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Council Information Memorandum 04-02-1999
APRIL 2, 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, APRIL 6, 7: 00 PM TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 7: 00 PM TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 7: 00 PM SUNDAY, APRIL 4 2. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 9: 30 AM -1:00 PM 3. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 7: 00 PM 4. THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 7: 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers (TENTATIVE) SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, Public Safety Training Room REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers DAYLIGHT SAVINGS COMMENCES— TURN CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS WORKSHOP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, City Hall Meeting Rooms ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached (M-3) PARK & RECREATION ADVISOR Y COMMISSION, Council Chambers CI7YCOUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2 APRIL 2, 1999 5. MONDAY, APRIL 12, 7.00 PM YO UTH A D VISOR Y COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room 6, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 7: 00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room Note: Meeting date change this month only 7. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 7: 00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers 8. THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 7: 00 PM HRA, Medicine Lake Room 9. THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 7.00 PM PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY BOARD, Public Safety Training Room 10. April and May calendars are attached. (M-10) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Teens Alone Spring 1999 newsletter. (I -1a) b) Summary of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District March 12 roundtable. (I -1b) c) Notice of public meeting regarding the operation of the Headwaters Control Structure (Grays Bay Dam), scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 6:30 PM, at the Minnetonka City Council chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. (I -1c) d) Wayzata/Plymouth League of Women Voters March newsletter The Waves. (1-1d) e) 1999 area elected officials directory put together by the Wayzata/Plymouth League of Women Voters. (1-1e) City news release providing the water main flushing schedule for Plymouth. (I -1j) g) Plymouth Civic League letter of thanks for support of the Music in Plymouth and news release announcing the June 30, 1999 concert. (1--19) h) Report on the Third Annual Plymouth Commute West Job Fair. (1-Ih) i) Home Free fourth quarter 1998 statistics report. (I -1i) j) Notice of plans for celebration of the Plymouth Metrolink 3 millionth rider. (I -1j) k) Star Tribune news story about the Met Council candidate list. (I -1k) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO APRIL 2, 1999 Page 3 1) Department of Transportation information page on the 1999 construction project on Highway 55 east of 1-494. (1-11) m) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities notice of a vacancy on the Transportation Advisory Board. (I -1m) n) Invitation to the open house at the new Northwest Community Television facilities Saturday, April 24, 10:00 –2:00 PM, 6900 Winnetka Avenue, Brooklyn Park. (I -1n) o) Agenda for the April 8 meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission. (1-1o) 2. MINUTES a) Draft minutes of the March 3 Environmental Quality Committee meeting. (1--2a) b) Minutes from the February 11 the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission meeting. (I -2b) 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE a) Internet correspondence between City Engineer Dan Faulkner and Diane Moyer regarding parking on Plymouth Boulevard in front of Life Time Fitness. (I -3a) b) Letter from Forester Paul Buck to Phil Demro responding to questions about the City's tree planting and harvesting policy. Mr. Demro's original correspondence is also attached. Other questions from Mr. Demro were earlier responded to by the Public Safety Department. (1-3b) 4. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter from Paul Wardell regarding the comprehensive plan update for the City. (I --4a) b) Letter from the Plymouth Westside Players thanking the Council for comments and support of the organization. (1--4b) S. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) FAX News. (1--5a) b) League of Minnesota Cities Friday FAX. (I -Sb) ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA MEETING NO. 83 r, �Ea AA -1a a •� a o U.2 u n O O >: J ` v7 N G� .--� 00 N N g a ,It N 00 N 70- s 0 2 20 U U d 6' 4 OC T � c Q6 CN, H7 N N r==N LLf +fit 2 U3 CL. P 3 f ^ e N N gz2U}�53 •_ F 9 g 8 d5 3 Y ! G s S Q y s $� n d CI4 ON N v1 pQd �n y 3 }0 1 wyy MA ca 3 uG i�gA CL.gaF 0..� g�fu Y gi00 $�o Ell giyl C ?01 1 if 1 8 4� Ol U . Y OL $ n.x03 0 .555 gs Y C� 8 U Cm M .-� �--� N M w Ca r � N � G Y N M Alon Crisis Intervention and Counseling for West Suburban Teens & Fa ft : Warm bread and butt by Brenda Shores There are times in this work when we realize just how fortunate we are to be with people during some of their most profound moments. Occasionally, we get to be there in that very moment when the "aha" happens. These moments come most often when we are listening rather than talking. It is the listening that allow us to ask the kind of questions that may be most helpful. being there "when the 'aha' happens" One of Teens Alone's Outreach Counselors was working with Justin* who was having a tough time in several areas of his life. He had a hard time making it to school, which was the particular issue that got Teens Alone involved. While Justin seemed to be willing to meet with the counselor, there was a sense that not much/progress was being made. The counselor asked him to tell his life story—to share the information about his life that he would want to share if he only had two days left. The counselor asked—"What mattered to him? How was his life meaningful? What were the memories he would want to live on?" At first there was silence. Then with some trepidation, he talked of family traditions. He shared stories about his grandparents and great grandparents and identified his family's struggles and successes. The counselor encouraged Justin to think about what meaning these stories had in his life. He said, "I haven't thought of this in a long time but my grandmother always cooks a special bread on holidays. She serves it still warm from the oven, with butter. Our counselor commented, "I can almost see you smelling the bread." Justin smiled and said, "Every time my grandmother serves it, we all say it gets better every time she makes it.// Our counselor and Justin met a few weeks later. He announced, with much pride, "I've been in school for ten days straight. I just realized that when I wasn't coming to school, all I did was worry about it!" Justin was proud of his ten day attendance streak and felt confident it would continue. If ring He also told our counselor he ha bar lkip x kid more with his family. Specifically, haA connected with an uncle and found support. He made his way to his grandmother's house and Justin asked if she had time to make bread. She did and it was even better than the time before. He recognized that the value of that bread far exceeded physical nutrition. It was emotional sustenance and he was pleased lie understood that. *not his real name "I just realized that when I wasn't coming to school, all I did was worry about it." Teens Alone housing funds help three young men stay in school In the spring of 1998, Teens Alone began piloting the Shelter Assistance Program. This pilot was designed to address the financial needs of those youth in our service area who have no home, or simply can't go home again. The objective of the Shelter Assistance Pilot is to help youth who want to stay in school, by giving them funding to help pay for living expenses so they are not forced to drop out of school to work. Currently, we have three young men who receive funds that are used towards their rent. One recipient said, "1 have been living on my own for two years. My job doesn't pay enough to meet all my expenses. The assistance allows me to pay rent and 1 don't have to worry week -to -week about making ends meet. It allows me to concentrate on school rather than money." The Teens Alone Board of Directors is committed to this program for at least two more years and will continue to a ddress youth homelessness issues in the western suburbs. Brenda Shores (left) is Teens Alone's new Program Supervisor. She joins Teens Alone counselors Andre Thaddies, Madeline Tolkan, and (front,right) St. Thomas University intern Deb Orzechowski. Greetings! After reading the story on page one, I went home and dusted off my bread machine anti made a loaf of bread for my family. After a year and a half with Teens Alone, I've heard stories like the one on the cover that bring tears to my eyes and stories that make me laugh. I've seen our counselors looking gratified when they see a youth or family.have an "aha!"moment and I've seen counselors discouraged when they were unsure that they had connected. I am proud to say, however, I have never had a day when I didn't believe that Teens Alone made a difference in someone's life. I know what we do is good work. And speaking of good work, Teens Alone has a new Program Supervisor, Brenda Shores. Brenda earned a Masters of Social Welfare Degree from University of Kansas and has been a social worker for 12 years. Her professional experience includes clinical and community social work in battered women's shelters, Adult Protection programs, an in-patient psychiatric facility, and community mental health centers. She most recently was an Adoption Social Worker at Children's Home Society of Minnesota. We are fortunate to have someone like Brenda, who has such a breadth of experience, join Teens Alone. She is dedicated to continuing to partner with youth, families, schools, and the police. Brenda told me, "I'm amazed at the services Teens Alone offers. In the past, I've worked in crisis mental health organizations where we might not be able to see the client for a month. As I've been introducing myself to our collaborators, I've lost count of the nmunber of times someone has told me how meaningful Teens Alone services have been to them." Brenda replaces Randy Zutz, who is not only a Dean of Students/Counselor at St. Louis Park junior High, but also someone now "on the other side of the desk", referring youth and families to Teens Alone. We wish the very best to Randy and welcome Brenda to Teens Alone. It is a real privilege to work with such exemplary professionals. i 1 TEENS ALONE -Page 2 V• Thank you to TEENS ALONE Financial Supporters* Kari & John Aasan Carol Koepp Tony & Marilyn Almen Billee Kraut Doug & Nancy Anderson Lloyd & Bonnie Kreatz Norman & Rose Marie Anderson Mary Jane Lefler David Bangerter George & Mary Kay Locher Dan & Nancy Bauer Berteil & Jim Mahoney Geraldine Beckmann Julie Mall Duane & Connie Bell Mike & Kay McCarthy Peter & Tunie-Munson Benson Thomas & Rebecca McPherson Rob & Nora Bergh Jim & Suzy Miller Kerrie Blevins Michael & Judy Mollerus Sue Bloyer Chuck Mykleby Sorah Blumenfeld Charles & Sheila Nichols Florence Bogle Sharon Papic Rebby Bowman Thomas & Naomi Peterson James & Lynda Brandl John & Linda Rebane Joel & Kim Christianson Jenny Root Laura Cordek Larry Ruegemer Jane Delaney Marcia Sample Ronald & Marcey Edgar Mark & Ginny Sathe Chiemi Eley Darrell Schmidt Pat Erickson Nancy Schmitt Wally & Cecy Faster Michael Schumann James & Ann Feil Nancy Scott Mary Jo Fischer Michael & Gretchen Sieben Joyce Fitzgerald Karin Sparks Sarah Fjelstul Bob & JoAnna St. Clair Julie Forchay Gar & Marilynn Steiner Marie & Jeffrey Foster Patricia Stolz Fran Gonyea Nancy Tyra -Lukens Kathy Gustafson Marilyn Vinokour Jean Hartman Neal & Deb Wahlman David & Minette Hendricks Rod Walz Charles & Elizabeth Heuser Gerald Weber Meredith & David Homans Mary Beth & Michael Wiig Stanley Hunt Dennis & Marie Wittenberg Mary Huschen Donna Johnson Terri Johnson Marti & Jim Justus Rodney & Constance Kesti Lydia & David Kihm *Gifts received May 15, 1998 through March 8, 1999 t Thank you to TEENS ALONE Financial Supporters* Matthew Bue Memorials Ernest & Julia Borgen Judy Nelson -Hall Linda Hamper James E. Thompson Lowell & Eunice Thompson Donor Designated Giving Cooperating Fund Drive United Way - Individual Pledges Government City of Eden Prairie City of Hopkins City of Minnetonka City of Plymouth City of St. Louis Park Hennepin County School Districts Eden Prairie School District Hopkins School District St. Louis Park School District Wayzata School District Organizations Beim Foundation Bnai Emet Women's League Cargill Foundation Culligan Water Conditioning Company Faith Presbyterian Church Filla Designers Hamel Lions Club Holy Name Charity Fund Hopkins Rotary Club James K. Thorpe Foundation The Lutheran Church of St. Phillip the Deacon Minnetonka Lutheran Church Minnetonka United Methodist Church Musicland Northern States Power Company Optimist Club of Glen Lake Peace Presbyterian Church St. Louis Park Youth Organization Grant St. Luke Presbyterian Church Tennant Foundation Wayzata Community Church West Health, Inc. World Data Zion Lutheran Church In-kind Contribution Hopkins School District `Gifts received May 15, 1998 through March 8, 1999 The "C" Word—Communication Forty-four percent of Teens Alone youth tell us they have problems communicating with their parents. Experience tells us that parents would agree that family communication can be tough. Below are some tips that might be helpful. Call 988-4086 if you would like the complete list. o Be open to communication. Set up a time and place that communication can take place. Trying to talk about serious issues on the ride to school isn't enough time. [-laving a discussion right after a parent gets home from work or a youth from school may not be the best of circumstances. Think about when to talk, where to talk, what to talk about, and who should be involved. o Be specific! Instead of saying, "You need to do better in school," say, "You need to earn a C+ average." Instead of saying, "I want more freedom," say, "I would like my curfew to be an hour later." o Be willing to compromise. Teens need to know they have to be willing to compromise as well. You can't just ask your parents for everything you want and expect to get it without giving something as well. Your parents may set limits on how often you can go out on the weekend because they want you to spend more time with the family. If you want to go to a party on a Saturday night would you be willing to spend Sunday with your family? o Brainstorm ideas together. Remember the key to brainstorming is not to instantly reject an idea. Everything gets looked at for its pros and cons. o Conflict is inevitable. It's normal to fight sometimes. Don't bear grudges. It's better to get it out as it happens. It's not fair to bring up an incident from eight months ago when you're really angry about something that happened today. Try to avoid blaming and accusatory language. It doesn't always have to be someone's fault. o Recognize when a situation needs professional assistance. The key to family counseling is that it involves the entire family. If the family can participate in developing criteria for family counseling, the odds are better that it will work. How often should the family go? Who should go? Who should we see? Does anyone want individual time with the counselor? Parents should go to counseling even if a teen won't. It shows that the parent is serious about getting help and making things better. Parents can benefit from counseling as well. reprinted with permission of the National Runaway Switchboard TEENS ALONE 1998-99 Board of Directors Mark Forsberg, Chair Treasurer, Culligan Water jean Hartman, Treasurer Assistant Professor in Accounting University of St. Thomas Terri Johnson, Immediate Past Chair Youth Development Coordinator, Eden Prairie Public Schools Lisa Ashleyy School Social Worker, Ifopkins Schools Susan Bloyer Senior Tax Accountant, Tennant Company Julie Forchay Youth Programs Coordinator, Hopkins Schools Dave Hendricks Marketing Operations, Security Life John Holst Minister with Youth, Wayzata Community Church Connie Lewis Dean of Students, Wayzata Public Schools Jennifer Listiak School Counselor, St. Louis Park Schools Tom McPherson Attorney, DataCard Nan Schmitt Coordinator o School Activities Eden Prairie Public Schools Nancy Scott Family Involvement Associate, Robbinsdale Schools Sue Tesarek Administrative Assistant Law Department, General Mills Teens Alone Staff: Lydia Kihm...................... Executive Director Brenda Shores ................. Program Supervisor Andre Thaddies............. Outreach Counselor Madeline Tolkan ........... Outreach Counselor Deb Orzeehowski......... Student Intern Sarah Chamberlain........ Secretary ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Enclosed is my contribution to TEENS ALONE ❑ $20 ❑ $50 ❑ $75 ❑ Other $ Name Address City State Zip THANK YOU! Please Mail to: TEENS ALONE • 915 Mainstreet • Hopkins, MN 55343 '-------------------------------------------- TEENS ALONE -Page 3 Spring Sorrow You've anticipated this night for years. You bought the dress and she looks beautiful. The dinner reservations have been made and you retnulded her which fork to use. All the parents and kids are coming to your house for picture taking. You serve champagne to toast the evening. You wave goodbye.... and never see her alive again. . Please.... talk to your kids about drinking and driving. ' And remember.... you are breaking the law when you serve liquor to anyone under the age of 21. 988-5353 1998 Year In Review From July 1997 through June 1998, TEENS ALONE realized our mission by offering free, confidential, and immediate services in: o CRISIS INTERVENTION: TEENS ALONE Outreach Counselors answered 368 crisis calls this year o SHORT TERM COUNSELING: TEENS ALONE Outreach Counselors worked with 520 clients, 340 of whom were youth o FACILITATION OF SAFE SHELTER: 183 youth received help obtaining safe shelter o COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The TEENS ALONE staff made presentations to 629 youth and 603 adult community members o REDUCING CONFLICT: Eighty-six percent of parents reported that, after receiving help from TEENS ALONE, they were better able to handle conflict with their teen o REUNITING FAMILIES: Sixty seven percent of youth who were out of the home were reunited with their families o FOSTERING SCHOOL ATTENDANCE: Ninety three percent of parents reported that their child was still enrolled in school and that TEENS ALONE helped their child stay in school TEENS ALONE/Hopkins School District 270 915 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 55343 Address Correction Requested Mayor Joy Tierney City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Hopkins, MN Permit No. 160 Teens Alone is a collaboration of the community education departments of the Eden Prairie, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, & Wayzata school districts Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Improving Quality of Water, Quality of Life :1:7 Gray Freshwater Center Hwys.15 & 19, Navarre MEMORANDUM r Mail: DATE: March 23, 1999 2500 Shadywood Road Excelsior, MN 55331-9578 TO: City Managers/Administrators and MCWD Liaisons Phone: (612) 471-0590 ' FROM: Eric Evenson, District Administrator +, Fax: (612) 471-0682 RE: City — Watershed Round Table Email: admin@minnehahacreek.org THANKS to all who participated in the March 12th roundtable. I enjoyed the discussion and appreciate all of the comments. Web Site: www.minnehahacreek.org Attached is a summary of the meeting put together by Jim Brimeyer. Feel free to share it with other staff or your council. I presented the summary to my Board last Thursday and will be using it at an upcoming Board retreat to help frame some of our long-term goals. If you feel there is anything missing from this summary or if you did not have Board of Managers a chance to come to this roundtable and would like to share some additional Pamela G. Blixt thoughts or recommendations, call or e-mail me (471-6284, James Calkins eevensonaminnehahacreek.org.). Lance Fisher Again, thanks for participating Monica Gross Thomas W. LaBounty Thomas Maple, Jr. Malcolm Reid Printed on recycled paper containing C:\Program Files\Eudora\Attach\rule change memo.doc at least 30% post consumer waste. el -l", — 10 The Brimeyer Group, Inc. EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANTS Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 904 Mai Suitteo 2 20 t 05 March 129 1999 Session Hopkins, MN 55343 1. Redefine the role of MCWD (within the guidelines of statute) f - Capital projects - Regulatory compliance - Educational programs - Maintenance of projects and systems 2. The Capital Project process should: - Focus on projects that have a system -wide impact and a favorable cost/benefit ratio. - Be utilized when projects are multi jurisdictional and are politically sensitive - Take a more thoughtful, deliberate approach with input from the agencies and from a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) - Be given a priority ranking based on pre -determined criteria as established by the Board with input from the staff and the local agencies. 3. MCWD should be a leader in policy development with reference to water quality and water quantity issues: - Ensure permit enforcement - Use existing staff, contract employees, participating agencies - Communicate with local jurisdictions and the general public on a regular basis - Determine appropriate level of education programs on water related issues - Propose new programs that meet the mission of the MCWD - water quality and water quantity - Promote a necessary level of funding - short term and long term to finance capital projects, new programs, on-going maintenance, etc. - Act as advocate, facilitator and clearinghouse in developing funding options for MCWD and MCWD entities (612) 945-0246 - fax (612) 945-0102 -2- 4. Board should evaluate why, how, by whom, and for what reasons the District communicates, meets with, and "stays in contact" with internal (local entities) and external (other agencies, state) customers. 5. Board should consider establishment of. - A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to assist the staff in project evaluation, technical issues, compliance and enforcement, etc. - A Policy Advisory Board (PAB) to assist Board and staff in considering new programs, funding options, legislation, etc. SPECIFIC ISSUES Phosphorous Reduction * Clearly a "system" function. * Needs to be an on-going, continuous program - depending on the needs of the "system" and specific areas. * Policy should not deal with a specific criteria that defines "clean" but rather a goal that annually reduces phosphorous levels throughout the system. - impact on wildlife, fish, etc. - impact on property values - impact on usefulness of water resources Fundraising * Overriding question should always be... What good, for which people, at what cost? * Develop policy that distinguishes between system -wide projects and programs vs local agencies' policies and programs. This policy should incorporate some cost sharing options for the District and the local agencies. * District policy (particularly the development of the policy) should ensure a sense of equity and fairness; maximize understanding through participation and communications; and foster a strong sense of partnership with local units. -3- Coordination * District Board, District staff and local entities need to aggressively pursue a "partnership" environment. * Focus should be on reducing duplication, developing cost effective solutions, maintaining regular methods of communication, and getting a level of trust that results in sound policy development and increased public acceptance and expectations. Compliance with Plan * Develop a system that meets the objective of the District through rules and procedures adopted by the District. * Recognize there are a variety of options to obtain compliance. - MCWD will allow local entities to ensure compliance provided they have an approved Plan. - MCWD will provide resources, at a fee, to ensure compliance at the option of the local entity. - Local entities may contract with other resources to ensure compliance within guidelines established by the District and/or per an approval plan. Minnehaha Cin reek - Watershed District .--� 4 r -.1-4 ,�� S IM rovin Quality of Water, Quality of Life P g �M :-3 1 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Regarding the Operation of the Headwaters Control Structure (Grays Bay Dam) The Board of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is conducting a public hearing to receive comments regarding the operation of the Headwaters Control Structure (also known as Grays Bay Dam, the outlet of Lake Minnetonka and source of Minnehaha Creek). This is being done as part of the District's application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for renewal of the District's HEADWATERS CONTROL STRUCTURE MANAGEMENT POLICY AND OPERATING PROCEDURES. This document is available for viewing on the District's Web page at www.minnehahacreek.org. The Public Hearing will be held at 6:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible on Thursday, April 22, 1999 Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN Written comment will be accepted until April 30, 1999 at MCWD, 2500 Shadywood Road, Excelsior, MN 55331. March 1999 y �zM Way,zaflym®»th A»a 110e - Come One! Come All! Bring a Dish and Join Us for a Great Time at Our Flu, m " A,intintuall Meet'Liinl April 24th 11 AM to 1 PM at Debbie's Home 3465 Zircon Lane Plymouth, MN Our very own Bev Benson, an Assistant Hennepin County Attorney in the Special Litigation Divi- sion, will present slides and stories about her trip to Russia with CONNECT U.S./RUSSIA, a non- profit organization, specifically addressing domestic violence. Who did they meet? How would they "shape' their remarks? What's the extent of the problem? What can be done? What about the KGB? Would you consider a Board Position? Let Debbie Price know. Call 476-1791! Directions to Debbie's — Hwy 55 to Co Rd 24, left on 24 through the 4 -way stop. Turn right on Zircon and proceed to 346-1791. Call 476-1701 if you need help. Call Debbie for Information About What to Bring. Chi Calendar of ]S-NnBaXta 17Xry April 16-17 LWVMN State Convention 24 Annual Meeting/Brunch ACTION ACTION TION All Day St Cloud 11 AM —1 PM 3465 Zircon Lane Plymouth, MN ACTION On Thursday, March 25th from 12:00 —1:00 PM there was a rally for affordable housing held in the State Capitol Rotunda. It was an opportunity to show support and get the at- tention of state legislators. Andrea Johnson of Inter -Faith Outreach in Wayzata attended and had an opportunity to meet with Todd Van Dellen to express the concerns they have regarding the affordable housing crisis in the communities they serve. The current annual budget for housing is .4% of the state budget. Before the budget targets are set in each chamber, there is a need to convince legislators of the importance of increasing state funding for affordable housing to 1% of the state budget. (An increase of $75 million in this biennium and the next.) You will find information for contacting your legislators in the enclosed Elected Officials pamphlet published by your Wayzata/Plymouth LWV. How to Contact Your Legislators islator Wash. Phone Wash. Fax E -Mail Address t+ Senator Rod Grams 202/224-3244 202/224-0956 mail grrams@grams.senate.gov Senator Paul Wellstone 202/224-5641 202/224-8438 senator@wellstone.senate.gov Rep. Jim Ramstad 202/225-2871 202/225-6351 7 f *To send e-mail to Rep. Ramstad, access the Web site at http://www.housc.gov/writerep/ follow instructions. Also, Rep. Ramstad has his own Web site at http://www.housc.gov/ramstadt. Sen Wellstones Web site at http://www.senate.gov/-wvellstondwebform.html is a form for your e-mail. To track the status of state issues, bills introduced, bills in process or the final outcome of bills and whether they were signed or vetoed, go to the LWVMN Web -site at http://f-eeneLmsp.mn.ustip✓pol/lwvmn and click on Government and Political Links. You'll be able to collect all kinds of information from summaries of bills to the complete text, calendars, journals and more. Did you know for instance that February 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 10th and 11th there were 323 bills introduced in the House? Check the web -site to find out how many bills were introduced in the Senate. A great place to go for information! I — IC A, Affordable Housing Forum Well Attended by the Public By Anne Wilbur Minnesota Sun Publications Panelists agreed at the Affordable Housing Forum on Feb. 23, that decent affordable housing is unavailable to many low wage workers. About 100 people from several subur- ban communities heard a presentation and asked questions of panelists. Seated on the panel were Plymouth City Coun- cil member and LWV member Judy Johnson; City Planner for Wayzata, Sarah Smith; Housing Supervisor for the city of Plymouth, Ed Goldsmith; Nelson of the Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing (IvIICAH); Di- rector of Interfaith Outreach, LaDonna Hoy; and program associate from the Family Housing Fund, Angie Bernhard. 'A couple of years ago we identified five barriers to self sufficiency," said Hoy. `At the top of the list is affordable housing. " State subsidized housing is necessary for low-wage workers and a small amount of money can be used to lever- age other funding sources to build de- cent, safe affordable housing, said Angie Bernhard of the Family Housing Fund. no more than 30 percent, according to e Federal department of Housing and roan Development. Unstable housing was found to nega- tively affect children in school in a study conducted by several state agencies called the Kid's Mobility Project, Bern- hard said. The Kid's Mobility Project found a clear link between mobility and lower school performance. Disregard- ing the emotional toil moving has on a child, bad performance in school also means loss of economic potential. The average wage for people working in full-time positions such as bank teller, teacher's aide or home health aide is about $8 an hour or an annual income of $16,600, Bernhard said. Simple math indicates that a fair market -rent apart- ment at $621 a month in the western suburban region of the Twin Cities would cost the bank teller almost half of the $16,600 annual income. The national standard on how much any family should pay for their housing A question from the audience about the link between crime and affordable housing was answered by Ed Goldsmith: State Subsidies "This is an issue that we see often. Af- fordable housing can be emotional. If A small state investment goes a long we look at property values in general in way toward leveraging other investors, Plymouth there is a wide diversity of Bernhard said. It's a capital investment, housing within neighborhoods. We not a recurring investment. haven't found mixing different valued housing affects property values. As long as properties are well designed and well maintained, it does not affect property house at all and rents go up in what once were more affordable units. In the 1950s and the 1960s the federal government gave developers low- interest mortgages to provide housing for people with lower incomes, called Section 8 Housing, with an option to opt out after 20 years, Bernhard said. Many of those developers have now opted out. Many of those buildings are now also deteriorating or vulnerable to market - rate conversions. In the metropolitan region, more than 1,000 units are de- molished each year without replacement housing being built. "There are city safeguards such as an spection department to see that rental ,using is maintained. Public safety mpliance statutes are required. The ajority of police calls (to affordable rusing units) are low impact calls iedlcal, alarms, etc.) and not crime sues. Plymouth's philosophy is to )rk with the housing managers' asso- ation to see those issues are ad- ____ -7 !) There are a number of reasons why affordable housing is difficult to find, said Angie Bernhard One reason is that more people are in need than there are units available. Low vacancy rates put pressure on families to find any For a typical 25 unit building that would cost $2,250,000 to build, the state would contribute $300,000 through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (WEA). The Family Housing Fund would contribute $150,000 and other public investment, such as locally con- trolled federal resources, contributes $700,000. An additional $1.1 million in private investment would mostly come from purchasing federal tax credits. In closing comments panelists urged people to contact their legislators and pay attention to the philosophy of the city they live in. Plymouth/Wayzata Orono/Long Lake Sun Sailor Wednesday, March 10, 1999 State Funds. s. ]Ltevera ge Additional Investments Public money invested in afordable housing leverages additional resources. For a typical 25 unit building costing $2,250,000, a state investment of $300,000 would leverage the remaining money needed. (see example below). State Investment (through MHFA) $ 300,000 Family Housing Fund Investment $ 150,000 Other Public Investment $ 700,000 Other Private Investment $1,100,000 Total Investment $2,2509000 State Spending in on Housing si n Currently the MHFA budget represents 0.4% of the state's general fund. The agency's total budget this biennium is $768 million, of which 10%, or about $75 million, comes from state coffers. The remainder comes from federal funding and bond revenue. Due to these limited funds the MHFA has had to deny about half of the affordable hous- ing development proposals. Gov. Jesse Ventura's proposed budget would add an additional $16 million over two years to the state's contribu- tion. If the state's contribution to the MHFA was doubled to $150 million: • 1333 additional new units would be produced. • 2000 additional federally subsidized units would be preserved. • 1875 units could be re- habbed and preserved. (Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Family Housing Fund, Dakota County HRA, MHFA.) Minnesota General Fund, Fiscal Year 1998 Other 28.2% Education Health 8r Housing Htunan 0.4% Services 24.0% *WWA Budget Prepared by: The Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing (ARCAH) 122 West Franklin Avenue, Suite 310; Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: (612)871-8980 Fax: (612)813-4501 Web: www-micah-org LWV Budaet April 1,1999 -March 31,2000. Proposed 1998-'99 Actual 1998-199 INCOME Membership Fund Raising Election Returns Finance Drive $ 1350.00 Interest Ed. Fund Miscell.-annual mt. -ck.etn. Total Brought Forward Total EXPENDITURES Financial Support Nati. State CMAL Conventions Board Operations Bulletin Education and Membership Finance Drive Total Ed Fund 450.00 450.00 900.00 12.00 700.00 2962.00 775.81 3737.81 650.00 600.00 50.00 1300.00 215.00 220.00 500.00 700.00 100.00 3035.00 3 -31 -98 - contributions program costs 3-31--'99- 817.00 540.00 1357.00 15.52 305.78 120.00 200.00 2988.00 1986.43 4974.43 Proposed 1999-100 494.00 444.60 42.00 980.60 all pd. own way 159.00 85.60 564.85 1000.00 500.00 500.00 14.00 900.00 120.00 2534.00 1986.43 4520.43 550.00 500.00 42.00 1092.00 250.00 200.00 300.00 700.00 105.00+$53.98 100.00 donation 1875.05 2642.00 $988.00 397.50 305.78 1079.72 syr League of Women Voters Wayzata/Plymouth Area 835 Vicksburg Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 President: Deb Price 476-1791 Membership: Kim Koehnen 557-1465 Editor: Louise Speck 473-4116 ilvll- -six -- f 0 2$ MAR ; 1•Ci /Seg Mayor & City Council 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447 April 24, 1999 11:00 a.m. —1:00 p.m. "Bev's Russian Adventure: shared ideas to prevent Domestic Abuse Be There'... 3465 Zircon Lane, Plymouth, MN For directions call: 476-1791 - rWr r.�wr��� •rig � 4 0 It's Easy to join the League of Women Voters! 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M M V1 M %0�1 a M M to V1 80 W 0C� 7 5L > L % m c EI LL W0�`o >� L N E CM m1�w J �'6. m cm a` o • h on N N 0 CNV Ci C4, eFyy�+ O\ M COO ASA 9U5 00 80 W 0C� 7 5L > L % m c EI LL W0�`o >� L N E CM m1�w J �'6. m cm a` h on N N CNV Ci C4, eFyy�+ O\ M M N 00 �ooa� www cru 80 W 0C� 7 5L > L % m c EI LL W0�`o >� L N E CM m1�w J �'6. m cm a` CITY OF PLYMOUTFF For Immediate Release Contact: March 31, 1999 Greg Cook, 612-509-5992 Watermain Flushing Set for Plymouth Plymouth city sewer and water crews will flush watermains in April and May. The schedule is as follows. • Industrial areas, both sides of 1-494, south of Hwy. 55: April 5 - 7; • Residential areas, west of 1-494, except the Camelot area: April 6 - 23; and • Residential areas, east of 1-494 andthe Camelot area: April 26 — May 7. The. purpose of this program is to maintain a high quality of municipal water. Discolored water is possible throughout the flushing schedule, but it is more likely on the day crews flush lines in your area. Please avoid doing laundry on that day. If you have discolored water, let your outdoor water spigot run until the water is clear. If you want to know the exact day your area will be flushed, please call 612-509-5950. -30- PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place ?o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612} 509-5000 www.d.plymouth.mmus 4 The Plymouth Civic hea 3400 Plymouth Boulevard X, Plymouth. Minnesota 55447 "T•--°—` Dear Dwight: On behalf of the Plymouth Civic League, we would like to thank the City of Plymouth for its generous contributions that helped make the 1998 Music In Plymouth concert an overwhelming success. The 1998 summer concert was attended by over 10,000 people who enjoyed a wonderful summer evening of great entertainment, good food and outstanding fireworks. The 1999 event will be held on Wednesday, June 30th. The feature performer will once again be the Minnesota Orchestra. As usual, there will be many activities and fun for the kids. A great deal of time and effort goes into the planning for each year's concert. The Board of Directors are committed to making the 27`x' Annual Concert the very best ever. This can only be made possible through the continued generosity of contributors like you. A special thank you to the 1998 Platinum Guarantors: Platinum Guarantors Franklin National Bank City of Plymouth US Bank -Plymouth & Four Seasons Holiday Companies Holiday Station Stores Honeywell, Inc. LIFE TIME Fitness North Tec, Inc. Norwest Foundation Omega Lithograph, Inc. Plymouth Tire & Auto Center McQuay, Inc. SRF Consulting US WEST Foundation Caliber Development Corp Prudential Turck, Inc. We are asking the City of Plymouth to contribute $17,500.00, which would match the 1998 City donation. Checks payable to the Plymouth Civic League may be sent to our League Treasurer, Sue Jackson at Food Engineering Corp., 2765 r — pl. owjh MN 55447 All contributions are acknowlra^- "^ #w^ --Pr+ nrnoram We look forward to receiving your contribution to support the Music in Plymouth and thank you in advance for your support. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 550-0500. Sincerely, Kris St.Martin Chair - Finance Committee 3rd Annual Plymouth Commute West Job Fair Report Prepared by Shannon Carpentier and New Unity, Inc. March 1999 Job Fair Summary Highlights: Total Registered Applicants: 439 • Broad participation from throughout Metro/West Metro area: 125 City of Minneapolis residents attended 54 North and Northeast Minneapolis residents attended (zip codes 55411, 12, 13, 18, 21, 22, & 05) 113 City of Plymouth residents attended • 53 rode the Job Fair bus (108 rides were provided by Metro Transit) • 31 Plymouth and New Hope employers participated I. Job Fair Survey Results — Applicants Entering Total Surveyed Applicants: 409 A. Demoaraphic Information: Gender: Male: 212 Female: 184 No answer: 13 Age: Average Age: 33.5 Race: African-American: 138 European -American: 194 Native American: 9 Asian -American: 24 Hispanic/Latino: 9 Other: 3 No answer: 32 TOTAL = 409(100%) Disability: People w/ disabilities: 18 Top City's Applicants Came From: Minneapolis: 125 Plymouth: 113 Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Osseo, Champlin: 42 New Hope: 38 Other Cities identified were: Balsam Lake, Wisconsin; Fairbault; St. Cloud; Lakeville; Elk River; Hamel. s B. Job Fair Questionnaire #1). How did you hear about the Job Fair?: Media: Newspapers: 96 (Star Trib46; Employment Wkly/Guide-7; Sun Po"ailor-15; Plymouth Newsletter -24; Other- 4) TV/News: 14 Radio: 87 (KMOJ- 56; KDWB-11; KS95- 7; The Point 104.1.6; 950am Solid Gold- 2; WCCO- 2; 91.1- 2; 93x-1) Total Media = 197 Organizational Referrals: PNS Coyle and Unity -Somali Community- 24 WLS Urban League- 3 HIRED- 9 Loring Nicollet Bethlehem- 4 Jewish Vocational Services- 6 Hmong American Partnership- 2 Workforce Centers- 8 Working Families- 2 Employment Action Center- 3 Pilot City -1 Unknown Job bank- 2 MRC -1 Job Counselor- 2 Flyers: Heard by Flyer- 37 Word of Mouth: Heard through Word of Mouth- 38 Total Community Outreach(Organizational Referrals/Flyers/Word of Mouth) =142 Total number of applicants who did not answer the question = 70 #2). What type Jobs) are you seeking?: Clerical/Office: 49 Business/Management/Professional: 30 Marketing/Sales/Customer Service: 52 Industrial/Production/Manufacturing: 57 Warehouse/JanitoriaVShipping/Recv: 34 Computerfrechnical: 45 Finance/Accounting: 10 Food/Hospitality/Hotel: 25 *Many respondents said "any job" or put down a shift instead of a position Total = 367 Applicants Responded #3) How did you get to the Job Fair? Bus - 53 Drove- 308 Rode- 36 Walked -1 Total = 398 #4) What type of transportation will you use to get to work in Plymouth/New Hope? Bus — 65 Car - 302 Bus/Car -10 Bus/Carpool - 3 Carpool - 6 Other - Total = 394 Car/Carpool- 5 Bus/Car/Carpool- 2 Walk/Bike-1 M. Recommendations for Future Job Fairs . Community Outreach Strategies: • Increase participation from North Minneapolis agencies (i.e. - PNS/New Unity, Urban League, RMC, GLCC, Phyllis Wheatley, Pilot City, NRRC, Summit Academy, Upper Midwest American Indian Center, Hmong American Partnership. New Unity should continue to host a pre job fair information meeting with Northside agencies at Pilot City. • Continue to distribute flyers extensively throughout target areas • . Seek greater involvement from Minnesota Workforce Centers, Hennepin County Century Plaza EA/TEA and targeted agencies Advertisine/Media strategies: • Continue KMOJ radio live remote from the Job Fair • Continue Radio ads • Continue ads in Twin Cities Employment Weekly, Sun Sailor/Post, Plymouth Newsletter and North Minneapolis papers • Continue individualized employment ad/Job Fair announcements in Star Tribune • Continue to pursue TV news coverage (Cable 12 was effective!) Strengthening Employer Recruitment: • Continue to work with the same employers who have attended prior Job Fairs • Target approximately 10 employers who did not attend the prior Job Fairs, who the committee strategically want to attend in the future • Continue the policy that limits the participation of temporary services IV. General Conclusions The Third Annual Plymouth Commute West Job Fair should be considered a great success. The event was well attended (439 applicants registered) and it received excellent public relations. The event attracted a diverse cross-section of job seekers from throughout the region with a higher skill level than previous years. This broad range of applicants' skill levels provided a variety of attractive applicants for employers. Extensive employer and applicant feedback was sought on the day of the event. Overall, the feedback was very positive. However, some higher skilled applicants indicated that they didn't see the number of appropriate opportunities they had hoped for. Greater emphasis could be placed on encouraging employers to recruit for a wider range of opportunities, though future job fairs will likely continue to attract a majority of entry level applicants. Plymouth Commute West 1999 Job Fair Employer Evaluation Report 31 companies attended the 1999, Commute West Job Fair. 30 of those companies responded to the Employer Evaluation. The following categories were rated. 1 meaning a low or poor rating then up to a 5 meaning an excellent rating. Number of responses and the rating: 5 4 3 2 1 total 1. Communication from the committee: 8 2 companies did not answer the question 2. Space allocation booth: 7 2a. Space allocation intervie►v area: 2 16 companies did not answer or put NA 3. Overall facilities: 17 4. Preparedness of candidates: 3 1 company did not answer the question 5. Qualifications of candidates: 3 1 company did not answer the question 10 7 3 0 28 9 9 2 3 30 8 2 2 0 14 11 2 0 0 30 16 8 1 1 29 13 10 3 0 29 6. Did you hire anyone. 1 company interviewed 14 people; 4 companies actually hired candidates; 10 stated no; 1 answered NA. 7. Do you plan to conduct further interviews: 29 companies stated yes, 1 of the 29 plans to interview 5-10 people; 1 company did not answer the question. 8. Would you recommend your company participate in the Commute West JobFair again: 29 companies stated yes; 1 company did not answer the question. Some positive comments from the companies: Nice Job Fair Excellent turn out Good variety of candidates Better qualified candidates this year Will return in 2000 One of the better job fairs I've been too Plan to return in 2000 Great location Great add on of 2"d and 3'd shift busses Some negative comments from the companies: 7 companies complained of not having enough space, they are suggesting 6x8 tables. 1 company stated parking was difficult. 2 companies suggested we have more water on hand. J__ Plymouth Commute West 1999 Job Fair Evaluation Report Applicants Exiting Job Fair 150 people turned in the evaluation form. 73 people responded in the comment section. The comments most often stated were: 1. Need more companies to attend. 2. Positions listed they would like to see included: assembly, computers, manufacturing, management and warehouse. 3. Great Job Fair Suggestions from applicants: 1. Companies should display signs for positions 2. More listings of potential employers Some positive comments from applicants: Good experience. Lots of opportunities. Hope many find jobs. Thank you. I think it's nice they offer this to people I think this is wonderful for inner-city people to see the opportunities waiting for them in the suburbs. I thought it was a real nice Job Fair compared to the ones I went to before. Interesting, friendly people. Wonderful opportunities. It's a nice way to encourage us job seekers. God bless. Keep up the good work. It's great to have jobs in Plymouth where I live and to find out about them. Negative comments from applicants: Not enough variety -hard to tell which company is which. To crowded and cramped for conversation without raising voices. Too many entry level positions. It was not advertised as entry level F. I wasn't impressed with job selection -need higher wages and more customer service jobs. NO RESPONSE 1 7 1 6 14 2 7 s� YES NO 1. When you entered the conference, were signs and registration clearly marked? 143 6 2. Did you find a good variety of jobs? 101 42 If not, what ones would you like to see? 3. Did you have any interviews? 38 111 4. Do you have an interview with a company at a later time? 56 88 5. Do you think you will be offered a job? 79 57 6. Did you get a job today? 6 142 7. Would you recommend this Job Fair to family or friends? 130 13 NO RESPONSE 1 7 1 6 14 2 7 CI rrt Home Free Community Programs March 31, 1999 Dwight Johnson Plymouth City Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Johnson, 3409 Kilmer Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55441 Business (612) 545-7080 Crisis Line (612) 559-4945 Fax (612) 545-7071 APR 1999 6 V Please accept our apologies for the delay in sending the 1998 fourth quarter statistics. We have recently made a change in personnel, and unfortunately, some very important details were overlooked in the process. In addition to my regular duties as Director of Home Free, I will be covering the coordinator position at the Community Programs office until that position is filled. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me anytime. Best Regards, J/ Mary onteon Program Director Home Free Enc. cc: Chief Craig Gerdes, Police Department Elliott Knetsch, City Prosecutor Joel Franz, Police Department Mary Monteon, Home Free Nita Quinn, Home Free Pat Murphy, Missions, Inc. PLYMOUTH �J.-- 1 CITY QUARTERLY REPORT DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT FOURTH QUARTER 1998 I.LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPLAINTS Assault (GM)/Disorderly Conduct QTR YTD ARRESTS 0 8 Assault (Felony) 1 2 Assault (GM) 2 4 Assault (GM)/OFP Violation/Trespassing 0 1 Assault(5th) 19 60 Assault(5th)/DWI 1 1 Assault(5th)/Disorderly Conduct 0 4 Assault(5th)/OFP Violation 0 1 Attempted 5th 0 1 Crim.Prop.Dam./Assault(5th)/Disorderly Conduct 0 1 GM Int w/911 call 3 3 GM Int w/911 call/Assault(5th) 1 2 GM Int w/911 call/Assault(5th)/Disorderly Conduct 0 1 GM Int w/911 call/Disorderly Conduct 1 1 Harassment/Stalking/Disorderly Conduct 0 1 Harassment/Stalking/Trespassing 0 1 Int w/911 call/Assault (GM)/Disorderly Conduct 0 1 Int w/911 call/Assault(5th) 0 1 Int w/911 call/Assault(5th)/Disorderly Conduct 0 2 Juv.case 1 7 OFP (GM) 0 1 OFP Violation 0 5 OFP Violation/Assault(5th)/Disorderly Conduct 0 1 P D Nonreferral 0 1 Sexual Assault (Fel) 0 1 TOTALS 29 104 DUAL ARRESTS < 8> < 17> JUVENILE ARRESTS < 1> < 8> - COMPLAINTS Assault (GM)/Disorderly Conduct 0 1 Assault(5th) 0 8 Assault(5th)/Disorderly Conduct 2 7 GM Int w/911 call/Assault(5th)/OFP Violation 0 1 Harass/Stalking GM 0 1 Harass/Stalking GM/Harassing phone call 0 2 Harassing phone call 0 2 Juv.case 0 1 OFP Violation 1 7 P D Nonreferral 0 3 Pros declined chrg 0 1 TOTALS 3 34 ALLEGED ASSAULT/CHARGES PENDING 6 18 Printed: 03/31/99 Home Free DAIP Page 1 by Safe Town PLYMOUTH CITY QUARTERLY REPORT•' DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT FOURTH QUARTER 1998 II.INTERVENTION PROJECT SERVICES VICTIM SERVICES QTR YTD Arrest Response Face/Face 0 16 Letter 4 11 No contact 10 12 No -C COI 2 10 No -C F/F 0 1 No -C Lette 0 3 No -C Phone 0 1 NoCont-Juv 0 1 Not N - Ph 0 4 Not N- F/F 1 4 Not N- Let 2 3 Not Notifi 1 1 Phone 10 39 TOTALS 30 106 Civil Court Advocacy-OFP Filing/Hearing 7 53 OFP Only < 5> < 22> Harassment Orders < 1> < 5> Other Advocacy 49 170 Rides 0 18 PERPETRATOR CONTACTS QTR YTD Jail Visit 0 0 No Contact 30 106 Bailed < 0> < 2> Hennepin Co. < 25> < 87> Juvenile Detention < 1> < 6> Plymouth < 2> < 8> Release/pending comp < 2> < 2> To Court < 0 > < 1> TOTALS 30 106 Printed: 03/31/99 Home Free DAIP Page 2 by Safe Town PLYMOUTH ITA" ` I CITY QUARTERLY REPORT DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT FOURTH QUARTER 1998 III.CRIMINAL COURT ADVOCACY AND MONITORING DISPOSITION Assault occurred CurrnE 0TR Prior OR QTR YTD Guilty Plea 5 6 11 48 Guilty Plea -Amended Charge 4 5 9 35 Assault 609.135 0 0 0 2 Cont. for Dismissal 1 1 2 32 DOC 609.135 0 0 0 1 Dismissed w/o prej. 1 0 1 2 Warrant Purged HF 0 0 0 1 Dismissed 0 1 1 11 No Disposition -Case Open 21 60 81 81 TOTALS 32 73 105 213 SENTENCING Assault Occurred Currnt QTR Prior QTR QTR YTD Fine Pd/CD/DAC/Rest/NOSS 0 0 0 1 Fine Pd 0 0 0 10 Fine Pd/DAC/NOSS 0 2 2 7 Fine Pd/DAC 0 0 0 1 Fine Pd/Fine Styd/CD/DAC 0 0 0 1 Fine Pd/Fine Styd/Time Srvd/Time Styd/CD/DAC/Rest/NOSS 0 1 1 1 Fine Pd/Fine Styd/Time Srvd/Time Styd/CD/NOSS 1 0 1 2 Fine Pd/Fine Styd/Time Styd/CD/DAC/NOSS 0 1 1 1 Fine Pd/Fine Styd/Time Styd/NOSS 1 0 1 1 Fine Pd/Fine Styd/Time Styd 0 0 0 1 Fine Pd/NOSS 1 1 2 26 Fine Pd/Time Srvd/Time Styd 0 0 0 1 Fine Pd/Time Srvd/Time Styd/CD/DAC/Rest/NOSS 0 0 0 1 Fine Pd/Time Srvd/Time Styd/DAC/NOSS 1 0 1 1 Fine Pd/Time Srvd/Time Styd/NOSS 2 0 2 3 Fine Pd/Time Srvd 0 0 0 1 Fine Pd/Time Styd 0 0 0 1 Fine Pd/Time Styd/CD/DAC/NOSS 0 0 0 1 Fine Pd/Time Styd/CD/DAC/Rest 0 0 0 1 Fine Pd/Time Styd/CD/NOSS 0 0 0 1 Fine Pd/Time Styd/CD/Rest/NOSS 0 0 0 1 Fine Pd/Time Styd/DAC/NOSS 1 0 1 2 Fine Pd/Time Styd/NOSS 1 3 4 7 Fine Styd/Time Srvd/Time Styd/CD/NOSS 0 0 0 1 Fine Styd/Time Styd/DAC/NOSS 0 0 0 1 Fine Styd/Time Styd/NOSS 0 0 0 1 Time Srvd/CD/DAC/NOSS 0 0 0 1 Time Srvd 0 0 0 1 Time Srvd/Time Styd/CD/DAC/NOSS 0 0 0 2 Time Srvd/Time Styd/CD/NOSS 0 0 0 1 Time Srvd/Time Styd/DAC/NOSS 0 1 1 2 Time Srvd/Time Styd/NOSS 1 1 2 10 Time Srvd/Time Styd/Rest/NOSS 0 0 0 1 Time Srvd/Time Styd 0 0 0 3 Time Styd/CD/NOSS 0 1 1 1 Time Styd/Rest 0 0 0 1 } CD/DAC/NOSS 0 0 0 3 } CD/NOSS 0 0 0 1 } DAC 0 0 0 1 Printed: 03/31/99 Home Free DAIP Page 3 by Safe Town I PLYMOUTH �� 1 CITY QUARTERLY REPORT DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT FOURTH QUARTER 1998 III.CRIMINAL COURT ADVOCACY AND MONITORING (CONT.) SENTENCING Assault Occurred rrn riot QTR QTR YTD } DAC/NOSS 0 0 0 3 } NOSS 1 0 1 5 } Rest/NOSS 0 0 0 1 10 11 21 113 Printed: 03/31/99 Home Free DAIP Page 4 by Safe Town z- b IIS 2AA F I ff — Photo Opportunity — To: Newsletter - Ile le K /0- From: QFrom: Jane Norlin_g, - for Plymouth Metrolink Date: A rill 1999 Pages: One Plymouth Metrolink will be making a surprise presentation to the 3 Millionth Rider Thursday, April 8, 1999 — 7:40 a.m. Four Seasons Mall - County Road 9 & Hwy. 169 at the Bus Stop across the street (easy parking in the Mall lot) Plymouth Mayor Joy Tierney will surprise one lucky rider with a Grand Prize selection of gifts from local businesses. Plymouth Council members have also been invited. This will be a very brief event as the buses need to stay on schedule and will stop only long enough for people to board. We suggest that reporters and cameras arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. to be ready. The 3 Millionth Rider will be requested to remain for interviews and pictures, and will then be transported directly to their work site. The Mayor and council members have also been requested to allow time for interviews. Plymouth Metrolink has retained a photographer And these shots will be available for your use on request. Calculation of the 3 Millionth Rider is based on total passenger rides provided since Plymouth Metrolink was established in 1984 as an Opt -Out suburban transit system All transit riders on Thursday will be given a free Stress Card promotional item and a flyer announcing that their ride on Friday morning will be FREE. This flyer will also detail the businesses that have contributed to the Grand Prize gift package. If you have additional questions or wish to arrange specific interviews in advance, please contact Jane Norling, marketing consultant for Plymouth Metrolink, by phone at 612-472-7155 or by Fax at 612-472-4,648. ORDER STAR TRICUNE NEWSPAPER NOME DEUVEkY. METRO : E6100 I Published Thursday, April 1, 1999 ` Met Council candidate list whittled to 42 David Peterson / Star Tribune starmur e.com e fttro Several prominent Twin Cities political figures and a few incumbents were left off the list this week when Gov. Jesse Ventura's nominating committee for seats on the Metropolitan Council sent the names of 42 recommended applicants to legislators for comment. Delated items M Lawmakers leave Even if Ventura selects every incumbent who remains a finalist, the 16 -member board would have 11 new without rebate members. He is not obliged, however, to follow the group's advice. agreement 1b Transit bill changed to link Minneauolis and St. Among the better-known people who made the first cut but not the second are former Minnesota House Paul Speaker Dee Long and former mayors Bruce Nawrocki (Columbia Heights) Elliot Perovich (Anoka) and Neil M Ventura visits rising Peterson (Bloomington). Red, but doesn't bring promises The Minnesota Along with Peterson, other council incumbents who were dropped in this round include Barbara Williams of Legislature is In Session Minneapolis, James Wychor of Circle Pines and Terrence Flower, Hastings. Williams told council members she withdrew her name. Asked how she interprets the new list, incumbent Mary Smith said, "I would say probably they are looking to get new faces on the council. And it seems the [incumbents] who are left are the ones who've been involved with transportation issues," a key Ventura administration priority. Smith remains on the list. Incumbent Bill Schreiber said he was especially surprised that Peterson, who is out of the country, is not on the list. "He's been an effective member," Schreiber said. He said the list includes people from both parties and "more moderates than extreme liberals or extreme conservatives, and that's healthy, because the majority of the people are the same." Legislators have been asked to look at the new list and submit their reactions. This week's cut was the second from a group of aspirants that started off at 193 members. A first -cut list of 80 was released in mid-March. Here are the remaining candidates. An asterisk denotes an incumbent: First District: Kirk Schnitker, Champlin; Saundra Spigner, Plymouth; Joy Tierney, Plymouth. Second District: Melissa Hortman, Brooklyn Park; Todd Paulson, Brooklyn Center; *Bill Schreiber, Brooklyn Park. Third District: Polly Bowles, Edina; Terry Larkin, Minnetonka; *Mary Smith, Orono. Fourth District: Ralph Malz, Belle Plaine; *Julius Smith, Chaska; Jeff Strate, Eden Prairie. Fifth District: Edwina Garcia, Richfield; Debra Goettel, Richfield; Phillip Riveness, Bloomington. Sixth District: Nikki Carlson, Minneapolis; Caren Dewar, Minneapolis. Seventh District: Randall Bradley, Minneapolis; Matthew Ramadan, Minneapolis; Judith Martin, Minneapolis. Eighth District: *Carol Kummer, Minneapolis; Richard Little, Minneapolis. Belated iWis B Lawmakers leave without rebate agreement Transit bill changed to link Minneapolis and St. Paul 6 Ventura visits rising Red, but doesn't bring promises W5 The Minnesota Legislature is In Session sfartr�ne.com >� Metro 4:. � Ninth District: Natalie Hass Steffen, Ramsey; Mary Hoyt, Forest Lake; Thomas Weaver, Anoka. 10th District: Daniel Coughlin, Mounds View; James Nelson, Columbia Heights; Jerry Newton, Coon Rapids. 11th District: Dale Tranter, St. Paul; Roger Williams, Arden Hills; Benjamin Withhart, Shoreview. 12th District: D. David Engstrom, Afton; Marc Hugunin, Stillwater; Elizabeth Whitbeck, Stillwater. 13th District: Anne Geisser, St. Paul; Fred Perez, St. Paul. 14th District: Juan Martinez, St. Paul; * Stephen Wellington, St. Paul; Lee Xiong, St. Paul. 15th District: Carl Cummins, Mendota Heights; Carolyn Rodriguez, Apple Valley. 16th District: John Conzemius, Cannon Falls. ® Copyright 1999 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. Rdd Road Miifh o oJDeRa iment(of4TroFsporf&V4 w oor srz�ue taros us saeoc+ Twin Cities Metro Area 1999 Construction Season oose another construction project... Highway 55 One Mile east of 1-494 Project Location: Plymouth Time Frame: Mid -April to September Description: Replace east bound bridge over railroad tracks Traffic Impact: One lane open in each direction on the westbound bridge This project consists of two stages: Stage one starts 4/12/99 and lasts until 4/19/99. Median crossovers will be constructed during this stage. Westbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane. Stage two starts 4/19/99 and lasts until 9/2/99. This stage consists of the removal and construction of the eastbound bridge. Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. (NOTE: Project information may change due to scheduling, weather or other factors outside of our control. Listings will be updated as new information becomes available) am 1999 Construction Home Updated 3/24/99 3 4 � oM Association of� Metropolitan r—� Municipalities F April 1, 1999 TO: Mayors, Manager/Administrators, and Councilmembers FROM: Gene Ranieri, AMM Executive Director RE: TAB Vacancy/AMM Board Vacancy TAB Vacancy A recent resignation from the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) has created vacancy that must be filled by a city elected official. The TAB assists in the preparation of the regions transportation program and plans. The TAB meets monthly (fourth Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.) at the Metropolitan Council. The AMM Board is seeking candidates to fill the un -expired term (18 months). Eligible applicants must be an elected city official. If you are interested please send by April 26, 1999 a cover letter and resume to Gene Ranieri. The board at its May meeting will consider all nominations. The Metropolitan Council will then approve the board nominee. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact me at 651- 215-4001. AMM Board Member vacancy AMM Board of Director elections will be at the May 20, 1999 Annual Meeting. At this time it appears there will only be one open seat on the Board created by the resignation of Jim Prosser. Based on past concerns for geographic and elected versus appointed representation, his replacement should be an elected official from suburban Hennepin County. Please respond with letter and short resume to Gene Ranieri by April 26, 1999. The nominating committee is meeting at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 1999. L\msdocs\bod\4-99tab-bodvacancylett.doc 145 University Avenue West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103-2044 Telephone: (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E-mail: amm@amm145.org M,r• . i1W p s LL TM . n •�tiK.00 Northwest Community Television's Grand Open House'. Saturday, April 24, 1999, 10am to 2pm 6900 Winnetka Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN Tour the Public Access &Cable 12 TV Studios. Come to the How to Make Better Home Videos workshop at 11 am or 1 pm. Learn about making your own N shows! 41W Enjoy food and drinks provided by Chef Sam's! 49P Prize Drawings. For more information or directions call (612) 533-8196 Or visit our website, Cable12.CO111 ,y. 10 SHINGLE CREEK WRTERSHEO MONAGEMENT COMMISSION 3001 Harbor Lane • Suite 150 a Plymouth, MN 55447 Telephone (612)553-1144 • FAX (612)553-9326 A regular meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission will be held Thursday, April 8, 1999, at 12:45 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. An agenda for that meeting follows: 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Minutes of March meeting.* 4. Reports from officers. S. Approval of claims. 6. Consideration of communications. a. Communications Log.* b. Insurance Modifications.* 7. Water Quality. a. Special Projects. b. Calibration Study. 8. Project Reviews. a. SC98-17 Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove.* b. SC99-04 Brookdale Center, Brooklyn Center - variance.* C. SC99-06 Eagle Lake Business Center III, Maple Grove.* d. SC99-07 Boulder Pond Corporate Center, Maple Grove.* e. SC99-08 Mary Sherwood, Robbinsdale.* f. SC99-09 Cub Foods, Brooklyn Center.* 9. Wetland Conservation Act. 10. Local Plans. a. Osseo. 11. Other Business. a. Revisions to By -Laws. 12. Adjournment. * in meeting packet. I:NCLIEMSIW\WATERSHEISHMGLEC\99MEETIMAPRIL I. WPD BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE DRAFT r 1 S DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES — MEETING No. 82 Tuesday, March 3, 1999, 7:00 p.m. Members Present: David Shea, Kathy Marshall, Warren Tuel, Karen Haht, Charles Woodruff, Connie Fortin, Terri Goodfellow-Heyer*(Ms. Goodfellow -Heyer joined the meeting, in progress, as Chair.) Members Absent: None Others/Staff Shane Missaghi, Staff Present: Sandra M. Walline, Volunteer Secretary Guests: None Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Ms. Marshall at 7:00 pm. Approval of It was moved by Mr. Shea, seconded by Ms. Haht and Minutes: unanimously agreed that the minutes be approved as distributed. Erosion Control: Mr. Missaghi distributed a summary of this thirty -three-page report detailing erosion control and penalty procedures as prepared by Darrel Johnson Sr. Eng. Tech. Members, complimented the report and the erosion control program. Plymouth continues to be a model for erosion control programs. Next year's report should also include a year to year comparison of violations and a list of names with multiple violations. Fertilizer Ban: It was pointed out by Mr. Missaghi that the review of this issue would be completed next week. The Committee discussed at length that "time is of the essence" concerning this matter. It was moved by Mr. Tuel, seconded by Ms. Marshall, and unanimously agreed to write a memo to city staff and the City Attorney to express the committee's concerns on this issue. Mr. Shea volunteered to write the memo. Calendar: Mr. Missaghi directed the Committee to a planning calendar that would be used at all future meetings. The events requiring calendar scheduling were discussed and placed on the calendar. One specific item mentioned was the May 22nd City Wide Volunteer Planting Program. Mr. Missaghi indicated that attempts were underway to include the Aqua Scape planting in this event. Further, Mr. Missaghi stated that we had been awarded the DOT grant and that he is currently completing an application for a DNR grant. Ms. Goodfellow -Heyer stated that she could provide a resource for grant writing purposes. Neighborhood Mr. Shea stated as part of this discussion that it would be Watershed desirable to have staff members make a presentation on these Initiatives: matters for Committee edification. Ms. Goodfellow -Heyer indicated that she would have information to share with the Committee at the April meeting as well. la Business Mr. Missaghi indicated that this group is slow to expanding Environmental in purpose and size. It was decided that Mr. Missaghi will Partnership continue to work with this group and report on progress at the April meeting. Environmental Ms. Marshall gave the Committee an update on the plans Fair: for the fair explaining that progress is good and the participation level is very high. It was set forth that the Committee would benefit from a presentation by the Hennepin Conservation District, a fair participant. Website: The pros and cons, as well as the extent of diversity for the City of Plymouth website was discussed at some length. It was the consensus of the Committee that this could be an invaluable tool for reaching the community. Surface Water Management Plan: Mr. Missaghi will continue to give the Committee monthly updates on progress with the plan. Staff has already met with the Basset Creek watershed and is in process of responding to other watersheds' comments. Lake Associations: Schmidt Lake Association has expressed interest in meeting with the EQC. The members welcomed the opportunity and requested that the meeting be limited to 15 minutes and any relevant materials be provided prior to the meeting. Moony Lake Association's request letter for funding was reviewed. The EQC members agreed that water quality testing can be very useful in monitoring the lake, and this task will be done on the city wide bases as outlined in the city's water plan. There is no funding for specific water quality projects. However, Ms. Terri Goodfellow -Heyer suggested to provide the group assistance to source various grant funds. Missaghi will inform the association and make necessary arrangements. It was moved by Ms. Haht, seconded by Mr. Woodruff and unanimously agreed that Missaghi respond and inform Moony Lake Association Adjournment: It was moved by Ms. Fortin, seconded by Ms. Marshall and unanimously agreed that the meeting adjourn at 9:09 pm. The next meeting will be held April 7, 1999. Respectfully submitted, Sandra M. Walline SHINGLE CREEK WRTERSHEO MRNAGEMENT COMMISSION 3001 Harbor Lane • Suite 150 • Plymouth, MN 55447 Telephone (612)553-1144 • FAX (612)553-9326 -,0 MINUTES February 11, 1999 A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Vice Chair Gerry Butcher on Thursday, February 11, 1999, at 12:45 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. Present were: Diane Spector, Brooklyn Center; Kevin Larson, Brooklyn Park; Tom Mathisen, Crystal; Gerry Butcher, Maple Grove; Craig Cooper, Minneapolis; Ron Quanbeck, Plymouth; Lori Hoebelheinrich and Bill Deblon, Robbinsdale; Chuck Johnson and Eric Thompson, Montgomery Watson; Charlie LeFevere, Kennedy & Graven; and Judie Anderson, Recording Secretary. I. Minutes. Motion by Cooper, second by Quanbeck to approve the minutes of the January meeting of the Commission. Motion carried. II. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Spector, second by Mathisen to approve the Treasurer's Report. Motion carried. III. Approval of Claims. Motion by Spector, second by Cooper to approve claims totaling $9,666.46. Claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Spector, Larson, Mathisen, Butcher, Cooper, Quanbeck, and Hoebelheinrich; nays - none; absent - New Hope and Osseo. IV. Correspondence. A. Communications Log. 1. Thompson transmitted the 1998 WCA LGU activity report to Hennepin County Environmental Services. 2. Commission received Met Council comments on the City of Plymouth's Water Resources Management Plan. B. Included in the meeting packet were copies of notices/information re the following conferences/seminars: 1. "Making Decisions About Wastewater and Stormwater," U of M Extension. 2. Erosion Control Seminars, Dakota County. 3. MECA 10th Annual Erosion Control Conference. 4. "Stormwater Management for Today and Tomorrow." C. Also received were copies of the following: 1. 1998 Study of the Water Quality in 70 Metropolitan Area Lakes, Metropolitan Council. Anderson will order copies for persons desiring them. BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE Minutes February 11, 1999 page 2 2"Z 2. Notice re Project Wet. Workshop for local governmental employees and citizen groups interested in learning how to address water -related issues in K-12 and adult settings. 3. Handout from Environmental Maintenance, Inc. re water restoration. V. Water Quality. A. Water Plan Challenge Grants. BWSR is accepting applications for local water planning challenge grants until April 1. Application forms and instructions were included in the packet. B. 1999 Water Monitoring Equipment. Johnson's February 4 memo outlined past storm monitoring equipment rental rates along with purchase options available to the Commission Motion by Mathisen, second by Spector to purchase an ISCO 4230 Bubbler Datalogger with printer at a cost of $3395.00. Motion carried. This expenditure will come from the general fund balance. C. Plymouth/Shingle Creek Monitoring Partnership. The City of Plymouth has proposed a water quality monitoring partnership by which to study impacts of land use changes in Northwest Plymouth on Bass Lake. The City is requesting a 50-50 cost share of a proposed budget of $39,000 for two stream monitoring sites and one in -lake monitoring site. Quanbeck will respond at the March meeting to questions posed by the Commissioners. Thompson will update the "proposed project list" matrix to include this project and others recommended by the Commissioners. D. Metro Greenways Planning Grants. The focus of this grant program is to create a network of natural areas, parks and other open space connected by habitat corridors. Deadline for application is March 12, 1999. E. Hydrologic Model. Thompson is continuing to gather data. He presented a map showing areas where there is a current lack of stormwater quality treatment ponds. He suggested using the map as a reference when considering project requests for variances of the Commission's water quality treatment requirements. VI. Project Reviews. A. SC99-01 West Eagle Lake Channel, Maple Grove. Cleaning of approximately 1600 feet of main channel and 900 feet of parallel loop channel at a site located in the northeast quadrant of 63rd Avenue north and Balsam Lane. The channel will be excavated to provide better lake access and will be shaped to have a uniform cross section with a 20 foot bottom width, 3:1 side slopes, and an approximate depth of six feet. A complete project review application was received on January 28, 1999. The project will excavate approximately 5000 CY of material from below the 100 -year flood elevation. All excavation spoils will be removed from the site to an upland area so no floodplain fill will occur. The entire excavation area is located within a wetland area. Since all excavation is below the control elevation of downstream Eagle Lake there will be no changes in channel/wetland water surface BROOKLYN CENTER 9 BROOKLYN PARK 0 CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE Minutes February 11, 1999 page 3 1 elevations (i.e., no wetland dewatering). Since the spoils will be removed to a suitable off-site upland area, there will be no wetland fill associated with spoil placement. The City is WCA LGU. Stormwater quality treatment is not an issue since no development is occurring. No erosion control plan has been received. Motion by Butcher, second by Mathisen directing the consultant to notify the City of Maple Grove that approval of project SC99-01 was granted pending receipt in the office of the Commission's engineer of the following: 1. An Erosion Control Plan. Motion carried. B. SC99-02 Red Fox Cove Channel, Maple Grove. Construction of two (of six) gabion drop structures within the channel (Hemlock Ravine) to reduce the effective slope of the channel to reduce erosion. Site of the project is in the southeast quadrant of Hemlock Lane and Red Fox Cove. The structures will be placed approximately 220 feet apart with crest elevations set to create a 0% hydraulic slope between them. A complete project review application was received on January 28, 1999. The project is located above the 100 -year flood elevation of Pike Lake. Although the nature of the project will increase the flood elevations within the channel, the increase should be negligible, resulting in no increase in property flood risk. The Red Fox Cove Channel is an unnamed DNR protected watercourse; thus, the project will require a DNR permit. The channel is also a Type 6 wetland. This project will result in a small amount of wetland impact. The cities of Maple Grove and Plymouth are WCA LUGS. Stormwater quality treatment is not an issue since no development is occurring. However, since the sediment load to Pike Lake will be drastically reduced by this project, a measurable increase in water quality should occur. No erosion control plan has been received. Motion by Quanbeck, second by Mathisen directing the consultant to notify the City of Maple Grove that approval of project SC99-02 was granted pending receipt in the office of the Commission's engineer of the following: 1. Proposed schedule for construction of remaining four structures. 2. Copy of written notification of project to MDNR. 3. An Erosion Control Plan. 4. Calculations estimating increase in flood flows following completion of project. Motion carried. C. SC99-03 Maple Grove Corporate Center, Maple Grove. Construction of two office buildings on 9.1 acres of a 28.4 acre site located in the northwest quadrant of Interstate Service Drive and Kilmer Lane. Following completion, approximately 7.1 acres of impervious area will be created. A complete project review application was received on February 2, 1999. BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE 9 MINNEAPOLIS 0 NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE Minutes February 11, 1999 page 4 This site is the same as that reviewed under SC98-09. The eastern half of the site is occupied by a very large wetland which is not DNR protected. A small amount of wetland impact will occur due to some fill placed along the wetland's west edge. The City is the WCA LGU. Site drainage will be handled through two on-site stormwater ponds designed to provide submerged outlets and permanent pool volumes satisfying NURP requirements. Both ponds discharge to the on-site wetland which has a 54" outlet to Eagle Lake identified in the City's Stormwater Management Plan but not indicated on the grading plan. No erosion control plan has been received. The lowest proposed building elevation is 5.6 feet above the highest pond 100 -year flood elevation, satisfying the Commission's one -foot freeboard requirements. Motion by Quanbeck, second by Butcher directing the consultant to notify the City of Maple Grove that approval of project SC99-03 was granted pending receipt in the office of the Commission's engineer of the following: 1. An Erosion Control Plan. 2. Verification by the City that the 54" outlet from the wetland is in place. 3. A legal document granting easements over on-site wetlands, floodplain, and other significant hydrologic/hydraulic features. 4. An operations and maintenance plan which will maintain the outlet control structure and permanent pool in the stormwater treatment pond. The plan shall be provided to the City in the form of a recordable agreement that assures the designated operation and maintenance procedures will be faithfully executed. Motion carried. VII. Other Business. A. Local Plans. 1. Osseo. Thompson has had some telephone correspondence with the City of Osseo's consultant and expects a final draft of their plan for Commission approval very soon. 2. Plymouth. Comments will be officially submitted now that Met Council's response has been received. B. Appointments. The cities of Osseo and Plymouth must post for and [re]appoint Commissioners for terms expiring January 31, 2002. C. Election of Officers. The Nominating Committee presented the following slate of candidates: Quanbeck, Chair; Butcher, Vice Chair; Spector, Treasurer; and Cooper, Secretary. There being no further nominations, motion by Larson, second by Spector to close nominations and cast a white ballot. Motion carried. D. Deputy Treasurer. Motion by Spector, second by Larson to appoint Sue Rice, City of Brooklyn Center, as Deputy Treasurer. Motion carried. BROOKLYN CENTER 9 BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE Minutes February 11, 1999 page 5 E. Depository. Motion by Spector, second by Cooper appointing the 4M Fund as the Commission's depository for the coming year. Motion carried. F. Official Newspapers. Post Publications and Osseo Maple Grove Press will continue as the Commission's official newspapers. G. Auditor. Motion by Spector, second by Larson to select Babcock, Langbein to perform the Commission's 1998 Audit at a cost of $325. Motion carried. H. Engineering Services Contract. Motion by Spector, second by Quanbeck authorizing the Vice Chair to execute the 1999 contract. Motion carred. There being no further business before the Commission, Motion by Spector, second by Cooper to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judie A. Anderson Recording Secretary JAA:tim ).\CLIENMW\WATERSHEVSHiNGLEC\99MEEITN\FEB2. WPD BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL • MAPLE GROVE 9 MINNEAPOLIS • NEW HOPE 9 OSSEO • PLYMOUTH 9 ROBBINSDALE March 29, 1999 Phil Demro 3235 Lanewood La. N. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Demro: I apologize for not getting this letter to you by March 24`h as stated in the March 8`h correspondence from Mayor Tierney. The protection and care of trees is my chief job responsibility as City forester and to that end the City has been active. In 1995, the City Council adopted a Tree Preservation ordinance which allows for development, while maintaining a percentage of existing trees. If the removal thresholds are not met during development, reforestation and/or restitution is required. In the last few years, the City has purchased ecologically valuable land specifically for Open space. The intent is to maintain this land in a natural state for future generations to enjoy and to that end, I have been directed to apply only those maintenance practices that will preserve and/or enhance the natural ecosystems. The City has also been very active in planting trees, shrubs, & flowers. My yearly budget for reforestation is around $50,000. The City has also been very active in tree planting grants when available. Each new building and or park is landscaped as part of the final project. My division has also worked very closely with Eagle scout & Gold Star award projects. Within the last year, park sign planters were refurbished, statue gardens planted at the Amphitheater, informational kiosk installed at Gleason Lake elementary and bird houses & benches installed at Birchview elementary all by Eagle Scouts. If you and/or your troop are interested in volunteering on similar projects, please feel free to give me a call and we can discuss your ideas. I hope I've answered your questions regarding the City's commitment to trees satisfactorily, but feel free to call me directly at 509-5944 with any other questions or concerns. Sincerely, l � i C,_. Paul Buck Forester Thursday, March 4", 1999 1 Mayor Joy Tierney City of Plymouth Plymouth City Center oCP" 3400 Plymouth Blvd. r Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 iL Dear Mayor Tierney, Since I joined you at the counsel meeting on Feb. 16, 1999, I've been concerned about Plymouths forests. All around there are new developments popping up along with the destruction of large forests. I used to see forests in most of the places where new buildings have been built. I'm also concerned about the forests around my home. My friends and I like playing games in the forests but all the forests around my home are being taken down. What is the city of Plymouth doing to protect its old growth forests for future generations? Also, does the city of Plymouth have any new forest planting programs? If so, maybe my Boy Scout Troop, Troop 537, could help out a little. Dkiring the counsel meeting, the sale of alcohol to minors was discussed and I am concerned about this topic. There were a lot of issues on this at the meeting, and I have some views on it. As I recall, you only punished the sellers of the alcohol and not the buyers. I think the buyers should be punished also since they are the real law breakers. I also know that sometimes, it is the clerk that sells the beer, but most of the time, It's just an accident. What penalties does the city of Plymouth enforce against the buyers of the alcohol or their parents? I would appreciate it if you could respond to my letter at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Phil Ddmro 3235 Lanewood Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 0 1 Fred Moore From: Dan Faulkner Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 11:12 AM To: Internet Contact Cc: Jean Lyons; Fred Moore; Barb Senness Subject: RE: Parking [mailto:DMoyer@msn.com] Your message has been forwarded to me and I would like to respond. I will investigate your concern about parking being allowed on Plymouth Blvd too close to the intersection of 37th Ave to adequately see if you are attempting to proceed west from the stop sign on 37th at Plymouth Blvd. If there is not adequate stopping sight distance, we will remove some of the spaces as necessary. The decision to allow parking on Plymouth Blvd was partially made due to the future "Streetscape" plan of allowing parking on both sides of Plymouth Blvd along with various aesthetic treatments such as ornamental street lights, etc., to make the City Center area more pedestrian friendly and slow traffic on Plymouth Blvd as part of this overall effort. One traffic lane in each direction along Plymouth Blvd should be adequate to serve the existing and future traffic demand on this roadway. While I have not investigated the need for an all -way stop at Plymouth Blvd and 37th, my engineering judgement is that one is not warranted but I will monitor the traffic at that intersection. Thanks for bringing this situation to my attention and if you have any questions please contact me. -----Original Message ----- From: Internet Contact Sent: Wednesday, March To: Dan Faulkner Cc: Fred Moore Subject: FW: Parking Dan - 24, 1999 8:46 AM This e-mail message 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 your response. Thanks. Jean --- Original Message ----- From: DMoyer [mailto:DMoyer@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 1:53 PM To: contact@ci.plymouth.mn.us Subject: Parking I have a few concerns about the parking that is allowed in front of LifeTime Fitness Center on Plymouth Blvd. 1. Parking is allowed too close to the corner of Plymouth Blvd & 37th Ave. When one is attempting to make any turn, or go straight, it is impossible to see traffic heading north. Several people from the city should try to make this turn during a busy parking time and see what I mean. Someday, there will be a very bad collision due to the lack of being unseen and traffic driving too fast. 2. Now that Lifetime has completed the expanded parking lot, why is parking still allowed on the street? I can't tell you how many times I have seen many empty parking spaces in the lots and people park on the street. 3. Plymouth Blvd is designed as a four lane road. Why can't it remain a four lane road? 4. A four way stop sign or traffic light needs to be placed on the corner of 37th & Plymouth Blvd. I would be interested in knowing if traffic concerns about this area has been addressed, and if so, what is currently be done about. Thank you for your time. ,I,., �o L�Z Save the Open Spaces 16395 County Road 47 Plymouth, MN 55446-1109 pppckunigue-software. com TO: Plymouth City Council Members FROM: Paul Wardell, Save the Open Spaces, chair SUBJECT: Community's Values DATE: March 30, 1999 for Meeting on Wednesday, March 31, 1999 As you "give some thought" to the three questions presented to you in Anne Hurlburt's March 19th memo in preparation for this Wednesday night's meeting, let me suggest some additional questions for your consideration: • How can grants from the Legislative Commission on MN Resources help us to achieve our overall community goals? As you recall Resolution 98-652 states that, "the (comprehensive) plan shall meet the following criteria: • Preservation of wetlands, lakes and woods in the area, • Minimize impact on the watersheds and water quality, • Maintenance of current inflow stream rates, • Establishment of riparian corridors, and • Establishment of greenways and open space park areas." Through the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR), millions of lottery dollars are being granted each year for the preservation of open green spaces. One approach is to apply for grants directly from the LCMR. Another approach is to apply for grants from the Department of Natural Resource's local grants program, which is funded by the LCMR. Today, I talked to Wayne Sames, (651) 296-1567, coordinator for the DNR's local grants program for the Metro Area. He identifies four funding programs (through his department) that he says that we should be participating in: 4; . • Metro Greenways in Natural Areas Grants Program This grant funds the planning process of greenways in metro areas. Al Singer (651) 772-7952 is the Metro Greenways coordinator. • Natural Scenic Area Grant Program This is a 50% matching grant up to $500,000. A natural scenic area includes scenic vistas and bluffs. • Outdoor Recreation Grant Program This includes the development or redevelopment of parks and trails. Next years funding will hopefully go up to $250,000 per grant. • Cooperative Trail Linkage Grant Program This includes money for linking parks and trails, such as the Luce Line to neighborhood parks. The deadline for applying for some of this year's grants is ironically March 31. But Wayne points out that we're interested in the big picture. Next year's money will soon be available. For example, direct requests to the LCMR will begin again this December. Wayne finished our conversation by saying, "We have given several grants to Maple Grove." "You (Plymouth) should take advantage of them to the full extent that you can. You don't want to be left behind." • Are the means as important as the ends? Is the process as important as the content? When you give thought to "what you value most (or most want to value) about our community" please underline our city government's continuing effort to maintain and deepen its trust with the community. I believe that the Pro -Plymouth Pledge (or some derivative of it) needs to be at the heart of this undertaking. Without careful attention to the process, city government could, in its eyes, build a "beautiful future" which alienates the very people for which that future is built. Instead of centering this decision-making process in City Hall, why not center it within the community by having neighborhood meetings (churches, homes, businesses) where proposals that affect that very neighborhood are discussed and advanced? This is one way to develop a shared sense of "we" in both the community and in City Hall. Nobody has expert insights into a neighborhood like the people who live there. Neighborhood meetings (held within the various neighborhoods) will help city planners to capture the spirit of the residents and show that the city is a good listener. Building and maintaining trust with the residents is as important as building and maintaining physical structures for the residents. • What do we mean by community development? Although housing densities, business construction and traffic flows are important, I would hope that community development would help the residents of Plymouth to develop a sense of community. Community development implies that its primary objective should be to help residents develop a sense of community, a sense of interpersonal connection with each other. In a world full of "personal isolation devices" such as the Walkman and the single -occupant car, the community development design needs to help us to breakdown the barriers that artificially separate us while at the same time allow residents to maintain their privacy. It's a tricky balancing act between community connection and personal privacy. It's a goal that'should be actively sought, for if it is not, we will fail to build a Plymouth community; instead, we will build a city of strangers. The overall layout of a city's design can greatly build or diminish a city's interconnectedness. The downtown Plymouth area now emerging around Cub is a good example. Suddenly, there begins to be a sense of "downtown." This is a step in the right direction. However, if we had designed downtown Plymouth with a town square where cars could be parked only on the outside, we would have created a stronger sense of community interconnectedness through pedestrian interaction. A great architect aims for positive psychological effects within her/his desiLyn as much as anything else. A great city architect must aim for nothing less. • How dedicated are we to the car? Somehow, we have to strike a balance between our quest for a wholesome and safe environment for our families and our love for the car. Numerous examples illustrate how a love for the car can win this contest. One need only stand on the corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway to see the destructive results of a suburb that loved its cars too much. What you see is one tarred parking lot seamlessly connected to the next. It's a dead environment where power poles replace trees, and asphalt replaces earth and grass. We need to learn from other cities' mistakes. I understand that there is no plan to build additional freeways around the Metro Area. As you know, Maple Grove residents are using Vicksburg as an alternative north -south route. Let's say we consider expanding Vicksburg into a four -lane road to solve this problem. In the short run, it will. In the long run, it will not. Remember the phrase from the film, Field of Dreams: "Build it, and they will come." The same is true for roadways. By making Vicksburg into a four -lane road, we water the seed of a future major Metro highway. Vicksburg becomes an obvious choice since no additional freeways are available. More and more people will travel Vicksburg until it is as congested in the morning and afternoon as it is now. However, in the future, there will be many more times the cars than we have now, and the City will have gone to great financial and environmental expense to build the road and its necessary controlled intersections inadvertently to invite this effect. I think most Plymouth residents would not consider this progress. How important is the car to our future design of Plymouth? Is it more important than preserving our neighborhoods and our natural environment? These are tough questions that demand answers. And the answers we give will have a major impact on the quality of life within our city in the near future. Thank you for listening. Paul M. Wardell Save the Open Spaces T)i Plymouth Westside Players ~� P. O. Box 41722 Plymouth, MN 55441-0722 March 31, 1999 Honorable Joy Tierney Mayor, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Plymouth Westside Players, I would like to extend our thanks to you for your wonderful comments in the February 1999 Plymouth News. Your belief and support of our endeavor is greatly appreciated. In addition, we would like to thank you and the City Council for your support of the arts in Plymouth with your increase in arts funding in the city budget for 1999. We presented our funding request for our 1999 production to the Plymouth Fine Arts Council at their March meeting and are cunentlyawaiting their response. Our next production will be Meredith Willson's The Music Man scheduled for July 23-25, 29 - August 1, 1999 at Wayzata Central Middle School. We have compiled a very talented production staff for this show and we are confident we will provide the citizens of Plymouth with a truly unique and heartwarming community theatre experience surpassing our debut last fall. Again, thank you for helping us spread the word that community theatre is now in Plymouth! Sincerely, Georgann Bestler Wenisch, President Plymouth Westside Players AMM FAX NEWS AMM Far News is fazed periodically to all AMM city managers and administrators. The information is intended to be shared with mayors, councilmembers and staff in order to keep officials abreast of important metro city issues. ©Copyright 1999 AMM 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone. (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E-mail: amm@,amml45.org March 22-26,1999 (no. 3) us AffO(IatlOtl Of Metropolitan Municipalities Met Council to review Livable Communities account criteria Rh erthree years of implementing e Livable Communities Act (LCA) Demonstration Account, the Metropoli- tan Council staff is recommending some draft revisions to the program's guidelines. These revisions attempt to provide more clear direction to applicants and more focus in the evaluation process regarding program goals and funding purposes. The draft revisions include criteria that emphasizes development in areas with transit service or with the potential for service, mixed-use, higher -density development that supports and gener- ates transit use, and encourages affordable housing so that there is a link to the LCA housing goals. The criteria will be discussed at the Livable Communities Advisory Commit- tee meeting on Tuesday, March 30 from 4-6 p.m., in room 2A at the Metropolitan Council. The Advisory Committee's recom- mendations are scheduled to be presented to the Council's Community Development Committee on Monday, April 5. A public comment period will occur before the guidelines are adopted by the Council. If you would like a copy of the guidelines or need additional informa- tion please contact Joanne Barron of the Met Council at 651-602-1385. Job, wage goal reports due April 1 innesota Statutes (section 116J.991) requires a govern- ment agency to annually report progress of meeting job and wage goals for projects that receive a public subsidy — these reports are due by Thursday, April 1. The Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) is responsible for collecting and summarizing the data. A copy of the business assistance form can be downloaded from DTED's web site (www cited. state. mn. us). The completed reports can be faxed (651-215-3841) or mailed to DTED. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Caryn Mohr at 651-296-3646. Another legislative deadline looms The legislature's second bill deadline is Wednesday, March 31. For a bill to continue, it must clear policy committees in both the House or Senate. If a bill is on the floor of either body or in a finance or tax committee it is considered to meet the deadline. Most Tax Increment Financing (TIF) bills and funding bills such as transpor- tation and housing will be debated during the first two weeks of April. AMM FAX Association of NEWS Metropolitan Municipalities March 29 -April 2, 1999 Second deadline signals close of policy committees The second legislative deadline of March 31 marks the last day a bill can be passed out of a policy commit- tee. As a result of the deadline numer- ous bills were discussed and acted upon by the committees. Among the bills heard in committee are the following: Corporate Welfare Reform (HF 791) The bill was heard in the House Local Government Committee and was not passed. The Senate companion is in the Human Resources Finance Division. The bill's future is uncertain. County Plat Approval Authority (HF 672, SF 702) Probably dead for this session. Although, it is on the Senate floor in a form that includes a dispute resolution process, the bill did not make hearing deadlines in the House. It was sched- uled but withdrawn by the House Transportation Committee Chair because too many issues between the cities and counties remain unresolved. This issue will be back in 2000. AMM Fax News is faxed periodically to all AMM city managers and administrators. The information is in- tended to be shared with mayors, councilmembers and staff in order to keep officials abreast of important metro city issues ©Copyright 1999 AMM 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E-mail: amm@amml45.org County Economic Development Authority The bill (HF 1056) was sent to the Tax Committee but the Senate version was tabled in the Senate Jobs Commit- tee. The bill will be the subject of an interim study. Reliever Airports The reliever airports bill (SF 751/ HF 849) was passed as amended by the House Transportation Committee and the Senate Local Government Committee. The amended bills will be on the floor of each body. The amended bill defines a reliever airport, and requires the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to establish a reliever airport sound abatement council by October 1, 1999. It also directs the MAC to develop policies and programs to divert the maximum number of aircraft operations away from the Minneapolis -St. Paul Interna- tional Airport and to the reliever airports. The MAC must report to the legislature by January 15, 2000 on the nature of the new programs and the results of the programs. The MAC by the same date must report to the legislature on whether a need exists for an additional intermediate use airport in the metropolitan area. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Numerous local and general law TIF bills were heard in the House and Senate policy committees. No action was taken on any of the bills. During the committee discussions, members noted that a general law amendment for the 1979 to 1982 TIF district pooling issue would be preferable over the special laws. A general law amendment was also suggested for the revenue shortfalls in TIF districts caused by the property tax rate compressions. Tax Bill due by mid-April The Tax Committees in both houses have heard literally hundreds of bills including levy and market value freezes/limits, reverse referendum, local sales tax exemption, auto tab fee reductions some fiscal disparity changes, as well as general sales, income, and property tax reductions and rebates. With the exception of current rebate which is stalled in conference, all bills have been laid on the table for possible inclusion in the Omnibus. Tax Bill. Sometime in the next week or two the tax committee chairs will release their version of the Omni- bus Tax Bill. It's anybody's guess as to how many of the bills/issues will be included. However, don't be surprised if the house bill includes some form of levy limitation or reverse referendum. House Local Government Commit- tee to study Metro Council, TIF and Land Use during the interim House Local Government has established three subcommittees -- Metropolitan Council and Agencies chaired by Rep. Barb Haake, Tax Increment Financing chaired by Rep. Michelle Rifenberg, and Lard Use chaired by Rep. Ray Vandeveer. The Met Council Subcommittee is charged to develop a report and recommendation regarding the status of the Council, its effectiveness and possible alternatives to administer metropolitan area planning and sys- tems. The subcommittee will conduct site visits and hearings and survey metro area cities regarding the Council's role and performance. --FRiDAYFAx Number 12 A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities March 25, 1999 Second committee deadline is next Wednesday Amortization On March 22, the Senate Rules Committee refused to allow the Senate Judiciary Committee to review S.F. 854/H.F.896, a bill to forbid local governments from using amortization as a land use tool to address non- conforming land uses. The proponents of this bill have identified the issue as a property rights initiative. At the heart of their argument is the taking of property by a local government with- outcompensWion. The House and Senate Local Government Committees do not have the expertise in or jurisdiction over constitutional protections or constitu- tional law matters. Nevertheless, the Senate Rules Committee felt it was not appropriate for the Senate Judiciary 'Committee to provide a proper and through analysis of S.F. 854. Although the Judiciary Committees historically have reviewed legislative initiatives relating to property rights, the Rules Committee ruled otherwise. The bill overturns more than 30 years of Minnesota case law prece- dent establishing the validity of amortization. And Minnesota Courts are not in the minority; courts across the nation have repeatedly upheld the constitutional validity of amortization. The bill also voids numerous municipal ordinances and directly interfere With ongoing litigation. The actions of the Senate and House Committees to send the bills directly to the f toor will likely result in the bill passing to the governor. Municipalities should expect this bili, as muscled through the Legislature by a collection of well heeled interest groups known as the Coalition Against Amortization, to completely deny the use of amortization. TIF changes Sen. John Hottinger (DFL -Mankato) has introduced S.F. 1803, which would exempt some TIF districts from the local contribution requirement, reduce the local contribution require- ment for all districts, and cut in half the LGA/HACA penalty. The bill was introduced at the request of the Greater Minnesota Cities TIF Group. The distrusts that would be exempt from the local contribution are those districts that receive a direct state grant or similar incentive, or if the project meets certain job creation requirements. The LGAMF penalty was enacted into law in 1990 while the local contn- bution option was enacted into law in 1995. The current penalties were established without any analytical research on their impact. Now, with many of those districts reaching maturity, the penalty/contribution has reached its maximum impact. In some communities, the financial impact is substantial. Rep. Ron Abrams (R -Minnetonka) has offered a second bill that would reduce the local contribution require- ment for housing districts from the current 10 percent to 5 percent. Part-time peace officer bill passes committee The Senate Crime Prevention Commit- tee on Thursday passed SF 1152 (Sen. Randy Kelly, DFL -St. Paul). The big establishes 320 hours of slate -paid training for part-time officers to maintain their licenses. The bill was amended by the author to grant current part-time license holders the opportunity to test out of the new training requirements. The bill would still restrict agencies from increasing the number of part-time licensees they employ, but agencies could hire new part-time officers it current licensees leave employment. Testifying against the bill were Nancy Larson of the Association of Small Cities and the police chiefs and sheriffs associa- tions. The bill is headed for the Senate floor. The House companion bill, H.F. 1033 (Rep. Rich Stanek, R -Maple Grove), has not yet had a hearing. Final offer -total package arbitration Next Tuesday afternoon the Senate Government Operations Committee will hear a bill that would establish final offer -total package (FOTP) as the default for contract negotiations with firefighters. Under current law, both parties can agree to use FOTP; however, if agreement is not reached, traditional arbiiration is employed. The bill is authored by Sen. Steve Kelley (DFL -Hopkins). The League is concerned that FOTP arbitration could increase local government Costs, result in losing control of traditional management responsibilities such as scheduling the workforce, and interfere with the implementation of pay equity. The House version of the bill passed the House Governmental Operations Committee last week For neons information on city 14rZW tins lamps, eoeWet aur7 m6mber of the L9C R1 DAY A Number 13 Aprii 2, 1999 C;h„ r,„„„t;,,y.�.q.�• A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities Legislative session enters home stretch Six and a half weeks remain Senate Committee defeats gun bill On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee defeated a bill that would have prohibited municipalities from suing the gun industry. The bill, authored by Sen. Doug Johnson (DFL - Tower), was defeated on a 5 to 4 vote. In its original form, the bill contained a provision that would have preempted local land use authority over the location of firearms businesses within a community. Simply stated, the bill would have literally prohib- ited cities from excluding gun shops from residential zoning districts or from placing any other type of restriction on these types of business uses. As he introduced the bill to the committee, Sen. Johnson offered an amendment sup- ported by the League that removed the zoning preemption section of the bili. The amend- ment was adopted on a voice vote. However, after lengthy debate and public testimony, a majority of the committee was not comfortable with the remaining lawsuit preemption provision either. With the committee action, the bill is technically dead for the session. However, Sen. Johnson indicated he might offer an amendment similar to S.F. 1135 on the Senate floor. Arbitration bill amended The Senate Governmental Operations and Veterans committee passed S.F. 1605, which deals with firefighter arbitration procedures, on Tuesday night. The bill would make final offer total package arbitration (F'OTP) the default for firefighter arbitration unless both parties agree to use traditional arbitration. League staff negotiated an amendment with the Senate author, Sen. Steve Kelley (DFL - Hopkins), and representatives of the Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters' Association. The amendment clarifies that inher- ent management rights cannot be arbitrated unless both par- ties agree to include them. The amendment also includes a sunset provision whereby the FOTP default expires in four years. The Senate bill is headed to the Senate floor. The House version also is waiting for a floor vote. The firefighters' representative has indicated that the author of the House version of the bill, Rep. Gene Pelowski (DFL -Winona), is likely to support the amend- ment adopted in the Senate. Second committee deadline has passed This Wednesday, March 31 marked the second commit- tee deadline. Watch next week's Cities Bulletin for more information on which bills successfully met the deadline and which ones did not. For more Worenoon on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team (651) 281.1200 or (800) 925.1122 T ' d S3I l I3 NW J0 3n9U31 Wd90 : 60 j6, 20 add _