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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 09-05-2003SEPTEMBER 5, 2003 Dummy 0PC0IVIING MEETI GS TVD NTS Notice calling for a September 9 Special Council Meeting, 6 PM in the Public Safety TrainingRoom.................................................................................................................................. Page 3 Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) September 10 meeting agenda ..................................... Page 4 Human Rights Commission September 11 meeting agenda............................................................ Page 5 Park & Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) September 11 meeting agenda ........................ Page 6 Official Meeting Calendars for September, October, and November, 2003 .................................... Page 7 Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings .................................................... Page 13 FOR INFORMATION .. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. Notice of a September 16 Prevention Forum on drug abuse.......................................................... Page 14 State Department of Transportation (MNDoT) speed limit authorization for Co. Rd. 47 between Highway 101 and Northwest Blvd.............................................................................. Page 15 City news release announcing the award of a second Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) grant................................................................................................................... Page 17 Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) revised Schmidt Lake Implementation Plan .............. Page 19 Honeywell notice of a public preview of plans for a proposed expansion of its 12001 Hwy. 55 facility................................................................................................................... Page 20 Osseo School District 279 statistics sheet and mission statement for the coming academicyear...................................................................................................................... Notice of a September 8 Minnesota Join Together Coalition compliance check summit .. MINUTES Draft minutes of the August 13 Environment Quality Committee (EQC) meeting ................. ...... Page 21 ...... Page 25 ...... Page 28 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO September 5, 1003 Page 2 CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE Letter to Marilyn McAlpine responding to concerns about newspaper vending machines. A copy of Ms. McAlpine's original letter is attached.................................................................... Page 31 Summary of 2003 correspondence tracking................................................................................... Page 33 CORRESPONDENCE Letter to area mayors from Plymouth Mayor Judy Johnson challenging cities to participate in events during November 15-22 Housing Week......................................................................... Page 34 Letter to residents regarding an application for rezoning and preliminary plat for Wilson Management (2003087)..................................................................................................... Page 38 Letter to residents regarding an application for a land use guide plan amendment, rezoning, and variance for Schneiderman's Furniture, Inc. (2003082) .......................................... Page 39 Letter to residents regarding an application for sketch plan review for Quest Real Estate, Inc. (200308)...................................................................................................................... Page 40 Elle. hereh� a. Mee-hj1Zr 0 Mom � o��"s� s � M-e— bit 1'/�c �.'�QILf?JIOvI Dr012U ' J � yo J ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Wednesday, September 10, 2003 7:00 PM Plymouth Creek Center, Room #1 Aeenda Items• 7:00 PM Call to Order: Chair: Kathy Osborne • Review of Agenda • Approval of Minutes (attached) • Guest Introduction & General Forum Guests may address the EQC about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the forum. If the full 15 minutes are not needed or theforum, the EQC will continue with theagenda 7:15 PM Schmidt Lake Implementation Plan. Up -date on the Shingle Creek Watershed activities and a possible meeting with the Schmidt Lake Association Board at EQC's Oct. meeting. An up -dated Schmidt Lake Plan is attached. 7:30 PM Medicine Lake North Drainage Erosion Site (Target Development Area). An up -date on the proposed correction measures and possible future remediation. 7:45 PM Green Building. City of Plymouth is planning an expansion of City Hall. The Green Building concept was incorporated in the project's Request For Proposal. After the selection of the building architect (mid-September), the building committee Lt. Scott Webb, Plymouth Police will contact the EQC. 8:00 PM Medicine Lake: Plymouth Creek Draining Area. Both the City's water quality monitoring data and the Barr Engineering report for Medicine Lake indicate that the Plymouth Creek Drainage Area contributes about 70% of the total watershed nutrient loading into Medicine Lake. EQC members have asked to revisit the Medicine Lake Implementation and Management Plan to begin discussion on this issue (see attachment: up -dated implementationplan). 8:45 PM Plan for next meeting: October 8, 2003! Im The following items were included in the EQC 2003 annual plan, however, EQC members may also help to determine the agenda for the next meeting: ❖ Meeting with Schmidt Lake Association to discuss Schmidt Lake Plan: 6:00 PM ❖ Presentation: NEMO Planning & Implementation 4- 9:00 PM ADJOURNED Supplementary Agenda Items: ❖ Plymouth Water Resources Management Plan ❖ EPA Phase II Permitting ❖ Developing a Green Communities Program ❖ Landscaping and Zoning Issues ❖ Met -Council and Small Grant Project C\Documents and Settings\khoffman\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK83\091003.doc AGENDA Plymouth Human Rights Commission September 11, 2003 Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Medicine Lake Room 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Minutes 3. Approve Agenda 4. Committee Reports A. Report from each of the Committees 1) Human Rights Incident Response Team 2) Community Awareness Committee 3) Community Education Committee 4) Committee on Student Human Rights Activities B. Student Workshop Scheduling S. Old Business A. Discuss LMHRC 32nd Annual Conference, September 19 1) Attendees will be Sandy Hewitt, Gloria Alexander, Venoreen Browne - Boatswain and Jackie Fraedrich. Anay Bedi will be a panelist. B. Discuss Latino Library Community event, September 20 1) Commissioners Venoreen Browne -Boatswain, Jesse Glaze and DeMarcus Suggs will represent Plymouth Human Rights Commission C. Discuss Business Norms and Protocol, facilitated by Ginny Clark, October 23 D. Discuss hosting a Regional Conference on Response to Hate and Bigotry E. Discuss Immigrant Handbook 6. New Business A. Discuss Attendance Policy B. Schedule a meeting with North Hennepin Mediation Program (for a presentation at an HRC meeting) 7. Announcements and Articles (for your information) A. Comments from Hal Broxey on the Conference Addressing Diversity B. TOGETHER Issue C. Tolerance in the News article D. Golden Valley HRC Minutes E. New Hope HRC Minutes 8. Adjourn Upcoming Meeting Events List is attached Next Meeting: October 23, 2003 Commission Norms and Protocol, facilitated by Ginny Clark Wayzata Central Middle School, 305 Vicksburg �J. Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission September 11, 2003, 7 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Associations b. Staff -Diane Evans c. Others 4. Report on Past Council Action a. Selected architect for ice center project (Sept 9th) b. C. 5. Unfinished Business a. Update on ice center b. Update on park construction C. d. e. 6. New Business a. Review Reserve neighborhood park master plan - George Watson Architect b. Tobacco Free policies - Diane Evans c. Review concept plan for finishing lower level - Del Erickson Architect d. CIP - review current plan e. 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff Communication 9. Adjourn Next regular meeting - October 9, 2003 :n\parks\staff\eric\prac\agendas\Sept03.doc OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS September 2003 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 LABOR DAY -City IAL COUNCIL MEETING'. STREET 7:00 PM Offices Closed RECONSTRUCTION POLICY, PLANNING camel cn.Iro.1. COMMISSION, CITY couecaBUDGET STUDY SESSION FOLLOWING Council Chambers IMMEDIATELY THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, P bk S-ft"y Tn V Roan 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: Public Safety Building Expansion Project, Public Safety Training Room 7:00 PM EVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Plymouth 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Creek Center 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, PLYMOUTH CLEAN-UP DAY, Public Works Maintenance Facility 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH-MTKA BUSINESS COUNCIL, BORN Conference Room, 301 Carlson Parkway, 4th floor 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake Rash Hashanah begins at sunset Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 28 29 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 30 00 2003 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Aug 2003 S M T W T F S 6:00 PM COUNCIL BUDGET STUDY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SESSION, 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Public Safety Training Room 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 modified on 9/4/2003 c1 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS October 2003 Sunday Monday I Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 2 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Council Chambers 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Yom Kippur begins at sunsetENVIRONMENTAL 7:00 PM QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC),Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 12 13 14 15 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 7:00 PM HUMAN PLYMOUTH RIGHTS ADVISORY COMMISSION COMMITTEE ON MEETING, TRANSIT (PACT) - Wayzata Central Medicine Lake Middle School, 305 Room Vicksburg 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 9/4/2003 9 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS November 2003 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Dec 2003 1 Oct 2003 S M 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, Council Chambers VETERANS DAY (OBSERVED), City Offices Closed 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers r 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 >I SAM PLYMOUTH-MTKA BUSINESS COUNCIL, BORN Conference Room, 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - City Center Offices THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - City Center Offices 11 Carlson Parkway, 4tneoor COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Closed Closed Medicine Lake 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Room 30 modified on 9/4/2003 f1 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items Sept. 23 Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Presentation by I-494 Corridor Commission • Presentation by Roger Scherer, Met Council representative) • Approve schematic design and cost estimate for finishing lower level of the Plymouth Creek Center • Approve tobacco license for Yang Corporation, d/b/a Four Seasons Liquors 4, 4232 Lancaster Lane • Hearing on off—sale liquor license application for Yang Corporation, d/b/a Four Seasons Liquors 4, 4232 Lancaster Lane • Proclamation for Plymouth Women of Today • Call for a public hearing establishing a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment District for the CSM redevelopment project (if necessary) • Approve land use guide plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat, site plan, and conditional use permit for a 4,839 square foot building at the southeast corner of County Road 101 and 401h Avenue North. Family Hope Services. (2003002 and 2003003) • Approve site plan amendment to accommodate changes to the parking areas for the existing building located at 10205 -51St Avenue North. First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (2003036 and 2003069) • Consider Sketch Plan for Southshore Drive Townhomes • Approve agreement with Maple Grove for sanitary sewer • Approve contract with architect for Public Safety Building expansion project • Approve contract with architect for addition of 3rd Ice Sheet Oct. 14 Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Oct. 28 Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Recognize resident who assisted with business incident (Mayor Johnson) Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. PREVENTION FORUM VC/haCs new in drug abuse, nationally and in Minnesota? ome learn about current trends and issues in drug abuse from OxyContin to oxymorons. Whether purchased over-the-counter or under cover, what do these new emerging drugs of abuse do, who uses them and what's new about them? What makes Twin Cities youth particularly susceptible to the lure of club drugs? Why the rise in heroin deaths? What makes rural Minnesota a hotbed of meth labs? This fast -paced presentation is based on the most recent information from multiple sources including emergency rooms, medical examiners, addiction treatment centers and law enforcement. It also addresses why it matters to all of us and how we can be part of the solution. Presenter: Carol Falkowski, director of research communications at the Hazelden Foundation, has monitored drug abuse trends for nearly 20 years by participating in an ongoing, drug abuse monitoring network of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. She is author of the book "Dangerous Drugs: An Easy-to-use Reference for Parents and Professionals," and delivers presentations to numerous professional and community audiences. Her comments and opinions on drug abuse have appeared in USA TODAY, TIME, and the New York Times. COM MVH IT Y flWn COALITION Hennepin County Community Health Department Health Promotion Division (MC -968) 525 Portland Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55415-1569 DWIGHT JOHNSON CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 f Al When: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003 Noon - 1:15 p.m. Where: St. Louis Park City Hall Council Chambers 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55425 COSt: Free - no need to pre -register SHAZELDEN PRESORTED FIRST CLASS U.S. POSTAGE PAID MPLS., MN PERMIT No.3273 Hennepin County Transportation Department 1600 Prairie Drive 763-745-7500, Phone Medina, MN 55340-5421 763-478-4000, Fax 763-478-4030,TDD www.co.hennepin.mn.us September 2, 2003 Mr. Ronald S. Quanbeck, P.E. City Engineer City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: SPEED ZONING — County Road 47 Dear Mr. Quanbeck: Enclosed is a copy of a Speed Limit Authorization issued by the Commissioner of Transportation for County Road 47 between County State Aid Highway 101 (Brockton Lane) and CSAH 61 (Northwest Boulevard) in the City of Plymouth. The authorization results in a reduction from the previous speed limit of 50 MPH to 45 MPH in the following segments: Between the intersection with CSAH 101 (Brockton Lane) and the intersection with Lawndale Avenue Between a point approximately 500 feet west of the intersection with Dallas Lane and the intersection with CSAH 61 (Northwest Boulevard) This speed zone authorization is the result of a request from the City of Plymouth by letter dated January 21, 2003 and by Plymouth City Council Resolution No. 2003-023. We forwarded the request to MN/DOT by our letter dated January 31, 2003. We have provided our Operations Division with a copy of the final Speed Limit Authorization so they can erect the appropriate signage, which I expect will occur shortly. Sincerely, U,'e,11-10 Thomas D. ohnson, P.E. Transportation Planning Engineer TDJ/eba Enclosure: (1) DOT 29213 (12-78) Form cc: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E., City of Plymouth Carla J. Stueve, City of Plymouth Jim Grube, Hennepin County Jerry Smrcka, Hennepin County _ An Equal Opportunity Employer I F� Recycled Paper Mn/DOT 29213 (12-78) 40-1"% STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Page lof 1 Pages) LOCAL STREET OR HIGHWAY SPEED LIMIT AUTHORIZATION Road Authority Hennepin County Date August 14, 2003 Road Name or No. County Road 47 (Hackamore Road) Termini of Zone: From County State Aid Highway 101 (Brockton Lane) To County State Aid Highway 61 (Northwest Boulevard) Date of Request January 31, 2003 As authorized in Minnesota Statutes, Section 169.14,. it is hereby ordered that the following speed limits are approved and shall be put into effect on the described roadway or sections thereof. 45 miles per hour between the intersection with County State Aid Highway 101(Brockton Lane) and the intersection with Lawndale Avenue 50 miles per hour between the intersection with Lawndale Avenue and a point approximately 500 feet west of the intersection with Dallas Lane 45 miles per hour between a point approximately 500 feet west of the intersection with Dallas Lane and the intersection with County State Aid Highway 61 (Northwest Boulevard) NOTE: The speed limits, described in this authorization, are authorized contingent upon curves and hazards being signed with the appropriate advance curve or warning signs, including appropriate speed advisory plates. " The roadway described shall be reviewed for traffic control devices impacted by the authorized speed limits before posting the signs. Warning signs and speed limit signs shall be in accordance with tite Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. (1) white - Road Authority Mn/DOT Authorized Si (1) Pink - Central Office Traffic (1) Blue - District Traffic Engineer for Road Authority use only Date traffic control devices changed implementing this authorization Month -Day -Year I Signature TE4"doc I� Title City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release August 29, 2003 Contact: Richard Kline, 763-509-5121 FEMA Awards Plymouth Fire Department Second Grant The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the Plymouth Fire Department (PFD) a $72,300 grant. The PFD will use the grant to develop a comprehensive firefighter safety and survival program that will help firefighters be better prepared to rescue one another in life-threatening situations. As part of the safety and survival program, Plymouth will purchase training equipment, tools, rescue equipment, curriculum and fire ground training exercises. The PFD will offer the specialized training program free of charge to Plymouth's mutual aid partners and other interested fire departments. The Plymouth grant award is part of $750 million that FEMA is distributing nationwide in 2003 through its Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. More than 7,000 fire departments will receive financial assistance through the program. The goal of the program is to increase the effectiveness of firefighting operations, improve firefighter health and safety, purchase new fire apparatus, enhance emergency medical service programs, and deliver fire prevention and safety programs to the community. This is the second federal fire grant that PFD has received. In 2002, the department was awarded a $353,500 grant to replace outdated personal protective equipment and aging extrication equipment. In 2002, Plymouth's award was the second largest monetary award made in the state. "The process for the grants is extremely competitive with over 20,000 cities applying for this funding each year. We are honored to be awarded these grants. These dollars will have a positive impact on the delivery of fire service and improve firefighter safety," said Richard C. Kline, Plymouth fire chief. The Plymouth Fire Department is a paid -on-call department that has an authorized strength of 78 firefighters operating out of three stations. The department responds to over 1,400 calls per year, and is the second busiest paid -on-call department in the state. Individuals interested in serving on the department are encouraged to call 763-509-5132 for more information. 12 Schmidt Lake Implementation Plan (2003-05) Recommended by EQC on June 11, 2003 (revised August 13 & September 10) for Council's approval The EQC recommends that the Schmidt Lake Implementation plan will be developed similar to Medicine Lake plan with three main categories: External Factors, Internal Factors, and Education. External factors will address issues such as nutrient loading, pollution prevention, and up -land management. Whereas, internal factors will address issues such as aquatic management, power boating, and in -lake treatments. The educational component of this plan will focus on public participation in implementing this plan and increase general public awareness. The first step of developing the plan would be to work with, meet and survey the area residents to develop a set of appropriate management goals to meet the expected lake use. Area residents will be contacted through newsletters, fliers, questioners and through neighborhood meetings such as the Aug. 9, 2003 Schmidt Lake Picnic. The City will also investigate and evaluate appropriate public uses and public access for Schmidt lake in collaboration with DNR. The City will consider establishing an official public access at the lake in its future street projects as well. Implementation Items Time Line Bud et 1. P8 Model. EQC recommends to identify priority sub -watersheds by preparing a P8 Model that will 2003 establish nutrient loading and identify treatment options for each sub -watersheds. Area residents have volunteered to provide surface water grab samples for testing to calibrating the model. The City will test and analyze the grab samples. Additional information may also be available through Shingle Creek Watershed Commission. The findings will help to refine the following list of potential best management practices needed for each sub -watershed areas: II. EXTERNAL FACTORS: A. Priority Street Sweeping (3-4 times/year @ $1,500/year X 3 years) 2003-05 2004-05 B. Constructing neighborhood Rain Gardens (@ $5/sq. ft.) 2004-05 C. Open Swale at City Park D. Water Quality Treatment: 2003-05 1. Use storm sewer map (& field verification) to map all catch basins, outfalls, and sump manhole. Monitor all new sump manholes through out 2003 to determined their effectiveness. Develop a plan of action to maintain (sediment removal) of all outfalls, catch basins, and sump manholes 2004-05 2. Expand retention @ SCP13 A & B (basins south of Schmidt Lake) 2004-05 3. Outfall Maintenance 111. INTERNAL FACTORS 2004-05 A. Implementing the aquatic vegetation management plan 1. plant harvest (max of 20 acres @ $850/ac., annual) 2. plant herbicide (max of 6 acres @ $2000/ac, annual) 2004 B. Cost Share shoreline restoration grants, with 3 year monitoring 2005 C. Citizen Monitoring ($800/year for 3 years) 2005 D. Alum treatment (est. 16 acres. @ $ 950/ac.) 2004 E. study the potential of a drawdown for Schmidt Lake 2003 F. evaluate water quality impacts of power boating IV. EDUCATION A. Catch Basin Adoption Programs (Education) 2003-05 B. Newsletter Publications 2003-05 C. Public Meetings, neighborhood picnics and activities 2003-05 D. Small Grant Projects -promoting native planting & landscaping 2003-05 Totals ($16,000 approved for 2003, plus $159,000 to be approved for 2004-05) $ 175,000 CADocuments and Settings\khoffman\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK83\EQC approved Schmidt Plan 03-05.doc Honeywell Aerospace Electronic Systems HoneywelL Solid Store Electronics Center 12001 Hwy 55 Plymouth MN 55441-4744 763-954-2301 September 2, 2003 Re: Honeywell SSEC Proposed Facility Expansion Dear Neighbor: Honeywell SSEC is planning an expansion of our facility at 12001 State Highway 55. The proposed expansion of approximately 30,000 square feet will be located at the northwest corner of our existing 230,000 square feet building. We will soon be submitting a plan to the City of Plymouth for approval. In advance of official notifications you will receive from the City, we want to give you a. preview of our proposed plans in an informal meeting where you can ask questions and we can hear any concerns you might have. We are extending an invitation to all property owners within 500 feet of the Honeywell SSEC property. Date of Meeting: Tuesday, September 9, 2003 Meeting Place: Plymouth Creek Center 1480034 th Avenue North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Meeting Room: Plymouth Room C Meeting Start Time: 6:30 pm We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Sincerely, Randyoung Facilities Manager ez"v SSEC Cu.vomer Service: 1-800-323-8295 District 279 OSSEO AREA SCHOOLS September 2003 L. , Ph.D. • a` JphoR�' d703J 34 -7 39107 ` IXI Dear Friend of Osseo Schools: .L✓'i As superintendent of Independent School District 279, it's a great pleasure for me to greet you at the beginning of another school year. The 2003-04 fall sports schedules for our local high schools are enclosed. I hope you will find time to attend some of the many fine school events. The educational achievement of each of our students is at the core of our mission as a school district. Our enrollment of high needs and English Language Learners continues to increase while our overall enrollment remains stable. With this growth, we would normally predict decreased test score averages. District 279 students continued to achieve at high levels during 2002-03. At every grade level, 3 through 8, Osseo Area Schools' students showed strong improvement (growth) in their NWEA math and reading scores, with growth that was similar or better than the national average on 7 of the 12 tests. • The percentage of Osseo Area Schools' eighth graders that passed the Minnesota Basic Standards Test remained strong, with 83% of eighth graders passing reading, 72% of eighth graders passing math and 90% of 10`I' graders passing the written composition test on the first try. For the second year in a row, Osseo Area Schools tackled a multitude of extremely challenging issues and decisions. The following is a list of some of the major issues that we faced and successfully resolved: • Continued completion of major construction projects in Phase I and Phase II --with most projects completed on time and under budget. • Expanded the number of construction projects to several elementary buildings that required additional space to support the needs of their students. • Completed negotiations with all non -licensed groups at a level that is below the metro average --with a mutual agreement by all non -licensed units to take a 0% salary enhancement for 2002-03 and a 2% salary enhancement for 2003-04. Together with all licensed staff, our non -licensed staff demonstrated a clear understanding of the budget deficit and a willingness to support our district in a time of crisis. • Prepared the community for continuing difficult budget times with specific information to help everyone understand the lack of additional state funding over the next several years. • Expanded District 279 accountability efforts through the establishment of "FISCAL," a community accountability committee, which defined and described our district's fiscal accountability and developed a concise document to communicate our enhanced accountability system to the public. [OVER, PLEASE] ✓� INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 279 Educational Service Center, 11200 93rd Avenue North � Maple Grove, MN 55369-6605 Page 2 • Developed a weighted grading system and recommended procedures to maximize students' post -secondary entrance opportunities. • Secured a large increase in legislative funding for equalization of the operating levy through a concerted effort by our Legislative Network, community members and other low -wealth school districts. Over the next two years, this will reduce the operating levy portion of residents' property taxes by approximately 15%. • Passed the November 2002 operating levy referendum, bringing District 279 to the maximum levy of $842 per pupil unit allowed under state law. Our School Board members, administration, staff and community worked together to present clear, complete and compelling information concerning District revenue needs, and the impact of passage or failure of the levy question. As we face the following challenges in the 2003-04 school year, we again have great opportunities to continue our success: Address the impact of "No Child Left Behind," the law that greatly expands the federal government's role in education and mandates the identification of an entire school as "needs improvement" based on the performance of a subgroup of as few as 20 students. One of our elementary buildings, identified as "needs improvement" for the second year, must provide a choice and paid transportation if students desire to attend another building currently making adequate yearly progress. Several other schools have been identified as "needs improvement" buildings for the first year. Despite these sanctions, we must seize the opportunity to help all of our students to grow academically and acquire the skills they need to be successful. • Continue to focus on improving student academic achievement. Site councils must use their individual school improvement plans to focus the efforts of everyone in the building on site improvement goals that will result in higher levels of achievement. • Help staff and community understand that our schools will face a significant funding gap over the next several years due to the State's continuing budget deficit. The passage of the November 2002 operating levy referendum along with major budget conservation measures will allow District 279 to use a strong general fund balance to offset the lack of increased state aid. This balance must be safeguarded to ensure that we can keep our current level of staffing, programs and services without additional state funding. Despite a very difficult year in 2002-03, I believe that District 279 remains strong and prepared to take on these major challenges. I hope that you, as a community member, will stay current with district issues and remain a vital part of our team as we continue to focus on our mission to educate and empower every learner to excel in our changing world. Please take advantage of the opportunity to attend some of the fine school and community events that are part of our school district's quality educational program. Also, feel free to stop in or give me a call to share any comments or questions you have. Respectfully, L. Chris Richardson, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools Enclosures Osseo Area Schools - District 279 OUR MISSION The District of Excellence - dedicated to educating and empowering every learner to excel in our changing world. OUR BELIEFS 1. Learning is the primary focus of our District. 2. Student achievement is the responsibility of the school and the learner in collaboration with family and community. 3. Ail learners must be challenged to perform at their peak levels and to pursue academic excellence. 4. Learners must be engaged in relevant learning which produces measurable results. 5. Every learner must have equitable access to consistent curriculum. 6. Respectful, caring relationships are fundamental to a successful educational experience. 7. Learners, parents/guardians, staff, and community members must be actively welcomed, informed, and treated respectfully by every employee, or District representative. 8. The recognition, acceptance and appreciation of, and sensitivity to, diversity is critical to the learning and lives of the people of our District. 9. Every person must be valued as unique and important. 10. Valuing diversity requires ongoing adaptation to the changing needs of our population. 11. Physical and emotional safety is the responsibility of the District in collaboration with students, staff, family, and community. 12. Continuous school improvement is necessary to improve student achievement. 13. Participatory decision-making, consistent with District beliefs, results in quality decisions. STRATEGIES 1. We will continuously improve educational programs to meet the various and changing needs of all learners. 2. We will implement challenging district -wide curriculum to prepare all learners to be creative, life- long learners. 3. We will develop a comprehensive plan for school readiness. 4. We will provide intervention and support for students of all ages that decreases the disparity of academic achievement and graduation rates. 5. We will provide opportunities for students who are more successful in non-traditional settings. 3 (Continued) STRATEGIES (Continued) 6. We will support the inclusion of curriculum which models and teaches students positive personal attributes and social skills. 7. We will implement programs and activities that promote an environment of comfort and trust for the broadly diverse population of our District, and support the District's Multicultural Gender Fair Disability Sensitive (MCGFDS) plan. ■ Implement intra/inter District Desegregation Plan ■ Recruit/retain diverse staff reflective of our population ■ Provide staff/peer development to encompass broad issues of diversity ■ Integrate diverse perspectives into core curriculum. 8. We will align the District structure to support implementation of a cohesive District and building staff development plan to meet needs of all employees and to support the strategic plan. ■ Develop interschool communication plan to support staff development collaboration • Focus on instructional strategies ■ Consider and plan for the staff development needs of all employee groups, i.e., ALC, ECFE, ECSE, ABE, food service, custodial, etc. 9. We will implement a mandatory comprehensive and coherent staff development program to include all District staff that recognizes a new vision for individual and organizational growth through reflective practice integrating all components, such as TAG, SPED, general education, ECFE/ECSE, multicultural curriculum. 10. We will provide alternative staff development opportunities to overlap programs and offer summer opportunities. ■ Include non-traditional programs such as ALC, ECFE, ECSE, ABE, in more useful and valuable ways for staff development 11. We will focus staff development training on specific instructional strategies for use in the classroom. 12. We will integrate technology into instruction and management to enhance resource options for education and communication opportunities. 13. We will implement a comprehensive district -wide communication plan to effectively provide 'necessary information to, and receive input from, students, parents, staff and community. 14. We will pursue and maintain community partnerships to provide additional resources of time, talent, materials and finances to support the learning process. ■ Develop community partnerships ■ Develop programs that welcome learners and parents ■ Develop programs that promote parent involvement • Promote opportunities and successes of the District ■ Utilize the time, expertise and opinions of parents, students and community 15. We will effectively and equitably allocate resources and will aggressively seek additional funding to support our mission and beliefs. ■ Hire staff to mirror community ■ Enhance programs with appropriate staff ■ Reduce class size ■ Enhance building maintenance ■ Recruit and retain quality staff ■ Provide innovative, home-grown teacher programs September 4, 2001 A Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking 2720 Highway 10 NE Mounds View, MN 55112 763-427-5310 1-800-782-1878 FAX 763-427-7841 www.miph.org/mjt GOVERNING BOARD James Ramstad, Chair Judd Mowry, Vice Chair Phil Bartusek Judge Lawrence Cohen Howard Epstein John Hershey Steve Johnson Bonnie Labatt Cathy Mackiewicz Kevin May Bob Melson Wendy Menken Jodi Rohe Kim Rowe Alan Sickbert Sam Swanberg +A printed on recycled paper containing at `1� least 30% post -consumer paper fibers O MINNESOTA JOIN TOGETHER GO A Compliance Check Sum Monday September 8, 2003 Y 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Mounds View Community Center Notice New 5394 Edgewood Drive Location Mounds View, MN 55112 AGENDA 2:00 p.m. Compliance Check Policy History 2:15 p.m. Discussions with MLBA/MMBA Parameters of Current Agreement 2:30 p.m. Research Considerations 2:45 p.m. Political Considerations 3:00 p.m. Discussion 3:40 p.m. Bottom Line 3:55 p.m. Next Steps (J I ING Jeff Nachbar Jim Ramstad Traci Toomey Judd Mowry MIT Compliance Check Summit and Governing Board Meeting Monday, September 8, 2003 Meeting Location Change Notification As you all know, the Compliance Check Summit and Governing Board Meeting was originally scheduled to meet at the MIPH Office Building in the Conference Room. But, due to overwhelming response to the Compliance Check Summit, we realized the facility is not large enough to hold all the people. So ... the summit and the meeting have been moved to: Mounds View Community Center 5394 Edgewood Drive Mounds View, MN Driving Directions: FROM MIPH Office to Mounds View Community Center Distance: 0.76 Miles 1. Start out going Southeast on CR -10 E toward CR-I/CR-82. 2. Turn LEFT onto EDGEWOOD DR. 3. Turn into first driveway past Walgreens. imi C,roliplana t Bio nurse` 31a 1km -��1 Park A'rdan P .rt �c� t \ ` st Ava No Sherwood Rd 80th`Au+a No ;� 4 1 . � l *� ---' i , :rieenfielil _- Rustad I H�iivie! ;,,Park Pari_. oak!l!bod Lois D 2 -� tak.side.Rarl' -;� L --! - -- -- - - Parl - 30 L _j�,. �Spring lake Park_Pinewood DrL - I ...a 0 3 . -�-17 �jj �a m-� �-� SiIver Jie �,``�`,�-Mounds View �!rn wL i- -� -IL _�_.l_d Park I I Bronson- --v>_. Flanery.Park j- io I Tow�t�id �- p �— l— _' I`- GL .� -- I uyd Lyrnbert Park _ _c7=••�m�__ 73rd"AveNelm 1a,` v v v �! i m� - m IIIl l ` r J-RT&7j Lrj - ` �.. _ " o orton Ava Ne ;� 1 -,•_ _I �.'Woodale I #, `? �+ a lapt ��Park.dr�re`t VYoodcresl 65Dr- —--?tag[�HQhwayAve - Bakken!! VJay 7 i 1 _._._-1_ i _i LL r r Ali 69th A_ye Ne- t a�r, e4 b Main St i J7 02003 tJlapQuest.com, Inc.; 02003 Navigation Technologiasl "Also attached (for your convenience) is directions to the MIPH Office Build- ing in Mounds View. Directions to the Minnesota Institute of Public Health 2720 Highway 10 NE, Mounds View, MN 55112 763-427-5310 From I -35E (from the south) From I-35 E North, take the 1-694 W/US-10 (white)* exit, exit number 113, on the left. Merge onto US -10 W. Take the US -10 W exit, exit number 42B, towards Anoka. Take the County Road 10 (blue)* exit on the left. Continue on County 10 to Silver Lake Road; building is next to the Holiday Gas Station located at the corner of Silver Lake and 10. Access from County Road 10 into parking lot, or turn onto Silver Lake Road and take access road (on the left) behind Holiday Gas Station, just prior to RealLife Cooperative apartment building. From I-35 (from the north) 1-35W South. Take the County H exit, exit number 28C, towards County Road 10 W (blue)*. Turn right on County Road 10 W. Continue on County 10 to Silver Lake Road; building is the next to Holiday Gas Station at the corner of Silver Lake and 10. Access from County Road 10 into parking lot, or turn onto Silver Lake Road and take access road (on the left) behind Holiday Gas Station, just prior to RealLife Cooperative apartment building. Wt to 1"Ic ,tiorrlxon�n 5 S�1' ,Hall \ I rrueH 1>tiaaioR locuion 1.nt Kai ❑ H.eJ C:o,ru: re rrrn ,Clam 7Zvr:n o / snxr.:nti VIE111 El From I -35W (from the south) Heading North on I -35W, take the County Road 10 (blue)* exit, number 28B, County H. Continue on County 10 to Silver Lake Road; building is next to Holiday Gas Station at the corner of Silver Lake and 10. From Hi2hway 10 (St. Cloud) Highway 10 E. Take MN Hwy. 47 S, to the County 3 - Coon Rapids Blvd. exit. Keep left at the fork in the ramp. Turn left onto Coon Rapids Blvd. NW. Coon Rapids Blvd. NW becomes County Road 10. Continue on County 10 to Silver Lake Road (past Northtown Mall, approximately 2.5 miles; the site is next to Holiday Gas Station at the corner of Silver Lake and 10. Access from County Road 10 into parking lot, or turn right onto Silver Lake Road and take access road (on the left) behind Holiday Gas Station, just prior to RealLife Cooperative apartment building. From 694 From 694, take the 1-35W North exit, exit number 41 B. Merge onto 1-35W North. Take the County Road 10 W (blue)* exit, exit number 28B, towards County H. Merge onto County Road 10 W. Continue on County 10 to Silver Lake Road; building is next to Holiday Gas Station at the corner of Silver Lake and 10. Access from County Road 10 into parking lot, or turn onto Silver Lake Road and take access road (on the left) behind Holiday Gas Station, just prior to RealLife Cooperative apartment building. *State Highway 10 is the white sign; County Highway 10 is the blue road sign. l.vt'T sk C—Ity ii IU DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES — MEETING NO. 130 Wednesday, August 13, 2003, 2003, 7:00 p.m. Members Present Kathy Osborne, Geoff Conklin, Karen Chesebrough, Andy Walstead, Brian Forrest and Terry Jaffoni Members Absent Chris Graham, Boe Carlson, Molly Beste and Katie He 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 Call to Order Ms. Osborne brought the meeting to order at 7:10 p,m. Review of Agenda The following items were added to the agenda: • Dedication of the Parkview Native Garden • Fulton neighborhood garden update • Funding of flood damage repair in residential homes • Update on the Environmental Champion award • View Medicine Lake video Minutes It was moved by Andy Walstead, seconded by Brian Forrest and unanimously approved by the committee that the minutes for Meeting No. 129, June 11, 2003, be approved as written. General Forum Mr. Forrest asked if the construction of the two pump houses will have any impact on the wetlands. Councilmember Black stated that the construction has no impact on the wetlands. Schmidt Lake Mr. Missaghi referred to the Schmidt Lake Implementation Plan Implementation summary stating that it is based on discussions at previous EQC Plan meetings. The EQC reviewed the plan and Mr. Missaghi will forward a recommendation of approval of the plan to the City Council. Aquatic Vegetation Ms. Chesebrough updated the EQC on the Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan Management group meeting which was held the morning of August 13, 2003, with the following comments: Page 1 of 3 C: (Documents and SettingslkhojJmanUocal SeltingslTemporary Internet Files IOLK831081303. doc Z3 • The big emphasis was on curly leaf pondweed which is causing all kinds of problems. The group is developing a long term plan which includes chemical treatment, mechanical harvesting and obtaining permits from the DNR. • She said there was some discussion of algae, but curly leaf pondweed needs to be dealt with first, as it contributes to algae growth. • Sediment is evident at the north arm of the lake, but is not an issue for the AVM group. She said perhaps it is a problem the EQC could look into. • Eighteen applications have been received for the Shoreline Restoration Grant. All applications are along the waters edge of Medicine Lake. The effect of ice and erosion on plantings in these areas are being considered. • Buoy samples were reviewed. Plymouth Beach Mr. Vlach stated that the Hennepin County Health Dept. is becoming Closing Policy more involved with bacteria sampling in area lakes and closing beaches with high levels of bacteria. He feels that the City should develop a beach closing policy. Mr. Barten stated that the City of Bloomington and the Three Rivers Park District are developing management plans, monitoring plans and guidelines to manage their own programs. He said if the Hennepin County Health Dept. takes over maintenance of the beaches it will come at a much higher price and cities will lose operational control of their beaches. A motion was made by Andy Walstead, seconded by Terry Jaffoni for the EQC, in coordination with the Park and Recreation Dept., to develop a beach closing policy and forward it to the City Council for their approval. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Osborne requested the development of a beach closing policy be added to a future EQC agenda. Updates • Ms. Osborne reported on the opening of the Parkview Native Garden held in conjunction with National Night Out on August 5, 2003. • Ms. Osborne reported a concern from Marsha Videen about an article in the Sun -Sailor stating that the Storm Water Utility Fee Page 2 of 3 C: (Documents and SettingslkhoffmanlLocal Settingsl Temporary Internet Files DLK8310 IMI doe C� would be used to fund flood damage repair in residential homes. It was clarified that these funds would not be used to fund personal damages but may be used to repair the problem. Ms. Osborne suggested a follow-up story in the Sun -Sailor clarifying the use of the funds and an article in the Environmental Extra explaining how the fee is being spent. The EQC would like to see a financial progress report relating to the Storm Water Utility Fee. Mr. Missaghi reported that Progress Casting Group and Honeywell have been selected to receive the Environmental Champion Award for 2003. • Ms. Chesebrough reported on the Fulton neighborhood tour of rain gardens. She said a blue easel was placed in front of each participating property with a description of their project. The homeowner did not need to be home. Ms. Osborne suggested a similar event in Plymouth in conjunction with the Tire & Trowel event. • Councilmember Black would like the EQC to look at green building principles that could be utilized in the Public Safety Building expansion and construction of the water treatment facility. Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Plymouth Creek Center. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patty Hillstrom Page 3 of 3 C: (Documents and Settingslkhoffma/ng ocal Settingsl Temporary Internet FilesIOLK831081301 doc / CITY OF PLYMOUTR September 2, 2003 NIs. Marilyn McAlpine 10635 44`x' Ave. N. #C Plymouth, IVIN 55442 Dear Ms. McAlpine, Thank you for your letter regarding newspaper vending machines. Staff has been contacted in the past regarding this issue by residents who have expressed similar concern. There is no ordinance in the City Code regulating newspaper vending machines or news racks. According to the City Attorney, news racks in the public right of way is under the protection of the right to free speech and the press provided by the First Amendment. There have been several court cases regarding regulations on news racks. The Supreme Court has found that banning news racks is unconstitutional. There have also been Supreme Court decisions against cities attempting to regulate new racks by ordinance, such as limiting the number or type of news racks allowed, which have also been struck down by the Supreme Court for various reasons. I am sorry we cannot help you with the removal of the newspaper vending machine. Given the protection of the First Amendment, the City doesn't have the authority to require the removal of the news rack. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (763) 509-5453. Thank you for your concern. Sincerely, Rebecca Bowers Planner Cc: Mayor Judy Johnson .3i PLYMOUTH A BeautifufPface to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 "`�� www ci.olvmouth.mn.us Marilyn McAlpine 1063544 1h Ave. No. #c Plymouth MN 55442 Mayor Judy Johnson City of Plymouth Is it legal to establish a business on a residential street corner? During the past winter the Star Tribune chained a newspaper vending box to the street sign on the corner of Trenton and 44`h Avenue North near the entrance to our Plymouth Greenl Villas. In the spring I tried to contact a person responsible at the Tribune but had no success. Now I notice that there is a vending box on Larch and Schmitt Lake Road. It seems that there are plenty of commercial places to sell newspapers and the establishment of businesses on street lowers the quality of our neighborhoods. Thank you for your. consideration. 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L U d p c W •� 0 5 - o E ej c c = E > L c a� ro'� y ti c R J > y v 0 a 0o Y a on E = E o o cn w a, R O R C @ p C C E U d a -c ca •o U 3 Z 0 c ti a Ln a a a N ¢ a L T d c a O R E O q@ U x v U �° c on a 0 x � c ai C a c • U R u -1 •` R E O E ° O cz G ca 0 E• : N i r GiG aGG Cd C r A L Y O YC Y Y Y Y X Y u v @ 7 d 7 cc0 cc0 c3 C 7 C C rin = m ci n x w w X x O N M 7 N M S vl 'p .•3 n September 2, 2003 SUBJECT: A Challenge from Plymouth's Mayor! Dear Mayor: As mayors, we face many challenges and opportunities in our cities. Affordable housing is one of the toughest issues many communities face. As mayors we have a unique opportunity to raise awareness and help raise charitable contributions from our citizens to support the affordable housing efforts of our local social service agencies. In Plymouth, several City Council members and I are planning to join local sleep -outs to fight homelessness this fall. These efforts are sponsored by Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP) and PRISM. The sleep -outs will begin on Saturday, November 15, as the kick-off to "Housing Week" (November 15-22). Wayzata shoe repairman Bob Fisher will brave the weather to spearhead his annual sleep -out on behalf of IOCP. He will continue to sleep out until he meets his goal of raising $1,000,000 in contributions. This year PRISM will undertake its first sleep -out and will have a number of area residents sleeping out during Housing Week. In Minnetonka, retired hardware store owner John Kokesh will take on his third annual sleep -out to raise funds for the housing work of Intercongregation Communities Association (ICA). As mayor of Plymouth, I am challenging my fellow neighboring mayors and council members to join our city council in sleeping out during housing week or find another way to help fund the housing work of IOCP, PRISM, ICA or the human service agency that serves your community. As for the Plymouth City Council's participation, we are still hammering out details. We do know that we will be asking friends, colleagues, and citizens to sponsor us as we sleep out in tents. We are still not certain of the dates or location of our event, though it will take place during the week of November 15-22. e3-� -2 - Why is Your Involvement as Mayor Important? As mayors we hold special, visible places in our community. Your involvement in the effort will garner more press coverage for the affordable housing campaigns of IOCP, PRISM and ICA as well as more funding for programs that address housing issues. What I Need from You At this point, I'd like to know if you and your City Council are interested in accepting our challenge in some form. We are flexible as to how we would determine the "winner". It could be based on most nights slept out or it could be based upon most dollars raised per capita. Perhaps you have another idea? Please keep in mind that if you take me up on this challenge, the money your Council raises would go to PRISM, IOCP, or ICA if your community is part of their service area. Funds will be used to provide housing assistance to low income families and individuals in their respective service areas. If you are not part of their service areas, your Council can designate your money be directed to an agency working on affordable housing issues in your city. In other words, we want you to see a local benefit from this effort. I am attaching some information about the IOCP and PRISM efforts. The ICA effort is similar to that of IOCP. We hope you will consider supporting these efforts. It is a chance for you to do something fun and help those less fortunate in our community at the same time. Please join in this effort. I'd be happy to brainstorm ways to help you tailor an event that works in your community. You can reach me at (763) 509-5007. You can also contact: Jill Kohler at IOCP, (952) 473-2436; Annette Poeschel at ICA, (952) 938-0729; or Rebekah Moir at PRISM, (763) 529-1350. Sincerely, Judy Johnson Mayor, City of Plymouth HOUSING WEEK 2003 November 15-22 Housing Week is a community initiative to raise awareness about local housing issues, to raise money to address housing needs, and to promote community involvement and volun- teerism. Housing Week originally began through the efforts of local shoe -repairman Bob Fisher, who began his annual winter sleep -out in 1996 to raise the awareness of people in his community around the issues of affordable housing and homelessness. Bob donates funds he raises to the housing work of Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP). In 1999 Bob worked with IOCP to expand the Housing Week effort to the entire community, joining with local churches, the cities of Wayzata, Plymouth, Orono, Long Lake and Medina, youth groups, civic organizations, and schools to raise awareness about local housing is- sues, to raise money to address housing needs, and to promote community involvement. In this year's Housing Week campaign (aka Bob's Sleep -Out) IOCP and Bob have set a stretch goal of $1,000,000 ($833,000 was raised in Housing Week 2002). While this may seem an overwhelming goal, it reflects the dramatic increase in need for housing assistance by families in our area. The faltering economy means more and more people out of work and with- out the money to meet their daily needs, including shelter for their families. In 2000 IOCP was provid- ing approximately 30 emergency housing assists each month to low-income families in our area. In 2003 IOCP is averaging 120 assists/month and is running out of funds budgeted for housing assistance by the middle of each month. IOCP will use funds raised through Housing Week to help low-income families and individu- als find, secure and keep affordable housing. Please join Bob in becoming personally in- volved in building a community in which every family has a warm place to call home. Here are ways you can help: ✓ Financial contribution to the Housing Week campaign. ✓ Land, houses, buildings. The availability and cost of land is a huge barrier to affordable housing efforts. Call IOCP if you are interested in a tax-deductible donation or partial do- nation of property. ✓ Volunteer. Volunteers can be a part of IOCP's housing efforts through: o Rehabilitating homes o Working with IOCP client families in apartment complexes in Plymouth through IOCP's CONECT project. ✓ Education. Become an informed voice in the community. Attend community forums and meet- ings on this issue. Call IOCP for information about housing needs in the western suburbs. See www.bobssleepout.com for more information. ✓ Advocacy. Join IOCP's advocacy efforts. IOCP works with members of 30 west metro congregations in the West Metro Faith Communities in Action (WMFCA), the Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing (MICAH), and participates in the HousingMinne- sota collaborative to raise awareness and encourage cross -sector participation in finding solutions. See www.wmfaca.org for more information on upcoming efforts and events. Please call TOCP at (952) 473-2436 or see www.ioc,o.org for more information. and,y �. o reneSs What: An opportunity for the community to raise funds and awareness to fight local hunger and homelessness. When: November 15 – 22nd, 2003 Who: Individuals Community Organizations Churches and Youth Groups Local Businesses City Governments and YOU! Where: Location to be determined HOW: Individuals, groups, churches and businesses can raise awareness and funds for PRISM's work fighting hunger and homelessness by: • Raising donations of funds to sponsor you/your group to sleep outdoors in a tent one or more nights during the Sleep Out • Donating a portion of business proceeds during the week of the Sleep Out to PRISM • Matching funds raised by employees or customers • Many other ways that can be tailored to meet the needs of your group! WHYMP More than 8,000 families in PRISM's service area make less than the minimum required for a 2 -person family to afford the costs of their most basic needs (including food and housing)1,2 A single unexpected expense—one car repair, one medical emergency, one layoff—can put a local family at serious risk for hunger and/or homelessness. YOU can take action to help families in our communities who live on the verge of hunger and homelessness every day. To Get Call Rebekah Moir, Development, Volunteer Relations and Resources Involved: Manager at PRISM. (763) 529-1350 or rmoir@prismmpls.com 2000 U.S. Census 2 "The Cost of Living in Minnesota: A Report By The Jobs Now Coalition" published in 1997 I CITY OF September 5, 2003 PUMOUT- *r, SUBJECT: REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR WILSON MANAGEMENT (2003087) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Wilson Management, Inc., under File No. 2003087, for a rezoning from RSF-1 (Single Family 1) to RSF-2 (Single Family 2) and a preliminary plat for five single-family lots on two existing parcels totaling 2.03 acres located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Harbor Lane and Gleason Lake Drive, north of Carlson Parkway. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 17, 2003, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP 7_4r`— Planning Manager 2003087propnotice PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (71,63) 509-5000 '__� 7 w%vw.ci.plymouth.mr..uc 5 M SUBJECT: LAND USE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT, SITE PLAN AMENDMENT. REZONING AND VARIANCE FOR SCHNIEDERMAN'S FURNITURE, INC. (2003082) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Schneiderman's Furniture Inc., under File No. 2003082, for a (1) land use guide plan amendment to reguide the site from I -P (Planned Industrial) to C (Commercial), (2) rezoning from I-2 (General Industrial) to C-4 (Community Commercial), (3) site plan amendment for site improvements to convert an existing industrial building into a 120,000 square foot two-story furniture store, and (4) variance to allow a 5 -foot setback from parking to building for the property located at 13500 County Road 6. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 17, 2003, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, 'Barbara G. Senness, AICA Planning Manager N\IVE! 2003C82 ro notice PLYMOUTH A BeautifidPface to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 500-5000 "" "w` - www.d.plymouth mn.us q. CITU OF September 5, 2003 PUMOUTR n ,-z SUBJECT: SKETCH PLAN REVIEW FOR QUEST REAL ESTATE, INC. (2003098) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a 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. The development would be called "The Woods at Medicine Lake". The Sketch Plan review process allows a developer to solicit informal feedback on a project prior to submitting a formal development application to the City. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Meeting to be held by the Plymouth City Council at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 23, 2003, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lo�yer level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICPI,,�� Planning Manager 2003098propnotice PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place to Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD ; PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www.ci.plymouth.mn.us