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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 07-16-19994.iL J JULY 169 1999 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.- NOTE: CHEDULE.NOTE: Ward I Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6.00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. Ki TUESDAY, JULY 20, 5:30 PM TUESDAY, JULY 20, 7.00 PM TUESDAY, JULY 27, 5: 00 PM TUESDAY, JULY 27, 7. 00 PM MONDAY, JULY 19, 7.- 00 PM WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 7.- 00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, TOPICS. WATER RATE STUDY & FUNDING OF WATER RESOURCES PLAN Public Safety Training Room REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers SPECLIL COUNCIL MEETING, TOPIC: INTERVIEW BOARD AND COMMISSION CANDIDATES Public Safety Training Room JOINT MEETING WITH COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, Council Chambers SPEC)AL PUBLIC MEETING ON NORTHWEST PLYMOUTH ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, Council Chambers HRA, Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2 a -A JULY 16, 1999 4. 5. 6. 7. WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 7: 00 PM WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 7: 00 PM THURSDAY, JULY 29,5:00-6.-30 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers PACT, Hadley Lake Room PUBLIC MEETING ON CO. RD. 101 IMPROVEMENTS, CITYPROJECTNO. 9005, Wayzata High School Cafeteria July, August, and September calendars are attached. (M-7) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Notice to residents concerning the July 21 HRA meeting in the Council Chambers. (1-1a) b) Notice from the State Department of Health regarding unused, unsealed wells at three sites along County Road 6. (1-1b) c) Guest column for the Plymouth Sun Sailor submitted by Becky Wheeler of the Human Rights Commission regarding plans to develop a living history project in cooperation with the Plymouth Historical Society. (1-1c) 2. STAFFREPORTS a) Communications. Supervisor Helen LaFave reports that the new City Guide is tentatively scheduled for door-to-door delivery over a two-week period (July 22 through August 4). Each Plymouth household, including apartment units, will receive a book. The City Guide is published and distributed every other year. b) Communications Supervisor Helen LaFave reports that due to a problem on the part of the cable company, the July 14 Planning Commission meeting did not go out live. It was overridden by another cable signal. Because this was a meeting of widespread interest, the meeting will be replayed at the following times on channel 37 through Monday, July 26. For people who are interested in taping the meeting it runs 5 hours. Sun. 6:00 AM Mon. Noon, 6:00 PM Tues. 12:00 AM, 6:00 AM Wed. 12:00 AM, Noon Thurs. 6:00 PM Fri. 12:00 AM CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO JULY 16, 1999 c) Public Safety Department report on the Goose Project (requested by Councilmember Bildsoe). (I -2c) d) Financial report on the results of the 1999 Youth Jam. (I -2d) Page 3 e) Human Rights Commission report on plans for the 1999 "Make a Difference Day" scheduled for October 23, 1999. (I -2e) J) Engineering Department report on plans for County Road 101 from Highway 55 to County Road 24 (City Project No. 9005). (I--21) 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE a) Correspondence from Donald J. Wagner regarding the MediaOne cable program provider in Plymouth. The correspondence has been forwarded to Communications Supervisor Helen LaFave for a response. (I -3a) b) Unsigned correspondence regarding development along Bassett Creek wetland areas. (I -3b) A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1--3) 4. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter from the Plymouth Civic League regarding the Park and Recreation Department's continued support of "Music in Plymouth."(I-4a) b) Letter from Mayor Tierney to the Plymouth Civic League expressing appreciation for efforts toward the success of "Music in Plymouth." (I -4b) S. MINUTES a) CONECT Collaborative Advisory Council July 8 meeting. (I -5a) z W W J a LL O M-} w U) .0 V LL. Nm �. p O p 8 aZ60=0 Z U FF - MW^WOM t =NE ��' �o mWMWZ= iUpOw SIM 2Ng a21 0 �g a E CL=W w , �?! d 00 nU OL i�U N o�O2w W W %na.U.n. U .� 00 .-i N N !�0 C9 Cp ?U CC o o� o _ Z C7 ?U m ZZ U't F- ZZ �Ur a$ 0 a E a. av�-i a2� 3 fq l� N N a.2 E OOL OL CY 0OL � i -.O() �U pp i�� TUU r"O � N (4.. 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IC = OS h N i ol N N O W OW'G'NU a ~ az'a a2� 3 O:2NN 05 CZ OOO N t.�.�N Vl N1 N ;;j GE J UE l0 Tr>8 5UY pO}� W 0>-2 rn n w r k$ aupi mot 0.9;4 LC 3 0Q� ooh k'�•�•NN en 7 ro �C4 �Nt01 V% per, O. H...� ANN O� I N 1n .N• rn Z3 0 July 9, 1999 The Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will meet on Wednesday, July 21S` at 7:00 pm at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth, Blvd. to continue its discussion regarding the updating of the Plymouth Housing Plan for the years 2000 through 2020. The City of Plymouth is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan that will establish the basis for the City's land use policies through the year 2020. Part of the Comprehensive Plan is the Housing Plan that outlines the City's role in residential development and housing preservation within the City. The Plymouth HRA heard public comments regarding the state of housing in our community and how the City can best serve its residential needs for the next twenty years at a meeting on June 14th. The HRA will be discussing its recommendations for the updated draft of the Housing Plan that is scheduled to be presented to the City Council and Planning Commission in August or September. The final updated Comprehensive Plan, including the Housing Plan, is scheduled to be completed by the end of 1999. This meeting will be your opportunity to hear the HRA's discussion and provide additional public comments before the Housing Plan is drafted. Issues that have been identified to be considered for inclusion in the Housing Plan and which are to be discussed by the HRA include: ♦ Identification of Housing Needs ♦ Housing Affordability ♦ Life -Cycle Housing and Housing Diversity ♦ Housing Density and Efficiency ♦ Housing to Support Local Employment ♦ Inclusionary Housing ♦ Well Maintained Housing And Neighborhoods ♦ Fair Housing ♦ Relationship to Transportation Systems We hope to see you at the HRA meeting on July 21'. If you cannot attend the meeting and have additional comments for the HRA, please submit your comments to us in writing before the meeting in order for them to be considered by the HRA Commissioners. Please direct your comments and any questions to me at Plymouth City Hall. I can also be contacted at (612) 509-5412 or on the Internet at egoldsmi@ci.plymouth.mn.us. Thank you. Sincerely, Ae- PY�. Edward J. Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority PLYMOUTH ABeautifulPlace?o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 9P.A.—Mp" www.d.plymouth.mn.us M I N N E S O T A � I NJ DEPAPENTEALTH Protecting, Maintaining and Improving the Health of All Minnesotans July 7, 1999 9 t4. =^M Mr. Dwight Johnson, City Manager' City of Plymouth t° 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Johnson: N Subject: Unused, Unsealed Wells Formerly Located at 13916 County Road 6, 13924 County Road 6 and 13919 County Road 6 Plymouth Hennepin County, Minnesota During the construction of the Home Depot store on County Road 6, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has determined that three parcels of property to the west and south of the Home Depot site have unused, unsealed water -supply wells. These wells are located in the right-of-way to the entrance ramps of Interstate Highway 494 from County Road 6. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Right of Way Department has informed MDH that the right-of-way for the entrance ramps was obtained by MnDOT during the construction of the ramps. They further reported that ownership of the property was transferred to the city of Plymouth. As the property owner, the city of Plymouth is responsible for the wells on the right- of-way. MnDOT reported that the wells were not visible during the construction of the ramps. The MDH has located a construction record for the well formerly located at 13919 County Road 6. The other properties very likely had wells since the homes were built prior to the installation of municipal water, and other homes in the area, including the homes on the Home Depot property, were served by individual wells. Unsealed, abandoned wells pose a threat of groundwater contamination, contamination of other water -supply wells, and may be a safety hazard for children and animals. A well owner may be held legally liable if a well is a source or cause of groundwater contamination. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103I, the owner of a well is responsible for the well. The owner is not liable for contamination of groundwater from the well after it is sealed if the well has been sealed by a licensed contractor, the seal has not been disturbed, and a report of sealing has been filed with the MDH. Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103I and Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4725 (well code) require that a well not in use must be sealed unless the property owner has a maintenance permit for the well. Minnesota statutes and rules also require that well sealing must be done only by a licensed well contractor or a limited well sealing contractor. A well is considered to be not in use if it has been disconnected from its power source or otherwise rendered inoperable, or if it is not operated on a daily, regular, or seasonal basis. The owner of a well which is not in use must do one of the following: 121 East Seventh Place • St. Paul, MN 55101 • http://www.health.state.mn.us :In equal, pportwiit). rmpin)rr Z-1 b Mr. Dwight Johnson -2- July 7, 1999 1. Have the well permanently sealed by a licensed well contractor. The well contractor must remove debris or obstructions from the well, fill the well using methods and materials prescribed in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4725, and submit a report of sealing to the: MDH 2. Make the well operable, and place the well into service. The well must be maintained whereby it is not a source or channel for groundwater contamination. Any repairs or modifications to the well must comply with Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4725. 3. Obtain an annual maintenance permit from the MDH. Maintenance permits are not required for wells which are operable, in use, and properly maintained. The requirements for sealing wells apply to all types of wells, including drive -point wells, drilled wells, dug or augered wells, monitoring wells, dewatering wells, and irrigation wells. The above-mentioned residences were visible on aerial photographs from the 1960s and 1970s. The properties were demolished in the early 1980s for a proposed Hennepin County solid waste transfer facility. The facility was never built, and the property reverted to the city. The wells must be located and one of the above-mentioned options pursued. The MDH could assist with a metal detector survey or field survey if requested by the city. If the wells cannot be located or are under the concrete ramps, the MDH will allow the city of Plymouth to apply for a variance. The variance does not remove the requirement to seal the wells but postpones the requirement until the wells are either located or become accessible to seal. The variance, if approved, must then be filed with the deed or title for the property. Please inform me within 30 days about your plans for the three wells. If you have any questions, need additional information, or would like to review the files at MDH, please contact me at 651/215-0820. Sincerely, DouglasitEdson, Hydrologist Well Management Section DSE:mjc Guest column for Plymouth Sun Sailor Faces of Plymouth: A Living History Submitted by Becky Wheeler _ Plymouth Human Rights Commission The Plymouth Historical Society, in a joint venture with the Plymouth Human Rights Commission, is involved in a long-term program to collect histories, artifacts, pictures and stories about past and present life in Plymouth. The project is called Faces of Plymouth: A Living History. The kick-off event for this project will be the Plymouth History Fest, on Sat., Aug. 14 at Parkers Lake Park, Co. Rd. 6 and Niagara Ln., 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. At the History Fest, Plymouth residents can stop by the Human Rights/Historical Society booth to learn more about how to submit information about their heritage and personal experience. Forms and information will also be available at City Hall, the Plymouth Historical Society and at many city -sponsored events. Preserving our history for the future will be invaluable as Plymouth ages and changes. This project will help capture the diverse faces that make up Plymouth. Through this endeavor, the Historical Society and Human Rights Commission hope to promote a better understanding of Plymouth's diversity — both past and present. We also seek to promote an appreciation of the importance of diversity in a strong, rich community — and remove the fear of change or those who seem "different." Please help us toward that end by sharing your heritage and stories. Let current and future Plymouth residents know about the unique experiences and history you bring to our community. By collecting these stories, we will create a lasting snapshot of Plymouth's past and present — and the many and different people who have contributed to building our city's strength and character. i . t to DATE: July 12, 1999 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: , Craig C. Gerdes, Director of Public Safety SUBJECT: REPORT ON GOOSE PROJECT FOR CIM BACKGROUND: During the early part of this century, the population of Canadian geese had decreased to the point where they were placed on the endangered list. In the 1950s a program started in Minnesota where individuals raised some of the geese in an effort to repopulate the species. The population in the Twin Cities area has grown from less than 500 birds in 1968 to an excess of 15,000 in 1986 and the current estimated population exceeds 25,000 birds. The population continues to grow. The reasons for this are 1) habitat is abundant; 2) geese have a high reproductive potential and a long life span; and 3) mortality from hunting and other predation is low. Goose control and relocation began in the Twin Cities in 1982. Without control, the population would be at least 4 times the current level. Geese are grazers that feed primarily on short grasses such as those found in parks, lawns, golf courses, and farmers fields (they particularly enjoy soybeans). They need feeding sites with open vistas and access to lakes, and marshes to escape dangers. Geese are extremely prolific. Able to reproduce at 2 or 3 years of age and living to over 10 years, a pair of adult geese raises an average of 4 to 6 young per year. At normal reproduction and mortality, a pond or lake with 3 pairs of adult geese can multiply to over 300 geese in less than 10 years. As metropolitan areas are not conducive habitats to the goose's natural predators, the only population controls are to allow hunting seasons and/or the trap and removal project. The DNR has made hunting a primary objective this year and received funding from the legislature to manage a project to give hunters more opportunity. Private lands will be leased and planted with forage to attract geese for hunting in an effort to keep them off adjoining cropland and concentrate them for hunters. They will set up about 150 hunting blinds on public lands in the state and more goose hunts at parks, golf courses, and other non-traditional hunting areas will 2'' 2 C be encouraged. As the only way to hunt geese is to allow shotgun hunting, Plymouth has resisted this option, believing we have too many residents to allow for safe hunting. Researchers from the University of Minnesota have stated the current population in the metro area is 25,000. Without the hunting and trap/removal programs in place that population would be over 100,000 or more. With no constraints on the population, the habitat in the seven - county metro area could support an estimated 250,000 geese. The over -population of geese causes several problems ranging from the droppings on lawns, sidewalks, parks and beaches to outright attacks on people from geese defending their nests or goslings, to causing motor vehicle accidents when they cross roadways, to causing goose/airplane collisions. Each goose produces one and one-half pounds of droppings per day. This year the Monmouth County (New Jersey) Health Department, working with John Hopkins University and Monmouth University established that the goose droppings are disseminating parasites which can result in a prolonged diarrheal illness. They were able to directly link two cases to exposure to goose droppings. Some of the most susceptible are children, who often put their hands and other items into their mouths. Plymouth has a large number of residential areas with ponds as well as several lakes. As such, we have some prime habitat. Medicine Lake has been one of the largest sites in the metro area for several years. Since 1988, Plymouth has contracted with the University of Minnesota for the trap and removal project, with the exception of 1992. The number of calls and complaints about the geese has increased each year. At the beginning of the program, the adults were relocated to other states that were attempting to increase their population. In 1994, the number of states requesting and taking geese were decreasing and we could see other options needed to be explored. In 1995, a trial program was authorized where some of the adult geese were processed to food shelves. The program was evaluated and deemed successful by all participants, including the food shelves. When no other states were willing to take relocated geese, this program was implemented as the only alternative. Young geese implant on where they learn to fly, so they are transported to northern Minnesota where there are more natural predators and hunting to keep their population more naturally in check. This year Plymouth worked with the University to trap and remove geese at 11 sites within the community. Three of the sites were done because they are public areas; Medicine Lake (French Lake Park/beach), Parkers Lake, and the Amphitheater (because of Music in Plymouth). The eight other sites were selected based on numbers of birds and citizen complaints. They were the Bass Lake/Trenton Lane area, Gleason Lake,. 34'/Xanthus, Co Rd 24/Medina Rd area, Hollydale Golf Course, Schmidt Lake, Curtis Lake, and 12'/Sycamore. The total number of birds in the preliminary count was 974 without Medicine Lake which the University counts as Hennepin County is involved and pays for half the site. We had five additional areas that had requested removal. As we have limited funding, we were not able to pick them up from these areas. That decision was made by number of birds at the site. s-� During the round -up we received three calls from people who did not want the geese removed from their area. One lady called afterward and believed the neighbors conspired to have the birds removed because they do not like her and she feeds them. Her main concern was that there would be no birds next year and I assured her there would be. One lady called during the round -up as she was watching it. She stated she lives in the Co 24/101 area and thought the individuals involved were not very professional. I asked her what she meant and she stated they are all following the birds holding oars up in the air and she thought they were very menacing and not very professional. The other caller was a female who called both me and the Mayor. She stated she is totally against the program and her tax money being used for this. I called her twice and she did not return my call. Apparently she related to the Mayor a problem with an injured bird left on her property. She implied to the Mayor that the workers injured the bird and then left it there. That is not the policy of the University. On rare occasions a bird may be injured, most often birds that are trapped are found to already be injured and they do have a process for dealing with the injured birds. I informed the lady we would be happy to come back and get the injured bird, but she did not want that. We believe it is more likely the bird was already injured and was hiding during the trapping and missed by the group. Staff members Mark Peterson and Barb Cox coordinate the work on this program and have most of the citizen contact. They have a core group of 48 citizens that help us count the geese in the problem areas as they live in the area and are concerned about the problems the geese create. Several of them represent homeowners groups and act as the liaison. As such we know we have over a hundred people who live in the areas that are concerned with the geese and call to complain about them and want them removed. Staff believes that participation in the program is necessary to keep the goose population in balance. Our participation each year only helps keeps the goose population stable within Plymouth. DATE: July 16, 1999 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager MEMO? Dale Hahn, Finance Director ie 296.84 Lighting equipment rental 335.00 CjTY OF PLYMOUTH 734.85 Contribution to PRISM from cash donations -50% IN` 0 PLYMOUTi BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH,N 55447 Total Expenditures $1,740.14 DATE: July 16, 1999 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Dale Hahn, Finance Director SUBJECT: Youth Jam Mayor Tierney has requested a financial report on the results of the Youth Jam. Even though the City appropriated $4,000 from the contingency for the event, the report below shows that only $1,391.69 was actually needed. Shown below is a detailed report on the financial results of the event: Revenue: Donations -Businesses $175.00 Donation -Cash at Youth Jam 173.45 City contribution from contingency to cover balance of costs 1,391.69 Total Revenue $1,740.14 Expenditures: Prizes for bands $200.00 Canopy rental 296.84 Lighting equipment rental 335.00 Sound equipment rental 734.85 Contribution to PRISM from cash donations -50% 86.72 Contribution to Interfaith Outreach from cash donations -50% 86.73 Total Expenditures $1,740.14 *Note -This does not include any of the food donations that were collected i'Le MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: July 15, 1999 FROM: Becky Wheeler, Commissioner Plymouth Human Rights Commission SUBJECT: "Make A Difference Day" The Plymouth Human Rights Commission is organizing city-wide participation in USA Today's "Make A Difference Day," an annual event that was started to encourage people to set aside just one day a year to help someone else. The observation of this year's "Make A Difference Day" will be Saturday, October 23, 1999. We are reaching out to the business, civic, and religious communities along with residents of the community to join together to help some of the social service agencies that serve Plymouth and to help individuals who could benefit from people who would give of their time. We are compiling a list of goods and services that are needed, and we would like to match them with a group or individual that could help to fill those needs. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Becky Wheeler at 577-0481 to register your involvement or for additional information. No effort to help is too small, because together, all of our efforts can "Make A Difference." DATE: July 16, 1999 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore, E., Director of Public Works SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 101 -HIGHWAY 55 TO COUNTY ROAD 24 CITY PROJECT NO. 9005 Hennepin County and their consultant have completed preliminary plans/information for the improvement of County Road 101 from Highway 55 to County Road 24. This project is scheduled for construction for the spring of 2000. Attached is a newsletter being mailed to all properties within 500 feet of the project area (map attached). The newsletter provides information on the project and also invites the public to a meeting on Thursday, July 29 at the Wayzata High School cafeteria. The meeting will be an open house format from 5:00-6:30 p.m. but there will be a brief presentation on the project at 5:30. I will have this meeting posted on the City calendar in case councilmembers wish to attend the meeting. City staff, county staff and the county consultants are meeting to consider the design of the project. Information from this first public meeting will be used as part of the preliminary design. The county will have additional public meetings as the design of the improvement progresses. We will keep the City Council informed of this important project for the City of Plymouth. attachment cc: Laurie Ahrens, Asst. City Manager 1:\ MEngincuing\PROJECM90DAMema\CR101-Dwight.doc .- Hennepin County & City of Plymouth July 1999, Newsletter #1 Medina Holy Name Lake Orono Lydiard Lake j Plymouth Get Involved, Stay Involved We encourage your participation and questions! This project is open to public involvementWe invite you to attend and offer your input at the public information meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 29th at 5:00 p.m. at the Wayzata High School Cafeteria in Plymouth. At this meeting, diagrams will be available showing the proposed design along the existing corridor. Community participation is the foundation of a successful project.This is your opportunity to get involved and participate in a transportation project in your area. -iWhat is Being• Proposed? The Hennepin County Transportation Department, working with the City of Plymouth is proposing to improve County Road 101 from County Road 24 to T.H. 55.The County, along with their consultant Short Elliott Hendrickson Inca (SEH), is doing initial design work and preparing at r -- Environmental Environmental Assessmeat Worksheet (EAW) for the expansion and reconstruction of C.SAH. 101. During this preliminary design stage; proposed impacts to adjacent property and preliminary Project &st estimateslare investigated. What's Inside: Why improve C.S.A.H. 101 i Pomaleau Proposed Improvements Lake Project Schedule Public Information Meeting For More Information I _ We encourage your participation and questions! This project is open to public involvementWe invite you to attend and offer your input at the public information meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 29th at 5:00 p.m. at the Wayzata High School Cafeteria in Plymouth. At this meeting, diagrams will be available showing the proposed design along the existing corridor. Community participation is the foundation of a successful project.This is your opportunity to get involved and participate in a transportation project in your area. -iWhat is Being• Proposed? The Hennepin County Transportation Department, working with the City of Plymouth is proposing to improve County Road 101 from County Road 24 to T.H. 55.The County, along with their consultant Short Elliott Hendrickson Inca (SEH), is doing initial design work and preparing at r -- Environmental Environmental Assessmeat Worksheet (EAW) for the expansion and reconstruction of C.SAH. 101. During this preliminary design stage; proposed impacts to adjacent property and preliminary Project &st estimateslare investigated. 1,7 f ina PrelimDesign and Em _ 1"Y g Why Improve C.S.A.H. 101? It is the responsibility of the County to ensure safety and serviceability of its roadways. In the City of Plymouth, the County has identified a stretch of roadway that has increased traffic volumes and deteriorating pavementThe following -4atta shows these problems with C.S.A.H 101 from C.SAH. 24 to T.H. 55. — Potential Improvements Accidents can be reduced by providing the following. 1 Additional lanes to reduce congestion which improves safety and the comfort of drivers. 1 Medians to improve safety by reducing potential conflicts. Improvement of intersections near the church and school Ko provide increased safety for school buses, pedestrians and others. 1 Turn lanes to reduce the potential for accidents between through and turning vehicles. 1 Trails to provide a safe area for pedestrians and bicyclists. Traffic Congestion can be reduced by providing the following: 1 Additional lanes and turn lanes to provide more capacity. 1 Careful signal placement and operation to promote mobility in the corridor. Present Serviceability Rating Ride Quality of Pavement 5.0 aE 4.0 Ui3.0 ............................... .......................... Fair Fall 2.0 ......» ................................................ ......... Poor Spring 1.0 0.0 1993 1995 1997 1999 Year In the "Fair" category, the riding qualities of the pavement are noticeably inferior to those of new pavement Surface defects include rutting and cracking. In the "Poor' category, pavement has deterio- rated to such an extent that it affects the speed of free-flow traffic. Distress occurs over 50% or more of the surface. The above P.S.R. graph shows that the Spring of 1999 rating falls into the "Poor" category. 10 - Comparison of Approximate Daily Volume -V . to Roadway Capacity Along C.S.A.H. 101 25,000 1 Historical 1 Projected gS s�,*V old Volumes 1 Volumes 20,000 X10 o`a � � U I~ es 15,000 12,000 Mn/DOT 1 1 1`aoc� 4 Lane Guideline 1 10,000 G 10,000 MOM 2 Lane Guideline 5.000 1 1 0 1997 2000 2010 2020 Year ti- 2 :amental Assessment for Reconstruction of H. 10 ' July 1999, Newsletter #1 Proposed Improvements Include: 1 Construction of a four4ane, median -divided, urban roadway with left and right turn lanes at the major intersections. 1 Construction of storm water sewers, including storm water basins designed to provide water quality andrate control of storm water runoff. 1 Construction of two — 2.4 meter (8 foot) combined use bituminous trails along the entire length of the project The trails would complete a portion of the Hennepin County Regional Trail System. The objectives of the project are to provide safety for the traveling public, while reducing the congestion along County Road 101. Design of the roadway corridor considers a 20 year pavement life expectancy based on 20 year forecast of traffic. Proposed Roadway Section Proposed South BounC.SSALR 101 'hail Drive Lane Drive Lane Project Schedule Proposed North Bound CS.A.H.101 I Drive Lane Drive Lane Trail I Work 1999 Imm 2000AUG OCT DECFEB AW APR Public Information Meeting#I Preliminary Plan Preparation Public Information Meeting #2 Environmental Assessment Worksheet and Comment Period Permits Right -of -Way Acquisition Final Plan Preparation and Review Period Construction Letting 29 n 0 Public Information Meeting A public information meeting has been scheduled to allow interested citizens an opportunity to review the latest project information.The meeting will be 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. on July 29, 1999 at the Wayzata High School Cafeteria. in Plymouth, located just north of the railroad tracks off of Peony Lane (See map on front). Park near the athletics/ activities entrance. Hennepin County is subject to the Title 11 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimi- nation on the basis of disability by public entities.The county is committed to full implementation of the Act to their services, programs and activities. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available. Please contact CraigTwinem at Hennepin County at (612) 745-7653. For More Information Contact one of the following individuals: Hennepin County SEH Mr. Craig Twinem Ms. Sue Mason Senior Project Manager — Design Project Manager Transportation Department 3535 Vadnais'Center Drive 1600 Prairie Drive St. Paul, MN 55110 Medina, Mn 55340 (651) 490-2018 (612) 745-7653 smason@sehinc.com craig.twinem@co.hennepin.mn.us Hennepin County Transportation Department 1600 Prairie Drive Medina, MN 55340-5421 City of Plymouth Mr. Dan Faulkner City Engineer 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 (612) 509-5520 dfaulkne@c7i.plymouth.mn.us Newsletter designed by �5CM This newsletter is posted on the World Wide Web at wwwsehinc. com. Z- 32 Dear Members of the Plymouth City Council Attached is some correspondence I have had with MediaOne the cable television provider for Plymouth. As the City of Plymouth is involved with the granting i Wanted to franchise to MediaOne to provide cable service to tpeople let you be aware of my concerns regarding the typo oservice that Med aOne:provides to its customers regarding choice of programming. Refer to Mr. Harkman's attached letter for references of their so called desire in the area of choice. I do not expect anything to come of this but not all of us are happy with MediaOne especially since they continue to raise our rates but at the same time ignore the customer's desire fro quality programming. Sincerely, Donald J. zniUner 18135 27th Ave N Plymouth Mn 55447 612-475-1902 17 Jeffrey A. Harkman Vice President and General Manager MediaOne Dear Jeffrey: In your letter announcing a rate increase for cable services you state that you value my support and are continually working to provide me with better service and even more choice for the best value. To this 1 respond I say "HOGWASH" . I would use another word but it would not speak well of me. Unlike MediaOne I have principles. Let me start my having you read the attached letter which I sent to a Fran Zeuli, your Director of Marketing and Sales. There is no date on it but I DID SEND IT SOMETIME LAST YEAR. 1 never received a reply. I would be interested in a reply from you since on Tuesday, June 29, 1999; again on Wednesday June 30 and continuing through the rest of the week you people preempted EWTN with the Saints baseball game again. Not only that but on Wednesday you showed the Saints game on Channel 12 also. Better service and more choice you say. As Scrooge would say "Bah Humbug". My good manners wont let me print what I would like to say. I am expecting to be ignored again but I will sent a copy of this letter to the franchise authority. It may or may not get any attention but but as the saying goes the pen can be mightier than the sword which MediaOne likes to wield to the detriment of their customers. Thanks for listening and I look forward to your reply. ��XDonald J. aginer 18135 27th Ave N Plymouth MN 55447 612-475-1902 June 29, 19997/3/99 cc: Northwest Suburban Cable Franchise Members of the Plymouth City Council MediaOne 10 River Park Plaza St. Paul, MN 55107 20-32 DEAR VALUED CUSTOMER: Customer Service 612 222.3333 Media©ne" This is Broadband. This is the way. As the Twin Cities leading broadband services company, MediaOne is proud to be your entertainment and information provider. We value your support and continually are working to provide you better service and even more choice for the best value. In fact, we are investing more than $200 million over the next two years to upgrade our network with new fiber optic technology to offer you even more programming options, better sound and picture quality, a more reliable network, and digital television in the future. This upgrade also paves the way for us to provide you two-way interactive services such as "always on" high-speed Internet access and digital telephone service in the future. Look for more information in your mail about these exciting changes. However, even before we offer these upgraded services to you, the cost of delivering our current service continues to rise. For example, we must pay for the channels we bring you, and those fees keep going up. Costs are also rising in areas such as network maintenance, repair and equipment. Beginning with your August billing statement, you will see an adjustment to your monthly service prices to reflect these increased costs (specific changes outlined on back page). It is important to note that these changes are being made in accordance with Federal Communications Commission guidelines. Also, cable television continues to be a tremendous value. In fact, the price per channel our customers pay per month has gone down in the last 15 years even though more channels have and will continue to be added. You have the right to file a complaint about these changes with your local cable franchise authority within 90 days of the rate service change on your bill. The address and telephone number of the local franchising authority for your area are listed on the reverse side of this letter. We want you to know that we value you as a customer and are working hard to improve both the product and service we deliver to you. And MediaOne is committed to enhancing the communities we serve through innovative educational programs and other partnerships. We look forward to bringing you the promise of broadband technology and serving your complete entertainment, information and communication needs. Thank you for being a MediaOne customer. Sincerely, Jeffrey A. Harkman Vice President and General Manager MediaOne BP Fran Zeuli Director of marketing and Sales MediaOne Dear Fran: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the carriage of EWTN on MediaOne. First of all I would like to state that I don't recall sending you a letter. I did however call a few years back and asked why King Video was not carrying EWTN for more than three hours per weekday and not at all on weekends. I was especially concerned that UNIVISION the Spanish channel was given more viewing time and that in my opinion there weren't that many Spanish Language people in the viewing area. I was informed by the then management that a poll was taken and 5% or so of viewers wanted UNIVISION and 5% wanted EWTN. Some how UNIVISION won out. What amazed me was that I as a viewer was never informed that surveys were taken as well as not informed of the results. I was was also informed that if I wanted to view more of EWTN 1 should perhaps invest in a satellite dish. It appears that the attitude was take or leave it. Last year I called to inquire as to why the Saint Paul Saints baseball games preempted EWTN at its allotted time slot. Again I was told that this is what the viewers wanted. No prior warning was given : it was just done. Another take it or leave it statement Again this year I called and asked if the baseball game was going to preempt EWTN. As before I was told yes. So much for viewer concern. In the final analysis, I don't think that MediaOne and its predecessor King Video care what viewers want. I also think that MediaOne has a bias against Religious Programming. I also feel that television as a whole is very Anti-Catholic considering the Catholic Church bashing that takes place on MTV, the Jerry Springer show and a host of other shows. EWTN counteracts the mudslinging that goes on. I also am aware of many parents that refuse to have Cable because of the bad influence it has on their children. If you are not aware of this then you should be. Think of the marketing potential if you cleaned up your act. Finally, if you review what is shown on all 60 plus stations, one wonders how many Bob Vila shows, sports shows and the vast array of repeats there are you would think that someone in management would would think that a saturation point has been achieved in the presentation of banality. In my opinion Religious Programming offers some escape from this. Thanks for listening. It will probably be another two years or more before I hear from you. Owning a satellite dish looks better and better. ti - 36 Plymouth Business Enviromental Mgr. Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 To Whom it may Concern: It is admirable that the City of Plymouth should want to improve the enviroment and bring such issues forward in a newsletter to businesses, but the hypocrisy of the cities actions should be addressed. What is one to think when driving down Hwy. 55 and seeing the destruction done to the Bassett Creek wetland area to accomodate a townhouse development, or proposed development signs in the middle of wetland areas off Hwy. 169. I'm sure such action is easily rationalized as long as developers maintain enough power in city politics, but such action renders your pseudo enviromental concerns moot and most business will continue to ignore enviromental action following the cities example. R" °to o a O 0 r v•b�AO O y N 0 0 0 0 T 0 rn N N O O OON O N O O O O (ON ON ON O O %O N M M O -.4 %6 IL O O O O rA �. � 3 � N U rA w �z� N � on N �, a� u G C7�A0 A 0 a� 0 4.) � as as a R" BARBARA J. WILLIS 16511 - 26th Avenue Plymouth, MN 55447-1803 612-559-3099 July 2, 1999 Mr. Eric Blank, Director Park and Recreation Department City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Eric: Thanks for your continued support of the Music in Plymouth program! The PCL is justifiably proud of the 27th Music in Plymouth and our community. Plymouth is the only community that can boast a 27 year partnership with the Minnesota Orchestra to bring a free Symphony for the Cities concert to the general public. The spectacular fireworks are unparalleled! Our popular MC, the pre -orchestra entertainment and activities, and fabulous concessions came together under perfect skies for the enjoyment of more than 10,000 people. I recognize the personal commitment you and each of your staff have to the Plymouth Civic League and its goal of bringing families together for a night of free entertainment. Your personal contribution of your time and talent makes it all happen! An additional thank you to the City of Plymouth on the on-going upgrading of the site and the participation of the various departments. As a Plymouth resident said so succinctly: "Music in Plymouth is the great Plymouth 'get-together'." Thanks for your continuing support of the Plymouth Civic League. Sincerely Baara Willis, President Plymouth Civic League L�Mayor Joy Tierney and City Council X' `fib CITY OF PLYMOUTH July 12, 1999 Barbara Willis, President Plymouth Civic League 16511 26th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Barbara, The Plymouth City Council joins me in expressing our sincere appreciation to you and the Civic League for another successful "Music in Plymouth." The weather was perfect, and the evening was simply outstanding in every respect! We know how much time and effort goes into holding an event such as "Music in Plymouth," and somehow the Civic League manages to outdo itself each year. "Music in Plymouth" is certainly the highlight of the summer, and Plymouth residents and folks throughout the metro area eagerly await the music and the fireworks. Thank you so very much for all your efforts this year. The Plymouth Civic League did a stellar job! Very truly yours, Joy Tierney Mayor PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ©,.a .--, mm.d.piymouth.mn.us Z 5T a Conect Collaborative Advisory Council Meeting July 8, 1999 Present: Cathy Fischer, Kris Korsmo, Jill Kohler, LaDonna Hoy, Sheila Walker, Phyllis Richerson, Jim Schaffer, Susan Fetterer Thanks to Sheila for hosting the meeting at the new Shenandoah Woods complex! The meeting was called to order by LaDonna Hoy. Minutes from the July 3, 1999 meeting were unanimously approved. In the absence of the treasurer, the financial report was approved. Coordinator's Report Kris ,'Kris provided an overview of summer activities, including Camp Fire, Readmobile, Mighty Kids, Fantastic Fridays, MCA programs, etc. --- each one an enormous success because of community support and maximum participation. Many thanks to Ruth Ruffin, volunteer extraordinaire and new parttime summer Conect staff, for her great organizational skills and enthusiasm. Kris also reported on the February'00 CICC "Parenting....." marketplace restructuring process. Conect Van Usage Policy and Procedure Colleen moved, Cathy seconded the enclosed policy statement unanimously approved by the advisory council, with the adoption date to be added: "..adopted by the Conect Advisory Council June 1999". The Council was advised to study the statement for possible modifications for the August 1999 meeting. Family and Youth Outreach Jim Jim reported on the development of the Collaborative Program Manual, which will be reviewed by the Council at the next board meeting, August 5, 1999. Highlights: * the trip to St. Croix was fabulous and kids learned alot * Sandy Hrico from Central Middle School is a new volunteer * 25-30 kids are visiting the Clubhouse daily * kids are finding that there is alot to do -- games, activities, etc. * the Willow Woods neighborhood is hugely receptive to Conect programs (again, Ruth's positive influence!) Shenandoah Woods Sheila Sheila reported that 25 units (including 18 2 br's) remain and the current resident makeup has a variety of family configurations. Open houses will be held July 23 and 24. .a OAT Program at Oakwood Elementary Phyllis The Oakwood Asset Team Parent Partners (there are 12 trained volunteers) will provide a Welcome Basket to all new Oakwood families. Jim Schaffer will provide training for volunteer mentors who will mentor students identified by teachers. This is a new OAT -sponsored program. New Business Sheila requested that a brief Conect history be developed, to be accompanied by a staff and advisory council list to be included in all new resident move -in packets. Colleen reported on the Park Nicollet/HSM sponsored three day conference, "Breaking Through Boundaries" to be held October 21-23, 1999 at the Plymouth Radisson. This international conference will focus on healthy community initiatives. Tours of Conect, Meadowbrook, The Depot, and the Hopkins Resource Center -- local healthy community collaborative models -- are scheduled as part of the experience for participants. The next meeting is scheduled for August 5, 1999 at 1 pm, at Lakeview Commons. Respec Ily Submitted Susanne rer, Secretary A