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Council Information Memorandum 04-20-2001
APRIL 20, 2001 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.- TUESDAY, CHEDULE. 2. 3. 4. TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 5:30 PM TUESDAY, MAY 1, 7: 00 PM TUESDAY, MAY 8, 7: 00 PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 7: 00 PM THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 7: 00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 30, 3:15 PM Dummy SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Police Training Room • Review draft Bassett Creek Joint Powers Agreement • Consider Future Study Session Topics SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers • Board of Review Reconvenes Immediately following the Board of Review, A Special Council meeting is proposed to: • Discuss Elm Creek Interceptor • Consider Future Study Session Topics REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers PLYMOUTHADVISOR YCOMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT), Bass Lake Room Agenda is attached. (M-2) MEDICINE LAKE WATERSHED (EQC) SUB -COMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL, gather at City Hall to travel to Maple Grove for a tour of the Maple Grove Community Center CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO April 20, 2001 S. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 8:00 AM -1:00 PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 7. 00 PM THURSDAY, MAY 3, 7. 00 PM TUESDAY, MAY 8, S: 00 PM Page 2 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGIONAL WORKSHOP, Plymouth Creek Center PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room YOUTHTOWNFOR UM, Plymouth Creek Center A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached (M-9) April, May, and June Calendars are attached (M-10) L NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) I-494 Corridor Commission Meeting items submitted by Mayor Tierney: 1) April 18 meeting agenda (I -]a 1) 2) March revenues, expenditures, and balance (I -1a2) 3) March 2001 Policy and legislative activity report (I-1 a.3) b) Correspondence to residents regarding proposed or pending Community Development items: 1) Change in meeting date for Edina Development Corporation rezoning and preliminary plat proposal (20183) (I -1b. 1) 2) Notice of informational meetings regarding the proposed performing arts pavilion (20126) (I -1b.2) 3) Rezoning request from Town & Country Homes (2001023/20182) (I -1b.3) 4) Request for variance from Brad Coats (2001025) ((I-1 b.4) S) Request for variance from Formation Architects, Inc. (2001032) (I-1 b. S) 6) Request for rezoning from Begin Oaks Golf (2001027) (I--1 b. 6) c) Sun Sailor news story about the legislative proposal to restrict use of phosphorus— laden lawn fertilizers. (I -1c) d) Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Notice of file closure on a petroleum tank release at 3033 Campus Drive. (I -1d) e) Notice from City Engineer Dan Faulkner to residents of the time line and contact phone numbers for the Highway 101 project. (I--1 e) CITY COUNCIL INFORMA TION MEMO April 20, 2001 2. MINUTES Page 3 a) Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission March 8 meeting. (I -2a) b) I-494 Corridor Commission/JPO March 21 meeting. (I -2b) c) Youth Advisory Council March 19 meeting. (I -2c) d) Youth Advisory Council April 2 meeting. (I -2d) 3. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS a) League of Minnesota Cities Friday Fax. (I -3a) b) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMMFAX News. (I -3b) c) Updated roster for Plymouth representatives in Washington, DC, St. Paul, and on the Hennepin County Commission. (I -3b) M , 2.1 DATE: April 20, 2001 TO: Members of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit FROM: George Bentley, Acting Transit Administrator SUBJECT: April 25, 2001 MEETING The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting on WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bass Lake Room (lower level of Plymouth City Hall, opposite end of the hall from the Engineering Department). The agenda for the meeting is as follows: (Please note some materials will be distributed at the meeting.) I. Approval of Agenda. II. Approval of minutes of March 28, 2001 (attached). III. Ridership Information and Review of Ridership Statistics for March, 2001 (information will be distributed at the meeting). IV. Discussion of Plymouth Metrolink 2001 Budget (attached). V. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations. VI. Inspect new TranShuttle and El Dorado buses (will be available in the parking lot for PACT inspection). VII. Discussion of alternate proposal for operation of Plymouth Flyer (information will be distributed at the meeting). VIII. Transit Administrator's Report: A. City Council action re: transit station in the Reserve. B. Legislative update. C. Fare increase hearings. D. Update on discussions about north/south fixed route service. E. Complaint log. (Continued on next page) DATEMP\042501.doc IX Other comments and adjournment cc: Paul Colton, Metropolitan Council; Paul Buherin and Jim Baldwin, Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc., Steve Mahowald, Jeff Wostrel and Joanne Smith, Metro Transit; Fred Moore NOTE: Please call George Bentley at 763-509-5521 if you are unable to attend. DATEN"2501.doc May 8 pt —. Tentative Schedule for City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items • Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Amendment and Lot Consolidation for St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church (Tabled from April 10, 2001) • Conditional Use Permit and Variances for the Tiller residence (Tabled from April 10, 2001) • On—Sale 3.2 Liquor License for Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District d/b/a Hennepin Parks, at the Eagle Lake Golf Center, 11000 Co. Rd. 10 • Announcement of Plymouth Town Meeting/Ward Meetings • Legislative Update May 22 • Legislative Update • Public Hearing on Surface Water Utility Fee • Application of Gas and Splash P!I° OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS April 2001 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMENCES - COUNCIL, MEETING: City COMMISSION - set clocks ahead 1 Medicine Lake Center Streetscape Medicine Lake hour Room Imp., parking bays on Ply Blvd., Police 7:00 PM SKATE Room Training Room PARK INFORMATIONAL MEETING, Plymouth Creek Center 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7:00 PM 7:00 PM EQC, 7:00 PM PRAC, REGULAR Council Council COUNCIL Chambers Chambers MEETING, Council Chambers 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY 7:00 PM BOARD OF REVIEW,Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM HRA - Medicine Lake 11:00 AM CITY EMPLOYEE COUNCIL, COMMISSION, Room RECOGNITION Medicine Lake SPECIAL COUNCIL Council Chambers LUNCHEON, Room MEETING (IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING BOARD 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY Plymouth Creek Center OF REVIEW): HOLLYDALE GOLF ADVISORY COURSE; FUTURE BOARD, Police STUDY TOPICS Det p • Library 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7-M AM LOCAL BUSINESS COUNCIL. Ras— Har 7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake Room 6:30 PM MEDICINE LAKE WATERSHED 5:70 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL (EQC) MEETING: BASSETTCREEK SUB -COMMITTEE, JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT; FUTURE Medicine Lake Room STUDY TOPICS. Pd. TnFBp Roan 7D0 PM REGULAR COUNCILMEETING, Card CI—b— 29 30 7:00 PM YOUTH Mar 2001 May 2001 ADVISORY S M T W T F S S M T W T F S COUNCIL, 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 Medicine Lake 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Room 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 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 4/20/2001 p_10 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS May 2001 Sunday I Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Apr 2001 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 7:00 PM BOARD OF REVIEW (RECONVENED), Council Chambers SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING BOARD OF REVIEW): ELM CREEK INTERCEPTOR;FUTURE s7uDV TOPICS 2 8:D0 AM - 1 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGIONAL WORKSHOP, Plymouth Creek Center COMMISSION NNING Counal Chambers 3 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake ROOM 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL TOWN FORUM, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM RFC -UT -AR COUNCIL MEETING, I Council Chambers 7:00 PM EQC, COUnCII Chambers 7:00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers 10:30 AM - 4:D0 PM PLYMOUTH HISTORY FEST, Parkers Lake Pad` 2:00 PM d 7:00 PM - PLYMOUTH PANDAS ICE SHOW "AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE CHAMPIONS", Plymouth Ice Center 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH PANDAS ICE SHOW "AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE CHAMPIONS", Plymouth Ice Center 13 14 6:30 PM MEDICINE LAKE WATERSHED (EQC) SU&COMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room 15 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING, Plymouth Creek Center 16 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 17 7:00 PM HRA - Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD, Police Dept. Library 18 19 2:00 PM PLYMOUTH PANDAS ICE SHOW "AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE CHAMPIONS", Plymouth Ice Center 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, PLYMOUTH SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY, Public Works Maintenence Facility 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 6:30 PM MEDICINE LAKE WATERSHED (EQC) SUB -COMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 27 28 MEMORIAL DAY (Observed) - City 29 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY 30 7:00 PM Met Council Public 31 Jun 2001 S M T W T F S Offices Closed COUNCIL, Meeting on Elm 1 2 Medicine Lake Room Creek Interceptor, Plymouth Creek Center 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 IZ 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 modified on 4/20/2001 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 2001 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 May 2001 JU12001 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6:30 PM MEDICINE LAKE WATERSHED (EQC) SUa-COMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7:00 PM YOUTH 7:00 PM 7:00 PM EQC, 7:00 PM PRAC, ADVISORY REGULAR Council Council COUNCIL, Medicine Lake COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Chambers Room Chambers Flag Day 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:00 PM HRA - Medicine Lake Room 9:15 AM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH 5k RUN Council Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD, Police Dept. Library LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Duluth DECC 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake 7:30 AM LOCAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, Radisson Hotel 7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake Room Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 4/20/2001 1-494 CORRIDOR COMMISSION 8080 MitcW Rood - Eden Prairie MN 55344 - (614)699-4448 - FAX 690-4094 MEETING AGENDA I-494 Corridor CommissiotoPO Wednesday, April 18, 2001 8:30 -10:30 am Southwest Metro Transit Hub 13500 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie I. Call to Order (Chair Hovland) II. Review of Minutes of Last Meeting (Chair) A. March 21, 2001 III. Golden Triangle Traffic Study Results Presentation - Gene Dietz, Eden Prairie Public Works Director IV. I-494 Corridor Commission 2001-2002 Work Plan/LJR Contract Renewal V. Miscellaneous Reports: ♦ Legislative Update (Thorfinnson) ♦ Golden Triangle Demonstration Project Update (Wright) ♦ Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce Update (Mosman) ♦ City Council Update Meetings (Raduenz) ♦ MnDOT 494 FEIS Schedule (Raduenz) ♦ 494 Engineers' Subcommittee Meeting (April 10, 2001) (Raduenz) ♦ 494 Transit Providers' Group -Funding for New Services Along 494 (Raduenz) VI. Other Business VII. Treasurer's Report (Raduenz) VIII. Next Meeting/Adjournment ■ Scheduled for Wednesday, May 16,2001 - 8:30 a.m. at Southwest Metro Transit Hub 1' 1l V14 1 AV"/ V-1- 1 1 V 1 V V• 1 V/ V A. VV • 1 1_/ A.V. V V V I L. -7V 1 I L • V 1-494 Corridor Commission Revenues, Expenditures, and Balance As of March 31, 2001 Beginning Balance (01-29-01) (Check from Minnetonka) Revenues Received 2001 S68,900.23 City of Minnetonka 25,000 00 City of Eden Prairie(Computer) 2.777.52 Dues: City of Plymouth & Maple Grove 11.379.20 Metropolitan Councrl Grant Revenue 80.726.63 Interest Income $119,88335 Expenditures Paid February 2001 Io Present LJR Consulting 29,558 30 City of Eden Praine(TMA FXP) 20,935.38 Ross Thortinnson, it 10,506.01 James Hovland 26.03 Krause &1 Rolling (Airfare J Hovland) 279.50 Decision Resources, Ltd 8,160.00 Minnesota Transportation Affiance 25500 Association for Commuter Transportation 100.00 Balance March 31, 2001 $69,820.22 $118.96336 1-494 CORRIDOR COMMISSION BALANCE SHEET As of March 31, 2001 ASSETS Cash and Investmerds Accrued Interest on Investments Accounts Receivables Total Assets LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Total Liabilittes FUND BALANCES - Unreserved Total Fund Balance Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $96,457.29 $22,5W.07 $118,963.36 50.00 $118.963.36 $118,993.36 'J�- I a %3 Ross Thorfinnson, Jr. —Policy and Legislative Consultant I-494 Corridor Commission Monthly Report for March 17 — April 17, 2001 To date, a total of 185.75 hours (13.25 hours/week average) have been spent on 1-494 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. Policv and Lenislative Activities The policy and legislative activities continue to focus on the current legislative session. During the period, I attended numerous House and Senate Transportation Committee Hearings and was available for testimony as needed. In addition, Chair Hovland was called upon to testify. We have also called upon Mayor Winstead, Mayor Maetzold and Mayor Tierney to testify at committee hearings. All have done an excellent job. Both Houses have recently returned from the Easter break and the second deadline is now looming. During the next ten days, both Houses will set their targets for many things including transportation funding. At the close of the first deadline, the Senate Transportation Committee, under the leadership of Chair Kelly, passed a first attempt at an omnibus transportation bill. The elements included were designed to best represent the myriad of bills that had been proposed and discussed by the committee. This bill included an indexing of the gas tax, a 3 -cent per gallon gas tax increase, and a fairly substantial transfer and dedication of the Motor Vehicle Sales Tax (MVST). In addition, the Senate Transportation Committee passed a bill to stop construction of the Crosstown/I-35W Interchange and delay it until I-494 Construction is completed. This bill also has similar bills that passed committee in the House. They also passed a bill calling for a referendum to allow a .5% sales tax increase in the seven county metro area with the proceeds dedicated to metro area transportation needs. There was a companion bill in the House. It has strong opposition. At this point it appears unlikely that there will be any significant increase in transportation funding coming out of this legislative session. The proposed MVST transfer and dedication will cover and backfill the money lost through last session's reduction in license tab fees, and a small transfer and dedication for transit. The proposed gas tax increase appears doomed, as does the indexing. Both will fall victim to the House Republican's desire to prevent any new taxes or tax increases. That leaves the whole debate over the Crosstown/I-35W interchange and whether or not construction should be halted or delayed to complete I-494. It appears that both Houses have the votes to stop or delay construction. It is doubtful that there are enough votes, or dollars, to fund construction on I-494 however. L- [a 3 Ross Thorfinnson, Jr., Policy and Legislative Consultant, 1-494 Corridor Commission - Monthly Report, March 17— April] 7, 2001 Cont'd — Page 2 Constituent and Community Outreach The I-494 Corridor Commission continues to be active in seeking help and support from the business community through the Chambers of Commerce representing the seven member cities. Meetings were held with the member city Chambers. Our attempts to secure business representatives to testify at transportation committee hearings have been mixed. We have had representatives who have agreed to testify. However, when we desperately needed a couple of business representatives to testify before the Senate Transportation Committee, we were unable to get someone. During the off-season, time will be spent developing a plan to effectively involve the business community in the legislative process. I-494 Corridor Commission Congressional Visits - Update During the I-494 Corridor Commission Congressional visits in March, Congressman Oberstar's Chief of Staff Bill Richards suggested that the I-494 Corridor Commission call a "Transportation Summit" to discuss the issue of transportation funding in Minnesota and the issues and needs of the 1-494 Corridor. He further suggested that Congressman Oberstar would attend such a summit and that some of the other Congressmen from Minnesota should be invited along with the appropriate representatives from MnDOT, Met Council, local State Senators and Representatives. Upon returning from the Congressional Visits we contacted all of the parties and tried to set a date for the summit that would coincide with Congress' Easter break. Prior to those calls we had contacted MnDOT representatives and asked them to discuss the summit and return to us a list of those representatives of the agency that they thought should be at the table. The initial reaction from MnDOT was disinterest. After repeated contact they still were reluctant to produce a list of agency people to invite. The summit idea fell apart when Congressman Oberstar's office told us that the Congressman would be unavailable during the Easter break. Repeated efforts to set a date have been unsuccessful. The "Transportation Summit" idea still has merit, unfortunately without a commitment from the key players it will not happen. Presented on April 18, 2001 April 13, 2001 a• CITY OF PLYMOUTI+ e 1, In rte; .�►' i......... SUBJECT: MEETING DATE CHANGED FOR REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR EDINA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. (20183) Dear Property Owner: This letter is to inform you that the meeting date for the continuation of a Public Hearing has been changed from April 18, 2001 to May 16, 2001. The Public Hearing is necessary to continue the discussion of a request by Edina Development Corporation, under File 20183 for Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RMF -2 (Multiple Family 2) and Preliminary Plat for 98 townhome units for property located west of the northwest quadrant of Vicksburg Lane and Schmidt Lake Road. 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, May 16, 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, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 20183propnotice4 PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 a �ww.ci.p!vmouth.mn.us TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 CITY OF PLYMOUTR April 17, 2001 SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT OF A PERMANENT OUTDOOR STAGE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (20126) Dear Property Owner or Resident: The Plymouth Civic League in cooperation with the City of Plymouth is working on a project to develop a permanent outdoor stage for the performing arts in Plymouth Creek Park. The stage would serve as a permanent home for Music in Plymouth, an annual outdoor concert featuring the Minnesota Orchestra, as well as smaller performance events. It is proposed to be located in Plymouth Creek Park north of the Plymouth City Hall. This location is near the concrete slab where the portable stage for Music in Plymouth has been erected for the last several years. The proposed project includes a stage and an orchestra pit on the main level, with an unfinished basement that will eventually have dressing rooms and storage area. Most of the funding for the project is expected to come from a private donation. This letter is to inform you that you have two opportunities to learn more about this project: The first phase of the project is consideration of an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW). As required by the Zoning Ordinance for any project requiring an EAW, the Plymouth Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss the EAW. The public meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2001, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. • City staff is hosting an open house on April 25, 2001, from 5-7 p.m. in the Police Training Room at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. Models of the stage and color renderings will be available for your review. City staff will be present to answer any questions you may have. In addition, information relating to this project may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Center on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 20126propnoticeeaw PLYMOUTH ABeauiilufl'faceTo Li;.:e 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOU T ��. k41NNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (012) 509-5000 w:avvt.6.p1ymou11h.mn.us April 19, 2001 Dear Resident/Land Owner: f-16,3 CITY o� PLYN0UTF+ The City has recently received an application from Town & Country Homes, under File No. 2001023/20182, for a rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RMF -2 (Multiple Family 2), variance, preliminary plat and site plan for 166 townhome units on 40.44 acres located east of Peony Lane and north of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. A map indicating the location of the area is provided below. This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice and information about the application — in advance of the official notice that will be sent out prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. The City will send out another letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners to appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or the review procedures, please call Marie Darling, Senior Planner, at (763) 509-5457. In addition, you may review information relating to this application at City Hall during regular office hours. Office hours at City Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through Fridays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, except holidays. Plymouth City Hall is located at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness Planning Supervisor notices/2001/2001023.first notice.doc PLYMOUTH ABeau tifulPlaccToLive 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 © °" www.ci.plymouth.mn.us April 20, 2001 Dear Owner/Occupant: i CITY OF PLYMOUTR 6, 4, This letter is written to inform you that Brad Coats, under file 2001025, submitted a planning application requesting approval of a variance to allow an impervious surface coverage of 33.8%, where 25% is the maximum impervious surface coverage specified under the Zoning Ordinance. The variance would allow installation of a patio, spa and pool in the rear yard of property located at 1820 Peony Lane 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, May 2, 2001, in the City Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Center on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2001025propnotice m PLYMOUTH ABeautifufPfaceToGive 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, VINN ESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®;••.wap,. www.dplymouth.mn.us CITY OF April 20, 2001 PLYMOUT4 Dear Owner/Occupant: This letter is written to inform you that Formation Architects Inc., under file 2001032, submitted a planning application requesting approval of a variance to increase the impervious area to a total of 28.98 %, where a 25 % maximum impervious area is allowed. The variance is requested to construct a 639 square foot bedroom, bath and storage addition for property located at 16900-4151 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, May 2, 2001, in the City Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Center on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Nu/m qn,\JvA, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2001032propnotice PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 G.— www.ci.plymouth.mn.us April 20, 2001 PLYMOUTR SUBJECT: REZONING FROM FRD (FUTURE RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT) TO P -I (PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Begin Oaks Golf, under File 2001027 for rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to P -I (Public/Institutional) for their roughly 70 -acre golf course/driving range site located at 5625 Yucca Lane North. Approval of the rezoning would allow the applicant to apply for an on -sale non -intoxicating liquor license. 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, May 2, 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, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2001027propnotice CUA PLYMOUTH auzua 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH. 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Linda Higgins, DFL -58, of Minneapolis carried three bills to the Senate, attempting to satisfy the concerns of three separate lobbying groups. The Ione bill that made it through the House of Representatives' legislative committee was the bill endorsed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, according to Higgins. That bill was aimed at limiting phosphorus lawn fertilizer use in the Twin Cities. But it would have allowed for the use of fertilizers with up to 3 percent phosphorus content, she noted. A bill endorsed by the Minnesota Lakes Association called for a statewide ban on phosphorus fertilizers, Higgins said. Shorewood city officials spearheaded support for a third bill, endorsed by many metropolitan cities. That bill would not only restrict the use of phosphorus fertilizers, but also limit the quantity of phosphorus fertilizer that could be sold by Minnesota retailers, Higgins explained. Since the Department of Agriculture's bill was the only one that was approved by the House committee, Higgins was limited to working with that bill. It would have allowed cities to pass an ordinance restricting phosphorus lawn fertilizers, but put limits on what those ordinances could say. "It was a strange way of doing things," Higgins said. Although the impetus for the bills was to reduce the levels of phosphorus runoff into Minnesota wetlands, the Department of Agriculture was involved in the issue because it is the agency that regulates fertilizer use throughout the state, Higgins explained. "This is about water quality, certainly not about agriculture," Shorewood Mayor Woody Love said. The focus of his city's legislative effort has been aimed solely at lawn fertilizers. The other bills were likewise aimed at lawn fertilizers, Higgins noted. Shorewood restricted the use of phosphorus lawn fertilizers last year. That restriction permits the use of phosphorus fertilizers only when a soil test indicates additional phosphorus is needed to support the growth of turf, or during the first year of growing new turf. The city's ordinance also placed restrictions on the sale of phosphorus fertilizers by local retailers. Shorewood officials have attempted to carry their concern to the state level this year, in an effort to get fertilizer manufacturers to reformulate their products for the phosphorus needs of the state. "They need to reformulate to zero," Love said. yr yew 4Ow Kilai,w-t #'1i to 0��� ,A! Thea Lowev 1Prii es! 40! . Does your website neer a facelift (Click He rinckies.com Part of the TwinCities.com Netw In the seven -county metro area, more than 80 percent of the lawns have adequate levels of phosphorus, according to Hennepin Parks statistics. An unsuccessful attempt to unite the three lobbying groups behind the Department of Agriculture's bill failed. Representatives of each group met with Higgins recently to try to iron out their differences. Although a compromise position was reached among the lobbyists, ultimately "that agreement wasn't acceptable to the higher ups in the Department of Agriculture," Higgins said. All involved agreed that the bill should be pulled this legislative session, she noted. "This is not a defeat," Love said last week. The efforts of his city, and the support of other cities for Shorewood's legislative effort, will be put to use through the remainder of this year to strengthen the legislative push during the 2002 session, according to Love. One of the challenges of the legislation is enforcement. Cities want the enforcement to be at the state level. The Department of Agriculture's proposal would have placed the enforcement burden on local governments. The goal of legislation, if it is to be effective, should be to make it "environmentally effective and city friendly," Love said. Higgins, whose Senate District does not comprise any of Minneapolis' lakes, will continue to follow legislative efforts, and anticipates being involved in future efforts. Her district does include the Mississippi River on its eastern border, she noted. One challenge she sees in the legislation Shorewood supports is that it would permit the use of phosphorus fertilizer when soil tests demonstrate a need, or for the establishment of new turf. That makes sales restrictions on phosphorus fertilizers far more difficult, she noted. Despite the unsuccessful effort during this legislative session, the discussions provided "a good education for all of us that are involved in the issue," Higgins said. This site and Us contents ®22000, 2001. Sun Newspapers - Main Office: 952-829-0797 - Created and maintained by Quantum Digital Interactive Email: jcorbo@quantumsfle.com Page 2 April 16, 2001 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Environmental Issues Manager A T & T Wireless Service 7900 Xerxes Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55431 RE: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure Site: Cellular One Tower, 3033 Campus Drive, Plymouth Site ID#: LEAK00013977 Dear Sir or Madam: We are pleased to let you know that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff has determined that the "excavation report" has adequately addressed the petroleum tank release at the site listed above. Based on the information provided, the MPCA staff has closed the release site file. The original excavation report was submitted during October 1995. Closure of the file means that the MPCA staff does not require any additional investigation and/or cleanup work at this time or in the foreseeable future. Please be aware that file closure does not necessarily mean that all petroleum contamination has been removed from this site. However, the MPCA staff has concluded that any remaining contamination, if present, does not appear to pose a threat to public health or the environment. The MPCA reserves the right to reopen this file and to require additional investigation and/or cleanup work if new information or changing regulatory requirements make additional work necessary. If you or other parties discover additional contamination (either petroleum or nonpetroleum) that was not previously reported to the MPCA, Minnesota law requires that the MPCA be immediately notified. You should understand that this letter does not release any party from liability for the petroleum contamination under Minn. Stat. ch. 115C (Supp. 1997) or any other applicable state or federal law. In addition, this letter does not release any party from liability for nonpetroleum contamination, if present, under Minn. Stat. ch. I I 5 (1996), the Minnesota Superfund Law. If future development of this property or the surrounding area is planned, it should be assumed that petroleum contamination may still be present. If petroleum contamination is encountered during future development work, the MPCA staff should be notified immediately.,, 520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (651) 296-6300 (Voice); (651) 292-5332 (TTY) - St. Paul • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Duluth • Mankato • Marshall • Rochester • Willmar; www.pca.state.mn.us Equal Opportunity Employer • Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20% fibers from paper recycled by consumers. -L7 - Environmental I Environmental Issues Manager Page 2 April 16, 2001 For specific information regarding petroleum contamination that may remain at this leak site, please call the Leaking Underground Storage Tank File Request Program at 651/297-8499. The MPCA fact sheet Request to Bill for Services Performed must be completed prior to arranging a time for file review. Thank you for your response to this petroleum tank release and for your cooperation with the MPCA to protect public health and the environment. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call me at (651)297-8318. Sincerely, C-.. '- eJkkl Cewt Ja es McCann P ject Manager Site Remediation Section Metro District JMC:tf cc: Sandra Paulson, City Clerk, Plymouth Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth Dave. Jaeger, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer April 19, 2001 SUBJECT: HENNEPIN COUNTY ROAD 101 CONSTRUCTION COUNTY PROJECT NO. 8911 CITY PROJECT NO. 9005 Dear Plymouth Resident: Starting Monday, April 30, construction on County Road 101 will begin. Signs have been posted at Highway 55 and south of County Road 24 notifying motorists that County Road 101 will be closed beginning April 30. The roadway will be closed to through traffic- beginning at 9:00 a.m. Monday, April 30 between County Road 24 and Medina Road. Access to County Road 101 at 34th Avenue will also be closed. The length of closure of this portion of the roadway is unknown at this time, but it is expected to be opened to traffic prior to September 1 of this year. A complete closure of County Road 101 between Medina Road and County Road 24 is being done to expedite the improvement project and provide a newly paved roadway by November 15. Temporary closures and delays on the other portions of the project, including the segment north of Medina Road to 39th Place, can also be expected due to work by private utility companies and the contractor for this project. Please be cautious while driving through the work zone area of this project. Please advise your children that they should stay away from the construction area due to the presence of dangerous ditches and the movement of construction traffic in the work zone. The following is a list of contact people who will be able to assist you with questions or issues that you may have about this project. Hennepin County Construction Engineer, Jerry Mortenson, 763-745-7594, Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., Project Engineer, Sue Mason, 651-490-2018, Short Elliott Hendrickson, Project Inspector, Tom Henry, 651-490-2097, City of Plymouth Engineering Department, Dan Campbell, 763-509-5522. Information on a daily basis will also be available through the City of Plymouth telephone hotline at 763-509-5514. Newsletters will also be sent to you periodically to help keep you informed of the project's progress. (Please note map on back.) Sincerely, &"- 144-akc, Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works Daniel K. Campbell, Sr. Engineering Technician L\pw\Engincaing\WWMSA\LTRS\ConitrBegins 101 Formdoc PROJEC AREA N n n n LUMM, :::: nu r ty of P13miouth4 Minnesota T- SHINGLE CREEK WHTERSHEV�MFNFGEMENT COMMISSION 3001 Harbor Lane • Suite 150 • Plymouth, MN 55447 Telephone (763)553-1144 • FAX (763)553-9326 MINUTES March 8, 2001 A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chairman Ron Quanbeck on Thursday, March 8, 2001, at 12:45 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. Present were: Graydon Boeck, Brooklyn Center; Kevin Larson, Brooklyn Park; Tom Mathisen, Crystal; Gerry Butcher, Maple Grove; Mark Hanson, New Hope; Sarah Schield, Osseo; Quanbeck, Plymouth; Dave Nummer and Mike Liles, Robbinsdale; Ed Matthiesen, Montgomery Watson; Charlie LeFevere, Kennedy & Graven; and Judie Anderson, Recording Secretary. Also present: Diane Spector, TAC, Brooklyn Center; Rick Lestina, Maple Grove; and Alison Fong, Minneapolis Environmental Management. I. Minutes. Motion by Nummer, second by Butcher to approve the minutes of the February meeting of the Commission. Motion carried. II. Treasurer's Report Motion by Boeck, second by MaUsen to approve the Treasw&s Report. Motion carried III. Approval of Claims. Motion by Boeck, second by Nummer to approve the claims. Claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Boeck, Larson, Mathisen, Butcher, Hanson, Schield, Quanbeck, and Nummer; nays - none; absent - Minneapolis. IV. Correspondence. The Commissioners received the following: A. Communications Log. Matthiesen indicated he has been receiving questions from project review applicants re the Commission's requirements for lowest floor elevations and suggested the requirements should be consistent with those of member cities. Motion by Boeck, second by Butcher requesting each member community to provide to Matthiesen their requirements as well as those of any other watershed organization of which they are a member. Motion carried. B. Notice of a Community and Environmental Planning Workshop, May 2, 2001. C. Forms from the Campaign Finance & Public Disclosure Board to report expenditures by the Commission on lobbyists in 2000. Staff will follow up. D. Member roster. Commissioners were asked to update their communities' information. V. Water Quality. A. The Commissioners received copies of the following: 1. MetroEnvironment Partnership Grants. a. "Iceban" Alternative De-icer. b. Twin Lakes Phosphorus Load Reduction Project. C. Wetland/Pond for the Humboldt Greenway -11 Project - notification that this project was not approved for funding. BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE Minutes SHINGLE CREEK WfITERSNED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION March 8, 2001 page 3 Spector guided the Commissioners through a draft of Second Generation Plan Planning Process (3/8/01). The Commissioners were asked to read through the document and come to the April meeting prepared to discuss and update the information therein. Requirements of MN Rules 8410 may be found on the Web. LeFevere discussed the issues relative to merging the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi WMOs. A spreadsheet showing possible financial ramifications was distributed. There being no further business before the Commission, motion by Nummer, second by Larson to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judie A. Anderson Recording Secretary JAA:tim J:\CLIENTS\VAWATERSHE\SHINGLEC\OIMTGS\2001MAR2.WPD BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE I-494 Corridor Commission/JPO Meeting Minutes of Wednesday, March 21, 2001 I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 8:40 a.m. by Chair Jim Hovland at the Southwest Metro Transit Commission. Those in attendance were: Jim Hovland, City of Edina Lisa Raduenz, LJR, Inc. Larry Lee, City of Bloomington Mike Opatz, City of Maple Grove Bob Streetar, City of Minnetonka Perry Thorvig, City of Richfield Dave Lindahl, City of Eden Prairie Jan Mossman, City of Eden Prairie Suzanne Zutter, Southwest Metro Barb Senness, City of Plymouth Dick Allendorf, City of Minnetonka Patty Carlson, MCS Clarence Shallbetter, Metropolitan Council Irene Wright, GT TMA Ross Thorfinnson, 494 Legislative and Policy Liaison Ron Marien, Bloomington and Greater Minneapolis Chambers of Commerce II. Review of Minutes. Review of minutes from February 14, 2001 meeting. Motion made to approve minutes by Thorvig. Senness seconded the motion. Motion carried. M. Metropolitan Council Presentation on TDM. David Christensen of the Metropolitan Council provided a lengthy presentation on the various types of Travel Demand Management (TDM) practices in existence in Minnesota and throughout the country at the present time. As part of his presentation, he passed out two sets of handouts to members — the first, one entitled "TDM Ordinances" which was a Powerpoint review of his meeting presentation, and the second a sheet labeled "Travel Demand Reduction Measures Briefing Notes". Another handout entitled "Terminology", was also passed out to assist those members unfamiliar with basic TDM terminology. Raduenz introduced Christensen and his topic by indicating that the 494 Corridor Commission had previously requested information from other areas in the country about the current state of TDM practices and iniatives in similar suburban -area settings. The information collected and provided by Christensen was intended to assist the 494 Corridor Commission with any decisions it might make to require stricter TDM measures within its communities. Raduenz asked Christensen to state his transportation background for the benefit of members, and he complied, indicating that he had earned an Associate Degree in TDM in 1992 in Southern California, where he had lived for ten years. He began to outline various TDM programs based in different parts of the country, including Orange, California, Austin, Texas, Dane County, Wisconsin and Portland, Oregon. Of those profiled, Orange, California had the most far-reaching TDM ordinance of any of the cities in California, and required "real reductions", according to Christensen. After explaining the various requirements placed upon developers for goals, design of transit amendities and 1 `I �.. :.... -, a0.:-._�"a '. -:..' � .. . � . ::.::. .,...�.:u 9e ..'.iii, �� a:�.'„ ....::.'+.+:, at ..nr.wk�nf.nt. . •��::.:.-;:......_ � .. ......a... ..... .. n:. ... ....>..�. nx�e w,2..ar. .n.-....'IY✓.x..4n�. x.w..x.. a..�e �-. v.� -_,._: �. ..lana das�..:.. [:� -1- 2h pedestrian access issues, Allendorf asked Christensen why any developer wouldn't move to the city next door rather than settle for the restrictions placed within Orange? Christensen responded by indicating that there were similar restrictions to be dealt with in other surrounding communities, so developers would still have to contend with restrictions. He also indicated in response to a query from Senness that the regional authority had the ability to fine violators up to several thousand dollars per day for violations of the ordinance, which was the "real threat" to the restrictions. Allendorf responded that his city council would have a "tough time" supporting TDM plan requirements. Senness asked Christensen if he had any information on the intial costs? Christensen did not know the answer to that question, but indicated that after two years, the TDM program requirements actually went away. As Christensen was describing the impacts of the TDM and parking reduction program in Austin, Texas, Senness asked him what could bring business to the table, given the prohibitions in the ordinance within the city? Christensen responded that congestion was "so bad" compliance was not a problem. Thorvig asked if there was a parking charge for private lots? Christensen indicated that parking charges were in affect, according to what he knew. Allendorf remarked that the City of Minnetonka typically requires developers to show proof of sufficient parking onsite (5 spaces per 1,000 square feet) and wanted to know how a parking maximum ordinance would be viewed within the Twin Cities communities? Lindahl remarked that the City of Eden Prairie has had the same discussion about parking maximums over the years but has not made any substantive changes to its current requirements. Lee indicated that he had observed one other affect of the parking minimum/maximum issue—developers wishing to put up a spec office building are required to show proof of adequate parking on the site. Lee remarked that adequate parking is perceived as a "value issue" for lenders when assessing the potential of a spec office building proposed by developers. Sandahl and others around the table asked Christensen about the perception of the various TDM mandates he had outlined within his presentation. Christensen responded that there is "not a lot of stomach" in the Twin Cities and within the present local political climate for TDM ordinances. There is concensus building at the Metropolitan Council that the requirement for filing a TDM plan at each new development is important, but if the plans have "no teeth" behind them they are difficult to enforce. Christensen also indicated that "voluntary tools" may or may not have a lot of return with regard to TDM. These types of programs include awards programs, coffee mugs, athletic tickets, flex work times and telework allowances. Christensen remarked that "if one designs an ordinance, builds in a specific set of tools with targets for reduction", that this approach has proven "responsive" in other areas of the country. Hovland asked Christensen if he had seen any tax incentives for developers and new development? Christensen responded that he had seen some things in the state of Washington that could be used as models for local transit - oriented design. 2 Allendorf remarked about the failed tax incentives that were developed specifically for downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Lee asked Christensen if he had heard him correctly, and whether he had said earlier that a subregion should work toward either TDM or transit but not both? Christensen clarified the remark and indicated that -everything" should be used to reduce congestion—transit, TDM alternatives and road building to increase capacity. He specifically remarked that there was "no example anywhere in the US where anyone has successfully reduced congestion without using all three approaches". Hovland asked Christensen what his "case analysis" was regarding 494? Christensen responded that the 494 area needs to be as "active as possible" and that the Commission should take an "area -wide approach" to the TDM issue. He also said that 494 as a "transit market" was extremely poor, as jobs were dispersed all over the corridor and through an extremely large area. Thorvig asked Christensen if he had a model ordinance? Christensen cited the 394 ordinance example as the closest thing that had been done in the region. Streetar indicated that he had been working with Raduenz, Carlson and Wright to look into the possibility of starting a TMA in the Opus area of Minnetonka. Allendorf added that there had been some interest expressed by local businesses to this idea. Lindahl responded that Eden Prairie had "already established a TMA, but that the members didn't necessarily want to hear about TDM and transit—they would rather hear about the expansion of 494". IV. Other Business. Ron Marien, of the Bloomington and Greater Minneapolis Chambers of Commerce provided an update of his organization's activities to the group. He mentioned that the Chamber is getting "better organized" in assisting the Corridor Commission with obtaining funding for 494, and that a more formal alliance with the Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce is going to be beneficial for both Chambers and especially in their relationship with the 494 Corridor Commission. Marien also mentioned that he personally is taking a more active role in transportation issues and is serving on the Value Pricing Task Force of the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota. Thorfinnson and Hovland jointly provided a report about the activities of the I-494 Corridor Commission in Washington, D.C. the previous week. There were about 15 members of the 494 party that went on visits to both Minnesota Senators and five Minnesota Congressman - Oberstar, Sabo, Luther, Kennedy and Ramstad. The visits began in Oberstar's office, where the Chief of Staff, Bill Richards, suggested that the Corridor Commission hold a mid-April "Transportation Summit" here at home to discuss 494 and 62 staging issues. Other visits in each office were "uniformly positive", with a big question being how to blend state and federal entities to get 494 construction activities paid for and moved up Thorfinnson then talked about the state legislative activities that were currently underway. He has been working with Senators Dave Johnson (DFL -Bloomington) and Roy Terwilliger (R -Edina) to draft a bill and stage a press conference for a metro - area referendum to increase the existing sales tax by one-half percent beginning in .;:.; �'. �.:. �..::a.✓.� .. � L .Ni .... .i.�..;.. .. .. .. .�.�. .' .: ... ... .: c. .� �.1 Nf� .. fY.:�...u.Jcska'fb..., a..cfi. a' ..._ i:—....ea �w w.. d. ui... 2002. He also outlined another bill sponsored by Terwilliger that would provide for an increase in bonding dollars to speed up 494 reconstruction. Lee asked if any business leaders had been involved in the legislative activities? Thorfinnson responded that he had been working with some of the local chamber heads, especially Marten, and they had been very helpful in providing local business leaders for the press conference and other hearing opportunities. Raduenz reported on the state of scheduling City Council presentations. She, Hovland and Thorfinnson had presented to the City of Plymouth and the City of Bloomington on dates previous to the meeting, and future meetings were already scheduled with Richfield and Minnetonka. Opatz of Maple Grove indicated that the Mayor did not see the need for the Corridor Commission to present to the City Council at this time, and Raduenz reminded Hovland that a meeting still was to be scheduled with the City of Edina. Hovland indicated he would request time on an upcoming City Council meeting agenda. Raduenz also reported on the progress of the 494 2001-02 work plan. A small subgroup had met previously to the meeting, and further adjustments would be made to the draft work plan in the next few months. Hovland added that the LJR contract was due to expire on March 31" and it would also need to be extended in order to complete the work plan. Motion was made to extend Raduenz' contract at its current levels through May 31, 2001 by Lindahl with a second by Sandahl. Motion carried. Wright reported on the latest activities of the Golden Traingle TMA. She indicated that it had been slow during the month of March and that she had been visiting with all companies that had 50 or fewer employees, as she had already met with all companies that had 100 or more employees in the area. She has spent time identifying employers and has made many cold calls just to get in to visit with employers about the TMA. The work plan for the TMA for 2001-2002 is underway, and she is in the process of putting together a first edition of the TMA's newsletter. There are currently fourteen dues -paying members of the TMA and she has collected about $18,000 so far in the process. Hovland asked Shallbetter how fast the TMA has moved in accordance with others in the area? Shallbetter indicated that the Golden Triangle TMA is the first of its kind in the region, and that it is "fairly typical" in growth. Shallbetter also indicated that the marketing materials that would soon be distributed to area companies needed the identification of the city's logo as a recognizable element for the TMA. Hovland asked members to approve spending up to $400 to send Raduenz to the April 18-20, 2001 Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) TMA Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. Raduenz is planning to go to the conference along with Wright and Carlson, and is especially interested in policy issues related to TMA development and formation. She and Thorfinnson previously attended the TMA workshop in Boston, MA two years ago and many of the techniques that they learned at the workshop were applied to the start-up of the Golden Triangle TMA. Motion made by Mossman to approve the $400 expenditure, with a second by Lee. Motion carried. 4 f 2h Raduenz distributed an updated financial report from the 494 Treasurer to members for review. There is approximately $139,196.57 in the current account balance as of February 28, 2001. Motion made to adjourn the meeting by Mossman. Lindahl provided the second. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m. The next regularly -scheduled meeting of the I- 494 Corridor Commission is set for Wednesday, April 11, 2000 — 8:30 AM at Southwest Metro Transit Hub. 5 .. y"-„,:�.rnS.Y.d J',:.;-.� ..::.s.J,'•� t-:',yr;,,e, r'o�as.�...:vu..ra'.,�,nx.�.r�-. aa,..e.u..s....�wrn. ,... YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 19, 2001 Council Members Present Absent Katie Bonneville Brianna Cohen Katelyn Donnelly Ward 1 Seat Jameson Johnson, Co—Chair Eric Jungels, Jr., CICC Liaison Paul Lenhardt, Co—Chair Amy Nagengast, Alternate VO Alison Rapacz %0 The meeting was called to order by Jameson Johnson at 7:05 PM. Also present were City Manager Dwight Johnson, Park and Recreation Department Intern Regina Callies, Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffman, and a student observer Megan Montgomery. Minutes The minutes of the March 5 meeting were approved. Subcommittee Updates Youth Activities: Council members received more flyers publicizing the event for distribution in schools. Music/Concert/Teen Programs: Discussion of activities was moved to the agenda item regarding the League of Minnesota Cities Conference event. Coffeehouse/youth center interests: Alison reported that Council members have surveyed the potential site in the lower level of the Plymouth Creek Center. She said that the room could provide a staging area for programs, a homework area, and a gaming area with video games and a pool table. She asked for advice on how to proceed. City Manager Johnson advised the group to decide what it would like to do with the space, so that an estimated cost can be made for finishing the area. He said finishing costs for the project could be placed on the Capital Improvements Projects Plan. He also noted there is some community interest in providing financial support for projects, and suggested Council members explore those resources. Regina Callies said that the space could be designated as a priority scheduling space for youth, in a manner similar to other rooms at the Plymouth Creek Center are giving priority scheduling for senior citizens. The Youth Advisory Council agreed to put ideas together for staff, who would then prepare a written proposal. Youth Advisory Council March 19, 2001 Meeting Page 2 T- zC Youth Town Forum: Council members were presented with a copy of the poster that will be distributed to publicize the event set for Tuesday May 8 from 5:00 — 7:30 PM. The subcommittee has also agreed on a menu of "Make Your Own Fajitas", at a cost of $10.50 per person. Regina will add that factor into the budget for the event. Youth Service Awards: The subcommittee will be submitting a grant for the program. The Youth Services Awards will be presented at an event scheduled for 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 17 at the Plymouth Creek Center. Roller Disco Event Regina distributed registration forms to Council members. She said that registrations will not be possible in person, but that the forms can be dropped off at City Hall, and that registration can also be made by telephone or via the Internet. League of Minnesota Cities June Conference Following discussion, the Council agreed to plan on meeting with representatives from the Duluth Youth Council and the League of Minnesota Cities in Hinckley. Staff agreed to contact Kayla Boettcher and Councilmember Judy Johnson to verify that an April 2 meeting would work for all parties. Amy Nagengast reported that she has been in communication with James Godwin of the Bemidji Youth Council, and that they are interested in working on a youth activity for the June League of Minnesota Cities Conference. Ward 1 Council Seat Vacancy Staff reported that on March 20 the City Council will be asked to approve appointment of Amy Nagengast as the Ward 1 Representative for the Youth Advisory Council, and to appoint Eric Jungels as the Alternate Council member. Possible Third Ice Sheet at Plymouth Ice Center Dwight Johnson reported that one of the City Council's designated goals and objectives in the coming year is study the possibility of a third ice sheet at the Plymouth Ice Center. A consultant contract is on the March 20 Council meeting agenda for approval. Tour of Maple Grove Activity Center Council members agreed to an April 30 tour of the Maple Grove Activity Center. Regina agreed to contact a representative of Maple Grove to make arrangements. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM. NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, APRIL 2, JOINT MEETING WITH DULUTH YOUTH AND LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES REPRESENTATIVES AT HINCKLEY YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING APRIL 2, 2001 Council Members Present Absent Katie Bonneville Brianna Cohen Katelyn Donnelly Amy Nagengast Jameson Johnson, Co—Chair Paul Lenhardt, Co—Chair Eric Jungels, Alternate v Alison Rapacz Also present was City Manager Dwight Johnson. Council members met at Tobie's Restaurant in Hinckley with representatives of the Duluth Youth Council and Kayla Boettcher of the League of Minnesota Cities. The primary topic of discussion was planning for youth events at the June League of Minnesota Cities Conference in Duluth. The groups also compared notes on their activities and organization. The two groups agreed upon a conceptual plan for youth activities at the conference, which runs from Tuesday, June 19th through Friday, June 22nd. Kayla said that the Tuesday evening conference activities already include "Blues on the Boat" with a musical group already hired for the entertainment. The youth thought this would be interesting to all ages and decided to not schedule any special alternate youth activities that evening. The Duluth youth council suggested that Wednesday evening should include an informal get-together at Old Chicago, which has a large room to accommodate a group. Bowling was identified as a possible alternative event. The Duluth youth council will be available for informal tours of the Canal Park area. On Thursday evening, the youth groups discussed the pros and cons of coordinating with the annual banquet and decided that the youth should be encouraged to attend the banquet. Kayla said that a youth delegate would be invited to make a brief presentation on youth council activities at the banquet. Sheila Abrahamsson, advisor to the Duluth youth council, suggested that one delegate from each from the Plymouth and Duluth youth councils make a brief presentation together, and the group agreed. Following the banquet on Thursday evening, the youth groups agreed to try to arrange entertainment by a comedy improv group such as the Comedy Sportz in the Twin Cities. Sheila has a contact with a very similar comedy improv group in Duluth and will make an initial inquiry for us. An informal hospitality room has been reserved in the Duluth Convention Center for youth to use throughout the conference. The PYAC members encouraged their Duluth counterparts to submit some video or photographs for a statewide youth council video. Kayla reviewed some of the proposed track sessions relating to youth at the conference. Finally, it was discussed that the Youth Advisory Council April 2, 2001 Meeting Page 2 -1-26 youth delegates should try to stay in the same hotel or in close -by hotels. Kayla will get more information on the hotel blocks of rooms available to the League. NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, APRIL 16,7:00 PM MEDICINE LAKE ROOM _ :. � .:� n.:'.�., ri ...; :. r .....rrRkWiy..'rv•:�<��w. '.. �..Nev .z,:'n"� A., a.�t....:w.&.u•. u..6:.d1):,�F'L Sa# .r .]ti.".tl'N'MHmvsi+x. MF !i@leM,;:.rY f.c...n. s .t.. a.n :. ve. ..:.y?ay.:v.:�.... Apr 13 Z001 14:Z6:BZ Via Fax -> 61Z+589+5868 Administrator Page 001 OF BBZ 3LMC SpeCia� 2-pag e edition L�-.b. ,#�_� of Mlwrr..vts �C� FRIDAYFAx '----Number 15 CCW F VM WW MM/MSM A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities April 13, 2001 Second deadline passes Wednesday evening marked the official end of policy committee activity and the beginning of the budget and tax phase of the 2001 legislative session Policy bills that did not meet the Wednesday committee deadline are techni- cally dead for the session. The Legislature and the governor will now have approximately five weeks to arrive at compromises on the overall state budget for the next two-year period as well as on tax reforms and rebates—not to mention the hundreds of policy bills that await floor action. Several housekeeping bills introduced on behalf of the LMC have already been signed into law. The governor signed the competitive bid threshold bill into law as Chapter 5. This bill conformed special assessment projects and day labor contracts to the increases made last year. Also signed into law is Chapter 13, which allows cities and townships to make limited credit card purchases for public purposes, and also provides authority to counties and cities to use electronic funds transfer technology when accepting and making payments What lives (not necessarily an exhaustive list) • Seasonal weight restrictions • Salt storage restrictions • Pre -1990 tax increment financing restrictions • OSA beginning/end of time limitations • TIF/abatement elimination • Miscellaneous TIF general and special legislation • EMS special taxing district creation • DESIDTEDAgency reorganization • Redevelopment grant funding • Drinking water and wastewater funding • Local road and bridge funding • Salary cap increase • Gift law exception allowing local officials to accept food or beverage at national or international conferences • Nonconformity ordinances codified • Public works delay clauses prohibited • Housing Works Coalition legislation for increased state funding for housing production • Legislation to apply redistricting principles to local redistricting • Sales and property tax exemptions to qualified nonprofits for development or redevelopment of low- income housing • Telecommunications catalyst grants • Connected Community matching grants • Municipal consent • Felony DWI • Emergency Medical Services special taxing districts • CriMNet • Racial profiling • Constitutional amendment to dedicate motor vehicle sales tax (MUST) to the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund • Quiet zones at railroad crossings • Age certificates What's "dead" for the session The House Government Operations Committee de- feated an amendment offered by Rep Harry Mares (R -White Bear Lake) to address the PERA funding deficiency on a 13-4 vote The Mares amendment was the product of the work of the Legislative Commission on Pensions & Retirement and included unspecified employer and employee contribution increases, plan modifications, and language for an unspecified state appropriation The same Senate language was ap- proved during a Tuesday hearing of the State & Local Government Committee The wine In grocery stores bill was withdrawn by House author, Rep. Barb Sykora (R -Excelsior), after presenting the bill to the House Commerce Committee on March 29, apparently due to the bill falling a few votes short of the number necessary for approval The bill that would have required beer keg Identlflca- tlon was heard in the House Commerce Committee on March 29 and re-referred to the Crime Prevention Committee. The bill did not receive any hearings in the Senate. Since the bill did not pass out of all policy committees in one body, it was technically dead on March 29. However, the Crime Prevention Committee heard the bill on April 5 and sent it to the Rules & Admin- istration Committee to determine whether it would make it to the House Floor. Even if that was to happen, the Senate companion failed to meet the second committee deadline yesterday. The massage therapists state registration legislation, HF 401 (Abeler, R-Anoka)/SF 616 (Lourey, DFL-Kerrick), was introduced in both the House and Senate once again this year and referred to the Health Committees, but did not receive a hearing in either body. For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team. 1Lcri'7er r^Inn.,-rennin�c rr^r Apr 13 Z001 14:Z6:54 Via Fax -> 61Z+509+5868 Administrator Page 6®Z Of 88Z FRIDAYFAx Apm,L 13, 2001— PAGE 2 SF 1000 (Stevens, R-Mora)/HF 2135 (Anderson, R -Buffalo Township)—the bill that would prohibit the sale of property acquired by eminent domain for a five-year period—was heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee and in the House Local Government & Metropolitan Affairs Committee. The bill was withdrawn by the authors for further examination and discussion over the interim. SF 1084 (Orfield, DFL -Minneapolis), would impose additional requirements on grantors of business subsidies, including an administrative review process. The bill was withdrawn from consideration by the author during a hearing in the Senate Jobs, Housing & Commu- nity Development Committee A provision that originally appeared in legislation dealing with lawful gambling that would have removed local authority to approve premises permit renewals for lawful gambling organizations was deleted in an author's amendment prior to initial hearings on the underlying legislation in both the House and Senate. Elections bills aimed at tightening voter registration requirements and making changes to voter fraud penal- ties have not been heard in the Senate Legislation that would have required cities, school districts, and counties to hold local elections only in odd -numbered years was held in the House Elections Subcommittee for interim study. It is still uncertain whether state funding will be available to help local government purchase electronic precinct counter equipment for polling places. The Ventura Administration's Big Plan fortelecommunl- catlons restructuring fell victim to determined resis- tance by the Minnesota Telephone Association and the Minnesota Association for Rural Telecommunications. As a result, the League's efforts to make changes to current law to clarify local authority to provide telecom- -L—� P, munications services were stymied. LMC legislation to clarify local zoning authority for placement and location of wireless telecommunications facilities in public rights of way also failed to get a hearing No changes to local cable franchising authority were made by the deadline Committees in both the House and Senate rejected a bill that would have lowered the blood alcohol concentra- tion (BAC) threshold for a driving while impaired (DWI) offense to 0 08. The bill had appeared to be on a fast track for passage It was defeated last week in the Senate State Government, Economic Development & Judiciary Finance Division and again this Monday in the House Transportation Finance Committee Opponents of the bill expressed an unwillingness to allow Congress to exert influence over state policies by withholding funds Others raised concern about local and state costs relating to enforcement, prosecution and supervision, especially if the measure were to be implemented in concurrence with a felony DWI law. A bill that would have allowed cities to install cameras at Intersections to record red-light runners failed in the House Transportation Committee last week The bill, HF 633 (Biernat, DFL-Minneapolis)/SF1017 (Terwilliger, R -Edina), had narrowly passed out of three Senate committees and was headed for debate on the Senate floor It was handily defeated in its first hearing in the House. The bill's proponents argued the cameras would be a deterrent for chronic offenders and would help prevent accidents Opponents of the bill raised concerns about privacy, camera reliability, and the concept of issuing tickets based on a photo instead of the presence of a live crime witness Remember, the Legislature is scheduled to meet until May 21. Even items that are technically dead for the session could be resurrected. Local Impact Subcommittee to meet next week The Local Impact Subcommittee of the Senate Transportation Committee plans to meet next Friday The Subcommittee will hear proposals addressing local requests for assistance with public utilities relocation costs resulting from Mn/DOT projects. Chaired by Sen. Satveer Chaudhary (DFL -Fridley), the subcommittee will make recommendations to the full Transportation Committee Legislators would like to find a consistent way to respond to a growing number of municipalities involved in large, regional Mn/DOT projects that face disproportionate or unbearable public utilities relocation costs The meeting will begin at 8 a.m., Friday, April 20 in Room 125 of the Capitol. Apr ZB Z801 1S:IZ:43 LMC LWON@ aMim1 wvto C%%W Cper,. "O"wKew waw" Via Fax -> 61Z+589+5868 Administrator Page 881 Of 88Z sperlat 2-pa9 e edMO" tea—FRIDAYFAx Number 16 A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities April 20, 2001 Tax committee bills addressed next week The House and Senate tax commit- tees will be marking up their respec- tive omnibus tax bills next week. The Senate unveiled a skeleton bill at a meeting this past Wednesday. The bill reveals little about the direction of the Senate. In fact, the property tax and local aids articles only contain blanks for new property class rates and new LGA formula factors The sales tax article, which could contain an exemption for local government purchases or a base extension to services or clothing, is entirely blank. The full Senate Tax Committee has a hearing scheduled for this after- noon and Saturday morning. Today's agenda lists the omnibus tax bili as the only legislation up for consideration The House Tax Committee will unveil their bill next Wednesday and take public testimony on Thursday At this time, we have only a few ideas of what the House bill might contain Given the governor's property tax reform proposal, it is highly likely that the House will include another phase of class rate compression in their bill. The full state takeover of general education costs is a less certain provision. At a Thursday evening hearing on an LGA reform proposal by Rep. Andy Dawkins, Tax Chair Ron Abrams asked why the bill was being offered when much of the new census data that could be umed to modify the formula is not yet available. This could mean the House will not attempt to rework LGA this year. More next week. TIF proposals considered as omnibus tax bills begin to take shape A draft version of the Senate omnibus tax bill described as being a "skeleton" at this point, meaning that many pieces are missing or will be further refined, was distributed Wednesday evening. The TIF article contains most of the provisions of SF 2198, Sen. Rest's TIF technical bill, the portion of SF 1798 that was amended onto the bill last week removing TIF enforcement authority from the OSA, and a number of special laws. At this point, the Senate omnibus bill does not contain any language that would limit activities in pre -1990 districts. The House held "TIF Day" in the Property Tax Division on Thursday morning. During the hearing, a number of TIF bills were amended Probably the most notable provisions were amended onto HF 187, Rep. Abrams' pre -1990 bili, by two author's amendments. One of these amend- ments specified that districts created between 1979 (rather than 1982) and 1990 would be affected, and carved out a series of exemptions. The second amendment creates a more restrictive blight test for redevelopment districts, and deletes existing language that makes the creation of a district conclusive as to the underlying findings and necessity for the district. HF 2444, the TIF consultant registra- tion bi11 introduced by Rep. McElroy, was amended to prohibit contingency fee arrangements. Rep. Abrams' TIF technical bill, HF 2447, was amended with several modifications that appear to be largely technical in nature Rep. Lenczewski's pre -1990 bill, HF 1505, was heard but was not amended. We expect the House omnibus tax bill to be unveiled next Wednesday Funding bill passes out of Senate Transportation Budget Committee The $535 million Senate transporta- tion funding bill passed out of the committee on Thursday night with provisions, including a 3 cent per gallon gasoline tax increase, and a 50 percent MVET dedication consti- tutional amendment. Under the proposed constitutional amendment, highwayswould receive 32 percent of the transferred money, and transit would receive the remaining 18 per- cent The appropriations for local roads include, $216 million from the municipal state aid fund for distribu- tion to cities, and $1 million for municipal turnbacks. Next stop for the bill is the Tax Committee, where is it very likely amendments will be offered for a 100 percent MVET dedication, and a potentially larger gas tax increase Other stops for this bill next week, include the Finance Committee and the Rules Committee. The House transportation package is expected to be available Monday and passed out of committee on Tuesday in the House Transporta- tion Finance Committee in Room 5 of the State Office Building. For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team. (651) 281.1700 or (800) 925-11 27 Apr ZB Z801 15:13:36 Via Fax -> 61Z+589+5868 Administrator Page 88Z Of 88Z FRID'AYFAx A;,Rx 20, 2001— PAGE 2 City Officials needed to serve on LMC Nominating Committee The Nominating Committee plays an important role in selecting the League Board of Directors The commit- tee convenes on Wednesday, June 20 at the Annual Conference in Duluth to interview candidates for Board and officer positions The Committee's recommendations are presented to member cities at the LMC business meeting. The Nominating Committee is made up of 8 to 12 city officials, consisting of both elected and appointed officials with attention to issues such as gender, city size, and geography. City officials interested in serving should contact Jim Miller at (651) 281-1205 or toll-free (800) 925-1122 LMC Board of Directors is expected to appoint the Nominating Committee by May 3 League of Minnesota Cities 2001 Annual Conference LMC's 88`h Annual Conference June 19-22, 2001. Duluth, Minnesota Attend LMC's premier conference event of the year and renew your ideas, energy, and commitment to your city's leadership. Registration information was mailed to your city clerk— check the March/April or May issues of Minnesota Cities magazine for more details, or register online right now at wwwlmnc.org. Mark your calendar and we'll see you in Duluth in June! 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Among them are the registration of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) consultants (HF2444), the TIF technical bill (HF2447) and the two pre -1990 bills (HF187 and HF1505). l iF2444, The registration bili was amended to prohibit TIF consultants from working on a fee contingency basis. The amended bill may impact how bond fees are structured. The bill's author Rep. McElroy was made aware of the concern and is willing to discuss the impact. HF2447. The technical bill was amended to clarify language regarding interfurld loans and other references. HF187and HF1505. The bills were heard jointly. Two amendments were made to HF187.One amendment included exemptions similar to those contained in HF 1505. The amended exemptions include the county board approval and special law provisions but AMN News Fax is faxed to all AMM cloy managers and ad" nlstrators, legislative contacts and .hoard member. Please share this faxwkh yourmayors, councilmetnbers and sla11'to keep there abreast of ionpor- tant metro city issues, ids UnfversityAvenue West St. Paul, AIA' 55103-2044 Phone, (651) 215-4000 not the housing district provision A federal match exemption is also -added. The time frames have not been changed. The second amendment deletes the definition of "structurally substandard" contained in the redevel- opment district section of the TIF act. The amended definition defines structur- ally substandard building to be.- "in e:"in an advanced state of disrepair or neglect of necessary repairs to the primary and structural components of the building that a documented building condition analysis determines that major repair is required or the defects are so serious and so exten- sive that the building must be re- moved; or has major defects in secondary building components, such as doors, windows, porches, gutters and downspouts, and fascia, mquiring repairs costing 25 percent of the appraised value of the building," The amendment also deletes in the municipality approval section of the act the sentence that states that the: determination of the authority to under- take the project with TIF and the resolution of the governing body shall be conclusive. The Senate Tax Committee has released an initial draft of the TIF article. The article includes the follow- ing sections: • Technical bill. • An amendment transferring the reporting requirements to the Department of revenue and the enforcement provisions to the county attorneys. • A provision making the housing replacement district a general law that does not require a city to request special legislation. - Modifications to the abatement statute; and • Special laws for eight cities including five metro cities. The metro cities are Brooklyn Park, North St. Paul, St. Louis Park, St. Paul and Wayzata. It is probable that the Senate article will be revised to include additional sections. If you have any comments or concerns please contact Gene at 651- 215-4001. AMM Annual Meeting WHEN: Thursday, May 31, 2001 TIME: Social Hour ......... 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Four Paints Sheraton Buffet Dinner ...... 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Minneapolis Metrodome Business Meeting ........... 7:30 p.m- 11111 .m_1ZZ/1 itwhirdrial Rmil(ward PLYMOUTH AREA LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION U—S Senate Senator Elect Mark Dayton Temporary Office: Campaign Headquarters 3030 Lexington Ave. S., Suite 150 Eagan, Minnesota 55121 (651)452-0500 or(888)689-4957 E-mail: None Senator Paul Wellstone St. Paul Office: Washington, DC Office: Court International Building 136 Hart Senate Office Building St. Paul, MN 55114-1025 2550 University Avenue, W Phone: (651) 645-0323 Washington, DC 20510-2303 (202)224-5641 E—mail: senator@wellstone.senate.gov Federal -3' Congressional District Congressman Jim Ramstad 103 Cannon Office Building 8120 Penn Avenue S. #152 Washington, DC 20515 Bloomington, MN 55431 Office: (202)225-2871 Office: (952) 881-4600 FAX: (202)225-6351 FAX: 952/881-1943 State of Minnesota — Senate Districts District 33 Senator Warren Limmer 12888 N. 73`d Avenue 25 State Office Building, Maple Grove, MN 55369 St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 Home: (763) 493-9646 Capitol phone: (651) 296-2159 e-mail: sen.warren. I immer@senate. leg.state.mn.us (Precincts 15, 16, 19, 20) District 34 Senator Gen Olson 6750 Co. Rd. 110 W. 119 State Office Building Mound, MN 55364 St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 Home: (952) 472-3306 Capitol phone: (651) 296-1282 e-mail: sen.gen.olson@senate. leg.state.mn.us (Precincts 1,2,5,6,8,9,10,13) District 45 Senator Martha Robertson 2000 Indian Road W. 125 State Office Building Minnetonka, MN 55343 St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 Home: (952) 545-3715 Capitol phone: (651) 296-4314 e-mail: sen.martharobertson@senate.leg.state.mn.us (Precincts 3,4,7,11,12,14,17,18) State of Minnesota—House Districts District 33B Representative Richard Stanek 14890 9155 Avenue N. 543 State Office Building Maple Grove, MN 55369 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 Home: (763) 4204497 (651)296-5502 E-mail: rep.rich.stanek@house. leg. state.mn.us (Precincts 15,16,19, 20) District 34B Representative—Elect Jeff Johnson 4620 Minnesota Lane State Office Building Plymouth, MN 55446 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 Home: (763) 550-7904 E-mail: rep.jeffjohnson@house. leg.state.mn.us (Precincts 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13) District 45A Ron Abrams 2211 Austrian Pine La. 585 State Office Building Minnetonka, MN 55305 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 Home: (952) 546-5356 (651) 296-9934 E-mail: rep.ron.abrams@house. leg. state.mn.us (Precincts 3, 4, 7) District 45B Peggy Leppik 7500 Western Avenue 485 State Office Building Golden Valley, MN 55427 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 Home: 763/546-3328 (651)296-7026 E-mail: rep.peggy.leppik@house.leg.state.mn.us (Precincts 11, 12, 14, 17, 18) Hennepin County Commissioners District 2 Commissioner Mark Stenglein 2322 Taylor Street NE A2400 Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55418 Minneapolis, MN 55487-0240 Home: (612) 788-1235 (612)348-7882 E-mail: Mark.Stenglein@co.hennepin.mn.us (Precincts 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20) District 6 Commissioner Mary Tambomino 3851 Susan La. A2400 Government Center Minnetonka, MN 55345 Minneapolis, MN 55487-0240 Home: (952) 473-2972 (612)348-7886 E-mail: mary.tambomino@co.hennepin.mn.us (Precincts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) District 7 Commissioner Penny Steele 10905 55'" Avenue N. A2400 Government Center Plymouth, MN 55442 Minneapolis, MN 55487-0240 Home: (763) 553-1536 (612)348-7887 E-mail: pennysteele@co.hennepin.mn.us (Precincts 1, 2, 10, 13, 15, 16)