HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 05-07-1999MAY 79 1999
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE:
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.
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TUESDAY, MAY 11, 7: 00 PM
TUESDAY, MAY 11, IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING BOARD OF REVIEW
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 7.- 00 PM
MONDAY, MAY 10, 7: 30 PM
(Note special start time)
BOARD OF REVIEW (RECONVENED)
Council Chambers
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL,
Medicine Lake Room
TUESDAY, MAY I1, 11: 30 AM -1:45 PM CITY EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION LUNCH
(City Offices will be closed) Radisson Hotel and Conference Center
TUESDAY, AMY]], 5:30 PM PLYMOUTH CREEK CENTER
GROUNDBREAKING
3. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION,
Council Chambers. Agenda is attached (M-3)
4. FRIDAY, MAY 14, 5:00 PM THROUGH PLYMOUTHFINE ARTS COUNCIL
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 4: 00 PM PRIAM VERA EVENT,
City Administration Building
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MAY 7, 1999
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5. SATURDAY, MAY 1 S, 9: 00 AM -3:30 PM PLYMOUTH CLEAN—UP DAY,
14900 23`d Avenue North
6. MONDAY, MAY 17, 7:00-9:00 PM WARD 2 MEETING WITH COUNCILMEMBER
KELLI SLA VIK, Council Chambers
7. WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 7: 00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers
(Date change this month only)
8. THURSDAY, MAY 20, 6: 00 PM HRA, Medicine Lake Room
(Note special start time)
9. THURSDAY, MAY20, 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY BOARD,
Public Safety Training Room
10. May, June and July calendars are attached. (M-10)
1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Notice and TwinWest Chamber news brief regarding a Local Government Work
session on Thursday, May 27, 8:00 AM, at 2501 Wayzata Boulevard. (I -1a)
b) City news release regarding the Plymouth Creek Center groundbreaking
ceremonies. (I -1b)
c) City news release promoting the Ice Figure Skating Show at the Plymouth Ice
Center on May 14-16. (I -1c)
d) City news release announcing free cat and dog licenses and low cost rabies shots.
(1--1 d)
e) City news release soliciting applications to fill the anticipated vacancy of the
Council Ward 3 seat. (I -1e)
Letter from Metropolitan Council District 1 Designee Saundra Spigner requesting
a meeting with local officials to discuss issues facing the Metropolitan Council.
(I -1j)
g) Notice of Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) 25" anniversary
celebration on Thursday, May 20, 5:30 PM, at the Maplewood Community
Center. (I -1g)
h) Plymouth Civic League announcement for the 1999 Music in Plymouth event on
Wednesday, June 30. (I -1h)
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MAY 7, 1999
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i) Notice from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency of the closure of a file on a
petroleum tank release at 17430 Medina Road. (I -1i)
j) TwinWest news release announcing appointment of Joe Blasko as Director of
Community Affairs. (I -1j)
k) Agenda for the May 12 meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management
Commission. (I -1k)
1) Notice of an intergenerational dialogue on violence, youth, and community
scheduled for Monday, June 14, 6:30 PM, at the Wayzata High School
auditorium. (I-11)
2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter and petition regarding concerns about drainage near the East Medicine
Lake Boulevard bike trail and street project. The letter and petition have been
forwarded to Public Works Director Fred Moore for a response. (I -2a)
b) Letter to Darrel Hiel from City Clerk Laurie Ahrens regarding a request for
funding from the City of Plymouth for a Summer Safety Fair. Attached is Mr.
Hiel's original correspondence. (I -2b)
c) Letter from Brian Anderson regarding skateparks in Plymouth. The letter has been
forwarded to Park Director Eric Blank for a response. (I --2c)
d) Letter from Joe Kempf regarding skateparks in Plymouth. The letter has been
forwarded to Park Director Eric Blank for a response. (I -2d)
e) Letter to Kaye Abrams from Solid Waste Coordinator Margie Vigoren regarding
recycling pick–up problems. Attached is Ms. Abrams' original correspondence.
(1--2e)
Letter from Jesse Strouth expressing concerns about water erosion damage around
Medicine Lake. The letter has been forwarded to Park Director Eric Blank for a
response. (1--2j)
g) Letter from Public Works Director Moore to Troy Taffe regarding conditions on
Dunkirk Lane. Mr. Taffe's original correspondence to Councilmember Bildsoe is
also attached. (I -2g)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-2)
3. MINUTES
a) Minutes from the March 10 Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission
meeting. (I -3a)
b) Draft minutes of the April 28 Planning Commission meeting. (I -3b)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
MAY 7, 1999
4. COUNCIL ITEMS
a) Draft agenda for the May 18 regular City Council meeting. (I -4a)
S. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS
a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities FAX News. (I -5a)
b) League of Minnesota Cities Friday FAX. (I -Sb)
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rPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
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WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS N,
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or
petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in
normal sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. CONSENT AGENDA
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Stephen Merten. Conditional Use Permit for access onto unimproved street right-of-way and setback
Variance for property at the northwest quadrant of Kingsview Lane and 10'hAvenue North. (99021)
B. Moen Leuer Construction. Interim Use Permit to move approximately 70,000 cubic yards of
material from the 10 -acre Leuer Farm site located at 17430 Medina Road to the adjacent
Cornerstone Commons residential development. The material would allow the developers of the
Cornerstone site to continue preparation of the site for development. (99035)
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Jem Properties. 1) a rezoning from RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1) to RSF-2 (Single Family
Detached 2), and 2) a preliminary plat to allow the creation of six residential lots for property located
at 710 and 730 County Road 101. (99017) (Second Meeting)
B. Visual Communications. Sign Variances for Plymouth Business Center located east of Fernbrook
Lane and west of I-494. (99029)
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TwinWest Directions
May 1999
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Local Government Work Session
Land Use & Property Rights
On Thursday, May 27 at 8:00 a.m., the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
will host its annual Local Government Work Session at Lurie, Besikof,
Lapidus & Co., LLP Education Center. This year's topic will focus on land use
and the relationship between business property owners and the interests of
municipalities.
In the Apra 2 issue of City Business, Peter J. Coyle states in a guest editorial:
"The decision of the Minnesota Court of Appeals, in the case of AVR Inc. vs.
City of St. Louis Park, establishes a significant new land use power for local
governments, without any basis in statute. The court's decision allows local
units to accomplish urban renewal objectives (or even specific business
elimination objectives) without having to actually acquire property through
condemnation. Unfortunately for the specific business targeted for removal,
unless it can be relocated (at the owner's sole expense), the owner will have no
choice but to close its doors and lay off valued employees."
Plan on attending this informative forum to listen and offer input on this
controversial topic. The event is FREE but reservations are required due to
limited space.
MAY -06-1999 10:46 TWINWEST CHAMBER
CHAMBER O P COM M/ RCE
1999 LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION
Thursday, May 27,1999 * 8:00 a.m. —11:00 a.m.
Lurie, Besikof, Lapidus & Company
2501 Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN
LAND USE & PROPERTY RIGHTS
Who controls your business property -
City Hall or You?
COME FIND OUT!
Come find out on Thursday, May 27, at the 1999 Local Government Work
session. As government and business leaders of TwinWest, you know that
the Chamber of Commerce is committed to creating a better understanding
between local governments and TwinWest business leaders.
During this year's legislative session, there was heated debate over what a
city can and cannot do when attempting the regulatory taking of property.
TwinWest would like to explore the effects of municipal zoning changes on
businesses at this year's Local Government Work Session, which is
scheduled for Thursday, May 27, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Where do municipalities get their authority to condemn property? What is
amortization? How is fair market value determined? What are valid reasons
for a city to take business property? With the help of Larkin, Hoffman, Daly
& Lindgren's Peter Coyle, we will examine these property rights issues.
As leaders in the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, your participation in
this event is essential. We have put together an exciting program that will
bring business leaders and government officials to the same table. The
program and environment is designed to maximize your education,
participation and enjoyment of this event.
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PLYMOUTFF
For Immediate Release Contact:
May 3, 1999 Eric Blank, 612-509-5201
City Officials to Break Ground for Plymouth Creek Center on Tues., May 11
Plymouth city officials will break ground for a city activity center and inflatable dome
field house on Tues., May 11 at 5:30 p.m. The groundbreaking will be held on 34`h Ave. N.
between Fernbrook Ln. and Plymouth Blvd. The public is invited to attend.
The City of Plymouth activity center and inflatable dome field house complex has been
officially named Plymouth Creek Center. The activity center building will house senior,
recreation and fine arts programs as well as a large meeting space for community events and
private rentals. About 21,000 square feet of the center's 30,000 square feet will be finished. The
remaining 9,000 square feet will be used for storage and future expansion as needs are
determined.
The 83,000 square foot inflatable dome field house will provide space for indoor soccer,
football, softball, baseball, golf and volleyball. It will also have an indoor walking and running
track. Trails will connect the activity center/field house site to Plymouth Creek Park, the
Plymouth amphitheater and the Life Time/Plymouth Ice Center facility. Plans for the grounds of
the complex call for two large ponds, trees, formal gardens, a waterfall and fountain.
The field house is expected to open by mid-November. The activity center is scheduled to
open in March 2000.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
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For Immediate Release: Contact:
May 3, 1999 Sally Rech, 612-509-5264
TV Tunes on Ice Figure Skating Show
Fans of figure skating will have a chance to see one of Canada's top skaters as well as
local figure skating talent. One hundred forty figure skaters, ages 3 through adults, will take to
the ice as part of the Plymouth Ice Center's TV Tunes on Ice Figure Skating Show, May 14 —16.
The Ice Center is located at 3650 Plymouth Blvd.
The show will feature group performances as well as solo performances by advanced
skaters. The program will also feature guest skater Matthew Smith. Smith, who is from
Scarborough, Ontario, has placed highly in the Canadian Championship for solo and pairs
skating from 1990 through 1997.
Show times are:
• Friday, May 14 — 7 p.m.;
• Saturday, May 15 — 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and
• Sunday, May 16 — 2 p.m.
Each show is about two hours long, including a 15 minute intermission.
Ticket Prices are:
• Adults -$5;
• Students/seniors - $3; and
• Children age four and under — free.
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PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
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For Immediate Release Contact:
May 3, 1999 Barb Cox, 612-509-5165
Plymouth Offers Free Dog & Cat Licenses and Low -Cost Rabies Shots
May is "Vaccinate and License Your Pet Month" in the City of Plymouth. The City will issue
free cat and dog licenses. In addition, the City is working with a local veterinarian clinic to offer low
cost rabies clinics on Saturday afternoons throughout the month.
Free Licenses
During May, Plymouth residents can obtain free dog and cat licenses. To get a license, come to
the Public Safety Building, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., during regular business hours. You will need to bring
a certificate of rabies vaccination. The Public Safety Building is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
and Fridays, 8 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays, 8 a.m. — 6 p.m. Pet owners also can complete the process
by mail. To have an application mailed to you, call 612-509-5128.
Low Cost Rabies Shots
Plymouth is partnering with Plymouth VetsMart, 4190 Vinewood Ln., to offer low cost rabies
vaccinations. During May, VetsMart will conduct vaccination clinics each Saturday afternoon between 2
and 4 p.m. The cost is $9.95. The staff at VetsMart will do their best to serve as many people as possible
during that time on a first-come, first-served basis. Pet owners are asked to understand that they may
need to turn some people away should sick or injured pets arrive before or during that time.
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PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
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For Immediate Release
May 3, 1999
Contact:
Laurie Ahrens, 612-509-5080
Plymouth City Councilmember tapped for Met Council;
applicants sought to fill anticipated vacancy for Ward 3 City Council seat
Governor Jesse Ventura has appointed Ward 3 Plymouth City Councilmember Saundra
Spigner to the Metropolitan Council, a regional planning agency. The State Legislature must
confirm the appointment. Councilmember Spigner is still awaiting a confirmation hearing and
had not yet taken the oath of office for the Met Council. Once she is confirmed and assumes her
new office, she will resign her Ward 3 Council seat.
In anticipation of the vacancy, the Plymouth City Council is accepting applications from
Ward 3 residents who are interested in applying to serve the remainder of Councilmember
Spigner's term. The term runs through the year 2000. Ward 3 includes the southeast quadrant of
the Plymouth around the Medicine Lake. Under the City Charter, the City Council is charged
with appointing a citizen to fill the vacant seat.
People who live in Ward 3 and are interested in applying for the Ward 3 seat, should call
City Clerk Laurie Ahrens at 612-509-5080 for an application form.
PLYMOUTH A Beauti [Place To Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
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Working for the Region, Planning for the Future
May 5, 1999
TO. Joy Tierney, Mayor Scnt Via Fax: 612/509.5060
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
City of Plymouth
SUBJECT: District 1 Mayors' Meeting
Please allow me to introducemyself, My name is Saundra Spigner and I am the newly appointed
Metropolitan Council member for District 1, which comprises a portion northwestern Hennepin
County. I am honored to have been selected by Governor Ventura to fill this position and look
forward to representing District 1 on the Council,
As a way to get acquainted and begin discussing regional issues. I would like to schedule a
meeting in the near future with mayors/board chairs and key administrative staff from the cities
and townships within my district. I hope this meeting can be structured very informally to give
those who can attend ample opportunity to express thoughts and ideas. Your thoughts about the
future direction of the Metropolitan Council will be invaluable to me as I determine how I can
best serve as your representative on the Council.
In order to select a gime at which the majority of city representatives can attend, l would like to
propose the following dates for your consideration. Please prioritize your choices and fax your
responses to Julie Opsahl, Council liaison, at 651/602-1358 at your earliest convcnienee, but no
later than Wednesday, May 12.
Friday, May 21, 7;30 a.m. _ Wednesday, May 26, 7:30 a.m.
Sunday. May 23, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 7:30 a.m..
If none of these days work for you, please indicate another time (aftemoon/evening/weekend)
that would perhaps be better:
Based on the responses received, we will finalize a date, secure a location and get back to you as
soon as possible with that information. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel
free to contact me in the evening at home at 612/544-3049 or leave a message on my Counci I
voice mail at 651/602-1972 beginning next week.
Sin erely,
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Metropolitan Council Member
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What: AMM Annual Meeting
When: Thursday, May 20, 1999
Where: Maplewood Community Center
Cost: $30 per person
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) cordially invites
you to attend our 25th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Meeting
on Thursday, May 20. Former AMM Executive Director Vern Peterson and
AMM's First President Elliott Perovich will share stories of the early AMM days
and the Lynn Deichert Music ensemble will provide some Dixieland entertainment.
The business portion of the evening will feature the annual elect,'--- -`
the Board of Directors.
V111mayors, councilmembers, administrators & managers
and city staff are invited to attend. This is a great
opportunity to dialogue with your fellow metro peers and share
ideas. Guests are also welcome to attend. The cost is $30.
R.S.V.P. by calling Laurie Jennings at 651-215-4000 by
Friday, May 14. If necessary, please specify any special dietary
needs when you make your reservation. There is no fee if you only attend the
business portion of the evening. The schedule for the evening is as follows:
Social Hour................................................................... 5:30-6:30 p.m. (cash bar)
Buffet Dinner................................................................ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
25th Anniversary Celebration/Business Meeting .......... 7:30-9 p.m.
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1. Call to order. (7:30 p.m.)
2. Welcome. (Maplewood Mayor George Rossbach)
3. Anniversary Celebration/Remarks.
4. Recognition of Retiring Officers and Board Directors.
5. Comments by President. (Falcon Heights City Administrator Susan Hoyt)
6. Annual Election of Officers and Directors.
a. Report of Nominating Committee.
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Dear Friend:
On behalf of the Plymouth Civic League, we would like to thank the business community 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`h 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.
The Plymouth Civic League accepts tax-deductible cash and material contributions in five categories:
Platinum Guarantors
Golden Guarantors
Guarantors
Sponsors
Contributors
$1,000.00
and over
$500.00
to $999.99
$250.00
to $499.99
$100.00
to $249.99
$25.00
to $99.99
Checks payable to the Plymouth Civic League may be sent to our League Treasurer, Sue Jackson at Food Engineering Corp., 2765
Niagara Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447. All contributions are acknowledged in the concert program. To ensure inclusion of your firm's
name in the program, your check should be received by June 11, 1999. Invoicetreceipts will be sent upon request. 100% of the
contributions go toward the cost of the event.
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
May 5, 1999
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Mr. Kevin Leuer
Leuer Farm
17435 Medina Road 6,
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 0
RE: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure ~:1
Site: Leuer Farm, 17430 Medina Road, Plymouth
Site ID#: LEAK00011731 a
Dear Mr. Leuer:
We are pleased to let you know that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Site Remediation
Section (SRS) staff has determined that your investigation and/or cleanup has adequately addressed the
petroleum tank release at the site listed above. Based on the information provided, the SRS staff has
closed the release site file.
Closure of the file means that the SRS staff does not require any additional investigation and/or cleanup
work at this time or in the foreseeable future. Please be aware that file closure does not necessarily mean
that all petroleum contamination has been removed from this site. However, the SRS staff has concluded
that any remaining contamination, if present, does not appear to pose a threat to public health or the
environment.
The MPCA reserves the right to reopen this file and to require additional investigation and/or cleanup
work if new information or changing regulatory requirements make additional work necessary. If you or
other parties discover additional contamination (either petroleum or nonpetroleum) that was not
previously reported to the MPCA, Minnesota law requires that the MPCA be immediately notified.
You should understand that this letter does not release any party from liability for the petroleum
contamination under Minn. Stat. ch. 115C (Supp. 1997) or any other applicable state or federal law. In
addition, this letter does not release any party from liability for nonpetroleum contamination, if present,
under Minn. Stat. ch. 115B (1996), the Minnesota Superfund Law.
Because you performed the requested work, the state may reimburse you for a major portion of your
costs. The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act establishes a fund which may provide partial
reimbursement for petroleum tank release cleanup costs. This fund is administered by the Department of
Commerce Petro Board. Specific eligibility rules are available from the Petro Board at 612/297-1119 or
612/297-4203.
If future development of this property or the surrounding area is planned, it should be assumed that
petroleum contamination may still be present. If petroleum contamination is encountered during future
development work, the MPCA staff should be notified immediately.
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For specific information regarding petroleum contamination that may remain at this leak site, please call
the SRS File Request Program at 612/297-8499. The MPCA fact sheet #3.35 Leal✓Spill File Request
Fonn (August 1997) must be completed prior to arranging a time for file review.
Thank you for your response to this petroleum tank release and for your cooperation with the MPCA to
protect public health and the environment. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call me
at 651/297-8580.
Sincerely,
Chris McLain
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ject Manager
it Remediation Metro District
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cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth
Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth
Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer
Mary Rivard, RESPEC, St. Paul
Minnesota Department of Commerce Petrofund Staff
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05/05/99 10:02 To:Mr. Dwight Johnson From:Becky Page 1/1
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April 27, 1999
C H A M B E R OF COMMERCE
TO: Board of Directors
Committee Chairs
Business Councils
From: Becky Bakken
Re: Director of Community Affairs
WELCOME! To our most recent asset, Joe Blasko. He will be joining the
TwinWest staff on May 10, 1999 as our Director of Community Affairs. Sports
(Twins, Gophers, and Vikings) are among his other interests, which include
listening to music, especially anything by Lori Line, traveling, meeting people and
having a good time.
"TwinWest has a strong track record of success representing business interests
and being the voice of the Western Suburbs. I'm looking forward to joining this
dynamic team, providing forums to discuss cutting edge issues and helping our
business members achieve even greater success through performance!"
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Watershed Management Commission
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Judie A. Anderson
3001 Harbor Lane Ste. 150
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone 612/553-1144
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Hennepin Conservation District
10801 Wayzata Blvd. Ste. 240
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone 612/544-8572
AGENDA
May 12, 1999
1. Call to Order.
a. Approval of minutes of April meeting.*
b. Treasurer's report and submission of bills.**
2. Correspondence.
3. Water Quality.
a.
Watershed Outlet Monitoring Program.
b.
Biological Monitoring - Services Contract.**
C.
Lake Monitoring.
d.
TCWQI Stream Improvement Grant.
e.
Metro Greenways Grant.
f.
Technical Subcommittee meeting.
g.
Annual Report.**
4. Wetland Conservation Act.
a. 94-050 Finke Farm, Corcoran.
b. 96-019 Kariniemi, Corcoran.
C. 97-028 Hidden Oaks Preserve, Champlin.
d. 97-051 G & M Properties, Corcoran.
e 97-055 Rush Creek Golf Course, Corcoran.
f 98-032 22015 County Road 117, Corcoran.
g. 98-053 The Preserve at Elm Creek, Champlin.
h. 98-076 Greg Ebert, CRI 16 & CR10, Corcoran.
i. 99-018 Kempfert Violation, Corcoran.
j. Copies of executed documents - no action required.
1) Resolution 99-0311 Setting Wetland Monitoring Requirements ....*
2) Resolution 99-0414 Modifying Policies Established in Res. 93-1208 ...*
3) Financial Requirements for Projets Impacting Wetlands.*
4) Application Requirements for Compliance ....*
CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH
Agenda
May 12, 1999
page 2
5. Project Reviews.
a. 98-073 Rice Glenn, Maple Grove.
b. 99-019 Hennepin Parks Horse Trail and Diamond Creek Culvert, Dayton.
C. 99-020 Elm Creek Knoll (Gary Boster), Medina.
d. 99-021 Anderson Iron, Hassan.
e. 99-022 Stormwater Impact on Wetland 27-288, Rogers.
f. 99-023 Northwest Lawn & Landscape, Dayton.
g. 99-024 Robert Ledin, Hassan.
h. 99-025 Begin Oaks Golf Course, Plymouth.
i. 99-026 Mallard Estates 4th Addition, Rogers.
j. 99-027 Champlin Property (Pine Ridge Estates), Champlin.
k. 99-028 Dalton Commons, Maple Grove.
1. 99-029 Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove.
in. 99-030 New Life Christian Center, Hassan.
n. 99-031 Roalstad Hills, Corcoran.
6. Other Business.
a. City of Rogers Membership.
b. 98-055 Champlin Storm Water Management Plan.
C. 98-075 Plymouth Water Resources Management Plan.
7. Informational Items.
a. 96-044 IME Trucking, Dayton.
b. 96-070 Tavis Metal Fabrication, Hassan.
c. 97-022 Kelly=s Wrecker Service, Medina.
d. 98-005 Five Star Welding, Dayton.
e. 98-006 Dehn Tree Company, Inc., Dayton.
f. 98-009 Lake Medina Outlet Retrofit, Medina.
g. 98-017 Turb Spaanem Mini Storage, Dayton.
h. 98-029 Reinhart Site, Rogers.
i. 98-038 Darrell Krueger Property, Corcoran.
j. 98-042 JMS Trucking/Sundman Paving, Dayton.
k. 98-048 Advance Response System, Rogers.
1 98-050 Custom Filtration, Corcoran.
in. 98-052 Downtown Storm Sewer Improvements, Corcoran.
n. 98-060 Shermer Homes, Dayton.
o. 98-062 Ernie Mayers, Ditch Cleaning, Corcoran.
P. 98-063 Satellite Shelter, Corcoran.
q. 98-064 Maple Commons 2nd Addition, Maple Grove.
r. 98-065 Territorial Road and Rush Creek Bridge Replacement, Maple Grove.
S. 98-067 Lawn King, Corcoran.
t. 98-070 CSAH 30 EAW, Maple Grove.
Agenda
May 12, 1999
page 3
U. 98-071 Twin City Hose, Rogers.
V. 98-072 Infratech, Rogers.
W. 98-073 Rice Glenn, Maple Grove.
X. 99-002 Elm Creek Bridge Relocation and Trail, Maple Grove.
Y- 99-003 Rogers Industrial Park Sixth, Hassan.
Z. 99-004 The Preserve at Elm Creek Second Addition, Champlin.
aa. 99-005 The Preserve at Elm Creek Third Addition, Champlin.
ab. 99-006 Tilden Avenue Extension, Champlin.
ac. 99-007 Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Medina.
ad. 99-008 Department 56, Rogers.
ae. 99-009 Frontage Road on Hwy. 55 and Arrowhead Road, Medina.
af. 99-010 Svitek Driveway Crossing, Maple Grove.
ag. 99-011 North Glenn, Maple Grove.
ah. 99-012 Hassan Business Park, Hassan.
ai. 99-017 Foxberry Farms Sixth Addition, Medina.
*in meeting packet.
**available at the meeting.
I:%CLUUM%W\WATMHE\M MCREMMN EETIMINAY.WPD
05/06/99 11:30 FAX 6124757171 Q, r,,...a. ..... •-< L
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June 1999
An Intergenerational Dialogue on Violence, Youth, & Community
at is it. The Intergenerational Dialogue will be made up of people
representing five generations who will discern the wisdom of the community
to address problems of violence, particularly among youth. A clear and
achievable plan for action will be developed from the ideas of the group.
en an w ere. The event will be held on Monday, June 14, 1999 from
6:30 — 9:30 p.m. at the Wayzata High School Auditorium.
o is u tl ed'� All members of the community, age 12 years and older.
Nvh—o-wi1FFe7aqj Jim Gambone and Sue Gehrz of Points of View, Inc. are
nationally recognized facilitators of intergenerational dialogues on many
topics and will guide our group. They will be supported by an
intergenerational planning team, other community members, and Climb
Theatre, a performance and teaching group.
Who are the sponsors. This event is being broadly and cooperatively
sponsored by united communities of education, health, faith, business,
government, neighborhoods, and social service.
lWhy an intergeiie—rational Dialogue . In the aftermath of the recent
Columbine High School tragedy in Littleton, Colorado, our community
wants to act; to come together to say something is wrong, changes are
needed, and our collective, intergenerational wisdom will be part of making
our community and our schools safer places. ,
o learn more: Call Wayne Dreyman 612-475-7136
Plymouth, Minnesota
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Mr. Dwight Johnson
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth , MN. 55447-1482
Dear Mr. Johnson,
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April 28,1999 S
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The new bike trail and street project along Medicine Lake is becoming more popular with
the warm weather and some of the final work is still in progress. That is why we are asking
for your attention in reviewing this neighborhood concern. Sunday April 25, 1999, I asked
neighbors and trail users to sign this request for a culvert ditch to be changed. This issue
may seem small but to the residents it poses a larger problem. The location of the culvert is
at the intersection of East Medicine Lake Blvd. and 52nd Ave. No. at the trail edge.
Due to the late fall finishing of the trail in this area, the culvert hadn't been an obvious
concern, until between Nov. 30,1998 and Dec. 8,1998 when the work was completed. I
met with Rick,Hiring when he was inspecting the project and asked why the culvert ditch
was so deep, so close to the trail, with such huge jagged rocks added. I also pointed out the
danger it created for bikers and pedestrians. I asked what would need to be done to give a
better solution to this new culvert ditch hazard. Rick said to contact Mr. Falkner and later
that day I spoke with him about the culvert. After hearing my concerns, and checking with
Mr. Hiring, he said they would install a temporary fence around the culvert during the
winter, which then would be replaced with a split rail fence in spring. This was a temporary
safety improvement, but would do little, to restore the lost green space and be a long term
suitable solution. I recommended at that time the culvert be extended underground toward
the shoreline and he said they would look into it.
The area residents also agree, this area needs to be changed. Pictures taken prior to
construction show this area was user friendly and looked pleasant. It currently looks like a
big rock canyon, it aesthetically doesn't fit in to the surrounding area and would still pose a
obstacle if fenced. We are asking that the culvert be extended at least 20 feet underground
toward the shoreline. This would restore the lost green space, remove the hazard, and would
be a much better long term solution for this area.
Please let me know how to proceed further to have this area looked into for this change.
The timing of this culvert issue was delayed due to the late completion of the project but not
forgotten. This construction project came in under budget as stated at the assessment
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hearing, so with this in mind, funds should be made available to complete this change. In
reviewing the plans for the street reconstruction the culvert markings seemed to show it
extending further. toward the lake, I'm enclosing pictures of the area and of the street plans
the residents received at the information meetings. I also briefly spoke with Mr. Moore
about this matter last fall and he may recall me questioning what could be done to improve
the area.
I would be happy to meet with you, and staff to discuss this matter if necessary.
If this needs to be brought to the attention of the council ,please let me know, I would be
available to do so.
I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Deanna Charles McCormick
3150 E. Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
612-566-5065
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LET'S CHANGE IT!
Have you noticed the 32"d Ave. culvert?
Last November 30`h the area was weeds and silt fencing, and the by December 6"'
it became the 32"d Ave. GULTCH!
I called the city to complain about the way the area had been altered.
This culvert should have been designed to extend UNDERGROUND at least 20
feet further toward the lake before it `s opening appeared. Not the way it is now.
The city realized after I pointed out the culvert opening the hazard it posed.
After my urging they installed a temporary barrier.
The city will be satisfied to install a split rail fence to keep people from falling into
the rock filled gulch.
NOT GOOD ENOUGH!
We need to see that this area is restored as close as possible to its original use. This
can be done by extending the culvert underground and grading the area as before.
This trail project came in under budget and funds should be available to permit'this
change. Your added support to this list of concerned residents will be submitted for
additional consideration by the city as soon as possible. Photos showing the area
prior to construction and current status are attached.
You may also call the city to voice your concerns and observations about this
project #7006.
Sincerely ,
32"d Ave. No. Residents and Neighbors.
Residents of the City of Plymouth'
Residents and Neighbors requesting culvert change.
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Mayor Tierney asked me to respond to your request for funding from the City of Plymouth for
the Summer Safety Fair sponsored by the Wayzata Kiwanis and the American Red Cross in
cooperation with Wayzata School District 284.
I have discussed your request with Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes and understand that the
City is already participating in this event by providing fire and police personnel and equipment.
This results in a significant cost to the City, but no cost to your program. While we are very
pleased to participate in this way, we do not support an additional City contribution for event
entertainment (band, juggler, face painters, clown, etc.). There is state law authorization for City
contributions toward recreation, but neither the Public Safety Director or I consider this a
recreational event. We feel it is a public safety educational event and should be reviewed and
prioritized along with other requests for education funding.
Please note that I am copying this letter along with your funding request to the full City Council
in the event that they would like to consider additional 1999 funding. I would also recommend
that you submit any requests for funding in the year 2000 within the next month to Craig Gerdes
so the request can be evaluated as part of the upcoming budget process.
Sincerely,
Laurie Ahrens
City Clerk
cc: Mayor Tierney and City Council
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Craig Gerdes, Public Safety Director
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3400 Plymouth Blvd.
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Dear Mayor Tierney,
RE: Skateparks in Plymoutl
Hello. My name is Brian Anderson. I attend Wayzata High School and am in the
9th grade. I have a concern. Since the 6th grade I have been into skateboarding. I love
it. It helps me relieve myself of aggression and my worries. It also gives me a time just to
have fun with my friends. It seems anywhere we go to skate these days we get kicked out.
A couple weeks ago a police officer tried to tell me I can't even skate infront of my own
house. So what I am saying is that the skaters need some place to call their own. A place
where we can go and not worry about getting kicked out of, or being harassed. We did
have a skatepark for awhile, but they had to shutdown. Last summer there was a
skatepark that traveled from town to town. It was called True Ride. The park was going
to come to Plymouth, but the City Council denied it. There would be so many benefits if
we had a skatepark in Plymouth. First of all it would get the skaters off the street and into
the park, and if you charge $8410 per person to get in the profit would be through the
roof. Just building this one park that would cost as much as a tennis court would make
more than the skaters happy. Think of all the people who kick us out of places they
wouldn't have to worry anymore, and the police could spend their time dealing with crime
and not a skateboarder skating somewhere he shouldn't be. I hope what I have said will
help influence your decision on building a skatepark in Plymouth. I would really
appreciate your thoughts on this subject so feel free to write or e-mail me at the addresses
at the top. Thank you for your time I appreciate it.
Sincerely,
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Joe Kempf
3125 Urbandale Ln.
Plymouth, MN
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Mayor Tierney
Plymouth City Offices
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Dear Mayor Tierney:
April 26,1999
I my name is Joe Kempf. I am a 9`h grade honor student at Wayzata High School.
Everywhere you go in the Plymouth you see NO SKATEBOARDING signs at almost
every public area. Skateboarding is a sport. A sport that is equally as important as football,
baseball, basketball, hockey,. and other sports. Yet, it discouraged everywhere in the city of
Plymouth. Millions of taxpayer dollars were spent on the Plymouth Ice Center. Millions of
taxpayer dollars were spent on facilities at Wayzata public schools for every sport you can
imagine. Basically every sport except skateboarding. It has become apparent to me that
not only public areas discourage skateboarding, so does the government of Plymouth. I
propose that the city of Plymouth build a free skateboarding park that encourages the use
of skateboards. It would cost relatively less than an ice center. I hope that you consider
this idea. If you could, I would ask that you send me a response. Lets show respect for
every teenager in our community and stop discrimination.
Sincerely,
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Kaye C. Abrams
330 Wedgewood Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: RECYCLING COLLECTION PROBLEMS
Dear Ms. Abrams:
As the coordinator of Plymouth's recycling program, your letter of May 3 regarding problems
with the City's recycling program was forwarded to me by Dwight Johnson, City Manager. The
City contracts with a private company for recycling service, so, although we do not have direct
control over the routing or the individual drivers, we are pursuing all means to insure good
service for you and for all residents of Plymouth.
I spoke with your husband yesterday, and told him the steps we are taking to make sure that your
neighborhood receives the service they pay for and deserve. They are:
1. Reported the initial missed collections to our contractor's customer service representative
and to the Route Supervisor for Plymouth;
2. Reported the continued problems to the contractor's Municipal Marketing Manager in
addition to the customer service representative and Route Supervisor;
3. Invoke penalties allowed in the City's contract with the service provider in an effort to
underscore the significance of proper delivery of contracted services;
4. Make a personal inspection of the neighborhood on collection days for a number of weeks
to insure collection;
5. Credit the recycling accounts of residents of the Wedgewood/Vinewood neighborhood who
inform the City that their recycling has been missed.
I sincerely hope that these measures will result in reliable recycling service for you and your
neighbors, and I apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced. Thank you to both you
and your husband for bringing this to our attention.
Sincerely,
Marjorie E. Vigoren
Solid Waste Coordinator
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
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3400 Plymouth Blvd.
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ATTN: City Manager
330 Wedgewood Lane
Plymouth, Mn 55441
May 3, 1999
Over the past two months we have had a problem with having our recycling picked up on a
regular basis. The recycle truck comes every week, but every other week only picks up the other
side of the street and not ours. This past Friday was the fourth time this has happened in the past
two months. My husband has called the city and they have sent out a special truck on Monday to
get ours. To me this is not a very efficient use of our tax dollars. In addition we are paying for
this service and would like this problem corrected immediately.
Thank you very much.
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Jesse Strouth
3070 Larch Lane
Plymouth, MN, 55441
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Mayor Tierney
Plymouth City Offices
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Dear Mayor Tierney,
My name is Jesse Strouth and I am a 9th grade student at Wayzata High School. I am
writing to you in the hope that you will take action to reduce water erosion on
residential lakes in our city.
In recent years, water sports and recreation on Medicine Lake are becoming more
popular. But I believe it is growing unchecked. The wakes of water created by these
extra speedboats traveling too close to the water's edge is eroding the shoreline. In
areas where there is no beach, the wakes are breaking up the soft dirt land four to five
feet inland. In all these areas, large Cottonwood trees grow that are over 50 years old.
In the past two years, three of these trees have fallen in, and there are another seven
ready to fall. In all cases, the people that own the property where the trees fall have to
take care of them and remove them from the water. These trees are vital to the
lakefront ecosystem and are the homes to many wild animals. The most recent tree to
fall was even the home to the two bald eagles released by the French Park Raptor
Center in the last two years.
The current laws restricting boat activity are not being enforced on residential lakes,
and because of recent events, action should be taken to enforce these laws further.
I appreciate the time you took to read this letter, and I would like to hear back from you.
Sincerely,
Jesse Strouth
May 7, 1999 CITV OF
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Troy Taffe
5350 Dunkirk Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55446
SUBJECT: DUNKIRK LANE
Dear Troy:
I am responding to your letter to Councilmember Tim Bildsoe concerning Dunkirk Lane.
As you state in your letter, Dunkirk Lane going southerly from County Road 47 is a
gravel road.
This area of Plymouth has rural type uses and is the portion of the city where urban type
services, i.e., sanitary sewer and water systems have not been provided. As part of the
City's planning process, the City Council has determined to provide urban services to
this portion of the City generally east of Vicksburg Lane. The area generally west of
Vicksburg Lane, including the area along Dunkirk Lane, is not scheduled for urban
services within the next 20 years. This decision of the City Council will be reconsidered
in 10 years and could be modified at that time.
When a new roadway is constructed or an existing roadway is improved, the cost for the
improvement is paid for by the adjacent properties which benefit from the improvements.
Even to improve Dunkirk Lane to a bituminous paved road, the proper ditches and
drainage systems must also be constructed to ensure that the road will have a long life.
Improper drainage causes more rapid deterioration to a roadway. As part of the road
improvement, the proper road base of sand and gravel under the asphalt would need to
be installed.
Based upon past experience, the cost to construct a proper rural type road would be
estimated at $80 per foot. This would mean a cost of $40 per foot to each side of the
roadway. Since the properties along the roadway are large .rural type lots that have
widths varying from 250 feet to 1,320 feet, the cost to the property owners could be
$10,000 to $50,000. In reviewing the record, your property has a width of 330 feet so
the estimated cost would be $13,200.
In order for the City to consider any type improvement project on the roadway, we
would need to receive a petition from a majority of the property owners requesting the
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improvement. They should also understand that the property owners will be responsible
to pay the cost of the improved road. Generally, residents that have purchased properties
in this rural portion of Plymouth want the rural lifestyle and not the conditions associated
with a full urban environment.
I would recommend that you or other members of your family talk with other property
owners along the road to see if they are interested in petitioning the City for an
improvement to Dunkirk Lane. If you would like to discuss in more detail how roads are
improved within the City, please do not hesitate to call me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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5350 Dunkirk Ln N
Plymouth, MN 55446
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This letter is concerning the road that I live on. It is Dunkirk Lane N,
and is about a one -mile long gravel road with nineteen families living on it. 1
am v,-riting because my family, along with most of the residents of the
neighborhood, is in favor of having the road paved.
The road is quite a pain in most ways. In the summer time, a lot of
time and money is spent to maintain it. When it rains, the sides of the roads
are washed out because of the large frills, and city trucks and tractors are
brought in to grade the road and lay down new gravel. This is also dont
every so often because the road gets extremely bumpy in some areas and
must be smoothed out. The bumps are quite bad for the car's suspension and
other parts. When it gets really dry in the summer time, the road gets very
dusty when cars drive by and makes visibility bad which creates quite a
danger on that narrow of a road. In the winter the road is even worse.
Because it isn't pavement, the sun does not heat up the road surface and the
snow and ice does not melt, causing very slippery driving conditions. The
very beginning of the road is a steep incline. This part of the road is very
hard to make it up if you don't have a heavy-duty four- wheel -drive trick.
his part of the road gets extremely bumpy from the cars' tires grippiiig the
road and trying to get up the hill.
We don't need an expensive street with curbs and gutters. Keeping
the road the same, but simply putting down asphalt would be excellent. The
road going to Hampton Hills Golf Coarse fi-oln County Road 47 is very
similar to Dunkirk and it was paved several years ago.
Thank you much for listening to my request.
Sincerely,/
Tro affd
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EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Judie A. Anderson
3001 Harbor Lane Ste. 150
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone 612/553-1144
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Hennepin Conservation District
10601 Wayzata Blvd. Ste. 240 MINUTES
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone 612/544-6572 March 10, 1999
I. The regular monthly meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission was called
to order at 3:05 -p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 1999, at Plymouth City Hall, Plymouth, MN, by Chairman
Ken Ashfeld.
Present were: Jesse Walizer, Champlin; Roger Bromander, Corcoran; Shirley Slater, Dayton; Gary
Morrison, Hassan; Ashfeld, Maple Grove; Pat Klise, Medina; Dan Faulkner, Plymouth; Carolyn Dindorf
and Ali Durgunoglu, HCD; Joel Jamnik, Campbell Knutson; John Barten, Hennepin Parks; and Judie
Anderson, Executive Secretary.
Also present: Gary Eitel and John Seifert, City of Rogers; and Mark Scholle, RLK Kuusisto, Ltd.
and Tim McShane, Ryan Construction, for project review 99-008.
H. Minutes. Motion by Klise, second by Faulkner to approve the minutes of the February meeting.
Motion carried.
III. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Klise, second by Faulkner to approve the Treasurer's Report and
pay the claims as adjusted. Motion carried.
IV. Water Quality. HCD staff is preparing the annual report that will be presented to the
Commission at the April meeting. Results of the 1998 Watershed Outlet Monitoring, Macroinvertebrate
Monitoring and Education, and Lake Monitoring programs will be included in the report.
A. Watershed Outlet Monitoring Program. A letter describing the new requirements of
the WOMP program and a grant agreement were received from Met Council. Met Council is asking that
samples be sent to their lab rather than through the USGS as we have always done. HCD staff contacted
USGS to see if this was possible. It would be very difficult logistically and the data could not be published
in the USGS annual reports. There was also concern about the quality of the data produced by the Met
Council as identified in a USGS quality control sampling.
HCD staff feels the new WOW requirements are extensive and onerous. For example, it includes
a 14 line item budget. According to the grant agreement, our actual costs for each line item must be within
10% of the estimated amounts. The Commission has completed its equipment upgrade under previous
WOMP agreements and, with the exception of a new shelter, the site is well equipped.
Annual costs will be a little higher than what the Commission was spending prior to the WOMP
program: (In WY1999 the Commission's estimated share will be between $10,500411,000 + electricity
bill ($100 - $150/yr) and $1,800 for crest gage.)
HCD staff recommends that the Commission discontinue participation in WOMP and continue to
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work with USGS. Motion by Faulkner, second by Klise to approve the recommendation of District staff.
Motion carried. Dindorf will notify Met Council of the Commission's decision.
B. Macroinvertebrate Monitoring and Education Project. Connie Fortin, River Watch
Coordinator for HCD, will attend the April meeting to present the 1998 monitoring results. The
Commission will receive a copy of her report.
C. TCWQI Stream Improvement Grant (BMP). The project technician will continue
to contact landowners to participate in the program. Installation work cannot begin on existing
projects until spring.
D. Technical Subcommittee. The subcommittee met March 5 and its discussion focused on
administration of the Wetland Conservation Act. The next meeting will be held at 8:30 a. m. on March 17
at the District office.
E. Metro Greenways Grant. At the last meeting, the Commission approved participation
in this program. Motion by Walizer, second by Slater to adopt Resolution 99-0314 Supporting the
Allocation of $8,000 in Matching Funds for a project identified as "a physical and ecological classification
of Elm Creek." Motion carried. Results from this project will assist staff in the preparation of the
Commission's second generation Management Plan. Several member cities have indicated support of the
project.
V. Communications. The Commission received copies of the following:
A. "Wetland Bank Brochure #6," prepared by the Anoka Conservation District.
B. March 8 memo to Rep. Dennis Ozment from Jim Haerd, MBWSR, re History of
Watershed Management Organization Financing Authorities.
VI. Wetland Conservation Act.
A. 96-019 Mike Kariniemi, Corcoran. The Commission's attorney sent a letter to Kariniemi
advising him that he must contact HCD office. Kariniemi contacted staff and was told he must submit
information describing the current status of the wetland. He was also reminded that additional grading and
seeding must occur around the perimeter of the replacement area and that a wetland monitoring report
must be submitted annually for five years in accordance with the Commission's policy. Staff sent a letter
to Kariniemi that listed these requirements and specified he must submit information and intent to comply
with the Commission's requirements on or before March 10, 1999.
In his March 1 letter, Kariniemi explained how he wants to restore the wetland edge and
that he wants to dig the wetland deeper. He also indicated he would be out of town until March 12. HCD
will send a letter requesting confirmation that he will satisfactorily complete the work before the May 1
deadline.
B. 97-028 Hidden Oaks Preserve, Champlin. The Commission's attorney sent notification
to the applicant's financial institution stating the Commission's action to extend the monitoring period for
one year and not authorize the release of any portion of the $5,000 monitoring escrow. The letter also
requested that the letter of credit be extended and that no reduction be made to the replacement surety.
C. 97-051 G & M Properties, Corcoran. The Commission's attorney sent notification to
the applicant's financial institution stating the Commission's action to extend the monitoring period for one
year. The letter also requested that the letter of credit for both monitoring and replacement be changed to
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reflect the Commission's decision and that no reduction to the replacement surety be made at this time.
Anderson will transmit a revised sample letter of credit to the applicant's bank.
D. 97455 Rush Creek Golf Course, Corcoran. A letter was sent to the applicant specifying
the Commission's action to extend the monitoring period for one more year and not reimburse any sureties
at this time.
E. 98-053 The Preserve at Elm, Creek, Champlin. The Commission approved the wetland
replacement application and established financial sureties at the last meeting.
F. 98-076 Greg Ebert WCA Violation at CR 116 & CR 10, Corcoran. District received
a wetland replacement application from Ebert's agent. Staff prepared and sent comments on the
application to Ebert's agent No negative comments were received during the public notice period. Staff
recommends that the application be approved contingent upon receipt of financial sureties. Motion by
Bromander, second by Walizer to adopt Resolution 99-0312 Approving Filling Wetlands and Wetland
Replacement Plan. Motion carried. Anderson will advise the applicant of the approval and mail copies
of sample letters of credit to his financial institution.
G. Administration.
1. Resolution 99-0310 Modifying Procedures and Practices ... Against Non-
complying Applicants. Motion by Klise, second by Faulkner to adopt this resolution. Motion carried.
2. Resolution 99-0311 Setting Wetland Monitoring Requirements (Revised).
Motion by Klise, second by Faulkner to adopt this resolution. Motion carried.
3. Resolution 99-0313 Modifying Policies ... Regarding Administrative Fees.
Motion by Klise, second by Faulkner to table adoption of this resolution pending further discussion.
Motion carried.
4. Policy Regarding Financial Guarantees. Motion by Morrison, second by Slater
to adopt this policy. Motion carried.
VII. Project Reviews.
A. 98-065 Territorial Road and Rush Creek Bridge, Maple Grove. District received the
revised floodplain and erosion control plans. Revised plans do not alter the floodplain profile. Contingent
approval was granted in December.
B. 98-070 CSAH 30 EAW, Maple Grove. District met with the City, County and the City's
consultant re the direct discharge of untreated stormwater into Elm Creek and Rice Lake. Ponding option
is very limited due to the heavily developed area. Extended grit chambers can be installed at two outlet
points and sump catch basins will be installed at other problem areas. The consultant is working on the
revisions. It was decided that a realistic goal should be to install structures to treat a 2 -year or 2.5 inch
event, providing water quality treatment but little or no rate control. Other ponds (east and west end of the
project) that receive CR30 runoff will be designed or retrofitted to compensate for the untreated runoff.
Motion by Klise, second by Bromander to grant approval contingent on staff review and approval of
revised plans. Motion carried.
C. 99-001 Schany & Tiber Building, Hassan. This is a commercial development in North
Rogers Industrial Park. HCD has reviewed the stormwater plan and recommended approval. Motion by
Slater, second by Morrison to approve the recommendation of the District Office. Motion carried.
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D. 99-003 Rogers Industrial Park Sixth, Hassan. This is a 28 -acre commercial
development at the NW comer of Brockton Road and 129th Avenue. The site drains to Diamond Lake
(Protected Lake) and, therefore, a NURP pond is required. Two ponds (in tandem) are proposed which
will treat large amounts of off-site runoff from adjacent commercial developments. District reviewed the
plan and requested revisions on February 8, 1999. Motion by Morrison, second by Slater to grant approval
contingent on staff review and approval of revised stormwater plans. Motion carried.
E. 99-004 The Preserve at Elm Creek Second Addition, Champlin. This is a residential
development in the SW corner of the City. The wetland replacement plan for the second and third
additions (99-004 & 99-005) was approved under 98-053 (also the first phase). The City requested review
of the stormwater plan with the erosion control plan. District is reviewing the plan.
F. 99-005 The Preserve at Elm Creek Third Addition, Champlin. Refer to 99-004.
G. 99-006 Tilden Avenue Extension, Champlin. The City is proposing to construct a
connector road between Hayden Lake and French Lake Roads. The alignment has to cross Elm Creek
within the Elm Creek Park Reserve. There are floodplain, floodway, and wetland issues that concern the
District. HCD is in contact with City, Parks, and County staffs to resolve certain issues.
H. 99-007 Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Medina. This is a commercial development at
the corner of Hwy. 101 and TH 55. District is reviewing the plan. A pond for the entire subdivision will
be constructed in the future. In the interim, Valvoline will build and maintain its own pond until the larger
pond is built. When the large pond is constructed, Valvoline's pond can be filled in. The site drains
directly to Elm Creek, which flows along Hwy. 55 in the MnDOT ditch system. District is reviewing the
stormwater plan to ensure that discharges to the ditch system do not exceed existing conditions.
I. 99-008 Department 56, Rogers. This is a 25 -acre commercial development that drains
to Diamond Lake (Critical Lake). When it is fully developed the site will have about 20 acres of
impervious surface. District reviewed the plan and requested revisions. Motion by Walizer, second by
Bromander to grant approval contingent on staff review and approval of revised stormwater plans. Motion
carried.
J. 99-009 Frontage Road on Hwy. 55 and Arrowhead Road, Medina. Hennepin County
will construct a frontage road at the NE comer of Hwy. 55 and Arrowhead Road. There may be floodplain
impacts. District is reviewing the plans.... .
K. 99-010 Svitek Driveway Crossing on Elm Creek, Maple Grove. The City is proposing
to construct a bridge over Elm Creek to access a couple of properties. The project will severely impact
the floodway and the flood conveyance. District is reviewing the plan and the submitted hydraulics analysis
and will discuss alternatives with the City.
VIII. Other Business.
A. Election of Officers. The Nominating Committee presented a slate of candidates for
officers for the coming year. They are: Gary Morrison, Hassan, Chairman; Ken Ashfeld, Maple Grove,
Vice Chairman, Dan Faulkner, Plymouth, Treasurer, and Jesse Walizer, Champlin, Secretary. There being
no further nominations, motion by Bromander, second by Faulkner to close nominations and cast a white
ballot. Motion carried.
B. Full Membership by the City of Rogers. Anderson will coordinate with Eitel to bring
the City of Rogers into full member participation in the Commission.
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C. Local Plans.
1. 98-055 Champlin Storm Water Management Plan. No new information.
2. 98-075 Plymouth Water Resource Management Plan. District completed the
review and will send comments within a week.
IX. Informational Items.
A. 96-044 IME Trucking, Dayton. No new information.
B. 96-070 Tavis Metal Fabrication, Hassan. No new information.
C. 97-022 Kelly's Wrecker Service, Medina. No new information.
D. 98-005 Five Star Welding, Dayton. District requested revisions to the plans received
in June 1998. No new information.
E. 98-006 Dehn Tree Company, Inc., Dayton. District requested erosion and sediment
control plans. No new information.
F. 98-009 Lake Medina Outlet Retrofit, Medina. The City installed a staff gauge to
monitor the lake. District will follow the progress of the lake management.
G 98-017 Turb Spaanem Mini Storage, Dayton. Contingent approval of the stormwater
plan was given. No new information.
H. 98-026 Dayton Park Plaza, Dayton. No new information.
I. 98-029 Reinhart Site, Rogers. Erosion and sediment control issues brought out in staffs
June 2, 1998 letter have not been addressed adequately. No new information.
L 98-038 Darrell Krueger Property, Corcoran. District sent comments August 20, 1998.
No new information.
K. 98-042 JMS Trucking/Sundman Paving, Dayton. Contingent approval of the
stormwater pond was given. No new information.
L. 98-048 Advance Response System, Rogers. District staff will delay review of the
stormwater and drainage plans until the subwatershed model study has been completed.
M 98450 Custom Filtration, Corcoran. District has requested additional revisions. No
new information.
N 98-052 Downtown Storm Sewer Improvements, Corcoran. Project involves installing
a new sediment pond, culvert replacement, ditch cleaning, and construction of a multi -cell water quality
pond in downtown Corcoran at County Road 116 and 10. No new information.
O. 98-060 Shermer Homes, Dayton. HCD requested an erosion and sediment control plan.
P. 98-062 Ernie Mayers, Ditch Cleaning, Corcoran. No new information.
Q. 98-063 Satellite Shelter, Corcoran. The City may require a pond that will be partially
in a wetland. Revised plans have not been received.
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R. 98-064 Maple Commons 2nd Addition, Maple Grove. Revised plans were received
in November. District requested some minor revisions.
S. 98-065 Territorial Road and Rush Creek Bridge Replacement, Maple Grove. The
Commission granted approval contingent upon review of final plans. No new information has been
received.
T. 98-067 Lawn IGng, Corcoran. District requested revisions to the erosion and sediment
control plan. No new information.
U. 98-071 Twin City Hose, Rogers. District staff will delay review of the stormwater
and drainage plans until the subwatershed model study has been completed.
V. 98-072 Infratech, Rogers. This commercial site is in the subwatershed for which the City
is conducting a hydrologic model study. District requested revisions for the erosion and sediment control
plan on December 14.
W. 98-073 Rice Glenn, Maple Grove. District requested revisions and a stormwater plan
on January 5, 1999. District will have a recommendation after reviewing the plan.
X. 99-002 Elm Creek Bridge Relocation and Trail, Maple Grove. This project involves
the relocation of the Elm Creek Bridge at CR30 to a site farther north, on Maple Grove High School
grounds. The project will have floodplain impacts. HCD is reviewing the plan.
There being no further business, motion by Faulkner, second by Morrison to adjourn. The meeting was
adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Executive Secretary
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Planning Commission Meeting
April 28, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Allen Ribbe, Bob
Stein, John Stoebner, and Sarah Reinhardt
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Roger Berkowitz and Bob Sipkins
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Supervisor Barb Senness, Planners John Rask, Shawn
Drill, and Kendra Lindahl, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Clerical Supervisor Denise
Hutt
4 Approval of Minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to approve the
April 14, 1999 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved
unanimously. (Chairman Stulberg abstained.)
5 Consent Agenda
A D. J. Kranz Co., Inc. (99022)
MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt
recommending approval of a Variance for D. J. Kranz for property located at 6050
Nathan Lane North. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
6 Public Hearing
Al Jem Properties (99017)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Jem Properties for: 1) a Rezoning from
RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1) to RSF-2 (Single Family Detached 2); and 2) a
Preliminary Plat to allow the creation of six residential lots for property located east of
County Road 101 and north of 6h Avenue.
Planner Drill gave an overview of the April 21, 1999 staff report.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked how far the existing homes are from County Road 101,
and if they conform to the regulations. Planner Drill replied that the existing homes
would have setbacks of 31 and 33 feet (instead of 50 feet) and would become lawfully
non -conforming due to the required roadway dedication for County Road 101.
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Commissioner Reinhardt asked how the rear setbacks of the existing homes compare to
the proposed new homes. Planner Drill replied that they would exceed the standards.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Dave Nash from McCombs Frank Roos, representing the
petitioner. Mr. Nash stated that they concur with the staff report and are available for
questions. Mr. Nash stated that because the current zoning is RSF-1 to the north and
RSF-2 to the south and east of the proposed project, it makes sense to extend the RSF-2
district to this site. He stated that the majority of lots would meet the RSF-1 standards for
lot area and width.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked what size homes are planned for the lots. Mr. Nash
replied that he was not sure yet.
Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mike Uttormark of 615 Jewel Lane. Mr. Uttormark stated
he was concerned with the creation of the pond and the drainage from it. He said that the
area is quite wet, and at no time during the year can you walk through without sinking to
your ankles in mud. He stated that he was concerned that the new homes and surface
coverage will exacerbate the situation.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Grant Heino of 705 County Road 101 North. Mr. Heino
stated that he represents Wayzata Free Church. Based on the information presented, he
withdrew his request to speak.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Joseph Kruchten of 730 County Road 101 North. Mr.
Kruchten stated that he is a co -applicant in this proposal and owns the north property that
is part of the proposed plat. He stated that he would keep the back lot to build a new
house for himself. He said that he has been very impressed with Jem Properties and is
looking forward to building a new house.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked how County Road 101 is classified on the transportation
plan with respect to the transitions required for LA -1 guiding. Planner Drill said that
County Road 101 is a minor arterial street. He said that the issue is a question of how the
property is zoned within the current LA -1 guiding, which would not change.
MOTION by Commissioner Reinhardt, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to close the
public hearing. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
Bl Stephen Merten (99021)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Stephen Merten for a Conditional Use
Permit for access onto unimproved street right -of -wady and setback Variances for property
at the northwest quadrant of Kingsview Lane and 10 Avenue North.
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Planner Lindahl requested that the item be tabled to the May 12, 1999 Planning
Commission Meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Reinhardt, seconded by
Commissioner Stoebner to table the item to the May 12, 1999 Planning Commission
Meeting. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
B2 Blanski Peter Kronlage & Zoch, P.A. (99025)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Blanski Peter Kronlage & Zoch, P.A. for a
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to allow schools in the O -R Zoning District and a
Conditional Use Permit Amendment to eliminate the condition limiting the number of
students at West Lutheran High School.
Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the April 22, 1999 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced John Edson, the petitioner. Mr. Edson concurred with the
staff report. Mr. Edson gave a brief history of the prior applications made to the city
regarding the site. He stated that they had not experienced any problems with traffic or
complaints from surrounding residents. Mr. Edson said that the school has fit in well as a
transition use for the O -R District. He stated that the school has proven that the 112
parking spaces is substantially more than what they have used. Mr. Edson stated that
transportation is not provided for the students, and the majority of the students are located
outside Plymouth. Mr. Edson stated that this application is a first step for them, as they
are at capacity and want to increase the enrollment. He added that they are also in the
process of putting together a building project for expansion that will include classrooms,
cafeteria and other facilities.
Chairman Stulberg stated that the school would have to come back to the city to ensure
that they meet all the standards for the next phase. Mr. Edson commented that if the
proposed application is approved, they will come back with another conditional use
permit application for the expansion.
Chairman Stulberg asked why the number of cars driven to school is so low compared to
the public school, and wondered if it is due to enrollment being mainly lower grades. Mr.
Edson replied that the senior class is the smallest. Chairman Stulberg wondered if the
situation could change as the years go on. Mr. Edson responded that it could change but
it still should not be a problem. Chairman Stulberg asked what would happen if 112
parking stalls don't accommodate the changing population. Mr. Edson stated that they
would have a plan in place if that were the case, and that the expansion plan would
include additional parking.
Commissioner Stein asked why the state requires 10 acres per 100 students for public
schools. Mr. Edson replied that the school doesn't have the athletic facilities that the
public schools have, and that the state rules don't apply to private schools.
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Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Stein recommending
approval of an Ordinance amending the Plymouth City Code, by amending Chapter 21,
O -R (Office/Residential) Zoning District and Findings of Fact for amending Section
21450 (O -R, Office/Residential) of the Plymouth City Code. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes.
MOTION approved unanimously.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt
recommending approval of a Conditional Use Permit Amendment amending Resolution
96-11 for Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan and Variance for West Lutheran High School
for property located at 3350 Harbor Lane to remove a condition limiting enrollment to
150 students. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
6113 Elim Care Foundation (99027)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Elim Care Foundation for a Planned Unit
Development Plan Amendment to amend the grading plan as it affects the depths of
wetlands on the site for property located south of Highway 55, between County Roads 24
and 101.
Planner Rask gave an overview of the April 21, 1999 staff report.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked what kind of wildlife would be found in Type 2 and 3
wetlands versus Type 4 wetlands. Planner Rask commented that the applicant would be
able to provide that information.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked if the revised plan would improve the overall quality of
the wetland or just make it different. Planner Rask replied that it will be different, not
necessarily better, but it will be an improvement over what is there now.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Dan Fair, the petitioner. Mr. Fair stated that they have
come back to the city to touch up on some final details that they think are significant. He
said that they had planned on doing this early on, but discovered the cost was too
significant so it had to wait. He stated that they have worked with staff on the issues to
come up with alternatives. Ron Peterson of Peterson Environmental Consulting,
representing the petitioner, stated that Type 3 and 4 wetlands would receive the same
type of wildlife. There would be less use by Canadian geese, but would see more ducks,
mallards, herons, egrets, and song birds. He stated that the fringe areas would be used by
various mammals such as white tail deer. He stated that the depth of the wetland has
been reduced along with the open water area.
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Chairman Stulberg asked if there would be more vegetation with the lessor wetland
depth. Mr. Peterson replied affirmatively stating that there will be more green area than
the original proposal.
Commissioner Stein asked if Type 4 wetlands eventually become overgrown or remain
open water. Mr. Peterson replied that over a period of approximately 20-30 years a Type
4 wetland may become a Type 3 wetland.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked if the future residents have been advised of the proposed
change to the wetland. Mr. Fair replied that the original marketing brochures show the
open water wetland. He said that they are getting the information out to the people about
the change. He commented that 50 units have been reserved so far.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe recommending
approval of a PUD Amendment for Elim Care to allow a change in the grading plan for
Cornerstone Commons; an Ordinance amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to amend
Section 21655.22; and Findings of Fact for amending the Zoning Ordinance text for the
Cornerstone Commons PUD, located south of Highway 55, north of Medina Road and
east of County Road 101.
Commissioner Reinhardt stated that she would support the motion with some reservations
due to a personal preference that more open water is more attractive. She stated that the
application meets the spirit and the intent of the PUD, and does understand the economics
involved, but the residents that have put a deposit down did so based on the original plan.
Chairman Stulberg noted that the wetland is not diminishing, just the amount of open
water.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
6114 Rottlund Homes (99030)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Rottlund Homes for a Preliminary Plat to
replat four townhome lots at Cornerstone Commons located south of Highway 55,
between County Roads 24 and 101.
Planner Rask gave an overview of the April 21, 1999 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Dustin Kern, the petitioner.
Mr. Kern stated his appreciation for the cooperation of the staff, Planning Commission
and City Council. Mr. Kern stated that he concurs with the staff report.
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Commissioner Reinhardt asked if the townhome residents will be able to use the
community building. Mr. Kern replied affirmatively.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt
recommending approval of a Preliminary Plat for Rottlund Homes for "Cornerstone
Commons 2"d Addition" f6r property located north of Medina Road, south of Highway
55, and east of County Road 101. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved
unanimously.
Chairman Stulberg called a recess at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
7 New Business
A Darrell Nastrom (99005)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Darrell Nastrom for a Variance to have a
one -foot setback for a driveway where three feet is required, and a Variance to have a 5.8
foot setback for a garage where six feet is required for property located at 18105 County
Road 24.
Planner Rask gave an overview of the April 21, 1999 staff report.
Commissioner Ribbe asked if the garage will have to be removed if the garage variance is
denied. Planner Rask stated that it will have to be moved two inches to comply with the
six foot setback.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked if iron markers move over time. Planner Rask stated that
a surveyor goes by a benchmark, marks off the lot, and places iron monuments. He
stated that the iron markers could have been set incorrectly or it's possible that an
incorrect iron was used. Planner Rask stated that the survey done by the applicant is off
slightly from what is shown on the actual plat. He said that the city doesn't have the
authority to intervene in property line disputes. Commissioner Reinhardt commented that
it sounds like surveying is not an exact science. Planner Rask stated that it is pretty
accurate and properties are replatted. Commissioner Ribbe asked when the survey was
done. Planner Rask stated that the survey was done in January or February of this year
and the original plat was done in the 1950s.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Darrel Nastrom, the applicant. Mr. Nastrom stated that he
applied for a building permit, and talked to the neighbor west of his property as he knew
where the property marker was and had a survey done. He said he marked his property
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line and starting digging and hit an iron. He said just to be sure, he proposed to locate the
garage nine feet from the property line. Mr. Nastrom stated that his neighbor didn't think
it was right, and had his own survey done. Mr. Nastrom said that the surveyor went back
to Lots 9 and 10 and went from their irons. Mr. Nastrom stated that he had already
poured the driveway before the neighbor's survey was done. He said that he didn't think
he had to live up to the three foot setback since he had a contract for a shared driveway.
Mr. Nastrom said that he has agreed to cut the driveway off to a one foot setback. Mr.
Nastrom stated that he and the neighbor disagree with what the shared driveway means
and what he is allowed to do.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked if there was any division of the driveway along the
common lot line prior to the pouring the concrete drive. Mr. Nastrom stated that the
driveway was all gravel and didn't have any division, and that it crossed over the
common lot line.
Commissioner Stein asked if the survey Mr. Nastrom had done went all the way back to
the county marks. Mr. Nastrom said that his surveyor went one house farther west than
the neighbor's survey and he came up with the same thing.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked if the driveway agreement means that Mr. Nastrom and
his neighbor use the same driveway. Mr. Nastrom stated that the driveway agreement
reads that the person of Lot 12 can use the easterly side of Lot 11. Commissioner
Reinhardt asked if there is space available to the left of the house to park a vehicle and
still get access to the garage. Mr. Nastrom stated that the space would be only to come
and go.
Chairman Stulberg commented that the Commission is only looking at the variance issue,
and that they have to go by the survey that was submitted with the application. He said
that no matter where the lot line is established, the Commission needs to consider the
variances as submitted by the applicant.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Richard Tonn of 18025 County Road 24. Mr. Tonn stated
that one of the things that caused this problem is that Mr. Nastrom didn't provide the
building department with a recent survey. Mr. Tonn said that the person that used to live
at the Nastrom's property told him where the lot line was. He stated that Mr. Nastrom
mentioned to him what he wanted to do, and he told him where the property line marker
may be, but advised him that a survey should be done. Mr. Tonn said that his survey cost
$315, which is not a lot of money to find out where the lot lines are. He stated that the
people that resided at the Nastrom property passed away and the granddaughter, Kim
Prodaul, bought the home but couldn't get a mortgage without a driveway agreement. He
said that the asphalt driveway was installed in the late 1950s. Mr. Tonn said that he
agreed to the agreement but on the condition that it contained specific criteria. Mr. Tonn
stated that the shared driveway only pertained to the existing asphalt driveway, nothing
beyond that point. Mr. Tonn requested that both variances be denied and that the
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applicant be required to move the garage so it has a nine -foot setback and correct the
driveway to a three-foot setback. Mr. Tonn presented pictures of the site depicting what
would need to be removed on the driveway.
Mr. Tonn stated that if there is a disagreement over important facts then the city should
require an additional survey to clear the matter up before the item moves forward. Mr.
Tonn stated that he disagrees with the staff report in that the garage variance should be
changed to from 5.8 feet to 5.5 feet. Mr. Tonn stated that he measured the setback and
found that the garage is 5.5 feet from the lot line, not 5.8 feet. In looking at the staff's
review of the standards for the garage variance, Mr. Tonn stated that he agrees with Items
#1 and #2. He stated that #3 should read six inches, not two inches, based on his
measurement of the setback. Mr. Tonn stated that this location is used for a construction
business run by Mr. Nastrom. Mr. Tonn stated that he agreed with item #4. Mr. Tonn
stated that he disagreed with item #5 as the elevation of the top of the foundation is too
high, and that it would be difficult to get anything but weeds to grow on the back hill
slope. He said that surface water from the north end of the Nastrom property drains south
and spread out across the back of Nastrom's lot, but with the concrete driveway, it is
pitched to his property, and erosion is already evident. Mr. Tonn said that if a nine foot
setback is required the water runoff wouldn't affect his property. Mr. Tonn stated that he
disagreed with item #6 as the area to the east of applicant's building, bordering on Lot 13,
is shaded by trees in the morning, and now will be shaded by the garage in the afternoon.
Mr. Tonn stated that he agreed with item #7, but would add that there are no
circumstances that would prevent a nine -foot setback. Chairman Stulberg interjected that
the Commission can't impose a nine foot setback as the ordinance standard is six feet.
In staffs review of the standards pertaining to the driveway variance, Mr. Tonn stated
that he disagrees with item #1, as the asphalt driveway and gravel have been used for 30
years, and it is more than a mere inconvenience to make the transition. Mr. Tonn said
that he agrees with item #2. He stated that he disagrees with item #3, as the request is
based exclusively to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land. He
stated that Mr. Nastrom is an owner of Carlson Victor and Sons, Inc. and is operating this
business out of his home. He said that he may be allowed to do so, but there are
restrictions on storing machinery on the property, and restrictions on off street parking
and home occupations contained in the ordinance. He stated that Mr. Nastrom uses a 30 -
foot trailer to haul equipment with a % ton truck and needs the area for turning and
maneuvering. He stated that he disagreed with item #4 as the difficulty is caused by the
applicant wanting to pull heavy equipment on a long driveway and to provide turning
room to get to the garage. Mr. Tonn said that the applicant was informed that the
driveway must comply with a three foot setback. Mr. Tonn disagreed with item #6
stating that if the variance is approved it will do great harm by the heavy equipment that
is hauled in and out of the site. Mr. Tonn disagreed with item #7 stating that if the
applicant saws the driveway off so it is legal that the applicant may not like the looks of
the driveway. Mr. Tonn said that he has offered to rescind the driveway agreement.
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Chairman Stulberg stated that the driveway agreement is a private matter that the city
can't get involved in.
Commissioner Stoebner asked Mr. Tonn if a surveyor made the determination of the
distance of the encroachment into the setback area. Mr. Tonn said that he himself made
the determination from the corner stakes placed by the surveyor that he hired. He then
stretched a line across the center line. Mr. Tonn said that he didn't know where the
measurements contained in the staff report came from.
Planner Rask stated that a building inspector and a staff member from the engineering
department did the measurements based on the survey supplied by Mr. Nastrom.
Mr. Nastrom commented that he had a truck parked on the property all winter that was
being used for a dumpster during the construction of the garage. He said that he had
construction equipment on the property because of the building permit that he applied for.
He said that once the work is done, there won't be any equipment on the property.
Chairman Stulberg asked the applicant if he is aware of the home occupation ordinance.
Mr. Nastrom stated that he only has an office out of the home, but he would check with
staff to ensure that he is in compliance.
Commissioner Stoebner asked Mr. Nastrom if he is a shareholder in the company
mentioned by Mr. Tonn. Mr. Nastrom replied that he is the owner, but the actual
business is located in Shakopee, which has plenty of storage space.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked where the driveway would come out if the amount of
concrete is cut out for a three foot setback. Mr. Nastrom replied it would be about the
middle of the asphalt driveway.
Commissioner Stoebner asked if the applicant still intends on removing concrete if the
variance is granted. Mr. Nastrom stated that he will agree with the survey and will cut
off what is needed for a three-foot setback.
Commissioner Stein asked if staff measured from where the surveyor did. Planner Rask
replied that staff took the survey that was submitted from the applicant, located the
markers and measured from there.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked when a new survey is required. Planner Rask replied that
a certified survey is required for construction of a new home. He said that for other type
of building permit applications, such as decks, garages, sheds and other improvements,
the applicant can indicate their intentions on a plat survey. Planner Rask further
explained that the property owner must identify the property corners.
Mr. Tonn asked if the Planning Commission can take a look at prohibiting the hip roof
barns (garage) in the zoning ordinance. He said that there is a paragraph in the
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comprehensive plan that mandates that the Planning Commission to ensure that new
development is consistent with what is already there. Chairman Stulberg said that the
city is relatively restrictive in what is allowed to be done and it has to be done within the
ordinance standards.
MOTION by Commissioner Reinhardt, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe
recommending approval of a 5.8 foot garage variance for Darrel Nastrom for property
located at 18105 County Road 24.
Commissioner Reinhardt stated that the applicant made an effort by applying for a
building permit and staff performed a footing inspection and found it to meet setbacks.
Substitute MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt
recommending approval of a 5.5 foot garage variance as opposed to a 5.8 -foot setback to
account for the lot line discrepancy.
Commissioner Stein said that he would support the motion.
Chairman Stulberg asked why the staff uses decimals versus feet and inches. Planner
Rask stated that is how measurements typically appear on surveys.
Chairman Stulberg said he would support the motion, as he thinks the variance is
appropriate and meets the standards.
Commissioner Ribbe stated that he doesn't believe that the garage violates the spirit of
the ordinances and it would be unreasonable to impose a requirement that the applicant
move the building 6 to 12 inches.
Commissioner Stoebner said he would support the motion but doesn't condone the use of
this structure to be used for commercial or business use. He stated that the city has
ordinances and the power to monitor that type of use, and that the applicant and should
take this issue to heart.
Roll Call Vote on Substitute MOTION. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe recommending
approval of a variance for a one foot driveway for Darrell Nastrom for property located at
18105 County Road 24.
Commissioner Stein asked if it is possible to provide a reasonable transition for a three
foot setback. Planner Rask stated that the driveway would have to be tapered for the
transition and add more concrete to the west side of the property.
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Commissioner Reinhardt stated that she is not sure that a three foot setback is a hardship
as a lot of concrete will have to come out regardless, therefore; she would support a three
foot setback.
Commissioner Stoebner said he would support the motion as it is a unique circumstances
because of the shared driveway and he is not in favor of having more concrete poured on
the west side of the property.
Chairman Stulberg said he wouldn't support the motion. He stated that the driveway can
work without the concrete. He stated that the transition will be tough and something may
have to be done on the west side to offset the transition.
Roll Call Vote. 2 ayes. MOTION failed on a 2-3 Vote. (Commissioners Reinhardt,
Stein and Chairman Stulberg voted Nay.)
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt recommending
denial of a one foot driveway variance for Darrell Nastrom for property located 18105
County Road 24. Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. (Commissioners Ribbe and Stoebner voted
Nay.)
B Griffiths Corporation (99020)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Griffiths Corporation for a Site Plan
Amendment for an approximately 38,000 square foot building addition and parking lot
expansion and a Variance for 39 percent building coverage where 35 percent is the
maximum permitted for property located at 2727 Niagara Lane North.
Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the April 21, 1999 staff report.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked what the reason is for the lower building coverage for the
I-1 Zoning District. Planning Supervisor Senness replied the lower building coverage
promotes more openness to the area.
Chairman Stulberg introduced John Karwacki, the petitioner. Mr. Karwacki stated that
he concurred with the staff report.
MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending
approval of a Site Plan Amendment and Variance for a building addition and parking lot
expansion at the Wrico building located at 2727 Niagara Lane North. Vote. 5 Ayes.
MOTION approved unanimously.
C Comprehensive Plan Work Session and Draft Comprehensive Plan Goals
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Planning Supervisor Senness stated the consultant is basically looking for a global
reaction to the vision goal statements. Chairman Stulberg asked when the City Council
would be giving their feedback. Planning Supervisor Senness replied they will discuss
the issue at their May 4h meeting. She stated that any comments made by the
Commissioners will be forwarded to the City Council.
Ms. Zimmer stated that she is asking the Commission to receive and accept the summary
and goal statements. She stated that the entire Comprehensive Plan will be coming back
for formal approval, but they need some assurance that the direction and goals are in
order. Ms. Zimmer gave an overview of the goal statements.
Chairman Stulberg stated that the summary report from the March 31 S` meeting did a
good job of capturing what happened that evening. He said that the vision statements
likewise captured what the participants voiced at the meeting. Commissioner Reinhardt
concurred. He emphasized the importance of following the vision statements with
proposed actions/implementation.
Commissioner Ribbe noted concern about the vision statement supporting quality
education and what role the city might be committing to in carrying out that vision.
Commissioner Stein agreed with the goal statements. He asked if there was a lot of
public input at the meeting. Chairman Stulberg replied that there were about four people
from the public in attendance.
Chairman Stulberg stated that it will be important to continue to communicate better with
all members of the community. Ms. Zimmer said that there will be opportunities later in
the process when the comprehensive plan will be taken out to public meetings. Ms.
Zimmer stated that a shorter summary of the March 31 Sc meeting has been placed in the
Northwest Notes and an article will be in next Plymouth News. Chairman Stulberg stated
that it would be nice if the Sun -Sailor would publish the same article.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked if it would be possible to get a name tag or business card
for identification purposes when she is doing site checks. Planning Supervisor Senness
said that she would look into that.
Commissioner Reinhardt requested larger graphics for the Jem Properties application for
the next meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to adjourn.
Vote. 5 Ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
DRAFT 05/07/99
11:12 AM
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 18,1999,7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLYMOUTH FORUM Individuals may address the Council about any item not contained
on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15
minutes are not needed for the Forum, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The
City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception of
referral to staff or Commission for future report.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
5. APPROVE AGENDA—Councilmembers may add items to the agenda including items
contained in the Council Information Memorandum for discussion purposes or staff direction
only. The Council will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda.
6. CONSENT AGENDA—These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen
so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed
elsewhere on the agenda.
6.01 Approve proposed City Council Minutes
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval
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6.02 Approve Disbursements
6.03 Award Bid for Printing City Newsletter
6.04 Accept Donation from Armstrong -Cooper Baseball Association for two Batting Cages
at Zachary Park
6.05 Approve Variance for a screened pallet storage area in a front yard for Acrylic Design
located at 6050 Nathan Lane North. D.J. Kranz Co., Inc. (99022)
6.06 Approve Planned Unit Development Plan Amendment to amend the grading plan as it
affects the depths of wetlands on the site for property located south of Highway 55,
between County Roads 24 and 101. Elim Care Foundation. (99027)
6.07 Approve Preliminary Plat to replat four townhome lots at Cornerstone Commons
located south of Highway 55, between County Roads 24 and 101. Rottlund Homes.
(99030)
6.08 Approve Site Plan Amendment for an approximately 38,000 square foot building
addition and parking lot expansion and a Variance for 39 percent building coverage
where 35 percent is the maximum permitted for property located at 2727 Niagara Lane
North. Griffiths Corporation. (99020)
6.09 Approve amendment to Resolution 98-234 relating to a lot consolidation and repeal
Resolution 96-393 relating to a lot division/lot consolidation for Forster Preserve Plat
3, located northeast of Old Rockford Road and Balsam Lane. Janco, Inc. (9805 1)
6.10 Approve an Interim Use Permit to move approximately 70,000 cubic yards of material
from the 10 -acre Leuer Farm site located at 1740 Medina Road. Moen Leuer
Construction. (99035)
6.11
6.12
6.13
6.14
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 18,1999
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Vacation of Part of Brockton Lane Street Right -of -Way in Greentree West Addition
(south of County Road 24 across from Holy Name Church)
7.2 Conduct Hearing to consider Civil Penalty for Liquor Law Violation relating to the On -
sale Intoxicating Liquor License issued to TGI Friday's Inc., d/b/a Italianni's, 220
Carlson Parkway (third violation)
7.3
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
8.1 Approve Summer Youth Concert (requested by Youth Advisory Council)
8.2 Consideration and review of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Plymouth
Ponds Business Park Buildings 5-8, a proposed 383,964 square foot office/warehouse
development, for property located north of Medina Road, south of Highway 55, and
west of the existing Plymouth Ponds Business Park. Moen Leuer Construction.
(99010)
8.3
8.4
9. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Legislative Update
9.2
10. ADJOURNMENT
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approvab
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AMM FAX
NEWS
May 3-7,1999
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Association of
Metropolitan
Municipalitiej
TIF financing plans undergo changes
Traditionally the House Tax
Committee chair offers an
amendment to clarify and correct
the proposed Omnibus Tax Bill.
Included in Rep. Ron Abram's
(R -Minnetonka) amendment is
a change to the Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) provision
relating to the use of increment
for public facilities.
The House bill originally
prohibited the use of TIF for
such facilities regardless of when
the district was established but
permitted TIF to be used for the
facilities if there was a contract
entered into before July 1, 1999.
The amendment was made to the
effective date section for the provi-
sion and now provides that expen-
ditures made before Jan. 1, 2000,
expenditures made under a binding
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.
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contract entered into before Jan. 1,
2000 or expenditures made under a
binding contract entered
pursuant to a letter of
intent with the devel-
oper or contractor
entered into before
Jan. 1, 2000 are
Dpermitted. The new
language replaces
the July 1, 1999
deadline.
The Senate bill as
passed on the Senate floor
deletes two provisions that were in
the division report to the full commit-
tee. No longer in the Senate bill is a
provision relating to the 1979 to
1982 districts. Also deleted from the
bill is the provision regarding a
reduction in the local government
aid penalty/local match if the district
creates a certain number of jobs
paying 125 percent of the poverty
wage.
Both proposals were eliminated
because it was determined that they
had a cost impact on the state
general fund.
Cities asked to submit project requests
The House Bonding Bill (HF
2205) proposes to spend
approximately $45.0 million for
several projects related to flooding
and emergency repairs.
The bill also includes the lan-
guage from HF 726 that encour-
ages local governments to submit
capital projects requesting state
funds to the Minnesota Department
of Finance for review.
Similar language has been
approved by the Senate and is
included in the Senate's Bonding
Bill.
Corp. welfare included in Senate Tax Bill
The revised Corporate Welfare
Bill (SF 607) was amended into
the Senate Omnibus Tax Bill.
The amended version incorpo-
rates many of the changes dis-
cussed by local government organi-
zations (including AMM) and
includes items that require contin-
ued discussion in the conference
committee.
Among the items are the definition
of redevelopment, the lack of funds
for the Department of Trade and
Economic Development (DTED) to
conduct training regarding the new
procedures and the penalties for the
developer for non-compliance with
the act.
MAY 07 '99 02:38PM LEAGUE OF MN CITIES
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A weekly legislative update from the League o/Minnesota Cities May 7,1999
Ten days and counting
After today, the Legislature has only
10 days left to complete its work by
the May 17 adjournment date. With
lots of work and few days left, the only
certainties are long hours and short
tempers.
As of noon today, the House and
Senate leadership has not settled on
compromise'Urgets" for spending
and tax cuts. These targets will serve
as the basis for conference committee
action on all appropriation and tax
bills. We expect that targets will be
forthcoming, perhaps as early as later
today or over the weekend.
In any event, the targets must be
established soon. The legislature is
literally running out of time to complete
their work. With all of the major
appropriations bills and the omnibus
tax bill outstanding, delays until later
next week will undoubtedly challenge
the ability of the revisor's office,
committee staff, and the Xerox
machines—not to mention the chal-
lenge to the patience of the 201
legislators.
The Legislature can pass bills until
midnight, Monday, May 17. If work
cannot be completed on the neces-
sary appropriation bills, the governor
will likely have to call a special ses-
sion. However, in a special session,
new bills have to be introduced and
acted or and the only obvious
deadline is the June 30 end of the
state's fiscal year.
Bleacher safety bill
This morning, the House of Represen-
tatives substantially modified H.F 1124/
S.F.1117, the bleacher safety bill, to
exclude bleachers under 60 inches in
height and to exempt existing bleach-
ers when a community requires
children under 10 years of age to sit
in the first three rows. The bill origi-
nally required all existing and newly
installed bleachers over 30 inches in
height to be upgraded to the new
standards outlined in the bill.
The debate overthe amendments
was contentious. Many of the support-
ers criticized the amendments as
"gutting" the bill. In the end, the bill
was passed with only a handful of
votes against the bili.
The Senate bleacher bill was
rolled into S.F. 2223, the omnibus
state departments' bill. In that bill, the
language retains the 304nch require-
ment
equirement and there are no exemptions for
improvements to existing bleachers.
The state departments conference
committee could retain the bleacher
language, in which case, today's
House action might be meaningless.
We'll know more in 10 days.
Shooting ranges up in
Senate on Monday
The Senate will reportedly take up the
shooting range pre-emption bill (S.F
592) offered by Sen. Jim Vickerman
(DFL -Tracy). The Senate version of
the bill allows cities to review and
approve modifications to the shooting
range that result in a "substantial
expansion or increase of the facilities
or activities of a shooting range" The
House version of the bill contains a
total preemption of local zoning and
planning of shooting ranges.
Emergency bonding bill
The emergency bonding bill contains
significant funding for the state
revolving loan funds for drinking water,
water pollution control and the waste-
water infrastructure program. Sen.
Keith Langseth (DFL-Glyndon) said in
committee that the issue of wastewater
treatment and water quality is essen-
tially the reason why a bonding bill
even exists this year. The bonding bill
also contains some funding for local
bridge products. Contact the confer-
ees if your city is interested in
preserving the funding.
The conferees are.
Serrate
Langseth (DFL-Glyndon)
TenEyck {DFL -East Gull Lake)
Berglin (DFL -Minneapolis)
Terwilliger (R -Edina)
Dille (R-Dassel)
House
Knoblach (R -St. Cloud)
Dempsey (R -Hastings)
Daggett (R -Frazee)
Rifenberg (R -La Crescent)
Kalis (DFL -Walters)
For more information on city Iggisfadve issues, contact any member of the
League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations tele.
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