileen O'Connell Come learn how several communities are engaging parents, youth, businesses, Bloomington Public Health and law enforcement to change community standards and policies to prevent underage ATOD use. Sharon MacDonald Panelists will discuss: Hopkins Reduce the Use ♦ What adults believe the current attitudes toward underage ATOD use are in their communities. Kim Rowe ♦Creative ways to engage communities to reduce youth ATOD use. Community Prevention Coalition of Hennepin ♦ Practical tools to reduce your community's risks. County - - Please join us in this important discussion! When: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 12:00 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Where: Golden Valley Library 830 Winnetka Avenue North Community Prevention Coalition Golden Valley c/o Hennepin County Community Health Department Cost: FREE - no need to pre -register 525 Portland Avenue (MC 968) Minneapolis, MN 55415 Lunch: Bring your lunch. 6121348-5618 FAX: 612/348-7548 Beverages will be provided at no charge. http://www.cpcaction.org Ta e Hennepin County MW O n C Community Health Department t I COMMUNITY Minnesota prevention ® resource center C O A L I T I O N [I Golden Valley Library 830 Winnetka Ave* N, Golden Valley, MN 612-540-8290 14th AV* N �'. f 'L•�wi5 . Maran Ln. . an va y 55 r ,fid LI AS C ©1999 MapQuest oom, Inc,-* 1990 Navigation TechnobQbs S Just North of Olson Memorial Highway (Hwy 55) between Highways 169 and 394. (I-1 d) Plymouth Skate Park Information Meeting We need your ideas! Come to the information meeting about the proposed new outdoor skate park. Date. Wednesday, April 4 Time. 7:00 p.m. Place. Plymouth Creek Center 14800 34th Avenue N. ,i For information contact Eric Blank Plymouth Parks & Recreation Phone: 763-509-5201 E-mail: eblank@ci.plymouth.mn.us TREE CITY USA Tree City USA Awards Luncheon Welcoming Remarks Presentation of Awards Don Mueller Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Tree Line USA Northern States Power Company Tree City USA List of Communities on Back Tree City USA Growth Award Austin Blaine Eagan Lake City Luverne Miinneapolis St. Peter White Bear Lake Closing Comments Michael Max Interim -President Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee (1-1 e) TREE CITY USA Alexandria Ashby Audubon Bagley Barnesville* Anoka Apple Valley Becker Belle Plain* Benson Blaine Bloomington Brainerd Brooklyn Center Burnsville Champlin Chanhassen Circle Pines Cloquet* Columbia Heights Columbus Coon Rapids Crystal Danube Duluth Eagan Eden Prairie Albert Lea Austin Cannon Falls* Chatfield Claremont 2000 Minnesota Tree City USA Communities (with Number of Years Certified) (First-time Tree City USA in bold type and Growth Award in italics) ( * Indicates communities whose application is still being processed) SE Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee Awards Luncheon Northwest Urban Forestry Workshop April 6, 2001 March 28, 2001 8 Dodge Center University of Minnesota - Crookston Peterson 22 6 Bemidji 11 Fergus Falls 23 Pelican Rapids 8 Breckenridge 15 Fosston 9 Perham 5 Crookston 14 Hawley 9 Thief River Falls Winona* Detroit Lakes 13 Moorhead Wadena 3 Dilworth* 8 Park Rapids Tree City USA Awards Luncheon March 22, 2001 Golden Valley Country Club, Golden Valley 20 Fairmont 11 Minneapolis 22 Rosemount 17 Farmington 11 Minneota 7 Roseville 10 Foley 10 Minnetonka 7 Royalton Golden Valley 14 Morris 1 St.Cloud 7 Grand Rapids 13 Mounds View 19 St.Louis Park 8 Granite Falls 14 New Brighton 19 St.Paul 14 Ham Lake 9 New Hope 7 St. Peter 20 Hastings 5 New Ulm Sauk Centre 9 Heron Lake 7 North Mankato 14 Savage* Hills 6 Oak Park Heights 19 Shorewood* 11 Hopkins 22 Oakdale 6 Sleepy Eye 6 Hutchinson 22 Paynesville 10 Staples Glencoe Pequot Lakes 6 Sunfish Lake 12 Lake St.Croix Beach 8 Pipestone* 2 Victoria 15 LeCenter 2 Plymouth 17 Virginia 9 LeSueur 11 Princeton 2 Watertown* 21 Lino Lakes 13 Proctor 8 Waterville 7 Litchfield 21 Ramsey 12 White Bear Lake 8 Luverne 5 Raymond 5 Wolverton* 20 Lakeville 9 Richfield 15 Worthington 14 Mankato Robbinsdale 22 18 Maple Grove 16 SE Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee Awards Luncheon 10 10 13 8 9 11 21 21 20 10 7 10 5 19 9 14 1 8 7 1 14 8 3 8 16 1 3 22 April 6, 2001 Willow Creek Golf Club, Rochester 8 Dodge Center 11 Northfield 6 Peterson 22 Kasson 21 Owatonna 10 Preston 7 Lake City 8 Red Wing 7 Rushford 9 Le Roy* Rochester 20 Wabasha* 9 Lewiston 1 Rollingstone 5 Winona* 10 10 13 8 9 11 21 21 20 10 7 10 5 19 9 14 1 8 7 1 14 8 3 8 16 1 3 22 I-494 CORRIDOR COMMISSION Proposed Work Plan Calendar Years 2001-2002 Introduction Continuing a precedent set in the previous two-year work program for calendar years 1999-2000, the I- 494 Corridor Commission has categorized its efforts in five specific program areas for the proposed 2001- 2002 Corridor Commission work plan: ➢ TDM and Transit Services and Coordination Organizational Outreach Activities ➢ TDM and Transit Planning and Policy Development > Corridor Infrastructure and Traffic Management Planning ➢ Funding Identification The first area, TDM and Transit Services and Coordination, relates to the continued provision of services now offered to 494 corridor businesses and organizations, and the coordination of activities among 494 member cities. These activities range from providing informational and technical assistance to 494 businesses for the implementation of ridesharing programs and activities to acting as the catalyst between 494 cities and local businesses in the formation and development of strategically -placed Transportation Management Associations, or TMAs, along 494. Other activities under this category that will continue during the 2001-2002 biennium include transit service planning for subareas and along the 494 corridor, and the development and review of Transportation Management Plans (TMPs) for 494 building owners and developers. One new item, the Commuter First Aid Kit, has been added to this category at the request of the local 494 Chambers of Commerce. The second, work plan area, Organizational Outreach Activities, lists outreach relationships that have been developed over the past several years and that will continue. These relationships, especially those related to the local Chambers of Commerce and businesses located within the 494 corridor, are of extreme importance as the 494 Corridor Commission promotes opportunities for the reduction of SOV traffic in the corridor, especially during reconstruction years beginning in 2003. Partnerships with agencies and local business leaders have helped publicize Corridor Commission activities and goals, and also help promote the need for additional transportation system funding on the local, state and federal levels. TDM and Transit Planning and Policy Development, the third work plan area, continues work that was begun during the previous two years. This area will be further developed to include the research of new policy incentives that will encourage developers and building owners to provide HOV facilities and services to new and redeveloping 494 properties in future years. In addition, the Corridor Commission will partner with other organizations such as the Metropolitan Council to examine national and local examples of TDM policy options on the municipal and corridor -wide levels. A fourth work plan area, Corridor Infrastructure and Traffic Management Planning, describes the continued activities of the Corridor Commission in planning corridor HOV facilities and identifying infr?structure improvements to reduce congestion along mainline 494. Of specific emphasis is the final review of the 494 FEIS and the staging of reconstruction along various segments of 494 beginning in 2003. A priority will be placed on speeding up the construction of the I -494/35W Interchange project, now scheduled for 2011 and beyond, as a means of increasing capacity along a highly -congested portion of 49=4. Finally. the last work plan area, Funding Identification, includes activities that target additional funding for 494 priority projects on the local, state and federal levels. Unfunded or underfunded projects have been identified by the Corridor Commission and its partners during the previous biennium; these projects have been prioritized and grouped according to future planned improvements of 494. The I-494 Corridor Commission will concentrate on securing funding for as many projects as possible, to include those projects that would benefit from moving up on the current MnDOT staging schedule, or projects that can be accomplished in a shorter time frame than what is currently scheduled. Opportunities in this area include partnerships with local businesses, cities and Hennepin County, as well as the potential for. direct transportation appropriations for 494 facilities on the federal level. 2 00 d d v v b E -17 El J w r) A a c -os Ot � O ��•p O � T.' rA y Proposed 2000-2001 I-494 Corridor Commission Work Plan Elements TDM and Organizational TDM and Corridor Funding Transit Outreach Transit Infra- Identification Services Planning, structure and Tech. Ass. Traffic Mgmt /Policv Dev. Planning 1. Act as 1 Continue 1. Continue 1. Identify 1. Seek funding services outreach TMP dev. and infrastructure sources for 494 resource/informa activities and TDM policy needed along I- specific project tion work with cities, options for 494 to achieve development and clearinghouse for Hennepin new corridor long and short- overall 494 494 businesses, County, developments. term TDM staging plan; local Chambers MnDOT, Work with objectives for all continue working using website, Metropolitan local planning 494 Corridor with cities to find promotional Council, staff to Commission funding for materials, city Chambers of coordinate member cities. parallel arterial newsletters, Commerce, activities and improvements to direct Business determine reduce 494 communication. Leaders. impacts. 2. Continue work 2. Continue 2. Plan and 2. 494 FEIS -congestion. 2. Negotiate with with Transit coordinating advocate for participation on private sector for Providers and transportation business TAC; continue partnership Engineers Sub- improvements incentives efforts to opportunities committees in with 494 (i.e., tax increase HOV where possible planning and member cities credits for and transit and to reduce coordinating and other parking facilities in overall costs. services, HOV statewide minimums staging plan. infrastructure. corridor groups. along 494 corridor) 3. TMA 3. Work with 3. Comp Plan 3. Planning and 3. Coordinate Formation and large employers Update implementation statewide continued to reduce SOV assistance for of pre- corridor groups partnership and trips on 494 TDM and construction for single source oversight of using variety of HOV activities to funding to speed Golden Triangle regional and strategies and reduce SOV up regional TMA. local incentives. facilities. traffic on 494 improvements 4. Customized 4. Revisit City 4. Continue 4. Continue 4. Identify and Ridepro Councils to new TMA 35W/494 seek funding matching service update on work identification interchange opportunities for training for 494 plans, progress develop. in HOV facility TMA startups businesses and made. association planning and along 494 employees. with partners implementation corridor. 5. Development 5. Target State 5. Assist as 5. Continue 5. Identify/seek of Commuter Legislature and necessary with Parallel Arterial 494 funding First Aid Kit MN Congress. 494 legislative improvement opps. on local, materials and Members for strategy project staging regional, state promotion. funding development and development and federal levels. I-494 Corridor Commission/JPO Meeting Minutes of Wednesday, February 14, 2001 �Vdapproved) I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m. by Chair Jim Hovland at the Southwest Metro Transit Commission. Those in attendance were: Jim Hovland, City of Edina Randy Newton, City of Eden Prairie Bob Streetar, City of Minnetonka Dave Lindahl, City of Eden Prairie Suzanne Zutter, Southwest Metro Bob Burlingame, City of Maple Grove Charlie Honchell, City of Bloomington Clarence Shallbetter, Metropolitan Council Mike Spack , City of Maple Grove John Donnelly, Edina Chamber of Commerce Mike Fossum, City of Bloomington Ross Thorfinnson, 494 Lobbyist Wayne Norris, MnDOT Lisa Raduenz, LJR, Inc. Larry Lee, City of Bloomington Perry Thorvig, City of Richfield Jan Mossman, City of Eden Prairie Barb Senness, City of Plymouth Dick Allendorf, City of Minnetonka Sandy Hewitt, City of Plymouth Tom Foley, City of Richfield Fran Hoffman, City of Edina Irene Wright, GT TMA Craig Larson, City of Edina Patty Carlson, MCS Tom O'Keefe, MnDOT II. Review of Minutes. Review of minutes from January 17, 2001 meeting. Motion made to approve minutes by Lee. Senness seconded the motion. Motion passed. III. MnDOT Presentation—I-494 Draft Final EIS. Hovland asked everyone to introduce themselves due to the new faces at the table for this particular meeting, including 494 Engineers members and local Chamber of Commerce representatives. (introductions were made around the table). O'Keefe and Norris of MnDOT presented an update of the progress made on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the 494 corridor. As part of their presentation, they reviewed the schedule of section reconstruction staging along the corridor from the 3e Avenue area to Highway 394. The first section, 494 between Highway 212 and East Bush Lake Road, is scheduled to be let in April 2002 and will be divided into two specific stages due to the bridge work that needs to be done on both sides of 494. Norris reiterated that all projects along the corridor will provide one additional lane in each direction in each section of the reconstruction project. A question was asked about installing additional HOV lanes. Norris responded that all new high -occupancy vehicle (HOV) ramps have to be approved by the Commissioner of Transportation prior to installation due to the recent ramp meter study results. Norris also stated that he hoped to reduce the right-of-way cost estimates for the corridor within the third section (Highway 100 to 35W) by $50 million, if possible, due to the arrangements that have already been made by the cities of Richfield and Bloomington. six lanes of capacity between Highways 35W and 100, with open space in the middle area reserved for future use. Norris indicated that MnDOT is currently doing an analysis of the corridor for average speed and level of congestion, and that MnDOT is using 2022 traffic forecasts for the simulation. Hovland asked Norris if the current design maximizes available space? Norris responded that he thinks "the current 494 outer limits will be the permanent ones". Norris further explained that the design should operate at LOS C or D when completed. O'Keefe stated that LOS C or D are considered an "acceptable" LOS. Lindahl asked what LOS was currently on 494? Norris replied that the 494 LOS was consistently E or F. Norris summarized his presentation by remarking that it will take a "coordinated effort of cities, transit providers and developers in order to reduce traffic congestion on 494" and that he has had help from Corridor Commission staff and internal MnDOT staff (Kate Garwood) to start planning some of these efforts before reconstruction of 494 begins. Shallbetter asked what the target in the FEIS was of the percentage of people who do not drive alone on 494, and what goal has MnDOT set for TDM on the 494 corridor? Norris responded that he could not recall this information. Hovland asked Foley of Richfield about the Penn Avenue bridge access issues from EB 494 to SB 35W? Foley responded that both communities—Richfield and Bloomington—are proposing double left turn lanes in order to address these issues. A general discussion then occurred within the group about the feasibility of building a better 494 if more money were available. Honchell remarked that "if the 35W/494 interchange is not built, it may never be built because there never may be enough money to build it the right way," and, although it would be better to build it "the right way", Richfield has estimated $80 million of savings on that one particular interchange alone, remarked Honchell. Lee asked O'Keefe if MnDOT has a position for additional funding for 494, given the Crosstown issue? O'Keefe responded that the Governor has said he was willing to listen to proposals from the Legislature this year for additional transportation project funding in general. Lee followed up with the question "Well, then, will bills for funding 494 get MnDOT's support?" O'Keefe responded that he was unable to answer that question for sure at this time. IV. Other Business. Thorfinnson provided a report on his activities during the months of Januaryand February. He worked a total of 51.2 hours in January 2001, with a primary work focus on the bill proposal and related activities put forth by Senators Dave Johnson and Roy Terwilliger. He also reported on the strategies he feels are necessary at both the federal and state legislative levels in order to promote increased funding to speed up 494 project staging. Thorfinnson asked each of the city representatives in attendance at the meeting to confirm the number of participants that would be attending the March 14-15 Washington, D.C. meetings set with the Minnesota Congressional delegation. 3 Richfield has taken an official position on whether 62 should be done before 494, or if there is a design that would work? Foley indicated that the City wishes to continue the work begun on the 35W/62 interchange reconstruction project, but that it has taken no other position about 494 funding. Raduenz asked the city staff representatives to help her in scheduling presentations to the City Council of each member community in the next several months. Hovland indicated that his normal City Council meetings are held on Tuesdays (the I' and P of each month), but that he would try and accommodate the meetings to the best of his capability. Raduenz also reported that at the last meeting she had presented a draft work plan document for Commission members but had received no feedback from them in the last several weeks. Hovland suggested that the small group reconvene sometime in the next two weeks and review the suggested work plan. He also recommended that another small group be convened to negotiate with Raduenz on the upcoming LJR contract renewal process. He named Allendorf and Lindahl to the small group and directed Raduenz to contact members to schedule available times to meet. Hovland passed around a list he prepared of the past, present and future activities of the I-494 Corridor Commission. This document was referenced at the January 2001 meeting and made available to all city representatives. Lee asked if Hovland was planning on asking for increased annual dues when he made the city presentations to the Councils in the next several months? Hovland indicated that he believed this to be a good idea. Raduenz distributed an updated financial report from the 494 Treasurer to members for review. There is approximately $68,000 in carry-over funds from 2000 to 2001 according to the report. Foley reported under "Other Business". He reported that the City Council in Richfield approved the Penn Avenue Bridge project as of the date of the meeting, and that official property offers were being sent out the same day as the meeting. Motion made to adjourn the meeting by Allendorf. Senness provided the second. March 21st was approved as the next scheduled meeting of the 1-494 Corridor Commission due to the Washington, D.C. trip scheduled during the previous week. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. F I-494 CORRIDOR COMMISSION ACTIVITIES (PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE) • Pushed 494 to the top of the priority list of "unfounded" projects in the State's 10 -year construction plan; (NOTE: Both 494 and 35W were taken off the State's Transportation Improvement Plan - TIP -in 1992 because the "lack" of funding available to complete either project; 494 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) now underway and plan is being staged for ``segment" projects, starting in 2003 with Highway 212 to Highway 100 section.) • Maintenance of the original 494 reconstruction Schedule (Gatekeeper Function); (NOTE: In 1999 the Corridor Commission put political pressure on both MnDOT and the Metropolitan Council to stop them from further delay of the third lane project from 212 to 100 in both directions. Unchecked, this delay would have pushed the project back at least another two years or more.) • Focused attention of 494 needs on the Congressional and Legislative levels; (NOTE: 494 needs are now being publicly mentioned and brought forth by Minnesota's leadership and lawmakers as they talk about addressing the state's long-term infrastructure requirements.) • Developed a process for identifying infrastructure improvements that can be added to current roadway system to increase 494 capacity; (NOTE: Engineers group has prepared and ranked a list of infrastructure improvements along both sides of 494 to be prioritized when funding becomes available in order to provide less constricted traffic relievers to 494 during times of high congestion). • Organized and brought together Met Council, Metro Transit and MnDOT to discuss pre - construction 494 needs, transit services along corridor, and appropriate staging timeline; (NOTE: For the first time EVER, MnDOT is appropriating almost $1 million in pre - construction activities (per year) aimed at assisting employers and companies along 494 with information and alternatives during road construction periods beginning in 2003; also, we put together a draft transit plan that Met Council/Metro Transit is refining). • Reviewing Final 494 EIS plans and applying pressure to reconstruct the most critical portions of the corridor as expeditiously as possible; (NOTE: In 1999, Commission placed first priority on moving up the construction of the 35W/494 interchange because current bottleneck at 100/494 will move east to 35W once construction is complete. Because of this prioritization, several local bridge projects have been initiated earlier than they would have been in order to facilitate/leverage the bigger interchange project in the near future (e.g., Penn Avenue/494) Now, Commission working with MnDOT and consultant firm to prioritize segment stating on 494.) • Working with various Corridor Chambers of Commerce to help develop legislative strategies from both the affected municipalities and their business communities; • Retention of lobbyist to work on I-494 funding projects, • Services have been and continue to be planned, implemented and evaluated to increase vehicle occupancies; o Ongoing development of TDM strategies; o Super Valu participated in funding HOV bypasses; o Golden Triangle TDM Demonstration project; • Transit Planning — I-494 Transit Providers Subcommittee • Further development of "Reliever System" (I-494 parallel arterials); • Continued work with MnDOT, Met Council, state legislature and federal representatives on infrastructure improvements (funding and prioritization), congestion mitigation strategies, improvement of air quality. Ross Thorfinnson, Jr. — Policy and Legislative Consultant I-494 Corridor Commission Monthly Report for February 12 — March 16, 2001 During the period, a total of 73.25 hours (14.65 hours/week average) were spent on I-494 Corridor Commission policy and legislative activities, constituent and community outreach and communication with member cities. The hours consist of meetings, phone calls and preparation time. Policy and Legislative Activities A number of bills have been introduced in both houses in regards to transportation and transportation funding. All of those bills that have been introduced will be funneled and sorted prior to the end of the session. Potentially there could be some sort of omnibus transportation bill that would combine several pieces of bills previously submitted and passed through committee. There is a tremendous amount of attention and discussion centered on transportation issues and funding for transportation. The climate for something beyond just a one-time infusion from the surplus appears to be good. In fact, House republicans appear to side with the Governor in pushing for a return of the entire surplus so a one time infusion seems unlikely.. To date, the majority of involvement from the I-494 Corridor Commission has focused on two key Senate transportation committee members, Senators Dave Johnson and Roy Terwilliger. Both have proposed significant pieces of legislation in regards to transportation funding that would have a large impact on the I-494 Corridor. The I-494 Corridor Commission has been very active in helping to develop that legislation. Senator Johnson has proposed, through a referendum process, a .5% sales tax increase in the seven county metro area with the proceeds dedicated to road construction and transit capital needs. This legislation would provide over $2.5B for metro are projects to be completed over a 12 -year period. Senator Terwilliger is proposing a bonding bill that would provide $500M for I-494 construction from Hwy 100 east to 34`h. This legislation is in direct response to the Commissioner's commitment to complete the I-494 construction prior to beginning the proposed Hwy62/35W interchange construction project if the legislature could provide the $500M to do the I-494 project. Numerous meetings have been held with both Senators, and they have been extremely responsive to out needs and requests. They have asked that we support their proposed legislation and testify if needed. The next step in this legislative process is to meet with and ask for the support of our State Representatives. It is clear that we need to continue to be active in these discussions and open up a dialogue with our representatives, their support is crucial. Ross Thorfinnson, Jr., Policy and Legislative Consultant,) -494 Corridor Commission- Monthly Report, February 12 — March 16, 2001 Cont'd — Page 2 Constituent and Community Outreach A meeting was held with Ron Marien of the Greater. Minneapolis Area Chamber of Commerce in regards to policy and legislative efforts and initiatives concerning the I-494 Corridor and transportation funding. At that meeting, considerable time was spent in discussing ways in which the business community can get involved and be advocates for long-term transportation funding and the I-494 Corridor reconstruction. The business community will need to be very supportive of proposed legislation that addresses the issues and needs of the I-494 Corridor and proposed legislation that addresses the long-term transportation funding issues. The Greater Minneapolis Area Chamber is committed to being involved in the process and supporting our efforts. I-494 Corridor Commission Congressional Visits March 13`h and 14`h On March 13'h and 14` a strong contingent of representatives of the seven member cities of the I-494 Corridor Commission met with both of our Senators and five of our Congressmen and/or their representatives in Washington DC. The group met with the following: - Congressman Oberstar's Chief of Staff Bill Richards and the Chief of Staff for the House Transportation Committee Ken House - Congressman Sabo and Legislative Assistant Marjorie Dusky - Senator Dayton - Congressman Kennedy and Legislative Director Glynda Becker - Congressman Luther's Legislative Director - Senator Wellstone's Legislative Assistant Sarah Niemeyer - Congressman Ramstad and Legislative Assistant Adam Peterman0 The following member cities had representatives in attendance: Bloomington - Mayor, City Manager, 3 Councilmembers Eden Prairie - Mayor and Councilmember Edina - Mayor, City Manager, Councilmember I-494 Chair Plymouth - Mayor and Councilmember Richfield — City Manger and Councilmember The delegation was warmly received at each of the seven meetings with everyone appearing to be engaged in the presentation and discussions that ensued. The presentation consisted of a brief history of the I-494 Corridor Commission followed by information in regards to staging of projects within the I-494 Corridor and the importance of completing the parallel arterials prior to construction beginning on either the Hwy. Ross Thorfnnson, Jr., Policy and Legislative Consultant, 1-494 Corridor Commission- Monthly Report, February 12 — March 16, 2001 Cont'd —Page 3 62/I -35W Interchange project or the I-494 reconstruction project from Hwy 100 to 341n Emphasis was also placed on the importance of the reconstruction of the 1-494/1-35W interchange. Congressman Obertar's Chief of Staff Bill Richards suggested a transportation summit during their recess in April. The summit would pull together our Congressman and Senators, the Commissioner of MnDOT, State Senators and Representatives and representatives of the I-494 Corridor Commission to discuss the issues and concerns of the I-494 Corridor Commission and transportation funding issues. All of the Senators and Congressmen agreed to work with us to arrange such a summit. In addition they agreed to talk to their State Senators and Representatives about the transportation issue whenever they had a chance and the need for a long-term funding plan. Presented on March 21, 2001 Ross Thorfinnson, Jr —Policy and Legislative Consultant I-494 Corridor Commision Monthly Report for January 2001 During the month of January, a total of 51.25 hours were spent on I-494 Corridor Commission policy and legislative activities, constituent and community outreach and communication with member cities. The hours consist of meetings, phone calls and preparation time. Policy and Legislative Activities I have been working with Senators Dave Johnson and Roy Terwilliger particularly on a number of issues relating to the reconstruction of the Crosstown (Hwy. 62) and I -35W interchange reconstruction and its impacts on the already congested I-494 Corridor. In addition, I have been consulting with both Senators in regards to long-term transportation funding needs and alternatives. Both are introducing long-term funding bills during this session. Meetings have also been held or are scheduled with many of the legislators who represent the I-494 Corridor member cities, both in the House and in the Senate. I have also attended House and Senate Transportation Committee Hearings as needed. Constituent and Community Outreach A meeting was held with representatives of the I -35W Solutions Alliance in regards to the importance of the I -494/I -35W Interchange reconstruction project. Mike Turner, Dakota County Commissioner and Chair of the I -35W Solutions Alliance, Bob Tenessen, I -35W Solutions Alliance Policy and Legislative Consultant and Lynn Raska, Dakota County staff member were present. Agreement was reached that the reconstruction of the I -494/I -35W Interchange was the primary focus of both groups. Our combined goals are: 1. Move the scheduled date for the interchange reconstruction project from its current timeline of 2011 and beyond, to between 2005 and 2010. 2. Obtain $10-15M, through our Congressmen, during this session, from Federal appropriations for the construction design of the interchange. 3. Influence the MnDOT staging of I-494 projects, making the I -494/1-35W Interchange Stage Two following Stage One, the additional lanes from Hwy. 212 to Hwy. 100. 4. Seek additional funding as needed from the next round of Federal transportation funding, legislation will take place in 2004 for the period 2005-2010. In addition, the I -35W Solutions Alliance representatives were invited to join the I-494 Corridor Commission on our Congressional Visits following the NLC Congress of Cities event. They will be contacted individually and encouraged to join us in Washington DC. DATE: March 20, 2001 TO: Dwight Johnson — City Manager FROM: Richard C. Kline — Fire Chiet/2-W SUBJECT: February 2001 Fire Department Report A statistical error was unintentionally included in the February 2001 Plymouth Fire Department Monthly Report. The graph depicting Duty Crew and non -Duty Crew emergency response times should be corrected to read as follows: ➢ Duty Crew response (emergency) time was 6:04. ➢ Non -Duty Crew response time (emergency) was 10:59. I apologize for this error. (I --3a) March 16, 2001 Joy Tierney, Mayor of Plymouth Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor, I was disturbed to see in the next City Council Meeting agenda an item relating to a feasibility study for adding an ice sheet and parking to the Lifetime Fitness Center. If there was public notice in the paper, I may have missed it. In any case, I'm concerned because: 1. 1 thought that you were required to notify, by mail, residents in the immediate area of a major construction. 2. The Lifetime Center has already had a dramatic impact on the neighborhood with traffic, parking, and visual blight. It has reduced our quality of life. Now you are proposing to reduce it further. I will be out of town on business and can't attend the meeting. However, if this proceeds, we will mobilize and fight against it - in spite of the hockey lobby. Tom Resick 15160 38th Ave. No. 763-551-1777 email:_ thomas—resick@rsmi.com cc: Delores & Donna p�c�l 0 (I -3b) Joy Tierney From: esselyukov@uswest.net Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2001 1:17 AM To: jtierney@ci.plymouth.mn.us Subject: city lot Dear City Council: My name is Anna Zderchuk and I will be purchasing hom in Plymouth in April 26th, 2001. What conserns me is an empty lot next to our future house 12630 15th AV.North Plymouth. Our realtor said that it is owned by the city because the size would not be appropriate for the house, he ment it is too small to have a house on that lot. That's when I became very conserned to get more information about that lot and find out what was on that lot before and if I should be conserned moving to the property next to the city lot. If there are no chemical use on that property, or anything that could endanger our family because we have a four month old grand child that will be living with us. If the property is not in use and has no harmful chemicals would there be a chance for us to purchase that small city lot and add extra car garage that would be atached to the house. Please let us know becauase we realy like that house and that extra land there. Please let use know if we could buy that property. We appreciate all your help already. Thank you very much. Very Truly Yours, Anna Zderchuk GEORGE A. FARR 1054 xene lane, plymouth, minnesota 55447 telephone (612) 473-5112 March 17, 2001 Mark S. Peterson Superintendant of Parks 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 Dear Mr. Peterson, Thank you for your response to my letter to Mayor Tierney relating to the icy conditions on the pathways around Parkers Lake. I agree with the policy decision not to use salt or some other environmentally unfriendly substance to keep the pathways free of ice but it does not seem to be prudent policy not to explore alternative measures to minimize the hazards. As a matter of fact, earlier this winter someone had spread some bark or twigs on a patch of ice on the north side of the lake. That was quite helpful. As for being equipped to do the job, the pick-up truck and the operator responsible for the plowing could easily check conditions periodically and carry enough sand or bark to toss on hazardous patches. I am not suggesting a massive program, just a simple injury saving effort. As you no doubt know, the entire pathway is not ice covered, just short stretches. Someone ought to check them Sincerety— q`eorgeI Farr c cc Mayor Tierney Eric Blank, Director of Parrk and Recreation March 19, 2001 Larry Leistiko Medicine Lake Sailing Club PO Box 41301 Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Larry: CITY OF PLYMOUTI+ This letter is in response to your request to hold sailboat races on Medicine Lake during the 2001 summer season. The City of Plymouth has no objection to your use of the lake for this purpose. We appreciate your commitment to conduct your training sessions and manner, and your willingness to assist others on the lake who may be up the great work and have a successful, safe and fun season! Sincerely, Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EB/np cc: City Manager Director of Public Safety Risk Management Coordinator races in a safe in trouble. Keep PLYMOUTH A Peauvifu(Pface To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®p°-T°d^ www.ci.plymouth.mn.us ( 0 CITY OF March 23, 2001 PLYMOUTH+ SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT, SITE PLAN AND VARIANCE (2001010) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Dave Reimer Construction Inc., under File 2001010, for Preliminary Plat, Site Plan and Variance for 14 townhome units to be known as "Graviere Second Addition" on 2.58 acres of property located at 16530 County Road 6. 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, April 4, 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, 4 A 1'-c n N 1-4 Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2001010propnotice P'— ' OUTH A Beaut J"(11f cc 7o Give 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD P! V"'OUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®:" www.ci.p!yn outh.mn.us March 23, 2001 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR GARAGE ADDITION (2001014) Dear Owner/Occupant: This letter is written to inform you that John Rawski submitted a planning application requesting approval of a Variance for a garage and home addition that would encroach 9 feet into the required 15 -foot side yard setback for property located at 19015-26`' Avenue North. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2001, in the City Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. 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This state assistance would reduce the neces- sary employer and employee contributions to address the projected fund deficiency Although these bills are on the agenda for Monday evening, it is unclear whether the Commission will spend much time discussing the PERA deficiency issue Our discus- sions with members of the Pension Commission have yielded tittle additional information on how and whether the PERA deficiency will be addressed However, most Commis- sion members have agreed the Legislature needs to take at least partial action this year to address the deficiency The Commission plans to complete work on the omnibus pension bill— perhaps as early as Monday, March 26 The omnibus bills will then go to the respective government opera- tions committees for further review. Price of government targets set On Thursday, March 15, the House and Senate adopted their individual recommendations on targets for the state's price of government law The price of government resolutions are an early indication of where the House and Senate expect to end the session on spending and taxation policy. The law effectively measures the projected amount of revenues to be collected by the state and local units of government, and expresses these revenues as a percentage of estimated personal income. The governor proposed targets of 15 9 percent and 15.5 percent for the 2002-03 and 2004-05 biennia, respectively. The House adopted identical targets, while the Senate set their targets at 16.2 percent and 15.7 percent for the same periods The targets for the governor, House, and Senate would all be reductions from current law, although the governor and the House provide more tax relief Although the governor's and the House's targets are identical on the surface, the final House tax and spending package will likely be quite different. The targets include a breakdown into a state and local government share The governor's tax and spending plan decreases the local government share of the target, largely due to the state takeover of general education property tax levies. The House target does not impact the state/ local revenue percentages. The House targets appear to indicate they will return most of the surplus to taxpayers, while the Senate targets indicate they will use some of the projected surplus to increase state spending and/or reduce local spending The House and Senate will use the POG targets as guidelines, but they are not binding The final tax and spending package approved by the Legislature and governor could be substantially different from the governor's, House's or Senate's targets Bill Introductions License tab fees reduced SF 1695 (Chaudhary) (Transporta- tion) The license registration taxes are lowered on passenger automo- biles to $89 for any renewal period effective July 1, 2003; and would lower even more to $75 or less by 2006. Funds collected would be deposited into the highway user tax distribution fund. A constitutional amendment is proposed on the 2002 general election ballot asking Minnesotans if the state Constitution should be amended to dedicate all of the net proceeds from the state sales tax on new and used motor vehicles to the highway user tax distribution fund The House companion bill is HF 1339 (Schumacher -DFL Princeton) Hearing scheduled for wine in grocery stores bill The liquor subcommittee of the House Commerce, Job & Economic Development Committee will hear HF 1205, introduced by Rep. Sykora (R -Excelsior), next Friday, March 23 at 10, 15 a m. in Room 500S of the State Office Building. Members of the liquor subcommittee include* Chair/Rep. Stang (R -Cold Spring), Rep Hackbarth (R -Cedar), Rep. Por more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team. (651) 781-1700 or (800) 925-1122 Mar 16 Z991 16:Z1:36 Via Fax FRiDAYFAx MaRcti 16, 2001— P.nce 2 Gunther (R -Fairmont), Rep Rukavina (DFL -Virginia), Rep Jeff Johnson (R -Plymouth), Rep. Entenza (DFL -St Paul), and Rep. Mullery (DFL -Minneapolis) If your representative sits on this committee, please contact them to voice your opposition to the bill If your member does not sit on the committee, consider asking them to share your opinions with members of the subcommittee -> 61Z+599+5868 Administrator Page 88Z Of BBZ Upcoming meetings • Transportation Subcommittee on Local Impact March 19, 10 a.m. Room 125 Capitol Chair Sen. Satveer Chaudhary Local government costs associ- ated with MnDOT projects Con- tinuation of MnDOT presentation. • Commerce, Jobs & Economic Development March 23, 12:30 p.m. Room 200 State Office Building Join the BQC effort! Send in your City Council Resolution MINNISOTA CIT116 Building Quality Communities Check out the BQC web site: www.Imnc.org/bqc/home.cfm Chair Rep Greg Davids HF 1543 (Holsten) Fireworks limited personal use authorized, affidavit of safety guidelines required, and criminal penalties imposed. Local Government & Metropolitan Affairs March 23, 12:30 p.m. Room 200 State Office Building Chair Rep Jerry Dempsey HF 192 (Goodno) Emergency medical services special taxing districts and property tax levies authorized Building Quality Communities is about taking charge of the way your city is perceived by your residents, legislators and the media. It's a grassroots effort among all commu- nities throughout the state - and it can't be successful without your Each city was sent a packet of materials to get your city started in communicating how cities enhance Minnesota's high quality of life. Pass the City Council resolution committing your city to the effort and send it to Laura Petersen, 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103, or fax it to 651.215.4141. OCALF Of MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST11 U s�pt�t�roa�� a afety and loss Control Workshops The LAiCIT annual spring Safety and Loss Control Workshops offer training for municipal staff and will be presented throughout the state. This one -day workshop focuses on practical steps titles can take to reduce losses, Including the cost of losses that do occur. Visit our web site for more details and to register: n-ww. bnclt.bnnc.org. `F (I -4b) t , ` s yw CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD • SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927 • (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128 • www.ci.shorewood.mn.us • cityhaI1@ci.shorewood.mn.us March 19, 2001 TO: City Managers/Administrators, Executive Directors, knd Others FROM: Craig W. Dawson, Shorewood City Administrator SUBJECT: Legislation regarding Lawn Fertilizers Containing Wosphorus (SF 1789) First, I wish to thank those of you who have worked with your governing boards to show support for a legislative effort to strongly restrict the use of lawn fertilizers that contain phosphorus. (I have included a summary of actions taken by those the City has contacted asking for a resolution of support.) As you know, we have spent the past few weeks drafting a bill and seeking legislative authorship for it. Today, Senator Linda Higgins, with Senators Jane Ranum and Don Samuelson, introduced SF1789. It has been referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Committee of the Senate. The bill must be reported out of Committee by Friday, March 30, to remain alive for this session. This bill is more sweeping than HF 1508 and HF 1524, which would restrict the use but hardly affect the sale of these fertilizers statewide or in the metropolitan area, respectively. While the text of SF 1789 looks a lot like these House bills, the key difference is in Subdivision 4 of SF 1789. • It would prohibit statewide the sale of such lawn fertilizers (with a few reasonable exceptions). The other key difference in SF 1789 is that it would be codified in the water quality section of Minnesota Statutes, and be administered and enforced by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The fertilizers affected by this legislation would be only those used for lawns (or "turf' as defined in the bill). It would not apply to fertilizers used for agricultural or gardening purposes. Controlling the sale of lawn fertilizers is one of the most economical best management practices to improve the quality of water in lakes, streams, and wetlands. Years of consumer education have come up short. SF 1789 would significantly change the approach taken to remove the unnecessary use of an unnecessary element — phosphorus — for lawn care. I would encourage you to contact your legislators to indicate your support of SF 1789. As I've learned from speaking with many of you, the provisions of this bill would offer the best approach thus far to attain the goals and objectives of your water quality management plans. 0 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Legislature Home I Search I Help ( Links to the World Minnesota Senate KEY:tpielEeR = old language to be removed underscored = new language to be added NOTE: If you cannot see any difference in the key above, you need to change the display of stricken and/or underscored language. Authors and Status ■ List versions S.F No. 1789, as introduced: 82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002) Posted on Mar 16, 2001 1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to the environment; providing for limitations 1.3 in the use and sale of phosphorous lawn fertilizers; 1.4 requiring rulemaking; appropriating money; amending 1.5 Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 115.01, by adding a 1.6 subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota 1.7 Statutes, chapter 115. 1.8 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.9 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 115.01, is 1.10 amended by adding a subdivision to read: 1.11 Subd. 21a. [TURF.] "Turf" means land planted in closely 1.12 mown, managed grasses and includes, but is not limited to 1.13 residential and commercial residential Property; private golf 1.14 courses; and property owned by federal, state or local units of 1.15 government including parks recreation areas and public golf 1.16 courses. 1.17 Sec. 2. [115.175] [PHOSPHOROUS TURF FERTILIZER.] 1.18 Subdivision 1. [PHOSPHOROUS USE PROHIBITION.] (a) 1.19 Effective August 1, 2002, a person may not apply a fertilizer 1.20 containing the plant food phosphorous to turf, except - 1.21 (1) when a soil test by a laboratory certified by the 1.22 agency and performed within the last three years indicates that 1.23 the levels of available phosphorous in the soil are insufficient 1.24 to support healthy turf growth; 1.25 (2) when the property owner or an agent of the property 1.26 owner is first establishing turf via seed or sod procedures 2.1 during the first growing season; or 2.2 (3) when using organic turf fertilizer derived primarily 2.3 from animal or compost waste that does not exceed a natural 2.4 phosphorous content of two percent by weight 2.5 (b) Applications of the plant food phosphorous done under 2.6 paragraph (a), clause (1) must not exceed rates adopted by the 2.7 agency in rule. 2.8 Subd. 2. [RULES.] The agency shall adopt rules governing 2.9 the application of lawn fertilizer containing phosT)horous and 2.10 standards for the containment and cleanup of the release of lawn 2.11 fertilizers containing phosphorous. 2.12 Subd. 3. [POINT OF SALE INFORMATION.] A person offering 2.13 for sale or selling at retail a fertilizer containing the plant 2.14 food phosphorous after August 1 2001 must: 2.15 (1) conspicuously post consumer information pertaining to 2.16 the lawful sale, prohibited uses and recommended best 2.17 management practices for fertilizers containing the plant food 2.18 phosphorous for residential uses; and http://www.revisor.leg.state.nm.us/cgi-bin/btdbill.pl?bill=S 1789.0&session=1s82 3/19/01 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 (2) provide printed and free -of -charge consumer information, as described in clause (1) to persons purchasing fertilizer containing the plant food phosphorous Subd. 4. [RESTRICTIONS ON SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PHOSPHOROUS LAWN FERTILIZERS.] Effective August 1 2002 no person, firm, corporation, franchise or commercial establishment may sell lawn fertilizer, liquid or granular, that contains any amount of phosphorous or other compound containing phosphorous such as phosphate except as provided in subdivision 1. Subd. 5. [PENALTY.] After August 1, 2002, the agency may assess an administrative penalty of $... for a violation of this section. Sec. 2. [APPROPRIATION.] $....... is appropriated from the general fund to the pollution control agency for the 2002-2003 biennium for the purposes of section 1. http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/cgi-bin/bldbill.pl?bill=S 1789.0&session=1s82 3/19/01 Minnesota Senate Senate Bill Status Document Display Document 1 of 1 Senate Bill _Status Search Form House Bill Status Search Form Bill Name: SF1789 Bill Text Revisor Number: 01-3721 The House Status shows the House actions on SF1789, if any have occurred. Short Description: Phosphorous lawn fertilizers use and sale restrictions Long Description Chief Author: Higgins Author: Ranum Author: Samuelson The log of Unofficial Actions includes committee actions and initial committee hear Official Actions: Date Action ConmLi.ttee/Description Jp Roll Call 03/19/2001 Introduction and first reading jr3/19/200111 Referred to IlEnvironment and Natural Resources Senate Bill Status Search Form House Bill Status Search Form htt ... /DDW?W=session number+=+0+and+FILE SEARCH+inc+'sfl789'+and+lsyear+eq+'82 3/19/01 City of Shorewood Contacts for Fertilizer Legislation 03.15.01 Status on action re: Resolution supporting legislation restricting use and sale of lawn fertilizers containing phosphorus Apple Valley Bloomington Burnsville Board of Water & Soil Resources Chanhassen Deephaven Eagan Eden Prairie Excelsior Greenwood Hastings Hennepin County Board Hennepin Parks Hopkins Lake Mtka Conservation District Lakeville Long Lake Mendota Heights Minneapolis Minnehaha Creek Watershed Dist. Minnesota Association of WSDs Minnetonka Minnetonka Beach Minnetrista Mound Oakdale Orono Plymouth Ramsey -Washington Metro WSD Riley -Purgatory -Bluff Creek WSD Rosemount Saint Louis Park Saint Paul Spring Park Tonka Bay Victoria Wayzata West Saint Paul Woodland Resolution at March 22 Council meeting Resolution at March 22 Council meeting Will await direction of MN Dept of Agriculture Resolution at March 19 Council meeting Adopted Resolution Adopted Resolution Several commissioners are supportive Adopted Resolution Council will be considering Resolution Adopted Resolution Resolution at March 23 Council meeting (Colvin -Roy, McDonald) Adopted Resolution Resolution adopted by Board Resolution at March 19 meeting Supports legislation, provided local ordinance is not necessary Council plans to adopt Resolution Environmental Committee supports Is supportive of resolution; plans City Council consideration in March In City's Resolution of legislative priorities Resolution will be considered soon by Council Its water management plan supports restrictions for such fertilizers Is supportive of resolution Is supportive of resolution Is supportive of resolution; plans City Council consideration in March JJA Metropolitan Council I/ Improve regional competitiveness in a global economy March 19, 2001 (I -4c) To: All persons and organizations who may have an interest in the Regional Park System The Metropolitan Council is in the process of updating its Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan and the 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The policy plan contains the guiding policies for the regional park system, and includes topics such as funding and acquisition priorities, guidelines for planning, and recommendations for future additions to the system. The CIP shows the funding priorities for specific land acquisition, development and redevelopment projects for the next five years. You have been identified by our regional park implementing agencies as a person or a representative of an organization that has an interest in the regional park system. Enclosed are the Executive Summaries of the policy plan and the CIP. Please take a few minutes to review the summaries and to fill out and mail your comment card that is also in this packet. Full versions of the Draft Resional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan (Publication No. 78-01-012) and the Draft 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Prog am (Publication No. 78-01- 013) are available for review at major public libraries in the seven -county Twin Cities Metropolitan Area or by contacting the Council's Regional Data Center at 651-602-1140 or 612-291-0904 (TDD). You can also view these documents on the Council's website "metrocouncil.org". I would also like to invite you to attend one of our three open houses on April 3, 4 or 5, 2001. An official announcement of the open houses is also enclosed. I would appreciate your help in advertising these open houses by posting this announcement in a place for other interested people to see. Thank you for your thoughts and help in making the regional park system the best in the nation! Sincerely, Arne Stefferud Planning Analyst (651)602-1360 www.metrocouncii.org Metro Info Line 602-1888 230 East Fifth Street - St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1626 - (651) 602-1000 - Fax 602-1550 - TIY 291-0904 An Equal Opportunity Employer Notice for Public Comment: Metropolitan Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan Including the 2002-07 Regional Park System Capital Improvement Program Three public hearing/open houses are being held to gather public comments on the proposed plan: April 3 d, 2001 - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reidell Farm Estate in Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park The park is located in Fridley in Anoka County southwest of the intersection of I-694 and East River Road. The entrance road to the park and Reidell Farm Estate is west of East River Road April 4`h, 2001 - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m Cleary Lake Golf Course Clubhouse in Cleary Lake Regional Park The park is located in Credit River Township, in Scott County, southwest of the intersection of Scott Co. Rd. 21 and Scott Co. Rd. 91. The entrance road to the park is west of Scott Co. Rd. 91. April 5`h, 2001 - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m Phalen Golf Course Clubhouse in Phalen Regional Park The park is located in St. Paul, northeast of the intersection of Arcade Street and Wheelock Parkway. The entrance road to the park and golf clubhouse is north of Wheelock Parkway on Phalen Drive. Comments will also be accepted through: Telephone Public Comment Line: 651-602-1500 TTY:651-291-0904 FAX: 651-602-1464 E-mail: data. centerpmetc. state.mn.us Website: www.metrocouncil.org Mail: Metropolitan Council Data Center ATTN: Park Policy/CIP Public Comments' Mears Park Centre 230 E 5`h St. St. Paul, MN 55101-1626 Comments will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. April 19', 2001. Copies of the Draft Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan (Publication No. 78-01-012) and the Draft 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program (Publication No. 78-01-013) are available for review at major public libraries in the seven -county Twin Cities Metropolitan Area or by contacting the Council's Regional Data Center at 651-602-1140 or 612-291-0904 (TDD). You can also view these documents on the Council's website "metrocouncil.org". EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Draft Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan For Purpose of Public Hearings March 1, 2001 Publication No. 78-01-012 Metropolitan Council Building communities that work Metropolitan Council Members Ted Mondale, Chair Saundra Spigner —District 1 Natalie Haas Steffen - District 9 Todd Paulson — District 2 Mary Hill Smith — District 3 Julius C. Smith — District 4 Phil Riveness — District 5 Frank Hornstein — District 6 Matthew Ramadan — District 7 Carol A. Kummer — District 8 Jim Nelson —District 10 Roger Williams — District 11 Marc Hugunin — District 12 Fred Perez — District 13 Lee Pao Xiong — District 14 Carolyn Rodriguez - District 15 John Conzemius — District 16 The mission of the Metropolitan Council is to improve regional competitiveness in the global economy so that this is one of the best places to live, work, raise a family and do business. The Metropolitan Council coordinates regional planning and guides development in the seven - county area through joint action with the public and private sectors. The Council also operates regional services, including wastewater collection and treatment, transit and the Metro HRA - an affordable -housing service that provides assistance to low-income families in the region. Created by the legislature in 1967; the Council establishes policies for airports, regional parks, highways and transit, sewers, air and water quality, land use and affordable housing, and provides planning and technical assistance to communities in the Twin Cities region. General phone Regional Data Center TTY Metro Info Line E-mail Council website 651-602-1000 651-602-1140 651-291-0904 651-602-1888 data.center(a,metc. state.mn.us www.metrocouncil. orQ Smart Growth website www.mnsmartgrowth.org On request, this publication will be made available in alternative formats to people with disabilities. Please call the Metropolitan Council Data Center at 651-602-1140 or TTY 651-291- 0904. Printed on recycled paper with a minimum of 20 % post -consumer waste. Publication no. 78-01-012 PUBLIC HEARING/OPEN HOUSE ON: Draft Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan and Draft 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program Public hearing/open houses will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Draft Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan and the Draft 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program at the following locations: April 3 d, 2001: Reidell Farm Estate in Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park. The park is located in Fridley in Anoka County southwest of the intersection of I-694 and East River Road. The entrance road to the park and Reidell Farm Estate is west of East River Road. April 4`h, 2001: Cleary Lake Golf Course clubhouse in Cleary Lake Regional Park. The park is located in Credit River Township in Scott County southwest of the intersection of Scott Co. Rd. 21 and Scott Co. Rd. 91. The entrance road to the park and golf course clubhouse is west of Scott Co. Rd. 91 April 51h, 2001: Phalen Golf Course clubhouse in Phalen Regiofial Park. The park is located in St. Paul in Ramsey County northeast of the intersection of Arcade Street and Wheelock Parkway . The entrance road to the park and golf course clubhouse is north of Wheelock Parkway on Phalen Drive. In addition to the open houses, you can send us your comments in a variety of formats: Public Comment Line: 651-602-1500 TTY: 651-291-0904 FAX: 651-602-1464 E-mail: data.center(a)metc.state. mn.us Website: www.metrocouncil.org Letter: Metropolitan Council Data Center ATTN: Park Policy Public Comments Mears Park Centre 230E5`hSt St. Paul, MN 55101-1626 Comments will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. April 19th, 2001. Copies of the Draft Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan (Publication No. 78-01-012) and the Draft 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Pro_g am (Publication No. 78-01- 013) are available for review at major public libraries in the seven -county Twin Cities Metropolitan Area or by contacting the Council's Regional Data Center at 651-602-1140 or 612-291-0904 (TDD). You can also view these documents on the Council's website "metrocouncil.org". EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: REGIONAL RECREATION OPEN SPACE POLICY PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks and open space are vital to the quality of life of residents in the region. Parks and open space benefit the individual by providing opportunities for recreation, fitness, self-discovery, and education. They benefit communities by serving as public gathering places, and they have been shown to reduce juvenile crime rates and increase community pride. Parks and open space have economic benefits as well, with increased values of land adjacent to parks and trails, as a stimulus for tourism, as a factor in curbing health care costs, and as a quality of life factor for retaining and attracting business to the region. Parks and open space also provide significant environmental benefits by preserving natural habitat, and by protecting and improving air and water quality. Authority and Purpose Various pieces of state legislation authorize the Council to prepare and adopt the Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan and determine its contents, including the 1967 Metropolitan Council Act and the 1974 Metropolitan Parks Act. The Council intends to use the policy plan in preparing reviews, distributing funds, handling referrals, and preparing plans and programs for other Council functions. Regional Park System's Support of Smart Growth The concept of a regional park system is a foundation of the concept of Smart Growth. Regional parks make the region a more attractive place to live, work and do business. In a high-technology economy that provides businesses and workers with unprecedented mobility, amenities that add measurably to the quality of life, such as parks and natural open space, create a powerful draw for economic development. The regional park system itself is an excellent example of how some Smart Growth planning concepts have been in place for over 25 years. The new challenge posed by a broader concept of Smart Growth is for the regional park system to become a more integrated member in the entire system. Park managers and planners need to work with housing, transportation, and other system managers and planners at the local, regional and state levels. This policy plan will help ensure that the regional park system remains healthy and responds to growing demands on its resources and facilities. A variety of actions promoting Smart Growth have either already been implemented or are proposed in the policy plan. Significant Policy Changes and Additions The policy plan discusses existing issues facing the regional system and others that may come up in the future if preventive actions are not taken now. The policies and directives it contains are specific actions that should be taken as a response to the issues. Taken as a group, the policies express the Council's most basic views as to what the regional recreation open space system should be, now and in the future. Significant policy changes and additions are highlighted below: Siting and Acquisition Issues and Policies: Designation of lands for the regional park system should primarily stress lands with important natural resource features and then lands with the natural resource qualities that enhance outdoor recreation (Policy A-1). In the past the primary focus had been on sites with high recreation potential. The new language reflects both the desire and need to protect additional lands with quality natural resources and the successful development of a regional park system whose recreation capacity is projected to meet the needs of citizens through 2050. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: REGIONAL RECREATION OPEN SPACE POLICY PLAN Finance Issues and Policies A new Policy Directive (B-9) directs the Council to work with the regional park implementing agencies, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association and other nonprofit organizations to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of creating a park/trail land acquisition fund endowment. The endowment would be composed of private donations and managed by a private nonprofit organization. The endowment could provide private sector funds as a match to public sector funds and/or provide upfront financing to acquire land until public sector funds are appropriated. The policy on visitor fees (Policy B-12) was modified. New language directs that no discriminatory user fees on the basis on residence shall be charged for regional park system facilities that have or will receive state and/or regional funds. Recreation Activities and Facilities Issues and Policies The issue of athletic complexes in regional parks was discussed and determined to be inappropriate for development on regional park system lands. Off-road vehicle (ORV) use, defined as all -terrain vehicles, off -road -motorcycles and 4 -wheel drive vehicles being used off of designated roads, was determined to be inappropriate in regional parks, park reserves and regional trails because it would adversely impact both existing recreational activities and the natural environment (Issue C-1). Planning Issues and Policies Master plan requirements for parks were expanded to include a natural resource component. Specifically, the master plan will include a natural resource inventory, projects/proposals to restore degraded natural resources and maintain high-quality resources, information on how surface water and groundwater resources in the park unit will be protected, and a vegetative management plan (Issue D-1). A policy on marketing and information collaboration was added (Policy D-4). The policy directs the Council and Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission to collaborate with the regional park implementing agencies to provide information to the public on the benefits and facilities offered by the regional park system. A new policy directive to promote greater cross jurisdictional communication and planning among recreation and natural resource providers was added. Policy Directive D-5 directs the Council to work towards further developing communications and information sharing among public outdoor recreation resource providers and natural resource managers at all levels in the metropolitan area. A new policy that reflects the Council's Smart Growth agenda was added. Policy D-6 acknowledges the regional park system as being exemplary of the principles of Smart Growth, and directs the Council to continue to foster information sharing, communication and cross - discipline planning to maintain and improve the integration of the regional park system with housing, transportation and other concerns at the local and regional levels. An existing open space policy directive found in the Regional Blueprint was added to the park policy plan. Policy Directive D-7 provides six action items that will promote open space at both the regional and local levels. It includes language that directs the Council to protect water resources, agricultural lands and geologic resources. It also directs the Council to utilize open space as a component of pedestrian -friendly and transit oriented mixed-use urban development, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: REGIONAL RECREATION OPEN SPACE POLICY PLAN and to plan, finance and coordinate a regional network of parks and natural areas interconnected by ecological and recreational corridors. System Protection Issues and Policies A new policy on watershed management was added. Policy E-1 provides guidance for managing watersheds in units of the regional park system. It promotes enhancing native vegetation, the use of best management practices (BMPs), implementation of shoreland management guidelines, the use of water surface use regulations where appropriate, and encourages park implementing agencies to educate the general public about water resource management issues. System Plan The system plan recommends the acquisition and development of a regional park system composed of 40 regional parks, 12 park reserves, 49 trails, and three freestanding special recreation features. The total area in the regional park system for those units with completed master plans is 55,000 acres, with about 50,000 of those acres acquired by the implementing agencies as of mid -2000. Recreation System Analysis A recreation system analysis was performed as part of the system plan update. The analysis shows that the residents of the region are well served by the system with regard to providing recreation opportunities. The regional park system has been well planned and the aggressive acquisition of lands over the past 25 years have created a well -distributed recreation resource base that provides multiple recreation choices for the vast majority of residents. However, the expected population growth in the region over the next 50 years will require some additions to the system to meet the needs of residents in the outer edge of areas with significant growth forecasts. The analysis identified additional recreation needs for regional park units in the Lakeville/Farmington area, the Cottage Grove/Woodbury area, and the Rosemount area. Additions to the Regional Park System There are a total of nine additions, expansions and realignments to the regional park system proposed in the 2000 policy plan. They include one new regional park, one new special recreation feature, four new regional trails, two major extensions of regional trails already in the system plan and one significant realignment of a trail already in the system plan. Specifically, they are: 1. Crow River Regional Park (Carver County) 2. Gale Woods Special Recreation Feature (Hennepin County) 3. Bunker -Chain Regional Trail (Anoka County) 4. Dakota Rail Line Regional Trail (Carver County) 5. Twin City & Western Rail Line Regional Trail (Carver County) 6. St. Croix Regional Trail (Washington County) 7. Central Anoka Regional Trail extension (Anoka County) 8. North Anoka County Regional Trail extension (Anoka County) 9. Rum River Regional Trail realignment (Anoka County) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: REGIONAL RECREATION OPEN SPACE POLICY PLAN Financial Status of the Regional Park System The overall financial goal for the regional park system is to secure stable, ongoing capital and O&M funding sources adequate to provide high-quality recreation service at costs that users and taxpayers can afford. The primary sources of funding for capital improvements are the state, through Metropolitan Council bonds, and through the local taxing jurisdiction of the implementing agencies. From 1994 to 2000, a total of $126,332,000 in capital improvement grants have been made to the regional park system, for an average per biennium of $31,583,000. The enabling legislation proposes that the state finance at least 40 percent of the costs to operate and maintain the regional park system. Since 1994, the state has granted a total of $27,377,000 in funding for operations and maintenance. Between 1994 and 1999, the state financed 5.4% to 9.1% of the total annual cost to operate and maintain the regional park system. For 2000, ,the state financed 19% of the budgeted costs for the system. The additional revenue came from lottery in -lieu -of sales tax appropriated by the legislature in 2000. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Draft 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program Proposed for Public Hearing March 1, 2001 Publication No. 78-01-013 Metropolitan Council Building communities that work Metropolitan Council Members Ted Mondale, Chair Saundra Spigner — District 1 Natalie Haas Steffen - District 9 Todd Paulson — District 2 Jim Nelson —District 10 Mary Hill Smith — District 3 Julius C. Smith — District 4 Phil Riveness — District 5 Frank Hornstein — District 6 Matthew Ramadan — District 7 Carol A. Kummer — District 8 Roger Williams — District 11 Marc Hugunin — District 12 Fred Perez — District 13 Lee Pao Xiong — District 14 Carolyn Rodriguez - District 15 John Conzemius — District 16 The mission of the Metropolitan Council is to improve regional competitiveness in the global economy so that this is one of the best places to live, work, raise a family and do business. The Metropolitan Council coordinates regional planning and guides development in the seven -county area through joint action with the public and private sectors. The Council also operates regional services, including wastewater collection and treatment, transit and the Metro HRA - an affordable -housing service that provides assistance to low-income families in the region. Created by the legislature in 1967, the Council establishes policies for airports, regional parks, highways and transit, sewers, air and water quality, land use and affordable housing, and provides planning and technical assistance to communities in the Twin Cities region. General phone Regional Data Center TTY Metro Info Line E-mail Council website Smart Growth website 651-602-1000 651-602-1140 651-291-0904 651-602-1888 data. centerametc. state.mn.us www.metrocouncil.org www.mnsmart,growth.org On request, this publication will be made available in alternative formats to people with disabilities. Please call the Metropolitan Council Data Center at 651-602-1140 or TTY 651-291-0904. Printed on recycled paper with a minimum of 20 % post -consumer waste. Public Hearing/Open House on: Draft Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan and Draft 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program Public hearing/open houses will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Draft Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan and the Draft 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program at the following locations: April 3"', 2001: Reidell Farm Estate in Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park. The park is located in Fridley in Anoka County southwest of the intersection of I-694 and East River Road. The entrance road to the park and Reidell Farm Estate is west of East River Road. April 4`h, 2001: Cleary Lake Golf Course clubhouse in Cleary Lake Regional Park. The park is located in Credit River Township in Scott County southwest of the intersection of Scott Co. Rd. 21 and Scott Co. Rd. 91. The entrance road to the park and golf course clubhouse is west of Scott Co. Rd. 91 April 5`h, 2001: Phalen Golf Course clubhouse in Phalen Regional Park. The park is located in St. Paul in Ramsey County northeast of the intersection of Arcade Street and Wheelock Parkway. The entrance road to the park and golf course clubhouse is north of Wheelock Parkway on Phalen Drive. In addition to the open houses, you can send us your comments in a variety of formats: Public Comment Line: 651-602-1500 TTY: 651-291-0904 FAX: 651-602-1464 E-mail: datacenter a,metc.state.mmus Website: www.metrocouncil.org Letter: Metropolitan Council Data Center ATTN: Park Policy Public Comments Mears Park Centre 230 E 5`h St St. Paul, MN 55101-1626 Comments will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. April 19th, 2001. Copies of the Draft Regional Recreation Open Space Polices (Publication No. 78-01-012) and the Draft 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program (Publication No. 78-01-013) are available for review at major public libraries in the seven -county Twin Cities Metropolitan Area or by contacting the Council's Regional Data Center at 651-602-1140 or 612- 291-0904 (TDD). You can also view these documents on the Council's website "metrocouncil.org". OVERVIEW 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program The Metropolitan Council in consultation with the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission and 10 regional park implementing agencies has prepared the Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Calendar Years 2002-07 for public review on April 3, 4 and 5, 2001 (See public hearing notice on page 1 for details on open houses). The CIP is a budget that proposes State funds and Metropolitan Council bonds to finance the acquisition of land, redevelopment of existing park/trail facilities and development of new facilities for the Regional Park System. The Regional Park System consists of regional parks, park reserves, trails and special recreation features encompassing about 50,000 acres. (See map of the system on next page.) The 2002-03 portion of the CIP proposes $32.5 million into four parts: Part 1: $5 million of State bonds matched with $3,333,000 of Metropolitan Council bonds for a total of $8,333,000. State bonds are proposed for park redevelopment at an amount consistent with what is recommended in the 2001-06 Minnesota Capital Budget Presented by Governor Jesse Ventura to the 82nd Legislature. The funds, if appropriated, would finance 92% of the projects that were not funded in the 2000-01 CIP. Part 2: $5,610,000 of State funds matched with $3,814,000 of Metropolitan Council bonds for a total of $9,424,000. This finances the remaining 8% of projects that were not funded in the 2000- 01 CIP plus new proposals. Projects in Part 1 would have to be funded first before Part 2 would be eligible for funding. Part 3: $5,160,000 of State funds matched with $3,583,000 of Metropolitan Council bonds for a total of $8,743,000. Projects in Part 2 would have to be funded first before Part 3 would be eligible for funding. Part 4: Proposes that up to $2.4 million of Metropolitan Council bonds be available as a 40% match to other revenues to acquire land or to capture extra federal TEA -21' grants that are not funded in Parts 1 through 3 from the date of this CIF's adoption (tentatively scheduled for May 30, 200 1) until the adoption of the 2004-05 CEP in May 2003. This is an "emergency reserve" 'that would only be used when no other funds were available. As a 40% match to other revenues, the $2.4 million of Council bonds would match $3.6 million for a total of $6 million in Part 4. The first three parts of the CIP were prepared to allow the Governor and Legislature to determine how much to appropriate in General Obligation bonds in 2002 and Environmental Trust Funds as recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources in 2003. The requested State revenue (State bonds or Environmental Trust Funds) will be matched on a 60/40 basis with bonds issued by the Metropolitan Council in 2002 and 2003 to meet projected cash flow needs of projects. In some cases, the CIP proposes to match authorized federal TEA -21 grants for trail projects. The TEA -21 funds are not included in the CIP since this CIP only illustrates what State and Council funds will be needed to finance projects. 1 TEA -21 stands for "Transportation Efficiency Act for the 21" Century". These are federal grants used to provide up to 80% of construction costs for trails as well as highways and transit capital improvements. Figure 1. Regional Park System as of July 2000 Regional Trails Category "A": open to the public ' 'Category "B": under acquisition - or development ; �--- ' N ' Ti.lk•el •-- li..M� Category "C": planned within t- T•P moi,.,, .. /.A five years "'N' Category "D": proposed beyond------- - ___-_______-� AM_-___._-_-.- five years �; w ANOKA _ State Trails .Mnbi/�i �. '? Foe. l.te T•w �k. sor: T.P. 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R. (Southern Segment) C D. Central Anoka County D CC. Dakota County South D E1. Anoka Co. Miss. R. (cnty bndy to Anoka) D DD. Scott Co. East D E2. Anoka Co. Miss. R. (Anoka -Coon Rapids Dam) A EE I. Scott Co. West (Mn. Valley -Co. Rd. 82) B E3. Anoka Co. Miss. R. (Coon Rapids Dam -Fridley) A EE2. Scott Co. West (Co. Rd. 82 -south Prior Lake) A F. Coon Creek D EE3. Scott Co. West (Clear Lake-Murphy-Hanrehan) B G. Chain of Lakes -Bald Eagle D FF. Highway 101 D H. Rice Creek West A GG. Chaska -Victoria D 11. Rice Creek North (Shoreview -Lino Lakes) A HH I. Highway 5 (Waconia-Carver PR) D 12. Rice Creek North (New Brighton -Shoreview) A,C HH2. Highway 5 (Carver PR -Highway 101) D 11. Highway 96 (New Brighton -135E) A,B 11. Waconia-St. Bonifacius D J2. Highway 96 (135E -Otter Lake Rd.) A JJ. SW Hennepin (Luce Line -Lake Minnetonka) D J3. Highway 96 (Otter Lake Rd. -Hwy 61) A KK. NW Hennepin (Baker -Luce Line) C KI. Birch Lake A LL. SW Hennepin (Hopkins -Victoria) A K2. 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In addition to that legislation, Representative Tom Hackbarth (R -Cedar) has introduced a bill that would provide $400,000 from the general fund to the Metropolitan Council for the purpose of operating a demonstration project for express bus service between Minneapolis and locations on the Highway 65 corridor, outside the transit taxing district. One solution that has been discussed is to expand the transit taxing district to include certain cities that would greatly benefit from receiving transit services. Expanding the taxing district would be quite controversial, but transit supporters are investigating that possibility. The plan would be to allow city councils to approve inclusion in the transit taxing district and essentially become an "opt -in" transit recipient. For your information, the chart on the next page illustrates the cost for those 17 metro area cities to join the taxing district and receive express transit service. Potential cities include Andover, Carver, Dayton, East Bethel, Farmington, Forest Lake, Forest Lake Township, Ham Lake, Hassan, Hastings, Hugo, Lakeville, Medina, Oak Grove, Ramsey, Rogers, Victoria and Waconia. These cities are located adjacent to corridors where express service is already provided. The STA Legislative Report is preparedby Tom Poul and JenniferSommefe ,. 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Projects that will be funded if the Legislature approves the bonding request include (but are not limited to): 1. Bus purchases and overhauls for Southwest Metro Transit Commission (SMTC) and Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA). 2. Construction of new or improvements to existing bus garages for SMTC and MVTA. 3. Funding for a transit station deck for Maple Grove Transit (MGT). 4. Construction of a passenger shelter for MGT. 5. Upgrades to computers and office equipment for MVTA and SMTC. The Met Council also will request $45 million in ongoing annual bonding authority for transit capital investment. No legislation has yet been introduced, but we will let you know when this bill begins its legislative journey. It is expected that the bonding proposal will be included in the Public Finance Bill, traditionally authored by the House and Senate Tax Chairs. SENATORS PROPOSE $2.5 BILLION IN NEW METRO AREA TRANSPORTATION FUNDING Senators Dave Johnson (DFL -Bloomington) and Roy Terwilliger (R -Edina), and Representative Tom Workman (R -Chanhassen) have introduced legislation, Senate File 1165/House File 1662, to authorize a metropolitan area referendum allowing voters to approve a temporary half -cent sales tax increase. The revenue raised from the sales tax over the next twelve years — more than $2.5 billion — and would be spent on transportation and transit needs in the seven -county area. According to the authors, approximately $215 million would be raised each year, with $20 million earmarked for metro transit service and the remainder used to complete a variety of metropolitan transportation construction projects. Once the list of transportation projects is complete — in approximately 12 years — the sales tax will automatically sunset. The projects funded by this sales tax include improvements to almost every major interstate highway in the metro area, as well as improvements to Highways 36, 41, 212, K3 252 and 610. The authors have emphasized that none of the revenue raised by this sales tax will be used for rail transportation. The STA supports creative solutions to the metro area's transit and transportation funding shortages. BIODIESEL LEGISLATION Soybean growers are seeking legislation this session that will require diesel fuel used in the state to include a two percent to five percent soybean oil blend. This blend, known as "biodiesel" is controversial with many transportation lobbies, chiefly the trucking and railroad industries, looking at it warily. These groups believe the fuel blend has not been adequately tested and is more expensive than standard diesel fuel. Another concern is the potential for biodiesel fuel to perform poorly in colder climates. Supporters of biodiesel believe it is cleaner and that possible new federal subsidies will make the price more competitive. So far this session, three bills have been introduced in the House and/or Senate to require the use of biodiesel, with the blends of soybean oil varying from two percent to five percent for transit vehicles. One bill, Senate File 720/House File 379, contains a state subsidy to help keep the cost of biodiesel somewhat near that of unblended diesel fuel. The STA has the same concerns as the trucking and rail industries, and will be monitoring biodiesel legislation closely. We will keep you up to date as action is taken by the Legislature on this matter. LEGISLATION OF INTEREST TO STA MEMBERS Numerous bills have been introduced already this session that would be of interest to STA communities, or impact transportation and transit policies or funding. For your information, below is a brief summary of some of these legislative proposals. Constitutional Amendment Dedicating Motor Fuel Tax Increases — SF 590/HF 507 Senator Jane Ranum (DFL -Minneapolis) and Representative Jean Wagenius (DFL - Minneapolis) have introduced legislation that would put before voters a constitutional amendment regarding dedication of motor vehicle fuel taxes. The legislation also creates the Minnesota Public Transit Fund as an entity used solely for public transit capital and operating expenses. The proposed amendment would equally divide any future increases in the rate of sales tax on motor vehicle fuel between the highway user tax distribution fund and the Minnesota Public Transit Fund. 4 Multimodal Transportation Fund Created — SF 698/HF 860 Senator Julie Sabo (DFL -Minneapolis) and Representative Sharon Marko (DFL -Cottage Grove) are authors of legislation that would create a multimodal transportation fund. The bill would also require a constitutional amendment to dedicate 100 percent of motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) revenues to the newly created fund. Of the revenue in the fund, 62 percent would be used by the state to match federal grants for transportation projects, while 38 percent would be given to local governments in need of funds to match federal transportation or transit grants. Rededication of Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes — SF 74/HF 69; SF 163 Senate File 74/House File 69, authored by Senator Keith Langseth (DFL-Glyndon) and Representative Larry Howes (R -Walker), proposes a constitutional amendment that would dedicate 50 percent of MVET revenue to the highway user tax distribution fund. Senator Dick Day (R -Owatonna) has introduced Senate File 163 which would dedicate 60 percent of MVET revenue to the highway user tax distribution fund. Sales Tax Exemption for Purchase of Buses and Replacement Parts — HF 1731 House File 1730, authored by Representative Bill Kuisle (R -Rochester) would exempt the purchase of buses and replacement/repair parts from the state sales tax. Currently, Metro Transit and the transit systems in Duluth and St. Cloud are the only transit providers that receive such an exemption. The STA and other transit organizations have pursued this goal for the past few sessions arguing that it would be both fair and good public policy to provide all public transit providers with an exemption. At this time, no Senate file has been introduced as a companion to this legislation. Study of HOV Lane Use — SF 257/HF 1054 On the heels of his ramp meter study, Senator Dick Day has introduced legislation, Senate File 257, to study the efficiency of the 1-394 high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Representative Jeff Johnson (R -Plymouth) introduced the companion, House File 1054, to Senator Day's bill. If this legislation becomes law, the HOV lanes would be open to general traffic for an unspecified period of time this year to allow the department of transportation and any consultants to study the effects on traffic flow. The STA strongly supports the use of HOV lanes as they provide a great advantage to transit riders who can avoid traffic congestion by riding the bus. (1-Sa) YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 5, 2001 Council Members Present Absent Katie Bonneville V Brianna Cohen VO Katelyn Donnelly Patrick Hartung v Jameson Johnson, Co—Chair 0 Eric Jungels, Jr., CICC Liaison Paul Lenhardt, Co—Chair Amy Nagengast, Alternate Alison Rapacz The meeting was called to order by Paul Lenhardt at 7:10 PM. Also present were Councilmember Judy Johnson, Archana Balas, Supriya Gandham, and Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffman. City Manager Dwight Johnson was absent. The agenda was amended to include a discussion regarding the seat occupied by Patrick Hartung. Minutes The minutes of the February 20 meeting were approved. Subcommittee Updates Youth Activities: Youth activities flyers produced by the Park and Recreation Department were distributed by Amy, Katie, and Brianna to area schools, including Fourth Baptist and West Lutheran. Jameson reported that the article he will write for the Trojan Tribune would appear in an upcoming issue. Jameson will also submit a copy of the article to the Sun Sailor. Brianna will submit a write—up about the activities to the Armstrong High School Odyssey. Council members took more flyers to put up on the walls at area schools. Music/Concert/Teen Programs: The subcommittee had nothing new to report. Coffeehouse/youth center interests: Alison has scheduled a meeting for 6:00 PM before the March 19 Youth Advisory Council meeting. Explorers Project: In Patrick's absence, no report was available. Council members agreed to remove the subcommittee from active status. Youth Town Forum: Archana Balas reported that the Plymouth Creek Center ballroom has been reserved from 5:00 PM — 7:30 PM on Tuesday, May 8. She said that confirmed speakers include Regina Callies and Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Anderson. She said that the Mayor and City Council would be invited to attend and speak as well. Youth Advisory council members will also be available to talk about their work. Archana said that small groups would be set up at the forum Youth Advisory Council March 5, 2001 Meeting Page 2 for participants to discuss any issues within the city, with a large group discussion convening at the end of the meeting, to talk about the issues presented by the small groups. She will contact City Communications Coordinator Helen LaFave to help with publicity. Council members also agreed that it would be beneficial to contact Cable 12 News for possible publicity on the event. Youth Service Awards: Eric reported that the subcommittee is working on a request from the Communities in Collaboration Council for a grant to support the Youth Services Award Program, and the Youth Town Forum. He reported on a gift of $300 from the Hamel Lions Club. The Council discussed other possible ideas for raising financial support for the program. Eric reported that the subcommittee would set up a $1,000 scholarship award from funds raised. He said that awards would include a $50 check in the winners' names to be donated to the charity of their choice. He said the group plans to give out the awards at the Youth Town Forum. Councilmember Judy Johnson pledged $100 in support of the program. She also suggested sending out letters that would solicit financial support from Youth Jam sponsors. She said she has spoken with several business community members who are interested in financial support for the Youth Service Awards. Following discussion, motion was made by Paul Lenhardt, seconded by Jameson Johnson, to provide $500 from the Youth Advisory Council general fund to help support the Youth Town Forum and Youth Services Award Program. Motion passed without opposition. Youth Advisory Council Seat Vacancy Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffman read a letter of resignation from Patrick Hartung. The letter cited a family emergency and the need for Patrick to move out of state. Council members discussed options for filling the seat. Councilmember Judy Johnson stated that she would recommend the City Council make an appointment at the next Regular Council meeting to appoint Amy Nagengast to fill the seat. She said she would request a subcommittee of the City Council to review options to fill Amy's seat. Roller Disco Event Council members discussed plans for distribution of registration forms and flyers. League of Minnesota Cities June Conference Council members discussed a proposed planning session with representatives from the Duluth Youth Council. Council members agreed to wait for confirmation from Duluth representatives on a location and a date for the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM. NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, MARCH 19,7:00 PM MEDICINE LAKE ROOM (1 -Sb) Plymouth Human Rights Commission February 1, 2001 Minutes Commissioners Present Absent Harold Lederman Claudelle Carruthers Jackie Fraedrich VO Mitzi Heath r Lisa Hunter Don Renquist Joan Jensen — Chair Vikas Chhabra Victoria Pylvainen Ruth Ruffin Norma Garfin Nwamaka Ejebe — V. Char Michael Gale Patty Ple-Plakon —V. Chair Ginny Clark Vacant -school district 270 Also present: City Clerk Sandy Paulson, Office Support Representative Heidi Sanderson, City Council Representative Sandy Hewitt, and visitors Don and Ruth McCoy. A meeting of the Human Rights Commission was held beginning at 7:10 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on February 1, 2001. Chairperson Jensen noted that a quorum was present so official business could be conducted. Approve Minutes Chairperson Jensen informed the commission of her friend's last name which is Qualey and that she is an author of children's books and requested that it be added under Committee Reports and Essay Contest. Commissioner Fraedrich moved and Commissioner Garfin seconded to approve the amended minutes. Motion carried. Approve Agenda Chairperson Jensen requested three additions to the agenda. Under Old Business she would like to continue discussing having a commissioner attend state league meeting and also conferences. She would also like to continue reviewing the roles of the Human Rights Commission and its relationship with the Plymouth Police Department. Finally, under New Business, to continue looking at the 2001 Work Plan and appoint commissioners to certain projects. Commissioner Ruffin moved and Commissioner Chhabra seconded a motion to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried. Human Rights Commission Minutes February 1, 2001 Page 2 of 3 Presentations: League of Women's Voters Study Circles — Councilmember Hewitt Sandy Hewitt reported on the recent study circle conducted by the League of Women's Voters on a survey entitled "Immigrants in the Community". It was not well attended, but there was a good discussion. She stated a copy of this survey would be in the City Council library. Committee Reports Student Workshop Committee — Student Commissioners Commissioner Ejebe provided an update of this year's Human Rights Student Workshop. She and Commissioners Chhabra and Ple-Plakon met with Commissioner Fraedrich, Sandy Paulson and Heidi Sanderson prior to this evening's meeting to begin the planning. The workshop would be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at the Plymouth Creek Center from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This year's theme would be "Desegregation and the NAACP Lawsuit". Discussion was held and questions were answered. Another planning meeting would be conducted on March 1 at 6:30 p.m. (prior to regular meeting). Essay Contest — Joan Jensen Chairperson Jensen gave a brief update on the annual essay contest. She provided a handout to those commissioners who had volunteered to assist in scoring the essays. She would be distributing the essays to the volunteers 10 minutes prior to the March 1 meeting. She suggested that at least two people read each essay. Old Rucinecc Human Rights Commission Representative of the Minnesota League and Conferences: Discussion was continued from the February meeting to include meetings and conferences that address diversity and human rights issues on Human Rights Commission agendas. The goal is to encourage commissioners to attend meetings and conferences and be more visible in the community. Commissioner Heath noted that the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission's annual meeting would be held in September. Discussion was held on hosting one of the regional Human Rights Commission meetings at the Plymouth Creek Center. The commissioners voiced their approval in hosting a regional meeting. Reviewing the Roles of the Human Rights Commission: Commissioner Lederman commented that the Bloomington Human Rights Commission assumes a more active role in settling disputes. They are also trained in mediation. He suggested the commission work closer with the Plymouth Police Department in doing the same. A discussion was held on the suggestion to meet with Police Chief Gerdes regarding current training requirements for officers in the area of cultural diversity and racial profiling. The commission requested that Police Chief Gerdes be invited to attend the April 5 meeting. At the March 1 meeting, the commission would be compiling a list of questions to ask Police Chief Gerdes. Commissioner Fraedrich added that she would be Human Rights Commission Minutes February 1, 2001 Page 3 of 3 meeting with the police chiefs from departments who serve their school, and would provide a report at the April 5 meeting as to any comments received in cultural diversity and/or racial profile training. New Business Revisit the 2001 Work Plan: Commissioner Lederman suggested the commissioners be provided with updated incident reports on a monthly basis. The commission discussed the 2001 Work Plan and commissioners volunteered for each task, with the exception of the task "representing the City of Plymouth at meetings with agencies and community groups." This item would be discussed at the March 1 meeting. Commissioner Ruffin moved and Commissioner Renquist seconded a motion to include a list of conferences/seminars on the commission's agendas for the purpose of assigning commissioners to attend these functions. Motion carried. Commissioner Heath distributed and shared with the commission her candidacy for the Board of Regents, and she encouraged their support. Commissioner Heath moved and Commissioner Garfin seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Motion carried. Next Meeting: March 1, 2001, Medicine Lake Room 6:30 p.m. Students meet with Heidi and Sandy about the Student Workshop 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting