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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 04-21-2006CITY OF PLYMOUT Dummy rib COUNCIL INFO MEIN APRIL 21, 2006 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Youth Advisory Council April 24 Meeting Agenda................................................................ Page 3 Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) April 26 Meeting Agenda ...................... Page 4 2006 AMM Annual Meeting May 18...................................................................................... Page 5 April, May, and June 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 ... Star Tribune news stories related to Plymouth: A story on a State Auditor report pointing to "skyrocketing: local government lobbying costs in 2005..................................................................................... Page 14 West Edition story highlighting efforts being considered in western suburbs, including Plymouth, to reduce greenhouse emissions............................................Page 15 Related story from Ben Steverman on the global warming theme .......................................Page 17 City of Plymouth News Release April 20, 2006: Northwest Plymouth Land Use May Meetings..................................................................... Page 19 The Metropolitan Council New Address.............................................................................. Page 22 STAFF REPORTS Engineering Department active and pending public improvement projects .........................Page 23 Plymouth Fire Department March 2006 Report ................................................................... Page 26 MINUTES Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Full Membership Committee February 17 meeting .........Page 33 Communities in Collaboration Council April 13 meeting ...................................................Page 38 CORRESPONDENCE Thank—you letter to Mike Gerend for a Millennium Garden donation in the name of Lifetime Fitness.....................................................................................................Page 42 Letter from the State Pollution Control Agency regarding proposed work at the Treasure's Island II site at 2655 Cheshire Lane...................................................................Page 43 Customer Comment Card from Plymouth resident Pam Braithwaite, who recently booked swimming lessons with the Park & Recreation Department....................................Page 47 Conditional Use Permit for John and Jacqueline Fenske ......................................................Page 48 Evelyn J. Hadden Support for the Elm Creek Corridor Regional Trail ................................Page 52 Peter Lemke CSAH 24 Reconstruction................................................................................Page 54 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL APRIL 24, 2006 7:00 PM City Hall Meeting Room A Time Allotment I. Call to Order 7:00 PM 2. Presentations: a) 3. Approvals: a) Agenda 7:00-7:05 PM b) April 10 meeting minutes 4. City Council Update 7:05-7:10 PM 5. Special Items: a) Youth Service Awards program plans 7:10-7:20 PM 6. Items for Future Discussion: a) 7. Adjournment 7:25 PM 8. Additional Materials: (1) April—June 2006 Official City Meeting Calendars Next Meeting: Mav 8, 7:00 PM -3 V AGENDA PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT Medicine Lake Room (upper level of City Hall) Wednesday, April 26, 2006 7:00 p.m. 1. Public hearing on proposed route restructuring 2. Approval of agenda 3. Approval of minutes for the March 22, 2006, PACT meeting (attached). 4. Status of Station 73 5. Ridership information and review of ridership statistics for March, 2006 6. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations 7. Comments or concerns on complaint log 8. Adjournment Note: Please call Pat Qvale at 763-509-5052, if you are unable to attend. C:\Documents and Settings\dtiegs\L.ocal Settings\Temporary Int met Files\0LK264\042606.doc �I V O 1 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Please join us fop the... G APR 1 9 2006 J�r 2006 AMM Annual Meeting Thursday, May 18, 2006 Kelly Inn I-94 and Marion Street in St. Paul 5:30 p.m. Social Hour with light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar (Metro Area Legislators have been invited to join us) 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Lori Sturdevant, Star Tribune columnist 7:30 p.m. AMM Business Meeting Star Tribune columnist Lori Sturdevant will be our guest speaker for the evening Lori Sturdevant will share her insights on the Capitol scene from a journalist's point of view. Lori has a big picture perspective that will be interesting and informa- tive. She will welcome your questions and feedback. Please join us for this opportunity to connect with your peers from other metro- politan cities, get the latest news and information from ANM, and elect those who will guide our organization through the upcoming year. Both elected officials and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no charge for attending the meeting, but we do ask that you RSVP by calling (651) 215-4000 no later than Friday, May 12th. v The Nominating Committee recommends the following individuals for election to the AMM Board of Directors: President Steve Larson, Mayor, City of New Brighton Vice President Tom Goodwin, Councilmember, City of Apple Valley for Election to the Board Linda Masica, Councilmember, City of Edina for Re -Election to the Board Marcia Glick, City Manager, City of Robbinsdale Chuck Haas, Councilmember, City of Hugo Dave Osberg, Administrator, City of Hastings Dave Pokorney, Administrator, City of Chaska OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Mar 2006 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 May 2006 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH ARTS COUNCIL SHOW, 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMENCES- SHOW, Plymouth Creek Plymouth Creek Center COMMISSION, COMMISSION - set clocks ahead 1 Center Council Chambers Medicine Lake hour Room 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS PALM SUNDAY T:OOPMENVIRONMENTAL GUALM OMMIC ITTTEEEIs(Eoc). 5:30 PM BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, PASSOVER BEGINS AT GOOD FRIDAY Council Chambers SUNSET 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), McMi,q R—A 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, C._HMmbers 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL. M.aOnp Room A 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 EASTER SUNDAY S:oo PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: BUS TOUR OF " PLYMOUTH, N. Mm CM H.II �:pp pM PLANNING 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), 8:00 AM -3:00 PM YARD 8 GARDEN EXPO, Plymouth Creek Center y COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room and Fieldhouse 7U0 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: GOLF COVRSESRANO USE Council Chambers PLANNING PROCESS; POLICE STAFFING STUDY; FIRE STAFFING STUDY. Pubhl SFIMy Training Room 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, 5:00 AM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION STUDENT woRRsnoP, Plymculn 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY Heeling Room A PNmmAH c�..L Gnl., COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , eoARD of Meeting Room A EOUALIZATNN! tRECONVENEO), CouncO CMmbn 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council CMmMn 30 modified on 4/19/2006 7 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 3:00 PM -5:00 PM NORTHWEST PLYMOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, Council 6:00 PM -8:00 PM NORTHWEST PLYMOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, Council 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Chambers Chambers Room 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Meeting RoomA 030 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING- DISCUSS CO RD 101 COST SHARING AGREEMENT; CO RD 47, M...'q Rooms A 8 8 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL OUALRYCOouncil (EOC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING, Meeting Rooms A & B 7:00 PM PARK & 7:00 PM REGULAR REC ADVISORY COMMI`S`SION COUNCIL MEETING. councoCn..W (PRAC), Council Lj Chambers 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORrrY (HRA), Meeting Room A 9:00 AM -3:30 PM PLYMOUTH CLEAN-UP DAY, Public Works Maintenance FacHky 6:00 PM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING: SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Council Chambers PRESENTATION; PARK NEEDSIFUNDING, Meeting Rooms A 8 B 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Meeting Room A i 1:A5 AM PLYMOUTH BUSINESS COUBGL.II7o1 RIEpAGIa Olhn. MinmtanYa SM PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGCONSIDER LIABILITY C~ MEET YATN %CEL ENERGY ON RELIABILITY ISSUES. M -ft R—A8B 1:D0 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, 0--il CMmEea 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON (PACT) , Meeting Room A 28 29 30 31 Apr 2006 Jun 2006 MEMORIAL DAY S M T W T F S S M T W T F S (Observed) - City Offices Closed 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 modified on 4/19/2006 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 20061 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 May 2006 JUI 2006 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 COMMISSION - 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Medicine Lake 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Room 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7:00 PM YOUTH 5:30 PM SPECIAL 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PARK 8 ADVISORYCOUNCIL, Meeting Room A COUNCIL MEETING:DISCUSS PLANNING REC ADVISORY COMPENSATIONS COMMISSION, COMMISSION BENEFIT PRACTICES: MeeSng Room A 8 B Council Chambers (FRAC), Council 7:00 PM SPECIAL Chambers COUNCIL MEETING'. DISCUSS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, Councu Chamb- 11 12 13 14 15 .16 17 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING. DISCUSS GREENHOUSE GAS PROJECT, Meting 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE 700 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA). Rooms A&B (EQC), COURCII Meeting Room A COembers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Fla Da 9 y 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Meeting Room A AChambers 25 26 27 28 29 30 11:05 AM PLYMOUTH BUSINESS COUNCIL, 12101 Rdg.del. DO. 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON Moertnnka TRANSR (PACT) , 6:00 PM SPECIAL Meeting Room A COUNCIL MEETING:DISCUSS AUDIT REPORT; MeeErg Room. A&B 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Ccurail Clnmb.rs modified on 4/19/2006 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items May 9, Special, 5:30 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B • County Road 101 Cost Sharing Agreement • County Road 47 May 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce Recycling Drop -Off Day, May 20 • Change Order No. 3 for Station 73 Transit Facility (3125) • Approve Insurance Renewals • Lifestyle Properties application • DJR application for Plymouth Crossing Station • Interim ordinance relating to Cottonwood Lane properties May 16, Special, 6:00 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B • Discuss Park Needs and Funding • Presentation by the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission on Shallow Lake Ecology, TMDLs, and the Shingle Creek/West Mississippi Planning Process May 23, Special, 6:00 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B • Consider Liability Claim • Meeting with Xcel Energy on Reliability Issues June 6, Special, 5:30 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B • Discuss Compensation and Benefit Practices June 6, Special, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Comprehensive Plan Update 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 June 27, Special, 6:00 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B • Discuss Audit Report June 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announcement of Music in Plymouth on July 6, Barbara Willis and Kris St. Martin, Plymouth Civic League July 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 25, Special, 5:30 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B • Discuss Single vs. Dual Stream Recycling July 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. 1--_7� Last update: April 18, 2006 — 11:02 PM Local lobbying costs rise steeply Local governments say the long 2005 session was responsible, but the state auditor says taxpayers should be concerned about the costs. Patricia Lopez, Star Tribune Lobbying expenses by local governments "skyrocketed" 24 percent between 2004 and 2005, according to an auditor's report released Tuesday. State Auditor Pat Anderson said Tuesday that "taxpayers should be concerned about the enormous amount of public dollars being spent by local governments on lobbying costs." According to the report, nearly $7.8 million was spent by local governments attempting to lobby the state in 2005, up from $6.3 million in 2004 and $6.1 million in 2003. Jim Mulder, executive director of the Association of Minnesota Counties, said the definition of lobbying expenses has changed over time. "The auditor is using a much more expansive definition than she did before," Mulder said. "I know our association has not had a particularly large increase in dues." Tony Sutton, deputy state auditor, said the auditor changed the definition of lobbying expenses three years ago, "but that doesn't account for the one-year increase." Gary Carlson, spokesman for the League of Minnesota Cities, attributed much of the increase to the length of last year's session. Instead of adjourning in May, the Legislature stayed in St. Paul into July seeking to reach compromise on major budget issues. Lobbyists put in the same round-the-clock hours as legislators and their staffs, Carlson said. "We were here almost two months longer than a typical legislative session," Carlson said. "That had to have a huge impact on expenses." Mulder said much of the work of lobbying is not just cities and counties attempting to boost their aid, but the exchange of information that makes legislation possible. "Local governments need to talk to legislators about their interests," he said. "Legislators need information from local governments. We also have to bring information to our members and tell them what's happening at the Legislature." Anderson said she believes that local governments were becoming "more reliant on paid lobbying to accomplish their goals at the state Capitol." Patricia Lopez • 651-222-1288 02006 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. 1J4 SAAff 'ib nexo n i MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA Last update: April 18, 2006 — 12:54 PM A local warning on global warming What can and should your city government do about climate change? Ben Steverman, Star Tribune West suburban city officials more accustomed to zoning rules and property taxes are cautiously wading into the stormy issue of global warming. The Plymouth City Council soon will consider ways to reduce the city's production of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, which according to scientists are causing the Earth's temperature to rise. Plymouth, St. Louis Park and other cities are exploring efforts to use alternative fuels, such as wind power, and to be more efficient in how they use energy. Eden Prairie Mayor Nancy Tyra -Lukens signed on to the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, which calls on cities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and also asks the federal government to do more about global warming. On Sunday, Tyra -Lukens will be part of a big discussion of global warming at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie with polar explorer Will Steger and meteorologist Paul Douglas. Last year, Tyra -Lukens, with more than 40 other mayors from around the country, attended a conference in Sundance, Colo., on the issue. After hearing from many scientists at the conference, "I became fully convinced that not only is something happening, but we need to do something about it," she said. Tyra -Lukens, by signing the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, has taken a bolder step than most of her suburban colleagues. Even as they explore doing something about the issue on a local level, officials say they're not trying to get involved in partisan debates in Washington, D.C. "It shouldn't be seen as a partisan thing," Tyra -Lukens said. St. Louis Park Mayor Jeff Jacobs said his city council may also sign on to the climate protection agreement, but don't expect the same thing in Plymouth. In June, the Plymouth council will consider a resolution that would call for the city to fight global warming in a variety of ways: limiting suburban sprawl, promoting public transit, using alternative energy and striving for more energy efficiency. But council members have made it clear they would rather not take a position on national efforts to address the issue. "It's one thing to look at things on the federal level, but it all starts in our back yards," said Plymouth Mayor Judy Johnson. Activists raising the issue of global warming are taking a similarly local tack in Minnesota, pointing out the effects that global warming could have on the state's climate and economy. Winters could be warmer, storms more intense and hunting and fishing could suffer, scientists say. Warmer temperatures can rob fish like trout of cold -water habitat and dry up wetlands that are home to ducks. J. Drake Hamilton, the science policy director at Minnesotans for an Energy Efficient Economy, said it's also important to point out local solutions to global warming. "There are very practical things" that anyone can do, Hamilton said. Because many of those measures involve more efficient use of energy, they often save money in the long run, she said. A new addition to Plymouth's public safety building, for example, was built with energy efficiency in mind. According to the city, highly efficient lighting is expected to save the city $17,000 per year in utility costs. It's also expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 200 tons per year. "Yes, they cost a little more up front," Plymouth City Council Member Ginny Black said of energy efficient measures. But over time the extra investment will pay off, she said, especially if fuel prices continue to climb. Ben Steverman•612-673-7168 02006 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. Im Last update: April 18, 2006 — 12:54 PM Editor's Corner: We'll have cleaner air, saner drives if traffic law takes left turn Here's a way to battle global warming, one traffic light at a time. Sam Barnes The idea of fighting global warming at the local level might seem far-fetched at first blush. But if you think about it, the elected leaders from some west -metro cities who are venturing into the debate on the global warming issue might be onto something. After all, we're told that 25 percent or more of the excess carbon dioxide that is entering the atmosphere and purportedly causing our temperatures to rise comes from automobile exhaust. The car I drive, an aging Jeep, will produce about 15,000 pounds of CO2 this year, the experts say -- about 20 pounds per gallon of gas consumed. Multiply that times all the cars that back up on Hwy. 35W and the rest of the area's roadways every day and you can see a big part of the problem is very much in our hands. Environmentalists tout more fuel-efficient cars as the best way to curb these emissions. But better streets -- and specifically, smarter traffic control systems -- also could help. And that's one way local officials could weigh in, if they choose. Back during the first oil crisis in my lifetime -- the OPEC oil embargo of the 1970s -- laws were changed in some states to allow right turns at red lights. This came after startling estimates as to how much fuel right - turn -on -red could save. Fast -forward to today and your typical drive through the western suburbs. How many times do you find yourself sitting at a stoplight, watching several cars idle while no one is moving? How often do you find yourself among eight to 10 cars standing still in a through lane, waiting for one or two cars to turn left in front of you because of the preponderance of leading left -turn signals? How many times do you find yourself sitting at a light late at night, or at some other off-peak time with little or no traffic around, and wonder why the light is even operating? All of these occasions require cars to stop, idle and start, using more fuel and creating more pollution. Traffic experts agree that the more we can do to limit that, the better. As with the obvious right -turn -on -red solution of the 1970s, I'd question whether many, if not most, of the "protected" left -turn signals on city streets might not be replaced with left -turn "yield -on -green" sequences, where left -turners yield to through traffic and turn during breaks in the flow. Similarly, using flashing yellow and red lights that require the same etiquette as stop signs at side streets could save on fuel efficiency during off-peak hours at many intersections. These changes also would make for saner motoring. As things now stand, traffic rules can create some crazy driving habits on our suburban streets. Often, the quickest route between two points can be anything but a straight line. In Eden Prairie, for example, my family often travels from our home in the southeastern part of the city to the high school in the northwestern part. If you looked at a map, you'd think the best route would be to travel straight west along Pioneer Trail to Eden Prairie Road, then straight north up Eden Prairie Road to the high school. Not true. t7 After lots of trial and error, we've found the quickest, most reliable route -- due to all the stoplights along the way -- is one that follows a zigzag path of right turns (aided by right -turn -on -red) and left turns (assisted by leading -left signals) -- avoiding straight -through light cycles whenever possible. There's got to be a better way to manage traffic, for the sake of both fuel efficiency and driver sanity. So when city officials start to put their heads together on global warming, there will be ways they can help. As motorists, we can only hope they'll see the light. Sam Barnes is at 612-673-7840 or sbarnes@startribu...ne.com. 02006 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release April 20, 2006 Contact: Anne Hurlburt, 763.509.5401 Northwest Plymouth Land Use to be topic of May meetings Future land use in Northwest Plymouth will be the topic of two meetings slated for early May. The City of Plymouth will host meetings on Mon., May 1, 3 — 5 p.m., and Tues., May 2, 6 — 8 p.m., at City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. The same information will be covered at both meetings so interested members of the public need only attend one of the meetings. The City is hosting two meetings to make it as convenient as possible to be part of the process. The meetings are another step in the process to update Plymouth's Comprehensive Plan, a long range planning tool. At the meetings, the City staff will share sample land use maps for Northwest Plymouth, the last largely rural area in Plymouth. The goal of the meetings is to generate feedback from interested members of the public about potential land use guiding in Northwest Plymouth. The Comprehensive Plan update process began last fall, focusing initially on land use in Northwest Plymouth. Northwest Plymouth is generally located west of Fernbrook Lane and north of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. "Many people have been part of the process to this point, and shared their general ideas on what they'd like to see this area of the City look like in the future. They have been keenly interested. This will be a chance for them to react and provide more specific feedback," said Anne Hurlburt, Plymouth's community development director. "We will share the feedback we receive with the City Council and Planning Commission," she added. Both the May 1 and 2 meetings will start with a presentation by City of Plymouth staff, which will outline the Comprehensive Plan update process and provide an overview of the sample maps. 19 Following the presentation, attendees can study the maps closer. They will also have the opportunity to discuss the sample maps one-on-one with City officials. Finally, attendees will be asked to provide comments about the sample land use maps. The Northwest Plymouth land use discussion is part of the larger Comprehensive Plan update. The Comprehensive Plan provides a long-range plan for community growth and change. The plan details the public infrastructure needed to serve the community. It includes detailed plans for: land use; housing; surface water; transportation; parks, trails and open spaces; water supply and distribution; sanitary sewer; and public facilities. In Minnesota, state law requires municipalities in the seven - county metropolitan area to review, and if necessary, revise their plans every ten years. Next Steps Later in May and June, the Planning Commission and City Council review public comment from the May meetings and discuss land use alternatives for the area. At its May 3 and 17 meetings, the Planning Commission is scheduled to review the sample land use alternatives, review comment from the May 1 and 2 meetings as well as previous meetings, and hear additional public comment. The commission is tentatively scheduled to make a recommendation to the City Council at its May 17 meeting. The City Council is slated to take up the issue at a special meeting on June 6. The City Council will carry over the land use issue to its regular meeting on June 13. If needed, the City Council will include the topic on its June 27 agenda. The formal Planning Commission and City Council meetings follow several months of well - attended public open houses and informal workshops on land use in the northwest area. The future of the area is of great interest to people who live in Northwest Plymouth, own property or are interested in how it may develop in the future, according to Hurlburt. O Stay Informed The City web site features periodic updates on Comprehensive Plan news and meetings. An email subscription is also available via the web site. Subscribers will receive email notices about future meetings and news. To subscribe, go to the web site and click on the My Subscriptions link on the home page. Select subscription option "City Government — Comp Plan Update." To have notices of Comprehensive Plan meetings mailed to you, call 763-509-5400. The Metropolitan Council is For a map and directions, please (5o to www,ntc,trocourLciL.org/abOLLt/ MearsLocatioiiDirectionsMap, titin Our telephone numbers and e-mail addresses will remain the same. r as City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . . . .. . . . .... d .. . . . ......... ............. 1013 S Fernbrook Ln. - 27th to DC/DMC SRF $3,500,000 Request for Proposal for engineering services. Sent to five 34th - Design & ROW consultants. City Council received proposals 2/28/06. SRF Consulting Group, Inc. designated as engineer. Engineering Agreement approved. Begin Preliminary Design. Public 4141 S Petition Project - 47th Ave DC/B13 SRF $215,000.00 City Council awarded contract to R.P. Utilities, Inc. 8/9/05. Street & Utilities Preconstruction meeting was held 8/10/05. Utilities are installed. Street to be built in Spring 2006. New precon will be necessary. 4143 S City Center Street Lighting RB SEH $175,000 A preconstruction meeting with Killmer Electric will soon be set Vicksburg Lane / 36th Ave. up. 5101 S 2005 Street JR N/A $3,133,000 Restoration and final lift of asphalt will be in Spring/2006. Reconstruction - Dist 73 & 68 & Carlson Parkway Overlav 5102 S CR 101, CR 6 to CR 24 DC Henn. $17,000,000 Preliminary layout of CR 101 approved by City Council on Co. 10/11/05. Meeting with all utility companies held on 10/26/05. 30% plan received. Met with Hennepin County 4/4/06. Considering who will do engineering for watermain replacement. 5122 S CR 24, Olive Ln. to 32nd DC Henn. $2,500,000 Preliminary layout approved by City Council 6/14/05. Avenue Co. Construction scheduled for 2007. Design in progress. Received Draft Layout 2/21/06. 5126 S EVP Project RB SEH $80,000 Waiting for Hennepin County to decide on cost sharing LED's Prior to awarding a contract. 6101 S 2006 Reconstruction JR N/A $2,650,000 Plans and specifications approved 3/28/06. Bid opening Project - Bass Lake 4/24/06. 6101 S 2006 Reconstruction JR N/A $1,550,000 Plans and specifications approved 3/28/06. Bid opening Project - Lost Lake 4/24/06. 6101 S 2006 Reconstruction JR N/A $320,000 Plans and specifications approved 3/28/06. Bid opening Pr -Hemlock Lane 4/24/06. 6104 S Replace Retaining Wall RB URS $140,000 Bid opening 5/10/06. 6105 S Railroad Crossing Imp. - RB/JR $50,000 To be included with City Project No. 6106. Bid opening 5/8/06. Pineview Ln. 6106 S Pineview Ln., and Schmidt RB/JR $440,000 Bid opening 5/8/06. Lake Road - Overlay 6108 S Intersection Imp. - CR 47 & RB $1,000,000 RFPs will go out this spring. CR 61 6109 S Temporary Overlay RB/CA $300,000 Working on final design. Program( very yr.) 4116 SS Lift Station Upgrade -Bass DC HRG $1,225,000 Contractor is Gridor Construction. Bypass pumping ended and Lk 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 to finalizing Preliminary Engineering Report. Lancaster Lift Sta. 6121 SS Line Sanitary Sewer Main - RB/SN $300,000 Annual Program Bid opening scheduled for 4/25/06. 2032 W Zachary & Central Water DC SEH $18,900,000 Zachary Phase 2 - 99% complete. Central - 99% complete. Treatment Plant Imp. Central is now operating 24 hours a day. Zachary is now also operating. Both plants operating at only 85% due to glitches. q3 Eng1neenng%Pmjects\Project Trarking\20M Updated 4/18/2006 8:46 AM Page 1 AcLPndng-PmLRpLTFORM 4-14(SHOR).xis City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects 3108 W Vicksburg Reservoir & DC BRA $5,600,000 Reservoir complete except for testing. Pumping Station 95% Pumping Station complete. Pumping station and reservoir expected to be in operation by late April. Site restoration yet to be completed. 3119 W Telemetry System DC SEH $366,000 Project completed. Waiting for final payment documents. SCADA 4147 W MIP Well Upgrade DC/GC BRA $75,000 Engineer submitted Supplemental Agreement for engineering services. Design in progress. 5110 W Water System Pressure RB HRG $100,000 per year HRG working on Preliminary Engineering Report. Enhancements for 5 years 5124 W Paint CR 6 Standpipe DC SEH $250,000.00 Inspection and cleaning completed by Liquid Engineering 5/28/05. Awarded contract 4/11/06. Preconstruction meeting set for 5/1/06 1004 WR Channel Stabilization - JR $100,000.00 Design about 90% complete. Working with manufacturer of a Parkers Lake new ditch lining system. 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 meeting. 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. 5115E WR Circle Park Pond Imp. DT/JR Project on hold. Will coordinate with Street Reconstruction Project. 6103 WR Repair Erosion - Wood DT/JR $100,000 Newsletter sent to area residents. Staff to prepare preliminary Crk. plan. 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. 6114 WR Stream Bank Repair - DT/SN $75,000 Minnehaha Watershed 6115 WR Drainage Imp. - Between SN $100,000 In progress. 38th & 39th - W of Harbor 8019 WR Mooney Lake Pump DT/SM $15,742 Emergency pumping plan for Spring 2006 is in place. Updated 4/18/2006 8:46 AM a4 Page 2 EngineenngTrojectsTmject Tracking00051 Acl_Pndng_Proj_Rpl_4-14(SHORTFOR M).xls City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects .......... ............. . . . . . . . . ......... Pdndilh "::P'U- 116'. rove M-6int'i'p, ... ....... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ .... .. ......... S-7 S ................ West Medicine Lk. & Hwy DC HRG & ......... ................ Scheduled for 2007/2008 CIP. P Parks 55 Intersection SRF Dan Campbell W-5 W Watermain - CR Dependent on development. WR Water 47/Cheshire to Vicksburg Eric Blank W-6 W Watermain - CR Dependent on development. 47/Cheshire Watermain, Jim Renneberg I I Vicksburg CR 47 to Mark Jones I WR -1 I WR Lost Lake Outlet JR N/A $10,000.00 lIncluded with 2006 Street Reconstruction. BB Bud Broekerna SS ISanitary Sewer CA Chuck Autio P Parks DC Dan Campbell W Water DT Dave Taylor WR Water EB Eric Blank T Transit GC Greg Cook JR Jim Renneberg MJ Mark Jones PQ Pat Qvale RB SM Ross Beckwith Shane Missaghi SN Scott Newberger Unassigned I i I Updated 4/18/2006 8:46 AM Eng1neenngTmjecWPmject Tmcking'2005\ Page 3 Act_Pndng_ProLRpt_4.14(SHORTFORM).xls PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT March 2006 Monthly Synopsis Year-to-date (YTD), the Department answered 278 calls for service. This compares to 272 calls for service in 2005 (YTD). The highest call volume in March occurred between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Thursday was the busiest day of the week. Fifty-seven percent of calls occurring in March were "Duty Crew" calls. Responses were divided between the fire stations as follows: Station I (13205 Co. Rd. 6) 47 Station II (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 29 Station III (3300 Dunkirk Ln.) 34 March 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. 1" Truck 1" Truck In -Service On -Scene Duty Crew 1:11 7:20 2nd Truck 2nd Truck Number In -Service On -Scene of Calls 4:41 10:16 22 Non -Duty Crew 6:35 10:55 9:47 15:42 14 Station I 6:39 10:24 N/A N/A 6 Station II 5:47 11:19 11:04 17:09 5 Station III 7:49 11:18 5:58 11:22 3 Significant or Unusual Events In March, the following responses are notable: March 19 Business Fire (2:09 p.m.) March 28 House Fire (4:12 p.m.) During the month of March, eleven calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for these calls was twenty-three members of the Department. Training During the month of March, four topics were offered during eight regularly scheduled in-house training sessions. These topics included NIMS, EMS, Firefighter Safety and Survival, and Company Operations. Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for members of the Hazardous Materials Team and RAD Team. a� 1 Seventy-five members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 889 — an average of over eleven hours per participating member. Recruitment During the month of March, seventy-three paid -on-call firefighters served the City of Plymouth. No members left the department. Duty Cre A, The Duty Crew Program was in operation on all 23 weekdays during the month. Forty-nine members participated in the program. In March, 86% of all shifts were fully staffed with at least four firefighters. During our busiest time period (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.), 57% 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 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 5 Firefighters 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4 Firefighters 87% 96% 100% 83% 57% 3 Firefighters 4% 4% 0% 17% 43% No Staff 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% During the month of March, the Duty Crew continued its weekend pilot program on Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Only 53% of those shifts were fully staffed with four firefighters. Plymouth Fire Department Public Education Programming March 2006 a� Programs Hours Station Tours Birthday Club 1 3 Bookmobile/Literacy Preschool Visits K-6 Education Career Talk/Nights 1 3 Bike Helmet Sales Car Seat Check-ups 24 18 Assist North Memorial Smokebusters/Seniors 3 3 Smokebusters/Families Ski Helmet Sales Adopt a Hydrant 4 8 Block Parties Parades NNO Open Houses Fire Ext. Training Business Safety Fairs Business Fire Drills Pub. Ed Training Pub. Ed Meetings 1 2 Literature Drops 4 4 Diversity Outreach Misc. Programming 1 3 Special Projects 1 2 Totals 401 46 a� Response Time for Emergency Calls Duty Crew Non -Duty Crew Fire Loss Summary Year -to -Date $225, 000 - $175,000 $125,000 V556.,250 $75,000 IF FRON $25,000 1/1105-3/31/05 1 /l /06-3/31 /06 Total Calls Year -to -Gate 400 ,27;2 278 300- 200 i 100 0. 1/1/05-3131/05 1/1/06-3/31/06 i 4/?' nnna 3L9 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 P1 vnnni ITH PIPF DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Calls by Time of ®ay Events By Category Other 0% Fires Overpressure/ 12% - Explosions Severe Weather / 2% 0% False Alarms 48% Rescue/EMS 5% \,Service Calls 5% Good Intent Calls 19% 4/21/2006 30 Hazardous Conditions 9% DUTY CREW STAFFING 14% March 2006 r) O/ ❑ 5 Firefighters Fl Firefighters ❑3 Firefighters CALLS FOR SERVICE March 2006 ....... ❑ Duty Crew 430/1 ............ ..........e. - ' M No ! Duty .......... 57% ..,...... Crew :31 DUTY CLEW STAFFING March 2006 Saturday Pilot Program 20% El 4 Firefighters ❑ 3 Firefighters ❑0 Firefighters R HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from 1-494 to Annandale, Minnesota Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Full Membership Committee Meeting Meeting Minutes Friday, February 17, 2006 9:30 a.m. —11:30 a.m. Hennepin County Transportation Facility Medina, MN Training Room 1. Call to Order —A quorum being present, Anne Hurlburt called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m. 2. Introductions - Wayne Fingalson, Wright County; Lance Gyllenblad, City of Independence; Penny Steele, Hennepin County; Karla Heeter, Wright County; Jim Grube, Hennepin County; Anne Hurlburt, City of Plymouth; Leah Sperduto, City of Buffalo; Ann Sheehan, City of Buffalo; Mark Casey, City of Annandale; Claudia Dumont, MnDOT District 3; John Griffith, MnDOT Metro; Loren Harff, Greenfield Township; Sonja Carlson, Buffalo Hospital; Pat Hackman, Safe Communities of Wright County; John Dearing, Corinna Township; Chad Adams, City of Medina; Elizabeth Weir, City of Medina; Steve Hatkin, Buffalo Hospital; Marthand Nookala, Hennepin County; Brad Larson, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Ann Sheehan is the new City of Buffalo representative, replacing Jeff Swenson and Leah Sperduto will be Ann's alternate. Marthand Nookala replaces Gary Erickson for Hennepin County. 3. Approve Meeting Minutes from December 16, 2005: The minutes were reviewed with no changes noted. Motion by Karla Heeter, second by Elizabeth Weir to approve the December 16, 2005 meeting minutes. Motion passed with all voting in favor. 4. Constitutional Amendment Coalition: Margaret Donahoe from the Minnesota Transportation Alliance made a presentation to the Committee on the Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Constitutional Amendment to dedicate all the sales tax on motor vehicles to transportation and what the Constitutional Amendment Coalition is doing to promote the passage of the amendment and educate the public. Margaret provided handouts noting the estimated new revenue to counties if passed, MnDOT's construction program and how without new funds their program will be the lowest amount in the past decade and a list of those that have noted their support for the Constitutional Amendment The Governor's proposed transportation plan is contingent on the passage of the amendment in order to bond for MnDOT projects with part of the increased funding. The current bond funds will be spent by FY2008 (July, 2007). Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Wright County Highway Department 1901 Highway 25 North Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 ,3-�3 Phone: 763/682-7383 FAX 763/682-7313 E-mail: eha}tre'Jin�also�r."u<c�,.r:riht.nrri.t�. HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota Penny Steele asked about what was the plan to educate the public. Margaret noted that the plan is estimated to cost between $2 and $4 Million with approximately one-half coming from the business community and one- half from the transportation community. She noted the list in the handout that shows who has signed on to support this amendment. Advertising to make the public aware of this issue and what it means to transportation infrastructure in Minnesota will be through all media types including a website. Mark Casey brought up the concern that if the amendment is approved and the money transferred from the General fund to the Transportation fund, the legislature could reduce Local Government Aid (LGA) to make up any shortfall in the General fund. Margaret noted that the current revenue forecast indicates an increase in state revenue that would cover the amount of the transfer to transportation. Penny Steele added that LGA will be a target of the legislature no matter if the amendment is successful or not. The cities will need to make a case for keeping LGA regardless of what happens on transportation funding. At least this is a chance to address transportation issues and the cities and counties will benefit from this. Jim Grube asked about whether the legislature this year might consider changing the wording in the amendment as some are concerned about the wording that at least 40% of the funds go to transit. Margaret explained that the constitutional amendment was part of a larger transportation funding package passed by the legislature last year and the MVST funds through the constitutional amendment was the main source in the larger package to fund transit, therefore the wording of at least 40% to transit. The Governor vetoed the bill, but the constitutional amendment portion remained as that cannot be vetoed. The language could change, but there is a concern if this comes up, other constitutional amendments could be added to the ballot that would overshadow this amendment or the new wording could be more of a problem. Margaret noted that since 1960 no constitutional amendment that failed has ever been put back on the ballot again or even considered in the legislature for being placed back on. There was a motion by Penny Steele and seconded by Anne Hurlburt to adopt the Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Constitutional Amendment Resolution (attached) with an additional Resolve that would read "Be It Further Resolved That the Highway 55 Corridor Coalition strongly supports that 60% of the funds be dedicated to highway purposes". The additional resolve was added to clarify the Coalition's position and to eliminate the argument that the wording of the amendment could allow for 99% of the funds to go to transit. Margaret noted that at some point either before or after the amendment is approved; the legislature is going to have to statutorily determine the split between highway and transit On a show of hands, the motion with the additional resolve was approved. Penny Steele noted that this same resolution will be coming to the Hennepin County Board and she will also recommend the additional resolve. Wayne Fingalson and Karla Heeter noted that this will be on the February 27, 2006 Wright County Board agenda. It had been held over earlier but now with many more counties showing support and more knowledge on the highway/transit funding split it would be more favorable for Wright County to act on this. 5. Membership Committee Report: Karla Heeter updated the members on the activities of the Membership Committee as noted below: Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Wright County Highway Depardment 1901 Highway 25 North Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 �34 Phone 763/682-7383 FAX: 763/682-7313 E-mail: :Val7K'.tln__c�(11S011 HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota • Website: wwrr.hiLFhwav55.or%! Wayne and Brad Larson commented on some of the major updates of the website that were or are being made while the Committee viewed on-screen the updates that included Membership with links to the members websites. Noted were many of the members now have links to our site as well. The website update also includes under News Articles the recent accidents that have occurred that have resulted in 3 fatalities. There was consensus of the Committee to complete the proposed updates. • Billboards: Brad filled in the Committee on his discussion with C1earChannel Communications on the possibility of having billboards on TH 55. The Coalition qualifies for the public service rate which is about one -twelfth the cost of the standard rate. Public service billboard postings are only available when there is a vacancy on a billboard. The other requirement is that the message is put on whatever billboard becomes vacant. Given that TH 55 is a fairly heavy demand corridor for billboard space, there is not many vacancies so the possibility is high that our message could be placed on a billboard not along TH 55 which would defeat the purpose of having TH 55 motorists see the message. The Coalition agreed not to pursue billboards at this time. • Postcards: Brad noted that approximately 2500 postcards will be mailed out to property owners along TH 55 and our legislators announcing the Coalition's funding of three (3) intersection safety improvement projects and our website. The mailing will coincide with the updated website. The postcards will go to the printers next week and mailed shortly after. • Membership: There was considerable discussion on membership with the following questions/issues raised: Penny Steele --Does the Coalition want more members or more money or both? The Coalition would not be able to finance what we currently are doing without the use of federal fiends. Is it the money or that a significant player in the community is on the Coalition? Members' names on the Coalition's documents are more important than membership dues when it comes to showing our congressmen who we are. What is it worth to get businesses to join? How much time can we expend to go talk to them? Businesses in Hennepin County don't know what is going to happen on TH 55 so it is tough to go to them to join. Claudia Dumont asked if there are different levels of membership? Wayne Fingalson stated that there are different levels and went through the various Membership rates. What is the benefits to be a member and are there more benefits to pay dues at a higher membership level? Presently there is no benefit other than listing of members on website. No extra benefit for businesses to pay at a higher membership level. Mark Casey suggested that if a special project was identified, maybe the Coalition could have sponsors pay for the project and include membership in the cost. This could be discussed more and maybe identify a project at the next Membership meeting. Karla noted that Klein Bank has challenged the other banks in Buffalo to join the Coalition and Klein will match the other banks membership dues. 6. Financial Report: Wayne Fingalson handed out the Financial Report as of February 15, 2006. He noted the current fund balance of $14,582.75 with 2006 dues income of $8,300 coming in 2006 todate with additional dues payments made earlier in December, 2005. Wayne noted federal reimbursements of expenses of $41,400.00 through 2005 and expenses of $976.52 in expenses in 2006. Wayne further noted that on February 14, 2006 the Wright County Board approved the Supplemental Agreement with SRF for additional costs associated with the website development and updates and the postcard and mailing program. The Contact: Wayne A. Fingalson Phone: 763/682-7383 Wright County Highway, Deparunent FAX.• 763/682-7313 1901 Highway 25 North E-mail: ti:'aiire. ingrilsnt�iict _wricrht.mn.ue Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 3 HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota Supplemental Agreement had been earlier approved by the Coalition and MnDOT. On a motion by Elizabeth Weir and second by Pat Hackman, the Financial Report was accepted. 7. Minnesota Transportation Alliance Membership: Wayne Fingalson brought up membership of the Coalition in the Minnesota Transportation Alliance. The dues are $295 annually. Currently both Hennepin and Wright Counties and the City of Plymouth are members of the Alliance. Margaret Donahoe noted that the Alliance has almost 300 members from both the private and public sectors. A majority of the counties in Minnesota are members. The Minnesota Transportation Alliance is the only organization devoted strictly to transportation and the legislature sees the Alliance as the main spokesman on transportation issues. The Coalition was previously a member when they had the Minnesota Transportation Alliance as the Coalition's facilitator with membership included in the contract. Penny Steele was concerned that some individual members of the Coalition are members of the Alliance and already receive the benefits of the Alliance. Information from the Alliance could be sent to other Coalition members. Mark Casey supports the Coalition being a member of the Alliance as this would allow the small cities and townships to be members without each having to pay for membership. It is also good public relations for the Coalition to be a member. Coalition will receive good benefits for a limited cost. Karla Heeter spoke in favor of membership in the Alliance. Anne Hurlburt supports the membership because the City can't lobby directly for things like the Constitutional Amendment but they can through the Alliance. Motion by Mark Casey and second by Karla Heeter to approve membership in the Minnesota Transportation Alliance. Motion passed with one dissenting vote. 8. Technical Advisory Committee/MnDOT Report: • TH 55 EA/EAW Status: Jim Grube stated that the RFP for the EA from 1494 to Rockford was released on January 7, 2006 and on February 8, 2006 five proposals from consultants were received. The next step will be for the selection committee to meet to evaluate the proposals based on technical merit. After the technical ranking the separate cost proposal of each of the consultants will be opened and the final 30% of the ranking points will be assigned proportional to the estimated costs in the proposal. Looking to select a consultant by April 7, 2006. Claudia Dumont noted that the District 3 EA from Rockford to Buffalo will officially start soon. Claudia will be the lead on this study. No final signed EA from D3 will occur until the EA in Hennepin County is completed. 9. Legislative Updates • Federal: It was repeated that MnDOT has determined that the $4 Million recently authorized for TH 55 can also be used for safety improvement projects. Senator Coleman is asking for requests for additional federal funding appropriations over and above the funds earmarked in SAFETEA-LU. Jim Grube is putting together the request for the Coalition. It was decided to request $6 Million ($3 Million for R/W and $3 Million for construction). The request needs to be submitted to Senator Coleman by February 27, 2006. On a motion by Penny Steele and a second by Liz Weir the submittal of the funding request to Senator Coleman was approved. Contact. Wayne A. Fingalson Phone. 763/682-7383 Wright County Highway Department FAX: 763/682-7313 190/Highway 25 NorthE-mail: ut_nc;Juinrrrlson:'c.icu.wrishl.nrn.e�' Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 —3(S HIGHWAY 55 CORRIDOR COALITION Preserving the 55 Corridor from I-494 to Annandale, Minnesota State: See Constitutional Amendment discussion under Agenda Item 4. March 13, 2006 is Transportation Day at the Capitol organized by the Minnesota Transportation Alliance. There will be a 10:30 a.m. rally followed by lunch and a program. Individual appointments with your legislators can be arranged. 10. Establish next full membership meeting date and time: The next meeting is Friday, April 21, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. at the Hennepin County Public Works Facility, Training Room 11. Other Business: Karla Heeter informed the Committee that Jeff Swenson will be leaving the City of Buffalo to begin a new career in woodworking. Jeff has been a valuable member of the Coalition and Membership Committee. A Resolution of Appreciation to Jeff Swenson was presented and on a motion by Penny Steele and a second by Karla Heeter, the Resolution was adopted with all voting in favor. 12. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 11:37 a.m. Respectfully submitted; Brad Larson, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Contact. Wayne A. Fingalson Wright County Highway Department 1901 Highway 25 North Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-3306 --?)r7 Phone: 763/682-7383 FAX: 763/682-7313 E-mail: yvamelin��uls 'i.t-cu.wrivht.mn.u,v �,.__� - MINUTES COMMUNITIES IN COLLABORATION COUNCIL APRIL 13, 2006 Next Meeting; May 11, 2006 PRESENT: Brenda Heim, Ramona Steadman, Linnea Christensen, Bob Ostlund, Gloria Lundberg -Jorgenson, Charlene Barghini, Donna Marget, Kim Erickson-Heiar, Marcia Treno, Susan Gottwald, Kris Korsmo and Carol Bergenstal MARCH MINUTES Approved as written. EXTENSION OF LCTS FINANCING FRAMEWORK A motion was made and seconded to approve the extension of the current LCTS Financing Framework (the principles that guide the participation of collaboratives in LCTS and describe how those funds will be allocated throughout the county) through December 31, 2006. Motion passed unanimously. A review of the Framework will begin in the fall of 2006 and a recommendation for continuation will be proposed prior to December 31. HENNEPIN COUNTY COLLABORATIVE RESTRUCTURE • Brenda Heim reported that the Countywide Task Force (which included representatives from all of the collaboratives in Hennepin County, including Jim Brandl and Brenda Heim from the CICC) met on March 15, 2006 to review the proposed restructure of the county collaborative system that was put forth by the Work Group. • The decision was made not to move forward with the proposed new structure. • The Alliance for Children and Families in Hennepin County also devoted much of their March 30`x' discussion to the restructure issue. Jamie Halpern, Hennepin County Children's Mental Health, provided a sobering overview of the additional anticipated cuts in social services at the county level. (See CICC May Update for details.) • There was agreement at the Alliance that further efforts to collaborate and coordinate across the county (and with all mandated partners) will be essential. • There was also agreement that perhaps the best way to move forward at this time is to identify a single county -wide priority that will be the focus of the Alliance. • It was agreed that this focus should reflect the research and best -practices that have demonstrated success. • Finally, it was agreed that suggestions for this countywide focus will be studied and evaluated by the Alliance Executive Committee and then presented to the full Alliance for review. • Bob Ostlund suggested, and all agreed, that early childhood care and education ----school readiness ---- would be an ideal focus for the Alliance. SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATE • Bob Ostlund reported that the School Board passed the 2006-07 budget Monday night. • As a result of increased funding now available due to the passage of the school referendums last fall, class sizes will be decreased at every level across the district. • Funding was approved to provide support for some of the programs that will lose LCTS funding in the near future (the Child and Family Support Program, Storefront (in-home counseling), Relate (mental health counseling at WHS), and after-school programs at the middle schools). • Funding was also approved to increase the counseling staff at WHS, expand ELL services, etc. • WHS will begin some new initiatives next year to focus on students at risk. • The School Board also approved, with slight modifications, the boundary changes recommended by the Boundary Task Force. • Some children from families served by IOCP and CONECT (who live in Plymouth Colony and Kimberly Meadows) will now attend Gleason Lake Elementary. • Bob applauded the thoughtful process used by the Task Force. CICC TASK FORCE ON FUNDING Brenda asked that anyone interested in helping to identify additional funding sources (grants, etc.) for other CICC programs impacted by the LCTS cuts, contact her bheim(o'mn.mcom or Carol, Bergenstalk-i),comcast.net CICC SMALL GROUP UPDATES Asset Development in Kids • Kim Erickson Heiar provided an overview of the very successful Teen Night that took place on Friday, February 24, 2006 at the Ridgedale YMCA. • Almost 30 volunteers helped to put on the event for 70 middle school youth from the Wayzata Schools. • Youth participated in basketball, bingo, dancing, swimming and more! • Youth also had the opportunity to browse The Marketplace where numerous community organizations provided information about their services and resources. • Special thanks to Ramona for soliciting numerous prizes for distribution at the event. • AND special thanks to Kim for orchestrating the event at the Y. • The general consensus — we should do this again!! Early Childhood • Marcia Treno reported the many initiatives that are underway. • ECFE is working with Kids' Care Connection to provide monthly parent education opportunities. • IOCP has solicited churches to provide dinners during these sessions. • KCC parents have been invited to attend ECFE's Spring Fling event in May. • Parent education classes at KCC will continue through the summer. • The School Readiness program now serves 30 children --- and there is a waiting list. • ECFE staff have met with Wayzata kindergarten teachers, and they have developed a single document that provides recommended targets for kindergarten readiness. 2 39 • Peppermint Fence Nursery School has experimented with the collection of "school sampling" this year. Over 95% of the parents have given permission to provide school samplings of their children's work to their next year's kindergarten teacher. • HUG (universal home visits for new parents) is going very well in its first year in Wayzata and has proved very helpful in identifying children of high need. As a result, it has been possible to consult with Christa Gale (early childhood special services) when needed. • IOCP's Caring for Kids Initiative got off to an excellent start with the community breakfast on March 7t" to hear Art Rolnick speak on the value of early childhood education. Mental Health • Donna Marget reported that the Critical Conversation about our Children's Mental Health, held March 8, 2006, went very well. Fran Beard also did a great job and helped to coordinate this event. • School district social workers and representatives from community mental health organizations attended. • A synopsis of the results of the conversation is attached. • It was agreed that it would be great to have events like this on a regular basis. • Donna reported that the WHS social workers recently produced a video about WHS students who have received professional help for various mental health/chemical health issues. The video was shown to all WHS students and was very well received. As a result of the video, 55 students have come forward to seek help or treatment. Needs of Immigrant Families • Charlene Barghim reported that the weekly after school ELL tutoring program (focused on students at risk of not passing their Basic Standards Tests) has been underway since December 2005. • A number of volunteer tutors have stepped forward to help. However, not as many students as hoped have participated so far. • The program has been opened up to any student who needs help. • Efforts are underway with Fauzia Siddiqui (ELL teacher at WHS) and Michael Oden (WHS teacher at WHS) to strategize ways to get more students involved. • An event has been planned for May 25 to invite ELL parents to come and share their thoughts about how the school might be more responsive to the needs of their students. • Steve Mumma (also at WHS) has suggested the CICC work with him over the next few months to also identify ways the community could be more supportive of the needs of students who are struggling to succeed at WHS. COMMUNITY NEWS TO SHARE Plymouth Library • Many, many wonderful events coming up at the library. Go to www.hclib.or.g for all of the details! Plymouth Police • Susan Gottwald reported that the City of Plymouth has completed fliers with basic city information (including program information and safety information) that are written in Spanish, Somali and Russian, as well as English! Susan will bring let us know as soon as they are available for distribution. • The new police building for the City of Plymouth will be dedicated Jun 3, 2006! 40 Camp CONECT • Kris reported that Camp CONECT will serve 200 youth this summer. • The themes for the summer will focus on 6 different cultures. • Campers will read one half hour every day. • Grateful thanks to Sandy Hewitt for her donation of 200 t -shirts for the campers!! UPCOMING EVENTS • West Metro Homeless Youth Task Force - Tuesday, April 25 at Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7 in Hopkins in Room 207B, 7:30 — 9:00 AM • IOCP Annual Meeting — Wednesday, April 26, St Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 7 AM. • Courageous Conversation about Race— Monday, May 1, 2007, 6:30 PM, Plymouth Library Meeting Room. Contact Charlene (charlene.bari4hiniLaz wayzata.kl2.mn.us) to register. • Spring Tea for IOCP — Awareness Raiser for Caring for Kids Initiative — Saturday, May 20, 11 AM, Holy Name of Jesus Church Contact Carol (Bergenstal(a-compast.net) or Brenda (bhe1.m0ui7m_rr.com ) to RSVP The CICC meeting was adjourned at 5:10 PM. Respectfully submitted, Carol Bergenstal NEXT MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006 3:30 PM — 5:00 PM J4I April 17, 2006 Mike Gerend Lifetime Fitness 6442 City West Parkway Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Dear Mike: At their April 11 meeting, the City Council accepted your donation for the Plymouth Millennium Garden. The Council asked that I write you to express their gratitude for your support of our endeavors and for all of the effort put forth by you and your team in making our partnership work so well. On behalf of all the citizens of Plymouth, thank you very much for your kind contribution. We will keep you in the loop as we start looking at the art work for next year's installation. Sincerely, &",(, &,e Eric Blank Director of Parks & Recreation EB/ds J4ct, PLYMOUTH Addis fj Quality tc Lite 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD , PLYMOUTH MINNESOTA 55447-' 462 k. TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 wwvv.6.piymouth.mr,..us April 12, 2006 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Mr. David A. Brinker, President Brinker Investments, LLC 5010 Page Avenue NE Saint Michael, MN 55376 RE: Treasure's Island Site #2 2655 Cheshire Lane North, Plymouth IMPCA Project N:_imber VP21061 No Association Determination Dear Mr. Brinker: This letter is in response to your request for a determination under Minn. Stat. § 115B.17f that certain actions proposed to be taken by Brinker investments, 'LLC (Brinker investments) at the Treasure's Island site, located at the address referenced above (the Site), will not constitute conduct associating Brinker Investments with the release or threatened release of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants at the Site for the purpose of Minn. Stat § 115B.03, subd. 3(4)(2004). The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPGA) staff in the Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup (VIC) Unit has reviewed the documents submitted for the Site. The Site is a two -acre property located in a commercial/industrial area that that contains one large single story warehouse/office building that was built in 1999. Treasure's Island, Inc.. the current property owner, purchased the Site in 2000 and uses the building for storage of retail goods and office space. Treasure's Island, Inc. also leases part o1' the building to various tenants for office and warehouse space. Prior to construction of the building in 1999, the Site was undeveloped. A limited environmental investigation way, conducted at the Site in August 2005 to evaluate potenual releases to soil and groundwater. based upon reports of releases at the Aacron Metals site, a facility that anodizes aluminum, located directly north of the Site. For the investigation, three surface soil samples were collected at the edge of a wetland that runs adjacent to the western property boundar- l of' both sites. The soil samples were analyzed for arsenic based upon reports of elevated concentrations of arsenic in soil and sediment samples collected in or adjacent to the wetland on the Aacron property. In addition. three temporary monitoring wells were installed along the northern. shared propert} boundary with the .Aacron site. Only one of the wells yielded enough groundwater to collect a sample, which was obtained and submitted for laboratory chemical analysis of several metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). based upon reports of the detection of elevated concentrations of aluminlm-, and lov, levels of chlorinated solvents in groundwater samples collected previously. The results of the limited investigation indicated that arsenic was present in all three surface soil samples at concentrations ranging between 8.3 and 76 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg). These concentrations exceed the MPCA Soil Reference Value (SRV) for arsenic in soil for residential land use of 5 mg/kg and for industrial land use of 20 mg/kg. The results for analysis of the groundwater sample indicated that aluminum. arsenic, chromium and lead were detected at elevated concentrations compared to typical background concentrations of these metals in groundwater. Flowever. the 520 Lafavette Rd. N.: Saint Paul, MN 55155-41t 143 `)0 (Voice): (651) 232-5332 (TTY): www.pca.state.mn.us Nlr. David A. Brinker, President Page 2 April 12, 2006 groundwater sample was not filtered prior to analysis, therefore these results are inconclusive. Trichloroethylene (TCE), a chlorinated solvent. xas also detected in the drroundwater sample at a concentration of 2.6 micrograms per liter (ug/L,). This concentration is below the Minnesota Department of Flealth's Health Risk Limit 'for TCE in drinking water of 30 ug/1, and the proposed revised limit for TCE of 5 ug/L. For the purpose of this letter, the identified release to soil and groundwater at the Site (Identified Release) consists of arsenic in soil and TCE in groundwater. Based upon a review of the information provided to the MPCA VIC Program, and subject to the conditions set forth in this letter, a determination is hereby made pursuant ro Minn. Start. § 11513.178, subd. 1 that the proposed actions (Proposed Actions) described in Brinker Investments application to the VIC' Program, dated March 10, 2006 (Letter), will not associate Brinker Investments with the identified Release for the purpose of Minn. Stat. § 1 15B.03. suhd. 3(4) (2004). The determination applies only to the following Proposed Actions: • Purchase of the Site; • Routine use and maintenance of the building on the Site for commercial office and warehouse space; • rcial office and warehouse space providing that the Leasing building space to tenants for comme tenants do not engage in the business of generating. transporting. storing. treating or disposing of the compounds. or breakdown products of the compounds. comprising the Identified Release: and • Demolishing and reconstructing* pari: areas and ancillary access drive. if necessary. This determination is made in accordance with Minn. Stat. fi 1 1513.178. subd. 1, and is subject to the following conditions: I hr I'r�_�po�cd '\::Ilnn� >h,il•. he earned nii� ;e (k'scrihed herein: ?. Brinker Investments shall cooperate with the MI'CA, its employees. contractors. and others acting at the MPCA's direction, in the event that the MPC:A takes, or directs others to take. response actions at the Site to address the Identified Release or any other as yet unidentifiecl release 01- threatened rthreatened release of a hazardous substance. pollutant, or contaminant. inclLiding. hill not lmiitecl to. granting access to the Site so that response actions can he taken: 3. Brinker Investments shall avoid actions that contribute to the Identifiecl Release or that interfere with response actions required under any MPGA -approved response action plan to address the Identified Release; 4. In the event that any suspected hazardous substances are encountered during Site activities (i.e., demolition, grading, redevelopment. etc.), Brinker Investments shall notify the MPGA project staff immediately in order to determine appropriate handling, sampling, analysis. and disposal of such wastes: and 14 `4 Mr. David A. Brinker, President Page 3 April 12, 2006 5. In the event that Brinker Investments decides to demolish and reconstruct parking areas and/or ancillary access drives, a revised Contingency Plan shall be prepared which follows the procedures outlined in VIC Guidance Document Number 10. The Contingency Plan which was submitted with the application needs to be expanded to better prepare the persons conducting the excavation to recognize and be ready to respond to all potential hazardous substances, not just arsenic. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § I I5B.178, subd. 1, when Brinker Investments takes the Proposed Actions in accordance with the determination in this letter, subject to the conditions stated herein, the Proposed Actions will not associate Brinker Investments with the Identified Release for the purpose of Minn. Stat. § 115B.03, subd..3(4) (2004). Please be advised that the determination made in this letter is subject to the disclaimers found in Attachment A and is contingent on compliance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. If you have any questions about the contents of this letter, please contact Gerald Stahnke, Project Manager at (651) 297-1459 or Dave Scheer, Hydrogeologist at (651) 296-6630. Sincerely, ^�G� tom✓^ ' 4s -n" Barbara Jack n Supervisor Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup Unit Superfund Section Remediation Division BJ/jmp ElICIOSllre cc: Loren Larson, Caltha LLP Dave Jaeger, Hennepin County ,Sandy Paulson, City Clerk, Plymouth J45 ATTACHMENT A STANDARD DISCLAIMERS Treasure's Island Site #2 Site MPCA Project Number VP21061 1. Reservation of Authorities The MPCA Commissioner reserves the authority to take any appropriate actions with respect to any release, threatened release, or other conditions at the Site. The MPCA Commissioner also reserves the authority to take such actions if the voluntary party does not proceed in the manner described in this letter or if actions taken or omitted by the voluntary party with respect to the Site contribute to any release or threatened release, or create an imminent and substantial danger to public health and welfare. 2. No MPCA Assumption of Liability The RSPCA, its Commissioner and staff do not assume any liability for any release, threatened release or other conditions at the Site or for any actions taken or omitted by the voluntary party with regard to the release, threatened release, or other conditions at the Site, whether the actions taken or omitted are in accordance with this letter or otherwise. 3. Letter Based on Current Information All statements, conclusions and representations in this letter are based upon information known to the MPCA Commissioner and staff at the time this letter was issued. The MPCA Commissioner and staff reserve the authority to modify or rescind any such statement, conclusion or representation and to take my appropriate action under his authority if the MPCA Commissioner or staff acquires information after issuance of this letter that provides a basis for such modification or action. 4. Disclaimer Regarding Use or Development of the Property The MPCA, its Commissioner and staff do not warrant that the Site is suitable or appropriate for any particular use. 5. Disclaimer Regarding Investigative or Response Action at the Property Nothing in this letter is intended to authorize any response action under Minn. Stat. § 115B.17, subd. 12. Page 1 of l in O E LV W cz 0 U) O 4-4 le 3 ^ ^ 1J � - J Q c) rs� a N L O L- N CS3 C'7 t� O rn _s C: O W O U) a) U c -0. . D LL O E � L. O i �tL�♦♦ i_ _ O O E C) U co L a- (1) m a - m O O o- L � o U)O LO w0 Ln 1 co E O - E L LLv cz p 0° LL O o O� O N C� 0 > � J Q O - •— N p CZ - � C O._�_ °o °o CD 3 - p (D Q) - • �, Ca U O - m 0- o cm _`� U cn v / � � • O � �' ♦^W`� ^W, /NUJ O X ° x ILu =w QO U) O 4-4 le 3 ^ ^ 1J 1i_ ^ Q c) rs� a N L O L- N CS3 C'7 t� O rn _s C: O W O U) a) U c -0. . D LL O E � L. O i O Nm O O E C) U m L .— (1) m m O o- L � o U)O LO w0 Ln 1 co E CO O- Q c) _ N U) _ -_ N > > N E cn W W U) W / V) a) C: co C6 0 M > Q% (n � L U Q � N O Nm O tli .— o- o- o E E p 0° o CZ - CD m 0- o _`� U rp) City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life April 21, 2006 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR JOHN AND JACQUELINE FENSKE (2006016) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by John and Jacqueline Fenske, under File No. 2006016, for a conditional use permit to expand their existing garage at 605 Sycamore Lane North to approximately 1,200 square feet. The addition would be constructed on the south side of the existing garage. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2006016propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Ptvmouth, Minnesota 55447 z' ® City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life April 21, 2006 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCES FOR COMMONBOND COMMUNITIES FOR "VICKSBURG COMMONS TOWNHOMES" (2005017) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by request by CommonBond Communities, under File No. 2006017, for 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. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2006017propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us -j! 9 City of P I ymouth Adding Quality to Life April 21, 2006 SUBJECT: REGISTERED LAND SURVEY FOR LAND TITLE, INC. (2006019) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Land Title, Inc., under File No. 2006019, for a registered land survey to correct a legal description error for properties involving Elm Creek Golf Course and Scherber Investments LP. located north of State Highway 55 and east of Brockton Lane. The request does not include any subdivision of land or any development. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. . The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, PAP, �x'111 Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2006019propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us %1 ®City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life April 21, 2006 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS FOR DAIMLER CHRYSLER (2006007) Dear Owner/Occupant: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Daimler Chrysler, under File 2006007, for a site plan amendment and administrative permits to allow a parking lot and drive aisle expansion for outside storage of trailers for property located at 13005 State Highway 55. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2006 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2006007propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us ,��i -�uNYUi L lvi uic Luis I iccn l iaii Anne Hurlburt From: Sandy Hewitt Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 12:36 PM To: Evelyn J. Hadden Cc: Anne Hurlburt Subject: RE: support for the Elm Creek Corridor Regional Trail i arc i vl z. Evelyn, Thank you very much for your email. I will forward it to Anne Hurlburt, our Community Development Director, to add it to comments about our Comprehensive Plan. It is one more idea that we can keep in mind as we update our comprehensive plan for Northwest Plymouth, and I encourage this organization to work with Three Rivers Park District to come up with a funding mechanism to move forward on this idea. Thank you again for input on this issue. Sincerely, Sandy Hewitt Plymouth City Councilmember - Ward 1 -----Original Message ----- From: Evelyn J. Hadden [mailto:evhadden@mac.com] Sent: Tue 4/18/2006 4:05 PM To: Judy Johnson; Sandy Hewitt; Kelli Slavik; Bob Stein; Ginny Black; Tim Bildsoe; Jim Willis Cc: Subject: support for the Elm Creek Corridor Regional Trail Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I recently learned that a group called the Friends of Elm Creek has put forth a plan for a greenway and trail that would form a corridor passing through Maple Grove, Medina, and Plymouth and connecting the existing trails in Maple Grove with Baker Park Reserve in Medina. If you haven't already seen their plan, which was developed by the University's Metropolitan Design Center, it is available at http;//www.elmcreekfrends,org . My husband and I count the Maple Grove trails as one of the main amenities of this area. Even though it takes a bit of riding on gravel shoulders for us to reach them from our house, we bicycle on them several times a week during the warmer half of the year. We really appreciate riding through open areas of natural vegetation, as opposed to roadside biking. (Following a diesel truck along a hot asphalt road, with my lungs pumping in extra fumes and particulate pollutants due to the exercise, and nearly being mown down by drivers on cell phones, has led me to question the overall health benefits of roadside bicycling.) The Elm Creek Corridor Regional Trail is a bold and well -conceived idea that would preserve some of this area's loveliest open places (and most used wildlife habitat) for current and future citizens. It would dramatically enhance the city's planned system of parks and trails, giving Plymouth residents access (via trails) to several new destinations. I think that having a plan for this type of green corridor would go a 4/19/2006 Ji Q- JUPPUI L 1111 L11C n1111 l.1CCK 1.U11'1UU1 1t,Ug 111Ql l lull long way toward reassuring those of us who are unsettled by the development of our city's remaining rural areas that, once developed, the Northwest Corner will still be an enjoyable place to live and spend our leisure time. 1 want to share my enthusiastic support for the Elm Creek Corridor Regional Trail and urge you to work with the Three Rivers Park District and the Cities of Maple Grove and Medina to incorporate this concept into our city's Northwest Greenway plan, and most particularly, into the city's Comprehensive Plan Update for the Northwest Corner. Thank you for your time and attention, and for the effort you put into improving Plymouth for all of us. I hope you all will enjoy this afternoon's bus ride. -Evelyn Hadden 16275 County Road 47, Plymouth 763-559-6518 P.S. On the lower right-hand menu of the Friends of Elm Creek website mentioned above, you will find a report that documents the economic value of open spaces in our communities. This report reviews several researchers' attempts to assign dollar values to many of the intangible and indirect services that open spaces perform. It helps to make the case that developing land doesn't always bring more money into a city's coffers, and in fact can add to the many demands on a city's budget. Evelyn J. Hadden Editor of LessLawn.com, http:Hwww.LessLawn.com Founder of LessLawn Press, http;//www.LessLawnPress com_ Author of Apprentice to a Garden 4/19/2006 5� ragc /_ Ul Plymouthr� April 20, 2006 Adding Quality to Life Mr. Peter M. Lemke, P.E., Design Engineer Hennepin County Transportation Department 1600 Prairie Drive Medina, MN 55340-5421 SUBJECT: CSAH 24 RECONSTRUCTION CITY PROJECT NO. 5122 Dear Mr. Lemke: Plymouth staff agrees with the benefits of your proposed closure of CSAH 24 for construction (reduced schedule, lower cost, safer work environment, etc) as outlined in your March 24 2006 correspondence. I am concerned, however, that the City will experience cut -through traffic on Medina Road and Dunkirk Lane. Therefore, staff supports your desire to detour CSAH 24, but would like to better understand how the County intends to mitigate the potential for cut -through traffic. I understand you have discussed with Mr. James Renneberg, Design Engineer, the City's desire to replace the existing watermain within your project limits. We hope to utilize City staff to prepare plans and specifications for inclusion in your construction documents. It is also my understanding that our staff will be working together to facilitate the transfer of electronic data so that we may accomplish our design. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please feel free to call me at 763-509-5501. Sincerely, Doran Cote, P.E. Director of Public Works T cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager James Renneberg, Civil Engineer Daniel K. Campbell, Sr. Engineering Technician 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 E Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us ,ktr 54 \Engmeenng\PROJECTS 2000- 2001,5122+Ltrs',Lcmke_CSA f 1.24.4.20 doc