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Council Information Memorandum 03-19-2004
rg)Dummy CITY COiTNCIL INFORMATION MEMO i a MARCH 19, 2004 UPCOMING WETINGSAND, EVENTS Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) March 24 meeting agenda ............................... Page 3 March, April and May Official City Meeting Calendars.................................................................. Page 5 Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings ..................................................... Page 11 FOR:INF©A�FIATI NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. — Star Tribune legislative update reporting that the bill to allow sales of wine in supermarkets has been pulled for this session...................................................................................................... Page 12 News Release: City of Plymouth Seeks Development Proposals For Site At Schmidt Lake Road and NorthwestBlvd............................................................................................................................... Page 14 Star Tribune Article Published 3/15/04 "Budget Solution" is Nothing of the Sort by Jay Kiedrowski and John Gunyou......................................................................................................... Page 15 Memo from Twin West Chamber Member Barbara Obershaw and 494 Commuter Service Executive Director David Van Hattum regarding a Metropolitan Coalition of Chambers initiative to offer business community perspective on developing a better transportation system for our region .................... Page 17 Memo From the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers regarding a Proposed Rule Allowing for Delegation of Permitting Authority to Staff............................................................... Page19 STAFF REPORTS 2004 Calendar of Events — Plymouth Parks and Recreation........................................................... Page 25 Metro Transit Strike Update from Public Services Manger Pat Qvale............................................ Page 27 Plymouth Fire Department Monthly Report for February, 2004 ...................................................... Page 29 MINUTES Aquatic Vegetation Management Group February 19 meeting notes ............................................ Page 35 Proposed Youth Advisory Council February 9 meeting minutes ................................................... Page 37 CITY COUNCIL 1NFOPMAT10N NIEN10 ,March / 9, 004 Page 2 Minutes from 2/20/04 Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Meeting .................................................... Page 40 CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE Letter to Mrs. B. Jordan, 15530 Old Rockford Road, Plymouth from Director of Public Works Faulkner regarding concerns about the condition of Old Rockford Road, particularly the rock shouldersat this residence............................................................................................................... Page 44 Note of thanks from Mayor Judy Johnson to Kathleen J. Roach, Ex. Director, NW Hennepin Services Council for recognizing the City for its initiatives related to youth access to alcohol and tobacco and advising her that Plymouth City Council has not expressed interest in rejoining the Northwest Hennepin HumanServices Council................................................................................................................. Page 49 Letter to Wallace Charles from City Manager Laurie Ahrens regarding a citation issued for a vehicle on hisproperty...................................................................................................................................... Page 51 Summary of 2004 Correspondence Tracking................................................................................. Page 51 CORRESPONDENCE Thank You Note From Twin West Chamber for the State of the City Luncheon ............................ Page 52 AGENDA PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT Wednesday, March 24, 2004 7:00 p.m. Meeting Cancelled Due to the lack of pressing issues, the meeting of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit scheduled for March 24, 2004, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2004. Please plan to attend. An update on the Metro Transit strike is attached. If you have any information you wish to share or if you have any questions, please call George Bentley at 763-509-5521 or Pat Qvale at 763-509-5502. OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS March 2004 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 5:15 PM YOUTH TOWN Caucus Night 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS 8:30 AM SURFACE WATER TASK FORUM, COMMISSION - FORCE, Council Plymouth Creek Center 7 00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON Medicine Lake Room Chambers TRANSIT (PACT), Public Safety Training Room (this meeting only) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE ON FLOOD QUALITY COMMITTEE ANALYSIS; WATER (EQC), Councilm TREATMENT PLANTS; Chabers ICE ARENA UPDATE, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM HOUSING 3 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), 6:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL, Council STUDIES FOR VICKSBURG LN d COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room Chambers MEDINA RD; WATER TREATMENT PLANTS RENOVATION d EXPANSION, Public Council Chambers 7:00 PM SURFACE WATER TASK FORCE, Lunch Room, lower Safety Training Room level 21 22 23 1U AM PLYMOUTH-MTKA 24 25 26 27 BUSINESS COUNCI BORN Cmf— Room, 301 Cabin Prk Mn Boor B'.00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING EXPANSION; ICE CENTER BIDS. P— W -y Tr.-" R- -7.00 7 WPM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CP—I CNrrtvs 28 29 30 31 Feb 2004 .fpr 2004 6:45 PM YOUTH S M T W T F S S M T W T F S ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council 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 IL— 29 I 25 26 27 28 29 30 I modified on 3/18/2004 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS April 2004 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday May 2004 S M T W T F S l 1 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - 2 3 Mar 2004 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Medicine Lake Room 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 700 PM SURFACE WATER TASK FORCE, Lunch Room, lower level 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 DAYLIGHT Passover 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PARK & Good Friday SAVINGS COMMENCES - begins at sunset PLANNING COMMISSION, REC ADVISORY COMMISSION set docks ahead 1 Council Chambers (PRAC), Council hour Chambers Palm Sunday 11 12 13 14 1.5 16 17 Easter 6:45 PM YOUTF! ADVISORY COUNCIL, Public Safety Training Room aha GTy EMPLOYEE RECOGNmoN LUNCH, mouth Cl` Center Phree 7:00 PM 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING 8 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 PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM SURFACE WATER TASK FORCE, Lunch Room, lower level 9:00 AM CITY AUCTION, City Maintenance Garage, 1490023rd Avenue 8:00 AM -1:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION STUDENT WORKSHOP, Plymouth Ice Center 25 26 27 28 29 30 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON 7:00 PM CITY TALK W/COUNCIL MEMBER BILDSOE, Ptymouth Creek Center Chambers TRANSIT (PACT) - 7:00 PM BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Medicine Lake Room (RECONVENED), Council Chambers modified on 3/18/2004 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS May 2004 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jun 2003 1 Apr 2004 S N1 T W T F S S N1 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, Council Chambers COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room HISTORY FEST, Parkers Lake Park 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 6'45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 7:00 PM SURFACE WATER TASK FORCE, Lunch Room, lower level :00 PM SPECIAL OUTH ADVISORY UNCIL MEETING: OUTH SERVICE !AWARDS,Counal Chambers 7'00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7.00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EOC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 6:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: JOINT MEETING WITH SURFACE WATER TASK FORCE, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 6:45 PM YOUTH 1 a5 AM 7:00 PM ADVISORY PLYMOUTH-MTKA BUSINESS COUNCIL. PLYMOUTH COUNCIL, Council BORN Conr—oe Room, ADVISORY Chambers 301 Carlson PaM—y, 4th floor COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake 7'.00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Counal Chambers Room 30 31 MEMORIAL DAY (Observed) - City Offices Closed modified on 3/18/2004 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items 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 • Proclaim Housing Week • Presentation by Home Free to Police Chief Mike Goldstein • Announcement of Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners 25th Anniversary • Report on possible Transit Facility • Report on improvements at railroad crossings • Award bids on Ice Center addition April 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Present 2003 Volunteer Services Report Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by ouncil; all other topics are tentative. startribune.com Close window Last update: Wine won't go on the grocery list this year The Associated Press Published 03/11/2004 For the fourth consecutive year, a well-financed effort to allow Minnesota supermarkets to sell "wine with dinner" has been derailed in the Legislature without passing a single committee. On Wednesday, it didn't even get a vote. Senate Commerce Chairwoman Linda Scheid, DFL -Brooklyn Park, held a brief hearing on the bill that she sponsors, then shuttled it off to a subcommittee where no further action is planned this year. "I don't have the votes to pass this bill," she explained. Since 2001, Minnesota grocers have mounted a campaign of lobbying and public relations to gain the right to sell wine. Liquor stores that now have a monopoly on over-the-counter wine sales have responded in kind, producing a legislative standoff. Conrad deFiebre Tobacco tax advances A proposal to increase the cigarette tax 29 cents a pack and use the additional revenue to eliminate an assessment on small businesses passed the House and Human Services Finance Committee on Tuesday. The bill also contains a formula for boosting taxes on other tobacco products, including chewing tobacco, and calls for permanently lowering the MinnesotaCare provider tax from 2 percent to 1.75 percent. Although Gov. Tim Pawlenty is opposed to raising taxes, the cigarette tax hike proposal is revenue neutral because it offsets one tax with another, said the bill's author, Rep. Fran Bradley, R -Rochester. Associated Press MCCL defends calls The head of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life said recorded phone messages sent to Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson's constituents last week were not attack ads. MCCL Executive Director Scott Fischbach said they provided information about actions the Willmar DFLer took that could limit the chances of bill restricting abortion being heard in the Senate. Fischbach said MCCL has been sending out similar messages for four or five years to constituents of lawmakers in both parties when a legislator fails to support MCCL's positions. He said Johnson was not singled out. Johnson last week called for rule changes to prevent a repeat of last session, when an abortion waiting period bill came to the Senate from the House attached to a circus regulation bill. Johnson said he wants all bills to have single intentions so they can be debated on their own merits. But Fischbach said the rule change cuts off one possible avenue for an MCCL-backed bill that would cut off state funding for any organization that advocates or provides abortions. The phone message said Johnson "caved to the pressure of pro -abortion extremists" by voting to "close this process that allowed pro-life bills to be voted on." Johnson, who generally opposes abortion rights, said he wants MCCL to come before a Senate committee to explain the message, which he said contained "despicable lies." Associated Press ©. Copyright_20.0 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Jim Barnes March 16, 2004 Name, 763-509-5412 City of Plymouth seeks development proposals for site at Schmidt Lake Road and Northwest Boulevard The City of Plymouth is seeking residential development proposals from contractors and builders who are interested in buying and developing a six -acre, city -owned site at the southwest corner of Schmidt Lake Road and Northwest Blvd. The City of Plymouth acquired the site in 1992 as part of the Schmidt Lake Road construction project. The 6.57 -acre site is located near a large wetland. About five acres of the site is buildable land. The City will retain a 50 foot strip (1.47 acres) of the property as right -of way. The City will evaluate proposals to determine how well they fit with the City of Plymouth's overall housing goals, including affordability, diversity of styles and compatibility with neighboring land uses. The City will hold a pre -proposal meeting on Mon., April 12, 11 a.m., at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth. Proposals are due May 14. The City is tentatively scheduled to select a proposal in mid- July Interested developers can obtain a request for proposal (RFP) packet, by calling (763) 509-5410 or emailing housing@ci.plymouth.mn.us. startribune.com Last update Close window Jay Kiedrowski And John Gunyou: Budget 'solution' is nothing of the sort Jay Kiedrowski And John Gunyou Published 03/15/2004 Gov. Tim Pawlenty recently released his budget revisions to meet the state's latest $160 million shortfall. Unfortunately, this year's plan is much like last year's budget: deceptive and shortsighted. As former Minnesota finance commissioners, we are concerned about our state's fiscal leadership and financial future. Here's why: A year ago in his inaugural State of the State message, Pawlenty called for the necessary "sacrifice to build a brighter future." His first budget echoed that theme: "Tough choices today for a better future tomorrow." It was, and still is, the right message. Unfortunately, the governor and Legislature didn't walk the talk. In fact, they keep doing the opposite. They continue to use accounting shifts, gimmicks and ill-advised spending reductions that undermine our fiscal stability. They also blindly stick to their no -new -taxes pledge, rather than wisely investing in Minnesota's economic future. Last year's "solution" drained the reserves, froze funding for the next four years, and ignored future commitments. Then Pawlenty and the Legislature falsely claimed a balanced budget by counting inflation for future revenues, but ignoring it for future costs. The governor's latest budget revisions continue the charade. About 70 percent of his fix temporarily patches things together for one more year. For example, he: - Accelerates $35 million in sales taxes on auto leases, which is better known as a one-time shift. - Uses transfers and one-time funds for another $76 million of the "solution." We raise these concerns as finance professionals who have served in DFL (Perpich) and Republican (Carlson) administrations. Although we served governors with differing political philosophies and personal styles, we are both fiscal conservatives. Actually, that's a prerequisite for the job we shared -- the finance commissioner is responsible for ensuring the financial health and integrity of our state. Our governors helped Minnesota responsibly weather fiscal crises, and also manage through times of plenty. They did this by putting into place, and consistently respecting, the reforms and practices necessary to secure our state's financial future. Most notably, our administrations extended the financial management horizon to ensure that transiently popular political decisions would not jeopardize our state's long-term financial health. Our governors demanded responsible budget reserves to protect essential services against economic downturns, and they enacted landmark tax reforms to increase accountability and improve Minnesota's business climate. In contrast, the Pawlenty administration lost our coveted "AAA" credit rating last year by replacing our state's long history of responsible financial stewardship with shortsighted shifts and gimmicks. The governor and Legislature keep maintaining that they "solved" the crisis without raising taxes. In truth, we still face a $1 billion deficit after this fall's elections. In other words, they didn't fix the problem. Even though they froze spending, and assumed that revenues would grow far faster than costs, the shortfall between ongoing revenue and ongoing spending remains: Pawlenty's latest revisions plug the 2005 hole mainly with one-time fixes, so they barely make a dent in the next two years. The state would still be spending $1.4 million more a day than it would collect in revenue. We call on members of the Legislature to reject the governor's proposals, and instead enact a permanent solution to fix the state's structural budget problem. They can either permanently reduce spending by $340 million, or roll back their past tax cuts. Both would truly balance the current budget, and would significantly reduce the remaining budget problem for 2005-07. Pawlenty did preserve the budget reserve, for which he should be commended. The Legislature must do the same. There is considerable uncertainty in the latest forecast, and the rainy day fund needs to be retained. In addition to solving the state's structural financial problems, we believe the governor and Legislature should also reassess their priorities. Their quest for lower taxes should not supplant Minnesota's 150 -year tradition of nurturing a highly educated workforce as our competitive economic advantage to grow Minnesota. We offer three considerations: • The state is turning its back on education. The state budget actually reduces spending for E-12 and higher education for the next three years. In his latest proposal, Pawlenty cuts higher education spending by another $20 million, and doesn't reverse any of the planned E-12 education cuts. • Education is a sound investment. States with higher taxes grew the fastest in the past decade -- arguably because they invested those resources in education. In addition, our region's Federal Reserve economist recently documented that investments in early childhood programs generate returns that business executives would envy. • We can afford to invest in education. The state's official "Price of Government" (total revenue as a share of personal income) has actually declined over the past decade. That means state and local taxes were already dropping as a percentage of Minnesota's economic product, even before the "no -new -tax" pledges were imposed. We believe that Minnesota needs to invest in its future. We need to return to the moderate fiscal and economic strategies that have served us so well throughout the past century and a half. We need to structurally balance the budget, recapture our "AAA" credit rating, and invest in our workforce. With highly educated entrepreneurs and workers, Minnesota can compete with any state or country in the world. Investing in education translates into strong economic growth, which in turn, generates the tax revenue that supports essential public services. As former commissioners of finance, we always believed it was our duty to help our governors leave Minnesota in a better condition than when we arrived. The financial and economic policies of the Pawlenty administration will not result in that stronger, more competitive future. We believe that Minnesota's next generation deserves better. Jay Kiedrowski is an executive vice president for Wells Fargo and Co., and John Gunyou is Minnetonka's city manager. Copyright_2004 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. 3/15/04 Dear TWINWEST Chamber Member: As you know, traffic congestion is very costly to your bottom line and the regional economy. Congestion delays --that affect your product getting to market and your employees getting to work --are estimated to cost the region over $1 billion per year. Further, your employees have identified "traffic congestion" as the "most important problem" affecting our region. To address this business concern, the TWINWEST Chamber is leading a Metropolitan Coalition of Chambers initiative to offer the business community perspective on developing a better transportation system for our region. For more detail, please download the MCC transportation report at www.twinwest.com. While we encourage the legislature to increase funding for highways and transit, there are steps we can take right now to assist commuters. TWINWEST encourages you to take advantage of the free assistance available from 494 Commuter Services. 494 Commuter Services, a joint program of the cities located along I-494 and a TWINWEST member, can help your employees: Find someone to carpool or vanpool with, Find out if convenient bus service is available, Take advantage of various regional commuter incentive programs. 494 Commuter Services has several simple strategies. for connecting your employees with the latest information on commuting options (including pertinent highway construction details). Please use the enclosed fax -back form today to take advantage of the free services offered by 494 Commuter Services. Working together we can reduce the costly impacts of traffic congestion. Sincerely, Barbara Obershaw, President TWI NW/EST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE i osso w.y�.7• e�w. - w�lnmmnr•, uri saxs Flom: (132) 540-0331 - F— (932) 54&0217 /- r Lo� . David Van Hattum, Executive Director )(TERSTAT .494 Commuter Services COMMUTER PROGRAMS FOR YOUR WORK FORCE ❑ On-site display, including the employee Commute Planner (comprehensive form for ridematching, personalized bus itineraries, etc) ❑ Commuter Fair, staffed information table to answer all commuter questions ❑ Meet with 494 Commuter Services staff regarding commuter incentives, such as transit tax breaks, publicly -subsidized vanpools and the Guaranteed Ride Home program Please fill out the checklist above and fax to: #952-746-0194 Contact Name: Company: Phone: Address: City: E-mail: ZIP: Minnehaha Creek 1 Watershed District Improving Quality of Water, Quality of Life Memorandum Date: March 16, 2004 To: Interested Members of the Public From: Minnehaha Creed Watershed District Board of Managers RE: Proposed Rule Allowing for Delegation of Permitting Authority to Staff ISSUED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT March 16, 2004. WRITTEN COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE UNTIL APRIL 15, 2004 AT 4:30 PM On March 11, 2004, the Board of Managers, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD), approved the attached proposed rule revision for public distribution and comment. The revision would amend MCWD Rule A to allow the Board, by resolution, to delegate to staff the authority to issue permits in specified situations. Currently, the MCWD Rules specify four types of permits that staff may issue: • Erosion control permits, where no excessive soil stockpiling is proposed (Rule B). • Permits for fill in floodplains limited to one inch of fill for sodding or seeding (Rule Q. • Permits to remove sediments from waterbodies at stormwater outfalls (Rule E). • Permits for riprap within specified limits of slope and encroachment into public waters (Rule F). The Board has determined that these activities do not raise a substantial risk of water resource impacts and has authorized staff to issue permits for them without public notice or other process. The MCWD Rules refer to this as "fast-track" permitting. Over the past several years, the MCWD's permitting program has continued to develop and the number of permit applications received by the MCWD continues to increase. Permits heard by the Board require more staff resources to prepare written recommendations and packets for Board review and more Board time at public meetings. The additional administrative steps also increase the time required from submittal of a complete application to the point of permit issuance. Accordingly, the Board is considering delegating more authority to staff. This would differ from fast-track authority, in that the MCWD's standard public notice requirements would continue to apply, and members of the public would have the same opportunity as currently to present concerns and information to the MCWD. The amended rule also would ensure that an applicant dissatisfied with a staff permit decision could have the application and staff decision reviewed by the Board. The MCWD could simply amend its Rules to specify in the Rules the situations in which staff would be authorized to issue permits. However, this would require the Board to undertake a rule amendment process if it wished, in the future, to adjust the particulars of the delegated authority. The Board will monitor staff permitting activity under its delegated authority, and on the basis of its observations may wish to adjust that authority. Accordingly, the Board believes it makes sense simply to establish in the Rules its authority to delegate, and to leave itself the flexibility to adjust the extent of delegation by resolution. The MCWD invites public comment on this proposal, and will accept written comments until 4:30 P.M. on April 15, 2004. A public hearing will be held at 7 P.M. on April 22, 2004, at Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka, Minnesota, at which time interested members of the public may address the Board. The matter on which the public is asked to comment is simply the principle contained in the proposed amendment that the Board may delegate permitting authority to staff by resolution. However, if the Board adopts the proposed rule change, it would at that time also adopt a resolution to delegate authority to staff. In the interest of receiving the greatest degree of public input, the MCWD also is soliciting comment on what the terms of delegation should be. The following are terms that the Board is considering: 1. Staff, without bringing the matter before the Board, may issue any permit, permit transfer or permit renewal.under District Rules that does not require a variance or an exception under District Rule I. 2. Staff -issued permits will be subject to the public notification requirements of Rule A, paragraphs 5 and 6. 3. On written request of an interested party addressed to District staff and received by staff within 10 days after the public notice date, a permit application otherwise suitable for staff determination will be brought before the Board. In advance of Board consideration, staff will make reasonable attempts to determine and address the concerns of the requesting party. 4. On request of a Board member, or on the Administrator's determination that an application raises a technical, policy or legal question that should be considered by the Board, a permit application otherwise suitable for staff determination will be brought before the Board. 5. On request of a permit applicant, or a person who has intervened under Rule A, paragraph 1, within 10 days after a final staff determination on an application, the application will be brought before the Board for reconsideration. 6. Quarterly, the Administrator will present to the Board a report on District permitting activity describing permit applications submitted, disposition of applications, types of permits issued, locations of permitted activities, significant policy and programmatic issues arising under the permit program and constituent satisfaction with staff -issued permit procedures. 7. The procedures specified will not effect or alter the process for staff permitting under fast- track authority specifically set forth in a District rule. 8. In implementing staff permitting authority, the Administrator will identify policy issues that arise and bring those issues before the Board for consideration. Comments and questions should be directed to Renae Clark, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, 18202 Minnetonka Boulevard, Deephaven MN 55391, telephone 952-471-0590. Comments maybe submitted by mail, by fax (952-471-0680), or by electronic mail (rclark@minnehahacreek.org). MINNEH AHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS PROPOSED REVISION, RULE A: PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS (Issued for Public Comment March 16, 2004) Rule A, paragraphs 3 and 9, of the Rules of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District are proposed to be revised a follows: 1. APPLICATION REQUIRED. Any person undertaking any activity for which a permit is required by these rules shall first submit for review a permit application, engineering design data and such other information to the District as may be required by these rules to determine whether the improvements are in compliance with the criteria established by these rules. All permit applications must bear the original signature of the landowner. An interested person may intervene in a permit proceeding by filing a written request to intervene with the District before the final decision on the application. The request shall state the nature of the person's interest and a copy shall be hand -delivered to the applicant or received at the applicant's address stated in the application before the time of the final decision. An intervenor shall have the rights of a party in the proceeding before the District. 2. FORMS. Permit applications shall be submitted using forms provided by the District, including a variance form if a variance is requested, which you can find on the Permit Applications page. Permit applications shall be addressed to: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 18202 Minnetonka Blvd. Deephaven, MN 55391 3. ACTION BY BOARD OF Al2UNAGERS ON PERMIT APPLICATION. The Beafd ofManagefs District shall act within 45 days of receipt of an application and set of exhibits in compliance with the submittal requirements of these rules, as determined by the District. Permit decisions will be made by the Board except as provided for in specific rules and as delegated to staff by written resolution The notification requirements of paragraph 5 of this rule will continue to apply to permit actions delegated to staff by Board resolution. The Board will review a staff permit decision on the applicant's request. Variance requests will be acted on by the Board pursuant to Rule I. The Beard District may approve or deny an application and, if approving, may impose reasonable conditions. Conditions may include, as otherwise consistent with the rules, requirements for sureties, maintenance agreements and declarations and may require that those documents be properly executed or recorded before permit issuance. The Board District may reconsider a permit if it finds that a material error or misrepresentation was made in the application and that the correct information was available at the time of the application. 4. CONFORMITY WITH MUNICIPAL PLAN. The District will review applications for permits involving land development only after the applicant demonstrates that the plan has received preliminary approval from each municipality in which development is to take place. The requirement of preliminary municipal approval shall mean: (a) Preliminary plat approval if required for the development; or (b) If plat approval is not required, approval by the municipal planning commission or a written statement from the responsible municipal official that, on preliminary review, the development appears to meet municipal approval requirements. 5. NOTIFICATION PROCESS. Persons applying for a District permit must supply a certified list of property owners and mailing labels for each property on that list obtained from Hennepin County or Carver County who reside within 600 feet of a parcel on which the proposed project is to occur. District staff will send notice of the proposed project to the individuals on the mailing list for the applicant at the applicant's expense. A copy of the list will be retained with the application at the District office. The application will not be processed until the list has been submitted to the District. Notification is required for a permit application submitted under the following District Rules: Rule B - Erosion Control Rule C - Floodplain Alteration Rule D - Wetland Protection Rule E — Dredging Rule F - Shoreland and Streambank Improvement Rule G - Stream and Lake Crossings Rule N - Stormwater Management Notification is not required for a fast-track permit under Rule B, C, E or F. 6. ALTERNATIVE NOTIFICATION. Before application is made, the Board, on written request, may approve alternative notification for any of the following projects: (a) A linear project, including but not limited to a road, sidewalk or trail, one-half mile or more in length. (b) A project on a parcel or contiguous parcels with an area of 100 acres or more, where no more than five percent of the area will be disturbed, provided the disturbed area does not include a wetland. (c) A project where the'applicant proposes to combine notification under this rule with notification required under the approval procedures of another governmental body. The applicant must demonstrate that an alternative means of notification will provide adequate notice to residents near the proposed activity. 7. TIME FOR SUBMITTAL. A complete permit application which includes all required exhibits shall be received by the District at least 21 full days prior to the scheduled meeting date of the Board of Managers. Late submittals or submittals with incomplete exhibits will be scheduled to a subsequent meeting date. 8. TABLED PERMITS. Permit applications tabled at a board meeting due to revisions needed for compliance with District rules will be addressed at the next board meeting if the revisions are submitted within 3 working days of being tabled. Otherwise, permit applications and resubmittals will be treated pursuant to paragraph 7 of this rule. The District may require re -notification pursuant to paragraphs 5 and 6 if resubmittal constitutes a substantial change in the proposed project or if 90 days have elapsed between the date of the Board's action to table and the date of resubmittal. 9. PERMIT RENEWALS AND TRANSFERS. A permit is valid for a one year period from the date the applicant is advised in writing that the Beam District has approved the permit unless it is otherwise suspended or revoked. To renew or transfer a permit, the permittee must notify the District in writing, prior to the permit expiration date, of the reason for the renewal or transfer request. The r-equestwill be r-eviewed by the Board of M ager-c_n4_the next available be .-.1 meeting pr-evided all infefmatien submitted to the Distr-iet is etiffent. The Beard District may impose different or additional conditions on a renewal or deny the renewal in the event of a material change in circumstances other than a change in District rules. A transfer shall be approved unless the Beam District finds that the proposed transferee has not demonstrated the ability to perform the authorized work in accordance with the conditions of the permit, in which case the Beafd District may impose conditions on or deny the transfer. Dist" ^t staff may appy -eve transfer- of a fast t,.aek „o.mit Permit transfer does not extend the permit term. 10. REGULAR MEETINGS. Regular meetings of the Board of Managers are conducted on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, no earlier than 6:00 p.m. 11. BASIS FOR DECISIONS. All interpretations of these rules and permit decisions under these rules will incorporate and be consistent with District purposes set forth in sections 103B.201 and 103D.201 of the Minnesota Statutes. XOQ Catendar of Events - Parks and Recreation Dates/Time Event Coordinator Maintenance & Notes Location SUR, Fab -4 Thu, -Fe" Sat, Few Love LetteFS PeFfGFFnanre mel GFeUpReF CeRieF €r+-Fel3-6 Little SweetheaftZa4 C+nda} Apdersee Plymouth QFeel� Ce4#ef: Sat, Feb -7 #el RaFkeFS Lake Ffi/Sat/94R MaF 5-7 Mite jaFnbOFee Bill Abel QeRteF 1=ti/9aV&6H4 Ma; 12-44 GiFI6 ShOOting StaF TOUFnaFAeM Sill Abel 'Ge er Sat, April 3 Yard & Garden Expo Diane Evans Fieldhouse Sat, April 17 Bridging the Gap Regina Michaud Plymouth Creek Center Sat, April 17 Park and Trail Cleanup Day Nancy Anderson Throughout Plymouth F/Sa/Mon/Tue April 16, 17, 19,20 Primavera Karol Greupner Plymouth Creek Center Th/Fri/Sat/Sun A ril 22-25 Minnesota Showcase Mettdown Tournament Bill Abel Ice Center Sat/Sun April 24-25 Early Bird Softball Tournament Dan Lauer Elm Creek Thu/Fri May 6-7 History Fest School Days Mark/Diane Parkers Lake Park Thu, May 6 Pork Chop Dinner Sara Mittelstaedt Plymouth Creek Center Fri/Sat May 7-8 Ice Skating Show Bill Abel Ice Center Sat, May 8 History Fest Mark/Diane Parkers Lake Park Tue, May 11 Plymouth Youth Service Awards City Hall Sun, May 16 Mad Hatter's Tea Party Regina Michaud Plymouth Creek Center Thu, May 20 Chocolate Sampler Karol Plymouth Creek Center Fri/Sat/Sun May 21-23 Wings Soccer Tournament Dan Lauer All Fields Sun, Jun 6 3`d Annual Run for Success Sue Donkers oed Eric Blank East Medicine Lake Park Thu, Jun 10 The Plymouth Rockers Karol Hilde Fri, Jun 11 Summer Teen Training Nancy Anderson Plymouth Creek Center? Fri/Sat/Sun Jun 11-13 Wayzata/Plymouth Baseball Tournament Dan Lauer Elm Creek and Greenwood Tue, Jun 15 Blue Drifters Concert Karol Parkers Lake Stage Revised 03/15/04 XoOy Calendar of Events - Parks and Recreation Wed, Jun 16 Alpha Bits Kids Koncert Karol Parkers Lake Stage Wed, Jun 16 Prior Lake Water Ski Team Show Karol Parkers Lake Thu, Jun 17 Plymouth Concert Band- Karol Hilde Fri, Jun 18 6 m -ham Sat Relay for Life American Cancer Soc. Diane Evans Hilde Fri/Sat/Sun June 18-20 Wayzata/Plymouth Baseball Tournament Dan Lauer Parkers Lake and Oakwood Fri/Sat/Sun June 18-20 Wayzata Soccer Tournament Dan Lauer All Fields Tue, Jun 22 River City Jazz Orchestra Karol Parkers Lake Stage Wed, Jun 23 Hot Summer Jazz Festival Karol Hilde Thu, Jun 24 Plymouth Concert Band Karol Hilde Sat, June 26 Music in Plymouth Fun Run Civic League Plymouth Creek Park Mon, June 28 `The Stage" Teen Concert Regina Michaud Parkers Lake Stage Wed, Jun 30 Music in Plymouth Civic League Hilde and Amphitheater Tue, July 6 The Stomp `N Dixie Concert Karol Parkers Lake Thu, Jul 8 Plymouth Concert Band Karol Hilde Sat, July 10 Skate Jam 6 Regina Skate Park Mon, July 12 "The Stage" Teen Concert Regina Parkers Lake Stage Tue, July 13 The Kurt Jorgensen Band Karol Parkers Lake Stage Wed, ,July 14 Bruno & Friends Kids Koncert Karol Parkers Lake Stage Wed, July 14 Prior Lake Water Ski Team Show Karol Parkers Lake Thu, July 15 Plymouth Concert Band Karol Hilde Mon, July 19 "The Stage" Teen Concert Regina Parkers Lake Stage Tue, July 20 Mama Digdown Concert Karol Parkers Lake Stage Thu, July 22 The Brio Brass Concert Karol Hilde Fri/Sat/Sun Jul 23-25 Wayzata/Plymouth Baseball Tournament Dan Lauer Elm Creek Sat, July 24 Roll the Dice Bike Rally Regina West Medicine Lake Mon, July 26 "The Stage" Teen Concert Regina Parkers Lake Stage Tue, July 27 Summer Carnival Regina Parkers Lake Thu, July 29 Minnetonka Youth Ballet Co & Civic Orchestra of M Is Karol Hilde Th/Fri/Sat/Sun Jul 29 -Aug 1 MNL Tournament Bill Abel Ice Center Mon, Aug 2 "The Stage" Teen Concert Regina Parkers Lake Stage Revised 03/15/0,4 20OL1 Calendar of Events - Parks and Recreation Tue, Aug 3 Monarchs Concert Karol Parkers Lake Stage Thu, Aug 5 Bend in the River Big Band Karol Hilde Fri, Aug 6 Shakespeare in the Park Karol Hilde Sat, Aug 7 Skate Jam 7 Regina Skate Park Sun, Aug 8 Kenwood Chamber Orch Karol Hilde Tue, Aug 10 Michael Riddle Band Karol Parkers Lake Stage Wed, Aug 11 Rusty's Rockin' Jamboree Kids Koncert Karol Parkers Lake Stage Wed, Aug 11 Prior Lake Water Ski Team Show Karol Parkers Lake Stage Thu, Aug 12 Big Walter Smith and the Groove Merchants Karol Hilde Th/Fri/Sat/Sun Aug12-15 Minnesota Showcase Stars of Tomorrow Tourn. Bill Abel Ice Center Fri/Sat/Sun Aug13-15 MRPA/USSSA Class E State Softball Tourn. Dan Lauer Elm Creek Sat, Sep 18 Autumn Art Fair Karol Greu ner Parkers Lake Park Sat, Oct. 2 Plymouth on Parade Karol Greu ner Downtown Plymouth Mon/Tue/Wed Dec 27-29 Plymouth Winter Cup Soccer Tournament Dan Lauer Fieldhouse Fri, Dec 31 New Year's Eve Event Regina Michaud Ice Center LifeTime Fitness Revised 03/15/04 DATE: March 18, 2004 TO: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E., Director of Public Works Laurie Ahrens, City Manager FROM: Pat J. Qvale, Public Services Manager SUBJECT: METRO TRANSIT STRIKE UPDATE Plymouth Metrolink continues to provide service as we enter the third week of the Metro Transit Strike. My staff and I have been responsible for customer service and George Bentley is handling the operations side. Our resources have been fully utilized. We are receiving approximately 30 calls per day from people looking for bus options. Many of these calls are from people who are totally transit dependent and are desperate for a transit solution. We are still accommodating new riders on a daily basis. Our web site has been an excellent tool for getting information out to the users. We would be unable to accommodate all the information calls without the web site taking a significant load factor off of our phone staff. Below is the operations report from George that is being mailed out to the PACT Committee today: With the Metro Transit strike entering its third week, no new negotiations between the striking bus drivers and the Metropolitan Council have been scheduled as of this writing. It appears that the strike could continue for an extended and unknown period of time. Plymouth Metrolink services have been operating with very full buses and, generally speaking, very satisfied passengers. Our ridership numbers have been strong (in some cases higher than our pre -strike ridership totals) and Laidlaw has been providing excellent service. C:\Documents and Settings\Iahrens\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK142\STRIKEUPDATE_03_1804.doc SUBJECT: METRO TRANSIT STRIKE UPDATE Page 2 The Park & Ride lots are seeing a large increase in usage. The Four Seasons Park & Ride is regularly very_ full with upwards of 150 cars. The seldom -used Park & Ride lot at Plymouth Covenant Church (Old Rockford Road and Vicksburg Lane) now has about 25 cars per day. On the south end of town, the Park & Ride lot at Messiah United Methodist Church (Olive Lane and County Road 6), which has a capacity of 75 cars, had 113 cars this morning (Wednesday, March 17, 2004). The Park & Ride lot at Highway 55 & County Road 73 has been full every day since the strike started. Upon occasion, we have had to turn cars away because of the lack of parking, even after squeezing about 100 cars into a lot designed for 65 cars. We have gotten permission to use the parking lot at Plymouth Center, just west of the Highway 55 & County Road 73 Park & Ride, for overflow parking, and this morning we had 13 cars parked there. Route 772 buses are serving this lot as well. We have been experiencing standing loads on a number of runs to and from downtown Minneapolis, but additional large buses are unavailable, and we will have to do with the bus fleet we are currently operating. If someone mentions standing loads to you please pass on that we are doing everything humanly possible to provide the best service we can, but the number of passengers using the system exceeds our pre -strike levels. We will keep you appraised of any developments in the negotiations between Metro Transit drivers and the Met Council. We will also let you know if anything changes relative to our bus services. In conclusion I would like to share one web site response that I received today: "Thank you for your fabulous service during the MTC strike. I have been an MTC rider for many years, usually catching my bus along I394, though occasionally over the years I have used the Plymouth Metrolink service at Co Rd 73 or Four Seasons Mall. Since the strike started, I have caught your buses along Fernbrook, on Olive Lane and on Vicksburg. The bus drivers have been consistently friendly and considerate, despite the over -full lot at Co Rd 73 and the extra passenger load. Even after the strike ends, I will probably continue using Plymouth Metrolink for most of my commuting. Thanks again! - Diana" If you have any further questions, please contact me at 763-509-5502. C:'.Dmuments and Settings\lahre nsl Local Settings\Temporary Internet Piles\OLK142\STRIKEUPDATE 03_18 O4.doc PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FEBRUARY 2004 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FEBRUARY 2004 Monthly Synopsis Year-to-date (YTD), the Department answered 211 calls for service. This compares to 202 calls for service in 2003 (YTD). The highest call volumes in February occurred between the hours of 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday was the busiest day of the week. Sixty-four percent of calls occurring in February were "Duty Crew" calls. Responses were divided between the fire stations as follows: Station I (13205 Co. Rd. 6) 23 Station II (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 36 Station III (3300 Dunkirk Ln.) 33 February 2004 in-service and on -scene (total response) times for emergency events are as follows. Duty Crew and non -duty crew times, as well as station responses, are noted. Significant or Unusual Events In February, the following responses are notable: February 3 House Fire (3:01 p.m.) February 7 Vehicle Fire in Underground Garage (12:19 a.m.) February 15 House Fire (5:44 p.m.) During the month of February, eleven calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for these calls was twenty-two members of the Department. Training During the month of February, four topics were offered during thirteen regularly scheduled in- house training sessions. These topics included Tactics, Skills, Respectful Workplace, and Water Rescue Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for members of the Hazardous Materials Team. Sixty-six members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 374 — an average of over five hours per participating member. 1" Truck 1 sc Truck 2nd Truck 2nd Truck Duty Crew In -Service On -Scene In -Service On -Scene # Calls 1:19 7:01 2:03 7:54 31 Non -Duty Crew 4:40 10:25 8:01 13:47 10 Station I 7:45 9:45 7:53 13:06 1 Station II 4:13 11:18 9:22 14:53 5 Station III 4:27 9:29 5:26 12:17 4 Significant or Unusual Events In February, the following responses are notable: February 3 House Fire (3:01 p.m.) February 7 Vehicle Fire in Underground Garage (12:19 a.m.) February 15 House Fire (5:44 p.m.) During the month of February, eleven calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for these calls was twenty-two members of the Department. Training During the month of February, four topics were offered during thirteen regularly scheduled in- house training sessions. These topics included Tactics, Skills, Respectful Workplace, and Water Rescue Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for members of the Hazardous Materials Team. Sixty-six members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 374 — an average of over five hours per participating member. Recruitment During the month of February, sixty-seven paid -on-call firefighters served the City of Plymouth. Two members left the department. Duty Crew The Duty Crew Program was in operation on all 20 weekdays during the month. Thirty-four members participated in the program. In February, 100% of all shifts were fully staffed with at least four firefighters. During our busiest time period (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), 100% of the shifts were fully staffed. A staffing summary for the month, by shift, is included below. Staffing: 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 5 Firefighters 80% 85% 85% 90% 80% 4 Firefighters 20% 15% 15% 10% 20% 3 Firefighter 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% No Staff 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2 pLM M°UT4 FIRE -RESCUE Plymouth Fire Department Monthly Fire Prevention & Life Safety Education Report Reporting Period: February 2004 Type of Program Number Time Spent Total Monthly of Programs Per Program Program Hours Station Tour 1 1 Hour 1 Hour Birthday 1 1 Hour 1 Hour Party/Station Tour Pre-school Visits Adopt a Hydrant 8 2 Hours/Visit 16 Hours Program Bike Helmet Sales K-6 Education 5 1 Hour 5 Hours Safety 35 car seat .75 Hour 26 Hours Fairs/Community check-ups Events 1 Car Seat Included in seat tally above Included in seat tally CPS Certification Clinic Assist(12 above seats) @12 car seat .5 Hour 6 Hours sales Safe Escape House Career Talk Fire Department Open House Smokebusters 5 Smokebusters .5 Hour 2.5 Hours Smokebusters for for Seniors Seniors Fire Extinguisher Training/EDITH Misc. Community Presentation Misc. Outreach 1 Juvenile Two staff, 32 hours 32 Hours Firesetters Conference 3j Summary • 68 Monthly Programs 25% of 173 hour • 89.5 Hours of month, 52 hour Programming work week was • 1.32 Hour Averaged Per committed to Program Public Education 20 15 10 5 0 25 20 15 10 5 0 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Calls by Time of Day 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 2100-0000 0000-0300 0300-0600 Calls by Day of Week 61& 64 Czi 5 Events By Category Severe Weather Fires 0% Other 14% False Alarms 43% Good Intent Calls 14% 3/17/2004 verpressure/ Explosions 1% Rescue/EMS 10% iazardous Conditions 9% rice Calls 9% ®Feb -03 ■Feb -04 ® Feb -03 ■ Feb -04 50 40 30 20 10 0 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Station Comparison 1 2 3 SOF be 04 $450,000 $350,000 $250,000 $150,000 $50,000 600 400 200 0 Fire Loss Summary Year -to -Date 1/1/03-2/28/03 1/1/04-2/29/04 Total Calls Year -to -Date 1/1/03-2/28/03 1/1/04-2/29/04 3/17/2004 DUTY CREW STAFFING 16% February 2004 S4% ® 5 Firefighters ❑ 4 Firefighters CALLS FOR SERVICE February 2004 36% ......,s�/ 64% Duty Crew ® Non -Duty C rew VNIG Meeting 2/19/04 Present: Dave McCormack, John Barten, Steve McComas, Liz Thornton, Shane Missaghi, Bill Leonard, Karen Che'sebrough, Scott Gordon The meeting began at 8:40 a.m. The January minutes were approved with no changes. Updates Curlvleaf Proiect Bill reported that 67 of 107 Medicine Lake residents have signed up to date. He will follow up with those who -have not yet signed up. Resident comments continue to be very favorable. Shane reported that to date, 66 Plymouth residents have signed up. A follow-up mailing is planned. Karen suggested having citizens follow up with phone calls for the last round of signature gathering. She volunteered to help. Permit process. Bill asked to discuss what process should be used to insure that there is no treatment for those property owners who do not give approval. He asked if there are maps available with better plat resolution. Possibly the Met Council could provide aerial maps for a nominal cost. It may be possible to use digital technology to mark lots that won't be treated. The applicators can use handheld GPS unit or they can use digital photos with plat lines. Steve suggested that a contact phone number for residents with questions be included on the signs that are posted. Sampling. The Army Corps has offered to do point intercepts, but not stem densities. Steve can do stem densities. Three Rivers will also do a portion of the sampling. Timing. The goal is to submit the final permit to the DNR during the first week of March. The most current list of people who have signed up will be included as part of the permit request. This allows these names to be included as part of the initial permit. AN DNR Shoreline Habitat Project Grant Shane reports the design phase involving residents is being developed. Shoreline Restoration Grant Project This involves 8 property owners. The city attorney has put an agreement together. Slow No Wake Zone ordinance Shane handed out copies of the ordinance with the change we suggested at our last meeting. The city attorney is reviewing the changes. Both cities will have to adopt the proposed changes with the same language. At the next meeting, Shane will provide a final draft in preparation for scheduling on City Council agendas. .- ML: (C' annual meetim., (2118104) Karen. John. and Dave reported that the members asked good questions and made favorable comments about the CLP project. No one voiced disapproval of the project. Rough Fish Control and Fish Barrier The group discussed the types of information we need to gather to enable us to develop recommendations. - To help define the extent of the problem, Dave will provide Shane with most recent fish DNR survey and assessment information. Some is in hard copy form. - We may need to obtain an interpretation of the DNR data trends such as a current survey showing spawning success and captures per year. Bill commented on the large numbers of large carp he has seen in the spring in Bassett Creek along the Regional Trail. It appears they are coming up the stream (most likely from the Mississippi River and enter the lake in this area. Steve suggested a rule of thumb for a guide to determining if there is a problem. Carp limit aquatic plants and if there are too many, they limit water quality. The "rule" is that 100 lbs. of carp per acre keep lakes weed free. If there are more than 100, carp limit native plants. They don't impact CLP since carp become active and spawn at higher temperatures (about 65 degrees) after the CLP's growing cycle. CLP grows earlier before the temperatures warm up. He advises that carp counts are difficult to get and can be deceiving and cited examples. The actual number in Medicine Lake may prove to be moderate. Even so, it may be good to try to reduce the number or prevent more coming in. Steve suggested that fish programs can provide a low cost means to improve water quality. �y - We need to inventory fish barriers from the Mississippi through the Bassett Creek watershed, both the constructed and other types such as culverts. Liz will check with the BCWMC. - We may need to consider other and newer types of carp capture techniques. There is not a 7 foot drop from Bassett Creek to Medicine Lake. This limits the use of certain types of barriers. Next meeting agenda - Permit update - Rough Fish management - Ordinance and signage for no wake zone to alert the public to the changes Next meeting dates: 3/18 and 4/15 at 8:30 am. Adjourned 9:58 am Respectfully submitted, Karen Chesebrough YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2004 Council Members Present Absent Peter Beste I/ Heather Gaudette Adam Hahn Paul Jun els Akash Kumar Mark Lenhardt Michael Letich Janet Li Aneesh Sohoni Ally Taylor Whitney Waters City Manager Laurie Ahrens, Recreation Supervisor Regina Michaud, and Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffman were also present. Janet called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM. Heather made a motion seconded by Aneesh, to approve the agenda. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. It was noted that Captain Mike Goldstein was not at the January 26 meeting as listed in the minutes. Janet made a motion, seconded by Mark to amend the minutes to correct this. The motion to amend passed in a unanimous voice vote. Janet made a motion seconded by Heather, to approve the amended minutes of the January 26 meeting. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Attendance At Washington, Dc National League Of Cities March Congress Since no City Councilmembers are planning to attend the conference, the item was removed from consideration. Paul Jungels arrived at the meeting and took over the Chair from Janet. Committee Updates Youth Town Forum Janet reported that she and Akash have called area colleges, community colleges, and vocational/technical schools, and received responses from a couple of institutions that representatives were interested in participating in the Town Forum. Youth Advisory Council February 9, 2004 Meeting Page 2 Council members discussed possible speakers at the event. Gary Landis had agreed to speak with State Senator David Gaither about speaking on job trends. Council members discussed inviting a high school career counselors, but decided against that plan. Laurie suggested contacting the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce for possible speakers. She said they are in touch with the business community and might have some resources to share. The Youth Town Forum committee agreed to meet Friday afternoon, at 3:30 PM, in the Park & Recreation Department. Youth Service Awards Paul reported that he is attempting to contact Bremer Bank for possible awards support. He said little more activity has taken place, and he is seeking possible prize donations from area businesses. Intergenerational Committee Whitney reported that she plans to contact members of the Plymouth Police Department to invite them to participate in the April 17 roundtable. Marketing Committee No committee members were on hand to report on activities. Future Agenda Items Regina reported that Peter Wertz has not yet received approval from the Wayzata High School Administration to make his charity event open to all City young people. She said this would be necessary for the City and the Youth Advisory Council to give support. Regina said that she would need to know within the next week whether the Youth Advisory Council is interested in supporting a youth event in early summer to celebrate the completion of the lower level of the Plymouth Creek Center. She asked the Council to give it consideration and contact her via e—mail. Whitney suggested formation of an ad hoc committee that would help develop a web site for youth on the City's internet pages. Laurie said staff would contact Communications Manager Helen LaFave to schedule a meeting with interested Youth Advisory Council members. Janet, Paul, Aneesh, Mark, and Whitney expressed an interest in meeting with her. Council members expressed an interest in addressing legislative committees regarding access to alcohol by minors. Staff agreed to notify them when hearings are scheduled. Whitney reported that she serves as a student liaison with the Robbinsdale Area Schools School Board. She said she hoped to go with them to visit area legislators on February 23, when the State Legislature holds its "School Board Day". Youth Advisory Council February 9, 2004 Meeting Page 3 Whitney, Mark, and Heather expressed an interest in attending the Legislature's "City Day" on March 3 at the State Capitol. Staff agreed to explore the possibilities. Adjournment Paul made a motion, seconded by Aneesh, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM. The motion passed without opposition. .0e HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota NOTICE Date: March 15, 2004 To: Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Subject: March 31, 2004 Meeting In addition to the March 19 meeting, Lieutenant Governor/Commissioner of Transportation Carol Molnau will attend a Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. —11:45 a.m. in the Hennepin County Public Works Facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina. Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 763/682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX.- 763/682-7313 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail: wavneTnealsonnco.wrieht.nin.us Buffalo, ,Minnesota 55313-3306 / HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridorfrom I-494 to Annandale, /Minnesota Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Meeting Minutes Full Membership Meeting Friday, February 20, 2003 9:30 a.m. — Noon Hennepin County Public Works Facility, Medina MN 1. Call to Order — Chair Penny Steele called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. A quorum was present. 2. Introductions — Anne Hurlburt, Plymouth; Brent Morningstar, Wright/Hennepin Electric and Security; Karla Heeter, Wright County; Margaret Donahoe, The MN Transportation Alliance; James Lane, Medina; Jeff Swenson, Buffalo; Penny Steele, Hennepin County; Wayne Fingalson, Wright County; Jack Russek, Wright County; Chad Hausemann, MnDOT District 3; Dennis Peterson, City of Rockford; Connie Kozlak, Metropolitan Council; Marvin Johnson, Independence; Jim Grube, Hennepin County; John Griffith, MnDOT; Mark Matuska, Office of Congressman Mark Kennedy. 3. Minutes —Motion by Hurlburt, seconded by Lane to approve the January 16, 2004 minutes. Motion passed with all voting in favor. 4. Membership Committee Report — Heeter presented the Membership Committee report. No membership committee meeting had been held since the last Coalition meeting. Heeter mentioned that the invoices for members other than governmental units are ready and need to go out. Another membership committee meeting date needs to be set. 5. Financial Report - Wayne Fingalson provided the financial report. The Coalition has a fund balance of $4,713.69 as of February 20, 2004. A complete financial report was provided. Motion by Russek, seconded by Swenson to approve the financial report as presented. Motion passed with all voting in favor. 6. Changes to Joint Powers Agreement — Wayne Fingalson provided suggested changes to the Joint Powers Agreement. He recommended that "Highway 55 Corridor Coalition" be added to the title. In Article 3, "Definitions," it was suggested that line 3.11 be eliminated. In Article 5, "Effective Date," the word "initial" in the first sentence should be struck, the word "submitting" should replace the word "filing" in the second sentence, the phrase "with the Wright County Coordinator's office" should be replaced with "to the Coalition" in the third sentence, and the word "become" in the last sentence should be struck. In Article 8, section 8. 1, letter "n" it was suggested that "Southwest Area Transit Commission" be deleted and "RiverRider Public Transit System" and "Annandale Heartland Express" be added. In letter "s" the word "cities" at the end of section should be replaced with "counties." Article 9, "Coalition Membership," section 9.7 should be divided into two sections. Section 9.7 should read: "The Coalition may choose by majority vote to appoint such special committees as necessary to further the objectives of the Highway 55 Corridor Coalition." Section 9.8 should read: "The Coalition may choose by a majority vote to designate Affiliate Members. These members may participate in discussions of the Coalition but may not vote. In addition, these members shall be sent notices of all meetings, but a failure to notify these members shall not invalidate any Contact: Wayne.d. Fingalson Phone: 763/682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAV.- %63/682-7313 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail: icavnelinealron(a—;co.wrieht.rnn.us Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota action. Affiliate Members and Committee members may be excluded from lawful closed meetings of the coalition. The Coalition my further define the role of Affiliate Members and may establish different requirements for each Affiliate Member." In Article 12, "Financial Matters" section 12.2 was amended to remove the "$1,000 per Party with a population greater than 5000 and $500 per Party with a population less than 5000 residents" in the first sentence and replace it with "per the fee schedule as determined by the Coalition." In the second sentence, the words, "This amount" would be replaced with "These contributions". In the last sentence, the date of "February 1" would be replaced with "March I". In section 12.5, the language should read, "By December I'`" rather than "December 23". Motion by Hurlburt, seconded by Swenson to adopt the proposed changes to the Joint Powers Agreement and send them to the respective members for approval. Motion passed with all voting in favor. 7. Administrative and Project Coordination Services RFP — Wayne Fingalson presented a draft Request for Proposals for a consultant to provide administrative and coordination services for the next two years. Some concerns were raised regarding the need to follow federal RFP criteria such as ensuring that Disadvantaged Businesses are given an opportunity to apply. Concerns were also expressed about potential conflicts of interest if the consultant hired is required to raise the 20 percent local match needed to access federal funds for the payment of the consultant. It was suggested that the Coalition work with MnDOT officials to finalize the language of the RFP. Motion by Lane, seconded by Hurlburt to send the RFP to the TAC for further work. 8. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Report — No TAC meeting was held this month. 9. MnDOT Update — Chad Housemann and John Griffith provided an update from MnDOT. The Department is working on retaining a consultant for the cultural resources work from a list of pre -qualified consultants approved by the federal government. The traffic study will need to go through an RFP process. The RFP is expected to be issued by the end of March with the selection of a consultant by May. 10. Federal Update — Mark Matuska from the Office of Congressman Mark Kennedy provided an update on transportation funding at the federal level. Matuska explained that the House has passed a four-month extension of TEA -21 while the Senate has passed its version of a new 6 -year transportation authorization bill. The President has threatened to veto the Senate bill due to the investment level. The Senate bill would provide $318 billion over 6 years while the Administration has recommended a funding level of $256 billion. No date has been set for the House to mark up its version of the reauthorization bill. Matuska also noted that the President has presented his FFY05 budget. Organizations or local units of government seeking a FFY05 appropriations earmark should have their request submitted to Congressman Kennedy's office by March 5h. The House committee deadline is March 19`h 11. Next membership meeting — The next Highway 55 Coalition membership meeting will be held on Friday, March 19th 2004 at the Hennepin County Public Works Facility at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Steele announced that Lt. Governor and MnDOT Commissioner Carol Molnau is scheduled to attend the next Coalition meeting and the start time for the next meeting was changed to accommodate her schedule. Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 763,682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX.- 7631682-7313 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail: wavnelinealson(a- wrieht.mn.us Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Alinnesota 12. Adjourn — Motion by Hurlburt, seconded by Swenson to adjourn. Motion passed will all voting in favor. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon. Minutes submitted by Margaret Donahoe, The Minnesota Transportation Alliance. Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 763/682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX- 763/682-7313 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail: wayne /inealsonnco. wrieht. mn. us Buffalo. Minnesota 55313-3306 March 16, 2004 CATV OF PLYMOUPi Ms. B. Jordan 15530 Old Rockford Road Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Ms. Jordan: I am responding to the letter you sent to Mayor Johnson and Councilmember Hewitt, a copy of which I received on March 5, 2004. In your letter you express concerns about the condition of Old Rockford Road, particularly the rock shoulders, in front of your residence. You and I had previously talked about these concerns a few weeks ago and I have had my Street Supervisor Gary Smith check the conditions in your area. As you mentioned in your letter, the City took over jurisdiction of Old Rockford Road (formerly County Road 9) a few years ago when New Rockford Road was completed up to Highway 55. The City has attempted to maintain this road in a safe condition, particularly as traffic volumes have tended to increase once again after the initial decrease when New Countv Road 9 was opened. Part of this necessary maintenance, and the primary point of your concern, is the maintenance of the rock shoulders adjacent to the paved surface of Old Rockford Road. As vehicles travel along this two-lane roadway, particularly where there are curves such as near your residence, vehicles tend to veer slightly off the paved area and onto the rock shoulder. Over time this causes edge rutting along the edge of the paved surface, and if not properly maintained can cause a driver to lose control. The type of shoulder rock that the City uses is defined as Class 2 which is typically used for shouldering as it compacts better than other classes of rock. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) specifications for Class 2 is rock that is smaller than 14 inch and contains a significant proportion of finer rock which promotes compactability. I am not sure what the County had previously used, but we feel that Class 2 is the proper mix of rock to use for shouldering. You indicate that the rock has been placed above the level of the paved roadway, but I would certainly hope that is not the case as it needs to be flush with the edge of the pavement. Before the Class 2 is compacted, it may actually be higher than the edge of the paved surface, but following compaction, it should be at the same level. A few different things can happen that will cause the rock to be pushed up or appear to be higher than the roadway edge. For instance, if we have an earlv snowfall before the ground has frozen, the top laver of shoulder rock can become attached to the snow atter a freeze sets in and with the subsequent roadway plowing this attached rock will get bladed up as the snow is pushed back from the edge of the paved roadway. In addition, during 0Engmemng GENERAL LTRS DAN F.001`Jordan_RoadShoulders_J_I e doc PLYMOUTH 1.1 Beautihil �P!«ce to Line 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www.ci olvmouth.mn.us Nls. B. Jordan Page 2 freeze/thaw cycles, vehicles that veer off the edge of the paved road can also push rock up which C0111:111UC:S to compound the problem of a snow/rock mix. In the springtime as temperatures fluctuate, sonic of this mixing can also occur. These conditions are worse in some winters and that is why the problem of rock on your driveway and in your yard may fluctuate from year to year. I ant sorry for the problems that our Street Maintenance and plowing operation have caused you. Two options for resolving this problem include: 1. Paving of the existing rock shoulders to a width of approximately six feet so our plows and errant vehicles would stay on a paved surface. 2. Reconstruct the rural portion of Old Rockford Road to an urban section with curb and gutter, catch basins and storm sewer. Paving the shoulders would be the cheaper of these two options, but would still require a substantial outlay of City street funds. There would, however, be significant benefit to property owners such as yourself as well as much less shoulder maintenance required and improved safety for the traveling public. I will be considering the paved shoulder option for both Old Rockford Road as well as the rural section of Vicksburg Lane when we prepare our budgets this summer for next year. Thank you for bringing this problem to our attention and we will do our best to address your concerns in the future. Sincerely, Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. Director of Public Works cc: Councilmember Sandy Hewitt Mayor Judy Johnson Laurie Ahrens, City Manager Tom Vetsch, Superintendent of Public Works Z_ 0 Enginccring GENERAL LTRS`DAVF2004'JorJan RuaJShouWcrsJ_le loc - om— ' / om— PRO 7 CIiV OF PLVMOUTI+ March 11, 2004 Kathleen J. Roach, Executive Director Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council 7601 Kentucky Ave. N. Brooklyn Park, MN 55428-1284 Dear Ms. Roach: Thank you for your letter congratulating the City of Plymouth on its initiatives relating to youth access to alcohol and tobacco. This is an important issue to the City, and the topic regularly appears on the City Council's Goals and Legislative Priorities. In your letter, you also requested that Plymouth reconsider its decision made in late 2002 to withdraw as a member of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council joint powers organization. While we appreciate and financially support the work of your organization through the Senior Leadership Group, the City Council has not expressed interest in rejoining the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. All of the funds that were previously allocated to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council have been redirected for the past two budget cycles to the following agencies — Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners (IOCP), People Responding in Social Ministry (PRISM), Northwest YMCA Youth Program, and North Hennepin Mediation. I have provided a copy of your letter to the Council, and no one has expressed interest in reversing this action either through reductions to these organizations or through cuts in other City services. Considering If there are areas of collaboration or assistance that the City of Plymouth can provide, we will certainly consider those opportunities. We do value the Senior Leadership Group and hope that Plymouth's participation can continue with this group. Thank you again for your letter. A our service, udy A.Jp son, May r PLYMOUTH A -Nauti%ul'Plait to Lire ?1r0 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447-1132 • TELEPHONE x763) 509-5000 WW'N.,:I.;`,Ivmcu h.rnn.Us G March 13, 2004 Wallace Charles 3150 East Medicine Lake Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Charles: It was nice to talk with you on the phone earlier this week, although I'm sorry that the reason for the conversation was a citation issued relating to a vehicle on your property. I have followed up on the incident and spoken with both our Police Department and City Attorney's office. I heard the same information that you indicated — a warning notice was sent to you, followed by a citation, which one of our Community Service Officers delivered and tacked on your door. I know that you indicated you did not open the initial letter, believing it related to another legal action. I also checked that the time allowed for response to the citation was legally adequate. (I know you said that the exact number of days was not a concern for you, but I wanted to be sure that this was done correctly.) The required time frame was met. As I understood from talking with you, you met with a Court Referee and discussed the $130 tag earlier this week. You agreed to accept the Referee's offer to reduce the ticket by half, and you paid a $65 fee. You now have requested that the City reimburse you the amount of $65. Unfortunately, the City is not going to be able to do that. I learned something important that I didn't know before by checking on your request — The City will get none of the $65 that you paid to the Court. Typically when a fine is paid, the City does receive a small part of it. However, when a Referee reduces the amount, the entire amount paid goes to the State and the City receives nothing. Since you accepted the offer of the Court Referee and paid the reduced fine, I do not know of any way to get that money back for you. I'm sorry that this could not be resolved in a manner more to your liking, but I did appreciate that you brought the concern to me and that we had the opportunity to talk about it. I will be out of the office the week of March 22, but could chat after that if you would like. Sincerely, Laune Ahrens City Manager PLYMOUTH :1 '!;eautt/u1 'Ptac, to Lc,n: 3,100 PLYI%IGUTH BOULEVARD • PL(MOUTH. 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