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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 05-07-2004r;bCITY OF PLYMOUTH COUNCIL INFO MEMO May 7, 2004 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Youth Advisory Council May 10 meeting agenda ............................. Surface Water Task Force May 10 meeting agenda ........................... Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) May 12 meeting agenda.. Dummy ........................... Page 3 ............................ Page 4 ........................... Page 5 Planning Commission May 12 special meeting agenda ....................................................... Page 6 Park & Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) May 13 meeting agenda ...................... Page 7 April, May, and June Official City Meeting Calendars........................................................ Page 9 Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings ........................................ Page 15 FOR INFORMATION ... News Articles, Releases, Publications, etc. Wayzata School Board May 10 meeting agenda................................................................ Page 16 Minnesota Department of Health Quarterly report on Plymouth water quality ................. Page 18 City news release announcing the May 20 Human Rights Commission forum on hateand bigotry issues........................................................................................................ Page 21 City news release announcing groundbreaking for third ice sheet at the Plymouth IceCenter............................................................................................................................ Page 22 Invitation to the May 26 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) annualmeeting.................................................................................................................... Page 24 Staff Reports 2004 City Auction After Action Report .............................................................................. Page 26 Update on third ice sheet groundbreaking.......................................................................... Page 27 Plymouth resident Lois Klobuchar has asked whether the City of Plymouth would consider offering high speed wireless internet service to residents, similar to what the City of Chaska is doing. Councilmember Slavik asked that we briefly research this issue and provide a report to the Council. Helen LaFave has talked with Chaska staff and provides the attached explanation of their service. If the Council is interested in pursuing this concept any further, please let us know ........................................................ Page 28 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO May 7, 1004 Page 1 Minutes Human Rights Commission April meeting......................................................................... Page 33 Correspondence Letter to residents along 55th Avenue N. regarding the proposed work between 55`h Avenue and Bass Lake Playfields................................................................................. Page 37 Notice to residents of the May 12 Special Planning Commission Meeting to review the City's lighting regulations................................................................................. Page 38 Letter from Xcel Energy Senior Area Engineer David Anderson responding to concerns about power outages in the Pilgrim Lane/291h Avenue neighborhood; a copy of City Manager Laurie Ahrens' original letter is included ..................................... Page 39 Letter to residents regarding a request for a minor variance for Dan Foy and JulieBrennan (2004046)..................................................................................................... Page 41 Letter to residents regarding a request for a conditional use permit for Sentinel Property Management Corp. (2004036)............................................................................. Page 42 Letter to residents regarding a request for a variance for Richard and Carole Korby (2004040)............................................................................................................................ Page 43 Letter to residents regarding a request for a variance for Skyline Design (200403 1) ........ Page 44 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL May 10, 2004 6:45 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Time Allotment 1. Approvals: 6:45-6:50 a) Agenda b) April 12 meeting minutes 2. Guest Speakers and Special Items: 6:50 —7:05 a) Update on City Center Youth Issues b) Update on Plymouth Creek Center lower level development c) Summer Meeting Schedule d) Applicants update 3. COMMITTEE UPDATES: 7:05-7:25 a) Youth Service Awards Committee b) Intergenerational Committee c) Marketing Committee d) Ad hoc Web planning Committee 4. Future agenda items 7:25-7:30 a) b) S. Adjournment 7:30 6. Additional Materials: a) May, June, and July Official City Meeting Calendars b) NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, MAY 24 — 6:45 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS City of Plymouth Surface Water Task Force Agenda, Meeting #5 Monday, May 10, 2004 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Plymouth City Hall Lunch Room (Lower Level) Sign In/ Call to Order, 7:00 p.m. 2. Introductions Approval of Minutes of Meeting #4 4. Review and Approve Task Force Report Discuss Presentation to City Council 6. Adjourn, by 10:00 p.m. Next Meeting: Presentation to City Council Tuesday, May 18, 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 5:30 p.m. Reception City Hall Lunchroom Agenda Special Planning Commission Meeting Changes to Lighting Regulations Wednesday, May 12, 2004 7:00 p.m. City of Plymouth Public Safety Training Room Call to Order — 7:00 p.m. Discuss Changes to Lighting Regulations ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Wednesday, May 12, 2004 7:00 PM Plymouth City Council Chambers Agenda Items• 7:00 PM 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 tdl 15 minutes are not needed or the orum, the EQC will continue with the agenda 7:15 PM Metro Mosquito Control: A Presentation by Mr. Michael McLean; Metro Mosquito Control District 8:00 PM Up -Dates: ❑ Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan Medicine Lake Watershed Subcommittee ❑ Environmental Fair 2004 Purple Loosestrife Control Program The Proposed Plymouth Residents Survey ❑ Schmidt Lake Management Plan Great River Project, EQB Review 8:15 PM Increasing EQC student members' participation in various projects: This item is part of EQC's 2004 annual plan. EQC has a good student attendance and the EQC members need to develop a plan of action on how we can increase student participation in various projects. Met Council, Small Grant Up -date & the Green Tours: EQC members suggested a tour of some of the City's Small Grant projects. The committee has tentatively scheduled the 2"d week of July for this tour. EQC members need to review the list of existing sites (a list and map will be provided at the meeting) and select the tour sites. Also, the quarterly Met Council Grant progress report is attached for EQC review. A report will also be handed out at the meeting regarding the status of the small grant projects. 8:55 PM Plan for next meeting: June 9, 2004! Plymouth City Council Chambers The following items were included in the EQC 2004 annual plan, however, EQC members inay also help to determine the agenda for the next meeting: ❖ Educational Activity Report ❖ Finalizing the Green Tour ❖ -- 9:00 PM ADJOURNED Supplementary Agenda Items: ❖ Landscaping and zoning issues ❖ Odd and even role, EQC's suggestion to do a story in newspaper (education) ❖ Water quality pond maintenance ❖ Medicine Lake Watershed Management Subcommittee Report ❖ Green Building and Sustainable Design ❖ Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan Report ❖ Surface Water Management Plan Report C\Documents and Settings\khotrmvt\Local Settings\Temporary Intemet Fi1es\0LK16A\051204.doe Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission May 13, 2004, 7 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Associations b. Staff — Regina Michaud — report on youth and teen programs c. Others 4. Report on Past Council Action a. Approved trail on Nathan Lane b. Awarded bids for Ice Center C. 5. Unfinished Business a. Update on Plymouth Creek Center b. Update on Ice Center c. Update on Reserve neighborhood park d. e. 6. New Business a. Choose official name for new neighborhood park in The Reserve development b. C. 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff Communication 9. Adjourn Next regular meeting — June 10 :n\parks\staff\eric\prac\agendas\May04.doc r-� OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS May 2004 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jun 2004 % Apr 2004 S NI T W T F S S ;%I 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 S. PM SPECIALCOUNCIL 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH 10:30 AM MEETING WITHAGA EDICAL, DISCUSS PROPOSED BUSINESS SUBSIDY POLICY. wbS T"inrnpeo°"' PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake ICE SHOW, Plymouth Ice Center PLYMOUTH HISTORY FEST, Parkers Lake Park i oo PM CHARTER Room PLYMOUTH ICE coMMlssloN MEEnNc Slic Salery Tramng Room SHOW (2 & 7 PM), Plymouth Ice Center 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers ATE PM SURFACE WATER TASK FORCE, Lunch Room, lower lerel 6:00 PM SPECIAL YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING: YOUTH SERVICE AWARDS, Council Chambers 7'.00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. Council Chambers 6 a PM Ice NI GROUN EAKNG, Ppmomn .c.— Too PM ENVI nomMENTAL GUALITYCGMMITTEEIEGCI, cwn<nc wn Too PM SPECIAL PLANNi.. coMMlssloN MEETING. P�beP saery Lammy Room 7;00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 6:30 PM LAKE CAMELOT PARK DEDICATION s 30 PM WATER QUALITY TASK FORCE �REIEPTION,LR°om. bwlevel 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 9:00 AM -3:30 PM PLYMOUTH CLEAN-UP 6 30 PM SPECIAL Council Chambers COMMUNITY DAY, Public coUNCILMEETwc FORUM, Council Works JOINT ME ETING WITH SURFACE WATER TASK TAS Chambers Maintenence FORCE, C, unoll Chambers Facility 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 645 PM YO�JTH Ii d5 AM 7:00 PM ADVISORY COUNCIL. C.UwI Chambers PLYMOUTH-MTKA BUSINE SS COUNCIL, PLYMOUTH 7 00P SPECIAL Sher— Mlnn,1p,a°W.:I 12201 M;,°e°a°k;or"°' ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL MEETING WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSIT (PACT) ) - COMMIS SIC Plym,utn Cr k Center 700 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Counul Chambers Medicine Lake Room 30 31 MEMORIAL DAY (Observed) - City Offices Closed modified on 5/7/2004 .I OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 2004 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 3 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 4 5 6 7 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 8 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 9 7 00 PM ENVIRONMENTA QUALITY COMMITTEEL (EQC),Coumil chambers 10 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 11 12 13 14 Flag Day 15 16 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 17 7 00 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Plymouth Towne Square (thls meeling only) 18 19 20 21 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 22 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 23 24 25 26 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake Room 27 28 29 30 5:15 PM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH, Hilde Performance Center MaN.2004 S M T NN' T F S Ju12004 S JI T NV T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 5/7/2004 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS July 2004 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Jun 2004 S NI T W T F S Aug 2004 S IN1 T W "r F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Medicine Lake Room 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 INDEPENDENCE DAY 9:42 AM INDEPENDENCE DAY (OBSERVED), City Offices 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REG ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers Closed 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 700 PM REGULAR COUNCIL 7.00 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA). Medicine Lake Room MEETING, Council Chambers 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 6:45 PM YOUTH 7:00 PM ADVISORY PLANNING COUNCIL, Council COMMISSION, Chambers Council Chambers 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 11'A5 AM PLYMOUTH-MTKA BUSINESS COUNCIL, Sheraton Minneapolis West 12201 Rtlgedale Drive, Minnetonka 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - 7'.00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Medicine Lake Room modified on 5/7/2004 r ' Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items May 18, Special, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers • Surface Water Task Force Report May 24, Special, 7:00 p.m., Plymouth Creek Center • Discussion with Hennepin County Commissioners May 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Property/Casualty Insurance renewals for 2004/2005 June 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers June 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers June 29, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • CSM applications (proposed date) • Consider Comprehensive Plan amendment relating to Medina Road (proposed date) Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. /S WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Independent School District 284 Wayzata, Mlnnesota BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting — May 10, 2004 — 7:00 p.m. Wayzata City Hall 600 Rice Street East, Wayzata AGENDA 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda and *Consent Agenda Items Consent Agenda items (indicated by an asterisk*) are considered to be routine In nature and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and addressed in sequence. * 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Recognitions a. Employee of the Month b. Robert D. Snyder Memorial Scholarship Awards C. Elementary Student Recognition 1) Midwest Talent Search For Young Students 2) Destination Imagination 3) Continental Math League 4) Math Masters d. Middle School Student Recognition 1) Continental Mathematics League 2) Junior High Math League 3) Knowledge Master Open 4) Math Masters 5) Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans 6) Lego League 7) Ridgedale Library Essay Competition 8) Academic Triathlon e. High School Student Recognition 1) National Hispanic Recognition Program 2003-2004 Scholars 2) National Merit Scholarship Program 3) Advanced Placement Scholars 4) DECA 5) Business Professionals of America 6) Sk1IIsUSA - VICA 7) Scholastic Art Awards 8) 2004 Minnesota All -State Musicians 9) Minnesota High School Mathematics League 10) American High School Mathematics Competition 1 1) United States Military Academy Appointments 12) State Science Fair 13) State Debate Team — Tournament of Champions 14) Athena Award 15) Quiz Bowl 16) Future Problem Solvers RECESS 5. Reports from Orszanizations This section of the agenda provides the opportunity for parent, teacher, and/or student associations/organizations to provide the School Board with reports/updates. 6. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations a. Superintendent 1) Proposed Amendment to Board Policy 401 — "Equal Opportunity Employment" — First Reading Board of Education Regular Meeting — May 10, 2004 Page 2 2) Proposed Amendment to Board Policy and Regulations 404 and 404-R — "Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace — First Reading 3) Proposed Amendment to Board Policy and Regulations 409 and 409-R — "Tutoring For Pay" — First Reading 4) Proposed Deletion of Board Policy AC — "Nondiscrimination" 5) Proposed Deletion of Board Policy GBE — "Staff Health And Safety" (Physical Examination) 6) Proposed Deletion of Board Policy and Regulations GBM and GBM -R — "Staff Grievances" 7) Proposed Deletion of Board Policy GCAA — "Job Description: Teacher" 8) Proposed Deletion of Board Policy GCBAB — "Teacher Contracts" 9) Proposed Deletion of Board Policy GCBB — "Professional Staff Supplementary Pay Plans" 10) Proposed Deletion of Board Policy GCBD — "Staff Leaves and Absences" 1 1) Proposed Deletion of Board Policy GCBDA and GCBDA-R — "Jury Duty" 12) Proposed Deletion of Board Policy GCIA — "Administrative Personnel — Staff Assignments and Transfers" 13) Proposed Deletion of Board Policy GCK — "Professional Staff Workload" 14) Proposed Deletion of Board Policy GCKAA — "Professional Staff Department and Grade Level Chairpersons" 15) Proposed Deletion of Board Policy GCPC — "Retirement of Staff Members" 16) Proposed Amendment to Board Policy and Regulations 501 and 501-R — "Equal Educational Opportunities" — First Reading 17) Proposed Amendment to Board_ Policy and Regulations 502 and 502-R — "Student Discipline" — Second Reading and Adoption 18) Proposed Amendment to Board Policy and Regulations 514 and 514-R — "Limited Open. Forum" — First Reading 19) Proposed Amendment to Board Policy and Regulations 518 and 518-R — "Assignment Of Resident Students To Schools" — First Reading 20) Proposed Amendment to Board Policy 603 — "Instructional Goals" — First Reading 21) Proposed Deletion of Board Policy )HBA — "Student Aid Programs — Stress, Depression, and Suicide Support Systems" 22) Proposed Deletion of Board Policy JHCE — "Classroom Treats" 23) Proposed New Board Policy and Regulations 512 and 512-R — "Violent Student Notification" — First Reading b. Curriculum and Instruction 1) Approval of 2005-2006 School Calendar — Dr. ]ane Sigford C. Finance and Business Services 1) Monthly Financial Reports * 2) Bid Award: Wayzata Public Schools 2004 Masonry Restoration * 3) Bid Award: Milk and Milk Products * 4) Bid Award: Transportation Contract * 5) Finance and Business Recommendadom d. Human Resource Services * 1) Human Resource Recommendations 2) Resolution Placing Heidi Mastrud, French Teacher, On Unrequested Leave Of Absence 3) Resolution Regarding Terminadon and Non -Renewal of Teaching Contracts 4) Authorization of Health and Hospitalization Insurance Rates for 2004-2005 5) Authorization of Dental Insurance Rates for 2004-2005 * 6) Supplemental Salaries for 2004-2005 7. Other Board Action a. Addition to School Board Meeting Schedule 1) Schedule Special Board Meeting for May 24, 2004 at the District Administration Building to Approve the Hiring of a New Principal for Sunset Hill Elementary. This meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will immediately be followed by the Board Work Session. * b. Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League for 2004-2005 C. Appointment of Representative to Intermediate District 287 Board 8. Audience Opportunity to Address School Board This section of the agenda provides an opportunity for those who have called in and placed their names on the list and for members of the audience who wish to address the School Board. 9. Board Reports 10. New Business 11. Adiourn POSTED: 5/6/04 M I N N E S O T A DEPARTMENTnF HEAITH P)-Otcctrr�,, Wrriutnruilig and i»ipmvh� g //It, hc,tltb of,111 "WhIlrrsot,nns May 6, 2004 i Plymouth City Council c/o Ms. Sandy Paulson, Clerk Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard 'Y Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Council Members: SUBJECT: Quarterly Haloacetic Acids (HAAS) and Trihalomethane (THM) Results, Plymouth, Hennepin County, PWSID 1270044 Enclosed are the results of the most current HAA5 and THM analysis conducted on water samples collected from your public drinking water supply. HAA5s and THMs are regulated contaminants formed in treated waters by the disinfection process. By rule (Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4720), community water supplies that use a groundwater source, serve 10,000 or more individuals, and add a disinfectant as part of the drinking water treatment process, are required to monitor HAA5s and THMs on a quarterly basis. If the annual average of the analytical results for HAA5s exceeds the maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 60 micrograms per liter (pg/1), or the annual average for THMs exceeds the MCL of 80 Ng/I, the public water supply is in violation of the MCL and is legally obligated to remedy the situation. If the annual average for HAA5s is less than 30 Ng/I and for THMs less than 40 Ng/I, the monitoring frequency can be reduced from quarterly to annually. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has analyzed water samples for HAA5s and THMs for the previous quarter(s), and the results are tabulated below: Sampling Site: Distribution System Contaminant: Haloacetic Acids MCL Violation Criteria: Annual Average must exceed 60.5 Ng/I Date Collected Results Units Sample# Annual Average 04/21/2004 8.70 jig/I 200407624 9.4 01/06/2004 10.00 Ng/I 200400129 10.0 General Information: (65 1) 215-5800 • TDD/TYY: (65 1) 215-8980 " Minnesota Relay Service: (800) 627-3529 ° www.health.state.mn.us For directions to any of the MDH locations, call (65 1) 215-5800 0 An equal opportunity employer Plymouth City Council 2 May 6, 2004 PWSID 1270044 Contaminant: Total Trihalomethanes MCL Violation Criteria: Annual Average must exceed 80.5 Ng/I Date Collected 04/21/2004 01/06/2004 Results Units Sample# Annual Average 19.80 Ng/I 200407624 18.7 17.50 Ng/I 200400129 17.5 A sampling kit will be sent to you next quarter and it is required that you collect HAA5 and THM samples and submit them to the MDH Laboratory for analysis. The results will be reported to you as soon as they become available. This report should be placed in your records and a copy maintained on or near the water supply premises and available for public inspection for not less than ten (10) years. If you have any questions, please contact Pauline Wuoti at 651/215-1311. Sincerely, L. Richard D. Clark, P.E. Supervisor of Community Public Water Supply Unit Environmental Health Division P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0975 RDC:paw Enclosure cc: Water Superintendent Robyn Bruggeman, MDH St. Paul District Office Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC Date Received: 21 -APR -2004 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 30 -APR -2004 Request Page: 1 of 1 Samples: 200407624 - 200407624 Date Reported: 30 -APR -2004 PWS No Site ID Facility Name City 1270044 1270044 PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH Collect lit Coll Time Coll ID Collector Name Orig Samp 21 -APR -2004 0730 - TIM FICEK - Field Blank Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res Trip Blank B - - - - Sample No: 200407624 Receiving Comments: Field No LocID Sampling Point - D01 DISTRIBUTION 12650 CIRD10 +**********t*****rt** SAMPLE RESULTS **t************** ********** Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By MJK on 30 -APR -04 Rept Level Units 0.5 ug/L Result Note: Positive Organic Results are indicated by BOLD. 411 Haloacetic Acids, ICR ug/L 0.5 Dibromoacetic Acid 0.8 /� Dichloroacetic Acid 4.5 Doll Monobromoacetic Acid < 1.0 ug/L Monochloroacetic Acid < 1.5 Trichloroacetic Acid 3.4 464 THMs in Water Bromodichloromethane 5.9 Bromoform < 0.5 'C,' Chlorodibromomethane 1.9 Chloroform 12 Rept Level Units 0.5 ug/L 1.5 ug/L 1.0 ug/L 1.5 ug/L 0.5 ug/L 0.2 ug/L 0.5 ug/L 0.5 ug/L 0.1 ug/L Analvsis Date 27 -APR -2004 22 -APR -2004 Group 218493 Sample Page 1 of 1 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release May 6, 2004 Contact: Jeanette Sobania, 763-509-5070 Forum on May 20 to Explore Hate, Bigotry and Cultural Misunderstandings The Plymouth Human Rights Commission (HRC) will host a public forum on Thurs., May 20, 7 — 9 p.m., at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. The forum will explore hate and bigotry and its relationship to cultural misunderstandings. According to Hal Broxey, HRC Chair, the evening will include: ■ An excellent documentary that will be reviewed by Plymouth Police Chief Mike Goldstein; ■ A panel discussion, representing three ethnic communities, on cultural misunderstandings; and ■ A presentation by noted human rights activist Marion Helland. To register for this free forum, please call Sue Gulbrand at 763-509-5053 by May 14. The Plymouth Human Rights Commission is a citizen advisory group to the Plymouth City Council. The commission generally meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. The public is welcome at all meetings. City of Plymouth News Advisory/Photo Opportunity For Immediate Release Contact: May 5, 2004 Eric Blank, 763-509-5201 Plymouth to break ground for third ice sheet at Plymouth Ice Center Community members will mark the start of a significant public-private venture in Plymouth on Wed., May 12, 6:30 p.m. when they break ground for a third ice sheet at the Plymouth Ice Center. The groundbreaking will be held behind the Ice Center, 3650 Plymouth Blvd. Members of the Plymouth City Council, Providence Academy, Wayzata Hockey Association and Plymouth Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will be on hand for the event. The public is invited to attend. The Ice Center expansion is a major collaborative effort of Providence Academy, the City of Plymouth and the Wayzata Hockey Association. The new ice is expected to be ready for the 2004-2005 season. The ice rink will serve as home ice for Providence Academy hockey teams and will provide more public open skating and time for classes. About 65 percent of the cost will come from donations and rink users. Providence Academy, a private school at 15100 Schmidt Lake Rd., will donate up to 81.25 million of the estimated 55.35 million project cost. The Wayzata Hockey Association will add 8725,000. Developers, through park dedication allocations, will pay SIA of the cost. The remaining cost will be paid out of revenue generated by the rink. The Plymouth Ice Center operations are self-supporting. The Plymouth Ice Center, opened in 1997, now has two ice rinks — an Olympic -size sheet with seating for 1,000 spectators and a professional sheet (200' x 85') with seating for 200. The new ice sheet will match the existing 200' x 85' rink. The Plymouth Ice Center is already the home venue for the Wayzata and Armstrong High School hockey teams. In addition to the third sheet of ice, more parking, locker rooms and a rear entrance would be added to the facility. The front entrance would be remodeled to enlarge the front lobby area to accommodate ticket sales and concessions for all three rinks. F1 City of Plymouth News Advisory/Photo Opportunity For Immediate Release Contact: May 5, 2004 Eric Blank, 763-509-5201 Camelot Park Dedication Slated for May 17 Plymouth's newest neighborhood park, Lake Camelot Park, will be officially dedicated on Mon., May 17 at 6:30 p.m. Festivities will include an Arbor Day tree planting and ribbon cutting. Plymouth City Council Members and Parks and Recreation Advisory Commissioners will be on hand to mark the official opening. Members of the public are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. The 19 -acre park, located west of I-494 and immediately south of Co. Rd. 47, had a "soft opening" last year, but was not completed until this spring when the City added a second picnic shelter and an 880 -foot boardwalk on the south side of the lake. The boardwalk completed a continuous one -mile trail around the lake's perimeter. If activity at the park last summer is an indication, Lake Camelot Park will be well used, according to Parks and Recreation Director Eric Blank. On nice days, the park was filled with parents and children picnicking and playing on the playground. Lake Camelot Park is surrounded by the Lake Camelot housing developments. The Begin Oaks Golf Course is to the south of the park property. The park includes swings, play equipment, trails, canoe racks, two picnic shelter, benches and two overlooks. The boardwalk crossing on the south end of the lake keeps an adequate distance between trail users and the golf course. Three Rivers Park District also is planning a regional trail that will run by the park. The regional trail will connect French Regional Park, Fish Lake Park and Elm Creek Park Reserve. The park sits on the east end of the open space corridor planned to become the Northwest Greenway. In addition to building the park, the City of Plymouth improved the water quality of Lake Camelot by draining the lake last summer. The lake was left dry through the winter so that plants in the lake go though a killing freeze. This killed unwanted vegetative growth, particularly lily pads. The lake was refilled in this spring. The City of Plymouth's Parks and Recreation Department developed the park. please join us... 2004 AMMAnnual Meeting and celebration of our 30 year Anniversary Wednesday, May 26, 2004 League of MN Cities Building 145 University Ave. W., St. Paul Social Time with light hors d'oeuvres Board Elections / Business Meeting Please join us for this opportunity to connect with your peers from other metropolitan cities, get the latest news and information from AMM, and elect those who will guide our organzation through the upcoming year. Both elected officials and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no charge for at- tending the meeting, but we do ask that you RSVP by calling (651) 215 - 4000 no later than Friday, May 21. The Nominating Committee recommends the following individuals for election to the AMM Board of Directors: President Jim Smith, Councilmember, City of Independence C Vice President Beverly Aplikowski, Mayor, City of Arden Hills for Election to the Board Chuck Haas, Councilmember, City of Hugo Dave Osberg, Administrator, City of Hastings Candidate from a Hennepin County city (to be provided) for Re -Election to the Board Tom Goodwha, Councilmember, City of Apple Valley Nancy Haas, IGR Representative, City of St. Paul Myrna Kragness, Mayor, City of Brooklyn Center Samantha Orduno, City Manager, City of Richfield Doug Reeder, City Manager, City of Brooklyn Park DATE: April 27"', 2004 TO: Chief Goldstein FROM: Lt. Plekkenpol MEMO PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447-1482 SUBJECT: 2004 City Auction After Action Report On Saturday April 24th, 2004 the police department coordinated the city's annual auction. There were five DWI forfeiture vehicles and five Northwest Task Force vehicles sold. Eleven city staff employees assisted with this event. There were 155 registered bidders. Prior to the auction there were two legal notices published in the Sun Sailor Newspaper, which ran on April 15th and 22nd. There was an advertisement placed in the Star Tribune on April 18th. The auction list was posted on the city web site. The auction was a success with no significant problems or concerns that have been brought to my attention. The following is the financial report for the auction. DIVISION SUB -TOTAL FEE TOTAL NWDTF $14212.50 $1421.25 $12791.25 CITY $8721.00 $872.10 $7848.90 GRAND TOTAL $22933.50 $2293.35 $20640.15 The auction total for the 2003 auction was $16916.50. The 2004 auction yielded a $3723.65 increase or a 18.04% increase. This is the largest profit to date for the annual city auction. All city employees that worked the event did a great job and I am proud of them. MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: May 3, 2004 TO: Mayor and Council; Park and Recreation Advisory Commission; Greg Gibson, President of Wayzata Hockey; Dan Fredericks, Providence Academy; Tom Betti, Ankeny Kell Architects; Bob Jossart, RJM Construction FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director, Parks and Recreation Ef SUBJECT: Ice Center Groundbreaking This memo is to confirm with everyone that we will be having an ice center groundbreaking on Wednesday, May 12, commencing at 6:30 p.m. Please pass this invitation along to your honored guests and bring as many people to the event as you would like. We will provide picture taking opportunities for everyone that would like to have a photo. I anticipate that the event will last approximately 45 minutes. EB/np 111 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: May 6, 2004 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager FROM: Helen Lal:ave; Conununications Managcr SUBJECT: Chaska's High Speed Wireless Internet Service Following a call you received from Plymouth resident Lois Klobuchar, you asked me to check with the City of Chaska to learn more about the high speed wireless Internet service that it is developing for residents. I spoke with Chaska's IS Manager Brad Mayer and learned the following. Additional information is also available at Chaska.net. Bottom Line First, the bottom line — the City of Chaska, serving as an Internet service provider, expects to be ready to provide high-speed wireless access to residents sometime this summer. The service will cost residents $15.99 per month. How They Got There The City of Chaska has a history of serving as a public utility, specifically as an electric utility. About five years ago, the City of Chaska expanded its public utility services to become an Internet service provider. It did this because the school district needed a higher level of Internet service. With the school district's needs settled, the City began to look at the option of expanding its fiber Internet service to businesses. It did so in response to requests from businesses that did not have access to Internet service or that thought it was too expensive. Ultimately, the City built a fiber network to service businesses. About two years ago, the City made the decision to become a high-speed wireless Internet service provider for businesses. Chaska's business network serves Chaska as well as surrounding communities -- from Norwood -Young America on the west to Shakopee on the east. With the business service in place, the City is expanding its Internet utility to provide high-speed wireless service to residents. Specifics of the Residential Service The goal is to provide high-speed wireless service to residents in the city. The City does not hope to or expect to generate revenue through this venture. They expect to break even. The residential infrastructure consists of about 200 nodes mounted on light poles and telephone poles. (Some of the nodes are connected to the wired Internet infrastructure.) The City's electric department installs the nodes. Residents who want the wireless service will get a wireless modem from the city so that they may receive service. Again, they expect this service to be available some time this summer. They expect about 2,000 of 6,000 potential users to sign up. Residential Cost The initial capital investment in the residential wireless system is about $600,000. The City expects to have that paid back in four years. Staffing The City worked with contractors on setting up the backend of the wireless system. However, the day-to-day management of the system has been handled by Chaska's two IS staff members. With the residential wireless coming online, Mr. Mayer expects he will need to hire 1.5 additional IS staff members. Much of this additional time will be devoted to customer support. Miscellaneous ■ Mr. Mayer emphasized that Chaska took on this new utility incrementally— "baby steps." The fact that the City is competing with the private sector up has not been an issue to this point. Mr. Mayer said that was largely due to the fact that in serving businesses, the City was serving organizations that were unserved by the private sector. He expects that will be more of an issue with the residential component, but he said that those concerns are being handled by the city manager and city council. ■ Mr. Mayer offered to meet with the Plymouth City Council if they are interested in learning more about Chaska's Internet public utility. -cros e TAf.+A W'cs-mm ementarv, showed the r eat corn on the cob. ated steering, wheel," Pistulka A. "Our heated steering wheel rer Would cost less than .^s30." 'lie two girls got their idea ten they sari an ad in an air - ,e magazute for a heated blan- t that runs -)ff a utility outlet a car or Diane. 'Just like an �ctric hian cet. our Cover of imfort has three adjustable at settin_s." piped up Huber, >w, medium and high." klexan r,r. i C l i a p m an. Jonathan `Bye Bye Birdie' on stage PAGE 20 Z r 0 1A T_ c WlreleSS option may be��.�G offered to `°.� y 4 g. Internet: focal resident 'ool, Speed would be `10 times' that of a dial-up service Mark W. Olson STAFF WRrrER High --speed wireless Internet may be available to -most Chaska residents by this sunurer If the proposal proceeds, Chaska ,residents may be able to pay 514.99 a month for high- speed Internet access and have the fee added to their utility bill. For the past few years the city council has discussed the possibility of providing high— speed Internet to residents. In 2001, it studied a wireless plan offered by the "WaveRider" company. The latest wireless plan would require the installation of at least 60 antennas throughout town on city -owned poles or street lights. The city would hire a private vendor for customer service support. Owners of laptops or ..............1 .... »..,n fnrc mnnlrl The total capital cost to the city would be $175,000, which would be paid off in three years, said City Administrator David Pokorney, at a recent city council work session. The monthly operating cost is estimated at $6 per person, including $4 for customer service and $2 for city costs and advertising, Pokorney said. The speed would be "10 times" that of a dial—up service, Pokorney said. "I'm in," said Councilor Chad Dockter, after first expressing reservations about how the system would operate in a cold - weather environment. "I'm in too." said Councilor Jay Rohe. If 70 percent of all Chaska homes have the Internet, 5,300 households could be interested in the service, Pokorney estimated. The city established its Internet service backbone in 1996 when K.MC Telecom agreed to install a fiber nata•nrk for (.ha-ka in -�I began providing high- speed service to the O� school district, Carver County Government Center and area b sin In 2002, the 5 b system began ttr to include wireless Internet options 1 ¢C for larger customers, costing $125 to $400 per month. The city now has 65 customers on its Chaska.net system. About six months ago, the city began providing its service to a few residential customers with Hazeltine Woods Apartments, Pokorny said. The recently -constructed North Meadows Apartments is also wired for city -provided Internet. "I don't see any reason why we wouldn't do this," Dockter said. "It would open up a whole world in Chaska," Rohe said. 0 mw a� m m~3 0 N r m U m ° C C m 00 >, to O 13 O mmCD CD— L - m O R QS w E oU 0Qm« CCS= m r m w •' C Q. C �(Q0� m r C r F-Eca3 a) 711 >C y y a A r> m o+ Mf cc cz ��='y �o�:°= yam: �_ coOC ca • 4z _tn cd to Ca a mvsC mUvsO�cTS^c�U�s>.O y� m O ca y- ai O cG �= �- Y cd UwA C's yx m �^• y mUx "caCZ m OE_' a) >Y^U>v�c�sy�o�' c�,p> oiv,oy' C$ >, _ y ca U U ... T ...,. .M cm k V AUcn 3j cs� >, O ca > •.,v" w y � CD O O �.�. 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Da O U U i.. pp ca OD 3m m 3 F o mx u 3 m> Plymouth Human Rights Commission April 1, 2004 Adopted Minutes Commissioners Present Excused Absent Venoreen Browne- Boatswain X Jackie Fraedrich X Ruth Ruffin X Jeff Westbrook X Don Renquist X Alyssa Kuglin X Hal Broxey - Chair X Gwen Adams—Drew X DeMarcus Suggs X Anay Bedi X (due to school) Nicole Jin X John Greupner X Vincent Ijioma X Gloria Alexander X Vacant -school district 270 Also present: Captain Franz and Office Support Representative Gulbrand. A meeting of the Human Rights Commission was held beginning at 7:06 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on April 1, 2004. Commissioner Broxey called the meeting to order. Commissioner Broxey noted that a quorum was present so official business could be conducted. Approve Minutes Commissioner Broxey asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the minutes of March 4, 2004. Commissioner Ijioma moved and Commissioner Alexander seconded to approve the minutes of March 4, 2004. Motion carried. Approve Agenda Commissioner Broxey asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the agenda. Human Rights Commission Adopted Minutes April 1, 2004 Page 2 of 4 Commissioner Alexander added The League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions as No. 5E under Committee Reports. Commissioner Broxey added review letters to Police Chief Goldstein and Craig Gerdes as No. 7B under New Business. Commissioner Broxey added Human Rights Award as No. 7C under New Business. Commissioner Ijioma moved and Commissioner Alexander seconded to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried. Presentations Kathy Maas, Sales Manager, Edina Realty, reported on the training real estate agents receive to represent fairness in housing and avoid human rights violations. She spoke about working with customers and handling issues that arise regarding fair housing. Commissioner Broxey requested feedback from the commissioners on the presentation that was given last month by Beth Bailey -Allen of North Hennepin Mediation Program. The commissions agreed they would like to use the program's services for training and if there are any incidents reported. Jim Barnes, Housing Program Manager, reported on the Housing Redevelopment Authority and the City of Plymouth Housing Programs. He will provide the commission with further information on the housing programs and training of apartment managers in the area of fair housing. The commissioners thanked and complimented Kathy Maas and Jim Barnes on their presentations. Committee Reports Student Workshop Commissioner Suggs reported on the student workshop which is titled, "Homelessness and Poverty in "Your" Community". The workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 20 at the Plymouth Ice Arena from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Community Awareness No report available. Commission Broxey stated that he is developing the Hate and Bigotry forum with Dan Guida, LMHRC. The forum will be held on May 20, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Plymouth City Hall Human Rights Commission Adopted Minutes April 1, 2004 Page 3 of 4 Council Chambers. Commissioner Broxey stated that the agenda would be finalized soon and copies will be distributed to the commissioners. Commissioner Ruffin will address the forum on the Bias/Hate Crime and Bias Incident Response Plan. Community Education No report given. Commissioner Ijioma stated that the Community Education group would like to organize a meeting with the Community Awareness group. Human Rights Incident Response Team Commissioner Ruffin stated that no incidents have been reported. League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions (LMHRC) Commissioner Alexander stated that she attended a training session, which established goals and action items for the LMHRC. Commissioner Alexander announced the Crystal HRC is hosting a dialogue on April 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Crystal City Hall. The discussion is in support of the YWCA of Minneapolis' newest program, "It's Time to Talk", which will enable a conversation on race relations. Commissioner Alexander stated the LMHRC's 33`d annual conference will be held on October 9 in Roseville. Commissioner Alexander reported on an incident where a disabled person, operating a scooter, was not able to access the women's bathroom in City Hall; but was able to maneuver her scooter in the men's bathroom. The issue was brought to the attention of the City of Plymouth building inspector, who stated that the City of Plymouth is in compliance with the Minnesota Building Codes, Chapter 1341, Minnesota Accessibility Code. The commissioners discussed and would like a provision that there is accessibility to the restrooms in City Hall for individuals using scooters. Commissioner Alexander moved and Commissioner Ijioma seconded, to have Commissioner Broxey approach the matter. Motion carried. Old Rncinrcc Report on Human Rights Day. December S. 2003, Gloria Alexander Commissioner Alexander reported on the Human Rights Day event that she attended on December 5, 2003. •�rj Human Rights Commission Adopted Minutes April 1, 2004 Page 4 of 4 New Business Essay Contest, Gloria Alexander Commissioner Alexander reported on the Plymouth Human Rights Commission Essay Contest. She stated there were 26 contestants from Wayzata Central Middle School. The 1" through 4th place winners will be recognized by the City Council with a certificate and cash award at the regular council meeting on April 13 at 7:00 p.m. The Plymouth 1St place winning essay has been entered in the statewide contest. Review Letters Commissioner Broxey stated that he prepared letters to be submitted to Police Chief Goldstein and Craig Gerdes and would like the commissioners to review them. Commissioner Renquist moved and Commissioner Ruffin seconded to approve the letters for mailing. Motion carried. Hunnan Rights Award Commissioner Broxey would like to have the commission sponsor a Human Rights Award to recognize a Plymouth resident who has furthered human rights in the City. Commissioner Ruffin suggested an article be submitted to the Plymouth Sun Sailor and the Plymouth News in September. Commissioner Greupner stated that this will be his final meeting as he is retiring. He said he has enjoyed his work as a commissioner on the Human Rights Commission. Announcements and Articles The commissioners congratulated Commissioner Ijioma on becoming a Naturalized United States Citizen. Motion was made by Commissioner Iiioma and seconded by Commissioner Ruffin to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m. Motion carried. Next Meeting: May 6, 2004 CITY OF P I_Y M O LMi May 5, 2004 NAME Address Plymouth, MN ZIP Subject: Request to Set-up Neighborhood Meeting Bass Lake Playfield Erosion Control Project Dear NAME The City of Plymouth has been working with a private engineering firm to address the erosion between your house and the Bass Lake Playfield. Specifically, the City would like to remediate the area and make it more usable to residents. Of the four design possibilities for repair, we feel the best option contains these features: 1. The large ditch is filled in with earth, raising the bottom 4-8 feet higher than before. (see attached sketch for reference) 2. A large pipe is first placed on the bottom of the ditch. This contains the water from across 55`h Avenue and keeps it away from exposed soil. 3. Inlets are also placed on top of the new soil, to remove local drainage. 4. "Rain Gardens" are installed around the inlets to aid in drying out the area We need your input to discuss the following: -Is raising the floor of the ditch agreeable to the neighborhood? -Should trees be thinned out to allow in more sunlight for the "rain gardens." -Scheduling the work to the best advantage of the property owners and the City. We would like to meet with you and other interested people from the neighborhood. The most convenient times would be at 7 AM or at the end of a workday. We would meet at a City facility. Before Wednesday, May 12`h, please give us a call at (763) 509-5524 and let us know your time preference. We would then notify those residents of such a meeting. We are looking forward to seeing you in person. Respectfully, Dave Taylor Senior Engineering Technician Cc Dan Faulkner, Director, Public Works Ron Quanbeck, City Engineer Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer SNCL: Cross section sketch PLYMOUTH A BeautijufPface to LiVe \PWIengineering\erosdrg\ltrs\2004 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www.ci.plymouth.mn.us =7n l May 6, 2004 CATV OF PLYMOM+ Bruce Johnson 1640536 1h Place North Plymouth, MN 55446 SUBJECT: Changes to Lighting Regulations Dear Bruce: Based on your past interest in the City's lighting regulations, this letter is to inform you of where we are in the process of making changes to the regulations. At your request, the City put any potential changes on hold until the International Dark Sky Association released its Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO). The first draft of the MLO was released late last summer and since that time has undergone substantive revision. The most recent changes were made in early April. Since last summer, we have been working on preparing draft regulations modeled after the MLO. This has taken some time as the draft MLO itself was evolving. To assist us in this effort, the City has contracted with Nancy Clanton, Clanton and Associates, Boulder, Colorado. Ms. Clanton is a member of the group that has been working on the MLO draft. I have enclosed a copy of the draft changes, which closely model the current draft of the Dark Sky Association's Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO) as well as a copy of the MLO itself. Because the proposed regulations differ significantly from those currently in place, the Planning Commission has set a special meeting to discuss them prior to initiating the formal public hearing process. The special meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Training Room. Nancy Clanton will be at the meeting to help explain the technical side of the regulations and their basis. I hope you will be able to attend this meeting. If you are unable to attend, I would be happy to meet with you separately. In addition, there will be opportunity to comment at the public hearing, which has not yet been scheduled. Please contact me if you have any questions on the attached material. Sincerely, f3m �fim a f, H LI -t - Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager cc: Plymouth City Council Enclosures PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 °""' www.d.plymouth.mmus Xcel Energy," lr �1T yT J . May 4, 2004 Laurie Ahrens } City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 �`"` ✓�� Dear Ms Ahrens, 8701 Monticello Lane North Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369-1556 We apologize for the recent outages to the neighbors near Pilgrim Lane North and 29th Avenue North and want you to know that we are working hard to correct the problems. We have patrolled the lines and investigated the problems and determined that these outages have had multiple causes. Since 1/1/2002, there have been nine feeder outages, seven overhead primary tap outages, and four underground primary cable outages. 5 of these outages were due to trees contacting overhead wires and 2 were due to public damage caused by non-Xcel Energy tree trimmers. There were also 3 outages where the causes remained unknown, but were likely due to tree contact. To reduce the chances of these outages recurring, Xcel Energy completed trimming of all the trees along the feeder mainline and taps on 8/2/2003. There were also 3 cable faults, 1 cable dig -in, 1 connector failure, 1 overload, 1 lightning arrester failure, 1 outage caused by lightning, 1 fused cutout failure, and 1 pole failure due to a pole fire along Hwy 169 that was caused by salt contamination. The damaged cahles were repaired and the rest of the damaged eiuipment was replaced. A project is currently being constructed to serve the underground area in this neighborhood from a different overhead tap to better balance the loads and reduce the effects of fault clearing operations on the underground cables. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the electricity reliability for this neighborhood. I can be reached at 763-493-1684 if there are any further questions or concerns about these outages or other work being done in this neighborhood. Sincerely, David L Anderson Senior Area Engineer Xcel Energy April 22, 2004 David Anderson Xcel Energy 8701 Monticello Lane Maple Grove, MN 55369 Dear Mr. Anderson: I would like to request your help with an issue in a Plymouth neighborhood. Councilmember Bob Stein has been contacted by residents in the Pilgrim Lane and 29`'' Avenue area. This neighborhood frequently loses power during storms. Several calls have been placed to Xcel for an explanation on the frequent outages, but no real answers provided. The most recent example occurred on Sunday, April 18. Power was lost around 7:00 . p.m. and not restored until 5:00 a.m. Monday. I understand that this time the cable company even hooked up generators in the neighborhood to keep service going until power was restored. This resulted in noise concerns. Could you please check the records on the frequency and cause of outages in this neighborhood. Is there anything that can be done by Xcel to reduce the outages? A few years ago, Xcel made improvements that greatly reduced outages in another area of the City (namely, Fernbrook and County Road 9 area). I would appreciate a response so that I can share it with Councilmember Stein and the neighborhood. Thanks for your help. Sincerely, Laurie Ahrens City Manager PLYMOUTH : i '_,cautilld Ilai i' to Li7T 400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www.ci.Ph,mouth.mn.us w �`CITY OF May 5, 200=1 pLYMOUTH- SUBJECT: MINOR VARIANCE FOR DAN FOY & JULIE BRENNAN (2004046) Dear Property Owner: This letter is written to inform you that Dan Foy and Julie Brennan, under file 2004046, is requesting a minor variance to allow a 12.8 -foot side yard setback where 15 feet is required for a third stall garage addition for property located at 700 Queensland Lane. A minor variance may be approved administratively. If you would like to comment on this proposal, please fill out the attached project description page and return it to the City in the enclosed self-addressed envelope no later than Monday, May 17, 2004. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, City regulations require that property owners be notified of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. Information related to the application as submitted by the petitioner is available for review at the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays, except holidays. If you have any questions you may call the Planning Division at (763) 509-5450. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness Planning Manager 2004026 PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 -TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www.b.plymouth.mn.us CITY OF PLYMOUTq May 7, 2004 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SENTINEL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CORP. (2004036) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a request by Sentinel Property Management Corp., under File 2004036, for a conditional use permit to allow 70% office use in the I-2 (General Industrial) zoning district, where 50% is the maximum allowed, for property located at 9850-515` Avenue 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, May 19, 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 2004036propnotice d m Z 0 C PLYMOUTH A Beautifu[Pface to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 O www.ci.PIvmouth.mn.us x CITY OF May 7, 2004 PLYMOM+ SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR RICHARD AND CAROLE KORBY (2004040) Dear Owner/Occupant: This letter is written to inform you that Richard and Carole Korby, under file 2004040, submitted a planning application requesting approval of a variance to allow a storage shed to remain in the front yard for property located at 210 Vicksburg Lane North. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, 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 3:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2004040propnotice `1 PLYMOUTH s'1 BeautifulPface to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 -TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 "" www.ci.plymouth.mn.us ` CITY O� May 7, 2004 PLYMOUTH- SUBJECT: LYMOUTH- SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR SKYLINE DESIGN (2004031) Dear Owner/Occupant: This letter is written to inform you that Skyline Design, Inc., under file 2004031, is requesting a minor variance to allow construction of a 12 -foot by 20 -foot room addition that would encroach 4.5 feet into the required 25 -foot front yard setback for property located at 1195 Weston Lane North While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, 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, MWn,V` /wVy-� Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2004031propnotice �S1 PLYMOUTH A Beautifu(Place to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 wwwdplymouth.mn.us