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Council Information Memorandum 03-05-2004
17p) Dummy MARCH 5, 2004 UPCOMING MEETIIVGSAND EVENTS Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) March 10 meeting agenda ............................................ Page 4 Official Meeting Calendars for February, March, and April 2004 ................................................... Page 5 Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings ..................................................... Page 11 FOR INFORMATION.. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. City news release regarding the deadline for ordering Millennium Garden bricks ....................... Page 12 Sun Sailor news story about the City's capital improvement projects ........................................... Page 13 Sun Sailor "News and Notes" with information about a variety of volunteer opportunities ......... Page 15 Notice of a forum on metropolitan issues, sponsored by the West Metro Faith Communitiesin Action................................................................................................................... Page 16 Registration information for a Sensible Land Use Coalition municipal budgets and managingdevelopment.................................................................................................................. Page 17 Lakeshore Weekly News story regarding Wayzata School District plans for a sports bubbleat Central Middle School.................................................................................................... Page 19 Lakeshore Weekly News "Readers Choice Awards" citing the Plymouth Creek Center asthe "Best Community Center"....................................................................................................... Page Hennepin County Attorney's Office update on two new features available on the Hennepin County Attorney website............................................................................................... Page 22 U—S Housing and Urban Development report on Plymouth's Community Block Grant program accomplishments................................................................................................... Page 23 Information packet from Comcast regarding the Victory Sports cable channel ............................ Page 26 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO March 5, 2004 Page 2 Updated Plymouth Charter Commission roster — Hennepin County District Court Judge Kevin Burke has appointed Peter Bartling, Pete Cahill, Richard Dunn, and Judy Johnson to the commission............................................................................................. Page 34 Notice of a Prevention Forum on alcohol and tobacco policies ..................................................... Page 36 Announcement of a revision in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan ............................................................................................... Page 37 Student comments from the March 1 Plymouth Youth Town Forum ............................................. Page 41 STAFF REPORTS Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility Monthly Report ...................................................... Page 42 MINUTES Human Rights Commission January 15 meeting minutes............................................................. Page 43 Draft minutes of the Environmental Quality Committee February 11 meeting ............................. Page 50 CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE Letter from B. Jordan regarding road maintenance of Old Rockford Road; the letter has been forwarded to Public Works Director Dan Faulkner for a response ................................. Page 54 Letter to Sally Strand regarding snow plowing of cul-de—sacs; a copy of Ms. Strand's original letter is included................................................................................................................ Page 57 Summary of 2004 correspondence tracking................................................................................... Page 62 CORRESPONDENCE Thank—you letter from the parents of Adam Matheson for the City's recognition of his community and academic work...................................................................................................... Page 63 Internet communique from Karen Stenberg regarding the Plymouth Metrolink performance during the transit strike.............................................................................................. Page 64 Thank—you letter from the Minnesota Environmental Fund regarding Plymouth's inclusion of the fund as an option in the City employee's charitable giving program ................... Page 65 Thank—you letter from William and Ellen Magratten for Police and Fire Department assistance during an incident at the Magratten home..................................................................... Page 66 Letter to Marjorie Sabourin from Public Works Director Dan Faulkner regarding comments about storm water quality pond maintenance; a copy of Ms. Sabourin's letter is included ........... Page 67 Letter to Gary Johnson from Public Works Director Dan Faulkner regarding comments about pond maintenance near the Johnson home; a copy of Mr. Johnson's letter is included ....... Page 69 Letter to residents regarding a request for preliminary plat for Henry J. Lazniarz (2003129) ...... Page 71 Letter to residents regarding a request for variance for Paul and Grace Ellefson (2004008) ......... Page 72 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO March 5, 1004 Page 3 Letter to residents regarding a request for administrative permit and conditional use permit for James and Lisa Prom (2004010)................................................................................... Page 73 Letter to residents regarding a request for site plan amendment, conditional use permit, and variances for Carlson real estate (2004012)............................................................................. Page 74 Letter to Public Works Director Dan Faulkner from Hennepin County Transportation Director Jim Grube regarding the future of County Road 47 ........................................................ Page 75 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Wednesday, February 11, 2004 7:00 PM Plymouth City Council Chambers Amanda Ttame- 7:00 PMA Call to Order: Chair: Kathy Osborne ❑ Review of Agenda ❑ Approval of Minutes (attached) ❑ Guest Introduction & General Forum Guests may address the EQC about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the forum. If the ll 15 minutes are not needed or theforum, the EQC will continue with theagenda 7:15 PM Up -Dates: ❑ Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan, Karen C. ❑ Bassett Creek Second Generation Management Plan, Councilmember Ginny Black ❑ Environmental Fair 2004, Margie v., Kathy O. ❑ EQC 2003 Annual Report & 2004 Annual Plan, Shane M. ❑ Great River Project, EQB Review, Terry J. ❑ Medicine Lake Watershed Subcommittee, Karen C. ❑ Phase II Public, Shane M. ❑ Schmidt Lake Management Plan, Shane M ❑ The Proposed Plymouth Residents Survey, Margie V. 7:45 PM Increasing EQC student members' participation in various projects. This item is part of EQC's 2004 annual plan. EQC has very good student attendance and the EQC members need to develop a plan of action on how we can increase student members participation in meetings and various projects. 8:15 PM Purple Loosestrife Control Program. For the past three years, the City of Plymouth has been supporting (about $1,500/Year) the Gleason Lake Associations' Purple Loosestrife Control Program. For 2004, the City will continue to work with Gleason Lake Association by providing technical support, volunteer coordination, and public education. The EQC needs to review and discuss the program for 2005. 8:55 PM Plan for next meeting: April 14, 2004! Plymouth City Council Chambers The following items were included in the EQC 2004 annual plan, however, EQC members may also help to determine the agenda for the next meeting: •'• Alternative Fuel ❖ Develop a list of potential Green Tours ❖ Backyard Open Burning, review City Ordinance ❖ Surface Water Management Plan Report 9:00 PM ADJOURNED Supplementary Azenda Items: ❖ Landscaping and Zoning Issues ❖ Odd & Even Role, EQC's suggestion to do a story in newspaper (education). ❖ Water Quality Pond Maintenance ❖ Medicine Lake Watershed Management Subcommittee Report CADocuments and Settings\khotrmanTocal Settings\Temporary intemet Files\OLK677\031004. doc OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS March 2004 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 5:15 PM YOUTH TOWN FORUM, Plymouth Creek Center Caucus Night 7:00 PMPLANNING COMMISSION, Council chambers 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMM TTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT), Public Safety Training Room (this meeting only) 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 8:30 AM SURFACE WATER TASK FORCE, Council Chambers 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: UPDATE ON FLOOD ANALYSIS, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 6:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: TRANSPORTATION STUDIES FOR VICKSBURG LN 8 MEDINA RD, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7.00 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH-MTKA BUSINESS COUNCIL, BORN Conference Room, 301 Carlson Parkway, 4th floor 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Room 28 29 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council 30 31 Feb 2004 S Al T W T F S Apr 2004 S Al T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 Chambers 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 L— — 29 I 25 26 27 28 29 30 I modified on 3/5/2004 J 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 SAVINGS COMMENCES - set clocks ahead 1 hour Passover begins at sunset 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers Good Friday Palm Sunday 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Easter 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORYRECOGNITION COUNCIL, Public Safely Training Room 11 00 AM CITY EMPLOYEE LUNCH, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM 700PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQ C), Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM BOARD OF REGULAR COUNCIL EQUALIZATION, Council Chambers MEETING, 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 BCOUNCIL MEMBER BILCreek Plymouth Creek Center Chambers TRANSIT (PACT) - 7:00 PM BOARD OF Medicine Lake Room EQUALIZATION (RECONVENED), Council Chambers modified on 3/5/2004 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS May 2004 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jun 2004 1 Apr 2004 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN 10:30 AM PLANNING RIGHTS PLYMOUTH COMMISSION, COMMISSION - HISTORY Council Chambers Medicine Lake Room FEST, Parkers Lake Park 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 6.00 PM SPECIAL YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING: YOUTH SERVICE AWARDS, Council Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (FRAC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 700 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 6 :45 PM YOUTH 1 45AM 7:00 PM ADVISORY PLYM OUTH-MTKA BUSINESS COUNCIL. PLYMOUTH COUNCIL, Council BORN Conference Room, ADVISORY Chambers Cadson Parkway, 4th floor COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake 7'.00 PM REGULAR Room COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 30 31 MEMORIAL DAY (Observed) - City Offices Closed modified on 3/5/2004 -1 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items March 16, Special, 6:30 p.m., Public Safety Training Room • Review Transportation Studies on Medina Road and Vicksburg Lane • Update with City Manager • Schedule Future Study Sessions March 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve 2004 Garbage Hauler Licenses • Approve 2004 Consumption and Display Liquor Licenses • Proclamation declaring the week of April 18 as Days of Remembrance • Presentation by the Senior Council on their activities • Vicksburg Liquors, Inc., d/b/a Vicksburg Liquors, 1115 Vicksburg Lane • Receive design report on Water Treatment Plant Projects • Receive design report on Public Safety building expansion • Request for Vietnam Scout Dog Memorial at West Medicine Lake Park • Consider Agreement with CVS Pharmacy regarding Building Permit • Recognition to Chuck Lindberger and Rick Sheldon for their 20 years of service on the Fire Department • Hardy's Marina application April 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Oath of Office for Police Chief Mike Goldstein • Oath of Office for Police Captain Joel Franz • Presentation by Home Free to Police Chief Mike Goldstein • Announcement of Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners 25th Anniversary • Report on possible Transit Facility April 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Proclamation declaring the week of April 18 as Days of Remembrance • Presentation by the Senior Council on their activities • Present 2003 Volunteer Services Report Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: March 1, 2004 Eric Blank, 763-509-5201 Orders being taken for Millennium Garden Bricks; Deadline for orders is April 15 If you never got around to ordering a brick for the Plymouth Millennium Garden, you have a second chance. The Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department is accepting orders for bricks through April 15. The bricks will be installed this spring. Bricks cost $100 each and will be engraved with an inscription of your choice — your name, a special date, special sentiment or the name of a loved one. Bricks make a wonderful and lasting memorial. Bricks can hold 3 lines of up to 12 characters (including spaces) per line. About 750 families purchased nearly 1,000 bricks when they were first offered. Those bricks were installed in the walkway of the Millennium Garden during the initial construction phase. The Millennium Garden was largely funded through private donations of money and in- kind services from individuals, businesses and contractors. One of the most popular garden fundraising efforts was the sale of engraved bricks. "The bricks were very popular so we want to give people another chance to be part of the project as we look to adding to garden," said Parks and Recreation Director Eric Blank. The garden is located just west of the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 — 34`h Ave. N. The Millennium Garden is open 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. from spring through fall. Call 763-509-5200 for a brick order form or visit the City web site at www.ci.plymouth.mn.us. / 1, SAILOR 5edidon o merrara, uunan jazz its knowledgeFeb. 25- . Nayzata High School, grader Megan Henley s the guest Orformer isic Boosters` concert Saturday, March 6, at fool Auditorium, 4955 mouth, to benefit Dis- c programs.` Advance satin has a rising star in Dyrud g g ,ent blas ing the weekend of Feb. 20 to Feb. said speedskating is a very family 9R Ha nlacad saennrl in tho 5 nnn- nriantorl ennrt Pnnl'e "nro"fc am SPORTS Cich takes Ist at state PAGE 21 A Council updates list of projects New projects go through 2008 BY SALLY THOMPSON sun Newspapers Because a number of projects in planning stages weren't listed in the Comprehensive Plan, and because a number of projects that were listed are no longer vi- able, the Plymouth City Council updated its list of capital im- provement projects on Feb. 24. The new list of projects runs from 2004 - 2008. Three building projects total- ing $12.3 million include expand- ing the lower level of Plymouth Creek Center, expanding the Pub- lic Safety Building and remodel- ing and expanding several Fire Stations, according to the agenda report. Fifteen park projects totaling $12.1 million include acquiring a 10th playfield, replacing play- ground equipment, maintaining trails and other facilities. the re- port said. Street projects total $29.6 mil- lion, and transit changes total $5.7 million, the report said. Other projects include ponds to improve water quality at Med- icine Lake and expanding the city's wells and water plants, the report said. 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Work with teenagers If you are enjoy work- ing with teens. and like to organize/coordinate, vol- unteer to join the Juvenile Diversion team. Duties include coordinating and facilitation of a 10 -week series of one-hour class- es for first-time juvenile offenders. Volunteers will work with one or two other group leaders. This is a joint project offered by the Plymouth Police Department and the Viking Boy Scout Council. A two-hour training class is provided by the Viking Council. In- formation: 763-509-5230 {Nancy Anderson, coor- dinator of volunteers). Teens needed for jobs Teens 14 or older can apply to partidpate in the city of Plymouth's Sum- mer Teen Volunteer Pro- gram. Teens assist at a variety of city summer recreation- programs, specifying the hours, lo- cations, and times in which they are interested. Applications and a $10 fee must be fumed iii by May 14.Trair ing will be Friday, June 11. Informa- tiorr. 763-509-5230 (Nancy Anderson, coor- dhator of volunteers). Photos by Craig tassig/Sun Newsl3apers Speedskating has a rising star in Dyrui Plymouth resident has Olympic dream; participation in sport is family affair involving mother, father BY MEGAN BARRETT ing the weekend of Feb. 20 to Feb. 23. He placed second in the 5,000 - meter race. The Junior Worlds featured 24 countries and 118 of the best junior speedskaters in the world. Dyrud first started speed skat- ing at the age of 8 after his father said speedskating is a very fam oriented sport. Paul's parents very involved: Peter block cha., and sharpens his son's ska while Judy usually helps w; hospitality if there are comp( tions in town. WEST METRO FAITH COMMUNITIES IN ACTION You are cordially invited to our annual Faithful Cifi.Zensho Forum Featuring: Dr. Emmett Carson President and CEO of the Minneapolis Foundation Jim Koppel Executive Director of the Minnesota Children's Defense Fund Thursday, March 18th Wayzata Community Church Mithun Hall 125 East Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata 6:30-7pm Registration and Reception 7-9pm Program Join together with people of faith to learn about issues faczng our area, a call to service and a hopeful vision for the future of all Vest Metro Communities. For more information or directions, please do not hesitate to contact Jim at 952-473-2436 or log onto xv-,vw.wmfca.ore. s the debate over budget cutbacks persists, and the argument for "no new taxes" gains team, local governments feel increased pressure to make painful cuts or find new revenue streams while accommodating growth. Join the Sensible Land Use Coalition for a vigorous discussion of both sides of this volatile issue. ► If the State of Minnesota continues to set levy caps on local municipalities, will it have an effect on the ability of a city to meet its growth potential? ► Will a continued "No new taxes" mentality erode the States image of progressive support of "Quality of Life" issues? And if so will it effect the amount of in -migration of new residents to the State and the Metro area? ► What impact would reverse referenda or voter approval of any tax increase, as being proposed by the Taxpayers Bill of Rights, have on the ability of cities to provide adequate services? Will taxpayers be tempted to vote against any tax increase as a means to stop growth in their community? ► Will those communities that have a tendency to lean toward "no -growth" use the limitations on local spending as an excuse to further their "no - growth" agenda? ► If the State continues to have fiscal problems, will that affect Cities' fiscal situation, and their ability (and willingness) to bond for infrastructure to allow growth within the community? ► Will tight City budgets result in new and creative "development fees" to offset the tighter budgets? Speakers: John Gunyou, City Manager, City of Minnetonka Dave Strom, Executive Director, Taxpayers League of Minnesota PLEASE RETAIN A COPY FOR YOUR P CORDS. Fiscal Cramdown March 31, 2004 DoubleTree St. Louis Park, IVIN Register: 11:15 Ann Program: 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM Map and directions at Attendees: www.sensibleland.org Sorry, no POs Company/Agency: 71 Vegetarian meal preferred Phone. *Mailed form must be postmarked by last date of registration deadline (see below). Important: See reverse side **Walk-in members not pre -registered will be charged $50.00; non-members $60.00. for cancellation policy. Seating is limited . Deadl>in t g star is March 29 at 4 00 PM -Ami I � i Online /�/� $30! 1 $40 www.sensibleland.org By Mail Sensible Land Use Coalition Mail form with check* t` +' 30 I �` 40 +' PO Box 284 Mail form, pay at the door Excelsior, MN 55331-9998 �f $40 ! $SO Fiscal Cramdown March 31, 2004 DoubleTree St. Louis Park, IVIN Register: 11:15 Ann Program: 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM Map and directions at Attendees: www.sensibleland.org Sorry, no POs Company/Agency: 71 Vegetarian meal preferred Phone. *Mailed form must be postmarked by last date of registration deadline (see below). Important: See reverse side **Walk-in members not pre -registered will be charged $50.00; non-members $60.00. for cancellation policy. Seating is limited . Deadl>in t g star is March 29 at 4 00 PM -Ami I � i MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION — please retain a copy for your records Yes, I /We brant to join Sensible Lancs Use Coalition. Please check the category that applies to you or your firm: ❑ Corporate member ($200) ❑ Public sector member ($200) ❑ Individual member ($75) Company Agency Street Address City / State / ZIP Individual Name(s)` ❑ Architect ❑ Attorney ❑ Builder / developer ❑ Economic development ❑ Engineer ❑ Other Phone ❑ Government agency ❑ Land use consultants ❑ Property management ❑ Public utility ❑ Realtor/ title insurance Suite # Fax *NOTE: Individual members may list one name. Public sector and corporate members may list up to five individuals. Please make check payable to the: SENSIBLE LAND USE COALITION • PO Box 284, Excelsior, MN 55331-9998 Questions? Call Pat Arnst, Executive Director, (952) 474-3302, or e-mail PFArnst@aol.com. Z917LZ *ON 11N213d NW 'SIdN 0lVd 3OV1SOd 'S71 11dOMd-NON MEETING LOCATION: DOUBLETREE PARK PLACE ua4 L-47-51 ►apsR2 1 -Mb 1500 PARK PLACE BLVD, ST. Louis PARK PHONE: 952-542-8600 ■ Any employee of a corporate ■ Attendance at a program without a member or public sector member reservation will incur an additional $10 may attend at the member rate. surcharge, seating is not guaranteed. ■ Payment must be received by the • According to MN Department of start ofeach program. Commerce guidelinesCEUcertifiicateswill ■ 'Pay at the door'rewfvations not be issued until the end of the program. made and not honored will incur a ■ Out of respect for our speakers luncheon s10 surcharge. may not be served to latecomers, once the • Cancellations for prepaid speaker has commenced. reservations must be received by ■ Audience participation is an integral part of 4:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the SWC programs. 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Louis PARK PHONE: 952-542-8600 Pi,INT (J LUST ' _vvee Thursday, February 26, 2004 Wayzata School District plans dome for Central Middle School By Dawn Throener Reporter Thursday, February 26, 2004 Kids involved in youth association sports will have access to a year -around facility at Central Middle School once a bubble is constructed around the football field. At its Feb. 9 meeting, the Wayzata School Board approved construction of the project. Several athletic associations have asked to renovate Central Middle School's football field, add artificial turf, put a bubble around it for year-round use and lease it from the district for 10 years, assuming operating costs. The associations that could use it include football, Plymouth and Wayzata soccer programs, girls' basketball, boys' basketball, hockey, baseball and softball leagues. Alan Hopeman, executive director of finance and business services, said that the capital costs for the project will be $3 million and include the turf, an inflatable dome and improvements to the grounds. A concession stand and restrooms will be in an adjacent building. This will be paid in a lease purchase agreement with payments over 10 years. He said that a tax increase will pay the lease. A property valued at $300,000 would pay an additional $14.48 per year. "It's relatively modest in terms of cost to the individual taxpayer," he said. The athletic associations will pay the $180,000 annual operational cost that includes putting up and taking down the dome as well as the ice sheet, personnel costs and other expenses. State Sen. David Gaither (R -District 43), a parent of three children in the district and area director for the Wayzata/Plymouth Youth Football Association, said the interior of the dome will offer multiple uses. It is expected to include a sheet of ice and several batting cages. Gaither said the football association will contribute about $28,000 to the project. "We will be able to meet and exceed our obligations on an annual basis," he said. Representatives from all contributing associations stated their case supporting the facilities project. The hockey association will contribute $65,000 and the baseball association will add $40,000 to that. Hopeman said that inflationary costs will be addressed yearly. If the revenues do not match the cost of the facility, the associations and district will discuss the issue and work with it accordingly. He also said he estimated conservatively in revenues from the project. "1 feel pretty confident that this will not be a financial burden to the district," he said. According to John Fluger, a Cuningham Group architect, the dome will be accessible through a separate access that will revamp parking in that area. The dome will vary in height between 55 and 58 feet and will be operational six months of the year. It is lower than the existing light fixtures, which are approximately 80 feet high. The turf will be similar to that at Wayzata High School. Gaither said that when the track was put in at Central Middle School, he wondered about the cost to replace the grass with artificial turf similar to that at the high school. "What was a half-baked notion to put football turf at the middle school field has now evolved into a unique opportunity for the school district and all youth organizations to collaborate on a district -wide resource with a broad-based appeal," Gaither said. "This was not a football initiative," he added. School Board Member Pat Gleason speculated that people who don't have kids in school could object to it. "It's going to be a huge public relations issue," she said. School Board Member Paul Landry said that it is not only a multi -use facility but an addition to the community. 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As part of our community prosecution initiative, these enhancements are designed to help make the County Attorney's Office even more accessible and responsive to local residents and businesses. First, we are now making selected criminal case information available directly to the public over the Internet. At this time, we are adding certain information on selected livability crimes that we are prosecuting. This information includes a defendant's name, the criminal charges, the next court appearance and (for closed cases) the final disposition. Most important, these cases are searchable by individual community or, for Minneapolis, by individual neighborhood. It is important to note that resources are limited, so only certain cases will be posted. Second, as a complement to the case information, we have added a feature that allows local residents to electronically submit comments about cases on the website. These comments will be forwarded to the appropriate prosecutor, who may use them in court as part of a community impact statement at a sentencing hearing. People also have the opportunity to submit general comments about public safety and crime issues in their community which they think will be helpful for us to know about. Our community prosecution initiative is all about building closer connections between what happens in our communities and what happens in our courtrooms so we can be more accountable and responsive to the public. I encourage you to spread the word in your community/neighborhood about these new website features, which can be accessed by going to www.hennepinattorne�org and clicking on the "community prosecution" button. If you have specific questions about our community prosecution initiative, please feel free to contact Andy LeFevour at (612) 348-4056. Sincerely, V AMY KLOBUCHAR Hennepin County Attorney 1 C-2000 G()vi:w \7u;NI 3oo S()I rll SlS rl l S rIt1-T I MJNNK N,N )LIS• \11N\L.M W% 35487 ��Ilt�\IC:lilt-.;F�;-55:i1) �c�c��:I��•uurnin:��inrnr�-��ri. ri♦ C"I SIN 1, .\` IC��I �I. I)I'I'��Icll �Ilr I:�Iri.���-I.I< R 'PSNENT�A, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development N Minneapolis Field Office 920 Second Avenue South oL IIIIIIII �� Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 qa+NnFVE'dZ Ra 2t http://www.hud.gov/local/min/index.html Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager Mayor of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Mr. Johnson: SUBJECT: Consolidated Plan End -of -Year Review — 2002 Program Year HUD is required to conduct an annual review of performance by grant recipients. This is to report to you the results of our review. Additionally, the Secretary must determine that the grant recipient is in compliance with the statutes and has the continuing capacity to implement and administer the programs for which assistance is received. Report We congratulate you on your many accomplishments during this past year on the achievement of Department Objectives. In addition to the accomplishments below, the City's required audit under OMB Circular A-133 contained no findings. When conducting the required timeliness test for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the City had 1.18 years of grant funds in its line of credit. This is below the required 1.5 years. Other accomplishments for the program year were included in the City's CAPER and are being reiterated: * 9 low-income families received assistance to purchase a home; * 9 existing homeowners had CDBG funded rehabilitation work completed on their homes; * Public service activities funded with CDBG provided assistance through CASH included 64 households participating in homebuyer education and counseling, 22 households assisted with foreclosure and 12 households assisted with reverse mortgage counseling; and * The City participated in the Metropolitan Twin Cities HUD Consolidated Plan Entitlement Jurisdictions Fair Housing Initiative, providing funding to promote fair housing choice, testing, enforcement and information. an area -wide Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing choice. "Hoaxing jor All 171rnuKh Jus ice jor All" ,; Background Information HUD's Office of Community Planning and Development has sought to establish partnerships with State and local governments. The focus of our partnership has been to work with communities to ensure that our joint efforts result in housing and community development programs and policies that benefit and serve low and moderate -income persons. These efforts occur within the framework of the statutes we administer and the regulations and emerging policies that are designed to improve program performance. The provisions of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, require the annual submission of performance reports by grant recipients receiving federal assistance through programs covered under these Acts. Additionally, these Acts require that a determination be made by the Secretary, that the grant recipient is in compliance with the statutes and has the continuing capacity to implement and administer the programs for which assistance is received. Traditionally, these determinations were made through the review of annual reports submitted by grantees for each individual program receiving assistance. With the implementation of the Consolidated Planning Regulations of January 5, 1995, the Department will be making a comprehensive performance review of your overall progress at least annually, as required by the statues and section 91.525 of the regulations. The review consists of analyzing your consolidated planning process; reviewing management of funds; determining the progress made in carrying out your policies and programs; determining the compliance of funded activities with statutory and regulatory requirements; determining the accuracy of required performance reports; as well as evaluating your accomplishments in meeting key Departmental objectives. This assessment not only meets the mandates of the statutes, but it also provides a basis for working together collaboratively to help you achieve housing and community development goals. One critical outcome of this collaboration should be the development of a more comprehensive, effective, and concise Consolidated Plan and improved performance in achieving specific goals that correspond to the activities outlined in your forthcoming Action Plan. Public Access This Report must be made readily available to the public within 30 days of receipt of your comments. There are several ways the report can be made available to the public. You can assist us in this regard by sharing HUD's report with the media; with a mailing list of interested persons; with members of your advisory committee; or with those who attended hearings or meetings. HUD will make this information available to the public upon request and may provide copies of future reports to interested citizens and groups. Conclusion As a result of our analysis, we have determined that your overall progress is satisfactory and that the City has the continuing capacity to implement these programs. "Noising for All 77troagb Jaslice for All " If there are any questions please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth Wise, CPD Representative at (612) 370-3019, ext. 2285. Sincerely Yours, CZ - Alan L. Joles irector, Office of Community lanning and Development cc: Mr. Jim Barnes, Housing Manager, Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Plymouth, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN 55447 "Hoesingfor All Through Juslice for All 9-j. Ccomicast February 25, 2004 Ms. Helen LaFave Northwest Suburbs Cable Commission 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 RE: Straight Talk Regarding Victory Sports Dear Commissioner LaFave: Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. 10 River Park Plaza St Paul, MN 55107-1219 Television coverage of the Minnesota Twins and Mr. Carl Pohlad's newly created "Victory Sports One" have received significant media attention in recent weeks. In fact, yesterday's Star Tribune reported that Mr. Pohlad's Victory Sports will soon launch a significant media campaign and that Victory will launch a website today (enclosed). According to that article, Victory President Kevin Cattoor says that the website "will have key messages and give people a place to go so they can communicate their concerns to the appropriate people who can influence this issue," such as cable commissions and city councils. To help place these recent actions in perspective, we've detailed Comcast's current sports programming lineup, and specifically, television coverage of the Minnesota Twins. Comcast: Your Preeminent Source for Regional Sports Programming Comcast is proud of our reputation as the pre-eminent provider of regional sports programming in the Twin Cities. Through Fox Sports Net, our customers enjoy broad- based regional sports programming as part of our Standard Cable lineup. This broad- based service includes our local National Hockey League franchise, the Minnesota Wild; our local National Basketball Association franchise, the Minnesota Timberwolves; a diversity of University of Minnesota athletics (including championship Gophers hockey) and much more. In addition, Standard Cable includes Comcast's Channel 13 (the television home of the St. Paul Saints baseball team), and all of the local broadcast stations such as Channels 4, 5, 9, 11, and 45, which carry Minnesota teams. We are proud to report that, in the Twin Cities, Comcast delivers local sports! Comcast: Home of Diverse Sports Programming In addition to our extensive offering of local and regional sports, we are also proud of our reputation as the best source for the rich diversity of all other sports programming including ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, Outdoor Life Network, The Speed Channel, The Golf Channel and WGN, USA Network and many more. Some of these networks also carry regional games of special interest in our area, such as the upcoming Big Ten Basketball Tournament to be seen on ESPN in March. Comcast: Great Home Entertainment Value As the United States General Accounting Office's October 2003 report on cable television noted, over the past three years for which data is available (1999-2002), the cost of sports programming to cable operators has increased by 59 percent —five times the rate of inflation (and substantially more than the rate of our local price adjustments). In the face of these and other programming cost increases, Comcast has aggressively sought to bring broad-based programming to customers at a price that has assured high value. To do so, we have offered services on the Basic and Standard Cable service levels that have broad appeal and are made available to us at a reasonable cost. To accommodate specialty or higher cost services, we have upgraded and expanded our system to be able to offer specialty or "niche" tiers of service and packages. Comcast and Baseball Comcast is a great source for televised coverage of baseball. We'll carry at least 33 Minnesota Twins games in 2004 on local broadcast television (KSTC-TV and KMSP- TV), along with any nationally televised games on ESPN or ESPN2, including the postseason. For example, ESPN and ESPN2 are scheduled to carry 155 games during the upcoming regular season. Meanwhile, Superstation WGN will carry over 100 Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox games this season, while WTBS will feature 78 Atlanta Braves games. In addition to the Major League Baseball offerings on Standard Cable, customers who want more can choose the MLB Extra Innings digital pay-per-view package. Over 900 games for out -of -market (non -Twins) games will be available to customers over the course of the regular season. (Blackout restrictions apply to the Twins.) Minnesota Twins/Victory Sports Initiative For the past six seasons, Comcast and Fox Sports Net (formerly Midwest Sports Channel) brought customers more than 100 Minnesota Twins games a year, all as part of our Standard Cable lineup. Fox Sports Net is a network with broad appeal and more than 3 million customers in the region. Recently, Mr. Pohlad created Victory Sports One and pulled the Twins games off Fox Sports Net. Victory Sports also secured the rights to some Golden Gopher basketball games and a limited number of other teams. Much of Victory Sports' other programming is ESPN News — which it carried almost 60 percent of its telecast hours during one recent week — duplicating a service that is already available to Comcast customers. The Star Tribune has recently reported that: ■ Victory Sports seeks approximately $2.20 per subscriber per month; ■ Victory Sports is requiring that Victory be included in Standard Cable (Expanded Basic) service, not on a digital tier; and, ■ Victory Sports has reached agreement with no major cable operators or satellite providers, (see Star Tribune, February 23, 2004, enclosed). 2 The Star Tribune has also reported that Victory has refused to look at proposals from Fox to return the Twins games to Fox Sports Net, which reportedly would offer to double the amount the Twins received last year and which Fox says would put the Twins in the top tier of major league teams, (see Star Tribune, February 23, 2004, enclosed). Comcast and Victory Sports Comcast has had discussions with Victory Sports representatives and is willing to continue the discussions. However, for reasons we're confident you will appreciate, we do not comment publicly on negotiations with programming partners or potential partners. Irrespective of the specifics of any proposal, however, Mr. Pohlad and his Victory Sports are asking Comcast customers to pay additional money, for a second channel, just to get the Twins coverage they had last year (which was provided on Fox Sports Net at no additional cost to customers). Overall, our customers don't want to pay more for the same programming. Our customer research shows more than 60 percent of our customers said they weren't willing to pay Mr. Pohlad and Victory a_y extra amount for a second channel to carry the Twins. Thev told us it should be available on some kind of enhanced service or on a pay-per-view basis. We hope this information is helpful. In addition, for your reference we have enclosed a set of talking points which are used by our Customer Account Executives and may be helpful in answering constituents' questions. At Comcast, we remain committed to provide customers great service, great choice and great value, and we will keep you informed as this and other issues evolve. In the interim, if you would like to discuss this issue further, please do not hesitate to contact me at (651) 493-5291. Sincerely, David Nyberg `- Manager of Corporate Enclosures (3) �)J 3 7 .Y ..: � �. _ �� _ x ay .-M fors"Tvurs„ Sy)uddzulgad` The p�k SpbrtaFepz si dent; said.=desiiit lie act. ' Twins andctdorts'.Qne ' officials would, ot;look at:his . latest ;proposalJor the, team's te)eiision;rights; -he_,,%vill coitz, tinue:his quest,to•get the,clubs:` games backonfSN;Northy.`L: And that might include.tak ing the offer,all:tlie wayzo Carl -W,e will start ir}mg �on an: 1' offer f this] .veek;, !:said Thomp son, Qio-,is'.in charge of the 21 ` FSNs m"^tl a coon =r"I have tom get some indicahu�this`isn"t .f Pin gto fall , list dh on deaf�ears But,- ! even f I don't ir tion,- it has :never sfoppd.ifie before` from: picksng nprthe " phone -and catling -somebody`.• who, I think will listen If .that's Carl Pohlad or [Carl's sots] Jirn Pohlad so;be rt I dust want.;to- E make sure they are seeing what 1-_,I is outthere:a�-tit>fI a -,:,F t 1, 1 X%That,Tliompson:put,,put > : there in the past #ew weeks was -. a multiyear.... -proposal that; would have -included addition- al money to shut downVictory,:!:_ which launched in October and is.setato.ratry,105,Xames-; this season:: .� ��,Tiionnpson icfused�,tQ;-goer, into specifics,.but the deal was believed to •be for 10 years: and start.with: an annual rights fee :. _ of about $12 million,.with.that:, number escalating irt. subse qu ent years. , J;. ' �.. "We were pre pared -lo make a proposal.- had:ive beers able; to —. thauwouldbave, been;. about-double,of What, they go.t last year*lfrom us,"::Tbompson; said. "Suff-ice to.ta' 4 wpuls l have,putihe Txvins.iwthextr- ' . tier of majorle ,gue teams teach - would liaise beeri_pore ..than:-,. fair market�,alue►''t-�-;?;R ". 3 n 3Tc pry.President KOiri Cat-- toor:,eai-1be-lact:theToffer wasril.. nl�kodEatis-an -in;,! ; dica,004-.of-bwtset'iou:s .Carl„ Pohlad is about #iistietwork. `Noshing„ Jiassch"anged," Cattpor, said" -Before I called 1 [ThQmpsoujwiack;last:time..iw. °I metwith-the; ohia&-end that- o was��eirt.response.:-lf:�tl�ey.°°; j choosy to see if they can come ,,j in towii:and aneetwith: Jump so ;,,i be it:lNe :launched <Vi'ctory in , Octoiie�„an ire :xti.'oving-, Mdor has distritiutiori -on; 22.,-6ble,iystems around the;.,, Uppp60 iidwest.and is-in..about 90"000.homes but�no'agree-�. ments'G-*t been reached with ti . majorc4ble operators'orsatel-:; lit:evroyiders: That: includes Comcast::-and�Time Warner, j hich;�erve much -0f the. met- ropolitan.area.:�,•*�;' - .;,:Among the v issues are c- .,,, tory's approximate asking price , of $220;per�Wbscr)ber, along , Mth-the fact.network.officials want. the ;service : to be..put=on the expanded;basir tier -and not . ; digital.,-f; "To be: quite:,honest,-one of: the;reasons;we nre=doing ;this nog%, is !e thunk wez,i,APro-.dde;i • a soiutian; toheifuation,";' j Thompson said "We;can=get: the TLS ris tine% ype �ofsmbney,y. they arc iookingifor ands make t:, thex)ist�ibutoz�; a service theya a alreadycaM - ingd'ni rob'aliIy;6versiinplify�;� ing the:iv►holelissue, but cer tain)y oppapert seems to me . there 3s"a basis for -this 7deal-to. ; be bone #- people want it to ' �o-,�'ar �'lioinpson has re- spected Ah*r chain adf'-coin maria.. �s lit,,,,puts :it-- talking' with xxtory executives; and .Cattobrl particular, about the-: Twins';rights: But Thompson sounds,wifahe:i2ekt;call might go diret]z•othe'oliladsi# �w•t;, littlef. frustrated,7.be,said of the situa- tion: Tyot ;go back, -it seems .: all alorig.the.Twins-Weie doing this .[launch" Micto.ryl 'be- cause rveinrere-not paying them enough:,;Now':I'm:..at a point where Ucertainly wrisiderthis an attractive''- offer that would pay them comparable. -to every otiierteam;--andit'sa-little.frus -. trating that theywon't;eyen lis- ten -,7. I�Zulgatt�src;- � . !%•_Sad @sthrlribUne-COM 3� Comcast. Talking Points Victory Sports One February 25, 2004 SITUATION On October 31, Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad launched his own regional sports network called Victory Sports One, in order to achieve exclusive control over the broadcast rights to Twins baseball. He also acquired the rights, from ESPN and the Big Ten athletic conference, to broadcast approximately half of the University of Minnesota men's basketball games for the 2003-04 season- According to recent press reports, Victory Sports has also acquired telecast rights to the NCAA Division I men's hockey semifinals and regional finals, as well as the Division I wrestling semifinals and men's lacrosse quarterfinals. The University of Minnesota is the two-time defending NCAA hockey champion and current defending national wrestling champion. MESSAGES & TALKING POINTS • We have had discussions with Victory representatives and are willing to talk further with them. We do not comment on negotiations with programming partners or potential partners. • What Carl Pohlad and Victory are asking Comcast customers to do is pay additional money for a second channeljust to get the Twins coverage they had last year — at no additional cost — on Fox Sports Net. • Overall, our customers don't want to pay more for the same programming. Our customer research shows more than 60 percent of our customers said they weren't willing to pay Carl Pohlad and Victory My extra amount for a second channel to carry the Twins. They told us it should be available on some kind of enhanced service or on a pay-per-view basis. • About Twins and sports coverage: Comcast remains the leading provider of regional and national sports programming. We'll carry 27 Twins games in 2004 on local broadcast television, along with any nationally televised games on Fox or ESPN (six Twins games are scheduled for Fox national coverage), including the postseason. Comcast will also carry several University of Minnesota Golden Gopher basketball games in the 2003-04 season. In addition, we will continue to carry Fox Sports Net – North, ESPN and more than a dozen other sports networks for our customers. Comcast. • About Victory's unwillingness to negotiate with Fox Sports Net: It's astonishing to hear that Victory won't even consider an offer from Fox Sports Net – North to carry Twins games, especially if the offer would put the Twins in the upper echelon of baseball TV rights deals. Comcast customers and customers of the other television providers in the Twin Cities area already get Fox Sports Net – North. Fox Sports Net is already the leading regional sports network and has the Wild, the T -Wolves, and much more. Fox Sports Net already has the experience of producing hundreds of Twins telecasts. Why won't Victory at least consider a potential solution that would give Carl Pohlad more money and give Twins fans a chance to see Twins baseball without having to pay more for an additional channel? About Victory reps saying we should eat the costs of the channel: He is essentially asking Comcast customers and/or Comcast to subsidize Carl Pohlad's latest business venture. Now in it's fifth decade in the industry, Comcast has built a reputation for investing heavily in upgraded broadband networks, offering advanced products and services, backing up those products with local customer service, and delivering the most value for the customer's entertainment dollar. About the "free offer": Carl Pohlad and Victory have made it clear that the "free" offer will not apply to Twins baseball. Once baseball season starts, it's as simple as this: Pohlad and Victory are asking you to pay additional money for a second channel to get Twins coverage you got last year — at no additional cost — on Fox Sports Net. Providing this service to our customers for a few short months without a long-term agreement is not a good solution for anyone. Background info on the Twins and Comcast sports coverage: For the past six seasons, Comcast and Fox Sports Net - North (formerly Midwest Sports Channel) brought customers more than 100 Minnesota Twins games a year, all as part of our Expanded Basic cable package. Carl Pohlad's Victory Sports pulled the Twins games off Fox Sports Net, a network with broad appeal and more than 3 million customers in the region. Victory Sports also secured the rights to some Golden Gopher basketball games and a limited number of other teams. Much of Victory Sports' other programming is ESPN News — which it carried almost 60 percent during one recent week — duplicating a service that is already available to Comcast customers. Fox Sports Net brings fans the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Minnesota Wild, University of Minnesota Golden Gopher hockey and much more to an audience of more than 3 million subscribers. Victory Sports, a startup network with far fewer premier attractions, is reportedly available to approximately 90,000 rural cable households throughout the region. It has no carriage agreement with any major cable or satellite provider in the Twin Cities. -)3 V 0 Officers Larry Marofsky Jim Willis Mary McKee Name Dharam Bobra 16105 39th Place N. Plymouth, MN 55446 Peter Bartling 1050537 th Place N. Plymouth, MN 55441 Pete Cahill 16305 29th Avenue N. Terry Donovan 1753 Evergreen Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55441 Richard Dunn 178154 th Avenue N. Plymouth, MN 55447 Judy Johnson 4600 Jewel Lane Lawrence P. Marofsky 2835 Medicine Ridge Road Plymouth, MN 55441 Mary McKee 1345 Juneau Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55447 Plymouth Charter Commission Chair Vice Chair Secretary (VM) 509-5007 jjohnson@ci.Plymouth.mn.us Appointed Term Expires 8-25-99 8-25-2007 3-01-04 3-01-08 3-01-04 3-01-08 6-9-97 6-19-2005 3-01-04 3-01-08 2-19-04 2-19-08 6-9-97 6-19-2005 6-9-97 6-19-2005 Thomas E. Murphy Jr. 9-18-98 6-19-2007 4810 Orchid Ln. N. Plymouth, MN 55446 Christian Preus 6-19-99 6-19-2007 17330 Co. Rd. 24 Plymouth, MN 55447 Lori Schwartz 6-9-97 6-19-2005 Louise Speck 6-09-00 6-19-2005 835 Vicksburg Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55447 Jeffrey M. Thompson 6-19-99 6-19-2007 3600 Alvarado Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55446 Vacant James G. Willis 6-19-99 6-19-2007 1651126 th Avenue N. Plymouth, MN 55447 Council Coordinating Representative: Bob Stein, 763/509-5003 Staff: Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City Manager, 763/509-5052 Sandy Paulson, City Clerk, 763/509-5080 Appointments were made by the Hennepin County Chief Judge. (Revised 03-04-04) 35- P R E V E N T I O N F O R U M Legislative Update: Healthy Youth Development hat is the effect of alcohol and tobacco policies on youth drinking and smoking rates? What is the impact of the new Minnesota graduation standards regarding health and physical activi�y? What is the effect of passive versus active parental consent on response rates for youth surveys such as the Minnesota Student Survey? To what extent is current funding for youth violence prevention programs meeting community need? How will changing minors' consent laws impact access to healthcare services? Presenters - Alcohol: Judd Mowry, member of the Community Prevention Coalition Partnership Council and the Minnesota Join Together Governing Board; Health/physical education sraduation standards and tobacco: Jill Birnbaum, director of advocacy, American Heart Association Greater Midwest Affiliate; Minnesota Student Survey: Lynn Bred, public policy coordinator, National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Research Center; Violence prevention: Deb Wells, prevention specialist, Minnesota Department of Education's Consolidated Federal Programs; Minors' consent: Bob Tracey, director of community affairs and education, Minnesota AIDS Project. When: N:I TIM Cost: Important! We are in the process of converting our mailing list to an electronic distribution to improve timeliness and reduce costs. To continue to receive notices for Prevention Forums, the Take Action! newsletter and other alerts, log on to www hsd-hennepin. org/CPC/TakeAction and follow the instructions. 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Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2004 Noon to 1:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall Council Chambers 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park Free - no need to pre -register ONP°nC Mail: 18202 Minnetonka Blvd. Deephaven, MN 55391 Phone: (952) 471-0590 Fax: (952) 471-0682 Email: admin@minnehahacreek.org Web Site: www.minnehahacreek.org Pamela Blixt James Calkins Lance Fisher Susan Goetz Monica Gross Richard Miller Scott Thomas Printed on recycled paper containing at least 30% post consumer waste. 11hinehalla Creed111atershed District Improving Quality of Water, Quality of Life Established in 1967 CV MEMORANDUM DATE: March 3, 2004 TO: District Cities Hennepin County Carver County Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board Three Rivers Parks District Lake Minnetonka Conservation District Metropolitan Council Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Minnesota Department of Transportation Minnesota Department of Health Minnesota Department of Agriculture Basset Creek Watershed Management Organization Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed Management Organization Elm Creek Watershed Management Organization Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Riley Purgatory Watershed District Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Citizens Advisory Committee FROM: Michael Wyatt, Planner/Program Manager CC: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers Eric Evenson, District Administrator RE: Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan Revisions The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is pleased to announce the upcoming revision of its Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan. These revisions will constitute the third generation plan for MCWD that will incorporate a number of recently completed studies and serve to guide the activities of MCWD over the next ten year period. The plan will include revised policies, goals, regulatory Rules, a ten-year Capital Improvements Program and contain pertinent information regarding the management of water resources within the District. MCWD requests your input in assisting with the upcoming revisions. Input and comment in regards to present or future District activities related to any of the following issues within MCWD jurisdiction is appreciated: • Water quality • Wetlands • Stormwater runoff rate/volume • Water resource regulation • Flooding • Water resource education • Recreation 0 Wildlife and wildlife habitat • Navigation • Land use/land development 311 • Public -government interaction • Inter -agency cooperation • Public drainage systems • Lake and stream management • Groundwater/well-head protection • Shoreline Stabilization • Floodplain management • Dredging MCWD will be incorporating a "subwatershed management approach" in revision of the plan. This strategy involves the development of individual subwatershed plans which are designed to compliment the overall goals and objectives of the District as a whole. In this sense, the subwatershed plans together comprise the overarching Water Resources Management Plan. For your reference, included with this memorandum are two maps: a political boundary map and a subwatershed map. Submitted comments will be utilized by District staff to evaluate existing programs and development future capital programs/projects. All comments letters received by MCWD will be included as an appendix to the MCWD Third Generation Water Resources Management Plan. Your assistance and continued support is greatly appreciated in this endeavor. MCWD requests that submitted comments be received within sixty days of the receipt of this memorandum (by approximately May 15, 2004). Please contact the MCWD offices at (952)471-0590 with questions or concerns. 56 b z� S1 4 Z� 2004 Youth Town Forum General Comments Comments No. of occurances I liked discussion with the Mayor 3 the topics the speakers asking about our opinions the food door prizes I learned more about the City 2 how to get involved 2 "CBA" (Conceive, Believe, Act) 2 how the roads are monitored by the City use your potential how speed limits are regulated I didn't like emphasis on Wayzata schools the length Next time more discussion time get Subway General Comments MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: March 4, 2004 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager =,k( 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 February 2004. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility was 571, 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 j 600 w, 500 c i v 400 a� 300 m a 200 100 0 t CO CO O O O � r- N M M M � � O O Q) (0 O O m O O O Z Q LL O Q -@i Z Month/Year HCACF Monthly Population Report j E] CUP Limit ■Average Count; Plymouth Human Rights Commission January 15, 2004 Adopted Minutes Commissioners Present Excused Absent Venoreen Browne- Boatswain X Jackie Fraedrich X Ruth Ruffin X Jeff Westbrook X Don Ren uist X Jesse Glaze X Alyssa Kuglin X Hal Broxey - Chair X Norma Garfin X DeMarcus Suggs X Anay Bedi — Vice Chair X Nicole Jin X John Greu ner X Vincent Ijioma X Gloria Alexander X Vacant -school district 270 Also present: City Manager Ahrens, Office Support Representative Gulbrand and new member, Gwen Adams—Drew. A meeting of the Human Rights Commission was held beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on January 15, 2004. Commissioner Broxey called the meeting to order. Commissioner Broxey noted that a quorum was present so official business could be conducted. Gwen Adams -Drew presented the commission with a brief summary of her background and her desire to serve on the commission. Approve Minutes Commissioner Broxey asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the minutes of December 4, 2003. Commissioner Bedi moved and Commissioner Ijioma seconded to approve the minutes of December 4, 2003. Motion carried. �S Human Rights Commission Minutes January 15, 2004 Page 2 of 5 Approve Agenda Commissioner Broxey asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the agenda. Commissioner Renquist requested to add Long Range Planning under 6.C. of the 2004 Work Plan. Commissioner Iiioma moved and Commissioner Bedi seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Committee Reports A. Student Workshop Commissioners Suggs, Bedi, Jin, Kuglin, Westbrook and Broxey were present at the student sub- committee meeting. Commissioner Bedi reported on the Student Workshop, which will be held on April 20, 2004 at the Plymouth Ice Center. The workshop will be a presentation on homelessness. The tentative agenda consists of a panel of speakers, video, entertainment and a breakout session. B. Community Awareness Commissioner Iiioma moved and Commissioner Bedi seconded to approve the guest column article which will be submitted to the Plymouth Sun -Sailor. Motion carried. The next Community Awareness sub -committee meeting will be held on January 29, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room at City Hall. Commissioner Alexander moved and Commissioner Westbrook seconded to approve the Plymouth Human Rights Commission brochure. Motion carried. Staff will have copies of the brochure available for the commissioners at the February 5, 2004 meeting. C. Community Education Commissioner Ijioma reported on the revised letter that Commissioner Greupner prepared, which will be submitted to the small business community in Plymouth. The commission discussed the purpose of the letter and who it will be mailed to. Commissioner Broxey suggested that the community education group meet with the businesses to introduce the Plymouth Human Rights Commission. Commissioner Browne -Boatswain feels the commission should address the process when the commission is contacted regarding a human rights issue. Lt �" Human Rights Commission Minutes January 15, 2004 Page 3 of 5 Commissioner Alexander stated that the letter would be a good introduction before the group visited the companies. She suggested that the Plymouth Human Rights Commission brochure be submitted with the letter. City Manager Ahrens stated that there are 2,200 businesses in Plymouth and 40-50 are 4 workers or less. She mentioned that Councilmember Hewitt's concern was if the business community should be the focus of the commission. City Manager Ahrens noted the first few items on the Work Plan and indicated that the business community would be a new initiative and this has not been approved by the council. She suggested that the commission add this item to the 2004 work plan for council approval. Commissioner Renquist stated that the commission should prepare a plan for the future. Commissioner Browne -Boatswain suggested defining the purpose of the committees. The commission discussed communication and feels the role of the commission is to communicate with businesses. Commissioner Iiioma moved and Commissioner Alexander seconded to approve the revised letter to the small business community. Commissioner Broxey added an amendment to have final approval from the council. With all members voting in favor; but, Commissioner Renquist voting no, the motion carried. D. Human Rights Incident Response Team No report was given from the committee. Old Business A. Human Rights Day, December 5, 2003 Commissioner Alexander will report on the conference at the March 4, 2004 meeting. B. New Neighbors' Handbook The commissioners have distributed the handbooks and will inform Commissioner Greupner of the status. They should contact Office Support Representative Gulbrand for additional copies. C. Hate and Bigotry Conference Commissioner Broxey is working on the conference and will keep the commissioners informed of the progress. D. Golden Valley HRC Forum, January 8, 2004 Commissioner Broxey stated that nine Plymouth commissioners attended the Golden Valley HRC Forum on January 8 and he appreciated their attendance. Commissioner Renquist gave a brief summary of the meeting. Human Rights Commission Minutes January 15, 2004 Page 4 of 5 New Business A. Election of Officers Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Commissioner Alexander moved and Commissioner Browne -Boatswain seconded to elect Hal Broxey as the 2004 Chairperson. Motion carried. Commissioner Broxey moved and Commissioner Ijioma seconded to table election of Vice Chairperson to the February 5, 2004 meeting. Motion carried. B. Tra, flc Stop and Search Audit HRC Representative Commissioners Ruffin and Ijioma volunteered as the Plymouth HRC Representative for the Traffic Stop and Search Audit. City Manager Ahrens stated that the City of Minneapolis Racial Profiling study no longer needed a representative from the Plymouth Human Rights Commission because the focus of the project has changed. C. Discuss 2003 Annual Report and 2004 Work Plan City Manager Ahrens stated that the City Council annually reviews the performance of the Plymouth Human Rights Commission. The Commission is required to submit an annual report to the Council reporting the Commission's activities over the past year and outlining proposed activities for the coming year. The City Council adopts the work plan, which gives authority to the commission to proceed with their work plan. Commissioner Renquist moved and Commissioner Iiioma seconded to approve the amended 2003 Annual Report. Motion carried. Commissioner Broxey requested prioritizing the 2004 Work Plan at the February 5 meeting. Commissioner Renquist moved and Commissioner Alexander seconded to approve the amended 2004 Work Plan. Motion carried. D. Set a special meeting at 5:30 p.m.. immediately prior to the February 5 meetin City Manager Ahrens stated the Council will be conducting an orientation with all of the Boards and Commissions prior to their first regular scheduled meeting in February. Commissioner Broxey stated that he will send a letter to the commissioners to ensure there will be a quorum at the February 5 meeting. The student sub -committee agreed to choose an alternate date to meet and discuss the workshop plans. Upon finalizing a date, they will contact Office Support Representative Gulbrand and Commissioner Broxey. Human Rights Commission Minutes January 15, 2004 Page 5 of 5 E. Request for member to assist with Police Chief interview City Manager Ahrens will be conducting interviews for the Police Chief position on February 9, 2004 and would like to have a commissioner attend the interview. Commissioner Broxey volunteered to assist with the Police Chief interview. Announcements and Articles Commissioner Broxey recommended the commissioners read the articles that are included in the packets. Motion was made by Commissioner Renquist and seconded by Commissioner Iiioma to adjourn the meeting at 8:54 p.m. Motion carried. Next Meeting: February 5, 2004 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, February 11, 2004, 7:00 p.m. Members Present Karen Chesebrough, Sally Strand, Kathy Osborne, Terry Jaffoni and Brian Forrest Members Absent Andy Walstead, Boe Carlson, Molly Beste and Katie He Others/Staff Present Brian Vlach, Three Rivers Park District Derek Asche, Water Resources Technician Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer Margie Vigoren, Environmental Education Coordinator Patty Hillstrom, Secretary Call to Order Ms. Osborne brought the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. Review of Agenda The agenda was approved with the addition of the nomination of a Chair and Vice Chair for the EQC and an update by Ms. Jaffoni on the Great River Energy project. Appoint Committee A nomination was made by Ms. Chesebrough, seconded by Ms. Jaffoni Chair and Vice appointing Kathy Osborne as Chair of the EQC. The vote passed Chair unanimously. A nomination was made by Ms. Osborne, seconded by Ms. Strand nominating Ms. Chesebrough as Vice Chair of the EQC. The vote passed unanimously. Minutes It was moved by Brian Forrest, seconded by Sally Strand and unanimously approved by the committee that the minutes for the January 14, 2004 meeting be approved as written. Guest Introduction Liz Thornton, commissioner on the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission and Karla Anderson, alternate commissioner on the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission introduced themselves and stated that they were at the meeting to listen to input from the EQC. 2003 Annual Report Mr. Missaghi referred to the 2003 Annual Report and 2004 Annual Plan and 2004 Annual and asked the EQC to review and comment on the document. The Plan following changes were noted by the EQC: • Correct the term date for Ms. Osborne on the 2004 Work Plan. Page 1 of 4 C. (Documents and Settingslkho manlLocal Settingsl Temporary Internet FilesIOLK6 771021104. doc • Clarify on Page 11 that the Schmidt Lake Plan should be presented to the City Council for adoption before March 4. • Move alternative fuel to the May EQC meeting. • Mosquito control will be tentatively set for the April EQC meeting. Ms. Strand will proof the annual report and work plan for writing style before submission to the City Council in February. A motion was made by Karen Chesebrough, seconded by Terry Jaffoni recommending approval of the 2003 Annual Report and 2004 Work Plan with the inclusion of the changes made by the EQC to the City Council. The motion passed unanimously. Schmidt Lake Mr. Asche reported that a meeting with the Schmidt Lake Homeowners Management Plan Association and City staff was held on Monday, February 9, 2004 to discuss and come up with recommendations to the EQC. He distributed an outline and map summarizing the discussion at the meeting and asked for the EQC's approval to continue with possible BMP's and guidance on contacting homeowners in ten areas. The EQC selected the following top five items from the list of possible external BMP's: • Priority street sweeping • Catch basin inserts for smaller rain events • Sump manhole maintenance • Education on redirecting downspouts onto pervious surfaces • Rain gardens Mr. Asche stated that the number one item of importance on the list are the raingardens, however, they would be the most difficult to accomplish. Street sweeping and catchbasin inserts would be next. It was decided that a meeting would be held at a Schmidt Lake Association (SLA) member's home with a presentation by the City on steps being taken toward improving the water quality of Schmidt Lake. Opportunities for homeowners' participation will also be provided. Mr. Asche will put together a plan and the SLA will organize a meeting with ten homeowners prior to their annual meeting on March 16, 2004. He asked for endorsement of the BMP's from the EQC. Mr. Vlach voiced concern about the homeowners associations willingness to maintain the catchbasin inserts. Mr. Asche stated that the inserts could be removed and used elsewhere if the association no longer wants to maintain them. Page 2 of 4 C. (Documents and SettingslkhoffmanlLocal SettingslTemporary Internet Fi1esI0LK677W21104.doc 141, y� 1 A vote was taken endorsing and authorizing immediate implementation of the top five external BMP's selected by the EQC and authorization of internal BMP's for 2004-2005. The vote passed unanimously. Bassett Creek Ms. Chesebrough stated that a public. hearing is scheduled for the Second Generation Bassett Creek Second Generation Management Plan on February 19, Mgmt. Plan Review 2004 and asked the EQC to review comments by the City Council. A motion was made by Ms. Chesebrough, seconded by Ms. Strand to send the comments made by Karen Chesebrough directly to the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission, if appropriate, as comments supported by the EQC. The motion passed unanimously. Proposed Plymouth Ms. Vigoren reported that Anne Hurlburt, Director of Community Residents Survey Development, is working on the citizen survey. She said one of Ms. Hurlburt's goals is to get the survey down to 45 minutes which limits the amount of questions asked. Ms. Vigoren will try to obtain a final draft of the survey for the EQC's review. The following are questions the EQC would like in the citizen survey: • Have you made the switch to phosphorus free fertilizer? • How do you obtain environmental information? • Do you use the beaches or lakes for swimming, boating or aesthetics? • What is your satisfaction with Plymouth parks, open spaces including lakes and beaches? • What are your feelings about how open space and ponds affect your quality of life in Plymouth? • Would you be willing to change your green grass to other plants not requiring mowing and fertilizing to decrease impervious surfaces, and • Rank your environmental concerns. Mr. Vlach suggested contacting James Johnson of the Three Rivers Park District with the possibility of asking some of the same questions they used on their survey. He said the Three Rivers Park District would be interested in comparing answers with a city wide perspective. Increasing EQC This item was tabled because there were no student members in Student Members' attendance. Participation Phase II Public Mr. Missaghi reported that no one attended the public hearing held on Information February 11, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. He said compliance must be completed Meeting by March 10 of every year. Page 3 of 4 C: Oocuments and SettingAhoffman1l ocal Settingsl Temporary Internet Files DLK6 771021104. doc � �J Aquatic Vegetation Mr. Missaghi reported that there have been approximately 30-40 calls in Management Plan response to the letter on curlyleaf management sent to residents, and all of them have been favorable. The City of Medicine Lake has received 75% of the permits and Plymouth has received 65%. Environmental Fair Ms. Vigoren stated that the fair will be held on February 23, 2004 and 2004 asked for volunteers. She said hot dogs, pizza, chips, cookies and water will be served at 4:45 p.m. with the fair starting at 5:30 p.m. Ms. Osborne stated that she would help at the fair. EQC members can email Ms. Vigoren with their availability. Medicine Lake Ms. Chesebrough stated that the next meeting of the Medicine Lake Watershed Watershed Subcommittee will be held on February 26, 2004. Subcommittee Great River Energy Ms. Jaffoni reported that the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board is Project Update still working on their study of the impact of a high voltage transmission line that may run long I-494 from Schmidt Lake Road to the Parker's Lake Substation. She said there are a couple alternative routes and may not run down 1-494 as initially thought. She said representatives from the EQC will have the opportunity to say something at the public meeting being held in March. It was decided that discussion of this issue will take place at the March 10, 2004, EQC meeting. Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patty Hillstrom Page 4 of 4 C. (Documents and SettingAVrhoffmanlLocal SettingslTemporary Internet FilesIOLK6771021104.doc I/ L I'ice M�W -M. M i ate• � .� i. i.w r .�.t�.� / / � � � L— _ :ice ia! i . t ✓._ � is �. v�� �.. � i ate• � .� i. i.w r .�.t�.� / / � � � L— _ :ice ia! i . t ✓�.._ Kms{ j3 Sally Strand 1193154' Ave. N Plymouth MN 55442 Dear Sally Strand: Thank you for writing to express your concerns and bringing the drainage and snow plowing issues to our attention. I will address them in order. I have learned that the city is aware of the situation that occurred near your property during the heavy rain we had on June 27, 2003. What you. describe about the frequency of having to clean the grate of the catch basin is very common. You are right, all the leaves, twigs and debris is carried down the hill and settles over the catch basin inlet. We have many in the city that need constant monitoring and cleaning. We try to keep these clean as much as possible and your help is greatly appreciated. Your street is due for reconstruction in 2006 and a full engineering study will be done at that time to determine the best way to eliminate future drainage problems. Possible solutions are: provide an over ground over flow if the terrain allows this without significant disruption, add additional inlets for the storm water, utilize different styles of catch basin grates that allow more debris to pass limiting the clogging and other possible remedies. Your snow plowing concerns are a little more challenging even though it appears quite obvious. I did visit your cul-de-sac after receiving your letter. We have not changed our snow plowing procedures since the time you moved into your house in 1991. It is more an issue of training and educating the snow plow drivers. Cul-de-sacs still prove to be the most difficult for us to plow. We clear a large area with limited space to place the snow. Your photos do show the areas where snow could be placed with out interfering with the utilities boxes, mailbox and all other items found in the boulevards. Snow plowing is a fast moving operation and operators try to be efficient, careful and speedy as they do their work, but in some instances they need to spend more time placing the snow in open areas. We try to have our plow drivers distribute snow equitably and in the most open of areas. We will continue teaching and educate proper snow placement. You have given us permission to use your driveway so we can push much of the snow away from your front yard to the open area, but our guideline is to not have plowing equipment leave the street area. You would like us to mark or flag the utility boxes. As much as we would like to mark all the utility boxes within the city, this is simply impractical due to the number of them that there are. During winters of heavy snowfalls, we have often fLY�/I.UTH A Beautifu(Place to Live o:�maintTX661�t)U e��pV130 L V�RD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 O www.d.plymouth.mn.us asked the individual utility companies to mark their equipment, but that is not their standard practice. Your cul-de-sac is still plowed with a pickup style truck. We start plowing at various times of the day or night depending on how much snow is expected and when it has stopped snowing. Ideally we will plow in the "wee" hours of the morning when the snowfall allows. The event you witnessed recently was our wheeled end loader pushing snow back to make room for more snow. In your case, the snow should have been relocated instead of merely pushed back further into the boulevard putting all the utilities boxes at risk. It is always helpful for us to look into these issues as soon as possible to make the necessary corrections. As I stated we are constantly educating our snowplow drivers on our expectations and we do strive to do quality snow plowing work for all. In the future please call our office immediately when we can make improvement or corrections. 763-509-5950 and if you would like to discuss these issues further please call me at 763-509-5991 Sincerel Thomas Vetsch Public Works Superintendent Cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager Ginny Black, Ward 4 Dan Faulkner, Director of Public Works Gary Smith, Street Supervisor 0:\maintenance\pubwks\centeqp\ltrs\2004\sally strand 3.2.04.doc Public Works Superviser Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth MN 55447 11931 54`t' Ave. North Plymouth MN 55442 763.550.2988 Feb. 18, 2004 RE: Cul de Sac Street Plowing ACTIONS NEEDED: 1. At the minimum, flags to mark electric, phone and cable boxes ... pre -winter 2. Change back to small truck plowing from the largest city truck plowing 3.Turn around using our driveway even though it's against city policy 4. Discussion as to other possibilities. 763.550.2988 Dear Tom Vetsch: Last year, on June 27 during the 7 inch rainstorm, I called the City to remove leaves and waste from the storm drain in front of our house. The water in our yard and driveway were already waist high. My car, parked at the end of the driveway, was under water up to the electrical system and subsequently, had to be hauled away. I am constantly out in electrical storms cleaning out the waste that flows from the hill on Goldenrod. I am looking for possible answers to this problem. Now, I have another concern. Since we moved to this house in 1991, the street plowing policies have apparentl\ changed. In the early years, it was apparent that the City contracted out to services that came with smaller trucks and did a fantastic job clearing our cul de sac in the wee hours of the morning. They were able to access our driveway without cracking it, turn around and take much of the snow from the cul de sac and place it opposite our home on property that is all open exposed lawn with no utilities. In the last 5 years, I have watched as the giant trucks speed down the hill with all the snow from 54'h Avenue North (possibly all the way from Evergreen or further east) and then deposit near or on top of our area electric box, phone box, fire hydrant, and cable box. If it is not covered in the first snows, I can be assured that the 10-15 foot high bulldozer will come within two to four weeks, not see any of the utilities and mightily push all of the snow that the monster truck piled up, into and over the utility boxes. This morning, I was able to stop my fence, the electric box, the phone box and the cable box from possible destruction (they are all covered with snow and can't be seen). I am including photos taken two to three weeks ago and encourage you to play: "Where's Eddy the Electric Box?" V �V /\1 Broad view of home with snow from two storms and entire 54" Ave North �My Deposited C` LLQ torm drain is here (3 feet into the hill) also. ^ Side view of Utility area. Electric box almost totally covered, no sign of telephone. Fence protecting utility area covered except for one post. Shovel showing how far out the snow was deposited blocking our mailbox and causing a problem with clearing the snow for mail. My husband had to take back a section 2-3 feet into the hill and 3-4 feet high—Three weeks ago. The truck only came today to try to solve the problem... which we already fixed. Area across the cul de sac that used to receive the snow in the early 1990's. #I It is a wide are of lawn with almost NO sno%% plowed onto it. #2 Note that my neighbors mailboxes are also inundated with snow from the monster plow. If you can do anything in the future to remedy these problems, I would be grateful to the City of Plymouth. Please give me a call in the daytime hours to discuss the situation. We plan to move our mailbox to the other side of our driveway (which has the cable box) but we have an area approximately 8" x8" to do it in because the entire area has underground utilities. Moving the mailbox will eliminate another area the aVF monster trucks plow into. Sincerely yours, Sally Strand, Homeowner and EQC CC: Laurie Ahrens, Ginn), Black y I C 00 U N E , O .O U vOi N D N a N 0 O TJ . •� � '1y U M '.p7 73. w bl 0 y ao e a bi Sp O O O O O y G cO N vl lO rNN L+ — J V A E o N C — p « ~ � A •-- vl O o0 N N N c n A ci4 N oo N `� .O V r V — j N •7 F A w n � � c N Gt Y In 0. y O vl ND 'fl d0 � AO O en ID N _ O O O _O a > a U en O en O = 3 O C Vj y U N eq N CO rOi. F N 'a. c cn U z ea ea O rn C7 o a i a i R N O R R L L m i7r LL W k. LL 4 U c c U V 4' w =in [x] n n N M !Y V1 %O r- 00 Page 1 of 1 Helen LaFave Subject: FW: From: Stenberg, K=; i' Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 8:46:08 AM To: Web Contact Transit Auto forwarded by a Rule I want to express my appreciation for the commuter buses that are bringing us downtown during the bus strike. It makes me feel so fortunate to live in the City of Plymouth! If they were not available, getting to work would be a real problem for me — my son, who is out of town at college, has my car, so I have no other form of transportation, and I have a disability that prevents me from walking any distance, so carpooling is not a viable option for me. Again, my GREAT THANKS!!!!! 121 3/4/2004 SII \1111.12 ._ MINNESOTA Em4ron►ncntal Fund March 1, 2004 Mayor Judy Johnson City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Johnson, On behalf of the eighteen organizations that make up the Minnesota Environmental Fund and its Board of Directors, we are writing to express our thanks to you and the City of Plymouth for sponsoring and conducting a charitable giving campaign that included the Minnesota Environmental Fund. Barb Cox, the coordinator for your group, did an excellent job in promoting the giving campaign. We appreciated Barb's helpfulness and efficiency throughout the entire process. Because of Barb and people like her, more than $630,000 was raised for Minnesota's environment. The contributions of your employees to the Minnesota Environmental Fund will help to protect our quality of life in Minnesota. The City of Plymouth is to be commended for giving its workers the opportunity to support a healthy environment and protect the natural resources of Minnesota. SXince A eEd Marek Sccott Elkins Executive Director Chair of the Board Cc: Barb Cox. ' i T ) �O! �J r, William J. Magratten 2160 Zanzibar Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55447 TO: 763/475-1062 Februan- 27.200.1 City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Ph -mouth. MN 55447-1482 Attention: Ms. JudN Johnson. MaN or Reference: PIN -mouth Police and Fire Departments As we all know. in today's competitive environment, personnel are the greatest assets in any organization. Well. the City of Plymouth is fortunate in having exceptional personnel in its Police and Fire Departments. On Sunday, February 22, 2004. at around 10:45 PM, just prior to settling in for the night. we experienced a sudden rush of carbon monoxide beeps from our CO Monitor. Readings increased from zero to in excess of 180 in a matter of minutes. Later learned CO gas was coming from the furnace. We contacted the Plymouth Police Department via the 911 number. They arrived with fire engines within minutes. We are most thankful considering the potential implications of the situation on our well being. particularly if we had gone to sleep. The personnel in attendanice were most professional in their approach to isolating the problem. venting the area and making sure that we were alright. The City is well served in having personnel as dedicated citizen oriented and decisive as those in these two fine organizations. We are proud of them. We should also note the prompt response of the gas company representative who confirmed the furnace problem and issued the " red tag" shut down. Sincerer William J. Magratten cc. Laurie Ahrens. City Manager cc. Rick Kline. Fire Chief cc. Mike Goldstein, Chief of Police Ellen Magratten 2:_ ,3 Y !; l r5: I 1 k -�' March 3, 2004 CITY OF PLYMOUTR Marjorie Sabourin 17740 Old Rockford Road Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Ms. Sabourin: We are in receipt of your February 18, 2004 letter, and I am responding on behalf of Mayor Johnson. We appreciate your comments and they will be taken into consideration as we delve into the issue of storm water quality pond maintenance. As you may have seen in recent City news publications, the result of the special council meeting of January 13, 2004 was the forniation of a volunteer task force to study this issue and make a recommendation to the City Council. The first meeting of this 27 member task force is scheduled for Saturday, March 6, beginning at 8:30 am in the Plymouth City Hall Council Chambers. This and subsequent meetings will be open to the general public if you are interested in attending. Thanks again for your comments and interest in this important issue and if you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely,, �Cawv x4a-d&4-4-� Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. Director of Public Works cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager City Councilmembers 6s- PLYMOUTH A BeRtftV #iTfilLLE-i(T �'TFZ' DANF'2004'Sabourin_Surf Wtr Eee_J_ duc 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 p r.. www ci nlvmnt tth mn t tc Sabourin Marjorie 17740 Old Rockford Rd. Ply mouth, MN 55416 (763) 478-6753 hamelbertha a�juno.co n February 18, 2004 Mayor Judy Johnson City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Mayor Johnson, I'm writing to address the possibility of using the city's surface water fee to maintain ponds that legally are the responsibility of homeowners associations. I am strongly opposed to increasing the surface water fee for this purpose, and I am also concerned about further implications that this precedent would have for other maintenance. Public works director, Dan Faulkner is quoted in the city's December 23 news release as saying that "many residents may technically be part of a homeowners association and they may have a financial burden and responsibility that they don't even realize they have." I personally find this difficult to believe. I toured the new model homes behind me in Wyndemere Farms, and asked about the pond maintenance at that time. I was told the developer would maintain the ponds for ten years, after which time the home owners association took over the responsibility. Am I to believe that none of the home buyers inquired about this? Presumably, the organization of homeowners associations with maintenance responsibilities was a condition put in place by the city before granting permission for these subdivisions to be built, to prevent the taxpayers of the city from being burdened by the perfectly foreseeable maintenance costs associated with these new developments. My understanding is that maintenance of many of the private parks in some new subdivisions are also the responsibility of homeowners associations. Does this mean eventually we as property owners in Plymouth will also be asked to maintain private homeowners association parks? This leads to more involvement then I care to consider If in fact many homeowners associations "exist on paper only," perhaps the city should require that developers post bonds for homeowners associations in order to ensure that any required maintenance associated with new developments will not burden taxpayers in the city as a whole. Sincerely, Marjorie Sabourin cc. Counsel members: Sandy Hewitt, Tim Bildsoe, Karl Neset, Public W67]ts' :- Faulkner - L� �4� f' . w Y )irector Dan March 3, 2004 CITY OF PLYMOUTR Gary Johnson 17910 — 3`d Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Johnson: I have recently received your letter addressed to the City of Plymouth regarding the pond North of 3'd Avenue near your residence. As you may or may not be aware, the City Council recently approved the formation of a volunteer task force to address the issues related to surface water and funding. The first meeting of this 27 member task force will be Saturday, March 6, beginning at 8:30 am in the Plymouth City Hall Council Chambers. This and subsequent meetings are open to the general public and you are certainly welcome to attend. At their first meeting, it is staff's intention to work with the task force to understand the breadth and complexity of the issues related to surface water finding and to focus on those issues they would like to address. As you indicate, the West Nile Virus is certainly nothing to ignore and the Metropolitan Mosquito Control Commission is certainly trying to address this problem. We appreciate your comments and we will take them under consideration as we proceed with the examination of surface water issues through the task force process. Sincerely, Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. Director of Public Works 61 PLYMOUTH ,: AML tf�fi Vfi�i�iTfyp&N-Z.111,Johnson_Surf Water 3_ doc 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-000 ....... _. 1e1%nnA1 ni nlvmni ith mn t tc To: City of Plymouth From: Gary Johnson Re: Pond d an 3rde Avenue North It is still very much a concern the mosquito and health consequences of horses and swamp area created by the city's diversion of waters many years ago. The Nile Virus is nothing to ignore. Please consider the request Dick Dunn and myself have presented for deepening of what now is no longer water but a series of mosquito breeding mud pools. Thanks, GaryJoluisori 17910 3`d ,Ave N Plymouth, Mn 55447 612-790-4279 office 763=473-7197 home SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR HENRY J. LAZNIARZ (2003129) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Henry J. Lazniarz, under File 2003129, for a preliminary plat for two single family lots to be known as Plymouth Park Place for property located at 4415 Northwest Boulevard. 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, March 17, 2004, 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 2003129propnotice PLYMOUTH A BeautifufPface to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 "' www.d.plymouth.mn.us SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR PAUL AND GRACE ELLEFSON (2004008) Dear Owner/Occupant: This letter is written to inform you that Paul and Grace Ellefson, under file 2004008, submitted a planning application requesting approval of a variance to allow impervious surface coverage of 28% where 25% is the maximum allowed, for construction of a 26' X 32' garage addition for property located at 12315-28`h Place North. The proposal would include converting the existing garage into living space and drainage improvements on the property. 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, March 17, 2004, 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, fAtkO �fiKuO Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2004008propnotice �� PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 0--c— www.ci.plvmouth.mn.us March 5, 2004 SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR JAMES AND LISA PROM (2004010) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a request by James and Lisa Prom, under File 2004010, for an administrative permit and conditional use permit to allow construction of a new home with an attached garage that would exceed 1,000 square feet in gross floor area, for property located at 5760 Oakview Lane North. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 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, March 17, 2004, in the City 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 2004010propnotice 0-11— "-1. PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www.ci.olvmouth.mn.us March 5, 2004 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCES FOR CARLSON REAL ESTATE (2004012) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a request by Carlson Real Estate, under File 2004012, for a site plan amendment, conditional use permit, and variances to allow construction of 6 town office buildings for property located at 3501 Plymouth Boulevard. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 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, March 17, 2004, in the City 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, %1v'1114 '�(A k-1 (,�, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2004012propnotice W_ it II 36th Ave. N. PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Pface to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 0_11. www.d.plymouth.mmus 71 Hennepin County Transportation Department 1600 Prairie Drive Medina, MN 55340-5421 March 2, 2004 Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. Director of Public Works City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth MN 55447 Re: County Road 47 Preliminary Design/Corridor Study Dear Dan: 763-745-7500, Phone 763-478-4000, FAX 763-478-4O3O,TDD www.co.hennepin.mn.us Thank you for updating me of development plans along County Road 47 via your letter of February 11, 2004. Clearly, we are about to engage in stimulating conversations regarding the expansion of development and the expectations of new residents as they move into the area. The outcome of these conversations will impact the area for decades to come. As you consider the future of the County Road 47 corridor, please recall that the county's long term interest is to transfer jurisdiction of the road to the city, as its predominate role is that of a collector street benefiting Plymouth residents. While I am interested in partnering with you in the examination of the future of the road, I ask you to clarify the city's position on receipt of the road's jurisdiction. It is my hope we can reach agreement on the future ownership of the road and a means by which the transfer can occur. Sincerely, James N. Grube, Director Transportation Department JNG/cu cc: Gary Erickson Tom Johnson An Equal Opportunity Employer Recycled Paper