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' NOVEMBER 21, 2001
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 7: 00 PM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 7: 00 PM
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 7:00 PM
2. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 &
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 ' " .
3. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 6: 00 PM
4. MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 7: 00 PM
S. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 7: 00 PM
(� THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7: 00 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: Interview Board &
Commission Candidates, Plymouth Creek Center
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
City Offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING ON
ELM CREEK INTERCEPTOR, Council Chambers
YO UTH A D VISOR Y COUNCIL,
Public Safety Training Room
PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION,
Medicine Lake Room
7. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached (M-7)
8. November, December, and January calendars are attached (M-8)
L NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Invitations:
1) A November 29 forum for legislators and public officials regarding human
services needs in Hennepin County. (I -If 1) .
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
Dec. 18
• Adopt 2002 Budgets and Tax Levies
• Public Hearing for amending Tax Increment Financing District No. 7-4 and 7-5A
• Public Hearing for amending Tax Increment Financing District No. 7-6
• Adopt Comprehensive Plan amendment regarding water distribution system
• Approve 2002 Compensation and Classification Plans
• Approve 2002 Health, Dental and Deferred Compensation Benefits for non -
Represented City Employees
• Adjust Firefighter Compensation
• Approve Development Agreement on Tax Increment Financing District 7-6
• Hearing on Vacations for drainage and utility easements within Graviere Addition and
utility easement for sanitary sewer purposes within Parcel 14-118-22-32-0007
• Presentation by Home Free
• Public Hearing to approve 3.2 beer off -sale license for Speedway SuperAmerica LLC
d/b/a SuperAmerica #3351, 4325 Peony Lane
• Approve 2002 tobacco licenses
• Approve 2002 gasoline service station licenses
• Approve 2002 amusement licenses
• Award bid for sewer and water service to the Hilde Performance Center
Jan. 8
• Adopt Pawn and Second Hand Good Dealer License
• Assessment hearing for Old Rockford Road/Highway 55 area sanitary sewer and
watermain improvements
• Adopt Capital Improvements Program
• Approve Rezoning/Preliminary Plat for Hidden Terrace
OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
November 2001
Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
Oct 2001 Dec 2001
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
7' PM
CHOCC OLLAA TE
1 2 3 4 5 6 1
SAMPLER, Plymouth
Creek Center
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
7:00 PM HUMAN
RIGHTS
28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
COMMISSION -
30 31
Medicine Lake Room
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
7:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISORY
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COUNCIL, Public
COMMISSION,
Safety Training
Council Chambers
Room
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
VETERANS
DAY
5:30 PM SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETING:
TRAIN WHISTLE
ORDINANCE,
7:00 PM EQC,
Council Chambers
7:00 PM CHARTER
COMMISSION ANNUAL
MEETING, PublicSafety
Training Room
(OBSERVED),
City Offices
Employee Lunch Room
Closed
7:00 PM REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
7:00 PM HRA -
Medicine Lake Room
7:00 PM PUBLIC
SAFETY ADVISORY
BOARD, Police Dept
Library
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
7:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISORY
7:00 PM SPECIAL CITY
COUNCC, ISL rc� CAPITAL
THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY - City
THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY - City
COUNCIL, Public
IMPROVEMENTS
Center Offices
Center Offices
Safety Training
PROGRAM, Plymouth
Closed
Closed
oom
Creek Center
25
26
27
28
29
30
7:00 PM
7:30
AM
6:00 PM MET
SPECIAL
COUNCIL
BUSINESS
COUNCIL, Radisson
COUNCIL -
PUBLIC
MEETING:
Hotel
MEETING ON
Interview Board
ELM CREEK
& Commission
7:00 PM REGULAR
INTERCEPTOR,
Candidates,COUNCIL
MEETING,
Council
Chambers
Plymouth Creek
bers
Center
modified on 11/21/2001
OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
December 2001
Nov 2001
S M T W T F S
4 5 6 7 8. 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30
2 3 4
7:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISORY
COUNCIL, Public
Safety Training
Room
9
Hannukah
begins at sunset
Jan 2002
S M T W T F S
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
5 6 7
7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN
PLANNING RIGHTS
COMMISSION, COMMISSION -
Council Chambers Medicine Lake
Room
12
13
7:00 PM EQC,
7:00 PM PRAC,
Council Chambers
Council Chambers
7:00 PM PACT -
Hadley Lake Room
1
7:00 PM YOUTH 7:00 PM REGULAR 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HRA -
ADVISORY COUNCIL PLANNING Medicine Lake Room
COUNCIL, Public MEETING, Council COMMISSION,
Safety Training Chambers Council Chambers
7:00 PM PUBLIC
SAFETY ADVISORY
BOARD, Police Dept.
Library
24 25 26 27 28
CHRISTMAS
HOLIDAY -CI
Offices closed
modified on 11/21/2001
22
2
OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
January 2002
Sunday Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
5
Dec 2001
S M T W T F S
7:00 PM
PLANNING
7:00 PM HUMAN
RIGHTS
1.
COMMISSION,
COMMISSION -
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Council Chambers
Medicine Lake
Room
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
7:00 PM REGULAR
COUNCIL
7:00 PM EQC,
Council Chambers
7:00 PM PRAC,
Council Chambers
MEETING, Council
Chambers
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
7:00 PM YOUTH
ADVISORY
7:00 PM
PLANNING
7:00 PM HRA -
Medicine Lake
COUNCIL, Public
COMMISSION,
Council Chambers
Room
Safety Training
Room
7:00 PM PUBLIC
SAFETY
ADVISORY
BOARD, Police
Dept. Library
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
MARTIN
LUTHER KING
7:30 AM LOCAL
BUSINE
COOSS
NHot Radisson
7:00 PM PACT -
Hadley Lake Room
JR. BIRTHDAY
(Observed) -
cClOffices
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. COUNCIL
MEETING, Council
Chambers
27
28
29
30 •
31
Feb 2002
7:00 PM YOUTH
S M T W T F S
ADVISORY
COUNCIL; Public
1 2
Safety Training
R oom
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE WATER SUPPLY AND
DISTRIBUTION PLAN FOR CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2001138)
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a
request by City of Plymouth, under File 2001138, for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to
the Water Supply and Distribution Plan for water storage alternatives. The amendment would
1) delete the elevated water tower proposed east of Pomerleau Lake in the northwest corner of
The Reserve Planned Unit Development and 2) add a ground storage facility on the City -
owned property at the northwest corner of Schmidt Lake Road and Vicksburg Lane.
Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal.
You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the
Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 5, 2001, in the
Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be
invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to
call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development
Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays.
Sincerely,
Barbara G. Senness, tut-
Planning
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SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY
(2001141)
Dear Owner/Occupant:
This letter is written to inform you that Toll Gas and Welding Supply, under File
2001141, has submitted a planning application requesting' approval of a Site Plan
Amendment for a 3,000 gallon liquid nitrogen storage tank to be located at the
northeast corner of the existing building near the current loading dock at 4700 Nathan
Lane North.
While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent
property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate
your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of
and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning
Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2001, in the City Council
Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. ,
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community
Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday
through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal,
please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400.
Sincerely,
Barbara G. Senness, AICP ,ate
Planning Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000
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November 21, 2001
.SUBJECT: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR MIND BODY SOLUTIONS
(2001140)
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a
request by Mind Body Solutions, under File 2001140, for a Planned Unit Development
Amendment to allow a yoga studio located at 2950 Xenium Lane North.
Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of.the site of this proposal.
You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the
Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 5, 2001, in the
Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be
invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to
call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development
Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays.
Sincerely,
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000
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SUBJECT: Application by SVK Development to rezone property from FRD (Future
Restricted Development) to RSF-4 (Single and Two Family) and preliminary
plat for "Hidden Terrace Townhomes" for the ten -acre site located roughly 600
feet east of Fernbrook Lane on 46 h Place North (2001107)
Dear Property Owner:
This letter is to inform you that the Planning Commission will commence its consideration of
the subject application by SVK Development on December 5, 2001. On October 17, 2001, the
Planning Commission conducted and closed the public hearing on this matter. The Planning
Commission subsequently delayed action on the application to allow the applicant time to
revise the plan to address concerns relating to transitions and preservation of land forms.
The applicant has recently submitted revised development plans that would 1) provide a
transition to the Hilltop of Plymouth neighborhood, 2) reduce the amount of grading and
retaining walls needed and 3) increase the number of trees preserved on the site. The proposed
number of dwelling units would also be reduced from 36 to 32.
This notice is being sent out to all property owners located within 750 feet of the ,site of this
proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend Planning Commission's
public meeting. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 5, 2001, in the
Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. Please feel free to
call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development
Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays.
Sincerely,
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MI
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November 21, 2001
SUBJECT: VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR BERNHARD AND ANNETTE
VANLENGERICH (2001137)
Dear Property Owner:
This letter is written to inform you that Bernhard and Annette VanLengerich, under
File 2001137, have submitted a planning application requesting approval of a Variance
to allow construction of a new home at 1855 Troy Lane North. Under the plan, the
existing home would be removed from the site. The requested variance would allow
construction of a new home on a 2.6 -acre lot zoned FRD (Future Restricted
Development), where 20 acres is the minimum lot size specified by the Zoning
Ordinance.
While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent
property owners of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate that your
property is located within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified
of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning
Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2001, in the City Council
Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community
Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday
through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal,
please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400.
Sincerely,
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Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000
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SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CONTINENTAL PROPERTY
GROUP (2001130)
Dear Owner/Occupant:
This letter is written to inform you that Continental Property Group, under File
2001130, has submitted a planning application requesting approval of a Site Plan
Amendment to remove and reconstruct concrete curb and gutter in the truck dock area
and truck entrances to improve truck maneuverability and Variance to the drive setback
along the south property line at 13505 Industrial Park Boulevard.
While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent
property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate
your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of
and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning
Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2001, in the City Council
Chambers at the Plymouth City. Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community
Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday
through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal,
please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400.
Sincerely,
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000
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News Release For more information contact:
I C Richard Kline, Plymouth Fire Chief
763-509-5121
Y Date: November 16, 2001
Plymouth Fire Department
Reminds Residents to Practice
Candle Safety During the Holiday Season.
A $10 candle, a $55,000 loss, just within minutes. "Every year, especially during
the holiday season, unattended candles cause thousands of dollars of damage to
Plymouth homes," said Fire Chief Richard Kline. "Families are devastated by how severely
their homes were damaged by just one candle," said Kine.
Candles that were left unattended are the leading cause of home candle fires. Lit
candles placed too close to combustibles and children playing with candles account for
the second and third leading cause of candle fires.
"It's terrifying that almost half of the residential candle fires start in the bedroom,
often times when the occupants are sleeping there," said Kline. "We know that the
actual number of home candle fires is much greater than reported. This is because
residents who are fortunate enough to catch a fire in time to extinguish it do not report
it," said Kline.
Seventy percent of Minnesota's fire deaths occur between December and March,
and 83% of these deaths occur in the home. Seniors and children are most likely to die
in a residential fire. December is the peak month for candle fires, with nearly twice the
average number of candle fires occurring. This year, candle sales are expected to exceed
$2.3 billion. With the increase in candle use, this basic safety message needs to be
communicated -light, enjoy, and extinguish them. "Candles in and of themselves
aren't the problem; it's the unsafe use of them that causes fires. By following these simple
rules, you and your family can enjoy a safe and happy holiday season," said Kline.
❑ Never leave a burning candle unattended.
❑ Do not place burning candles on end tables or other areas where they might
accidentally be knocked over.
❑ Always keep burning candles out of the reach of children or pets.
❑ Never place a burning candle near something that can catch fire.
❑ Keep candles away from drafts and vents.
❑ Trim wicks to 1/" prior to each use.
❑ Extinguish taper or pillar candles when they get within 2" of their holders.
❑ Always use a flame-retardant base that has been made for candles.
❑ Keep matches, wick trimmings and foreign objects out of the candle wax.
❑ Keep matches and lighters away from kids. Kids, if you find matches or a lighter,
tell an adult.
For more information on fire safety, please call the Plymouth Fire Department at
763-509-5198.
°ANa DANA CORPORATION
Spicer Off Highway Products Division
November 15, 2001
Mayor Joy Tierney
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth MN. 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
This letter will constitute notice pursuant to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining
Notification Act that Dana Corporation, Spicer Off -Highway Products Division intends to
close its facility located at 15905 Highway 55, Plymouth, Minnesota. While the exact
date of closing has not yet been established, it is anticipated that this closing will take
place on or about May 1, 2002. All positions and jobs at this location will be affected by
this action and it is anticipated that 200 employees will be affected by this action. This
plant closing is expected to be permanent. The initial terminations of employees are
expected to begin on or about March 1, 2002, with separations continuing over the next
two months until the closing.
A list of the affected positions and the number of employees in each position is attached
hereto as Exhibit A. The affected employees will be able to exercise bumping rights in
accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Our employees are
represented by UAW Local 125 located at Riverside Office Tower, 8009 341' Ave. S.,
Suite 1275, Bloomington, MN 55425. The chief elected officer of UAW Union, Local
125 is Rod Haworth.
This was a difficult decision but was necessary due to excess capacity within our
industry. Meetings will be held with employees to discuss their benefits and other
assistance which Dana is prepared to offer. Certain employees may be offered the
opportunity to transfer to other geographic locations. However, Dana is uncertain, at
present, if any openings will be available at other Dana locations.
If you have any questions concerning the matter contained in this notice then please
contact me at (763)-559-6228.
Sincerely,
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?John Lunsford c,:• ;`
Human Resource Manager t
L'tellabs
November 16, 2001
Joy Tierney, Mayor
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Facility Closure — WARN Notice
Dear Ms. Tierney:
One Tellabs Center
1415 West Diehl Road
Naperville, IL 60563 U.S.A.
^'R 8800
This notice is being provided pursuant to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of
1988, which requires employers to give official notice to certain government units or officials of a
pending facility shutdown.
Please be advised that due to a change in business circumstances, Tellabs Operations, Inc. will
permanently cease its operations at 3550 Annapolis Lane North, Suite 10,
Plymouth, MN 55447-5333. As a result, all employees at that facility will be permanently laid off.
We anticipate that the employment terminations will occur on or about January 18, 2002. However, this
date may be earlier, based upon ongoing developments. Even if the termination date occurs sooner than
60 days from the date of this notice, employees will receive compensation and benefits for a 60 -day work
period, beginning November 17, 2001. The 60 -day period will include the dates actually worked, with
salary and benefits continuation during an administrative leave for the remaining work days, if any.
Based upon the best information currently available to us, the closure will result in the permanent layoff
of 62 employees. The job titles, positions, and numbers of laid -off employees in each classification are
noted on the attached list.
Please understand that the entire facility is closing, there is no union organization at the facility, and there
are no applicable bumping or transfer rights. You may contact the following Company official for further
information:
Lynn Stimpert
Sr. Human Resources Manager
4979 Indiana Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
630.512.7109
Sincerely,
Charles R. Parilla
Director, Engineering
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While cows and Ping-
ong--and more recently,
displays of old famiture on
downtown streets—have
brought Weisberg and her
office national attention,
she is proudest of Gallery
37, Chicago's answer to
the federal summer -jobs
program. Under the 10 -
year -old program, local
teens work with mentors in the visual, lit-
erary and performing arts. Rather than
while away time in make-work jobs, they
get a chance to learn and contribute
meaningfully to the city. • Weisberg,
always eager to break down social barri-
ers, raises private money to make sure
that the program serves young people
from different backgrounds, not just the
low-income youth who qualify for federal
aid. "If you talk to kids," she says, "they'll
tell you the best part of the program is
that it enables them to meet other kids
from across the city and be friends with
them." —Christopher Conte
Promoting fun on city streets
nybody who thinks government is
all work and no play has never met
Lois Weisberg. As Chicago's com-
missioner of cultural affairs for the past
decade, the 76 -year-old Weisberg has had
the time of her life—while giving her city
a reputation for playfulness and good
humor that has won friends all over the
country and much of the world.
It was Weisberg who masterminded
Cows on Parade, the acclaimed and
widely copied herd of 300 artistically dec-
orated bovine statues that showed up in
public places all around Chicago in the
summer of 1999. It was Weisberg who the
following year placed 300 Ping-Pong
tables all around town, enticing business-
men, tourists and kids to square off in a
friendly competition that left a reservoir of
good feeling long after the games ended.
She was the brains behind Chicago's
unique Millennium celebration: Instead of
sponsoring the kind of pyrotechnics that
most cities used, she rallied Chicagoans
to invite guests from every country on
earth to an international dinner to cele-
brate the occasion.
To Weisberg, the merriment has a seri-
ous purpose. Her goal is to knit a huge and
diverse city together and to celebrate the
things its residents have in common.
"People are so isolated by television and
computers," says Weisberg. "They need a
chance to come together and to share the
same experiences."
Chicago gives Weisberg a staff of close
to 500 people and a budget of $14 million
to work her magic. It believes the invest-
ment has more than paid off. The city
reaped millions of dollars in tourist trade
from Cows on Parade alone—and raised
$3.5 million for charity when the cows
were sold.
But the intangible results have been
even more significant. Weisberg has played
an important role in revitalizing downtown
Chicago. With characteristic creativity, she
arranged for Chicago's famous elevated
train system to offer free weekend rides,
with docents in each car to point out the
city's many architectural treasures. She
converted an abandoned public library
building into a cultural center that features
hundreds of arts and cultural events annu-
31 GOVERNING November 2001
ally. And her "Downtown
Thursday Nights" pro-
gram, built on extended
shopping hours at major
department stores, has
provided a crucial boost to
the older Loop commercial
area that was sagging a
decade ago. "Every city has
to have a downtown if it is
going to survive," Weis-
berg explains. "Every city, w e el�i r� sma1T
or large, has to have a place that people see
as their gathering place."
Weisberg hasn't neglected Chicago's
neighborhoods, either. There are bus
tours of the city's ethnic enclaves, with
residents themselves serving as tour
guides. "When we started, we thought the
majority of people on the buses would be
tourists, but we found that 50 percent of
them were people from outlying neighbor-
hoods of Chicago." That's the best kind
of tourism, she insists. "Once people come
into the neighborhoods from the suburbs,
they keep coming back."
CTCC MEMBER
Chair
MARK STENGLEIN
Hennepin County Commissioner
Hennepin County
LEONARDO CASTRO, Chief Public Defender
AMY KLOBUCHAR, County Attorney
PATRICKD. MCGOWAN, Sheriff
JAN SMABY, Community
Corrections Director
PENNY STEELE, Commissioner
City of Minneapolis
SHARON SAYLEs BELTON, Mayor
JOE BIERNAT, Councilmember
ROBERT K. OLSON, Police Chief
JAY HEmRN, City Attorney
KATHY THURBER, Councilmember
Fourth Judicial District
KEVIN BURKE, Chief Judge
ROBERT BLAESER, Juvenile Court Judge
M4RKTHOWSON, Court Administrator
Hennepin County Suburbs
JOY RIKALA, Hennepin
Police Chiefs Association
JOY TIERNEY, Mayor, Plymouth
CICC STAFF
BRIAN NASI, Coordinator
JAN CRAIG SVIDRON, Sr. Planning Analyst
Criminal Justice Coordinating
Committee
Hennepin County Government Center
Suite A-2308
N-finneapolis, lVIN 55487-0238
(612) 348-4112
Fax (612) 348-7423
E-mail:
jan.craig@co.hennepin.mn.us
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MEETING SUMMARY
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COMMITTEE
July 26, 2001
Attendees: Mark Stenglein, Penny Steele, Pat McGowan, Jan
Smaby, Sharon Sayles Belton, Robert Olson, Judge Mabley, Joy
Tierney, Joy Rikala, Mark Thompson, Joan Peterson, Richard P.
Johnson, Bob Hanson, Karen Wagner, Pat Hoven, Jim Jacobson,
Emery Adoradio, Mary Beth Davidson, Ron Thaniel, Alanna Tyler,
Brian Nasi, Marcy Podkopacz, Dawn Currier, Jan Craig Svidronr
Absent: Joe Biernat, Kathy Thurber, Amy Klobuchar, Lenny Castro,
Jay Heffern, Kevin Burke
Immediate Interest: Some discussion took place in regard to the
continuing efforts to resolve the JMS data problems. Due to the
difficulties with the information management system, the consensus
of the court was that the transfer of court activities into the Public
Safety Facility be delayed until the majority of the technical problems
are addressed.
Mayor Joy Tierney highlighted that Parkers Lake Park was #1 in
usage among the Plymouth city parks. It appears that the cooperative
efforts between Hennepin County and the City regarding land usage
in and around the park are not impacting its ability to attract citizens.
Domestic Violence Interpreter Issue. Judge Mabley provided
an update on the domestic violence interpreter service initiative.
This initiative provides interpretive services to those appearing in
court related to domestic violence cases and who lack English
speaking skills. There is a need for interpreter service for the 81
languages spoken in Hennepin County.
The responsibility for paying for these services continues to be an
area of concern, as the state funding of interpreter services ends
at the courtroom door. Mark Thompson indicated that the cost
to the court for these services has increased from $75,000 in 1995
to $800,000 in 2001. Meeting this need has a substantial impact
on District Court funding and operations. Judge Mabley
indicated that there would be ongoing lobbying efforts to obtain
additional funding from the legislature to address this need. The
judge also thanked the City of Minneapolis for their willingness
to work with the courts on the development of protocols for the
delivery of interpreter services.
Legislative Update: Mary Beth Davidson distributed information related to CriMNet
funding from the legislature and the efforts of Congressman Sabo's office to secure federal
funding for CriMNet initiatives. Additional discussion took place regarding the state grant
program for video -cameras in squad cars and requirement that grant recipients collect race
data on traffic stops as a condition for receipt of grant funds.
The next meeting of the CJCC was scheduled for Thursday, October 24 2001.
Dead -End Revolt
Cul-de-sacs have fallen out of favor
with many urban planners.
0o much traffic. Too
many delays for fire
trucks and other emer-
gency vehicles. Too little
sense of community.
After more than a decade of unfettered
subdivision development, communities
were eager to address some of the prob-
lems associated with burgeoning sub-
urbs. The time was the early 1960s.
The solution was the cul-de-sac.
The cul-de-sac began modestly—
as a means of extendin
streets onto properties that
couldn't support an
urban grid, such as nar-
row canyons or winding
creeks. In the '60s, how-
ever, real estate develop-
ers transformed the
cul-de-sac into the cen-
terpiece of a new subur-
ban lifestyle. Cul-de-sac
subdivisions were deemed
safer for children because
traffic from outsiders was
almost nonexistent. Cor
sumers snapped them up ;
close -ended roads soon mai
across the suburban landscai
aesthetically, people like them, says
Dominic Chavez, government relations
liaison at the Real Estate Council in
Austin, Texas. "Those are the first lots
that sell in a subdivision."
While their popularity among home-
buyers remains undiminished, cul-de-
sacs are under attack. Critics blame "the
lollipop -shaped, dead-end roads" for
producing enfeebled "cul-de-sac kids,"
bored teenagers who tum toward delin-
quency, isolated "soccer moms" and
stranded senior citizens. More con-
cretely, they point out that cul-de-sac
subdivisions are disgorging new streams
of traffic onto already overloaded arter-
ial roads, creating massive traffic con-
gestion and forcing local and state gov-
ernments to spend millions on road con-
struction. Urban planners have taken
note. Increasingly, they're taking action.
A handful of municipalities have
come out against the cul-de-sac in
recent years. Nowhere is the anti -cul-
de-sac animus stronger than in the
Pacific Northwest. Olympia, Washing-
ton, became one of the first cities in the
region to limit its use.
undeveloped flat property out there
that can be stubbed out."
In 1997, Austin Planning Commis-
sion member Dave Sullivan proposed
banning cul-de-sacs in new develop-
ments. Local real estate developers were
not amused. They protested that ban-
ning cul-de-sacs would deprive con-
sumers of properties they liked and exac-
erbate Austin's affordable -housing crisis
by increasing the costs of building new
houses. Sullivan backed away from a ban
and moved instead toward a compro-
mise plan that will increase walkability.
Indeed, rather than calling for a
complete ban, most cul-de-sac critics
are pushing development plans that
call, for sidewalks, shorter blocks,
smaller lots and pedestrian walk,,rays
between neighborhoods. Such
uirements aim to create a
note "porous" grid for traffic
and more walkable neigh-
borhoods. The new goal is
"connectivity."
In June, Baltimore
County adopted a new
set of "performance stan-
dards" for residential cul-
de-sacs. The standards
call for using cul-de-sacs
"if it is demonstrated that
a street connection is not
feasible due to site condi-
tions such as severe grade
transitions or sensitive nat-
iral features." If cul-de-sacs
ire used, the standards _ay,
"they should connect a bal-
ance of street elements."
"The key word is balance," says Pat
Keller, Baltimore County's planning
director. "That's all we're really talking
about." Cul-de-sacs "are still premium,
good lots. There is a value there. But
what happens when you have a hun-
dred percent cul-de-sacs is that people
can't get anywhere. The road_ are
totally clogged."
Are suburbanites really ready to give
up their cul-de-sacs for connectivity and
more walkable neighborhoods? Au: tin's
Dave Sullivan is hopeful. "Even people
who never walk," he points out, "a lot of
them jog." John Buntin
"The preferred method prior to 1992
was cul-de-sacs built on subdivision lay-
outs," says Todd Stamm, Olympia's
senior city planner. "We actively dis-
couraged through streets." The result,
however, was growing traffic delays and
pressure to widen area roads. So
Olympia changed course.
New public works standards adopted
in 1995 allowed for cul-de-sacs only "as
a result of topographic constraints, wet-
lands, water bodies, and body shapes."
Now, according to Stamm, "we still see
occasional developers who go looking
for those properties. But it's not the
norm to build them where there's
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MEETING
NOVEMBER 5, 2001
Council Members
Present Absent
Archana Balasubramanyam
Katie Bonneville
Brianna Cohen
Katelyn Donnelly
Ifna Ejebe
v
Supriya Gandham
v
Jameson Johnson, Chair
Eric Jungels
Mark Lenhardt
Alison Rapacz
Dan Taylor
Also present: Councilmember Judy Johnson, City Manager Dwight Johnson, Recreation Program
Coordinator Regina Michaud and Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffman. Guests present: Plymouth
Community Library Youth Services Librarian Ali Turner; Laura Ron; and representatives from
Lions Club groups — From Plymouth: Jim Deters; from Wayzata: Tom Handorff; from Hamel:
Lil Jungels and Kim Groth.
Minutes
Motion was made by Jameson Johnson, seconded by Supriya Gandham to approve the agenda in
the same motion henceforth. Motion was made by Brianna Cohen, seconded by Archana
Balasubramanyam, to move the sub -committee updates to the end of the meeting, and to add a
discussion of the Youth Advisory Council budget to the agenda. The amendment was approved in
a unanimous voice vote. The motion on procedure was also passed in a unanimous voice vote.
Motion was made by Jameson amend the minutes of the October 22 meeting to state his belief
that a traditional Chair and Vice–chair meeting system worked well, but that a co–chair system is
an option that was used during the previous year. The motion to approve the minutes as
amended, and to adopt the amended agenda was passed in a unanimous voice vote.
Lions Club participation in the Youth Services Awards Program
Eric and Councilmember Judy Johnson explained the Youth Services Awards Program. Judy said
the primary goals at this point would be to designate a date to present the awards and to select a
judging panel. She said all nominees should be invited and should receive recognition of some
sort.
Lil Jungels and Kim Groth reported that the International Lions Club has set up criteria for an
additional recognition program. They suggested combining this with the Plymouth Youth
Program to create a cooperative event within Plymouth. It was agreed that the winners would
need to be Plymouth residents.
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Kim said she has approached Wayzata Senior High School about publicizing the program and
plans to present the middle schools with a similar recommendation. Jameson suggested
employing two division levels for the awards, to separate high school students from middle
school students. Kim and Lil will distribute nomination forms to schools and places of worship.
Katelyn, Katie, Ifna, Mark, Dan, and Jameson all agreed to serve on the subcommittee for the
awards program. Eric will serve as Chair.
Plymouth !Community Library Youth "Tuesday Happy Hour" Program
Plymouth Community Library Youth Services Librarian Ali Turner reported on plans by the
library to open meeting room space on Tuesday afternoons for young people to gather for
studying, for board games, and other activities. She said the program is scheduled to begin in
January. She said the focus will be on teens in grades 8 through 12, and she is seeking older teens
to train in as supervisors.
Cooperative Project with Human Rights Commission
Ifna reported that youth members of the Plymouth Human Rights Commission have expressed an
interest in working with the Youth Advisory Council on some sort of community project. She
said Ward 1 Councilmember Sandy Hewitt, who serves as a liaison with the Human Rights
Commission and the Council, is interested in something of an intergenerational nature. The
Council members discussed helping older residents. They agreed to have Youth Advisory
Council representatives contact the Plymouth Seniors Council or individual housing groups to
discuss possible opportunities.
Budget Reporter/Treasurer Position
Councilmembers discussed appointment of a Treasurer or budget reporter to keep track of the
Youth Advisory Council incoming funds and expenditures. Dwight noted that the position would
not be able to authorize expenses or payments, but would only keep track of budget matters.
Motion was made by Jameson, seconded by Katelyn to create the office of Treasurer for the
Youth Advisory Council. Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.
Motion was made by Brianna, seconded by Supriya, to appoint Jameson Johnson to the Treasurer
position. Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.
Youth Activities Subcommittee update
Regina reported that the plans continue for the New Year's Eve event. She said the activities are
going to take place at Lifetime Fitness and the Ice Arena. She said that at present she is preparing
for simple activities such as skate, swim, or dance contests. She requested help from the Youth
Advisory Council in soliciting prize contributions from the business community.
Youth Center Subcommittee update
No meetings have been held yet.
Youth Town Forum Subcommittee
The Youth Town Forum Subcommittee reported that a forum date has tentatively been set for
May 9, with an alternate date of May 13. Archana will speak to the Wayzata High School
elm creek
Watershed Management Commission
ADMINISTRATOR
Judie A. Anderson
3001 Harbor Lane Suite 150
.Plymouth, MN 55447
,Phone: 763/553-1144
-Fax 763/553-9326
Email: jassgrfx@aol.com
MINUTES
October 10, 2001
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Hennepin Conservation District
6900 Wedgwood Road Suite 140
Maple Grove, MN 55311
Phone: 763/420-2157
Fax: 763/494-3176
Email: Ali@hcd.hennepin.mn.us
L The regular monthly meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order at
3:10 p.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at Plymouth City Hall, Plymouth, MN, by Chairman Dan Faulkner.
Present were: Jack Bittle, Champlin; Dennis Stieg, Corcoran; Tom Heenan, Hassan; Jim Merickel and
Rick Lestina, Maple Grove; Mark Metzger, Medina; Faulkner, Plymouth; Gary Eitel, Rogers; Ali Durgunoglu,
Hennepin Conservation District (HCD); Matthew Foli, Campbell Knutson PA; John Barten, Hennepin Parks; Amy
LeMieux, JASS; and Judie Anderson, Executive Secretary.
IL Minutes. Motion by Heenan, second by Merickel to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2001
regular meeting. Motion carried.
M. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Heenan„ second by Stieg to approve the Treasurer's Report and pay the
claims. Motion carried.
IV. - Correspondence.
A. The Commissioners received an executed copy of Resolution No. 2001-0912 Accepting City
of Greenfield's Withdrawal from the Elm Creek .... Agreement.
B. The Commissioners also received an executed copy of Resolution No. 2001-0808 Relating to
Restrictions on the Use and Sale of Phosphorous Lawn Fertilizers.
C. Storm Drain Markers. HCD staff thanked the Commission for their support for storm drain
marking. Tim Reese will be researching neighborhoods that would benefit from storm drain marking this fall and
early winter and will provide a specific proposal early in 2002. School groups will be able to take part in storm
drain marking with the customized markers in Spring 2002.
D. A draft letter in support of the Hennepin Conservation District was distributed. Motion by
Heenan, second by Merickel to send the letter, with the revisions suggested, to the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners. Motion carried. Anderson will prepare the letter for the Chair's signature.
E. The Minnesota Small Sites BMP Manual is available from Metropolitan Council at
www.metrocouncil.org(gnviromnenVwatershed/b=/Manual.htm.
F. The Commission received notice of the following:
1. Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts
,(MAWD), November 29 - December 1, Alexandria, MN.
2. Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Minnesota Association of Soil and Water
Conservation Districts (MASWCD), December 24, Bloomington, MN.
3. Maple Grove Lake Quality Association meeting, October 17, Maple Grove City Hall.
4. Notice of 1st Annual River Summit, November 15, Science Museum of Minnesota.
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V. Water Quality.
A. Elm Creek Monitoring (USGS).
elm creek Watershed Management Commission
1. Barten will provide results of Hennepin Parks' study involving continuous conductivity
monitoring. He stated monitoring equipment should be cleaned at least weekly to provide accurate results.
2. " USGS Stream Monitoring. HCD staff notified USGS that the contract was approved
and requested the final document for signature. Staff also notified USGS that approval was given for funding for
additional samples of significant rain events prior to October 1, the start of the new water year.
B. Macroinvertebrate (Biological) Monitoring and Education Project. Monitoring is scheduled
to start in the first week of October. There are currently seven sites monitored by five different schools on Elm
and Rush Creeks. Channel 9 and Cable 12 will tape the students during their sampling efforts.
C. Lake Monitoring. Hennepin Parks will complete its monitoring in the next few weeks. Barten
anticipates one more collection will be made.
D. Citizen Assisted Lake Monitoring Program (CAMP). French Lake is being sampled by
volunteers who will continue through mid-October.
E. BMP Implementation (formerly under TCWQI). Staff requested the Commission to set aside
$5,000 of BMP cost -share money for Fembrook Farms (Bob and Brad Dehn) of Dayton. The Debris are farmers
who are going to be applying residue, nutrient, pest, and manure management on their entire farm to reduce costs,
improve efficiency and, most importantly, protect surface and ground water. The site is 160 acres, located north
of 117th Avenue and west of Fembrook Lane. Elm Creek cost -share money will help pay for 12 water and
sediment control basins and reconstruct a grassed waterway damaged from heavy spring runoff. Runoff from the
fields eventually drains into Hayden Lake, near the confluence of Rush and Diamond Creeks. USDA's EQIP
program will cover 75% of the costs; the landowners will pick up roughly $2,700.00 of the cost of the project.
Motion by Stieg; second by Heenan to set aside $5,000 for design and $5,000 for cost share payment to the
Landowners for this project. Motion carried.
F. MetroGreenways Grant.
1. Phase 2. Individualized reports will be prepared and sent to the member communities.
2. Phase 3. DNR announced the latest round of planning grants. The Commission funded
its stream assessment program through this grant. Grant applications are due in January 2002.
G. MetroEnvironmental Partnership Grants. Motion by Heenan, second by Merickel to submit
a grant application for "Reducing Phosphorous Fertilizer Applications to Improve Runoff Water Quality." This
is a four year project. The requested amount is $183,491, with a match of $430,000. Motion carried.
H. Wetland/Project Fees and Monitoring Escrows. A draft fee schedule will be discussed at the
October 17 Task Force working session.
VL Wetland Conservation Act (WCA).
A. 96-069 Keefe Schunk, Corcoran. The District Judge determined that the Schunk case could
not be reheard due to double jeopardy.. DNR enforcement will be filing a deed restriction or notification of
unresolved restoration on Schunk's property. This item will be removed from the agenda..
B. 97-051 G & M Properties, Corcoran. Staff did a follow-up inspection and found that, although
the material placed earlier along the fringe of the wetland near the back of the property had been removed, new
debris has been placed along the wetland. Staff is contacting Ebert to resolve that issue.
C. 97-055 Rush Creek Golf Course, Corcoran. Staff reviewed the revised legal description and
survey for the wetland replacement area and requested to meet with the applicant's agent. The Commission does
not have to certify the banking credits until the discrepancy is resolved.
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D. 98-034 Kangas Property, Hassan. Staff received correspondence from Kangas stating his intent
to deepen the entire wetland replacement area in order to improve hydrology and expand the replacement area
because he currently does not have enough new wetland area to mitigate for the wetland impacts associated with
construction of his driveway. Kangas stated he will complete the corrective excavation by October 15, 2001. Staff
has forwarded correspondence that stipulates he must increase the size of the wetland replacement area to a minimum
of 5,200 SF, the amount required for mitigation, and record the Declaration of Restriction forms with the County by
November 14, 2001.
E. 98-076 Greg Ebert Homestead, Corcoran. The wetland replacement surety for the project
has been reduced to $5,000 based on the outstanding issues for the project.
F. 99-079 Ebert Construction Site Improvement, Corcoran. This project is handled in
conjunction with 97-051.
G. 2000-001 Lake Jubert Estate, Corcoran. SRF has been selected to perform the wetland
monitoring for this year.
H. 2000-005 Meadow Lake Estates WCA Banking, Hassan. The DNR Conservation Officer
contacted staff re a potential violation at this site. Although the work was permitted, best management practice
conditions at the site were poor. Staff contacted the Township requesting corrective action. No new information.
I. 2000-025 James Clemens Violation, Corcoran. HCD has been in contact with Clemens who
indicated seeding has not taken within the wetland restoration area. Staff will continue to follow the status of the
restoration.
J. 2000-055 Weinand Woods, Corcoran. Staff approved the wetland delineation. City sent
grading plans and Staff commented on issues of erosion and sediment control, shoreland and bluff setback
violations, and onsite septic setback violations. Motion by Bittle, second by Stieg to approve the delineation report
Motion carried Staff has no further recommendations at this time.
K. 2000-056 Chris Strube Pond Excavation, Corcoran. Project has not been completed.
L. 2000-065 Kreps Wetland Violation, Hassan. Staff inspected the property and determined the
U material had been removed. Seeding of all disturbed areas will occur very soon
M. 2001-008 Rolling Hills Road Improvement Corcoran. BWSR has decided to replace the
wetland impacts -due to road improvement. No new information.
N. 2001-012 Island View Estates Wetland Banking, Hassan. (Hassan Parkway in the southwest
corner of Sylvan Lake) A Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) was held to view the constructed wetland Drain file
has not been removed from the site and is draining the banking site. An official application has not been received
Additional drain file has been located and removed from the banking area.
O. 2001-013 The Preserve and Hidden Oaks Combined Wetland Replacement Plan, Champlin.
The City requested vacating part of an easement around a wetland mitigation area. WCA easements and covenants
were recorded together with the ' City preservation areas and easements, per City's request, and require ' the
Commission's approval for changes. Staff requested additional details and does not see a problem, provided the
20 -foot buffer around the wetland replacement area is not vacated and the buffer area is clearly marked with
markers. Motion by Heenan, second by Eitel to approve the request, based on the provisions outlined by HCD
staff. Motion carried.
P. 2001-021 Dahlstrom/Olek Wetland Violation, Hassan. A restoration order was developed
by HCD and issued by the DNR Restoration was to be completed by August 3, 2001.
Q. 2001-024 Windmill Ponds, Corcoran. HCD reviewed the wetland delineation report and
concurred with the findings. A de minimis WCA exemption certificate was issued by Staff. Staff recommends
approval of the erosion and sediment control and stormwater rate control plans. Motion by Heenan, second by
Eitel to approve the delineation report and the recommendation of the District Office. Motion carried.
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R. 2001-038 Triden Ridge Estates, Corcoran. Staff received a wetland determination by the
applicant's agent indicating there are no wetlands present within the proposed development. Staff concurs with this
determination.
S. 01-044 Hassan Parkway Reconstruction, Hassan. Staff reviewed the submitted plans and
notified BWSR that impacts from this project should be replaced by State Transportation wetland banking credits.
T: 01-046 Ditch Cleaning East of Rolling Hills Road, Corcoran. Staff will meet with City staff
and visit the sites.
U. 01-048 Stan Zachman Property Delineation, Hassan. Staff reviewed the delineation plan and
visited the site on September 25. Adjustments were made to the wetland boundary line. Staff will make a
recommendation after reviewing a survey of the delineation.
V. 01-049 W. H. Cates - Longhorn Estates, Corcoran. This is a small four -lot subdivision on
approximately 17 acres in the SE quadrant of the Willow Road and Horseshoe Trail intersection. Tke site has
floodplains and wetlands. The revised site plans and wetland delineation report meet the Commissions minimum
requirements. Motion by Stieg, second by Heenan to approve the plans and delineation report. Motion carred.
W. 01-050 Hunters Ridge, 10200 CR116, Corcoran. The DNR Conservation Officer contacted
Staff re a potential wetland violation on this single residential house construction. Staff visited the site with the
CO and is gathering information for DNR A second meeting was held on site on September 26 with DNR CO,
property owner, contractor, HCD staff and the City. A cease and desist order was issued for any work in and
around the wetlands.
X. 01-051 Rush Creek Golf Course 14th Hole, Corcoran. Staff received and reviewed the wetland
delineation report and visited the site. The applicant is asking for an "incidental exemption" for a water hazard
pond. Staff requested additional documentation.
Y. 01-052 Pheasant Run Golf Course, Corcoran. Staff met with the Owner's agent and visited
the site. The golf course is proposing to reconfigure two holes resulting in a significant amount of wetland impacts.
The wetland is also a DNR protected water within the 100 -year floodplain of Rush Creek. Because of all the
critical resources, Staff will convene a Technical Evaluation Panel.
Z. 01-053 Mary Soligny Property, Corcoran. Motion by Eitel, second by Stieg to approve the
wetland delineation report. Motion carried.
VII. Project Reviews.
A. 2001-009 Meadows of Rush Creek, Maple Grove. Additional ponding and erosion control
information is needed before approval can be recommended. Floodplain fill will occur but is compensated for on
site. No new information.
B. 2001-010 CSAH 30 Bridge at I-94, Maple Grove. Staff has requested a confirming letter from
the City.' Contingent approval was granted at the September meeting.
C. 2001-016 Medina Highlands, Medina. This is a 30 -acre site north of Highway 55 and east of
CR101 being developed for town homes. Site plans were reviewed by Staff and comments forwarded to the City
and consultant for the developer. Additional information is needed before a recommendation can be made.
D. 2001-017 Rogers Retail Center EAW, Rogers. Contingent approval of the plans was given in
June. No new information from the City has been received.
E. 2001-020 Rogers High School, Rogers. Staff met with all the parties to resolve the infiltration
pond, discharge rates and maintenance issues. Another meeting is scheduled.
F. 2001-023 Dick Theis Wetland/Floodplain Fill, Corcoran. Staff met with Theis and his engineer
and identified the issues of potential floodplain and wetland violations on site. They have contacted the HCD
office and are working on the delineation and floodplain issues. No new information during September.
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G. 2001-031 Stormwater Study for DNR Wetland 289W. This project relates to Project 2001-020.
Stormwater outflows from this wetland through the high school property. A 1992 HCD study identified specific
outflows from this wetland into Hassan Township. Hassan approved this stormwater management plan. Policy
issues from the Commission may need to be considered if the two controlling government agencies cannot come
to agreement on appropriate flow levels into and out of these areas.
H. 2001-033 Town Homes at Nanterre, Plymouth. Approval contingent upon review and approval
by Staff of erosion and sediment control plans was granted at the August meeting. No new information.
I. 2001-035 Harvest Hills, Plymouth. Contingent approval was given at the August meeting. No
additional information has been received.
J. 001-040 Highlands of Maple Grove, Maple Grove. Needed changes to meet contingency
requirements for approval were received in September. Staff has granted final approval.
K. 0142 Fox Creek North, Hassan. This is a six -lot single residential development in northwest
Hassan, in an area surrounded by the City of Rogers. Contingent approval was granted at the September meeting. No
new information.
L. 01-045 Kavanough Glenn, Maple Grove. This is a ten -acre, 22 -lot residential development at
Lawndale and Elm Road. Stormwater rate control plan meets the Commission's requirement. Staff is reviewing
the erosion control plans. Motion by Heenan, second by Bittle to approve the plans. Motion carried.
M. 01-047 EC Park Reserve Swimming Pond Reconstruction, Maple Grove. Staff received plans
from Hennepin Parks. The City has not confirmed the plan yet. Staff will review the erosion and sediment control
plan only.
VIII. Second Generation Watershed Management Plan.
A. The Task Force has scheduled a working session for 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 17, in the
Public Safety Building, Plymouth City Hall. A joint (with Pioneer -Sarah Creek) Public Meeting will he held 7-10
p.m. October 29, 2001, at Independence City Center.
B. The following draft documents were transmitted to Commissioners and Task Force members.
1. Public Input Survey (deadline to complete was September 28).
2. Draft Standards (these will be reviewed at the working session).
3.- Expanded Public Input Plan.
4. List or problem areas/areas of concern.
5. List of Key Groups.
6. Statement of Purpose.
IX. Informational Items.
A.
96-070 Tavis Metal Fabrication, Hassan. No new information.
B.
97-022 Kelly's Wrecker Service, Medina. No new information.
C.
99-006 Tilden Avenue Extension, Champlin. No new information.
D.
99-007 Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Medina. No new information.
E.
99-012 Hassan Business Park, Hassan. No new information.
F.
99-039 Fosters, Inc, Hassan. No new information.
G.
99-042 Rogers Veterinary Clinic, Hassan. No new information.
H.
99-066 Hassan Sand & Gravel, Hassan. No new information.
I. 99-074 MBV Basketball Club, Maple Grove. Staff is reviewing the plan. Contingent approval
has been given.
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J. - 99-077 Highway 101 Corridor Stormwater Study, Hassan. No new information.
K. 2000-004 Longstreet Apartments, Maple Grove. Staff requested minor revisions on September
22, 2000. No new information.
L. ` 2000-007 Rogers Industrial Park Distribution Center EAW, Rogers. Staff reviewed and
commented on ECW management plans criteria. City will send development plans in the near future.
M. 2000-009 Kelly's Bluff, Maple Grove. Staff sent comments requiring floodplain mitigation.
Contingent approval was given at September 2000 meeting. No new information.
N. 2000-010 Gleason Property, Maple Grove. Storm water requirements for rate and quality
controls meet Commission requirements. Erosion control plans require some revisions before final approval can
be issued. Contingent approval was granted November 2000.
O.. 2000-011 Maple Grove Lutheran Church. No new information.
P. 2000-027 Meadow Hills of Dayton. No new information.
Q. 2000-032 Deerfield Park, Maple Grove. Contingent approval was given in August 2000.
Additional information for the regional and on-site ponds has been received and reviewed. The designs meet the
Commission's criteria. Final plans will be approved when Staff receives and reviews the final construction plan
details for the pond outlets. ,
R. 2000-033 The Oaks at Weaver Lake 2, Maple Grove. Staff sent comments on September 26,
2000, and requested minor revisions. Contingent approval was given in July 2000.
S. 2000-040 Target Pond Expansion, Maple Grove. Staff met with the City staff and iterated the
Commission's concerns re the pond design standards of the City's stormwater management plan.
T. 2000-042 Joyner Retaining Wal]12000-020 Brian Koskela, Champlin. Staff learned that the
compensatory floodplain storage created for the Joyner and Koskela properties is inadequate. Staff confirmed this
with the surveyor and notified the Joyners' attorney to submit a revised compensation plan.
U. 2000-044 LandCor, Hassan. Staff sent comments on October 31, 2000. Contingent approval
was given at the September 2000 meeting.
V. 2000-046 Hennepin County Culvert Replacement (CP 0029), Corcoran, Dayton, Maple
Grove. No new information has been received from the County. Contingent approval was given at the September
2000 meeting.
W. 2000-048 Longstreet Apartments 2nd Addition, Maple Grove. Staff requested revisions on
September 22, 2000. Contingent approval was given at the September 2000 meeting.
X. - 2000-059 Tipperary Meadows, Maple Grove. 'Staff is reviewing the erosion and sediment
control and the wetland replacement application for this single-family development. Mitigation will be in Hassan
Township ion the Island View development. The Commission is the LGU for Hassan. No banking or mitigation
plans for the Hassan site have been received. These are necessary for Tipperary Meadows and the Deerfield Park
development. Stormwater management is reviewed in conjunction with the Deerfield Park project (2000-032).
Y. 2000-062 Rogers Industrial Park - Outlot A, Rogers. No information has been received since
the December 2000 meeting.
z 2000-066 Hassan Business Park, Hassan. Staff has not received the additional pond and erosion
control information requested. No action is recommended until these items are received.
AA. 2001-00114455 Thomas Trail Streambank Restoration, Hassan. The stream bank rip -rap
work has been completed. Tree planting will be completed in the spring of 2002.
AB. 2001-004 Pine Grove Terrace PUD, Maple Grove. No revisions have been received.
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AC. 2001-007 Nostalgia Woods, Dayton. Staff reviewed and commented on the first phase of this
26 -acre residential development. Additional information is requested before approval can be recommended. No
new information.
AD. 2001-011 Wagener Property, Rogers. Administrative approval can be granted when erosion
information is corrected.
AE. 2001-015 Medina Industrial Park 5th Addition, Medina. Administrative approval can be
granted when revised plans address erosion and sediment control concerns.
AF. 2001-018 Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church, Dayton. Staff is reviewing the plan and
has requested additional information.
AG. 2001-022 Fox Briar Ridge, Maple Grove. Stormwater management is provided in the adjacent
development of Deerfield Park. Miscellaneous erosion and sediment controls are still necessary.
AH. 2001-026 Rogers Industrial Park 9th Addition,Rogers. Contingent approval of stormwater
and erosion control plans was granted at the June meting. No new information.
AL 2001-029 Tower Office/Warehouse, Medina. Contingent approval of floodplain mitigation and
erosion and sediment control plans was granted in July. No new information.
There being no further business, motion by Heenan, second by Merickel to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting
was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Executive Secretary
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October 11, 2001
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chairman Ron
Quanbeck on Thursday, October 11, 2001, at 12:45 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing,
Brooklyn Park, MN.
Present were: Graydon Boeck, Brooklyn Center, Kevin Larson, Brooklyn Park; Tom Mathisen, Crystal; Gerry
Butcher, Maple Grove; Barbara Johnson, Minneapolis; Mark Hanson, New Hope; Sarah
Schield, Osseo; Quanbeck, Plymouth; Joe Bischoff and Ed Matthiesen, Montgomery Watson
Harza (MWH); Charlie LeFevere, Kennedy & Graven; and Judie Anderson, Recording
Secretary.
Also present: Diane Spector, TAC, Brooklyn Center, Rick Lestina, Maple Grove, Alison Fong, Minneapolis;
Ginny Black, Plymouth; Richard McCoy, Robbinsdale; and Tim Reese, Hennepin
Conservation District (HCD).
I. Minutes. Motion by Boeck, second by Schield to approve the minutes of the September regular
meeting of the Commission. Motion carried.
H. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Boeck, second by Mathisen to approve the Treasurer's Report.
Motion carried.
M. Approval of Claims. Motion by Boeck, second by Schield to approve the claims. Claims were
approved by roll call vote: ayes - Boeck, Larson, Mathisen, Butcher, Johnson, Hanson, Schield, and Quanbeck;
nays - none; absent - Robbinsdale.
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Spector will meet with Matthiesen to reallocate 2001 budget line items as they pertain to current work.
IV. Correspondence. The Commissioners received copies of the following:
A. Communications Log. No action required.
B. Notice of first annual River Summit, November' 15, 2001, at the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Motion by Mathisen, second by Schield at approve Bischoff as representative from the Commission. Motion
carried As coordinator of HCD's River Watch program, Reese will be one of the presenters.
C. Notice of Minnesota Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) 65th
Annual Conference, December 2-4, 2001, in Bloomington, MN. Registration materials were available.
D. Notice of Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts Annual Meeting and Trade Show,
November 29 -December 1, 2001, Alexandria, MN. Registration materials were available.
E. Copies of letters to Hennepin County Commissioners in support of continued funding for
HCD. Motion by Mathisen, second by Schield to draft a supporting letter from the Commission and
authorizing the Chair to sign the letter on its behalf. Motion carried.
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V. Water Quality.
A. Twin Cities MetroEnvironment Partnership (MEP) Grant. Bischoff's October 4 memo
outlined the Twin Lakes Environmental Education Grant which will be submitted October 26, 2001. The
Commission will partner this grant, which requires a 25% match. The primary goals of the grant are to develop
.an understanding of landowner practices that affect storm water quality in Twin Lakes and provide education
on landowner BMPs to improve that quality. Review and comment to Bischoff by October 16 was requested.
B. Shingle Creek Habitat Restoration Plan. No new information.
C. GIS Reconnaissance Project. This project will be completed by the end of October. A list
of the products from this project was included in MWH's October 4 memo.
VL Project Reviews. There were no projects.
Motion by Butcher, second by Hanson to adopt Resolution 2001-04 Requiring Member Cities
and/or Applicants to Pay the Costs of Processing Project Reviews. Motion carried. A fee of $1000 for
normal project review was set. Anderson will transmit the resolution to member cities.
VII. Second Generation Plan. Spector recapped the Steering Committee meeting, which preceded this
meeting.
A. Focus of the discussion was on public relations, media coverage, and public involvement. Five
water resource issues were identified at the September 27 meeting of the Communications Subcommittee.
Following its next meeting, the subcommittee will present a budget recommendation to the full Commission.
Anderson will chair the subcommittee.
1. The subcommittee will meet in late November -early December to obtain input into
how the public relations process should work. Appropriate individuals from member communities, agencies,
and interested citizenry have been identified and will be invited to this meeting. Motion by Hanson, second
by Butcher to adopt the preliminary outline set forth in the September 27 minutes of the Communications
Subcommittee. Motion carried.
2. One of the programs identified by the Steering Committee was the "Great Shingle
Creek Watershed Cleanup." Spector explained the concept and indicated the Minnesota River Passport will
be holding its next meeting on November 19. Motion by Boeck, second by Johnson to commend Joyce
Gulseth from the City of Brooklyn Center for helping to spearhead the Passport program. Motion carried.
3. A promotional piece, "What are the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi
Watershed Management Commissions?" was distributed. It offers some information on the Commissions,
water quality programs they have undertaken, stormwater treatment pond design standards, and project review
criteria. This information will be included in a media packet.
B. The Steering Committee discussed water quality issues. Members identified eutrophication,
phosphorous loading, chlorides and health concerns as primary water quality issues. How to rank lakes in the
watershed (i.e., relative to their role in the watershed; local vs. watershedwide importance; aesthetic,
recreational; accessibility) was also discussed. An October 11 memo from MWH summarizing Proposed
Standards for Water Quality Ponding was distributed.
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C. The next meeting of the Steering Committee will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 8, 2001,
at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. Topics will include Policies,
Hydrology, Wetlands and the charge to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
VIII. Other Business.
A. Another meeting with the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) re development of third
generation watershed management plan rules has not been scheduled. LeFevere encouraged new
Commissioners to consider attending the MAWD conference to become more familiar with the WMO process.
B. Motion by Boeck, second by Johnson to adopt Resolution 2001-03 Relating to Restrictions
on the Use and Sale of Phosphorous Lawn Fertilizers. Motion carried. Anderson will transmit to the
member cities.
[Mathisen departed 1:55 p.m.]
C. Black described the efforts ofthe Schmidt Lake Association to secure grant funds to identify
storm drain outlets and various BMPs in order to improve the water quality of the lake. Motion by Johnson,
second by Boeck to adopt Resolution 2001-05 Supporting the Schmidt Lake Association in Its Application
for a MetroEnvironment Partnership Grant. Motion carried. Staff will draft the resolution for the Chair's
signature. `
D. • Adjournment. There being no further business before the Commission, motion by Johnson,
second by Hanson to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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TRAN-SITAssOCIATION
League of Minnesota Cities Building
145 University Avenue West, Suite 450
St. Paul, Minnesota 55103
SUBURBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
July 10, 2001
MAPLE GROVE GOVERNMENT CENTER
MAPLE GROVE, MINNESOTA
11:30a.m. —1:30 p.m.
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Nancy Tyra -Lukens.
Telephone: (651) 228-9757
Facsimile: (651) 228-9787
Voting members present: Mr. Craig Ebeling, Burnsville; Councilmember Nancy Tyra -
Lukens, Eden Prairie; Executive Director Mike Opatz, Maple Grove Transit; Executive
Director Beverley Miller, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority; Ms. Margaret Schreiner,
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority;. Executive Director George Bentley, Plymouth
Metrolink; Community Development Director Michael Leek, Shakopee Area Transit;
Executive Director Len Simich, Southwest Metro Transit Commission.
Also present: Bonnie Carlson, Southwest Metro Transit Commission; Tom Poul, Bill
Schreiber and Liz Shields Keating, Messerli & Kramer P.A.
Liz Shields Keating gave an update on the progress of Bob Renner's treatment for
kidney cancer. Following this update, Board members and alternates introduced
themselves to the group.
George Bentley moved that the agenda be approved as presented. Michael Leek
seconded this motion, and the motion was approved.
Michael Leek moved approval of the consent agenda. Mike Opatz seconded this
motion, and the motion was approved.
Tom Poul explained to the Board that payments for expenses incurred by Messerli &
Kramer on behalf of the STA were not being paid by Treasurer Scott Harstad due to
confusion over format of the invoices. It was moved by Beverley Miller and seconded
by George Bentley that the expenses be paid as they had been prior to 2001, and that
the auditor be asked to make recommendations to remedy this issue into the future.
The motion was approved.
Tom Poul explained that the fee for the accounting firm originally approved to perform
the annual audit exceeded the STA budget. It was moved by Michael Leek and
Members: Maple Grove Transit, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, Plymouth Metrolink,
Shakopee Area Transit, Southwest Metro Transit Commission
seconded by Mike Opatz that the Larry Larson Firm be hired to perform the 2000
financial audit, and that the firm be given specific direction to review payment
procedures for expenses. The motion was approved.
Tom Poul explained the responsibilities of the Lobbyist Review Committee, and asked
for volunteers to serve on it. It was moved by George Bentley and seconded by Nancy
Tyra -Lukens that Mike Opatz, Beverley Miller, Margaret Schreiner and Nancy Tyra -
Lukens serve as the 2001 Lobbyist Review Committee. The motion was approved.
It was moved by George Bentley and seconded by Michael Leek that the Lobbyist
Review Committee go forward with the review process. The motion was approved.
Tom Poul reviewed the preliminary proposal for 2002 dues and budget options. It was
determined by the Board that the lobbying effort would not decrease in 2002 because of
the transition to the new transit funding mechanism. It was moved by George Bentley
and seconded by Mike Opatz that Option C be recommended for formal consideration
at the October Board meeting.
Tom Poul reviewed the provisions of interest in the Omnibus Tax Bill, including the
transition from the property tax to MVET for operating revenue. The Board discussed
the implications for transit in general and for opt -out transit specifically.
Tom Poul reviewed the provisions of interest in the Omnibus Transportation Finance
Bill. The Board discussed the implications for transit and for transportation projects.
Tom Poul reviewed the outcome of the biodiesel proposals that would have impacted
transit service providers. None of the proposals were passed into law, though more
effort than anticipated was necessary to achieve this outcome.
Tom Poul stated that the 2001 STA Legislative Report would be distributed at the
August Legislative Committee meeting.
Other information items discussed included the annual APTA and MPTA conferences.
The October Board meeting was rescheduled for October 25h at 11:30am. Shakopee
Area Transit will host this meeting. ,
The August Legislative Committee meeting is scheduled for August 14, 11:30am at the
League of Minnesota Cities Building.
Michael Leek moved that the meeting be adjourned. Beverley Miller seconded this
motion and the meeting adjourned at 1:30pm. Tours of the newly opened Maple Grove
Government Center were then provided to interested individuals.
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145 University Avenue West, Suite 45C
St. Paul, Minnesota 5510?
SUBURBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, August 14, 2001
League of Minnesota Cities Building
Saint Paul, Minnesota
MINUTES
Telephone: (651) 228-9757
Facsimile: (651) 228-9787
Maple Grove Transit Commission voting member in attendance: Transit
Administrator Mike Opatz
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority voting members in attendance: Mayor Cathy
Busho, Rosemount; Councilmember Meg Tilley, Eagan; Ms. Margaret Schreiner,
Dakota County
Southwest Metro Transit Commission voting member in attendance: Finance
Director Bonnie Carlson
Plymouth Metrolink voting member in attendance: Executive Director George
Bentley
Shakopee Area Transit voting member in attendance: None
Non-voting member in attendance: Executive Director Beverley Miller, Minnesota
Valley Transit Authority; Chris Moatez, Dakota County
Others in attendance: Tom Poul, Bill Schreiber and Liz Shields Keating, Messerli
& Kramer P.A.
Acting Chair Margaret Schreiner called the meeting to order at 11:50 a.m. A
quorum was present. '
There were no additions to the agenda. It was moved by Cathy Busho and
seconded by Meg Tilley that the agenda be approved as presented. The motion
was approved.
It was moved by Mike Opatz and seconded by George Bentley that the consent
agenda be approved as presented. The motion was approved.
Members: Maple Grove Transit, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, Plymouth Metrolink,
Shakopee Area Transit, Southwest Metro Transit Commission
ae .
Legislative committee attendees then introduced themselves to one another.
Liz Shields Keating provided an update on Bob Renner's progress with treatment
for renal cell carcinoma.
Tom Poul informed members of the Legislative Committee that the finance staff
at Metro Transit had requested that the meeting with the Department of Finance
be delayed for a, few weeks. The meeting was rescheduled from Aug. 9 to Aug.
28, at 2:30p.m.
Tom Poul then distributed the 2001 STA Legislative Report. He indicated that
additional copies could be made available for council and transit commission
members upon request.
Tom Poul reviewed the provisions included in the Legislative Report, and fielded
questions from members of the Legislative Committee about their implications.
The Legislative Committee discussed the need to pay careful attention to the
newly created Legislative Commission on the Met Council.
The remainder of the discussion focused on the transition from the property tax
to MVET revenues for transit operating funds. Tom Poul asked if a delayed
deadline to submit management plans to the Met Council would be helpful. The
executive directors indicated that this would be very helpful, and Tom Poul
agreed to discuss the matter with Nacho Diaz.
Tom Poul also stated that he would schedule a pre -meeting for STA with Nacho
Diaz, in preparation for the 8-28-01 meeting with the Department of Finance.
Members of the Legislative Committee suggested 8-22-01 or 8-21-01 as possible
dates.
Tom Poul then informed the Legislative Committee that educating STA
legislators on transition funding problems was imperative before the beginning of
the 2002 legislative session. He suggested scheduling a meeting with the STA
legislative delegation prior to session, as well as scheduling legislator bus trips.
Tom Poul informed the Legislative Committee that he would schedule a lunch
meeting with John Haley, the newly appointed Metro Transit General Manager.
Members of the Legislative Committee recommended that this meeting. be
scheduled after Labor Day.
The Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Thursday, October 25, 2001 at
11:30 a.m. The City of Shakopee will host this meeting. The September 11
Legislative Committee meeting was rescheduled for October 25, 2001 at
10:OOa.m., immediately preceding the Board meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
2002 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA TIMELINE
OCTOBER
• Initial discussion and review of options for Legislative Agenda
• Initial discussion and review of options for strategy with legislative delegation
• Initial discussion and review of options for written communication with legislators
NOVEMBER
• Refine and prioritize legislative objectives
• Review legislative agendas of Met Council, MnDOT, MPTA
• Meet with legislative delegation
DECEMBER
• Finalize draft Legislative Agenda
• Finalize strategy for legislative delegation
Finalize plans for written communication
JANUARY
• Present draft Legislative Agenda to full Board
• Present legislative strategy to full Board
• Present plans for written communication to full Board
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Laurie Ahrens
From:
Dan Faulkner
Sent:
Monday, November 19, 20014:27 PM
To:
Joy Tierney
Cc:
Dan Campbell; Ron Quanbeck
Subject:
FW: Road Construction
Mayor, I am forwarding Dan Campbell's email message for your information. He observed the existing condition at the
transition point for westbound traffic from existing Co Rd 24 to the new portion, as well as for eastbound traffic. As you can
see, he concurs that this transition area needs some additional attention so motorists are warned more in advance of the
condition.We are in the process of working with Henn Co staff to add some additional warning.
City staff has certainly tried to work with our affected residents and have their concerns addressed as affectively as
possible. We have attended weekly construction meetings throughout the summer with the County staff and contractor's
representatives and conveyed our concerns and listened to all the parties involved with this somewhat complex project.
While winter will soon be upon us and the project is being "winterized", we feel the project will proceed as quickly as
possible in the spring. In the meantime, any safety issues that arise will receive priority attention.
—Original Message—
From: Dan Campbell
Sent: Monday, November 19, 20012:02 PM
To: Dan Faulkner
Subject: RE: Road Construction
1 spoke with Mr. Diemand on Nov.7th and explained what is planned for the travel lanes for the winter because of
incomplete construction to date. Obviously he is frustrated as are we with the incompleteness of the project. I have
inspected the situation on Co. 24 and agree that the transition point he refers to is not good. I have contacted Jerry
Mortenson with Henn. Co. to find out what additional things can be done to alert drivers of the temporary existing short S-
curve transition. I say temporary because this will go away once all four lanes are opened next year. Advance speed
reduction signs have been requested by the city until all four lanes are opened on 24 & 101 next year. It is unfortunate
that completion of the project did not happen this year as planned. Both project updates tried to explain that the main
reason for the project not proceeding as planned was due to the inability of the private utility Co's
(Excel, Reliant,Quest,AT&T)to get their existing lines relocated, which was the case. They are still working north of Medina
Rd and hope to have all their lines clear so that the general contractor(Buffalo Bituminous) will have no obstacles next
spring and can have this project completed by mid summer.
--Original Message --
From: Dan Faulkner
Sent: Monday, November 19, 20017:52 AM
To: Dan Campbell
Cc: Ron Quanbeck
Subject: FW. Road Construction
Dan, any comments?
—Original Message—
From: Joy Tierney
Sent: Friday, November 16, 20015:12 PM
To: Dan Faulkner
Subject: FW: Road Construction
Dan, will you check into this and get back to me on Monday? Joy T.
—Original Message—
From: K Diemand [mailto:diemandk@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, November 16, 20012:39 PM
To: jtierney@ci.plymouth.mn.us
Subject: Road Construction
Your Honor,
1 am a resident of the Heather Run development of Plymouth; right in the
middle of the major road project at 101 and 24. Last week, we received our
second report from the city, attempting to explain the lack of progress.
The first such report, received back in July, blamed the weather. This
second report blames the utility companies. The fact is, the total length
of roadway involved is less than a half -mile, yet access to our neighborhood
will be restricted for more than a year.
Last week, the crews stopped working, erected temporary barriers and ,just
went away, sentencing our neighborhood to four or five months of significant
driving hazards. I am particularly concerned about route 24 near the south
entrance to the development. Going west on 24 from the intersection at
Medina Road, drivers are forced to veer to the right to avoid the oncoming
cars. The situation is just as bad coming from the west. With only a few
plastic barrels to separate the lanes, I do not believe there is any way
that there will not be a head-on collision sometime this winter; especially
with snow -slippery roads. There can be no question that this is a serious
accident waiting to happen.
My neighbors and I are disgusted with the lack of progress on this project,
and with the inattention to this fiasco by the Plymouth City Hall and
Council. The residents of this part of Plymouth have been ignored, causing
not only tremendous inconvenience but also real danger. We would greatly
appreciate your involvement to address both of these issues.
Sincerely,
Kim Demand
3265 Olive Lane North
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From: Laurie Ahrens
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2001 8:56 AM ��
To: Kurt Hoffman 4 a,
Subject: FW: Schmidt Lake Road/49th Ave.
Please put this response with the original e-mail in the CIM. Thanks. Laurie
--Original Message -----
From: Ginny Black
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 20016:59 AM
To: 'Jim Gohman '; Council
Cc: Craig Gerdes; Dwight Johnson; Carla Jones
Subject RE: Schmidt Lake Road/49th Ave.
John:
Thank you for your comments on Schmidt Lake Road. I have recieved similar comments to yours, as well as many
comments that favor the current configuration of the striping on the road. Since the Schmidt Lake Road was restriped to a
four lane, early in the '90's, many people have called to register their concerns about the safty of the four lane road. Their
concerns centered mainly on the difficulty of crossing a four lane road way to get to the trail on the north side, and the
speed with which traffic travels.
As a result of these concerns, raised over many years, and a suggestion by several residents that we re -strip the roadway
to a three lane road, the City Traffic Engineer did some research. The research looked at the volumes of traffic on SLR
and whether a three lane stripping was appropriate. Her research found that a three lane stripping could handle the
volume of traffic on this road and that roads with much higher volumes could function well with three lane striping.
This gives you the background and context under which the City made its decision to try a three lane striping on SLR.
However, it does not address the issues you have raised with respect to people in appropriately using the roadway.
Early on, I wittnessed drivers doing some of the things you have have brought to our attention in your e-mail. However,
lately I have seen non of that, although, I have no =that some of it is still occurring. The City is monitoring the
situation and is keeping a file on this so that we may evaluate the situation this spring and determine if we will keep the
three lane stripping.
I have been observing traffic flow on SLR several times a day nearly everyday since the three lane stripping was
completed. I have observed similar also observed many people using the bike lane, people using the center lane to wait
for traffic while crossing the street, and traffic speed seems to have dropped. It is too soon to draw any conclusions but it
seems that the re -stripping has helped the issues for which the road was re -stripped.
I do need to say, that the events you have brought to our attention are very serious and in no way do I mean to down play
what you have sent us. However, I view these events as very similar to those drivers who habitually run stop signs and
stop lights. This happens on a daily basis as well. In fact, on Monday night I was returning home from Lifetime and a
person ran a stop sign in my neighborhood. I was maybe 50 feet from the intersection. They never even paused but drove
right throught the intersection. This intersection is one block south of SLR on Balsam.
From my perspective this not just a problem on SLR, but a systemic problem of the dirving public. People have the
attitude, that if a law is not convient for them at the time, they can just ignor it, creating these very nasty safty situations
that threaten other peoples health and safty. TThe City really doesn't have the ability to correct that. Only we can change
that. I have forwarded your e-mail to our Police Chief as a means of requesting additional patroling on SLR.
Also, I drive SLR everyday, as I live two blocks south of SLR on Balsam. I travel throught Zachery and Nathan/SLR
intersections many times a day, so I have the opportuntiy to see first hand what is going on. I will continue to observe
what is happening on SLR, as will City Staff. We will evaluate the three lane striping again this spring and decide whether
to leave the three lane stirping or return to 4 tans.
Again, Thanks for your comments we will keep them on file along with all of the other comments and use them in our
evaluation next spring.
Sincerely;
Ginny Black
Plymouth City Council, Ward 4
—Original Message—
From: Jim Gohman
To: council@ci.plymouth.mn.us
Sent: 11/20/2001 10:52 AM
Subject: Schmidt Lake Road/49th Ave.
City Council Members:
I have attached my observations, comments and questions pertaining to
the recent re -stripping of 49th ave. West of Nathan Lane.
My family and I along with our neighbors have safety concerns with the
new lane configuration. I would welcome your response with information
in regard to this issue.
<<Schmidt Lake Rd -49th ave.doc>>
11-20-01
Mayor and Council members:
I am writing to inquire and make comments about the recent changes made to 49h Ave.
between Northwest Blvd and Nathan Lane, specifically the new paint stripping. My
family and I travel this stretch of road frequently as we live on 52nd Ave., approximately
one block north of 49'''
Immediately after the paint stripping was completed I called the Plymouth "Traffic
Manager" to inquire as to why the changes were made. I was told that some Plymouth
residents had requested the change specifically to get the addition of the bicycle lane in
both directions for traveling to and from work on their bicycles. She also told me that the
new stripping with the center turn lane was safer than having two lanes of traffic in each
direction.
Since the change I have had several disturbing, and scary driving experiences on that
stretch of road. An east and a west bound vehicle both traveling in the left turn lane
nearly collided head on as one of the two vehicles traveled through the intersection
without making the left turn. It proceeded to the next intersection, still driving in the left
turn lane, and made the left turn. I was traveling east (in the traffic lane) behind the above
stated eastbound vehicle. This vehicle had to take severe evasive action to avoid the
ultimate collision. As a result, I was required to swerve to the right, through the
eastbound bike lane, and up onto the boulevard before coming to a stop. Thank God no
one was in that bicycle lane when I swerved to avoid the collision.
On several occasions I have observed vehicles using the left turn lane as a passing lane.
Vehicles use this lane to pass both slower moving vehicles as well as those making right
turns.
I believe that the road functioned more efficiently and more safely with two lanes of
traffic in both directions. There was no question as to who or what the center lane is used
for. During heavy traffic times, the intersections at Nathan Lane and at Zachary lane
allowed faster, smoother traffic movement with less confusion. I also believe that with
the addition of snow cover, lane confusion and the safety risk associated with it will
increase greatly.
In conclusion I must express my concern as to the safety of 49th avenue painted/stripped
as it currently is. I have discussed this with several of my neighbors who also feel as I do,
this road is now "an accident waiting to happen." Also, I am asking you, why do we
need a bicycle lane in each direction on that road when we have a paved, approximately
eight foot wide, bicycle/walking path along the entire length of that road? When asked
that same question the Traffic Manager responded that these bicyclists needed the lanes
because they felt it was not safe to ride on the current bike path at the speed they wished
to travel because of other bicyclists and pedestrians using the path. What do you propose
these people do when they come to the intersection of Nathan Lane? If their destination is
not United Hardware, Holiday, or the Phone Company, they must use the current bike
path.
I am asking that you have the road restored to its former paint -stripping configuration.
Please do it for the safety of our children that use the bike path on the one side of the
road. Do it for the safety of the daily automobile commuters. Do it for the safety of those
who requested the bike lanes in both directions as it is not safe for them as it is currently
painted.
Sincerely,
Jim Gohman
1061552 nd Ave. N
Plymouth, Mn. 55442
Jim.Gohman@visitams.com
Kurt Hoffman
From: Web Contact
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2001 8:39 AM
To: Kurt Hoffman
Subject: FW. Schmidt lake road is a hazard with new lane design
—Original Message—
From: ngohman [mailto:ngohman@msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 20018:16 PM
'To: contact@ci.plymouth.mn.us
Subject: Schmidt lake road is a hazard with new lane design
Bello Mayor, Councilmembers, City Manager, Public Works Director and City Engineer....:
1 am hopeful all will get this email.
I am a resident of Plymouth and live just north of Schmidt Lake road off of 51st avenue north (east of Zachary). I was surprised by the new lane design after the completion of the
overlay. Yes, we did get one letter Oust one) about the new lane design. To our surprise, it was immediately changed.
The new lane design is a huge hazard not only to vehicles, but also to pedestrians. Just today, a friend of mine came over and as she was coming in, had a near accident by anothe
vehicle confused by the lane design. Not that one near accident was bad enough, when she left, it happened again.
I have witnessed a number of near misses on Schmidt lake road. I also witness cars racing to get into the "one lane".
The road is a hazard to pedestrians since they now have moved off the path and into the roadway to walk.
Who's idea was this?
What do we have to do to change it back to a more safe design?
Does someone have to get hurt before the city realizes the huge mistake it made?
I am very concerned now that we are entering winter. The plows do a great job. But as we all know, in MN, they can not be out all the time. Roads get snow covered. What
happens with the Jane design during snowfall?
Please - immediately reconsider this hazardous lane design and change it back.
I hope to hear from the City on this email. Also, is there anything else we can do?
It seems silly to circulate a petition about the way a road was poorly laid out with its lane design after an overlay project.
Please help and keep our streets safe.
Thanks for listening- I hope to hear from you soon.
Nancy Gohman
11/21/01
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