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* COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE:
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MEETING WITHENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY COMMITTEE, Council Chambers
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council
Chambers
RIBBON—CUTTING CEREMONIES,
LUND'SFOODS, 3455 Vicksburg Lane
PLANNING COMMISSION, Council
Chambers
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room
PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY BOARD,
Police Department Library
STEWARDS FOR GREENING TIRE &
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PLYMOUTHADVISOR YCOMMITTEE ON
TRANSIT (PACT), Bass Lake Room
A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached (M-8)
July, August, and September Calendars are attached (M-9)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMA TION MEMO
July 13, 2001
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1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) City new releases:
1) Notices of applications for Charter Commission, Public Safety Advisory
Board, and Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. (I-Ia. 1)
2) Request for residential cooperation in water restrictions; this news release
went to all area newspapers and television operations. (I -1a. 2)
b) Invitations:
1) Invitation to the dedication of the Eagle Lake Regional Park Golf Center
on Wednesday, August 8. (I-1 b.1)
2) Invitation to the grand opening of the Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar
on July 14. (I--1 b. 2)
c) State Pollution Control Agency notice of the file closure on a petroleum tank
release at Begin Farms. (I -1c)
d) Notice from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks that City Clerk Sandy
Paulson has been accepted into the IIMC Master Municipal Clerk Academy.
(I -I d)
Z STAFFREPORTS
a) Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility Monthly Report. (I -2a)
b) 2"d Quarter 2001 City web site usage report. (I --2b)
3. MINUTES
a) Park and Recreation Advisory Commission June 14 meeting. (I -3a)
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Internet e–mail communiqu6 from Public Works Director Dan Faulkner to Chris
and Bonnie Kurpiewski regarding damage to neighboring properties near the
Summer Creek development. A copy of the Kurpiewski's original letter is
attached. (I -4a)
A summary report on recent correspondence is attached. (I--4)
5. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Thank–you letter from Wayzata Schools Superintendent Paul Beilfus for the
City's contribution to the Kimberly Lane Elementary School playground. (I -5a)
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMM FAX News. (I --6a)
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
July 24
• Hearing on Plymouth Marketplace Senior Housing Revenue Bonds
• Approve plans for Plymouth Blvd. improvements, including parking bump -outs and
resurfacing
• Receive report on Hydraulic and Hydrology Study for Northwest Plymouth
• Adopt Ordinance regarding conduct on rental licensed premises
• Approval of Deer Management Program
• Proclamation Declaring August 7 as "National Night Out"
• Approve Tobacco License For Paradise Coffee & Grocery, 10 Nathan Lane
• Approve final plat for Toni Sikes Addition (formerly known as Killian Addition) for
five lots located south of 6h Avenue and west of Pineview Lane
• Approve site plan amendment to install a 9,000 gallon propane tank for a propane
standby system for Plymouth Creek Center located at 14800 34th Avenue North
• Approve Reguiding and Rezoning of certain properties to achieve consistency between
the newly updated Land Use Guide Plan and the City's Zoning Map, as required by
Minnesota Statutes 473.865
August 14
• Ordinance Amending the City Code for a Best Practices Program for Tobacco and
related products
• Adopt policy on IDR Bonds
• SuperTarget
• Rainbow gas station
• Presentation of 2001 Environmental Quality Champion Awards
August 28
• 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.
Ultieg Engineers. (2001046) (Tabled from July 10, 2001)
• Livable Communities grant for Stone Creek Village project
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July 2001
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City of Plymouth
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
July 9, 2001
Contact:
Sandy Paulson, 763-509-5080
Applications being accepted for Plymouth Charter Commission,
Public Safety Board and Park and Recreation Commission
If public safety, parks or local government interests you, consider applying to
serve on the Plymouth Public Safety Advisory Board, Plymouth Park and Recreation
Commission or the Plymouth Charter Commission. The deadline to apply for any of these
commissions is Aug. 31.
The Public Safety Advisory Board has two vacancies. The group is responsible
for- working on issues related to community education, youth, crime and fire prevention,
chemical health, enhancing communication with business and apartment communities
and projects involving coordination with other agencies.
The Park and Recreation Commission has a vacancy for the commission's Ward 4
seat. The term for the vacant seat expires Jan. 31, 2002. Ward 4 covers the northeast
quadrant of Plymouth. The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) oversees
pians and proposals for the City's park system and recreation program.
For an application for the Park and Recreation Commission and Public Safety
Board, call City Clerk Sandy Paulson at 763-509-5080.
Charter Commission
The Plymouth Charter Commission has three vacancies. The Charter Commission
is an independent body that works on issues related to Plymouth's City Charter. The
Charter defines City government structure and operations.
To be considered to serve on the Charter Commission, please submit a letter of
application and interest to District Court Chief Judge Kevin Burke, Fourth Judicial
District, Government Center, 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487. Letters
should be submitted by Fri., Aug. 31
Plymouth voters adopted the City Charter in 1992. If you have questions about the
role of the Charter Commission, call Assistant City Manager Laurie Ahrens,
763-509-5052.
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For Immediate Release PLYI' 9 IOUTR For More Information:
July 10, 2001 ' . Dan Faulkner, 763-509-5520
PLYMOUTH ASKS FOR COOPERATION WITH ODD -EVEN WATER RESTRICTIONS
Plymouth residents are reminded that odd -even water restrictions on all outdoor water use are in
effect through Sept. 30 for all City of Plymouth water customers. The restrictions apply to unattended
outdoor watering, including new sod, landscaping and timed sprinklers.
Businesses and residents with addresses ending in an odd -number may water on odd -numbered days.
Those with even -numbered addresses may water on even -numbered calendar days. City water customers may
wash vehicles and do hand-held hose watering of shrubs, flowers and trees on any day provided the hose is
equipped with a nozzle with automatic shutoff. These restrictions ensure that water is available to meet daily
household and business needs as well as fire emergencies.
"We're asking residents to conserve water by only sprinkling on their designated day — and not to
overwater their lawns. We also hope residents will look for other ways they can conserve water both inside
and outside," said Public Works Director Dan Faulkner. Lawns only need one inch of water a week,
including rainfall.
The penalty for violating restrictions is $100 for each day of violation. Violators receive one written
warning before they are penalized. The restrictions do not apply to property owners who obtain their water
from private wells or other non -city water system sources.
If conditions require the City to modify the restrictions, area media will be notified. Changes also will
be announced on:
City Web site. The address is www.ci.plymouth.mn.us.
The Water Restriction Hot Line, 763-509-5512. The hot line is a 24-hour recorded message of up-to-date
water restriction information.
• City cable channel 16.
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From 1-494, exit on Bass Lake Road and go east
approximately 2 miles, turn left into the entratice.
From Hwy 169, exit on Bass Lake Road and go west
approximately I mile, tum right into the entrance.
Hennepin Parks' Eagle Lake Golf Center has been designated by the World Golf Foundation as a First Tee facility.
TY!' The First Tee is an international program whose mission is to create affordable and accessible golf facilities with anFie'
emphasis on serving kids who have not had access or exposure to the game. Special progranrs, fees and equipment
have been planned to serve the needs of young golfers at the Eagle Lake Golf Center. The First Tee's purpose is to
create facilities and programs that make golf more affordable and accessible, with a strong emphasis on introducing kids of all races
and economic backgrounds to golf. Eagle Lake Golf Center is committed to providing affordable and accessible opportunities for youth.
Significant discounts on green fees, club rental, and driving range use are offered to youth under age 17.
JUL-10-2001 17:06
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Buffalo Wild Wings is celebrating the grand opening of our newest restaurant in Plymouth. We're
inviting you to come celebrate with us at the VIP Grand Opening Bash. Our first restaurant opened
19 years ago, and now, millions of wings later, there ore more than 140 restaurants serving our
lip -smacking, awordwinnin9 chicken wings. Mingle with your friends — watch the hottesr5ports
action — play NTN Trivia. But whatever you do, stop by for free food and soft drinks, and what is
sure to be ane of the "wildest" parties in townl
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Join us.at our Private Grand Opening of
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
DATE:
Saturday, July 1 d, 2001
TIME:
5:00prn•8:00pm
• PLACE:
OuNlo Wild Wirigs Grill & Bar
3505 Vicksburg lane • Plymouth; Minnesota
Located olf of Highway 55W and Vicksburg Lane, next to Lunds in Plymodfh Marketplace.
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Buffalo Wings in 12 signature sauces. We look Forward to meeting you.
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July 11, 2001
Ms. Judy Begin
Begin Farms
3900 Finewood Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
RE: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure
Site: Begin Farms, 5525 Xenium Lane, Plymouth, Minnesota
Site ID#: LEAK00012635
Dear Ms. Begin:
We are pleased to let you know that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff has
determined that your investigation and/or cleanup 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.
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 under current conditions.
The MPCA reserves the right to reopen this file and to require additional investigation and/or cleanup
work if new information, changing regulatory requirements or changed land use make additional work
necessary. If you or other parties discover additional contamination (either petroleum or nonpetroleum)
that was not previously reported to the MPGA, 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. I I5C•(2000) 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 (2000), the Minnesota Superfund Law.
Please note that as a result of performing the requested work you may be eligible to apply to the
Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Fund (Petrofund) for partial reimbursement of the costs you have
incurred in investigating and cleaning up this petroleum tank release. The Petrofund is administered by
the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board (Petro Board) and the Minnesota Department of
Commerce. To learn more about who is eligible for reimbursement, the type of work that is eligible for
reimbursement, and the amount of reimbursement available, please contact Petrofund staff at 651-297-
1119 or 1-800-638-0418.
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
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Ms. Judy Begin
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July 11, 2001
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.
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 651/297-8580 the site hydrogeologist at 651/297-8575.
Sincerely,
Chris cL n
Project Manager
Site Remediation Section
Metro District - St. Paul Office
CLM:JK:tf
John Kaehler
Hydrogeologist
Site Remediation Section
Metro District - St. Paul Office
cc: Sandra Paulson, Plymouth City Clerk
Richard Kline, Plymouth Fire Chief
Dave Jaeger, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer
Thomas Greene, Applied Engineering, Inc., Wayzata
Minnesota Department of Commerce Petrofund Staff
International Institute of Municipal Clerks
Los Angeles County, California 1212 N. San Dimas Canyon Rd. • San Dimas, California 917:3
Phone (909) 592-IIMC = Messages (800) 251-1639 - Fax (909) 592-1555
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Executive Committee
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President
City Secretary
Garland. Texas
PIERRE PAGb, CMC
1st Vice President
Director orSecretartat Services/City Clerk
Ottawa. Ontario. Canada
JEAN M. BAILEY, CMC
2nd Vice President
City Clerk
Rocky Mount. North Carolina
SUSAN A. LAMBLACK. MMC
Immediate Past President
City Secretary /Treasurer
Newark. Delaware
Directors -2002 Expiration
ELIZABETH H. KISS. MMC
Municipal Clerk
East Brunswick Township. New Jersey
CINDY GREENWOOD. CMC
Sc Depury City Clerk-
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City Clerk
Bloomington. Minnesota
MARY E. REED, CMC
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Director Corporate Services
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Town Clerk - Stratford. Connecticut
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JANE A. WILMS, MMC
Village Clerk - Germantown. Wisconsin
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City Clerk - Napa. California
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City Clerk
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LINDA M. HESS, MMC
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SANDRA WOODALL. MMC
City Clerk - Dunedin. Florida
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City Clerk - Puyallup. Washington
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City Clerk/City Manager
Noordoostpolder. theNetherlands
J.W. (Joe) Tlernay
Executive Director
Francis L. Adshead. Ph.D
Director or Education
June 28, 2001
Ms. Laurie Ahrens
Assistant City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Ms. Ahrens:
It gives me great pleasure to announce that Sandra R. Paulson, CMC,
City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, has been accepted into
the IIMC Master Municipal Clerk Academy.
The Master Municipal Clerk Academy encourages Municipal Clerks to
continue their professional growth and development. The program honors
and salutes continued high-level achievement beyond the attainment of the
prestigious Certified Municipal Clerk award.
It is not easy to obtain entry into the Academy. Candidates must complete
graduate work at IIMC approved municipal clerks institutes or prove similar
advanced educational attainment. Professional participation must also be
demonstrated such as leadership in professional associations, committee
work, conference attendance and professional writings and achievements.
There are four levels of membership in the Academy: entrance, first,
second and third levels. Academy Members need to apply for membership
in each continuing level every two to four years in order -.to remain active.
Upon completion of all four Academy levels, members will be granted the
Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation.
I cannot express my enthusiasm too greatly for this milestone that Ms.
Paulson has reached in her career. She is dedicated to municipal service
and an inspiration to all the members of our profession.
Sincerely,
C* -U
Ranette Larsen, MMC
President, IIMC
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Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
June 14, 2001 '
Page 3 5
Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Fiemann, Meyer, and Musliner; staff Bisek, Blank,
and Pederson; Councilmember Hewitt; City Manager Johnson
Absent: Commissioners Singer and Thompson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the June meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Prior
to 7:20, there was no quorum.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Meyer and seconded by Commissioner Fiemann to
approve the minutes of the May meeting as presented. Musliner made a correction on pg. 31.
She stated that her reason for supporting the skate park being at the Ice Center was the
supervision available there with staff trained in first aid. She stated that she did not mention
anything about the proximity to the Police station. Motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations.
b. Staff. Mary mentioned that the Minnesota Monthly Magazine picked the 10 best sites for
picnics in the metropolitan area. Parkers Lake was the number one site. Rec-Connect has
received two awards of excellence. The MN League of Cities and the MRPA each gave
us one. We also received awards of excellence for the Plymouth Creek Center and for the
Chocolate Sampler. Someone from MRPA will be coming out to make a presentation at a
future Council meeting regarding these awards. Regina Callies is starting full time as a
recreation coordinator August 1st. The is the first full time position we've had in 11 years
in the recreation division. The Council approved a reclassification for Dan Lauer. He is
now a recreation supervisor. MRAC has approved a matching grant for the City of
$4,500. We will be receiving that next year. It's a process grant to help arts communities
in the suburban area grow. Staff is now working on 2002 budgets. The recreation
brochure deadline for fall is August 15. Summer staff training was last night at the
Plymouth Creek Center. Musliner asked about the formation of the art committee, the
group that is to help make decisions about the type of art that may be displayed in
Plymouth's public areas, such as parks, etc. Mary said that committee is still meeting and
will be making a formal presentation to PRAC at some point. They may get tied into this
arts grant, but Mary wasn't sure in what capacity. Meyer asked about Regina's position.
Mary said it's a new position and that she will be taking over some of Mary's programs,
along with teen programming and young adult classes. Councilmember Hewitt asked
about the fall soccer early deadline and wondered if we would have a second round of
registrations after that date. Mary confirmed that the date of June 30th is the deadline,
because the entire month of July is needed to form the teams and get the schedules out.
We may accept additional registrations after that date but only to fill out teams.
PRAC Minutes/June 2001 d,
Page 36 r
Dwight Johnson, City Manager, discussed the Youth Advisory Council's proposal to
have a teen center/coffeehouse. One of the sites they are interested in is the lower level of
the Plymouth Creek Center. Dwight stated that the City also owns some houses along
County Road 101 that might be possible for such a facility.. Another option is a building
at West Medicine Lake Park, if one gets built there. Dwight believes the Youth Advisory
Council just wants to get the concept presented at this point. Fiemann asked if any of the
houses on 101 are isolated from other neighbors. Dwight said that is an issue that needs
to be addressed. Dwight said there is a house right next to the watertower that might be
appropriate. It is near another house, however. Fiemann asked if there will be older adults
there supervising. Dwight said that something probably could be arranged. Meyer is in
favor of this idea. She thinks it sounds like they prefer the Plymouth Creek Center as
their first choice. Dwight said it's up in the air. The teens said they'd prefer to have a
place of their own. Maybe the Plymouth Creek Center would work if they could have
their own entrance. Anderson asked about a timeframe. Dwight said there really isn't one.
Dwight thinks there may be grant money for this project from the Communities in
Collaboration Council. They are favorable about this proposal. Director Blank said staff
will start working on this, and it will likely be the number one item on the July agenda. If
we tie it into the budgeting cycle, we need to narrow it down to one or two directions to
go. Musliner suggested finding out more about the Maple Grove Teen Center and The
Depot.
c. Others. There were no other presentations.
4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Approved skate park. Director Blank stated that the skate park has been moved to the
public works site, following a spirited debate at the Council meeting. Bids on the asphalt
surface are due June 15. If it stops raining, it should be operational by mid—July. We will
try to get the kids involved in naming it.' Dwight stated that this afternoon the
Communities in Collaboration met about a grant. They debated today if their grant could
be extended to the new location. They voted not to, because it was originally set to be
given if the skate park was going to be at the Ice Center. It was a split vote, with quite a
debate. The criteria for their grants is connecting youth to the community. They feel that
by moving the skate park to another location that critiera will not be met. Meyer asked
about the additional cost to move it. Director Blank said it will be about $30,000 more. It
will be just east of the water treatment plant. This has a separate entrance. This area will
be fenced off and will include a small parking lot for about 10 cars. We budgeted $50,000
for the skate park and that covers the initial cost. Musliner asked if we have established
some criteria for grading the success of the skate park. Director Blank said there are
advantages to locating the skate park at the Public Works facility. This site is expandable,
the hours can be longer as well as the months it will be open, and we are working on
ways to judge the park's success.
b. Award of bid — Greenwood. The Council awarded the contract for the Greenwood fields.
The performance bonds are in. A pre -construction meeting has been held. We delayed
starting the project until school was out, and now the weather has delayed us. Work
should begin on Monday, June 18, if the rain stops. This site will open for use next
spring. The entire site will be sodded. Fall soccer probably will not be played there this
year. We did not construct a parking lot or a drinking fountain.
PRAC Minutes/June 2001 _
Page 37
c. Approved the wildflowerag rden. The Council approved the installation of the wildflower
garden on 38th Avenue across from the Plymouth Creek Park.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Millennium Garden update. Work began today — a survey crew showed up to install the
silt fence. The next thing is the mass grading. That is a completely donated item. We will
wait until they can work us into their schedule. People continue to buy bricks. Our
dedication/grand opening ceremony may be around July 20th, 2002.
b. Hilde Performance Center. This project is moving along slowly. Mr. Hilde convened
some meetings with the architect and staff. They think the project can come -in at.the
million dollar limit set by Mr' Hilde.'The basement may have to come out of the project
at this time. Mr. Hilde would like to announce it at the July 5 Music in Plymouth. There
is concern about the ground water on this site in terms of putting in a basement. We are
waiting for the architects to give us another set of drawings. The basement cost is
estimated at $100,000. Councilmember Hewitt said it will cost considerably more to add
a basement later. We are trying to stay within Mr. Hilde's limit and still maximize the
project. The- Council did approve the EAW at their last meeting. The community is
embracing the project and is very supportive.
d. Playground replacements. Swan Lake is very close to being done. Parkers Lake
playground is going to be a catalog playground. We will probably get $60,000 worth of
"free" product. Director Blank explained what he meant by a catalog playground. The
playground manufacturer publishes a catalog and plans to feature this playground in their
next issue. Councilmember Hewitt asked about the playground program at Parkers Lake
and whether or not it will be cancelled due to the playground replacement. Director Blank
asked Mary to look into this.
Because the Council agendas have been so full, the environmental park is scheduled for
their July 10th meeting. That project may begin by late summer.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discuss park tour — select date. Director Blank said that PRAC visited non -Plymouth
parks last summer. Historically the park tour has been scheduled prior to beginning
discussions on the CIP. Sometimes we use the July meeting to do that. We could do it
later in July or early August. It was suggested that PRAC tour the teen centers. It was
decided there wouldn't be enough time to visit teen centers prior to the meeting on July
12th, so Director Blank suggested visiting the centers on July 16 and then hold the
regular July meeting on the 19th. We will plan to cancel the August meeting, unless
pressing business requires a meeting. The Youth Advisory Council has toured the teen
center in Maple Grove. A suggestion was made to invite them to attend the tour as well as
the Council.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Musliner asked if the Rotary Club ducks would be available at the Music in Plymouth event.
Director Blank said the duck race will be held during the parade event on October 6. The
Rotary Club has gathered $30,000 from their corporate sponsors. The goal is to sell 10,000
PRAC Minutes/June 2001 3a,
Page 38
ducks, which would raise $100,000. Director Blank will let PRAC know as soon as the ducks
are available for purchase.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
The Ice Center has had a couple of projects completed recently. The B rink floor was
repainted and the dehumidification system has been installed. Music in Plymouth is on July
5. The Fun Run is June 23rd. Lunds is funding the fireworks this year. The 30th anniversary
of Music in Plymouth is 2002. The recent rains have been brutal on our programs. The
Wayzata Soccer Tournament directors met and decided to cancel 2/3 of their weekend
tournament due to the water—logged fields. Rumors spread on these things like wildfire. We
did not cancel the tournament — they did. Some ages will still be allowed to play. Director
Blank said staff met with all the turf groups over the winter months and with everyone's
cooperation, a set of guidelines to save the fields was agreed upon. Everyone has bought into
the idea of preserving the fields. The Wayzata Club should be commended for their decision
to cancel their tournament. This will hurt them financially. Director Blank said we can't help
them out this year, but maybe next year we can do something for them.
Fiemann asked about the ice center sign. Mary said she called the company and they just
visited the site yesterday. They said everything is ready but the electric box isn't hot. It's
very close to being operational. The two trees that are blocking it will be moved as soon as
the ground dries up a little. They will be moved back a few feet. Fiemann asked about the
parking issue at LifeTime. Director Blank said this issue is still being researched. Fieman
asked if the plans for a parking solution include the possibility of a third sheet of ice. Director
Blank said yes. Director Blank said we're focusing on a parking study more so than a third
sheet of ice. In order to effectively study parking, however, we have to know where a third
sheet could go, but nothing has been adopted in the CIP. Director Blank cautioned everyone
to not give the impression that we are going to add a third sheet of ice. Fiemann mentioned
the difficulties encountered when trying to enter the soccer field at the Central Middle
School. There has to be a solution. Director Blank said the entrance is designed this way to
keep bikes off the field or things that could tear up the turf. Director Blank said the school
district is not likely to change their minds about opening any other gates. Fiemann suggested
that PSA should find someone to operate the gates, so they could be open only during the
soccer games. He also commented that parking at this school is challenging. The lot is full
and cars are parked on every surrounding side street. Mary commented that numerous
activities are taking place at this school besides soccer, and this is contributing to the parking
situation.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Page 1 of 3
Dan Faulkner �.-
From: Dan Faulkner
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 10:35 AM
To: Joy Tierney; Dwight Johnson
Cc: Shane Missaghi; Darrell Johnson; Anne Huriburt
Subject:;RE: 4105 Xene Lane North
I'll try to summarize the current situation as I understand it. To begin with, the plans(utility and grading) for the
proposed Summer Creek development, which the Engineering staff reviewed, did show a proposed sanitary line
running in a NIS direction near, but west of their east property line. The grading plan did not indicate any off-site
grading so we did not expect that grading would be necessary on the adjacent property owners property.ln fact,
staff forewarned the engineer and developer that if it was going to be necessary that offsite grading take place,
the adjacent property owners would need to be contacted and give their approval. In addition, a retaining wall
was proposed to be installed along the development's east property line which city staff understood was for the
purposeiof staying off of the adjacent property. Subseqently, as we all now realize, grading has occurred on the
adjacent property owners' property for the purpose of installing the necessary sanitary sewer line and prior
approval was not received from the property owners.
While the responsibility for contacting the property owners lies with the developer, city staff stays involved to the
extent possible and we do monitor develpment activity on a daily basis. After being apprised of the situation,
Darrell Johnson and Shane Missaghi met with the affected property owners on Thursday, July 5th, and talked
about the development issues and also the "Water issues".
Richard Bloom, GM Homes, was finally able to meet with Mr. Kurpiewski, 4105 Xene Ln, and his neighbor to
the immediate north, Mr Hartman, on Tuesday, July 10th. According to a message we received from Mr. Bloom,
he and these property owners have agreed on a landscape plan as a means to compensate these property
owners for damage to their properties. The agreed to plan is as follows:
Planting of 7 black hills spruce, on the Summer Creek property adjacent to Mr Kurpiewski's property line and 5
norweigen pines adjacent to Mr. Hartman's property line; the disturbed grassy areas will be replanted with a
wetland seed mixture; an underground irrigation system will be installed on the Summer Creek property which
will water the trees and adjacent area. It is anticipated that the irrigation system will be installed sometime in
September followed by the tree plantings.
Concerning the "Water issues" referred to in Mr Kurpiewski's email, he is correct that over the last several
years, much upstream development has occurred and erosion has taken place and some of the sediment has
settled out in the wetland area adjacent to his property. While this is indeed a real concern of the property
owners, the City's primary concern with our major drainage ways (Plymouth Creek flows through this wetland) is
their functionality, ie, their must not be restrictions to the flow which could cause flooding problems. In this
situation, the flow is not being signicantly impeded, so the priority for excating this area is not as high as some other
restricted drainage ways in the City. We will need to consider this excavation request along with several others throughout
the City and with our future funding from the Stormwater Utility Fee, we will be able to do more pond cleaning and
excavating.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
—Original Message—
From: Joy Tierney
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 200112:19 PM
To: Dwight Johnson; Dan Faullmer
Subject: FW: 4105 Xene Lane North
Dwight and Dan, I'm forwarding this message on to you for your review and comment. Please get back
tome. Joy
—Original Message—
From: Chris Klupiewski [maiho:kurpi(ghnediaone.net
To:jtierney@cLp1ymoudLmn.us
Cc: smissaghi&Lplymouthmm us; djohnson@ci.plymouth mn.us
Subject: 4105 Xene Lane North
7/12/01
Page 2 of 3
July 7, 2001
Dear Mayor Tierney:
My family currently resides at 4105 Xene Lane North in Plymouth. Our property is directly adjacent to the new
development project, Summer Creek We have two significant issues, which we would like to address with you and
woul&sincerely appreciate your response to each one.
Issue #1 - Lack of communication to homeowners / destruction of personal property:
Residents directly impacted by the development attended the rezoning hearing in January. We left with the
understanding that the residents would be notified before the construction began. That didn't happen.
Soon after excavation began, a silt fence was placed on the personal property owned by the 4 homeowners on the
Westside of Xene Lane North. Homeowners failed to be notified that our personal property would be greatly
affected. Trees on our personal property were literally rim over by the equipment laying the silt fence. We
immediately scheduled an appointment with Water Resources Engineer, Shane Missaghi, as well as Senior
Engineering Technician, Darrell Johnson. On the morning of the scheduled meeting, excavators began mowing
over, digging up, and cutting down the majority of the remaining trees/shrubs on our personal property!
Unbeknownst to us, a sewer line was being laid to service the new development. This was never discussed at any
time during the January zoning hearing. I don't know how you would feel if you woke up one morning to find a
backhoe destroying trees in your yard, but we felt violated! None of the property owners looked forward to the new
development. We did expect, however, to be kept apprised of development issues that would directly impact us.
Mr. Johnson verbalized that the developer, Richard Bloom, was to have contacted all 4 of the property owners
effected by the sewer line in writing of the impending easement issue. This could have allowed each of us time to
personally remove smaller trees which may have survived transplanting elsewhere. The manner in which this was
conducted leaves much to be desired as homeowners and taxpayers.
Richard Bloom, the developer, contacted us immediately after we returned from our meeting with the engineers (at
Mr. Johnson's request) and scheduled a 5:30 meeting at the project site, for the following day to discuss
replacement of the destroyed trees. On Friday morning, Mr. Bloom left a package. with my 13 year-old son with a
note stating he needed to reschedule the meeting to Saturday, due to rain (not sure what he experienced... it
certainly wasn't raining in our area of Plymouth)! In keeping up with how this project is being conducted thusfar,
Mr. Bloom never showed up on Saturday ...surprise/surprise! According to his note written on the envelope, we
can choose what type of trees we would like replaced ... I have no idea if we will have a decision in where the trees
are placed, much less how many we will be allocated, etc., etc. There is simply no communication with this project
to the current homeowners; apologies are being made after the damage is done; restitution (if offered) is offered
half-heartedly.
Issue #2 - Water issues:
This issue is broader in context and involves runoff from a number of developments to the north and west of .
Plymouth Creek I have taken the liberty of enclosing (with the hard copy of this letter) several photographs of the
wetlands to the west of the 4 properties on Xene Lane North. Plymouth Creek feeds the pond pictured in the
photographs. Bike path users, organized spoiting events, Plymouth Creek Elementary School children all take
advantage of the creek as well as the pond. Over the past several years, with each new development, additional silt
and sediment has been deposited into the pond via the creek. Summer Creek development is most proximate and
will undoubtedly, produce the greatest negative impact to the pond and creek as they currently exist.
We were told in our meeting with the engineers, that there is no current funding to restore wetlands adversely
affected by surrounding developments. We would point out that policy is at least, myopic. This is not unlike a
transportation policy, which allows new "pet" projects to creep into the budget, while existing roads and bridges
fall into disrepair.
My wife and I moved to this area because we felt it would be a wonderful community in which to raise our 2 sons.
The confidence we had in the school district, neighborhood safety, area's growth, and spirit of the people of
Plymouth, made 4105 Xene Lane North the perfect property. Please ... help us continue to feel that way. The pond
and creek are in dire need of help and can neither risk the time it will take for Mr. Missaghi's project plan to be
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finalizedlapproved, nor endure the additional time it will take to be placed on the list of 800 other ponds and
wetland areas that need dredging/restoration approval. The on-going new housing developments are necessary for
Plymouth's economic growth, however, please don't forget to take care of what we already have! The developers
are proving they could care less ... please prove that you actually do care.
Respectfully,
Chris & Bonnie Kurpiewski
cc: Shahram Shane Missaghi
Darrell Johnson
7/12/01
Chris & Bonnie Kurpiewski 5—�e_
4105 Xene Lane No. a
Plymouth, MN 55446
763.557.8028 4-..
kurpi@mediaone.net
July 7, 2001
Mayor Joy Tierney
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
My family currently resides at 4105 Xene Lane North in Plymouth. Our property is directly
adjacent to the new development project, Summer Creek. We have two significant issues,
which we would like to address with you and would sincerely appreciate your response to each
one.
Issue #1 - Lack of communication to homeowners / destruction of personal property:
Residents directly impacted by the development attended the rezoning hearing in January. We
left with the understanding that the residents would be notified before the construction began.
That didn't happen.
Soon after excavation began, a silt fence was placed on the personal property owned by the 4
homeowners on the West side of Xene Lane North. Homeowners failed to be notified that our
personal property would be greatly affected. Trees on our personal property were literally run
over by the equipment laying the silt fence. We immediately scheduled an appointment with
Water Resources Engineer, Shane Missaghi, as well as Senior Engineering Technician, Darrell
Johnson. On the morning of the scheduled meeting, excavators began mowing over, digging
up, and cutting down the majority of the remaining trees/shrubs on our personal property!
Unbeknownst to us, a sewer line was being laid to service the new development. This was
never discussed at any time during the January zoning hearing. I don't know how you would
feel if you woke up one morning to find a backhoe destroying trees in your yard, but we felt.
violated! None of the property owners looked forward to the new development. We did expect,
however, to be kept apprised of development issues that would directly impact us. Mr. Johnson
verbalized that the developer, Richard Bloom, was to have contacted all 4 of the property
owners effected by the sewer line in writing of the impending easement issue. This could have
allowed each of us time to personally remove smaller trees which may have survived
transplanting elsewhere. The manner in which this was conducted leaves much to be desired
as homeowners and taxpayers.
Richard Bloom, the developer, contacted us immediately after we returned from our meeting
with the engineers (at Mr. Johnson's request) and scheduled a 5:30 meeting at the project site,
for the following day to discuss replacement of the destroyed trees. On Friday morning, Mr.
Bloom left a package with my 13 year-old son with a note stating he needed to reschedule the
meeting to Saturday, due to rain (not sure what he experienced... it certainly wasn't raining in
our area of Plymouth)! In keeping up with how this project is being conducted thusfar, Mr.
Bloom never showed up on,Saturday ...surprise/surprise! According to his note written on the
envelope, we can choose whattype of trees we would like replaced ... I have no idea if we will
have a decision in where the trees are placed, much less how many we will be allocated, etc.,
etc. There is simply no communication with this project to the current homeowners; apologies
are being made after the damage is done; restitution (if offered) is offered half-heartedly.
Issue #2 - Water issues:
This issue is broader in context and involves runoff from a number of developments to the north
and west of Plymouth Creek. I have taken the liberty of enclosing (with the hard copy of this
letter) several photographs of the wetlands to the west of the 4 properties on Xene Lane North.
Plymouth Creek feeds the pond pictured in the photographs. Bike path users, organized
sporting events, Plymouth Creek Elementary School children all take advantage of the creek as
well as the pond. Over the past several years, with each new development, additional silt and
sediment has been deposited into the pond via the creek. Summer Creek development is most
proximate and will undoubtedly, produce the greatest negative impact to the pond and creek as
they currently exist.
We were told in our meeting with the engineers, that there is no current funding to restore
wetlands adversely affected by surrounding developments. We would point out that policy is at
least, myopic. This is not unlike a transportation policy, which allows new "pet" projects to creep
into the budget, while existing roads and bridges fall into disrepair.
My wife and I moved to this area because we felt it would be a wonderful community in which to
raise our 2 sons. The confidence we had in the school district, neighborhood safety, area's
growth, and spirit of the people of Plymouth, made 4105 Xene Lane North the perfect property.
Please ... help us continue to feel that way. The pond and creek are in dire need of help and can
neither risk the time it will take for Mr. Missaghi's project plan to be finalized/approved, nor
endure the additional time it will take to be placed on the list of 800 other ponds and wetland
areas that need dredging/restoration approval. The on-going new housing developments are
necessary for Plymouth's economic growth, however, please don't forget to take care of what
we already have! The developers are proving they could care less... please prove that you
actually do care.
Res tf
Chris & Bonnie Kurpiewski
cc: Shahram Shane Missaghi
Darrell Johnson
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Independent School District 284
July 9, 2001
Joy Tierney, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
District Administrative Offices
210 County Road 101 North
P.O. Box 660
Wayzata, MN 55391-0660
763.745.5000
Fax: 763.745.5091
At the July 9, 2001, regular meeting, the District 284 Board of Education officially
accepted your designated gift of $15,000.00 for the Kimberly Lane Elementary School
playground.
We are a very fortunate to live in a community in which the city and school district work
collaboratively and share their resources for the benefit of our students.
On behalf of the School Board, District Administration, Principal Gary Kipling, and the
students of Kimberly Lane Elementary School, please extend our thanks and
appreciation for your thoughtfulness and generosity.
Sincerely,
/Janet ch -Z
Board of Education
Paul R. Beilfuss
Superintendent of Schools
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cc: Gary Kipling
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Metropolitan Council, Considering Set Aside for Livable Communities
Demonstration Account Projects Impacted by Legislative Changes
At its July 11 meeting, the Met-
ropolitan Council discussed the
impacts of property tax reform on
projects funded through the Livable
Communities Demonstration Ac-
count (LCDA).
Council staff recently sent a let-
ter to all LCDA grantees request-
ing
equesting that they identify any LCDA-
funded projects that are in a tax in-
crement financing (TIF) district,
committed and ready to com-
mence construction within the next
twelve months and are at risk due
to the recent property tax reform.
Grantees with projects that met
these criteria were asked to docu-
ment the date construction is
scheduled to begin, the financial
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gap resulting from the tax law
change=s on TIF and the amount of
additional assistance needed to
address the shortfall directly
caused by tax reform.
As of July 11, Met Council staff
had only identified three projects
that appear to fit these criteria:
Park Commons in St. Louis Park,
Heart of the City in Burnsville, and
The Village in Brooklyn Park.
However, because the informa-
tion requests went out over the
Fourth of July holiday and the re-
sponse time was so brief, the
Council decided to extend the
deadline to July 19, 2001.
Therefore, if you have any
questions regarding the re-
quests or are not sure if you
have a qualifying project
please call Joanne Barron of
the Metropolitan Council at
651-602-1385.
The Metropolitan Council is con-
sidering the following steps to as-
sist qualifying LCDA grantees:
• evaluating the submitted projects
in the current LCDA funding
cycle, in the context of property
tax reform impacts on the
projects' ability to move to con-
struction;
• setting aside up to one third of
the $6.5 million available in the
current LCDA funding round for
the impacted projects;
awarding grants to impacted
projects earlier than other
awards in the current LCDA fund-
ing round, if necessary to fill gaps
caused by property tax reform.
The early award is contingent
upon approval of the Livable
Communities Advisory Council
and the Metropolitan Council.
Grant awards are scheduled to
be made by the end of this year.
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