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rib COUNCIL INFO MEMO
June 2, 2006
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Youth Advisory Council June 5 meeting agenda.................................................................... Page 3
Planning Commission June 7 meeting agenda...................................................................... Page 4
Park & Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) June 8 meeting ..................................... Page 5
June, July, and August 2006 Official City Meeting Calendars ..............................................Page 7
Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings .........................................Page 13
INFORMATION
News Articles, Releases, Publications, etc ...
Police Department Crime Prevention newsletter................................................................. Page 15
Police Department Business Watch newsletter.................................................................... Page 17
Announcement of workshops to help communities understand the deployment
of broadband telecommunications facilities and services ................................................... Page 19
Northwest Community Television news release regarding proposed legislation
to allow telephone companies to select where they would provide telecommunication
services such as cable TV and high—speed internet access ................................................. Page 20
Star Tribune news story about the effect of gas prices on suburban bus rider numbers ..... Page 22
News release from "Minnesotans for Better Roads and Transit" concerning a
campaign in support of the proposed state Transportation Amendment ............................. Page 24
Notice of Metropolitan Council Environmental Services 2007 Customer Budget
meetings.............................................................................................................................. Page 25
Invitation to a Comcast community recognition event ....................................................... Page 27
STAFF REPORTS
April 2006 Fire Department Report .....................................................................................Page 28
Engineering Department active and pending public improvement projects update ........... Page 36
County Road 61/County Road 9 Erosion Repair Project update ........................................ Page 38
Update on proposed town home project in Medicine Lake ................................................ Page 49
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
June 2, 2006
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MEETING MINUTES
Human Rights Commission May 4 meeting........................................................................Page 61
CORRESPONDENCE
Friends of the Plymouth Library thank—you letter for the City's role in a recent
benefit fashion show............................................................................................................Page 64
Letter to residents regarding a request for Comprehensive Plan update for an area
addressed as 800 Cottonwood Lane and 710 Cottonwood Lane ........................................ Page 65
Metropolitan Council letter reporting on updated estimates for Plymouth's population
andnumber of households.................................................................................................. Page 66
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
June 5, 2006
7:00 PM
Meeting Rooms A & B
Time Allotment
1. Call to Order 7:00 PM
2. Presentations:
a)
3. Approvals:
a) Agenda
7:00-7:05 PM
b) May 8 meeting minutes
4. City Council Update 7:05-7:10 PM
S. Special Items:
a) Youth Service Awards program plans 7:10-7:20 PM
b) Summer meeting schedule
7:20-7:25 PM
6. Items for Future Discussion:
a)
7. Adjournment 7:25 PM
8. Additional Materials:
a) June—August 2006 Official City Meeting Calendars
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2006
WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed on the consent agenda* 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. CONSENT AGENDA*
A. Approve the May 17, 2006 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
B. Erin Daugherty. Approve variances for redevelopment of a non -conforming lot for
construction of a new home at 10720 15th Avenue North. (2006035)
C. Skyline Design, Inc. Approve variance to increase impervious surface coverage from
30 percent to 31 percent to construct a 14 -foot by 19 -foot 9 -inch room addition for
property located at 1065 Zanzibar Lane North. (2006038)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Tile By Design, Inc. Conditional use permit to allow accessory retail sales in the I-2
Zoning District for property located at 1775 Xenium Lane North. (2006027)
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Kyla Awes. Interim home occupation license to operate a chiropractic office out of
the home located at 17235 12th Avenue North. (2006026)
8. ADJOURNMENT
Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
June 8, 2006, 7 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff (Nancy Anderson)
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. Accepted $2,500 contribution from Life Time Fitness for garden
b.
S. Unfinished Business
a. Update on comp plan
b. Continue review of park ordinances
c. Update on Zachary Playfield remodel
6. New Business
a. 2006 trail improvement project
b.
7. Commission Presentation
S. Staff Communication
9. Adjourn
Next regular meeting - Thursday, June 8, 2006
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
June 13, Special, 5:30 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B
• Discuss Greenhouse Gas Project
June 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Public Hearing on the Tax Increment Financing District for the Common Bond
Project
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Deny Conditional Use Permit to expand the existing garage over 1,000 square feet
for property located at 605 Sycamore Lane North. John and Jacqueline Fenske.
(2006016)
• Announcement of Music in Plymouth on July 6, Barbara Willis and Kris St. Martin,
Plymouth Civic League
• Present award for 2005-2006 Youth Service Award
• Consider Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor Applications for Umbria Pizzeria, LLC d/b/a
Umbria Pizzeria, 3195 Vicksburg Lane, #103
• Approve conditional use permit to expand the existing garage over 1,000 square
feet for property located at 605 Sycamore Lane North. John and Jacqueline
Fenske. (2006016)
• Approve interim use permit for filling operations at 15 Evergreen Road. Corey
Scherber. (2005130)
• Approve zoning ordinance text amendment to add "towing business with outdoor
tow yard" as a conditional use in the I-2 and I-3 zoning districts, site plan
amendment for a towing facility, and conditional use permits for a towing use and
an 8 -foot fence for property located at 5615 State Highway 169 North. Frankie's
Towing. (2006015)
• Approve zoning ordinance text amendment to allow electronic reader boards in the
P -I (Public Institutional) District. City of Plymouth. (200602 1)
• Approve rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RSF-2 (Single
Family 2) and a preliminary plat to be called "Four Points of Plymouth" to create
four lots for single-family dwellings on property located at the northwest corner of
the intersection of Old Rockford Road and Vicksburg Lane. CBR Development
LLC. (2006022)
• Approve site plan, conditional use permit and variances for Vicksburg Commons, a
50 -unit rental townhome development for property located north of County Road 47
and east of Vicksburg Lane. CommonBond Communities. (2006017)
• Preliminary Land Use Plan for Northwest Plymouth. City of Plymouth. (2005050)
• Approve bus rerouting related to transit facility
• Approve conveyance, public sale, and private sale of certain tax forfeited parcels in
the City of Plymouth
June 27, Special, 6:00 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B
• Discuss Audit Report
June 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
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July 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Announcement of "National Night Out" on August 1
• Discuss Dial -a -Ride system
• Award bid for Zachary Playfield
July 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
August 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
August 22, Special, 5:00 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B
• Budget
August 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
August 29, Special, 6:00 p.m., Public Safety Training Room
• Budget
September 5, Special (If needed), 7:00 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B
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Crime Prevention
Newsletter
MINNESOTA
Plymouth, MN Volume 3 Number 2
Cons and Frauds: How to Reduce the Threat (Part II)
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes there is, affecting over half a million people every year.
Many cons and frauds are sophisticated and can fool even the smartest people. Therefore, it is important to
be aware of what different scams are out there.
Pop -Up Fraud: Recently, users of the American Express website were Always be suspicious of any
potential victims of a new fraud: pop -ups. The scam is dangerous because unsolicited request for
it is so believable. The pop-up only occurs when users are logged into the personal information!
official American Express website. The pop-up claims to offer a service
or verify client information. If the link is clicked, information the users provide does not go to American
Express, but to thieves who can now use the information for identity theft. Although American Express
seems to be the first large company targeted, we can expect this fraud to become more common.
Avoid being a victim:
1. Never respond to any pop -ups that ask for personal information, even if you are on an official
company website.
2. If you would like to check the information, call your company directly from a phone number
you have in your own records or go to the company's official website. Never click on a link
embedded in the pop-up.
3. To stop pop -ups from occurring, engage the "pop-up blocker" on your computer.
Tax Refund Scams: Each tax season brings a new wave of refund request phishing schemes. Often, the
victim receives an official -looking email informing them of their right to access a secure website to find out
if the IRS received their return and whether their refund was processed. Victims are also informed that
they can correct or change their mailing address. Victims are told they will be asked to provide their name,
social security number, and credit card number. An IRS statute is provided. However, the link embedded
in the email does not go to the IRS, but to a fraudulent website hosted abroad. The victim's information
can then be used to commit identity theft.
Avoid being a victim:
Check your Credit 1. The IRS does not send out unsolicited emails asking for
Keeping a close eye on your personal or financial information.
credit report is one of the best 2. Credit card information, ATM pins or any other similar
ways to detect identity theft information aren't needed to look up the status of tax returns.
early. The only authorized 3. Delete any email that claims to offer tax refund assistance.
source for free credit reports is
www.annualcreditrgport.com 4. If you would like to know the status of your refund, contact
or calling 1-877-322-8228. the IRS directly by calling 1-800-829-1040 or going to the
official IRS website. (Resource: www.scambusters.ore)
Crime Alert: Distraction Thefts
Thefts of credit cards from purses are on the rise again. When shopping, keep your purse closed and never
leave it in the basket of your shopping cart! Be especially aware whenever an unknown person attempts to
engage you in conversation while shopping. It is a common distraction technique.
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Plymouth Police Explorers Named State's Top Explorer Post
Plymouth recently sent 3 teams to compete at this year's State conference, April 27-30, 2006. Plymouth
Explorers had their most successful year in the Post's 22 -year history, taking home the following awards:
1st place in Resiliency in Law Enforcement (Academic), 1st place in Special Response Team -Dynamic
High Risk Entries (Academic), 1st place in Domestic Crisis response (Practical), 2nd place in Traffic Stops
(Practical), 2nd place in Crime Scene Search (Practical), 5th place in White Collar Crime (Practical), 5th
place team in shooting, 5th place individual slow fire shooting (Nick Flies), and 5th place individual timed
fire shooting (Ashley Pederson). In addition, the Post was awarded the "Don Cup", which is awarded to
Minnesota's top Explorer program.,
Up next for the Explorers is the National Law Enforcement
Explorer Conference in Flagstaff, Arizona July 10-15, 2006
The National Conference is a great opportunity for more
experienced Explorers to showcase their accomplishments
and meet Explorers from all over the nation. Abby McNeil,
Dan McCullough, Ashley Pederson, and Kurtis Nusbaum
were chosen to represent Plymouth at this year's National
Conference. Nationals are held every other year, and due
to cost, this will be the first time in a decade that Plymouth
Explorers will attend. Participation in this year's conference
is being made possible by the support from the Plymouth
Crime and Fire Prevention Fund.
Join Now.
The Explorer program is designed to introduce
young people to the career of law enforcement.
Explorers interact with police officers on a
regular basis and learn first hand what the
duties and responsibilities are of police
officers. Applications are now being accepted.
Call 763-509-5147 for more information or to
request an application.
Minimum eligibility:
• Between the ages of 14 and 20 years old.
• No past criminal police contact
• No more than 2 violations on their driving
record
Plymouth Citizens Public Safety Academy—Fall 2006
The Plymouth Police and Fire Departments are again offering the Citizens Public Safety Academy. The
academy gives attendees insight into the day-to-day world of Plymouth police officers and firefighters.
Sessions will cover diverse topics, including fire operations, crime lab, SWAT, investigations, auxiliary
services, and dispatch. Students also will learn about the challenges facing these professions. The academy
will feature: classroom instruction on methodologies, laws, equipment and technologies; field experience;
and personal interaction with department members. The 13 -week academy is offered on Tuesday evenings
from 7-10 PM, beginning September 12, 2006. Class size is limited to 30 students. Interested persons, 15
years old or older, may call 763-509-5160 for more information. The application process will include a
criminal history check on each applicant.
Helpful Reminders:
Fireworks:
Any fireworks that explode or go up in the air
are ILLEGAL!
Seatbelts:
Seatbelts are required for all front seat
passengers and children under the age of 12,
anywhere in the vehicle.
All children under the age of 4 must be secured
in a safety seat that meets federal standards.
Street Parking Restrictions:
Vehicles cannot be parked on any public city
street between the hours of 2:00-5:00 AM. To
request an overnight parking permit, contact
the Police Department at 763-509-5160.
If you see suspicious ado,
please call 9-1-1 immediately.
Featured Crime Prevention
Program: McGruff Truck
Where should your child go if they are in
need of assistance and they don't see a
police officer? Have them look for
McGruff on City of Plymouth vehicles.
McGruff is a safe place for your child to
be while waiting for police for assistance.
Along for the Ride
Tune in to "Along for the Ride" Wednesdays at 8:30 PM on cable Channel 20. Get to know the Plymouth
Police Department in a whole new way!
Emergency: 9-1-1 Non -emergency: 763-525-6210 Crime Information Line: 763-509-5177
If you have any comments about this newsletter, please contact Officer Angela Haseman at the Plymouth Police
Department, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447, 763-509-5147 or at ahaseman(a)_ci.olymouth.mmus. Thank you!
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Plymouth, MN Volume 2 Number 2
Guidelines for Submitting Embezzlement Cases
One case of employee embezzlement can cost businesses tens of thousands of dollars. Because of this
potential for loss, embezzlement is a concern for most businesses. Sometimes a case of embezzlement is
simple and straightforward. Other times, these cases are extremely complicated. In order to aid in the
successful investigation and prosecution of embezzlement cases, the Plymouth Police Investigations Unit
has established the following guidelines for submitting these cases for investigation.
Business responsibilities:
1. Designate one representative from your
business to be a liaison for the detective
assigned to your embezzlement case.
2. Create a written synopsis in
chronological order of the theft, in
paragraph form.
3. Present all material in a bound format
(3 -ring binders work best.) Do not
staple documents together.
4. Create a list classifying the types of
losses your business suffered.
5. Create a spreadsheet (landscape format)
listing the individual incidents of
embezzlement.
6. Assign each incident with a separate
item number and include supporting
documents in a tab -indexed manner.
Reducina Internal Employee Theft
1. Review your hiring practices. Check the credentials of
potential employees.
2. Analyze your business procedures and policies. Each
business function should have a check -and -balance
control. Keep the operational and accounting functions
separate. Don't allow the person responsible for
receiving or disbursing goods, services, or money to do
the accounting also.
3. Evaluate your personal practices. Keep clear lines of
authority and responsibility. Don't overlook losses or
practice favoritism.
4. Establish a loss prevention program. Monitor the
program at regular intervals to deter employees looking
for ways to defeat it. One way to check if your security
procedures are working is to deliberately inject errors
into the system.
5. Keep an eye out for "high-risk" employees.
By establishing clear polices and reducing
opportunity, you can help reduce internal theft.
Upon receipt of the items outlines above, the police department will determine if the case meets statute
elements of embezzlement and if the case will be assigned to a detective. The detective will then interview
the suspect(s) and subpoena all necessary bank records. Once the investigation is complete, the case will
be submitted to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office for consideration of charges.
Any questions about submitting embezzlement cases can be answered by Investigative Sgt. Joe Gebhardt or
any property crimes detective by calling 763-509-5160.
The next Business Watch meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006 at 10:30 AM
Featured Topic: To Be Determined
Past topics have included: Check Fraud, Robbery Prevention, Narcotics in the Workplace, the Bad
Check Diversion Program, Employee theft and Identity theft. If you have a topic you would like
discussed, please contact Officer Angela Haseman at 763-509-5147.
We will be meeting at the Plymouth Police Department Training Room, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. The
Training Room is on the 2nd floor. Parking is free. We look forward to seeing you on August 15d'l
Fraud Alert Corner: Pop -Up Fraud
Recently, users of the American Express website were potential Always be suspicious of any
victims of a new fraud: pop -ups. The scam is dangerous because it is unsolicited request for
so believable. The pop-up only occurs when users are logged into the personal information!
official American Express website. The pop-up claims to offer a service
or verify client information. If the link is clicked, information the users provide does not go to American
Express, but to thieves who can now use the information for identity theft. Although American Express
seems to be the first large company targeted, we can expect this fraud to become more common.
Avoid being a victim:
1. Never respond to any pop -ups that ask for personal information, even if you are on an official
company website.
2. If you would like to check the information, call your company directly from a phone number
you have in your own records or go to the company's official website. Never click on a link
embedded in the pop-up.
3. To stop pop -ups from occurring, engage the "pop-up blocker" on your computer.
(Resource: www.scambusters.org)
Helpful Reminders:
Fireworks:
Any fireworks that explode or go up in the
air are ILLEGAL!
Seatbelts:
Seatbelts are required for all front seat
passengers and children under the age of 12,
anywhere in the vehicle.
All children under the age of 4 must be
secured in a safety seat that meets federal
standards.
Street Parking Restrictions:
Vehicles cannot be parked on any public city
street between the hours of 2:00-5:00 AM.
To request an overnight parking permit,
contact the Police Department at 763-509-
5160.
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Who do we call?
Imagine: It is 2:00 am and there is an emergency at your
business. Who do the police contact? The Plymouth
Police Department would like to remind businesses to
keep their "on-call" lists up-to-date! The dispatch center
keeps a list of contact phone numbers for use in an after-
hours emergency. It is very important that the list is kept
current. To update the emergency contact information for
your business, contact Officer Haseman at 763-509-5147
or ahaseman(ct),ci.plymouth.mn.us. Thank you for your
assistance!
If you see suspicious acfivily,
p� call 9-1-1 immediately,
Featured Crime Prevention Program:
Operation ID
Do you know the serial numbers on all your business
equipment? If not, Operation ID is an easy way to mark
your business property with one personalized number,
issued by the Plymouth Police Department, to make your
property easier to trace and return if it is ever stolen (no
matter where in the United States it is located). Call 763-
509-5147 to register.
Along for the Ride
The Plymouth Police Department invites you to join us on a monthly virtual ride along. Tune in to our new
TV show, "Along for the Ride," featured on local cable Channel 20 at 8:30 PM. Each month, we will
highlight different police activities, services, programs, and safety topics. Get to know the Plymouth Police
Department in a whole new way!
Emergency: 9-1-1 Non -emergency: 763-525-6210 Crime Tip Line: 763-509-5177
If you have any comments about this newsletter, please contact Officer Angela Haseman at the Plymouth Police
Department, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447, or 763-509-5147 or at ahaseman(fti.plymouth.mmus. Thank
you!
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Thursday, June 15 - Broadband 102 Workshop
2:00 - 5:30 pm Workshop Presentation
5:30 — 8:00 Reception/Buffet/Presentation
Keynote Speaker: Mayor Graham Richard, Fort Wayne, IN
Grand Lodge & Water Park Hotel of America
Bloomington, MN
Thursday, July 13 Big Broadband 101
11:00 am -3:00 pm
Plymouth Community Center; Plymouth, MN
Tuesday, August 15 Big Broadband 102
5:30-8:30 pm
Anoka County Government Center, Anoka, MN
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Northwest Community Television — Channel 12
6900 Winnetka Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
763-533-8196
NEWS RELEASE
For immediate Release
Contact: LeAnne Christensen,
Promotions Manager, Northwest Community Television/Channel 12
763-533-8196
lchristensen@twelve.tv
Legislation allows telephone companies to deny video service to many customers
and threatens local community television programming
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. - Legislation currently moving through the US House of
Representatives will allow big telephone companies to "cherry -pick" cable television
customers and serve only the best neighborhoods and ignoring neighborhoods they find
undesirable or unprofitable. The Bill would also significantly cut funding for community
programming by at least $220,000 per year in the area served by Northwest Community
Television/Channel 12. Programs such as 12 News, Northwest Cities, Community Journal,
local high school sports coverage could be cut as well local residents' ability to produce
their own programs and air them on public access channels.
The proposed COPE Act will strip local governments of their authority to franchise the use
of public rights-of-way for video/cable television services and instead impose a national
franchising scheme that gives most all authority to the Federal Communications
Commission, a federal bureaucracy.
Greg Moore, executive director for the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communication
Commission (NWSCCC) says, "This legislation allows telephone companies to pick and
choose where they provide cable television service just as the telephone companies now
decide where and who they want to provide high-speed internet service (DSL) to. I fear
most people will be left out, will not have a choice of providers and will see their cable
television service deteriorate over time. It's simply wrong to allow private companies to use
public rights-of-way (public property), and then to allow them to deny service to areas of our
communities that they deem less profitable. Further, because the Bill will reduce funding
for community television, it ignores the positive impact community programming has on our
quality of life. I fear all programming will soon be provided by large, national corporations if
this bill passes. In essence, less funding means less community television, a diminished
sense of community and less community involvement by local residents."
In the northwest suburbs, local cable television franchises are governed by the NWSCCC
and is comprised of representatives from Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden
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Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth and Robbinsdale. Channel 12 is a
service of Northwest Community Television, a nonprofit organization created by the
NWSCCC, and its programming is now part of the Comcast channel line-up in 70,000
homes. Channel 12 covers local news and events happening in the NWSCCC
communities.
Local residents are urged to contact their representatives and tell their legislators to vote
"NO" on the COPE bill. COPE stands for the 2006 Communications Opportunity,
Promotion and Enhancement Act (HR5252).
To contact your local representative to tell them to vote "NO" on the COPE Act you can call
the capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121 or on the internet at www.house.gov. For more
information about the COPE Act you can contact Greg Moore at 763-533-8196. To learn
more about Channel 12 programming, visit www.twelve.ty.
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Last update: May 20, 2006 — 10:42 PM
Gas prices get suburban bus riders in gear
Record numbers of commuters are deciding to catch a ride, Twin Cities transit agencies report.
David Peterson, Star Tribune
Reeling from the rising price of gas, record numbers of motorists around the metro area are giving up their
cars for weekday commutes and turning to public transportation.
New signs of a striking change of habit on local roads are widespread:
In March, SouthWest Transit, a bus company serving Eden Prairie and other west -metro suburbs, was
nearly 10,000 rides ahead of its tally from the same time last year.
Maple Grove's transit service topped 50,000 riders per month for the first time in March.
Metro Transit has just started asking contractors who run long-distance bus service from cities such as
Anoka and Lino Lakes to tell drivers to send word at once when they are bringing in buses overloaded with
passengers, so extra or bigger buses can be dispatched.
Similar ridership trends are apparent nationwide, said Virginia Miller, a spokeswoman for the American
Public Transportation Association.
"It does seem, as you get close to $3 a gallon, that it's finally just too much," she said.
In the Twin Cities metro area, a comparison of gas prices and ridership at major suburban transit services
shows a sharp spike when pump prices reach that point. An increase to that level last year, for example,
drew more than 80,000 riders a month, combined, to three of the larger local transit systems.
"The savings get to be huge," Molly Rochford said as she boarded a bus on Thursday morning at
SouthWest Transit's busy station in Eden Prairie for a trip to the University of Minnesota, where she works
in human resources. "Parking alone is not inexpensive at the U, but gas is probably up 50 cents a gallon
since I started taking the bus."
Even before the latest rise in gas prices, suburban transit operators had been seeing gradual growth in
business, borne in part by the region's road congestion.
Officials in Dakota County say the rush-hour jams heading south on Cedar Avenue from the Cedar bridge
over the Minnesota River now stretch some days for 7 miles — with another 90,000 people expected to
flood into the area in the years ahead.
Perks help
The bus has not been a part of daily life for most Twin Cities suburbanites. But their mood appears to be
changing -- and many of those trying the routes created by suburban communities that have dropped out of
the regional transit system over the years say they are impressed.
"Our buses are like coaches," said Sharon Kirsch, of Eden Prairie, who takes them to the corporate
headquarters where she works in downtown Minneapolis. "We're spoiled. It's not like a city bus. It's more
like an airliner. We have our little reading lights, our cup holders, our air vents — I'm serious!"
In the mornings in Eden Prairie, commuters can leave their cars for free all day in a parking ramp, then
scoot across a covered walkway that's surrounded by flowers into an enclosed waiting room complete with
soft benches, a television and copies of local weekly papers. At peak ridership times, buses appear, fill up
in seconds and zip off one after the other.
Rep. Erik Paulsen, R -Eden Prairie, and the majority leader of the Minnesota House, uses the station — and
notices the difference when pump prices sizzle.
"Usually I can find a space on the second or third floor of the ramp. Last fall there were times when I had to
drive to the roof."
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Some suburban transit operators say they are reaching the point where ridership increases will be limited
by the number of seats in their fleet and the parking spaces they have for motorists leaving their cars.
Some park-and-ride sites, they say, are filling up years before they expected they would.
In the meantime, they say, more full seats means less subsidy per rider. Mike Opatz, transit administrator
in Maple Grove, reports that the share of costs covered by fares hit 58 percent in March, far above the 35
percent that regional operators aim for as a minimum.
"On Route 781, it was 84 percent," he added. "A few more riders, and we break even. That's unheard of."
Growth amid cutbacks
The most remarkable thing about the new ridership numbers, transit advocates say, is that they are
occurring even amid fare increases and service cutbacks.
"We've driven our fares to where they're almost the highest in the country," said Barb Thoman, of St. Paul -
based Transit for Livable Communities. "So the success we're seeing is really saying something, I think,
about the demand for transit."
The rising interest, Paulsen said, may be timely for this fall's statewide referendum question, which seeks
to commit all motor vehicle sales taxes to transportation and commit several hundred million dollars to
transit.
In the meantime, a new bus service has begun in Buffalo, one of the fast-growing exurban cities outside the
metro area. Rob Kortum, head of the city's transportation advisory committee, said that his own family
budget is benefiting.
"My wife with her six -cylinder Grand Am was going through $60 a week, just going as far as [Hwys.] 169
and 394, so not as far as some people, plus she doesn't have to pay for parking," he said. "I drive a
minivan that was, like $55 yesterday for 18 gallons. It's just insane."
Another visible sign nationally and locally of changes in mindset, transit officials say, are huge increases in
calls and website hits they are getting from people who are novices about public transportation.
"'Do you have racks on buses for bikes?"Do you have lockers?"When Apple Valley's out of parking
spaces, where can I go?' We've been getting lots of these kinds of questions the past few weeks," said
Robin Selvig, customer relations manager for the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority. "People are truly
thinking about how to save -- how to ensure that at least one of the two isn't driving."
David Peterson • 612-673-4440
02006 Star Tribune. All rights reserved.
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"Vote Yes for Roads and Transit: News and Updates"
Coalition Launches Campaign in Support of Minnesota's Transportation
Amendment
Minnesotans for Better Roads and Transit (MBRT), a coalition of more than 700
organizations, launched its campaign today in support of the Transportation
Constitutional Amendment that will be on the November 2006 ballot in Minnesota. The
coalition will conduct a statewide grassroots and media campaign to encourage
Minnesotans to VOTE YES on the amendment.
"We need more investments in our roads and transit to keep people and businesses
moving in Minnesota," said Jon Campbell, co-chair of MBRT and chief executive officer
for Wells Fargo Minnesota. "Minnesota's Transportation Amendment will add
significant, new revenue to improve our transportation system, without raising taxes. It
just makes sense to use our existing transportation taxes to fund roads and transit."
MBRT is the largest and most diverse coalition to advocate on behalf of a constitutional
amendment in Minnesota. Member organizations represent agriculture and rural interests,
highway construction, transit, local governments, environmental protection, organized
labor, nonprofits and business. The coalition plans to raise approximately $4 million in
support of Minnesota's Transportation Amendment.
"Minnesotans want a balanced approach to improving our transportation system — one
that includes roads and transit and serves the needs of both metro and Greater
Minnesota," said Lenny Pippin, co-chair of MBRT and president of The Schwan Food
Co. of Marshall, Minn. "This diverse coalition has come together because we believe
Minnesota's Transportation Amendment is the right step toward getting people moving
faster and safer in every part of the state."
If approved by voters, the amendment will dedicate 100 percent of the revenue from the
existing motor vehicle sales tax to transportation. Currently, only 54 percent of the
existing motor vehicle sales tax funds transportation. When the five-year phase-in of the
remaining 46 percent is complete in 2011, it will add $300 million in new revenue for
roads and transit every year.
"Twenty-five years ago the Legislature decided that all the revenue from the existing
motor vehicle sales tax should fund transportation, but every year some or all of that
money has been diverted to other programs," said Jim Erkel, land use and transportation
program director of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. "It's time to live
up to that commitment so we can get significant, long-term funding into projects that will
improve travel throughout Minnesota."
"This is a one-time opportunity for Minnesotans to invest in a sound transportation
system for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods statewide," added David
Olson, president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
"Every county in the state has significant projects that need funding," said Rick Krueger,
executive director of the Minnesota Transportation Alliance. "A `yes' vote on this
amendment will make more money available for local road improvements, highway
upgrades, transit services and other improvements throughout the state."
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PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
April 2006
Monthly Synopsis
Year-to-date (YTD), the Department answered 391 calls for service. This compares to 381 calls
for service in 2005 (YTD). The highest call volume in April occurred between the hours of 3:00
p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week. Sixty-eight percent of calls
occurring in April were "Duty Crew" calls.
Responses were divided between the fire stations as follows:
Station I (13205 Co. Rd. 6) 34
Station II (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 39
Station III (3300 Dunkirk Ln.) 40
April 2006 in-service and on -scene (total response) times for emergency events are as follows.
Duty Crew and non -duty crew times, as well as station responses, are noted.
Significant or Unusual Events
In April, the following responses are notable:
April 10 Extrication (2:25 p.m.)
April 28 Building Fire (10:38 a.m.)
During the month of April, nine calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for
these calls was nineteen members of the Department.
Training
During the month of April, six topics were offered during nine regularly scheduled in-house
training sessions. These topics included Company Operations, EMS, Firefighter Safety and
Survival, Ventilation, SCBA and Ladders. Additional training opportunities were offered during
Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for members of the Hazardous Materials Team and RAD
Team.
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1 st Truck
2nd Truck
2nd Truck
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In -Service
On -Scene
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1:18
6:25
2:41
8:13
19
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8:23
11:11
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N/A
2
Station I
8:23
11:11
N/A
N/A
2
Station II
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0
Station III
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0
Significant or Unusual Events
In April, the following responses are notable:
April 10 Extrication (2:25 p.m.)
April 28 Building Fire (10:38 a.m.)
During the month of April, nine calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for
these calls was nineteen members of the Department.
Training
During the month of April, six topics were offered during nine regularly scheduled in-house
training sessions. These topics included Company Operations, EMS, Firefighter Safety and
Survival, Ventilation, SCBA and Ladders. Additional training opportunities were offered during
Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for members of the Hazardous Materials Team and RAD
Team.
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Sixty-nine members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of
hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 789 — an average of over eleven hours
per participating member.
Recruitment
During the month of April, seventy-three paid -on-call firefighters served the City of Plymouth.
One member left the department.
Duty Crew
The Duty Crew Program was in operation on all 20 weekdays during the month. Forty-seven
members participated in the program.
In April, 78% of all shifts were fully staffed with at least four firefighters. During our busiest
time period (3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.), 85% of the shifts were fully staffed with four firefighters.
A staffing summary for the month, by shift, is included below.
Staffing:
0600-0900
0900-1200
5 Firefighters
0%
10%
4 Firefighters
60%
85%
3 Firefighters
40%
5%
No Staff
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1800-2100
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During the month of April, the Duty Crew continued its weekend pilot program on Saturdays,
from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Only 70% of those shifts were fully staffed with four firefighters.
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Public Education Programming
April 2006
Y3)
Programs
Hours
Station Tours
3
3
Birthday Club
1
3
Bookmobile/Literacy
Preschool Visits
17
8
K-6 Education
Career Talk/Nights
Bike Helmet Sales
1
8
Car Seat Check-ups
25
19
Assist North Memorial
2
1
Smokebusters/Seniors
3
3
Smokebusters/Families
Ski Helmet Sales
Adopt a Hydrant
Block Parties
Parades
NNO
1
2
Oen Houses
Fire Ext. Training
Business Safety Fairs
Business Fire Drills
Pub. Ed Training
1
2
Pub. Ed Meetings
1
2
Literature Drops
4
4
Diversity Outreach
Misc. Programming
3
9
Special Projects
5
4
Totals
67
68
Y3)
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
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14:24
12:00
9:36
7:12
4:48
2:24
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PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
Station Comparison
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5/22/2006
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
Events By Category
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Severe Weather 11%/0 2%
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False Alarms
31% Rescue/EMS
11%
Hazardous
Good Intent Calls Conditions
25% 9%
Service Calls
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Fernbrook Ln. - 27th to 34th -
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$3,500,000
SRF Consulting Group, Inc. designated as engineer.
Avenue
Design & ROW
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Construction scheduled for 2007. Design in progress. Received
Engineering Agreement approved. Begin Preliminary Design.
Draft Layout 2/21/06. Met with Hennepin County design staff on
Public Information meeting held 4/27/06. Representatives of
5/2/06. City staff will do design engineering for watermain
four properties in attendance. Staff exploring watermain
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Petition Project - 47th Ave
DC/BB
SRF
$215,000
City Council awarded contract to R.P. Utilities, Inc. 8/9/05.
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EVP Project
Street & Utilities
SEH
$129,000
Contract was awarded to Collins Electric. Project will include
Preconstruction meeting was held 8/10/05. Utilities are installed.
replacing signal bulbs with LED bulbs. Hardware has been
Street to be built in Spring 2006. Contractor has begun street
ordered and construction to begin in mid July.
installation.
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City Center Street Lighting -
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SEH
$175,000
The conduit is installed. Killmer is awaiting the delivery of the
Bass Lake, Lost Lake, and
Vicksburg Lane / 36th Ave.
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South Bass Lake area.
light poles which will be a few weeks.
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2005 Street Reconstruction -
JR
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$3,133,000
Restoration is approximately 75% complete in both Ranchview
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Replace Retaining Wall
Dist 73 & 68 & Carlson
URS
$140,000
Awarded to TMS Construction, Inc. on 5/23/06.
areas. Restoration and minor punchlist items remain on Resden
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Railroad Crossing Imp. -
Parkway Overlay
$50,000
Awarded to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. on 5/23/06.
and Ravenwood Road.
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CR 101, CR 6 to CR 24
DC
Henn.
$17,000,000
Preliminary layout of CR 101 approved by City Council on
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Pineview Ln., and Schmidt
RB/JR
Co.
Awarded to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. on 5/23/06.
10/11/05. Meeting with all utility companies held on 10/26/05.
Lake Road - Overlay
30% plan received. Met with Hennepin County 4/4/06. City staff
S
Intersection Imp. - CR 47 &
RB
$1,000,000
RFP's revised on 5/24/06 and will be reviewed.
will do engineering for watermain replacement. Meeting with
5122
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DC
Henn.
$2,500,000
Preliminary layout approvea by airy councn b/i4Nb.
Avenue
Co.
Construction scheduled for 2007. Design in progress. Received
Draft Layout 2/21/06. Met with Hennepin County design staff on
5/2/06. City staff will do design engineering for watermain
replacement.
5126
S
EVP Project
RB
SEH
$129,000
Contract was awarded to Collins Electric. Project will include
replacing signal bulbs with LED bulbs. Hardware has been
ordered and construction to begin in mid July.
6101
S
2006 Reconstruction Project -
JR
N/A
$4,370,000
Storm sewer installation will begin the week of May 30th in the
Bass Lake, Lost Lake, and
South Bass Lake area.
Hemlock Lane
6104
S
Replace Retaining Wall
RB
URS
$140,000
Awarded to TMS Construction, Inc. on 5/23/06.
6105
S
Railroad Crossing Imp. -
RB/JR
$50,000
Awarded to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. on 5/23/06.
Pineview Ln.
6106
S
Pineview Ln., and Schmidt
RB/JR
$440,000
Awarded to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. on 5/23/06.
Lake Road - Overlay
6108
S
Intersection Imp. - CR 47 &
RB
$1,000,000
RFP's revised on 5/24/06 and will be reviewed.
CR 61
6109
S
Temporary Overlay Program
RB/CA
$300,000
Bid opening 5/26/06.
eve r.
4116
SS
Lift Station Upgrade -Bass Lk
DC
HRG
$1,225,000
Contractor is Gridor Construction. Bypass pumping ended and
new pumps are in use. Site work remains to be completed.
5111
SS
Sewer Capacity Imp.
RB/SN
HRG
$450,000
Public Works is currently televising upstream pipes for I & I prior
Downstream from Lancaster
to finalizing Preliminary Engineering Report.
Lift Sta.
6121
SS
Line Sanitary Sewer Main -
RB/SN
$300,000
Annual Program
Awarded to Terra Engineering and Construction on 5/23/06.
6133
SS
2006 Sanitary Sewer Lining
Proiect - Phase 2
3108
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Vicksburg Reservoir &
DC
BRA
$5,600,000
Reservoir complete except for testing. Pumping Station 99%
Pumping Station
complete. Pumping station and reservoir expected to be in
operation by late May. Site restoration yet to be completed.
4147
W
MIP Well Upgrade
DC/GC
BRA
$75,000
Engineer submitted Supplemental Agreement for engineering
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services. Repairs proceeding on a time and materials basis.
5110
W
Water System Pressure
RB
I
HRG
1 $100,000 per
HRG working on Preliminary Engineering Report.
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Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects
5124
W
Paint CR 6 Standpipe
DC
SEH
$250,000
Inspection and cleaning completed by Liquid Engineering
1
5/28/05. Awarded contract 4/11/06. Preconstruction held on
5/1/06. Contractor began work 5/15/06.
1004
WR
Channel Stabilization -
DT
$100,000
Plans and Specifications approved at the 5/23/06 City Council
Parkers Lake
meeting, and sent out for bids.
3105
WR
Plymouth Creek Channel
SM/DT
$325,000
Survey and soil testing completed. Water quality model to
evaluate options. Barr Engineering doing Feasibility Study.
Discussed at recent watershed commission meetin .
4135
WR
CR 61/CR 9 Erosion Site
DC
BRA
$350,000
Options and estimated costs received 10/27/05. Met with Three
Rivers Park District and Hennepin County to discuss options
11/21/05. Three options being considered. Draft report
reviewed and revised. Further discussion of option required with
Three Rivers Parks staff. Additional concerns raised by Three
Rivers staff. Consultant directed to investigate drainage
concerns south of County Road 9. Engineering proposal being
reviewed by Three Rivers staff.
5115E
WR
Circle Park Pond Imp.
DT/JR
Project on hold. Will coordinate with Street Reconstruction
Pro'ect.
6103
WR
Repair Erosion - Wood Crk.
DT/JR
$100,000
Newsletter sent to area residents. Survey has been completed
and preliminary desi n in progress
6113
WR
Repair Erosion - Conor
DT
$45,000
Preliminary site inspections conducted. Work to start with
Meadows (Design Only)
improvement north of Schmidt Lake Road. Survey has been
completed and preliminary design is in proqress.
6114
WR
Stream Bank Repair -
DT/SN
$75,000
Minnehaha Watershed
6115
WR
Drainage Imp. - Between 38th
SN
$100,000
Work is 66% complete. Limited restoration will take place this
& 39th - W of Harbor Ln.
year and we will re -budget to finish in the winter of 2006-2007.
8019 1
WR
Mooney Lake PumpProject
DT/SM
$15,7421
Emergency pumping plan for 2006 is in place.
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May 31, 2006
Donald DeVeau, Development Administrator
THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT
Administrative Center
3000 Xenium Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 61 / COUNTY ROAD 9
EROSION REPAIR PROJECT
CITY PROJECT NO. 4135
Dear Mr. DeVeau:
Thank you for your recent response to the French Regional Park Flooding Analysis and
Feasibility Report Proposal which was prepared by Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates.
You indicated that Three Rivers Park District staff finds that the proposal would address the
additional analysis you feel is warranted. Since this proposal is significantly more costly than
the City is prepared to authorize and the additional analysis is quite a departure from the
project's intended purpose, I believe a cooperative agreement is prudent before we proceed with
the analysis. The agreement would address easements, permits and cost sharing.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please feel free to call me at
763-509-5501.
Sincerely,
' . Uo d U �
Doran Cote, P.E.
Director of Public Works
cc: Mayor and City Council
Laurie Ahrens, City Manager
Daniel K. Campbell, Sr. Engineering Technician
3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us
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www,threcrivcrsparkdistrict.org • an equal opportunity employer
May 24, 2006
Mr. Dan Campbe
Senior Engineering .Technician
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
RE: French, Regional Park Flooding Analysis and Feasibility Report
Dear,M.r. Campbell:
The Park District is in receipt of the proposal letter from Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik &
.Associates .(Bonestroo) for the additional analysis of the area south of County Road. 9
relative to storm water conveyance through this area. The Bonestroo proposal was
generated, pursuant to a request by the Park District .for the City of Plymouth (City), to
fully resolve the erosion and sedimentation problem in the pedestrian underpass of
County Road 9. As discussed, Park District staff believes that the previous analysis and
'subsequent repair options of the eroded area north- of County Road 9 will not improve or
resolve the flooding -issue in the pedestrian underpass.
The analysis proposed by Bonestroo in their May 10, 2006 letter, defines work tasks that
will identify current conditions.and evaluate all. factors related to storm water conveyance
south of County Road 9. Park District staff believes this analysis is warranted in order to
fully resolve the storm water issues in this area. This position is consistent with the
previously adopted position of the Board of Commissioners on April 6, 2006 and
conveyed to Mayor Judy Johnson via .letter on April 7, 2006 (enclosed).
Therefore, Park District staff recommends that the City authorize Bonestroo to conduct
the analysis work south of County Road 9 and upon completion of this work, .contact the
Park District to review the findings and recommended action. Uppn completion of that
analysis, the Park District and City will be in a position io finalize a cooperative
agreement for required easements, permits, and conveyance of the westernmost box
culvert to the City.
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If you have any questions, comments, or would like to discuss this matter further, please
contact me at (763) 559-6759.
Sincerely, • -
Donald D,eVeau
Development Administrator
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Endlosure
C: Jim Grube, Director and County Engineer -'Hennepin County
Qreg Chock, Operations Engineer --Hennepin County '
Three Rivers Park District -
Douglas F. Bryant, 'Superintendent and Secretary to the Board
Three Rivers Park District'Department Heads '
Boe Carlson, Governmental Relations Administrator
John Barten; Water Resources Manager
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April 20, 2006
Mr. James Deane, Board Chair
Three Rivers Park District
3000 Xenium Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 61 / COUNTY ROAD 9 EROSION REPAIR PROJECT
CITY PROJECT NO. 4135
Dear Mr. Deane:
Thank you for your recent correspondence regarding the above referenced project. It is my
understanding that our respective staff have been working together in an attempt to resolve your
downstream capacity issues south of County Road 9. Based on our staffs most recent meeting,
the City will be seeking a proposal from our consultant to perform additional analysis to identify
possible solutions to the downstream capacity issues.
As you may know, the City has programmed $350,000 for the work to repair the erosion on the
subject site. The County Road 61 / County Road 9 Erosion Repair Project Feasibility Report,
which was prepared under direction from the City with input from your staff and other interested
partners, identified four alternatives, all but one of which exceed the City's project budget. It is
my understanding that neither Three Rivers Park District or Hennepin County have funds
programmed to participate in the project costs. I believe it would be beneficial for all interested
parties to have a dialogue about the projects' intended purpose and to discuss cost sharing
opportunities after we receive the additional analysis.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please feel free to contact me at
your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Mayor Judy Johnson
cc: City Council Members (with attachments)
Penny Steele, Hennepin County Commissioner
Laurie Ahrens, City Manager
Doran Cote, Director of Public Works
Dan Campbell, Senior Engineering Technician
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April 7, 2006
Th@.Honorable'Judy Johnson
,
Mayor -
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth B6ulevard
Plymouth, MX 55447-1482. '
Dear Mayor Johnson:
As you are aware, T iree.Rivers. Park District and the City of Plymouth 'have been working for a
number of years to resolve the erosion and flooding problem on the regional .trail corridor adjacent to
the . County Road. 61/County Road 9 ' intersection. Recently, the . Park District Board of ,
Commissioners reviewed the County Road 61/County Road 9 Erosion Repair miest• Feasibility
Report which was prepared under direction from the City. Although the Park Distrigt certainly
appreciates the .willingness of the City to tal . action, to address .the issue and fund the study, the
Board is concerned -that that altematives identified in the report will not,resolve .the flooding and
sedimentation problems relative to the utilization of the regional tr ail including, the Coupty Road 9:
underpass.
The Park District Board believers that the project must address drainage concerns'south of County
Road 9 in addition to stabilizing the eroding chiamel north of County 9.. The drainage systema in
French Regional Park is not capable of conveying the storm water flow rates that are discharged into
the Park from the Rockford Road Plaza and surrounding development. .Consequently, the regional`
trail underpass continues, to experience flooding .problems fidrn water backing up south of County
Road 9.. The District has agreed to allow oqe of the two underpass culverts, paid for by Thxce Riders
for trail pwposes, to be utilized tot storm water. Unfortunately, the easterly box culvert, which is
now the only remaining bail route to get under"County Road'9, continue9 to flood; occurring most
recently for two days following the rainfall event on Sunda}, Aprit 2, 2006. Subs�equeatly,. the Park
District Board of Commissioners adopted the- following action to delineate -our position on this
matter: `
PURSUANT TO THE MEED FOR A SAFE AND FUNCTIONAL REGIONAL TRAIL
CORRIDOR FOR PARK GUESTS, 7W DISTRICT'.S , BOW.OR COMMISSIONERS
ADOPTED THE POSITION THAT THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, AS PART ' OF TM,
COUNTY ROAD 61/COUNTY ROAD 9 EROSION REPAIR PROJECT, CONSIDER ALL
FACTORS NORTFf AND SOUTH OF COUNTY ROAD 9 RELATED TO EROSJON AND
SEDIMENTATION AND THE FINAL PROJECT' RESULT IN A FULLY USEABLE
REGIONAL TRAIL AND PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS AT COUNTY ROAD 9. '
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Please contact me. at 763-420-5745 if you have any questions on the Park District's position. on this
Bonestroo
Rosene
Anderlik &
Associates
Engineers 4, Architects
May 10, 2006
2335 West Highway 36 * St. Paul, MN 55113
Office: 651-636-4600 • Fax: 651-636-1311
www.bonestroo.com
Mr. Dan Campbell
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
RE: French Regional Park Flooding Analysis and Feasibility Report
Dear Mr, Campbell;
Per the City'. s request, we have provided a Scope and Cost Estimate to.provide services
for analysis and evaluation of downstream capacity issues of the storm water conveyance
system south of County Road 9 in French Regional Park. As we discussed on the phone,
this work will be completed as Phase. 1. Phase 2 will involve a feasibility study to look at
several options and cost estimates for each option to remedy the trail flooding problems.
Breaking it into phases will allow the City to make a decision after reviewing the letter
report from Phase 1 on whether they want to proceed with Phase 2, the feasibility study.
Project Understanding
The County Road.61 / County Road 9 Erosion -Repair Project Feasibility Report
recommended options for addressing erosion in.the channel north of County Road 9.
The City decided to pursue Option 1, grade control, to address the erosion problem and to
prevent flow from the channel to enter the eastern box culvert for the 100 -year storm
event. The Three Rivers Park District prefersOption2b, water quantity pond with
additional -water quality and-grade•control, a more expensive option than Option 1.
At issue is that water apparently has backed -up into the eastern box culvert from the
sedimentation ponds south of County Road 9, and sediment has been deposited on the
eastern box culvert trail because of the backed-rup water. The Park District maintains that
implementing only grade control would not address the existing discharge rates into. the.,
culverts under County Road 9.
Capacity of the storm water conveyance system downstream of the County Road 9
culverts may also be a cause of the backed -up water. Therefore; the goal of this project is
to evaluate downstream capacity issues and develop options to address the downstream
capacity problem. We have broken the scope of work into Phase 1 and Phase 2.
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Possible issues for evaluation include:
• Site-specific capacity (e.g., the inter -sedimentation ponds culvert; tailwater
conditions of the downstream sedimentation pond outlet).
• Regional capacity (e.g., culverts and water bodies downstream of the wetland
complex immediately downstream of the sedimentation ponds).
Project Approach
Phase 1— Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis
Task 1 — Project Management and Meetings
• Provide twice -monthly project updates to City staff.
• A kickoff meeting will be held with City staff to introduce the project team,
review the scope of services, and receive input from staff.
• A meeting will be held with City staff and potentially Three Rivers Park District
to review the findings of the capacity study and to receive feedback on the
capacity study.
Task 2 — Collect and Review Background Information
As part of this task, we will collect and review available background information on the
following:
• As -built drawings of the sedimentation basins'including morphology information.
• Contour maps.of the study area's watershed.
• As -built drawings of the storm water conveyance of the City in the project study
area.
• Items collected in the.Erosion Repair Project Feasibility Study:
o Past drainage studies
o Storm sewer and sanitary sewer as-builts onsite
o Storm sewer and pond grading as-builts for Target pond
o Contour mapping of watershed
o Past soil reports
o Other utility information
Task 3 - Survey
The. survey will include the following:
• We will be completing a topographic survey for an area of approximately 20 acres
that is predominantly shallow marsh habitat.
• Size, type, inverts (downstream and upstream), sediment depth, and condition of
culverts and pond outlets, trail crossings, road drainage, and other locations will
also be provided. We have budgeted for 9 culverts that will need to be surveyed.
• For each sedimentation pond, bank elevations and horizontal positions of the
banks of the pond will be part of the survey.
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• Ground elevations for developing 1 -foot contour intervals beyond the banks of the
sedimentation ponds out to a distance of 75 feet beyond the banks..
• Vegetation condition of conveyance routes. I .
Task 4 — Hvdroloaic and Hvdraulic_Modelin
The purpose of the hydrologic -and hydraulic modeling is to evaluate possible causes of
the backed -up water south of County Road 9. We will utilize the output from the HEC -
RAS model used for the County Road 61 / County Road 9 Erosion Repair Project
Feasibility study as input to an XP-SWMM model for the project study area south of
County Road 9. The downstream extent of the XP-SWMM modeling effort will extend to
the water body that is southeast and adjacent to the Three Rivers Park District Field
Operations Center, identified as pond BCP16N in the Plymouth Water Resources
Management Plan `(l999);. this extent corresponds to the downstream boundary of the
North Medicine Lake subwatershed.
Discharge rates and water levels will be determined for the 2-, 10-, 25- and 100 -year
storm. events downstream of County Road 9. The XP-SWMM model will be used to
determine potential capacity restriction locations, water levels of basins, and likely
candidates for the cause of tailwater conditions for culverts and pond outlets.. We
- included time for an engineer to visit and observe the site for modeling verification if
needed.
Task 5 = Letter Report
We will develop a letter report that includes:
• An Introduction including a description of the historical capacity issues.
Description of existing conditions and drainage patterns.
Description of methods.
Presentation and discussion of modeling results.
Synopsis of potential cause of downstream capacity issues.
Figures:
o Site location map
o Drainage watershed -Map
o Figure showing locations of potential capacity -restricting points/areas
o Schematic of XP-SWMM model
Phase 2 — Feasibility Study
Task 1 — Analysis of Options
We will synthesize the information we obtained in the previous tasks along with the
results of the modeling effort to analyze options for potential solutions to the downstream
capacity issues. The design standard for flood protection of the trail of the eastern box
culvert will be the 25 -year storm event. Solution options for situations causing tailwater
conditions (i.e., backed -up water) can be limited compared with options for solving
erosion problems. Therefore we will propose to analyze up to three options for the City's
consideration. We will discuss with City staff the synthesis of our findings and analysis
of options at the "analysis of options" meeting including receiving comments and
questions from City staff.
Task 2 - Feasibility Study Report
As part of this Task we will develop a Feasibility Report with the same format as that
which was developed for the upstream project called Erosion Repair at County Road
61/County Road 9. We will develop a report that includes:
• An Introduction including a description of the historical capacity issues.
• Summary. and Recommendations.
• Review of the Hydrological and Hydraulic Studies.
A general description of all alternatives considered and the three selected for
fiurther study.
Detailed description of the three selected alternatives.
Plan Sheet showing concept design of each alternative with enough detail to get
cost estimates:
• Recommended option.
Preliminary cost estimate for the options.
• Figures:
o Site location map
o Drainage watershed map .
o Figure showing locations of potential capacity=restricting points/areas
o Plan Sheet drawings (one each) that show the potential options
Task 3 — Project Management and Meetings
Communication with City and Three Rivers.Park District staff will be an important part
of.this phase of the project to -insure that we are on the same page for the goal and needed
outcome of the project. We propose to meet with the City and Three Rivers Park District
two times during this phase of the project.
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This.Task includes:
o A meeting_ after the analysis of options to determine what options should
be reviewed in greater detail.
o The 2nd meeting will be to review the Feasibility Report and draft concept
plans.
o Provide'twice-monthly project updates to City staff during this phase of
the.project.
Schedule
We propose to submit the Phase 1 letter report to the City within 10 weeks of the notice
to proceed.
Compensation
We propose to complete the work detailed in our Project Approach for a lump sum fee as
follows:
Phase 1— $29,1.75 + reimbursable expenses estimated at $1,000
Phase 2 — $28.,271 + reimbursable expenses estimated at $500
Note that delays in the schedule beyond our control' could increase the cost.
Look forward to hearing from you.
.Sincerely,
BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES
John Smyth
Project Manager
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: June 2, 2006
TO: Plymouth City Council
FROM: Barbara Senness, Planning Manager r7 cl�
SUBJECT: Proposed Townhome Development in Medicine Lake
Attached is a copy of the staf report and site plan that the Medicine Lake City Council
will consider on Monday, June 5. I did not include any of the resolutions or other
attachments, but they are available if you are interested. Associate Planner Kip Berglund
will attend the meeting on Monday night. He will prepare a memo on the outcome,
which we will forward to you next week.
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Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. ®I
loin
To: Mayor Young and City Council
From: Brad Scheib, AICP, Consulting Planner
Subject: Medicine Lake Townhomes—Staff Report for June S'' 2006 City Council Meeting
Request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, PUD Approval and
Preliminary Plat
Date: 1 June 2006
Summary of Land Use Application Request
The Medicine Lake Townhome project includes a proposal for redevelopment of the former Country House
Restaurant site and the adjacent parcels along the east side of South Shore Drive referred to as the Johangten
property. The project location is more formally described as follows:
1071S South Shore Drive and 1342 South Shore Drive legally described as Lots 5 through 14 and that part of lot 15,
lying North of the South 100 feet thereof, block 13, Medicine Lake Park First Division, Hennepin County, Minnesota
The total site is approximately S.38 acres.
The proposal has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and recommended for approval with
conditions. The proposal was also reviewed at the May 1 City Council meeting. No action was taken at that
meeting. The proposal has been modified based on input received through the Planning Commission public
hearing process and input from the City Council at its May 1" City Council Meeting. The modified proposal
currently consists of 26 townhome units and includes a trail along south shore drive and the burial of the
existing overhead utility lines located on the property adjacent to South Shore Drive.
The proposal has gone through a number of modifications since first presented to the City of Medicine Lake.
These changes and concepts are summarized in an attached chart and an accompanying narrative that
describes the change to the plan. Previous concepts have been described and illustrated in the May 1" Council
Meeting packet and accompanying staff report. The current concept is attached for your review. Included are
a site plan labeled Sheet A200 and a colored rendering of the site plan overlain on an aerial photo of the site.
The land use and zoning approvals required of this application have not changed since the original proposal.
The approvals required include the following:
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Commercial and Mixed Use designations to Residential
PUD
2. Rezoning from B-1 Neighborhood Business District to a Residential PUD Zoning District
3. Planned Unit Development approval
4. Preliminary and Final Plat approval
123 North Third Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1659
Ph (612) 338-0800 Fx (612) 338-6838 www.hkgi.com
Direct (612) 252-7122 Email bscheib@hkgi.com
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City Council Report on iWedicine Lake Townhomes Project
June 1, 2006
Page 2
Approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment requires approval of 2 / 3 of the City Council or 4 of 5 votes.
All other approvals require a majority vote or 3 of S. The City has until June 9th to take action on
this project.
Status of Project
The Planning Commission has reviewed the project at meetings held February 16, March 16 and April 20.
Detailed staff reports and attachments were prepared for these PC meetings and were made available to the
community through the City web site. An additional staff report was prepared for a possible special PC
meeting in late March that subsequently was not held. These staff reports and supporting materials were
included in the pre -council meeting packet for the May 1" City Council meeting.
Detailed minutes of each of these meetings were also taken by Chris Lentz and can provide a more detailed
account of the planning commission's deliberations on the project as well as the public comment. A
significant amount of public comment has been received relative to the project. The public comment
generally focused on concerns over density, impacts on natural resources and impacts on community
services. Staff has addressed the bulk of the public comments in a written response to questions from the
February 16`h meeting. The applicant has also attempted to respond to community concerns by modifying the
site plan and by conducting a series of open house meetings open to the public and held at French Lake
Regional Park. The meetings were held over the last several weeks.
The application has undergone a number of revisions since its original submittal. These revisions have
reduced the magnitude of the development and the overall impact to the site. The nature of the modifications
were in attempts to address concerns raised by the Planning Commission, the general public, the DNR and
consulting staff. The changes are outlined in the attached chart and narrative submitted by the developer.
DNR Review
The project requires DNR approval as it is a PUD within the Shoreland District. The applicant has been
working with the DNR area hydrologist to meet the standards of the State Shoreland district. A copy of the
latest DNR correspondence dated May 26, 2006 is attached. The DNR has rendered conditional approval of
the project based on a review of the most recent plan modifications representing a reduction in units to 26
and a reduction in impervious surface to 33.5%. The applicant reduced the density on the site and is utilizing
pavers for driveways to achieve the 33.5%. The DNR has agreed to count 40% of the paver surfaces as
impervious surface. The conditions of approval required by the DNR will also be required as part of the
developer agreement to be drafted in preparation of the final plat. This will be done following approval of
the comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat and PUD development plan. Review and
consideration of the final plat and PUD Final Plan will include drafts of the developer agreement stipulating
the requirements outlined in the DNR letter dated May 26, 2006.
Planning Commission Action
The Planning Commission at its April 20`h meeting recommended the City Council approve the requests for
comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning and that these actions be contingent on required reviews by
adjacent communities and on approval of a final PUD agreement. The recommendation was passed on a vote
of 4 in favor and 2 opposed. The Planning Commission also recommended approval of the Planned Unit
Development/ Preliminary Plat with the noted conditions as stated in the April 20 PC staff report. This
approval was also passed on a vote of 4 in favor and 2 opposed.
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The Planning Commission discussed at length the planning process and community involvement. A
recommendation was made that a public meeting be coordinated to enable a more productive dialogue
regarding the project to be held with the community and not at a structured public City Council or Planning
Commission meeting. This effort should be coordinated with the City Council and the meeting should be
facilitated to ensure a meaningful dialogue.
Background
In July of 2005, the City completed a master plan for the area around South Shore Drive from the Luce Line
Trail to the City limits on both sides of South Shore Drive. The Master Plan called for an attached residential
land use pattern along with limited retail services for the site at 10715 South Shore Drive also known as the
Country House site. The Master Plan was accepted by the City Council as a guide for future redevelopment
of the South Shore Drive Area. The Comprehensive Plan was not amended at the time the South Shore Drive
Master Plan was accepted by the City Council. Implementation of the master plan land use concepts require
amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City because the current land use designations call for
commercial uses on the northern portion of the site and mixed use on the southern portion of the site.
In late 2005, the applicant approached the City to begin exploring redevelopment of the site. The original
concept presented to the City focused on the Country House site and included attached "greathouse" type
structures and a 3 story condo structure. The original application included roughly 32 units on 2.68 acres or
roughly 12 units per acre. In the early discussions with the applicant, it was noted that a density of 12 units
per acre exceeded what was envisioned in the master plan.
Over the winter the applicant revised the plans and incorporated the Johangten property into the
development. The result was the reduction in density but a preservation of a similar number of units than
originally proposed. The condo component also was taken out of the mix. The submission in February of
2006 included 33 units of townhomes.
After additional discussion and deliberation, the plan was further reduced to its current status. An accounting
of the various plan renditions and subsequent changes is provided in the attached chart and narrative as
provided by the applicant.
Staff Comments
A number of key areas were addressed in the review of the application by consulting staff. These points are as
follows:
Density
The project in its current condition includes 26 units proposed on 5.38 acres for a gross density of 4.8 units
per acre. This density is consistent with the density assumed in the Master Plan.
Hard Surface Cover
The plan that was recommended for approval from the Planning Commission had roughly 39.6% hard
surface coverage (land cover that does not allow water to infiltrate into the ground.) The Planning
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Commission's recommendation, however, is conditioned on the project receiving approval from the DNR.
The DNR state shoreland regulations provide guidelines for regulating shoreland development through the
PUD process. The DNR's most recent correspondence indicates that the project has reached significant
consistency with DNR guidelines for cluster and planned unit developments.
Open Space
The project preserves the southern portion of the site as the most natural open space area. Total open space
and green space on the site plan is estimated at 66.5% of the site or roughly 3.58 acres. This area represents a
portion of the driveway area that is proposed to be done with pavers which allows for infiltration of storm
water.
Park Dedication and Trails
The project does not include a public park component, however it is located within close proximity to a
regional trail which makes it accessible to nearby park facilities. Staff is recommending a park dedication
amount for this project that has yet to be determined. This park dedication could be used towards fulfilling
the master plan and comprehensive plan objective of preserving lands along the west side of South Shore
Drive as permanent open space. Park dedication remains a condition of approval and shall be established and
paid for at time of final plat.
The application has added a trail along the east side of south shore drive. We will be coordinating with Three
Rivers Park District for direction as to connections of this trail segment to the Luce Line and for suggestion
as to trail surface material. This directive is added as a condition of approval.
Landscaping
The landscape plan has been modified in concept to coincide with the modified site plan (see color
rendering). The landscape plan holds to the similar planting types and patterns as originally proposed,
preserves a greater percentage of existing trees and provides for a greater ratio of replacement trees.
Grading and site Drainage
Drainage patterns remain generally the same as illustrated in the original proposal with the exception that less
hard surface coverage will result -in less runoff 'from the site. Drainage from this site will be held to less than
or equal to pre -development runoff conditions. The drainage will be enhanced on this site because the
improvements will provide for a holding area to treat the stormwater runoff. Detailed drainage plans will be
modified and submitted with the final plans to the Consulting Engineering Eberhard for the City. Mr.
Eberhard has reviewed the original plan set and provided a report that is included as an attachment. The
modifications to the site plan do not significantly alter the grading and drainage patterns on the site. Some
questions were raised regarding the grade of the proposed drive and the walkout units. It has been suggested
that any fill required from off site be trucked into the site via the southerly drive on South Shore Drive. The
original grading plan was reviewed by the City Engineer. Modifications to the site plan do not significantly
alter the grading plan originally reviewed.
Utilities
Utility plans have been reviewed by Chuck Eberhard, consulting engineer. A report on the original
application from Mr. Eberhard is attached for your review. The Planning Commission requested additional
information on the issue of connecting this site to the City of Medicine Lake's existing system. A
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memorandum dated March 14`s from Mr. Eberhard explaining the capacity and other items was prepared.
Essentially, adequate capacity with the system exists for this project. Improvements to the distribution
system are recommended in Mr. Eberhard's correspondence and will be incorporated into the final
development agreement. On-site overhead utility lines extending from the southern portion of the site
northerly along South Shore Drive are proposed to be buried at the developers cost.
Final utility plans will be modified to coincide with the revised site plan and will be submitted with the final
plans for approval by the City Consulting Engineer.
Traffic
A detailed traffic study was conducted by the applicant and included in the original set of exhibits prepared
for the February planning commission meeting. The traffic study indicated that adequate capacity exists
within the system for the proposed development. The study further identified site triangles that need to be
preserved for safe ingress and egress from the site. Landscaping in these areas have been modified
accordingly.
Issues were raised by members of the community regarding the narrowness of the internal driveway and its
ability to provide guest parking while adequately accommodating maintenance and emergency needs. The
private drive would be maintained by the association and has been widened to 24 feet which would
accommodate parking on one side of the street.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
The Comprehensive Plan provides the vision for the future of the community and guides land uses within the
community. The Comprehensive Plan guidance for this project includes Commercial land use on the
Country House site and Mixed Use on the Johangten parcel. As proposed, the project requires a re -guiding
of land use for the Country House site from commercial to Residential PUD. The Johangten parcel could be
left as is because Mixed Use includes residential development. However, Staff is recommending re -guiding
both parcels for consistency sake to Residential PUD.
The Comprehensive Plan Amendment process requires a public hearing which was held at the Planning
Commission meeting on March 16th and a report and recommendation from the planning commission prior
to City Council consideration. The report and recommendation is summarized ibove and was presented at
the May 1 City Council meeting. The Comprehensive Plan amendment also requires review by adjacent
Cities (City of Plymouth) the Wayzata School District and the Metropolitan Council. Following the review
of the amendment by these entities, the City may adopt the Comprehensive Plan amendment. Alternatively,
the City may adopt the Comprehensive Plan prior to submitting it to the Metropolitan Council contingent
upon the review of the Metropolitan Council. The City will be required to update its comprehensive plan by
2008 as part of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act. Staff recommends that as part of the 2008 update, a
thorough updating of the text within the Comprehensive Plan be completed. For this amendment, the
existing description of Residential PUD in the land use chapter provides the connection to the future land use
map amendment. Therefore the comprehensive plan amendment is only reflecting a mapping amendment.
The map amendment was illustrated in an attachment as part of the May 1 City Council packet.
Zoning Amendment to Residential PUD District
The entire project site is currently zoned B-1 Neighborhood Business District. In order for any component of this
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project to occur, rezoning is necessary. The proposed amendment is to rezone the site to the Residential Planned
Unit Development (PUD) district. The PUD district is established to allow flexibility in the development of
neighborhoods by allowing deviation frorn the strict provisions of this Chapter related to setbacks, height, lot area,
width and depth, yards, etc. The PUD zoning is intended to encourage:
(a) Innovations in development to the end that the growing demands for all styles of economic expansion
may be met by greater variety in type, design, and siting of structures and by the conservation and
more efficient use of land in such developments.
(b) Higher standards of site and building design through the use of trained and experienced land planners,
architects and landscape architects.
(c) More convenience in location and design of development for service facilities.
(d) The preservation and enhancement of desirable site characteristics such as natural topography and
geologic features and the prevention of soil erosion.
(e) A creative use of land and related physical development which allows a phased and orderly transition
of land.
(f) An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets thereby lowering
development costs and public investments.
(g) A development pattern in harmony with the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. (PUD is not
intended as a means to vary applicable planning and zoning principles.)
(h) A more desirable and creative environment than might be possible through the strict application of
zoning and subdivision regulations of the City.
Given the character of the site, directions established through the South Shore Drive Master Plan, and the
complexities associated with redevelopment planning, this site is well suited to a PUD zoning process. A map
representing the boundaries of the rezoning was included in the May 1" City Council packet. Approval of the
rezoning request would be contingent upon the acceptance of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment by the
Metropolitan Council and would be contingent upon the City's approval of the Planned Unit Development
Agreement for the development project.
PUD and Preliminary Plat
The Planned Unit Development process requires a developers agreement. The developers agreement
stipulates the required improvements that are necessary for the project to proceed. These improvements and
the site plan submitted formulate the zoning for the project as a "residential PUD." When construction
projects are proposed on the site, the building official and zoning official will issue permits based on the site
plan and resolution stipulating the agreed upon conditions. If any deviations exist, the PUD Agreement
would have to be amended following the normal zoning amendment procedures prior to issuance of any
building permit.
The Preliminary Plat is required because the project involves combing a number of parcels and re -platting the
parcels. The Preliminary Plat includes the same set of exhibits as the PUD agreement but will follow platting
procedures as required by the Hennepin County surveyor. These two work hand in hand to some extent.
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The project is seeking preliminary approval of both the PUD and Preliminary Plat. A final developers
agreement will prepared after the preliminary approvals in conjunction with the final plat and final PUD
plan. A detailed list of conditions is included below.
Staff Recommendations
There are four separate applications that need consideration.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment:
Recommendation: The project is consistent with the adopted master plan and is consistent with the general goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment with conditions.
Conditions:
1. That the school district, City of Plymouth, Metropolitan Council and all other state, regional and local agencies required
to review and comment on the Comprehensive Plan amendment find no significant flaws with the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment that prohibit the City Council from approving it.
2. That the City of Medicine Lake City Council approve the Planned Unit Development application and enter into a
developer's agreement.
Rezoning:
Recommendation: The project is consistent with the adopted master plan and is consistent with the general goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the Zoning Amendment with conditions.
Conditions:
1. That the City of Medicine Lake City Council approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, the Planned Unit
Development application and enter into a developer's agreement.
Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plat:
Recommendation: The project is consistent with the adopted master plan and is consistent with the general goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan. Staff approval of the Planned Unit Development and the Preliminary Plat with the following
conditions.
1. That a park, trail and open space dedication amount be agreed upon and included as pan of a developer agreement and
that these funds be reserved for construction of a trail along South Shore Drive at some point in the future when South
Shore Drive is reconstructed and /or acquiring additional park and open space lands in the City of Medicine Lake.
2. That the encroachment of the City Parking lot on the northeast comer of the site and subsequently shown as Outlot A on
the preliminary plat dated 2/6/06 be dedicated to the City.
3. That the preliminary plat be redrawn to illustrate ROW for South Shore Drive at a minimum of S' setback from the
existing edge of pavement and that the overlapping land area be dedicated as public ROW.
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4. A joint powers agreement with the City of Plymouth be entered into for the provision and maintenance of public water
through the City of Plymouth (this agreement will be drafted in preparation for the City Council consideration off nal
plat).
S. That overhead utility lines along the east side of South Shore Drive be placed underground at the developers cost.
6. That all utility boxes (telephone boxes, gas meters, water meters, etc...) be adequately screened from the public ROW
with landscaping or be located in a structure with architecture compatible with the main structures on the lot and that
these features be illustrated on the utility plan, landscape plan and site plan exhibits.
7. That a street lighting plan be presented and approved by the city prior to installation.
8. That the location of mailboxes be established consistent with US postal service requirements and if clustered along South
Shore Drive, be illustrated on the site plan.
9. A full set of revised plans reflecting the revisions recommended in this approval and additional relevant information as
included in the February 9`h and all other subsequent staff reports be submitted and approved by the consultant stat
Building Oficial and Fire Chi f prior to City Council consideration of the final PUD and developers agreement.
10. The applicant and City enter into a developers agreement that stipulates among other items the following:
a. Park, trial and open space dedication requirements
b. Establishment of a public improvement budget and escrow/line of credit
c. Establishing the site plan and preliminary plat as the applicable PUD zoning standards
d. All easements identified on the Preliminary Plat shall be provided to the appropriate jurisdiction at not cost to
the City
e. Provision of public water service and ongoing maintenance through a joint powers agreement with the City of
Plymouth
f. Provision of a homeowners association establishing restrictive covenants and that specifically address
maintenance of rainwater gardens and on-site storm water pond and maintenance of the private driveway
11. The project shall receive f nal DNR approval of the PUD application including satisfaction of all identified conditions
for approval.
12. The project shall receive review and approvals from the Bassett Creek Watershed District (it is the policy of the BCWD to
review development applications following preliminary approval by the governing body.)
13. That all applicable state, regional and local permits are secured prior to construction including any approvals for
connection of the trail to the Luce Line.
14. All consultant fees and legal fees incurred as part of the review and approvals of the project are paid for by the
developer /applicant.
The City Council may add or remove the above conditions based on the discussion to be had at the public hearing.
A final plat will be prepared following the City Council approval (or preliminary approval) of the above mentioned
items. A developer's agreement will be finalized and submitted at the time the final plat is prepared. The final plat
will be presented to the Planning Commission for recommendation to the City Council.
The City has a relatively high level of discretion in approving or denying a comprehensive plan amendment,
rezoning and PUD agreement. The proposed zoning for a property must be consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Plan. If the application is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Plan
must be amended or the City may deny the rezoning application. The Zoning Ordinance and Map are the
regulatory tools used to implement the goals and policies established by the Comprehensive Plan.
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Staff was also requested to prepare a discussion on the findings that would support denial of the project. A
key factor in the approval of this project is an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The current
Comprehensive Plan identifies a portion of the project area (the Country House Site) as a commercial node.
Furthermore, the South Shore Drive Master Plan reinforced the vision and desire to retain the ability to have
neighborhood commercial services more convenient to the community of Medicine Lake. The development
as it stands does not retain any neighborhood commercial services as a possible land use. The viability of such
a use was questioned during the master planning process and continues to be questioned by the development
community: however, this is one of the last remaining locations in Medicine Lake that is available for
commercial services. Because the Comprehensive Plan and the Master Plan support such use and the
application as it stands is inconsistent with this policy position a finding for denial can be supported.
Additional findings may result from the City Council deliberations and should be noted in the minutes of the
meeting.
Consultant staff' and the applicant will be available at the meeting to answer any questions.
This report along with all the listed attachments is provided for your review prior to the meeting on June S. If there
are any items you feel have not been adequately addressed through the process thus far, please let me know so that I
can be prepared to address any concerns at the meeting.
Attachments:
1. DNR Correspondence from May 26
2. Modified Site Plan Dated 5.22.06
3. Chart documenting history of plan submittals and variations
4. Narrative Description of plan variations
S. Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment
6. Ordinance Approving Rezoning from B-1 to Residential PUD
7. Resolution Approving Findings of Fact supporting the Rezoning
8. Resolution Approving PUD Development Plan and Preliminary Plat
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OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
May 4, 2006 Regular Meeting
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Gwen Adams -Drew, Jeffrey Westbrook, Art Layton, Jackie
Fraedrich, Kapila Bobra, Alina Cheng, David Bliss, Ramona
Scarpace
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Natalie Novak, Ahmed Uddin
Also present at the meeting were Captain Franz and Office Support Representative Olson
1. Call to Order
Chair Adams -Drew called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
It was motioned by Commissioner Bobra, seconded by Commissioner Westbrook, to approve the
January 5, 2006 minutes as presented. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
3. Approval of Agenda
Chair Adams -Drew inquired if there were any changes to the agenda.
Melissa Murphy, a student from Wayzata High School, asked to speak about an upcoming event.
This item was added to New Business.
It was motioned by Commissioner Scarpace, seconded by Commissioner Kapila, to approve the
agenda as amended. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
4. Committee Reports
A. Student Human Rights Activities Committee
Commissioner Westbrook updated the commission on the 2006 Student Workshop held in April.
He reported that there were a good number of students attending from the various school districts
as well as some youth members from other local Human Rights Commissions. He felt the
workshop was a success and was impressed with how engaged the students were in the
discussion.
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B. Community Awareness and Education Committee
No report was given.
C. Human Rights Incident Response Team
No report was given.
D. League of Minnesota Human Rights
Chair Adams -Drew reported that she has stepped down from the League of Minnesota Human
Rights.
5. Old Business
A. 2006 Work Plan
Chair Adams -Drew stated that they need to decide if they are planning anything for Human
Rights Day and if so, should they set aside a different day than the date set by the State. She felt
that December was not a good month. The commission discussed holding an event at the
Plymouth Creek Center, but would make a final decision at the next meeting.
B. Essay Contest
Commissioner Layton stated that five winners were selected and would be presented with an
award or certificate from the City Council at their next regular meeting. He volunteered to be
present at the meeting and Commission Scarpace volunteered to write a few words to be said at
the meeting.
C. Boulevard Gardens
Chair Adams -Drew reported that there was an incident regarding signs. Several of the
commissioners met with the residents in that facility and informed them about the Human Rights
Commission and handed out brochures. She reported that the residents were surprised that the
City of Plymouth had a Human Rights Commission. She stated that it was a good meeting and
felt that the residents would be a good resource.
D. Human Rights Presentation
Commissioner Scarpace reported that she had created a presentation that could be used by the
commission for talking about human rights with city organizations, schools, and businesses. It
was motioned by Commission Scarpace, seconded by Commissioner Layton, to accept the
presentation as the commission's official presentation. With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
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E. Citizens Academy
Captain Franz explained how the academy will work this year. He said it will be an eleven week
course beginning in September. He felt the program was well-received and encouraged any
commissioner interested in attending to begin the application process.
F. State Survey
Chair Adams -Drew guided the commission through the survey. They ranked topics in the order
of most beneficial to commission.
6. New Business
A. Bias Crime Report
The commission discussed two bias crime reports but felt that there was not any action the
Commission could take.
B. Letter to Wayzata High School officials from Jewish community members
Captain Franz updated the commission on what has occurred since the letter was sent. He stated
that the letter had requested a formal announcement be sent from the school regarding issues that
were brought up in the meeting with school officials and community members. The school
decided to not to send an announcement due to the wishes of the students who had been affected.
The superintendent of the school suggested that a member of the school district attend a Human
Rights Commission meeting to discuss the status.
Commissioner Layton felt that they should not wait until fall to address the issue. Captain Franz
reported that the superintendent stated that this was a high priority and they are addressing it
internally, starting with a session for faculty members so they are aware of what was occurring
and how it impacted students.
C. Amnesty International Event
Melissa Murphy, a Wayzata High School student, informed the commission of a walk to benefit
the Invisible Children of Uganda that is being held on May 12.
7. Adjournment
Chair Adams -Drew adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
Plymouth Human Rights Commission
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Respectfully submitted,
Kim Olson
Office Support Representative
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Hennepin County Library
Friends of the Plymouth Library
15700 36th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55446
PHONE 952.847.5825
May 22, 2005
Ms. Laurie Ahrens
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Ahrens,
Enclosed please find a copy of the program from the Benefit Fashion Show sponsored by
the Friends of the Plymouth Library. Please note the front cover, where the generous
support of the City of Plymouth is acknowledged, and the back cover, which gives credit
to the Parks and Recreation Department.
In waiving the fee for use of Plymouth Creek Center, you contributed greatly to the
financial success of the Fashion Show. It was a pleasure working with Angie Jedinak and
Rick Busch, and many attendeees commented on what a great venue the Center was.
We are very grateful for your contribution, which will assist in providing members of the
Plymouth community with greater access to the documents and artifacts of their history.
Sincerely,
Cathy Fischer {` 1 A'
Friends of the Plymouth Library / F R�V�Q
MAY 2 4 2006
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P)I'D Plymouth
Adding Quality to Life
May 31, 2006
Dear Resident/Land Owner:
The City has recently submitted a request, under File No. 2006037, for a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment from C (Commercial) to LA -1 (Living Area 1) for two properties addressed as 800
Cottonwood Lane and 710 Cottonwood Lane. A map indicating the location of the area is
provided below.
This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice
and information about the application — in advance of the official notice that will be sent out
prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. The City will send out another
letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior
to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners to
appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the
application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part
of the public record.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or the review procedures,
please call Joshua Doty, Planner, at (763) 509-5453.
In addition, you may review information relating to this application at City Hall during regular
office hours. Office hours at City Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays
through Fridays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, except holidays. Plymouth City Hall is
located at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard.
Sincerely,
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Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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Metropolitan Council
V Building communities that work
June 1, 2006
Judy Johnson
Mayor
City Of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Dear Mayor Johnson:
Each year, the Metropolitan Council prepares population and household estimates as of April 1 in the previous
year for cities and towns in the Twin Cities area. Preliminary estimates are shared with local governments for
review and comment. Final estimates, certified by the Council next month, will be used by the State in
determining local government aid (LGA) and local street aid allocations.
Minnesota statutes provide the timeline for estimates delivery and local government review:
• The Council is expected to convey preliminary estimates "by June 1 each year."
• "A governing body may challenge an estimate made under this section by filing its specific
objections in writing with the Metropolitan Council by June 24."
• "The Metropolitan Council shall certify the estimates of population and the average household
size... by July 15 each year, including any estimates still under objection." (Minn. Stats., revised
June 2005, section 473.24)
Accordingly, we are now delivering preliminary April 1, 2005, estimates of population and households in
your community:
• Plymouth is estimated to have 70,455 people and 27,457 households as of April 1, 2005.
Household size averaged 2.51 persons per household.
(Note: Household size averages represent persons living in households.)
These estimates are benchmarked with demographics from Census 2000. Annual updates reflect
residential construction data and other information collected by Metropolitan Council Research. We
greatly appreciate the cooperation of the cities and towns in the Council's data collection.
Council staff welcome discussion of the estimates. We have time to consider your comments, provided that you
adhere to the timeline: Correspondence introducing specific requests or objections (if any) must be filed with
Metropolitan Council Research by June 24, 2006.
Written comments can be sent by mail, to the attention of Todd Graham, Metropolitan Council Research, or by
e-mail to todd.araham(d)metc.state.mn.us.
Sincerely, 7
Todd Graham
Research Manager
www.metrocouncii.org
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Metro Info Line 602-1888
230 East Fifth Street • St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1626 • (651) 602-1000 • Fax 602-1550 • TTY 291-0904
DATE: June 2, 2006
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Comprehensive Plan Land Use Staff Team
SUBJECT: City Council Land Use Plan Option, May 31 Special Meeting
Attached is the land use plan map that the City Council directed staff to prepare for your
discussion at the June 13, 2006 regular City Council meeting. Along with the map, you will find
a table and other graphics comparing this option to the three sample plans that were discussed at
the May public meetings and with the Planning Commission's recommendation from their May
17 meeting.
Also as you requested, for the June 13 meeting we will prepare information showing how this
option might be altered to reach a minimum density of 3 units per residential acre. The May 31
plan would allow a minimum of 2,785 dwelling units on 1,186.4 net acres of residential land, or
2.35 units per acre (not including the LA -RT areas.) A minimum of 3,560 dwelling units (an
additional 775 units) would be needed for a density of 3 units per net acre.
Attachments:
1. Table/ charts comparing five land use plan maps
2. City Council Option land use plan, May 312006
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Comparison of Sample Plans
Potential New Dwelling Units*
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Sample 1 Sample 2Sample 3 PC Rec. CC
Option
❑ Minimum
❑ Maximum
*Excludes LA -RT Area
Comparison of Sample Plans
Potential Residential Density, Units/Acre*
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6.00
5.00
4.00
3.00
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Sample 1 Sample 2Sample 3 PC Rec.
CC
Option
Minimum
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*Excludes LA -RT Area
Comparison of Sample Plans
# of Potential Residential Units at "Affordable Density"*
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Sample 1 Sample 2Sample 3 PC Rec. CC
Option
LO Minimum
■ Maximum
*Excludes LA -RT Area
Comparison of Sample Plans
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