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NOVEMBER 7, 2003
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Youth Advisory Council November 10 meeting agenda.................................................................. Page')
Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) November 12 meeting agenda ......................................
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Official Meeting Calendars for November, and December 2003 .....................................................
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Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings .....................................................
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FOR INFORMATION...
NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
Notice of a November 18 Prevention Forum.................................................................................
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Notice of 2003 League of Minnesota Cities/Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
(LMC/AMM) November 20 Policy Adoption Meeting.................................................................
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Notice of a November 18 forum for residents to meet with Robbinsdale Area Schools
boardmembers...............................................................................................................................
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Star Tribune news story about the Truth in Taxation notices to residents ......................................
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City news release about the opening of the Schmidt Lake Road Bridge .......................................
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City news release inviting applications for residents to serve on the Charter Commission ..........
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Notice of a December 18 Minnesota Transportation Alliance workshop ......................................
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Lakeshore Weekly News story about the mayor exchange program between Plymouth
andMoorhead.................................................................................................................................
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Notice of the November 13 Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission meeting ..........
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Agenda for the November 10 Wayzata Schools board meeting .....................................................
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STAFF REPORTS
Weekly update on funds donated for the Mayors Housing Challenge ...........................................
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CITY COUNCIL INFOI ALMON MEMO
November 7, 2003
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Report on the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (MEQC) public
meeting on the proposed Great River Energy (GRE) 115 KV transmission line ...........................
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Update on the Building Inspection Division's seminar for area contractors ..................................
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Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility monthly population report ....................................
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MINUTES
Aquatic Vegetation Management draft minutes of the October 1 meeting ....................................
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Environmental Quality Committee draft minutes of the September 10 meeting ..........................
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Environmental Quality Committee draft minutes of the October 8 meeting ................................
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Human Rights Commission September 11 meeting.......................................................................
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CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Medicine Lake City Mayor Mary Anne Young regarding the Plymouth
Mayor's Housing Challenge...........................................................................................................
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E—mail communique from Rose Ann Parks regarding the City policy on use of tobacco
inCity park facilities......................................................................................................................
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Letter from City Attorney Roger Knutson to Scott Harstad regarding dissemination of
„private data"..................................................................................................................................
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Letter from Mayor Judy Johnson to the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board
regarding the proposed 115 kV Transmission line in Plymouth and Maple Grove .......................
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Thank—you letter from Moorhead Mayor Mark Voxland regarding the mayor exchange
program..........................................................................................................................................
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Letter to residents regarding a November 17 public information meeting to report on the
Short, Elliott, Hendrickson, Inc. flood analysis.............................................................................
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 10, 2003
6:45 PM
PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING ROOM
Time Allotment
1.
Approvals:
6:45-7:50
a) Agenda
b) October 27 meeting minutes
2.
Guest Speakers and Special Items:
6:50-7:00
a)
b)
3.
COMMITTEE UPDATES:
7:00-7:45
a) Housing Challenge/Sleep—out Committee
b) Marketing Committee
c) Intergenerational Committee
d) Youth Center Committee
e) Youth Service Awards Committee
J) Youth Town Forum Committee
g) Pool Hall Search Committee
4.
Future agenda items
8:00-8:05
a)
5.
Adjournment
8:05
6. Additional Materials:
a) November, December, and January Official City Meeting Calendars
b)
NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - 6:45 PM
IN THE COUNCIL. CHAMBERS
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
Wednesday, November 12, 2003
7:00 PM
Plymouth Creek Center
Agenda Items•
7:10 PM
Call to Order: Chair: Kathy Osborne
❑ Review of Agenda
❑ Approval of Minutes (attached)
❑ Guest Introduction & General Forum
Guests may address the EQC about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the forum. If the
Idl 15 minutes are not needed or the forum, the EOC will continue with the agenda
7:15 PM
Presentation:
❑ Water Resources Project. A brief presentation on the following projects (Derek Asche; Water Resources
Technician):
o Small Grant Projects
o AVM Plan, Shoreline Restoration Project, and
o Plymouth Metropolitan Council grant project.
❑ City of Plymouth: Changing Demographics. A video presentation by Anne Hurlburt, Plymouth,
Community Development Director.
7:45 PM
Up -Dates:
❑ Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan: 2004 Permitting process
❑ Environmental Fair 2004.
❑ EPA Phase II. Public Information Meeting in early February.
❑ Schmidt Lake Management Plan.
❑ Solid Waste Management Progress Report: Kris H. and Margie V. are planning a presentation
for the December EQC meeting on topics such as: Developing A Green Community, Special Collection, and
rec ciing at City buildings andspecial events.
8:15 PM
Medicine Lake Watershed Subcommittee:
❑ An up -date on the first meeting on Oct. 30, 2003, and future meeting dates,
❑ The EQC members also need to discuss the potential of expanding the scope of the subcommittee to include
review and comments:
o on the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission 2nd generation (including other significant water
bodies such as Lost Lake and Turtle Lake.
o CIP projects and erosion problem sites, such as the one on the north side of Medicine Lake (Target
Area)
8:45 PM
EQC 2003 Annual Report & 2004 Annual Plan. EQC members need to review the attached draft 2003
Annual Report & 2004 Annual Plan. A final document must be approved and recommended to the Plymouth Council
at the February 2004 EQC meeting.
8:55 PM
Plan for next meeting:
December 10. 2003!
*The following items were included in the EQC 2003 annual plan,
however, EOC members may also help to determine the agenda for the next meeting.,
❖ X2003 Annual Report & 2004 Annual Plan
❖ Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan
•:• Medicine Lake Watershed Subcommittee
9:00 PM
ADJOURNED
Supplementary Agenda Items:
❖ Landscaping and Zoning Issues
❖ Odd & Even Role, EQC's suggestion to do a story in newspaper (education).
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
Nov. 25 Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Award sale of 2004 Street Improvement Bonds and Open Space Refunding Bonds
• Adopt adjustments to utility rates and adopt amended preliminary budget for Water
Resources Fund
• Consider HRA proposal to purchase City -owned property at Northwest Blvd. and
Schmidt Lake Road
• Award audit services
• The Woods at Medicine Lake
• Adopt Helicopter ordinance
• Adopt three no parking resolutions
• Consider submission of comments relating to the Metropolitan Council Framework
Dec. 1, Special, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Truth in Taxation hearing
Dec. 16 Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
• Adopt 2004 Budget and Tax Levy
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Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative.
PREVENTION FORUM
'So, you're having a teenager?' Working with parents, 'Shoulder to Shoulder'
uidmg today's young people through adolescence is no easy task.
ding parents through this critical period in children's lives can be
just as challenging. This presentation is geared for parent educators,
teachers, chemical health specialists, psychologists, social workers and other
professionals who work with parents in community and school settings. It will
describe the Shoulder to Shoulder program, which iq a collaboration between
six local health departments and the University of Minnesota Extension
Service. The panelists will describe Shoulder to Shoulder resources that
professionals can use with parents and community organizations - resources
dedicated to helping make the job of raising adolescents easier by bringing
parents of teens together for mutual support and advice. The speakers will also
describe the collaborative and the ways partner agencies have worked together
at a regional level to serve the needs of diverse populations.
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Raising Teens Together
men: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003
Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Where:
Presenters:
Our presenters are with some of the local health departments that developed the
Shoulder to Shoulder program: Suneeta Kaasan, senior health promotion spe- Cost:
cialist, Hennepin County Community Health Department; Joleen Manley, pub-
lic health specialist, Bloomington Public Health; and Eileen O'Connell, health
promotion program manager, Bloomington Public Health
St Louis Park City Hall
Council Chambers
5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55425
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join LMC, AMM and your neighbors
for an information -packed day.
Get the information you need to meet
the ever-changing needs of your community.
Don't miss this opportunity to:
IM Learn from your neighbors about their experience
with cooperation and consolidation
V Get up-to-date information on how to avoid
expensive land -use litigation in your city
0 Participate in AMM's policy adoption meeting
13 Join legislators in exploring metro and grearer
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"Guest speaker: Tom Weaver, Metropolitan Council Regional Administrator. '
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1:30 p.m. Registration
2:00 p.m. Cooperation and Consolidation
In these tough fiscal times, cities are being urged to consider more cooperation and
consolidation as alternatives to tax increases or service cuts. Discover what metro cities are
doing and the lessons to be learned from metro projects. Eric Willette, LMC policy research
manager, unveils the results of a recent LLMC survey.
2:30 p.m. Cooperation and Consolidation - Learning from our Neighbors
A panel of metro city officials will share case studies from their own successes and failures.
Participate in this dialogue facilitated by Kevin Frazell, LMC member services director, and
see what we can learn together!
4:30 p.m. Land -Use Risk Management
Land use claims are increasingly expensive for Minnesota cities. In fact, they have become orae
of the most expensive claim areas for the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust
(LI\4CIT). Tom Grundhoefer, LMC general counsel, will update you on the latest legislat:11
and judicial developments, including the specifics of complying with the 60 -day rule.
5:15 p.m. AMM Policy Adoption Meeting 1
Participate in discussion and adoption of AMM's 2004 legislative policies and consideration
of a bylaws change.
(Mon AMM members are welcome to stay and listen or proceed to the social hour.)
6:00 p.m. Social Hour and Dinner
Remarks by LMC and AMM Presidents
Hear from LMC President Marl; Voxland and r MNI President Ueid MuizmCks on the
priorities of the two associations, including the "Walking a Mile: the City Official Exchange
Program."
7:00 P.M. Legislative Panel
Balancing the Needs and NVants of Metro and Greater Minnesota
Each legislative session brings morep itched rhetoric about the growing "divide" between tl:e
metro area and greater Minnesota: Four distinguished legislative leaders help us explore the
reality versus perception behind this rhetoric.
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Sen. Ann Rest (DFL -New Hope), Assiscant Majority Leader
Scn. Dick Day (R -Owatonna), Minority Leader
Rep. Bill Kuislc. (R -Rochester), Cb: ir, Hous :Transportation Finance Committee
Rep. Joe Atkins (DFL -Inver Grove Heights)
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• ROBBINSDALE AREA LEARNING CAMPUS (directions below)
. 3730 TOLEDO AVENUE NORTH, ROBBINSDALE
Our conversation will focus on Federal legislation affecting schools as we!I as the
Robbinsdale Area Schools District Goals:
GOAL 1: Enrich and Accelerate Academic Achievement For All Learners
COAL 2: Welcome and Engage Students, Families and Community in Education
GOAL 3: Provide, Assess and Support Quality Programs, Services and Instruction
This community conversation is one of the many ways your school board will use to
define, redefine and articulate District Goals to answer the recurring question:
Who receives what benefit, and at what cost?� "
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We look forward to talking with you! Robbin5oaie Area School Board €
The Robbinsdale Area Learning campus is located near the northeast corner of 36th Avenue North and Highway 100, Roaaiu.
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Tax notices to hit home soon
Anthony Lonetree
Star Tribune
Published 11/03/2003
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Truth in Taxation notices hit mailboxes statewide beginning next week, painting worst-case scenarios for what homeowners could pay in property
taxes in 2004.
The final bill for city, county and school services must still be approved by each governmental unit in December, but the preliminary notices are
drawing unusual attention in this year of budget bloodletting.
The Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties is spending $50,000 on a public education campaign that
includes distribution of 200,000 copies of a four-page flier that fingers local government as the main culprit for the sharp property tax increases many
communities are projecting for 2004.
The flier, drawing information from the Minnesota Taxpayers Association's publication, "Understanding Your Property Taxes," offers a detailed
dissection of the Truth and Taxation notices.
The flier employs a retro look, with orange colors and bold headlines. "The state legislature designed the property tax system, but it's your local
government officials who decide how much you must pay!" shouts one heading.
The flashy piece was panned Friday by League of Minnesota Cities officials.
What the flier "casually ignores," said Gary Carlson, the league's legislative director, is the fact that the Legislature and Gov. Tim Pawlenty cut 5170
million in state aid to cities.
"It's a disservice," he said.
Trouble ahead
For about 20 years, counties have been required to calculate potential tax bills for each parcel within their jurisdiction. The projections are based in
part on the proposed "maximum" levies set by cities, counties and school districts, numbers that often are lowered when the bodies take final action
on tax plans in December.
The tax notices also specify dates for each government entity's truth in taxation hearing, but rarely have those events generated much excitement.
This year, with the state Legislature slashing budgets and shifting the costs of some programs to local governments, property owners have been put
on notice that a healthy chunk of the revenue -raising side of budget -balancing will fall to them.
The Minnesota I -louse's nonpartisan research department estimated this summer that property taxes next year would rise an average of 10.9 percent
statewide.
Some cities, counties and schools have made preliminary moves to raise taxes by double-digit percentages, but Carlson, of the League of Minnesota
Cities, said there had been little in the way of street -level talk about taxes, a situation he said could change with next week's delivery of tax notices.
Kaye Rakow, state public policy director for the Industrial and Offices Properties group, hopes so. She acknowledged there have been aid cuts but
said that the tax changes enacted by the 2001 Legislature made clear through the state's takeover of much of basic -education funding that local
property taxes were just that local.
"You have to go there for the place to start," she said.
Getting involved
In past years, the preliminary tax statements were required to include two columns listing how much of a proposed tax increase -- or decrease -- was
due to local government spending and how much resulted from cuts in state aid or other factors.
The requirement, however, was removed quietly this year by the Legislature.
"This would have been the year" for that kind of detail, Carlson said.
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But Ron Abrams, R -Minnetonka, chairman of the Minnesota House Tax Committee, and a host of background players, from Carlson to Lynn Reed,
executive director of the Minnesota Taxpayers Association, said there was a logical reason for the move: Counties always had trouble with the
calculations.
Next year a state legislator plans to renew his push for legislation requiring the tar -warning notices to be delivered before each fall's general election.
More citizens need to get involved in the tax debate, said Rep. Paul Marquart, DFL -Dilworth. His initiative to move up the tax -notice calendar did
not survive House -Senate negotiations this year.
For Ramsey County, the focus now is to educate the citizenry.
Its Truth in Taxation notice will include a link to a Web page answering key property -tax questions, said Chris Samuel, manager of local government
policy and research.
The site's not up yet, but the questions have a familiar ring.
"Why are notices sent out after elections?" says one.
"What happened to the two columns?" reads another.
To rend the Industrial and Office Properties group flier online, go to h1fp.11www.naiopmn.org/
Anthony Lonetree is at
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City of Plymouth
News Release
For Immediate Release
October 31, 2003
Schmidt Lake bridge provides new gateway
To Wayzata High School and northwest Plymouth
Contact:
Dan Faulkner, 763-509-5080
Mayor Judy Johnson snipped a ribbon today (Oct. 31) to officially open the Schmidt Lake
Bridge, the final link in a 29 -year effort to build an east -west city arterial roadway.
The bridge over Canadian Pacific Railroad tracks provides a new access route to Wayzata High
School, as well as better fire and police access to new housing developments in northwest
Plymouth.
Joining the mayor for the event were Greg Baufield, chair of the Wayzata School Board;
members of the Plymouth City Council and city administration, and leaders of the police and fire
departments.
Baufield said the bridge had long been awaited by Wayzata High School, where students, staff
and event attendees now use Peony Lane as their main access.
"Anyone who's sat in gridlock after one of our football games is going to really appreciate this,"
Baufield said.
While county and state roads reach border to border, Schmidt Lake Road is the only city -
financed arterial running east and west. The 5.3 -mile stretch of roadway has had three names,
was built under 14 different contracts and began in 1974. It reaches from Hwy. 169 to Peony
Lane.
It was originally called 49`x' Ave, but in the late 1970s became Hamel Road and then, in the
1980s, Schmidt Lake Road. Lunda Construction built the bridge and a last section of roadway
from Garland Lane to Comstock Lane.
The three -span, pre -stressed concrete bridge is 210 feet long and 74 feet wide.
Also taking part in the ceremony were City Council members Sandy Hewitt, Bob Stein, Tim
Bildsoe and Carl Neset; Interim City Manager Laurie Ahrens; Director of Public Works Dan
Faulkner; Fire Chief Rick Klein, police Lt. Joel Franz and police oOfficer David Thompson.
City of Plymouth
News Release
For Immediate Release Contact:
November 5, 2003 Laurie Ahrens, 763-509-5052
Citizens Invited to Apply to Serve on Plymouth Charter Commission
People with an interest in local government -- including its structure and operations -- are
invited to apply to serve on the Plymouth Charter Commission. The commission currently has several
vacancies.
To be considered to serve on the Charter Commission, please submit a letter of application and
interest to District Court Chief Judge Kevin S. Burke, Fourth Judicial District, Government Center,
300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487. Letters should be submitted by Fri., Dec. 5.
The Charter Commission is an independent body that works on issues related to Plymouth's
City Charter. The Charter defines City government structure and operations. Plymouth voters adopted
the City Charter in 1992.
If you have questions about the role of the Charter Commission, call Interim City Manager
Laurie Ahrens, 763-509-5052.
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Meeting Registration Form
(Formerly Construction Forecast) Tentative Agenda
1. Construction Programs
Thursday, December 18, 2003 o Trunk Highway Program and
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Funding Forecasts
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Hilton Minneapolis North o State Aid Program
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• Learn more about Design/Build and what it means Panel Discussion
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• Hear the latest on what's happening as 3. Contracting Activities
transportation reaches an important crossroad — o Electronic Bidding
what will the future hold? o Early Plan Information
o Office of EEO Report
Who Should Attend? This is a must -attend session for: 4. Lunch
♦ Contractors ♦ Suppliers ♦ Consultants
♦County and City Engineers 5. The Future
♦ Local officials involved in transportation investments o HOT Lanes
funded by state and federal programs. o FAST Lanes
o Partnerships
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SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANOGEMENT COMMISSION
3235 Fernbrook Lane • Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone (763)553-1144 • FAX (763)553-9326
November 6. 2003
Commissioners
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Dear Commissioners:
A regular meeting of the Shin,le Creek Watershed %Iana,ernent Commission will be held Thursday,
November 13, 2003 at Lancer at Edinburgh. 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklvn Park, %IN. Lunch will be
served at 12:00 noon and the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi WA -10 meetings will begin at 12:45 p.m.
Please use the FAX response belo\v to confirm whether . ou or your Alteniate N\ ill be attending the regular
meeting. Or e-mail }our response to judieajass.biz. \VE MUST MAKE FINAL RESERVATIONS BY
TUESDAY NOON, November 11. 2003.
Regards.
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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Encls.
cc: Alternate Commissioners Member Civ Offices Charlie LeFevere TAC 'Members
Metropolitan Council Ed Matthiesen BWSR
Post Publications Osseo -Maple Grope Press MPGA
( Please return to FAX no. 763 553-9316. No co%er sheet is required.)
[will 7 no one from our community v�ill (please check one) be attending the regular meeting on
Thursday. November 13. 2003.
?1'Ty choice of entree is ❑ Italian Sub Sandwich ❑ Old Fashioned Pam, Melt ❑ Chef Salad
Signed
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BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
3235 Fernbrook Lane • Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone (763)553-1144 • FAX (763)553-9326
A re_ular meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Mana_ement Commission will be held Thursday, November13, 2003, at
12:45 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park. h9N. An a_enda for that mectin follo\%s.
1. Call to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Minutes of October meeting.*
4. Reports from officers.
a. Fiscal agency status.*
b. Wenck budget update.*
�. Approval of claims.
6. Communications.
a. Communications Lo_.*
b. Chance in meetintr times.*
c. Proposed Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement - out for revie\� and comment by ad hoc committee
members by November 7. Following that process. will be sent to cities for formal review.
1) Possible Revised Assessment Formula - continue discussion from October meeting.
d. MANVD Annual Convention and Trade Shoe.***
7. Water Quality.
a. Schmidt Lake Association - Avreement is out for signature.
b. 'Water Quality Plan - update.*
c. Twin Lake Shoreline Habitat Restoration Project - update.*
d. 2003 Water Quality Monitoring - update.*
e. Chloride TMDL Project - update.*
f. Lake TMDL Project - update.*
g MnDOT Chloride TMDL Project - EOR is drafting a response to the Commission's letter.
h. Twin Lake Management Plan - update.*
8. Project Reviews.
a. SC2003-09 Arbor Lakes 4th Addition Building =1 5. Maple Grove.*
9. Wetland Conservation Act (WCA).
10. Second Generation Mana<uement Plan.
11. Education and Public Outreach.
a. EPOC report.*
b. Newsletter.*
12. Grant Opportunities.
a. Shingle Creek Corridor Study Grant - update.*
b. Projects Funded by Grants.*
13. Other Business.
14. Adjournment.
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BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE • OSSEO * PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE
WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Independent School District 284
Wayzata, Minnesota
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting — November 10, 2003 — 7:00 p.m.
Wayzata City Hall — Council Room
600 Rice Street, Wayzata
AGENDA
1. Call to Order/Roll Call °
2. Approval of Agenda and *Consent Agenda Items
Consent Agenda items (indicated by an asterisk*) are considered to be routine in nature -and will be enacted
by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member or citizen so
requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and addressed in sequence.
* 3. Approval of Minutes
4. Recognitions
a. Employee of the Month — Linda Bailer - Birchview
b. Esteemed Teachers and National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
c. Wayzata High School Yearbook "WAYAKO" Awards
d. Vote Yes Committee
S. Reports from Organizations
This section of the agenda provides the opportunity for parent, teacher, and/or student associations/organizations
to provide the School Board with reports/updates.
6. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
a. Superintendent
1) Resolution — American Education Week — November 16-22, 2003
2) Student Travel - Policy JJH and Travel Study - Policy IGCB-R — 2nd Reading and Adoption
Jane Sigford
3) Online Leaning - Policy IHCDC - 2nd Reading and Adoption — Jane Sigford
4) CES Annual Report — Jim Brandl, Leanna Nelson, Mary Kay Williams
b. Curriculum and Instruction
1) Education Report: Student Achievement Profile — John Greupner
C. Finance and Business Services
1) Monthly Financial Reports
* 2) Finance and Business Recommendations
d. Human Resource Services
* 1) Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Laws Prohibiting Discrimination
* 2) Human Resource Recommendations
7. Other Board Action
a. Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District General Election of November 4,
2003 — School Board
b. Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District Special Election of November 4,
2003 — Ballot Question 1 — Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
C. Legislative Action Committee Platform Approval
8. Audience Opportunity to Address School Board
This section of the agenda provides an opportunity for members of the audience to address the School Board.
9. Board Reports
10. New Business
11. Adiourn
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POSTED: 11/6/03
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MAN
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4. CITY OF
PLYMOUT-
Date: November 7, 2003
To: Mayor Judy Johnson and Plymouth City Council
Re: Mayors Housing Challenge Weekly Update
Donations continue to come in for the Mayors Housing Challenge. To
date, checks totaling $915.00 have been received and forwarded
($ 545.00 f or Interfaith Outreach and $ 370.00 f or Prism).
Mayor Mary Anne Young, City of Medicine Lake writes "Congratulations
on you effort to join in raising awareness of the great work done by
IOCP, PRISM, and ICA. These organizations are the backbone of our
community and neighborhoods, helping each of us help each other. I
salute your involvement on the city level. I wish you great success."
Housing Week (the week of November 15th) is just around the corner
and soon Friday, November 21st will be here and our own sleep out will
begin!
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PLYi':�iOUTH _7 `kWltilul PhIcc to L.ilIt'
`i I;^.O! !TI i !-OULEVARD - PL T VAOUTH. MINNESOTA 5544--i 482 • TELEPHONE (763) 500 5000
-%r', �1OLit II.mn.us
DATE: November 4, 2003
TO: Anne Hurlburt
FROM: Kip Berglund, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Minnesota Environmental Quality Board Public Meeting on the
Proposed Great River Energy 115 KV Transmission Line
I attended the 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. public meetings on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at
the Plymouth Library regarding the proposed Great River Energy (GRE) 115 KV
transmission line. Roughly 50 residents attended each meeting.
The public meeting was conducted by the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board
(EQB) The agenda for the meetings were as follows:
3:00-3:10, 7:00-7:15
• George Johnson from the EQB gave an overview of how the meeting would
function and explained what purpose the EQB has in the overall process. How
the EQB will be holding a public hearing in the future to analyze different
environmental aspects of the project.
• He explained that the EQB has already granted a "certificate of need" card for
energy expansion in the area to GRE.
• He introduced the proposal that has been placed in front of the board by GRE.
• He explained that the EQB will be reviewing the proposed route that GRE has
presented and also any other alternative routes that residents could submit and
either adopt or make changes based on different environmental, social,
engineering, or economic aspects. For example, the EQB would have the power
to have part of the line buried by GRE, or make GRE take another route.
3:10-3:30, 7:15-7:30
• Kevin Lenin from GRE introduced all of the different members from GRE that
were in the room and gave a short slide show of the proposed project and route.
• He explained that GRE is 2nd (behind Xcel) in energy production in the state of
Minnesota.
• He talked about how that last upgrade in this area was in the 1970's and that it is
still rumling on that 69 KV system. The upgrade is needed due to all of the
development in the Maple Grove/Plymouth area.
November 4, 2003
Page 2
• He showed some good examples of before and after photos of how an area looks
now compared to how it would look after the new proposed 115 KV line would
go in. (Particularly how some of the backyards of Rockford Estates would be
affected. The row of trees/underbrush would be removed and replaced with a
privacy fence )
3:30-4:55, 7:30-8:55
• Questions by residents and answers by GRE of EQB
• There were multiple questions by the residents in both meetings, there were
similar questions in each meeting. For example:
• What is the projected timeframe for the project? Construction start Fall 2004
with completion in 2006.
• What will be the height of the new poles? Roughly 15-30 feet higher than the
existing poles.
• Can the poles be moved or placed on the sides of the yards rather than in the
middle? Yes, to some degree, this will be determined later in the planning.
• i11'17y couldn't the existing west side line be used and why can't the new line be
buried? Technical difficulties and not cost effective. There would not be enough
clearance for an overhead line, and the cost to bury a section of line is very
expensive and once one neighborhood area is buried then they all want their
section to be buried.
• Holm wide are typical easements and what is the required setback from a
residence? 70 feet (typical easement), 35 feet (residence setback)
• IVhat are the potential health risks, will the kyles interfere with appliances,
electronics, cellphone, etc. People need to form their own opinions regarding
health risks. There have been studies from both sides (some saying that proximity
to power lines cause health issues and some saying that it doesn't) Areas may
experience "waves" causing minor interference.
• What is the cost to GREfor the construction of the project? Roughly $14 million.
The route that has been proposed is the most economically feasible.
• One resident left upset saying.- "The project has already has been decided and
the residents have no say in the matter ".
4:55-5:00, 8:55-9:00
• Closing by George Johnson (EQB) He urged residents to send any question or
comments, in writing, to the EQB for the next 10 days to be presented and
answered at the upcoming public hearing. He also stressed to the residents to
attempt to come up with alternative routes for consideration.
• I have placed the additional information that I picked up at the meetings in
the 3 ringed binder at the front counter.
DATE: November 7, 2003
TO: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director
FROM: Larry Farris, Assistant Building Official
SUBJECT: Update on Contractors Seminar
The City of Plymouth Building Inspection Division held a free seminar at the Plymouth
Creek Center for approximately 100 contractors on Thursday, November 7, 2003.
Attendees included employees of many of our larger area builders (such as Rottlund,
Frana and Orrin Thompson Homes) as well as many smaller building and remodeling
contractors. A copy of the agenda for the event is attached.
The morning opened with Building Official, Joe Ryan, introducing the guest speakers and
several of Plymouth's staff members. Housing Program Manager, Jim Barnes, started the
morning with a brief explanation of contractor bidding for residential government
rehabilitation projects. Jim explained what paperwork was needed and the pay schedule
for contractors interested in bidding on rehabilitation projects funded by the City `s HRA.
After Jim's presentation, Rich Lockrem, Building Code Representative from the State
Building Codes and Standards Division presented a Power Point program explaining the
many new provisions of the new 2000 International Residential Code as it relates to
single and multiple family dwellings. The afternoon program was presented by Peter
Kulczyk, Building Code Representative, State Building Codes and Standards Division.
Peter provided contractors with valuable information on the new provisions for concrete
and masonry foundations contained in the International Residential Code.
Many questions were asked by contractors and many subjects were discussed. The
benefits to the City should include better understanding and compliance with the
significant code changes adopted earlier this year, as well as better relationships between
builders and code officials at both the local and state levels. Overall, the program
appeared to be a great success.
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� City of Plymouth
Building Inspection Division
The City of Plymouth's Building Inspection Division presents a free seminar
2000 International Residential Code
Thursday, November 6, 2003
8:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.
Plymouth Creek Center
14800 34th Ave. N., Plymouth, MN
This program will highlight significant changes from the previous model code (UBC),
construction provisions, and recently adopted Minnesota state amendments.
Seminar is open to all: • Residential Building Contractors & Remodelers
• Design Professionals
• Skilled Trade Persons
• Other Interested Parties
Agenda
8:30 a.m.
Welcome/Introduction
Joe Ryan, Plymouth Building Official
8:40 a.m.
Contractor Bidding for Residential Government
Jim Barnes, Housing Program Manager
Rehabilitation Projects
9 a.m.
New International Residential Code Provisions (Part it
Richard Lockrem, State Building Code Representative
11:45 a.m.
Lunch Break (on your own)
1 p.m.
New International Residential Code Provisions (Part 2)
Peter Kulczyk, State Building Code Representative
3 p.m.
Fire Code Changes
Joe Ryan, Plymouth Building Official
3:15 p.m.
Questions
3:30 p.m.
Adjournment
A seminar handbook will be provided to all attendees.
R.S.V.P. to Ranelle Gifford at 763-509-5430 before October 24, 2003.
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: November 6, 2003
TO: Laurie Ahrens, Int rim City Manager
FROM: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report
Hennepin County Community Corrections staff has submitted their monthly report on average
daily population for the month of October 2003.
The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility was 557, less than the
occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit.
The chart below shows the average monthly population since we began receiving reports in
June of 1998.
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Aquatic Vegetation Management Meeting October 1, 2003
Present were: Don Maxwell, Shane Misaghi, Dave McCormick, Steve McComas, John
Barten, Craig Kyle, Bill Leonard, Terrie Christian, Ron Quanbeck, Scott Gordon and
special guests from the DNR, Wendy Kroll Aquatic Biologist, Exotic Species Program
and Chip Welling, Coordinator of the Milfoil Program.
The main purpose of this meeting was to discuss Curly Leaf Pondweed as it relates to
water quality and our plan to address the problem.
John gave a presentation which included graphics. One graphic was a GPS survey of the
CLP in Medicine Lake this year (2003). Basically, everywhere it could grow, it did grow
and the map showed extensive colonies all around the littoral zone of the lake. There
were about 300 acres of it which is about 1/3 of the lake acreage. He also had graphs of
phosphorus level for several years. There was a jump in phosphorus levels in each of
these years right after curly leaf die off. The graphs showed a consistent trend which
correlates with the algal blooms we have been seeing early in the year. In a table
detailing phosphorus concentration change, CLP loading and the Barr Engineering
estimates for total loading both internal and external, John said that Barr used a computer
model rather than actual sampling and that their projected total loading in pounds, around
8800 per year was a bit off. John said that actual is probably more in the 6,000 pound
range.
John explained that for internal loading of phosphorus (nutrients that are in the lake, as
opposed to coming in through storm water run-off), that 75% is attached to sediments
which would make it insoluble. But when CLP dies off the phosphorus released from the
plant is soluble, and immediately available to the algae. The decomposing vegetation
then falls to the bottom and uses the available oxygen, which allows the phosphorus
attached to the sediments to release into the water column in the anoxic condition. This
gives the algae even more ability to grow. The conditions do change from year to year.
For example, if CLP dies when we have strong winds, the weed mass could be carried to
a deeper part of the lake. If this happens, decomposition won't matter, because the
phosphorus will not be released into the water column. This can account for some of the
variation we see year to year.
John's conclusion is that we have to control the CLP plants to control the phosphorus
loading. It is also important to do the whole lake, because if we only do part of the lake,
the CLP turions, which spreads the plant can float for days and re -infest treated areas.
Don commented that he sees floating biomass moving all over the lake often when we
have strong winds.
Mark asked about permits, and talked about that we need them for a dual purpose. We
need to harvest, or treat the CLP in the spring, then in later summer, we may need to
harvest Eurasion Milfoil and other nuisance plants in the same acreage. Dave
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McCormick said that the DNR gives the permit for the acreage and that it can be used to
harvest more than once if needed. Dave also said that to apply for the permits that we
need to get together in the committee and make a plan.
Wendy said that it is interesting what the Army Corp of Engineers is doing for treatment.
She talked about Gleason Lake, and that CLP did not become a nuisance plant_after a
whole lake treatment.
Discussion about the plan included the hope that a whole lake treatment would get CLP
under control, for ongoing long-term management, and maybe every 5th year a more
aggressive treatment would have to be done, but that the answer is not really known.
Different lakes have different conditions and so far the whole lake treatments have
primarily been done in smaller lakes.
Chip brought up that when we control the CLP and get an improvement in water clarity
that we will get an increase in the growth of plants in general. He said we can expect
more growth of Eurasion Water Milfoil. Terrie said that we know this and it is to be .
expected. What we are hoping for is with less CLP competing that the desirable natives
will grow back and break the cycle. Of course, CLP out -competed the natives already,
and could again, but other lakes that have treated have seen good return of the native
plants.
Don Asked about the chemical we plan to use. The trade name is Aquathol, the generic
chemical name is endothol, and it is owned by a company called Cerex-agri. Wendy will
be sending Don some of the scientific information about the chemical.
Dave gave some specifics about what our variance proposal should look like. He
affirmed that because of all of the work already done, The Medicine Lake Plan, The
AVM group, the Surface Water Management Fee, and the scientific work that John
Barten has done, which he described as some of the best available, that we are well
positioned to apply. He said that his supervisor who is Regional Fisheries Supervisor
must give final approval. We mentioned that the Medicine Lake Subcommittee is being
re-formed to address the external loading that is coming in from Plymouth Creek. He
said that this would be very good because it would demonstrate that we are continuing to
take other actions to reduce the phosphorus loading in the lake. He said that we should
submit all of the documentation listed above.
Dave said that the permit should go to Fisheries between January and March. Shane
explained that it has to go to the city council for approval and then there needs to be a 90
day notice to citizens. It was agreed that the committee will work on it at the November
and December meetings so that we can have it in by early January to allow for the
process.
We talked about that probably a one year treatment will not be sufficient, and that we
may need 1, 2 or 3 years. Dave said that may be possible, but that if we are approved for
the variance that it certainly will not be open ended, and that application must happen in
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the temperature range in early April at 55 degrees, or we would have to wait for another
year to implement the plan.
Don asked that we still consider some harvesting. The group agreed that harvesting can
be a part of the plan, but that effectiveness of this is limited to shallower areas, or we will
not reduce the turions, and that there is such a large infestation that we would have to
have a whole fleet of harvesters to make an impact because there is such a short period of
time that harvesting can be done before the plants and turions are mature. Wendy also
said that harvesting, which has to be done later than the chemical treatment will not get
the same benefit as a cliemical treatment. John said that harvesting doesn't really reduce
the phosphorus load in the lake. They have done studies such as Lake Sally up by Detroit
Lakes, and Lake Minnetonka for 12 years, and have seen no appreciable reduction of
phosphorus after harvesting.
Wendy said that the data she has seen in other whole lake treatment has been good. She
said it might take a couple of years for the native plants to respond and she thinks a whole
lake treatment is worth considering.
Steve said that and interesting long term success with CLP control happened on Knife
Lake near Mora. They did a draw down and a rotenone fish kill about 10 years ago. The
draw down froze out the CLP, then they did yearly maintenance and it never became a
nuisance level again. He said it will be interesting to see what happens there next year,
because they had a change in the person in charge, and did not get their permit for the
maintenance this year so they will have to see what happens next year with CLP growth.
Scott asked about notification of homeowners on CLP and the permits that individual
citizens get. It was agreed that some early citizen education needs to happen and we will
discuss the specifics of that at our next meeting.
The next meeting is scheduled for November 5`n
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DRAFT
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
MINUTES — MEETING NO. 131
Wednesday, September 10, 2003, 7:00 p.m.
Members Present Kathy Osborne, Terry Jaffoni, Katie He, Karen Chesebrough, Andy
Walstead, Brian Forrest, Boe Carlson and Chris Graham
Members Absent Geoff Conklin and Molly Beste
Others/Staff Present Ginny Black, City Council Liaison
John Barten, Three Rivers Park District
Brian Vlach, Three Rivers Park District
Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
Patty Hillstrom, Secretary
Guests Terrie Christian, Liz Thornton and Carla Anderson
Call to Order Ms. Osborne brought the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Review of Agenda The two Medicine Lake items were placed first on the agenda and a
discussion of the watering restriction in Plymouth was added at the end.
Minutes It was moved by Andy Walstead, seconded by Karen Chesebrough and
unanimously approved by the committee that the minutes for Meeting
No. 130, August 13, 2003, be approved with one change.
Introductions Katie He introduced herself to the EQC stating that she is a sophomore
at Wayzata High School.
Liz Thornton introduced herself to the group stating that she is the
Plymouth representative on the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission.
Carla Anderson introduced herself to the group stating that she is an
alternate on the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission and a board
member of AMLAC.
Terrie Christian introduced herself and stated that she is a member of
AMLAC and has served on the Technical Advisory Committee for the
2"d Generation Plan.
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Medicine Lake: Mr. Barten explained that the erosion problems at the outlet near the
North Drainage intersection of 42nd Place and Northwest Boulevard began with the
Erosion Site development of Target. The channel carries too much water into an
undersized pipe which causes sediment buildup. The sediment then
moves downhill into Medicine Lake. He said the culverts become full
of mud causing pedestrians to cross at a dangerous section of Co. Rd. 9.
Mr. Barten said the city, County and Three Rivers Park District need to
get together to solve the drainage problem which would provide
increased pedestrian safety and a better environment for Medicine Lake.
Discussion was held on different approaches to solving the erosion
problem and funding sources available for the project.
Councilmember Black stated that the issue is outside of the EQC.
Ms. Osborne stated that the EQC will strongly request that the powers
that be work on this issue and that different funding sources be
researched.
Mr. Missaghi will keep the EQC updated on project discussions and cost
estimates for the work.
Medicine Lake: Mr. Missaghi explained that the City's water quality monitoring data
Plymouth Creek and the Barr Engineering report for Medicine Lake indicate that the
Draining Area Plymouth Creek drainage area contributes about 70% of the total
watershed nutrient loading into Medicine Lake. He asked the EQC to
revisit the Medicine Lake Implementation and Management Plan to
begin discussion on this issue.
Councilmember Black would like the EQC to figure out what to do with
Plymouth Creek drainage area and suggested the possibility of
reinstating the Medicine Lake Watershed Subcommittee.
Ms. Christian expressed an interest of hers and Tom Gallagher to
participate on the Medicine Lake Watershed Subcommittee. She also
recommended the mayor of the City of Medicine Lake and/or Bill
Leonard. Ms. Chesebrough is willing to participate in the group. Ms.
Osborne suggested a representative from Turtle Lake or someone further
up Plymouth Creek to serve on the subcommittee. Councilmember
Black would like to invite representatives from the watershed, City staff
and the EQC to serve on the subcommittee.
A motion was made by Boe Carlson, seconded by Andy Walstead
reinstating the Medicine Lake Watershed Subcommittee to examine
solutions for the Plymouth Creek area.
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Schmidt Lake The Schmidt Lake Association, Shingle Creek Watershed and the EQC
Implementation will review possibilities for Schmidt Lake at the October EQC meeting.
Plan
Mr. Vlach will take samples from the lake up until October to help
calibrate a model.
Green Building Mr. Missaghi reported that the Green Building concept was incorporated
into the Request for Proposal for the construction of the water treatment
facility, third sheet of ice at the ice center, expansion of the Public
Safety Building and potential changes to City Hall. After the selection
of an architect has been made, Scott Webb of the Plymouth Police
Dept., will contact the EQC for their input.
City staff will tour a building in Dakota County that was constructed
with the Green Building concept.
Restriction on Ms. Osborne stated that her neighbors are not complying with the odd -
Outdoor Water Use even restriction on water use and asked if the restriction was still in
effect.
It was suggested that information regarding the watering restriction be
published in the Environmental Extra. A press release could be
published and information provided on Channel 12.
Other Mr. Walstead reminded everyone of the dedication of the rain garden in
the Luce Line parking lot which will be held on September 22 from
3:30-4:00 p.m. and invited the EQC.
On behalf of the Gleason Lake Improvement Association, lie thanked
the City of Plymouth for partnering with them on the project.
Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at 6:00
p.m. at the Plymouth Creek Center.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Hillstrom
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
MINUTES — MEETING NO. 132
Wednesday, October 8, 2003, 7:00 p.m.
Members Present Chris Graham, Kathy Osborne, Molly Beste, Boe Carlson and Brian
Forrest
Members Absent Karen Chesebrough, Terry Jaffoni, Andy Walstead, Geoff Conklin and
Katie He
Others/Staff Present Ginny Black, City Council Liaison
John Barten, Three Rivers Park District
Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
Margie Vigoren, Environmental Education Coordinator
Patty Hillstrom, Secretary
Guests Joe Bischoff, Shingle Creek Watershed Commission (Wenck Inc.)
Jay Michels, Dion -point Education for Municipal Officials (MEMO)
Schmidt Lake Association members:
Bernie Bartos, Connie Fortin, Joel Scalzo, Gary Leddy,
Larry Adams, Terri Noll, Jon and Katherine Jaeger and Ron Behar
Terrie Christian, Plymouth resident
Introductions Ms. Osborne introduced new EQC member Molly Beste and Mr.
Missaghi introduced Joe Bischoff from Shingle Creek Watershed
Commission.
Schmidt Lake Joe Bischoff of the Shingle Creek Watershed Commission, outlined the
Implementation activities related to the construction of the Schmidt Lake P8 model as
Plan part of the Shingle Creek Watershed Commissions Lake TMDL project.
Mr. Bischoff said the Schmidt Lake P8 model has been completed ahead
of schedule to help facilitate the City of Plymouth's efforts to support
activities in the Schmidt Lake watershed. He concluded that the
watershed loads should be minimized before internal loading is
addressed.
Mr. Bischoff suggested the development of a citizen advisory committee
for review and comment of the findings.
Since the plan will not be completed for 5 — 10 years, it was Mr.
Missaghi's suggestion to concentrate on things than can be done within
the City's approved budget and continue to work on activities.
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Non -point Jay Michels of the MN Erosion Control Association, stated that he has
Education for been involved in the Non -point Education for Municipal Officials
Municipal Officials (MEMO) program which started in the 1990's. He stated that NEMO is
(NEMO) an educational program for local officials that addresses the relationship
of land use to natural resource protection.
Mr. Michels said 36 states have NEMO programs and explained the
work being done with various communities to protect natural resources.
Mr. Michels will make a presentation at a future Planning Commission
meeting.
Call to Order Ms. Osborne brought the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Minutes The minutes for the September 10, 2003 EQC meeting were not
approved due to the lack of a quorum.
Aquatic Vegetation Mr. Missaghi reported that the Aquatic Vegetation Management Group
Management Plan met on October 1, 2003 and everything is going good. He said a
representative from the DNR was present and spoke about obtaining a
variance to treat all or most of Medicine Lake with herbicides for curly
leaf.
Mr. Missaghi and Mr. Barton will draft the permit application to the
DNR and present it at the next AVMG meeting. The EQC will then
review the draft permit.
Medicine Lake Mr. Missaghi reported that he has received commitments from three
Watershed individuals to serve on the Medicine Lake Watershed Subcommittee and
Subcommittee one representative needs to be chosen from the EQC. The EQC member
will be chosen at the next meeting when more members are present.
Mr. Missaghi reminded those on the Medicine Lake Watershed
Subcommittee to complete their availability form and asked for
recommendations from the EQC for the subcommittee's consideration.
Councilmember Black would like a sooner completion date so it can be
used in the Bassett Creek 2nd Generation Plan and would like the
committee to be informed about the north drainage district (Target) and
all of the problems occurring in this area.
Ms. Christian asked if information could be emailed early so the
subcommittee members have ample time to review the material before
the Medicine Lake Watershed Subcommittee meeting.
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Mr. Missaghi requested the first draft from the subcommittee by
January.
Councilmember Black will try to attend the subcommittee meetings.
Other Ms. Osborne relayed a thank you from the Gleason Lake Improvement
Association in regard to the dedication of the rain garden in the Luce
Line parking lot on September 22, 2003.
Next Meeting • Councilmember Black suggested a public awareness campaign next
year when the new phosphorus fertilizer requirement goes into
effect.
• Mr. Missaghi will provide the plan for Schmidt Lake.
• Presentation by Derek Asche to update the EQC on the Metropolitan
Environmental Partnership Grant between the Metropolitan Council
and the City of Plymouth.
• Begin discussion of the 2004 Annual Plan for the EQC.
• Mr. Missaghi will provide pertinent information on Bassett Creek
for the EQC's review.
• Follow-up discussion of the Schmidt Lake Implementation Plan.
• Statistic update for the Special Collection held on September 20,
2003.
• Discussion of recycling in City buildings.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at
7:00 p.m. at the Plymouth Creek Center.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Hillstrom
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Plymouth Human Rights Commission
September 11, 2003
Adopted Minutes
Commissioners
Present
Absent
Venoreen Browne -
Boatswain
Jackie Fraedrich
Ruth Ruffin
Jefferey Westbrook
Don Ren uist
Jesse Glaze
Alyssa Kuglin
Hal Broxey - Chair
Norma Garfin
DeMarcus Suggs
Anay Bedi — Vice Chair
Nicole Jin
John Gruepner
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Vincent Ijioma
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Gloria Alexander
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Vacant —school district
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Also present: Councilmember Hewitt, Deputy City Clerk Gulbrand and guest Mort Ryweck,
League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission.
A meeting of the Human Rights Commission was held beginning at 7:05 p.m. in the Medicine
Lake Room of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on September 11, 2003.
Commissioner Broxey called the meeting to order. Commissioner Broxey noted that a quorum
was present so official business could be conducted.
Approve Minutes
Commissioner Broxey asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the minutes.
Commissioner Alexander noted that June 5, 2003 was the eve of a Jewish holiday.
Commissioner Ijioma moved and Commissioner Alexander seconded to approve the minutes.
Motion carried.
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Approve Agenda
Commissioner Broxey asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the agenda.
Commissioner Broxey added Project Review and Calendar as 6.C. under New Business.
Commissioner Bedi moved and Commissioner Ruffin seconded to approve the agenda. Motion
carried.
Presentation
Mort Ryweck, League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission, reported on the June 10
conference, Inter -Religious and Inter -Ethnic Responses to Hate and Bigotry. The conference
was an action — oriented exchange of experiences and programs. After September 11 and the
current international situation, he stated that communities should be educated and take initiative
to counter hate crimes, stereotyping and harassments of Muslims and Mid -East citizens. He
indicated that various Human Rights Commissions are involved with planning meetings around
the state. Mr. Ryweck suggested the Plymouth Human Rights Commission co-sponsor a
regional conference. A discussion took place on co -hosting a conference and several options for
the format of the event. Commissioner Broxey will contact the commissioners from the
surrounding area to discuss the possibility of co -hosting an event.
Committee Reports
4.A. Report from each of the Committees:
1) Human Rights Incident Response Team
Commissioner Renquist stated that a meeting has not been held and suggested
meeting only if there has been an incident.
2) Community Awareness Committee
Commissioner Bedi reported on the committee meeting that was held on July 24.
Commissioners Browne -Boatswain, Broxey and Bedi discussed how to build
awareness of the Plymouth Human Rights Commission.
3) Community Education Committee
Commissioner Ijioma will schedule a meeting with the committee members.
4.13. Student Workshop Scheduling
A discussion was held on sponsoring a 2004 student workshop. Commissioner Fraedrich will
meet with Commissioners Jin, Kuglin, Suggs, Glaze and Bedi at 6:00 p.m. on October 2 in the
Medicine Lake Room.
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Commissioner Alexander will be a member of the Essay Contest committee.
Old Business
5 A. Discuss LMHRC 32nd Annual Conference, September 19
Commissioners Alexander, Browne -Boatswain, Fraedrich, Ruffin and Councilmember
Hewitt will attend the event.
5 B. Discuss Latino Library Community event, September 20
Commissioners Browne -Boatswain, Suggs, Ijioma, and Councilmember Hewitt will
represent the Plymouth Human Rights Commission.
5 C. Discuss Business Norms and Protocol, facilitated by Ginny Clark, October 23, 7:00 p.m.
The presentation has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts of the commissioners.
5 D. Discuss hosting a Regional Conference on Response to Hate and Bigotry
Commissioner Broxey scheduled a meeting on November 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Medicine
Lake Room.
5 E. Discuss Immigrant Handbook
Deputy City Clerk Gulbrand presented the commissioners a draft of the handbook. The
commissioners will submit any additional information to be added or comments on the
handbook to Deputy City Clerk Gulbrand by September 19.
New Business
6 A. Discuss Attendance Policy
Commissioner Broxey stated that a minimum of 80% annual attendance at meetings and
work sessions is required of the members. A discussion took place on excused absences.
Commissioner Broxey stated that all commissioners have a responsibility of attending the
meetings. If you are not able to attend a meeting, contact Deputy City Clerk Gulbrand at
763-509-5053 no later than 4:30 p.m. on the date of the scheduled meeting.
6 B. Schedule a meeting with North Hennepin Mediation Program (for a presentation at an
HRC meeting)
Table to October 2 meeting.
6 C. Project Review and Calendar
Commissioner Broxey would like to have a calendar of the commissioners projects and
meetings.
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Announcements and Articles
The commissioners discussed the following articles:
TOGETHER Issue, Tolerance in the News article, Golden Valley HRC Minutes, and New Hope
HRC Minutes.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ruffin and seconded by Commissioner Jin to adjourn the
meeting at 9:10 p.m. Motion carried.
Next Meeting: October 2, 2003
6:00 p.m. Student Subgroup, Medicine Lake Room
7.00 p.m. Regular Meeting, Council Chambers
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City of Medicine Lake
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October 31, 2003
Mayor Judy Johnson
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
SUBJECT: A Challenge from Plymouth's Mayor!
Dear Mayor Johnson:
Congratulations on your effort to join in raising awareness of the great work
done by IOCP, PRISM, and ICA . These organizations are the backbone of
our community and neighborhoods, helping each of us help each other. I
salute your involvement on the City level! The press you have received so
far is impressive. I wish you great success.
While the City of Medicine cannot accept your challenge this year, I do want
you to know that we support your efforts and wish you warm weather for
your sleep -out. Please accept my personal donation to Plymouth Mayor's
Housing Challenge.
Sincerely,
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Mary An Young
Mayor, `City of Medicine Lak�
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From: Rose Ann Parks
Sent: Monday, Novemr, : 03, 2UO3 2:10 AM
To: Eric Blank
Subject: Tobacco Free for Youths - - and Adults!!
As a Plymouth resident, and a school social worker in Rockford, MN, I am strongly in
favor of the advocacy that you chose to do for our youths and their families. Tobacco use
has too many detrimental health issues down the line, as well as being smelly and messy
now! Thank you for being strong enough to take a step that may be unpopular with some
parts of our population.
Rose Ann Parks
2735 Fountain Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55447-1704
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Thomas J. Campbell
Roger N. Knutson
Thomas M. Scott
Elliott B. Knetsch
Joel J. Jamnik
Andrea McDowell Poehler
Matthew K. Brokl*
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Mr. Scott Harstad
315 Magnolia Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441-5713
CAMPBELL KNUTSON
Professional Association
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November 3, 2003
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Dear Scott:
Following up on our telephone conversation of last week, the Government Data Practices Act,
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, prohibits dissemination of "private data" to the public and makes violation of
the Act a crime. The "Application for Appointment" form you faxed contains "private data." Minn. Stat. §
13.42, Subd. 3 lists the only applicant data that is public:
Applicant data. Except for applicants described in subdivision 5, the following personnel data
on current and former applicants for employment by a state agency, stateivide system or
political subdivision or appointment to an advisory board or commission is public: veteran
status; relevant test scores; rank on eligible list; job history; education and training,- and work
availability. Names of applicants shall be private data except when certified as eligible for
appointment to a vacancy or tithen applicants are considered by the appointing authority to be
finalists for a position in public employment. For purposes of this subdivision, "finalist " means
an individual who is selected to be interviewed by the appointing authority prior to selection.
Names and home addresses of applicants for appointment to and members of an advisory board
or commission are public.
You mentioned that the applicant data had been discussed at a public meeting. Minn. Stat. § 13D.05 provides
that private data can be discussed at a city council meeting if it was necessary to do so, but that the data still
retains its status as private data.
Regards,
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Laurie Ahrens, City Manager
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October 31, 2003 PLYMOUTR
Alan Mitchell
Minnesota Environmental Quality Board
658 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
SUBJECT: Proposed 115 KV Transmission Line in Plymouth and Maple Grove
Dear Mr. Mitchell:
The City of Plymouth is fully supportive of this project to improve the reliability of
electrical service to the residents of our community. However, as Great River Energy
and Wright -Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association move forward with the details of
the project, we urge them to coordinate their work with the future plans of the Minnesota
Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT). As you may be aware, Mn/DOT is planning to
expand I-494 to six lanes in this area. We want to ensure that the utility companies work
with Mn/DOT to ensure that the towers and walls constructed as part of their project take
into account any highway improvements associated with widening the freeway. We
believe this coordination is necessary to minimize the impact on residents and businesses
in our city.
We also request that due consideration be given to appropriate restoration of parkland
and wetlands that are impacted by the construction of the transmission line. The City is
concerned about balancing the public need for reliable utilities with stewardship of our
natural resources.
The City appreciates the opportunity to comment on these matters and looks forward to
receiving the Environmental Assessment.
Sincerely,
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Mayor
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This is to inform you that the City's consultant, Short, Elliott, Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH), has
completed a flood analysis and report pertaining to your property which the City Council received
at their October 28, 2003 meeting. A copy of that report was mailed to you prior to the City
Council meeting for your information. As directed by the City Council, staff, along with our
consulting engineer, would like to meet with you to explain the analysis and go over the potential
options to minimize future flooding.
We would like to meet with you for approximately 30 minutes on Monday, November 17, 2003,
anytime between the hours of 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the City Council chambers. I would appreciate
a call from you to set up a specific time between 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm on November 17, since we
hope to talk to approximately ten residents. If this date and time does not fit into your schedule,
Tuesday, November 18, could also be made available or any time during our regular working hours.
Also, please let me know if you need a copy of the flood analysis report and we would gladly mail
this to you before our meeting.
Please call Office Support Specialist, Karen Holm at (763) 509-5503, to schedule an appointment,
or me at (763) 509-5520 if you have any questions.
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Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Thomas Larson
1944 Orchard Dr.
Woodbury, MN 55125
Jacqueline Okoh
1530 Weston Lane
Phymouth, MN 55447
James Tuchtenhagen
10815 - 47th Place
Plymouth, MN 55442
Stephen Koshiol
11220 - 52nd Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55442
Ellen Feuling
1506 Weston Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Julie Huang
4785 Valley Forge Ln.
Plymouth, MN 55442
Brad & Mary Coomes
11235 - 52nd Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55442
Jerry & Sue Jackson
11735 - 52nd Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55442
Resident
1510 Weston Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Mark Wollsclager
4785 Valley Forge Ln.
Plymouth, MN 55442
Philip Glanzer
11230 - 52nd Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55442
Mark & Tamera Pitman
2740 Sycamore Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441