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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 09-19-2003Dummy CITY COUNCIL INFORMATYON MEMO SEPTEMBER 19, 2003 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Plymouth Advisory Council on Transit (PACT) September 24 meeting agenda ............................. Page 3 Official Meeting Calendars for September, October, and November 2003 ..................................... Page 5 Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings ..................................................... Page 11 FOR INFORMATION... NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. Invitation to Dedication of Rainwater Runoff Model at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Thursday, October 2, from 3:00 — 5:00 PM (RSVP requested 952-471-0590 by 9/24) ................ Page 12 News Release regarding Plymouth Citizens Public Safety Academy .................................. Page 13 The Twin West Chamber of Commerce is participating in Grow Minnesota (An initiative carried out by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce in partnership with local chambers of commerce. The purpose is to retain the existing base of employers in the state, with an emphasis on "export" employers and to grow that base. The TwinWest project is starting in Plymouth where 50+ businesses will receive "retention" visits to thank them for doing business in Minnesota and to find out if there are any problems they can help solve. Staff is working to identify the initial business list based on the criteria established by the TwinWest Chamber. Councilmember Tim Bildsoe serves on this TwinWest Committee.) .................................. Page 15 Invitation from Gleason Lake Board of Directors to a gathering on Monday, September 22nd following the 3:30 PM dedication of the Rain Garden, at Lee Keeley's 16525 Birch Briar Trail (RSVP 763-473-6806 regrets only)................................................................................................. Page 17 News Release announcing oen forum hosted by Councilmember Tim Bildsoe for Plymouth Residents on Thurs., Oct. 2' , 7 p.m. at the Plymouth Creek Activity Center ................................. Page 18 MINUTES Youth Advisory Council, August 11 meeting................................................................................. Page 19 Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission, August 14 meeting ..................................... Page 23 Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, September 11 meeting ............................................... Page 26 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO t September 19, 2003 Page 2 CORRESPONDENCE Letter to residents regarding a sketch plan review for Quest Real Estate, Inc. (2003098) ............. Page 37 Letter to residents regarding a conditional use permit for Qwest (2003104) ................................ Page 38 AGENDA PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT Medicine Lake Room (upper level of City Hall) Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:00 p.m. 1. Approval of agenda. 2. Approval of minutes for the August 27, 2003 PACT meeting (attached). 3. Presentation of 2003 Plymouth Metrolink Service Monitoring Report (Draft) by Leah Goldstein Moses of the Improve Group. (Materials to be distributed at the meeting.) 4. Presentation of 2003 Plymouth Metrolink Customer Survey. (Materials to be distributed at the meeting.) 5. Approval of the use of 2003 NTD funds for construction of relocated Park & Ride lot at Four Seasons Mall. (Materials to be distributed at the meeting.) Note: This item is contingent on the completion of a site survey and the preparation of a cost estimate which may not be ready by the meeting date. 6. Ridership information and review of ridership statistics for August, 2003. (To be distributed at the meeting.) 7. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations. 8. Transit consultant's report. • Complaint log • Update on CMAQ funding for transit hub • Other 9. Other business. 10. Adjournment. Note: Please call George Bentley at 763-509-5521, if you are unable to attend. OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS September 2003 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 LABOR DAY - Cit City Offices Closed 2 700 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING STREET RECONSTRUCTION POLICY, " _i`" CITY COUNCIL BUDGET STUDY SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, Pudic S'*y Tr ,, Room 3 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 4 5 6 7 8 9 6.00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: Public Safety Building Expansion Project. Public Safety Training Room TOO PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 10 7:00 PM EVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Plymouth Creek Center 11 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 12 13 14 15 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 16 17 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 18 7.00 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 19 20 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, PLYMOUTH CLEAN-UP DAY, Public Works Maintenance Facility 21 22 23 1145AM PLYMOUTH BUSINESS COUNCIL, BORN Conference Room, 301 Carlson Parkway, 4th floor 7.00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 24 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake Room 25 26 Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset 27 28 29 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 30 Oct 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 Aug 2003 S M T W T F S 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: Discuss Budget, Interview Search Pins for City Manager Selection, Public Safety Training Room 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 9/18/2003 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS October 2003 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 2 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 3 4 1:00 PM PLYMOUTH ON PARADE Sep 2003 S M T W T F S Nov 2003 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Council Chambers MEETING, Medicine Lake Room 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 S 6 7 8 9 10 11 Yom Kippur begins at sunset 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EOC),Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room COLUMBUS DAY (OBSERVED), Public Works Division closed 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake Room 26 27 28 29 30 31 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS - set clocks back 1 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, council chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL hour MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 9/18/2003 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS November 2003 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Dec 2003 1 Oct 2003 S i11 T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 6:00 PM VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENT, Plymouth Creek Center Council Chambers 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, CouncilCity Chambers VETERANS DAY (OBSERVED), Offices Closed 7 00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EOC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (FRAC), Council Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21- 22 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7'00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7.30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH-MTKA BUSINESS COUNCIL, BORN Conference Roam, 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - City Center Offices THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - City Center Offices 01 Carlson Parkway, 4th floor COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Closed Closed Medicine Lake 7'.00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Room 30 modified on 9/18/2003 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items Sept. 30 Special, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Training Room • Conduct interviews and Select Search Firm • Discuss proposed 2004 budget • Set Future Study Sessions • Quarterly Update with the City Manager • Discuss options for fourth area of 2004 Street Reconstruction Project Oct. 14 Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for 2004 street improvement special assessments • Consider schematic design and cost estimate for finishing lower level of the Plymouth Creek Center • Approve comprehensive plan amendment to reguide from I -P (Planned Industrial) to C (Commercial); rezoning from I-2 (General Industrial) to C-4 (Community Commercial); site plan and variance to convert an existing industrial building into a 120,000 square foot two-story furniture store for property located at the northwest corner of County Road 6 and Xenium Lane. Schneiderman's Furniture Inc. (2003082) • Approve rezoning from RSF-1 (Single Family 1) to RSF-2 (Single Family and a preliminary plat for five single-family lots to be called "Carlson Terrace" located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Harbor Lane and Carlson Parkway North. Wilson Management, Inc. (2003087) • Consider ordinance prohibiting tobacco in parks • Public hearing on industrial revenue bonds for Nuaire, Inc. • Report on flooding issues • Approve Membership Dues in League of Minnesota Cities Oct. 28 Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Recognize resident who assisted with incident at local business (Mayor Johnson) Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. You are cordially invited to attend the L icatiom of the 12aim Water Pumoff Model at the Mimmeoota Lamdocape Arboretum Co-oponoored by Mimmehaha Creek Watershed district Date: Thursday, October 2, 2003 Time: 3:00 - 5:00 Fm Location: Runoff Model (Adjacent to the Marion Andrus Learning Center) {'lease RSVP to Joan EIIio at (952) 471-0590 by 5eptember fig a y 71 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release September 18, 2003 Plymouth Citizens Public Safety Academy offers head start for students looking at careers in fire, law and law enforcement Contact: Capt. Mike Goldstein, 763-509-5129 High school students thinking about a career in law, law enforcement or fire -fighting can get a head start at the Citizens Public Safety Academy this winter, according to Capt. Mike Goldstein of the Plymouth Police Department. This inside look at operations of the city's Police and Fire Departments runs for 11 weeks, from Jan. 5 through March 29, from 7 to 10 p.m. on Monday evenings (no classes Jan. 19 and Feb. 16). The core material of the program will be offered during the first five sessions for those who want a shorter version. The program is free to Plymouth residents 15 or older and there are no physical requirements. However, participants will undergo a criminal background check. Applications must be postmarked by Nov. 28 and the class size is limited to 30 students. Goldstein said he hopes to interest more high school students in the academy in 2004, with the good possibility that students can get high school extra credits for their participation. "We're working on that now and hope to have the extra credits finalized by the time the program starts in January," he said. Goldstein said that while the five-week session will cover the basics, the final six weeks will cover some of the more interesting aspects of public safety work, such as emergency operations unit, Hennepin County Crime Lab, and other support services. . Goldstein said comments from the Plymouth Youth Council and the City Council led to two changes from past years — moving the starting date back from September to January, and moving the sessions from Tuesday nights to Monday nights. Both groups felt there would be fewer conflicts with other activities under the new schedule. "We've had very positive feedback from past participants," Goldstein said. Along with offering insights into the day-to-day world of law enforcement officers and firefighters, Goldstein said one of the goals of the academy is to spark an interest in continued service to the City of Plymouth. Goldstein said young adults interested in a future career in law enforcement could dovetail the academy with the Police Explorer program. The academy is designed as an interactive program, giving participants hands-on experience as well as classroom lectures in fire operations, investigations, public safety dispatching, crime lab work, emergency response teams and auxiliary services. Interested persons may call 763-509-5166 for an application. Leave your name, mailing address and telephone number n ii Talking about Grow Minnesota! General Information Q: What is Grow Minnesota!? A: A statewide, private sector, ongoing business retention and expansion initiative carried out by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce in partnership with local and regional chambers of commerce. Q: What are its objectives? A: Initially: Retain the existing base of employers in the state (with a focus on "export" employers) and grow that base. Identify, publicize and recommend community and public sector responses to the trends affecting the development of the state's economy. Over time: Market the state to the nation and world. Q: How will these objectives be achieved? A: Local and regional chambers will conduct regular "retention" visits with existing Minnesota companies to thank them for doing business in Minnesota and find out if there are any problems they can help solve. Chambers will encourage companies to expand in Minnesota and offer assistance to them in doing so. If a community can not provide a suitable expansion site for a company, it will direct that company to a statewide lead -sharing pool so that other communities in Minnesota have a chance to bid for it, reducing the likelihood that the prospect will take its business to another state. Visits will also be used as an opportunity to collect data on Minnesota businesses that will be analyzed for economic trends and guidance on public policy issues. Over time, Grow Minnesota! will refine strategies for publicizing trends and marketing the state. Q: What is this initiative's relationship to other economic development organizations and efforts in Minnesota? A: Grow Minnesota! is intended to complement economic development efforts by other entities. It will rely on the cooperation and support of many of these groups (e.g. DEED, local economic development agencies, Minnesota Technology, Inc., etc.) in order to respond to requests for assistance from the companies visited. The state and local chamber will work to expedite the relationship between companies and the appropriate groups that can help them. This process should help deliver assistance to companies that otherwise might not bother to seek it on their own, or who would not know where to look to get it. , Grow Minnesota Task Force 2003-04 Committee Listing Mr. Dave Anderson Mr. Steve Schwanke {Taus -Anderson Construction Co. RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. 525 South 8th Street 6110 Blue Circle Drive, Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55404 Minnetonka, MN 55343-9128 ;612) 332-7281 FAX: (612) 332-8739 (952) 933-0972 FAX: (952) 933-1153 Sanderson@k-a-c.com sschwanke@rlk-kuusisto.com Mr. Tim Bildsoe RJF Agencies, Inc. 14601 27th Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55447-4819 (763) 746-8236 FAX: bildsoet@r fagencies.com Mr. Larry Brauch Liberty Diversified Industries 5600 North Highway 169 New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 536-6837 FAX: (763) 536-6812 larrybrauch@libertydiversified.com Mr. John Edson Blanski Peter Kronlage & Zoch, P.A. CPAs 7500 Olson Memorial Highway Suite 200 Golden Valley, MN 55427 (763) 546-6211 FAX: (763) 546-2048 jedson@bpkz.com Mr. Kerry Ness The Business Bank 11100 Wayzata Boulevard Suite 150 Minnetonka, MN 55305 (952) 847-1109 FAX: (952) 847-9016 kness@businessbankrrm.com Ms. Barbara Obershaw TwinWest Chamber of Commerce 10550 Wayzata Boulevard Minnetonka, MN 55305 (952) 540-0234 FAX: (952) 540-0237 barbara@twinwest.com Ms. Dee Stuart Director of Community Affairs and Program Management TwinWest Chamber of Commerce 10550 Wayzata Boulevard Minnetonka, MN 55305 (952) 540-0234 FAX: dee@twinwest.com Total Listed on Committee: 8 Printed: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 10:19:51 [MCOM976.FRX1 Page: 1 The Gleason Lake Board of Directors Invite you to attend a Gathering following the dedication of the Rain Garden Please join us for Conversation. Hors d'oeuvres and Beverages. 4:15 PNM or following the Rain Garden event At Lee Keeley's 16525 Birch Briar Trail Plymouth, MN Take Vicksburg Lane (south). Go west on 9th Avenue to the end, it becomes Birch Briar Trail 763-473-6806 Regrets Only I akes_ide -e-at_rwm-e f\- City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release September 18, 2003 Contact: Tim Bildsoe, 763-509-5005 Councilmember to host open forum Whether you're a long-time resident or new to Plymouth, consider devoting an evening to learning more about the place you call home. City Councilmember Tim Bildsoe will host an open forum for Plymouth residents from all areas of the city on Thurs., Oct. 2, 7 p.m., at the Plymouth Creek Activity Center, 14800 34`h Ave. N. Bildsoe and key City staff members will update residents on City Council activities, City projects and issues affecting Plymouth. State Senator David Gaither (State Senate District 43) will be on hand to discuss state issues. In addition, the forum will offer residents an informal opportunity to meet Councilmember Bildsoe and Senator Gaither, discuss concerns and ask questions about special areas of interest. No registration is required. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 11, 2003 Council Members Present Absent Peter Beste ✓ Marina Boykis ✓ Heather Gaudette ✓ Adam Hahn ✓ Paul Jungels ✓ Akash Kumar ✓ Mark Lenhardt ✓ Michael Letich ✓ Janet Li ✓ Ally Taylor ✓ Whitney Waters ✓ City Manager Johnson, Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffman, Recreation Supervisor Regina Michaud, and Citizen Liaison Gary Landis were also present. Paul called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM. Regina requested that the agenda be amended to add an item of discussion regarding City policy on the use of tobacco products at City parks and facilities. Janet made a motion, seconded by. Paul, to add the item to the agenda as Item 2.C. The motion passed without opposition. Paul made a motion seconded by Mark, to approve the agenda as amended. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Paul made a motion seconded by Janet, to approve the minutes of the July 14 meeting. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Discuss Plymouth on Parade Participation Regina reviewed what roles the Council could play in participating in the Plymouth on Parade event. She noted that whatever presence the Council has, it should be parade worthy, using some sort of decoration, such as banners or uniform shirts. She said the members could also hand out informational brochures or candy, but not throw items from a vehicle. Paul made a motion, seconded by Heather to approve the Youth Advisory Council's participation in the parade, and hand off to the Marketing Committee just what the Council will do. Council members discussed handouts, and agreed it would be a good opportunity to promote the October 16 intergenerational event. Youth Advisory Council August 11, 2003 meeting Page 2 Adam set a meeting of the Marketing Committee for Saturday, August 23, at 1:00 PM at the Vicksburg Caribou Coffee shop. Consider Youth Advisory Council Goals and Objectives for 2003-2004 The Council reviewed the proposed goals and objectives compiled from earlier lists and the interests of new members. Janet noted that there is no subcommittee to work on drug awareness issues. Regina stated that the greatest participation from youth last year was at the Bridging the Gap intergenerational events. Paul made a motion, seconded by Janet to place continued participation in intergenerational activities on the goals list. Whitney and Heather agreed to work as members of the Intergenerational Committee. Janet agreed to help in whatever capacity but said her commitment would be limited since she has already agreed to work on the Youth Town Forum. The Council discussed ways to support troops through support of their local families, and giving recognition through the media. Following discussion, the Council designated the subcommittees to oversee implementation of the list as follows: Increasing interaction with government and awareness of youth opportunities, including intergenerational activities Promote more chemically free activities for youth, discussing issues surrounding drug abuse, and promoting safe driving Support U—S troops from Plymouth Paul made a motion, seconded by Janet to adopt the list of goals and objectives. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. The Council agreed to suspend the agenda in order to recognize a guest. Craig Sanderson, 18120 33`d Avenue North, spoke to the Council about youth center opportunities. He said he is looking for a place for youth congregate in a chemical free setting, to play billiards or pool, with the possibility of also having a cyber cafe. He noted Fridley has the Billiard Street Cafe with 48 billiard tables. He said his focus is for youth ages 15-20; but would not want to exclude anyone. He said by keeping the focus age under 21, alcohol would not be permitted. He told the Council he is looking for options for the project to stand on its own, whether as a not -for profit or for profit project, but not to be subsidized by government. He said he is working with the Small Business Administration to develop possible models, and he Youth Advisory Council August 11, 2003 meeting Page 3 is open to new ideas. He said without input from a group like the Youth Advisory Council, he didn't believe it would work. He said he would not consider the workhouse facility as it stands but would consider the idea of a new structure constructed at the site. He said the Plymouth Creek Center did not appeal to him with its modular plan, which makes it difficult to move billiard tables. He said warehouse space near the Plymouth Station are interesting but would require operation as for-profit operation to pay for itself. The Council agreed to offer comment as the project develops. Discuss City policy on use of tobacco products at City parks and facilities Regina reported that the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission studying and discussing the possible restriction or prohibition of tobacco use in City parks and facilities. Regina noted a number of cities in Minnesota have adopted some sort of tobacco use policy. The Commission is requesting the Youth Advisory Council to offer its comments and a recommendation that would be presented as part of a Public meeting on September 11. Regina stated the Commission is considering two options: an across the board tobacco -free policy at all City/school district park land, facilities, and open space; or a tobacco -free policy at parks and facilities only when youth activities are taking place. She said compliance would be on a voluntary basis, although failure to comply would be considered a misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine. Following discussion, Paul made a motion, seconded by Adam, for the Youth Council to support the initiative. They recommend the city adopt Draft Policy 1. They also recommend that if necessary the city adopt Draft Policy 2 rather than putting no policy in place. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Committee Updates Adam said the Marketing Committee will make tee shirts for the Youth Advisory Council to wear at the Plymouth on Parade event. The committee will plan a design for the shirts at the August 23 meeting. Regina reported that she will be revising the Youth Service Awards nomination/application forms so that they may be used at any time. Gary noted the importance of keeping public interest up since nominations will be coming in throughout the year. He suggested listing information about the awards program on City information boards. The committee will meet September 15 at 6:45 PM to begin reviewing possible dates for the awards presentation. Janet said there have been no meetings of the Youth Town Forum yet, but members are eager to begin planning. Youth Advisory Council August 11, 2003 meeting Page 4 Future Items Representatives from the Bob's Sleep Out and Housing Program will speak at the September 15 meeting. Members will begin working on the Council's annual work plan at the September 15 meeting as well. Gary reminded members of the importance of attending the Youth Advisory Council meetings, and participation to guarantee the group's continued success. He suggested members use a buddy system, or create a telephone tree to remind other members of the meetings, to create awareness and get commitment from the entire Council. Gary noted that City Manager Dwight Johnson will be leaving the City this fall, and said Dwight has been a contributing force to the Youth Advisory Council's success. He said the he appreciates Dwight's role, and thanked Dwight for his work. Adjournment Paul made a motion, seconded by Janet, to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 PM. The motion passed without opposition. SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION 3235 Fernbrook Lane • Plymouth, MN 55447 TEL (763)553-1144 • FAX (763)553-9326 MINUTES August 14, 2003 A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chairman Tom Mathisen on Thursday, August 14, 2003, at 12:45 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. Present were: Amy Luesebrink, Brooklyn Center; Tina Carstens, Brooklyn Park; Mathisen, Crystal; Karen Jaeger, Maple Grove; Sharon Cassen, New Hope; Don Peterson, Osseo; Mike Liles, Robbinsdale; Charlie LeFevere, Kennedy & Graven; Ed Matthiesen, Wenck Associates, Inc.; and Judie Anderson, Recording Secretary. Also present: John Harlow, Brooklyn Center; Alison Fong, Minneapolis; and Richard McCoy, Robbinsdale. I. Minutes. Motion by Carstens, second by Liles to approve the minutes of the July meeting of the Commission. Motion carried. II. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Carstens, second by Mathisen to approve the Treasurer's Report. Motion carried. A. The Commission received a letter from Deputy Treasurer Doug Sells re the financial condition of the Commission. Staff will review past Treasurer's Reports. B. Mathisen updated the Commissioners on the August 5, 2003 meeting with representatives of the member communities as they began discussion of the budget review process. The next meeting will be August 19. III. Approval of Claims. Motion by Cassen, second by Liles to approve the claims. Claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Luesebrink, Carstens, Mathisen, Jaeger, Cassen, Peterson, and Liles; nays - none.; absent -Minneapolis and Plymouth. IV. Correspondence. The Commissioners received copies of the Communications Log. No action required. V. Water Quality. A. Schmidt Lake Association. Action was delayed on the grant agreement between the Association and the Commission pending stipulation of fund usage. Anderson will contact Larry Adams. B. Twin Lakes Shoreland Restoration Project. Wenck's August 6, 2003 memo updated the Commissioners on this project. All agreements between the parties have been signed. The planting portion of the project is scheduled for the weekends of September 13-14 and 20-21. The project includes an education component which will provide workshops and educational materials promoting landscaping and buffer zones. Gregg Thompson from the Association of Metropolitan Soil and Water Conservation Districts will take over this component, at the budgeted S 1500, from the Hennepin Conservation District (HCD), where staff is no longer available. C. Stream Conditions at 7731 Shingle Creek Drive, Brooklyn Park. On July 25, 2003 representatives from the City and the Commission met with neighbors at the address above to discuss continuing erosion of the streambank and sedimentation in the creek channel. Residents stated that a dam located on Shingle Creek at Brooklyn Boulevard is leaking and in need of repair. Residents are looking for the City or the Commission to stabilize the banks, remove the sediment and repair the dam. It appears the residents will petition the City Council. Historically, the Commission's position has been that bank repair and other maintenance activities are the sole responsibility of the member community. No action is required; however, should the grant application for a bank stabilization demonstration program be approved, this could be a possible site for a stabilization project. D. River Watch Agreement. Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services will assume the macroinvertebrate monitoring program previously provided by HCD. The agreement calls for the monitoring of three BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE a. Minutes SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION August 14, 2003 page 2 sites at a cost of $3,000. Motion by Mathisen, second by Peterson authorizing the Chair to sign the agreement on behalf of the Commission. Motion carried. E. 2002 CAMP Lake Monitoring Results. Wenck's August 7, 2003 memo provided the narratives and data for the four lakes monitoring in 2002 as part of the Metropolitan Council's Citizen Assisted Monitoring Program. Those lakes were Eagle Lake in Maple Grove, Meadow Lake in New Hope, Ryan Lake in Robbinsdale, and Upper Twin Lake in Brooklyn Center. F. Motion by Jaeger, second by Carstens authorizing the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's Metropolitan Greenways Grant application. Motion carried. The proposed project will improve the plant communities and water resources of the area as well as provide educational opportunities for park users at Weber and North Mississippi Regional Parks. G. Motion by Carstens, second by Luesebrink authorizing the Chair to sign the 2003-2004 Joint Funding Agreement with USGS. Motion carred. This agreement is for installation, operation and maintenance of specific conductance and water temperature monitoring instrumentation on Shingle Creek at Queen Avenue. H. Matthiesen updated the Commissioners on the August 7, 2003 meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) as they began developing the Shingle Creek/West Mississippi Water Quality Plan. The TAC is charged with setting specific numerical water quality goals for water resources, establishing short and long term goals, developing lake management plans, and identifying priority wetlands. Objectives of the plan will include implementation of water resources activities and development of uniform data collection activities and management to facilitate easy data access and transfer. 1. The Commission received notice of the creation of the Minneapolis Water Monitoring Task Force. The task force will include representatives from the four watershed organization in the City and its goal will be to oversee existing water quality monitoring data, improve monitoring coordination, establish public health standards, and develop strategies to reduce water quality problems in the City. Luesebrink volunteered to represent the Commission. VI. Project Reviews. SC89-04 Hennepin County Transfer Station. Wenck's July 20, 2003 memo summarized the annual monitoring results from samples taken in April from two monitoring wells and a stormwater pond. Results indicated Manganese and Total Dissolved Solids concentrations continue to be near or above MN Dept. of Health Human Health Risk Standards. Staff recommended adding sodium, potassium, magnesium, manganese and calcium to the pond monitoring to determine if there is a relationship between concentrations in surface water and groundwater. Motion by Peterson, second by Carstens to query Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services re the impact on surface waters. Motion carried. VII. Wetland Conservation Act. VIII. Second Generation Plan. IX. Education and Public Outreach Program. A. Wenck's August 12, 2003 memo updated the Education and Public Outreach Committee (EPOC) activities following its August 12, 2003 meeting. 1. Water Quality Education Grant. Three grants have been award in 2003; the budget provides for ten. Reminder letters will be sent to schools and environmental education teachers as they start the new school year. Motion by Mathisen, second by Jaeger to expand eligibility to schools not located in the watersheds but whose service area is within the watershed. Motion carried. 2. Watershed Stewardship Awards. The Commissioners discussed the proposed information and application materials. Motion by Jaeger, second by Miles to recognize all nominees for the first year of the program. Motion carried. Based on the types of nominations received, this process may be refined in future years. BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE 0 MINNEAPOLIS 0 NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH 0 ROBBINSDALE Minutes August 14, 2003 page 3 SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION B. Phosphorus Brochures. Updated brochures were available at the meeting. Another notice announcing free soil testing has been sent to local newspapers. Brochures will be sent to the member cities for distribution. C. The EPOC is developing a short handbook for use during the 2004 Great Shingle Creek Watershed Cleanup. It should facilitate planning and reporting. Cities are reminded that this event qualifies as part of their NPDES programs. D. Diane Spector, Wenck, attended the Schmidt Lake Watershed Celebration onbehalfof the Commission. 175 residents participated in the Celebration, which was a neighborhood picnic and learning experience with various education booths onsite. Attendance at the Celebration was part of the grant match the Commission provided to the Lake Association. E. NPDES II. The EPOC reviewed progress towards meeting program goals. The Commission is on track to meet all its goals except for attendance at the spring Open House. X. Grant Opportunities. XI. Other Business. A. Meeting times. Anderson will canvass the Commissioners re switching their meeting time to 3:00 p.m. B. Golf Outing. The annual outing will take place following the Commission's September regular meeting. C. Adjournment. There being no further business before the Commission, motion by Jaeger, second by Carstens to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 1:38. Respectfully submitted, Judie A. Anderson Recording Secretary JAA:tim J:\CLIENTS\S\SHINGLEC\03MTGS\augustminutes.wpd BROOKLYN CENTER 9 BROOKLYN PARK 9 CRYSTAL 9 MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE 0 OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING September 11, 2003 Page 32 Present: Commissioners Anderson, Fiemann, Krahulec, Meyer, Rezabek, Rodriguez, Singer; staff Blank, Evans, Pederson; Councilmember Slavik Absent: Commissioners Aamoth, Ritchie 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Singer moved and Rezabek seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the July meeting. Motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present at this meeting b. Staff. Evans mentioned some of the special events coming up - the Autumn Arts Fair is Saturday, September 13th. We have 40 vendors displaying their arts; the senior handicrafters will be there, as well as food and beverage vendors and musical entertainers. Next is Plymouth on Parade on Saturday, October 4th, preceded by a pancake breakfast at the Plymouth Creek Center. The parade begins at 1, and between 2:30 and 5 are other events such as the Ducky Derby, hayrides, music, food vendors, etc. Fiemann asked when the deadline is for accepting parade units. Staff did not have an exact date but said it was coming up soon. 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION Council approved the selection of Ankeny Kell as the architect for the expansion of the ice arena. See more in item 5.a. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Update on ice center. Director Blank explained that Request for Proposals had been sent to 10 firms. Five responded with proposals by the deadline. Of those five, four were selected to be interviewed. Following the interviews, the committee, consisting of staff, council members, and representatives from Providence Academy and Wayzata Hockey, recommended that the Council choose the architectural firm of Ankeny Kell to design the Ice Center's expansion project. b. Update on park construction. See item 6.d. PRAC Minutes/September 2003 Page 33 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Review Reserve neighborhood park master plan - George Watson. Blank displayed the master plan for the Reserve neighborhood park. He said this is an approved capital improvement item. This site was visited during the annual park tour. It was carved out of the Reserve development. The contractor has graded the site, installed sidewalk, and trees have been planted. A neighborhood open house meeting was held at the Reserve bus shelter on August 20. Comments were solicited from residents attending the open house in addition to letters and e-mails that were received following the open house. The budget for this park comes from park dedication neighborhood account in the amount of $325,000. George Watson identified the location of the park and pointed out the streets surrounding it. The features include the standard playground, 100' x 100' in size. It is age appropriate accommodating toddlers and elementary age children. There will be half court basketball adjacent to the playground, with an 8' and 10' goal. The balance of the lower portion will be turf for open lawn games with a fence that could act as a backstop or a goal mount for soccer. There will be a sliding hill also. There will also be a gazebo, with some picnic tables inside the gazebo and some outside. There's a fire ring, too. There are park benches located throughout the park and a 10 -foot wide asphalt trail within the park. The developer has also installed sidewalk. Natural grasses and flowers will be planted as part of the landscaping. Meyer asked about the darker green ring around the gazebo. Watson identified that ring as plants or shrubbery. Singer asked about the square footage of the lawn area. Watson said about 1/2 or 3/a acre. Krahulec asked about on -street parking. Blank explained that this development is a narrow street system, and there will be on -street parking on one side of the street only. The park will have limited lighting. Is it wheelchair accessible Singer asked? Watson said yes. PRAC Minutes/September 2003 Page 34 Anderson asked if parking would be a problem here? Blank said we are not anticipating any parking problems. We generally do not plan for parking lots in neighborhood parks. Anderson asked if anyone wanted to speak on the park issue. Kate Zaver had a concern about the open lawn area. She wanted to know if there would be lights by the basketball court. The answer is no. The fence will be 10 to 15 feet wide Blank explained, and is a straight fence. The park will close at 10 p.m. The streets on either side of the park are one way only and quite narrow Zaver said. She said they live right across from the open lawn area. Singer asked if she foresees a problem with cars traveling fast on Empire Lane. Zaver said they may pursue getting a stop sign installed on 531d & Empire. Fiemann said he lives by a park that has a small parking lot for six cars. He's a little worried about the parking in this neighborhood. Zaver said she thinks there is enough on street parking and that most people will walk to the park. Rezabek said he's been at parks for birthday parties where cars end up parking on the grass because so many people come to the park. Blank is confident that there is enough street parking here. Councilmember Slavik said her children get bored with their neighborhood park, so they drive to different parks. She has a concern with the fact that there is only street parking planned here. Blank said they could show a place for a future parking lot, and if it becomes an issue, the option is there to then build it. It would probably have to be on the north end because of the grade. Blank said he has never received a complaint about not enough parking in any of our neighborhood parks. Singer is concerned about traffic down Empire Lane and some type of signage to slow the traffic down if it becomes necessary. Stop signs require City Council action, Blank said. Anderson agreed that cars do travel fast through neighborhoods. Blank said one good thing in this neighborhood is that they have sidewalks. Rezabek asked if there is sidewalk south of Empire. Blank said yes. Fiemann asked PRAC Minutes/September 2003 Page 35 why we never put full court basketball in neighborhood parks. Blank said it has been our practice to put in just half court basketball. Full court basketball tends to change the feeling of the park. We have full courts in our playfields. Anderson asked for any other comments. Derek Olson had a suggestion about the playground. He'd like to have it rounded off on the edge to go along with the other "rounded" items in the park. Blank said they would take a look at that. Blank explained there has to be a "clear" zone in all playground areas, and if it were possible without jeopardizing safety, we would look at rounding the edge. The surface is wood chips and poured in place rubber. Derek said there is no sidewalk on the south side of Empire, but there is one on the north side. He also had a question about the top access point. Blank said the plan would be modified to match up cross walks. Fiemann asked about the maintenance involved in neighborhood parks and planning for low maintenance items. Blank said this is part of the process. SINGER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MASTER PLAN AS PRESENTED WITH A COUPLE OF CHANGES INCLUDING ROUNDING OFF THE PLAY EQUIPMENT AREA IF POSSIBLE, LINING UP THE ACCESS ON THE NORTH SIDE AND BEING SENSITIVE TO PARKING AVAILABILITY AND ALSO LOOKING AT SIGNAGE ON EMPIRE LANE FOR THE CROSSWALKS. FIEMANN SECONDED. AYES ALL. Blank said construction should begin this fall. b. Tobacco Free policies. Evans gave a brief history of the tobacco free policy issue and how it has progressed to this point, including getting input from other communities who currently have such policies, meeting with the Tobacco Free Youth Recreation Initiative, getting input from the youth council, from athletic associations, and from residents, etc. Brittany Meyer from the Tobacco Free Youth Recreation Initiative explained why tobacco free policies are affective - they reinforce the PRAC Minutes/September 2003 Page 36 message that tobacco use is unhealthy, they ensure that participants and spectators are not exposed to secondhand smoke, they create an environment where leaders can model and promote healthy lifestyle choices. She then listed why it is important for outdoor facilities to be tobacco free - it protects health, safety and welfare of community; it creates consistency for youth recreation facilities in the community since most school districts prohibit tobacco use on their property; it supports local groups who use city facilities and promotes healthy lifestyles; it helps prevent litter, saving on maintenance expenses. Groups that support tobacco free policies include: National Alliance for Youth Sports, National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, National Youth Sports Coaches Assoc., Little League, and the Minnesota Youth Soccer Assoc. Since Brittany's last presentation, many more communities have adopted some type of tobacco use policy at their outdoor facilities, Evans stated. Golden Valley, Eden Prairie, and New Brighton are some nearby communities that have implemented policies. Brittany displayed signs that would be provided to us free of charge if we develop a policy prohibiting tobacco use. Chair Anderson asked if there were any comments from visitors on this topic. Diane Meyer, a pediatrician from Partners in Pediatrics addressed the commission. She said their patients are in the northwest Twin Cities which covers Plymouth and Maple Grove. She encourages the adoption of a policy prohibiting tobacco use where children and adults are present. Youth exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to pick up the habit themselves. She said that decreasing secondhand smoke decreases the impact on asthma. Secondhand smoke is a Class A human carcinogen. Singer asked Dr. Meyer about spit tobacco use among our youth. Meyer said she has seen some use among teens. Michael Steigler is a physician with Camden Physicians. He has been practicing for 20 years and is a resident of Plymouth. He feels very strongly PRAC Minutes/September 2003 Page 37 about this subject. He talks about smoking all day long in his practice. He believes that a tobacco free policy will facilitate less smoking among young people, among parents, etc. He agrees that smokers do have the right to smoke, but they don't have the right to smoke around him. Smoking is becoming less and less socially acceptable. Anderson said the commissioners have a challenge before them. There are two policies to consider. Rodriguez asked why there are two policies. Evans said it was because the Council was more comfortable with the policy that is less restrictive. Evans said signage would be installed. She said this is really a philosophical issue. We are not going to have people policing the parks looking for people who are doing things they've been asked not to do. This encompasses the no alcohol use, picking up after your dog, etc. Singer said peer pressure happens on the sidelines, too. She said it's not something we need to enforce. We're adding quality to life and to our parks by adopting such a policy. We are encouraging people to live a healthy lifestyle. Commissioner Meyer said she supports policy 1; it is a public health statement by our city. She asked about the Plymouth Creek Center. Blank said there is a designated smoking area on the deck on the east side of the building. It was formerly on the west side overlooking the Millennium Garden, but it has been moved now in an effort to keep the garden free of cigarette butts. Blank said the garden itself would be signed, "no tobacco use allowed." People walking on the trail will be asked to abide by the signage, as well. Fiemann supports policy 1. He's been involved in the hockey association and says there are a lot of smokers right outside the doors of the ice arena. Cigarette butts litter the sidewalk out front. Anderson says policy 1 is a stronger message. Krahulec prefers policy 2. He doesn't think secondhand smoke is a danger outdoors. He thinks policy 1 is too intrusive. SINGER MOVED THAT PRAC RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL DRAFT POLICY 1 PROHIBITING PRAC Minutes/September 2003 Page 38 TOBACCO USE ON ALL CITY -OWNED PARKLAND, PARK FACILITIES, OPEN SPACE AND JOINT CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTIES. RODRIGUEZ SECONDED. Rezabek asked where smoking is prohibited now. Blank said it is prohibited on all school property. Elm Creek Playfield, which is adjacent to the Wayzata High School, is city park property west of the curb line, Blank said. THE MOTION CARRIED SIX AYES, WITH KRAHULEC VOTING NAY. c. Review concept plan for finishing lower level - Del Erickson. Blank outlined a brief history of this issue, discussing the state budget situation, and how we are now in a situation of having a fair amount of money for capital projects. The dollars necessary to operate this building have been incorporated into the budget for this project. All staff has been meeting on this project with Del, going over the plan numerous times. Blank met with the Senior Council, and they are very enthusiastic about the plan. They are always concerned however with storage. The Youth Council will be seeing the plan again before it goes to the Council. Del Erickson distributed a line item budget for the improvements at the Plymouth Creek Center. He reviewed the list item -by -item, or room -by -room. The multi use tiered space is in the northwest corner of the lower level. It has a total area of 1,877 sq. ft. There is also an audio-visual room adjacent to the multi purpose tiered space. The next major space is the multi use room. In conjunction with this room is a storage room for smaller items needed for use with this room. A coffee bar would also accommodate this room. Adjacent to that space, and a focal point, is the lounge/food court area with self-service food (vending machines, microwave ovens, etc.). This area is accessible from the field house lounge and from the upper level. There is a storage service area with a pass-through to the counter area. In conjunction with that space is a computer cafe, and a conference room that can be set up as a classroom. Adjacent to the main lobby and open stairwell are music practice rooms. A seat wall and PRAC Minutes/September 2003 Page 39 planter/fountain are proposed underneath the stairwell. To the west off the lobby is a foyer/hallway area providing access to the multi use rooms. Total storage area is 1,000 sq. ft. plus a couple of closets. This totals about 7,700 sq. ft. for the lower level, which is more than originally planned. When the plan was looked at last year, cost was estimated at $975,000. We're pretty much on that same track, Del said. Total general construction would be $532,000; mechanical $132,000; $116,000 for electrical; for a total of $780,000. Add to that architect and engineering fees of $70,000; contingency fund of 8%, or $62,500; plus furnishing and equipment allowance of $85,000. The new grand total is $997,500. This is $25,000 more than last year's projection. A screened porch would add an additional $23,000. The planter/fountain under the stairs would cost $19,000. There have been some ongoing problems with doors on the upper level that would cost $5,000 to replace. With these added alternates, it would cost slightly more than one million. Del then showed some drawings of how the various spaces would look fully furnished. All the walls separating spaces would be double glazed glass. Krahulec asked how the moveable walls would work. Del said they would sit on a track. Fiemann asked about plans north of food court and what is Alt V. Del said that's a vending machine. Fiemann asked if fountain would be more of a bubbler rather than spray. Del said yes. It's not as noisy. Fiemann really likes the screen porch. The music rooms would be soundproofed. Rodriguez asked if there's enough room for dancing in the tiered space and the multi use room. Meyer asked if there is a room that can be darkened for showing slides or movies. Del said the wall between the multi use room and tiered room is not glass, but rather a moveable soundproof acoustic wall. Fiemann asked if there is enough parking if all rooms are booked at this facility. Blank said yes. Blank will be recommending that we not put in a tennis court at this location until we PRAC Minutes/September 2003 Page 40 see if there is enough parking to handle all activities taking place at the Plymouth Creek Center. Rodriguez asked about the facility accommodating teens too. Was it planned for that? Del said yes. Blank said that Regina on our staff has been involved in the planning process, and she works with teens. She will be planning some programs every other Friday night just for teens using this multi use space, such as open mike night. Will seniors and teens occupy the same space at the same time, Singer asked. Blank said teens will be using it on Friday nights. Evans said we already have the facility reserved two Friday nights per month for teens. Anderson asked about storage capacity. Blank said we are using less than half the storage that is available right now. Better utilization of storage space needs to take place. MEYER MOVED THAT PRAC APPROVE THE CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE LOWER LEVEL AS PRESENTED AND THAT THE ARCHITECT BE DIRECTED TO PROCEED TO DEVELOP THE NECESSARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. SINGER SECONDED. Rezabek asked about the budget approved last year. He thought it was for $850,000. Blank said that $975,000 has always been the amount budgeted. Rezabek asked if the tables and chairs could be moved out of the multi-purpose room? Blank explained where the tables and chairs would be stored when not needed. Rezabek asked if there would be any railings to keep people from backing off the tiered levels? Del said some type of barrier would be in place to prevent this from happening. MOTION CARRIED ALL AYES. d. CIP - review current plan. Blank discussed the park tour held on August 20 and some of the sites that,were visited. He listed projects that have been completed, including the dog park, the paved hockey rink at Bass Lake, and the new playground at Rolling Hills Park. New trails include Lancaster Lane, which is now under construction. The skate park/BMX course and the safety lighting at Imperial Hills Park, projects that were budgeted for in 2003, are both on hold. PRAC needs to identify trails to be completed next 3q PRAC Minutes/September 2003 Page 41 year, Blank indicated. There will be trails on both sides of Schmidt Lake Road. We will continue to do trail and parking lot repair. Blank said we could go ahead with or hold off the parking lot expansion at Greenwood for another year. PRAC feels that this is a must do project. Blank said that Seven Greens neighborhood park could be pushed back until 2005, if the developer delays putting in roads. We can leave the tennis courts at the Plymouth Creek Center in for 2005, but this can be pushed to 2006. The spray playground at Plymouth Creek is questionable. At this point, we need to make a list of all the possible projects for staff to research, Blank stated. Krahulec asked about the MSA fund. Blank explained that it's state aid money used for state aid roads. Singer said she received a call that the paved hockey rink at Plymouth Creek is underused because it slants downhill and doesn't hold ice. Blank said we just repaved this rink when we did the Bass Lake rink and they are both in tiptop shape now. He also stated that park maintenance is going to remove the soil from one or two hockey rinks this fall and replace it with aglime. Hopefully this will help prevent some of the melting that occurs. Singer said she hopes we move forward with a skate park/BMX course. Blank said we own a piece of property along the Zachary water treatment plant. That was his first choice for the skate park/BMX course. Another option is to place it in Zachary Playfield somewhere. Another idea Blank has had is to put it in the Four Seasons shopping center somewhere in their parking lot. Fiemann asked about the rink at Oakwood. The north side of it always melts. That's the one that may get the first experimental treatment of removing some of the dirt and replacing it with aglime, Blank said. Fiemann also wants the city to evaluate the Ridgemount tennis courts. Blank agrees that this is one of the courts most in need of replacing. Rodriguez asked if there were any indoor tennis courts in Plymouth. Blank explained that we wanted to put a bubble over the Oakwood courts, but the school district wasn't in favor of PRAC Minutes/September 2003 Page 42 it at this time. We need the school district to partner with us on this project in order to afford it. We will continue to study this type of court. Rezabek asked if a notice goes out when rinks are redone. Blank said no formal notification is done, however, something could be announced on the city's website and on Channel 12. Blank encouraged commissioners to contact staff if they have ideas for things to build, etc. Fiemann requested trail on Medina Road between the entrance to Greenwood and 101. Blank said that it's on our list. Blank then discussed the land acquisition for the l Oth playfield. The Begins have asked us to make them an offer to buy the farm on a contract for deed. Mrs. Begin wants the park to be named after her late husband. We are in the process of putting together a proposal. We hope to have a purchase agreement executed before Mrs. Begin leaves for her winter vacation home. Along with that she owns five acres on the northwest shore of Pomerleau Lake. We are also going to offer to purchase those five acres. We have acquired the entire eastern shore of this lake. With this acquisition we would have about 70% ownership of this shoreline. The rest of it is owned by the Hampton Hills golf course. Fiemann asked if the acquisition of the Begin property is financially reasonable. Blank said we are optimistic that we will be at budget or below on that project. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION None 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Blank distributed flyers on the sale of ducks for the Ducky Derby, which is part of the Plymouth on Parade event. Proceeds go to local youth charities he said. 9. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. CITY OF September 18, 2003 PLYMOUTI f SUBJECT: SKETCH PLAN REVIEW FOR QUEST REAL ESTATE, INC. (2003098) Dear Property Owner: This letter is to inform you that the request by Quest Real Estate, Inc., under file 2003098, for review of a Sketch Plan for a proposed 32 -unit townhouse development and alternative wetland buffers for property located on the east side of South Shore Drive approximately 200 feet north of 11`h Avenue North has been withdrawn and will no longer be considered by the City Council on Tuesday, September 23, 2003. Although the applicant will no longer be requesting the alternative wetland buffers, the applicant has submitted a request for preliminary plat and site plan review (file 92003089) for the 32 -unit townhouse project. This request will be considered at a public hearing and you will receive another notice informing you of the date and time of the public hearing. 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, WI?t' '�ylpin Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2003 09 8propnotice. withdrawn s /) PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 -TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www.ci.Qlvmouth.mn.us September 19, 2003 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR QWEST (2003104) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this is to inform you of a request by Qwest, under File 2003104 for a conditional use permit to install ground equipment for high-speed internet service on property located behind 13315 58`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, October 1, 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,�1 Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2003104propnotice PLYMOUTH A 'Beautiful Place to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 0 �,�: www.d.plymouth.mmus