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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 02-26-1999T rp FEBRUARY 26.) 1999 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.- NOTE: CHEDULE.NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 7: OO PM SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 9:00 AM -3:00 PM TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 7: 00 PM 2. MONDAY, MARCH], 7:00 PM 3 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 7: 00 PM 4. THURSDAYMARCH4, 7.00PM 5. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 7. 00 PM 6 MONDAY, MARCH 15, 7: 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, (proposed) The Reserve, 3155 Empire Lane REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers YO UTH A D VISOR Y COUNCIL MEETING Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M-2) ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M-3) HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M-4) PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers PRAC, Council Chambers CITY CO UNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2 February 26, 1999 t 7. MONDAY, MARCH 1 S, 7: 00 PM YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING Medicine Lake Room 8. March and April calendars are attached. (M-8) 1. MINUTES a) Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit January 27 meeting. (I -]q) b) Park and Recreation Advisory Commission February 11 meeting. (I -1b) c) Human Rights Commission February 4 meeting. (I -1c) d) Draft minutes of the Environmental Quality Committee February 10 meeting. (I -I d) Z CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE a) Internet Communications between Jody Kohlenberger and City Engineer Dan Faulkner regarding traffic problems at various intersections along Vicksburg Lane. (1--2a) b) Letter to Council Member Kelli Slavik from resident Dick Pickering regarding noise level in the area of his home at 3030 Hwy 101. (1--2b) A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-2) 3. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter to various mayors from League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations Contact Gary Carlson regarding the legislative proposal to reinstate the sales tax exemption for local government purchases. (I -3a) b) Letter from Mayor Tierney to Wayzata High School Principal Dr. Craig Paul congratulating him on being named Minnesota Principal of the Year. (I --3b) c) Letter from Mayor Tierney to Hopkins School District Superintendent Dr. Michael Kremer congratulating him on being named Minnesota Superintendent of the Year. (1--3c) d) Letter to Representative Ron Abrams from Manager Dwight Johnson explaining the City position on proposed legislation relating to shooting ranges. (1--3d) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO February 26, 1999 Page 3 e) Letter to Mayor Tierney from Ken Wendinger regarding the meeting with Hennepin County Park Board officials about the proposed Eagle Lake Regional Park. (I -3e) Letter to the Star Tribune Editor with a cover letter to the Plymouth City Council from William J. Gimble regarding the proposed Eagle Lake Regional Park. (I-3,) S) Response from Henry Todd Van Dellen to Ed Goldsmith responding to his letter of February 16 offering to discuss the matter with other representatives on the House Tax Committee and seek bipartisan co -authorship for bill. (I --3g) h) Letter from Eric Evenson, District Administrator, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District regarding City and Watershed District Staff Roundtable Discussion Friday, March 12, 1999 (I -3h) 4. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Fax February 15 - 19 (I -4a) b) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Fax February 22 - 26 (I -4b) V Youth Advisory Council March 1, 1999 Medicine Lake Room, Plymouth City Hall Agenda Note: Cable channel 12 will be filming an early portion of the meeting 1. Approval of Minutes of February 1, 1999 2. Driver's license provisions 3. Shadowing of City Officials 4. Music in Plymouth report -Judy Johnson 5. Summer youth concert 6. Topics for next meeting 7. Adjourn ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMI'I"I'L+'L+' AGENDA MEETING NO. 82 March 03,1999; 7:00 PM Medicine Lake Room; Upper Level City Hall Agenda Items: 7:00 PM Call to Order, Chair: Terry Goodfellow -Heyer • Review of Agenda • Approval of Minutes, Meeting No. 81 (Attachment 1) • 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 for the Forum, the EQC will continue with the agenda. 7:15 PM Up -Dates & Reports: 1. Erosion Control. Darrell Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician, has prepared the 1998 City of Plymouth Erosion Control which provides a summary of all of the erosion control related activities during 1998, including the number of violations and site inspections (Attachment 2). 2. Phosphate Containing Fertilizer Ban Waiting for a respond from the City attorney's office. Shane Missaghi 7:30 PM 1. EQC's 1999 Annual Plan, What is Ahead? A quick review of the 1999 annual plan to schedule EQC's activities for the coming months and to familiarize our new members with the annual plan. Shane Missaghi 2. Lake Associations: • Schmidt Lake. The association is asking to attend one of the future meeting to discuss their concerns. • Mooney Lake. The Mooney Lake association is asking for financial support with water quality project. 8:45 PM • New Agenda Items: 1. 2. 3. Next Meeting: 9:00 PM ADJOURNED NOTE: DATEMMAgenda82.doc (M-4) Plymouth Human Rights Commission March 4, 1999 7 p.m. 1. Call to Order. 2. Approve February 4 Minutes. 3. Approve Agenda. 4. Recognize Kathy Lueckert for her service and assistance provided to the Human Rights Commission. 5. Presentation by Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director, on the Involvement of the Human Rights Commission in the Comprehensive Plan Update. 6. Introductions -- 2 minutes by each member. 7. Reports of Committees: A. Report on Student Workshop (Manik, Sara, Perssis, Rebecca, Raj it). B. Report on City Employee Survey (Claudelle, Joan, Mitzi). C. Report on Dialogue with religious and civic organizations (Joan). 8. Old Business. A. Report on Affordable Housing Forum on February 23. 9. New Business. A. Adopt Days of Remembrance Proclamation. B. Consider New Work Plans. C. Order T-shirts. 10. Announcements and Articles. A. City of Plymouth Interpreter List -- for your HRC manual in the "Contacts" section. 11. Set next meeting -- April 12. Adjourn. Plymouth: A Neighborhood and Community for All Plymouth Human Rights Commission N (4M) C1-aw0a� Z ag ^� ¢WaN vQ'i¢[=� C� C/1p EM OF - M m OZm Uo o� o O l� d3 Cd b w N b = Cd z 2 N r W : C/)0 u U a C ocn � m H -« W u Z zz�. 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Representing Metro Transit - Sheri Gingerich Representing Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. - Jim Baldwin Representing the City of Plymouth - John Sweeney Consultant for Plymouth Metrolink - George Bentley Committee Secretary - Patty Hillstrom I. MEETING MINUTES After introductions the minutes for the December 9, 1998 were approved as amended. II. RIDERSHIP INFORMATION AND REVIEW OF RIDERSHIP STATISTICS FOR NOVEMBER, 1998 George Bentley's Comments Due to some computer conversion problems the statistical data for November and December has not been received yet. The following ridership statistics are for 1998: • System ridership was up 6.1 % over 1997. • Dial -A -Ride ridership was up by 7% over 1997 • Metrolink (Route 91 & 93 and Route 92) ridership was up 5.1 % • Route 91 was up by 8.7 % over 1997 • Route 92 was up by 12.6 % • Route 93 was down by 1.4 % The week of January 4-8, 1999 showed fifty riders on the Route 93L and the week of January 11-15 there were 61 riders. The Route 9 1 L had 45 riders the first week and 66 riders the second week. When people know the availability of the later routes there MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT January 27, 1999 Page 2 will be increased system ridership overall. The following statistics indicate that increased ridership is already occurring due to later routes: • Route 91 showed an increase of 19.5 % over January, 1998 and was up by 4.1 % over November, 1998. • Route 93 showed an increase of 9.6% over January, 1998 and is up by 9.9% over November, 1998. III. STATUS REPORT ON PLYMOUTH FLYER SERVICE (JIM BALDWIN) Baldwin referred to the ridership graphs and stated that ridership was slightly down in December over November due to the two week vacation for school children. IV. IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS OF CONCERN AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS Barb Roberts' Comments • Roberts asked Gingerich how often the windows on the buses are washed because it is hard to see where the bus stop is. Gingerich stated that the buses are washed every night. Dennis Jacobson's Comments • Jacobson commented on the snowy streets and how difficult it was for the buses to get up some of the hills. Mike Cagley's Comments • Cagley observed that the morning buses have started using the bus shoulder lanes within the last couple of weeks. • Cagley also noted that sometimes the bus shoulder lane is not quite plowed as well as the rest of the road. Gingerich stated that MnDOT will not plow the shoulder lanes until they have cleared all of the road. • As of this Monday, Cagley's company is participating in the Transit Works program. Many of the employees are excited and Cagley wonders if this program will bring more riders. N:\pw\Enginaring\TRANSITPAC7\MINU7ES\ 1999APACT_ 127. doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT January 27, 1999 Page 3 V. PRESENTATION BY LSA DESIGN, INC. OF PLANNING FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STOPS AND PARK AND RIDE LOT PLANS AT OLD ROCKFORD ROAD AND VICKSBURG LANE AND AT CO. RD. 101 AND CO. RD. 6 Stuart Krahn, LSA Design, Inc., gave a presentation on the proposed neighborhood stops and and the new park and ride lots at Old Rockford Road and Vicksburg Lane and at Co. Rd. 101 and Co. Rd. 6. Bentley stated that information regarding the proposed neighborhood stop sites, including what they will look like, and locations will be presented to the public at an open house at a future date. Questions would be answered and ultimately the proposal would be submitted to the City Council for their approval. Additional buses are needed before service can start at the Messiah Methodist Church park and ride site near Co. Rd. 6 and 101 because riders will not want to transfer to another bus twice. VI. STATUS OF 2ND AND 3RD SHIFT REVERSE COMMUTE SERVICE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION George Bentley's Comments A second and third shift reverse commute service serving primarily the businesses south of Highway 55 which will begin as early as mid to late March. The service will run from 3:00 to 11:00 or 11:30 and then accommodate a shift from 11:00 to 7:00 or 7:30. A grant has been applied for with Access for Jobs (federal program) for $228,000. This would be a 50150 grant with Plymouth Metrolink matching half of the grant. This grant would enable buses to run directly from north Minneapolis to Plymouth. This would be a special reverse commute second and third shift program and funding provisions have been made in the 1999 Plymouth Metrolink budget. Other future service plans include buses running from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and service for areas like Prudential and Hutchinson Technology in the northern industrial areas of Plymouth. VII. STATUS OF ROUTE 91C REROUTE Ridership is still being evaluated and future route revisions are being considered. N:\pw\Engineering\TRANSITIPAC WINUIES\1999\PACT_I ?7.doe MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT January 27, 1999 Page 4 VIII. STATUS OF MIDDAY SERVICE FROM DOWNTOWN TO PLYMOUTH The future possibility of running midday service from downtown at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. will be looked into. IX. OTHER COMMENTS Bentley stated that the job fair has been set for March 11, 1999. The next PACT meeting will be held on February 24, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Engineering Conference Room (Hadley Lake Room) on the lower level of the Plymouth City Hall. Respectfully, Patty Hillstrom Committee Secretary N:\pw\Engineering\TRANS ITIPAC'r\MINUlES11999\PACT_ 127. doc Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting February 11, 1999 Page 7 Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Fiemann, Musliner, Thompson, Wahl, Willegalle, staff Bisek, Blank and Pederson; Community Development Director Hurlburt; Councilmember Spigner Absent: Commissioner Priebe 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Wahl called the February meeting to order at 7 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Willegalle and seconded by Commissioner Musliner to approve the minutes of the January meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present. b. Staff. Mary stated that Fire and Ice was a success, with near perfect weather. She thanked those who volunteered. She talked about the power outage at the end of the day. Mary announced that Rick was officially named the new activity center manager, which means that we now will need to advertise for a new athletic coordinator to take over his responsibilities. Commissioner Willegalle asked if Rick would no longer be doing scheduling of fields. Mary said he will continue in that capacity until the new person is fully trained. She said that staff is starting to look for summer seasonal people. We are currently working on summer programs for the next brochure. Baseball/softball programs were in the February issue. Mary mentioned the E -Connect project, which is an interactive internet program that puts our recreation brochure out on the internet and will eventually allow people to register for classes using their computers. It will be a while before it is available, because there are a number of issues that need to be worked out. Primavera is coming up on May 14 and 15 and will again be held in this building. Lots of local artists, high school artists, and local performing groups will be featured. Mary announced that Karol Greupner is working on her masters program. Her paper is on the value of special events to the community. Commissioner Musliner asked about the deadline for submissions to Primavera. Mary said she didn't know. Director Blank said that the community band has really taken off and is in need of a band director. The band director from Wayzata High School has applied for the position. They will play at Music in Plymouth this year. In addition to Music in Plymouth, they will also perform PRAC Minutes/February 1999 Page 8 another concert in the amphitheater this summer. Mary stated that other smaller groups are spinning off from the community band, such as a jazz ensemble. 4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION Council approved the name Gateway Park for the neighborhood park at Schmidt Lake Road and Vicksburg Lane. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Comprehensive plan update by Anne Hurlburt, Director of Community Development. Director Hurlburt attended the meeting to discuss the process for updating the city's comprehensive plan. She explained that comprehensive plans must be updated every 10 years according to state law. A big issue for Plymouth is whether or not to continue to expand beyond the MUSA (Municipal Urban Service Area). Approximately 3,200 acres exist outside the MUSA. The city has spent the last year and a half wrestling with that question. The process involved lots of public participation. In October, the Council adopted the partial urban expansion alternative. The expanion area is generally limited to the area east of Vicksburg Lane, with some limited expansion west of Vicksburg along the Soo Line Railroad and Schmidt Lake Road. This area includes about 1,300 acres and could develop within the next 20 years. The remaining acres would not be available for development until after 2020. The Comprehensive Plan will also address other issues, such as the preservation of wetlands, lakes and woods, and the establishment of greenways and open space park areas within the urban expansion area. The parks portion of the comprehensive plan is now 20 years old. Hurlburt explained that a draft overall comprehensive plan needs to be ready by the end of the year. Since October, the city has been working with consultants. Hurlburt said that next week the Council is getting the recommendation that SRF be hired to help finish all the plans and pull everything together. She stated that currently there is a moratorium on new development in this area until everything has been ironed out. She handed out drafts of the overall schedule for updating the comp plan, as well as meetings on the calendar, lists of tasks, key dates for public meetings, a summary of major events, etc. The first major meeting is March 31, when the Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint meeting to discuss overall goals and policies for major elements of the comprehensive plan. PRAC will be invited. Hurlburt hopes that PRAC can discuss some of these things prior to that meeting. Element 6 (Parks, Open Space and Trails Element) is crucial for PRAC. This schedule will take us to the point of having the plan all in one piece by October, explained Hurlburt. Adoption of the comprehensive plan is scheduled for March, 2000. There will be some nights during the next several months when the Planning Commission and PRAC will all have to meet together. At the March meeting, the consultant Barry Warner, from SRF, will make a presentation. Neither the 11th or the 18th will work for Director Blank or Mr. Warner, so the 15th and 17th are being considered. Commisioner Fiemann asked about the city's policy of putting bike paths along major roads. Director Blank said the update of the comprehensive plan will address the issue of putting sidewalk on both sides of the road on some major roads. The comprehensive plan is for PRAC Minutes/February 1999 Page 9 the entire city of Plymouth, Hurlburt explained, not just northwest Plymouth. Commissioner Willegalle said by the year 2025, 25% of the population will be over age 65. We are now seeing a trend toward different styles of housing. There aren't as many large homes on large lots being built. Commissioner Fiemann asked if Vicksburg would eventually be a four lane road. Director Hulburt said most likely it will, all the way to Maple Grove. The Interstate will continue to become more congested, so Vicksburg will be an alternate route. Commissioner Willegalle asked about the surface water plan. Hurlburt said the City Council did approve the surface water plan and that it was to be implemented in the year 2000. She said that approval of the capital improvements budget will dictate when the surface water plan takes effect, but that it is a small part of the overall plan. She informed Commissioner Willegalle that if he needed more specific information on the surface water plan, he should get in touch with Dan Faulkner in the Engineering Department. Chair Anderson introduced the new Council liaison Saundra Spigner. She stated that she really is looking forward to working with PRAC. Chair Anderson thanked Director Hurlburt for her presentation. Director Blank explained the exercise the consultant asked PRAC to do, a brainstorming session of items they think are important to put in the comprehensive plan. Commissioner Thompson said sports fields, Commissioner Willegalle said open space and preservation of golf courses, Commissioner Wahl said trails in northwest Plymouth and the Elm Creek Watershed, Chair Anderson said open space and golf courses, Commissioner Fiemann said trails connecting key points, Commissioner Musliner said neighborhood parks in northwest Plymouth and updating play equipment. Councilmember Spigner said she is concerned about neighborhoods that don't have parks and they somehow need to be connected by trials to existing neighborhood parks. Commissioner Wahl suggested calling it retro -planning. Commissioner Willegalle stated that it's important to have trails that connect east to west and north to south, so that people can get across town safely. Director Blank said he had received a call from the Plum Tree Development saying their private park, put in by Lundgren Bros., is useless and they want a city park. He also said the current comprehensive plan prohibits putting tennis courts in neighborhood parks and that perhaps this issue needs to be reconsidered. He gets calls from people wanting tennis courts in their neighborhood park. Because they take up so much space, Commissioner Willegalle said the City has been putting tennis courts in where there's room, which tends to be in playfields. The activity center was added to the list, along with other facilities like skateboard parks, disc golf, dog park, etc. Mary suggested calling these special use parks. Commissioners then were asked to look over the entire list and pick their top three. These individual lists will be compiled by staff, put in order by most popular to least, and redistributed to PRAC. b. Activity center, fieldhouse update. Director Blank stated that the Planning Commission held a public hearing two weeks ago on the activity center/fieldhouse. Two people spoke at the public hearing. One was Commissioner Willegalle and the other was Fred Lips, PRAC Minutes/February 1999 Page 10 one of our volunteer gardeners, who asked about the intersection of 34th Avenue and Fernbrook Lane and whether or not a stoplight would be installed there. Director Blank explained that the two new office highrise buildings going in there have dictated that there will be a stoplight at this intersection. He indicated that the site plan approval is on the Council agenda for next week, and then we will go back to the city council for authorization to bid in late March or early April. We hope to break ground in May. Rick Busch will be the manager of the facility. Part of his duties will be the overall coordination of athletic associations' use of the fieldhouse. Del Erickson may be at the next meeting to discuss a number of things. There was some discussion then about whether or not a PRAC member should attend the Council meeting next week. Councilmember Spigner said a letter of support would probably be sufficient. Director Blank said two surfaces for the dome are being bid. The less expensive surface is the aggregate system. It plays like regular grass and doesn't cause turf burns. c. Approve annual report and work plan. COMMISSIONER WAHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1999 WORK PLAN AND ANNUAL REPORT AS PRESENTED. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY CHAIR ANDERSON. MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. Councilmember Spigner asked what PRAC wants in terms of golf courses. Director Blank said the goal is to protect for the long term the existing golf courses. Councilmember Spigner asked if the City lost one, would PRAC support building one? Commissioner Willegalle said PRAC's current strategy is to protect the three we now have. Director Blank said the three existing courses are 18 holes, while the two new proposals are for nine holes and will be geared to seniors and families with children, etc. They appeal to different clientele, he explained. Commissioner Fiemann asked if citizens are supposed to make comments to the Council regarding the golf course Hennepin Parks is proposing. Councilmember Spigner said that comments to the Council are welcome. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Approve 1999 park facility rental policies and fees. There are nine policies this year. Director Blank explained the changes that have been proposed. Large groups of over 125 may require the presence of a police officer when renting the performance stages. Under the Parkers Lake stage, portable stage and amphitheater policies, the clause about lewd or obscene lyrics and behavior should be removed from the policy according to the city attorney, because you cannot prohibit free speech. Director Blank thinks we should strike the clause, because if push came to shove, we would lose on that issue. The showmobile policy has a statement that says the City can refuse to rent it if we feel it will be used in an unsafe or hazardous way or if the event isn't considered to be in the best interest of the city. Commissioner Musliner suggested changing the wording to better reflect the intent. She felt we should end the sentence after the words "hazardous to the showmobile or its operators." COMMISSIONER WILLEGALLE MOVED TO APPROVE RENTAL FEES WITH CHANGES AS PROPOSED; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MUSLINER. Councilmember Spigner asked about fees for the PRAC Minutes/February 1999 Page 11 showmobile, what they were last year, how we compare to other cities, and who rented the showmobile. Director Blank stated the fees are the same as last year and that we are higher than other communities. He said the Wayzata High School, a church, and the city of Richfield rented it. The motion was then voted on and carried with all ayes. Commissioner Willegalle asked if there was a policy regarding the picnic shelters down by the lake. He knows they are first come, first serve, but there was a problem last summer during the History Fest, when a group showed up and wouldn't leave, even though the History Fest was a city run event and had plans to use that shelter. Director Blank said he and Mary would look into that and try to come up with some kind of policy that would address the city having priority use of the shelter during city sponsored events. b. Discuss names for activity center and fieldhouse. The Youth Advisory Council has suggested the name Plymouth Pavilions. Director Blank pointed out that the name Pavilion is already attached to the Parkers Lake building and will also be used for the future Medicine Lake bath house. Commissioner Wahl said he didn't like that name for the activity center/fieldhouse, because it reminded him more of an outdoor band shell. Commissioner Musliner suggested Plymouth Community Center and Sports Dome. Councilmember Spigner suggested that PRAC consider holding a contest asking the public to help name the complex. Chair Anderson said that was a possibility. Commissioner Willegalle asked who would judge the names. Councilmember Spigner said PRAC would decide. She felt by giving the community an opportunity to buy in, it might make them feel better about the facility. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION None 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Staff will try to schedule the next meeting for March 15, which is a Monday, because Director Blank is out of town on the 11th. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. (I-10 Plymouth Human Rights Commission February 4, 1999 Minutes Commissioners Present Excused Absent Jennifer Butler %0 Claudelle Carruthers %00 Manik Chhabra Raj it Chakravarty Sara Frailich Jackie Fraedrich Mitzi Heath Lisa Hunter Patricia Izek v Joan Jensen Art Johnson Rebecca Malinsky Perssis Meshkat Ruth Ruffin v Becky Wheeler Also present: Saundra Spigner, Council Coordinating Representative; Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk. Call to Order Ruth Ruffin called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. Approve Agenda The agenda was approved by unanimous consent. Presentation by Jim Gambone Claudelle Carruthers introduced Jim Gambone, speaker and author on intergenerational issues. Mr. Gambone explained that his work involves bringing America's five generations together to discuss and address difficult issues. He has conducted 76 intergenerational dialogues around the country in the past six years, and much of his work has been done in communities dealing with a disaster. His process involves gathering a diverse group of people, including all five generations, to work together for one full day to form an agenda for action on a particular issue. Mr. Gambone and Claudelle Carruthers explained that they are exploring the possibility of doing a one-hour cable TV show that would explain this multi -generational process and would briefly explore a topic, such as the Human Rights Commission theme, using this process. Claudelle informed the HRC that she would return with a work plan proposal if the project progresses. Minutes February 4, 1999 Page 2 Minutes Motion was made by Ruth Ruffin, seconded by Joan Jensen, to approve the minutes of the January 7 meeting. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. Armstrong Videotape Sara Frailich introduced the videotape done by Armstrong High School. The HRC viewed and briefly discussed the videotape. Proposed Student Workshop Motion was made by Sara Frailich, seconded by Raj it Chakravarty, to authorize a subcommittee comprised of Manik Chhabra, Raj it Chakravarty, Rebecca Malinsky, Perssis Meshkat, and Sara Frailich to plan and carry out a human rights workshop sponsored by the Plymouth Human Rights Commission. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. Report on City Employee Survey Joan Jensen reported that this Committee has met with administrative staff and the Police Chief to gather information about the City employee survey. The Committee is currently working on issues related to the sampling frame. She said that the City Council may consider conducting a Community Survey in the future, and it may be possible to add questions to that survey as an alternative to conducting a separate survey. Report on Human Rights Award Presentation Rebecca Malinsky reported that she will contact the recipient of the Annual Human Rights Award to invite her to an upcoming Council meeting to accept the award. Final Report on Human Rights Commission Manual City Clerk Laurie Ahrens gave a final report on the project to establish a Human Rights Commission Manual. Manuals were distributed to all members and members were requested to submit changes which will be incorporated into future updates. Final Report on 1998 Essay Contest Joan Jensen submitted a final report on the 1998 Essay Contest. Regional Human Rights Meeting City Clerk Ahrens reported that Patricia Izek, Jackie Fraedrich, Kathy Lueckert, and Laurie Ahrens had attended the Regional Human Rights Meeting in Brooklyn Center on January 28. Minutes February 4, 1999 Page 3 ByLaws Motion was made by Ruth Ruffin, seconded by Joan Jensen, to direct staff to place on a future HRC agenda the review and update of the Human Rights Commission ByLaws. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. Approve New Work Plans Motion was made by Ruth Ruffin, seconded by Mitzi Heath, to approve the following new work plans: 1) Discussion groups and dialogue within Plymouth religious communities and civic organizations (Joan Jensen) 2) 1999 Essay Contest (Joan Jensen) 3) Fire and Ice participation (Becky Wheeler) 4) Plymouth History Fest/Old Fashioned Christmas/Plymouth Historical Society (Becky Wheeler) 5) Informational Community Meetings on human rights issues (Ruth Ruffin) 6) National Night Out Activity (Ruth Ruffin) 7) Schedule meeting to gather information for 2000 Work Plan (Becky Wheeler) 8) Participate in Plymouth on Parade (Ruth Ruffin) 9) Make a Difference Day (Becky Wheeler) The responsible person for each work plan is indicated; however, it was noted that most of the projects will require a committee or involvement from several members. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. Commissioners thanked Becky Wheeler for developing the work plan concept and assisting with scheduling and planning. Ruth Ruffin said that she and Mitzi Heath have established a committee responsible for general HRC activities: Hate/Bias Crime Program -- Mitzi Heath; Plymouth activities -- Ruth Ruffin; Publicity -- Claudelle Carruthers; and Community Education -- Becky Wheeler. Fire and Ice Festival Ruth Ruffin explained that the HRC has been asked to conduct an interview on cable TV with a visiting choir at the Fire and Ice Festival. Sara Frailich and Raj it Chakravarty volunteered to conduct the interview. It was noted that six commissioners are scheduled to volunteer time at the Fire and Ice Festival event on February 6. Lisa Hunter Lisa Hunter and Jennifer Butler were welcomed to the HRC. At the beginning of the next meeting, each member will give a two -minute background about themselves. Minutes February 4, 1999 Page 4 Motion was made by Ruth Ruffin, seconded by Claudelle Carruthers, to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Next meeting: Thursday, March 4,1999 7:00 p.m. , 4 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES — MEETING No. 81 Tuesday, February 10, 1999,7:00 p.m. a4d) Members Present: David Shea, Kathy Marshall, Warren Tuel, Karon Haht, Charles Woodruff, Connie Fortin Members Absent: Terry Goodfellow -Heyer Others/Staff Ginney Black, City Council Representative Present: Shane Missaghi, Staff Sandra M. Walline, Volunteer Secretary Barb Sennes, Planning Department Joy Tierney, Mayor Guests: Sally Strand, Bass Lake Association DRAFT Call to Order: It was the general consensus of the Committee that Mr. Shea act as chairperson for this meeting in the absence of Ms. Goodfellow -Heyer. Mr. Shea called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. asking if there were any additions to be made to the agenda. Mr. Missaghi asked that the topic "Letter of Support" be added to the agenda. Ms. Black asked that "Schmidt Lake Issues" be added to the agenda. Introductions: Mr. Missaghi introduced Ms. Sennes indicating that it might be prudent to have Ms. Sennes make her presentation prior to the actual meeting. Mayor Tierney was introduced as a special guest. Mayor Tierney thanked the Environmental Quality Committee for their diligent efforts. She also welcomed the new members of the committee, Connie Fortin and Karon Haht. Northwest Plymouth: Ms. Sennes briefed the Committee on the current developmental status of Northwest Plymouth. She also distributed Meeting and Project Schedules. It was pointed out that on March 3151 the meeting would be open to the public. Ms. Sennes was commended for her detailed presentation. Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Ms. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Woodruff and unanimously agreed that the minutes of January 12, 1999 be approved. 1999 Work Plan: Mr. Missaghi announced that the Work Plan had been approved by the City Council. PBEP: A focus group of the Plymouth Business Environmental Partnership will be meeting February 23`d to hear Kris Hageman, Plymouth Solid Waste Coordinator. It is apparent that this and other focus groups have developed a heightened interest in water conservation. Fertilizer Ban: Mr. Missaghi brought the Committee up to date on the status of the Draft Fertilizer Ban Ordinance currently under review by the City Attorney. Ms. Black indicated that the ordinance might be put into effect as early as April 1999. Ms. Marshall moved, it was seconded by Mr. Woodruff, and unanimously approved by the Committee that Ms. Black contact the City Attorney before the City Council Meeting of March 10h. Environmental Fair: Ms. Marshall informed the Committee that the theme for this year's fair would be "Habitat" and that the fair would be held at Gleason Lake Elementary School. She further stated that she would attend a developmental meeting regarding the fair on February l I*. Details of that meeting will be presented at the March EQC meeting. Management Plan: It was discussed by Mr. Missaghi that the plan had been sent to all four watersheds for their review and that responses to these reviews are expected before the end of the month. It was further stated by Mr. Missaghi Page 1 of 2 that the Metropolitan Council had not yet responded to the plan and that studies are under way. Mr. Missaghi was asked to resend the Schmidt Lake portion of the plan to Ms. Fortin. Election of Officers: It was moved by Mr. Tuel, seconded by Mr. Woodruff and unanimously approved by the Committee that Terry Goodfellow -Heyer be elected as Chairman and Ms. Kathy Marshall be elected a Vice Chairman of the Environmental Quality Committee for the current term. Copies of Minutes: Ms. Strand asked to be added to the mailing list for the Environmental Quality Committee. It was pointed out to Ms. Strand that minutes of all city meetings are available for public review during normal business hours of the City Hall. While guests are encouraged to attend all city meetings, they are discouraged from taking on the activities or responsibilities of the Committees and their members. Shoreland Volunteers: Ms. Fortin pointed out that there would be a Shoreland Volunteer Workshop held on April 3rd from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Letter of Support: The city is in process of applying for a grant from DNR to develop a comprehensive wetland management plan for the Fernbrook Wetland Area. As part of the application, it would be very helpful to have a letter of support from an advisory committee such as EQC. Ms. Marshall moved, it was seconded by Mr. Woodruff, and unanimously agreed by the Committee that Mr. Missaghi be asked to write a letter of support to DNR on behalf of EQC, as part of the grant application. Adjournment: It was decided that two key items for the March meeting would be Water Plan funding and the 1999 Work Plan. The next meeting will be held on March 03, 1999, and on the first Wed. of each month there after. It was moved by Ms. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Woodruff and unanimously approved by the Committee that the meeting adjourn at 9:10 pm. Respectfully submitted, Sandra M. Walline \\PLY NT\ntdiskl\pw\Engineering\WTRQLTY\MINUTES\1999\MinNo8l.doc Page 2 of 2 (1-Za) Jean Lyons From: Jody_Kohlenberger*cargill.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 199911:11 AM To: DFaulkne@ci.plymouth.mn.us Cc: JLyons@ci.plymouth.mn.us; FMoore@ci.plymouth.mn.us; Jody_Kohlenberger@cargill.com Subject: RE: Traffic Concern I am VERY impressed with the City of Plymouth. I didn't know if my suggestions would get a response, but I thought I would give it a try anyhow. I "used" to live in Plymouth and miss it a lot (someday I'll move back!) Thank you so much for your fast response. Its nice to know that 'someday' these two problems might be resolved. Reply Separator Subject: RE: Traffic Concern Author: DFaulkne (DFaulkne@ci.plymouth.mn.us) at hdqt-unix-mime Date: 2/22/9910:57 AM The City is aware of the traffic problem at the intersection of Vicksburg Lane and Rockford Road(Co Rd 9) and the County has also checked the warrants(this includes accidents, delays,volumes of traffic, etc.) for a traffic signal installation and warrants are met. In discussing a traffic signal installation at this intersection with the County, it is now necessary to get a project budgeted for this work, the cost of which will be borne by both the City and County. This budgeting work is currently underway and I am anticipating project initiation later this year including plan preparation early next year and installation in the summer of year 2000. Please understand that this is all subject to City Council and County Board approval but I understand the need for this work as soon as possible. Your other concern on Vicksburg Lane at Co Rd 6 is one that I have heard of but have not yet personally witnessed. I will make a point to do so soon and consider your suggestion of installing a "Right Lane Must Turn Right" sign along with the necessary pavement markings for the southbound curb lane traffic approaching Co Rd 6. Thanks for your interest and contact me directly if you have any further questions or concerns. My phone number is 509-5520. -----Original Message ----- From: Internet Contact Sent: Monday, February 22, 1999 9:04 AM To: Dan Faulkner Cc: Fred Moore Subject: FW: Traffic Concern Dan - This e-mail arrived via our Web site. I have acknowledged the e-mail stating that you or someone from the Engineering Division will be getting back to her. Please copy me on any response. Thanks. Jean -----Original Message ----- From: Jody_Kohlenberger@cargill.com [mailto:Jody_Kohlenberger@cargill.com] Sent: Friday, February 19, 1999 3:26 PM To: contact@ ci.plymouth.mn.us Subject: Traffic Concern Is there any plan on having a traffic signal installed at Vicksburg and Rockford Road? That intersection is becoming more and more a problem especially at rush hour. Also: Is there any plans to have a sign installed at the southbound intersection of Vicksburg and CR 6 that says. "Right Lane Must Turn Right". I have been a witness to many 'road rages' over this area at rush hour between 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. monday-friday. People go into the right lane and then cross over on CR 6 and try to squeeze inbetween cars in the left lane when it merges to one lane. You should have someone sit there and watch it. I like it that there is the same sign going north on Vicksburg at the old rockford Road by the Plymouth Covenant Church. 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N .y. ,G .Y. v a) v '-Y. 2 0-2 b O fl C C C O b V O O\ O N M v 1 ff 2) i LMC .league of Minnesota Cities Ofies promofin9 excell//ence February 22, 1999 The Honorable Warren Limmer State Senator 127 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear Senator Limmer: 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 281-1200 - (800) 925-1122 Fax: (651) 281-1299 - TDD (651) 281-1290 Thank you for co -authorship of S.F. 264 with Senators Ourada, Lesewski and Scheid that would reinstate the sales tax exemption for local government purchases. The League of Minnesota Cities has been pursuing a re -exemption of local government purchases from the sales tax for the last three years. Your bill would save cities, counties and townships an estimated $80 million per year in sales tax costs that ultimately results in higher property taxes and user fees. The sales tax on local government purchases was extended by the 1992 Legislature, at a time when the state was experiencing severe budget shortfalls. Given the state's current budget status, we feel that this tax is no longer needed. Again, thank you for your support of this important initiative for cities and other local units of government. Please let me know when you schedule a hearing on the bill. The League would appreciate the opportunity to testify in support of your bill. Sincerely, 9* C40A-111 Gary Carlson, Director Intergovernmental Relations GC:dlm Cc: Mayor Joy Tierney, Plymouth Mayor Steve Scharber, Rogers Mayor Steven Boynton, Champlin Mayor Robert Burlingame, Maple Grove Mayor Ken Guenthner, Corcoran Mayor Donald Kjonaas, Dayton AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER a -3b) ,i r� CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ February 22, 1999 Dr. Craig Paul Wayzata High School 4955 Peony Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55446 Dear Dr. Paul, The Plymouth City Council joins me in congratulating you on being named Minnesota Principal of the Year. This is quite an honor! Your leadership and efforts have made Wayzata High School one of the premier high schools in the state. You have successfully managed two huge transitions --the new building and different schedules— and have had a positive impact on Wayzata High students. Again, congratulations! We are most proud to claim you as part of the Plymouth community. Sincerely, �at�fifwuq�" Joy Tierney Mayor of Plymouth PLYMOUTH A Beautifu(P(ace To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 www.dPIvmouth.mn.us w_ CITY OF PLYMOUTR February 22, 1999 Dr. Michael L. Kremer Superintendent Hopkins District 270 1001 Highway 7 Hopkins, Minnesota 55305 Dear Dr. Kremer, The Plymouth City Council joins me in congratulating you on being names 1999 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year. This is quite an honor! The Hopkins School District is one of the premier districts in the state, due in large part to your efforts and leadership. Again, congratulations. We are most proud to have you as part of the Plymouth community. Sincerely, fo WAI X, Joy Tierney Mayor of Plymouth PLYMOUTH A Beautifu(P(ace To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®"W«.vMR. www.d.plymouth.mmus CITY OF PLYMOUTR February 23, 1999 Repesentative Ron Abrams Room 209 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 (I -3d) SUBJECT: Proposed Bills Relating to Shooting Ranges (HF 619, HF 650, & HF 70 7) Dear Representative Abrams: The City of Plymouth has reviewed the three subject bills which would exempt shooting ranges from local zoning and nuisance regulations, and would exempt owners of shooting ranges from liability for civil and criminal actions. We understand that these bills may be heard by the Local Government Affairs Committee as early as March 3, 1999. We have several concerns relating to such legislation. The City of Plymouth is not opposed to the operation of shooting ranges. We presently have a shooting range operating within our City. We are, however, opposed to legislation that would impede our ability to effectively manage this use, especially in an urbanized setting where such a use has the potential of impacting a large number of residents. We believe enactment of these bills would be bad for Plymouth and bad for Minnesota. Giving preferential treatment to one type of land use would severely undermine the fundamental purposes of zoning and nuisance regulations, which are to protect the quality of life for residents and to protect landowners and the enjoyment and value of their property. Support for this bill appears to be largely from greater Minnesota. While we do not support undermining local authority anywhere, we are particularly concerned about how this legislation would affect cities in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area that are undergoing growth and change. The proposed legislation would severely limit a city's authority to regulate the uses within its jurisdiction in the future in the furtherance of protecting the health, safety, and general welfare of the community. PLYMOUTH A Beauti (Pface ?o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 www.dol moutl]_mn_Us February 23, 1999 Page 2 We believe that the regulation of shooting ranges is best left to the individual cities where such shooting ranges are located. I urge you to vote against these bills should they come up for a house vote. Thank you for your consideration of this important issue. Sincerely, �a?40p,-- Dwight Johnson City Manager Copy: Plymouth Mayor and City Council Representatives Leppik, Stanek, and Van Dellen DJ:sbd "_ I Ken Wendinger 5465 Orleans Ln #1 Plymouth, MN 55442 (612) 550-1028 February 17,1999 Dear Mayor Tierney: ,- 3e) The way the 5:30 PM Council informational meeting was conducted last evening left many of us very frustrated. I find it hard to understand how one party is allowed to have about 45 minutes to present their side of the story and the other party has less than two minutes. If you or I were taken to court because we were accused of taking a large bribe and had no opportunity to tell our story, we would be irate for being treated so unjustly. The same applies to Plymouth residents who want to discuss issues with their elected representatives. We feel that developers or large organizations like the Park Board have more access to the Council than citizens do. I think the system is seriously flawed because it insulates you from the needs of the people you represent. I understand that you cannot take input for hours and hours on every topic. A more equitable solution might be to give each party an equal amount of time whether it is 5 or 10 or 30 minutes. I request that citizen access to the City Council be discussed at a meeting in the near future. Several years ago you were elected as one of the "Clean Team" with a strong environmental platform. Plymouth has made many improvements to clean up its environmental act. But it has a ways to go. Citizens have sent a strong message to preserve our natural resources. The fact that 74% of those that sent letters or signed a petition opposed the golf course should indicate how deep that feeling runs. When you have the Sierra club and three Audubon chapters going on record as opposing the golf course, doesn't that carry any weight? I would like to discuss these issues with you in the near future, Let me know what days and times you are available to talk by phone. Thank you for this courtesy. Sincerely, Ken endinger 5405 Orleans Ln N - #1 Plymouth MN 55442 February 22, 1999 Editorial Department Star & Tribune 425 Portland Ave S Minneapolis MN 55488 A Giant Faux Pas by our Hennepin Parks In the 1970's our Hennepin P lying roughly between Eagle imposed mandate for future ' 1998 citizenry in Plymouth a that the 'development' time includes razing, destroying, land to accommodate a 9 -hole this flan, a plan the Parks formulate, were left with on Christmas holidays to try an Incredibly, Hennepin Parks c of its -own brochures (dated are already seven 18 -hole gc to seven miles of the propos golf course. Not to mention irks system acquireG z.su acres, end Pike Lakes, with a self- ievelopment'. In mid-December id Maple Grove were informed iad arrived. This 'development' and altering 92+ acres of pristine golf course. People opposing lad months, probably years to Ly a couple of weeks after the 3 mobilize any opposition. ame out with statistics in one 2-11-99) stating that there Lfing facilities within five ad Eagle Lake Regional Park a 9 -hole course called Begin Oaks appro::imately a mile and a half from the Eagle Park site in the final planning stages. There is much more in Hennepin Parks thick, spin doctor brochure of 2-11-99 that contains half truths, misinformation and propaganda that the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District is jamming down the taxpayers' throats. This is not private land at stake. It is our land --our trust --that we have entrusted to a public funded entity to use and utilize for the good of all the citizenry ip the'county. This is blackmail of the highest degree, and they are getting by with it. Everyone in Hennepin County, golfers and nongolfers alike, should be totally outraged. William J. Cimble cc: Plymouth City Council Henry Todd Van Dellen State Representative District 34B Hennepin County (1-sg) Minnesota - House of p:} Representatives COMMITTEES: TAXES, SALES AND INCOME TAX DIVISION; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND INSURANCE; RULES AND LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATION February 23, 1999 Mr. Edward J. Goldsmith HRA Supervisor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Mr. Goldsmith: To respond to your February 16' letter, I will be happy to discuss the matter with other representatives on the House Tax Committee and seek to find bipartisan co -authorship for such a bill. Please contact me if you have further comments or suggestions. I will be back in contact with you after discussing this matter with other representatives. Sincerely, H uy Todd V�KDellen State Rem eKtative HTVD/pc Cc: Mayor Joy Tierney Council Member Tim Bildsoe Council Member Judy Johnson Representative Ron Abrams Representative Peggy Leppik Representative Richard Stanek Senator Gen Olson Senator Martha Robertson Senator Warren Limmer City Manager Dwight Johnson Community Development Dir. Anne Hulburt 14615 - 43rd Ave. North, Plymouth, Minnesota 55446 (612) 553-9088 291 State Office Building, 100 Constitution Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-1298 (612) 296-5511 n' FAX (612) 296-3949 TDD (612) 296-9896 $ _ Gray Freshwater Center Hwys.15 & 19, Navarre 2500 Shadywood Road Excelsior, MN 55331-9578 Phone: (612) 471-0590 Fax: (612) 471-0682 admin@minnehahacreek.org Web Site: www.minnehahacreek.org Board of Managers Pamela G. Blixt James Calkins Lance Fisher Monica Gross Thomas W. LaBounty Thomas Maple, Jr. Malcolm Reid Printed on recycled paper containing at least 30% post consumer waste. a -3h) Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Improving Quality of Water, Quality of Life DATE: February 23, 1999 TO: City Managers/Administrators & Public Works Directors FROM: Eric Evenson, District Administrator, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District RE: City & Watershed District Staff Roundtable The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) would like to invite you to a City and Watershed District Staff Roundtable Discussion on: Friday, March 12.1999 from 12:00-4:30 at the Gray Freshwater Center in Navarre. Lunch will be provided — Please RSVP to Sandy at 471-6290. (an agenda and map are enclosed) We would like to use this roundtable discussion to find ways that we can work together to meet our respective water management goals. We would also like to use this opportunity to identify possible short term and long term goals that cities would like the District to pursue. We hope that this roundtable can begin a long-term dialogue to find ways that we can work together to build on our respective strengths, meet our statutory responsibilities, and increase the effectiveness, efficiency, and responsiveness of our programs. CArouncitable discussion.doc .Minnehaha Creek Watershed District City and Watershed District Staff Roundtable Discussion Agenda Objectives: ✓ Understand the role of the MCWD under past/present conditions. ✓ Provide an understanding of current and long range plans of the MCWD. ✓ Gather input from participants on: - the role of the MCWD - observations on MCWD priorities - expectations of the MCWD, cities, and related agencies. Methodology: 30-45 minutes Welcome, lunch, and MCWD overview - District Staff and Engineer - Statutory responsibility and background of the MCWD. - On-going District projects and programs. - Emerging issues and concerns. To 120 minutes Small group (4-6) discussion — Meeting Facilitator. Possible discussion items: - Funding: How and which projects should the MCWD fund (e.g. fund on a watershed, sub -watershed basis, or by a water utility; cost -share with cities; etc.)? Phosphorous reduction: What is the District's role in providing structural fixes, research, education, regulatory framework, etc.? What are some of the alternatives to a one -size fits all approach? - Coordination: What are some of the ways cities and the District can work together to accomplish common goals (e.g. water quality protection, legislation, education, recreation, etc.)? - Life after second -generation plans: As required by the State, what are some of the ways the District can monitor compliance with its watershed plan? - Gaps: What are some of the water management or natural resource protection issues in the watershed that are not being addressed or that should be addressed on a watershed basis? 10-15 minutes Report on small group discussion — Meeting Facilitator. 30-45 minutes Discussion on top (5-7) items — Meeting Facilitator (summary reports will be recorded and posted) 30-45 minutes Discussion of results and wrap-up P. S. If there is sufficient interest, after the meeting we will adjourn to a social hour. C:\roundtable discussion.doc MAP TO MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT OFFICE Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Gray Freshwater Center 2500 Shadywood Road (Navarre) Excelsior, MN 55331 (612) 471-0590 Take exit for County 694 Road 15 west 494 (East) 694 12 15 Minneapolis St. Paul 394 Aesl 15 Wayzata 94 6 35WI 35E Lake Minnetonka , 494 19 (Shadywood Road) 7- AMM FAX NEWS February 15-19, 1999 Mondale discussion is Friday, March 5 ur apologies for the confusion in the letter announcing the discussion with Metropolitan Council Chair Ted Mondale. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 5 from 8-9 a.m., at the League of Minnesota Cities building (145 University Ave. W). Please R.S.V.P. by calling the AMM at 651-215-4000 by Monday, March 1. LGA under review The Senate Property Tax and Local Government Budget Committee, chaired by Sen. Sandra Pappas (D -St. Paul), took testimony last week on the Local Government Aid (LGA) program/formula. Rich Gardner of the Department of Revenue outlined the history of LGA formulas. Gary Carlson of the LMC dis- cussed the development of the current regression formula. The issue arises annually because a few smaller cities have special bills to adjust their aid based on new growth and needs Generally, the grandfather provision prevents major changes. AMM and others testified as to the continuing need for revenue diversification and resources other than the property tax. The committee may consider minor "tinkering" this year, but probably will not make any major changes, especially in light of the Governor's proposal to study all aids. AAIAf Fav News is fared periodically to all AA1A1 city managers and administrators. Tire information is intended to be shared with mayors, councilmenrbers and staff. OCopyright 1999 AMAI 145 University .4ve. IV. St. Paul, AIN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E-mail: amnt@amml45.org X- .—/ C 1 ASSO(Iat100 Of Metropolitan Municipalities HF 303 extends levy limits two more years The House Property Tax Committee heard a bill lastweek which would extend levy limits two more years. HF 303 is sponsored by Rep. Ron Erhardt (R -Edina) and Rep. Henry Todd Van Dellen (R - Plymouth). The AMM, LMC (League of Minnesota Cities) and MLC (Municipal Legislative Commission) testified in opposition indicating that levy limits not only impact local needs, but over time may actually increase levies. The bill remains alive for possible Omnibus Tax Bill consideration. Tax Committee Chair Rep. Ron Abrams (R - Minnetonka) opposes levy limits but indicated that if significant property tax reform, such as more class rate compres- sion, is considered, they may be continued. He also discussed the possibility of reverse referendum to enhance local accountability. Citytestimony stressed that Truth -in -Taxation works and does provide local accountability. House Research staff was asked to provide some statistics on levy increases during the 1990swith orwithout levy limits. Housing improvement area extended innesota cities are authorized by current law (MS428A.11 to 428.21) to establish a housing improvement area. The legislation is a special services district for single family and condominium housing. To establish an area, the city must be petitioned by the residents of the proposed area and after notice and public hearing adopt an enabling ordinance. The ordinance must outline the bound- aries of the area, the proposed improve- ments and a finding that the area is needed to complete the improvements. Housing improvement areas are established in Hopkins, New Hope, Plymouth and Brooklyn Park. The legislation (SF 321) approved by the Senate Jobs and Economic Develop- ment Committee on Feb. 19 permits economic development authorities and housing and redevelopment authorities, in addition to cities, to be implementing agencies. The city council continues to be the final approving body of the area. SF 321 also deletes the sunset that prohibited new areas from being established after June 30, 2001 unless there is a special law provision approved by the legislature. SF 321 was originally a special bill for Brooklyn Park and was amended to be general law. The House companion (HF 420) will be heard in the House Jobs Committee on Feb. 22. Reliever airports, city corp. bills to be heard The bill (HF 849) to define reliever airports and establish a Noise Abate- ment Advisory Committee for reliever reports will be heard in the House Local Government Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The Municipal Corporations Bill (HF 777) is scheduled for the Local Government Committee for Monday, Feb. 22. The Corporations Bill would delay the expiration date for the corporations established by local governments and create a task force to develop legislation relating to the estab- lishment of the corporations. riven.. vnvi Iv. naury Lvw�ncit vasa. ucaraa ARMC. Q.0V_.0L ren (1-46) AMM FAX NEWS February 22-26, 1999 House committee adopts capital budget rules The House Capital Investment Commit- tee approved HF 726 and referred it to the Local Government Committee. As amended the bill "encourages" local governments to follow the review process outlined in the bill. If the bill is enacted, a local government wanting to obtain state funds for a local capital project is encouraged to submit its project to the Commissioner of Finance for review. The project must be submitted by June 1 of the odd numbered year and will be evaluated based on nine statutory criteria. The criteria attempt to assess the project's impact on the state's operating budget, its mission and the support of the project among local governments. The House bill is authored by Rep. Jim Knoblach (R -St. Cloud). The Senate bill has not been heard in the Government Opera- tions Committee but the author, Sen. Richard Cohen (D -St. Paul), has requested a hearing. Brooklyn Park bill passes The House and Senate Jobs & Economic Development Committees amended and approved legislation relating to housing improvement areas. Under current law (Chapter 428A), a city can establish the area and assist the home owners or homeowners association in financing the improvements. The amended bill dropped the special legislation and amended the current law to permit develop- ment authorities to implementthe program. The amendment also deletes the sunset to general law. The law was scheduled to sunset in 2001 and after that date cities would need specific authority to establish an area. Both bills were re-referred to the Local Government Committees. AAI Af Fax News is faxed periodically to all AMM dtj, managers and administrators. The information is intended to be shared with mayors, councilmembers and staff. 40 1 Association of Metropolitan Municipalitiej Pappas bill caps TIF en. Sandra Pappas (D -St. Paul) has introduced two bills relating to the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Act. SF 923 would prohibit the use of TIF for districts certified after June 30, 1999 and expansions of districts after that date for public parks and recreational, social and conference facilities. SF 1100 would cap the amount of tax increment financing in a city. No city could have captured tax capacity that exceeds 15 percent of the city's total tax capacity. The law would be effective as of June 30,1999. Tax bill makes life tough for cities nitiatives similar to those proposed in the governor's budget have been embodied in SF 1018, which is authored by Sen. David Johnson (D -Bloomington). The bill does not allow issuance of any new debt (bonds, certificates, etc.) after July 31, 1999 that would cause new debt levy in excess of 1999 debt levy. All market value is frozen at the 1998 assessment level for the 1999 assessment, except for new construc- tion or improvements, and thereafter residential homestead and non -homestead property is limited to a five percent increase. The levy rate for 2000 cannot exceed the rate set for taxes payable 1999. Therefore, only new growth adds new levy dollars. Any levy decrease due to a tax capacity decrease would be made up with a supple- mental state aid. Thereafter, the levy limit increase is the lesser of three percent or the Implicit Price Deflator (IPD). The only exceptions are referenda initiated by the governing body, debt issued prior to July 31, Dog bill could expand HF 525 would transfer the registration of dangerous dogs from counties to cities. The bill as currently drafted is a special bill that only applies to Anoka County. A similar bill was passed last year for Dakota County. An amendment to make the Anoka County bill apply to all cities in the metro area has been discussed in House and Senate committees. Legislators have requested feedback from cities regarding the proposal. Please contact Gene at AMM (651-215-4001) with your comments. 1999 or annexation of a town. Fiscal disparities is frozen for taxes payable 2000 as are levies for the purpose of amortizing unfunded pension liability. The Legislative Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy is directed to recommend by Jan. 1, 2001 a property tax and education aids reform program, including classification and rate system, new school aids and levies and aids to local government. The commission may designate a task force to advise it. All school and other aid programs and the current classification system is repealed effective taxes payable 2002, unless the legislature does not adopt a new system. The bill also tightens down all school levies. House committee hears corporations, airport bills The House Local Government Commit- tee heard the Local Government Corporation Bill (HF 777) and the Reliever Airports Bill (HF 849) this week. The corporations bill, which is authored by Rep. Ann Rest (D -New Hope), would extend the sunset date for corporations established by local governments and establish a task force to recommend policies regarding the corporations. The bill was approved and sent to the Government Operations Committee. The airports bill, authored by Rep. Barb Haake (R -Mounds View), was continued to Wednesday, March 3. Testimony on the bill began this week but was not completed prior to the conclusion of the meeting time.