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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 05-26-2006CITY OF PLYMOUTH. rib COUNCIL INFO MEMO May 26, 2006 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Human Rights Commission June 1 meeting agenda ................................................ May, June, and July 2006 Official City Meeting Calendars .................................... Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings ............................. Dummy ........................ Page 2 ........................ Page 3 ........................ Page 9 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, etc ... Star Tribune "West Edition" news story about the Metropolitan Council order for Minnetrista to add denser housing levels.......................................................................... Page 11 Star Tribune news story about the court battle to develop an Eagan golf course ............................. Page 12 City news release announcing registration for the Citizens Public Safety Academy ....................... Page 13 STAFF REPORTS Update on the Vicksburg Reservoir and Pumping Station Project (3108) .........................................Page 14 May 22 fire/rescue incident of interest............................................................................................. Page 18 MINUTES Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) March 22 meeting ............................................ Page 19 Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) April 26 meeting ............................................... Page 25 CORRESPONDENCE Letter announcing the merger of Bonsetroo, Rosene & Anderlik Associates withDahlgren, Shardlow & Uban..................................................................................................... Page 33 Letter to residents regarding a request for interim home occupation permit for Kyla Awes for "Chiro Connection" (2006026)........................................................................... Page 34 Letter to residents regarding a request for conditional use permit for Tile byDesign (2006027)........................................................................................................................ Page 35 Letter to residents regarding a request for variances for Erin Daugherty (2006035) ....................... Page 36 Letter to residents regarding a request for a variance for Skyline Design, Inc. (2006038) .............. Page 37 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Friday FAX.............................................................................................. Page 38 SPECIAL ITEMS A color map of proposed new transit services and facilities for 2008-2020 is submitted under separate cover (provided by Councilmember Hewitt) AGENDA Plymouth Human Rights Commission June 1, 2006 Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Medicine Lake Room 3400 Plymouth Boulevard 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Minutes 3. Approve Agenda 4. Committee Reports A. Student Human Rights Activities Committee B. Community Awareness and Education Committee C. Human Rights Incident Response Team D. The League of Minnesota Human Rights 5. Old Business A. Human Rights Day Event 6. New Business A. Bias Crime Report B. Hopkins Human Rights Event C. Thank you letter to Osseo School District for district representative 7. Announcements and Articles (for your information) A. Lakeshore Weekly News article "Combat stereotyping' B. Council on Crime and Justice CALL -TO -JUSTICE Forum 8. Adjourn Next Meeting: July 6, 2006 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Mav 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 3:00 PM -5:00 PM &DO PM -8:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN NORTHWEST NORTHWEST PLANNING RIGHTS PLYMOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD PLYMOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION, COMMISSION - MEETING, Council MEETING, Council Council Chambers Medicine Lake Chambers Chambers Room 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Meetkg Room A 4:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING; TWINWEST REPRESENTATIVES, Mee5n0 Room, A a a 6:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE 7:00 PM HARTER (EOC), Meeting Rooms MMISSION :MEETING, A&B,(NOTE EARLY MeetingSTART PM SPECIAL COUNCIL TIME)5:30 oms A & B MEETING: CORD 101 COST SHARINGAGREEMENT;CO 7:00 PM PARK & RD 47, M-tIW Room. A & B REC ADVISORY COMMISSION ?:WPM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council CnN — (PRAC), Council Chambers 14 15 16 17 IS 19 20 6:00 PM SPECIAL CIN COUNCIL MEETING: 7:00 PM PLANNING 600 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT 8:00 AM -3:30 PM PLYMOUTH CLEAN-UP SHINGLE CREEK (HRA) TOUR OF DAY, Public Works WATERSHED COMMISSION, VICKSBURG Maintenance Facility MANAGEMENT Council Chambers CROSSING, 3155 COMMISSION Vicksburg Lane PRESENTATION; PARK NEEDSIFUNDING, 7:00 PM HOUSING 8 Meeting Rooms A & B REDEVELOPbENT AUTHORITY(HRA), Meeting Room A 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Meeting Room A 1 A5 AM PLYMOUTH euslNEss coulvclL. tzzol RMee4ele Una, Mim,etmMa 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , 630 ALCOUNCIL SPECITING: CONSIDER MET Meeting Room A LIABILITY CLAIM: MEET WITH %CEL ENERGY ON RELIABILITY ISSUES,. MwSnp R—AAS 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Cnamben 28 29 30 31 Apr 2006 Jun 2006 MEMORIAL DAY Observed CI ( tY 800 AM -6:00 PM CITY HALL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM CITY HALL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS, S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 Offices Closed City Hall Public Spaces City Hall Public $paces 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 7:00 PM SPECIAL 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 cOU pC'L E .G. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, Council 30 Chambers modified on 5/26/2006 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 May 2006 Sul 2006 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 6 I 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM CITY HALL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM CITY HALL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS, 10:00 AM -2:00 PM POLICE AND FIRE 1 2 3 4 5 City Hall Public Spaces City Hall Public Spaces DEPARTMENT 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 GUIDED TOURS 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7:00 PM HUMAN 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 RIGHTS COMMISSION - 30 31 Medicine Lake Room 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Meeting Room A 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION, COMMISSION Council Chambers (PRAC), Council Chambers 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: DISCUSS GREENHOUSE 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL pUALITY COMMITTEE 7:00 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY(HRA), GAS PROJECT; Meebnp Raemc A 8 B (EOD), CiGUfIGII Mae" Room A Chambers PM REGULAR Flag Day CO7:00 UNCIL MEETING, Couno/ Clmmbere 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Meeting Room A 7:00 PM PLANNING 9:15 AM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH COMMISSION, 5k RUN Council Chambers 25 26 27 28 29 30 11:46 AM PLYMOUTH 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH aUeINESSCOUNCIL.Iml Pjdee Dora. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , fl00 PM F ECUL COUNCIL ME O,DISCU9a AUDIT REPORT; RT: Ma a Roane q e 8 7:00PMREGUI CWNCIL MEETING, Caurck Clmm Meeting Room A modified on 5/26/2006 5" OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS July 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jun 2006 Aug 2006 1 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Meeting RcomA INDEPENDENCE DAY 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 5:15 PM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH, Hide Performance Center Council Chambers 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 700 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Counei chamb•re 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL oUALITY COMMnTEE (EOC), Council chamhem 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Meeting Room 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA). Meeting Room A 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 11:45 AM PLYMDUTH BUSINESS COUNCIL, 12201 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chamber. 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT), Meeting Room A 30 31 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Meeting Room A modified on 5/26/2006 7 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items June 13, Special, 5:30 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B • Discuss Greenhouse Gas Project June 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Public Hearing on the Tax Increment Financing District for the Common Bond Project • Comprehensive Plan Update • Deny Conditional Use Permit to expand the existing garage over 1,000 square feet for property located at 605 Sycamore Lane North. John and Jacqueline Fenske. (2006016) • Announcement of Music in Plymouth on July 6, Barbara Willis and Kris St. Martin, Plymouth Civic League • Present award for 2005-2006 Youth Service Award • Consider Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor Applications for Umbria Pizzeria, LLC d/b/a Umbria Pizzeria, 3195 Vicksburg Lane, #103 • Approve conditional use permit to expand the existing garage over 1,000 square feet for property located at 605 Sycamore Lane North. John and Jacqueline Fenske. (2006016) • Approve interim use permit for filling operations at 15 Evergreen Road. Corey Scherber. (2005130) • Approve zoning ordinance text amendment to add "towing business with outdoor tow yard" as a conditional use in the I-2 and I-3 zoning districts, site plan amendment for a towing facility, and conditional use permits for a towing use and an 8 -foot fence for property located at 5615 State Highway 169 North. Frankies Towing. (2006015) • Approve zoning ordinance text amendment to allow electronic reader boards in the P-1 (Public Institutional) District. City of Plymouth. (2006021) • Approve rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RSF-2 (Single Family 2) and a preliminary plat to be called "Four Points of Plymouth" to create four lots for single-family dwellings on property located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Old Rockford Road and Vicksburg Lane. CBR Development LLC. (2006022) • Approve site plan, conditional use permit and variances for Vicksburg Commons, a 50 -unit rental townhome development for property located north of County Road 47 and east of Vicksburg Lane. CommonBond Communities. (2006017) • Preliminary Land Use Plan for Northwest Plymouth. City of Plymouth. (2005050) • Approve bus rerouting related to transit facility June 27, Special, 6:00 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B • Discuss Audit Report June 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers July 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announcement of "National Night Out" on August 1 • Discuss Dial -a -Ride system • Award bid for Zachary Playfield 9 Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. July 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 22, Special, 5:00 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B • Budget August 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 29, Special, 6:00 p.m., Public Safety Training Room • Budget September 5, Special (If needed), 7:00 p.m., Meeting Rooms A and B • Budget I() IStaffribune.com ! MmNEA OM, -ST. PAUL MINi"�IE��'1T�i Last update: May 16, 2006 —10:35 AM Met Council: Minnetrista must allow more growth The rural city might add denser housing at the behest of the planning agency, which it says is necessary for sewer service. Ben Steverman, Star Tribune Minnetrista, a mostly rural community on the western border of Hennepin County, is considering a plan to add some denser housing developments. The possible change in policy, up for discussion at a public hearing set for Monday, isn't exactly voluntary. Minnetrista is being forced to accommodate more of the region's growth by the Metropolitan Council, the regional planning agency that, among other things, runs the metro area's sewer system. With a population of 5,234, Minnetrista is a combination of farms and residential lots, most of them in the range of 10 to 40 acres. Residents generally travel to Mound or St. Bonifacius to shop and do other business. For years, Minnetrista and the Met Council have been haggling over how much growth the city must allow. The Met Council says it is spending millions of dollars to extend and upgrade sewers to serve Minnetrista, and it needs a certain density of housing -- about 2.2 units per acre in the parts of town with sewer service - - to pay for Minnetrista's link to the sewer system. Minnetrista has been told it hasn't lived up to this required density and must find a way to absorb 188 more housing units, Mayor Cheryl Fischer said. She said planners have picked out about 10 areas of the city — near Mound, near Hwy. 7 and near St. Bonifacius -- where more density might be most appropriate. The city's Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposal at 7 p.m. on Monday at City Hall, 7701 County Road 110 W. If approved and enshrined in the city's Comprehensive Plan, the proposal could settle Minnetrista's tiff with the Met Council. The Met Council staff has signed off on the plan, Fischer said. Ben Steverman • 612-673-7168 02006 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. iffir lb r is-COM I MUMEAPOUS - ST. PAUL, MINNE Last update: May 24, 2006 — 10:32 PM Eagan doesn't have to allow golf course development It was open space vs. profits in Eagan, and open space won as the Minnesota Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a lower court's ruling. The property's owner had wanted to build homes on the site. David Peterson, Star Tribune The city of Eagan has won another significant court battle that had pit citizens' desire to maintain open space against a golf course owner who wants to have the land developed. The Minnesota Court of Appeals, overturning the decision of a district judge, ruled Tuesday that the city can't be compelled to change its long-range plan for the 120 -acre Carriage Hills golf course area to permit houses there instead. The decision follows a Minnesota Supreme Court case earlier this year involving a golf course in Mendota Heights, which involved the same issues and had the same outcome. In the Eagan case, a partnership that bought the property in 1996, intending to run it as a golf course, decided in 2003 to sell it to a developer and home builder called Wensmann Realty Inc. Neighbors objected, saying they bought their homes with the expectation of open space nearby. However, Dakota County District Judge Patrice Sutherland sided with the landowner and the developer, ordering the city to immediately change its long-range plan for the area. She said if it didn't comply, she would order the city to seize the land using its power of eminent domain. But on Tuesday the Court of Appeals' chief judge, Edward Toussaint Jr., said the Eagan City Council's unanimous decision to deny the right to cover the land with homes reflected "the legitimate interests of the city, its citizens and the greater metropolitan area. In light of the city's broad and substantial interests, any harm to the individual property owner in maintaining the existing restriction does not appear to be one that should be borne by the entire community." Builders weigh in The golf course owner had argued that overbuilding of golf courses in the metro area was making it hard to earn a living, said John Baker, an attorney for the city. But he added: "If that means governments have to change their plans for the future, you end up having your future determined by bad economic decisions made by individuals and businesses." The Builders Association of the Twin Cities, in a friend -of -the -court brief in the case, countered that when cities force owners of golf courses to maintain property as open space, "without compensating or even acknowledging the serious financial burden," the result is "grand theft." The state's League of Cities had also weighed in, underscoring the potential statewide significance of the case. David Peterson • 612-673-4440. 02006 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. lz City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release May 19, 2006 Contact: Lt. Craig Lindman, 763-509-5190 Plymouth Citizens Public Safety Academy set for fall; applications being accepted If you are interested in getting a behind the scenes look at your local police and fire departments, apply to attend the Plymouth Citizens Public Safety Academy. The academy, sponsored by the Plymouth Police and Fire Departments, promises attendees insight into the day-to-day world of Plymouth police officers and firefighters. The free, 12 -week class will start this fall. The interactive sessions will cover diverse topics, including fire operations, crime lab, emergency response team, investigations, auxiliary services, decision shooting and dispatch. Students also will learn about the challenges facing these professions. The academy will feature: Classroom instruction on methodologies, laws, equipment and technologies; • Field experience; and • Personal interaction with department members. "The academy has received excellent reviews from past attendees. Course graduates appreciated the interactive nature of the academy. Participants do not just listen to lectures, they have an opportunity to experience a hands-on learning environment," said Chief Mike Goldstein. Apply now The academy is offered on Tuesday evenings from September 12 through December 5, 2006, 7 - 10 p.m. (No class on November 7.) Class size is limited to 30 students. Interested persons, 15 years old or older, may call 763-509-5166 for an application. Please leave your name, mailing address and phone number. Applications must be postmarked by July 28, 2006. The application process will include a criminal history check on each applicant. I3 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 DATE: May 16, 2006 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager FROM: d4ote, P.E., Director of Public Works SUBJECT: VICKSBURG RESERVOIR AND PUMPING STATION CITY PROJECT NO. 3108 As we discussed, the landscaping plan for the above referenced project (copy attached) contemplated installing sod and irrigation on a significant portion of the site, including above the reservoir. Since this area is proposed to be nearly surrounded by prairie plantings and maintaining the sodded areas will be time consuming and costly, we have directed the contractor to install prairie plantings over the entire reservoir area, and to sod the perimeter of the site and around the pumping station building as I have depicted on the attached plan. The proposed changes could result in approximately $10,000 savings for the sod and $5,000 savings for the irrigation. The prairie plantings will be approximately $1,500 more for the additional plantings. We will also be directing the contractor to install trees that are more suitable to the site conditions and thus more likely to survive. 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Gaul Office I j-- Rosene 23]5 West MN 5511 36 SII VICKSBURG LANE PUMPING STATION Anderllk & sc nM ss113 As$OClateS phone: 651-636-4600 enp�n�as a .W'neN Fa.:651-636-131] Oy ON A 0y0 N' n s, o A A Lz m g i mo o z o� > �' S �m N- I I ox 5 D pL I � N A x rL&11°UTH FIRE -RESCUE PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 763-509-5120 FIRE -RESCUE INCIDENT OF INTEREST DATE: May 22, 2006 TIME: 5:34 p.m. ADDRESS: CR 101 & 28th Av. DETAILS: On Monday evening, May 22, 2006, the Department was dispatched to a report of an accident with injuries on County Road 101 at 28th Av. Upon arrival, Chief 2 (Hurr) found a two - vehicle accident, with one vehicle on its side in the roadway. Three patients were identified — two who had been ejected from the vehicle on its side, and one in the driver's seat of the second (upright) vehicle. Duty Crew Aerial 21 (Sheldon, D. Hebert, Marti, Watt) and Captain 2 (Dreelan) secured both vehicles and provided medical care to two of the patients. The third patient was treated by paramedics, and was pronounced dead at the scene. After units had been on the scene for some time, and after responders had several times asked if any of the bystanders had been involved, a young woman in the crowd suddenly appeared to be in need of medical attention. When specifically asked whether she had been in the 'overturned vehicle, she said that she had been. Responders then began treating her as well. Engine 11 (Carlson) provided traffic control. One patient was airlifted, and two others were transported by ground ambulance, to North Memorial Hospital for treatment. Seven Plymouth fire personnel responded to this incident. 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-11 Ladder Companies: A-21 Support Units: U-22 Rescue Companies: Chief Officers: C-2 Mutual Aid: ASSISTING AGENCIES: EMS: Yes (x 4) Red Cross: No Salvation Army: No Public Works: No State FM: No SECTOR OFFICERS: Deputy Chief Hurr (Command). ZA1 MINUTES PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT March 22, 2006 PRESENT: Chair Terry Cheng, Commissioners Carmen Pehler, Vivian Honer, Patty Doten, Sylvia Gustafson, Mary Paprocki and Terry Bliss OTHERS PRESENT: Paul Buharin and Jim Baldwin, Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. and Mark Johnson, Metro Transit STAFF PRESENT: Pat Qvale, Transit Administrator, Bernie Maciej, Transit Coordinator and Patty Hillstrom, Office Support Representative 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Chair Cheng, seconded by Commissioner Doten approving the March 22, 2006, PACT agenda with the addition of a Northwest Metro Transit Study update by Chair Cheng and discussion of potential participation in the Yard & Garden Expo. The motion passed unanimously. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 22, 2006, PACT MEETING A motion was made by Commissioner Doten, seconded by Commissioner Honer approving the minutes for the February 22, 2006, PACT meeting. The motion passed unanimously. 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS A motion was made by Commissioner Doten, seconded by Commissioner Bliss nominating the reappointment of Terry Cheng to the position of Chair for the PACT committee. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Gustafson, seconded by Commissioner Doten nominating Carmen Pehler to the position of Vice Chair for the PACT committee. The motion passed unanimously. 3a. NORTHWEST METRO TRANSIT STUDY UPDATE Chair Cheng distributed information about the proposed route changes and indicated that the changes affect mainly the "suburban close to urban" area. This area is east of Highway 169 up to Anoka from I-394 and does not include Plymouth. Chair Cheng reported that the Metropolitan Council wants to consolidate bus routes to a centralized hub. MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT March 22, 2006 Page 2 Transit Administrator Qvale stated that there is a future possibility that Plymouth Metrolink would have service at Four Seasons Park & Ride connecting into the Highway 169 routes or the Robbinsdale Transit Center. This would give Plymouth residents the opportunity to connect into other Metro Transit destinations. Chair Cheng reported that he has received compliments from the City of Golden Valley and New Hope for Plymouth Metrolink. The two citys' think the transit system Plymouth is running is awesome and they felt they could learn from it. Transit Administrator Qvale added that she has received calls from the City of New Hope and they would like Dial -A -Ride service in their city. Chair Cheng said information on the study is available on the Metropolitan Council's website under Planning. Commissioner Pehler asked that an update of the Northwest Metro Transit Study be a permanent agenda item as long the meetings continue. 4. SURVEY Transit Coordinator Maciej reported that the survey was distributed on the buses last week and an estimated 22% of the surveys were completed by riders. Transit Administrator Qvale reviewed the survey and reported that they were remarkable good. She said any negative comments could be used as a tool to provide information in the newsletter or in a rider alert. Commissioner Gustafson asked why the survey box was only on the bus for one day. Transit Coordinator Maciej replied that usually if you take something and do not return it right away the expectation is that its not going to be there a few days later. Transit Administrator Qvale said perhaps the box should be out for a couple days in the future. Commissioner Gustafson agreed. Commissioner Gustafson asked about the methodology used in compiling questions for the survey. Transit Administrator Qvale replied that a prior survey was scaled down to focus on the most important questions. She felt the survey should be quick and easy but still contain a certain amount of information that could be used to improve service. She said the City Council is very interested in the profile of the bus riders. Transit Administrator Qvale stated that she was very pleased with the results of the survey and felt the marks were very good. Commissioner Honer pointed out that there was some confusion with the question about which driver to rate (morning, evening or shuttle). Transit Administrator Qvale stated that a summary of the survey will be provided for PACT and forwarded to the City Council. P:\Organization\Comm i ssions\Piymou lh_Adv i sory_Commitlee_on_Trans i t\Ivl i notes\2006\032206. doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT March 22, 2006 Page 3 5. STATION 73 UPDATE Transit Administrator Qvale stated that she is impressed with how well the structure fits on the site. She said there has been concerns about putting a facility on such a constrained site. Commissioner Cheng inquired about Change Order No. 2. Transit Administrator Qvale replied that the change order is for soil corrections in the amount of $47,000. She added that the staff report would be on the City's website by Friday. 6. ROUTE RESTRUCTURING, PUBLIC HEARING IN APRIL Transit Coordinator Maciej reported that route restructuring will coincide with the opening of Station 73 and reviewed the proposed changes with PACT. Transit Administrator Qvale reported that there has been discussion about taking Route 771 through Sunset Trail. Since there are currently no buses on Sunset Trail, the City prefers that a public hearing be held to inform residents about the number of runs and which routes will run on Sunset Trail. She recommended that the public hearing be held at the April PACT meeting. Transit Administrator Qvale reported that there is a possibility that the Dial -A -Ride run to North Memorial may be eliminated because the bus is making two run a day with only two riders. She added that the two riders are eligible for Metro Mobility. She would like to address this issue at the public hearing also. Commissioner Honer inquired about any proposed changes to Route 771. Transit Coordinator Maciej replied that the piece that runs around 28'x' and Holly may be rerouted straight down the curve because of low ridership. Commissioner Honer is concerned because it takes her 45 minutes to get home from the Plymouth Road Transit Center. Mr. Baldwin will drive the routes and have the timing available for the public hearing. Commissioner Pehler suggested a study session to dedicate some time to look at bus routes. It was decided by PACT to meet on April 12`h at 6:15 p.m. for a study session. Transit Administrator Qvale will send a reminder notice. 7. RIDERSHIP INFORMATION AND REVIEW OF RIDERSHIP STATISTICS FOR FEBRUARY, 2006 Transit Coordinator Maciej reviewed the ridership statistics for February, 2006, with PACT. 7a. DISCUSSION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE YARD & GARDEN EXPO Transit Administrator Qvale stated that Plymouth Metrolink has been invited to participate as an exhibitor in the "Eco -Footprint Leaning Center" at the Yard & Garden a[ ' P:\Organization\CommissionsTlymoulh_Advisory_Commitlee_on_Transi1\M i nutes\2006\03 2206. doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT March 22, 2006 Page 4 Expo that will be held on April 22, 2006 from 9:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. She explained that participants will be able to use an interactive web site to determine their ecological "footprint" that shows them the impact their everyday actions and choices have on the environment. She said transportation choices play a significant role in every citizens ecological footprint and that Plymouth Metrolink would be an important exhibitor. Transit Administrator Qvale asked PACT if they would like to participate in the event and called for volunteers. A vote was taken accepting the invitation to participate in the "Eco -Footprint Learning Center" at the Yard & Garden Expo on April 22, 2006. The vote passed unanimously. PACT members volunteered as follows: Terry Cheng — 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Patty Doten — Noon to 3:00 p.m. Sylvia Gustafson — Possibly in the morning. Mary Paprocki — Will take the morning shift if she is not working. Terry Bliss — Afternoon shift. Transit Administrator Qvale said the booth would be ready when the volunteers arrive and either herself or Transit Coordinator Maciej would be there to assist. S. IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS OF CONCERN AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS Terry Bliss' Comments • Commissioner Bliss reported concerns from riders at Four Seasons Park & Ride about the potholes in the main traffic lanes. He added that it appears as though some work was done today. • Commissioner Bliss reported concerns from riders about snow removal. He said the snow was cleared near the shelter but everything else was a mess. Riders had to walk through the snow to get from the shelter to the parking area. Transit Administrator Qvale replied that every time it snows, either herself or Transit Coordinator Maciej would drive to the shelter to make sure the snow has been properly removed. • Commissioner Bliss noted that despite the snowfall on Monday, he heard no complaints from riders about service. ;, 9-- P'\Orgsnizet ion\CommissionsTIymouth Advisory_Commiuec_on_Trensit\Minutes\2006\032206.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT March 22, 2006 Page 5 Vivian Honer's Comments • Commissioner Honer reported that the riders on the 4:30 p.m, shuttle are very thankful their problems seem to be solved. • Commissioner Honer reported that the first route in the morning is still late at least once per week and the driver seems to come up with excuses. She asked if Laidlaw Transit Services can tell where the buses are at what time. Mr. Baldwin replied that Laidlaw Transit Services is trying a new GPS technology to track buses. Carmen Pehler's Comments • Commissioner Pehler reported that Route 777 is consistent in the morning and evening. • Commissioner Pehler reported that she was late on the snow days, but not as late as a lot of people were getting downtown. She added that her commute was safe the entire way. Sylvia Gustafson's Comments Commissioner Gustafson reported that with the snowfall on Monday, the buses were pretty close to on time and on Thursday morning the bus was right on the minute. Patty Doten's Comments • Commissioner Doten requested a map indicating Dial -A -Ride destinations. Transit Administrator Qvale replied that she would create a map. Commissioner Bliss suggested a similar map for use at the Yard & Garden Expo. Terry Cheng's Comments • Chair Cheng referred to the email in the Info Memo regarding a compliment to a driver from a rider. Chair Cheng requested that the City recognize the driver for going above and beyond his normal responsibility. Chair Cheng would like to recognize the driver at a future PACT meeting. 9. COMMENTS OR CONCERNS ON COMPLAINT LOG Chair Cheng noted that their were fewer complaints and he and Commissioner Gustafson thanked Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Buharin, Transit Administrator Qvale and Transit Coordinator Maciej for their role in addressing the service problems. 13 F\Organization\CommissionsTlymouth_Advisory_Committec_on_TransiWinutes\2006\072206.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT March 22, 2006 Page 6 It was decided by PACT that the weekly complaint log is no longer necessary. 10. ADJOURNMENT The PACT meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. The next PACT meeting will be held on April 26, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A in the upper level of Plymouth City Hall. I+ P:\Orgnnizntion\CommissionsTlymouth_Advisory_Comm ittee_on_Trnnsit Minutes\2006\0)2206,doc MINUTES PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT April 26, 2006 PRESENT: Chair Terry Cheng, Commissioners Carmen Pehler, Vivian Honer, Patty Doten, Sylvia Gustafson, Mary Paprocki and Terry Bliss OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Baldwin, Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. STAFF PRESENT: Councilmember Sandy Hewitt, Pat Qvale, Transit Administrator, Bernie Maciej, Transit Coordinator and Patty Hillstrom, Office Support Representative Chair Cheng opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. PACT introduced themselves to those in attendance at the public hearing. 1. QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS REGARDING THE PROPOSED DIAL -A - RIDE CHANGES Transit Administrator Qvale explained that the number of rides to North Memorial Hospital, Oakdale Clinic, Methodist Hospital and the Courage Center have been reviewed and it has been determined that one person uses Dial -A -Ride four times per week to and from North Memorial and another to the Courage Center. She said there are occasional riders to the other destinations. She stated that the denial rate for Dial -A -Ride is 6% and recommended eliminating service to North Memorial Hospital, Oakdale Clinic, Methodist Hospital and the Courage Center allowing the bus to be utilized transporting riders to more frequented places to reduce the denial rate. Jerry Kloss, 14930 — 18th Avenue North, thanked the City for the privilege of using Dial - A -Ride over the years. He challenged the decision to deny the medical stops in favor of the shopping complexes. He said he is discouraged but understands and thanked PACT for allowing him to speak. Chair Cheng asked Mr. Kloss about other alternatives available. Mr. Kloss replied that his daily route could be changed to downtown but he does not feel safe in Minneapolis anymore. He added that he is researching Metro Mobility but said the service is iffy and west of I-494 is as far as the service goes. He has never been able to drive and asked PACT to appreciate being able to reach in their pockets for their car keys. o' 5' MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT April 26, 2006 Page 2 Jill Hatcher, 14325 — 17t" Avenue North, stated that she has been using the Dial -A -Ride service to North Memorial Hospital four days per week for six years. Jill Hatcher's sister, Penny Hatcher, thanked PACT for the opportunity to speak and stated that Jill has used Metro Mobility in the past and it is not as reliable as Dial -A -Ride. She suggested increasing the fare for Dial -A -Ride trips outside the City of Plymouth. Transit Administrator Qvale thanked Jerry Kloss, Jill Hatcher and Penny Hatcher for their comments and stated that staff would look at the alternatives. She stated that this item is currently scheduled for the May 23`d City Council meeting and that the Council would make the final decision. She added that the service would continue until action is taken by the City Council, 2. QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS REGARDING THE DISCONTINUATION OF ROUTE 770 Transit Administrator Qvale stated that ridership is low on Route 770 and recommends discontinuation of the route. There were no comments on this item. 3. QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS REGARDING THE PROPOSED DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICE FROM PLYMOUTH ROAD TRANSIT CENTER Transit Administrator Qvale asked if the proposal to discontinue service from Plymouth Road Transit Center would adversely affect any riders. Commissioner Honer replied that there are three riders on the reverse commute. Transit Administrator Qvale stated that she received a phone call from one of the reverse commute riders who indicated that he was willing to go through downtown if the timing was right. Transit Administrator Qvale added that she is willing to accommodate his timing request. Commissioner Honer asked if there would still be a shuttle at Plymouth Road Transit Center at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Transit Administrator Qvale stated that it would be taken into consideration. 4. QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS REGARDING THE PROPOSED ROUTE ON SUNSET TRAIL Transit Administrator Qvale explained that letters informing residents of the proposed bus route on Sunset Trail was sent to addresses within 500' of the abutting area. She said that 200 letters were sent out and emphasized that the flyer that was distributed did not it P:\Organization\Commissions\Plymouth_Advisory_Committee_on_Trensit\Mimnes\2006\042606.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT April 26, 2006 Page 3 come from the City. With the construction of Station 73, she indicated that the shuttle service would be restructured from the Plymouth Road Transit Center to Station 73, located at County Road 73 and Highway 55. Transit Administrator Qvale explained that Sunset Trail was chosen because it is a minor collector. She said that buses would be off the road one hour prior to the start of elementary school and the first evening run would be at 4:00 p.m. with a total of 20 runs. In the past, she said there have been runs on a portion of Sunset Trail that included the elementary school and there have been no complaints, issues or calls. Transit Administrator Qvale explained that alternative routes include 1-394 frontage road and, Ridgemount Avenue which introduces another school and is less efficient because it is a longer distance. Another alternative is Highway 55 to County Road 6. She said the later alternative would eliminate a segment servicing businesses and residents. Transit Administrator Qvale pointed out that the shuttle buses that run in neighborhoods throughout Plymouth travel on minor collectors and residential streets. She spoke on behalf of Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc., stating that their safety record has been excellent and that there have not been any incidents with the neighborhood shuttles that she is aware of. She explained that Plymouth Metrolink has a flag system allowing riders to be picked up anywhere on the route. She said the drivers are always looking for riders and would not be zooming to the bus stop. George Tuszkiewicz, 12512 Sunset Trail, stated that he has lived at his current address for 13 years and is deeply concerned for the safety of children and pedestrians with the proposed routes on Sunset Trail. He feels he is taking a risk walking on Sunset Trail already and cannot imagine a 10 foot bus barreling down the road. Transit Administrator Qvale reported that some residents are in favor of the proposed routes on Sunset Trail because they would have access to public transportation. Commissioner Honer stated that she has been riding the bus since 1980 and that the Medicine Lake Line route went through Sunset Trail. She added that her grandchildren attend Sunset Hill Elementary School. Mr. Tuszkiewicz asked for an explanation of a minor collector. Transit Administrator Qvale replied that a minor collector is a road that is built to stand a higher load of traffic and is one step up from a residential street. Mr. Tuszkiewicz stated that he read about the proposed changes in the Plymouth News. He spoke with Councilmember Stein about communication between the City and residents when there are proposed changes that affect property owners. _J 7 Y:\Organization\Commissions\Plymonth_Advisory_Committee_on_Transit\Minutcs\2006\042606.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT April 26, 2006 Page 4 Commissioner Gustafson asked how the proposed route on Sunset Trail was communicated to the public. Transit Administrator Qvale replied that a public notice was sent to residents within 500' of the proposed route and that the information is on the City's website. Mr. Tuszkiewicz said he sees Sunset Trail becoming a collision course and thinks there are alternatives. Lisa Tusckiewicz, 12512 Sunset Trail, stated that she strongly opposes the use of Sunset Trail for bus routes because Sunset Trail is already used as a cut through for a faster route, safety of pedestrians, safety of students walking to and from Sunset Hill Elementary School and two other schools and a visibility concern with the many curves and blindspots on a road with no sidewalks. Sue Roeder, 13010 Sunset Trail, said Sunset Trail has a bike lane but pointed out that in some areas the bike lane is only 3.5 feet wide. She feels the buses present a safety issue for people using the Luce Line, Tender Leaning Daycare, Sunset Hill Nature Center, St. Mary's Park, Plymouth Lutheran Church and teachers taking kids out for walks. She said Sunset Trail is 1.7 miles long and has only nine streetlights. She added that with the curves there has been four deaths on Sunset Trail, Commissioner Pehler asked how to address the lack of streetlighting and sidewalks. Transit Administrator Qvale replied that it would be the City's Engineering Division. Councilmember Hewitt asked those in attendance at the public hearing if they wanted sidewalks. The reply was no. Ms. Roeder stated that the safety of the Wayzata East Middle School students should also be considered. She said students from her neighborhood cross Sunset Trail and walk down Sunset Trail to school. Jill Lahti, 12411 Sunset Trail, said she lives at the peak of Sunset Trail and is concerned for the safety of school children. She said some of the school activities begin at 8:00 a.m. or 8:15 a.m. and it is hard to see children walking to school. She is doubtful of the safety of running buses along Sunset Trail, especially in the winter when buses are getting stuck and have difficulty trying to get up an icy hill. Scott Schoolmeesters, 310 Magnolia Lane, expressed his appreciation of the volunteer efforts of the PACT members and suggested Ridgemount Avenue as an alternative bus route. He is concerned about non-scheduled stops at the crown of Sunset Trail and added that he has had communication with the Engineering Division in the past about poor visibility at the crown of the hill. 0 4 P:\Organization\Commissions\Plytnouth_AdvisoryCommittee_on_Transit\Minutes\2006\042606.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT April 26, 2006 Page 5 Jon Marquette, 445 Vinewood Lane, thanked Transit Administrator Qvale for clarification of the proposed bus routes on Sunset Trail. He has one child attending Sunset Hill Elementary School and another one coming up. He is concerned about the roadway width and agreed with Mr. Schoolmeester's suggestion of using Ridgemount Avenue as an alternative. He indicated that he is not happy with the additional buses and would like some alternatives. Dan Witkowski, 405 Cottonwood Lane, thanked PACT and asked if any alternate or multiple routes have been considered. He also asked the "real" number of bus runs and if there is a cap on buses. Transit Administrator Qvale stated that a discussion of alternate routes would take place after the public hearing when all public testimony has been heard. She feels that the only viable alternative being considered at this time is County Road 6, but this alternative would take out a segment of service to businesses. She added that it may be a way to compromise. Mr. Witkowski replied that it is a puzzle to him why ingress and egress were not looked at first. Commissioner Gustafson said that Sunset Trail has been used in the past for bus routes and that a lot of thought has gone into restructuring of bus routes in conjunction with the opening of Station 73. Mr. Witkowski would like to see the pros and cons of all alternatives and projections for the future. Commissioner Honer stated that she been riding the bus since 1980 and Sunset Trail has been an established Medicine Lake Line route. Chair Cheng stated that he has encouraged the Station 73 project and that there are many unknowns that could not be forecasted such as funding. He assured those in attendance at the public hearing that PACT members are professional and fair people who are concerned with the best interests of the public. Kurt Mareck, 520 Jonquil Lane, reported that he has done some investigating and has found that Sunset Trail is 1.7 miles in length and has 13 curves, half of which he considers to be blind or unsafe. He does not understand how Sunset Trail could be a minor collector and thanked PACT for everything they do, Renee Kroeten and Samantha (safety patrol at Sunset Hill Elementary School), 12307 Sunset Trail, Ms. Kroeten stated that she grew up in the area and knows how treacherous it can be. She moved back to Sunset Trail three years ago and has taught her daughter and son where to be careful and stay safe. She instructed her daughter to ride her bike on P:\Organization\Commissions\PIymoulh_Advi sory_Committee_on Transit\Minutes\2006\042606.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT April 26, 2006 Page 6 Ridgemount Avenue and indicated that you cannot go a quarter of a mile without hitting a blind spot. She also stated that there is a 10 minute wait at the intersection of Sunset Trail and County Road 73. She thanked PACT for listening and said she wants to keep the front of her home safe for children and local residents. Dotti Long, 11390 — 5t" Avenue North, stated that she is a strong believer in public transportation but encourages the City to look at different alternatives. She said her husband and her have lived in the area for 17 years and she says a little prayer every time she gets on Sunset Trail. She said it is dangerous to walk on Sunset Trail. She waited 12 minutes this morning at County Road 73 and Sunset Trail and she is concerned about safety at the intersection. Don Jones, 11720 Sunset Trail, stated that he has lived at his current address for 45 years. He reported that Sunset Trail started out as a wagon trail and then turned into a county road. He said it was paved in the 30's and has not been upgraded since and the road has no base under it. He said maintenance has been terrible since Hennepin County turned Sunset Trail over to the City. He is also concerned about traffic back-up at the intersection of County Road 73 and Sunset Trail. Marcia Witkowski, 405 Cottonwood Lane, questioned the efficiency of busing through County Road 73 and Sunset Trail considering the traffic back-up. Her car has been hit at the intersection and she does not use it in the winter. She has requested a traffic signal. She takes her children to St. Mary's Park because it is unsafe for them to use Sunset Trail. Ms. Witkowski asked if there will be a cap on the number of buses and felt that sidewalks and streetlighting should be considered. She would be interested in any feedback regarding other alternatives. Chair Cheng stated that the next step would be a discussion of alternative routes by PACT and a recommendation to the City Council. He closed the public hearing. Transit Administrator Qvale asked for Mr. Baldwin's opinion on buses leaving Sunset Trail to County Road 73. Mr. Baldwin said it would be a challenge but could be done. Transit Administrator Qvale would like to do some runs through the intersection during peak hours for timing purposes. Transit Administrator Qvale felt that a reasonable proposal would be for Route 771 to cross at County Road 6. She said this would eliminate 12 runs on Sunset Trail. Mr. Baldwin added that with the construction of Station 73, the buses could potentially be off Sunset Trail by 7:55 a.m. before school starts. Transit Administrator Qvale said she would be prepared to take that recommendation to the City Council on May 23, 2006, Commissioner Honer pointed out that the County Road 6 alternate would eliminate a part of the residential service that includes four riders. Transit Administrator Qvale replied 34 PAOrganization\Co mini ssions\Plymmnh_Advisory_Committee_on_Transil\M inures\2006\042606. doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT April 26, 2006 Page 7 that there is a trade-off and by keeping half of the buses on Sunset Trail the business area would still be serviced. Commissioner Gustafson expressed a concern about encouraging Plymouth residents to ride the bus and she does not support a recommendation that would take service away. Commissioner Bliss inquired about the suggested alternate route on Ridgemount Avenue. Transit Administrator Qvale replied that there are two schools on Ridgemount Avenue that provide bus service to students and there would be a timing issue because it is a longer distance. Commissioner Bliss personally believes that safety should be discussed before making a recommendation to the City Council. Chair Cheng stated that he is not comfortable making a recommendation to the City Council today with comments received at the public hearing. He agreed with Commissioner Gustafson that service should not be taken away and was not in favor of the alternate route on County Road 6. Commissioner Bliss stated that traffic controls need to be in place. Commissioner Paprocki indicated that timing during peak hours needs to be done before determining if the Sunset Trail route is feasible. Chair Cheng asked what winter conditions are like in the Sunset Trail area. Mr. Baldwin replied that the Pineview Lane piece is the worst part. Commissioner Gustafson suggested taking each of the four public hearing items and making a recommendation about what the next step would be for each one. Proposed changes to Dial -A -Ride service — Councilmember Hewitt requested that staff try and negotiate a cost sharing arrangement with North Memorial Hospital and the Courage Center. She wants to be respectful of the current riders' needs. A motion was made by Commissioner Gustafson, seconded by Commissioner Doten to delay discussion of the proposed changes to the Dial -A -Ride service until the June PACT meeting when the committee will address children riding the bus. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Proposed discontinuation of Route 770 — A motion was made by Commissioner Pehler, seconded by Commissioner Paprocki recommending discontinuing Route 770. 6 Ayes. 1 Abstained. 3. Proposed discontinuation of service from Plymouth Road Transit Center — A motion was made by Commissioner Bliss, seconded by Commissioner 3/ P:\Organization\CommissionsTly mou6_Advisory_Committee_on_Trensil\Minutes\2006\042606.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT April 26, 2006 Page 8 Doten recommending the discontinuation of service from Plymouth Road Transit. Center and adjusting the timing downtown to accommodate current riders. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Proposed route on Sunset Trail — Commissioner Gustafson asked if there were controlled crosswalks on Sunset Trail. Those in attendance replied that there were not. Councilmember Hewitt warned everyone that traffic does not stop at pedestrian crosswalks. Transit Administrator Qvale explained that the construction of sidewalks would require a petition from the neighborhood with 35% of homeowners in favor and homeowners would be assessed 100% for the construction. She said homeowners would also be responsible for maintenance of the sidewalks. A motion was made by Commissioner Pehler, seconded by Commissioner Paprocki to consider feedback from the public hearing and alternatives to the proposed route on Sunset Trail at the May 24, 2006, PACT meeting and forward a recommendation to the Council at the June 13, 2006, City Council meeting. The motion passed unanimously. 5. ADJOURNMENT The PACT meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. The next PACT meeting will be held on May 24, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A at Plymouth City Hall. 3-t- P:\Organization\Coinmissions\Plymouth_Advisory_Committte_on TransitWinules\2006\042606.doc Bonestroo JA Rosene "Anderlik & Associates Engineers & Architects May 22, 2006 2335 West Highway 36 - St. Paul, MN 55113 Office: 651-636-4600 - Fax: 651-636-1311 www.bonestroo.com Ms. Judy Johnson Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth MN 55447-1448 Dear Ms. Johnson: ;1 �< RLL. 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The merger is prompted by both firms' desire to make expanded services available under one roof, which provides you with a one-stop shop for completing your project from conducting feasibility studies and environmental reviews through final design and construction. This will allow us to provide you with seamless, fast, and cost-effective service. We look forward to continuing to serve you and growing to meet your evolving needs. For more information about DSU, please visit their web site at www.dsuplan.com. Sincerely, BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC. and DSU ,�� eAwto q l Jerry Bourdon CEO Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc. John Shardlow President DSU 3F St. Paul, St. Cloud, Rochester, MN - Milwaukee, WI - Chicago, IL Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Employee Owned r�mymouth Adding Quality to Life May 26, 2006 SUBJECT: INTERIM HOME OCCUPATION FOR KYLA AWES FOR "CHIRO CONNECTION" (2006026) Dear Owner/Occupant: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Kyla Awes, under File No. 2006026, for an interim home occupation license to operate a chiropractic office out of the home located at 17235 12`h Avenue 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, June 7, 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 2006026propnotice 34- 3400 43400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us PlyCmouth1'.0P Adding Quality to Life May 26, 2006 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR TILE BY DESIGN (2006027) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Tile By Design, Inc., under File No. 2006027, for a conditional use permit to allow accessory retail sales on property zoned I-2 and located at 1775 Xenium Lane North. 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, June 7, 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 2006027propnotice 35 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us ,its City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life May 26, 2006 SUBJECT: VARIANCES FOR ERIN DAUGHERTY (2006035) Dear Owner/Occupant: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Erin Daugherty, under File No. 2006035, for variances to lot area and width to redevelop a substandard -sized lot for a new home at 10720 15`h Avenue 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, June 7, 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, 4, `w, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2006035propnotice t 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Plymouth1,2P Adding Quality to Life May 26, 2006 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR SKYLINE DESIGN, INC. (2006038) Dear Owner/Occupant: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Skyline Design, Inc. under File No. 2006038, for a variance to increase impervious surface coverage from 30 percent to 31 percent to construct a 14 -foot by 19 - foot 9 -inch room addition for property located at 1065 Zanzibar Lane North. 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, June 7, 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. Ao 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 200603 8propnotice 3q 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us May 26 2006 10:57:37 Via Fax —> 763 509 5069 Administrator Page 881 Of 001 LLMCviFip csrr�R4m -Frida Fax - y A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities FridayFax finale... for 2006 that is With the completion of the 2006 legislative session on May 21, this edition of the FridayFax will be the final edition for the year. 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