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Council Information Memorandum 11-03-2006
U ))It ly'", CITY OF PLYMOUTH O rib COUNCIL INFO MEMO November 3, 2006 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) November 8 meeting agenda ............................ Page 3 Park & Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) November 9 meeting agenda .............. Page 4 October, November, and December 2006 Official City Meeting Calendars ......................... Page 5 Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings ......................................... Page 11 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, etc ... Vicksburg Commons groundbreaking event ceremony program ....................................... Page 13 City news release announcing results of a Plymouth vehicle accidents study ................... Page 15 Utility bill insert flyer sent to commercial accounts regarding reduction of seasonal salt use on streets, parking lots and vehicles........................................................ Page 17 Star Tribune news reports: Story regarding Citizens League's annual report on property taxes ....................... Page 19 Story on Metro Transit parking facilities................................................................ Page 22 Story on St. Louis Park's citywide wireless Internet access ................................... Page 25 STAFF REPORTS 2006 Quarterly Police Department activity report .............................................................. Page 27 Fire—rescue incident of interest........................................................................................... Page 28 Plymouth Metrolink ridership report .................................................................................. Page 29 Report on Plymouth Metrolink role in the Northwest Metro Transit Study ........................ Page 33 ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES Human Rights Commission October 5 meeting................................................................. Page 35 Youth Advisory Council October 16 meeting..................................................................... Page 38 CORRESPONDENCE Hennepin County Transportation Department letter to Public Works Director Cote regarding a request for a temporary traffic signal at the Co. Rd. 47/Vicksburg Laneintersection................................................................................................................. Page 39 Northwest Suburbs Cable Commission letter covering the Capital Grant quarterly payment................................................................................................................................ Page 40 Letter to residents regarding a request for extension of approvals for a site plan amendment and setback variance for Renovation Systems (2004115) ....................... Page 41 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA Study Session: Annual Plan November 8, 2006 WHERE: MEDICINE LAKE CONFERENCE ROOM A Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - EQC Members may add items to the agenda including items contained in the EQC Info Memo for discussion purposes or staff direction only. The EQC will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda. 3. GENERAL BUSINESS A. City of Plymouth temporary erosion and sediment control. for developments B. 2007 Annual Plan 4. FUTURE MEETINGS: December 13, 2006: Regular Meeting 5. ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission November 9, 2006, 7 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Associations b. Staff - Bill Abel / Report on Ice Center Operations c. Others 4. Report on Past Council Action a. Approved construction of shelter building at Greenwood Park/School b. 5. Unfinished Business a. Update on comp plan b. Review Parks CIP financial plan c. Review Zachary Park upgrade d. Update on park/open space bond referendum 6. New Business a. Facility rental policies and fees for 2007 b. 7. Commission Presentation S. Staff Communication 9. Adjourn Next regular meeting - Thursday, December 14, 2006 : o\staff\eric\prac\agendas\2006\Nov.doc 4� OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS November 2006 Sunday Monday I Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSIONCounGl Chambers 2 L7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION rkers Lake Room 3 4 10:00 AM •3:00 PM CRYS HALL OPEN FOR ABSENTEE VOTING Oct 2006 M T W T F S Dec 2006 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ELECTION; STATE GENERALE(EOC), POLLS OPEN 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. 7:00 PM RONMENTAL Y COMMITTEE Medicine Lake oms A & B 7:00 PM PARK & RECREATION ADVISORYOffices COMMISSION (PRAC), Plymouth VETERANS DAY (OBSERVED), City Closed Ice Center 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, C'una chamber. 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 6:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Packers Lake Room 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT), Medicine Lake Room A THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY City Offices Closed THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY VICKSBURG CROSSING OPEN HOUSE. 3155 Vicksburg Lane 26 27 28 29 30 IL7:00 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH BUSINESS COUNCIL, 12201 Ridgedele Drive, Minnetonka PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Counal Chembars modified on 11/3/2006 a OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS December 2006 Sunday Mondaf Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jan 2007 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 % 2 Nov 2006 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 it 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 2:00 PM OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS - Plymouth Historical Society Building 4 7:00 PM TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING, Council Chambers 5 6 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Parkers Lake Room 8 9 10 11 7:00 PM TRUTH IN TAXATION MEETING CONTINUED OF NECESSARY), council Cbamben 12 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Counoil Cbamben 13 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYCOuncil (EOC), Council Chambers 14 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION bees , Council Chambers 15 CHANNUKAH BEGINS AT SUNSET 16 17 18 6:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Parkers Lake Room 19 20 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 21 700 PM HOUSING b REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 22 23 24 CHRISTMAS EVE 25 CHRISTMAS DAY City Offices Closed 26 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH BUSINESS COUNCIL, 12201 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka 27 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMr1TEE ON TRANSIT (PACT). Medicine Lake Room A 28 29 30 31 modified on 11/3/2006 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS January 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 NEW YEAR'S DAY 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMChambersouncil 7:OO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION -Parkers Lake Room 7 8 9 10 .11 12 13 700 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council chembera 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers .14 15 16 17 18 19 20 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY (Observed) - city Offices Closed 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH BUSINESS COUNCIL, 12201 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT(PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Coarct Chambers 28 29 30 31 Dec 2006 Feb 2007 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S l 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 31 modified on 11/3/2006 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items November 14, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Oath of Office to Firefighter Paul Larson • Presentation on the City's Bike Commuting Efforts and presentation of Trophy to Plymouth Resident Scott Walz (Melissa Madison and Kate Diercks of 494 Commuter Services) • Alcohol compliance check violation for Woody's Grille, 220 Carlson Parkway (postponed from October 10) • Approve change to Resolution No. 2002-306 for Paula's Place, revising location of wetland buffer. Paula's Place HOA. (2006017) • Approve preliminary plat and variances to allow "Duchaine Woods" for two single- family detached lots for property located at 17815 10th Avenue North. Holly Trombley. (2006074) • Approve site plan and conditional use permit for a child care and early childhood education center for property located at the southeast corner of Old Rockford Road and Peony Lane North. Children's Design Group. (2006081) • Approve site plan, conditional use permit, and deny sign variances for a new Taco Bell for property located at 9900 Rockford Road. Border Foods, Inc. (2006088) • Approve conditional use permit to allow a sports and fitness club in the I-1 (Light Industrial) District for property located at 14100 Carlson Parkway. Carlson Real Estate Company. (2006089) • Approve zoning ordinance text amendment to allow tutoring/learning centers in the CC -R (City Center Retail) Zoning District and conditional use permit for Kumon Learning Center for property located at 3475 Plymouth Boulevard. Reprise Design, Inc. (2006095) • Approve site plan amendment to allow construction of a credit union with drive- through at Rockford Road Shopping Center, 4190 Vinewood Lane North. HTG Architects. (2006096) • Approve variances to lot area, lot width, front yard setback and impervious surface coverage for construction of a new single family home for property located at 10620 30th Avenue North. Holly Hamilton. (2006097) • Adopt assessments for Municipal Sewer and water connections at 18925 12th Avenue North • Canvass the results of the November 7 General Election • Update on Interfaith Outreach and Community Partner's Sleepout Campaign and the "Sleepless Sleepout" • Set Future Study Sessions • Set public hearing on the issuance of Tax Exempt 501 (c) Revenue Bonds for Family Childhood Development Center, 100 Nathan Lane • Approve Compensation Agreements for Fembrook Lane Street and Signal Improvements (1013) • Approve request for Payment No. 5 and final for Best Management Practices Implementation Project (4119E) • Approve Payment No. 2 and final for Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption Project (5126) • Approve Revision to Properties Assessed on the 10 Year Assessment Roll for 2006 Street Reconstruction Project (6101) Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. • Approve Payment No. 2 and final for the Walnut Grove Lane Retaining Wall Project (6104) • Approve Payment No. 3 and final for the 2006 Mill and Overlay Project (6106) • Approve parking restrictions on both sides of Ranchview Lane between 3rd Avenue and 5th Avenue • Approve termination of Water Quality Pond Maintenance Agreement for Pike Lake Woods 3rd Addition (98170) • Approve Water Tower Standpipe Reservoir Site Antenna Agreement with T Mobile Central • Approve antenna site agreement with T -Mobile Central at the Bass Lake Playfield • Approve Encroachment Agreement for a sidewalk and retaining wall at 15800 50th Place • Accept utilities for continual maintenance for Churchill Ridge (2004107) • Hearing on Vacation of certain drainage and utility easements within Blocks 8, 9 and 11, Taryn Hills Addition November 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers December 4, Special, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Truth in Taxation Hearing December 11, Special, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Truth in Taxation Hearing (continuation hearing if necessary) December 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers 44 o ° ° W J9 a, ° Fly - R i• f 7 f ..i� � �! y �' ••"tri ��- 3.. { 7� .�tV # 4 WI -�� d ui:; .♦ LLJ .140 w r4 woo cd 14 Vj,Zyx:�,p ° ` �• -� t 2 Ilx- f q ,-•.3' _ by .0 i� .f`ij (d H 7 , Au . fi ; rata J j a3 o u Qi a i � WL y O' toms 'C7: W 44 -" O ,�j . � 'tf: � �"; ice, - _ � v '�. � • U W .o 0 ami' _ O Z© Z Q U. v O ra a.p j o; City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Lt. Webb November 2006 763-509-5187. Plymouth Police Identify that 93% of Automobile Accidents that Occur at Intersections are due to Inattentive Driving. The Plymouth Police Department has identified the top 12 intersections in the city where motorists are most likely to have accidents. The list was derived from a year-long study of vehicle accidents in Plymouth during 2005. With 47 accidents, the intersection of Co. Rd. 9 and I-494 had the most crashes. The intersection with the fewest crashes in the top 12 was Hwy. 55 and South Shore Dr. It had 15 accidents. The study also looked at causes of accidents and determined that inattentive driving was key in 93% of all intersection crashes. "The information about the causes was a case of good news and bad news. The bad news is that a lot of people are not paying attention while driving, but the good news is that a large number of crashes can be prevented if the driver will only pay more attention," said Lt. Scott Webb. Webb advises drivers to not talk on cell phones, eat, and rummage through belongings, read, or put on make up while driving. "Unfortunately, we see all of these behaviors. They take drivers' attention from the roadway and can be deadly," Webb added. The Top 12 intersections for accidents in Plymouth are: Intersection • Co. Rd. 9/ 1494 • Hwy. 55/1494 • Hwy. 55/ Vicksburg Ln. • Hwy. 55/ Co. Rd. 6 • Co. Rd. 9/ Vinewood Ln. • Co. Rd. 9/ Fernbrook Ln. • Bass Lake Rd./ Northwest Blvd. • Hwy. 55/ Fernbrook Ln. Number of Accidents 47 39 32 25 23 22 21 19 • Hwy. 55/ Revere Ln. 18 • Co. Rd. 9/ Northwest Blvd. 18 • Hwy 55/ Niagara Ln. 17 • Hwy 55/ South Shore Dr. 15 Plymouth Police recorded 296 intersection -related crashes in 2005. Non -intersection related crashes were omitted. Police broke down the data to identify time of year and time of day when crashes are most likely to occur. The causes of the crashes were categorized into five types of crashes: rear end; side swipe; side impact; head-on; and other. Of the 12 locations, all had the highest number of accidents between the months of September and December (118). September was the busiest month. The hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. were the most common times that accidents occurred. Ninety six accidents happened during that time of day. Looking at the cause of the crashes, 76% were rear -end crashes, 3% were side swipes, 8% were side impact, 2% were head-on, and 11 % were categorized as "other". While secondary causes to crashes were noted, such as weather conditions, another vehicle causing a chain reaction, and/or attempting to avoid another vehicle, 93% of all intersection crashes were due to inattentive driving. I� wm— !-m ca cur cs v– a � o w o Y X N U N ^ U Eo Q - O U � O ' � T T •a. 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Editor's Corner Sam Barnes Just in time for elections, the Citizens League has come out with a new report to delight any policy wonk -- and dismay any taxpayer already frustrated by rising tax bills. The League's annual Property Tax Review this year goes into greater detail than ever in breaking down the property tax bite we feel in the wallet every month as we write mortgage checks that generally contain property tax charges. For the first time, the League has prepared individual profiles of cities that dice the numbers in a variety of ways. Take, for instance, Eden Prairie, one west city where taxation has been a growing issue. The League's profile tells us that: • Eden Prairie's property taxes on a house of "average market value" totaled $4,039, up $378 from the taxes collected on that same house in 2005 — a 10.3 percent increase. • Most of that increase came in school taxes -- up $281. City taxes went up $58 and county taxes $15. • Some of the increase could be tied to the increased market value of that average home: up 8.9 percent, from $313,790 to $341,681. The League also ranks cities' tax burdens in several ways, so we can evaluate our tax bite relative to our neighbors'. For instance, two cities in our west -metro coverage area ranked in the top 10 for "effective tax rate" this year: Independence, No. 8 at 1.3023 percent; and Victoria, No. 9 at 1.2894 percent. Meanwhile, citizens of Greenfield saw the largest increase in taxes on a typical home — up $617, or 17.8 percent, from 2005. Another trend also was apparent: the bigger they are, the more they grow in value -- not just in sheer dollars, but as a percentage increase. Four west -metro cities saw their average market values, based on county assessments, climb above $600,000 this year, and in every case it was a result of double-digit appreciation: • Wayzata, up 10.1 percent to $603,721, a $55,504 gain. • Medina, up 13.9 percent to $607,691, a $74,363 gain. • Deephaven, up 13.2 percent to $610,444, a $71,295 gain. • And Orono, up 14.7 percent to $683,011, an $87,667 gain. There's a ton of data like this in the report that could be useful to anyone who wants to influence local government policy. Check out the website at www.citizensleague._net and see how your city's tax rates compare. The Citizens League stresses that its study "is not an analysis of government spending" and "does not attempt to determine if tax increases or tax cuts are warranted."Ultimately, it is up to the citizens -- and their elected officials at the state and local level — to make decisions on what the data mean for their communities..." ni iiia IR Contact the writer at 612-673-7840 or at sbarnes aastartribune.com. ©2006 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. fflm Last update: October 24, 2006 —11:25 AM West cities' 2006 effective tax rates ©2006 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. WEST CITIES' TAX RATES AND RANKS City Average final 2006 effective tax bill tax rate Independence$5,877 1.3023% Victoria $4,745 1.2894% Hopkins $2,758 1.2603% Chanhassen $3,973 1.2219% Excelsior $3,930 1.1971% Shorewood $5,559 1.1867% Greenfield $4,078 1.1830% Eden Prairie $4,039 1.1821% St. Louis Park $2,659 1.1695% Maple Grove $3,022 1.1317% Minnetonka $3,563 1.1283% Wayzata $6,746 1.1175% Corcoran $3,524 1.1169% Plymouth $3,246 1.0811% Chaska $2,710 1.0799% Deephaven $6,509 1.0662% Mound $2,860 1.0620% Osseo $1,910 1.0542% Minnetrista $5,102 1.0173% Orono $5,944 0.8702% Medina $5,177 0.8520% Source: Citizens' League �)I Rank of rate among 111 metro communities 8th 9th 11th 13th 20th 23rd 25th 26th 29th 36th 37th 39th 41 st 47th 48th 53rd 56th 58th 64th 99th 100th rSUPrTr1bune.00M MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL MI f�E� TA Last update: November 01, 2006 — 10:15 PM Parking can be challenge of park-and-ride Many of Metro Transit's parking lots are filling up rapidly as the Twin Cities area's demand for transit continues to grow. Laurie Blake, Star Tribune When Jenny Buhring started riding the bus to work two years ago, she could leave her car on the second tier of Maple Grove's new three-level transit center ramp. Now with more commuters on board, her hunt for a space at the park-and-ride has intensified. "Every morning, as time progresses, I get farther and farther [out] on the roof," said Buhring, who is considering getting her children out of bed earlier to make sure she can get a space. "It's starting to be a concern." She is feeling the squeeze of a two-year jump in park-and-ride use around the Twin Cities metropolitan area that has gobbled up five years' worth of transit parking capacity. Riders who turned to transit in droves when gas prices spiked are sticking with buses and trains to save money and time. Thus, 29 of the region's 103 park-and-ride lots, including the Maple Grove station, which opened in December 2003, are nearly full, full or overloaded. The Metropolitan Council, which plans the region's park-and-ride capacity, found in a September survey that 78 percent of the 19,000 spaces were occupied. The huge growth in the last two years will require picking up the pace for adding parking space, said Craig Lamothe, manager of facilities planning for Metro Transit, a service of the Met Council. "The challenge is bringing facilities on line fast enough to meet the unmet demand," said Robert Gibbons, director of customer service for Metro Transit. Scrambling to keep up, Metro Transit twice this year expanded the 95th Avenue lot off Interstate Hwy. 35W in Blaine -- and will add another 100 spaces there next year. At an Interstate Hwy. 394 park-and-ride lot on Louisiana Avenue in St. Louis Park, Metro Transit has taken out all landscaping to squeeze in more parking. At Rosedale Center in Roseville, Metro Transit has a contract to use 375 spaces, but 550 commuters are parking there. Ridership still rising Like packed trains and standing -room -only buses, the demand for suburban park-and-ride space indicates that transit is taking off in the Twin Cities area. Officials say ridership continues to climb, despite a drop in gas prices. Through September, ridership on Metro Transit's suburban express buses is up 11.5 percent. In 1999, the entire metro park-and-ride system offered 6,500 spaces. Now there are nearly 20,000. Another 5,000 will be opened to commuters between 2007 and 2010. The idea, Gibbons said, is to offer riders transit centers with ample parking and frequent service "so that everyone who wants a parking place and a bus seat has one." Park-and-ride lots help keep traffic out of the metro core. But transportation planners know that commuters who usually park at the bus stop may just stay behind the wheel, if they can't find a space. "We hear, 'I couldn't find [a place] to park, so I just drove,'" Gibbons said. Buhring acknowledges that she has that option. But her company subsidizes her bus pass, downtown parking costs at least $8 a day and she would miss the time she has to herself on the bus to read or ME prepare for work. She says the parking crunch won't bump her off the bus: "It's way too convenient." Barry Evavold, another Maple Grove commuter who has been pushed up to roof -top parking at the transit center, said he would ask his wife to drop him at the station or even walk to a less -convenient bus stop, rather than return to daily car commuting. At the park-and-ride lot at Rosedale Center, transit officials are worried about wearing out their welcome. Rollin Hunsicker, vice president and general manager of Rosedale, said that with the new theaters, shops and restaurants, the center wants to ensure that commuters don't edge out customers. Gibbons said, "We are looking for alternative spaces near Rosedale, because we have to ship some out or they won't let us be there." More spaces pending Plymouth Metrolink opened the area's newest park-and-ride ramp off Hwy. 55 in October. Metro Transit has two ramps under construction now, one at Hopkins Crossroad off 1-394 in Minnetonka and another at County Rd. 81 and 63rd Av. in Brooklyn Center. Come spring, work will start on a five -level lot for the Hiawatha light-rail line at the 28th Avenue station in Bloomington. It will open in 2008 with 1,400 spaces. Looking to the voters A lack of money is limiting expansion. Transit proponents are hoping that on Tuesday voters will approve a change in the state Constitution that would provide another $120 million or more per year for bus and train service. In Maple Grove, transit administrator Mike Opatz said that after the 52 percent ridership increase in that community over the past two years, "We have maxed out of budget source," he said. "We have maxed out our fleet. The options to come up with additional service now are next to nothing. "We get calls and e-mails saying, 'Please add another trip -- don't you know we are standing on this bus?'" As a temporary measure, Maple Grove has opened a park-and-ride lot in a Wal-Mart parking lot, hoping to intercept some drivers from the north before they reach the transit station. It also may add bus trips at smaller, less popular nearby lots in hopes of luring some drivers away from the station. But on the first day of snow the station ramp is likely to fill up, Opatz said. He will have staff available to let commuters know if it's full. "But at this point, I can't say I will have an alternative for them — they might have to drive that day." Laurie Blake - 612-673-1711 • Iblake.@startribune.com ©2006 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. M THURSDAY, NOVEMBER R 2, 2006 - STAR TRIBUNE o A5 - s SESN:� -05 AXOR OVER CAS Growth in transit ride r sb -i p sparked by bdgh gas p-- ces is continuing. A 25 percent jump in park-anid- ode use oT�er tie las z t����o years has gobbled up tramit parki=ng capaci� e ecte I to last five years. Now about 15,000 — 78 percent — of the 19,000 av-i-a—il able spaces are occupied. Of the area's 103 lots, 4 aze neai y R11, eight are n -J-1 and another 17 are over full, according to a count teen by Metro Transit in September. Here is a look at the lots that are filling up. rribune.com � MINNEAPOLIS -ST. PAUL MINNES T Last update: October 31, 2006 — 10:03 AM Curious about city's plan for pioneering solar wifi? You're not alone. St. Louis Park could become the first city in the nation to provide wireless Internet powered by the sun. Here are common questions and answers. J. enna Ross, Star Tribune St. Louis Park could hire a company best known for mission -critical airplane communications to provide citywide wireless Internet powered by 400 solar panels. Any questions? Thought so. The following questions are ones the city and its probable Internet provider, ARINC, are hearing a lot these days. The answers are summarized from interviews with three ARINC managers; Clint Pires, the city's director of technology and support services; and Tom Asp, lead engineer for the city's consulting firm, Columbia Telecommunications Corp. Q What role do the solar panels play in the wireless network? A The solar panels would power batteries that store energy and connect to radio nodes, or transmitters. The radio nodes create the network, sending and receiving signals from the city's computers. All wireless networks have radio nodes. But usually, those radios are powered by electric current. Q Why not just use the usual electrical hookup? A It costs more. If powered by electricity, the 400 radio nodes would be connected to utility poles for a fee of $10 to $20 a month. The city expects to save $40,000 to $50,000 a year just on energy. And solar power is better for the environment, which fits into the city's goals. Q Do we get enough sun here for it to work? A Yes. ARINC and its partners looked at 30 years of weather information and determined the city has more than enough sun. Even in those 30 years' darkest December weeks, solar panels would have still functioned. Solar panels do not work only with bright, cloudless sunlight. They can make do with more limited sun. Q What if snow covers up the solar panels? A Snow will not stick to the panels for three reasons: The panels are angled, their finish is glass -like, and they'll produce a small amount of heat, which will help melt snow. Q Where will the solar panels and radios be located? A About 400 panel -and -radio pairings will be mounted on new 25 -foot poles and existing streetlights, buildings and other city property. The pairings can be placed almost anywhere because unlike a conventional network, a solar -powered network doesn't have to be connected to the electrical grid. The radios wirelessly communicate with one another and to gateway radios that connect to the city's fiber-optic backbone, which in turn connects back to City Hall. Q What will these things look like? A Each rectangular panel will be about the size of a stop sign. They will be about an inch -and -a -half thick. Asp describes a panel like this: "It almost looks like a framed poster -- a metal frame with glass on top. And the poster would be an image f� of black dots with silver lines crossing through. It's like weird modern art." Q How about the batteries? Do they have to be replaced as often as the ones in my camera? A The battery -to -radio system is so advanced that ARINC managers won't fully explain it for proprietary reasons. But they will say that the batteries could last up to seven years. Here's where weather might affect things: Cold will likely reduce the batteries' power and life. The project's management team, Unplugged Cities, will continually test the batteries to make sure they're working. In general, maintenance will be left up to Unplugged Cities and St. Louis Park. Q Who is ARINC, anyway? A ARINC is a Maryland-based company known for aviation communications and technology. The company has recently begun providing wireless Internet systems for airports. For the St. Louis Park project, ARINC is also pulling expertise from Proxim Wireless Corp., which specializes in wireless Internet, and SunWize, which specializes in solar power technology. Q If I'm a St. Louis Park subscriber, will I be able to use my laptop in other places that have citywide wireless like Chaska? A Technically, it's doable. All wireless networks are based on the same standards. It would be a matter of the networks' providers agreeing to share. In St. Louis Park's case, the commitment to work with other cities' providers will be written into the contract. Q Why doesn't St. Louis Park contract service from the planned Minneapolis network? A St. Louis Park staff had been talking to U.S. Internet, the company chosen to build the Minneapolis network, about a possible partnership. But the company did not submit a bid by the September deadline. Jenna Ross • 612-673-7168 • By JE.NNA RQ$S boss@startribune._c_om 02006 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. 0 CITY OF PLYMOUTH QUARTERLY REPORTS JULY 1, 2006 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 IST QTR 2005 1ST QTR 2006 2ND QTR 2005 2ND QTR 2006 3RD QTR 2005 3RD QTR 2006 YTD 2005 YTD 2006 Police Activities: Arrests 17 13 23 19 21 23 61 55 Dual Arrests 2 1 2 0 5 3 9 4 Juvenile Arrests 0 1 3 5 0 1 3 7 Home Free Victim Services 183 179 211 175 169 217 563 571 Provided: OFP's Written 6 7 9 7 4 5 19 19 OFP's Granted 8 5 5 6 2 5 15 16 Harassment Orders Written 5 2 3 2 0 0 8 4 Harassment Orders Granted 3 4 2 2 0 0 5 6 MFIP Safety Plans 3 4 9 4 6 10 18 18 Family Financial Assistance 1 1 1 0 0 3 2 4 Court Advocacy Provided 131 131 164 134 142 179 437 444 Transportation Provided 4 2 4 3 2 3 10 8 # of Support Groups 22 23 14 17 13 12 49 52 UNDUPLICATED NUMBER SERVED: # of Women Sheltered 3 3 1 0 2 3 6 6 # of Children Sheltered 4 2 2 0 3 5 9 7 # of Women Attending Support Groups* 33 31 30 29 18 17 81 77 # of Children Attending Support Groups* 28 32 28 35 6 7 62 74 # Victims Served in Community Programs 97 94 124 104 115 111 336 309 Total Unduplicated 165 162 185 168 144 143 494 473 *Support Group #'s include all cities PQM MouT11 FIRE -RESCUE PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 763-509-5120 FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT OF INTEREST DATE: October 31, 2006 TIME: 8:01 p.m. ADDRESS: 494 south of Carlson Pkwy. DETAILS: On Tuesday evening, October 31, 2006, the Department was dispatched to a report of an accident with unknown injuries on Interstate 494 at Carlson Parkway. Upon arrival, Duty Crew Engine 21 (Hendrickson, Korsmo, Morris, Smith, Lanik) found a multiple -vehicle accident south of Carlson Parkway in the City of Minnetonka. One vehicle was on its roof in the roadway and two vehicles were on their wheels in the west ditch. Several patients were being treated by North paramedics, and were transported to area hospitals for treatment. The driver of one vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Responders checked the area for additional patients who may have been thrown from the vehicles, but found none. Responders also rerouted traffic, cleared the southbound lanes of the freeway, and assisted the medical examiner. Six Plymouth fire personnel responded to the scene. There were no firefighter injuries. RESPONSE TIME: Eight minutes. This call occurred during the Duty Crew's hours of operation. P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS: Engine Companies: E-21 Ladder Companies: Support Units: Rescue Companies: Chief Officers: C-2 Mutual Aid: Joint operation with Minnetonka Fire ASSISTING AGENCIES: EMS: Yes (x 3) Red Cross: No Salvation Army: No Public Works: No State FM: No SECTOR OFFICERS: Captain Hendrickson (Rescue/Recovery). DATE: October 30, 2006 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Pat Qvale, Public Service Manager /* SUBJECT: PLYMOUTH METROLINK RIDERSHIP AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 Attached are the ridership graphs for Plymouth Metrolink for the period ending September 30, 2006. Plymouth Metrolink continues to show a small increase in ridership for 2006. However, we have maintained our ridership increase of 8.8% we experienced between 2004 and 2005 even with construction of Station 73, shuttle service reductions, a regional fare increase and a Dial -A -Ride increase. In addition these service adjustments allowed the system to operating within the 2006 budget constraints. Metro Transit is in the process of completing a regional park and ride system survey. Staff has reviewed the internal draft which indicates a decline in Plymouth Metrolink ridership. This was primary due to a 24 car reduction at the Four Seasons park and ride. However, with the ridership on that route remaining constant, staff has concluded the deterioration of the designated park and ride overflow has forced customers into the primary business section of that lot. The repair of the overflow lot will be addressed in the 2007 budget. 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N N N M M t N CO O) O C N N N O C)) �r-OOM� M M M M M N M le O CO O O O O O 0 0 0 0 0 N N N N 04 D O O O O O O O O O N N N N N dm V d Cl O Z JAM V O Q d U) O a 211 d C 3 7 �a C• Q cc 2 LL C R M CD O O O O O O O O O ' O O O O O O Uf O O It 'a' M M N N DATE: November 3, 2006 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Pat J. Qvale, Public Service Manager SUBJECT: PLYMOUTH METROLINK ROLE IN THE NORTHWEST METRO TRANSIT STUDY City Council members received the attach stakeholders e-mail on November 2, 2006. Plymouth Metrolink staff and the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) have had a limited role in this study. The study area and the City of Plymouth role in the executive summary are described as follows: The Northwest Metro Transit Study area comprises the northwest portion of the region. It is bounded by Highway 55 on the south, the Mississippi River on the north and east and the western city limits of Maple Grove and Plymouth on the west. Communities in the study area include Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, Crystal, New Hope, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Champlin and north Minneapolis. The Cities of Plymouth and Maple Grove provide their own transit service. These services are subject to planning directed by those communities. Maple Grove and Plymouth are involved in the Northwest Metro Transit Study to coordinate and maximize plan opportunities and address potential local route connections between these communities and the rest of the study area. Through this planning process, no recommendations have been made for immediate implementation due to funding constraints. However, this plan includes route concepts for future consideration. The one future consideration was an east/west route that would connect the Robbinsdale transit center to Plymouth. This could open a new gateway for Plymouth service to the east and north without using downtown as a transfer point. Again this is only a potential recommendation and would be dependent on funding and final approval from Plymouth City Council. If you have any questions please contact Pat Qvale at (763) 509-5052. G:'',TRANSI7\CITY COUNCIL2006CC Memo NWStudy_I 1_03_06.doc Pat Qvale From: NW Study [NW.study@m etc. state. mn.us] Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 11:40 AM To: ahurlburt@ci.plymouth.mn.us; Bernie Maciej; Barb Senness; Bob Stein; Ginny Black; Judy Johnson; Jim Willis; Kelli Slavik; Laurie Ahrens; Pat Qvale; Sandy Hewitt; Tim Bildsoe Subject: NW Transit Study Recommended Plan November 2, 2006 Dear Stakeholders, Metro Transit is nearing the final stage of the Northwest Metro Transit Study, which is a formal review and restructuring of the bus service in the northwest metro. Bus routes in north Minneapolis and ten suburban communities north of Highway 55 and west of the Mississippi River are included. The Study's Recommended Plan, which includes modifications to the Concept Plan released earlier this year, is now available. The modifications are the result of over 1,100 comments received in May -June 2006 during our Public Comment Period. The Recommended Plan is available online at www.metrotransit.org or by contacting the Metropolitan Council Data Center at (651) 602-1140. The Recommended Plan will be presented at an open house on Thursday, November 9th. The open house will be between 4-7 p.m. at Metro Transit's Heywood Office, 560 6th Ave N, Minneapolis (served by Routes 5, 19, and 22). A flier is attached promoting the open house. Please help us get the word out to interested stakeholders about this open house. If you would like multiple copies of this flier to distribute, please feel free to contact Cyndi Harper, Northwest Transit Study project manager, at cyndi.harper@metc.state.mn.us or (612) 349-7723. On December 13, 2006, staff plans to ask the Metropolitan Council to approve the Recommended Plan for implementation. The service changes outlined in the Recommended Plan will be implemented beginning in June 2007. Thank you for your interest in public transportation in the northwest metro. 3q 1 OFFICIAL MINUTES PLYMOUTH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION October 5, 2006 Regular Meeting COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Gwen Adams -Drew, Art Layton, Jackie Fraedrich, Lois Robbins COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Ramona Scarpace, Kapila Bobra, David Bliss Also present at the meeting were Police Captain Franz and Office Support Representative Olson. 1. Call to Order Chair Adams -Drew called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. Approval of Agenda It was motioned by Chair Adams -Drew, seconded by Commissioner Layton, to approve the agenda with the addition of an announcement under New Business. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 3. Approval of Minutes It was motioned by Commissioner Layton, seconded by Chair Adams -Drew, to approve the September 7, 2006 minutes as presented. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 4. Committee Reports A. Human Rights Incident Response Team No report was given. 5. Old Business A. Human Rights Day Event — Review Proposal Captain Franz reported that the room was reserved for the event and the budget had been approved. He stated that City Manager Ahrens had concerns about attendance at the event especially if speakers are invited to present. Plymouth Human Rights Commission Page 1 Minutes of October 5, 2006 Chair Adam -Drew inquired if anyone had made arrangements for speakers. Commissioner Fraedrich stated that she spoke to the chemical health counselor in her district about obtaining a speaker on bullying. She reported the counselor has some contacts that may be able to speak on the topic or the counselor offered to speak herself if she could not find anyone. The commission discussed preparing topic points for each speaker. Commissioner Layton volunteered to obtain a speaker for presenting on Somali culture. Commissioner Fraedrich inquired if there were enough funds for an honorarium for the speakers. Captain Franz replied that the request for $150.00 was approved. Chair Adams -Drew suggested that they cut down on the number of topics. She felt that too many topics would not be conducive to the kind of discussions they are aiming for. They also need to allow time for a welcome and wrap up to the event. Commissioner Fraedrich also questioned when the entertainment (dancers) would fit into the event. Commissioner Layton suggested holding the event from 6:45 — 9:15 p.m. Captain Franz suggested having only two or three topics to better focus on each topic and allow for more discussion. The commission finalized the three topics for the event. They are bullying, aging, and the Somali culture. Commissioner Fraedrich emphasized the need to make sure each topic is related to human rights issues. Captain Franz stated that discrimination and victimization would be relevant to the aging topic. Commissioner Layton stated that understanding different cultures is a human rights issue as well. Commissioner Fraedrich suggested offering three topics where attendees would have the option of picking two of the three topics offered. Each topic would have a half hour of time for the speaker to present and any following discussion. Commissioner Robbins suggested that a limit be set for the number of participants in each topic so that one topic is not left out. The commission felt that having attendees register in advance would not be feasible but they wanted to be respectful and have people attending each speaker/topic. It was motioned by Chair Adams -Drew, seconded by Commissioner Layton, to move forward with three speakers for the event. With all members voting in favor, the motion passed. Commissioner Fraedrich said she will secure a speaker on bullying, Commissioner Layton will secure a speaker on Somali culture, and Chair Adams -Drew will secure a speaker on aging. Chair Adams -Drew would like to have all speakers confirmed within two weeks. Chair Adams -Drew stated that she will check with Commissioner Bobra to see if see can book the dancers for entertainment. Plymouth Human Rights Commission Page 2 Minutes of October 5, 2006 B. Essay Contest Ms. Olson handed out materials on the essay contest. The commission discussed what schools participated in the contest. Commissioner Fraedrich informed the commission that Plymouth Middle School participates through the City of New Hope. Commissioner Robbins offered to get the materials to the three middle school principals in the Wayzata School District as she would be meeting with them later in the month. Commissioner Fraedrich stated that the Robbinsdale School District has set a deadline of March 9, 2007 to receive entries into the contest. The commission agreed that this would be a good deadline for their contest as well. 6. New Business A. Bias Crime Report There were no crimes to report. B. Hopkins Human Rights Event Announcement Ms. Olson reported that the Hopkins Human Rights Commission will be holding a panel discussion on the events that took place in Palestine, Israel, Lebanon and Egypt this summer. The event will be held on Monday, October 23rd at the Hopkins City Hall at 7:00 p.m. She stated that they will also be showing a DVD highlighting the articles of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and will present this DVD as a gift to the Plymouth Human Rights Commission. 7. Adjournment It was motioned by Chair Adams -Drew, seconded by Commissioner Layton, to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Kimberly A. Olson Office Support Representative Plymouth Human Rights Commission Page 3 Minutes of October 5, 2006 �� YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 16, 2006 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH CITY HALL Council Members Present Absent Kristen Letich X Mark McKee X Anne Gottwalt X Christopher Fei X Lindsey Beste X Neha Singh X Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffinan was also present. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Presentations: There were no presentations. Approvals: a) Kristen made a motion, seconded by Lindsey, to approve the agenda. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. b) Christopher made a motion, seconded by Anne, to adopt the minutes of the June 5 meeting. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Council Update: Kurt gave a brief update on issues under discussion by the City Council. Special Items: a) Election of Oflicers Following a secret ballot, Kristen was elected Chair, and Anne was elected Vice Chair. Following the vote announcement, Kristen took over conduct of the meeting. b) Discussion of goals and objectives Council members discussed goals and objectives for the coming year, and agreed to submit formal lists for consideration at the October 30 meeting. c) Meeting Schedule Council members discussed meeting schedules and times, and agreed to begin the regular meetings at 6:30 PM. Adjournment Kristen made a motion, seconded by Anne, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. 2j NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 6900 Winnetka Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 763-536-8355 RECEIVED OCT 31 2006 October 30, 2006 Laurie Ahrens City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Enclosed you will find a check for the quarterly payment of the 2006 Cable Capital Grant in the amount of $9,700.00. The Northwest Suburbs Cable Conununications Commission has increased its capital flat grant to cities by 4%. The grant, to be paid quarterly, is comprised of a flat grant to each city plus a proportional grant detennined by the number of subscribers within each city. The schedule for these payments will be January 30th, April 30th, July 30th and October 30th. If the 30th lands on a weekend the payment will be sent prior to the 30th Your payment breaks down as follows: CITY OF PLYMOUTH 2006 Flat Grant $15,579.00 2006 Proportional Grant $23,221.00 Annual Total: $38 800.00 Total divided by 4 = $ 9,700.00 per quarter Cities are to spend the money on cable television related purposes. However, you do not have to justify your expenses to the Cable Commission. We would suggest however, that you consult with the staff of Northwest Community Television before you actually purchase equipment. Please note that the actual dollar amounts of these grants may change each year depending on the number of cable subscribers. If you have any questions, please call me at 763-533-8196. Since ly,�, Greg M ore, Executive Director Nbal st Suburbs Cable Communications Conunission cc: Helen LaFave Lb Brooklyn Center • Brooklyn Park • Crystal • Golden Valley • Maple Grove • New Hope • Osseo • Plymouth • Robbinsdale Hennepin County Transportation Department 1600 Prairie Drive Medina, MN 55340-5421 October 24, 2006 Mr. Doran Cote, P.E. :Director of Public Works City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth MN 55447 Dear Mr. Cote: 612-596-0300, Phone 763-478-4000, FAX 763-478-4030, TDD www.hennepin.us In your October 9, 2006 letter you asked if Hennepin County would permit the installation of a temporary traffic signal at the County Road 47Nicksburg Lane intersection now that the intersection approaches have been reconstructed. Upon review of conditions, county staff is prepared to recommend the County Board of Commissioners permit the installation. The county staff position is predicated on two factors: 1. Physical conditions now support the safe passage of motor vehicles through the intersection under "green" conditions. 2. Hennepin County anticipates the city will soon accept jurisdiction of County Road 47. As city officials consider the attractiveness of traffic signal installation, please be advised that an enabling cooperative agreement must be executed prior to the installation. Realizing the cost of such an installation is substantial, county staff is willing to install the traffic signal at no cost to the city and place a bituminous overlay on County Road 47 between CSAH 101 and CSAH 61 (or provide the cash equivalent of the overlay) if the city accepts the jurisdiction of County Road 47. I invite you to consider this offer and respond at your convenience. Sincerely, James N. Grube, P.E. Director of Transportation and County Engineer ,,.. & JNGcu `"- {j e cc: Commissioner Penny Steel Marthand Nookala Tom Johnson Greg Chock An Equo; Opportunity Employer a3ecycied Poper City of Plymouth NO 2r" Adding Quality to Life November 3, 2006 SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF APPROVALS FOR A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND SETBACK VARIANCE FOR RENOVATION SYSTEMS (2004115) Dear Owner/Occupant: This letter is written to inform you that Renovation Systems, under file 2004115, submitted a planning application requesting extension of approvals for a site plan amendment and setback variance for an architectural screen wall for property located at 2735 Cheshire Lane North. 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, November 15, 2006, in the City 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, FSM k)y� 1�(M'w �) Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2004115propnotice110306 ,��� " � m IIIIIIIIIIII iIIIIIIIHIP I�u�,ll�lllhuu�,, 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 - vi 9 0 z W Z Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us y�.4.