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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 03-21-2003E Dummy MARCH 21, 2003 Official Meeting Calendars for March, April, and May 2003.......................................................... Page 3 NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. Small group comments from the 2003 Youth Town Forum............................................................. Page 9 Overall comments from the 2003 Youth Town Forum................................................................... Page 10 News Release for Annual Northwest Remodeling Fair, April 5h, Crystal Com. Center ................. Page 11 Moving Transportation Projects Forward (MOVE) In Motion News update ................................. Page 12 Prevention Forum to be held on Tues., March 2003, from Noon —1:30 p.m. at St. Louis Park City Hall. Topic is Raising HealthyTeens: What Are Parents Telling Us? ..................................................... Page 14 Article from the Star Tribune "Pawlenty Unveils Biotech Initiative" dated 2/28/03, submitted by CouncilmemberTim Bildsoe.......................................................................................................... Page 15 Article from The Business Journal "CSM buying Plymouth site, weighing redevelopment uses" dated March 14, 2003, submitted by Councilmember Tim Bildsoe......................................................... Page 16 STAFFREPORTS Plymouth Fire Department Monthly Report for February, 2003 ..................................................... Page 17 2003 Project Status Report (streets, channel cleaning, water & sewer) from Director of Public Works, DanFaulkner.................................................................................................................................. Page 24 MINUTES Shingle Creek Watershed Management District February 13 meeting .......................................... Page 30 Elm Creek Watershed Management District February 12 meeting ................................................ Page 34 Youth Advisory Council February 19 meeting............................................................................... Page 38 Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting March 6, 2003 .................... Page 40 cnYCOUNCIL INFORMANON MEMO March 21, 2003 Page 2 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Chief Judge Kevin S. Burke regarding a crisis in the Hennepin Co. Judicial System. Page 44 Letter from Mayor Judy Johnson to Kevin S. Burke expressing concern over the possible closure of one or more suburban courthouses in response to state funding decreases ........................................... Page 48 Letter to residents from Planning Manager Barb Senness regarding site plan amendment and conditional use permit for St. Barnabas Lutheran Church (2002014)............................................................... Page 49 Letter to residents from Planning Manager Barb Senness regarding conditional use permits for Stonewood Design Build (2003018).................................................................................................................. Page 50 Letter to residents from Planning Manager Barb Senness regarding rezoning and PUD general plan for GEM Enterprises (2003015)........................................................................................................... Page 51 Letter to residents from Planning Manager Barb Senness regarding conditional use permit for Insurance Advisors, Inc. (2003023)................................................................................................................. Page 52 Letter to residents from Planning Manager Barb Senness regarding variances for Empire Building and Remodeling(2003028).................................................................................................................... Page 53 Letter to residents from Planning Manager Barb Senness regarding interim home occupation license for Amy Slaughter — beauty salon (2003013)....................................................................................... Page 54 Letter to residents from Planning Manager Barb Senness regarding variance for Skyline Design, Inc. (2003012)........................................................................................................................................ Page 55 Letter to residents from Planning Manager Barb Senness regarding rezoning FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RSF-3 (Single Family Detached) and RMF -2 (Multiple Family 2) Preliminary Plat, and site Plan for Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (2003004).......................................................................... Page 56 Hennepin County Adult Convectional Facility Population Report for February ............................. Page 57 CorrespondenceTracking Report ................................................................... ............................... Page 58 • Letter from resident Marilyn McAlpine regarding signage at gas stations ......................... Page 59 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS March 2003 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Feb 2003 Apr 2003 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S LMC 1 1 2 3 4 5 CONFERENCE 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 FOR 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 EXPERIENCED 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 OFFICIALS, Doubletree P ark 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 Place Hotel, St. Louis Park 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY 33D PIA SPECa1L COUNCIL MEETR40:SUBDrvlsaN REGULATIONS: CITY CENTERCOMMISSION-Gourd AREAa SENIOR HOUSING 7:00 PM PLANNING 7 DD PM HUMAN RIGHTS cn.me.n 6:00 PM FIRE DEPARTMENT COUNCIL TOWN FORUM,P yMOUiII Creek Center OPTKINS;AOLMTIC VEOETATK NMANAOEMEM PIAN;MEDICIN AIOF STORM WATER PONDS, COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK 8, RECREATION ADVISORY RECOGNITION EVENT, PUMO SNMyTMYap Ra,,,, COMMISSION(PRAC), Plymouth Creek Ash Wednesday Med p Me",R y°°"i is (First Day of Lent) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 a:00 PM SPECIAL7:00 COUNCIL MEETING: DISCUSS STATE AUDITOR'S REPORT AND RELATED POLICIES, PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC )' Pubik Safety 6:30 PM PLYMOUTH BOARD & Pub"` Safety Trsinln0 Trainhg Room COMMISSION Roam RECEPTION, 7AO PM REGULAR Plymouth Creek Center COUNCIL MEETING, CDurd Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 71:45 AM BUSINESS nCIL, 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH BORN Confersnce Room, ADVISORY CRNeon P.�.y.4m Rom COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Mediane Lake 7:00 PM REGULAR ROOM COUNCIL MEETING, Cou d Cbamban 30 31 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers modified on 3/18/2003 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS April 2003 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 S 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN PLANNING RIGHTS COMMISSION, COMMISSION - Couna7 Chambers Council Chambers 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS COMMENCES- set clocks ahead 1 hour 6:O0PMSPECIAL COUSCILMEETID DISCUSS POND CLEANING HANDLING DRAINAGE CONCERNS, Public Safety Tnlnin Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, a Cndl Chambaa 7:00 PM EVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EOC) Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY tCOMMISSION )FINE Chambers PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL SHOW Plymouth PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH ARTS COUNCIL SHOW Plymouth Creek Center PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL SHOW Plymouth Creek Center Creek Center 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council C�berg 7.00 PM BOARD OF Ear Ch SPECL4COUNCIL MEETING TELY YEELLO FOLLOWING Passover begins at sunset TDO PM HOUSING d DEVELOPMENT (HRA), icine Lake Room Good Friday PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL LNG go. OF go. OF EQUALIZATION): DISCIIee 21o1 AUDIT REPORT; REPORT ON3ROSHEET OF �'0oiitlGib_ SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center PRIIMVERA PLYLIOl1THFa1E ARiS COUNCIL SHOW, 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Easter 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: DISCUSS POSSIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING BUSINESS A SENIORCOUNCL, PublicEXPO, Sa T Ra>m e:00 AM -1:30 PM - HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION STUDENT WORKSHOP, Pymartn la caNar 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council CAemeaa 9:00 AM -2:00 PM LAWN & GARDEN Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council CNan%bM 7:00 PM PLVMOULH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANS. (PACT) - MaliWle Lala Roan 27 28 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY 29 11:45 AM UTMO BUSINESS COUNCIL, Sheraton Ridgedals 30 Mar 2003 May 2003 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 1 2 3 COUNCIL, Council Chambers 7:00 PM RECONVENE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Council Chambers 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 modified on 3/18/2003 Is OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS May 2003 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Apr 2003 Jun 2003 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - 2 ? J 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Council Chambers 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 29 30 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PARK & 10:30 AM - 4:00 PLANNING REC ADVISORY PM COMMISSION, Council Chambers COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers PLYMOUTH HISTORY FEST, Parkers Lake Park 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers C5:00 PM SPECIAL OUNCILMEETING- INTERVIEW YOUTH APPLICANTS; DISCUSS PROPOSED EXPANSION OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING Public Safety T alnkq Room 700 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambm 7:00 PM EVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Plymouth Creek Center 6:30 PM -8:30 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FAIR.Pynroulh Cn k Gntr 7REDEVELOPMHOUSING8 AUTHORITY IHRA� MatlW- Lrrkr. Room 17:00 PM YOUTH SERVICE AWARDS RECEPTION, Plymouth Cnwk Canty 9:00 AM -3:30 PM PLYMOUTH CLEAN-UP DAY, Public Works Mainfenence Facility 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1100 AM CITY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION LUNCH, Pyn Crank Cantor 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MEMORIAL DAY (Observed) - City Offices Closed OUTH PL 11Yk1:45AMMT1U1 BUSINEss COUNCIL, BORNCon�t nen—Rocm, Carlson Park—y, 4th floor 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Room modified on 3/18/2003 7 2003 Youth Town Forum Group Discussion Comments coffee house/youth center our group is divided on whether the women's workhouse site would be a good choice. Coffeehouse? Osseo is building a coffee shop operate certain hours to have teachers there put security locks on computers put in a pool have TV with security locks have games: air hockey, foosball have a stage for bands Second Skate Park/BMX Park A lot of people would use a BMX park around the Parkers Lake area - BMX tears up parks very few skaters many skaters skate to destination [existing park] BMX - younger people Curfew keep some exceptions: theater people who have cast party related to school; babysitting; employment Youth Involvement in Community Youth Advisory Council; committee work with YAC; church groups random Police Citizens Academy: 3 hours per session is a long time Tennis courts would appeal as a lifelong sport 2003 Youth Town Forum General Comments Iliked Food Small Groups Door Prizes Opportunity to ask questions on local issues I didn't know about Get input into decisions about to be decided on hearing other peers and Council members talk & express opinions informal discussions in small groups with Council members energetic speakers the ideas, the discussions, the food the speakers' attitudes meeting a State Representative group size I learned things about things for students Plymouth is considering building a youth center certain projects going on in the city points of view of police officers representatives in the House a lot about how Plymouth works about bills and representatives about diversion school which sounds like a really good idea I didn't like not enough topics to talk about the lack of interaction during the first half of the meeting some speakers were a little lengthy and not concise enough noise outside the room The forum sses to focus on the groups that are active in the city (Youth Advisory Council, HRC) For those that aren't on the boards, it gets somewhat uninteresting. Next time try to stay on time more structure cut down on opening speakers follow-ups on projects we heard about in the City more time? short but sweet speakers General We need to get more focussed on getting kids into their cultures. Comments (example: Cooper H.S. has culture clubs - Wayzata doesn't) Please start something to get kids into their cultures! Karl was awesome Plymouth needs a better library make sure you have time for people to address the City Council City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release March 18, 2003 Contact: John Sutter, 763-531-1142 Annual Northwest Remodeling Fair Set for April 5 at Crystal Community Center Love your house but hate the kitchen? Want an updated look or more efficient windows? Landscape redesign? Need a new furnace or roof? Stop by the Northwest Suburban Remodeling Fair on Sat., April 5, 9 a.m. — 3 p.m., at the Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. N. At the free remodeling fair, area professionals will present "Do -It -Yourself' workshops throughout the day, and there will be 80 booths with local contractors and businesses. Visit the "Ask The Experts" booth, where area architects will assist you with design solutions for your home. Learn about home improvement and remodeling projects, new home interior decorating trends, updated lawn and landscaping ideas and how to finance a home improvement loan. Fire and building inspectors from area cities will answer questions about local codes and ordinances, and provide general contracting information. In addition, attendees will be eligible for door prizes. 45 — Minute Workshops: • 9:30 a.m. Pruning Trees and Shrubs; Deck Designs and Construction; Energy Saving Conservation Tips • 10:30 a.m. Low Maintenance Lawns; Decorative Wall Finishes by Shona; New Kitchen Remodeling Ideas • 11:30 a.m. Remodeling Ideas for Split Levels; Update Ideas for Bathrooms and Bedrooms; Window Replacement • 12:30 p.m. Perennial Gardening; How to Select a Contractor; New Kitchen Remodeling Ideas • 1:30 p.m. Remodeling Ideas for Ramblers' Update Ideas for Bathrooms and Bedrooms; Painting Forever! Introducing Alvis Spray -On Siding Participating cities are Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Maple Grove, New Hope, and Robbinsdale. # It Sent 8y: ROSS THORFINNSON JR; 9529440951; Mar -18-03 2:14; Page 1/2 .House Happenings Transit Fares Going Up; Metro Transit officials announced to House Transportation Finance Committee members plans to increase bus fares as part of their strategy to address a proposed $18.6 M budget cut. Fares will increase for express service by 25 cents and during peak hours by 50 cents. This increase would apply to suburban systems as well who run a large number of express services. The organization will also reduce service, restructure routes, shift federal funds from capital to operations and reduce administrative costs. It is widely recognized that fare increases will cause ridership to drop. The system overall has seen ridership drop from a high of 73.5 million rides to 69.8 million in the last few years due to fare increases and service reductions. Senate Snippets outstata Hearings and Busy Work: The Senate transportation committee will be in Austin this week for a hearing aimed at eliciting comments on transportation issues and the Administration's budget reduction plan. Committee worked included action on a number of small technical and minor policy matters. Next Moves: It is expected that the Senate DFL leadership will begin to unveil their budget plans in the next few weeks. It is reported that the hearings and town hall forums have been well attended throughout the state. Legislators were mostly listening to constituents and not proposing specific spending plans. The T — word had been uttered quite a bit by participants particularly when promoting transportation improvements but senators remained quiet relative to the idea of increasing fees or taxes. Administration. Announcements Governor Unveils Trensportation package: The Powlenty Administratlon announced its transportation -funding program, which included 'no new money' but through the use of bonds and 'advancing federal dollars' could speed up construction on a number of state projects. As expected the MN/DOT budget reductions will be used to fund approximately $550 million of trunk highway bonds which will then be used to leverage about $500 million in future federal funds. Projects that are in MNJDOTs 10 -year construction plan, are focused on removing bottlenecks or improving inter -regional corridors and are capital intensive will be the likely candidates for advancement. Whst's the plan Do Then? In essence, the proposal will basically move projects up the list' and combine construction phases or segments. The MN/DOT construction program will increase about 60°% over the next 5 years. There should be some cost savings to projects as phases are contracted reducing inflationary costs and it is hoped that bigger contracts will encourage better 'bids' from contractors. The plan does little for transit, offering some shoulder lane enhancements, bypasses and park & ride lots but does nothing to fund operations. City and county projects will not benefit from this proposal either. The Governor indicated when asked by reporters that this plan would not' add a continuous third - lane' to the beltway which was a campaign proposal. D--- Sent By: ROSS THORFINNSON JR; 9529440951; Mar -18-03 2:14; Page 2/2 ��li'10_ AW�w AW W MN/DOT Machinations pert Slop Closures Draw Fire. The plan to close over 40 rest stops statewide has drawn heavy criticism from many circles. The expected savings of about S4M may not in the long run be worth the grief that the department is receiving. It appears that a large number of the rest stops are staffed by retired seniors who are paid about S7/hour but often spend large amounts of time off the clock maintaining the facilities. , it also appears that nearby businesses are not excited about the prospect of non-paying customers overwhelming their facilities. Many folks arc wondering as well why the most visible and readily identified customer service would be eliminated. Washington DC: Lobbying Ross Thorfutnson, Jr., MOVE Executive Director, led a group of Elected Officials and Staff from the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield in Washington, DC on it series of meetings with Minnesota's Senators and congressman, These visits were crucial as the initial deadline for the submission of requests for funding In the Reauthorization of TEA -21 legislation was March 14^'. MOVE has submitted two requests for funding in the Reauthorization legislation. The fust request was for the 1-494.Hwy 169 interchange reconstruction. This project would eliminate the at -grade stoplights at this interchange. The second request is for funding for the 1-494/1-35W interchange reconstruction. It will be CRITICAL in the short term to LCT CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES KNOW HOW MUCH THESE PROJECTS MEAN TO MINNESOTA BUSINESSES. DRIVERS AND COMMUNITIES. This lobbying effort is critical. it is important for our Congressional Delegation to know how important both of these projects ate to the 1-494 corridor. The talks were very encouraging and as of now, both projects are on the priority lists for funding. The 1-494/Hwy 169 interchange project is on Congressman Ramstad's list and the 1-494/1-35W interchange project is on Congressman Sabo's list. It will now be important to ensure that both of these projects am supported by our two Senators, a: the list of funded projects will ultimately be worked out in conference committee. Important Message The fact that the Administration put forth a transportation proposal is important but no one should expect it to make at serious dent in the transportation backlog that currently exists. The entire amount of this plan could be used just on the I494 corridor plans on the table. It was interesting that just in the last week, a review of the MN/DOT investment strategy indicated that there was a $IO Billion revenue shortfall when analyzing transportation plans and projected revenues. It is good that there is a proposal on the table but a solution to the region's congestion problem is years off. It is critical that citizens, businesses and elected officials pressure legislators to take REAL action. MOVE is convinced that without the engagement of the public, meaning your constituents, co-workers and employees a real solution will not be forthcoming this decade. Jacreaslag transportailoa invesIments requires your lnvestmenilll Capitol Chatter • Reporters Question of Governor on Transportation Plan " Put simply Governor, you an paying for this plan by laying off workers". • A round of retorts in House'fransportation Committee why should we pay for your LRT' - -'well why should my constituents pay for your roads that cavy less people than my alley' — ' let's not get into an urban/rural fight'. This is occurring and we aren't even close to budget setting time yettl l " This is not the end-all or be-all of transportation plans ' — Governor Pawlenty ..,,.,.e.,.t., t,Pl„o nromsed that would have every property owner in Hennepin County help 1ce_ PREVEN TI ON FORUM Raising Healthy Teens: What Are Parents Telling Us? The Positive Parenting for Adolescent Health project, a unique collaboration between several local health departments and the University of Minnesota Extension Service, gathered comprehensive information about the values, behaviors, needs and opinions of parents. What resulted is the Raising Healthy Teens study. Shared during this forum will be data collected from parent focus groups and in-depth interviews with parent educators and public health experts. Come learn what parents say they need most from professionals to support them in raising healthy teens. Presenters: Cindy Kallstrom, health education consultant, Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support Cindy Kraemer, senior health promotion specialist, Hennepin County Community Health Department r.on1.quxlrr ffiV COAA LITT11O% m rMM Pm nbwn"o w tr K When: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Where: St. Louis Park City Hall Council Chambers 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55425 COSI: Free - no need to pre -register Lunch: Bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided. Business * StarlWune R iday, rebrt«ry 2x3, 2003 • Pawlenty unveils biotech initiative 7 -point plan builds on state's strengths By Sherri Cruz Star Tribune Staff Writer Minnesota -may :have missed the information tech- nology revolution, but it won't sit out the revolution in biosci- ences, Gov. Tim Pawlenty pledged Thursday as he out- lined his biotech initiatives. "This is the opportunity for Minnesota to be part of the economic and quality -of -life revolution,". Pawlenty said at a biotechnology conference in St. Paul. It's a race that Minne- sota is qualified to run, he said. The state has a long way to go. For example, Minnesota firms pulled in only $34 million in venture capital funding for biotech ventures last year, Cal- ifornia companies garnered $1:2 billion. Minnesota ranks 13th in biotech venture capital. Pawlenty outlined seven initiatives, which include a bio- sciences summit to be held within 60 days. The governor also backed the idea of creating a biosci- ences business park, getting the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic to work more closely, stimulating investment and funding an organization to transfer research into business. 8107ECH continues on D2 ALSO INSIDE > Tax-free zonesgetlegislative airing. _ D2 BIOTECH from D1 Governor's plan includes biotechnology business park "It was a welcome change to have a governor who was knowledgeable and articulate on a subject like this," said Ivar Sorensen, whose company, M&A Group of Minneapolis, helps start-up companies with their business planning. For some, though, Pawlen- ty's initiatives wouldn't be enough. Bonnie Baskin, CEO of in Plymouth, the company chose Brooklyn Park because the city helped with zoning and permits and has a workforce that is trained and cheap com- pared with California's. Protein Design Labs is building a $190 million, 200,000 -square -foot facility that will make "humanized monoclonal antibodies" for AppTec Laboratory Services, a cancer treatments. l�tmdtheuniversity" Mendota Heights biopharma- Although the state doesn't TRes ceutical company, said the in- have as many biotech compa centives wouldn't have Hies as San Diego, for instance, 'M resr refs changed her decision to ex- Pawlenty said Minnesota has�N- pand her company in Philadel- the building blocks for a strong .0 phia. She said her customer industry. He named as the Cargill Dow's products cz base is in that region and she state's assets the Mayo Clinic, lead the way in industrial bi, always has had a difficult time the University.of Minnesota, technology. Medtronic is fu recruiting people to work in Medtronic and Minnetonka- ing mechanical devices wi Minnesota. Pennsylvania also based Cargill Dow, which makes biology. offered incentives such as polymers that can be used in Dale Bjorkman, a patent c grants and low-interest loans. packaging. Mayo has the largest torney, said Pawlenty's initi On the flip side, Protein De- tissue bank in the world, he said, tive to unite the university at sign Labs decided to expand in and human tissue can be used Mayo Clinic will be key to d Brooklyn Park with only the in- in research on "directive medi- veloping an industry. "Ha centive of tax increment fi- cine" — treatments customized nessing the energy is the chi nancing, which returns a por- for the individual. lenge." tion of the company's taxes The university's adult stem over a period of time. Based in cell research has applications —Sherri Cruz is at Fremont, Calif., with facilities in regenerative medicing, and scruz@startribune.com. A E C i SSS Wilma C E. 0 co CD M CO cm CO r 1 of `-' o10-6-S-8 o � � •is a � � cu �" •«• a) �b 2.544 co coa�.i��on cd ani ca • GLr. v" C 7 vOi O. co WW 5w ami c`3 0 >O U d O a) 3 0 fl 91. Qb U v� Gl ti b cpi p °) W o b Oo y °) cd ami `� tvo acus °) oto ' o 4, 5 cV LOoocc 0 U N 4j O a) G. y .fes ggg o��; Cr i a) 42.00 Ac PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FEBRUARY 2003 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Synopsis Year-to-date (YTD), the Department answered 202 calls for service. This compares to 156 calls for service in 2002 (YTD). The highest call volume in February occurred between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday was the busiest day of the week. Sixty-three 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) 17 Station H (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 37 Station III (3300 Dunkirk Ln.) 33 February 2003 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 5 Building fire (2:30 a.m.) February 27 Vehicle accident with entrapment (7:28 a.m.) During the month of February, five calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for these calls was twenty-one members of the Department. Training During the month of February, six topics were offered during eleven regularly scheduled in- house training sessions. These topics included Ventilation, EMS Skills, SCBA & PPE, Tactics, Respectful Workplace and Monitoring. 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 634 — an average of just over nine hours per participating member. 1q 1 u Truck 1$1 Truck 2nd Truck 2nd Truck Duty Crew In -Service On -Scene In -Service On -Scene '. # Calls 1:12 6:34 4:22 10:34 19 Non -Duty Crew 6:42 10:04 10:36 12:53 8 Station I 7:49 10:16 10:36 12:53 .3 Station II 4:13 8:20 N/A N/A 2 Station III 7:14 11:00 N/A N/A 3 Significant or Unusual Events In February, the following responses are notable: February 5 Building fire (2:30 a.m.) February 27 Vehicle accident with entrapment (7:28 a.m.) During the month of February, five calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for these calls was twenty-one members of the Department. Training During the month of February, six topics were offered during eleven regularly scheduled in- house training sessions. These topics included Ventilation, EMS Skills, SCBA & PPE, Tactics, Respectful Workplace and Monitoring. 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 634 — an average of just over nine hours per participating member. 1q Recruitment During the month of February, sixty-nine paid -on-call firefighters served the City of Plymouth. We conducted reference checks on ten candidates for the next class of probationary firefighters. One member of the department left the fire service. Duty Crew The Duty Crew Program was in operation on all 20 weekdays during the month. Thirty-eight members participated in the program. In February, 84% of all shifts were fully staffed with at least 4 firefighters. During the month, the 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. shifts were tied for the busiest time period. Ninety percent of the 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. shifts were fully staffed, while one hundred percent of the 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m..where fully staffed. A staffing summary for the month, by shift, is included below. Staffing: 0600-0900 0900-1200 5 Firefighters 5% . 5% 4 Firefighters 80% 80% 3 Firefighters 15% 15% 2 Firefighters 0% 0% 1 Firefighter .0% 0% No Staff 00/0 0% 2 \R 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 10% 0% : - 0% 80% 80% 100% 10% 20% -0% 0% 0% 0% o% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% pL IITg Plymouth Fire Department Monthly Fire Prevention and Life Safety Education Report Reporting Period: February 2003 FIRE -RES= Type of Program Number Time Spent Total Monthly of Programs Per Program Program Hours Station Tour 3 1Hour : 3 Hours Birthday 2 1 Hour 2 Hours Party/Station Tour Pre-school Visits Adopt a Hydrant 4 2 Hours S Hours Program Bike Helmet Sales 2 .5 Hours 1 Hour K-6 Education -7 1 Hour ` .' . .::7 -Hours Safety 44 car seat check- .75 Hour 33 Hours Fairs/Community ups Events 11 car seat sales .5 5.5 Hours CPS Certification 1 We Love Our 5 Hours 5 Hours Kids Day Neighborhood Watch Program Safe Escape House Career Talk Fire Department Open House Smokebusters Fire Extinguisher 1 1 Hour 1 Hour Training/EDITH Misc. Community Presentation Misc. Outreach 3 40 30 20 10 0 12:00 9:36 7:12 4:48 2:24 0:00 $750,000 $500,000 $250,000 $0 300 200 100 0 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Station Comparison 37 33 17 Feb -03 1 2 3 Response Time for Emergency Calls ( , I" r WIN uc Fi k r�kt'iy��.r 0 Feb -03 Duty Crew Not Duty Crew Fire Loss Summary Year -to -Date 1/1/02-2/28/02 1/1/03-2/28/03 Total Calls Year -to -Date s2S L 156`: A 4 1/1/02-2/28102 3/14/2003 1/1/03-2/28/03 PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Calls by Time of Day 20 lip 15- 10 5 10 �. �� ■Feb -03 5 0 , .: 7':' 0600-0900 0900.9200 1200-1500 1500-1800 9800-2100 2100-0000 0000-0300 0300-0600 Calls by Day of Week ,. 18- 16- 14- 12- 10- 6 10 191 Feb 02 s ■ Feb -03 4 a. 2 12Fr 0 r.. Events By Category Fires Other 16% 37% Alarms 47% 3/17/2003 DUTY CREW STAFFING 12% February 2003 4% ® 5 Firefighters ❑ 4 Firefighters 0 3 Firefighters CALLS FOR SERVICE February 2003 37% ♦� �+�•► ❑ Duty Crew ♦♦ �''; 63% t ® Non -Duty Crew DATE: March 18, 2003 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Daniel L. Faulkner, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: 2003 PROJECTS STATUS COUNTY ROAD 61, BASS LAKE ROAD TO NORTH CITY LIMITS CITY PROJECT NO 9004: The new road alignment of County Road 61 north of Bass Lake Road was opened in August of 2002. This is a Hennepin County administered project. A final bituminous wear course along with sodding along the interior of the privacy fence on the east side of the roadway are expected to be completed by June of 2003. All City landscaping project work was completed in November 2002. Additional Cedar trees will be installed under a City contract along the split rail fence in spring 2003. COUNTY ROAD 101, 30TH AVENUE TO STATE HIGHWAY 55 CITY PROJECT NO 9005: This project is being administered by Hennepin County. Two lanes each of northbound and southbound traffic were opened to traffic in November of 2002. A final layer of bituminous from 40th Avenue to Highway 55, along with bituminous trails on each side of the roadway north of Medina Road and seeding and sodding of the boulevard areas north of Medina Road still need to be completed in 2003. The City administered landscaping project was 50% completed in 2002. The remainder of the plantings are scheduled to be installed by July 1, 2003. Additional plantings around the water quality pond adjacent to the water tower on 401h Avenue is proposed to be included with this project and completed in 2003. NATHAN LANE/LANCASTER LANE AT COUNTY ROAD 9 CITY PROJECT NO 1014: All planned widening and turn lanes were opened to traffic in November of 2002. The permanent signal system was activated in December of 2002. Permanent lane markings along with minor restoration items will be completed by June of 2003. N:\pw\EngineeHng\GENERAL\NMMOS\DANC\2003_Pmject_Status.dDe SUBJECT: 2003 PROJECTS STATUS Page 2 OLD ROCKFORD ROAD/PEONY LANE INTERSECTION SIGNAL AND TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 2009: This project was started in September of 2002. New signals have been installed, and it is anticipated that the westbound right -turn lane and activation of the new signals will be completed by May of 2003. This project will also connect the new Old Rockford Road trail to the existing trail on Peony Lane. OLD ROCKFORD ROAD TRAIL HOLLY LANE TO PEONY LANE CITY PROJECT NO. 2010: This project was 95% complete in 2002, with striping, crosswalks, and minor restoration work expected to be finished by May of 2003. 2002 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT CITY PROJECT NO. 2001 There are a few minor punchlist items such as sprinkler system repairs and landscaping rock adjacent to driveways which need to be completed prior to final payment of this project. This work should be completed in the spring or early summer. In addition, Hemlock Lane was reconstructed into a cul-de-sac on the north side of 601h Place. All contractor work was completed here, however the City will be installing a berm to deter traffic from continuing to use Hemlock as a thru street and tearing up the existing sodded area. This work should be completed this spring or early summer. PEONY LANE/TROY LANE PAVING PROJECT CITY PROJECT NO. 1029 The project involved the paving to a 24 -foot width the existing gravel roads of Peony/Troy Lane, from just north of the Wayzata High School to County Road 47. It included replacement of cross culverts at various locations along the roadway and reshaping of the existing aggregate road bed and minor ditching in locations for improved drainage. All of the work was completed last fall, with the exception of the final bituminous wear course on the roadway, completion of the gravel shoulders, and final restoration of the disturbed areas along the project. These remaining items will be completed this spring. SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD BRIDGE AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 2021: A contract was awarded to Lunda Construction on January 16, 2003. Construction is expected to start in mid-March with completion of the project by the late fall of 2003. Before this project commences, some grading issues with the developer's grading contractor need to be resolved. 2003 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT CITY PROJECT NO. 3101 This proposed project will be the fifteenth in the City's ongoing Pavement Management Program which began in 1988 to cost effectively rehabilitate the street pavements within the City. The proposed project would reconstruct streets in the southern portion of Maintenance District 27, which is a residential area west of Zachary Lane, east of Clifton E. French Regional Park, including 30h Avenue on the south and 39th Avenue on the north. Concrete curb and gutter will also be installed along the north side of 36th Avenue from Zachary Lane to the existing cul-de-sac. _ N:tpw\Engineering\GENERALtMEMOS\DANCt2003_Project _Stazus.doc SUBJECT: 2003 PROJECTS STATUS Page 3 The City Council ordered the improvements and the preparation of the plans and specifications for the 2003 Street Reconstruction Project at the February 11, 2003 Council Meeting. Plans and specifications were approved at the March 11, 2003 Council Meeting. Bids will be received on April 14, 2003 and will be presented to Council for Award on April 22, 2003, with construction beginning in May 2003. The goal is to have the project substantially completed by September 15, 2003. LANCASTER LANE TRAIL, 36TH AVENUE TO FOUR SEASONS MALL, CITY PROJECT NO. 3107: The City's Engineering Design Division is currently preparing the feasibility study for this project. The feasibility study is scheduled for Council consideration at the March 25th meeting. Construction is anticipated for this summer. TRAFFIC SIGNALS — CO. RD 9 AND 36TH AVENUE/DUNKIRK LANE, CO. RD 9 AND OLD ROCKFORD ROAD/POLARIS LANE, CITY PROJECT NO. 2042/2043: These projects are currently being designed by Hennepin County and will be scheduled for bidding this spring with construction this summer. TRAFFIC SIGNAL — VICKSBURG LANE AND SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD: This 2003 CIP project has not yet been authorized. MILL AND OVERLAY (2002 AND 2003), CITY PROJECT NO. 2028: Last summer's mill and overlay project was bid and rejected due to the high bids received. That project included Larch Lane from Co. Rd. 9 to the C.P. Railroad tracks north of Schmidt Lake Road, and Medicine Ridge Road from 26th Avenue to 29th Avenue. It will now be combined with the 2003 project, West Medicine Lake Drive from Hwy. 55 to Co. Rd. 61 (Northwest Blvd.) and bid in May with construction be begin in June, assuming bids are better this year. Authorization for this project will be requested of the Council at the March 25, 2003 meeting. STATE HIGHWAY 55 MILL & OVERLAY PROJECT, MN/DOT PROJECT NO. 2723-109 This project is a Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) administered project, and will involve the reclaiming of the existing bituminous pavement and the replacement of the top 10" of bituminous pavement on the eastbound lanes of State Trunk Highway 55 from just west of Old Rockford Road to Fernbrook Lane, and the mill and overlay of the east- and westbound lanes of Highway 55 from Fernbrook Lane to the east ramps of the Highway 55/Interstate Highway 494 interchange. This project will include the modifications to several intersections along Highway 55 to add acceleration lanes, the closure of one median crossover just east of the Peony Lane/County Road 101 intersection, shoulder work on the westbound lanes from Old Rockford Road to Fernbrook Lane, mill & overlay work on the north- and southbound I-494 off ramps at Highway 55, as well as other miscellaneous drainage and safety improvements along the roadway segment. N:\pw\Engineering\GENERAL\MEMOS\DANM003 Pmjcct_Status.doc SUBJECT: 2003 PROJECTS STATUS Page 4 The process of reclaiming the existing bituminous pavement section of the eastbound lanes from Old Rockford Road to Fernbrook Lane will require closures and temporary detours of eastbound Highway 55 traffic on selected weekends during the project from Friday evenings (approximately 8:00 p.m.) to early Monday mornings (no later than 6:00 a.m.). The detours will reroute eastbound Highway 55 traffic on to Old Rockford Road and/or County Road 9 depending on the roadway closures. LIFT STATION NO'S 20 AND 22 RENOVATIONS — AUTUMN HILLS/CONOR MEADOWS, CITY PROJECT NO. 1023: Renovations to both lift stations which included additional pumping capacity to accommodate future development was completed in 2002. A power outage and upstream development inflow from surface water caused flooding of four homes in the area of the Autumn Hills Lift Station. Additional safeguards to prevent the possibility of homes being flooded in the future were incorporated into the Autumn Hills Lift Station. Modifications have also been made to the Conor Meadows Lift Station. This contract has recently been finaled. OLD ROCKFORD ROAD/HIGHWAY 55 AREA UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 1033: This project was authorized in February of 2002. It will extend sewer and water services to parcels west of Peony Lane and remove the Schmidt Gardens Lift Station. Bids were taken in the summer, but rejected because of the high bid prices. New bids were received in January of 2003, and an assessment hearing was held on February 11, 2003, and the contract awarded to Municipal Contracting Services (MCS). This project has recently started and project completion is anticipated by July 1, 2003. WESTON LANE (1506), NORTH OF CO. RD. 6 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 3104: This project is shown in the CIP as a 2002 project to alleviate a backyard flooding problem resulting in potential structural damage. One of the City's designated engineering firms, URS, has been retained to analyze the problem and propose solutions. A draft solution has been prepared to install a small pumping station to drain the backyard. The next step will be to finalize this feasibility study and then meet with the affected property owner before proceeding with bidding the project. JONQUIL / IVES SWALE , CITY PROJECT NO. 1044 Last summer, the 400 -foot long drainage swale was reconstructed and now properly carries the water through the swale. Some residents ended up with 2:1 side slopes in their backyards as part of this project and have asked the Council to look at other options for the swale. The Engineering Department is currently doing preliminary engineering of a pipe option and a retaining wall option to be reviewed by the residents and ultimately the City Council. The proposed letting date of this project is May 16, 2003 with construction anticipated to begin July 7, 2003. The goal is to have this project substantially completed in the Fall of 2003. �—j N:\pw\Engineering\GENERAL\MEMOS\DANC\2003_Project—Status.dDc SUBJECT: 2003 PROJECTS STATUS Page 5 PLYMOUTH CREEK CHANNEL CLEANING, CITY PROJECT NO. 3105: This project was identified in the CIP as a 2003 project and includes the area of Plymouth Creek immediately upstream of the West Medicine Lake Drive bridge. The channel is not well defined and has wandered northerly in some areas causing concerns with a few residents near 23rd Avenue and Kirkwood Lane. We retained a consultant (SRF) to analyze the existing conditions and make a recommendation. In addition, the engineer is also analyzing the possibility of diverting drainage from the existing triple culvert under West Medicine Lake Drive north of 18th Avenue where we have experienced problems with pipe settlement. Any proposed creek channel work will need to be reviewed by both the DNR and the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission. This review and possible permitting will take place over the next few months with channel work anticipated sometime during the winter of 2003/2004. WEST MEDICINE LAKE DRIVE RETAINING WALL REPAIR This retaining wall was constructed in 1990 as part of the construction of a pedestrian trail along West Medicine Lake Drive adjacent to Medicine Lake. It is a modular block wall which has been undermined in a few areas south of 18th Avenue due to wave action from recreational activity on Medicine Lake. The trail supported by the wall has also settled in a few locations. Various options for remedial repair are currently being investigated by our engineer SRF Consulting Group, Inc. We anticipate completing this repair work within the next few months. WATER/SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS A. Well No's 14 and 15, (Lancaster Lane at Co. Rd. 9: Nathan Lane south of 45th Avenue) City Project No's 2027 and 2039: Test wells have been dug and found to be acceptable for high capacity municipal wells. Easements are needed for Well No. 14 (Lancaster Ln.) and site work is necessary at the Well No. 15 site (City owned property) before the well can be installed. A request for Council authorization of this project will be on the March 25, 2003 Agenda. Site plans will need to be prepared for Planning Commission approval this spring. Design work for the wells and pumping stations will then proceed with a bid opening anticipated in July and construction to follow into the fall in order to be operational for 2004 needs. In addition, approximately 2,400 feet of 20" raw watermain will be need to be constructed along the south side of Co. Rd. 9 to enable connection to the Zachary Plant. This will be a separate project. B. North Storage Facility (Vicksburg Reservoir) City Project No 3108• Staff is working on a request for proposal for this project to solicit proposals from our list of approved consultants. Design work is anticipated for this summer with a bid opening and award later this year. Cf N:\pw\Engineering\GENERAUMEMOS\DANL\2003_Projcet_Status.doe SUBJECT: 2003 PROJECTS STATUS Page 6 C. Water Treatment Plant Upgrades/Expansion, City ject No. 2032: Howard R. Green and Associates (HRG) was retained to assist City staff in preparing a request for proposal (RFP) for our necessary water treatment plant work at both the Zachary and Central plants. The RFP will be sent to the other engineering firms on our approved list with the exception of SRF (they do not do this type of work). HRG has completed a review of what is needed for upgrading/expanding our two plants and this will be included in the RFP which will be mailed out within one to two weeks. Our next step will be to form a consultant selection committee to review proposals and eventually interview a select group of firms, probably two or three out of the five firms that receive the RFP. D. Lift Station Upgrades: As part of the recently approved increase in sewer rates, we will soon begin the process of retaining a consultant to design the necessary upgrade work. The top priority lift station needing work is the Lancaster Station located near Four Seasons Mall. ,,�q N:\pw\Enginecring\GENERAL\MEMOS\DANC\2003_Projeq_Status.dDc SHINGLE CREEK WRTERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION 3235 Fernbrook Lane • Plymouth, MN 55447 TEL (763)553-1144 • FAX (763)553-9326 MINUTES February 13, 2003 A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chairman Tom Mathisen on Thursday, February 13, 2003, at 12:49 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. Present were: Graydon Boeck, Brooklyn Center; Kevin Larson, Brooklyn Park; Mathisen, Crystal; Gent' Butcher, Maple Grove; Mark Hanson, New Hope; Don Peterson, Osseo; Ned Carroll, Plymouth; Charlie LeFevere, Kennedy & Graven; Ed Matthiesen, Wenck Associates, Inc.; and Judie Anderson, Recording Secretary. Also present: Joyce Gulseth and Amy Luesebrink, Brooklyn Center; Karen Jaeger, Maple Grove; Alison Fong, Minneapolis; Ron Quanbeck, Plymouth; Richard McCoy, Robbinsdale; Judy Sventek, Met Council. I. Minutes. Motion by Boeck, second by Hanson to approve the minutes of the January meeting of the Commission. Motion carried. II. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Boeck, second by Mathisen to approve the Treasurees Report. Motion carried. III. Approval of Claims. Motion by Boeck, second by Hanson to approve the claims. Claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Boeck, Larson, Mathisen, Butcher, Hanson, Peterson, and Carroll; nays - none.; absent Minneapolis and Robbinsdale. IV. Correspondence. The Commissioners received copies/notice of the following: A. Communications Log. No action required. B. January 30, 2003 email from Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board re proposed project to place a fishing dock on Ryan Lake. C. February 12, 2003 email and response re HCD funding. Anderson will be organizing informational meetings to solicit list of HCD services currently provided to member cities and the Commission. D. February 3, 2003 letter from Federal Emergency Management agency (FEMA) re informational meetings to discuss preliminary Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for Hennepin County. A meeting will be held on March 11 at Maple Grove Government Center. V. Water Quality. The Commissioners received copies/notice of the following: A. Wenck February 6, 2003 memo giving an update of Red Fox Cove Stream Restoration. Rough grading and placement of rock armament should be completed by mid-March. Biovegetation and seeding will be completed in May and June after snowmelt conditions have subsided. B. Wenck January 31, 2003 memo providing an update of the Chloride TMDL project. The sampling plan has been approved by MPCA. Baseline grab samples were taken in November prior to application of any road salt. Biweekly samples have been collected three times since then. Monitoring instruments for conductivity are in place and sampling locations have been identified at seven sites. Chloride grab samples will be collected at five locations, biweekly and during runoff events. Field equipment has been installed and we are currently monitoring for chlorides and conductivity. Staff continues to work with MPCA on the Lakes TMDL. C. Wenck January 31, 2003 memo describing the Boulder Ridge channel cleaning project. The City of Plymouth proposes to restore proper drainage of a channel from protected water 27-96W to Bass Creek. The channel is overgrown with vegetation and excess sedimentation has occurred. This has created flooding concerns for homeowners adjacent to the protected water. Aerial photos show the designed outlet structure no longer controls flow BROOKLYN CENTER 9 BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL 9 MAPLE GROVE i M NNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE a OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE Minutes SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION February 13, 2003 page 2 out of the wetland. Removal of the sediment and vegetation will allow the outlet structure to again control the water level in the wetland. The Commission will not conduct a formal project review for this work; however, the Commission recommends that downstream transport of sediment be controlled during excavation. D. Twin Lake Shoreline Restoration Project. The Commission has been awarded a S 10,000 DNR Shoreline Habitat Grant to plant a shoreline buffer on Middle Twin Lake. The grant will be used to plant native aquatic and shoreline plants along part of the shoreline in Twin Lake Park in Brooklyn Center. Wenck will provide DNR with a more detailed work plan. VI. Project Reviews. A. SC2003-01 Way Addition, Maple Grove. Replat ofa 6.15 acre property into two parcels with office condos on north parcel and animal wellness on south parcel. Site is located in the northeast quadrant of the Fish Lake Road and Wedgewood Road. The proposed project involves construction of two 26,240 SF office condos and a 10,000 SF building on a site with existing private residences. Following completion approximately 47% of the site will be converted to impervious area. A complete project review was received on January 21, 2003. The project review fee has been received. Runoff from 2.0 acres of parking and rooftop areas will be routed to a proposed stormwater pond having a permanent pool volume meeting Commission requirements. It has been designed to meet NURP standards for water quality treatment and discharges to the MNDOT right of way west of I494. It then flows through a culvert under 1494 and eventually discharges to Cedar Island Lake. The City requested that the pond have 4:1 side slopes. In order to provide adequate permanent pool volume and 4:1 slopes, the 10 -foot safety bench had to be omitted. According to the National Wetlands Index (NWI) there are no wetlands associated with this site. A wetland delineation report states there are two wetlands on site. The wetland de minimis exemption of 2,000 SF is applicable, so these impacts will not need to be mitigated. The City is the WCA LGU. According to the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources Protected Waters Inventory (PWI) there are no protected waters located on site. A building lowest flood elevation has been specified which satisfies the Commission's one -foot freeboard requirements. There is no floodplain on site. A detailed erosion control plan satisfying Commission requirements has been received. Adequate infiltration has been provided. Natural watercourses do not exist on the property. Adjacent property owners have not been notified of the proposed project. At this meeting, Butcher stated that the City has provided adequate public notification and the Commission noticing will be waived. Motion by Butcher, second by Hanson directing Staff to notify the City of Maple Grove that approval of project SC2003-01 has been granted. Motion carried. B. SC2003-02 Palmer Lake Trail Reconstruction, Brooklyn Center. Reconstruction of a pedestrian and bike trail adjacent to Shingle Creek between Shingle Creek Parkway and I-94/694 to 1983 as -built elevations. The trail has settled approximately two feet over the past 20 years. A complete project review was received January 27, 2003. The proposed project involves removing the bituminous bike and pedestrian paths and reconstruction of an approximately 1000 foot long, 10 foot wide path for both bikes and pedestrians. Following completion, approximately 0.23 acres of the site will be converted to impervious area. Runoff from the impervious areas will be routed to adjacent wetlands via overland flow. Construction of a stormwater pond for water quality treatment is not required since this project is less than one acre in size. According to the NWI there are wetlands associated with this site. There will be no wetland impacts as a result of this project. The Commission is the WCA LGU. According to the PWI protected water 637W is located on site. There are no building lowest flood elevations to be specified. There is floodplain on site; however, since floodplain fill will be placed according to the 1983 plans, compensatory fill is not necessary. A detailed erosion control plan satisfying Commission requirements has been received. Adequate infiltration is not necessary since this project BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK 0 CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE Minutes SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION February 13, 2003 page 3 is less than one acre in size. Natural watercourses exist on the property, however, a buffer strip is not provided because this project was originally approved prior to the implementation of the buffer strip regulation. Adjacent property owners have not been notified of the proposed project. Notification is not necessary because the City owns all property within 300 feet of the project. Motion by Boeck, second by Larson directing Staff to notify the City of Brooklyn Center that approval of project SC2003-02 has been granted and the project review fee has been waived. Motion carried. VII. Wetland Conservation Act. A. SC2002-01 France Avenue Relocation, Brooklyn Center. LeFevere reported that Diane Niesen and Paul Oman have appealed the Commission's November 2002 decision. The next step will be for the Board of Water and Soil Resources to accept or reject their appeals. He indicated the Commission can require an appeal bond from both appellants. Motion by Mathisen, second by Boeck to require a $500 bond from each of the appellants. Motion carried, Carroll voting nay. B. The Commissioners received a revised draft of Wetland Replacement Monitoring Requirements and Report Components. Motion by Boeck, second by Mathisen to approve the draft, replacing "LGU" with "Commission" throughout and modifying the title for clarification. Motion carried. They also received a copy of the fee structure approved at the January meeting. VIII. Second Generation Plan. A. The Commissioners received the Rules and Standards. This document will be posted on the website B. The Commissioners reviewed Wenck's February 6, 2003 memo responding to agency comments. Responses to issues relating to functions and values assessments, interpretive trails, and alternative or non-traditional BMPs were approved. The Commission will not establish standards for topsoiling in areas disturbed by development. An information sheet re Deep Tilling was also provided. IX. Education and Public Outreach Program. A. The Committee received one Water Quality Education Grant application this month. Motion by Mathisen, second by Hanson to approve a $500 grant for St. Vincent de Paul School, Brooklyn Park. Their project, Where does all the water go?, includes a trip to the Coon Rapids Dam. Motion carried. B. The Commissioners received various documents relating to the 2003 Program. Motion by Mathisen, second by Larson to approve an expenditure of $500 to reprint the Green Up Your Lawn brochure, and to purchase 1000 wildflower seed packets at a cost of $295. Motion carred. C. Prior to this meeting the Technical Advisory (TAC) and Education and Public Outreach(EPOC) Committees met in a study session to review the draft NPDES-II program. Motion by Mathisen, second by Butcher to approve the revised draft and directing Staff to prepare a resolution adopting the program for the March meeting. Motion carried. D. The Commissioners also received notification of the public comment period for the draft General Stormwater Permit for Construction Activity. X. Other Business. A. Hanson was appointed to serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee. Election of officers will take place at the March meeting. BROOKLYN CENTER 9 BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE 0 OSSFO 0 P1 YM01 ITH a PORRINSDALE Minutes February 13, 2003 page 4 SHIMCILE CREEK WATERSHED MAHOEMEit1T COMMISSIOH B. Adjournment. There being no further business before the Commission, motion by Boeck, second by Hanson to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judie A. Anderson Recording Secretary JAA:tim 1:\CLIENTS\S\SHINGLEC\03 MTGS\FebMINS. WPD BROOKLYN CENTER * BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPI F rROVF MINNFAPOI IS • NFW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH 9 ROBBINSDALE r �. elm creek Watershed Management Commission ADMINISTRATOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR Judie A. Anderson Hennepin Conservation District 800 l4whe Le a =S�rl w4W== 3235 Fembrook Lane 6900 Wedgwood Road Suite 140 Plymouth, MN 55447 Maple Grove, MN 55311 Phone: 763/553-1144 Phone: 763/420-2157 Fax: 7631553-9326 Fax: 763/4943176 Email: jassgrfx@aol.com MINUTES Email: Ali@hcd.hennepin.mn.us February 12, 2003 I. The regular monthly meeting ofthe Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2003, in the Engineering Conference Room, Maple Grove City Hall, 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove, MN, by Chairman Jim Merickel. Present were: Deric Deuschle, Champlin; Dave Anderson, Dayton; Tom Heenan, Hassan; Merickel, Maple Grove; Fred Moore, Plymouth; Jim Kujawa and Ali Durgunoglu, Hennepin Conservation District (HCD); John Barten, Three Rivers Park District; Matthew Foli, Campbell Knutson PA; and Judie Anderson, Executive Secretary. Also present: Phil Belfiori, Board of Water and Soil Resources; Jack Bittle, Champlin; Brad Scott, Hassan; and Rick Lestina„ Maple Grove. II. Approve Agenda. Motion by Deuschle, second by Moore to approve the revised agenda with the following addition of items V.G. and V.H. below. Motion carried. III. Consent Agenda, Motion by Deuschle, second by Eitel to approve the items on the Consent Agenda: A. Approve minutes of January meeting. B. Approve revised Treasurer's report and claims. C. Appoint Orlin Julius & Associates to conduct 2002 Audit. D. Approve 2002-065 Dale Scherber Wetland Delineation Report, Hassan. (See Information Items, below.) Motion carried. IV. Action Items. A. 01-013 The Preserve and Hidden Oaks Combined Wetland Replacement Plan, Champlin. Staffhas received a wetland monitoring report for 2002 from the applicant's agent. There appears to be an overall deficit of wetland credit in the amount of 0.47 acres from what was proposed in the replacement plan. However, the replacement plan indicated there would be excess credit in the amount of 2.36 acres that could potentially be banked if acceptable to the Commission. A final as -built survey will determine! whether replacement has been satisfied and whether there is excess credits that could be banked. Motion by Moore, second by Heenan to approve the 2002 wetland monitoring report and reduce the wetland monitoring surety by 51,000. Motion carried. B. 02-056 Nature's Crossing, Dayton. This is a 46 -acre, 102 -lot residential subdivision located at the southwest side of Goose Lake and Elm Creek Roads. New plans with a different layout and stormwater system were received November 22, 2002. Staff requested revisions and has no recommendations at this time. Staff will also provide written notification to the applicant of the final 60 day deadline to provide the requested information in order to prevent denial of the project. The Commission established a deadline of April 9, 2003. Barten indicated Three Rivers Park will also review the project. C. Lakes Monitoring. Three River Park District will monitor Fish, Weaver and Diamond Lakes in 2003. The Commission will contact the Reiersons re monitoring French Lake as part of Metropolitan Council's CAMP program. Motion by Moore, second by Heenan to approve the 2003 lakes monitoring program. Motion carried. D. Election of Officers will take place next month. Merickel and Heenan comprise the Nominating Committee to bring forth a slate of candidates. It was the consensus that the current officers be elected for another term. CHAMPLIN • CORCORAN • DAYTON • HASSAN a MAPLE GROVE • MEDINA 9 PLYMOUTH 9 ROGERS Minutes elm creek Watershed Management Commission February 13, 2003 page 2 E. Hennepin Conservation District. The Commissioners discussed the services provided by HCD staff as well as its membership in the Commission's Joint Powers Agreement. Motion by Heenan, second by Merickel authorizing the Chair to write a letter to Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services re the services, currently provided by HCD as the Commission's technical advisor, being provided in the future by Hennepin County as a result of the County's defunding of HCD. Motion carried. V. Correspondence. Commissioners received notification of the following: 2003. A. NPDES and SDS Stormwater Permit for Construction Activity. Public comment period ends February 26, B. January 10, 2003 notification of Rogers Wellhead Protection Plan. C. Notice of MAWD Breakfast at the Capitol. D. Updated Commission Roster. E. January 23, 2003 notification of Champlin Wellhead Protection Plan. F. Three Rivers Park District Master Plan was circulated. Those desiring copies will receive them. 2003. G. February 12, 2003 email from Ellen Sones, HCD, re Hennepin County Commissioner meeting of February 11, H. February 12, 2003 memo from Anderson re Rush Creek Boulevard project. VI. Water Quality. Results of the 2002 programs will be published in the Commission's Annual Report. A. Memo from HCD conservation Technician Betsy Gilkerson described upcoming seminar to provide horse owners with information on horse health benefits of BMPs. Seminar is March 4. B. Announcement of remaining MetroEnvrionment Partnership Grant funding by Met Council. C. Three Rivers Park District Cooperative Agreement. The agreement will be approved at the District Board's April meeting and return to the Commission for consideration. VII. Second Generation Plan. WSB has sent the draft plan to member cities and state agencies for their 45 day review. The latest draft is on HCD's web page. A. The Commission held a study session preceding this meeting to review the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). Discussion focused on a funding mechanism for capital improvement projects and the role of HCD. Belfiori discussed the remaining review and approval process for the draft plan and the JPA. The Commission will continue the study session at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2003 to address reviewing agency comments. Another study session to which the agencies will be Invited is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2003. B. Watershed Boundaries. The City of Medina has adopted resolutions requesting the Commission to enlarge its boundaries to include an unclaimed parcel and four partially -claimed parcels. Staff will revise the boundary description and maps accordingly. Anderson will request copies of the resolutions from the City and advise DeMars-Gabriel of the changes. VIII. Information Items. A. PSC96-030 Troy Park. The deadline for the completion of the second replacement site is December 31, 2002. Staff will follow up. B. 98-034 Kangas Property, Hassan. A TEP was convened at the Meadow Lake Estates site (00-005) to discuss the certifiable credits for banking. Credits from that site may be purchased to replace the credits for this project. C. 98-076 Greg Ebert Homestead, Corcoran. Deadline for the repairs was extended to February 28, 2003. D. 99-006 Tilden Avenue Extension, Champlin. No new information. E. 99-066 Hassan Sand & Gravel, Hassan. Applicant has submitted an expansion to the facility to Hassan CHAMPLIN . CORCORAN . DAYTON . HASSAN . MAPLE GROVE . MEDINA . PLYMOUTH . ROGERS Minutes elm creek Watershed Management Commission February 13, 2003 page 3 Township. This expansion is triggering an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) that will be provided to the Commission when the Township receives it. F. 99-077 Highway 101 Corridor Stormwater Study, Hassan. The Stormwater Improvement will be completed along with the extension of sewer and water north to the Crow River. These discussions are ongoing with the City of Rogers and will, hopefully, be completed by 2005. No new information. G. 2000-001 Lake Jubert Estates, Corcoran. The Commission is requiring the applicant to continue monitoring for another year and that specific information in the 2003 report include size and quality of the upland buffer areas and stormwater detention ponds. H. 00-005 Meadow Lake Estates WCA Banking, Hassan. The Commission accepted the findings of the TEP and certified 2.50 acres of new wetland credit and 2.71 acres of public value credit from wetland restoration for submittal to the state wetland bank. This is the site where the Commission is contemplating buying banking credits for the Kangas replacement site. I. 00-009 Kelly's Bluff, Maple Grove. This development is just north of Bass Lake Road in Maple Grove, has a highly erodible area approximately one acre in size adjacent to Elm Creek. For the last three years soil has eroded from this area directly into the creek and its floodplain. Numerous contacts have been made to City personnel with no results. The Chair will send a letter to the City requesting they use their available resources to stabilize the site. J. 00-027 Meadow Hills of Dayton. No new information. K. 00-048 Longstreet Apartments 2nd Addition, Maple Grove. Contingent approval was given at the September 2000 meeting. Staff is seeking clarification for the stormwater management plan. No new information has been received. Construction was completed over two years ago. This item will be removed from the agenda. L. 01-007 Nostalgia Woods, Dayton. Staff reviewed and commented on the first phase ofthis 26 -acre residential development. Additional information is required before approval can be recommended. M. 01-009 Meadows of Rush Creek, Maple Grove. There are unresolved floodplain issues. Staff will follow-up with another letter to the City requesting as -built plans for the floodplain. N. 01-012 Island View Estates Wetland Banking, Hassan. Site is located on Hassan Parkway in the southwest comer of Sylvan Lake. Commission has not received a formal banking application. O. 01-017 Rogers Retail Center EAW, Rogers. This project will remain open pending installation of a new outlet control structure for the regional pond to control the 2- and 10 -year storm events. P. 01-018 Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church, Dayton. No additional information. Q. 01-020 Rogers High School, Rogers. Pond outlet design has not been finalized. The Technical Committee will meet again to resolve issues between the City of Rogers and Hassan Township. R. 01-023 Dick Theis Wetland/Floodplain Fill, Corcoran. The fill has been removed from the floodplain. However, the City has received additional complaints from his neighbor and has requested HCD staff to follow-up. Staff found fresh dirt moved in the vicinity of the floodplain from the result of recent tree planting. Staff will follow up with the City on these issues. S. 01-026 Rogers Industrial Park 9th Addition, Rogers. Contingent approval was granted. City staff will send revised plans covering the contingency issues. T. 01-031 Stormwater Study for DNR Wetland 289W, Rogers. Policy issues from the Commission may need to be considered if the two controlling government agencies (Hassan Township and the City of Rogers) cannot come to agreement on appropriate flow levels into and out of these areas. The City of Rogers has sent some correspondence re establishment of outlet elevations for the wetland. U. 01-053 Mary Soligny Property, Corcoran. Staff is awaiting the grading plan and will check with the City. V. 2002-013 Caverly Cease and Desist Order, Hassan Township. A wetland violation was reported east of CHAMPLIN . CORCORAN . DAYTON . HASSAN . MAPLE GROVE . MEDINA . PLYMOUTH . ROGERS Minutes elm creek Watershed Management Commission February 13, 2003 page 4 Grass Lake just north of 133rd Avenue. DNR issued a cease and desist order on March 5. A restoration order was served by DNR. The completion date on the order is August 1, 2002. The DNR Enforcement Officer extended the deadline to February 28, 2003. W. 02-023 Joseph Scherber Property, Hassan. This is a 6 -lot single-family residential subdivision proposed on 13.6 acres on Tucker Road by Henry Lake. At this time no recommendation can be given because complete drainage and erosion control information has not been received. Staff will follow up with Hassan Township. X. 02-025 Elm Creek Interceptor EAW-Medina Leg, Medina, Plymouth, Maple Grove. Staff attended a pre - construction meeting with Met Council and the contractor. Work on the tunneling portion of the construction has begun. The open trench work will begin this spring. Y. 02-038 Dayton River Estates, Dayton. Preliminaryplans were received for review ofa six -unit, two -acre town home development on the Mississippi River. No action is necessary until a completed plan is received. Z. 02-039 Winchester Trail - Daniel Patnode, Corcoran. This was a WCA violation on the Patnode/Kohnen property line. Patnode applied and received an exemption for his impacts. Kohnen has agreed to remove and restore the wetland impacts. Staff will follow up in spring. AA. 02-040 Sioux Drive Culvert, Medina. Staff has been instructed to review the original and revised flood profiles for this area to determine if the culvert size and elevation discrepancy would affect the established flood profile. AB. 2002-046 Sunnyslope Ridge (formerly Meadow Ridge), Maple Grove. This site was granted contingent approval at the November meeting of the Commission. Rough grading has occurred on this site, but no temporary sediment pond has been created. Staff has contacted the City of Maple Grove to that effect. AC. 02-049 Hassan Hills and Rogers High School Culvert Replacement, Hassan. The Technical Subcommittee met October 2, 2002. The issues remain unresolved. Staff is reviewing information received from both parties. A second meeting has not been scheduled. AD. 02-050 CSAH 101 (SAP 27-701-09) (CP 9823), Maple Grove, Corcoran, Plymouth and Medina. This project involves improvement of CR101, starting north of CR47 and ending at Highway 55. Staff has not completed the review and has no recommendations at this time. AE. 02-062 Fox Hollow Golf Course Dike Construction, Hassan. This was a proposal to revise the FEMA floodway on the Crow River in Wright County. This would also affect the Hennepin County side of the river in Hassan Township. This application is on hold. The Hassan engineer reports no new activity on this item. If no new information is received by the March update, this item will be removed from the agenda. AF. 02-065 Dale Scherber Wetland Determination, Hassan Township. A wetland delineation report was submitted to the Commission for review and approval. Staff reviewed the delineation report and field staking and finds them acceptable. The delineation will be valid until February 12, 2006. This item will be removed from the agenda. There being no further business, motion by Deuschle, second by Merickel to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judie A. Anderson Executive Secretary JAA:tim 1: %C U EMSMELMCRE E KW 7 MTGSVebmim. wpd 13 CHAMPLIN . CORCORAN . DAYTON . HASSAN . MAPLE GROVE . MEDINA . PLYMOUTH . ROGERS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2003 Council Members Present Absent Peter Beste %0 Marina Bo kis Ifna Ejebe %0 Adam Hahn Kee -Ju Hong Paul Jungels %0 Akash Kumar %0 Mark Lenhardt Michael Letich Janet Li 40 Jean Yin %0 City Manager Dwight Johnson, Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffman, Recreation Program Coordinator Regina Michaud and Community Liaison Gary Landis were also present. Jean called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. Jean made a motion seconded by Janet, to approve the agenda as amended. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Jean made a motion seconded by Paul, to approve the minutes of the February 3 meeting. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Committees 1. Intergenerational Committee Ifna reported that the committee will meet before the April 14 roundtable and should have more information on it at the next Youth Advisory Council meeting. 2. Marketing Committee Jean reported that a backdrop frame is available for use from Mrs. Potter at Wayzata High School. She said it would be at the Plymouth Creek Center for the Youth Town Forum. Dwight said the purple couch could be stored temporarily at the Plymouth Creek Center, and Gary said it could be delivered there in time for the Youth Town Forum. 3. Youth Town Forum Committee Janet and Akash reported that a rough agenda has been set up, and food plans would include sandwiches from Subway or pizza from Pizza Hut. Youth Advisory Council February 19, 2003 Meeting Page 2 4. Youth Services Awards Committee Paul reported Plymouth Lions is giving tentative support for this year's program, and they will likely handle banking for cash donations again. 5. Corner Center Committee Dwight reported that groups continue to look at the County adult correctional facility as a possible site for activities. He said the interested community groups are working to schedule a tour of the facility at a time when Youth Advisory Council members can go along. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM. '39 f MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING March 6, 2003 Page 9 Present: Commissioners Anderson, Aamoth, Meyer, Rezabek, Krahulec, Singer; staff Blank, Evans, Pederson, Peterson; Councilmember Slavik, Mayor Johnson Absent: Commissioner Fiemann 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room. Don introduced Erik Aamoth, who has replaced Melissa Musliner, and then the rest of the commissioners introduced themselves. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Singer moved and Rezabek seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the February meeting. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present. b. Staff. Evans reported that our department has been working on submitting an application for a national award through NRPA. She explained that the national association annually recognizes a park and recreation department in each population category, which says you are the nation's best in your particular category. Evans was very impressed with what she learned about Plymouth Park and Recreation as she prepared the application. Evans stated staff has been busy gearing up for summer. Nancy is working on putting together the brochure. Several events are coming up - Primavera starts Friday, April 11. We had 72 adult artists last year and 53 students. We anticipate similar numbers at this year's event. We are adding a poetry slam this year on Monday, the 14th. It will include teens and adults. Peterson and Evans have been working on the History Fest and the Yard and Garden Expo. Evans also stated that the net is up at the fieldhouse. This was installed to protect walkers from soccer balls that may come flying at them while they walk on the indoor track. 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Park CIP. The Council did a study session on all projects. We are starting on the Plymouth Creek garage, the trail on Nathan Lane, the skate park at Pilgrim United Methodist Church, and the dog park in Egan Park. q-0 PRAC Minutes/March 2003 Page 10 b. Study Session/Ice Center. The Council held a study session to meet with representatives from Wayzata Hockey and Providence Academy. Commissioners Singer and Fiemann attended. Director Blank presented a staff report on the ice arena. A formal letter from Providence was included. In it they offered one million dollars in funding toward the project. Wayzata Hockey said they could contribute $250,000. The Council has set another meeting with them for April 15. Providence Academy had the vice president from Kraus Anderson look at the third ice sheet plans, and he is optimistic that it will cost less than anticipated. Singer mentioned that money, parking and wetlands were the issues brought up. Her other concern is the fair and equitable use of the third ice sheet. Singer thinks Wayzata's numbers were a little optimistic. Director Blank stated that if we build a third ice sheet, we would have to meet code for parking. The question is do we go beyond it and if so, how far? We won't know the impact on the wetland until we do a study. Singer understands that Providence is putting in a big chunk of money, and they are asking for locker rooms for their use only. There are 10 locker rooms in the existing building, Blank said, eight of which are for community use. Meyer said PRAC hasn't seen any report on proposed use for a third sheet of ice. Abel has done a projection of how many hours would be sold. Rezabek asked for a copy of the report. Anderson asked where the money is coming from. Blank explained it may come from Providence Academy, Wayzata Youth Hockey, a revenue bond of $1.1 million, and maybe park dedication. Councilmember Slavik thinks the Council needs more information before making any decisions. Mayor Johnson has received 135 e-mails, and voice mails from Wayzata hockey people regarding this topic. The large majority of these have been in favor of it. She sees that the need is there. Johnson said the hockey enthusiasts have to convince the neighborhood around the ice arena. They need to meet with them and look into the issues regarding this project. Providence wants Council approval by June. More private funding would help this issue go farther. Wetlands are the big issue along with parking. Anderson asked how realistic is it that the Council could approve something by June? That's optimistic timing, at best, was the answer. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Dog Park - approve plan and rules. Blank explained that the Council gave us the green light to continue the planning for the dog park. The residents surrounding the site live on five and 10 acre parcels. They were informed of tonight's meeting, but no one attended, and no one called about it. Peterson has put together a plan and he presented it to PRAC. We have owned this piece of property for a long time, he said. There is an existing parking lot that would need some additional Class 5 gravel. Peterson showed where the high and low ground is on the site. A dog PRAC Minutes/March 2003 Page 11 park program was presented at the national parks conference. Encroachment is an issue, along with fencing. Ramsey County has several examples of dog parks, some fenced and some unfenced. Basically, the property would be unmaintained, other than the path leading to it. This deters the dogs from running off. Ramsey Co has had no complaints. We would opt for not fencing, at least initially. Peterson visited some dog park sites as part of his research. Many of the signs are already made, so we wouldn't have to pay for that. Dog owners would bring their own bags for picking up dog waste. The bulk of the work we would be doing is mowing the path, picking up the trash, signing the perimeter initially, upgrading the parking lot, bridging the marsh with a small boardwalk, 200' feet long. There would be a staging area with picnic tables, water jugs, etc. As people come across the boardwalk, there would be a sign about leash law, etc. They cannot take their dog off leash until they reach the staging area. Meyer asked how far it is around? Peterson did not know, but he said the property is 40 acres. There is a property owner who is mowing the property now, and he is fine with the idea of the dog park going in, Peterson said. Singer asked if what PRAC is to approve is a pilot project. Blank said yes. After a year, we would do some sort of follow up with the neighborhood. Someday we may replicate this in another park if it's successful. As northwest Plymouth develops this is still in the plans as a neighborhood park, so maybe 15 years from now we would reevaluate it for that purpose, Blank stated. Meyer likes the idea of not fencing it. She thinks this is a good location for a dog park. Meyer asked how the resident whose property is closest feels about it? Peterson thinks they are okay with it, because they haven't called us. Anderson questioned if staff had received favorable comments from people in other areas who have dog parks. Peterson and Blank said yes. Aamoth asked for the closest non - fenced dog park. Peterson thought there was one in Baker Park. Bloomington and Burnsville have them, too. MEYER MOVED AND REZABEK SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE DOG PARK. MOTION CARRIED, AYES ALL. Mayor Johnson suggested we put a flyer in Petsmart, or at vet clinics to advertise it Krahulec asked when it would open. Peterson thought maybe in June. The boardwalk is the largest component involved. This will go back to the Council at their first meeting in April. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. View video from 2002 Gold Medal Award program. It was decided to postpone viewing the Gold Medal Award video until a later date. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION There was no commission presentation. The Board and Commission Recognition Dinner is Thursday, March 13. 14C) PRAC Minutes/March 2003 Page 12 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION The next meeting will be held on April 10. 9. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. 43 STATE OF MINNESOTA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT KEVIN S. BURKE CHIEF JUDGE HENNEPIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487-0422 16121 348-4389 FAX 16121 348-5374 kevin.burke@co.hennepin.mn.us Mayor Judy Johnson 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth MN 55447-1448 Dear Mayor Johnson: March 17, 2003 The Hennepin County justice system faces a very real crisis. I write to you to ask that you join the effort to solve this community's crisis injustice. All of us know that the State of Minnesota, like many other states, has a significant budget problem. Nearly every commentator on state finance describes the situation as the worst since World War II. Article 1, Section 8 of the Minnesota Constitution provides, "Every person is entitled to a remedy in the laws for all injuries or wrongs he may receive to person, property or character, and to obtain justice freely and without purchase, completely and without denial, promptly and without delay, comfortable to the laws." The right of access to justice, as guaranteed by the Minnesota Constitution, is as threatened as the state's economy is fragile. The justice system cannot expect to be exempt from the changes that will be required out of fiscal necessity. I ask you not just to join in lobbying for adequate funds for justice, but to help make the painful but necessary changes we must make. Governor Pawlenty has proposed a 10% cut to the court's budget, a 15% cut to the public defender budget, and a 10% cut to Legal Aid funding. These are real cuts. There will be less money spent on justice and unless we offer our collective creativity, significantly less justice. The Governor had difficult choices to make. For reasons that I will explain, my hope is that the legislature will find a way to "soften the fiscal blow" to the justice system. However, for that to happen, this community's leaders must become engaged in the legislative process to a degree that they have not done in the past. Our courts are about people — the people who use them, and the people who run them. Our courts are about poor people who need lawyers and self -represented people who need assistance from Legal Aid and the Self Help Center. There are no faceless "programs" for lawmakers and the Governor to cut. The potential reductions will strain an already burdened judicial system. Although this is a state that can pride itself in having a progressive tradition when it comes to public services such as education and health, we have not done as well when it comes to the ensuring the constitutional right to access to justice. Consider these facts: • The Legislative Auditor found that Minnesota judges' caseloads already are 49% higher than judges in comparable states. By national standards, Minnesota is not particularly litigious. The fact is Minnesota has fewer judges per capita than other states. y 4 That is in part why we have the highest caseloads in the country. Our ability to deliver justice in light of these caseloads is due to our adequate and dedicated staff. After this legislative session, presumably we are going to have the same number of overworked judges. The question is whether we will have adequate staff support that will enable the court to serve our community's needs. Public defenders statewide endured a 24% caseload increase between fiscal 2001 and 2002. On average, a Minnesota public defender carries 944 cases per year. American Bar Association standards suggest an annual caseload of 400 cases. A recent Legislative Auditor's report on the court system found that 70% of judges believe there are too few public defenders — many of whom are not well prepared because they have too little time to spend on cases. A 15% cut to the public defenders budget will require this judicial district to radically and unacceptably alter the criminal justice system. • The Minneapolis Legal Aid office is down nine lawyers and two paralegals already, and is slated to lose five more staff members in the next year even without proposed budget cuts. Statewide, Legal Aid expects to tum away as many as 10,000 families that they could have helped two years ago. Volunteer lawyering has decreased 27%. We know we cannot provide a lawyer for every poor person who may need one. Moreover, the cost of legal services leads more and more people to elect to represent themselves. Our district has been proactive. We established a Self Help Center to make access to justice more understandable for people without lawyers. Frankly, for a judge it is far more difficult and time consuming to handle a case with an ill-prepared self -represented person. Approximately 25,000 people used the Self Help Center in Hennepin County last year. What happens to the Minnesota constitutional requirement of access to justice if there is no Self Help Center and Legal Aid must make further layoffs? • Filings of major cases have increased twice as fast as expenditures on the judiciary during fiscal years 1996-2000. Court business tends to be counter -cyclical with certain aspects of the economy. Historically, court filings go up as economy goes down. If the economic predictions about our economy are true, then courts, public defenders and Legal Aid may have more business in the next year or so. o "A drop of 2 percentage points in unemployment would mean a 9% decline in burglary, 14% in rape and robbery and 30% in assault." (Centre for Economic Policy Research, Winter-Ebmer and Raphael, 2000) o `Had unemployment been one percentage point higher in 1992, there would have been nearly 500,000 more crimes in the United States. " (Centre for Economic Policy Research, Winter-Ebmer and Raphael, 2000) Even before these proposed budget cuts, the Hennepin County court had been absorbing many costs and postponing new staff positions to meet state and federal mandates and to maintain core operations such as funding employees' health care costs. Our ability to handle the 700,777 cases that were filed last year is due in large part to the excellent staff that we have. It is inevitable that we will see that staff diminished in coming months. Currently we have a self-imposed hiring freeze. Just to illustrate what this means, seven judges have no court reporter, many have no law clerks and the guardian ad litem program has one person supervising 291 volunteers. In life, timing is important. The timing of this budget crisis could not have come at a worse time. As of July 1, 2003, all funding for Hennepin County District Court will come from the State of L/5 Minnesota. Our court has been operating in a transition mode for several months. Our goal has been to ensure a seamless transition while we as a state judiciary move toward greater consistency and effectiveness. A consultant once told me that 80% of business mergers fail to achieve the merger objectives. This state cannot afford this merger to fail to meet its objectives. The state's 10 judicial districts traditionally have operated more like independent Baltic republics than a singular entity. State funding provides us with the opportunity to function as a true branch of government. One goal of this merger is to ensure greater consistency and effectiveness. The transformation affords us the chance to redesign ourselves, capitalizing on the best practices already in place and reforming those that have not served us well. It is not a goal of this merger to dismantle the Hennepin County District Court to shore up the budget shortfall or years of fiscal neglect of other districts throughout the state. Without united commitment from Hennepin County's leaders, we could fail to meet the goal of ensuring consistency and effectiveness. Because we know that the transition to state funding would present both opportunity as well as risk, our district has embarked on the Baldrige Assessment, a rigorous process designed originally for the private sector to evaluate quality improvement efforts and to improve results. We are the first court in the country to pursue an assessment of this kind. By surveying our own court users and reviewing data from other courts around the country, we have developed seven categories for improvement: leadership, strategic planning, customer knowledge, information and analysis, human resources, process management and results. Understanding that organizations tend to measure the things they care about and care about the things they measure, we have identified a number of areas for continued assessment. More importantly, our bench is committed to the proposition that fairness is one of our key areas of measurement. Fairness is one of the results for which courts should be held accountable. The Hennepin County courts will be judged by court users in the following areas: 1. Is the court perceived as fair to litigants and other constituents? 2. Is the court perceived as accessible by litigants and other constituents? 3. Do litigants perceive they are being listened to? 4. Do litigants understand the orders given by the court? 5. Do litigants perceive that cases are resolved in a timely manner? The public has a right to have answers to these questions. We cannot allow the current fiscal situation to undermine that effort. We intend to report the results regularly and to be held accountable for our performance. Initiatives like this can easily be sidetracked by the mistaken belief that we can't afford it. In my mind, that type of commentary translates into the belief that we can't afford fairness. You may have read the recent story about the alternative of closing a suburban courthouse. It is an option I hope we do not face. Courts in Oregon are open only four days a week as a result of budget cuts. In Marion County, Oregon, all but the most serious criminal cases, including felonies, have been continued until next July due to lack of public defender funding. Hiring freezes for judges and critical court staff are in place in 62 percent of state courts. To generate more revenue, 30 percent of state courts are collecting fines and fees more aggressively and 43 percent have imposed new court fees on litigants. Ninety-eight percent of the nation's cases are heard in state courts. The work of courts has a significant impact on the health of children, families, communities and even the economy. Across the country, too many courts, public defenders and Legal Aid offices are on financial life support. With your help we can avoid the calamity that has occurred elsewhere. We recognize that the state faces an incredible deficit. Frankly, I think that increasing revenue through court fees must be considered. Second, we need to establish priorities about where we will cut because we must recognize that there is a real fiscal problem. After the disposition of serious felony crimes, I suggest that juvenile and family courts are the highest priority. Realistically, we need to be open about alternatives to how we handle just about everything else. We are the largest judicial district in the state, with 61 judges, 17 referees and more than 600 employees. To take a step backward in funding or a step toward the drastic budget -cutting tactics of other states will have a negative impact on court users. We will do everything in our power to avoid that result, but we will have a greater chance of success with the combined forces of the bench and community leaders such as yourself. Calls or letters to your legislators supporting court funding would be timely and enormously helpful. Personal meetings are even better. With the significant turnover in both legislative chambers this year, we are working to educate new lawmakers about the important role the courts fulfill for their constituents. The implications of the transition to state funding make it important that all legislators, not just the few on court funding committees, understand the implications of what may happen to justice in the district. Sincerely, ? *_J 47n S9ur Chief Judge CITY OF PLVMOUTIf March 14, 2003 Kevin S. Burke, Chief Judge Fourth Judicial District Court Hennepin County Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487 Dear Judge Burke: The City Council and I recently learned that the District Court is considering closure of one or more suburban courthouses in response to state funding decreases. A Star Tribune article indicated that the Ridgedale court facility could specifically be at risk for closure. We understand the budget difficulties and related pressures that you are facing. Cities are facing similar difficulties due to the State budget situation. The City of Plymouth would prefer to keep the Ridgedale court facility open to address the needs of our residents and our law enforcement/prosecution staff. However, we most want to be included in the discussions if closure of the Ridgedale court facility is being considered. PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Plate to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 G)P °M " w www.d.plymouth.mn.us ®,..•. Pw CITY OF u March 21 2003 PLYMOUTR SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ST. BARNABAS LUTHERAN CHURCH (2002014) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a request by St. Bamabas Lutheran Church, under file 2003014, for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit for a columbarium, courtyard and trail to be located behind the church located at 15600 Old Rockford Road. 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, April 2, 2003, 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 2003014propnotice PLYMOUTH A'Beautifu1P4v-e 7o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www.d.plymouth.mmus qbuvcoF PLYMOUTF+ March 21, 2003 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR STONEWOOD DESIGN BUILD (2003018) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a request by Stonewood Design Build, under file 2003018, for conditional use permits to allow construction of 1) a single family home on property that does not front a city street and 2) an attached garage in excess of 1,000 square feet. The property is located at 235 Black Oaks Lane North. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 2, 2003, 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 Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. holidays. Sincerely, C�L4J Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2003018propnotice 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD at the Community Wednesday through to 6:00 p.m., except PLY MO TH A Beautiful Place To Live PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 www.d.plymouth.mn.us • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 March 21, 2003 Ciiv OF PLYMOUTFF SUBJECT: REZONING AND PUD GENERAL PLAN FOR GEM ENTERPRISES (2003015) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Gem Enterprises, under file 2003015, for a rezoning from C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) and a PUD general plan for the existing Plymouth Shopping Center located at 11255 State Highway 55. The rezoning would allow the property owner to lease the existing building for commercial uses not currently permitted in the C-2 zoning district. No new buildings are proposed as part of this application. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 2, 2003, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2003015propnotice 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - R•3�:Y •:•[•:i F:•1• PLY14 T\H A Beauti ce PuTo Live PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • www. ci. plymouth. mn. us TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 CITY OF March 21, 2003 PLYMOUTR SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR INSURANCE ADVISORS, INC. (2003023) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a request by Insurance Advisors, Inc., under file 2003023, for a conditional use permit to allow 56.7% office use within a building located in the I-2 (General Industrial) zoning district, for property located at 15020-27`h 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, April 2, 2003, 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 2003023propnotice PLYMOUTH A Beaut fu[Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www,ci.plymouth.mn.us CITY OF March 21, 2003 PLYMOUTR. SUBJECT: VARIANCES FOR EMPIRE BUILDING AND REMODELING (2003028) Dear Owner/Occupant: This letter is written to inform you that Empire Building and Remodeling, under file 2003028, submitted a planning application requesting approval of variances for lot area, lot width, and side yard setback to allow reconstruction of a fire -damaged home upon the existing foundation for property located at 3125 Walnut Grove 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, April 2, 2003, 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) Sincerely, &J,)a4& 1v Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2003028propnotice Co. Rd 24 ��1 PLYMOUTH A Beautifu[Pface To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ®"" www.ci.plymouth.mn.us March 21, 2003 CITY OF PLYMOUTFF SUBJECT: INTERIM HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE FOR AMY SLAUGHTER (2003013) Dear Owner/Occupant: This letter is written to inform you that Amy Slaughter, under file 2003013, submitted a planning application requesting approval of an interim home occupation license to operate a beauty salon in her home located at 18415-31 s` Avenue 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, April 2, 2003, 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. Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2003013propnotice Co. Rd. No. 24 V PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ®"-'••�^• www.d.plymouth.mn.us CITY OF March 21, 2003 PLYMOUTH+ SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR SKYLINE DESIGN, INC. (2003012) Dear Owner/Occupant: This letter is written to inform you that Skyline Design, Inc., under file 2003012, submitted a planning application requesting approval of a shoreland variance for 47% impervious surface coverage to allow for construction of a 12'6" by 18' three -season room addition for property located at 14865-18'h Avenue 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, April 2, 2003, in the City Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2003012propnotice PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 0'" "ftw www.d.plymouth.mn.us March 21, 2003 (1b . CITY OF PLYMOUTI+ SUBJECT: REZONING FROM FRD (FUTURE RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT) TO RSF-3 (SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED) AND RMF -2 (MULTIPLE FAMILY 2), PRELIMINARY PLAT, AND SITE PLAN FOR LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES, INC. (2003004) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Lifestyle Properties, Inc., under file 2003004, for a rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RSF-3 (Single Family Detached) and RMF -2 (Multiple Family), a preliminary plat, and a site plan for "Bass Lake Villas" to allow 11 townhome units and 7 single- family units for property located south of Bass Lake Road (County Road 10) and east of Trenton Lane. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 2, 2003, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2003004propnotice 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD G, PLYMOUTH 9 PLYMOUTH, M www.d.plymouth.mn.us DATE: March 19, 2002 TO: Dwight Johnson, Cipy Manager FROM: Anne HurlburtW.,om"munity Development Director SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report Hennepin County Community Corrections staff has submitted their monthly report on average daily population for the month of February 2003. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility in February was 513, less than the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit. The chart below shows the average monthly population since we began receiving reports in June of 1998. 700 .IX 500 c U 400 m 2 300 d a 200 100 y HCACF Monthly Population Report W O M O N O O O O r r �- N N M T q 1 3 U N 7 U � 0 0 � o OU � 0 0 � O LL � 0 LL -, 0 LL 0 LL 0 LL� Month/Year OCUP Limit ■Average Count C Y V L d v d C O C. N d L L O V d N N O O N N M co CL VOLIN %AR 17 2�a3 City of Plymouth Marilyn XT IcAlpine 1.0635 440' Avenue North Unit C Plymouth AIN 55442 1�t> o -:�) is there a sign ordinance I'egarding the signs gas stations put on their light posts Ow by the curb? I1 seems very trashey in our neighborhood to see these huge signs evervwhere. Not only does it clutter our streets distracting drivers, but the tobacco Messages promote a eery e%pensive and unliealtlty problem in our society. The Holidav Stations are particularh' posting these sighs. The station on 49'11 i„�t cast of' 111Jiway 169 has had such a sign for some tIliie and now the station on Rochford Road and `:athan Lane has also. Thank you for your attention. 5^� '�Ial�lvn \-1c: 1pine