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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 06-15-2001Dummy NNE 159 2001 L COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 6:30 PM TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 7: 00 PM TUESDAY, JULY 10, 7: 00 PM Z TUESDAY, JUNE 19 FRIDAYJUNE 22 3. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 7: 00 PM 4. THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 7:00 PM S. SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 9:15 AM 6. MONDAY, JUNE 25, 7:00 PM Z TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 7: 30 AM 8. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: TOUR OF NEW BUSES, in front of City Hall REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Medicine Lake Room MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH 5k FUN RUN, Plymouth City Center Amphitheater YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room LOCAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, Plymouth Radisson Hotel and Conference Center PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT), Bass Lake Room CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO June 15, 2001 9. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached (M-10) 10. May, June, and July Calendars are attached (M-11) Page 2 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Notice from the League of Minnesota Cities that Plymouth has received two awards of excellence and will be recognized at ceremonies on Friday, June 22, at the Duluth League of Minnesota Cities Conference. (I -]a) b) Notice of a retirement reception for Maple Grove Mayor Bob Burlingame on Monday, June 18, 6:00 PM in the Maple Grove Emergency Operations Center. (I -I b) c) Results and summary from the 2001 Plymouth Human Rights Regional workshop on desegregation. (I -1c) d) Notice from the State Pollution Control Agency of a petroleum release from a storage tank at the Super America store at 5750 Nathan Lane. (I -Id) e) Notice to residents of a rezoning application filed by Nedegaard Construction (2001026) at 5684-5450 Juneau Lane. (I -1e) Notice of a Prevention Forum on the 2001 Legislative session, scheduled for Tuesday, June 26 at the Fairview Community Center in Roseville. (I -1j) S) Notice to residents of City Council consideration of final plans and cooperative agreement with Hennepin County for County Road 61 north of Bass Lake Road. (I--19) 2. STAFF REPORTS a) Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility Population Report. (I -2a) 3. CORRESPONDENCE a) Thank—you notes from Fred and Nancy Moore. (I -3a) b) Letter to the West Medicine Lake Community Club from Mark and Jayme Hlavacek regarding conditions on liquor licenses at the Club. (I -3b) 4. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMMFAX News (I -4a) rt PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2001 WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Nancy Mack. Approve variances to allow 1) a 7 -foot side yard setback where 15 feet is specified and 2) 31 percent impervious surface coverage where 25 percent is specified in order to allow construction of a new attached two -stall garage for property located at 10140 26' Avenue North. (2001045) B. Daniel and Kathryn Thorson. Approve a variance to allow a 6.7 foot side yard setback where 15 feet is required to rebuild an existing garage at 1450 Larch Lane North. (2001050) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ultieg Engineers. Conditional use permit and variance to allow installation of a 125 -foot high monopole antenna tower and related equipment shelter at the Hamel VFW, 19020 Hamel Road. (2001046) 7. NEW BUSINESS A• Plymouth Civic League/City of Plymouth. Site plan for a permanent stage for the Hilde Performance Center on property located north of City Hall in Plymouth Creek Park (2001053) 8. ADJOURNMENT AGENDA M + ® PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THURSDAY, June 21,7:00 p.m. WHERE: Medicine Lake Room Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 1. Call to Order — 7:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Metropolitan Housing Opportunities Program (MHOP) Discussion in follow-up to May presentation by Minnesota Housing Resources, Inc. 4. Plymouth Towne Square: a. Resolution to approve termination notice to Walker Management b. Approval of RFP for Management Services c. Monthly Housing Report 5. First Time Homebuyer Procedural Guidebook Revisions. Resolution to adopt policy . revisions. 6. T.R.A.I.L.S. Resolution to approve the T.R.A.I.L.S. Family Self -Sufficiency Program budget and extension of the Program Agreement. 7. Section 8 Project Based Assistance. Resolution to adopt administration and unit selection policies. 8. Other Business 9. Adjournment Tentative Schedule for City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items June 26 • Receive 2000 Audit Report • Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, Site Plan and Fire Lane Variance for "Harvest Hills" development located east of Peony lane and north of Chicago Pacific Railroad (Town and Country Homes) • Adopt revised sewer and water area charges • Public Hearing to approve off—sale 3.2 malt liquor license for Cub Foods, 3550 Vicksburg Lane • Public Hearing to approve on—sale and Sunday liquor license for Old Chicago Restaurant, 3505 Vicksburg Lane • Approve Final Plans and Specifications and Construction Cooperative Agreement for County Road 61, Northwest Boulevard (9004) Tabled from June 12, 2001 • Consider doing curb -side pick-up for annual waste collection day • Site Plan and agreement for permanent stage for the performing arts property located north of City Hall • Rezoning, PUD General Plan and Preliminary Plat for "Seven Greens" development at the northeast quadrant of Schmidt Lake Road and Vicksburg Lane (Swan Development) July 10 • Elm Creek Interceptor Route • Recognition of Youth Town Forum Subcommittee members • Approve plans for Plymouth Blvd. improvements, including parking bump -outs and resurfacing • Receive report on Hydraulic and Hydrology Study for Northwest Plymouth July 24 • Hearing on Plymouth Marketplace Senior Housing Revenue Bonds OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 2001 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Ju12001 1 2 May 2001 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 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: ST. PHILIP THE DEACON LUTHERAN CHURCH, 17205 Co. Rd. 6 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 6:30 PM MEDICINE LAKE WATERSHED (EQC) SUB -COMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake ROOM 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: MEET PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR CANDIDATES; TABLE LIQUOR ISSUES DISCUSSION, Public Safety Training Room 5:30 PM EQC, Doolittle's Air Cafe (meeting continues at 7:00 PM in Council 7:00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers Flag Day Chambers) 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HRA - 9:15 AM MUSIC IN PLANNING Medicine Lake PLYMOUTH 5k COMMISSION, Room RUN Council Chambers LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Duluth DECC 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, 7:30 AM LOCAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, Radisson Hotel 7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake Room Medicine Lake Room 6:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TO TOUR NEW BUSES, in front of City Hall 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 6/15/2001 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS July 2001 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 INDEPENDENCE 5:15 PM MUSIC DAY - City Offices IN PLYMOUTH, Closed City Center Amphitheater 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7:00 PM YOUTH 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PRAC, ADVISORY REGULAR Council COUNCIL, COUNCIL Chambers Medicine Lake MEETING, Council Room Chambers 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HRA - 9:00 AM PLANNING Medicine Lake STEWARDS COMMISSION, Room FOR Council Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC GREENING TIRE & SAFETY ADVISORY TROWEL BOARD, Police TOUR, depart Dept. Library from Plymouth Creek Center 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:30 AM LOCAL BUSINESS F7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake Room COUNCIL, Radisson Hotel 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 29 30 31 Jun 2001 Aug 2001 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 6/15/2001 M - II OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS August 2001 Sunday I Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 Jus 2001 S M T W T F S Sep 2001 S M T W T F S 1 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Council Chambers Medicine Lake 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Room 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7:00 PM YOUTH 7:00 PM EQC, 7:00 PM PRAC, ADVISORY Council Council COUNCIL, Chambers Chambers Medicine Lake Room 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HRA - REGULAR PLANNING Medicine Lake COUNCIL COMMISSION, Room MEETING, Council Council Chambers Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD, Police Dept. Library 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7:00 PM SPECIAL 7:00 PM PACT - COUNCIL MEETING. TOPICS: (1) South Bass Lake ROOM Shone Drive safety improvements, (2) Liquor issues, (3) Second-hand smoke, (4) Set future study sessions, Police Training Room 26 27 28 29 30 31 7:30 AM LOCAL 7:00 PM BUSINESS COUNCIL, Radisson SPECIAL Hotel COUNCIL MEETING: 7:00 PM REGULAR BUDGET COUNCIL MEETING, STUDY Council Chambers SESSION, Police Training Room modified on 6/15/2001 1� LMC145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 League ofMinnesotaCities Phone: (651) 281-1200 • (800) 925-1122 Cities promotirig excellence Fax: (651) 281-1299 • TDD (651) 281-1290 June 12, 2001 ,' 12'! Helen LaFave ,) U N 3 4 1 u' City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard � Plymouth, MN 55447 ` j.. Dear Helen: Congratulations! The League of Minnesota Cities is pleased to announce that your city will receive two 2001 City Achievement Awards in the Communications and in the Citizen, Youth & Community Involvement categories. The League will formally announce winners of the 2001 City Achievement Awards at this year's Annual Conference in Duluth. We ask that a representative(s) of your city attend the City Achievement Recognition Ceremony on Friday, June 22 at 9 a.m. in the Lake Superior Ballroom JK of the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center. We're looking forward to sharing your city's important information and ideas with other Minnesota cities at the League's 88th Annual Conference. The League will showcase all entries to this year's City Achievement Awards Program at the LMC Booth. We hope you'll stop by and visit with us, pick up a copy of the 2000 City Achievement Awards brochure, and take a look at what other cities are achieving in the areas of Citizen, Community & Youth involvement; Communications; Cooperation; Housing, Economic Development & Community Spaces; and Public Safety. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I can be reached at (651) 215-4032 or (800) 925-1122, or by e-mail at: enorris@lmnc.org. Sincerely, Erica Norris Publications Manager AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER TZETI TRLEM E N T TZE C EPTI O N FOTz MA`(OTz. 120gEP--,-.T gWR.LI NCIAME MDNDAY,Jl/lN6 28, 2001 0:00 p.VK. EMETz(fiENCY C)T>E TIONS CENTETz GOVETRNMENT CENTETR/IPLk-F LIC SAFETY FACILITY c3 MPuor gu.rl'bIA gaw&e blas O'Wew aLw&ost 4 0 Dears of AAc,ateoi service to the CitU of Maple c,rove. lease stop bu for cake awO pkv ah a" wish the Mayor well, ivi, his retirevmv�t. On May 2, 2001, the students from the Plymouth Human Rights Commission sponsored a workshop entitled "Desegregation and the NAACP Lawsuit". Attached are the results and a summary of the event for your review. This information was also shared with the participating schools. 2001 Plymouth Human Rights Commission Student Workshop "Desegregation and the NAACP Lawsuit" May 2, 2001 Workshop Summary: This May, the Plymouth Human Rights Commission set up a workshop in which students from numerous school districts learned about desegregation and the recent NAACP lawsuit settlement. The HRC had two main goals in mind: to inform the students of the lawsuit and to come up with ideas to make the transition easier for students traveling to the suburban school districts. On May 2, 84 students and staff from Wayzata, Armstrong, Copper, Richfield and Edina arrived at the Plymouth Creek Center for the workshop. First, the students listened to Claudia Fuentes, our keynote speaker who spoke about the history of desegregation of schools. Next, the students watched a video called "Eyes on the Prize: America's civil rights years, 1954- 1965 " that informed about school desegregation in the fifties and sixties. Subsequently, there was a panel discussion held. The panel consisted of students affected by the lawsuit that were originally from the Minneapolis School District and moved to Hopkins, Armstrong, Edina, and Cooper. The audience asked pertinent questions of the panel related to their personal experiences. Some of the questions included (1) what was the difference between the schools, (2) what was the hardest thing to adjust to in the new district, and (3) what did the school do to make the transition easier? Following the panel discussion was a small group break out session in which each group of students was asked what could the students, faculty, and parents do to make the school transition easier. The answers to that question are in the list enclosed. Members of the Human Rights Commission that compiled the information noticed several themes in the feedback. First, we saw that the problem had to be recognized in the schools. Simply ignoring the arising problems would definitely not solve them. Students suggested having PTA meetings or having a welcoming group orientation in which students would be informed about the school they will attend. Second, we saw from the panel discussion that there was no big difference between the Minneapolis School District and the district they attend presently. For example, both districts had similar athletic programs as well as academic extra curricular activities. Panel and Group Discussion Summary: QUESTION: What can parents, students, and faculty do to make the school transition easier? PARENTS: ■ Support and encourage ■ Let kids know what is happening ■ Encourage trying new things ■ Teach kids about other cultures ■ Teach kids not to discriminate ■ Try to understand what the kids are going through ■ Set an example ■ Try to help students fit in ■ PTA Meetings ■ Encourage acceptance ■ Bring kids to orientation ■ Interact with other parents ■ Inquire on kids' day-to-day activities ■ Give choices about where kids can go to school (brochures about different schools) ■ Provide more transportation options ■ Help promote awareness in the community STUDENTS: ■ Be more open toward new people and make them feel welcome • Show new students around school ■ New students be willing to meet new people ■ New students council ■ Treat others equally ■ Include everyone ■ Look outside your clique ■ Don't judge by stereotypes ■ Don't stand for harassment( stop it or tell someone) ■ Use the Golden Rule ■ Introduce yourself { ■ New students should become involved in the student body as much as possible "First Friends"- to show new people around and help them out and get them involved with the right people ■ New Students Group- a time for new students to meet others and get any information they may need ■ Introduce new students to social groups ■ Take an interest in other cultures • One on one interactions ■ Better represent minorities on student council ■ Be open to change STAFF: ■ Enforce rules ■ Treat students equally ■ Get involved ■ Set an example of acceptance ■ Be supportive, encouraging, and respectful ■ Understand the environment students live in don't judge students by where they are from ■ Teach about other cultures ■ Have a welcoming group/orientation ■ Don't pressure kids to do things they are not comfortable with (i.e. standing in front of the class) ■ Be aware of who the new students are ■ PTA Meetings ■ Encourage acceptance ■ Make a more diverse curriculum ■ Introduce students to the class ■ Go to workshops to help them deal with incoming kids ■ One on one interactions ■ Give the students a decision on whether or not they want to have a shadow and how they want to be introduced to others ■ Student mentoring program ■ Instead of just introducing new students introduce everyone else ■ Name tags on the first day of school ■ Guidance counselors should talk to students about programs and activities that could meet their needs ■ Offer support groups and extracurricular activities to new students (more information and make them feel more at ease to join) • Have a place in the school staff where they can feel safe and secure ■ Promote awareness (newsletter, first day escort, preparation) ■ Grade level socials New Student club ■ Allow students to explore the school themselves ■ Create a separate orientation for new students ■ Provide more information on school programs Next steps: While the workshop met its goal of informing and generating discussion about the lawsuit, the real work has just begun. The feed at the workshop revealed that action must be taken next year by the suburban schools to ensure a smooth transition for these new Minneapolis students. We hope that these notes will create discussion at your own individual schools that will lead to action. If you have any questions regarding the workshop, please call the Plymouth Human Rights Commission at (763) 509-5052. Thank you. Plymouth Human Rights Commission Student Representatives Vikas Chhabra Nwamaka Ej ebe Michael Gale Patty Ple-Plakon Victoria Pylvainen June 7, 2001 y Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Mr. Keith Hughes Speedway Super America LLC P.O. Box 1500 Springfield, OH 45501 RE: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Investigation and Corrective Action Site: Store #4341, 5750 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth Site ID#: LEAK00014250 Dear Mr. Hughes: Notice of Release The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has been informed that a release of petroleum has occurred from storage tank facilities that you own and/or operate. We appreciate your timely notification so this site can be handled in an efficient manner. Legal Obligations Federal and state laws require that persons legally responsible for storage tank releases notify the MPGA of the release, investigate the release and, if necessary, clean up the release. A person is considered legally responsible for a tank release if the person owned or operated the tank either during or after the release, unless specifically exempted under the law. If you believe that you are not legally responsible for this storage tank release, please contact the project manager listed below. If you are not legally responsible for the release, but hold legal or equitable title to the property where the release occurred, you may volunteer to take corrective action. Responsible persons and volunteers who take corrective action may be eligible for reimbursement for a major portion of the costs of corrective action. The legislature has established the Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Account to reimburse responsible persons and volunteers. The account is administered by the Petro Board, which is part of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Final decisions regarding the amount of reimbursement are made by the Petro Board. All questions about eligibility and reimbursement should be directed to the Petrofund staff at (651) 297-1119 or 1-800-638-0418. Request to Take Corrective Action The MPCA staff requests that you take steps to investigate and, if necessary, clean up the release in accordance with the enclosed MPCA fact sheets. The site investigation must fully define the extent and magnitude of the soil and/or ground water contamination caused by the release. 520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (651) 296-6300 (Voice); (651) 282-5332 (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°16 fibers from paper recycled by consumers. CITY OF June 11, 2001 PLYMOUTH+ Dear Resident/Land Owner: The City has recently received an application from Nedegaard Construction, under File No. 2001026, for a rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RSF-2 (Residential Single Family -2) and RMF -2 (Residential Multiple Family — 2), preliminary plat, and a variance for a 26 acre site located at 5684-5450 Juneau Lane North. Approval of the request would allow the applicant to construct 11 additional single family detached homes and 32 townhomes. 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, fRo kbl-w 6- N �14� Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager notices/2001 /2001026 -first -notice. doc PLYMOUTH A Beauti/uf l'face To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 (D.—._ .•,...x. w.ww.ci.plymouth.mmus Mr. Keith Hughes Page 2 June 7, 2001 A report (excavation report and/or remedial investigation/corrective action design (RI/CAD), which details the results of the investigation or concludes that excavation was sufficient to clean up the release must be submitted to this office within 30 days of the date of this letter. Please refer to MPCA fact sheets for information pertaining to the amount of work needed at the petroleum release site(s). Sites with free product (free-floating petroleum), drinking water supply impacts, surface water impacts, indoor vapor impacts, fire or explosion hazards, or ground water impacts which pose a significant threat to public health or the environment, are considered high priority for staff review. In addition, if you know or discover that there is free -product from a well, excavation, or borehole, you must notify the MPCA within 24 hours and IMMEDIATELY begin interim free product recovery. If you have not already done so, the MPCA recommends that you hire a qualified consulting firm registered with the Petrofund staff that has experience in conducting petroleum release site investigations and in proposing and implementing appropriate corrective actions. A list of registered contractors and consultants is available from the Petrofund staff. The MPCA reserves the right to reject proposed corrective actions if the requirements of the site investigation have not been fulfilled. Please note that, under Minn. R. 2890 (Subp. 1997), you must solicit a minimum of two competitive proposals on a form prescribed by the Petro Board to ensure that the consulting costs are reasonable. Questions about bidding requirements should be directed to Petrofund staff. Required Response MPCA staff requests a response to this letter within 10 days. Please tell us whether you intend to proceed with the requested work. If you do not respond within this time frame, the MPCA staff will assume that you do not intend to comply, in which case the MPCA Commissioner may order you to take corrective action. Failure to cooperate with the MPCA in a timely manner may result in reduced reimbursement from the Petro Board. See Minn. R. 2890 (Subp. 1997). The enclosed fact sheets will provide you with the information necessary to complete a successful investigation and cleanup. If you have any questions concerning this letter or need additional information, please contact me at (651) 297-8318. Please reference the above LEAK #000114250 in all correspondence. If you are calling long distance, you may reach the MPCA by calling 1-800-657-3864. Sincerely, Jim McCann �- Project Manager Site Remediation Section Metro District JMC:csa Enclosure cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth Dave Jaeger, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer Fairview Community Center 1910 County Road B West Roseville ?t f VA , :O L f E tp�- �i ' a '• f�ixo $i i4��r • .s` t+ '1! J'T �, ?f fes . ,. r # al �i 4? 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Follow signs to Prevention Forum location. z w I 1 June 13, 2001 West Medicine Lake Community Club Att: Erma Frank, President 1705 Forestview Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441�j Re: Conditions on Licenses held by West Medicine Lake Community Club Dear Ms Frank: After reviewing the last few WMLCC Newsletters, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind the Officers and Directors of the Conditions placed on the Liquor Licenses held by WMLCC. If your not aware of the most current conditions, I would suggest obtaining a copy from the City of Plymouth and reviewing with members of your staff. Since summer is here, and activities have been encouraged to be held outside, if you have not already done so, it would be prudent to make your Rental Agents aware of the conditions. You may want to even possibly incorporate a copy of the conditions in your rental contract, if you don't already do so. We feel the current conditions placed on the Licenses have been successful for the most part, both to the WMLCC and for the residents and neighbors surrounding the WMLCC property. It appears that after years of discussions, meetings and even conflict, a resolution to past conflicts has been met with the imposition of the conditions. With the exception of a few instances that have been visible violations, such as signage violations (condition 3), overflow parking (condition 8) and calendars not complete (condition 6) calls to the Plymouth Police Department have been eliminated. However, we would like to see all conditions met and complied with. The conditions are expected to be met and complied with, regardless of the visibility or severity of the violation. We hope you'll work on this and give it your attention and provide improvement. We are in favor of the current conditions being renewed as is and would hope our relationship can continue in its current status. Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. Yours very truly, Mark and Jayme Hlavacek 11831 18'h Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 Cc: Laurie Ahrens, Asst. City Mgr., Bob Stein, Ward 3 Council Representative, Craig Gerdes, Director of Public Safety AMM FAX NEWS . 1 I ASSOciatl011 of Metropolitan Municipalities June 4-8, 2001 Governor Calls Special Session for Monday June 11 overnor Ventura has called a special session begin- ning on Monday June 11, 2001. The Governor made his announcement at a press confer- ence regarding the latest state revenue collections. The special session has been called despite the fact that, as of Thursday, June Best Practices Advisory Committee Has Vacancy The Legislative Auditor's Best Practices Advisory Committee has a vacancy for a city represen- tative. Chanhassen City Manager Scott Botcher has resigned and as a result the committee has a vacancy, if you are interested in serving on the committee please contact Gene at AMM. The committee recommends study topics and reviews best practices reports. The committee meets approximately three or four times a year. AMAY News Fax is faxed to all AMfM city managers and administrators, legislative contacts and Board members. Please share thisfax with your mayors, councilmembers and staff to keep them abreast of impor- tant metro elry issues. 14S University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 21S-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E -mall: amm&MmUS.org 7, most budgets and the tax bill had not been finalized. Although the Govet nor and legislative leadership did agiree on May 25 to a broad outline for tax reform and a budget package, the details of the agree- ments have slowed the negotia- tions. For example the Jobs Con- ference Committee has not agreed on its spending target. The last Senate proposal exceeded the "target" by $12.0 million. Also the Senate tax conferees contend that the agreement does not specify the exact level of commercial industrial property tax reduction. The House has offered approximately ten percent while the Senate has a four percent decrease. Policy differ- ences are evident in all of the remaining open working groups. In addition to the policy differ- ences the most recent state revenue collections report could add to the complexity in reaching an agreement. The Department of Finance reported on Thursday that state revenues for the last four months are $91.0 million less than projected. With two months of the biennium left to be reported there is a possibility that collections could decrease further. Being aware of the revenue collections, the Gover- nor has requested that the legisla- ture "prepare bills that allow for adjustments to the targets and leave $300.0 million unspent and left on the bottom line." The $300.0 million request is an increase over the $100.0 million included in the May 25 agreement, Tax Working Group Update Prior to Thursday's anouncements regarding revenue collections and a special session, the tax working group had generally agreed to a tax package that will: - Compress tax rates; • Eliminate the state mandated general education levy and replace it with state funding; • Initiate a state levied property tax on commercial industrial prop- erty; impose levy limits on local gov- ernments; Establish a grant program to assist TIF districts impacted by the tax changes (compression and levy takeover); and Authorize a tax rebate payable in September 2001. While the contents of the pack - continued next page... £88 10 ZOO aspd uosur{of jr{6ttnQ 998S+68S+Z19 <- xQJ PTA B£:Zb:BT TgBZ 88 unr ...continued from previous page age are part of the agreement between legislative leadership and the Governor the specific details still need to be determined. The House and Senate have each proposed a different class rate schedule. The major difference is in the commercial -industrial class rate. The House provides for a lower rate than the Senate. The House and Senate also differ on the details of the state -imposed property tax on commercial indus- trial property. The House recom- mends a set dollar amount of levy while the Senate prefers a tax rate and wants to use the tax proceeds for education funding. Although the working group has not discussed tax increment financing (TIF), several variations to the grant program are being discussed. The computer simula- tions run by legislative staff indicate that the class rates contained in the original House bill, combined with the state take over of the general education levy, could reduce TIF proceeds by one third of the 2001 level. Being aware of the impact of the tax reform pro- posal on TIF, the House's original proposal and later proposals include a grant program_ The Governor also has a grant pro- gram, and during negotiations the Senate agreed to a grant program, but the details are still being dis- cussed among legislative staff and local government representatives. The TIF issues include the follow- ing: • Should there be any require- ments to apply for the grant? The current grant program requires a local fund contribution while the House proposal also contains a local fund requirement. Options to the local contribution include but are not limited to the repeal of the certified tax capacity rate, and extending the duration of the district. What types of expenditures should be eligible for state fund- ing? The House proposal would have the grant amount equal the lesser of the reduction in the district's revenues resulting from rate changes and the levy take- over, or the amount needed by the district to pay off bonds and binding contracts entered into before June 2, 2001. The use of the grant for "pay -as -you go" notes is being discussed. Which districts should be in- cluded in the grant program? The House grant proposal will include districts for which certification was requested before June 2, 2001. Districts which are in process -- development agree- ment, districts approved but not certified, contracts not finalized - have been identified as an issue that needs to be discussed. Language defining these so called "pipeline districts" is being prepared. EBB 30 EBB 269d uosuqor }Klima 8985+6BS+ZT9 <- xPd PIA LZ:£b:01 188Z 00 unr AMM FAX NEWS ,tune 11-15, 2001 Z- 4a, 41211 WE Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMM Sponsors Affordable Housing Seminar and Blueprint Session he Sensible Land Use Coalition (SLUC) and the AMM are co- sponsoring a half- day workshop on Affordable Housing. Entitled "Legal and Political Framework for Affordable Housing" the workshop is scheduled for June 27, 2001. Representatives of cities, builders, advocacy groups, state agencies, realtors and the Metropolitan Council have been invited to speak. it is anticipated that the speakers and panelists will encourage discussion and debate. The workshop will be held at the Double Tree Park Place in St. Louis Park and will begin at 7: 30 a.m. and AMM Elects Officers and Board Members At its annual meeting on May 31, 2001, the membership approved the nomination of Frank Boyles, city manager of Prior Lake, as President and Craig Waldron, city manager of Oakdale, as Vice President, Coon Rapids Mayor Lonnie McCauley was elected as a new member to the board. A MIL News Fax is foxed to all AMM city managers and administrators, legislative contacts and Board members. Please share thisfax with yourmayors, councilmembers and staf'to keep them abreast of Import Cant metro city issues. 145 University Avenue Wiest St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E-mail: ammQamml45.org end at 11:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served. To register please contact pat Arnst of SLUC by June 21 at 952-474- 3302 or visit their web site at www,sensiblelanci.org. As part of the annual League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) conference AMM is coordinating a session regard- ing the Metropolitan Council's Update of the Regional Blueprint. The Metro- politan Council intends to have a revised blueprint completed by the end of this; year. At the session, Caren Dewar, director of community develop- ment for the Metropolitan Council, will present an outline of the Blueprint as well as comment on the "white paper on regional growth strategies" and the natural resources inventory. A panel consisting of Terry Schneider of AMM, and Rick Packer of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) will provide reaction and assess impacts on their respective members. There will be time for comments and questions. The session will be held in the Gooseberry Falls Room 2 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Metropolitan Counties Sponsor Energy Forum The Metropolitan Counties Energy Task Force is sponsoring an energy forum on June 21, 2001. The forum will provide background and stimulate discussion on the production and delivery of energy to Minnesota, the key issues facing Minnesota and experiences in other states_ The forum will be at the Sheraton Midway and is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For further information including registration contact Carrie Koudelka at 651-298- 8300. Legislature Convenes: Negotiations Continue he Minnesota Legislature convened in special session on Monday and promptly recessed until Thursday. In the interim, legislative leaders are scheduled to meet in an effort to reach an agreement. Most working groups are waiting for a general agreement priorto reconvening. Z88 10 Z88 afiPd suast{d alsnPq 8985+68S+ZT9 <- xPI PIA 8fr:8E:El 188Z ZT unf AMM FAX t June 11-15,2001 (no. 2) L association of Metropolitan Municipalities Tax Working Group Reviews House and Senate Proposals he tax working group met throughout the day Wednesday. Although no general agreement was made both sides have made proposals that cover tax and budget issues. The following is a summary of issues that are of importance to cities. Please note that the proposals do not, in many in- stances, include specific lan- guage and could change as the working group continues to meet. • General Education Property Tax Levy Takeover. Both bodies agree that the levy will be eliminated and paid by the state. - Statewide Property Tax on Commercial Industrial Prop- erty. There is agreement on the levy but there are differences regarding the amount and purpose of the levy. The House AMM News Fax is faxed to all AMM city managers and administrators, legislative cnntacts and Board members•. Please share thisfax with your mayors, councilmembers and stnff to keep them abreast of impar - sant metro city issues. 145 University Avenue West st. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E -t aril: am mZ. Amml45.org recommends a set dollar amount and does not specify the use of the tax proceeds. The: Senate wants a fixed tax rate: or growth factor that in- cludes inflation, household growth and new construction. The Senate also wants the tax proceeds dedicated to educa- tion. City HACK The House and Senate agree to eliminate city, town and special district HACA. Local Government Aid (LGA). The House proposes a $98.0 million increase in LGA. The current formula would be modified. The Senate pro- poses an LGA increase of $168.0 million. The formula would also be modified. Tax Class Compression _ There is agreement on reduc- ing classes but there is not agreement on the rates for all classes. see TAX next page... Auditor Releases Report 1 tate Auditor Judi Dutcher `, released a major report Tuesday focusing on the revenues, expenditures and debt of Minnesota's 185 largest cities (those with populations over 2,500). The report found that the average unreserved fund balance as a percent of current expenditures increased from 42.1 percent in 1995 to 52.8 percent in 1999. In 1999, cities' unreserved fund balances ranged from — 68.7 to 400.8 percent, with 36 cities carrying unreserved fund balances totaling more than 100 percent of current expenditures. The report also notes that city spending increased 4.9 percent between 1998 and 1999, with the largest share of city spending going to public see A UDITOR next page... EBB 10 ZOO afivd unsutlar 10117Q 0985+69S+21:9 <- xed PIA £S: W K TBBZ 61 unr TAX continued., Tax increment Financing (TIF). The tax reform bill will impact TIF. The original House bill included a grant program to assist in meeting revenue shortfalls in the districts. The latest House proposal contin- ues the grant program pro- posal. The proposal recom- mends a $195.0 million appro- priation that will be available until 2005. The Senate pro- posal recommends $250.0 million for two nears. The AUDITOR continued... safety, followed by streets and highways and debt Service. City revenues increased 1.4 percent between 1998 and 1999, while state intergovernmental aids continued to decrease and charges for services continued to increase as a percentage of total revenues. A companion report ranks all cities with populations over 2,500 according to per capita capital outlay, debt service, and outstanding long-term debt, as well as spending per capita in Clarification 1 t must be special session fatigue --we forgot to print the date for the League of Minnesota Cities Annual conference ses- sion in the last AMM Fax News. The Blueprint discussion will be on Thursday, June 21 at 2:30 P.M. Senate proposal states that it intends to hold redevelopment districts whole with state grant aid but during the discussions it was noted that all types of districts should be considered for the grant program. The language relating to tl-je grant program will need to be dis- cussed by the working group. In terms of TIF policy, it is unclear if there will be an article in the final bill that includes ten different areas. Cities can use this information to compare their spending to that of neigh- boring communities and those with similar circumstances or characteristics. Tables listing the total outstand- ing indebtedness and unre- served fund balance (both desig- nated and undesignated) of each city are included in the report. Cities are encouraged to confirm the information presented in the report, which can be viewed online at www.osa.state.mn.us. special bills and amendments to the TIF act. - Levy Limits. The Senate proposes a levy limit based on the levy payable in 2001 plus the aid revenue base. The Senate also recommends exemptions for pensions, jail operations, and matching fund. The working group is sched- uled to meet again on Thursday. We will keep you informed of the progress of the proposal. Municipal License and Permit Fee Survey he Municipal License and Permit Fee Survey is now available. Every member city (Administrator/ Manager) received one copy in the mail a few weeks ago. To request additional copies at $20.00 each, please contact Laurie Jennings at 651-215-4000. EBB 10 EBB aBpd unsuqnr jgst ma BggS+6BS+Zlg <- "d PIA 8£: Ll;: K IBBZ bl unr Major Goals and Issues List Updates as of June 15, 2001 Bold = New since last report 1. Implement Water Resources • EQC Subcommittee recommendations due this summer CC - July 10 Plan -Parkers Lake/Medicine for Medicine Lake. Joint Council/EQC meeting slated Receive Lake improvements. for late summer to receive Medicine Lake report. Hydrologic and • Water Quality Modeling study underway for Parkers Hydraulic Study 3. Implement Traffic Safety Lake to determine the response of lake to various inputs, for urban Program. expected completion of draft report in late June. expansion area. • City Council received preliminary report on south Parkers Lake subwatershed on May 8; construction late summer or early fall. 2. Resolve parking at LifeTime/Ice Council authorized feasibility study on additional parking on Center, including possible future 3/20/01. Council held study session on City Center area on third ice sheet. April 3. Public improvement hearing held, and project approved for construction. 3. Implement Traffic Safety Joint meetings have been established between City Engineer, Program. Traffic Engineer, Police Traffic Enforcement Unit, and supervisor. Request approved 12/19/00 to apply for additional grant. Council considered speed hump report on March 27 and directed preparation of a Comprehensive Traffic Calming Policy. Staff working on Program with Council consideration in Julv. Acquire 10'h playfield site.I Staff met with School District 284 on March 28 and shared all available information on a possible ioint purchase of land. Water System Improvements Staff is negotiating with developer of The Reserve for (water tower, well, treatment purchase of water tower site. Staff also reviewing possible plant expansion) consider shared system with Maple Grove. taste/quality improvements. Pursue affordable and life cycle Staff is researching accessory apartments and architectural housing opportunities. guidelines. Currently reviewing tax exempt bond request for senior housing in Plvmouth Marketplace. 7. Expand transit opportunities. Grant application proposed for construction of transit facility in The Reserve development. Grant request authorized on April 10; receiving proposals for design. Work continuing with Rottlund on this facilitv. 1. Complete review of Study Area In February, City Council approved extension for review of C. Study Area C to 12/31/01. Staff has obtained consultant assistance to begin studv in June. 2. 1 Update Subdivision Regulations. I Staff is working on initial draft of Subdivision 3. 1Develop policies for housing and I Draft policies reviewed by HRA in May; to Council on CC - June 26 industrial development bonds. I June 26. 1 adopt policies C a � 1', "ISM, 4. Approve plan and begin Met Council notified the City that planning grant was not acquisition of Northwest approved. During second quarter, consultant will be Greenway. proposed to further refine plan of greenway concept. 5. Implement City Center Council held study session on 4/3/01 to consider City Center CC -July 10 Streetscape Plan. area streetscape including parking bays on Plymouth Blvd. Approve plans for Council authorized feasibility study on additional parking Plymouth Blvd. and third ice sheet on 3/20/01. Public improvement hearing improvements on street reconstruction including parking bays held April 24. Project approved for construction. Street lighting improvements will be bid on July 10. 6. Implement Surface Water Utility Proposal for surface water fee rate structure reviewed at Fee. study sessions on 2/13/01 and 3/20/01. Public hearing was held on May 22. Ordinance adopted June 12, with implementation planned for billings after July 31. Staff will work on incentive plan. 7. Implement Millennium Garden, City Council authorized staff to proceed with construction of Phase I. the Millennium Garden project on 2/27. Ground breaking held May 21. 8. Amend Tobacco Compliance Draft tobacco compliance procedure language reviewed by Procedures. Public Safety Advisory Board in May. Meeting with license holders being scheduled for July. 9. Implement Fire Dept. ISO evaluation is completed; waiting for results. Trial recommendations relating to program for false fire alarm follow-up begins June 18. staffing, duty crew, response, Station response time study completed. Research creative recruitment, structure. completed on Fire Prevention Officer/Firefighter position. 10. Continue with E -government Overall system capacity is being increased to support all improvements/ web site redesign applications, including e-gov. Staff has completed a survey and expansion. of comparable governments doing e-gov and obtained copies of successful strategic plans. Staff met with LMC to review their Web product services and participated in an ICMA Webcast on a-gov. The strategic plan outline for Plymouth has been completed, and elements of the strategic plan are being drafted. Staff has met with a consultant regarding streaming video. Council approved purchase of additional data storage on June 12. 11. Upgrade intersection at County Consultant proposed to prepare preliminary plan and cost Road 9 and Nathan Lane. estimate. SEH designated as consultant on April 10. 12. Continue evaluation of Hilde Staff provided status report on project at a 3/20/01 study PC - June 20 Performance Center. session. EAW is scheduled to be published April 16 which Site Plan will open 30 day review period. Open House to introduce project to the neighborhood is scheduled for April 25, 5-7 CC - June 26 p.m. in the Police Training Room. Council reviewed EAW Agreement and on June 12 and found no need for EIS. Site Plan 13. Build a 3' skatepark; considerPublic information meeting held April 4 at Plymouth Creek higher facility in future years. Center with 50 youth attending. A committee was formed and has worked on design input. Council approved skatepark to be built at public works facility on May 22. 14. IImplement program to replace Staff is reviewing marketing options. transit "Job Fair". 15. Continue efforts with citizen Communications Supervisor has instituted quarterly education. meetings with staff who handle communications and citizen education in all departments to coordinate ideas and efforts. Inventory of citizen education efforts will be updated second half of year. County Road 101 improvements. County has awarded construction contract to Buffalo Bituminous. Road completion Dec. 1, 2001. Seven of eight houses purchased as part of Council -authorized purchase program. Construction started April 30.