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Council Information Memorandum 05-30-2003
MAY 309 2003 Dummy �S14ND. Planning Commission June 4 meeting agenda................................................................................. Page 3 Human Rights Commission June 5 meeting agenda........................................................................ Page 4 Official Meeting Calendars for June, July, and August 2003........................................................... Page 5 Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings ..................................................... Page 11 NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services planning and budget meeting information ........... Page 12 Aquatic Vegetation Management Group June 4 meeting agenda ................................................... Page 16 Metropolitan Council notice of applications to serve on the Livable Communities AdvisoryCommittee...................................................................................................................... Page 17 Publicity flier on the Plymouth Fire Department Family Safety Night ......................................... Page 21 Report on Twin Cities Transportation System, submitted by Councilmember Hewitt .................. Page 23 American Trucking Association trade publication Transit Topics article on Federal Transportation Department funding reauthorization, submitted by Councilmember Hewitt ......... Page 41 STAFFREPORTS History of mailbox/sprinkler head claims, requested by Councilmember Hewitt ......................... Page 42 CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE Summary of 2003 correspondence tracking................................................................................... Page 43 CORRESPONDENCE Thank -you letter from Steve and Terri Kedzuf, whose daughter Catherine was a recent recipient of the Youth Service Award Program................................................................... Page 44 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO May 23, 2003 Page 2 Thank -you letter from Nathan Craig, a recent recipient of the Youth Service Award Program ..... Page 45 Thank -you letter from Teens Alone Executive Director Lydia Kihm for the City's continued support of the program.................................................................................................. Page 46 Letter to residents regarding a recent application for a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and sketch plan (2003043)............................................................................................. Page 47 Thank -you letter to Hazelden Executive Director Jim Steinhagen for a tour of the Plymouth facility............................................................................................................................................. Page 48 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2003 WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda* are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on theagenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. CONSENT AGENDA* 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Mary Maki. Preliminary plat to divide the existing parcel into two lots for property located at 17335 County Road 24 and a variance for lot width. (2003045) B. Pillar Homes. Conditional use permit for an attached garage that would exceed 1,000 square feet for property located at 700 Shadyview Lane North. (2003049) 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. ADJOURNMENT S AGENDA Plymouth Human Rights Commission June 5, 2003 Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Minutes 3. Approve Agenda 4. Guest Speaker Salih Radhi 5. Old Business A. Report on Student Workshop B. Report on Essay Contest C. Discuss Committee Assignments 6. New Business A. Discuss hosting a Regional Conference on Response to Hate and Bigotry B. Discuss League of Minnesota HRC 32nd Annual Conference, September 19 — Request for Panel of Plymouth HRC Students C. Discuss Co -Sponsor Latino Library Community event, September 20 D. Discuss Meeting Dates/Times 7. Announcements and Articles (for your information) A. Does Talk Radio Incite Hate? Tolerance in the News article B. Police Powers in Traffic Stops Curbed, Star Tribune article C. Memory of a Prom — In Color, Tolerance in the News article D. North Hennepin Mediation Program Inc. & Hennepin County District Court E. Golden Valley HRC Agenda and Minutes Upcoming Meeting Events List is attached 8. Commission Members Photos 9. Adjourn Next Meeting: July 3, 2003 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 2003 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8:00 AM TOUR 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN OF ZACHARY PLANNING RIGHTS WATER TREATMENT COMMISSION, Council Chambers COMMISSION - Council Chambers PLANT, 4425 Zachary Lane 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING:DISCUSS rVES/JONQUIL LANE DRAINAGE ISSUES, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM EVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers Fla Da 9 y 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 6:00 PM -8:30 PM FIRE DEPARTMENT FAMILY NIGHT, Fire Station 111, 3300 Dunkirk Lane 7:00 PM HOUSING 6 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: DISCUSS BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION; CO. RD. 73 d POSSIBLE TRANSIT GRANT, Council Chambers LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE, St. Cloud Civic Center 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: AUDITED FDISCUSI2002 NANCIAL STATEMENTS, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - 9:15 AM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH 5k RUN Medicine Lake T.00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Room 29 2:00 PM -4:00 PM MILLENNIUM GARDEN RIBBON -CUTTING CEREMONY, Plymouth Creek Center 30 May 2003 Jul 2003 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 5/30/2003 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Sunday I Monday Jun 2003 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room Tuesday 1 July 2003 Wednesday 2 5:15 PM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH, Hilde Performance Center Thursday 3 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Council Chambers Friday 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY - City Offices Closed Saturday 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM EVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council 7 U7;45 AM BUSY ESSTCH�L, O BORN Conference Room, 707 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Coundl Chambers Chambers Cedeon Perkwey, 4M Moor 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers TDO PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake Room 27 28 29 30 31 Aug 2003 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 5/30/2003 q OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Auzust 2003 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Ju12003 Sep 2003 1 2 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 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7:30 PM YOUTH 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN ADVISORY NATIONAL NIGHT PLANNING RIGHTS COUNCIL, Council OUT COMMISSION, COMMISSION - Chambers Council Chambers Council Chambers 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PARK & REGULAR EVIRONMENTAL REC ADVISORY COUNCIL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING, Council COMMITTEE (PRAC), Council Chambers (EQC), Plymouth Chambers Creek Center 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING 3 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR PLYMOUTH COUNCIL ADVISORY MEETING, Council COMMITTEE ON Chambers TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake Room 31 modified on 5/30/2003 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items June 10 Special, 5:30 p.m. at Public Safety Training Room • Discuss Ives/Jonquil Lane Drainage Issues June 10 Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Vacation of an Alley in Block 4 of Elmhurst Addition • Announce Music in Plymouth, Plymouth Civic League Board • Presentation of Annual Report of North Hennepin Mediation Program, Karen Chesebrough, Volunteer Mediator • Presentation by Oakwood Elementary School • Announce receipt of Award of Merit from Minnesota Government Communicators Association for the City Web site • Revised Subdivision Regulations • Approve land acquisition by Three Rivers Park District June 16 Special, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Bassett Creek Water Management Organization • County Road 73 Area and Possible Transit Grant June 24 Special, 6 p.m., Public Safety Training Room • Discuss 2002 Audited Financial Statements • Vacation of a Perpetual Scenic Easements in Lot 1, Block 5, Plymouth Plaza 4th Addition, Lot 1, Block 1 Plymouth Plaza Addition and Lots 1, 2 and 3 Block 5 Plymouth Plaza 2nd Addition and a portion of Vacated County Road 9 June 24 Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Hearing on Tobacco Compliance Violation for Smokies 2000, 17405 County Road 6, Suite 100 • Approve change of ownership for Smokies 2000, 17405 County Road 6, Suite 100 • Consider request for third ice sheet • Approve reclassification of Vicksburg Lane • Presentation on I494 Corridor Commission work • Accept 2002 Audited Financial Statements July 8 Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 22 Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Metropolitan Council Building communities that work Environmental Services May 27, 2003 MCES PLANNING AND BUDGET BREAKFAST MEETINGS Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) is holding three planning meetings in advance of adopting its 2004 budgets and rates. These meetings provide MCES's customer communities and stakeholders an opportunity to comment on, help plan for and prioritize current issues, services and direction. A continental style breakfast will be provided. In order to balance cost and quality of service, the Council is planning for modest, steady rate increases for wastewater treatment service. We invite you to take part in one of our meetings where the agenda will include comments and discussion on the following: ■ Accomplishments and Challenges ■ MCES's Capital Improvement Program ■ Annual Budget and Rates As a follow-up to these meetings, community finance directors will receive a letter in July with the Council -approved preliminary municipal wastewater rate for 2004. Please make reservations by contacting Dorothy Goodwin at (651) 602-1263 or by e-mail at: dorothy.goodwin@metc.state.mn.us Leave your name (spell for name badges) and affiliation, and identify the meeting you plan to attend. SCHEDULE FOR MCES PLANNING AND BUDGET BREAKFAST MEETINGS (Maps to all three locations are included) Tuesday, June 10: 7:45 a.m. Golden Valley City Hall (Council Conference Room) The Council Conference Room is located on the second floor"``^ 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427-4588 r✓r n, ` i Thursday, June 12: 7:45 a.m. Roseville Skating Center (Rose Room) r i r°:!' 2 2661 Civic Center Drive 1 ZG3 L Roseville, MN 55113 A Wednesday, June 18: 7:45 a.m. Apple Valley Municipal Center (Regent. Room) 7100 West 147th Street Apple Valley, MN 55124-2916 For more information about MCES, visit our Web site at: www.metrocouncii.org/environmentlindex.htm www.metrocouncil.org Metro Info Line 602-1888 230 East Fifth Street - St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1626 - (651) 602-1005 - Fax 602-1138 - TTY 291-0904 M Equal Opportunity Employer I /7 You are invited to attend one of Metropolitan Council Environmental Services' 2004 Budget Planning Meetings June 10, 12 or 18 Metropolitan Council j �j Environmental Services Roseville Skating Center 2661 Civic Center Drive Roseville, MN (651) 415-2131 Thursday, June 12 7:45 a.m. From Minneapolis: Take 35W north to Hwy 36, Hwy 36 east to Snelling, north on Snelling to County Road "C", right on County Road "C" to Civic Center Drive (3/4 mile). Left on Civic Center Drive. From St. Paul: Take 35E north to Hwy 36, Hwy 36 west to Lexington Ave, north on Lexington to County Road "C", left on County Road "C" to Civic Center Drive, right on Civic Center Drive. r------------------------------- , Apple Valley Municipal Center 7100 West 147th Street Apple Valley, MN (952) 953-2500 Wednesday, June 18 7:45 a.m. From Cedar Avenue, turn east on 147th Street (Applebee's Restaurant on Corner). The Municipal Center is on the right just before the intersection of Galaxie and 147th. From County Road 42, turn north on Galaxie Avenue to 147th Street. Turn left on 147th and left into the Municipal Center parking lot. NOTE: Maps are not to scale )k Golden Valley City Hall (Council conference Room, second floor) 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN (763)593-8000 r - ------------------------------ I Tuesday, June 10, 2003 I `O 55 55 7:45 a.m. ; Olson Memoriallh" From the southeast: North on Hwy 100 to west 55 to Rhode Island Avenue North. North on Rhode Island to west Golden Valley Road. Parking entrance is to the north. From the southwest: North on Hwy 169 to east Hwy 55 to Winnetka Avenue. North on Winnetka to east Golden Valley Road. Parking entrance is to the north. From the northeast: South on Hwy 100 to west Hwy 55 to Rhode Island Avenue North. North on Rhode Island to west Golden Valley Road. Parking entrance is to the north. From the northwest: South on Hwy 169 to east Hwy 55 to Winnetka Avenue. North on Winnetka to east Golden Valley Road. Parking entrance is to the north. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services' 2004 Budget Planning Meetings June 10, 12 and 18 Metropolitan Council Environmental Services CITY OF PLYMOUTH AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT GROUP Meeting No. 1 Wednesday, June 4, 2003; 8:30 AM Medicine Lake Room Agenda Items: 8:30 AM Call to Order: • Review of Agenda • Welcome New Members • Guest Introduction & General Forum: Guests may address the group about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the forum. If the full 15 minutes are not needed or the ovum, the group will continue with the agenda. 8:45 AM Introduction and Review of the Plymouth Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan 9:00 AM Up -Date: • DNR approval of the AVM Plan • Aquatic Vegetation Inventory • AVM Plan approval, City of Medicine Lake • AVM Plan approval, Three Rivers Park District 9:15 AM Implementing the Plan: 1. — 2. — 3. — 9:55 AM Plan for next meeting: (members will help to determine agenda for next meeting) • Future meetings: Dates, Time & Place • Next Meeting Agenda 10:00 AM I ADJOURNED I( N:\Pw\Engineering\Wtrglty4AVMG\2003\4-I6-02 April Agendadoc �9y Metropontan t:ounen DATE: May 23, 2003 TO: ALL INTERESTED PERSONS SUBJECT: APPLICATIONS TO SERVE ON THE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE DUE BY JUNE 6, 2003 The Metropolitan Council is taking applications to fill 17 positions on the Livable Communities Advisory Committee. The Committee reviews and recommends funding awards to the Council under the Livable Communities Demonstration Account. A technical review group with broad expertise, the committee reviews complex development and redevelopment proposals against the program's principles for connected development patterns that link housing, jobs and services. Appointments will be made by Chair Bell and the Council in June. Committee members serve at the pleasure of the Council. Committee structure and membership will include: • 17 members • Membership will represent or have expertise in elected local government; local government planning, economic development, community development, HRA; private/nonprofit land use design, architecture, landscape architecture; private/nonprofit development, finance, private/nonprofit community, transportation, environmental planning • To the extend possible, members should be from different Council districts to include broad geographic perspective. Committee participation requires a significant commitment of time from September to November during the grant review cycle. The committee process involves reading and scoring 40 or more applications; and six or more grant review meetings of 2-3 hours each during which committee members discuss their preliminary evaluations of projects, hold Q&A sessions with selected applicants; make final evaluations; discuss and recommend proposals for funding. Time commitment could total 40 or more hours. Two or more additional meetings are held at other times of the years. The deadline for application is 5 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2003. For an application or questions, please contact Julie Opsahl of the Metropolitan Council at 651.602.1385, or via e-mail at julie.opsahl(cD,metc.state.mn.us % LIBRA RV ('O%ISICVDV LCDA 2(X)1 Cauni R.m iwn,ws 052707 apps .rn o e t...Aai.Jx it Metropolitan Council Application for Appointment to Metropolitan Council LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT NAME: Last First BUSINESS/WORK ADDRESS: Address City Zip Code HOME ADDRESS: Address City Zip Code PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE CATEGORY ON THE COMMITTEE TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING (primary area): Local Government, Elected: ❑ city ❑ county Local Government, Staff: Planning, Economic, Community Development, HRA (see attached map) ❑ developed city ❑ developing city ❑ rural center ❑ county Land Use Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture (private/nonprofit) Development, Finance (private/nonprofit) Community, Transportation, Environmental Planning (private/nonprofit) Brief summary of professional/technical expertise checked above (A resume or additional materials maybe attached if desired): (Applicant Signature) (Date) NOTICE: The information on this application is public information under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and may be disclosed to persons or entities requesting this information. V'.LIBRARY'CON.IUNDV'LCDA'2(X)J\Cwmn Reappointments\LCAC Applicationl'otm 4_II doc i$ V.''•LIBRARY`COVINIU\DV'LCD.V7lwS,Cmnn Reaplwinlnxms'LCAC_Applicmion(alm_ J_I I dik 19 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT DATA PRACTICES ACT NOTICE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS PRIVATE; DO NOT DISCLOSE TO THE PUBLIC The information requested on this application supplement is classified as "private data on individuals" by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The information will be used by the Metropolitan Council and its staff for the purposes of broadening citizen participation in Council decision-making processes. The information about you contained on this application supplement will be made available to members of the Metropolitan Council and Council employees whose work assignments reasonably require access to the information. APPLICANT NAME: Pre erred MAILING ADDRESS: CONTACT NUMBERS: Return Application to: Last City Business/ Work 1 eiephone: Fax: Home Telephone: Fax: \ LIBRARY'CO\1\tUXDC\LCDA'003'Contnt Reappointments\LCAC ApplicationGvvt_4_1 I doc First Zip Code E-mail address: E-mail address: Metropolitan Council Attention: Julie Opsahl Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street Saint Paul, MN 55101-1634 `_R Family Safety Night at the Plymouth Fire Department Thursday June 19`1 6:00-8:30 psn. Fire Station III 11 s .. - MM ?3G= TB FIRE -RESCUE Free Children's ID/DNA Kit for the first 200 children that arrive. Stay Safe, Learn About: • The McGruff Truck Program ■ What a Dog's Growl Means ■ Dangerous weather, are you prepared? ■ Keeping Two Hands on the Wheel, Bike Like a Pro ■ Bike Helmets and Keeping Your Head Safe ■ PFD's, they'll Float When You Don t ■ Buckling Up the Right Way • Looking Both Ways! Crosswalk Safety Buy a Bell Bike Helmet for $8.00 or for $12.00. Firefighters will help you fit and size your helmets so that they protect and perform as designed. 921/6 of Children's Car Seats Are Installed Incorrectly. Are Yours in Right? Learn about Plymouth's Car Seat Check Up Program Order a quality car or booster seat and purchase them at cost. Outdoor Grilling Tips and Fire Extinguishers Making a Home Fire Escape Plan ll --i A 1 4 Dispatchers. Learn When to Call 9-1-1 Meet McGruff and Sparkv! Plymouth Pol ice • Mountain Bike Patrol ■ Canine Unit • Mounted Hors ■ DARE Officer ■ Community 5e ■ Traffic Unit Fire be • Fire Extinguisl ■ Home Fire Esc ■ $8 Bike Helme ■ Fire trucks ani • Water Rescue ■ Child Passenge ■ Outdoor Grillii Special ■ The National!Power ce ■ Hennepin Couof ■ Residential Fiailer ■ Hennepin Cou ■ Excel Energy e ety • North Memorial Medical Ambulan ■ National Weather Service ■ American Red Cross, First Aid Kit ■ 9-1-1 Telecommunication Center ■ Memorial Blood Center ■ Minnesota Poison Control Center ■ Federal Express Pedestrian Safety Campaign ■ North Star Rescue Dog Team Eight Leading Ways Children are Injured or Killed Every Year. 1. Car Crashes L. Bike and Pedestrian Injuries 4. urowning 5. Poisoning ep I ons Paramedics Emergency Preparedness Plan For more information call the Plymouth Fire Department 763-509-5198. �Z, Twin Cities Transportation System Abusinessers ppective on meeting regional needs An economic development initiative May 2003 Sponsored by the Metropolitan Coalition of Chambers z3 Twin Cities Transportation System A business perspective on meeting regional needs An economic development initiative Sponsored by the Metropolitan Coalition of Chambers Introduction Many factors shape regional economic vitality. The ability of a region's business community to compete and thrive in the national and world economy is one of the most significant factors. The Twin Cities business community is proud of the record it has achieved on this front. It has established itself as one of the country's largest and most significant centers of economic activity. However, its continued prosperity is threatened by a major element of the economic landscape—the region's transportation system. The quality of the Twin Cities transportation system and its ability to meet the needs of its users are critical determinants of business performance. Travel times, accessibility and reliability in the transportation system have a profound influence on the ability of businesses to carry out daily activities, including the transport of workers and the delivery of goods and services. Unfortunately, our system's performance has deteriorated in recent years and fails to adequately serve the needs of the business community. Worse yet, the region's transportation system promises to grow more inadequate if major steps are not taken to prevent this. The Metropolitan Coalition of Chambers, a coalition of metropolitan area chambers of commerce, believes that the business community must take an active role in expanding our region's transportation system. This report is the Chambers' first effort to take collective action to improve the region's transportation system. The coalition hopes that this report and its commitment to proactive involvement in future transportation debates will help to achieve two main objectives: 1) serious consideration by transportation officials of the business community's perspective on and recommendations for future transportation investments, and 2) assurance that future investments in the system will facilitate business activity and build the region's economy. The report is divided in three parts. First is a description of the challenges and inadequacies facing the current transportation system. This section profiles the extent of congestion in the region, what has contributed to it, and the impact it has on metro area businesses. Section two is a list of principles that the business community advocates for transportation planning. The list is based upon research by the coalition and experiences, frustrations and opportunities brought to the coalition's attention by its members—the Twin Cities business community. The coalition believes that its principles will maximize mobility throughout the region at the lowest possible cost. The final section of the report presents the business community's recommendations for improving the transportation system. They are not comprehensive nor in priority order. Instead, the recommendations reflect examples of projects, management techniques and planning concepts the business community feels are consistent with its principles and would improve the functioning of the transportation system. Twin Cities Transportation System A business perspective on meeting regional needs For the purposes of this report, "regional projects" include any part of the transportation system that runs through three or more municipalities or is part of an integrated system. "Twin Cities" is equivalent to the seven -county Twin Cities metropolitan area. Section 1. Findings Congestion Profile The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) reports a nearly 20 -fold increase in the number of congested roadway miles in the region since 1970. As a result, the average person going to work in the Twin Cities wasted 54 hours in congestion in 2000. This contributed to a per commuter loss of $1000 in time and fuel, or $1.2 billion for the region. These statistics alone paint a bleak picture of the transportation situation in the Twin Cities. The Texas Transportation Institute's 2002 Urban Mobility Report reveals other problems. For example, the percentage of lane -miles that are congested during peak periods in the region has increased from 15% in 1982 to 60% in 2000 on freeways, and from 30%in 1982 to 65% in 2000 on principle arterial streets. The report also estimates that the Twin Cities needs 54 lane -miles of freeway and 45 lane -miles of principle arterial streets added annually to prevent congestion growth. According to the Metropolitan Council, between 1990 and 2000, only 151 lane miles of freeway were added'to the system, or 15 miles per year. This number is expected to consistently decline .over time. The scope of the challenges facing the Twin Cities transportation system is perhaps best understood on a comparative basis. Of the 75 metropolitan areas surveyed in the 2002 Urban Mobility Report, the Twin Cities ranked In in the percent increase of peak period travel in congestion from 1982 to 2000. It ranked 2nd in the percent increase of all daily travel in congestion for the same period. The Twin Cities showed poorly in a number of other categories surveyed in the report. Of the 75 regions, the Twin Cities ranked (all rankings are based on 2000 data, unless indicated): • 3`d worst in point change in travel time index for `82-`00. • 13th worst in travel time index • 16th in annual gallons of fuel wasted • 17th in annual cost of congestion • 18th worst in Roadway Congestion Index' More importantly, the Twin Cities can be compared to the 29 other regions that fall into its same size category ("large regions"). Of the 30 regions, the Twin Cities ranked: • 13th in the 2000 Roadway Congestion Index I The RCI is a weighted volume/capacity ratio comprising freeway and principal arterial components. 2 Twin Cities Transportation System A business perspective on meeting regional needs • 2 (behind West Palm Beach) in the greatest percentage change in the Roadway Congestion Index for 1982-2000. Figure 2 provides RCI data and population data for all 30 of these regions. While the Twin Cities is not listed among the worst ten regions on most transportation system marks, the rate at which congestion is increasing in the region is one of the highest of all 75 regions. If this rate continues, the Twin Cities could quickly and easily see itself emerge into the worst ten regions on a number of system marks. Since population growth is a key driver of congestion, it is worthwhile to note that of the 75 regions surveyed, population growth in the Twin Cities for the period 1982 to 2000 was 24th highest. Sources of Congestion Demographic changes are responsible for much of the increase in congestion experienced in the region in the past 30 years. In 1970, 33% of households in the region had two or more automobiles. By 1990, this figure reached 58% (due in part to the increase in multiple -worker households). The result of this trend has been a dramatic rise in auto traffic as well as in the number of single -occupant vehicles on the road. Automobiles account for over 93% of all person -trips in the region.2 In 1970, 54% of the region's households were located outside Minneapolis and St. Paul. In 1990, this figure reached 69%. A similar trend affected the distribution of jobs in the region. In 1970, 44% of the region's jobs were located outside Minneapolis and St. Paul; by 1990, this figure was 63%.3 Both of these trends have contributed to a rise in the volume of suburb -suburb commuting, which now outweighs the volume of suburb to urban commuting in the region. The result of this shift in travel movements is that we now have a more tangled "web" of commuters on the landscape than in the past. The 1990's were a period of rapid job growth in the region. Between 1990 and 2000, more than 250,000 jobs were added to the 11 Minnesota counties in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. In addition, 33% more workers commuted to the state's job epicenter (Hennepin and Ramsey counties) in 2000 (350,000 workers) than in 1990 (263,000 workers) 4 Distances traveled by workers during this period (length of commutes) increased as well. To and from work trips represent the greatest demand on the system making the expansion of system capacity during peak -traffic hours one of the key challenges facing transportation planners. The Twin Cities is expected to continue growing at a healthy rate. It is projected that the region will gain 635,000 new residents, 320,000 new households and 312,000 new jobs between 2000 2 Metropolitan Council Transportation Policy Plan, 2001. 3 Metropolitan Council Transportation Policy Plan, 2001. ° "Jouney to Work and Place of Work," 1990/2000 Census Data, U.S. Census Bureau. 2(9 3 Twin Cities Transportation System A business perspective on meeting regional needs and 2025. Vehicle Miles Traveled are expected to increase from 57 million per year to 79 million per year in the same period, or a 38% increase.5 This growth and increased travel activity will take place on top of a relatively fixed number of roadway miles. The inadequacy of the current system to meet today's needs will pale in comparison to the situation in the next several decades if transportation investments are not wisely planned and adequately funded. Business Impact The transportation system is crucial to the success of Twin Cities businesses. The business community is very familiar with the costs imposed on it by a system that is not efficient, accessible and reliable. These include 1) higher shipping costs; 2) reduced worker productivity; 3) worker tardiness; 4) shrinkage of customer and employee base; 5) declining competitiveness as a consequence of all of these factors. These costs will be magnified if the region does not take an aggressive approach toward transportation planning and make implementation possible with adequate funding. If these two things do not happen, travel demand will outpace improvement, congestion will increase, accessibility will decline and infrastructure will age at an ever -faster rate. Environmental Impact Pollution from vehicle emissions creates additional costs for all those who use the transportation system. As congestion increases, emissions, and thus pollution levels, rise. Gasoline and diesel vehicle emissions have been linked to chronic illness, asthma attacks, cancer and reduced life expectancy. In a University of California study, it was estimated that a 10% reduction in emissions in the Twin Cities in 1990 would have reduced the health-related costs of air pollution by between $35 million and $540 million.6 The wide range of this estimate reflects the high degree of uncertainty surrounding the health impacts of pollution and how to measure them. Air pollution from vehicle emissions also imposes a number of non -health-related costs. These include, but are not limited to, global warming, crop loss, damage to materials, forest damage and loss of visibility. The Center for Transportation Studies estimates that together, these non- health -related costs equal about 50 percent of health-related costs. Reducing congestion on Twin Cities roadways is thus vital not only to insure mobility and economic vitality in the region, but also to protect residents and natural resources from the health and environmental consequences that congestion helps to cause. Opportunities 5 Presentation by Frank Pafko, MNDOT, 1/17/03. 6 "The Annualized Social Cost of Motor Vehicle Use in the U.S. Based on 1990-1991 Data," University of California at Davis, 1996. 7 "The Full Cost of Transportation in the Twin Cities Region," Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota, 2000. Twin Cities Transportation System A business perspective on meeting regional needs The number of roadway miles in the Twin Cities is going to remain relatively fixed over the next several decades. There is limited opportunity to expand the system due to physical constraints (roads constructed in the 1960s and 1970s are reaching the end of their design life), funding constraints, and social and environmental values. We must seek alternatives to building our way out of congestion. These alternatives must focus on preserving and improving the current infrastructure to increase its capacity and efficiency over time. A balance should be sought between carrying out traditional preservation efforts (repairing and replacing pavement, bridges, and other physical elements of the system) and employing creative new approaches to improving the system, e.g. greater reliance on technology that enhances system mobility by creating Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).$ Peak system demand can be reduced with greater reliance on the transit system. Transit takes 275,000 single occupant trips off the region's roadways on an average day, according to the Metropolitan Council. If a significant portion of travel demand growth over the next 25 years can be captured by transit, increases in roadway congestion will be minimized. Currently about 40% of workers in downtown Minneapolis and 20% in downtown St. Paul use transit to get to work? Transit ridershi� has increased at a healthy rate over the past several years (e.g. a 20% increase for 1996-20011 ). It would serve the region well to commit the necessary resources to maintain a high and steady rate of growth in transit ridership. Significant opportunity also exists to improve the freight system in the region. While freight movement relies heavily on the highway and road system, it also requires specialized system features and infrastructure. Twin Cities businesses that ship to international markets are at particular disadvantage when it comes to the transportation system. The network of freight forwarders in the region is poorly coordinated. As a result, it takes six days for cargo to reach its destination from the Twin Cities." Frustrated with this delay, international companies operating in the region rely on Chicago's air cargo hub for their international transport needs. Eighty - ninety percent of the Twin Cities' international air cargo is trucked to Chicago and other gateways—but mostly Chicago.12 Chicago has 314 international passenger flights and 52 international freighter flights weekly. MSP has 41 and 0, respectively. Some companies have even moved business segments and distribution services to Chicago or other regional hubs. As domestic and international cargo volumes nearly double over the next two decades, the inadequacies of the region's air freight system will become even more obvious. Establishing a regional air freight distribution center in the Twin Cities would prevent delays from getting worse. A regional distribution center would encourage existing companies to maintain their distribution services in the region, and attract new international companies to the region. It would consolidate the region's international cargo and enable it to negotiate for direct a Intelligent Transportation Systems apply high technology and computer power to existing freeway, traffic and transit systems'to increase their safety and efficiency. 9 Presentation by Nacho Diaz, Metropolitan Council, 1/10/03. 10 Presentation by Nacho Diaz, Metropolitan Council, 1/10/03. 11 Minnesota Department of Transportation. 12 Between January and November, 2002, 1,172,649 metric tons of freight and mail arrived or departed by plane in Chicago (up 3.3% from the previous year) versus 294,850 tons for MSP (down 6.38%). Data provided by the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Lg Twin Cities Transportation System A business perspective on meeting regional needs international service. In others words, MSP would become an international air cargo hub. Such a hub could reduce travel times for international freight from six days to two or three days. 13 By adequately serving the air cargo needs of the region, we would reduce delays and the business costs associated with them. A regional distribution center would improve the competitiveness of the region, help it retain existing companies and attract new ones. While we currently meet domestic air freight needs fairly well, new security requirements will challenge our ability to meet these needs in the future. A regional distribution center would help the region address these challenges as well. Many of the region's businesses also contend that our intermodal infrastructure is unsatisfactory. The intermodal system handles freight that travels over a combination of rail, water, truck or air. This highly specialized infrastructure substantially increases the efficiency of goods movement by eliminating the costly breaking down and repacking of freight. In today's environment of e-commerce and just -in -time delivery, logistic systems have become major value-added strategies for firms. As a result, an effective intermodal system that maximizes freight mobility is key to maintaining firms' competitiveness. The intermodal system already supports 20% of freight traffic. The Twin Cities would benefit from intermodal facility expansions and service improvements that would better accommodate current and future demand for this efficient mode of transport. Section 2. Principles Based on its research of the region's transportation system, discussions with MNDOT and Metropolitan Council officials, and feedback from the local business community, the Metropolitan Coalition of Chambers has developed a set of principles for transportation planning. It believes that following these principles will help the region maximize its mobility at the lowest possible price. The principles are based upon an understanding of the problems with the current system, the challenges that perpetuate these problems, and the opportunities available for improving the system. General System Principles 1. Provide stable and continuous source of funding, recognizing that better transportation systems are the result of continuous long-term investment. This allows for major systemic changes versus the patchwork fixes that one-time money buys. 2. Promote a multi -modal approach to transportation planning to maximize system capacity. 3. Promote the use of state or regional funding sources for transit operations as opposed to local funding options such as the property tax. 4. View transportation planning from a regional perspective. Recognize that investments in one locality impact other localities. 5. Agree ahead of time on what costs and benefits will be measured in analyzing projects. 6. Be up -front on the costs and benefits of alternative solutions to transportation problems. 13 Presentation by Bill Gardner, MNDOT, 1/24/03. Z9 6 Twin Cities Transportation System A business perspective on meeting regional needs 7. Create an appeals process for local governments that oppose regional transportation projects. 8. Promote active management of the transportation system to minimize congestion. Activities should include everything from use of park and ride lots to carpooling to staggered business hours. 9. Recognize that some parts of the transportation infrastructure may work best if owned and operated by the private sector. Highway/Road System Principles 10. Make completion of highway projects with the greatest regional impact (e.g. I494/1-694 beltway) the highest priority. 11. Ensure that sufficient resources are available to complete projects already started before initiating new ones. 12. Reconstruct system elements that are contributing to highway congestion. 13. Develop sufficient minor arterial road capacity to minimize short and mid-range trip takers' use of highways. 14. Maximize the potential of "incident management" in reducing congestion. (Incident management resources include cameras, monitors and other tools that help to relieve incident -related congestion faster.) 15. Enhance system safety. (E.g., equip all bridges with shoulders, eliminate hazardous road design, etc.) Transit System Principles 16. Promote versatility in the transit system. 17. Make the bus system its backbone. Rail (i.e. light or commuter) should supplement this system where it is cost effective. (Regions with effective transit systems have bus and rail systems that complement each other. The Twin Cities' current "either/or" mentality restricts its potential to create a better system.) 18. Maximize transit's potential to reduce congestion by emphasizing dedicated bus ways and bus -only shoulders. 19. Create transit lines that connect suburbs where such access is in demand. Avoid an exclusive suburb -central city transit system mentality. Freight System Principles 20. Experiment with new approaches to managing truck traffic. 21. Make the time necessary to move freight to international destinations competitive with that in other major metropolitan areas. 22. Insure that intermodal freight facilities are sufficient to meet the region's current and future economic needs. 30 7 Twin Cities Transportation System A business perspective on meeting regional needs Section 3. Recommendations The following tables provide examples of investments that meet the business community's principles for transportation system planning and implementation. Examples are grouped into three categories: 1) specific projects; 2) management techniques; and 3) planning for new elements of our transportation system. The examples are not in priority order. Figure 3 maps the examples of specific projects. The examples of projects consistent with our principles only cover the period up to 2010. Looking beyond that date, many more investments will be required to preserve mobility in the system. These include, but are not limited to, the construction of at least one more dedicated busway by 2025 and the addition of another 600 buses. Implementation of all recommendations will depend on the availability of funds. To this end, the Metropolitan Coalition of Chambers supports the Minnesota Transportation Coalition's 2003 Funding and Efficiency Proposals. By increasing funding for projects statewide, these proposals provide a good start toward financing our vision for the region's transportation system. Whether or not the 2003 Legislature adopts this specific package, our hope and expectation is that it will act to substantially increase transportation funding, improving the likelihood that our priority projects will be completed in a timely fashion. 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CBD to I-694 and from I-494 to TH 610 • Lafayette Freeway from St. Paul CBD to Upper 55`h St. • I-494 from TH 77 west and north to I-94 • I-494 from TH 77 east to TH 61 • I-494/1-694 north and west from TH 61 to I -35E • I-694/1-94 from I -35E west to TH 610 • I -35E south from St. Paul CBD to I-494 • 1-94 between the two downtowns • TH 61 south from St. Paul to Cottage Grove • TH 77 from I -35E to County Rd. 42 • TH 169/County Rd. 18 from TH 610 to TH 101 • I -35W north from County Rd. 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P,q--NNCoC Metropolitan Coalition of Chambers Members Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Butch Melton, Sam's Club/Maple Grove Burnsvillle Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Jim Marchessault, Business Card Service, Inc Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Liz Harris, Elk River Star News and Shopper Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Rob Griffin, Gaughan Properties Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Marcia Rash, Wells Fargo Bank I-94 West Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Bill Endres, Riverview Community Bank Midway Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Paul Knapp, Space Center Ventures, Inc MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Duane Arens, Connexus Energy Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Jac Sperling, Minnesota Wild North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Don DeMorett, Robert Bosch Packaging Techonology Northern Dakota County Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Greg Wilken, Seaton, Beck & Peters, PA Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Mary Roehl, Vinland National Center Quad Area Chamber Richfield Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Mary Bjugan, Richfield State Insurance 16 River Heights Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Ed Gutzman, Mainstreet Bank Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Don Maietta, Coldwell Banker Burnet Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Chuck Morris, Micro Control Company TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: David Lenzen, Liberty Diversified Industries Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Representative: Kathy Probelski, Wells Fargo Bank Staffing provided by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. Funding for this initiative provided by local chambers and their members. 17 an DOT Asks for $247 B' 'on Congress to Weigh 6 -Year Transportation Plan Transportation Secretary Mineta unveils the Bush administra- tion's plan for transportation -related projects. Reauthorization Bill (Continued from p. 1) than TEA -21," its predecessor, said Young. "There has been no adjust- ment made for inflation in the administration's recommended funding levels." Safetea would provide $201 bil- lion for road and bridge programs while TEA -21 carved out about $198 billion. in addition Young and key senators such as Sen. James Inhofe (R -Okla.), chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, have also called on the administration to increase the overall spending level in the reauthorization. ATA said it had concerns about a number of the provisions, includ- ing demonstration programs that could lead to commercializing rest areas, putting tolls on interstate highways and spending for inter- modal facilities: "ATA is opposed to commercializa- tion," said Darrin Roth, its director of highway operations. "We don't believe states will use the additional revenue to expand parking. Rather, they would use it to offset mainte- nance costs at existing state rest areas. We hope Congress rejects commercialization." He said the trucking federation has a long-standing policy against tolls on new roads. Some other trade groups expressed satisfaction with the p sal. 'The Freight StakerhMM Coali- tion, a national organization of asso- ciations representing freight trans- portation providers and users, is pleased with the provisions in By John Wislocki Senior Reporter WASHINGTON — The Bush administration last week proposed a $247 billion six-year transporta- tion bill that a key Republican in Congress said had inadequate highway funding and that con- tained sections American Trucking Associations said would divert highway money to rails. The bill is intended to replace basic transportation legislation that expires Oct. 1, Transportation Sec- retary Norman Mineta said May 14. He called the proposed legisla- tion Safetea — an acronym for Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2003 — to highlight its safe- ty and security provisions. The "funding portion of the bill will be the most controversial," Mineta said. Rep. Don Young (R -Alaska), chairman of the House Transporta- tion and Infrastructure Committee, issued a statement calling the pro- posal "inadequate to meet Ameri- ca's growing surface transportation needs." Young has backed transportation funding of $375 billion and has proposed increases in the gasoline and diesel taxes to help pa for it. "In reality, Safetea's highway funding levels are actually lower (See REAUTHORIZATION, p. 26) RSPA Administrator Jeffrey Runge speaks at a DOT news conference on highway funding as FMCSA Acting Administrator Annette Sandberg (left), other modal chiefs and Secretary Mineta (right) listen. Safetea," coalition co-chairs Joni allowing about 2'% of federal high- for around trucks," said FMCSA Casey of the Intermodal Associa- way funds to improve their inter- Associate Administrator Brian tion of North America and Jean modal operations. McLaughlin after DOT's May 14 Godwin of the American Associa- "What they have done is taken our briefing on the bill. "But tion of Port Authorities, said in a hi ,"W money and handed it to the this program that we hope to joint statement. railroads'," said Roth. implement in October is in recogni- Lars Kjaer, vice president with the World Another provision was aimed at tion that we need to expand the cur - Shipping Council, said Safetea addressed the improving highway safety by giving Federal Motor Carrier Safety rent authority in order to get at the larger vehicle safety need to pro- "a the commercial vide seamless intermodal freight Administration authority to allow problem," he said. infrastructure." motor carrier safety inspectors to Mineta was scheduled to testify The administration proposal look at how passenger car drivers May 15 before the House Subcom- included a program entitled operate their vehicles around mittee on Highways and Mass Tran - Freight Transportation Gateways, heavy trucks. sit. The Senate Subcommittee on aimed at reducing freight conges- "Right now the enforcement com- Transportation and Infrastructure tion. ATA said that section would munity can't be reimbursed for has scheduled him for a.May 20 benefit rail and port interests by stopping passenger cars for behav- hearing. DATE: May 27, 2003 TO: Dale E. Hahn, Director of Finance FROM: Bob Pemberton, Risk Management Coordinator SUBJECT: Mail Box/Sprinkler Head Claims In accordance with your request, I have compiled the history of the requested mail box and sprinkler head claims for the calendar years of 2001, 2002 and 2003. Mail Box Claims 2001 $1,279.43 2002 897.49 2003 859.77 qt Sprinkler Head Claims None $1,615.00 245.00 SR rt Li N f'lE� G•J c 7'�i 413 & 2 \ \ � a■�t - & ; G CIS \ ( ® � ,ƒ \ 0 ©s :6 c g / � > j \j22 )/ \ \ �/'§ \ ) : / § ?\\\ // \ { ca / ] / \ R � 3 ! e � 4 k _ / & ) / § /tor- �/ f3 to Q / \ 3 r \%� \ w ° \ ) / _ o § \ CE" k \ \ @ \ � 8 § & \ } \ k $ \ — m In 'IT r LIM 413 & 2 May 24, 2003 Mayor Judy Johnson City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Johnson: We are writing to inform you of the recent accomplishment of a young woman who is a junior at Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park. Catherine Kedzuf of Plymouth, a member of Senior Girl Scout Troop 2422, has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the highest award that can be achieved by a Senior Girl Scout. Catherine and two other girls from your troop, Katherine Tymchuck of Minnetonka and Elizabeth Miller of St. Louis Park, chose for their project to volunteer time at a battered women's shelter and then host a holiday party for the women and children residents. In addition to the above activities, they wrote a detailed "How to" booklet entitled "A Bit of Hope: Holiday Party at a Shelter, Planning Guide for Girl Scout Troops." This booklet can be used to guide others who may be interested in similar projects. We as Catherine's parents along with her school community are quite proud of her achievement. "She should be commended for her leadership, community interest, and sacrifice of time that we know will continue on in the future. The City of Plymouth just awarded Catherine a Certificate of Appreciation at the 2003 Plymouth Youth Service Awards. We would like to say thank you for allowing youth the opportunity to be recognized for their hard work and commitment to volunteer service. Sincerely, Steve and Terri Kedzuf Catherine Kedzuf, 16110 22nd Place N., Plymouth, MN 55447 44 Oea� C i'+\l of Ni Mcw+hj Thank yon C o mmur\I Y Se",v ►u,- %� ward . Z ars h bnOod, �o b 146 ��� •'p e�;-. �, IQN +0 use -f if I',ou\ey io kdp Pay foi' my coi(eae eX pail5c5 +lam ullw6t$1 Y o f l�innESo�a. I P S O,,\ IVA y G o1"'I M u n r r1 r v �r B R I N G 1 N G May 27, 2003 F A M I L I E S T 0 G E T H E R City of Plymouth City Council c/o Laurie Ahrens 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard Plymouth MN 55416 Dear Members of the City Council, faana �j • , On behalf of the clients, Board of Directors, and staff of TEENS ALONE, I want to thank the City of Plymouth for its $2000 contribution for fiscal year 2003. Teens Alone has been serving Plymouth young people and their parents since 1993. As you know, our services are free and confidential. Staff is typically able to respond to a request for service within 24 hours, often the same day. Another unique aspect of the Teens Alone program is that counseling staff will go to clients rather than requiring them to meet at a specific location. Many Plymouth families tell us they felt much more comfortable talking about family issues sitting around their own dining room table than in a more "clinical" or even a school environment. From 1998 through the second quarter of FYE 03, Teens Alone counselors have worked with 326 WSD youth and 69 WSD parents. Last year counselors served 57 WSD youth and 13 parents. Our mission is to: provide free and immediate services including crisis intervention, short-term counseling, facilitation of safe shelter, and community outreach to west suburban teens and their families in order to reduce conflict and reunite families In addition to one-to-one counseling Teens Alone counselors continue to facilitate a Chemical Health group at Wayzata High School. We appreciate your City's continued support as we work together to meet the needs of youth and their families in the Plymouth community. Sc ely, Lydi Kihm Executive Director cc: Teens Alone Board Member and Wayzata High School Teacher Renee Showalter -Hanson r �I i J 46 915 M A I N S T R E E T HOPKINS MN 55343 ADMIN 952 988 4086 COUNSELING 952 988 TEEN FAX 952 988 5358 0 May 27, 2003 (CITY OF Dear Resident/Land Owner: PLYMOUTR The City has recently received an application from Ray Brandt, under File No. 2003043, for a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning and sketch plan for 75 lots for single family homes. The plan amendment is requesting that the City add the subject site to the Metropolitan Urban Service Area. A map indicating the location of the site is provided below. This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice and information about the application — in advance of the official notice that will be sent out prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. The City will send out another letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners to appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or the review procedures, please call me at (763) 509-5452. In addition, you may review information relating to this application at City Hall during regular office hours. Office hours at City Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through Fridays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, except holidays. Plymouth City Hall is located at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. Sincerely, f Akc� Av,, iA, ,,t -n Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2003043 first -notice -t' PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Pface To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 0"--* w www.d.olvmouth.mmus CITY OF PLYMOUTR May 29, 2003 Jim Steinhagen Executive Director Hazelden Center for Youth and Families 11505 36 h Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441-2398 Dear Jim: On behalf of the Plymouth City Council and staff, thank you for the excellent tour that you and Melissa provided of the Hazelden Center for Youth and Families last week. We were very impressed with your program and facility, and we certainly appreciate having this important resource in Plymouth. I am quite certain that we will be taking you up on your generous offer of providing a speaker from Hazelden on issues of youth and chemical dependency/mental health issues in some City venue in the coming year. Thanks again to you and Melissa for the time you spent with us. Sincerely, ':� 't4� Laurie Ahrens Assistant City Manager PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPH .ONE (753) 509-5000 p"" www.d.plymouth.mn.us t:1Z:45 Via Fax -> 763+509+5060 Administrator 1L. LMC - Fr1 a Fax - Yr,..,..w.�n . •, A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities It's over On Thursday, nearly two full weeks after the regular session of the legislature had adjourned, the House and Senate finally completed their work to balance the state's $4.2 billion deficit. The House adjourned around 9:00 p.m. while the Senate followed approximately two hours later by quickly passing the remaining three budget bills and the capital bonding bill. The hasty passage of the final budget bills was perhaps the clearest indication of the frustration that many legislators faced in trying to find an acceptable outcome this year. Some of the most visible and memorable disagreements among legislators were not along partisan lines but were defined by the personal beliefs and priorities of the individual legislators. Now, the analysis of just what happened begins. The session will be remembered for the deep cuts in many state programs—including LGA and market value homestead credit paid to cities. Although cities are hit hard by the state budget, many other groups are also feeling significant pain. The combined impact of the tax bill and the health and human services bill have left several long-time county lobbyists proclaiming last night that counties bore the brunt of the budget -balancing pain. In truth, nearly every segment of the state budget was significantly cut. For cities, the extent of the budget cuts are now finally known. All session, the competing proposals put forth by the governor, House and Senate have given us a vague idea of just how bad the budget cuts and levy limits might ultimately be. In the end, LGA and the market Page 001 Of BBZ May 30, 2003 Page 1 value credit program was cut by $142 million this year and $170 million for 2004— improvements over the governor's and House plans but extremely painful nonetheless. When coupled with levy limits that will apply to cities over 2,500 population, many cities will begin 2004 with significantly lower reserves and then have to deal with actual reductions in their property tax and state aid payments in 2004. The LGA formula was updated, the grandfather was eliminated and the appropriation was permanently set at $437 million. Several transition mechanisms that were added to the formula will mean that the effects of the new formula will be mostly phased -in over the next five to six years. Cities receiving taconite distributions will, for the first time, have their taconite aids phased -in to the formula, which beginning with the 2005 distribution will significantly reduce their distributions of LGA. There are many more outcomes beyond the tax bill that will impact virtually every city. We will have more information on all of the session outcomes in the next few editions of the Cities Bulletin. Are we out of the woods yet? Many capitol veterans were saying on Thursday evening that we could be facing an additional state deficit when the Department of Finance updates the state budget forecast in early December. If so, the February start of the 2004 session could have much the same tone as the start to the 2002 and 2003 sessions. Cross your fingers. For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team. 651.281.1200 or 800.925.1122 4:13:25 Via Fax -> 763+589+5868 Administrator Page SBZ Of BBZ • Y -Fr1 a Fax - A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities Small victories for cities on mandate relief While the legislature and the administration both indicated an interest in providing relief from state mandates on local units of government this session, few proposals were actually enacted into law. Cities will see some changes in the following areas: Property appraisals for property tax purposes will go from a four to a five- year cycle. r Pay equity reporting requirements for political subdivisions are cancelled for the next two years, and beginning in 2005 the reporting cycle is extended from three years to every five years. r The current requirement that certain local units of government submit legal cost data to the state auditor is repealed. r Hospitals, clinics or HMOs owned by a local unit of government are exempt from the political subdivision compensation limit. i► Cities that collect $5,000 or less in development -related fees each year are not required to file the development fee report with the state building codes and standards division, and those that collect more than $5,000 per year in construction and development fees would have until June 30 each year to file their reports instead of filing on Apr i l 1 St. May 30, 2003 Page 2 A city or town with annual cumulative zoning and planning fees of $5,000 or less may set these fees in a fee schedule established by resolution or ordinance following the notice and hearing requirements. r The governing body of a political subdivision may request by resolution that the commissioner of finance prepare a local government fiscal impact and fiscal benefit note. If the initial or yearly net cost of complying with proposed rules is more than $10,000 for any one person or entity, the rules must not take effect until approved by law. A proposal that would have allowed cities to publish official notices and documents on the Internet did not become law this session. However, the transportation funding bill includes a Provision allowing local governments to meet publication requirements for transportation projects by publishing them on their web sites. The legislature also passed a provision requiring representatives of local governments and newspapers to meet in the interim regarding alternative means of official publication. A more complete summary of mandate relief provisions will be available in the 2003 Law Summaries document. For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Inlergoveinmentat Relations team. 651,281.1200 or 800.925.1122