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Council Information Memorandum 02-13-2004
FEBRUARY 13, 2004 Dummy Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) February 19 meeting agenda ................................... Page 3 Official Meeting Calendars for February, March, and April 2004 ................................................... Page 4 Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings .................................................... Page 10 NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. State DNR news release about 2004 construction plans for the Luce Line Trail ............................ Page 11 Information from "Champions for Children" regarding funding for public schools ..................... Page 12 Community Development Department newsletter to residents reviewing 2003 activity ................ Page 14 Information packet from a February 5 meeting of the Wayzata Schools Advisory Committee on Wind Generation of Electricity.................................................................................................. Page 16 Notice of League of Minnesota Cities March 3 "State of the Cities Legislative Conference ........ Page 37 News Release announcing that Mike Goldstein has been appointed Plymouth's new Police Chief, effectiveFeb. 28`h............................................................................................................................. Page 38 STAFFREPORTS Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility Monthly Report ...................................................... Page 42 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from resident Gary Larson regarding City staff assistance following a water main breakin his home........................................................................................................................... Page 43 Congratulatory letter from Mayor Johnson to Peggy Larson on her appointment as Chair ofthe Planning Commission.......................................................................................................... Page 43 Congratulatory letter from Mayor Johnson to Frank Weir on his appointment as Vice Chair ofthe Planning Commission.......................................................................................................... Page 45 Memo to Human Rights Commission from Hal Broxey, Chair regarding Feb. 5th Meeting .......... Page 46 Letter from Judy Chumley, Deputy Clerk of Board of Hennepin County Commissioners regarding Appointments to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board ................................................. Page 47 Notice from Minnesota Department of Transportation regarding special meeting of FRA Train Whistle Regulations and Their Impact on Communities with Pre-existing Quite Zones (Tuesday, Feb. 24th, 2004 from 1:30 — 3:30 p.m. at Fort Snelling, Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building G:108, 1 Federal Drive) Questions, contact Sherri Jordan at (651) 406-4810....................................................................... Page 50 Invitation to attend a retirement open house for Chief Craig Gerdes on Thurs., February 26th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Pub Safety Training Room......................................................................... Page 51 Letter from City Attorney Roger Knutson to Mr. John Rich, Manager, Ryerson, Inc. regarding storm water ponds............................................................................................................................................... Page 52 AGENDA PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2004 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Council Chambers City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Approval of the December 18, 2003 HRA Meeting Minutes and the January 22, 2004 Joint HRA & City Council Meeting Minutes B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Reports. 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. 2004 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Revision to the Plymouth HRA First Time Homebuyer and Rehabilitation Loan program guidelines. B. Reallocation of funds for Kids Care. C. Quest Development — Potential site for development. 5. ADJOURNMENT OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS February 2004 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 2:00 PM -7:00 PM FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL, Parkers Lake 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL 11:30 AM TWIN WEST STATE OF THE CITY - Plymouth Creek center Chambers MEETING, Council Chambers 600 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC): PUBLIC HEARING, Council Chambers 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 PRESIDENTS DAY - City Offices Closed 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Council Chambers (this meeting only) 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6:00 PM BOARD & 7:00 PM 4:00 PM COMMISSION REGULAR MEDICINE LAKE RECOGNITION COUNCIL WATERSHED EVENT - Plymouth MEETING, Council MANAGEMENT Creek Center Chambers SUBCOMMITTEE, Bass Lake Room Ash Wednesday (First Day of Lent) 29 alar 2004 Jan 2004 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 modified on 2/12/2004 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS March 2004 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 5:30 PM YOUTH TOWN FORUM, Plymouth Creek Center 2 Caucus Night 3 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION,Chambersounpl I 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT), Public Safety Training Room (this meeting only) 4 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 5 6 7 8 9 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: UPDATE ON FLOOD ANALYSIS, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 10 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Plymouth Creek Center 11 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 12 13 14 IS 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 16 6:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: TRANSPORTATION STUDIES FOR VICKSBURG LN & MEDINA RD, Public Safety Training Room 17 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 18 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 19 20 21 22 23 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH-MTKA BUSINESS COUNCIL, BORN Conference Room, 301 Carlson Parkway, 4th floor 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 24 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake Room 25 26 27 28 29 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 30 31 Feb 2004 S N1 T W T F S Apr 2004 S At T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 modified on 2/12/2004 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS April 2004 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday May 2004 S M T W T F S 1 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS 2 3 Mar 2004 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 COMMISSION - 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Medicine Lake Room 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DAYLIGHT Passover 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PARK & Good Friday SAVINGS COMMENCES- begins at sunset PLANNING COMMISSION, REC ADVISORY COMMISSION set clocks ahead 1 Council Chambers (PRAC), Council hour Chambers Palm Sunday 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Easter 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Plymouth Creek Center 7 00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room Chambers 7:00 PM BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, Council Chambers 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7:00 PM 8:00 AM -1:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSION, STUDENT Council Chambers WORKSHOP, Plymouth Ice Center 25 26 27 28 29 30 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON 7:00 PM CITY TALK W/COUNCIL MEMBER BILDSOCreek, Plymouth Chambers TRANSIT (PACT) - 7:00 PM BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Medicine Lake Room (RECONVENED), Council Chambers modified on 2/12/2004 C- Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items February 23, Board & Commission Recognition Event, 6:00 p.m., Plymouth Creek Center February 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Consider adoption of 2004-2008 Capital Improvement Program • Adopt Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update Water Plan, Public Facilities Plan, and Parks Plan • Hearing on removal and destruction of diseased trees, Roll 1 • Hearing on weed eradication and destruction, Roll 2 • Consider appointment to Housing and Redevelopment Authority (tabled from February 10) • Approve the 2004 Planning Commission Work Program and accept the 2003 Annual Report • Approve the 2004 Human Rights Commission Work Program and accept the 2003 Annual Report • Receive 2003 Unaudited Financial Statements and Approve Transfers February 27, Special, 11:00 a.m., St. Paul • Meet with Plymouth area legislators March 9, Special, 5:00 p.m., Public Safety Training Room • Consider flood improvement project funding • Consider remaining flood improvement study areas • Approve bids for Plymouth Ice Center 3rd sheet of ice March 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Award Ice Center Bid Package 1 and 2 March 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve 2004 Garbage Hauler Licenses Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. NEWS RELEASE Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Central Region 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 Harland Hiemstra Public Affairs Officer 651-772-7986 Some inconvenience expected Construction on Luce Line Trail slated to begin in May Portions of the Luce Line Trail in western Hennepin and eastern Carver Counties will be closed for periods of time this spring and summer to permit necessary maintenance and construction on the popular biking and hiking route. The entire 20 -mile segment of the trail from Vicksburg Lane in Plymouth to Watertown will be resurfaced with a new layer of crushed limestone. Ditches along For Immediate Release Feb. 10, 2003 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ❑ Martha Reger DNR Area Trails & Waterways Supervisor' 952-826-6769 some parts of the trail also will be improved as part of the resurfacing project. Users are Oc_:_,_ asked to stay off portions of the trail that are under construction. The parallel treadway for horseback riding will remain open, but riders are reminded that they are prohibited from the main trail at all times, except when crossing bridges. Work is expected to begin around May 1, with completion targeted for August 31. The replacement of two bridges as part of highway construction projects also may cause some inconvenience for Luce Line Trail users. Construction of a new Highway 12 corridor will necessitate removal of the Burlington Northern truss bridge and construction of a new bridge with a longer span. To accommodate that work the trail will be closed between Highway 12 and the truss bridge from about April 1 to mid-September. Just east of Watertown, the Carver County Highway 10 bridge, which passes over the trail, also will be replaced this summer. That portion of the trail will be closed for five to six months beginning in May, but a detour will be provided. Stretching 63 miles across a varied landscape from Plymouth to Cosmos, the Luce Line State Trail is a popular recreational amenity for people in Hennepin, Carver, McLeod and Meeker Counties. A summer 1998 user survey estimated 65,120 total seasonal user hours, mostly by cyclists and walkers. During the winter months the trail is enjoyed by cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. For periodic updates on the status of summer construction as it relates to the trail, users may contact DNR area trails and waterways supervisor Martha Reger at 952-826-6769 -END- Funding our uture Investing in Minnesota Champions for ChildrenTM is a communication partnership intended to learn from and teach Minnesotans about the accomplishments, risks, and challenges of public education. It is our intent to share both facts and perspectives with community leaders across the state. Following areJucts about the learners and leaders of our public schools. Please review this information and use vour influence to ensure that our investment for excellence in education continues to contribute to the social success and economic stability of our state. Facts Cost containment continues in government • The price of government (POG) is significantly less now than it was during the early to mid-1990s. In FY 1992 it was 17.7%, currently it is 16.7% and it is projected to be 15.3% by 2005. • The school district POG is at a ten-year low and is projected to go even lower. • "In Minnesota, the percentage of income taxpayers' contribution to state and local taxes is considerably lower than it was 15 years ago, although the burden has shifted somewhat from those with high incomes to those with middle or lower incomes." —Wayne Cox, Executive Director of Minnesota Citizens for Tax Justice. Recovery of the economy has begun but has affected public and private sectors differently. • Executive, administrative, and managerial wages and salaries grew last year by 4.10% in the private sector and 2.68% in the state and local public sector. • Education services wages and salaries grew last year by 4.03% in the private sector and 3.11 % in the public sector. Benefits show a similar ten-year trend; the cost of benefits to employers increased by 47.26% in the private sector and by 38.05% in the state and local public sector. ■ Executive, administrative, and managerial wages and salaries grew by 47.70% in the private sector and 38.08% in the state and local public sector since 1990. Education services wages and salaries have grown by 42.84% in the private sector and 34.89% in the public sector since 1990. Our re ,ion lags behind the rest of the country in compensation for educators. ■ Our region's elementary school principals receive 6% less compensation than their national counterparts. • Our region's junior high/middle school principals receive I% less compensation than their national counterparts. • Our region's high school principals receive 6% less in compensation than their national counterparts. In contrast... The Minnesota Taxpayers League has increased its funding by nearly 9,000% over the past several years in order to be more effective. Their objective is to persuade Minnesota citizens and lawmakers that "no new taxes" is a more important concept than the quality of life we enjoy. The salary information used is from Education Research Service, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Perspectives • "We must continue to promote and discuss the basic belief that fundinf; public education is beneficial to all members of our society. All that is necessary for public education to fail is for good people to do nothing." – Robert Schmidt, Executive Director, Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals • "It is important to share what we have – whether it's time, talent for tinancial resources. The strength and stability of Minnesota's citizens, families and communities depend on it." – Al Stroucken, CEO of IIB Fuller • "Recently, Minnesota eighth graders scored number I in the nation in math and fourth graders number 2 in the nation in math, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). With increased under -funded federal mandates, rising health care costs and increasing ethnic and economic diversity, the state commitment to funding public education is critical to the future wellbeing of Minnesota. History has proven that the single most important factor that has contributed to quality and wealth in Minnesota has been a highly educated workforce. The best return on the dollar has been our public education system. Continued 'quality of life' costs!" - Fred Storti, Executive Director, Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association ■ "Educating is about what's taught and learned—the curriculum. Goals 2000 and No Child Left Behind freeze in place a curriculum designed in the late 19i° century for different people, facing different problems. In the name of 'accountability,' you're forcing teachers and students to do the wrong thing better." - Marion Brady, Orlando Florida Sentinel, November 6, 2003 "Nothing matters more to an organization's success that the quality of its leadership, and nowhere is that clearer than in public education." - Chester E. Finn Jr., Professor of Education, Vanderbilt University 'I see one third of a nation ill -housed, ill -clad and ill-nounshed. The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much: it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little. We must scrupulously guard the civil rights and avil liberties of all our citizens, whatever their background. We must remember that any oppression, any injustice, any hatred. is a wedge designed to attack out civilization. 'They (who) seek to establish systems of government based on the regimentation of all human beings by a handful of individual rulers call this a new order. It is not new and it is not order. ' – Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, DC "Moreover, too many Minnesota school districts continue to suffer severe financial shortfalls. They're no longer cutting expenses around the edges; they are in frightful fiscal condition – because the state has put public education on a starvation diet that is guaranteed to produce weaker educational results." – Star Tribune, January 8, 2004 "When the state of Minnesota took over the funding of our schools, it wasn't meant that the funding should only be there in the good times... The very children most vulnerable in an accountability/test driven system are those that struggle to learn. It is programs for these children that are being cut back as funding is not available from the state for our schools." – Charlie Kyte. Executive Director, Minnesota Association of School Administrators .,tf These materials are provided by Champions for ChildrenT"r, a communications itinitiative of the Minnesota Association of School administrators, The Minnesota aw�+rlora association of Secondary School Principals, and the Minnesota Elementary CHILDREN School Principals' Association. 2003 Year in Review Plymouth Community Development Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP Director of Commcmlty Development City of Plymouth, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 (763) 509-5400 Fax (763) 509-5407 e-mail: ahurlbur@ci.plymouth.mn.us February 11, 2004 www.ci.plymouth.mn.us New Development Applications The City's planning and zoning review of new development projects precedes issuance of building permits for construction by months or perhaps a year or more. In 2003, only two new residential projects were submitted, representing a total of 199 new dwelling units. Residential projects continue to be dominated by multi -family housing types. The small number of projects reflects the relatively short supply of land for development. As infrastructure becomes available to other sites the City expects to see an increase in applications in the future. The shortage of land is also reflected in the commercial/ industrial (C/1) development applications reviewed in 2003. Most of the projects reviewed were modest -sized redevelopment or expansion projects for existing businesses. The city denied the largest project proposed in 2003, a 270,800 sq. ft. commercial redevelopment of an industrial site. However, most future C/I development in Plymouth is expected to come from redevelopment and expansion. Residential Preliminary Plan & Site Plan Applications, 1996 - 2003 2000 1500 1000 500 0 it o 0 0 0 Building Permits Building permit numbers and values ultimately result in increased property value in the City. The number of all permits m was down slightly from 2002 to 2003, but the total valuation of all a building permits issued in 2003 exceeded $183 million, the second- highest year on record. O Multiple Family 0 Single Family 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 Commercial and Industrial Planning Applications 1996-2003 1600000 1400000 v 1200000 1000000 2 800000 R Q 600000 400000 200000 0 i 50 e� 00 Number of Permits and Valuation, 1988 - 2003 Building Permits Excluding Other Types WMCD —cV M ALO (0r- W Ma •-"M WCDMMMMMMMmmMOOOO rnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrno000 (V CV CV N i J r $250,000,000 $200,000,000 '0 Industnal :GCommercial $150,000,000 ® Permits $100,000,000 Valuation $50,000,000 s0 50 e� 00 Number of Permits and Valuation, 1988 - 2003 Building Permits Excluding Other Types WMCD —cV M ALO (0r- W Ma •-"M WCDMMMMMMMmmMOOOO rnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrno000 (V CV CV N i J r $250,000,000 $200,000,000 '0 Industnal :GCommercial $150,000,000 ® Permits $100,000,000 Valuation $50,000,000 s0 Building Permits—Residential Units and Values Residential new construction, particularly multi -family, has been responsible for the surge in building activity during the last several years In the last 5 years, multi -family types represented 84% of the new housing built in Plymouth. While many of the large apartment complexes with planning approvals have now been built, the trend toward more attached housing continues. 1,400 1.200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 Dwelling Units Permitted, 1989 - 2003 t 18 1.100 1 7 801 :i 7 4 632 633 463 307 1 366 375 376 47 573 582 420 Y82 313 226 203 168 142 115 136 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 The average permit value (not -- - --- - including land) for single-family homes was $283,209 in 2003, a slight decrease from 2002. This $350.000 was due to the relative affordability of 51 single-family $300,000 permits issued in "The Reserve". The average permit value of multi- $250.000 family units was significantly less, at $176,826 for townhomes 5200.000 (attached units built on their own S150.000 lot) and $124,455 for other multi- family building types (condo -style $100,000 townhomes, and apartments.) Building Permits— Commercial/ Industrial In 2003, the value of new commercial/industrial (C/1) permits (not including alterations to existing buildings) fell to only $3,019,409, lower than the recessionary year of 1993. In the last several years, C/I permits for alterations and additions to existing buildings have far exceeded new construction. This reflects the shrinking availability of land for new development, as well as economic conditions. M Multipie Fainly ❑ Single Famly Average Permit Value, New Single Family Homes 1990 -2003 a �0°'� ,000 .�0, X050 X000 ,001 X00% �:p 000 Od` Doti 000 ti ti ti ti Commercial and Industrial Permit Values 1993-2003 $50,000,000 545,000,000 $40,000,000 $35,000,000 $30,000,000 525,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000.000 510,000,000 $5,000,000 so 0`5 OD. C0 06 01 00 41 00 01 0`1. 0,5 1 cli Co N I i 12 New Construction ©Other Permits MEMORANDUM Date: January 28. 2004 Advisory Committee on Wind Generation of Electricity From: Man I lopenian. Jr.. Executive Director of Finance and Business Subject: :Meeting Notice — Thursdav, February 5, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. The next meeting of the: Adyisory Committee: on %Find Generation of Electricity is Scheduled tor: Thursdav, February 5, 2004 — 4:00 p.m. Wavzata High School — Room #6204 We look for,.yard to seeing you on February 5. 2004. To assist us In planning please contact Judv Waldrep at (763) 745-5024. or judy.waldrep"\%zi% ata.k12.nin.1s. if you MII not he attending the meeting. ARH:jlw Enclosures WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Independent School District 284 Wayzata, Minnesota ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WIND GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY February 5, 2004 Wayzata High School — Room #13204 AGENDA 1. Call to Order —Alan R. Hopeman, Jr. 2. MN Dept. of Commerce — Wind Rebate Program — Alan R. Hopeman, Jr. 3. Xcel Energy Renewable Development Fund — Alan R. Hopeman, Jr. 4. Small Wind Turbines < 40kW — Dan Carlson 5. Windustry Contact with Wes Slaymaker — Alan R. Hopeman, Jr. 6. Outreach: A. Plymouth Environmental Fair - February 23, 2004, 5:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. B. Plymouth Yard & Garden Expo — April 3, 2004, 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. 7. Adjourn 4 ` M1NNE SOT,,, DEPARTMENT OF COMMEF.C. L December 18, 2003 Alan Hopeman Wayzata Public Schools 210 County Road 101 North P.O. Box 660 Wayzata, NIN 55391-0660 Dear Mr. Hopeman, Thank you for applying to the Community Wind Rebate Request for Proposals. We appreciate the time and effort that all of the communities put into their applications. Ultimately we received eight applications for the two $150,000 rebates. After careful consideration I am sorry to inform you that your application was not selected for funding. The selected projects were: 1. Carleton College and Northfield Public Schools (joint application) who proposed two 1650 kW wind turbines (www.renewnorthfield.org); and 2. University of Minnesota -Morris West Central Research and Outreach Center who proposed two 950 kW wind turbines (wcroc.coafes.umn.edu). The Department hopes that your group's efforts to promote wind energy in your community can continue in the future. We encourage you to pursue other funding opportunities that are soliciting applications for energy-related projects in the very near future: 1. Xcel Energy's Renewable Development Fund will be issuing a request for proposals on December 20, 2003. For more information contact Michelle Swanson at michelle.m.swanson@xcelenergy.com, 612-330-7975, or www.xcelencrgy.com (search "RDF") and request to be placed on the Renewable Development Fund mailing list. 2. The Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources has issued a request for proposals with a deadline of February 20, 2004 which includes energy as a funding priority. For more information contact the LCMR staff at Icmr@commissions.leg.state.mn.us, 651-296-2406, or www.lcmr.leg.mn/lcmr.htm. Once again, thank you for your application and interest in the community wind rebate. Sincerely, Mike Taylor Program Administrator i Pioneer Pies 101,125/2004 1 N( )It 1111:11:1 [).%1 INN'.. I urhlne could generate cash ti)r tick... Page I of TwinCitiesecom PIONEER PRESS News I Business I Sports I Entertainment I Living I Classifieds 1 Jobs 1 Cars i Homes Thinking of getting Lasik Eye Surgery? 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OSEID Pioneer Press Northfield school leaders want to harness the wind, so they're contemplating staking some $1.65 million in debt on a turbine that could generate enough energy to power about 600 homes, by far the largest wind project operated by a public school in the Midwest and maybe the country. That's enough to supply 90 percent of the 4,000 -student district's electricity, but the wind whipping through the bucolic college town south of the Twin Cities won't be powering school buildings. Instead, the district would sell the energy for somewhere between $77,000 and $120,000 a year, then use the cash to pay off the turbine and for general school expenses. Northfield board members will decide soon whether to take out a loan for the turbine or ask voters for bond money. The board wants first to make sure it will at least pay for itself. But it's the kind of project that long-term could generate dollars in tight budget times to pay for smaller class sizes or new programs or prevent future cuts, said Northfield superintendent Terry Tofte. "We're very enthusiastic about it primarily for the educational and social responsibility benefits, but if there's savings on top of that, it would be frosting on the cake," Tofte said. Northfield science and math lesson plans would frequently revolve around the 260 -foot -tall turbine as would social studies classes about policy and renewable energy, said assistant Northfield High School principal Jeff Eckhoff, who has been working to bring wind power to the district for about a year and a half. Carleton College also plans to erect a similar Northfield turbine this fall. "If we can do it here in Northfield, it can be done anywhere," said Carol Overland, a Northfield energy attorney working on the project. 2004 Kni Minority: Click here 2004 Knig Minority S Applicatioi Adobe PDI " 2004 M Scholai Applica httn: -,%-�.k,w.tA,incities.com.Imlci;twincities hvinu, etlucationi7784928.11tm 1"_''71')004 PtoIice r IItc,s j 0I,25, 004 i tit W I f II If:I U. MINN.. I urhuic could 1�cncrate c;Ish for sch... Page 2 of 4 • Pioneer Press DDFs • Subscriptions Contact us • Contact Lists • Corrections • FAQs • Place Ad 2004 Summer Camp Guide Download the Pioneer Press' 2004 Camps for Kids order form to submit your camp for the summer guide. " Summer 2004 Camp Guide Order Form Northfield leaders have nabbed one $150,000 state grant already and are trying for others. They're also seeking an opinion from the Minnesota attorney general's office that generating electricity is an appropriate venture for school districts, akin to cities operating municipal liquor -stores. In Iowa, that business is paying off for eight school systems that have powered up wind turbines over the last decade. Until recently, only one Minnesota district had installed a turbine. Only a handful of other schools nationwide operate turbines, perhaps because the steep initial costs are a hurdle most public schools can't overcome, said Christine Real de Azua, spokeswoman for the American Wind Energy Association. Many schools opt for smaller, cheaper turbines, but in the long term that results in greater expenses in producing each kilowatt of energy. Although some of the early programs received state and federal grants that covered most initial costs, most districts in Iowa have taken out private or state -subsidized loans to finance their projects. Five years ago, the 1,450 -student Forest City school district in northern Iowa borrowed $673,000 to buy a turbine. It was the first Iowa district to do so without any grants or incentives. "At that time, some people would say that it was out on the edge," said Forest City superintendent Dwight Pierson. "As we look back now, it was excellent decision by the community." Although that turbine was down for several months at the end of 2003 for repairs, it's saving the district some $60,000 annually and has added about $20,000 annually in federal incentives to the district's coffers. Most schools with wind turbines first use the energy to power their school buildings then sell the excess to power companies. Northfield plans to place a turbine about two miles due east of Carleton College too far from its buildings to make that feasible. Simply selling power to Xcel Energy for about 3.3 cents per kilowatt would be cheaper than connecting the turbine to far-flung school buildings, said Chris Ludewig, a Northfield electrical engineer who has worked on the project. Without additional state or federal grants or incentives, it would be difficult to make the project pay off, Ludewig said. Those pennies per kilowatt can mean the difference between a turbine that quickly pays for itself or one that fails, said Tom Wind, a consultant based near Ames, Iowa, who has worked on turbines in Iowa and southern Minnesota. Only one out of every four or five sites Wind examines are windy enough and close enough to utilities willing to pay well for the energy to actually make money, he said. "Wind turbines don't always save as http:;;/www.twinclties.com/mIditwincItlesi living/education'7784928.htm Search Y SELECTA OR type on i jBus ness nn City state Choose a 1 „ 2004 pioneer Press 101,125,'2004 i NOR 1*111:11:1.1), %1 INN.: ... Page 3 of much money as their owners would like," he said. >P Get Ma More commercial wind farms, municipal utilities and private farmers white are building turbines to capture the energy of the strong winds Email blowing across Midwestern prairies. Until recently only one Minnesota district, Lac Qui Parle Valley schools, operated a wind turbine. Pipestone district just launched a turbine in 2003. Wayzata school district is still exploring such a project. In Northfield, a district that educates the sons of grade -school educated farmers side by side with the daughters of professors at Carleton and St. Olaf colleges, the proposal seems to have generated strong — and rare — communitywide support. While the district's operating levy this fall passed by just 52 percent, nearly 80 percent of respondents said on a survey before that levy that they would support the project if it would break even. Students at Carleton College, which has worked with the school district to bring wind power to the Northfield area, have also rallied around the college's plan to buy a turbine, said Richard Strong, the college's director of facilities. But unlike the school district, the private college can simply draw $1.65 million from its coffers for the turbine it plans to erect before the fall windy season. Building together would save the schools some $50,000, but for their wind turbine to be delivered in time, Northfield school board members would have to act within the next month or two. If they don't, Renew Northfield, a group formed in 2001 to advocate for clean, sustainable energy in the town, already has others interested in investing in a wind turbine, Ludewig said. "It's a visible commitment by the community to do what's right," said Bruce Anderson, Renew Northfield's president. "We thought it was important to have wind turbines in our own back yard.... It's a tangible reminder of our community's commitment to a clean future." ONLINE Go to www.sunflower.net/how_ wind_works.htm to learn more about wind turbines and how they work. School district wind projects in Minnesota and Iowa • Spirit Lake, Iowa. Installed what's believed to be the first school wind turbine: a $239,500 project in 1993. After the first turbine was paid off, the district added another $750,000 turbine, with about five times the energy. When the second is paid off in 2007 the district expects about $120,000 in annual savings. F 1 http://www.twincities.com/mld.t«incities/living education'7784928.htm 1/27/2003 Pioneer 11ress 1 01,'2_5/2004 ; NOR 1 11F11:LU, MINN.. furhine COLIM generate cash for sch... Page 4 of 4 • Lac Qui Parle Valley. Became the first Minnesota district to erect a turbine in 1997 with a $60,000 state grant and a $200,000 state interest-free loan. The small turbine mostly powers school buildings and brings in about $8,000 in federal incentives. • Forest City, Iowa. Financed and built a $673,000 turbine in 1999 entirely without state or federal incentives. The turbine provides 60 percent of the district's electricity and saves the district some $60,000 annually plus $20,000 in annual federal incentives. The turbine is expected to pay for itself in nine to 13 years. Tammy J. Oseid covers Dakota County education. She can be reached at toseid@pioneerpress.com or 651-228-2171. ED Im © IR email this I print this I license this I reprint this 107 k 'l . News I Business I Sports I Entertainment I Living I Classifieds I ]obs I Cars I Homes About TwinCities.com I About the Real Cities Network I Terms of Use & Privacy Statement I At Ridder I Copyright httn"'www tv.,Incities.cornimiditwincities'lIvinL%education;'7784921X.htm I'"'? "_'00.1 Appendix A Notice of Intent to Bid Form Grant Application Forms (1 each for Energy Production and Research & Development) Notice of Intent to Bid Xcel Energy Renewable Development Fund Please return via fax, U.S. mail, or e-mail by February 2, 2004 Date: Our organization intends to submit a proposal for RDF funding: Contact Name: Name of Firm: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: Project Type: (check one(s) that apply) 46 Wind € 46 Solar PV 'E OE Hydroelectric 4E Biomass 4E Biofuel 4E Other Research & Development Energy Production € Sell energy to Xcel E Self -generation Capacity (kW or MW) _ Project Description: Please provide a brief description of the proposed project. Project Team: Prime Contractor: Subcontractors: Signature: Please fax, U.S. Mail, or e-mail this form to: Xcel Energy Michelle Swanson 414 Nicollet Mall — GO 5 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Fax: (612) 330-7601 Email: michelle.swanson@_xcelenergy.com Grant Application Form — Xcel Energy Renewable Development Fund Energy Production Project (All sections of this form must be completed and attached to all proposals.) Applicant Information Name and Title of Applicant Mailing Address (Street number and name) (Suite number) (City, state, zip code) Nature of Business Contact Person Ph Email FAX Project Information Project Title Project Work Site Location Technology Type: (check one(s) that apply) Wind AIE Solar PV € Hydroelectric 4E Biomass € Biofuel Other E (please describe) Funding Request and Project Cost Amount of total RDF funding requested: $ _ Other funding Total Capital Cost of Project (refor to.pp ;:19_&:20 of the RFP for instructions) $ RDF Funds requested by year: (2Q05_o�fal) 2005:$ 2006:$ 2007:$ 2008:$ 2009:$ 2010:$ Project Capacity New Projects -- Nameplate Capacity (kW or MW) Refurbishment — Existing Capacity (kW or MW) Incremental Capacity Grant Application Form—Energy Production_ R2.doc Page lot 4 Project Duration Estimated Construction Start Date Estimated Completion Date Energy Production (refer to pages ffb2k in RFP for instructions) Estimated amount of energy (kWh or MWh) to be produced annually for each year of operation for up to a 15 -year power purchase contract length. For biomass or biofuel projects that use a portion of renewable fuel (i.e., blended fuel), show the total amount of energy generated in the first column and the amount generated by the renewable fuel in the second column. Total Energy (kWh) Renewable Energy (kWh) (fuel blend proiects) 2005: 2006: 2007: 2008: 2009: 2010: 2011: 2012: 2013: 2014: 2015: 2016: 2017: 2018: 2019: 2005: 2006: 2007: 2008: 2009: 2010: 2011: 2012: 2013: 2014: 2015: 2016: 2017: 2018: 2019: Please estimate the amount of energy In kWh that will be produced In each month of a typical year. The sum of the monthly estimates should total the annual estimates above. Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Please estimate the percent of energy that will be produced on -peak and off-peak on a typical year. On peak Is between 6:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M.; Monday — Friday. Other times are off-peak. Percent (%) Generated On -Peak Percent (%) Generated Off -Peak Grant Application Form -Energy Production R2. doc Page 2 of 4 Energy Pricing (refer to p.20 in RFP for instructions) Annual price schedule ($/kWh or $/MWh in 2004 dollars) for each year of operation for up to a 15 - year power purchase contract length 2005: $ 2006: $ 2007: $ 2008: $ 2009: $ 2010: $ 2011: $ 2012: $ 2013: $ 2014: $ 2015: $ 2016: $ 2017: $ 2018: $ 2019: $ Please indicate the percent of total energy produced that you plan to sell Xcei Energy, and the percent you plan to consume on-site. % total energy to be sold to Xcel Energy: % to be consumed on-site: Emission Rates If the proposed project produces any of the following emissions, please provide emission rates in pounds per kWh at full load. PM -10 NOx CO CO2 Pb (lead) Grant Application Form -Energy Produdion_R2.doc Page 3 of 4 Business Type Number of Employees How Long Under Current Ownership _ Legal Form or Ownership (check one) ❑ Sole Proprietorship ❑ General Partnership ❑ Sub -Chapter S Corporation Project Team Year Established ❑ Limited Partnership ❑ Corporation ❑ Other (identify) _ (Name) (Title) (Years with Company) (Name) (Title) (Years with Company) (Name) (Title) (Years with Company) Standard Grant Contract Terms and Conditions Acceptance I am authorized to act on behalf of the applicant in this matter, and I have received, reviewed and do hereby accept the Standard Terms and Conditions of the Grant Contract included as Appendix B of the Xcel Energy Renewable Development Fund RFP. YES NO I hereby authorize Xcel Energy to make any inquiries and obtain any financial information necessary to evaluate my organization's capability to implement the proposed project. I also authorize Xcel Energy to make any necessary inquiries to verify the information I have presented. YES NO I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that I have read and understand the terms and conditions contained in the Xcel Energy RFP and that the information contained in this proposal is correct and complete. Signature of Authorized Representative Date Typed Name Title Grant Application Form—Energy Production_R2.doc Page 4 of 4 Grant Application Form — Xcel Energy Renewable Development Fund Research & Development Projects (All sections of this form must be completed and attached to all proposals.) Applicant Information Name and Title of Applicant: Mailing Address: (Street number and name) (City, state, zip code) Lead Organization / Prime Contractor: Contact Person: Phone: Email: Project Information Project Title: Project Work Site Locabon(s): Technology Type (check one(s) that apply) FAX: (Suite number) Wind € Solar PV 4E Hydroelectric 4E Biomass € Biofuel Other € (please describe) Funding Request Total RDF funding requested: $ Funding from other sources: $ RDF Funds requested by year: 2005:$ 2006:$ 2007:$ 2008:$ 2009:$ 2010:$ 2011:$ 2012:$ 2013:$ Project Duration Estimated Project Start Date Estimated Project Date Grant Application Form_RD.doc Page 1 of 2 Technology / Application Pairs (referCop:5 in RFP for instructions) Please indicate which pair(s) the proposed project addresses. Example pairs are shown on page J-5 of the RFP, but applicants can identify any additional pairs that are not contained on the list. Technology Type Application Project Team (Prime Contractor) (Name & Title of Principal Investigator) (Sub Contractor) (Name & Title of Principal Investigator) (Sub Contractor) (Name & Title of Principal Investigator) Prime Contractor Number of Employees: Legal Form or Ownership (check one) ❑ Sole Proprietorship ❑ General Partnership ❑ Sub -Chapter S Corporation Year Established: ❑ Limited Partnership ❑ Corporation ❑ Other (identify) Standard Grant Contract Terms and Conditions Acceptance I am authorized to act on behalf of the applicant in this matter, and I have received, reviewed and do hereby accept the Standard Terms and Conditions of the Grant Contract included as Appendix B of the Xcel Energy Renewable Development Fund RFP. YES NO I hereby authorize Xcel Energy to make any inquiries and obtain any financial information necessary to evaluate my organization's capability to implement the proposed project. I also authorize Xcel Energy to make any necessary inquiries to verify the information I have presented. YES NO I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that I have read and understand the terms and conditions contained in the Xcel Energy RFP and that the information contained in this proposal is correct and complete. Signature of Authorized Representative Date Typed Name Title Grant Application Form_RD.doc Page 2 of 2 Alan Hopeman - Fwd RE Turbine Information Request �- r Page 1 From: Dan Carlson To: Alan Hopeman Date: 11/14/2003 1:21.45 PM Subject: Fwd: RE. Turbine Information Request One initial contact about smaller turbines. Income would be about $5,000 to $7,000 based on the calculations we are using for the larger one but converting to the power curve of this unit. I requested more information from him as of this time. Dan >>> "Mike Maclnnis" <mmacinnis@aocwind.com> 11/14/2003 12:49:28 PM >>> Mr. Carlson: Thank you very much for your interest in the AOC 15/50 and Atlantic Orient Corporation. As you may know, the AOC 15/50 has a nameplate rating of 50kW and unfortunately we cannot change that. We can however reconfigure the control system to prevent the AOC 15/50 from exceeding 40 kW. We would do so by simply reducing the power monitoring and wind speed monitoring limits to have the wind turbine shut down at 40kW. The AOC 15/50 typically reaches 40kW at 10 m/s. Adjusting the control system will have no effect on the annual average output of the AOC 15/50. At annual average wind speeds of 6 m/s the AOC 15/50 can produce approximately 118, 000 kWh per year. The AOC 15/50 50kW is the most proven and inexpensive wind turbine in its class. It is designed specifically to operate in rural and remote applications but is also ideally suited for urban commercial and institutional applications (such as schools). The AOC 15/50 is priced at USD $85,500 which includes drive train, standard 80' tower, controls and blades. The above price does not include shipping, installation or commissioning and is subject to change at any time. To give you an idea of potential costs I am including below a brief list of what is required for a typical one -turbine installation in an accessible North American location. Costs will differ by location based primarily on labour and material costs. The installed cost of one AOC 15/50 will typically run between $120,000 to $135,000. , Foundations: - $10,000 - $15,000 US depending upon tower height, soils, concrete costs, etc. Cubic meters of cement: 40 to 45 Kg of steel: 2000 Alan Hopenian _ Fwd RE Turbine Information Request _ Page 2 Electrical Connections: - $2,500 US + depending upon existing electrical infrastructure, metering requirements, distance to connection, etc. Tower assembly: - Approx. 4 man -days. 2 men with power tools plus a boom truck for half day at approx. Wind Turbine Erection and Installation: - Approx. 3 man -days plus 35 ton crane with 100' + height to the hook for 6 to 4 hours. AOC Commissioning: - $500/day plus expenses. Free O&M training for one day with commissioning. Installation costs can also vary depending on whether or not you wish to install remote monitoring or metering equipment and software which is typically available for $2,000 - $3,000. Please supply us with more information concerning your project so we may supply you with a formal proposal and quote. Our engineers have designed, built and commissioned wind and wind -diesel systems worldwide and we are eager to work with on your project. Best regards, Michael Michael A. Maclnnis Sales and Marketing Manager Atlantic Orient Corporation PO Box 832 Charlottetown, PE C1A 71_9 CANADA Tel: 902-368-7171 Fax: 902-368-7139 www.aocwind.com -----Original Message ----- From: Dan Carlson (mailto:Dan.Carlson(o)wayzata.kl2.mn.usl Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 10:46 AM To: mmacinnis(a�aocwind.com Subject: Turbine Information Request We are a large school district in the west suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota. We have been working on the installation of a 1.65Mw turbine for nearly two years now and are awaiting several grants that we have applied for. We are also interested at this time to have a 40Kw turbine installed on Alan Hopeman - Fwd RE Turbine Information Request +� Page 3 our site. We have already had a test tower installed at the sight by the State of Minnesota and have results showing a fairly good wind resource, but the main goal is education with over 3,000 students on this campus alone and over 10,000 district wide. We already have the necessary permitting in place for erection of a turbine as well. I would like information and costs, but need to have a 40Kw limit to provide for net metering. I am an electrical engineer for the schools and would be able to provide you with a great deal of information that you need to figure a preliminary cost estimate. Dan Carlson, Engineer Wayzata Public Schools This outbound message has been scanned for viruses by ISD#284. This inbound message has been scanned for viruses by ISD#284. Plymouth Yard & Garden Expo Saturday, April 3, 2004 Wayzata Public Schools Wind Power Project Allen Hopeman 210 County Road 101 North Wayzata, MN 55391 Dear Allen. January 14"', 2004 The City of Plymouth is hosting the fourth annual Yard & Garden Expo on Saturday, April 3r", 2004, from 10 am - 4pm. Our mission is to introduce our residents to your information and services that promote wise resource use and management, protect water and air quality, and generally improve the quality of outdoor living through environmental stewardship. As in past years, we have utilized the Plymouth Creek Center meeting rooms for educational workshops and the Dome to showcase exhibitors and educational organizations. We anticipate over 1,500 attendees this year We would like to invite your organization to be a part of our educational exhibitor area. This is a FREE opportunity to share information about your organization, its mission and relevant tips for caring for and enjoying our natural spaces. We will provide a skirted table, booth sign and recognition in the Expo Program. Space is limited, so please respond with your interest no later than February 13`1", 2004. Call Kris at 763-509-5906. A registration form is included for your convenience. Please include an email address as we hope to work toward electronic communications in the future. Thank ou, Kris Hag man Program oordinator- bow � 1Nt�O1F� rf�u. PLT y)OU 1 R 14900 23t° Ave. N., Plymouth, MN 55447 City of Plymouth Yard & Garden EXPO ADDRESS: STATE/ZIP: EXHIBITOR RESERVATION FORM COMPANY NAME : (A.s it will a__ear at the tboothl CONTACT PERSON: SECOND REPRESENTATIVE PHONE: FAX: EMAIL ADDRESS: Booth Reservation • All spaces will be furnished with a skirted 8'X 2' table, chair and ID sign. • Information regarding delivery, set-up, tear -down will be provided at a later date. • Do you need access to electricity? Yes No NO CHARGEer March 16 $210.00 • $100.04 • Return form to: City of Plymouth, Attn Kris Hageman, 14900 23rd Ave. N., Plymouth, MN 55447 • Or fax to 763-509-5955 Fold and secure for mailing. Return by February 13, 2004. Thank You. f' Zachary lane Elementary School Stephanie Parsons princOa! December 2003 Dear Participant: � •mtut.i 7eT 5 'r }wY}Y�Y y.tyt�Wi� ROODIUMnLE area schools Thank you for your willingness to be a part of the Zachary Lane "Respect Your World" Environmental Fair. This will be a community celebration of the role we all play in protecting our environment. This event is co-sponsored by Zachary Lane Elementary School and the City of Plymouth. The Fair will be held on Monday February 23, 2004 from 5:30 — 8:00 p.m. at Zachary Lane Elementary School, 4350 Zachary Lane, Plymouth, MN 55442. We expect 500-700 people will attend the event. Please fill out and return the attached reservation form by December 19, 2003 so that we may plan promotional information and exhibit spaces as well as exhibitor needs. A map with directions to Zachary Lane is on the back of this letter. Set-up for the Environmental Fair can begin at 3:50 p.m. on the day of the event. School and City representatives will be on hand throughout set-up to assist you. Please check in room 13 R when you arrive at school for additional information and directions to your assigned area. If you have questions please contact me at 763-504-7301 or by e-mail stephanie_parsons@rdale.k 12. mn.us. Sincerely, Stephanie Parsons, Principal Zachary Lane -Elementary School • 4350 Zachary Lane • Plymouth MN 55442 • (612) 504.7300 • Fax (612) 5047309 LMC 2004 State of the Cities Legislative Conference March 3 -- Four Points Sheraton, St. Paul 8 a.m. Registration, Coffee, and Doughnuts 8:30 a.m. Welcome and Overview Mark Voxland, President, LMC 8:50 a.m. City Initiatives from the White House Toby Burke, Special Assistant to the President, White House 9 a.m. Getting the Most Out of "City Day at the Capitol" Gary Carlson, Intergovernmental Relations Director, LMC 9:30 a.m. State of the Cities Report 2004 Eric Willette, Policy Research Manager, LMC 10:15 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. Funding Public Services -- Learn about revenue contraints potentially impacting how cities provide services. Sen. Michelle Bachmann Bill Blazer, Vice President, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce John Gunyou, City Manager, Minnetonka & former State Finance Director Dr. Daniel Mullins, Professor of Public Administration, American University 12 p.m. Lunch 1 P.M. Let's Talk About Local Control -- Explore mandates and regulatory issues shaping your ability to determine your city's quality of life. Sen. Dean Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Rep. Steve Sviggum, Speaker of the House 1:45 p.m. Overview of Legislative Issues Gary Carlson, Intergovernmental Relations Director, LMC 2 p.m. City Day at the Capitol -- Make an appointment to build and strengthen your relationship with your legislators. back to State of the Cities Legislative Conference Main Page City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release February 13, 2004 Contact: Mike Goldstein, 763-509-5129 Laurie Ahrens, 763-509-5051 New Plymouth Police Chief: Plymouth native rises to top post When Mike Goldstein became a Plymouth Police Explorer in high school in 1984, he did it because it sounded like the most exciting option available to fulfill a community service requirement for a social studies class at Armstrong High School. Little did he know that he'd get bit by the law enforcement bug and begin a steady rise to the top post in the Plymouth Police Department. City Manager Laurie Ahrens announced on Feb. 12 that she has appointed Goldstein police chief. He will assume the post of top cop on Feb. 28 when current Police Chief Craig Gerdes retires after serving 11 years in Plymouth. Overseeing the 80 person department is an exciting prospect for Goldstein. "Using a construction analogy, the Police Department established a good foundation in its early days. And, Chief Gerdes built the structure. Now it's time to put the finishing touches on it. It's time to set a direction and tweak some of our programs, including business and neighborhood outreach," Goldstein said. Goldstein is more than ready to take on the job, according to City Manager Laurie Ahrens. "Mike is a product of Plymouth. He's spent his life here. He's committed to this community, this organization and excellence. He understands the important role of the department in the community and within the broader City of Plymouth organization. Mike's focus and determination will help an already great department become even better," Ahrens said. Goldstein was selected after a regional search, and an interview process that included representatives from the Police Department, business community, civic groups and general public. Strengthening crime prevention programs and traffic enforcement are two priorities for the new chief. "We have very few violent crimes. Our number one crime concern is property crime — theft from vehicles and burglaries. So I want to strengthen our public education and Neighborhood Watch groups," he said. "One of our largest calls for service and most costly impacts to the community is traffic crashes. We need to slow people down, get them to buckle up and pay attention to red lights. Far too many people are being hurt and in the end it is costing the community millions of dollars a year," he said. Also high on his agenda will be overseeing expansion and renovation of the Public Safety Building. The project is now in the planning stage. Goldstein's career path has the makings of a good screenplay -- deciding in high school that he wanted to be the Plymouth police chief and pursuing a path that would take him to the top job in one of the state's premiere departments. "I was always looking forward eagerly, but still wanting to experience all of the things along the way," he said. The 37 year-old Goldstein said, "As soon as I got hooked in late 1984, I knew that this is what I wanted to be and what I wanted to do. The Explorer program was a phenomenal opportunity to see things and do things that other kids didn't get a chance to do. On one of my first ride alongs with a police officer, I told Mark Bevins, the officer I was riding with, that I'd like to someday be the police chief in Plymouth. Now 20 years later the dream has come true. It really hasn't set in yet. It's unbelievable." Goldstein finished his stint as a Police Explorer to become Plymouth's very first Police Reserve in the then newly formed Plymouth Police Reserves, a group of adult volunteers who help the department with a variety of public safety tasks. While a Reserve, he kept a hand in the Explorer program, serving as a student advisor. While a Reserve, he attended the University of St. Thomas, earning a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice with a minor in public administration. Following college graduation, he went on to the Law Enforcement Academy. In 1990, then Public Safety Director Richard Carlquist hired Goldstein as a police officer. Once an official member of the department, Goldstein began rising through the ranks by taking on a variety of special assignments and leadership positions. By 1992, he had made local headlines by being named the department's first School Liaison Officer at Armstrong High School, his alma mater. "I've had a lot of firsts in Plymouth. I was in the first group of Police Explorers. I was the first Police Reserve and I was the first School Liaison officer," he said. After completing work on a Master's in public safety education and administration at St. Thomas, Goldstein was promoted to sergeant in 1994. In 2001, he was named lieutenant, and in 2003, captain. Earning the title of police chief is an accomplishment for any law enforcement professional, but it's especially poignant for Goldstein to have done it in Plymouth. "I was raised here. I went to school here. I chose to raise my family here. It's my home. I wanted to have an impact on where I live. I have a chance to make a difference in this community and in the lives of people I care about. I didn't need to become a police chief. I wanted to become the Plymouth Police Chief. I want to share my passion for this organization and community with those I work with," he said. As chief, Goldstein said he wants to carry forward the notion of taking care of officers and employees. "We need to take care of our own to accomplish our mission of protecting and serving — to get it done effectively and efficiently," he said. He also emphasizes the importance of the Police Department in the overall city government organization. "The Police Department fills an important role, but we also need to work in concert with parks, fire, public works and other departments. We need to understand each other's capabilities and needs. We're all on the same team serving the same customers," Goldstein said. "The Police Department is a full service agency -- 24/7 we're available. Rain or shine, night or day people can call us at 911 and someone is going to respond to their concern. But, we also do so much more than the public realizes. Not only are we responding to calls for help, we're also handling quality of life issues," Goldstein said. MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447; DATE: February 6, 2004 TO: Laurie Ahrens, Cit anager FROM: Anne Hurlburt,' Community Development Director SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report Hennepin County Community Corrections staff has submitted their monthly report on average daily population for the month of January 2004. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility was 524, less than the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit. The chart below shows the average monthly population since we began receiving reports in June of 1998. 700 .11 500 c 0 400 m R 300 m a 200 100 I HCACF Monthly Population Report N 0 L O O U - N& M M MO Z Q li -' 0 Q -� Z Month/Year []CUP Limit LNAverage Count'' Gary R. Larson 220 Zinnia Lane N Plymouth, MN 55441 763.543.0305 February 5, 2004 Mayor Judy Johnson City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Cc: Dan Faulkner, Pat Qvale, Tom Vetsch Dear Mayor Johnson: Please allow me to thank you and your great staff for an amazing job well done. Allow me to explain. On Tuesday, February 3`d, at 10:00 PM I had the misfortune to develop a significant leak- in my home's water main, inside the house. We had difficulty controlling the leak, and called the city to see if you could shut our water off, potentially immediately. I received a very prompt return call from Brian (I do not have his last name) with the sewer and water department who offered to come out immediately. We were able to contain the leak adequately so I requested the water be shutoff the following day, which was yesterday. As promised, two gentlemen were there first thing Wednesday morning and took pains to accommodate my convenience, and also inform me about the water service, points of responsibility etc., and even provided some useful advise about my plumbing problem. I am aware of how busy your crews are right now with the recent extreme temperatures and heavy snow we've been receiving. Frankly, I was surprised to find how incredibly puiite, -I iendiy, accon-in iodating, and 'helpful your crew was. I do not have Brian's last name, or the names of the gentlemen who were so helpful, but they deserve recognition and thanks. I was very impressed. Thank you very much, Gary R. Larson v February 5, 2004 Peggy Larson, Chair 2919 Troy Ln. N. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Peggy: r CITY OF PLYMOUTR On behalf of the City Council, I would like to congratulate you on being appointed Chair of the Planning Commission. Thank you for your continued service and leadership on this commission. Warmest regards, C(n n Judy A{'Jonson j Mayor �J `J JAJ/srp PLYMOUTH A Beautifirl'1'Cace to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 O www.d.plymouth.mn.us February 5, 2004 Frank Weir 13115-A 58`h Ave. N. Plymouth, N N 55442 Dear Frank: CITY OF PLYMOUTR On behalf of the City Council, I would like to congratulate you on being appointed Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. Thank you for your continued service and leadership on this commission. Warmest regards, tau'., i Judy. A. pro on,-) �blayor JAJ/srp PLYMOUTH :I Beautiful'Place to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 0 wwwb.plymouth.mn.us L0,j, t DATE: February 12, 2004 TO: Human Rights Commission FROM: Hal Broxey, Chair SUBJECT: February 5 Meeting Given that we did not have a quorum for our regular meeting, this communication will repre-sent an informal summary of the matters we discussed and also items I feel we should keep ourselves informed about. We had seven commissioners available for the orientation meeting on February 5 with the Cite Council beginning at 5:30 p.m. and we had seven also at the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. We needed eight to conduct official business. Police Chief Gerdes made an excellent presentation to emphasize that the initial traffic profiling report was flawed and that the study is continuing. Although he is retiring, he will continue to work on this study. Our commission complimented him on leadership and dedication and wished him well in retirement. In this regard, I was privileged to serve on the interview panel for our new police chief. It -v�- professionally done and vrill result in an excellent choice for Police Chief. At the next meeting when I will be gone, a vice chair needs to be selected. I have asked Commissioner Venoreen if she would agree to have her name nominated. She and any other nominees should be brought before the commission for selection. This person will serve as chair for the March meeting. The students did not meet to plan the workshop at this meeting. Commissioners Jeff and Jackie agreed to schedule an interim meeting to keep the planning on schedule. The Community Awareness Committee had an excellent article published in the February 5 Plymouth Sun -Sailor. Also, the notes from this committee's last meeting were given to each commissioner. We need more information on past Human Rights Awards so this committee can move forward. Sue will help with this. Commissioners Ruth and Hal will work on this. HRC pamphlets and new neighbor handbooks were handed out to the commissioners for distribution. Commissioner John will still monitor usage of the handbooks. February 12, 2004 Page 2 Dan Guida of the LMHRC has been contacted to help with the Hate and Bigotry Conference. We still -need a location which Sue will arrange when possible at the Plymouth Creek Center. Commissioner Vincent will attend the Black History meeting on February 19. Commissioners Venoreen and Gloria will attend the LMHRC meeting on February 22. All commissioners are encouraged to attend the board and commission event on February 23 to honor Plymouth volunteers. Information about a workshop titled "Continuing the Dialogue: Racism in the 21 st Century" is attached. Thanks to Commissioner John for bringing it to our attention. It looks like a good event to take in. The seniors at our Plymouth Creek Center have a Cultural Diversity Committee which sponsors various multi -cultural events. I attended one this week to celebrate Black History Month. It was good. I'm suggesting that we attend one of their next meetings to see how we may be able to coordinate our work with theirs or at the very least to encourage them. We did not do any work in prioritizing our 2004 work schedule due to there not being a quorum. Certainly at the March meeting some work should be done on this. At the orientation meeting, some questions were raised about disclosing students' addresses and phone numbers on our roster. Sue will follow up on this for us. My best wishes to each of you for a successful and productive March 4 meeting. I believe we have a great over-all work plan for 2004 and I'm anxious to work with you toward implementation. Most of you have made individual commitments to provide leadership for certain parts of the plan. This is essential for our commission to succeed. Thanks, Hal KAY MITCHELL 4 f �=-, �'o PHONE r/... . CLERK TO THE BOARD 6I2-348-5433 FAX 612-348-870I Y �.Z BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A-2400 GOVERNMENT CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487-0240 February 12, 2004 TO: Various Municipalities RE: HENNEPIN COUNTY APPOINTMENT TO MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT BOARD Enclosed please find a copy of an extract from the minutes of the February 10, 2004 meeting of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners. Please note, that James Calkins was reappointed, and Ethel Smith of Wayzata was appointed, both for a three year term to expire March 8, 2007. Yours truly, rdy jCh1eyF Deputy Clerk of the Board Encl. Tuesday, February 10, 2004 Applications had been solicited to fill two vacancies on the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board with interviews having been held at the February 3, 2004 committee meetings and the selection progressed to today's meeting. Monica Gross and Joyce Meints, who were unable to attend the committee meetings, appeared today in support of their applications for appointment. Other applicants were James Calkins, John Evans, James Jacques and Ethel Smith. A vote was taken on the first vacancy and James Calkins was unanimously reappointed. A vote was taken on the second vacancy, as follows: Commissioner Nomination Opat Smith Stenglein " Dorfman Gross McLaughlin " Koblick Smith Steele " Johnson " Accordingly, Ethel Smith was appointed. ATTEST: Clerk of the o my Board SPECIAL MEETING FRA Train Whistle Regulations and Their Impact on Communities with Pre-existing Quiet Zones Tuesday, February 24, 2004 1:30 — 3:30 p.m. Location: Fort Snelling, Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building G:108 1 Federal Drive Featured Speakers: ❖ Tammy Wagner, Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Grade Crossing Safety Manager ❖ Susan Aylesworth, Minnesota Department of Transportation Director, Railroad Administration Section Agenda ➢ Overview of Rules ➢ Funding ➢ Questions & Answers Topics include: • How to apply for continuation of a quiet zone? • Timelines for applications. • What funding is available to assist with implementation of safety measures? • How do I comment on these regulations? • How do we coordinate with railroads and the Federal Railroad-,-- ,- `..�.. Administration? Questions, please contact Sherri Jordan at (65 1) 406-4810;:= R� Please Join Us „ ebrate of Chief Craig C. Gerdes At an Open House In his honor, to be held Thursday, February 2011, 2004 aoo P.M. to 5;00 P.M. Training Room City of Plymouth Public Safety Building 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MIS` 55447 Thomas J. Campbell Roger N. Knutson Thomas M. Scott Elliott B. Knetsch Joel J. Jamnik Andrea McDowell Poehler Matthew K. Brokl* *Also licensed in Wisansin CAMPBELL KNUTSON Professional Association Attorneys at Law (651)452-5000 Fax (651) 452-5550 r.r Direct Dial. (651) 234-6215 E-mail Address: rknuison@ck-law.com February 12, 2004 Mr. John Rich, Manager Ryerson, Inc. 1605 State Highway 169 Plymouth, MN 55441 RE: STORM WATER PONDS Dear Mr. Rich: John F. Kelly Matthew J. Foli Soren M. Mattick Brendan J. Flaherty Marguerite M. McCarron Gina M. Brandt I know you have met on several occasions with City officials to discuss the City's storm water pond project. Although the meetings have been cordial, no progress has been made. Proper pond design requires the City to construct a small portion of the pond on City property on which your company has an easement for snow storage. Since the ponds will not interfere with your right to store snow in the easement area, the City has the right to proceed with pond construction and intends to do so. The City plans to begin pond construction in April 2004. Regards, CAMPBELL KNUTSON Professional Association BY: Roger N. Knutson RNK:srn Plymouth City Attorney cc: Mayor and City Council Laurie Ahrens, City Manager Dan Faulkner, Director of Public Works Suite 317 • Eagandale Office Center • 1380 Corporate Center Curve * Eagan, MN 55121 I1 -1