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Council Information Memorandum 11-19-1999
b NOVEMBER 199 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. 2. MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7: 00 PM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 7: 00 PM MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 7: 00 PM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 7: 00 PM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 7: 00 PM TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING, Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING (CONTINUED IF NECESSARY), Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room (NOTE. Councilmember Johnson and a number of Youth Advisory Councilmembers will be addressing the Minnetonka City Council regarding youth advisory groups. Tonight's YAC meeting will begin as soon as this delegation returns to Plymouth City Hall) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO NOVEMBER 19, 1999 3. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 4. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 7: 00 PM S. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER], 7: 00 PM 6. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 7:00 PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 Page 2 J THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY City Offices Closed YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room HANUKKAH BEGINS AT SUNSET 7. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 8. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 7: 00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers 9. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached. (M-9) 10. November, December and January calendars are attached. (M-10) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) November 18 issue of Northwest Notes for Northwest Plymouth residents. (1-]q) b) Notice of an open house for Plymouth property owners regarding the proposed "Plymouth Marketplace" development. (I -1b) c) Star Tribune news article regarding a new Minnesota Pollution Control Agency air pollution study. (7-1c) d) Sensible Land Use Coalition notice of a "Governance for the Next Millennium" forum scheduled for December 8 at the Radisson South. (1-1d) e) Star Tribune news article reporting on an affordable housing grant award to Maple Grove. (I -1e) fi Notice from Minnehaha Creek Watershed District of a series of meetings to discuss current and planned projects. (I -1,i g) Notice of a news conference to announce plans for free round—trip bus service from Plymouth to the Holidazzle Parade on December 12. (I -1g) i CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 3 NOVEMBER 19, 1999 h) City news release announcing the search for people to serve on the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT). (I -1h) 2. MINUTES a) Plymouth Human Rights Commission November 4 meeting. (1--2a) 3. STAFFREPORTS a) Report from Public Works Director Fred Moore on studies concerning the need for a traffic light at County Road 9 and Plymouth Boulevard. (I -3a) 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-4) 5. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter from Mayor Tierney to Wayzata Public Schools ABS Coordinator Bev Coyne regarding the City's Dial–A–Ride service. Attached is Ms. Coyne's original letter. (I -5a) 6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMM Fax News. (I -6a) 6-q Tentative Schedule for City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items December 6 Truth in Taxation hearing December 7 Hearing on vacation of drainage and utility easements in Frenchie LaPointe Addition Hearing on vacation of easement within Cornerstone Commons Addition Hearing on noise variance appeal for Eagle Lake Golf Course Final Adoption of Water Resources Plan Policy regarding noise walls along minor arterial roads December 13 Truth in Taxation continuation hearing, if needed December 21 Adopt Budget and Tax Levy Millennium Garden proposal January 4 January 18 co CD Z W 2 M- 10 m �p - T�NM rq� iy of V1 N N N i" LL N N 'i4 tri "4 N O r..fl�i 7z �.,• N .fion r , U14 ui LU 'p '^'< } C-1 0, TWJp=K 50 ZOtlm! O�O' u' ?' Y•}ikyC' :. yi t Nmw A0 N 01 N LA FEZ 0 W 't •i..glef! 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For More Infonnation: 20 urban expansion • Call Community Development at 509-5450 Check the City Web Site at www.ci.plymouth.mn.us • E -Mail us at AHurlbur@ci.plymouth.mn.us Northwest N"�AMAMM.'Mlm�' r'i YOF PLYMOUTR A Newsletter for Residents and Landowners Issue 18 November 18, 1999 City Council approves land use map for 2020 urban expansion area Map will guide completion of Comprehensive Plan The Plymouth City Council approved changes to the draft land use guide plan for part of the 2020 urban expansion area at a special meeting on November 15, 1999. The Council had postponed action at their October 19 meeting because of a heavy agenda that evening and increased citizen interest. The approved map is shown on page 2 of this Northwest Notes. Color maps are available for viewing on the City's web site or at the Community Development Department at City Hall. The Council spent four hours hearing citizen input and debating several land use plan options. Options discussed included a higher -density proposal which was recommended by the Planning Commission October 13''. Another option was a lower - density plan, originally adopted in July before a review of density options was requested by the City Council. The plan approved by the Council on a 6-1 vote is a compromise plan, with a planned density between these options. Only a part of the 2020 urban expansion area is affected by the changes in the draft land use guide plan. These areas are generally located east of Vicksburg Lane, west of the proposed Fernbrook/ Cheshire Lane extension and between the C.P. Railroad and the Plymouth/ Maple Grove border. None of the areas outside the urban expansion area which was designated `LAR" by the July plan was affected. Upcoming meetings on the Comprehensive Plan Update and the tentative agenda items are as follows. Dates and agendas are tentative; please contact staff to confirm all meeting dates and times. Tuesday, December 14, 1999, 7:00 p.m. Agenda: Joint meeting of City Council and Planning Commission to review draft Parks and Open Space Element and discuss issues for finalizing the text of the Land Use Element Tuesday, January 25, 1999, 7:00 p.m. Agenda: joint meeting of City Council and Planning Commission to review draft Transportation and Land Use Elements. Additional meeting dates will be announced in future issues of Northwest Notes. For More Informati6n For more information please contact the Community Development Department at 509-5400. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. You may also send e-mail to ahurlbur@ci.plymouth.mn.us. Documents are also available on the City's web site. The current and previous issues of Northwest Notes are there, along with other reports. The web address is: http://www.ci.plymouth.mn.us OPEN HOUSE Date: Tuesday, November 30, Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ,:r'/ 1999 CITY OF P�YC1� L Place: Hennepin County Library - Plymouth Branch 15700 36t'' Avenue North (near Cub Foods, off of Vicksburg Lane) Meeting to be held in large meeting room The Open House is being held for property owners within seven hundred fifty feet of a proposed development on the Northwest corner of Highway 55 and Vicksburg Lane (across from the Mann Theaters). The proposed development "Plymouth Marketplace" is a mixed- use project containing retail and housing. The mixed-use nature of the tenants including an upscale Lund's grocery store, restaurants and cafes, bank and small boutique retail shops, along with senior housing, are a continuing reflection of the vision for creating the "City Center". The development is planned to project the continued quality and high standards of design that has been evident in recent projects developed in Plymouth. The applicant has submitted an application to the City of Plymouth for consideration of this proposed development. Plans of the proposed development will be available at the open house for your review. If you have any questions regarding the proposed development, you may contact the applicant and developer, Jay Scott of North American Properties at 651-405- 9100. Pollution agency reports high levels of toxins in air Over 5O) � "When you take off � audio clips to chose from your watch, pullout y the stem to stop it...� Page 1 of 3 01[100 i:flEG 100 Published Tuesday, November 16, 1999 o fF Pollution agency reports high levels of toxins in air startribwee.eom Metro Tom Meersman / Star Tribune A new air pollution study has found concentrations of 10 toxic chemicals across parts of Minnesota that exceed health guidelines and are estimated to cause additional cancer and other health problems. The chemicals occur mostly in the Twin Cities and other urban areas, and come mostly from motor vehicles. The report, assembled by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), is the first comprehensive analysis of air toxin data collected over much of the past decade from 27 air-quality monitoring stations, including 11 in the Twin Cities and 16 in other cities from Warroad to Rochester. The toxic emissions include formaldehyde, benzene, 1,3 -butadiene and acrolein, all of which evaporate from gasoline or are byproducts of combustion, primarily from vehicles. The study coincidentally comes out two weeks before the end of the vehicle -emissions testing program in the Twin Cities. An MPCA official said the program had done its job and wouldn't solve this problem. The 10 chemicals found in concentrations above health guidelines are also among the 33 hazardous air pollutants that federal officials have judged to pose the greatest threat to public health in urban areas. "There's enough evidence that we're concerned, said Cynthia Hollerbach, an MPCA research scientist who worked on the report. "We need to begin a dialogue by presenting this to the public, and to the other agencies that are making decisions about planning and development in communities."_ The report will be presented and discussed today at the MPCA's monthly citizens' board meeting. In general, the monitoring analysis found the highest concentrations of pollutants in the center of the Twin Cities metro area, with amounts decreasing farther from areas of traffic and congestion. Levels of the pollutants were also elevated in a few smaller cities. The study estimates that 61 percent of the extra cancer risk from the pollutants comes from mobile sources, primarily motor vehicles. Vehicle emissions http://www.startribune.com/stOnLine/cgi-bin/article?thisSlug=airl6 11/16/99 Pollution agency reports high levels of toxins in air t Page 2 of 3 r The emphasis on vehicles as a source of the pollution might seem to raise questions about the Legislature's decision to end the vehicle emissions testing program, which will close at the end of this month. But David Thornton, an MPCA manager of policy and planning, said that the testing program was designed primarily to reduce carbon monoxide levels, and that it served its purpose. "The air toxics problem is not one of malfunctioning vehicles," said Thornton. "It's the total number of vehicles on the road, the total miles they travel and the total amount of gas and diesel that they burn." Rep. Jean Wagenius, DFL -Minneapolis, said the MPCA study will shock many citizens who assume that air quality in the metro area is healthy because the vehicle emissions testing program was ended. Wagenius, a longtime member of the House environment committee, said the MPCA has known about the air toxins problem for several years, yet barely mentioned it during the recent discussions about vehicle emissions. Wagenius said the problem of vehicle emissions also should underscore the need to develop a light-rail transit system in the metro area. "People have been assuming that rail is needed for economic and transportation reasons only, not for air quality reasons," she said. "It's an absolute reason that people should have been talking about before now." Cancer rates The report estimates that because of one or more hazardous pollutants in the air, an additional four to 11 cancers will be caused per 100,000 people, depending on where they live. A recent federal report that includes more air toxins and relies on computer modeling has estimated that toxic air emissions will cause an additional five to 10 cancer cases per census tract in the Twin Cities; each tract includes 4,000 to 5,000 people. Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm is aware of the MPCA research, and issued a statement: We agree with the MPCA that air toxics can present a serious health concern. This issue deserves greater attention from all Minnesotans." Mary Jean Fenske, an MPCA air quality engineer in policy and planning, said the possibility of additional cancers may seem relatively small at a time when half the population may expect to contract one cancer or another during their lifetimes. But Fenske said air problems involve an "involuntary risk" and should be treated with special care. People can improve their diet or get more exercise or take other measures to reduce their cancer risks, she said, but there isn't much people can do to screen out outdoor pollutants She also said that outdoor air pollutants are only part of an http://www.startribune.com/stOnLine/cgi-bin/article?thisSlug=airl 6 11/16/99 Pollution agency reports high levels of toxins in airPage 3 of 3 individual's total exposure, and that indoor air pollutants often pose higher risk to long-term health. Other chemicals identified in the report that were above health guidelines at one or more testing stations included carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, ethylene dibromide, arsenic, nickel and chromium. An additional pollutant for which there is not a health benchmark is a group of 100 compounds called polycyclic organic matter, which come largely from diesel combustion. Although the Minnesota study does not consider diesel compounds in detail, MPCA research scientist Greg Pratt said they may be added to the state's list after more study. In California, Pratt said, diesel compounds are considered to be a bigger contributor to health risks than all other toxic air pollutants combined. MPCA officials said that the results of the study have caused the agency to reconsider its priorities and staffing in air quality, which have been focused mostly on controlling emissions from large commercial and industrial sources. The agency has formed three teams to look more closely at the science and policies related to air pollutants. startrbune.com Metro © Copyright 1999 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. http://www.startribune.com/stOnLine/cgi-bin/article?thisSlug=airl 6 11/16/99 scv How should elected officials respond to `electronic voting' by residents? What will be the next `Technical Revolution' affecting how we govern ourselves? How will the `Internet Age' affect governance in the future? How does the public process of today compare with that of 20 years ago? How -will current trends in particpatory democracy evolve in the 21st Century? How will elected officials deal with constituent's desire for more services while demanding to be taxed less? How will our aging population affect municipal services? Will our `Digital Children' have different expectations? What is going to happen to when a major portion of our expensive infrastructure needs to be replaced (with potentially no increase in the value of the property)? Jim Miller is Executive Director of the League of Minnesota Cities, a position he has held for seven years. Founded in 1913, the League provides numerous services for its over 800 members such as insurance and legal Jim Miller research, conducts training for elected and appointed city officials and represents city interests at the legislature. He previously served as Minnetonka's city manager for thirteen years and worked for six other cities Executive Director including Des Moines, Iowa and Phoenix, Arizona. He holds two masters degrees and a doctorate in public administration and is an assistant professor at Hamline University. League of Minnesota Cities Jim provides a unique perspective into the workings of local governance and has a keen understanding of emerging issues and trends in local governance. This iSgit04 .: • .. ■■■ ADVANCED REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED BEE Date: December 8, 1999 Register. 11:15 AM - Program: 11:30 AM — 2:00 PM . Location: See map on reverse side. Cost: $30 / members and $40 / nonmembers (MEMBERS! Bring a guest and they pay the member rate!) SIGN UP AT MEETING FOR REAL ESTATE, BUILDERS fr AICP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT. Next Program: January 19, 2000 Bruce Katz, Director Brookings Institution "From Our Nation's Capitol: A perspective on Sprawl Transportation and Regional Government" Reservation: "Governance for the Next Millenium" • December 8, 1999 Name: Phone: Company/Agency: Register by: Phone: 612.47.1.3302 Fax: 612.4 7 4.3993 Mail: Sensible Land Use Coalition PO Bot 284, Excelsior, iIN 55331-9998 Please indicate method of payment: ❑ Check enclosed ❑ Mailing check ❑ Pay @ door Vegetarian meal preferred Member / 530 Guest/ S30 Name: ❑ Nonmember/$40 TOTAL ENCLOSED Program seating is limited. Deadline for registration is Friday, December 3 at noon MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION !,, " Id' Yes, I/ We want to the join Sensible Land Use Coalition. Please check the category that applies to you or your firm: ❑ Corporate member (5200) ❑Architect/ engineer ❑ Economic dei clog^;ent ❑ Public sector member 0200) ❑ Attorney/ legal support ❑ City / county / state agency ❑ Individual member (S75) ❑ Builder/ developer/ contractor ❑ PLICI;C utiiit}' ❑ Financial / lender / investor ❑ Realtor / tale insl.trance ❑ Land use consultant / planner ❑ Property ina na;cm.cnt Other --- ----- _— Company agency — Street Address --- —------- - ------------ -- ----- Suite -- City i SUate / ZIP — — ----------- — -- Phone ---- -- F.ix Individual Name(s)* *NOTE: Individual members include one names, public sector awd corporate members rant' list up to fice indli%i,L;,: . Please make check payable to the: SENSIBLE L-\tiD USE COALITION • PO Box 284, Excelsior, MN 3 ;; I y ;S Questions? Call Pat Arnst, Executive Director, (612) 474-3302 009 PROGRAIf POLICIES NES ■ An: employee of a corporate member or public sector member may attend at the member rate. ■ Payment must be received by the start of each program. ■ ''Pay at the door" reservations made and not honored, will incur a $5 surcharge, unless cancellations are received 36 hours in advance. ■ Attendance at a program without a reservation will incur a $5 surcharge. ■ Luncheon will not be served to latecomers once the guest . speaker has commenced. ■ Audience participation is an integral part of the SLUC programs. We request that questions be limited to the subject. Self promotional speeches will not be permitted. The Sensible Land Use Coalition is a community of land use planning, development and regulatory professionals from the public and private setters. Our mission is to promote communication, enhance education and provide information that will encourage the development of public policy and foster a balanced approach toward issues affecting land use, development and the environment in Minnesota, with special focus on the Twin Cities metro area. Z9VLZ'ON lIWLi3d NW'S1dW-_ _ Qltld 3`J`dls0d'S'(1 llAOdd-NON Radisson- H-.-T�-L L 7 300 Nonnordcle Boulevard Minneopolis, :IAN 55439 (6121835-7800 • Fax (612) 893.8419 Z8t?VLbb99 NW KnONAld anl8 HinOVI lld 00K HinoVlAld 40 A110 NOSNHOf 1HJIAAO �nll�n�in�lllIIM11111goI ll���in�llttlsinlul�l��l�i� 2.IO-puL-I;)IglsLI,s-.-.",--4, £66£17Lb XE -4 ZO££-iLb-Z`[9 9666-`[££55 NW 1olsl35x3 Xog Od N0111 V W �Lr IS1 QNV I ISi��S Please check your records... ge If you have not joined for 2000, now is the time. Please complete and return the membership form mailed to you in September, or use the membership form on the back of the attached program flyer. Return your application by January 14, 2060 r:) ensure that you and your firm are listed in our 2000.4fembership Directory. If you have already renewed, and know of someone who may benefit from membership in the Sensible Land Use Coalition, please pass along the enclosed program flyer and membership application, or call us and we'll be happy to mail one for you. If men,,Nrship is not possible for you at this time, we invite you to attend any of our programs in 2000. Please call 473-3302, or visit our Web site, % iyw.SenCib1cLand.org, for more program details or to register. Sensible Land Use Coalition ■ PO Sox 234 ■ Excelsior, NLN 55331 ■ 612.473.3302 beyondlcl"om 77ae Software Superstore Ol E 1 R Oxy � E G 10 R Published Thursday, November 18, 1999 A big change: Maple Grove gets affordable -housing award � Mike Kaszuba /Star Tribune startribune.com A few years ago it would have seemed almost impossible: Maple Grove, the Twin Cities suburb with the most -defiant image when it came to building affordable housing, getting an award for Metro helping more such housing to get built. But it'll happen on Friday, when the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency gives the city its 1999 award for excellence in affordable -housing initiatives. The city, stung in the past by criticism that it was an affluent suburb that equated lower-income housing with crime and minorities, is ecstatic. "I've just gotten calls from them every day wanting to know one thing or another about the event," said Jane Kennedy, an agency official. So what happened in Maple Grove, a city where a police officer was once quoted as saying affordable housing would have "those people" moving in? And how far has it come from the city that ABC -TV's "Nightline" not long ago featured in a story on cities with exclusionary views? "I think it's education," said Alan Madsen, the city's administrator. "The projects that have developed here have put to rest fears that people may have had.... I'll be honest: We still have a ways to go." The affordable housing being built in Maple Grove today is making the city's choices easier. Individual projects are smaller, and larger projects mix a small percentage of lower-income units with market -rate housing. From 1996 to 1998 the city ranked 10th in the metro area for the most affordable housing built, with 347 units, according to the Metropolitan Council. For 1996 and 1997 it ranked fourth in the number of affordable rental units built. The agency defined an affordable two-bedroom apartment as costing less than $685 a month in 1996, and less than $716 a month in 1997. The figure was $760 in 1998. What's going up Though the numbers are not overwhelming, more projects are being built in Maple Grove. Lake Shore Townhomes, which once faced a citizen outcry, will open in December with 19 apartments. Two-bedroom units will have $506 monthly rents. And Just Off Main, a 125 -unit development in the newly emerging downtown area, will have 25 two-bedroom units with monthly rents of $605. "It feels really good," said Irene Koski, a seven-year City Council member. "I have been through some other times when things were, for me, very frustrating." Those memories are vivid for many. Maple Grove's housing policies were reviewed by two federal agencies, including the U.S. Justice Department. Twice in the 1990s the city was sued by developers who said they felt that citizen opposition -- some residents publicly expressed fears that lower-income residents would bring crime -- had scuttled their projects. On both occasions, including most recently in July, the city settled with the developers. Because of the controversy, Maple Grove was among the first metro -area cities to sign a voluntary agreement with the Met Council that set goals for providing affordable housing. In 1995 it pledged that it would have 630 new apartments by 2010 that were affordable to those earning no more than $25,500 in 1995 dollars. It also promised to make its best efforts to have 3,796 ownership units built by then costing $115,000 or less in 1994 money. During the following two years, 280 affordable units were built in the city, ranking it ninth among metro cities. Even some of the city's harshest critics are noticing its gains. "Just the [fact] that Maple Grove is getting an award, and sort of crowing about what they're doing -- I mean, that's positive," said state Rep. Myron Orfield, the Minneapolis DFLer who routinely clashed with the city's leaders over the issue. "I would really like to see them honor their [Met Council] agreement. That's the ultimate answer." It was Orfield who, in the early 1990s, gained a national reputation as a champion of affordable housing. His efforts laid the groundwork for the state's Livable Communities Act, a voluntary program that, among other things, encourages municipalities to build more affordable housing. Maple Grove's initiative comes as the metro area as a whole has fallen behind goals set by the Met Council as part of that act. If the pace seen in 1996 and 1997 continues, a council report stated this year, the 101 participating cities would reach only two-thirds of the region's goal of producing 68,553 affordable ownership units and 12,885 affordable rental units by 2010. The key: Mix it up Some who have watched Maple Grove say its success results from a key strategy change. While developers previously pushed large projects that were exclusively for low -and moderate -income occupants, more of today's developments feature such units as just part of a larger project. One example is Centennial Crossing, a 381 -unit development that has received preliminary city approval and will mix single-family houses, townhouses and apartments. Only 5 percent of the units will be defined as affordable. City opposition to the proj ect was nonexistent, said Dick Edwards, a city planner. "If it's [affordable housing] mixed with other housing, that's really what the city, I think, would prefer," said John Uban, a land planner who has had proj ects in the city. "The city is trying more and more to disperse the affordable housing. Another change that has made things easier is the size of developments geared exclusively to tenants with lower incomes. Elm Creek Twinhomes, which the city helped bring about financially and for which it will be given Friday's award, has just 14 units. In another case, a developer who sued after the city rejected Shadow Grove, its 125 -unit affordable - housing complex, has returned. With the suit settled, the Darrel Farr Development Co. is developing Chapel Wood, a 375 -unit project. The key difference is that Chapel Wood will be targeted to senior citizens. Lucinda Gardner, a company vice president, said the change was made, in part, to give Maple Grove "something the city would like." "All I know," she said, "is [that given] the kind of ride Shadow Grove had ... it wouldn't have startrbune.com made any sense to come up with something [similar]." IV Metro ® Copyright 1999 Star Tribune. AN rights reserved. a a� +- oC= CL o — ca P Gray Freshwater Center Hwys.15 & 19, Navarre 2500 Shadywood Road Excelsior, MN 55331-9578 Phone: (612) 471-0590 Fax: (612) 471-0682 Email: admin@minnehahacreek.org Web Site: www.minnehahacreek.org Board of Managers Pamela G. Blixt James Calkins Lance Fisher Monica Gross Thomas W. LaBounty Scott Thomas Malcolm Reid Printed on recycled paper containinc at least 30% post consumer waste. Minnehalla CreekWatershed District Improving Quality of Water, Quality of Life November 16, 1999 The Honorable Joy Tierney Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 RE: Water Breakfasts Dear Mayor Tierney: �4 ,11? o: r We'd like you to join us for breakfast --and we'll be serving more than water. Water, however, is the reason for meeting. We'd like to share some of our plans with you. Our goal is to continually improve our effectiveness both in protecting water resources and in working with our partners in the watershed. Note, we've invited all elected city and park officials, county commissioners, metropolitan council members, state senators and state representatives. We've scheduled five separate times in the hope that one would be convenient for you. Please return the enclosure indicating your choice, or call us at 612-471-0590. Groups will be kept small (approximately 12) to facilitate conversation. Date Location Tuesday, December 7 Calhoun Beach Club, Minneapolis Wednesday, December 8 The Marsh, Minnetonka Tuesday, December 14 Sunsets, Wayzata Wednesday, December 15 The Marsh, Minnetonka Thursday, December 16 Calhoun Beach Club, Minneapolis Arienda 7:30 a.m. Convene for breakfast Presentation on the role of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Current and planned projects of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Water Wish List Discussion Legislative issues 9:00 a.m. Adjourn Here are some questions that we are considering. You might want to weigh in on them when you dome. What environmental policies are you implementing? What environmental initiatives are you pursuing? How do you see them fitting with District policies? sF November 16, 1999 Page 2 • The EPA and PCA have issued some new, stricter requirements on pollution discharges. What implementation strategies should be considered? By the District, cities, Metropolitan Council, state agencies? • Should the District adopt a results -oriented method of managing water quality? Rather than specifying particular actions such as erosion control measures, the District could set a numerical standard for water quality leaving city water bodies and monitor results. • The District is considering issuing cities a general permit to manage erosion control on small projects. What kinds of criteria should the District require before issuing the permit? Should the District retain any enforcement role? • What suggestions do you have to improve District communications with your constituent group? Of course, feel free to bring your questions, ideas and concerns. We hope the discussions will help us to better our communities, improve the effectiveness and efficiencies of our programs, and to become more responsive to our residents. We plan to incorporate your suggestions and ideas into our planning process and our daily operations wherever possible. We look forward to meeting with you. Please call Eric Evenson, District Administrator, at 612-471-6284 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Pamela Blixt, President for the Board of Managers MCWD Malcolm Reid, Vice President Lance Fisher, Secretary Monica Gross, Treasurer Jim Calkins, Manager Tom LaBounty, Manager Scott Thomas, Manager z- 1� Minnehaha Creek Watershed District WATER BREAKFASTS FOR POLICY MAKERS I plan to attend the following Water Breakfast: ❑ Tuesday, December 7 — Calhoun Beach Club, Minneapolis ❑ Wednesday, December 8 — The Marsh, Minnetonka ❑ Tuesday, December 14 — Sunsets, Wayzata ❑ Wednesday, December 15 — The Marsh, Minnetonka ❑ Thursday, December 16 — Calhoun Beach Club, Minneapolis I cannot attend any of the scheduled meetings, but would like you to: ❑ Call to arrange a private meeting ❑ Send me any materials distributed at the breakfasteeeti ngs ❑ Send me a summary of any action or follow up 9 from the meetings PHONE NAME NOV 16 199 14:30 FROP1 PSB TO 5095060 PAGE.001i001 PADILLA • SPEER - BEARDSLEY P U F 1.. I C: R E L A T 1 U -N S Padilla Speer Beardsley Inc. To: Ms. Joy Tierney, fax: 509-5060 224 Franklin Avenue Went From: Jennifer Harlander Minneapolis, MN 554U4.2394 Date: November 1611999 Time: 1:33 PM Telephone: 612.871.8877 Facsimile: 612.8'71.7792 Transmitted by: jsh 1 page(s) Including this page: Minneapolis 5t. Paul New York Message: You're invited to: Founding Partner The WORLDCOM Holidazzle Express News Conftrencc with Ted Mondale Group, Inc. Tbursday, November 18 14:30 a.m. — 11 a.m. Between 6`h and 7"' Streets on Nicollet Mall (in front of the Holidazzle Express Bus) Speakers: Ted Mondale, Chair, Metropolitan Council Sam Grabarski, President and CEO, Minneapolis Downtown Council Ted Mondale and Sam Grabarski will be announcing "Holidazzle Express," a joint venture between the Minneapolis Downtown Council and Metro Transit. Holidazzlc Express will provide outlying communities free round-trip bus service to attend selected weekend Holidazzle parades. Metro Transit buses will offer service from a pre -determined location in a Fwin tribes suburb to the Holidaxzle parade route. Even though the Holidazzle Express buses leave from designated communities, anyone is welcome to use this free service. \// Plymouth has been chosen as a Holidazzle Express city on Dec. 12. We hope you are able to attend the Holidazzle Express news conference on Nov. 18 as a representative for Plymouth when Ted Mondale announces your community's participation. For additional information on the Holidaz7le Express visit the Holidazzle web site at Www.downtownr>z�pls.com or call (612) 332AS72. Please call Alyson Schmidt at (612) 872-3758 for directions and parking information. CITY OF PLYMOUTFF News Release For Immediate Release Contact: November 17, 1999 Sandy Paulson, 612-509-5080 Plymouth Seeks Citizens to Serve on Transit Committee The City of Plymouth is seeking people who are interested in public transit to serve on the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT). Regular riders of Plymouth Metrolink, the transit service operated by the City of Plymouth, as well as others with an interest in public transit are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until Tues., Dec. 21. For an application, call City Clerk Sandy Paulson at 612-509-5080. PACT studies advises the Plymouth City Council on transit -related issues. The committee is made up of seven members who serve staggered 3 -year terms, subject to a maximum of six years. At least four of the members of PACT must be regular users of Plymouth Metrolink. PACT typically meets monthly. Plymouth Metrolink provides: • Express and reverse commuter service between Plymouth and downtown Minneapolis, • Dial -A -Ride, a shared curb -to -curb service for the Plymouth area; and • Plymouth Flyer, a shared door-to-door service for seniors and persons with disabilities. -30- PLYMOUTH 9t Beautiful Place ?o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®�. www.d.plymouth.mn.us 2 z a Plymouth Human Rights Commission November 4, 1999 Minutes missioners Present Absent Butler [Jennifer delle Carruthers n k Chhabra Jackie Fraedrich Mitzi Heath Lisa HunterVO Patricia Izek Joan Jensen Art Johnson Rebecca Malinsky Perssis Meshkat %0 Ruth Ruffin YO Becky Wheeler Amanda McCartney VO Noah Kunin Also present: Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes, Housing Supervisor Ed Goldsmith, Assistant City Manager Laurie Ahrens, Councilmember Brad Brown, and City Clerk Sandy Paulson. Call to Order A meeting of the Human Rights Commission was called to order Vice Chair Heath at 7:00 p.m. in the Medicine. Lake Room, City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on November 4, 1999. Approval of Minutes Motion was made by Commissioner Wheeler, and seconded by Commissioner Meshkat to approve the minutes. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Approval of Agenda Commissioner Wheeler requested to move item No. 5 on the agenda to later on the agenda. Vice Chair Heath requested to add responses to affordable housing and the issues at School District No. 281 under New Business. Motion was made by Commissioner Wheeler, and seconded by Commissioner Malinsky to approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Human Rights Commission Minutes November 4, 1999 Page 2 of 4 Update on HUD Fair Housing Analysis and Plan Housing Supervisor Goldsmith discussed with the commission the draft of topics for metro -wide analysis of impediments to fair housing. He explained the City receives funds from HUD and is required to complete this analysis. He stated the commission would receive a draft of the final report that addresses the impediments in six to 12 months. The commission was informed the Council would be conducting a Special Meeting on November 15, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Land Use Plan for the 2020 Urban Expansion Area (Northwest Plymouth) as it relates to the City's Comprehensive Plan. Housing Supervisor Goldsmith added that the Planning Commission has recommended the plans for higher density levels in this area. The commissioners stressed the importance of attending this meeting and indicating their support of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Motion was made by Commissioner Wheeler, seconded by Commissioner McCartney to send a letter to the Councilmembers in support of the Planning Commission's recommendation. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. City Council and School District Perspectives on 2000 Human Rights Commission Work Plan Assistant Manager Ahrens briefly discussed with the commission the need to complete a work plan of the commission for the year 2000. Councilmember Brown stated there could be components of the citizen survey that the commission could address in the next year as part of their work plan. He informed the commissioners that the Robbinsdale School District is considering closing the Hosterman Middle School. The school needs a lot of renovation. He stated there are 762 students with 45% being minorities, 45% of the students being on the free/reduced lunch program, and 16% of the students receiving special education services. He stated he would like the commissioners to think about what the commission can do as a whole to make this transition for the students as smooth as possible. The students would complete the current school year at Hosterman. Assistant Manager Ahrens stated this project could be included in the commission's work plan for 2000. The commissioners discussed ways in which to assist students both attending a new school next year and the students from the schools where these students would be transferred. The Human Rights Commission Minutes November 4, 1999 Page 3 of 4 commissioners noted that it would greatly assist the commission by receiving the assistance from the student representatives who serve on the commission. Reports of Committees Hate Crime/Bias Report. Vice Chair Heath discussed with the commission a complaint which had been filed with the Police Department. This complaint was filed by a family that indicated they have been victimized by their neighbors since 1992 due to their race. She stated she would follow-up on this report to determine why charges weren't pressed. Essay Contest. Commissioner Jensen reported on the status of the essay contest as well as the judges for the contest. Old Business Report to the City Council on Days to avoid for Public Meetings. This item was tabled. Report on "Make a Difference Day." Commissioner Wheeler reported on the success of the "Make a Difference Day." She stated there was overwhelmingly support from many businesses, organizations, and students. She also thanked everyone for their assistance on the Plymouth on Parade. New Business 2000 Census. Assistant Manager Ahrens discussed the importance of citizens responding to the census. A discussion was held on City mailings to apartments and churches and an article for the Sun Sailor. Correspondence from Kathryn I Hume. Assistant Manager Ahrens stated Ms. Hume has been denied a handicap permit from the City so she can utilize a motorized vehicle on the bike paths and sidewalks of the City as a means of transportation. She explained Ms. Hume suffers from a visual impairment that has caused her to voluntarily stop driving a car. The City has denied her application for a motorized golf cart permit because her visual handicap does not fall within the definition of handicapped persons under State Statutes 169.345, Subd. 2 as required by City Ordinance. Ms. Hume has sent a letter to her State representatives requesting the statute be expanded to include individuals with retinitis pigmentosa, who have more than 20 degrees of good central vision. She stated she would report back to the commission on the status of this request. cr Human Rights Commission Minutes November 4, 1999 Page 4 of 4 Miscellaneous Business The commission discussed the process they would like to follow when a statement needs to be made on behalf of the commission. Vice Chair Heath requested this item be placed on the agenda for the Commission's next meeting on December 2, 1999. The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. "�' Q DATE: November 19, 1999 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works SUBJECT: NEED FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL COUNTY ROAD 9 AND PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD At a recent Council meeting a question was asked on whether studies had been done, and if there is a need for a traffic signal at County Road 9 and Plymouth Boulevard. The latest study at this intersection was completed by Hennepin County in January, 1999. That study indicated that there was a need for a traffic signal. Although there is a need for the traffic signal, the County establishes a priority ranking on all signals that show the need throughout the County. This intersection was ranked No. 39 out of 50 intersections indicating the need for signals. One of the highest priority for signals in the County is the intersection of County Road 9 and Vicksburg Lane which is approximately two blocks west of the Plymouth Boulevard intersection. The County will be installing a signal at this intersection in the spring of 2000 or early summer. The County is currently preparing the design of the signal in order that it can be bid in early 2000. The installation of the traffic signal at Vicksburg Lane will affect the flow of traffic at the Plymouth Boulevard intersection since it is in very close proximity. A new study will be done at the Plymouth Boulevard intersection after the Vicksburg Lane signal has been placed in operation. This will then establish a new priority within the County system. 1:\pw\Engineering\TrafflcSignals\Memos\9 PlymouthBlvd.doc o -� O o a� cd a d ~ Q. �A p ° -� +-+ 'ncu En M cd U O CN CN C 0 0 0 0 C) CN � CS 00a, 0 0 ON 0 tn O CNCN ON 0 0 0 0 rnCN N N N N ON O O O N ti o o Q O a a -� O Cd o °o N � U N � O 0 � r� c v °WA to a USA O U �c r-:00 C� W) � � tn 00 co CL November 16, 1999 Bev Coyne, ABE Program Manager Wayzata Public Schools 305 Vicksburg Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Ms: `Coyne: 1 ciry of PLYMOUTF+ I am pleased that the City's Dial -a -Ride service has been a support for the Adult Basic Education program at Wayzata Public Schools. I certainly understand your concern about loss of program funding for free transportation and child care, and would like to refer you to two possible funding sources. These resources may also be able to offer additional referrals: Plymouth HRA Ed Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor (612) 509-5412 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners LaDonna Hoy, Executive Director (612) 473-2436 110 Grant Avenue South Wayzata, MN 55391 I hope this information is helpful in resolving your program's transportation and child care needs. Sincerely, Joy Y ierney Mayor PLYMOUTH A Bcautifu(Pface To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 y v,'WW.ci.p1ym0u1h.mn.us Independent School District 284 toe299•��T oy Tierney, Mayor Dwight Johnson, City Manager The Plymouth City Council 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney, Dwight Johnson and City Council, 'r, Community Education Services 305 Vicksburg Lane Noah ?lymouth. MN 55,447 I am writing on behalf of the Wayzata Adult Basic Education Program (ABE) which provides free English as a Second Language, G.E.D. Preparation and Basic Skills classes to adults who need to improve their basic educational skills in order to gain employment, advance in their jobs, help their children succeed in school, or to become fully participating citizens of our community. We try to remove the barriers that prevent individuals from attending the classes, which are held in the Family Learning Center at Wayzata Central Middle School, by providing free transportation to and from the class site and child care during the time that parents are participating in the classes. Interfaith Outreach provides as many volunteer rides as possible. For over ten years, the Wayzata ABE program has used the Plymouth Dial a Ride bus system to provide rides to adult learners who cannot afford personal transportation. Each year our ridership increases and Dial a Ride has continued to provide good service to learners each week. We feel that the ridership we arrange is an excellent way for these adults to become familiar with the Dial a Ride System so they will use it to become more self sufficient and feel less isolated and hopeless. 612.745 5200 Fax: 612.745.526,` This fall we lost two families who used Dial a Ride and were enrolled in our Family Literacy L.E.A.F. Program, which is held 9:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. They both have kindergartners, age five, who needed to be transported to and from our site to their schools. Your bus eligiblity decision is greatly appreciated and we thank you. Prior to your decision these kindergartners could not ride the bus by themselves. If their mothers were in class, they could not get them off to school or the bus with them. We will try to reinstate the families, they very much wanted to continue their participation in Family Literacy Program to improve their English and parenting skills. Their pre-school children have had the opportunity time to learn and improve their English in their L.E.A.F. children's education classes which are held while heir parents are participiating in parenting and English classes, thus enhancing their probabilities to succeed in school. After July 1, 2000, funding for free transportation will end. State ABE programs have lost their local levy which provided funds for extras like free transportation and child care. This year we have been asking individuals who can afford to pay their fare and child care costs to do so. But there are some individuals who are unemployed, with little income who cannot afford the cost. I am asking if you can help us find a solution to this dilemma. We are afraid that there will be individuals who will have to drop the program and thus will not be able to learn English, prepare for their G.E.D. Diploma or improve their basic skills in reading or math. Thank you again for your support these past years for the wonderful Dial a Ride support service you have provided for the Adult Basic Educational program, I just hope we can find a way to make it continue. Sincerely, Bev Coyne, ABE Program Manager From: AMM To: Laurie Ahrens vate: nnaraa nme: o:i r:su rnn rage Z OT c AMM FAX HEWS AMM Fax News is faxed periodically to all AAIM city managers and administrators. The information is in- tended to be shared with mayors, eorureilrnembers and staff in order to keep officials abreast of important metro city issues. PC Copyright 1999 ANIM 14.5 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E-mail: amm@aamml45.org Nov. 15-19, 1999 up Ajrociation of Metropolitan Municipalities Metropolitan Council likely to adopt SAC waiver The Metropolitan Council's Livable Communities Committee has begun a process to adopt a three- year demonstration grant program to waive the SAC charge for inclusionary housing development. The program will be funded from section 8 housing reserves and SAC reserves. The Metropolitan Council staff is proposing: ♦ To target the grant program to developments that will serve low income households. ♦ To make $250,000 available per year for three years. ♦ To link the grant program to Council goals such as proximity to transit and developments having a range of household incomes. ♦ To require cities to waive a local SAC or WAC charge up to the amount of the Council SAC waiver. ♦ To limit no more than 50 SAC Telecommunications issue discussion set for Dec. 8 The AMM will host an issue he dealing with telecom- munications on Dec. 8 from 8-9:15 a. m. at the LMC building. Sen. Steve Kelley (DFL - Hopkins) will discuss the components of his legislation -40 and the role of cities in fran- chising local cable providers. If you would like to attend, please call Laurie Jennings at the AM M (651) 215-4000. waivers in any city in any one year. ♦ To require developers to use resource efficient building techniques and appliances in the construction of the units. ♦ To receive a grant a development need not receive an inclusionary housing grant but must meet the statutory definition of inclusionary housing. The Metropolitan Council will have a discussion of the proposed grant criteria at the Nov. 23 Environment Committee meeting and adopt the criteria by Dec. 15. A complete copy of the proposed guidelines are available from Guy Peterson of the Metropolitan Council at (651) 602-1418. If you have comments about the proposed guidelines, particularly the local SAC match, call Gene Ranieri at the AMM (651) 215-4001. AMM Policy Adoption Meeting is this week Iis not too late to reserve your seat at the AMM Policy Adoption Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at the LMC building. This is your opportunity to vote on the 2000 legislative policies and network with your peers. A social will begin at 5 p.m., with the busi- ness meeting at 5:45 p.m. If you would like to attend, call Laurie Jennings by Tuesday, Nov. 16 (651) 215-4000. DATE: November 15, 1999 TO: Mayor and City Council; City Manager; Department Directors FROM: Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Citizen Survey Results Attached is the executive summary of the 1999 citizen survey results. We will still receive more detailed, cross tabulated information which I will forward to you. 11/15/1999 MON 15:56 FAX 612 929 6166 DECISION RESOURCES X1002/015 Decision Resources Ltd. EXECUTIVE SUMALMY Gly of Plymouth Methodology: This study contains the results of a telephone survey of 400 randomly selected residents of the City of Plymouth. Survey responses were gathered by professional interviewers across the community between August 12 and September 3, 1999. The average interview took forty-one minutes. In general, random samples such as this yield results projectable to the entire universe of adult Plymouth residents within f 5.0 percentage points in 95 out of 100 cases. Residential Demographics: Plymouth was found to be a dynamic, young, and relatively upscale community. The median longevity of adult residents was 7.8 years. Nineteen percent of the sample reported moving to the city during the past two years, while thirty-eight percent had been there over a decade. Over sixty percent of the sample came from two locations prior to moving to the community: forty percent reported moving from other Hennepin County suburban communities, while twenty-three percent moved from outside of the State of Minnesota. Twelve percent relocated from the City of Minneapolis, while nine percent came from rural Minnesota. Sixty-five percent of the sample either had no plans to leave the city, or felt they would stay for at least another ten years. And, twenty percent reported they might move from the community during the next five years. "Location" proved to be the key reason for moving to the community, cited by thirty-two percent. Twenty-four percent carne because of "strong neighborhoods and attractive housing opportunities." Fifteen percent pointed to the "schools," while eight percent mentioned "available jobs." Six percent cited "open spaces and parks" as their major reason for moving to the city. Forty percent of the households contained at least one school -aged child or pre-schooler. Eighteen percent also reported the presence of senior citizens, with fourteen percent of the households composed exclusively of senior citizens. The average age of respondents was 46.5 years old. Fifty-two percent of the sample fell into the 35-54 years old age range, while twenty Page I 11/15/1999 MON 15:57 FAX 812 929 5155 DECISION RESOURCES 191UUJ/015 percent reported ages under 35 years old. Women outnumbered men by four percent in the sample. Seventy-eight percent owned their present residences, while twenty-two percent rented them. Sixty-three percent of the sample lived in single family homes; nineteen percent, in apartments; and, eighteen percent resided in townhouses or condominiums. Seventy-three percent thought it was at least "somewhat likely" they would live in this same residence ten years from now, assuming their health did not change. A majority of those who did not think they would be in the same residence saw a move to a single family home during that time period. The typical resident awned or leased two automobiles; twenty-three percent, though, reported having three or more vehicles. The typical Plymouth resident had an eighteen minute commute to their job location. While forty-three percent reported jobs in other suburban locations, twenty-two percent worked in the community and twenty percent commuted to" the City of Minneapolis. The median household yearly income was $79,000.00, approximately $24,500 higher than the current Metropolitan Area suburban norm. Fifty-eight percent of the adult population were college graduates. Twenty-five percent reported some post -secondary educational experience, while eighteen percent had high school educations or less. Ninety-seven percent of the residents were White, and three percent were Black or Asian. Similarly, ninety-nine percent of the sample reported English as the primary language spoken at home. Residents were classified according to both the ward in which they resided. Thirty-one percent resided in Ward One; twenty-one percent, in Ward Two; twenty-two percent lived in Ward Three; and, twenty-seven percent resided in Ward Four. Community Character: When residents thought about the City of Plymouth, they focused on "large and growing community," mentioned by fifteen percent, and "parks and recreational amenities," cited by fourteen percent. Eleven percent mentioned "strong neighborhoods," while ten percent discussed the "natural beauty of the area." Eight percent each pointed to "convenient location in the Metropolitan Area" and "nice people." "Location" within the Metropolitan Area was the most liked feature of the city. At forty-three percent, it outdistanced all other responses. "Strong neighborhoods" was mentioned by sixteen percent, while "open space" was cited by nine percent an "parks," by eight percent. Six percent each liked most "good schools" and "safe area." On the other hand, "traffic congestion" and "high taxes," at fifteen percent each, as well as "growth," at thirteen percent, were the most unpopular features of the community. "Inconvenient location," at eight percent and "poor city services," cited by rive percent, rounded out the list. But, it was very noteworthy that twenty-six percent reported there was "nothing" they disliked about the community; this "booster" segment Page 2 11/15/1999 MON 15:57 FAX 612 929 6166 DECISION RESOURCES 0004/015 was almost three times as high as the norm for the Metropolitan Area. The trade-off between convenient location and growth and traffic was clearly the top concern currently facing residents. General Quality ofLife Rating: Ninety-seven percent rated the quality of life in Plymouth as either "excellent" or "good," while three percent were more critical, In fact, a solid fifty-six percent rated it as "excellent." A majority of residents, fifty-seven percent, expected the quality of life to "remain about the same' during the next five years or so; twenty-six percent foresaw an "increase," while thirteen percent predicted a "decrease." A strong ninety-one percent rated the City of Plymouth as an "excellent" or "good" place to raise children; only three percent were more critical. Similarly, sixty-five percent rated the city "excellent" or "good" as a place to retire, while twenty-six percent saw it as "only fair" or "poor" on this dimension. In general, ninety-seven percent rated the overall appearance of their neighborhood as either "excellent" or "good," while four percent saw it as "only fair." Community Identity: Forty-six percent thought they had "strong ties to my neighborhood, but weak ties to the rest of Plymouth." Nineteen percent felt "a strong tie to the entire Plymouth community," while twenty- five percent reported "neither strong ties to my neighborhood not the community as a whole." A smaller eight percent stated they had "strong ties to my school district, but weak ties to the City of Plymouth." Even so, seventy-three percent had either "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of pride in the city as a place to live; twenty-eight percent said they had "some" or "very little." While forty-eight percent felt there had been "no change" in the strength of community identity and the sense of neighborliness, thirty-seven percent thought they had "increased." Seven percent saw a "decrease," and eight percent were unsure. Moving from the City of Plymouth: If given the chance, twenty-one percent would like to move away from their neighborhood in Plymouth. Of this group, twenty-seven percent would move "out of state," seventeen percent would go to "another Hennepin County suburb," and fourteen percent would move to "Greater Minnesota." Eleven percent would move to another neighborhood in the City of Plymouth. Residents listed four key factors which would be most important to them in selecting a new place of residence: fourteen percent cited "location;" thirteen percent focused on "quality of schools;" twelve percent mentioned "housing and lot sizes;" and, ten percent stated "impact on their job" Eight percent each also pointed to "rural and small town ambience," "nearness to family," "parks Page 3 11/15/1888 MVN 15:57 YAA UIZ UZU 0100 VW;ialUN KbbVUMXb WjUU5/U15 and lakes," and "climate." Volunteer Service: Thirty-seven percent of the sample were currently involved in volunteer service. "Church," at sixteen percent, and "community service organizations," at ten percent, were the most frequently mentioned types of activities. The typical volunteer spent about 2% hours per week in these activities. Fifty-four percent reported awareness of the City of Plymouth's 'Volunteer Program; however, only seven percent had volunteered in the City's program. Activities in the City: Residents were asked if they had undertaken each of a list of activities during the past twelve months. Ninety-three percent had recycled, while eighty-seven percent had used a city park and eighty-two percent used a city trail. Forty percent had watched a City Council or Planning Commission Meeting on cable television, and thirty percent reported participating in a City of Plymouth recreational program. Twenty-one percent attended a City Council or Planning Commission Meeting, while fifteen percent had visited the City's website on the Internet. Nine percent rode Metrolink, seven percent used Park and Ride, and four percent used Dial -a -Ride. Tax Climate and City Services: Plymouth residents were generally receptive to current city property tax levels. The typical resident estimating the City's property tax share thought it was 17.0 percent. But, thirty-eight percent of the sample admitted to having no idea about the proportion. Forty-one percent considered the city's share to be "about average" in comparison with neighboring cities, while twenty-six percent labeled it "high" and nine percent called it "low." When considering the value of city services— quality vemw% cost — seventy-four percent rated it highly, while fourteen percent were more critical. City service evaluations were consistently positive. Park maintenance, recycling service, and sanitary sewer service were rated highly by at least ninety percent. Police protection, accommodation and control of storm water run-off, animal control, condition of trails, and snow plowing of city streets received approval ratings in the eighty percent range. Pavement repair and patching on city streets, fire protection, recreational programs, street lighting, as well as boulevard trees and plants scored approval ratings of seventy percent or higher. Emergency medical services and the quality and taste of drinking water received approval ratings of sixty-six percent and sixty-eight percent, respectively. Fifty-nine percent rated building inspection and code enforcement as either "excellent" or "good," while fifty-four percent felt the same way about snow removal on city trails. And, forty-five percent rated the snowplowing of cul-de-sacs Page 4 11/15/1999 BION 15:58 FAX 612 929 6166 DECISION RESOURCES Z006/015 the same way. When the entire array of city services was considered, the average positive evaluation level was 76.2%, a very strong mean rating; similarly, the average negative evaluation level was a low 9.6%. These two percentages do not add to 100% since some residents were unable to rate each service in the list. Two ratings received negative evaluations higher than the suburban norm: quality and taste of drinking water and street lighting. In the former case, residents reported the water tasted "badly;" in the latter case, residents thought more street lights were needed. By a fifty-one percent to thirty-two percent margin, respondents favored an increase in their city property taxes if it were needed to maintain city services at their current level. Opponents stated they preferred uuts in parks and recreational facilities, as well as Administration, in order to avoid an increase. By a sixty-nine percent to fourteen percent judgment, residents decisively rejected a reduction in city services, even if their city property taxes could be reduced. Supporters of this policy suggested cuts in parks and recreational facilities, and Administration, as key areas for consideration. Forty-six percent thought water and sewer charges in Plymouth were "about average" in comparison with other communities. Fifteen percent placed them comparatively "high," and three percent thought they were comparatively "low." A large thirty-seven percent, though, admitted they were uncertain. When asked about a preferred schedule for utilities billing, thirty- nine percent wanted "bi-monthly" statements, while twenty-four percent favored "quarterly" statements. Twenty-five percent were indifferent, and twelve percent were undecided. A solid seventy-two percent thought the City was "about right" in its enforcement of City Codes on nuisances such as animal control, garbage disposal, junk cars, messy yards, and noise. Three percent saw it as "too tough," while ten percent felt the City was "not tough enough." Critics thought there was room for improvement in three areas: stray animals, parking restrictions, and messy yards. There was also some sentiment that City Codes were enforced "unevenly." By a sixty-six percent to twenty-eight percent verdict, residents supported cities using public funds fur uummuuity social services such as food shelves, housing shelters, and at -risk teen programs. And, by a sixty-six percent to twenty-eight percent judgment, they favored using public funds to underwrite community activities such as community choir, community band, and community theater. City Government.- Residential overnment: Residential empowerment within the community was at a very high level. Sixty-six percent reported they could have a say in the way the City of Plymouth runs things, if they wanted. Twenty-eight percent thought they could not, and six percent were uncertain. This group of unempowered citizens was below the Metropolitan Area suburban norm of thirty percent. Page 5 11/15/1999 MON 15:58 FAX 612 929 6166 DECISION RESOURCES Z007/015 Mayor Joy Tierney was correctly identified by forty-five percent of the sample, reflecting an extremely high name identification. Citywide recognition of City Council members never exceeded -five Percent and correlated directly to length of service on the Council. Sixty-three percent were able to correctly identify the location of City Hall, somewhat lower than in other suburban communities. The Mayor and Council were awarded a job approval rating of fifty-four percent and a disapproval rating of only five percent; uncertainty was a high forty-one percent. Even so, the level of the approval rating remained about six percent higher than the Metropolitan Area suburban norm. Sixty-three percent of the community felt they knew "very little" about the Mayor and the City Council, implying many of the ratings were based upon generalized feelings things were "going well." In fact, when asked a basis of their evaluation, fifty-four percent perceived officials were doing "an overall good job" and twelve percent saw "no problems." Fifteen percent reported contacting a City Council member during the past three years; seventy- five percent of this group reported they were "satisfied" with the response, but others felt they °`were not listened to" or "no follow-up action took place." City staff: The City Staff received a job approval rating of fifty-six percent and a disapproval rating of only six percent; thirty-eight percent were unable to provide a rating. The approval rating was seven percent higher than the Metropolitan Area suburban norm. Higher ratings were based on perceptions of "overall good job" and "helpfulness," while critics pointed to "indifference" and "room fur improvement." The twenty-four percent of the residents reporting first-hand contact with the staff was somewhat lower than comparable suburban areas. Thirty-eight percent reported they contacted Plymouth City Miall during the past year. The "Park and Recreation Department" was the most frequently reported last contact, followed by "General Information," "Public Warks Department," "Police Department," and `Building Inspection" In evaluating that interaction, ninety-one percent rated the "waiting time for the receptionist to help them" as "excellent" or "good.". Ninety-five percent felt the same way about "courtesy of the city staff," and eighty-eight percent rated the "ease of obtaining the service they needed" as either "excellent" or "good" Twenty-four percent said their request was handled by leaving a voice mail message; of this group, tbree-quarters felt they received a timely response. Fourteen percent had specifically contacted the City with a nuisance or code complaint in the past two years. When asked if they were satisfied with the handling of the complaint, almost three- quarters responded positively. Page 6 11/15/1999 MON 15:59 FAX 612 929 6166 DECISION RESOURCES Z008/015 Public safety Issues: Thirty-three percent of the sample had contacted Public Safety for Police or Fire Services. Ninety-one percent of these individuals were generally satisfied with the response. Eighty-nine percent reported they felt safe walking in their neighborhood at night; ten percent disagreed. Nine percent of the respondents said they or someone in their household had been the victim of a crime in Plymouth during the past twelve months; seventy-two percent of this group reported the crime to the police. Twenty-two percent reported there were areas in the city where they would be afraid to walk alone at night. Of particular concern were parks and lakes, apartment complexes, and retail strip malls. Overall, seventy-four percent thought crime in their arca of the city had "remained about the same" during the past two years; ten percent reported an "increase," while five percent saw a "decrease." Seventy-five percent were aware of the city's Neighborhood Watch Program, although only twenty-seven percent actually were members. When asked to rank a series of public safety concerns, thirty-nine percent pointed to "traffic speeding" as one of the major issues facing the community. Just behind, at thirty-five percent, was "youth crime and vandalism." "Residential crime" ranked third, at twenty-five percent. Speeding was considered to be a serious neighborhood problem by forty-one percent of the sample. Traffic congestion was similarly viewed by thirty-five percent, while stop sign and traffic signal violations was a serious neighborhood problem for twenty-two percent. Only twenty-two percent were either "very concerned" or "somewhat concerned" about Y2K problems occurring in the new year. Eighty-five percent of the respondents were satisfied, at the moment, with their household's level of preparation for any Y2K problems. Three percent of the households in the community reported members who had a physical limitation making it difficult to access City services; the primary impediment was found to be "limited walking ability." Only three percent of the sample reported being called names or insulted in the City of Plymouth; similarly, no one bad been threatened or harassed in the community nor been treated as if people were afraid of them or considered them dishonest. In fact, eighty-one percent felt that compared with other people, the service they received at stores or restaurants in Plymouth was "about the same;" thirteen percent considered it "better," while only one percent called it "worse." Principal Shopping Area: Not including gasoline or groceries, fifty-eight percent considered their principal retail shopping area to be "Ridgcdale." Twenty-five percent pointed to the Target Greatland Center at County Road #9 and Tnterstate 494. The Maple Grove Mall was the magnet for four percent, while Wayzata Bay Shopping Center drew two percent. Ninety-five percent considered the shopping facilities at their principal retail shopping area to be "adequate" for meeting their household Page 7 11/15/1999 MON 15:59 FAX 612 929 6166 DECISION RESOURCES IN09/015 needs. Intra -City Travel: Ninety-seven percent rated their ability to get where they needed by automobile in Plymouth in a reasonable amount of time as either "excellent" or "satisfactory." Only three percent were more critical. Fifty-eight percent were positive about their ability to get where they needed within the community by bicycle, while only eight percent were more negative. Finally, sixty-one percent rated the case of pedestrian travel within the city as either "excellent" or "satisfactory," while eighteen percent considered it "marginal" or "poor." Redevelopment Efforts: By a sixty-five percent to fourteen percent judgment, residents favored the City pursuing redevelopment or rehabilitation of commercial/industrial properties in order to maintain or improve the city's tax base. A fifty-nine percent to twenty-one percent verdict favored the City pursuing redevelopment or rehabilitation of residential properties for the same purpose. No one area of the City of Plymouth was specified as a priority for redevelopment. Lastly, by a fifty- seven percent to twenty-three percent margin, residents supported the City providing development incentives and tax breaks to direct and encourage redevelopment efforts. Neighborhood Sidewalks: While forty-two percent would oppose sidewalks in their neighborhood, thirty-nine percent would support them. Sixteen percent reported already having sidewalks there. But support dropped to sixteen percent if property owners were required to pay for their construction. Housing: Sixty-four percent of the sample thought Plymouth currently possessed an adequate mix of housing to meet the needs of all residents; twenty-two percent disagreed. Disagreement primarily stemmed from the perception of insufficient low income housing. In fact, by a fifty- one percent to thirty-five percent margin, respondents favored the City pursing the development of affordable housing for low and middle income families. When asked about specific types of housing, twenty-five percent felt fust -time home buyers did not have adequate housing opportunities in the city, while sixteen percent thought the same about senior citizens and eight percent felt identically about renters. Among those who felt offerings were inadequate for these three groups, seventy-four percent were supportive of the City providing incentives and tax breaks to direct and encourage development of those types of housing. page 8 11/15/1999 MON 15:59 FAX 612 929 6166 DECISION RESOURCES z 010/015 Commuting and Public Transportation: Ninety percent reported they commuted to work by "driving alone." Six percent rode in "a van or car pool," while one percent each "took a bus" or "used the park and ride lot." Among those not using public transportation, forty-eight percent stated they would do so if it were "convenient;" however, forty-seven percent stated they would not do so even if inconvenience were no longer a factor. This latter group reported "they needed the car for work," "working hours were irregular," "it would never be convenient," or "preferred to drive alone." Fifty-three percent of the sample thought the current availability of public transportation was adequate in meeting the needs of them and their households. Twenty-three percent disagreed, citing "low frequency of trips" and "lack of convenient routes." A large eighty-seven percent reported they were aware if the Metrolink Transit service. By a fifty-three percent to twenty-three percent margin, residents opposed an increase in property taxes to extend the Dial -a -Ride service to additional areas outside of the City of Plymouth. Fifty- two percent favored adding lanes to the major highways in the city, while thirty-one percent opposed it; supporters, though, overwhelmingly favored adding non-HOV lanes. By a fifty-five percent to thirty-three percent margin, respondents supported the City of Plymouth favoring light rail proposals as a way to alleviate traffic congestion; most supporters felt light rail proposals should be given an even higher priority than adding lanes to major highways. A sixty-six percent to twenty-one percent majority favored the development of a transit hub at a central location in the city. In general, the typical resident would support a $3.25 monthly property tax increase to fund improved public transportation efforts. Rush Hour Traffic Congestion: Eighty-four percent rated rush hour traffic congestion on Highway 169 as either "very serious" or "somewhat serious;" sixty-three percent rated it as "very serious." Eighty-threc percent rated congestion on Interstate 494 as "serious;" fifty-five percent viewed it as "very serious." Sixty- nine percent felt rush hour traffic congestion on Highway 55 as either "very serious" or "somewhat serious;" however, only twenty-eight percent saw it as "very serious." Solid Waste Management Programs.- Ninety-six rograms: Ninety-six percent of the respondents participated in the curbside recycling program by separating recyclable items from the rest of their garbage. The vast majority of residents were satisfied with the current program, but some sentiment was registered for "taking a greater variety of items," "larger bins," and "consistent pick-up times." Page 9 11/15/1999 MON 16:00 FAX 612 929 6166 DECISION RESOURCES tal011/015 Fifty-six percent dropped -off recyclables and household hazardous wastes at Hennepin County sites. Forty-one percent also participated in Plymouth's Community Drop -Off Day Program. Forty-two percent supported the present system allowing citizens to choose their own haulers and contract directly with them. Nineteen percent preferred the City contracting with a group of haulers each with exclusive areas of service, while fifteen percent opted for the City placing only restrictions on the days of service. Just five percent favored the City contracting for one hauler to serve the entire community. Lawncare Practices.- Sixty-six ractices: Sixty-six percent stated they were responsible for a lawn; just over one-quarter contracted with a lawn service for maintenance and/or grass fertilization. Eighty percent used fertilizer on their lawns; however, fertilizers containing phosphorus were used by only eight percent. By an eighty percent to ten percent judgment, residents supported the continuation of the City's use of a limited amount of fertilizer in the maintenance of grass and plants in city parks. Environmental Quality: Sixty-six percent rated the quality of the lakes in Plymouth as either "excellent" or "good," while twenty-five percent saw it as "only fair" or "poor." Sixty-seven percent rated the quality of the wetlands in the city as "excellent" or "good," while eighteen percent thought it was "only fair" or "poor." By a forty-seven percent to thirty-five percent margin, respondents favored a small fee on their utility bill to fund programs for the improvement of the quality of lakes and wetlands within the city. Overall, eighty-four percent rated it as "very important" or "somewhat important" for the City of Plymouth to act now to purchase and preserve remaining open spaces in the community. On a related issue, by a seventy-four percent to fourteen percent judgment, residents supported continuation of the geese removal program. Parlor and Recreational Issues: Plymouth residents remained committed outdoor enthusiasts. A high eighty-three percent of the households surveyed have used the larger community parks in the past; eighty-two percent each reported using the smaller neighborhood parks or city trails. While lower than the other three components, twenty-one percent of the respondents said their households used the Plymouth Ice Center. In the case of each component except the Ice Center, over ninety-four percent of those holding opinions rated it as "excellent" or "good." In the case of the Plymouth Ice Center, Page 10 11/15/1999 MON 16:00 FAX 612 929 6166 DECISION RESOURCES Z012/015 eighty-four percent rated it positively. Overall, ninety percent rated park and recreational facilities in Plymouth as "excellent" or "good," while only three percent were more critical. Park facilities, then, continued to be viewed very positively by Plymouth citizens and ranked among the top three suburban Metropolitan Area communities. Recreadonal Programs: Twenty-seven percent of the households in the city contained members who had participated in city -sponsored recreation programs. The most popular were "sports teams" and `Titness classes." A nearly unanimous ninety-three percent reported satisfaction with the experience. Seventy-four percent thought the current mix of recreational programming in the community adequately met the needs of their household; only four percent disagreed. Most residents, eighty-three percent, received adequate information about recreational opportunities available in Plymouth from their school district; a small number, ten percent, felt the information was inadequate. Among those who had an opinion, fitty-nine percent believed that enough activities beyond sports or recreational programs were available for teens in the City of Plymouth; however, forty- one percent disagreed. Similarly, seventy-five percent of those holding opinions thought there were enough activities beyond sports or recreational programs for seniors in the community. Twenty percent of the sample reported household members were currently members of Life Time Fitness. Another twelve percent reported members had used the facilities at Life Time Fitness in the past. Funding Issues: By a narrow forty-four percent to thirty-seven percent plurality, residents Favored spending city funds to add new trails to the current system. But, support slipped to thirty-two percent if it required a tax increase or a bond issue. By a sixty percent to twenty-five percent margin, residents also supported spending fluids to acquire more open space for preservation or recreational development purposes. Once again, though, support slipped to forty-one percent if it required a bond issue or tax increase. By a fifty-one percent to thirty percent judgment, residents favored the development of a skate park for rollerblading and skateboarding; following the earlier pattern, support slipped to twenty-five percent if a property tax increase were required to fund its construction. On a different issue, a forty-five percent to forty-five percent tie resulted on spending funds for street beautification on major roadways with flowers, trees and shrubs.. Support for this expenditure slipped to twenty-nine percent if a bond issue or tax increase were required. If beautification efforts were to take place, a majority favored the inclusion of the City Center Area on Plymouth Boulevard and urged a focus on Rockford Road, Highway #55, and Vicksburg Page 11 11/15/1999 MON 16:00 FAX 612 929 6166 DECISION RESOURCES Avenue. Golf Courses: Fifty-two percent of the households reported members who played golf. The typical golfer played fifteen times per year, although twenty-eight percent played thirty times or more yearly. only eleven percent of the golfers belonged to a private club. The most frequent courses played included I Iollydale, Brookview, and Baker National. 11013/015 Sixty-five percent did not see the need for additional golf courses in the community. But, seventy-nine percent urged the City to take steps to assure at least one of these courses remain open to the public. In fact, by a fifty-four percent to twenty-nine percent majority, residents favored the City spending funds to keep at least one of these courses available to the public. And by a forty-nine percent to twenty-nine percent plurality, respondents favored Hennepin Geva*P r K s developing a publicly -owned golf course on currently undeveloped land it owns in northeast Plymouth. City Communications: Over the years, the City has developed an extensive and focused communications system. The city newslettur, "Plymouth News," was key to forty-six percent in providing information about city government and its activities. Newspapers, primarily the "Sun Sailor," were relied upon by thirty-two percent. "Cable television" was used by five percent, while "general mailings" were relied upon by six percent. The "grapevine" — "other people" — proved critical to three percent. Print media, then, were the dominant information channels used by most residents, and the city newsletter, in particular, was the most effective communications device. When asked about the best way for the City to communicate with residents, a "mailed newsletter" was indicated by seventy percent. Eighty-six percent regularly read the "Star Tribune," while seventy-two percent reported regularly reading the "Plymouth Sun -Sailor." Only eighteen percent, though, read the "Lakeshore Weekly News." Eighty-nine percent of the residents rcported receiving the "Plymouth News." Eighty-eight percent rated the newsletter overall as either "excellent' or "good." Most felt it was "informative" and "clearly written." Of those receiving the newsletter, ninety-three percent regularly read it. A majority of readers reported they either "saved the entire newsletter" or "clipped articles" for future reference. The reach of the newsletter, at eighty-three percent, was one of the highest in the Metropolitan Area. Eighty-two percent recalled receiving the Park and Recreation Brochure from the City. Among Page 12 11/15/1999 MON 16:01 FAX 612 929 6166 DECISION RESOURCES 16014/015 those receiving the brochure, eighty-seven percent rated the brochure overall as either "excellent" or "good." Sixty-one percent of the surveyed households subscribed to cable television. Thirty-four percent of the subscribers either "frequently" or "occasional ly" watched Plymouth City Council Meetings or Planning Commission Meetings, well above the suburban viewership norm. Seventy-two percent of the sample had access to a computer connected to the Internet at either home or at work. In fact, sixty-one percent had access at home. Among those with access to the Internet, forty-eight percent were aware the City of Plymouth had established a website on the Internet. In grading the City's overall performance in communicating key local issues to residents in its publications and on cable television, sixty-four percent awarded it "excellent" or "good" evaluations. Only sixteen percent proved more critical, while twenty-one percent were uncertain. This rating was among the highest across the Metropolitan Area. Conclusions: In general, Plymouth residents were very satisfied with their community. The survey found a . near record high niunber — twenty-six percent — of boosters who dislike "nothing" about living within the community. Concerns about growth and traffic were at normal levels for a growing second -ring; suburban community. Crime was not a particularly serious concern. Residents took pride in living; in the city and saw its strength of community identity actually increasing from its already high level. They also expressed a deep satisfaction with their neighborhoods, feeling connected to their neighbors and living in an attractive area. As a result, the City of Plymouth was definitely in a position where it can build on its current assets, rather than redirect any of its current efforts. The key issues facing decision -makers in the future remained balancing; growth and development with natural ambience and the efficient provision of city services. In balancing the reeds and wants of citizens with the concerns of taxpayers, particularly in the provision of city services, Plymouth City government and staff struck an excellent balance when compared with other suburban communities. As growth and, now, redevelopment, continued, greater uneasiness is being; expressed. Issues which have gained a "foothold" on the agenda include speeding and general traffic control on residential streets, a key concern, better street lighting, and drinking water taste. None of these problems, however, were serious enough to undermine the confidence residents maintained in the City enterprise. The parks and recreational facilities in the community were a highly prized amenity. Usage was extensive, and expectations have developed which will require the City to maintain a comprehensive and well -kept park and recreation system. An augmentation which may need to Page 13 11/15/1999 MON 16:01 FAX 612 929 6166 DECISION RESOURCES 0 015/015 be considered in the next few years focused on activities for teens, beyond the normal array of sports and recreational opportunities. In addition, city residents were also supportive of a judiciously priced bond referendum for the preservation or recreational development of open spaces in the community. And, Plymouth citizens also supported efforts, including financial strategies, to insure the continuation of at least one public golf course in the community. But, at the present time, the residential mindset was focused primarily on preservation and gradual enhancement of current facilities, rather than ou an overall expansion of current offerings. The City of Plymouth has done an exceptional job in communicating with residents about city government and policies. The "Plymouth News" was the among the most well-read and regarded city newsletters in the Metropolitan Area. City Council and Planning Commission telecasts also registered a high viewership rate. Clearly, one of the chief reasons residents felt connected to their government and empowered to voice concerns was the effective reach and lucidity of city communications. Overall, Plymouth residents continued to grade the city enterprise highly. Service and job performance ratings remain solid in comparison with other suburban communities and extremely competitive with other "growth" areas. If the City Government wishes to stay ahead of the curve, as it has dune so well in the past, it will need to continue to play a key role in protecting those core values which attracted — and continue to attract — residents to Plymouth. Page 14 VC C- r C-0 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: November 16, 1999 TO: Mayor and City Council Planning Commission FROM: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Land Use Plan for 2020 Urban Expansion Area Attached for your information is a map of the land use plan amendments approved by the Council at its November 15, 1999 meeting. This is the map that will be used for the completion of the draft Comprehensive Plan. \�Affilk,J f Z Q A G as LL CL Cz wa �m oa �a