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Council Information Memorandum 09-06-1999
or 2. 3. 4. S. 6. SEPTEMBER 6. 1999 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.- NOTE: CHEDULE.NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 7.00 PM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 6.15 PM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 6:15 PM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 7.00 PM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 7.00 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 7.00 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 7.00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (PROPOSED), Plymouth Creek Center Site SPECLIL COUNCIL MEETING (PROPOSED), (Topics to be Decided at 9/7 Regular Meeting), Room REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Medicine Lake Room, Council Chambers LABOR DAYHOLIDAY, City Offices Closed. YO UTH A D VISOR Y COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached (M-3) PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers Agenda is attached. (M-4) PRAC, Council Chambers HRA, Medicine Lake Room 7. 8. CITY COUNCIL 1NFORMATION MEMO SEPTEMBER 6, 1999 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 7: 00 PM PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY BOARD, Public Safety Training Room September, October, and November calendars are attached. (M-8) Page 2 14 1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC a) Information regarding a September 23 forum on environmental management systems and businesses. To register or obtain more information, contact Margie or Kris, 612/509-5506. (I -.1a) b) Hopkins School District 270 Update newsletter. (I -1b) c) Osseo School District 279 welcome letter from Superintendent Dr. Chris Richardson. 0--1 c) d) Plymouth Human Rights Commission "Guest Column' submitted for publication in the Plymouth Sun Sailor. (I -1d) e) Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission September 8 meeting agenda. (I -le) 2. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS a) Roster of Plymouth Charter Commission appointments. (I -2a) 3. MINUTES a) Environmental Quality Committee June 2 meeting. (I -3a) b) Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) July 28 meeting. (I -3b) c) Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission July 14 special meeting. (I -3c) d) Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission July 14 regular meeting. (I -3d) 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-4) S. CORRESPONDENCE a) Thank–you letter from Nicollet County Board Chair Cletus Schroepfer. The City recently hosted a tour by the Board. (I -5a) b) Correspondence between Mayor Tierney and Michael Murphy regarding youth access to tobacco and alcohol. (I -5b) M'3 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8,1999; 4:00 P.M. CITY HALL,.MEDICINE LAKE ROOM AGENDA NOTE TIME FOR MEETING IS 4: 00 AM. 1. Approve minutes of August 16, 1999 meeting 2. Preparations for Plymouth on Parade 3. Consider how to participate in "Make a Difference Day" 4. Update on recruitment of new members 5. Update on grant application for next Youth Jam 6. Discuss Fall Teen Forum project 7. Determine date, time and topics for next meeting 8. Adjourn PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ® WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1999 WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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. Aase Warren. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to allow metal roofs on residential buildings. (99081) 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Salvatore and Nancy Testa. Approve a variance to allow a 4.5 -foot side yard setback where 15 feet is required to construct a third car stall garage for property located at 2305 Walnut Grove Lane North. (99072) B. Robert and Signe Hensel. Approve variances to allow a pool and six-foot fence in the front yard at 725 Olive Lane North. (99082) C. Consider whether to hold a public hearing to amend the Comprehensive Plan: Ferndale North open space/ neighborhood park issue (referred from PRAC). 8. ADJOURNMENT (1) c!) z � w w 2 � � � � � _ � LL 0 � � � r i � � E � � CL w co M, 'E 2 � � I � c 0 �, ® t . V32 s Z z a &i g8© loz o SO. �$ a a2 ■o' (eq � ■ ' k � � � /� \. U) � 2 �§ �� z- _ % z ZL2e � $ %.. ■ 6 �§ & �H �§ �� \.� ( ■2 #� : I • 8�� a■ #o �� ■2 2■E ��� rAt4aa ■ --�nn . 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Add to PBEP Mailing List: l7 Date: 1 I Registration'Few $25 First person, $15 for each additional person. t �- Make Checks payable to: City of Plymouth Serid to: City of Plymouth Engineering Dept: PBEP Fall Forum 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth 4-- ;. -------------r--------------------�, Updlopm ate '� `� A newsletter for parents in Hopkins School District 270 September 1999 Late -start days Time for teachers to work together'will be provided during the "1999-00 school year by six scheduled days on which all Hopkins °schools will start two Nous late.'Late–'start daysall falling ori Tuesdays, are scheduled for S;ept21 Nov'16; Jan. ;11,` Feb; 22,'April l f and May. 16. "School buses on those dates will pickup children two hours late, but will return them to their homes on the usual"schedule. -AfiPrnnnn lrintinrn�rfPn rhildran " on Sep 21, Jan 1i, and April ll: Morning landergaiten students',,', willattend on Nov:" 16, Feb. 22, and May 16 Varying child-care . schedules,can be obtained from; School Board welcomes involvement Active involvement by residents and business people is key to District 270's mission of instilling in each learner a passion for learning and a commitment to reach one's potential throughout life. One way to be involved is by sharing your ideas, concerns and questions with the District's Board of Education directors. You may communicate with Board members by phone or letter, or by attending Board meetings to express your views. The Board's voice mail phone number is 988-4153. You are welcome to address the Board on a topic of concern during the Open Agenda portion of meetings. The 1999-00 School Board meetings are set for 7 p.m. Thursday on scheduled dates, in the Board Room located on the second floor of the Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 High- way 7, Hopkins. Meeting dates are: Sept. 2, 16 & 30; Oct. 14; Nov. 4 & 18; Dec. 2 & 16; Jan. 13; Feb. 3 & 17; March 2 & 16; April 6 & 19*; May 4 & 18; June 1 & 15; and Aug. 17. (* This meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. From the superintendent. - Wednesday) The safety of our staff and students is a Copies of the agenda and background top priority in District 270. In this edition of information are available to the public at the Update newsletter is a special section— each meeting. For information about School Extra Extra -on identifying at -risk Board agendas, background information and behavior, and tips for parents on how they minutes, please call the Superintendent's can help: Just one of theemany messages in Office at 988-4021. that piece is that help is available for The District's Communications Office anyone who needs it I encourage you to clip publishes School Board Highlights, which and save thi t information for future reference. The article also talks about the contains brief recaps of Board meetings, and Dis 11 ti r enhanced safety measures. Safe which is sent free of charge to interested schools"are a responsibility of our District residents. Please call 988-4024, if you would as well ar`our parents; families, and like to be included on the mailing list. comniun:ty'Allof uAiz a the responsibility Information about the School Board and to connect with our kids"`The connection its meetings is available on the District's between kuts and adults, between the web site: www.hopkins.kl2.mn.us. schoolsgnd;pommum ty pis vital. All of us need 16,"J k.together and be actively engaged m the lives of our young people. The school is "only one piece of the puzzle. We need you. Michael % Kremer, Ph.D. Start -time survey shows satisfaction The majority of parents, students and teachers are satisfied with the school start and end times that were implemented with the 1998-99 school year. In the spring of 1999, the District conducted a survey of parents/guardians, students and teachers concerning the school start times. Decisions Resources Inc. conducted the survey, which included calling 500 randomly selected parents/guardians. The survey was stratified to ensure that 50 parentstguardians were selected from each of District's schools. a Randomly -selected teachers from each school also were asked to complete the survey at each building, and 183 completed questionnaires were returned. A census also was conducted in randomly -selected classes of 4th -6th grade students, and 11th -12th grade students. A total 4MG. �4.. lean of 423 student questionnaires were completed. �S �? Seventy percent of the parents/guardians reported that they had no concerns about the v�nll school start and end times, and 77 percent rated the start and end times as either excellent or 7 ; good. Fifty-five percent of the teachers and 65 percent of the students said that they were °r satisfied with the current start times. ' For parents, teachers and students, criticism of the schedule was not intense enough to justify cutting programs in order to either make elementary start rimes uniform at 9 a.m., or all school start times uniform at 8 a.m. k: Elementary class -size reduction Royal Links Y A new program to match each Which is better for students, smaller class sizes or reduced student -teacher ratios? District student with gram t teacher -mentor, for 270's elementary school principals wrestled with that question as they considered how to a relationship that will last spend $1.6 million in class -size reduction money. That $1.6 million includes $800,000 from throughout the high school years, the state for the Districts existing Learning Resource Teacher (LRT) program, and $450,000 will begin this fall at Hopkins from the state for class -size reduction. It also includes $358,800 from the District's general High School. fund. The Royal Links mentoring The District has decided to use the $1.6 million to further reduce student -teacher ratios in program will seek to counteract its elementary schools by enhancing its LRT program. The District's LRTs are licensed the depersonalization many teachers who help with individualized instruction in the classrooms and expanded parent students experience in large high participation opportunities. The $1.6 million will expand the District's LRT program to 505 schools. Hopkins High School will hours per day of instructional support for students. It will have an impact on 4,279 students. reach an enrollment of more than By reducing student -teacher ratios, the District intends to increase student/teacher contacts; 2,000 students this year. increase the focus on communication arts and math; increase differentiated instruction to meet The program also addresses young peoples' need for "other the diverse needs of students; expand the use of assessment and test information to design adult relationships," defined by instruction; increase home/school connections and communication to parents; and increase the Search Institute as third in involvement in designing and implementing personal learner goals. importance only to family support The plan that elementary principals believe will have the greatest impact on student and positive family communica- learning includes the following components: tion. And it establishes for the highschool years, a Hopkins • Allocating a portion of $353,800 to each elementary school for increased LRT hours. Each School District 270 policy elementary school will use this money to respond to the specific needs of its students. mandating student sof 13-15. Examples of intervention and enrichment programs that may be supported in 1999-00 Students in groups es aywi include full-day kindergarten, Early Success, Read Naturally, Junior Great Books, Project will ir►eet every Wednesday�with their mentor, with the first meeting Care, Reading Milestones, Computer Curriculum Corporation, and other extended learning to beheld on the first day of opportunities during and outside of the school day. school; t. 1. Within the group, • Allocating $10,000 per elementary school to extended -day kindergarten programs designed students will participate in self- to meet the specific needs of each school R activities, plan course Reserving $78,000 for additional LRT time as needed work'for graduation requirements, Using $35,000 for staff development explore resources suggested by the " mentor''c�teanoahei Junior high schedule ' portfolio to showcase etthea ,�� �, accomplishments; and focus'on theiirPown.6ducational and career A schedule parents found hectic and educat `rs11;MqW will end a year from now when path .qs o the future. Hopkins' two junior high schools convert to four Theirogram is designed, as Called the alternating -day block schedulthe`c lace Hopkins 7th, 8th well; dive parents one person to and 9th graders in one set of four classes on y - ur the next day. Classes talk nth bout their child, and . k of Monday, Wednesday and Friday in one w w` ome ose o esda d iusday mentim! dre to monitor and report " �� i,, ... , the following week, and vice versa. studenprogress to parents. Parent Passing time—the time in which students avel from on e� crease mfomiatidn-meetings are',, . -,. s 11,iA led for Nov. 23 and Feba 7. from the current two minutes to five. The minute pas _ ` uing source of parents' complaints, who worried at their chit ve''time o+tsit lockers Abrochure on the prognun just P P ._ mailed 1o`parents explains the and thus had to carry heavy bookbags all da - RoyalUnks mentoring program For teachers, the junior high schools' une n divisio - n academic and "' p g, while elective as sAn adult advocate for -each elective courses was a problem. Academic rses w andvery�student at Hopkins High courses ran for 55 minutes. Under the news edule . i r 88 minutes every School, Someone fiuniliar, ; other day. In subjects where dail ractice i rld �, ,�: y jl y p po ' ' , musidnnd read - someone who cares. An educator ing—classes will meet daily for 42 minutes withheowledge, expertise, and A search for an alternate form of schedulin bean to 7 on the recommendation of tunefo`�eisonallyF guide an g g June mdividual student through the ° . site planning teams from both junior high schools. A 26 -member Use of Time Committee was �w. _ . formed in March 1998, with teachers, parents, students, a clerical scheduler and both princi- . o igh school and into the pals as members. The group studied various types of scheduling before recommending the uric territory beyond:,,:, alternating -day black schedule to the School Board. The Board approved the change, June 17. grad" on 'the same `someone' g Y PP g years of high school." Improved student learning was named as the single most important reason for the change. Students who have fewer classes each day should focus better, and form stronger relationships Attend your child's 1! with teachers. Teachers will benefit because they can give more attention to fewer students each day. The longer class periods will improve opportunities for lab experimentation, open h• projects and class discussions. The change also should provide a better transition from Dates list- • elementary school to high school, which already has moved to longer -class block scheduling. in calendar. Principals, teachers and parents at both junior high schools will spend the 1999-00 school year preparing to transition to the new schedule, which will take effect in the fall of 2000. Page 2 Update September 1999 270 Parent sxtlra Familv education information supplement September 1999 -f - One of the nicest things about being a parent is that you don't have to know everything. The job, like the child grows Help Wanted Male/Female to work double to triple shifts. No weekends or holidays off. Long-term commitment (18 years min.) Must have unlimited physical, emotional stamina. Low pay to start but high potential for satisfaction. gradually and there is on-the-job training. Here are a few suggestions for parents of elementary -aged children and teens: Elementary Age ♦ Shgw.your interest. Check homework, talk about what's happening in school, ask their friends over, and find time to see your children's teachers. ♦ Communicate. If there's a single golden rule for parents, it's this: Talk to your children and listen to them respectfully. ♦ Assign kid -sized chores. Kids this age love to help. Just make sure the chores fit each child's capabilities. Nothing makes a child lose interest faster than having to do something too difficult, or too easy. Teens ♦ Refuse to get confused. Part of growing up is acting like a two-year-old and an adult, all in the same day. Expect your teen to do this, and be prepared to comfort, reassure and, on occasion, look the other way. ♦ Face the facts. Your teen will probably say, " I know that," when you talk about the facts of life, but do it anyway. As a parent you're the only one who can share the values that go with the facts! ►be dad you do whateveryou wand " =— Teenager; quoted in AU Grown Up rid No'Place;to Go,;David E11i n4 1984 ♦ Let your affection show. Cool the physical demonstrations (especially around their friends), but make it loud and clear: You care! ♦ Cut those apron strings. Old values, taught from the cradle, may fade away during the teen years, but they come back - along with grown-up children you'll be proud to know. Trust your teens to make it all the way. Discipline Tips for All Ages ♦ Babies are never candidates for discipline, they're too little! ♦ Use discipline sparingly. All children react better to approval and affection. ♦ Discipline only when reasonable expectations are not met. Define clearly, in advance, what you want them to do. ♦ Be consistent. Whatever style of discipline you choose, use it in every . situation, even in public or when the grandparents are visiting. ♦ Review expectations regularly. There are no perfect children, just as there are no perfect parents. If your children are not meeting your expectations, the expectations probably need changing, not the children. ♦ Shame, rejection, withdrawal of affection, or preferential treatment of one child over another have no place in discipline. — Minnesota Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse sight Gins That do not Cost a Cent The gift of listening The gift of affection The gift of a cheerful disposition The gift of laughter The gift of a written note The gift of a compliment The gift of a favor The gift of solitude Fall Family Education Classes Call Community Education for registration information 988-4077 Parent to Parent (Jr. & Sr. High) Calf Penny "at 542-8064 Emotional Intelligence Mon., Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 7:00-8:30 pm Parenting Worries, Wonders and Wants Mon., 10/11-11/22 7-8:30 pm ADHD/ADD Parent Education Group Tue.,10/12,11/9,12/14, 1/11 7;00-8:30 pm The Bully Issue , Tue.', Oct;'.12 7:30-8:30 pm Single"Parent, Courageous Parent Thur.; Oct.'14 " 7:00-9:00 pm Sibling Rivalry" " Tue:;,Oct. 26 7:00-9:00 pm 3 R's -Risk, Reality, Response Sat., Oct:;30 9:00-10:30 am Kids, Parents &School: Creating an Atmosphere for Schooi Success' Sat ,Oct 0 10 45 ani -12:15 pm Parenting' Adolescents: An Alien Experience _� � . g" Sat , Oct, 0 l0 d5'am-m 15 pm Ra6ing Responsible Children Thur, Nov 4 7:00-9:00 pm Cha>ienges and Joys of : - Frit ndships in Junruor High ivI'lllon ,Noy 8 7:00-9:00 pm Keeping Dur Kids Safe: Teaching Nonviolept Skills to Children ;hie , Nov.' 9 ` 7:00-9,:00 pm Paitdfing,, ns. I Wish Someone Had Told,Mel Tue ; Nov;' 16 7:00-9:00 pm 1 Helping Your Child Resolve Conflicts k Tue , Nov 16 7:30-8:30 pm 1 September 1999 270 Parent Extra Page 3 Special anti -violence - supplement for students, parents and community Safety ano an, tips youcan ei •e 999 Yp"arel N. a Pdrtnership of Hopkins School District 270 an(. aru'I hnity members concerned for safety. Working Witth You to make our schools safer Last year's tragic 01" --9ud..i;tt nol§ of violence in our nation's schools remind us that no community can be (-tt*ac; rt ttt ilk. efforts to make its schools even safer. While we must pay attention to the foil- r ww"119 ylgns, we also must be diligent about forming relationships with the childrL-n wt -vbctllcl' they are our own or our neighbors, whether we coach them on a team or c,1VlO`))' th.•rtt it' AUr businesses, whether we sing with them in our choir or sit by theta at a sprV`9-'teverr. t'Itilllren need and deserve our attention. It is not always l,fr-tbnle to 1!rc diel behavior that will lead to violence. However, teachers, parents, all adults a• Viln recognize certain early warning signs. In some situa- tions and for s,-jmc —&... gent C=ombinations of events, behaviors, and emotions may lead to aggressive rage n ` 1olrient `�chavil it toward self or others. A good rule of thumb is to assume that these warning �%it11s-te5P-"cialIY When they are presented in combination, indicate a need for action. We know than mrTa :hnildrom wltq become violent toward self or others feel rejected and victimized. In cnosi l±khibit aggressive behavior early in life and, if not provided support, w; connume a Progressive pattern toward severe aggression. However, we also know that whei ..hilildrer; have jlositive, meaningful connections to adults, the potential for violence is ireduc;,l s ni=.cantly; The followincg w*l m nQ sib are presented with qualifications. They are not equally significant nor ,do tivY reepre-ent aq t;xhaustive list. They simply are offered as concepts to ponder. If you recogrtizc t►.:.a :s igrb, doptl feel that you have to deal with these concerns alone. Children are the res-119iibili;i of d* entire community. When you feel concerned, notify a professional you trt- ,:ttyhera schq►ol or in the community. Form partnerships with your child's teacher.. socio %vottrkez coun;.elor or principal, and form partnerships with the police. Help is availabtle, al �•,,uL'have to dq is ask. All research indicates that early intervention is the best indicator 0Y1' suc-"r. RelationshiP3 • Social irh.: ►awe► `rtadud or c9tnplete withdrawal from social contacts can be an important incdical-f a truibled�hild. The withdrawal often stems from feelings of depression, n jeciwj, Wim-"Lution, unworthiness, and lack of confidence. Children who are repeatedly btulliet ��� �amcrru this�'oup. • Excessive ftelins' ,l � csolar.rn ani/being alone --children who behave aggressively and alin�es of isglation and few friends. violently may hu- tze • E.Ycessiti fr--link► '/ rr.?jecr1rrr--%ny young people experience emotionally painful rejection. ancd mir t►r. aat ritk for expressing their emotional distress in negative ways, including vic.►lenc- • Feeling` of beinp'nr'kced or. and116rsecuted--youth who feel constantly picked on, teased, bullied singled not ihir -ri&ule, a.M humiliated at home or at school may initially withdraw socially. If ncut gi-it aetlegwte sport in addressing these feelings, some children may vent them in inapipror • " 'xvay+, " clu41ng possible aggression or violence. Tips for parents Parents can help create safe schools. Here are some ideas that parents in other communities have tried: • Note any disturbing behaviors in your child/teenager. For example, frequent angry outbursts, excessive fighting and bullying of other children, cruelty to animals, fire setting, frequent behavior problems at school and in the neighborhood, lack of friends, and alcohol or drug use can be signs of serious problems. Get help for your child. Talk with a trusted professional in your child's school or in the community. • Set rules for appropriate behavior. Establish conse- quences and rewards. Bea parent to'your child/teenager, rather than a friend. • Talk with your child/teenager about the violence he or she sees—on television, in video games, and possibly in the neighborhood. Help your child understand the consequences of violence. Turn off the violence. • Help your child/teenager solve problems. • Teach your child/teenager that verbally or physically hurting others is never OK • Help your child/teenager accept other people. • Keep the lines of communica- tion open with your child/ teenager about all topics that cause distress—even when it is tough, Know where your child is, what he or she is doing, and with whom. • Listen to your child/teenager if he or she shares concerns about friends who may be exhibiting troubling behaviors. Share this information with a trusted professional, such as the school psychologist, counselor, social worker, teacher, nurse, coach, youth group leader, Teens Alone counselor, or principal. September 1999 Extra Extra Page 4 Tins for parents ~ ~ Academic' �b • Be involved in your child's/ • Low school interest and poor academic performance—unsuccessful students may feel teenager's school life by frustrated, unworthy, chastised and denigrated and because of these feelings may � g Y act out supporting and reviewing aggressively. homework, talking with his or • Expression of violence in writings and drawings --children and youth often express their her teacher, and attending thoughts, feelings, desires, and intentions in their drawings and in stories, poetry, and other school functions such as parent written expressive forms. Because there is danger in misdiagnosing the meaning of this conferences, class programs, material, it is important to seek help from a professional. open houses, and PTO meet- ings. • Encourage your childiteenager Behavior to be involved in school activities, do volunteer work, • Uncontrolled anger—anger that is expressed frequently and intensely in response to minor offer community service, help a irritants may signal potential violent behavior toward self or others. neighbor, hold a job, accept • Patterns of impulsive and chronic hitting, intimidating, and bullying behaviors—aggressive responsibility. bullying behaviors such as hittingand bull m of others that occur early in children's lives might • Become involved in one of the later escalate into more serious behaviors. We have grown particularly sensitive to this task groups working on our , warning sign as a result of the Columbine High School shootings. We must realize that community goal to reduce the some of our very successful students engage in teasing and taunting that is very hurtful, and use of tobacco, alcohol, and' , this kind of behavior is unacceptable as well. marijuana use. Contact your` • History of discipline problems—chronic discipline problems both in school, at home, and in school counselor or chemical ' the community may suggest that underlying emotional needs are not being met. awareness specialist to learn . more about these opportunities. • Past history of violent and aggressive behavior—youth who have a history of aggressive or • Talk with the parents of your violent behavior are likely to repeat those behaviors. Aggressive and violent acts may be child's/teenager's friends.Youth directed toward other individuals, be expressed in cruelty to animals, or include fire setting. Dicushow Discuss how you can format who engage in bullying, teasing, defiance, and behaviors such as stealing, vandalism, team to ensure your children's lying, cheating, chemical use, and fire setting are at risk for more serious aggressive safe, ty behavior. • Find out if your employer offers provisions for parents to><; Ballets participate in school activities t r rz 'based • Intolerance for differences and prejudicial attitudes—an intense prejudice toward others on Ethical behavior racial, ethnic, religious, language, gender, sexual orientation ability, physical ty, and p y :w *e'look forward to and expect appearance, may lead to violent assaults against other people. Membership in hate groups another safe year for students in also is a warning sign. Hopkins Schools: We trust partnershipwith parents and with Risk taking students in alerting us'to behav` _' of concern'will aid us as we all4 • Drug and alcohol use—drug and alcohol use reduces self-control and exposes children and work to ensure "environments - � :;_ youth to violence as perpetrators, as victims or both. where ethical behavior is therif • Affiliation with gangs—youth who affiliate with gangs or who copy the behavior of gang standard ; �� In Hopkins $chools,,we hour members may adopt antisocial values and act in violent or aggressive ways. • thought long and hard about th Inappropriate access to, possession of, and use offirearms—children and youth who possess or have access to firearms have an increased risk for violence. People need to character development�ve ho�� form our students We recogniZet,.' reduce inappropriate access to weapons. • Serious the criticalro, eyarents and threats of violence—detailed and specific threats should not be ignored, and should play,in the acquisition of these , ; sk,lls`As tank through be taken very seriously. yQu t>i� �, f°'!°W'°suggesti°ns Help is available you to (keep 'mind the ethical, inwe: '' foundat<oa join you in buil wither idien aadouth .�%'. Keep these warning signs in mind when you talk with and listen to your child. Look for symptom clusters in children. When feel hav� dented:ahe following n{�•rai.� tiwn? 1. :moi::.._ -1 u your you alone with these concerns, notify a profes- sional you trust either at school or in the community. development of etmcalbehaviors�: District 270's security efforts ✓Respect � ' � The safe ✓Integnty �`` ty of the District's students and staff is an ongoing concern. The District is Courage,;:; strengthening its relationships with the local police departments, has added a third police ✓,Care k A liaison officer to its secondary schools, and has participated in a multi -agency simulated crisis .!.Inquuy . 45 . w emergency. The District also has updated its Crisis Management Plan, and is implementing ✓Excellence recommendations outlined in a comprehensive security audit. Where needed, surveillance ✓ Cituensship ` r '. cameras have been added to buildings. Parking lot security guards have been added at the ✓R1' High School The District also has enhanced supervision between the end of the school day and the start of adult education classes. Page 5 Extra Extra September 1999 y �Y WM�f3i Faailies The State of Minnesota has a new, hot line to help parents and guardians get the information and help they need„to make choices and .` be advocates for their children's` , -, education. The purpose of the Education'"; Helpline is to provide parents and other care givers with -quick ` connections to the people who needed information or connect thi to knowledgeable professionals, either at the Minnesota Departme of Children, Famrhes and Learn r or in their, own communities, whc can best answer,their questions. Helpline hours 'are 8:30 am to 4p Expectations About Honesty Your teen told you she was at Cheryl's last night. Only later do you find out that she wasn't at Cheryl's at all - instead, she was with a group of friends at a house where you know there was no adult present. It's troubling when you discover that your teen has told you a lie. Yet studies show that teens are often untruthful. In one survey done by Family Circle and YM magazines, 69 percent of the teenage girls admitted they lied about where they were going... and only 40 percent of the mothers suspected what was going on. It is essential for parents to help teens develop into honest adults. Here are some suggestions: ♦ Talk about honesty. Think of a situation and ask your teen, "In this case, is honesty the best policy?" It's important for your teen to know your values. Make sure your teen knows that without honesty, there can never be real trust. ♦ Practice what you preach. Honesty is one of the values that is "caught, not taught.” Don't talk about honesty and then brag about cheating on your taxes. ♦ Reward honesty. If your teen 'fesses up, make the punishment less because she had the courage to tell the truth. ♦ Admit your mistakes. We all make mistakes. If your teen catches you being dishonest, admit you're wrong. Honesty is the cornerstone of an adult's integrity and reputation. It is critical that teens learn honesty at home, because they may not learn it anywhere else. — Used with permission from "Parents Still Make the Difference!" j,— Hoene and School Re-VondbiRtU Valerie Allen, a school psychologist who works with many families, knows how parents can help their children to become more responsible. Foremost, says Allen, "parents need to start early." Encourage your child to accept responsibility as part of growing up. Children must learn to "do their share." Start early in the school year. The more children are responsible at home, the more they will be responsible at school. Listed below are Allen's five simple tips to boost responsible behavior: 1. Never do for children what they can do for themselves. Take time to teach them how to do things independently. Assist with homework, but don't take over. 2. Give children household responsibilities. Assign simple tasks like taking out the garbage or clearing the dishes. Make sure they, not you, pick up after themselves. 3. Post a weekly list of chores. Use pictures for young children and have a place for each child to check off completed tasks. After checking your child's work, place a sticker on the chart. 4. Don't remind, nag, scold or complain when children don't do their chores. Explain what's expected, the consequences of uncompleted chores, and then allow consequences to happen. 5. List activities that are allowed after work is done, such as; a snack, outside play, television, computer time. This will motivate your child to complete tasks quickly. It also keeps a balance between z work and play. lnnOt readagh Wllte, — Used with permission firm "Parent Make the Difference!" hose w.ho cannot !ea ilea ,m, n releam." Update Nonprofit Org. 3 `Alvin To ,.3 270 Plasm VAM U.S. Postage Hopkins School District 270 PAID 1001 Highway 7 Permit No. 160 Hopkins, MN 55305 Hopkins, MN ~° 55343 a 612-988-4024 _ TIME VALUE or Call Kane Ft t w Hopkins School District 270, serving the communities of: Hopkins • Minnetonka • Golden Valley • Eden Prairie • Edina • Plymouth • St. Louis Park t' An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer 2 For an alternative format of this document, contact Eileen Harvala at 988-4024 Page 6 270 Parent Exho September 1999 Helan LaFave aer xit�h�4o on, Communications Coordinator �-.r'"071 °Q"�&pa 'yea �D f� City of Plymouth 34110 Plymouth Boulevard pa„erit Vra Plymouth, MN 55447 or Call Kane Ft t w Hopkins School District 270, serving the communities of: Hopkins • Minnetonka • Golden Valley • Eden Prairie • Edina • Plymouth • St. Louis Park t' An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer 2 For an alternative format of this document, contact Eileen Harvala at 988-4024 Page 6 270 Parent Exho September 1999 Cl (1k, District 417n L. CHRIS RICHARDSON, Ph.D. Superintendent E REA SCHOOLS Phone: (612) 391-7003 FAX: (612) 391-7070 September 1999 Dear Friend of Osseo Schools: As superintendent of Independent School District 279, it's a great pleasure for me to greet you at the beginning of another school year. A 1999-2000 fall sports schedule for your local high school is enclosed. I hope you will find time to attend some of the many fine school events offered. Many who receive this letter are longtime members of our school community and are familiar with the school buildings, programs and issues. You may be aware that District 279 has dedicated itself "To be the School District of Choice — Educating All Learners to Excel in Our Changing World." We are in the third year of a rigorous school improvement process which is successfully bringing together a comprehensive district strategic plan which provides the focus and direction for our district with a strong commitment to implement a collaborative shared decision-making model. This decision-making model brings the stakeholders together in each building to develop and implement site action plans focused on helping all students to achieve at higher levels. I have enclosed a copy of our district's strategic plan for your review. Others who receive this letter are new to the school district. To you, I would offer a sincere welcome to our schools, and offer the enclosed strategic plan as evidence of the commitment of District 279 to make our fine schools even better. I would especially call your attention to the eight strategic goals that guide and focus our efforts in making this district the school district of choice. 1999-2000 will be characterized by strong efforts on a number of fronts. We will continue to strengthen our assessment efforts and work on strategies to fully implement the Graduation Rule and Profiles of Learning for all of our students. We are implementing thirty building action plans to support the district's strategic plan and working with individual buildings as they implement the shared decision-making process within their building. We are continuing to use additional compensatory funding provided by our state legislators to support the efforts for high -need students throughout the district and for greater educational equity for all our students. New class - size reduction funding is being used to hire a number of new elementary teachers that will significantly reduce class sizes, especially at the primary level. The district values your interest in our schools. I hope that you will stay current with district issues and take advantage of the opportunity to attend some of the fine school and community events that are a part of our school district's quality educational program. Please feel free to stop in or give me a call to share any comments or questions you have. Respectfully, L. Chris Richardson, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 279 Educational Service Center, 11200 93rd Avenue North Maple Grove, MN 55369-6605 SEQ r; Guest Column By Plymouth Human Rights Commission Plymouth is a community for all. Unfortunately, over the past several weeks three incidents at a Plymouth business where individuals were singled out based on their race or culture likely caused the victims of these incidents to wonder if that was true. In one case, a customer at the business was the target of culturally derisive comments by another customer. In the second, a customer made derogatory comments about the racial composition of the business' employees. In the third, white supremacist literature was found at the business. Fortunately, in the cases above, the business manager knew that he had a resource to turn to for help. The manager of the business contacted the Plymouth Human Rights Commission and the Plymouth Police Department for help in dealing with these incidents. These are incidents that we all need to be concerned about. These sorts of incidents are hurtful to the people who are targeted. In a broader sense, they hurt the entire community by creating division and stifling the richness that can result from diversity in the community. We cannot tolerate discriminatory or harassing behavior against any group. It's important that all businesses, as well as people who find they are subject to harassment or discrimination, know they can turn to the Plymouth Human Rights Commission. The Plymouth City Council established the Human Rights Commission in 1994 to promote and encourage equal opportunity and fair treatment of all individuals. Plymouth Human Rights Commissioners are members of your community. There is a representative from each ward, three at -large members, a representative from each of the four school districts that serve Plymouth, and four student members. Commission meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. Citizens are welcome to attend. Working together we can send the message that behavior against different groups is not acceptable in our community. Plymouth is a community for all. �1 .-,._� l e, . elm creek Watershed Management Commission EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Judie A. Anderson 3001 Harbor Lane Ste. 150 Plymouth, MN 55447 Phone 6121553-1144 TECHNICAL ADVISOR Hennepin Conservation District 10801 Wayzata Blvd. Ste. 240 Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone 6121544-8572 1. Call to Order. AGENDA September 8, 1999 a. Approval of minutes of August meeting.* b. Treasurer's report and submission of bills.* 2. Correspondence. 3. Water Quality. a. Watershed Outlet Monitoring Program. b. Macroinvertebmte (Biological) Monitoring. C. Lake Monitoring. d. TCWQI Stream Improvement Grant. e. Metro Greenways Grant. f. Draft Stormwater Rules. 4. Wetland Conservation Act. a. 95-004 Emily Ann Preserve, Hassan. b. 96-019 Mike 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. 98-053 The Preserve at Elm Creek, Champlin. g. 98-076 Greg Ebert, CRI 16 & CRI 0, Corcoran h. Resolution 99-0714 Approving Draining or Filling Wetlands and Wetland Replacement Plan** 5. Project Reviews. a. 99-020 Elm Creek Knoll (Gary Boster), Medina. b. 99-038 Centennial Crossing, Maple Grove. C. 99-045 Centennial Crossing 2nd Addition, Maple Grove. d. 99-046 Meadow Lake Estates, Hassan. e. 99-047 Chapel Wood, Maple Grove. f. 99-048 Preserve at Elm Creek 4th Addition, Champlin. g. 99-049 Preserve at Elm Creek 5th Addition, Champlin. h. 99-050 The Meadows at Elm Creek, Champlin i. 99-051 Precision Steel Rule, Corcoran j. 99-052 Kellington Construction Inc., Corcoran k 99-053 Graybar Electrical Warehouse, Rogers. 1. 99-054 Raintree 3rd Addition, Dayton CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH Agenda September 8, 1999 page 2 m. 99-055 Sundance Golf & Bowl, Dayton. n. 99-056 Weinand Property Wildlife Pond Excavation, Corcoran. o. 99-057 9845 Rush Creek Blvd., Ray Swanson, Corcoran. p. 99-058 Lake Jubert Estates, Corcoran. q. 99-059 T/C Builders, Raintree 2nd Addition, Dayton. r. 99-060 North Glen 2, Maple Grove. 6. Other Business. a. 98-055 Champlin Storm Water Management Plan. b. City of Rogers Membership.* C. Second Generation Plan Financing.* 7. Informational Items. a. 96-044 RAE 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. 98-026 Dayton Park Plaza, Dayton. i. 98-038 Darrell Krueger Property, Corcoran. j. 98-042 JMS Trucking/Sundman Paving, Dayton. k. 98-052 Downtown Storm Sewer Improvements, Corcoran. 1. 98-062 Ernie Mayers, Ditch Cleaning, Corcoran. m. 98-063 Satellite Shelter, Corcoran. n. 98-064 Maple Commons 2nd Addition, Maple Grove. o. 98-067 Lawn King, Corcoran. P. 99-006 Tilden Avenue Extension, Champlin. q. 99-007 Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Medina r. 99-010 Svitek Driveway Crossing, Maple Grove. S. 99-012 Hassan Business Park, Hassan. t. 99-015 Meadowview (Carl Tessmer), Corcoran. U. 99-021 Anderson Iron, Hassan. V. 99-023 Northwest Lawn & Landscape, Dayton w. 99-029 Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove. X 99-030 New Life Christian Center, Hassan y. 99-031 Roalstad Hills, Corcoran. Z. 99-032 KMR Golf Driving Range, Hassan. aa. 99-033 The Shoppes at Dunkirk Lane, Maple Grove. ab. 99-035 French Lake Golf Course, Dayton ac. 99-039 Fosters, Inc, Hassan. ad. 99-040 Jorgensen, Corcoran. ae. 99-042 Rogers Veterinary Clinic, Hassan. af. 99-043 Staybridge Suites Hotel, Maple Grove. ag. 99-044 T/C Builders, Dayton. *in meeting packet. **available at the meeting. J:ICL�NISIWI�VAI8RSH61SLM WPD PLYMOUTH FILE NO. 655181 1r e NAME AND ADDRESS TERM TO EXPIRE TERM NUMBER Dharam C. Bobra 08/25/03 1 16105 39"' Place No Plymouth, MN 55446 Terry Donovan 1735 Evergreen Lane N Plymouth, MN 55441-4102 Sam Garst 5500 Yorktown Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 Jeffrey R. Johnson 4620 Minnesota Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Lawrence P. Marofsky Blvd.Plaza Office Suites 7022 Brooklyn Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55429 Scott A. Martin 615 Queensland Lane N Plymouth, MN 55447 Mary C. McKee 1345 N Juneau Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Thomas E. Murphy, Jr 4810 Orchid Lane No Plymouth, MN 55446 David L. Pauba 12520 58°t Avenue N Plymouth, MN 55442 Christian A. Preus 16205 5°i Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 Lori Schwartz P.O. Box 41479 08/25/99 1:39 PM chaazters/plymouth members 06/19/01 06/19/03 08/25/03 06/19/01 06/19/01 06/18/01 06/19/03 06/18/01 06/19/03 06/18/01 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 08/25/991:39 PM charters/plymouth members (Approved on 8/4/99) ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES — MEETING No. 85 Tuesday, June 2, 1999, 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Kathy Marshall, Karen Haht, Connie Fortin, David Shea, Charles Woodruff Members Absent: Bob Swanson, Warren Tuel Others/Staff Shane Missaghi, Staff Present: Sandra M. Walline, Volunteer Secretary Ginney Black, City Council Liaison Guests: Mike Kohn, City Financial Analyst Dale Hahn, City Finance Director Dave Astin, Wayzata Sr. High School Biology Teacher Dwight Johnson, City Manager Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Ms. Marshall at 7:05 pm. Review of Agenda: A review of the agenda resulted in the addition of four topics: 1. Storm drain stenciling 2. Stream bank project at Highway 55 east of Elm Creek Golf Course 3. Amlac Board Meeting report 4. Resident letter received by Ms. Goodfellow -Heyer Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Mr. Woodruff, seconded by Ms. Marshall and unanimously agreed by the Committee that the minutes of the April meeting be approved as distributed. Guest Introduction: Guests as noted above were introduced to the Committee by Mr. Missaghi. There being no guests represented for the General Forum, agenda items were addressed as amended Wayzata High School: Mr. Astin distributed a handout entitled "Scientifically Aware People." He went on to discuss several of the projects in which he and his students have been involved. 1. Rice planting 2. Forestry 3. Prairie grasses 4. Steam Banks 5. Monarch butterfly monitoring After further discussion regarding legislative and snap grants, bio -diversity research Ms. Fortin asked how Mr. Astin would envision future partnering with the City of Plymouth EQC. Mr. Astin responded that his students could become involved in EQC video production on such subjects as willow and cottonseed management techniques. Ms. Marshall suggested that a student video could be made which applied to phosphorous fertilizer. In response to question about the existence of an after-school club, Ms. Astin invited the EQC to visit and/or participate with his group at any time. Ms. Goodfellow -Heyer joined the meeting in progress. Water Conservation: Mr. Mike Kohn and Dale Hahn, City of Plymouth Financial Department members, presented a wealth of data relating to tiered water rates. It was moved by Ms. Goodfellow -Heyer, seconded by Mr. Shea and unanimously approved by the Committee '�- �)'a4 that the EQC endorse the tiered rate system with the understanding that increased revenues would be allocated to education and funding. Fertilizer Education: Mr. Missaghi reviewed the list of retailers (as distributed) who sell fertilizer and asked that the Committee provide him with the names of any other retailers who should be added to the list. Ms. Goodfelow-Heyer volunteered to compose a letter that Ms. Black agreed to deliver to the Sun Sailor in an attempt to get additional phosphate free fertilizer education out to the public. It was moved by Ms. Fortin, seconded by Ms. Haht and unanimously approved by the Committee that Mr. Astin would be contacted to obtain permission to use his work as a proactive model for community citizens to follow in planning their individual landscaping plans. Aquascaping Up -Date: Mr. Missaghi gave a glowing report of the planting activities completed to date. He expressed gratitude for all of the volunteer help provided by both Committee members and members of the community. There will be another planting effort on June 15'`. Environmental Fair: Ms. Marshall reported that the Fair had experienced another success. Plans are already underway for next year. Music in Plymouth: Members of the Committee volunteered to man a booth at this event. Mr. Missaghi will E-mail details regarding our participation to the Committee. Storm Drains: Ms. Fortin presented samples of storm stenciling methods. It was moved by Ms. Haht, seconded by Mr. Woodruff and unanimously approved by the Committee that the EQC endorse the storm sewer stenciling program. Ms. Fortin was recognized for the extent of her research. Stream Banks: It was stated that the Committee could view a stream bank project in process at the Elm Creek Golf Course at Highway 55. AMLAC Meeting: Ms. Haht, representing the AMLAC board invited the Committee to the Medicine Lake Twenty -Fifth Root Beer Flotilla on July 10's from 1:00 TO 5:00 P.M. August 4th Topics: *PBEP Up Date *Presentation to the Council and Planning Commission *Recommendation on the funding of a surface water management plan -Committee members are to bring their utility bills to the next meeting. *Resident letter received by Ms. Goodfellow -Heyer. Adjournment: There being no further business, Mr. Woodruff moved, it was seconded by Mr. Shea and unanimously approved by the committee, that the meeting adjourn at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sandra M. Wallin Page 2 MINUTES PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT July 28, 1999 PRESENT Mike Cagley, Joe Edwards and Barb Roberts Representing Metro Transit - Sheri Gingerich and Joanne Smith Representing Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. - Jim Baldwin Representing the City of Plymouth - John Sweeney Consultant for Plymouth Metrolink - George Bentley Committee Secretary - Patty Hillstrom I. MEETING MINUTES The minutes for the June 23, 1999 meeting were approved as written. H. RIDERSHIP INFORMATION AND REVIEW OF RIDERSHIP STATISTICS FOR JUNE 1999 Bentley distributed ridership information and reported the following statistics: • Overall daily ridership is up by 8.5 % over 1998. • The system is averaging 100 more passengers per day in 1999 than in 1998. • Dial -A -Ride ridership is virtually identical to 1998 ridership (average one passenger per day less). • Plymouth Flyer ridership is virtually identical to 1998 ridership (average one passenger per day less). • Metrolink daily ridership is up by 10.7% over 1998. • Metrolink is averaging 104 passengers per day more in 1999 than in 1998. • Route 91 daily ridership is up by 9.1 % over 1998. • Route 92 daily ridership is up by 3.9% over 1998. • Route 93 daily ridership is up by 12.2% over 1998. In the last two years, Plymouth Metrolink ridership has increased 14.8%, with an average daily ridership increase of 163 passengers. Express and Reverse Commute ridership has increased by 15.9% since 1997, with an average daily ridership increase of 150 passengers. MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT July 28, 1999 Page 2 Bentley distributed a handout and explained several service changes involving Metro Transit that will begin with the September pick. III. STATUS REPORT ON PLYMOUTH FLYER SERVICE (JIM BALDWIN Baldwin reported that ridership statistics were comparable to last year for the month of June. The scheduling system at Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. has been changed and hopefully this will encourage more people to use the Plymouth Flyer. Instead of using a voice mail system the riders speak directly to a dispatcher to schedule rides. Same day rides will also be available. IV. IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS OF CONCERN AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS Mike Cagley's Comments • Cagley noticed on the last two rides on the later buses that the bolts were coming out of ceiling and the spotlight was flashing. Baldwin will look into the matter. • Cagley stated that the driver of the Route 93A in the morning from the Four Season's Park and Ride is very courteous. When passengers with packages board the bus he waits until they are seated before he starts the bus. Sheri Gingerich's Comments • In response to a comment by Cagley, Gingerich stated that all of the buses will now have soft seats. In an effort to reduce the expense of removing graffiti from buses and shelters a different type of seat was used which proved to be uncomfortable for many riders. Joe Edwards' Comments • Edwards' asked if the small buses that will be purchased in the future would have better air conditioning, better suspension and be a little less noisy. Bentley stated that Metrolink would get involved on a custom basis with the purchase of these vehicles. DATEMAPAC7 7 2&dx MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT July 28, 1999 Page 3 10 • Edwards' inquired about Paul morning, who suffered a stroke from Shriver's wife. V. FINAL REPORT ON Shriver, the driver of the Route 93C in the . Baldwin stated that nothing has been heard SURVEY CONDUCTED MARCH 3, 1999 Bentley distributed a copy of the Plymouth Metrolink 1999 Customer Survey that was conducted on March 3, 1999 to everyone present and briefly summarized the results of the survey. VI. ESTABLISHMENT OF A MINIMUM AGE — DIAL -A -RIDE RIDERSHIP POLICY Discussion was made regarding the establishment of a minimum age policy for Plymouth Metrolink and Dial -A -Ride services. The recommended policy would require children under the age of six to be accompanied by a responsible party at least 13 years of age. If a child restraint seat is required by law, the responsible party must provide the seat and is responsible for proper seat securement. Only vehicles with appropriate seat belts installed will accept children that require child restraint seats. Children under the age of six will ride free. The next PACT meeting will be held on August 25, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Engineering Conference Room (Hadley Lake Room) on the lower level of the Plymouth City Hall. Respectfully, Patty Hillstrom Committee Secretary DATEMPIPACP 7 28.doc AGENDA FOR PACT MEETING CITY OF PLYINIOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYINJOUTH, 1tiIN 55447 DATE: August 19, 1999 TO: Members of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit FROM: John Sweeney, Transit Administrator SUBJECT: AUGUST 25 MEETING The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting on WEDNESDAY, August 25, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hadley Lake Room (lower level of Plymouth City Hall in the Engineering Department). The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Please note some materials will be distributed at the meeting. I. Approval of minutes of July 28, 1999. II. Ridership Information and Review of Ridership Statistics for July 1999 (information from George Bentley will be distributed at the meeting). III. Status report on Plymouth Flyer service (Jim Baldwin). IV. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations. V. Discussion Re: Service Enhancements that will become effective September 20, 1999. VI. Other comments. cc: Paul Colton, Metropolitan Council John Mathews and Jim Baldwin, Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. Steve Mahowald, Sheri Gingerich and Joanne Smith, Metro Transit George Bentley, Consultant S.F. August 25, 1999 DATEMPI&2S-99PACr.doc elm creek Watershed Management Commission EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Judie A. Anderson 3001 Harbor Lane Ste. 150 Plymouth, MN 55447 Phone 6121553-1144 TECHNICAL ADVISOR Hennepin Conservation District 10801 Wayzata Blvd. Ste. 240 Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone 6121544-8572 MINUTES July 14, 1999 A special meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order at 2:37 p.m. Wednesday, July 14,1999, at Plymouth City Hall, Plymouth, MN, by Chair Gary Morrison. Present were: Jesse Walizer, Champlin; Roger Bromander, Corcoran; Rick Hass, Dayton; Gary Morrison, Hassan; Jim Kujawa and Ken Ashfeld, Maple Grove; Pat Klise, Medina; Dan Faulkner, Plymouth; Steve Hobbs, Carolyn Dindorf and Ali Durgunoglu, HCD; and Judie Anderson, Executive Secretary. The purpose of this meeting was to draft a budget for the year 2000 for presentation at the Commission's regular July meeting. A preliminary draft was presented by staff. After discussion of the programs the Commission supports and the need to provide funding for technical support by Hennepin Conservation District for project review and Wetland Conservation Act administration, motion by Faulkner, second by Klise to approve a draft operating budget of $130,427 and assessments to the member communities of $70,000. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m. Respectfiilly submitted, Judie A. Anderson Executive Secretary JAA:tim r.+cuerns�anwe�exst�eu�ctMsernavut.Yawrn CHAMPLIN • CORCORAN • DAYTON • HASSAN • MAPLE GROVE • MEDINA • PLYMOUTH �1 , r 3J elm creek 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 6121544-8572 . MINUTES July 14, 1999 I. The regular monthly meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 1999, at Plymouth City Hall, Plymouth, MN, by Chair Gary Morrison. Present were: Jesse Walizer, Champlin; Roger Bromander, Corcoran; Rick Hass, Dayton; Gary Morrison, Hassan; Jim Kujawa, 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: Jim Stark and James Fallon; USGS; and Mike Meyer, Metropolitan Council. H. Minutes. Motion by Klise, second by Bromander to approve the minutes of the June meeting. Motion carried. III. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Hass, second by Walizer to approve the Treasurer's Report and pay the claims. Motion carried. IV. Correspondence. Copies of the following were distributed to the Commissioners: A. Notice of Availability of proposed revisions to Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. B. Notice of intent to adopt amendments to MN Rules Chapter 7050 Governing State Water Quality Standards without a public hearing, from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. V. Water Quality. A. Watershed Outlet Monitoring Program. Motion by Kujawa, second by Bromander authorizing HCD staff to develop a revised monitoring and sample collection program with staffs from Met Council and USGS for consideration at the August meeting. Motion carried. B. Macroinvertebrate Monitoring (Biological) and Education Project. The schools have completed their sampling and HCD is in the process of checking the data C. Lake Monitoring is continuing. D. TCWQI Stream Improvement Grant. Motion by Klise, second by Walizer authorizing a letter of support to NCRS for EQIP funding. Motion carried. The Commission has supported this program in the past. It will complement the stream improvement program and no additional financial commitment will be required from the Commission. CHAMPLIN • CORCORAN • DAYTON • HASSAN • MAPLE GROVE • MEDINA • PLYMOUTH . Elm Creels Minutes July 14, 1999 page 2 'T- 3C� E. Metro Greenways Grant application. The executed agreement has been received from DNR F. Stormwater Rules. The Commissioners have received draft rules for their review. Motion by Faulkner, second by Kujawa to table discussion and to call a meeting of the Technical Subcommittee to address the concerns of some of the communities. Motion carried. A meeting was scheduled for 2:00, Wednesday, August 11, 1999, for this purpose. [Due to the inability of HCD staff to attend, this meeting was subsequently rescheduled to 12:00 noon, Monday August 2, 1999, at the HCD offices in Minnetonka.] V. Wetland Conservation Act. A. 95-004 Emily Ann Preserve, Hassan. Staff inspected wetland replacement areas and determined that mitigation has been successfully accomplished. Staff is awaiting submittal of deed restriction forms for the replacement areas. The applicant is requesting that the annual monitoring requirement be terminated and all remaining monitoring sureties be refunded; however, there still remain questions regarding the size of the wetland, the use of NURP ponds, and whether a new or amended replacement plan is required at this time. B. 96-019 Mike Kariniemi, Corcoran. Kariniemi informed District staff of a delay in getting a contractor out to revise the mitigation area on his property. No new information. C. 97-028 Hidden Oaks Preserve, Champlin. No new information. D. 97-051 G & M Properties, Corcoran. No new information. E. 97-055 Rush Creek Golf Course, Corcoran. No new information. F. 98-032 22015 County Road 117, Corcoran. No new information. G. 98-053 The Preserve at Elm Creek, Champlin. No new information. H. 98-076 Greg Exert WCA Violation at CR 116 & CR 10, Corcoran. Staff is awaiting copies of the deed restriction forms that have not been filed with the county recorder. District staff inspected the site again and determined that seeding had been done but there was no germination within the wetland and buffer areas. Also, no erosion and sediment control measures were in place. HCD will provide the Commission with an update on the status of the project at the August meeting and make a recommendation' on the amount of surety to release. L Resolution 99-0714 Approving Draining or Filling Wetlands and Wetland Replacement Plan. Motion by Kujawa, second by Walizer to adopt this resolution which requires proof of recording of appropriate deed forms prior to release of the financial guarantee. Motion carried. VI. Project Reviews. A. • 99-028 Dalton Commons, Maple Grove. The City's Planning Commission has recommended denial of the project to its Council. B. 99-029 Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove. This is a 32 -acre site at the intersection of CR101 and Bass Lake Road on the west side of the City. Half of the site is in the Elm Creek Minutes July 14, 1999 page 3 Cook Lake Drainage Basin, which is a critical lake drainage area. The Commission requires a stormwater treatment plan. The preliminary plan shows ponds but there are no design specifications. District cannot make a recommendation at this time. C. 99-032 KMR Golf Driving Range, Hassan. The site is at the intersection of CSAH 144 and James Road. District has requested revisions and a stormwater plan and has no recommendation at this time. D. 99-035 French Lake Golf Course, Dayton. The site drains to French Lake which is a Critical Lake in the Watershed Management Plan. Commission requires water quality control. The current plan is preliminary; the project engineer is doing hydrologic analysis and will incorporate our recommended changes in final design. District will have a recommendation at the August meeting. E. . 99-036 Bergerson, Corcoran. The site is located along Rush Creek between Schutte Road and CR 101. Plan requires fill to be placed in 100 -year floodplain; the fill amount will be mitigated. Because of time constraints, the District gave administrative approval prior to the meeting. Motion by Bromander, second by Hass to approve proposed project. Motion carried. F. 99-037 Diamond Creek and CR 121, Dayton. City proposes to replace box culvert to widen road. HCD recommended approval. Motion by Walizer, second by Faulkner to approve the recommendation of the District Office. Motion carried. VII. Other Business. A. 98-055 Champlin Storm Water Management Plan. No new information. B. 98-075 Plymouth Water Resources Management Plan. No new information. C. Anderson is following-up with the City of Rogers re full membership in the Commission. D. 2000 Budget. Motion by Walizer, second by Faullmer to adopt an operating budget of $130,427 and assessments to the member communities of $70,000. Motion carried. Anderson will investigate the impact of MN Statute 103B.241 as it relates to a tax levy for the purpose of preparing a second generation management plan. In addition, an adjustment to each member's share of the budget assessment may occur if the City of Rogers becomes a full member of the Commission VIII. 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. No new information. E. 98-006 Dehn Tree Company, Inc., Dayton. No new information. F. 98-009 Lake Medina Outlet Retrofit, Medina. District will follow the progress of the lake management. G. 98-017 Turb Spaanem Mini Storage, Dayton. No new information. H. 98-026 Dayton Park Plaza, Dayton. No new information. L 98-038 Darrell Krueger Property, Corcoran. No new information. Elm Creek Minutes July 14,1999 page 4 J. 98-042 JMS Trucking/Sundman Paving, Dayton. No new information. K. 98-052 Downtown Storm Sewer Improvements, Corcoran. No new information. L. 98-062 Ernie Mayers, Ditch Cleaning, Corcoran. No new information. M. 98-063 Satellite Shelter, Corcoran. No new information. N. 98-064 Maple Commons 2nd Addition, Maple Grove. District requested some minor revisions. O. 98-067 Lawn King, Corcoran. No new information. P. 99-002 Elm Creek Bridge Relocation and Trail, Maple Grove. Commission approved the bridge relocation plan and request for amendment of the Elm Creek Floodplain contingent on 1) satisfying concerns addressed in Westwood Professional Services, Inc's June 8, 1999 letter to the Commission, 2) receipt of revised plans and other detailed information requested by the District, and 3) receipt of consent for the project from Hennepin Parks as affected property owner. No new information. Q. 99-003 Rogers Industrial Park Sixth, Hassan. Contingent approval was granted in March. Project will include wetland banking. District has not received any revisions since the last meeting. R. 99-006 Tilden Avenue Extension, Champlin. City is proposing to construct a connector road between Hayden Lake and French Lake Roads. The alignment will cross Elm Creek within the Park Reserve. There are floodplain, floodway, and wetland issues. A second meeting of interested parties and agencies was held May 26. No new information. S. 99-007 Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Medina. HCD has not received the requested revisions. T. 99-010 Svitek Driveway Crossing on Elm Creek, Maple Grove. The project will severely impact the floodway and flood conveyance. District would like to discuss alternatives with the City. No new information. U. 99-012 Hassan Business Park, Hassan. The Commission granted contingent approval of the stormwater plan at its April meeting. After reviewing revised plans, HCD requested additional information. V. 99-014 Heather Meadows Second Addition, Corcoran. District is reviewing the plans. No information. W. 99-015 Meadowview (Carl Tessmer), Corcoran. This is a low-density (cluster) residential development with 9 lots on 115 acres. Wetlands on the site are avoided. HCD is reviewing the plan. X. 99-019 Hennepin Parks Horse Trail and Diamond Creek Culvert, Dayton. HCD received a Combined Project Notification for extension of a culvert on Diamond Creek. Project will place 45 cubic yards of fill within the floodplain. District staff has forwarded comments to Hennepin Parks. The City has not requested any action yet. Approval of the revised floodplain mitigation plan was granted at the June meeting. Y. 99-020 Elm Creek Knoll (Gary Boster), Medina. This is a 7 -unit condo development at the intersection of Hamel and Pinto Roads. Proposed plan places fill in the floodplain. District has not received adequate information with which to make a recommendation. Z. 99-021 Anderson Iron, Hassan. Contingent approval of the stormwater plan was granted at the May meeting. No new information. Elm Creek Minutes July 14,1999 page 5 AA. 99-022 Stormwater Impact on Wetland 27-288, Rogers. This is a subwatershed hydrologic analysis of northeast Rogers that drains into Diamond Lake. District reviewed the findings and requested more details. The report identified the inadequacies of the existing system and made recommendations to remedy them. However, details were missing for some of the ponds. District also requested a definite time line for the implementation of the recommended changes. City engineer indicated that a letter with that information would be sent within a week. Contingent approval was granted in June. No new information at this time. AB. 99-023 Northwest Lawn & Landscape, Dayton. District is reviewing the erosion and sediment control plan and has requested revisions. AC. 99-027 Champlin Property (Pine Ridge Estates), Champlin. Tabled pending receipt of a formal request from the City. AD. 99-030 New Life Christian Center, Hassan. Contingent approval of the stormwater plans was granted at the May meeting. No new information. AE. 99-031 Roalstad Hills, Corcoran. District is reviewing the plan. AF. 99-033 The Shoppes at Dunkirk Lane, Maple Grove. District is reviewing erosion and sediment control. No new information. There being no further business, motion by Faulkner, second by Bromander to adjourn. 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Schroepfer James Stenson August 17, IM Joy Tierney, Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 RE: Nicollet County Tour of City of Plymouth Facility Dear Mayor Tierney: On behalf of the Nicollet County Board of Commissioners and the Nicollet County Building Committee, l wish to extend our thanks and appreciation for the time and hospitality extended yesterday when we visited the City of Plymouth. The information provided by the staff of the City of Plymouth will be very helpful as we continue to plan the renovation and new addition to the Nicollet County Courthouse complex. We will letyou know when our project is complete. Hopefully you can visit Nicollet County so that we can reciprocate. Thank you again. Yours truly, etus G. Sch pfe� Nicollet County Board Chair CC: Robert Podhradsky, Nicollet County Coordinator �. site wtix �a�� 50'YIMK I;pcF PLYMOU?FF August 26, 1999 Michael Murphy 3355 Olive Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Michael: Thank you for attending the City Council meeting on August 17 and for writing to share your concerns regarding youth access to tobacco and alcohol. The City Council has been aggressively working on this issue. The City's program includes training for sales clerks and compliance checks at establishments licensed to sell tobacco and alcohol. When an establishment fails a compliance check, it is common for the Police Department to file criminal charges against the seller, and for the City Council to assess fines or license suspensions against the establishment. Thanks again for writing. I will share your letter with the City Council. Sincerely, /7 7 Joy Tierney Mayor PLYMOUTH A Beautifurpr6ce To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 Go. —:« www.d.plymouth.mn.w FROM : MURPHY 3355 Olive Lade N. Plymouth, MN 55447 August 24, 1999 Mayor Joy Tierney City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Mayor Tierney, PHONE NO. : 612 476 8478 Aug. 24 1999 07:37PM P1 Last week I came to the city council meeting. I am working on the Citizenship in the Community merit badge for Boy Scouts. One of the requirements was to go to a council meeting. Another was to write a letter to the mayor about a current problem or issue. One of the issues was -about stores in Plymouth not carding enough people to determine if they are old enough to buy alcohol. Although Plymouth doesn't have this problem as bad as some other suburbs, there is room for improvement. I was glad to see that you were concerned about the problgn. I am also grateful that Mr. Gerdes is spending his own time to help out with the problem. Soon I will be the age were my peers might try to buy alcohol illegally. I hope they will be stopped by use of consistent ID check. Again, I appreciate your efforts. Sincerely, U J Michael Murphy Troop 570